Best of Eastern Europe (7  Nights)

Code: SA863
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PragueBudapestVienna - Schonbrunn Palace
Imagine getting access to all the charming cities and towns of Eastern Europe in one single trip. Begin your trip with the mystical beauty of Budapest. Later roam around the famous Town Square of Prague after witnessing the pupil-dilating Prague Castle and then spend a night enjoying a glimpse of the 11th century hilltop castle of Hohensalzburg Fortres in Salzburg soon followed by a gentle stroll by the houses of Austrian geniuses in the form of Mozart and Beethoven at Vienna.
Inclusions
  • Cost of your Round trip Economy class Airfare valid for the duration of the Tour
  • Airport taxes as per the routing of the Tour
  • 2 Nights accommodation in Budapest
    (Best Western Hotel Hungaria / Mercure Budapest Buda / Hotel Hungaria City Center / Mercure Budapest Korona / The Aquincum Hotel / Similar*)
  • Excursion tour of Tahitotfalu with Bodor Horse show
  • Budapest City tour with 1 hour Danube river Cruise
  • Bratislava Orientation tour
  • 2 Nights accommodation in Prague
    (Hotel NH / pentahotel Prague / Hotel Duo / Hotel International / Holiday Inn Prague Congress Centre / Occidental Praha / Similar*)
  • Prague City tour
  • 1 Night accommodation in Salzburg
    (Hotel Mercure Salzburg Central / ARENA City Hotel / Austria Trend Hotel Salzburg Mitte / Austria Trend Hotel Salzburg West / Similar*)
  • Salzburg City tour
  • Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
  • 2 Nights accommodation in Vienna
    (Eventhotel Pyramide / Austria Trend Hotel Ananas / Senator Hotel / Arion Cityhotel / Hotel Bellevue Wien / Rainers Hotel / Similar*)
  • Vienna Woods Excursion tour & City tour
  • Cost of the Visa
  • Services of Tour Manager or Local Representatives
  • Meals (Breakfast & Dinner), Coach Tours, Transfers, Entrance fees, Sightseeing and Surface Transportation as mentioned in the Itinerary
  • All Tours & Transfers on Seat In Coach (shared) Basis
  • All Hotel & Airlines taxes
  • Tip
Exclusions
  • Any increase in the Air fare, Fuel surcharge and Taxes charged by the Airlines on your Air Ticket
  • Any increase in the Rate of Exchange leading to an increase in all Land Arrangement which may come into effect prior to Departure
  • Cost of extension of the Validity or Deviation from route of your Air Ticket
  • Cost of the Additional Suggested Excursions
  • Porterage, Laundry, Wines, Mineral water, Telephone charges, All items of personal nature and also Food & Drinks not forming part of the Group Menus
  • Cost of Overseas Travel Insurance policy (Insurance if required will be quoted based on Age of traveller & the period of Stay)
  • Any Service not mentioned in Inclusions
  • Surcharge (if Any)
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Day 1: Welcome to Budapest

Steeped in history, Budapest is an exotic city with a rich past. Known for its hot baths and turn of the century architecture, Budapest is often called “little Paris of Middle Europe”. The city not only preserves its own 1000 years of culture, but is also the relics of myriad others cultures that found their way here. On arrival, you will be met with our local representative at the airport, outside the customs area. After your pick up from the airport, you will proceed to a carefully chosen Indian restaurant for dinner. After the dinner, you will check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Budapest. (Dinner)

 

Day 2: Excursion to Tahitotfalu & City tour

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we will leave for excursion to explore Tahitotfalu, ending with Bodor Major Show. Tahitotfalu is a beautiful, rustic village at the foothills of Visegrad Mountain. We will explore the delights this place has to offer. The landscapes include amazing groves, marshes and even dunes formed by the wind. We will also be a witness to the fabulous Bodor Major Show, guaranteed to give you a super fun experience. Set in the magical backdrop of a beautiful landscape, the Bodor shows the folklore and the talents of this land in an atmosphere of bonhomie. There are two shows here, of 45 minutes each. The first one, The Wrangler Show, is delightful show revolving around horses, the impeccable skills of the riders and the horses, and even some games involving the spectators. The second show, The Time Traveller, showcases the rich history of the place, where again the horses played a rich part in the country’s heritage.

After this eventful tour, we will proceed for the Budapest City tour. Remains of the Roman occupation and later, of Turkish occupation can be seen throughout the city. The influence of the union of the city with Austria after the Ottoman Empire can also be seen in the buildings and architecture here. Pass by the Parliament for an outside view, stop in the Castle District for an outside view, Matthias Church for an outside view and Fishermen’s Bastion. We will later stop at Gellért Hill (Citadel), which boasts of the most outstanding view of Budapest. We will visit Central Market Hall, the largest Synagogue of Europe. We will also stop by the Heroes’ Square, after which we will take the Andrassy Avenue; pass by the Opera House and the St Stephen’s Basilica. Further proceed for 1 hour Danube River cruise. The city has two sides- Buda and Pest, both of them along the River Danube, representing two very different aspects of the city. This tour will showcase many interesting aspects of the city. Later return to the hotel after having Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Budapest. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 3: Budapest - Bratislava tour - Prague

After a sumptuous breakfast to kick start the day, we will leave for Bratislava- the capital of Slovakia. It also happens to be the biggest city of this country. On arrival, begin with the Orientation tour of this town which will give a distinct vibe of a medieval city, with narrow, cobble streets, myriad historic churches and buildings, and a castle atop a hill. Also visit the famous landmarks like- the Cathedral of St. Martin, the Town Hall, the Opera House & much more.

Later, we get back on the road and drive to Prague. Aptly known as “Jewel in the Crown” of central Europe, Prague stands by the Vltava River. This marvelously beautiful cityscape has been enthralling generations of poets, painters, photographers and artistes. The city is characterized by the one hundred spires and the innumerable ornate buildings of the Renaissance era. On arrival, proceed to a carefully chosen Indian restaurant for dinner. After the dinner, you will check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Prague. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 4: Exploring the marvelous city- Prague

After a superb continental breakfast, we will proceed to touring the splendid city starting with the Circle B - The entrance to the Castle area where we will get to view the Old Royal Palace. The Old Royal Palace was the seat of Czech rulers. First built in the 12th century it was rebuilt again and again over the years, making it a unique fusion of several architectural styles from the gothic to the renaissance era. The Vladislav Hall at the Prague Castle is one of the most significant representation halls in the city.

Next up is the pristine St. George Basilica Palace - the most ancient building in the Prague Castle, which also happens to be one of the most well preserved churches of the Roman era. Founded by Prince Vratislav in AD 920, the cathedral was expanded in AD 973 when the convent of St. George’s Benedictine was built and rebuilt again in 1142 post a fire. The Baroque façade was added in 1671 to 1691.

Later in the day, we will visit the gorgeous St Vitus Cathedral Palace. The unique feature of this building is that you will be able to spot it from anywhere in the city. A gothic masterpiece and the spiritual symbol of the Czech state, the cathedral was commissioned by Charles IV. After having Dinner at Indian Restaurant, return to your hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Prague. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 5: Heading to Salzburg (City tour)

Commence your day with a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel. Later, we check out from the hotel and continue our journey to Salzburg which sits pretty at the Austria - Germany border and welcomes you with the most spectacular views of the mighty Eastern Alps. The River Salzach runs through the city and divides it into two parts- the old and the new. The old part of Salzburg, also known as Altstad depicts the medieval and the baroque times that the city had witnessed while the Neustadt, or the New City showcases a completely different picture- with modern buildings and chic cafes.

On arrival, proceed for City tour of Salzburg to get acquainted with the city well. The Baroue influence on Salzburg is impossible to miss - famous for being Mozart’s city and the very city where the iconic movie - The Sound of Music was shot and based. Every nook and cranny in Salzburg is worth stopping and looking at. The city is bustling with students who study at the three most famous Austrian universities in Europe. The students add to the liveliness and the effervescence of this city which will automatically keep you charged up all day long. This tour will let you drive around the city where you will get an opportunity to witness some of the most fantastic Baroque architecture, which will transport you to a different era altogether.

After spending the day exploring Salzburg, you will head to an Indian restaurant where we have arranged for a lovely dinner for you. After the dinner, we will head to the hotel and check in. Once checked in, call it a night and relax.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Salzburg. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 6: Visit Cesky Krumlov- Off to Vienna

Start your day with an energizing breakfast and get ready for another adventure. Upon checking out from the hotel, we will start our journey to the beautiful city of Vienna- the Capital of Austria.

While on our way to Vienna, we will make a stop at a Cesky Krumlov. A site protected by UNESCO, this is a quaint place with cobbled streets lined with Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance houses, a delectably old castle and numerous charming little cafes and shops. After a walking tour of the town, we will have some free time on our hands to relax in the many cafes lining the cobbled streets, or shop a little, or even take a small walk by the beautiful river winding down nearby.

Later, we get back on the road and continue our drive to Vienna. Steeped in history, Vienna boasts of beautiful buildings and architecture from the bygone era. On arrival, proceed to a carefully chosen Indian restaurant for dinner. After the dinner, you will check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Vienna. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 7: Excursion to Vienna Wood & City tour

After a brilliant continental breakfast, we will visit the Vienna Woods, where the Viennese royalty used to go for hunting. Through the moderately dense forests along the Danube River in the north of the city, the Viennese woods excursion tour begins at the gently forested uplands which extend upto the foothills of the Austrian Alps.

The exploration tour will lead us to on the other side of the Viennese woods to an underground cave system of a former gypsum mine. This area was blasted through 1848 to 1912 to extract gypsum, but one explosion too many to dig deeper in the mine caused flooding of the mines - slow and steady influx of water nearly 20 million liters of water fill the base of the caverns. We will spend some time in this amazingly attractive spot and marvel at the beauty of the amalgamation of its man-made caverns with nature.

After a scrumptious meal of your own choosing at the many restaurants lining the streets (at your own expense), proceed for the city tour of this brilliant, quaint city. We will visit the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace - along with its neighboring buildings and the huge and beautifully manicured park adjacent to it makes it one of the most sought after cultural monuments of the country. No wonder it is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Later return to hotel after having Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Vienna. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 8: Vienna (Departure)

After a continental breakfast, we will check out from the hotel and drive to Airport from where we will board our flight back to our home! It is time to say goodbye to the beautiful, pristine Europe, the friends we have made, and go back home with the indelible memories we have created. With the memories, experiences and photographs of a lifetime, this Euro trip will draw to an end. We would love to hear your stories and your feedback. Please write to us with anything you would want to share with us, as this keeps us motivated in our effort to provide beautiful holiday experiences to our guests. (Breakfast)

 

Tentative Itinerary

  • Above Itinerary is just indicative, do not consider it as a Final Schedule. It can be changed or swapped or rerouted.
  • Date & Time of Tours can be changed by Local Agent / Tour Operator.
  • Any Driving distance mentioned in the itinerary is tentative, actual time may vary depending on traffic condition and various other factors beyond our control.
  • This is a Group package & if you make any amendment, your services & price will differ from that of the existing package.
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    Package Options:
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    Flights from India

    • Delhi - Budapest

    • 2

    Flights for India

    • Vienna - Delhi

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    Online Booking Procedure
    • To book online, you need to make payment as per the minimum booking amount specified in “Book Online” section of this package OR Rs. 10,000/- per person.
    • As soon as you make an online booking, you will receive a booking voucher in your email.
    • You will receive a call from our support staff about your booking status.
    • We will start the process at our end while you sit back at home and dream about your holiday.
    • The balance payment would be collected as per the case mentioned below:
    • If you are booking within 10 days of date of travel,
      • You will need to make payment of 100%  of the tour package cost/ tour components costs at time of booking process is undertaken.
      • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy. 
    • If you are booking within 10 – 20 days of date of travel,
      • You will need to make payment of 75% of the tour package cost / tour components costs at the time of booking process is undertaken.
      • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy.
      • Balance payment will be required to be paid at the time of confirmation of booking. 
    • If you are booking within more than 20 days of date of travel,
      • You will need to make payment of booking amount of Rs. 20,000/- per pax at the time of booking process is undertaken.
      • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy.
      • Balance payment will be required to be paid at the time of confirmation of booking. 
    • If your booking is having tour components which needs guaranteed booking as per stipulated condition,
      • You will need to make payment of 100%  of the tour package cost/ tour components costs at time of booking process is undertaken..
      • No cancellation will be allowed once booking is made even if by some reason short payment has been made. The tourist will have to make entire payment whether he or she travels or not.
    • You will be kept informed at every step of the process like:
      • When your visa is successfully done.
      • Your hotel rooms are booked.
      • Your Flights are confirmed.
      • Any other inclusion in the package.
    • Once the entire package formalities are completed at our end, our representative will deliver the package to your door steps.

     

    Standard Booking Procedure (in case of Offline Bookings)

    • If you are booking within 10 days of date of travel,
      • You will need to make payment of 100%  of the tour package cost/ tour components costs at time of booking process is undertaken.
      • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy. 
    • If you are booking within 10 – 20 days of date of travel,
      • You will need to make payment of 75% of the tour package cost / tour components costs at the time of booking process is undertaken.
      • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy.
      • Balance payment will be required to be paid at the time of confirmation of booking. 
    • If you are booking within more than 20 days of date of travel,
      • You will need to make payment of booking amount of Rs. 20,000/- per pax at the time of booking process is undertaken.
      • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy.
      • Balance payment will be required to be paid at the time of confirmation of booking. 
    • If your booking is having tour components which needs guaranteed booking as per stipulated condition,
      • You will need to make payment of 100%  of the tour package cost/ tour components costs at time of booking process is undertaken..
      • No cancellation will be allowed once booking is made even if by some reason short payment has been made. The tourist will have to make entire payment whether he or she travels or not.

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    Important Information

    • This package cost is based on national EUR rate at Rs. 78/-, the bench mark rate taken uniformally as EUR is too much volatile and can’t be changed in itinerary / handout frequently. This is the HDFC Bank TT Selling rate taken at which the Bank will be making remittance to vendors abroad through Telex Transfer for land-arrangements etc. Please don’t get confused with the Inter Bank rate or Currency buying / selling rates being quoted on Currency rate sites or Bank’s Currency trading site.
    • To avoid impact of future fluctuation you can get the package cost freezed by making 100% payment of package cost adjusted at the prevailing TT selling rate of HDFC Bank at time booking or within 5 days of it. There will be Rs. 500/- (pp) extra towards Remittance & Bank transaction charges payable as remittance will be sent separately for & on your behalf.
    • Else, if you choose to make payments as per Schedule of Payment given in itinerary - at time of full & final payment the TT selling rate prevailing at that time shall apply.

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    Terms & Conditions

    • If Visa get rejected for any Reason Minimum Rs. 25,000/- per person will be deducted towards processing from your amount before 30 days of Travel (Within 30 Days of Travel date Visa rejection Charges as per Cancellation Policy).
    • Need Visa Document within 07 days after Booking in such a way that visa is processed at our end 45 clear days prior to date of travel.
    • In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel.
    • Due to operational reasons, the routing of this tour may be amended. However all mentioned services will remain unchanged.
    • As hotels / Flights / Itinerary / Route are subject to change without notice, no compensation will be paid for changes.
    • Tour operated subject to minimum 20 passengers.
    • You must be in possession of a valid Multiple Entry Schengen Visa. The cost of this Visa is included in your tour price. Some Consulates may request for a personal interview. You will have to attend this Interview.
    • The 3rd person sharing the room is provided with an additional mattress or a rollaway bed
    • As per EU hotel occupancy regulations, maximum 3 persons are allowed in one room
    • It is entirely your responsibility to arrange, provide and carry on tour valid travel documents including Passport, which is valid for a period of at least six months from the date of travel on the tour with necessary Visa/s and immigration clearance (if applicable), confirmed air tickets, documents confirming insurance to cover risk to life, limb and property for the duration of the tour, medical clearances, inoculation / vaccination certificates as the case may be to be able to travel as per the tour itinerary.
    • The Service Voucher(s) along with air-tickets and other travel documents would be given to you 4 days prior to the departure, only on payment of full tour cost including foreign exchange component 30 days prior to the departure of the tour and adherence to the schedule of documentation by you.
    • If the booking is accepted less than 30 days prior to departure, you shall make full payment of the tour cost including foreign exchange component and deposits at the time of booking.
    • It is entirely your responsibility to check the Service Voucher(s) / Tickets / Visas / Insurance Policies carefully and to let the Company know immediately in the event of any error.
    • Tour cancellation charge as per Below cancellation Policy.
    • All driving distance is Tentative / Depend on Traffic
    • Any increase in rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements which may come into effect prior to departure. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to departure.

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    Cancellation Policy

    • Cancellation Policy applicable for booking done as Guarantee Booking
      This is to inform you, prior to confirm your booking which need guarantee booking that our normal cancellation policy mentioned immediately hereunder will not be applicable for your booking.
      Cancellation Policy
      Cancellation charges per person will be applicable as following:
      • Booking Amount = Rs. 25,000/- person (Non Refundable)
      • If cancellation is made any time not less than 46 days prior to departure, Rs. 25,000/- shall be deducted.
      • If cancellation is made 45 to 15 days prior to departure, 40% of tour cost or Rs. 70,000/- (whichever is higher) shall be deducted.
      • If cancellation is made 14 to 08 days prior to departure, 75% of tour cost shall be deducted.
      • If cancellation is made anytime within 07 days prior to departure or In case passenger is no show at the time of departure, 100% of tour cost shall be deducted.
    • In addition to the above, in case of cancellation of tour by either party, the amount spent by the Company on visas, medical insurance, POE including administrative charges would be payable by the Client. If the total cancellation charges mentioned above exceed the amount paid by the Client, the balance amount would be payable by the Client.
    • In case of Third Party Products (EU Rail, Cruise, etc.) the rules relating to cancellation and the cancellation schedule prescribed by the concerned Third Party Service Provider would be applicable and in addition the Company shall have the right to claim service and communication charges.
    • Cancellation Policy due to VISA Rejection
      If Visa gets rejected for any reason, Cancellation charges will per person will be applicable as following:-
      • If Visa is rejected 70 days before date of travel, Rs. 12,000/- shall be deducted
      • If Visa is rejected 69 to 31 days before date of travel, Rs. 25,000/- shall be deducted
      • If Visa is rejected 30 to 15 days before date of travel, Rs. 70,000/- shall be deducted
      • If Visa is rejected 14 to 08 days before date of travel, 75% of package cost shall be deducted
      • If Visa is rejected anytime within 7 days before date of travel, 100% of package cost shall be deducted

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