Chance to visit Jungfraujoch with Lunch and Interlaken (Optional)
Orientation tour of Bern
Orientation tour of Gstaad
Visit Maison Cailler Chocolate factory
Walking tour of Zermatt
Chance to visit Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Optional)
Ride on the Scenic Golden Pass Train
Visit Charlie Chaplin Museum
Scenic cruise from Vevey to Lausanne
Orientation tour of Geneva
Orientation tour of Zurich
View the Rhine Falls
HOTELS
1 night at Hotel Novotel Zurich Messe or similar in Zurich, Switzerland.
2 nights at Terrace/ Central or similar in Engelberg, Switzerland.
3 nights at Hotel Alpine Classic / Moxy / Ibis / Eurotel or similar in Leysin / Sion / Lausanne / Villars, Switzerland.
1 night at Hotel Novotel Zurich Messe or similar in Zurich, Switzerland.
MEALS
Daily continental breakfast. (Breakfast includes bread with butter, jam, cereals, juice, milk and coffee)
4 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian lunches.
7 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinners.
Note: Packed lunches, if applicable, will be Jain / vegetarian. In certain places, there is a possibility of providing cash out to the passengers instead of packed lunches.
L : Lunch | D : Dinner | PL : Packed lunch | PD : Packed Dinner LL : Local Lunch | LD : Local Dinner
SIGHTSEEING
On certain departures, we may sometimes amend / reverse the itinerary. However, all the services / inclusions will remain the same.
Generally, you will have to walk to sightseeing places, amusement parks and the airports sometimes for a long distance; however, the same will be timely instructed by the Tour Manager. It is advisable to carry a good pair of comfortable sports shoes. The tour manager and the driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible.
The Eiffel Tower on certain Days due to strong wind conditions or being overcrowded or for security reasons may be closed.
The lifts at the Eiffel tower are currently closed due to safety. Hence the visit to the tower is only allowed by climbing the staircase. In case there is no change in the same on tour customers will be refunded the amount for the same if they chose not to climb the stairs.
Due to stringent security checks at the Eiffel tower, it may take up to 4-5 hours in the queue.
No refund will be provided in case the group is unable to visit Eiffel Tower 3rd Level due to weather conditions / operational closures.
On arrival, our Tour Manager / Local Representative will meet and
welcome you outside the airport. Later, we proceed to the hotel and
check–in.
Overnight in Zurich, Switzerland. (D)
Note: • Joining direct passenger / NRI can check-in on your own
at the hotel • The Tour Manager shall meet the clients directly at
the hotel• The standard check-in time is 1500 hrs. • We may have
to proceed directly for dinner or Packed dinner will be provided in
case of late arrivals of flight or long queue at the immigration.
Today, we drive to Lucerne for an orientation tour: See the Lion
Monument and Kapellbrucke. Next, we enjoy some free time to
explore the town and shop for Swiss watches, knives, chocolates
and souvenirs. Later, we proceed to Mt. Titlis where you will take
cable car rides including the world’s first rotating cable car, the
Rotair – to the top of Mt. Titlis at 3,020 meters. Do visit the “Cliff
Walk” - a suspension bridge along the cliff of Mt. Titlis.”
Overnight in Engelberg, Switzerland. (B, L, D)
Today, the day is at leisure OR you can join us for a visit to
Jungfraujoch - The Top of Europe. We board the cable car followed
by a cogwheel train up to a height of 3,454 meters to Europe’s highest
railway station. Visit the Ice Palace and the Sphinx observatory deck
to view the longest glacier in the Alps. Later, we visit Interlaken.
Overnight in Engelberg, Switzerland. (B, D)
Note: Guests who do not opt for this Optional excursion will get
packed dinner delivered at the hotel when the group arrives.
Today, we board the scenic Golden Pass train and enjoy panoramic
views as we journey through alpine forest and picturesque villages.
Next, we proceed for an Orientation tour of Gstaad and see the
Bollywood trails. Later, we visit The Maison Cailler Chocolate
Factory to witness how the famous Swiss Chocolates are made.
Overnight in Leysin / Sion / Lausanne / Villars, Switzerland. (B, L, D)
Today, we visit Zermatt and explore this mountain village at the
foot of the Matterhorn on a walking tour. Next, you may explore
Zermatt on your own OR join us for an excursion to the Matterhorn
Glacier Paradise - you are whisked up by the Matterhorn Express
cable railway and further up by a lift built into the rock - to the
highest sightseeing platform in Europe.
Overnight in Leysin / Sion / Lausanne / Villars, Switzerland. (B, D)
Today, we proceed to Geneva for an orientation tour. Next, we
visit the Charlie Chaplin Museum in Vevey and explore some
aspects of the life and legacy of Charlie Chaplin – one of the
world’s most renowned comic actors. Later, we take a scenic
cruise from Vevey to Lausanne.
Overnight in Leysin / Sion / Lausanne / Villars, Switzerland. (B, L, D)
Today, we proceed to Bern - the capital city of Switzerland. On
arrival, we enjoy an orientation tour: see the Bear Pit, Gothic
fountains, Zytglogge (Clock Tower) and the Swiss Parliament building. Next, we proceed for an Orientation tour of Zurich: See
the old town and spend some time at the Bahnhofstrasse. Later,
we drive to Schaffhausen in Switzerland to see the Rhine falls.
Overnight in Zurich, Switzerland. (B, L, D)
Today, we proceed to Zurich airport for your flight back home.
Kindly spare a few minutes to share your feedback with your
Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated.
Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Swiss tour, which
we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime. (B)
Note: • Due to flight connectivity, few groups may depart out of
Milan / Geneva instead of Zurich. Kindly check with your sales
staff for your exact flight details. • Major European cities, there
are parking restrictions for coaches, and it is not possible to stop
at all the places during the city tour. Your Tour Manager will try
his/her best to stop coach wherever possible for a photo stop.
Inclusions
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
Sightseeing and accommodation as per the above-mentioned itinerary.
All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air-conditioned coach. •
Services of a professional, friendly and multilingual Tour Manager or a local Representative. (Subject to minimum 15 customers).
Return economy class airfare with airport taxes.
MEALS
All Meals are pre–set and a–la carte is not possible.
Tipping is expected from anyone providing your service e.g., Coach Driver, Local Guides, Hotel & Restaurant staff etc. It is mandatory to tip a nominal amount of CHF 3 per person/per day. For the entire duration of this tour, which is 08 Days, the total Tips amount is CHF 24 per person to be paid to the Tour Manager on Day 01 of the tour.
No porterage included.
Any expenses of a 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.
Meals other than that are mentioned in your itinerary.
Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in your itinerary.
Airport transfers, Cost of Suggested / Optional Excursions.
Single room supplement AED 2060 per person. *As a 3rd in a triple, a roll away cot may be provided. **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.
OPTIONAL TOUR COST
Note: Optional will be operated subject to minimum strength of 20 passengers.
OPTIONAL TOUR
ADULT (USD)
CHILD (USD)
Visit Jungfraujoch with champagne lunch and Interlaken
180
130
Visit Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
95
95
DEPARTURE DATES – 2025
April 21 May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 4, 16,30 July 14, 28 August 18 September 15
You must be in possession of a Multiple Entry Schengen visa. The cost of visa is not included in your package tour price. It would be best to check with your travel agent and the consulates nearest to you for advice and information. Please ensure that your travel documents are ready in time for departure.
Ticketing Requirements
For this tour you would require confirmed air tickets to arrive into Zurich and depart from Zurich. It would be advisable to check with your sales officer or local travel agent for ticketing.
HOTELS
All hotels will be either around the airport area or on the outskirts.
The hotel room size in Europe would be up to 16 – 18 sq. mts.
Most hotels in Europe have only Twin beds. The double bed will be Queen size and not King size.
As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room.
For Child with bed: At times hotel don’t have enough roll away beds, in that case they might give a double and a separate single room.
A person 11.99 years and below is considered a child and 12 years and above, an adult.
Hotel rooms may not be air conditioned / air cooled nor will fans be provided. Air conditioning / cooling in hotels are set as per European weather conditions.
Functioning of Air cooling / Air conditioning in hotels is subject to official declaration of summer by the local authority.
During heat wave in Europe air conditioning of the hotels and coaches may cease to function as they are not built for such high temperatures.
Most hotels in Europe do not provide tea kettles in the rooms.
Due to international events and trade fairs all throughout Europe such as the Air Show, music festivals, ice skating championships etc., you may have to stay in hotels further away from the city.
In Switzerland the stay may be split in two hotels.
Any damage caused to the hotel rooms / Coach during your stay shall be payable by the passengers.
We also reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary.
In certain cities hotels have not started the buffet breakfasts yet and if the same does not change by the time the tours begin, we will either provide breakfast or the groups will be taken to an Indian / local restaurant for breakfast.
COACHES
Most of your journey in Europe is by coach and hence you are requested to keep the coach clean.
Due to hygienic reasons, it is not permitted to use toilets on the coach. However, the tour manager will make comfort stops during long drives.
Eating & drinking is not permitted on the coach.
One check-in bag and one handbag per person only, due to limited boot space on the coach.
In major European cities, there are parking restrictions for coaches, and it may not be possible to stop at all the places during the city tour. Tour Manager will try his/her best to stop coach wherever possible for a photo stop.
Coaches are non-wheelchair compliant. There are steps to board / alight from the coach.
Due to private coaches being forbidden inside most of the European cities, as per EU norms to preserve them and to avoid getting them polluted and overcrowded, most of your sightseeing will be done by local buses and on foot.
GENERAL POINTS
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.
Arrival and Departure flights should be booked according to the group flight timings. In case there is any sightseeing involved on the first or last day of the itinerary to avoid missing any of the services. Please check with your sales officer for the group flight timings.
Security alerts and random closures might affect the itinerary.
Please take extra care of your personal belongings while on the tour, every country you travel to is prone to thefts and bag snatching. TCIL will not be liable for any loss of belongings / baggage.
Disabled clients should carry their own wheelchair and should be accompanied by a qualified companion who is able to provide assistance to the disabled client.
TCIL 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 delays or changes in schedules of train, airplane, bus, ship or other services.
The Tour Manager and the company reserves the right to amend the itinerary, 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.
All optional activities will have to be booked and paid to the Tour Manager on Day 01 of the tour. Payments to be made by cash in EURO only. (Credit or Debit cards not accepted).
Optional tours are booked & paid on 100% non-refundable & non cancellation policy.
GST will be applicable for all optional activities pre-paid in India.
The images used in this brochure are for representation purposes only.
Please refer to the Booking Form for detailed “Terms and Conditions”.
Chance to visit Jungfraujoch with Lunch and Interlaken (Optional)
Orientation tour of Bern
Orientation tour of Gstaad
Visit Maison Cailler Chocolate factory
Walking tour of Zermatt
Chance to visit Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Optional)
Ride on the Scenic Golden Pass Train
Visit Charlie Chaplin Museum
Scenic cruise from Vevey to Lausanne
Orientation tour of Geneva
Orientation tour of Zurich
View the Rhine Falls
HOTELS
1 night at Hotel Novotel Zurich Messe or similar in Zurich, Switzerland.
2 nights at Terrace/ Central or similar in Engelberg, Switzerland.
3 nights at Hotel Alpine Classic / Moxy / Ibis / Eurotel or similar in Leysin / Sion / Lausanne / Villars, Switzerland.
1 night at Hotel Novotel Zurich Messe or similar in Zurich, Switzerland.
MEALS
Daily continental breakfast. (Breakfast includes bread with butter, jam, cereals, juice, milk and coffee)
4 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian lunches.
7 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinners.
Note: Packed lunches, if applicable, will be Jain / vegetarian. In certain places, there is a possibility of providing cash out to the passengers instead of packed lunches.
L : Lunch | D : Dinner | PL : Packed lunch | PD : Packed Dinner LL : Local Lunch | LD : Local Dinner
SIGHTSEEING
On certain departures, we may sometimes amend / reverse the itinerary. However, all the services / inclusions will remain the same.
Generally, you will have to walk to sightseeing places, amusement parks and the airports sometimes for a long distance; however, the same will be timely instructed by the Tour Manager. It is advisable to carry a good pair of comfortable sports shoes. The tour manager and the driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible.
The Eiffel Tower on certain Days due to strong wind conditions or being overcrowded or for security reasons may be closed.
The lifts at the Eiffel tower are currently closed due to safety. Hence the visit to the tower is only allowed by climbing the staircase. In case there is no change in the same on tour customers will be refunded the amount for the same if they chose not to climb the stairs.
Due to stringent security checks at the Eiffel tower, it may take up to 4-5 hours in the queue.
No refund will be provided in case the group is unable to visit Eiffel Tower 3rd Level due to weather conditions / operational closures.
On arrival, our Tour Manager / Local Representative will meet and
welcome you outside the airport. Later, we proceed to the hotel and
check–in.
Overnight in Zurich, Switzerland. (D)
Note: • Joining direct passenger / NRI can check-in on your own
at the hotel • The Tour Manager shall meet the clients directly at
the hotel• The standard check-in time is 1500 hrs. • We may have
to proceed directly for dinner or Packed dinner will be provided in
case of late arrivals of flight or long queue at the immigration.
Today, we drive to Lucerne for an orientation tour: See the Lion
Monument and Kapellbrucke. Next, we enjoy some free time to
explore the town and shop for Swiss watches, knives, chocolates
and souvenirs. Later, we proceed to Mt. Titlis where you will take
cable car rides including the world’s first rotating cable car, the
Rotair – to the top of Mt. Titlis at 3,020 meters. Do visit the “Cliff
Walk” - a suspension bridge along the cliff of Mt. Titlis.”
Overnight in Engelberg, Switzerland. (B, L, D)
Today, the day is at leisure OR you can join us for a visit to
Jungfraujoch - The Top of Europe. We board the cable car followed
by a cogwheel train up to a height of 3,454 meters to Europe’s highest
railway station. Visit the Ice Palace and the Sphinx observatory deck
to view the longest glacier in the Alps. Later, we visit Interlaken.
Overnight in Engelberg, Switzerland. (B, D)
Note: Guests who do not opt for this Optional excursion will get
packed dinner delivered at the hotel when the group arrives.
Today, we board the scenic Golden Pass train and enjoy panoramic
views as we journey through alpine forest and picturesque villages.
Next, we proceed for an Orientation tour of Gstaad and see the
Bollywood trails. Later, we visit The Maison Cailler Chocolate
Factory to witness how the famous Swiss Chocolates are made.
Overnight in Leysin / Sion / Lausanne / Villars, Switzerland. (B, L, D)
Today, we visit Zermatt and explore this mountain village at the
foot of the Matterhorn on a walking tour. Next, you may explore
Zermatt on your own OR join us for an excursion to the Matterhorn
Glacier Paradise - you are whisked up by the Matterhorn Express
cable railway and further up by a lift built into the rock - to the
highest sightseeing platform in Europe.
Overnight in Leysin / Sion / Lausanne / Villars, Switzerland. (B, D)
Today, we proceed to Geneva for an orientation tour. Next, we
visit the Charlie Chaplin Museum in Vevey and explore some
aspects of the life and legacy of Charlie Chaplin – one of the
world’s most renowned comic actors. Later, we take a scenic
cruise from Vevey to Lausanne.
Overnight in Leysin / Sion / Lausanne / Villars, Switzerland. (B, L, D)
Today, we proceed to Bern - the capital city of Switzerland. On
arrival, we enjoy an orientation tour: see the Bear Pit, Gothic
fountains, Zytglogge (Clock Tower) and the Swiss Parliament building. Next, we proceed for an Orientation tour of Zurich: See
the old town and spend some time at the Bahnhofstrasse. Later,
we drive to Schaffhausen in Switzerland to see the Rhine falls.
Overnight in Zurich, Switzerland. (B, L, D)
Today, we proceed to Zurich airport for your flight back home.
Kindly spare a few minutes to share your feedback with your
Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated.
Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Swiss tour, which
we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime. (B)
Note: • Due to flight connectivity, few groups may depart out of
Milan / Geneva instead of Zurich. Kindly check with your sales
staff for your exact flight details. • Major European cities, there
are parking restrictions for coaches, and it is not possible to stop
at all the places during the city tour. Your Tour Manager will try
his/her best to stop coach wherever possible for a photo stop.
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
Sightseeing and accommodation as per the above-mentioned itinerary.
All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air-conditioned coach. •
Services of a professional, friendly and multilingual Tour Manager or a local Representative. (Subject to minimum 15 customers).
Return economy class airfare with airport taxes.
MEALS
All Meals are pre–set and a–la carte is not possible.
Tipping is expected from anyone providing your service e.g., Coach Driver, Local Guides, Hotel & Restaurant staff etc. It is mandatory to tip a nominal amount of CHF 3 per person/per day. For the entire duration of this tour, which is 08 Days, the total Tips amount is CHF 24 per person to be paid to the Tour Manager on Day 01 of the tour.
No porterage included.
Any expenses of a 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.
Meals other than that are mentioned in your itinerary.
Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in your itinerary.
Airport transfers, Cost of Suggested / Optional Excursions.
Single room supplement AED 2060 per person. *As a 3rd in a triple, a roll away cot may be provided. **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.
OPTIONAL TOUR COST
Note: Optional will be operated subject to minimum strength of 20 passengers.
OPTIONAL TOUR
ADULT (USD)
CHILD (USD)
Visit Jungfraujoch with champagne lunch and Interlaken
180
130
Visit Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
95
95
DEPARTURE DATES – 2025
April 21 May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 4, 16,30 July 14, 28 August 18 September 15
You must be in possession of a Multiple Entry Schengen visa. The cost of visa is not included in your package tour price. It would be best to check with your travel agent and the consulates nearest to you for advice and information. Please ensure that your travel documents are ready in time for departure.
Ticketing Requirements
For this tour you would require confirmed air tickets to arrive into Zurich and depart from Zurich. It would be advisable to check with your sales officer or local travel agent for ticketing.
HOTELS
All hotels will be either around the airport area or on the outskirts.
The hotel room size in Europe would be up to 16 – 18 sq. mts.
Most hotels in Europe have only Twin beds. The double bed will be Queen size and not King size.
As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room.
For Child with bed: At times hotel don’t have enough roll away beds, in that case they might give a double and a separate single room.
A person 11.99 years and below is considered a child and 12 years and above, an adult.
Hotel rooms may not be air conditioned / air cooled nor will fans be provided. Air conditioning / cooling in hotels are set as per European weather conditions.
Functioning of Air cooling / Air conditioning in hotels is subject to official declaration of summer by the local authority.
During heat wave in Europe air conditioning of the hotels and coaches may cease to function as they are not built for such high temperatures.
Most hotels in Europe do not provide tea kettles in the rooms.
Due to international events and trade fairs all throughout Europe such as the Air Show, music festivals, ice skating championships etc., you may have to stay in hotels further away from the city.
In Switzerland the stay may be split in two hotels.
Any damage caused to the hotel rooms / Coach during your stay shall be payable by the passengers.
We also reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary.
In certain cities hotels have not started the buffet breakfasts yet and if the same does not change by the time the tours begin, we will either provide breakfast or the groups will be taken to an Indian / local restaurant for breakfast.
COACHES
Most of your journey in Europe is by coach and hence you are requested to keep the coach clean.
Due to hygienic reasons, it is not permitted to use toilets on the coach. However, the tour manager will make comfort stops during long drives.
Eating & drinking is not permitted on the coach.
One check-in bag and one handbag per person only, due to limited boot space on the coach.
In major European cities, there are parking restrictions for coaches, and it may not be possible to stop at all the places during the city tour. Tour Manager will try his/her best to stop coach wherever possible for a photo stop.
Coaches are non-wheelchair compliant. There are steps to board / alight from the coach.
Due to private coaches being forbidden inside most of the European cities, as per EU norms to preserve them and to avoid getting them polluted and overcrowded, most of your sightseeing will be done by local buses and on foot.
GENERAL POINTS
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.
Arrival and Departure flights should be booked according to the group flight timings. In case there is any sightseeing involved on the first or last day of the itinerary to avoid missing any of the services. Please check with your sales officer for the group flight timings.
Security alerts and random closures might affect the itinerary.
Please take extra care of your personal belongings while on the tour, every country you travel to is prone to thefts and bag snatching. TCIL will not be liable for any loss of belongings / baggage.
Disabled clients should carry their own wheelchair and should be accompanied by a qualified companion who is able to provide assistance to the disabled client.
TCIL 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 delays or changes in schedules of train, airplane, bus, ship or other services.
The Tour Manager and the company reserves the right to amend the itinerary, 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.
All optional activities will have to be booked and paid to the Tour Manager on Day 01 of the tour. Payments to be made by cash in EURO only. (Credit or Debit cards not accepted).
Optional tours are booked & paid on 100% non-refundable & non cancellation policy.
GST will be applicable for all optional activities pre-paid in India.
The images used in this brochure are for representation purposes only.
Please refer to the Booking Form for detailed “Terms and Conditions”.
Chance to visit Jungfraujoch with Lunch and Interlaken (Optional)
Orientation tour of Bern
Orientation tour of Gstaad
Visit Maison Cailler Chocolate factory
Walking tour of Zermatt
Chance to visit Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Optional)
Ride on the Scenic Golden Pass Train
Visit Charlie Chaplin Museum
Scenic cruise from Vevey to Lausanne
Orientation tour of Geneva
Orientation tour of Zurich
View the Rhine Falls
HOTELS
1 night at Hotel Novotel Zurich Messe or similar in Zurich, Switzerland.
2 nights at Terrace/ Central or similar in Engelberg, Switzerland.
3 nights at Hotel Alpine Classic / Moxy / Ibis / Eurotel or similar in Leysin / Sion / Lausanne / Villars, Switzerland.
1 night at Hotel Novotel Zurich Messe or similar in Zurich, Switzerland.
MEALS
Daily continental breakfast. (Breakfast includes bread with butter, jam, cereals, juice, milk and coffee)
4 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian lunches.
7 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinners.
Note: Packed lunches, if applicable, will be Jain / vegetarian. In certain places, there is a possibility of providing cash out to the passengers instead of packed lunches.
L : Lunch | D : Dinner | PL : Packed lunch | PD : Packed Dinner LL : Local Lunch | LD : Local Dinner
SIGHTSEEING
On certain departures, we may sometimes amend / reverse the itinerary. However, all the services / inclusions will remain the same.
Generally, you will have to walk to sightseeing places, amusement parks and the airports sometimes for a long distance; however, the same will be timely instructed by the Tour Manager. It is advisable to carry a good pair of comfortable sports shoes. The tour manager and the driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible.
The Eiffel Tower on certain Days due to strong wind conditions or being overcrowded or for security reasons may be closed.
The lifts at the Eiffel tower are currently closed due to safety. Hence the visit to the tower is only allowed by climbing the staircase. In case there is no change in the same on tour customers will be refunded the amount for the same if they chose not to climb the stairs.
Due to stringent security checks at the Eiffel tower, it may take up to 4-5 hours in the queue.
No refund will be provided in case the group is unable to visit Eiffel Tower 3rd Level due to weather conditions / operational closures.
On arrival, our Tour Manager / Local Representative will meet and
welcome you outside the airport. Later, we proceed to the hotel and
check–in.
Overnight in Zurich, Switzerland. (D)
Note: • Joining direct passenger / NRI can check-in on your own
at the hotel • The Tour Manager shall meet the clients directly at
the hotel• The standard check-in time is 1500 hrs. • We may have
to proceed directly for dinner or Packed dinner will be provided in
case of late arrivals of flight or long queue at the immigration.
Today, we drive to Lucerne for an orientation tour: See the Lion
Monument and Kapellbrucke. Next, we enjoy some free time to
explore the town and shop for Swiss watches, knives, chocolates
and souvenirs. Later, we proceed to Mt. Titlis where you will take
cable car rides including the world’s first rotating cable car, the
Rotair – to the top of Mt. Titlis at 3,020 meters. Do visit the “Cliff
Walk” - a suspension bridge along the cliff of Mt. Titlis.”
Overnight in Engelberg, Switzerland. (B, L, D)
Today, the day is at leisure OR you can join us for a visit to
Jungfraujoch - The Top of Europe. We board the cable car followed
by a cogwheel train up to a height of 3,454 meters to Europe’s highest
railway station. Visit the Ice Palace and the Sphinx observatory deck
to view the longest glacier in the Alps. Later, we visit Interlaken.
Overnight in Engelberg, Switzerland. (B, D)
Note: Guests who do not opt for this Optional excursion will get
packed dinner delivered at the hotel when the group arrives.
Today, we board the scenic Golden Pass train and enjoy panoramic
views as we journey through alpine forest and picturesque villages.
Next, we proceed for an Orientation tour of Gstaad and see the
Bollywood trails. Later, we visit The Maison Cailler Chocolate
Factory to witness how the famous Swiss Chocolates are made.
Overnight in Leysin / Sion / Lausanne / Villars, Switzerland. (B, L, D)
Today, we visit Zermatt and explore this mountain village at the
foot of the Matterhorn on a walking tour. Next, you may explore
Zermatt on your own OR join us for an excursion to the Matterhorn
Glacier Paradise - you are whisked up by the Matterhorn Express
cable railway and further up by a lift built into the rock - to the
highest sightseeing platform in Europe.
Overnight in Leysin / Sion / Lausanne / Villars, Switzerland. (B, D)
Today, we proceed to Geneva for an orientation tour. Next, we
visit the Charlie Chaplin Museum in Vevey and explore some
aspects of the life and legacy of Charlie Chaplin – one of the
world’s most renowned comic actors. Later, we take a scenic
cruise from Vevey to Lausanne.
Overnight in Leysin / Sion / Lausanne / Villars, Switzerland. (B, L, D)
Today, we proceed to Bern - the capital city of Switzerland. On
arrival, we enjoy an orientation tour: see the Bear Pit, Gothic
fountains, Zytglogge (Clock Tower) and the Swiss Parliament building. Next, we proceed for an Orientation tour of Zurich: See
the old town and spend some time at the Bahnhofstrasse. Later,
we drive to Schaffhausen in Switzerland to see the Rhine falls.
Overnight in Zurich, Switzerland. (B, L, D)
Today, we proceed to Zurich airport for your flight back home.
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Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Swiss tour, which
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Note: • Due to flight connectivity, few groups may depart out of
Milan / Geneva instead of Zurich. Kindly check with your sales
staff for your exact flight details. • Major European cities, there
are parking restrictions for coaches, and it is not possible to stop
at all the places during the city tour. Your Tour Manager will try
his/her best to stop coach wherever possible for a photo stop.
Tipping is expected from anyone providing your service e.g., Coach Driver, Local Guides, Hotel & Restaurant staff etc. It is mandatory to tip a nominal amount of CHF 3 per person/per day. For the entire duration of this tour, which is 08 Days, the total Tips amount is CHF 24 per person to be paid to the Tour Manager on Day 01 of the tour.
No porterage included.
Any expenses of a 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.
Meals other than that are mentioned in your itinerary.
Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in your itinerary.
Airport transfers, Cost of Suggested / Optional Excursions.
Single room supplement AED 2060 per person. *As a 3rd in a triple, a roll away cot may be provided. **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.
OPTIONAL TOUR COST
Note: Optional will be operated subject to minimum strength of 20 passengers.
OPTIONAL TOUR
ADULT (USD)
CHILD (USD)
Visit Jungfraujoch with champagne lunch and Interlaken
180
130
Visit Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
95
95
DEPARTURE DATES – 2025
April 21 May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 4, 16,30 July 14, 28 August 18 September 15
You must be in possession of a Multiple Entry Schengen visa. The cost of visa is not included in your package tour price. It would be best to check with your travel agent and the consulates nearest to you for advice and information. Please ensure that your travel documents are ready in time for departure.
Ticketing Requirements
For this tour you would require confirmed air tickets to arrive into Zurich and depart from Zurich. It would be advisable to check with your sales officer or local travel agent for ticketing.
HOTELS
All hotels will be either around the airport area or on the outskirts.
The hotel room size in Europe would be up to 16 – 18 sq. mts.
Most hotels in Europe have only Twin beds. The double bed will be Queen size and not King size.
As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room.
For Child with bed: At times hotel don’t have enough roll away beds, in that case they might give a double and a separate single room.
A person 11.99 years and below is considered a child and 12 years and above, an adult.
Hotel rooms may not be air conditioned / air cooled nor will fans be provided. Air conditioning / cooling in hotels are set as per European weather conditions.
Functioning of Air cooling / Air conditioning in hotels is subject to official declaration of summer by the local authority.
During heat wave in Europe air conditioning of the hotels and coaches may cease to function as they are not built for such high temperatures.
Most hotels in Europe do not provide tea kettles in the rooms.
Due to international events and trade fairs all throughout Europe such as the Air Show, music festivals, ice skating championships etc., you may have to stay in hotels further away from the city.
In Switzerland the stay may be split in two hotels.
Any damage caused to the hotel rooms / Coach during your stay shall be payable by the passengers.
We also reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary.
In certain cities hotels have not started the buffet breakfasts yet and if the same does not change by the time the tours begin, we will either provide breakfast or the groups will be taken to an Indian / local restaurant for breakfast.
COACHES
Most of your journey in Europe is by coach and hence you are requested to keep the coach clean.
Due to hygienic reasons, it is not permitted to use toilets on the coach. However, the tour manager will make comfort stops during long drives.
Eating & drinking is not permitted on the coach.
One check-in bag and one handbag per person only, due to limited boot space on the coach.
In major European cities, there are parking restrictions for coaches, and it may not be possible to stop at all the places during the city tour. Tour Manager will try his/her best to stop coach wherever possible for a photo stop.
Coaches are non-wheelchair compliant. There are steps to board / alight from the coach.
Due to private coaches being forbidden inside most of the European cities, as per EU norms to preserve them and to avoid getting them polluted and overcrowded, most of your sightseeing will be done by local buses and on foot.
GENERAL POINTS
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.
Arrival and Departure flights should be booked according to the group flight timings. In case there is any sightseeing involved on the first or last day of the itinerary to avoid missing any of the services. Please check with your sales officer for the group flight timings.
Security alerts and random closures might affect the itinerary.
Please take extra care of your personal belongings while on the tour, every country you travel to is prone to thefts and bag snatching. TCIL will not be liable for any loss of belongings / baggage.
Disabled clients should carry their own wheelchair and should be accompanied by a qualified companion who is able to provide assistance to the disabled client.
TCIL 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 delays or changes in schedules of train, airplane, bus, ship or other services.
The Tour Manager and the company reserves the right to amend the itinerary, 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.
All optional activities will have to be booked and paid to the Tour Manager on Day 01 of the tour. Payments to be made by cash in EURO only. (Credit or Debit cards not accepted).
Optional tours are booked & paid on 100% non-refundable & non cancellation policy.
GST will be applicable for all optional activities pre-paid in India.
The images used in this brochure are for representation purposes only.
Please refer to the Booking Form for detailed “Terms and Conditions”.