Cost Saver Highlights of Europe

Day 1

Arrive into ParisSuggested Excursion: Gala Evening in Paris - Dinner at an Indian restaurant, Paradis Latin, Show and an Illumination Tour

Welcome to Paris, the fashion capital of the world, where we begin our Cost Saver ‘Highlights of Europe’ Tour. On arrival, you will be met by your SOTC Tour Manager / Local Representative outside the customs area, who will welcome you and take you to the hotel for check-in.

The evening is free OR we suggest a ‘Gala Evening in Paris’ that includes dinner at an Indian restaurant and great entertainment at the Paradis Latin show. See the finest combination of beauty, rhythm and gaiety.

Experience the charm of striking ballets, shimmering costumes and talented dance troupes. After the show, we take you on an Illumination tour of Paris.

See the famous landmarks of Paris - the city of lights, magically lit up. A perfect end to this beautiful evening!!!

Overnight at your hotel in in Paris.

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Day 2

Suggested Excursion: Visit Disneyland Guided City Tour of ParisEiffel Tower - Level II

After a continental breakfast, you have a choice to visit Eurodisney. or explore Paris on your own. For the fun-loving and adventurous, we take you for an exciting trip to Disneyland, Paris. Get charmed by Cinderella’s castle. Meet all your favourite Disney characters at Main Street USA. Take an exciting roller coaster ride down the Thunder Mountain. Visit Fantasyland and meet Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio, Peter Pan and Snow White. Get thrilled by the legends of Aladdin and Indiana Jones at Adventureland. Ride a space shuttle to the moon at Discoveryland. Encounter Ghost Ships, Steam trains and Western scenes in the Wild West town of Frontierland.

Next, we proceed for a guided panoramic city tour. Experience Paris in all its charm, glamour and glory. See Place de la Concorde, the majestic Arc de Triomphe, the fashionable Champs Elysees and the magnificent Opera House. Later, we proceed to visit Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris, where a bird’s eye view from the 2nd level will leave you breathless.!!

Overnight at your hotel in Paris.

(B, D)

Eiffel Tower, Paris Paradis Latin Show, Paris

Highlights of your Holiday• EnjoytheservicesofaFriend,PhilosopherandGuide

(Your Tour Manager).

• EnjoyJain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarianmeals.

• VisittoEiffelTowerlevelII.

• GuidedCityTourofParis.

• AchancetovisitDisneyland,Paris.

• Chance to see the Paradis Latin Show and anIllumination Tour of Paris.

• VisitMini-Europe..

• OrientationTourofBrussels..

• MagnificentCologneCathedral.

• EnjoyaRhineCruise.

• VisittheMercedes-BenzMuseuminStuttgart.

• VisitDrubbaintheBlackForest.

• SeeRhineFallsatSchaffhausen.

• OrientationTourofZurich.

• ChancetovisitMt.TitliswithIce-FlyerRideandLucerne.

• VisitInterlaken.

• OrientationTourofBern.

Enjoy Continental Breakfast Everyday

• Bread,Butter,Jam,Cereal,Milk,Tea,CoffeeandJuice

Enjoy Indian Meals in Europe

A Choice of Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian / Jain Menus.

Suggested Excursions

• GalaEveninginParis-DinneratanIndianrestaurant,Paradis Latin Show and an Illumination Tour.

• DisneylandParis.

• MountTitliswithIce-FlyerRideandLucerne.

Your Hotels in Cost Saver ‘Highlights of Europe’ Holiday

• HotelParkInnCDGorsimilarinParis.

• HotelHolidayInnExpress/NHKoningshoforsimilarin Belgium / Netherlands.

• HotelBestWesternQueensorsimilarinGermany.

• HotelHolidayInnExpressorsimilarinZurich.

Day 1

Arrive into ParisSuggested Excursion: Gala Evening in Paris - Dinner at an Indian restaurant, Paradis Latin, Show and an Illumination Tour

Welcome to Paris, the fashion capital of the world, where we begin our Cost Saver ‘Highlights of Europe’ Tour. On arrival, you will be met by your SOTC Tour Manager / Local Representative outside the customs area, who will welcome you and take you to the hotel for check-in.

The evening is free OR we suggest a ‘Gala Evening in Paris’ that includes dinner at an Indian restaurant and great entertainment at the Paradis Latin show. See the finest combination of beauty, rhythm and gaiety.

Experience the charm of striking ballets, shimmering costumes and talented dance troupes. After the show, we take you on an Illumination tour of Paris.

See the famous landmarks of Paris - the city of lights, magically lit up. A perfect end to this beautiful evening!!!

Overnight at your hotel in in Paris.


8 Days

HIGHLIGHTS OF EUROPEFrAnCe | BeLgium | germAny | SwiTzerLAnD

Day 2

Suggested Excursion: Visit Disneyland Guided City Tour of ParisEiffel Tower - Level II

After a continental breakfast, you have a choice to visit Eurodisney. or explore Paris on your own. For the fun-loving and adventurous, we take you for an exciting trip to Disneyland, Paris. Get charmed by Cinderella’s castle. Meet all your favourite Disney characters at Main Street USA. Take an exciting roller coaster ride down the Thunder Mountain. Visit Fantasyland and meet Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio, Peter Pan and Snow White. Get thrilled by the legends of Aladdin and Indiana Jones at Adventureland. Ride a space shuttle to the moon at Discoveryland. Encounter Ghost Ships, Steam trains and Western scenes in the Wild West town of Frontierland.

Next, we proceed for a guided panoramic city tour. Experience Paris in all its charm, glamour and glory. See Place de la Concorde, the majestic Arc de Triomphe, the fashionable Champs Elysees and the magnificent Opera House. Later, we proceed to visit Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris, where a bird’s eye view from the 2nd level will leave you breathless.!!

Overnight at your hotel in Paris.

(B, D)

Eiffel Tower, Paris Paradis Latin Show, Paris

Highlights of your Holiday• EnjoytheservicesofaFriend,PhilosopherandGuide

(Your Tour Manager).

• EnjoyJain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarianmeals.

• VisittoEiffelTowerlevelII.

• GuidedCityTourofParis.

• AchancetovisitDisneyland,Paris.

• Chance to see the Paradis Latin Show and anIllumination Tour of Paris.

• VisitMini-Europe..

• OrientationTourofBrussels..

• MagnificentCologneCathedral.

• EnjoyaRhineCruise.

• VisittheMercedes-BenzMuseuminStuttgart.

• VisitDrubbaintheBlackForest.

• SeeRhineFallsatSchaffhausen.

• OrientationTourofZurich.

• ChancetovisitMt.TitliswithIce-FlyerRideandLucerne.

• VisitInterlaken.

• OrientationTourofBern.

Enjoy Continental Breakfast Everyday

• Bread,Butter,Jam,Cereal,Milk,Tea,CoffeeandJuice

Enjoy Indian Meals in Europe

A Choice of Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian / Jain Menus.

Suggested Excursions

• GalaEveninginParis-DinneratanIndianrestaurant,Paradis Latin Show and an Illumination Tour.

• DisneylandParis.

• MountTitliswithIce-FlyerRideandLucerne.

Your Hotels in Cost Saver ‘Highlights of Europe’ Holiday

• HotelParkInnCDGorsimilarinParis.

• HotelHolidayInnExpress/NHKoningshoforsimilarin Belgium / Netherlands.

• HotelBestWesternQueensorsimilarinGermany.

• HotelHolidayInnExpressorsimilarinZurich.


Day 3

Visit Mini-Europe Orientation Tour of Brussels

After a continental breakfast, we check out and drive to Brussels. On arrival, we visit Mini-Europe which is the only park where you can have a whittle - stop tour around Europe in a few short hours - a truly unique voyage! Stroll amid the typical ambiance of the most beautiful towns of the Old Continent.

We then proceed for an orientation tour of Brussels. See the Manneken Pis statue, the Grand Place, Town Hall and Palace of Justice.

Overnight at your hotel in Belgium/Netherlands.

(B, D)

Day 4

Magnificent Cologne Cathedral

Romantic Rhine Cruise

After a continental breakfast, we check out and drive to Cologne, famous for Eau de Cologne, where we see the magnificent Cologne Cathedral. This 515 feet tall gothic Cathedral took six centuries to build and is Germany’s most visited monument.

Later proceed for a cruise on the River Rhine. Enjoy the cruise as it takes you through the most romantic part of Rhine River, past medieval castles, vineyards and quaint little towns.

Overnight at your hotel in Germany.

(B, D)

Day 5

Visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum Visit Drubba in the Black Forest Majestic Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen Orientation Tour of Zurich

After a continental breakfast, we check out of our hotel and drive to Stuttgart. On arrival, we visit the Mercedes-BenzMuseumwhichwillcaptivateyoubythe unique past, present and future of mobility.

We then drive to the Black forest of Germany, where at Drubba you can see a demonstration of how Cuckoo clocks are made. Buy one of the original Cuckoo clocks as a souvenir. You also have an opportunity to eat the famous Black Forest Cake.

We then proceed to see the mighty Rhine Falls, Europe’s most powerful waterfalls. Admire the thundering beauty of the falls.

Later,wetakeyouforanorientationtourofZurich.See the St. Peter’s Church with the largest clock face in Europe and the famous churches of Fraumunster, known for its beautiful stained glass windows created by Marc Chagall and Grossmunster with its twin Romanesque towers.

OvernightatyourhotelinZurich.

(B, D)

Day 6

Day Free Suggested: Mt. Titlis with Ice-Flyer Ride and Lucerne

After a continental breakfast, the day is free OR we suggest a full day excursion to Mt. Titlis with Ice-Flyer and Lucerne. We begin the tour with a visit to Mt. Titlis, which at 10,000 ft is the highest peak in central Switzerland.

You journey to Mt. Titlis through a series of three different cable cars. The last leg of the ascent will be in the world’s first rotating cable car called the ‘Titlis Rotair’. At Mt. Titlis you have free time to play and enjoy in the snow, visit the Ice Cave or just relax at the restaurant.

At the Terrace on top of the Mt. Titlis summit station, weather permitting, you could take an unforgettable ride on the “Ice- Flyer” an enclosed ski lift that travels only a few meters over the Titlis Glacier. Enjoy an Indian vegetarian lunch. We later proceed for an orientation tour of Lucerne.

See the Lion Monument, ‘Lowendenkmal’ hewn from a limestone cliff to commemorate the bravery and loyalty of Swiss Guards. You may take a stroll acrosstheKappelbrucke-theworld’soldestcoveredwooden bridge, originally built in 1333 over the Reuss river. Youhave free time at Schwanenplatz to shopfor Swiss army knives, chocolates, watches, souvenirs, etc.


(B, D)

Day 7

Visit to Interlaken Orientation Tour of Bern

After a continental breakfast, we proceed to Interlaken. On arrival you have free time to enjoy this beautiful city nestled between two lakes - Thun and Brienz.Youcanalsoshopforwatches,souvenirs,etc,Later, we drive to the most relaxing and beautiful capital city of Bern. Bern is the only Swiss city to be accorded World Heritage status.

See the famous bears of Bern at the Bear Pits, the Clock Tower, the Parliament Buildings, the Art Museum, Cathedral and Gothic Fountains. You have free time to stroll along the shopping arcades on one of Europe’s longest shopping promenades. Later, we drivebacktoZurich.


(B, D)

Grand Place, Brussels Rhine River Zurich Mt. Titlis Lion Monument, Lucerne Interlaken


Day 3

Visit Mini-Europe Orientation Tour of Brussels

After a continental breakfast, we check out and drive to Brussels. On arrival, we visit Mini-Europe which is the only park where you can have a whittle - stop tour around Europe in a few short hours - a truly unique voyage! Stroll amid the typical ambiance of the most beautiful towns of the Old Continent.

We then proceed for an orientation tour of Brussels. See the Manneken Pis statue, the Grand Place, Town Hall and Palace of Justice.

Overnight at your hotel in Belgium/Netherlands.

(B, D)

Day 4

Magnificent Cologne Cathedral

Romantic Rhine Cruise

After a continental breakfast, we check out and drive to Cologne, famous for Eau de Cologne, where we see the magnificent Cologne Cathedral. This 515 feet tall gothic Cathedral took six centuries to build and is Germany’s most visited monument.

Later proceed for a cruise on the River Rhine. Enjoy the cruise as it takes you through the most romantic part of Rhine River, past medieval castles, vineyards and quaint little towns.

Overnight at your hotel in Germany.

(B, D)

Day 5

Visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum Visit Drubba in the Black Forest Majestic Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen Orientation Tour of Zurich

After a continental breakfast, we check out of our hotel and drive to Stuttgart. On arrival, we visit the Mercedes-BenzMuseumwhichwillcaptivateyoubythe unique past, present and future of mobility.

We then drive to the Black forest of Germany, where at Drubba you can see a demonstration of how Cuckoo clocks are made. Buy one of the original Cuckoo clocks as a souvenir. You also have an opportunity to eat the famous Black Forest Cake.

We then proceed to see the mighty Rhine Falls, Europe’s most powerful waterfalls. Admire the thundering beauty of the falls.

Later,wetakeyouforanorientationtourofZurich.See the St. Peter’s Church with the largest clock face in Europe and the famous churches of Fraumunster, known for its beautiful stained glass windows created by Marc Chagall and Grossmunster with its twin Romanesque towers.


(B, D)

Day 6

Day Free Suggested: Mt. Titlis with Ice-Flyer Ride and Lucerne

After a continental breakfast, the day is free OR we suggest a full day excursion to Mt. Titlis with Ice-Flyer and Lucerne. We begin the tour with a visit to Mt. Titlis, which at 10,000 ft is the highest peak in central Switzerland.

You journey to Mt. Titlis through a series of three different cable cars. The last leg of the ascent will be in the world’s first rotating cable car called the ‘Titlis Rotair’. At Mt. Titlis you have free time to play and enjoy in the snow, visit the Ice Cave or just relax at the restaurant.

At the Terrace on top of the Mt. Titlis summit station, weather permitting, you could take an unforgettable ride on the “Ice- Flyer” an enclosed ski lift that travels only a few meters over the Titlis Glacier. Enjoy an Indian vegetarian lunch. We later proceed for an orientation tour of Lucerne.

See the Lion Monument, ‘Lowendenkmal’ hewn from a limestone cliff to commemorate the bravery and loyalty of Swiss Guards. You may take a stroll acrosstheKappelbrucke-theworld’soldestcoveredwooden bridge, originally built in 1333 over the Reuss river. Youhave free time at Schwanenplatz to shopfor Swiss army knives, chocolates, watches, souvenirs, etc.


(B, D)

Day 7

Visit to Interlaken Orientation Tour of Bern

After a continental breakfast, we proceed to Interlaken. On arrival you have free time to enjoy this beautiful city nestled between two lakes - Thun and Brienz.Youcanalsoshopforwatches,souvenirs,etc,Later, we drive to the most relaxing and beautiful capital city of Bern. Bern is the only Swiss city to be accorded World Heritage status.

See the famous bears of Bern at the Bear Pits, the Clock Tower, the Parliament Buildings, the Art Museum, Cathedral and Gothic Fountains. You have free time to stroll along the shopping arcades on one of Europe’s longest shopping promenades. Later, we drivebacktoZurich.


(B, D)

Grand Place, Brussels Rhine River Zurich Mt. Titlis Lion Monument, Lucerne Interlaken

Day 8

Return Home with Wonderful Memories

After a continental breakfast, we check out and drive to the airport for your flight back home. Its time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your tour and any suggestions you may have for the future. We hope you take back many happy memories of your SOTC Tour.

(B)

Due to operational reasons, the routing of this tour may be changed. However all the sightseeing will remain the same.


rhine Falls at Schaffhausen

you must be in possession of a valid multiple entry Schengenstatin Visa. The cost of this Visa is included in your tour price. it is mandatory to do this Visa through SOTC. Some Consulates may request for a personal interview. you will have to attend this interview at your own cost.

Visa Requirements

reservation and payment for the suggested excursions can be made upon arrival on the 1st day of your tour with the tour manager in eurO only.Suggested excursions will be operated subject to minimum 20 passengers.

Suggested Excursions Price in EURO

name of Suggested excursions Adult Childgala evening in Paris 85 85Disneyland, Paris 70 60mt. Titlis with ice-Flyer and Lucerne 80 65

Pre & Post Tour Accommodation Per Person Price in EURO

City Twin / Triple Single Child no bedParis 99 125 65zurich 99 125 65

The above price includes Breakfast. Airport transfers are not included.

As hotels / Flights / itinerary / route are subject to change without notice, no compensation will be paid for changes you may need to make in your domestic travel. Subject to rBi / gOi approval for BTQ Passengers.

Month Departure dates Month Departure dates

April 2013 12, 19, 26, 28 July 2013 5, 10, 24, 26

may 2013 3, 4, 8, 17, 25, 29 August 2013 9, 10, 25

June 2013 8, 16, 21, 26 September 2013 27, 28

*Day 1 as mentioned in your day to day itinerary.

Departure Dates*

Due to major international events and trade fairs throughout Europe such as Air show, the Motor show, etc the hotels may be blocked out more than 1 year 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.

1. Cost of your round trip economy class airfare valid for the duration of the tour.2. Airport taxes as per the routing of the tour.3. Cost of the visas needed to participate in the tour.4. Accommodation at the hotels mentioned or similar.5. Services of SOTC Tour manager or local representatives.6. meals, coach tours, transfers, entrance fees, sightseeing and surface

transportation as mentioned in the itinerary.7. Cost of Overseas Travel insurance policy valid for the tour. (Passengers above

60 years of age will have to pay the actual difference of the insurance premium along with the medical reports)

What your Tour Price includes

1. Any increase in the air fare, fuel surcharge and taxes charged by the airlines on your air ticket (calculated at 15th november, 2012 rates).

2. Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.

3. Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from route of your air ticket.4. Cost of the Suggested excursions.5. Tips, Porterage, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, all items

of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.

6. Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘what your Tour Price includes’ box.

What your Tour Price does not include

Surcharges applicable during Peak and Festive periods

Service Tax as applicable to be paid extra on the total Tour Price

8 Days Cost Saver ‘Highlights of Europe’ Tour Price

Boarding from Adult in Twin / Triple

Child with bed Child without bed*

mumbai / Delhi` 71,000 +eurO 750

` 61,000 +eurO 450

` 61,000 +eurO 375

Single room supplement eurO 275 per person.Passengers travelling Ex-Chennai, Ex-Bangalore and Ex-Hyderabad will have to pay additional ` 5,000 per adult / child. *As a 3rd in a double, no bed or cot will be provided to the child.Person below 12 years will be considered as a Child.Maximum 3 persons are allowed per room.

Day 8

Return Home with Wonderful Memories

After a continental breakfast, we check out and drive to the airport for your flight back home. Its time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your tour and any suggestions you may have for the future. We hope you take back many happy memories of your SOTC Tour.

(B)

Due to operational reasons, the routing of this tour may be changed. However all the sightseeing will remain the same.


rhine Falls at Schaffhausen

you must be in possession of a valid multiple entry Schengenstatin Visa. The cost of this Visa is included in your tour price. it is mandatory to do this Visa through SOTC. Some Consulates may request for a personal interview. you will have to attend this interview at your own cost.

Visa Requirements

reservation and payment for the suggested excursions can be made upon arrival on the 1st day of your tour with the tour manager in eurO only.Suggested excursions will be operated subject to minimum 20 passengers.

Suggested Excursions Price in EURO

name of Suggested excursions Adult Childgala evening in Paris 85 85Disneyland, Paris 70 60mt. Titlis with ice-Flyer and Lucerne 80 65

Pre & Post Tour Accommodation Per Person Price in EURO

City Twin / Triple Single Child no bedParis 99 125 65zurich 99 125 65

The above price includes Breakfast. Airport transfers are not included.

As hotels / Flights / itinerary / route are subject to change without notice, no compensation will be paid for changes you may need to make in your domestic travel. Subject to rBi / gOi approval for BTQ Passengers.

Month Departure dates Month Departure dates

April 2013 12, 19, 26, 28 July 2013 5, 10, 24, 26

may 2013 3, 4, 8, 17, 25, 29 August 2013 9, 10, 25

June 2013 8, 16, 21, 26 September 2013 27, 28

*Day 1 as mentioned in your day to day itinerary.

Departure Dates*

Due to major international events and trade fairs throughout Europe such as Air show, the Motor show, etc the hotels may be blocked out more than 1 year 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.

1. Cost of your round trip economy class airfare valid for the duration of the tour.2. Airport taxes as per the routing of the tour.3. Cost of the visas needed to participate in the tour.4. Accommodation at the hotels mentioned or similar.5. Services of SOTC Tour manager or local representatives.6. meals, coach tours, transfers, entrance fees, sightseeing and surface

transportation as mentioned in the itinerary.7. Cost of Overseas Travel insurance policy valid for the tour. (Passengers above

60 years of age will have to pay the actual difference of the insurance premium along with the medical reports)

What your Tour Price includes

1. Any increase in the air fare, fuel surcharge and taxes charged by the airlines on your air ticket (calculated at 15th november, 2012 rates).

2. Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.

3. Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from route of your air ticket.4. Cost of the Suggested excursions.5. Tips, Porterage, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, all items

of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.

6. Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘what your Tour Price includes’ box.

What your Tour Price does not include

Surcharges applicable during Peak and Festive periods

Service Tax as applicable to be paid extra on the total Tour Price

8 Days Cost Saver ‘Highlights of Europe’ Tour Price

Boarding from Adult in Twin / Triple

Child with bed Child without bed*

mumbai / Delhi` 71,000 +eurO 750

` 61,000 +eurO 450

` 61,000 +eurO 375

Single room supplement eurO 275 per person.Passengers travelling Ex-Chennai, Ex-Bangalore and Ex-Hyderabad will have to pay additional ` 5,000 per adult / child. *As a 3rd in a double, no bed or cot will be provided to the child.Person below 12 years will be considered as a Child.Maximum 3 persons are allowed per room.

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Cost Saver Highlights of Europe