Premium Budget Tour of Europe

12 Nights/13 Days
HIGHLIGHTS
UK : London
Holland : Amsterdam, The Hague / Lisse
Belgium : Brussels
France : Paris
Switzerland : Central Switzerland, Engelberg, Lucerne
Italy : Pisa, Florence, Rome, Venice
Vatican : Vatican City
Austria : Innsbruck
Germany : Munich

A tour at a budget price.

Delicious unlimited Indian Jain / vegetarian / non vegetarian meals included.
Enjoy daily Continental buffet breakfast.
Guided city tour of London.
Visit Madame Tussauds wax museum.
Visit the famous Swaminarayan Temple in London.
Visit Keukenhof - the beautiful tulip gardens, till 18th May
Visit Madurodam, Holland in miniature, from 19th May.
Orientation tour of Brussels.
Guided city tour of Paris.
Visit the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower.
Enjoy romantic Seine cruise in Paris.
Chance to experience the glamour of the famous Lido Show.
Chance to enjoy a fun filled trip to Euro Disney in Paris.
Stay 03 nights in scenic Switzerland.
Chance to cherish an experience to be on Top of Europe - Jungfraujoch.
Visit Mt. Titlis in the worlds first revolving cable car.
Orientation tour of Lucerne.
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa one of the wonders of the world.
Guided city tour of Florence.
Guided city tour of Rome.
Visit the magnificent St. Peters Basilica inside the Vatican City.
Orientation tour of Venice.
Visit the Murano glass showroom in Venice.
See the Golden Roof and Maria Theresien Strasse in Innsbruck.
Visit the famous Swarovski Crystal showroom.
Orientation tour of Munich.
Professional, friendly, multilingual and experienced Indian Tour Managers travelling with you
throughout your tour in Europe.
 Day 01
Arrive into London, capital of United Kingdom.
Bon voyage! Today you are off on your exciting European tour with Thomas Cook, as you board your flight to London.
On arrival, you will be greeted by your friendly Thomas Cook Tour Manager outside the baggage hall. We shall then
proceed to your hotel and check-in first. This evening is free for you to explore this fascinating city on your own.
Tonight, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Ibis / Days Inn / Comfort or similar in London.

Day 02
Visit the famous Swaminarayan temple. Enjoy the many sights of London on your guided tour.
Visit the world renowned Madame Tussauds wax museum.
After a continental buffet breakfast, check out and we proceed to visit the Swaminarayan temple which is beautifully
carved out of Italian Carrara marble. Later, proceed for guided city tour with an expert English-speaking guide who will
explain to you all the highlights of Londons landmarks: Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, the Big Ben, Westminster
Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge,
River Thames and many more. Relish a hot Indian meal for lunch. Next, we take you to visit the famous Madame
Tussauds wax museum. This museum houses a unique collection of worlds largest wax works of famous personalities,
including Indias top leaders and film stars. Later, you have some free time to shop at many of Londons famous
shopping stores like Marks and Spencers, Selfridges and many more on Oxford Street.
Later, drive to the port to board your ferry to Holland. After a delicious Indian dinner on board the ferry, you can linger
in the various shops or enjoy the wide range of entertainment available for all ages.
Overnight on board the ferry.

Day 03
Visit Amsterdam a city full of surprises. Visit Keukenhof, the beautiful tulip gardens, till 18th May. From
19th May onwards,Visit Madurodam and see Holland in miniature.
After a continental buffet breakfast on board, disembark the ferry. Then sit back and relax in your coach as we
proceed to Lisse village to visit Keukenhof the largest spring garden in the world. Bulbs of colourful tulips
bloom only till 18th May. From 19th May onwards, visit Madurodam, where you can see
most of Holland in miniature, replicated in minute detail on a 1:25 scale. Visit a cheese far and a wooden shoe
factory. See a demonstration of how cheese is made and wooden shoes are carved out of wooden blocks. You
also have a chance to savour some cheese. Next, arrive into Amsterdam. This afternoon,
enjoy a delicious hot Indian meal for lunch. Later, visit the famous Dam Square - the real heart of Amsterdam
where the Royal Palace, the Niewekerk and the War Memorial overlook this vast and bustling open space. Later,
continue your journey to Brussels. On arrival, we visit the world renowned Grand Place
and the legendary Mannekin Pis statue. Drive past St. Michaels Church. En route t Antwerp a photo stop at the
Atomium is also included. After a hot Indian dinner drive back to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel Amrath / Best Western / Thon or similar in Breda/ Antwerp / Brussels or similar.

Day 04
Bien Venue! Welcome to the glamour capital of the world Paris known for fashion houses, art
museums, elegant avenues, beautiful monuments and exciting cabarets. Enjoy the sights of
Paris on a guided city tour. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Paris from the Eiffel Tower (2nd
Level). Whats More, tonight you have a chance to enjoy the world-famous music and dance
extravaganza The Lido Show.
Check out of your hotel after a continental buffet breakfast and proceed to the glamorous city of Paris.
Indian lunch will be provided. On arrival in Paris, we take you on an exhilarating city tour

with an English - speaking local guide, who will show you many of the best - loved Parisian sights
Alexander Bridge, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Opera House, Invalides, Champs Elysees and
 much more. Next, we proceed to visit the Eiffel Tower (2nd level), from where you will have a splendid
view of this beautiful city. Later in the evening, a hot Indian dinner awaits you at an Indian restaurant.
Tonight, you have a chance to experience the glamour of the famous Lido Show an unforgettable
experience on your tour.
Overnight at Hotel Ibis / Forest Hill or similar in Paris.

Day 05
Today, the day is at leisure OR you have a choice to join us on a fun - filled trip to Disney Park
OR Disney Studios - Europes most famous attractions. Enjoy a romantic Seine cruise in Paris.
After a continental buffet breakfast at the hotel, day is at leisure to explore this beautiful city on your own OR you have a
choice to join us for some fun, adventure and entertainment on our tour to Disney Park and enjoy the many rides (all
included) OR you can visit the Disney Studios and be amazed by the stunning stunt shows, watch a film being made and
see real-life sets where famous movies were created. Indian lunch will be provided. Later, enjoy a romantic Seine cruise as
we sail past some of the historical monuments on the river Seine. Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Ibis / Forest Hill or similar in Paris.

Day 06
Onto Scenic Switzerland!
After a continental breakfast, check out, sit back and relax in your coach as we travel to Switzerland. Today, Indian
Lunch will be provided. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. This location has been specially chosen for you to get a real
feel of Switzerland. Tonight, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Ibis / Sorell / Arcade or similar in Central Switzerland.

Day 07
Today, the day is at leisure OR you have a chance to join us on an all inclusive Alpine
excursion tour to the wonderful world of Jungfraujoch the top of Europe at 3,454 metres.
Also visit Interlaken. Get set for a memorable experience.
This morning, after a continental buffet breakfast, the day is at leisure OR you can join us on an
adventurous ride to visit Jungfraujoch The Top of Europe, for a memorable encounter with snow
and ice a genuine high-point of your tour! Sit back in your coach as we proceed to the beautiful
town of Lauterbrunnen, where the excitement continues. You will be amazed at the scenic splendour
that you see from aboard the cogwheel train, which takes you to a height of 3,454 metres to reach
Jungfraujoch! This is a trip to another world a wonderful world of eternal ice and snow. Experience
the magic of the mountains and visit the Ice Palace on top of the longest glacier in the Alps. A visit to
the Sphinx is also included. Today, you have a choice of an Indian meal or local meal for lunch with
Champagne specially arranged for you at Jungfraujoch. Later, we visit Interlaken, a charming city
nestled between two lakes and surrounded by the splendid Bernese Oberland Mountains. Treasure
these wonderful moments as you drive back to your hotel. This evening enjoy a sumptuous Indian
dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Ibis / Sorell / Arcade or similar in Central Switzerland.

Day 08
Today, get set for a day full of fun and excitement as we take you to visit Mt. Titlis with its
beautiful scenery and an adventurous ride up the snow-clad Swiss Alps in Rotair the
worlds first revolving cable car. Orientation tour of Lucerne.
After a continental buffet breakfast at your hotel, we take you on one of the most memorable experiences of your
Europe tour visiting Mt. Titlis and Lucerne. Adventure awaits you in a sensational cable-car ride up to Mt. Titlis.
Marvel at the worlds first revolving cable-car ride, a truly once-in-a lifetime experience. Remain spellbound as you
ascend the snow-clad mountains. Experience the snow and ice on top of Mt. Titlis.
At 3,020 metres a breathtaking panorama unfolds. Next we proceed to scenic Lucerne. Enjoy a delicious Indian lunch on
arrival. Here, you will visit the Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke (wooden bridge). Later, you have some free time
to shop for famous Swiss watches, jewellery & souvenirs. Tonight, after a delicious Indian dinner return back to your
hotel.
Overnight at Hotel Ibis / Sorell / Arcade or similar in CentralSwitzerland OR Hotel Ramada / Holiday Inn or similar in
Locarno / Bellinzona or similar.

Day 09
Visit Pisa and see one of the wonders of the world, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Next, visit
Florence the cradle of the Renaissance, former home of the Medicis.
After a continental breakfast at the hotel, check-out and board the coach as we drive you to Pisa to visit the Square of
Miracles. Remain spellbound as you approach this precariously leaning tower. This afternoon, Indian lunch will be
provided. Later, we drive you to Florence the capital of Tuscany. On arrival, we take you on a Guided city tour where
your English Speaking local guide will show you the Duomo, the Campanile, the
Baptistery with its gates to Paradise, and Piazza Della Signoria an open-air museum of sculptures. The famous Ponte
Vecchio Bridge across the river Arno and the Piazzale Michelangelo with the impressive statue of David. Later, drive
towards Arezzo where a delicious Indian dinner awaits you.
Overnight at Hotel Park / Planet / I Cillegi in Arezzo or similar.

Day 10
Re-live the history of Rome in this ancient citys great landmarks. Marvel at the Colosseum.
Visit the worlds smallest country - the Vatican City which includes the magnificent
St. Peters Basilica.
After a continental breakfast at your hotel, sit back and relax in your coach as we drive to Rome. After a hot Indian
lunch, meet your English - speaking guide for a city tour of Rome and the Vatican City - the smallest country in the
world. (Shorts or sleeveless vests not allowed.) Visit the holy basilica of St. Peters - the incomparable home of
architectural and artistic masterpieces by Michelangelo and Bernini which will leave
you awestruck. Next, see the Colosseum known for its gladiator fights. Later, discover many of the renowned attractions
of Rome - the Trevi Fountain, the Victor Emmanuel monument on Piazza Venezia under which lies the Tomb of the
unknown soldier, Circus Maximus known for its chariot races, the ancient ruins of Roman Forum and much more.
After a memorable day we drive back to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a delicious Indian
dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Park / Planet / I Cillegi in Arezzo or similar.
 Day 11
Romantic Venice crossed by canals, beautiful monuments, the city that inspires poetry
and passion.
After a continental breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Venice. Today, Indian Lunch will be provided. On
arrival at the pier, board a private boat which will take you to the heart of the traditional city of Venice - St. Marks
Square. This astonishingly wonderful lagoon city is a special delight to visitors. Sail over the Guidecca Canal, as you
catch a glimpse of the serene waters of the Adriatic Sea. On arrival, admire the St. Marks square with the Basilica,
Doges Palace, Campanile and Bridge of Sighs. Also visit the Murano Glass showroom. This evening, after a hot
delicious Indian dinner at a restaurant check into your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel Campanile / B & B or similar, in Padova /Vicenza or similar.

Day 12
Onto Innsbruck, in picturesque Austria at the crossroads of Europe. Visit the Swarovski
Showroom.Onto Germany! Munich - the capital of Bavaria.
This morning, after a continental buffet breakfast, check out and drive to picturesque Austria. On arrival, proceed for an
orientation tour of this beautiful city. See the Golden Roof and the Maria Theresien Strasse. Stroll on cobblestone
pathways and get a feel of old-world European charm. The splendid scenes of the Alps in the background are a perfect
picture-postcard setting. After a hot Indian meal for lunch, you will visit the Swarovski Crystal Showroom in Innsbruck.
Here you will get an opportunity to buy a souvenir for your family. Later, continue your journey to Munich, one of
Europes liveliest places. On arrival, we will take you on an orientation tour where you will see Marienplatz with the Old
and New Town Hall, the Olympic Stadium from outside, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower and the Gothic Frauenkirche.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner especially prepared for you.
Overnight at Hotel Bristol / Mercure or similar in Munich.

Day 13
Fly back home.
After a continental buffet/boxed breakfast, we check out and proceed to the airport for you flight back home.
Arrive home with pleasant memories of your European tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime. Do
spare a few minutes to fill in the feedback form and hand it to your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will
be most appreciated.

WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
UNITED KINGDOM
London : Guided city tour.
Entrance to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.
Swaminarayan Temple
NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam : Dam Square.
Keukenhof : Till 18th May visit Keukenhof - Largest Spring Garden in the world
The Hague : From 19th May Madurodam - Holland in miniature
BELGIUM
Brussels : A visit to the Grand Place and Mannekin Pis Statue with a photostop at the Atomium.

FRANCE
Paris : Guided city tour.
Visit to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower.
Enjoy a romantic cruise in Paris.
SWITZERLAND
 Visit Mt.Titlis in the worlds first revolving cable car.
Orientation tour of Lucerne.
ITALY
Pisa : Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Florence : Guided city tour.
Rome : Guided city tour.
Venice : Visit the St. Marks Square on a private boat.
Visit Murano Glass showroom.
VATICAN
Vatican Cit : Visit to the magnificent St. Peters basilica included.
AUSTRIA
Innsbruck : Maria Theresien Strasse and The Golden Roof.
Visit the Swarovski Crystal Showroom.
GERMANY
Munich : Orientation tour.

ACCOMMODATION
01 night at Hotel Ibis / Days Inn / Comfort or similar in London.
01 night on the overnight ferry from United Kingdom to Holland
01 night at Hotel Amrath / Best Western / Thon or similar in Breda / Antwerp / Brussels or similar.
02 nights at Hotel Ibis / Forest Hill or similar in Paris.
02 nights at Hotel Ibis / Sorell / Arcade or similar in Central Switzerland.
01 night at Hotel Ibis / Sorell / Arcade or similar in Central Switzerland OR Hotel Ramada / Holiday Inn or similar in
Locarno / Bellinzona or similar.
02 nights at Hotel Planet / I Cillegi in Arezzo or similar.
01 night at Hotel Campanile / B & B or similar, in Padova / Vicenza or similar.
01 night at Hotel Bristol / Mercure or similar in Munich.

NOTE: Due to the fairs & events in London / Paris / Munich this year, there is a possibility that your hotels during this
period will be booked outside the city.
In Switzerland the stay may be split in two hotels.

MEALS
Daily Continental buffet breakfast.
09 Indian Jain / vegetarian lunches
12 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinners.
 AIRFARE, VISAS AND MEDICAL INSURANCE
Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary.
All local taxes and services as of 30 September, 2013.
Cost of Visa and Medical Insurance for the duration of the tour.
NOTE
All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air conditioned
coach and air cool coach in London.
Services of a professional, friendly and multilingual speaking Tour Manager or a local Representative.
On some occasions you may have to join another group in case the group does not have adequate members.
A local representative or a driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour.
Subject to flight availability, you may arrive into Birmingham / London Gatwick / London Heathrow or similar airports.
On certain days due to flight connectivity there is a possibility that you may arrive late at your respective airport. In such
a situation sightseeing mentioned on Day 01 will be covered on another day.
Due to international events and trade fairs all throughout Europe such as Air Show, music festivals, ice skating
championships etc, you may have to stay in hotels further away from the city.

MEDICAL INSURANCE
Normal insurance charges for the duration of the tour are included in the tour price.
However, any passenger above the age of 60 years and those who wish to extend their stay will be
required to pay additional charges.

VISA REQUIREMENTS
Multiple entry UK visa.
Multiple entry Schengen visa. The costs of UK and Schengen visas are included in your tour price.
This cost includes documentation, processing and consulate fees.
The Schengen Visa on your tour is valid for travel to Netherlands, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and
Germany (In case of any change in the European Community visa policy, additional -charges will be applicable.)

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PRE/POST- TOUR ACCOMMODATION IN L O N D O N / M U N I C H

(Includes accommodation per person per night and Continental breakfast. Does not include transfers.)

PER ADULT IN A PER ADULT CHILD UNDER 12 YEARS

TWIN/TRIPLE IN A SINGLE WITHOUT BED
EURO 95 EURO 175 EURO 70

OPTIONAL TOUR COST

Adult (Euro) Child (Euro)

Lido Show 95 25
Eurodisney with lunch 70 60
Full day excursion to Jungfrau
and Interlaken with lunch 149 99
 NOTE
Cost of ticket taxes, visa fees, and medical insurance is included in your tour price.
As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room.
A person 12 years and below is considered a child and above 12 years, an adult.
For prices and departure dates from your hub city please contact our local sales offices/travel agents.
Passengers taking Ex-Kolkata departure may have to depart one day prior to the departure date mentioned in
thebrochure. For exact departure date from your hub city please check with your local respectives / sales offices / travel
agents.
On certain days, we may sometimes amend / reverse the itinerary. However, all the services / inclusions will remain the
same.

DEPARTURE DATES
EX-MUMBAI / DELHI / CHENNAI / HYDERABAD / AHMEDABAD / KOLKATA
April : 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
May : 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
June : 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 25, 27
July : 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
August : 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
September : 5, 12, 19, 26

EX- BENGALURU
April : 11, 18, 25
May : 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June : 6, 13, 20, 27
July : 4, 11, 18, 25
August : 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
September : 5, 12, 19, 26

WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

If you wish to travel in advance i.e., before the published departure date as mentioned in the brochure or like to come
back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable (subject to availability of
seats for the given dates & ticket validity) which will be advised to you by our sales staff / travel agent. Kindly note, the
deviation will be actioned only 30 days prior to departure date.
In case your tour is not ending in United Kingdom and you wish to return from London or any other city in the United
Kingdom, the additional charge towards UK departure tax will be applicable.
Cost of Basic Travel Quota equivalent to USD 10,000.
Any increase in the airfare charged by the airline on your air ticket (presently calculated as of 30th September 2013 rates).
Taxes as applicable are extra.
The tour cost does not include POE charges and passport charges.
No porterage included.
Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the
regular menu provided by us, minibar, telephone calls etc.
Tips of any nature i.e. drivers, guides, etc.
Meals other than that what is mentioned in your itinerary.
Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that
mentioned in What your tour price includes.
Cost of Lido Show, Jungfraujoch and Eurodisney.

POINTS TO BE NOTED
Passengers joining this tour must travel to / from the hub city at their own expense. The airfare is based
on the fare structure existing as on September 30, 2013. Any further increase in the airfare due to an increase
in the fuel price, change in Government regulations, taxes, etc., charged by the airline will have to be borne by
the passengers.
Thomas Cook will not be held responsible for the same. Indian Lunches and Dinners and local meals are
pre set and a-la carte is not possible. Breakfast will be continental which includes tea, coffee, cereal, juice,
bread and butter. Indian lunches are vegetarian lunches. On certain days packed lunch will be provided.
Any damages caused to the hotel rooms / Coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Thomas
Cook will not be liable for the same. The company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any
damages, loss, baggage loss, theft, injury, accident, death, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur in
carrying out the tour arrangement, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause
whatsoever and all such loss or expense must be borne by the passengers. Insurance policies must be carried
while on tour. The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay or
changes in schedules of train, aeroplane, bus, ship or other services. Due to private coaches being forbidden
inside the cities of Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam etc, most of your sightseeing will be done by local
buses and by foot. The tour manager and the driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as
possible. Due to major international events and trade fairs throughout Europe such as Air Show, World
Athletic Meet,the Motor Show, Ice Skating Championships etc, the hotels may be blocked out more than two
years in advance. In view of this, you may have to stay in hotels further away from the cities and the itineraries
may have to be altered / amended. We also reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is
deemed advisable or necessary. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is an 8 storey structure with no lift and 294
slippery marble steps, hence we do not visit from inside On certain days the changing of guards may not
take place at the Buckingham Palace. The Eiffel Tower on certain days due to strong wind conditions or
being overcrowded may close. On certain days, due to closure of the St. Peters basilica etc. the Tour
Manager reserves the right to amend the itinerary. We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any
particular departure, excursion advertised. For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend
the itinerary. However all the services will remain the same. There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals,
sightseeing etc. not utilized on your tour. A local representative or a driver may only be there to assist you
during your initial part of the tour. In case you decide to change the date of your return reservation once
confirmed the exact amount payable to the airline will be advised once the same is confirmed. Taxes as
applicable. The images used in this brochure are for representation purpose only. Tours operated are
subject to RBI/GOI regulations. Part of the tour cost will be paid in EURO / CHF out of your BTQ at
prevailing rate of exchange. Please refer to the Booking Form for detailed Terms and Conditions.