Overview
About the trip
The movie ‘Dil dhadakne do’ and a Netflix web series ‘Four more shots please’ have your heart and so Istanbul. We always love to blend, whether it is about colours, cultures, spices, traditions, or anything. Istanbul is one of the significant blends. It is an abutment of two major continents-Asia and Europe. Many of us misunderstand Istanbul as the capital of Turkey, but it is not. Turkey’s capital is Ankara, while Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city. Istanbul has a treasure of mesmerizing mosques, antique architecture, charming cuisines, unique traditions, cultures, intricate churches, palaces, vibrant markets, and the most delicious Turkish delights. As Istanbul straddles two continents; we can say. ‘East met West; Istanbul is best!’
Meals
8 Breakfasts and 8 Indian Dinners (Choice of Veg/Non Veg)
Max. Group Size
30
Guide Languages
English
Highlights
- Stay in Comfortable 4-star Hotels in Turkey
- Domestic flights included (Istanbul to Cappadocia, Pamukkale to Antalya, Antalya to Istanbul)
- Daily Continental Breakfast included
- Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian (Halal) daily
- Visit to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Cappadocia’s Underground Cities, and Pamukkale’s Travertines
- Private Airport Transfers
- Full-day guided Tours to the best attractions in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Antalya
- Visit to the Mevlana Museum and Whirling Dervishes in Konya
- Bosphorus Cruise
- Shopping at Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar
- Pottery Workshop in Avanos
- All Transfers and Tours by Luxury AC Coach
- Services of an English-speaking Experienced Tour Manager
- Travel Insurance Included
- Tour Manager and Driver Tips Included
- Meals 8 Breakfasts and 8 Indian Dinners (Choice of Veg/Non Veg)
- Flights To and Fro Flights included (into Istanbul)
Itinerary
Day 01 :
Arrival In Geneva
- After arriving in Geneva, your tour guide will meet you at the hall and welcome you to the second-most populous city in Switzerland. We’ll head over to the hotel for check-in before your overnight stay in Geneva.
- (Dinner)
Day 02 :
Geneva Orientation Tour To Olympic Museum, Cruise On Lake Geneva And Montreux Orientation Tour
- Enjoy your breakfast today in Geneva before we leave on a tour. Today’s sightseeing start with the beautiful Jet d’Eau, one of the tallest fountains in the world built first in 1886. It soon became the symbol of the city and was relocated to where it is now, in the middle of Lake Geneva. Enjoy a leisure walk around the Old Town of Geneva.
- We’ll then visit the landmarks of Geneva, starting with St. Pierre Cathedral which is a Reformed Protestant church of Geneva. It was built on top of another cathedral in 1160 in Gothic style before the Neo-Classical façade was added in the 18th century. The side chapel was redecorated in 1890s. Then we’ll go to the Palace of Nations which is the home of the UN Office and built in 1938 where several meetings of leaders across the nation would come to discuss world issues.
- Then we head over to Lausanne, the Olympic city. This capital city of the canton of Vaud in Romandy is where we can visit the Olympic Museum that has everything about this worldwide event! Visit the 30sqm exhibition space and check out the interactive exhibits. Then we’ll head over to the Olympic Park for a nice stroll and to TOM Café that has the best view of Lake Geneva and the Alps in the distance. Enjoy your lunch here and take a break.
- We’ll then hop on a cruise from Lausanne to Montreux for an orientation tour. Enjoy the mild weather capital of Vaud Riviera that’s also known for the artistic influence. We’ll head back to the hotel for your overnight stay.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 03 :
Explore Pollution-free Town Of Zermatt With Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
- Enjoy your breakfast this morning before we head out. Today, we’re going to Zermatt, the pollution-free town that has energy efficient and environmentally friendly facilities. We’ll ride the electric bus up to the rail station. Then onto the cable car that’ll take us up the mountain to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise for all the fun mountain adventures you can go on. This is also where you can find Europe’s highest cable car ride which is 3,800m high with a 360-degree view observation deck featuring the Theodul Glacier and Matterhorn.
- If you wish, head over to the glacier palace which is about 15m below the surface where you can find ice crystals, sculptures and slides. Perfect for snapping some pictures!
- Have a blast to the max here before we return back via the same route. There’ll be a ride taking you back to Montreux for dinner and overnight stay.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 04 :
Golden Pass Train From Montreux To Gstaad, Bollywood Tour And Transfer To Bern
- Enjoy your breakfast and prepare to leave Montreux today. Our destination today will be the train station where the Golden Pass Panoramic will be waiting to take us to our destination: Gstaad. As the name suggests, this luxurious train ride goes through one of the most beautiful, grass plain with the Alps as the background and the occasional small towns, as you get comfortable in this short trip.
- On arrival, we’ll go on a walking tour to explore this luxurious and upscale area that’s been frequented by celebs across the world. It is the more exclusive alternative to St. Moritz you’ll see the charms and appeals of Gstaad as we embark on a Bollywood Tour. We’ll visit some key locations in famous movies that were shot in Gstaad, such as Saanen and Rougemont.
- From Gstaad, there will be a ride waiting to take you to Bern, the de facto capital city of Switzerland. We head to the hotel immediately for check-in and your overnight stay.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 05 :
Interlaken Orientation Tour – Top Of Jungfrau With Lunch
- Enjoy your breakfast and choose if you’d rather spend the day on your own, or hop on an excursion to the Alpines! The Swiss Alps has a range of interesting spots to visit and for today, we’re headed for the “maiden saddle,” Jungfraujoch.
- We’ll be at over 3,400m height in a true winter wonderland as everything is covered in snow and ice. Visit the Ice Palace which is Europe’s longest glacier carved with interior designs completely made of ice! Then reach the Observation Terrace so you can have the best view of the Aletsch Glacier, the Alps longest glacier. After a satisfying day up here, we’ll ride down to Interlaken which is a town in the canton of Bern and the main gateway for transportations heading towards Swiss Alps or lakes.
- After dinner, we’ll drive you back to the hotel for your overnight stay in Switzerland.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 06 :
Bern City Tour And Transfer To Zurich With City Tour
- Enjoy your breakfast today before we head out on a sightseeing in Bern. We’ll make a stop at the Clock Tower, or Zytglogge, built in front of the famous house of the genius Albert Einstein. This is also where Einstein would later develop and propose the theory of relativity.
- After finishing up the tour in Bern, hop on the car for the next city: Zurich. Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland, the capital city in the north central area on the tip of Lake Zurich. This ancient city has records of settlement from 2,000 years ago by the Romans, but evidence suggests this place may have been inhabited for 6,400 years ago.
- We’ll be visiting the highlights of this beautiful city, starting from the National Museum that has records of the origin of this settlement to the current history. The castle-like building houses many important documents and artefacts pertaining to the livelihood of people from the past. Shop at Bahnhofstrasse which is a downtown area filled with a many luxurious and exclusive shopping stores. This business district is also dubbed the Swiss Wall Street with over 200 banks from all around the world here. Make a short stop at the harbour of Enge for pictures with the crystal-clear waters of Lake Zurich as your backdrop.
- We continue driving to see the Guild Houses, such as the Zunfthaus zur Meisen, Zunft zur Widder, and son on. These guild houses have history that stretches back to the Middle Ages where 13 crafts guilds and 1 noble guild, each with their own specialty in trades down to running the city. There are now 12 guilds that still exist in Zurich. Visit the Zurich Town Hall which was built in the late 1600s with a picturesque view of the Limmat river.
- The tour isn’t complete with a visit to Zurich’s four major Churches. The Europe’s largest clock face installed on the Romanesque church of St. Peter, one of the major churches. The cathedral of Grossmünster next is another Romanesque-style Protestant church that was said to be built on the graves of the city’s patron, Felix and Regula. It’s known for the iconic twin towers and was first built around 1200. And the Fraumünster (Women’s Minster) church has gorgeous stained-glass windows made by Marc Chagall. It founded by Louis the German in 853 for his daughter, Hildegard and by 1045, became the ruler of the city.
- There will be free time for you to look around and maybe even shop for the famous Swiss watches, knives, and chocolates. Afterwards, we’ll head towards the hotel for check-in and your overnight stay in Zurich.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 07 :
Lindt Chocolate Museum And Mt. Titlis With Lunch On Top And Lucerne Orientation Tour
- Enjoy your breakfast in Zurich today before we head out. It’s chocolate day today because we’re visiting the Lindt Home of Chocolate! Watch how chocolates are melted and shaped into the dreams of our childhood. It is the world’s largest Lindt Chocolate Shop where you can see the chocolate fountain and a tour that’ll show us all the magic behind the scenes.
- After diving deep into Swiss’s chocolate history, we’ll leave for a bit to visit the beautiful, small town of Engelberg. The drive is always scenic, but after arriving, you’ll be prepared to hop on a ride that is a lot more breathtaking up Mt. Titlis. This is the world’s first revolving cable car, the Rotair, which goes up to 3,000m to reach the snow-capped peak, so make sure you’re dressing warm enough for this. The ride has a full 360-degree view of the mountain and on top, there’s the “Cliff Walk” for those willing to face their fear of heights by walking through the highest suspension bridge in Europe.
- We’ll then head back down from the mountain to visit Lucerne, a stunning city rich in medieval architectures with a view of Lake Lucerne. After an orientation tour to appreciate the beauty of this place, we’ll head to the Lion Monument that was hewn in 1820, invoking political controversy as it celebrated the sacrifices of Swiss Guards from an old regime during the French Revolution. Take a walk through the Kapellbrücke or Chapel Bridge, a wooden footbridge that goes over the river Reuss that’s become the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
- There will be free time for you to look around and maybe even shop for the famous Swiss watches, knives, and chocolates. Afterwards, we’ll drive you back to your hotel for overnight stay.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 08 :
Departure
- Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before we check-out. We’re going to get ready spending our last day in Europe. In time, there’ll be your ride taking you to the airport for your flight back home. We can’t wait to see you again on your next adventure!
- (Breakfast)
Includes/Excludes
What to Expect
- Please note all dinners will be done in Indian restaurants.
- For all tours local english speaking guide will be provided.
Exclusions
- Airfare (unless mentioned or added in the package)
- Visa (unless mentioned in the package inclusions)
- Laundry services, phone calls, beverages, meals not indicated in the itinerary, tips any type, personal costs, baggage excess and its transfer, optional tours and excursions during the cruise and anything that is not mentioned in specific package.
Terms and Conditions
CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS
A reservation should be considered cancelled only after receiving our confirmation of such cancellation. If a cancellation is received less than 60 days prior to the arrival of passenger, the cancellation expenses will be charged according to the following table:
14 – 08 days before arrival: 50% of total price
07 – 00 days or if have no show of passenger: 100% of total price.
There will be no refund for unused services or changes in itineraries made by passengers without permission.
It is allowed 02 suitcase normal sized per passenger in all transports. Passenger shall be fully responsible for their luggage and personal belongings during the course of the trip. Regarding to land transport, luggage and other personal belongings should be kept with you, whatever part of the vehicle that will be placed and will be transported at the risk of the user. We recommend users are present in all manipulations of loading and unloading of baggage. Baggage on air transport, rail, sea or driving, conditions of transport companies will apply, being the ticket passage, the document binds the mentioned companies to the passenger. If client suffer any baggage damage, loss or delay, the passenger must present a claim against the Transport Company. For transport of large volumes of luggage such as bicycles, surfboards, etc, a supplement will apply (please consult). The tour packages in economy class can have a piece of 15kg in air transport. The company may charge a supplement or can refuse baggage that exceed this weight or parts. Recommended not to store valuables, medication, passport, documents or money inside baggage. If you want to have this procedure, make a statement before travelling.
TIPS / TAXES / TICKETS
Tickets to museums and sites during excursions are included. Not included any kind of tip, and the tips are at your discretion.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Passenger must have valid passport, and visas for the countries that require them. Under 18 years old must have an authorization letter written and signed by their parents or guardians as such document can be requested by any authority. In the case of loss of a document for passenger such as hotel voucher, ferries tickets, air tickets, etc, we will not be held responsible and the penalty that will apply for a new booking and issuance of such documents.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Any physical or mental disability requiring special attention or treatment must be noted at time of reservation.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Our packages do not include travel insurance, for this to protect your investment, we recommend for you to purchase full travel insure that will cover the entire cost of your trip in case cancellation, trip interruption for any reason, etc.