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European Extravaganza

13 Nights/14 Days

DAY 01

Welcome aboard Thomas Cook�s �European

Extravaganza� tour. Visit Heidelberg, famous

for its magnificent castle, and stroll through the

scenic city.

Your adventure begins when you board your flight

to Frankfurt. On arrival at the Frankfurt airport, your

Thomas Cook Tour Manager will greet you. You can

freshen up at the airport and board your coach to the

picturesque town of Heidelberg. View the Heidelberg

Castle and the huge 49,000-gallon oak vat (wine

cask). You will also enjoy a panoramic view of this

city from the castle gallery. Enjoy a delicious Indian

Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinner, at an Indian

restaurant.

Overnight at Treff Page Hotel or similar. (D)

DAY 02

Drive through the breathtaking Black Forest

of Germany, to Switzerland. Feast your eyes on

the spectacular Rhine Falls. Drive via Zurich on to

Engelberg � the biggest winter resort of Central

Switzerland.

After a Continental Breakfast, check out from

your hotel and your coach will drive you through

the Schwarzwald area. Stop at Titisee, which lies

in the heart of the Black Forest. Surrounded by dark

fir forests, fairy-tale woods and open meadows,

Titsee is the home of the world-famous Cuckoo Clock.

Stop awhile and enjoy a demonstration on how the

DAY 03

Today, you can relax in your hotel or join us

for an exciting optional day trip to Lucerne and

Mt. Titlis. Plus, an adventurous ride up the snow

clad Swiss Alps in Rotair�the world�s first

revolving cable car.

After a Continental Breakfast at your hotel, you

could decide to spend the day on your own, or you

could opt for one of the highlights of your Europe tour

� visiting Lucerne and Mt. Titlis. Leave for Engelberg,

where you take the world�s first revolving cable car

ride up to Mt. Titlis. The picture postcard view as youclock is made. You must also try the authentic Black

Forest cake here. Later, drive into Switzerland and

view the spectacular Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen.

Drive past the city of Zurich, the financial capital of

Switzerland, with its view of the Lake of Zurich.

Then, proceed to the picturesque town of Engelberg,

surrounded by the Swiss Alps, where you can check

into your hotel and relax. Later, enjoy a delicious

Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinner.

Overnight at Hotel Bellevue or similar in Engelberg.

(B, D)

THE BLACK FOREST � TITISEE

KAPELL BRUCKE BRIDGE � LUCERNE

AN EXCITING CABLE RIDE UP TO MT. TITLIS

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� The best of the European Continent in 14 days only withThomas Cook.

� Maximum sightseeing with minimum travelling time.� 04 nights in Switzerland.� Delicious Indian Jain /vegetarian /non-vegetarian meals in

top-class Indian restaurants.� Unique experiences of travelling under the English Channel

aboard the world�s fastest channel train, �The Eurostar�.� A visit to the tulip gardens � Keukenhof.� See all of Holland at one go in � Madurodam.� 02 nights in Engelberg, the most popular winter resort of

Central Switzerland and 02 nights in Geneva, the mostinternational of all cities.

� Catch a breathtaking view of Amsterdam city on a canal cruise.� See how Dutch shoes are manufactured in a wooden shoe

factory.� Visit a cheese farm in Holland.� View the magnificent Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen.� Visit Titisee right in the heart of the Black Forest.� Visit the magnificent Heidelberg Castle.� See the Leaning Tower of Pisa � one of the wonders of the

world.� Visit the Eiffel Tower.� Your chance to visit Mt. Titlis in the world�s first revolving car.� Your chance to visit the picturesque town of Evian in France

and the Olympic Capital � Lausanne.� A relaxed tour, with ample time for shopping too.� Visit 08 countries and 15 cities in 14 days.Germany : Heidelberg, TitiseeSwitzerland : Schaffhausen, Zurich, and GenevaItaly : Venice, Rome, Florence, and PisaVatican : Vatican CityFrance : ParisHolland : Amsterdam, The HagueBelgium : BrusselsUnited Kingdom : London� Fly on one of the finest European carriers.� Professional, friendly and experienced Indian Tour Managers,

travelling with you throughout your European Extravaganza tour .

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR

ascend the snow-clad mountains will be a moment

to cherish. Also, enjoy the �Ice-Flyer� ride. Then

proceed to Lucerne, where you will visit the

THE COLOSSEUM IN ALL ITS GRANDEUR

A BREATHTAKING VIEW OF THE CITY OF VENICE

Lion Monument and Kapell Brucke.You also have

some free time to shop for those famous Swiss

watches, knives, and chocolates. A day full of

DAY 04

Take Europe�s longest road tunnel and step

into Italy, beginning with romantic Venice, the land

of canals, beautiful monuments, gondolas and

singing boatmen.

After a Continental Breakfast, you are ready for

a day of history and romance. We begin with a

drive via the longest road tunnel in Europe, the

St. Gotthard Tunnel to Italy. On arrival in Venice, you

set off on a �Vaporetto� for a memorable experience.

Sail through criss-crossing canals and beneath

picturesque bridges. See the famous St. Mark�s

Square, the Doge�s Palace, the Basilica, the Bell Tower

and the Bridge of Sighs. A visit to the Murano Glass

excitement ends with a delicious Indian Jain/

vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinner.

Overnight at Hotel Bellevue or similar in Engelberg.

(B, D)

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DAY 06

Relive the thrills of historic Rome in this

ancient city. Visit the world�s smallest country �

the Vatican City � and its unforgettable landmarks.

Enjoy the splendour of St. Peter�s Cathedral, the

majestic architecture of the Colosseum. And, do

not forget to make a wish at the Trevi Fountain!

After a Continental Breakfast at your hotel,

proceed on a city tour of Rome with a local guide.

Discover many renowned attractions of Rome � the

home of architectural and artistic masterpieces of

the ancient world. Your city tour will cover famous

attractions like Vatican City, the smallest independent

state in the world and the home of the Pope. It also

has its own currency, postal service and judicial

system. View St. Peter�s Cathedral, an architectural

wonder, the Victor Emmanuel Monument, Roman

Forum, the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Colosseum and

the famous Trevi Fountain � the largest and most

elaborate fountain in Rome. A wish here can bring you

back to Rome.

DAY 05

Marvel at the spectacular view of Florence

from atop Michelangelo Square as you drive to

Rome � the Eternal City with majestic monuments,

squares and magnificent churches.

After a Continental Breakfast, check out from

the hotel and board the coach to Florence, the

capital of Tuscany. Florence lies on the banks of

River Arno. En route, you stop at a leather showroom,

where you can shop for famous Italian leather shoes,

bags, belts and more. Once in Florence, drive to

Piazelle Michelangelo, where you can enjoy a

magnificent bird�s eye view of the city. Do not miss

the opportunity to photograph yourself with the statue

of David in the background.

Later, you arrive in Rome, the capital of Italy.

This is a city built on seven hills. On arrival, you

will enjoy a delicious Indian Jain/vegetarian/

non-vegetarian dinner.

Overnight at Ibis Hotel or similar in Rome. (B, D)

ST. PETER�S CATHEDRAL � VATICAN CITY

THE FLORAL CLOCK � GENEVA

Showroom at St. Mark�s Square is a must. To end this

wonderful day, enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Overnight in Europa Hotel or similar in Rovigo. (B, D)

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SCENIC LAUSSANE � THE OLYMPIC CAPITAL

The afternoon is reserved for a delicious Indian

Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian lunch. After lunch,

drive to Pisa, where you can gaze at one of the

wonders of the world � the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Overnight at Eurotel Hotel or similar in Pisa. (B, L)

(Due to private coaches being forbidden inside

the city of Rome, most of your sightseeing will be

done by local bus and by foot)

MAKE A WISH AT THE TREVI FOUNTAIN

JET D�EAU � THE TALLEST FOUNTAIN IN EUROPE

DAY 07

A breathtaking drive, and fabulous views of

the Swiss, Italian and French Alps bring you

back to Switzerland for some more adventure in

Geneva, with its steep climbing streets across

Lake Geneva to the mountains and beyond.

This morning, after a Continental Breakfast at

your hotel, leave for South Switzerland. Arrive in

Geneva � the city in the countryside. Geneva has the

best of both worlds and could well be called �Garden

City�. Situated on the shores of Lac Lehman, it is

liberally sprinkled with beautiful parks. Jet d�Eau,

said to be the tallest fountain in Europe, rising to a

height of 400-500 feet, is located here. Take a short

walk around the lake and also visit the Floral Clock.

We then take you to the United Nations and the

International Society of Red Cross for a photo stop.

Later, transfer to an Indian restaurant for a

delicious Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian meal.

Overnight at Drake Hotel or similar in Geneva.

(B, D)

DAY 08

Enjoy a day at leisure or opt for a trip to

Laussane with its famous Olympic Museum.

Then proceed to France to visit Evian � a beautiful

town situated on the shores of Lake Geneva.

After a Continental Breakfast at your hotel, you

can stay back in your hotel and relax or opt for an

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THE WORLD FAMOUS LIDO SHOW

DAY 09

Welcome to the fashion capital of the world,

Paris, known for art, fashion, romance, style and

glamour. In the evening, you have the option of

a Paris-by-night tour.

After a Continental Breakfast, drive through the

vineyards and mustard fields of the French

countryside. Arrive into the glamorous city of romance

� Paris, and check into your hotel. Later, enjoy a

delicious Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinner at a

famous Indian restaurant. You could then opt for

something exciting � a cruise on the River Seine,

where you will see the brilliantly illuminated historical

monuments like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the

DAY 10

Paris, known as the �City of Romance�, is

widely celebrated for its fashion houses, art

museums, elegant avenues, beautiful

monuments and exciting cabarets. Now

experience them, day and night. And tonight

you might want to opt for a memorable night

exciting day excursion to the Olympic Capital,

Laussane. The full-day excursion begins with a visit

to the Olympic Museum, followed by a cruise on

Lake Geneva to cross over into Evian. Evian is a

picture-perfect postcard town on the shores of the

lake. (Please carry your passport, as we will be

crossing over into France). We return late in the

evening to Geneva with pleasant memories. Your

day ends at an Indian restaurant for a delicious

Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinner.

Overnight at Drake Hotel or similar in Geneva. (B, D)

EIFFEL TOWER � PARIS

out at the famous Lido Show.

After a Continental Breakfast, leave for a

sightseeing tour, with a local guide, who will show

you many of the best-loved Parisian sights � The

Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower (01st Level),

Invalides, the Champs Elysees, the Place de la

Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe. In the afternoon,

you have some free time to shop for souvenirs,

perfumes and more at �Benelux� � a duty-free shop or

a chance to visit the Louvre Museum. Later, enjoy an

Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinner at an

Indian restaurant.

Louvre Museum, Alexander Bridge and much more.

Overnight at Holiday Inn or similar in Paris. (B, D)

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DAY 11

Amsterdam � a city filled with surprises.

After a Continental Breakfast at your hotel,

check out and board your deluxe air-conditioned

coach to proceed to Amsterdam. Once in

Amsterdam, the city�s colourful past comes alive,

onboard an exciting canal cruise with its 1,000 bridges

and fine old houses. Next on the itinerary, is a visit to

a popular Dutch cheese farm and a wooden shoe

factory. Don�t forget to buy a souvenir for your family.

On your way back take a photo with the backdrop of

DAY 12

Visit Keukenhof � the beautiful tulip gardens, or

visit Madurodam and view Holland in miniature. Then

on to Brussels � the capital of the European Union.

a windmill � Holland�s most common sight.

Tonight, you enjoy an Indian Jain/vegetarian/

non-vegetarian dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Overnight at Eurotel Hotel or similar in Rotterdam.

(B, D)

After a Continental Breakfast in your hotel, drive

down to see Keukenhof (open up to 24th May) the

beautiful tulip gardens. Walk around the beautiful

beds of flowering tulips. After 24th May, we will

drive you down to The Hague, to visit Madurodam,

where you can see the whole of Holland in miniature,

all replicated in minute detail on a 1:25 scale. Then

drive to Brussels. A guided city tour of Brussels is

first on the agenda during the course of which you

will get to view the Grand Place, The Atomium, Church

of St. Michael, the Manneken Pis Statue and much

more. Later in the evening, we take you to an Indian

restaurant for a hearty Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-

vegetarian dinner, before you check into your hotel.

Overnight at Holiday Inn or similar in Brussels.

(B, D)

HOLLAND�S MOST POPULAR SIGHT � THE WINDMILL

MADURADAM � HOLLAND IN MINIATURE

TULIPS IN ALL THEIR SPLENDOUR

Tonight, you could decide to relax in your hotel or

opt for an exciting night out at the famous musical

and dance extravaganza, the Lido Show.

Overnight at Holiday Inn or similar in Paris. (B, D)

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TOUR COST OPTIONAL TOUR COST

Per Adult on Twin Share Per Child Without Bed(Below 12 Years)

Mumbai/Delhi USD 1599 USD 999Chennai USD 1699 USD 1099Single room supplement : USD 335Triple room reduction : USD 10� Ticket taxes of Rs 3,000 per adult/child/infant are applicable for travel on the

tour. As these are Government service charges, they are subject to change.� From the above tour price, the cost of the airfare has to be paid in INR

converted at the existing USD rate at the time of issuing your ticket.� Due to flight connectivity, all passengers who wish to avail of the Thursday

and Saturday departure Ex-Chennai, will have to fly 01 day earlier intoFrankfurt at an additional cost of USD 60 per adult and USD 30 per child.This cost includes accomodation, continental breakfast at the hotel and hotel� airport transfer.(However the above charges are not applicable for those passengers who jointhe tour on their own in Frankfurt.)

TOUR ADULT CHILD

� Full-day excursion to Lucerne and Mt. Titlis. USD 75 USD 60� Full-day excursion to Laussane, Lake Geneva Cruise,

Olympic Museum and Evian. USD 60 USD 40� Paris-by-night USD 40 USD 30� Lido Show USD 120 USD 120

All optional tours will have to be booked and paid to Thomas Cook Tour Manageror representative on Day 01 of your tour. Payments to be made in US Dollars only.(Credit cards not accepted.)

April : 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29

May : 01, 03, 05, 06, 08, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19,20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31

June : 02, 03, 05, 07, 09, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19,21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30

July : 03, 08, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31

August : 05, 07, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28

September : 02, 04, 09, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25

DEPARTURE DATES

DAY 13

Get set for a ride on the ultra-modern Eurostar,

one of the world�s fastest trains. Zip to London�s

Waterloo Station. Enjoy the historic sights

of London.

This morning, after a Continental Breakfast at

your hotel, drive to Brussels � Midi, where you will

board the ultra-modern Eurostar, the fastest train

under the English Channel, leading you to London.

On arrival in London, proceed on a guided city

tour. This comprehensive tour is filled with famous

DAY 14

Fly home to India or stay back in London.

This morning, after a �box� Continental Breakfast,

check out and transfer to London�s Heathrow Airport,

to board your flight back home. Reach home with

magical memories of a Thomas Cook tour. We are

sure you will treasure them for a lifetime. (B)

sights. You will drive past many of London�s

landmarks: Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Big Ben,

Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar

Square, Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge, the River

Thames and more. Later, check into your hotel and

spend the rest of the day at leisure. You could either

relax in your hotel or shop at the world famous

Oxford Street, where you will find the very best

supermarkets � Marks & Spencer, C & A, Selfridges,

and numerous other boutiques. An Indian Jain/

vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinner awaits you at an

Indian restaurant.

Overnight at The Hilton or similar in London.

(B, D)

ZIP BY � IN THE EUROSTAR

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WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDETOP VALUE INCLUSIONS

AIRFARE� Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary.

ACCOMMODATION� 01 night accommodation at Treff Page or similar in Neustadt.� 02 nights accommodation at Hotel Bellevue or similar in Engelberg.� 01 night accommodation at Europa Hotel or similar in Rovigo.� 01 night accommodation at Hotel Ibis or similar in Rome.� 01 night accommodation at Hotel Eurotel or similar in Pisa.� 02 nights accommodation at Drake Hotel or similar in Geneva.� 02 nights accommodation at Holiday Inn or similar in Paris.� 01 night accommodation at Eurotel or similar in Rotterdam.� 01 night accommodation at Holiday Inn or similar in Brussels.� 01 night accommodation at The Hilton or similar in London.

MEALS� 13 Continental Breakfasts in your hotel.� 12 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinners.� 01 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian lunch.

� The tour cost does not include any extra charges such as Visa fees, servicecharges, courier charges, medical insurance, Passport charges, airport taxes,ticket taxes, International service tax, Eurostar, high season surcharge etc.

� Cost of Basic Travel Quota equivalent to USD 5,000.� No porterage included.� Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface

transportation and land arrangements, which may come in to, effect prior todeparture. Prices quoted are based on the rate of exchange as 1 USD = INR 47.The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changessubstantially prior to departure.

� Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry expenses, wines,mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menus provided by us, tips tothe drivers, hotel waiters, etc, are to be borne by the passengers. Meals arepre-set and a choice of menu is not available.

� Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed ofby the passengers, other than that mentioned in the Top Value Inclusions.

POINTS TO BE NOTED�Prices quoted are based on the rate of exchange as 1 USD = INR 47. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to departure. �All prices are Ex-Mumbai/Delhi/Chennai only.Passengers joining this tour must travel to/from Mumbai/Delhi/Chennai at their own expense. �The airfare is based on the fare structure existing as of 01st January 2001. Any further increase in the airfare due to an increasein 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. � Any damages caused to the hotelrooms/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, 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.�The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in scheduled of train, aeroplane, bus, ship or other services. � Due to private coaches being forbidden inside the cityof Rome, most of your sightseeing will be done by local buses and by foot. � Due to major international events such as the European Football Cup, Air Show, the Motor Show in Paris, some of the hotels may be blocked outmore than 2 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.� In co-operation with KLM and Alitalia.

� Single-entry UK Visa� Multiple-entry Schengen Visa� Multiple-entry Swiss Visa

The cost of the Swiss and Schengen Visas amounting to Rs 4,000 is notincluded in your tour price.

� This cost includes documentation, processing and consulate fees.� This cost does not include courier charges.� You must also be in possession of a Visa for the United Kingdom, for which

a personal interview is required. Cost of the UK Visa is not included.� The Schengen Visa is valid for travel to Netherlands, Germany, Italy and

France. (In case of any change in the European Community Visa Policy,additional charges will be applicable.)

HEIDELBERG : Heidelberg Castle.TITISEE : Black Forest.SCHAFFHAUSEN : Rhine Falls.VENICE : Tour of Venice on a �Vaporetto�.ROME : Guided city tour.VATICAN : Vatican City.PISA : Leaning Tower of Pisa.GENEVA : City tour.PARIS : Guided city tour.AMSTERDAM : Guided canal cruise.

Visit Keukenhof (till 24th May) orMadurodam (after 24th May)Visit a wooden shoe factoryand a cheese farm.

BRUSSELS : Panoramic city tour.LONDON : Guided city tour.� All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees, as

mentioned in the itinerary, by a deluxe air-conditioned coach.� Eurostar from Brussels to London.� Services of a professional, experienced and friendly Thomas

Cook Tour Manager or a local representative.� All local taxes and services as of 01st January 2001.

SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS

VISA REQUIREMENTS

(Accommodation and Continental Breakfast only)The Hilton or similar in London

Per Person in Per Person in Per Person in Per Child without Beda Double room a Triple Room a Single Room (Below 12 years)

USD 85 USD 80 USD 150 USD 50

POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION