Day 1: Paris – City tour and Eiffel Tower
Welcome to the City Of Lights – Paris, which is revered for its beautiful city plan, its architecture, museums, bridges, cathedrals, parks, shopping, flea markets, sidewalk cafés, wide and luxurious boulevards, elegant cuisine, and numerous monuments. On arrival, we visit the most famous landmark of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, and enjoy a panoramic view of the city from its 2nd level. Built in 1889, and designed by the young engineer Gustav Eiffel, the tower stands 324 metres (1,063 feet) tall. Later, embark on a panoramic city tour of Paris to witness sights such as Arc De Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Grand Palais, Petit Palais, National Assembly, Alexander Bridge, Concorde Square, Magdalene Church, Opera Garnier, Louvre Palace, Cite Island, French Academy, Sorbonne University, Orsay Museum, Church of the Invalides, Military Academy, Trocadero Square, Palais De Chaillot and the Notre Dame Cathedral. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Paris
(Optional: Disneyland.)
(Optional: An Evening in Paris along with Le-Lido Show)
After a delectable breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure OR join us for an adventurous and funfilled time at Disneyland Paris, where you can enjoy many thrilling rides and fascinating shows. Meet your favourite cartoon characters and enjoy the jovial atmosphere with your whole family. The resort offers a plethora of attractions and theme parades from the wonderful world of Disney.
Later in the evening, you have an opportunity to embark on an exceptional optional tour, An Evening in Paris which includes drives past the famous monuments and buildings of Paris at night to witness their dazzling illumination, continue on the optional tour to experience one of the most famous night shows in the world called ‘Lido De Paris’. This is the place to enjoy life like a true Parisian, sipping a glass of champagne and enjoying the scintillating performances. Return to the hotel after the tour for a comfortable overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3: Orientation Tour of Brussels
After a hearty breakfast, we proceed to Brussels – capital of the European Union and the capital of Belgium. Upon arrival, begin your orientation tour, which will include sights such as the Grand Place and its famous guild houses, City Museum, Town Hall, House of the Dukes of Brabant, Manneken Pis, Royal Palace, Royal Park, Palace of Justice and the Museum of Fine Arts. Thereafter, enjoy a photo-stop at the Atomium, which was built for the 1958 World Fair. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: The Netherlands
After breakfast today, you will transfer to Amsterdam, the financial and cultural capital of the Netherlands. The best way to experience Amsterdam is on a traditional canal cruise. These glass-topped boats offer unobstructed views of the splendour of Amsterdam.
After the cruise, visit a traditional village of the Netherlands, witness a vibrant and stunning community packed with wooden windmills, barns, houses and museums and built in the typically Dutch wooden architectural style, which are the most distinctive sights of the Netherlands. We also visit the authentic wooden shoe factory and witness a free demonstration of the history, traditions and the making of authentic Dutch wooden shoes.
For tours between late March and mid-May: Proceed to Keukenhof, which is the world's largest Tulip garden. Open from late March to mid-May, it attracts over a million visitors – in a mere eight weeks – who come to see the vibrant flowers (tulips, daffodils, and many more) in full bloom.
(Please note: The Keukenhof Gardens are open between late March to mid-May only. Groups on the tour commencing post mid-May shall visit Madurodam in The Hague instead.)
For tours after mid-May:
Later, visit Madurodam, which is a beautiful miniature model of a typical Dutch town, downsized in the ratio of 1:25. It also contains many famous miniature landmarks, which are absolute copies of the real ones. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5: Proceed to Cologne, Black Forest with Cuckoo Clocks
After breakfast today, we proceed to Cologne to visit the city's UNESCO World Heritage site, the Cologne Cathedral. It is also one of Europe's most spectacular cathedrals and has to its credit the tag of being the largest Gothic cathedral north of the Alps. The twin spires (standing 157 metres tall) and the beautiful stained-glass windows are the highlights of this cathedral. The Cologne Cathedral also has a reputation of being the most visited tourist monument in Germany. Thereafter, we proceed to the scenic Black Forest in the southwest region of Germany. Rolling hills dotted with old farm houses, traditional wineries and valleys with lakes, rivers and waterfalls, the Black Forest is a beautiful place to be. Some of the world's best-quality wood products and the world's prettiest and best-preserved forests are in this region. Almost 200 kilometers long and 60 kilometers wide, the Black Forest is not only just the one with most variety, but is also one of the biggest and best known holiday regions in Germany. The Black Forest maids, Black Forest farms, Black Forest gateau, Bollenhut hats and Cuckoo Clocks – the Black Forest embodies everything that one might expect of a picture perfect German holiday. Also, take a stop at Hofgut Sternen in the heart of the Black Forest to witness how the famous and original Cuckoo Clocks of Hofgut Sternen are made. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6: Rhine Falls, Orientation tour of Zurich, and Lucerne
After breakfast today, proceed to Schaffhausen to witness the grandeur of the magnificent Rhine Falls, one of the largest waterfalls of Europe. Later, we proceed to Zurich for an orientation tour including sights such as Bahnhofstrasse, the Gross Munster, the Frau Munster, the Rathaus and St. Peter's Church. With a diameter of 8.7 metres (28 feet), the clock face of St. Peter's Church is the largest in all of Europe. Thereafter, proceed to Lucerne, a beautiful city located at the northern tip of Lake Lucerne, stroll along the banks of Lake Lucerne to experience attractions like the Kapellbrucke – The Chapel Bridge and the Spreuerbrucke, the two traditional wooden bridges of Lucerne. Spend some free-time shopping at the famous ’Bucherer’ for Swiss watches, jewellery and souvenirs. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7: Switzerland
(Optional tour of Jungfraujoch and Interlaken with Indian lunch)
After breakfast today, enjoy the day at leisure in the serene and soothing environs of Switzerland or make use of the free-time to embark on an optional tour to visit Jungfraujoch, often referred to as the Top of Europe. Also, visit the charming town of Interlaken. Jungfraujoch makes for a memorable encounter with snow and ice, and has all it takes to become the high point of any tour of Europe. Tourists are often amazed at the scenic splendour they witness from the Cog-Wheel train that climbs up to a height of 11,333 feet to reach Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in the world. The Cog- Wheel train is one of the best, most incredible train journeys in the world. The views of Switzerland from atop the mountain are amazingly panoramic and breathtaking. Later on, drive to Interlaken, which is a world famous Swiss town located in the Bernese Oberland mountains between the lakes of Thun and Brienz. Finally, return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8: Mt. Titlis with Ice Flyer, Snow Park (Optional Tour) and Milan
After a scrumptious breakfast, enjoy the morning at leisure OR begin the adventurous journey to Mt. Titlis. On a hair-raising and unforgettable 45 minute long ride to the top, switching three different cable cars, the ride is nothing short of awe-inspiring as you'll witness the scenery change from green meadows and scenic lakes to snow clad mountains. The last leg of the ride is on the famous Rotair, which is the world's first revolving cable car that offers beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding glaciers, mountains and scenery. Once atop Mt. Titlis, what awaits visitors are breathtaking views of the Alps from either the sun terrace or from the famous ’south face window’ of the mountain. If the weather permits you can also enjoy a thrilling ride on the famous 'Ice Flyer' along with the snow park. After the Mt. Titlis experience, we proceed to Milan for the orientation tour with the breathtaking Duomo and its magnificent square. We also visit the Scala Museum and Theatre, proceeding to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele – which is a double arcade in the center of Milan, Italy. The structure is formed by two glass-vaulted arcades intersecting in an octagon covering the street connecting Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala. This Galleria connects two of Milan's most famous landmarks: The Duomo and the Teatro Alla Scala, but the Galleria is a landmark on its own right. Proceed to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 9: Departure
After a hearty breakfast, we bid adieu to Europe as we receive a transfer to the airport in time to board your flight back home. With an enriching experience of a lifetime, we leave with new friends and happy memories of one of the most beautiful continents on earth.
Meals: Breakfast
Visa Requirements:
You must be in possession of a 'multiple entry' Schengenstaten Visa in order to take up this tour. The visa fee includes documentation, processing and consulate fees. Some consulates may request for a personal interview.
Documents Required :
· Passport (with 10 year validity) with atleast 6 months validity from the date of departure. Please note that the passport booklet should have a minimum of 2 blank pages for official use.
· Old Passport booklet if any
· 2 Passport size photographs (of 35 X 45 mm with white Background on matt finish paper & 80% face area). Please make sure your teeth are not visible. If you wear eye glasses, please wear transparent/white lenses while getting the picture clicked. Embassies usually reject photographs of subjects wearing coloured lenses.
· Cover letter from the ‘main applicant’ or the person incurring journey expenses explaining the reason of travel.
· Visa applications form, duly filled and signed by passenger(s).
· Last 6 months’ personal bank statements in original on banks’ stationary.
· Self-attested copies of personal Income Tax Returns of last 3 years.
· Leave Letter/No-Objection Certificate from the employer. (template attached, please amend as required).
For self-employed
· Sole Proprietors: Need to submit your letter of request for issuance of visa on your company letter head and a xerox copy of company registration certificate.
· Owner of a Pvt. Ltd. Company: Need to submit your letter of request for issuance of visa on your company letter head (template attached, please amend as required) and a copy of the memorandum of article.
· 3 Months’ Salary Slips. Please provide 6 months’ salary slips if you plan to travel to Spain.
· Copy of your appointment letter
· Form-16 FOR LAST 3 YEARS (becomes mandatory if no ITR)
· Copy of your PAN card (Mandatory for Spain)
· Copy of your company ID card and latest Business Card. This helps incase the consulate/embassy of the destination country wishes to establish contact with the customer(s).
· Xerox copy of your in-use credit card and its statement of one month. This will help the embassy officials establish your financial condition.
· Xerox copy of your fixed deposits, PPF account or property papers (if any) & others investments. This is recommended incase the liquidity is a constraint in the personal bank statement or if the transactions history is not sound enough to attain visa clearance.
We will take care of all your documentation pertaining to your hotel check-in/booking documents, air ticket(s), insurance and itinerary.
If a Visa has been refused by an Embassy /High Commission in the last 3 Years?
· A written application stating the reason for the trip and its refusal is mandatorily required
· Please attach the copy of the refusal form from the concerned embassy/high commission
For Proprietor :
· A cover letter on a business letterhead of your company stating your position and length of your service. (template attached, please amend as required)
· Last 6 months’ personal bank statements in original on banks’ stationary.
· Self-attested copies of personal Income Tax Returns of last 3 years.
· Xerox copy of your in-use credit card and its statement of one month. This will help the embassy officials establish your financial condition.
· Xerox copy of your fixed deposits, PPF account or property papers (if any) & others investments. This is recommended incase the liquidity is a constraint in the personal bank statement or if the transactions history is not sound enough to attain visa clearance.
For Business Partner/Director :
· A cover letter on a business letterhead of your company stating your position and length of your service. (template attached, please amend as required)
· Last 6 months’ personal bank statements in original on banks’ stationary.
· Self-attested copies of personal Income Tax Returns of last 3 years.
· Xerox copy of your in-use credit card and its statement of one month. This will help the embassy officials establish your financial condition.
· Xerox copy of your fixed deposits, PPF account or property papers (if any) & others investments. This is recommended incase the liquidity is a constraint in the personal bank statement or if the transactions history is not sound enough to attain visa clearance.
· Copy of company’s Registration Papers, Memorendum or Partnership/Import-Export Deed.
· NOC from the non-traveling partner on company letter head. (template attached, please amend as required)
For Honeymoon Couple :
· NOC from girls parents with signature ID proof.
· 10 Photographs of Engagement
· Wedding Cards from Both the Sides
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT:
· The presence of the applicant might be required if the embassy/high commission asks
· They may also ask for any additional/supporting documents.
