About the trip
A Bestseller Tour, it offers a complete European experience for first time travelers who wish to see the most important sights in Europe in 13 days at an affordable budget. The tour is medium paced (days usually start at 9 am in the morning and ends by 8 pm). It involves stay in comfortable 4 star hotels (typically in the outskirts of cities 20 km from city center). There are delicious Indian meals provided on tour and also a full time experienced tour manager (who speaks Hindi and English) accompanies the group to take care of their needs.
Tour Manager
Included
Meals
12 Continental Breakfast, 11 Indian Lunches and 12 Indian Dinners (Choice of Veg/Non Veg/Jain Food)
Max. Group Size
45
Day 01 :
Welcome To Tokyo
- Welcome to Japan “The land of the rising Sun” – the country known for it’s traditional arts, oldest civilization, and embracing technology like no other country on the planet .Upon arrival at Narita you will be met and transferred to the hotel. In the evening you will have a buffet dinner at hotel/packed Indian Dinner.
- Overnight in Tokyo.
Day 02 :
Tokyo City Tour
- After breakfast, visit the Senso ji Temple and spend some time at Nakamise Dori. You also get an opportunity today to experience wearing a “Kimono” – a traditional Japanese dress. Later, visit the Tokyo Sky-tree, a television broadcasting tower and land mark of Tokyo. With a height of 634 meters,it is the tallest structure in Japan and the second tallest in the world at the time of its completion .In the evening, enjoy the Sumida River Cruise. Visit Shibuya Scramble Crossing. Free time in Ginza area.
- Overnight in Tokyo.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 03 :
Tokyo With Mori Art Museum Tour
- After breakfast, visit the Hei Shrine famous for its Red color Torii gates. In Odaiba, drive past the Rainbow Bridge and make a photo stop at the Statue of Liberty. Free Time in Odaiba.
- Later, proceed to Visit Mori art Museum which is a contemporary art museum. Free time in Akihabara Area.
- Overnight in Tokyo.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 04 :
Transfer From Tokyo To Nagoya With Mt. Fuji Excursion
- After breakfast ,check out and proceed to Hakone region to enjoy a cruise on the stunning Lake Ashi .Later, ride on the Owakudani Ropeway and see the rising volcanic fumes at the Owakudani boiling valley. Later, drive to the 5th station of Mt. Fuji (subject to weather conditions). Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan and often considered the symbol of the country.
- Overnight at Nagoya/similar.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 05 :
Bullet Train Experience To Hiroshima –miyajima Island –itsukushima Shrine– Floating Tori Gate
- After breakfast take an unforgettable bullet train ride to Hiroshima. You will be travelling in one of the fastest bullet trains in Japan. On arrival at Hiroshima proceed to an Indian restaurant for Lunch. After lunch proceed to the pier to take the ferry to the Miyajima Island and visit the Itsukushima Shrine, the centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima, the shrine is known worldwide for its iconic “Floating Tori (Gate)”.
- After visiting the island return back to Hiroshima & have dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight in Hiroshima.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 06 :
Visit Atomic Dome –visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park – Transfer To Osaka - Photo Stop At The Osaka Castle
- After breakfast visit the Hiroshima Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome(Genbaku Dome) which is apart of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, the ruin is dedicated for its legacy as the “first city in the world” to suffer a nuclear attack and a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
- Later, drive to Osaka & en-route take a stop to have lunch at an Indian restaurant, reaching Osaka make a photo stop at the famous Osaka Castle which is one of the famous landmark of Osaka as it played a very important role during the unification of Japan during the 16th century.Visit the famous Umeda Sky Building Sky garden walk Observatory, it is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. Get an Bird’s view of the Osaka City It consists of two 40- story towers that connect at their two uppermost stories, with bridge sand an escalator crossing the wide atrium-like space in the centre.
- In the evening proceed to an Indian restaurant for dinner. Overnight in Osaka.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 07 :
Osaka City TourOsaka –Visit Nara Deer Park-Visit Todaiji Temple– Visit Kinkakuji Temple – Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Today, proceed to Nara and visit the Nara Deer Park, the park is home to hundreds of freely roaming deer also known as “Messengers of God” and the Todaiji temple where you can see the temple’s best known relic “Daibutsu” - a colossal statue of the world’s largest gilded bronze Buddha, 15 meters in height. Later proceed to Kyoto & have lunch at an Indian restaurant. In Kyoto visit the Kinkaku-ji Temple - the heart of the temple complex is the Golden Pavilion (kinka- ku), situated pictures quely in its garden at the edge of a lake, also visit the world famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest where the thick green bamboo stalks seem to continue endlessly in every direction. Return back to Osaka & have dinner at an Indian restaurant Overnight in Osaka. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Osaka –Visit Nara Deer Park-Visit Todaiji Temple– Visit Kinkakuji Temple – Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.
- Today, proceed to Nara and visit the Nara Deer Park, the park is home to hundreds of freely roaming deer also known as “Messengers of God” and the Todaiji temple where you can see the temple’s best known relic “Daibutsu” - a colossal statue of the world’s largest gilded bronze Buddha, 15 meters in height. Later proceed to Kyoto & have lunch at an Indian restaurant. In Kyoto visit the Kinkaku-ji Temple - the heart of the temple complex is the Golden Pavilion (kinka- ku), situated pictures quely in its garden at the edge of a lake, also visit the world famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest where the thick green bamboo stalks seem to continue endlessly in every direction.
- Return back to Osaka & have dinner at an Indian restaurant Overnight in Osaka.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 08 :
Departure From Osaka
- Today is the day you take your flight back home with fond memories of your holiday .We would like you to write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and give us your suggestions.
- (Breakfast)
What to Expect
- Please note hotels provided shall be located in outskirts of cities (usually 18 - 25 km from city center).
- All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) will be done in an air-conditioned coach.
- In case the group strength drops below 25 passengers, then instead of the Caravan all lunches and dinners shall be provided in Pure Veg Restaurants. In that event the breakfast will also be continental only (no Indian items will be there in daily breakfast).
- Maximum room occupancy in Europe is 3 persons in a room.
- As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room.
- Room sizes of hotels you can expect 4 stars (190 sq ft - 230 sq ft) and if 3 stars then it will be (120 - 180 sq ft).
- Please note hotels in Europe don't provide free water bottles. Tap water is usually drinkable across Europe.
- Please note we provide one stop airlines to Europe (into Paris out of Milan) from DEL, BOM and BLR.
- Please note we may provide up to 2 stop airlines to Europe (into Paris out of Milan) from AMD, CCU, HYD and MAA.
- All airlines provided will include 30 Kg of check-in baggage and in-flight meals.
- Please note we do guarantee Visa appointments, however we don't have any control over the decision of Visa being granted or not.
Exclusions
- Any increase in Airfare, Visa fees, Airport taxes, Govt Taxes, Fuel Surcharges and any applicability of new taxes from Govt.
- Any up gradation in Airline class or hotel room category Cost of Air ticket deviation charges.
- Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come in to effect prior to departure.
- Cost of pre or post tour hotel accommodation.
- Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeuere circumstances during the tour.
- Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu.
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency.
- Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary.
- In case a passenger is opting for direct joining, the cost for airport transfers shall be borne directly by the passenger and will join the group at the hotel.
Terms and Conditions
Booking amount or initial deposit is minimum Rs. 30,000 per person if booking is done 45 days before travel.
Post Booking within 1 week an additional deposit of Rs. 45,000 per person needs to be paid.
For travel within 45 days of travel minimum deposit of Rs. 75,000 per person needs to be paid at time of booking.
Full 100% balance payment is required to be done 21 days prior to travel.
Full payment must be made in accordance with the policy stated above.
In case of non-compliance thereto by the client, the company reserves a right to cancel the tour /booking of the client and forfeit the amount already deposited with the Company.
In case of any visa rejection, the cancellation charges will be Rs. 15,000 per person plus any Visa Fees Paid (if selected).
Passport should be valid for 6 months from the date of departure.
The tour includes Flights, Visa and Insurance.
The Tour can be cancelled 30 days before travel by paying 10% of the tour value as cancellation charges.
Within 15 days - 30 days of travel the tour can be cancelled by paying 50% of the cancellation charge.
Within 15 days the tour is completely non-refundable
International Check in time is 1500 hours / Check out time is 1100 hours, early check in and check-out is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
For guaranteed check-in; charges equivalent to 1 night stay will be applicable.
Tours will operate subject to all Government regulations
It is suggested to carry one check in bag and one hand bag per person only, due to limited boot space in the coach
In case of any increase in any taxes in Europe, there would be a change in price which will be justified
No refunds for unutilized services.
Minimum passengers required to operate the tour is 20. In case the group strength falls below 20, the group may be merged with a similar tour. However you will not miss any sightseeings as mentioned in the itinerary.
On some occasions, you may have to join another group in case your group does not have adequate members.
If certain sightseeing/excursions are closed, then alternate sight-seeing will be arranged.
In case of inordinate delays and strict driving laws, packed dinner may be provided on that day.
In case the group strength drops below 25 passengers, then instead of the Caravan all lunches and dinners shall be provided in Pure Veg Restaurants. In that event the breakfast will also be continental only (no Indian items will be there in daily breakfast).