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Tour Code: FIT/1852

Fascinating Italy By Rail

13 Nights / 14 Days

Free & Easy – SIC Tour

Winter Special

Cities : Milan (2N),Venice (2N),Florence (3N),Naples (3N),Rome (3N)

Sightseeing

Florence, Italy

Day Trip to Cinque Terre
Walking tour of Florence
Half Day Pisa Tour

Naples, Italy

Sorrento Positano and Amalfi - Group Tour
Capri And Anacapri Day trip

Rome, Italy

Hop On Hop Off Bus 1 Day Pass
Skip the Line ticket to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica

Milan, Italy

Half Day City Tour Of Milan

Venice, Italy

Venice City Walking Tour

Meals

13 Breakfast

Sightseeing

Gallery

St. Peter's Basilica
MIlan
Venice City Walking Tour
Day Trip to Cinque Terre
Florence
Leaning Tower Pisa and Florence
Naples
Sorrento Positano and Amalfi
city tour of rome
St. Peter's Basilica
MIlan

Tour Information

Inclusions

Exclusions

Payment Policy

Initial deposit - Rs. 50,000/- to confirm your booking with us.
2nd Payment 60 days prior to departure 50% Of the Tour Cost
3rd Payment 35 days prior to departure 75% Of the Tour Cost
Remaining full payment 25 days before departure- 100% of the tour cost.

Cancellation Policy

60 Days or more prior to Departure - Rs.50,000/-
59 to 35 Days prior to Departure - 50 % of the Tour Cost
34 Days to 15 Days prior to Departure - 75 % of the Tour Cost
Within 15 Days of Departure - 100% of the Tour Cost

TCS Terms and Conditions

TCS Applicable on booking of Overseas Tour Package as per provisions of Section 206C(1G) of the Income Tax 1961

5% TCS till INR 7 Lakhs
20% TCS thereafter
(The threshold of Rs 7 lakh for LRS is qua remitter - Decleration to be submitted by the buyer of overseas tour program package to Flamingo Transworld Pvt Ltd)

The amount of TCS paid is non-refundable in case of cancellation of tour.

As per section 206CCA of Income Tax Act 1961, in case you have not filed your income tax returns for two preceding years; and the aggregate TDS and TCS of each tax year is INR 50,000 or more - On validating the PAN if it is found that you have not filed your Income Tax Returns for two preceding years and aggregate TCS and TCS exceeds INR 50,000, an additional TCS @ 5/20% (as the case may be) will be recovered from you or booking will get cancelled and cancellation charges will apply.

In case of PAN - AADHAR not Linked TCS will be applicable on higher rate & TCS Credit will not appear in Form 26 / AIS / TIS and TCS Certificates will not be available.
Outward Remittance under LRS cannot proceed if PAN - AADHAR not Linked.
On validating PAN - AADHAR Seeding if found not Linked, Booking will get cancelled and Cancellation charges along with Higher Rate of TCS will apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 What is the best season to Travel?

In Europe, every season has its own characteristics, there is no one straight forward answer to when is, the best season to visit Europe. Every season can be a good time to visit, you just need to know what to expect during each season and what to expect.

The best time to visit Europe depends on what you wish to see during your visit, budget and the temperature range in which you’re the most comfortable.

Below is an overview, of what to expect in different parts of Europe in each season of the year.

Spring: April to May

Spring in Europe is that time of the year, when the weather gears to warm up. The weather ranges between 10 to 20 degree Celsius.

In April you see fewer crowds as compared to May. The tulip season in the Netherlands, the flowers looking at their best n April & May.

May is one of the nicest months in Europe.

Countries like Italy, Spain, Portugal, Malta, Cyprus, and Turkey are less crowded in this period, and have a cooler weather as compared to the summers.

In the month of May you can almost travel to all countries in Europe.

Summer: June to August

Summer in Europe in a fantastic time to visit. The weather ranges between 10 to 30 degree Celsius.

Known for, longer daylight, warm weather & filled with outdoor festivals & activities.

You can travel to different parts of Europe- Western, Central, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, all are pleasant & perfect during this time of the year.

Countries like Switzerland, France, Spain, Croatia, Greece , Italy, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, UK, Ireland, are worth a visit, they also happen to be the busiest months for these countries. You need to plan 4- 6 months in advance to get best deals & availability for the travels in the months of June, July & August.

Fall: September to October

The temperature and weather during autumn is cool and pleasant enough to travel around Europe. Rains are fairly common, making the weather wet and cold at times.

The weather ranges between 7 to 15 degree Celsius.

The best things to witness in September is Festivals like Oktoberfest in Munich, Northern lights in Iceland mid September onwards, wine festival in France.

Countries like Iceland, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Nordic countries, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary & other Eastern European countries can be visited during this season.

Winter: November to March

While the days are shorter and the weather is dramatically cooler, winter in Europe is a very different experience. The weather ranges between 7 to -10 degree Celsius.

You will witness the Christmas celebrations, which is one of the biggest holidays across Europe. Experiences like visiting White Christmas in Christmas markets, Santa Claus village in Finland, Ice breaker cruise, staying in ice hotels, igloos or enjoying skiing and other snow-based activities, can only be enjoyed during the wintertime – and are definitely a quintessential part of experiencing Europe. And if you’re looking to hunt the Northern Lights, this is definitely the best time to visit Europe to maximize your chances. Experience the amazing New Year festivities at Moscow’s Red Square.

Countries like UK, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria are magical during this time of the year.

Europe Weather Chart in Fahrenheit :

1 - Italy Average Temperatures

City		Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Amalfi	Low	36	36	41	45	56	59	68	70	61	50	50	47
	High	68	76	68	79	83	94	95	94	86	85	76	68
Bologna	Low	30	32	39	46	54	60	65	65	60	51	41	34
	High	42	48	58	68	82	83	88	87	80	66	54	44
Capri	Low	45	45	49	51	59	67	70	69	67	59	57	50
	High	56	56	59	64	73	82	86	85	82	71	67	60
Como	Low	33	35	41	47	55	61	65	64	59	50	42	36
	High	44	48	57	64	73	78	86	83	76	65	53	46
Florence	Low	36	37	41	46	54	59	63	62	59	52	43	38
	High	49	53	60	69	75	84	90	89	82	70	58	51
Genoa	Low	41	43	48	53	58	66	71	70	66	59	51	45
	High	51	54	59	65	71	78	83	83	79	69	60	54
Milan	Low	29	33	39	47	55	61	65	63	58	49	40	33
	High	40	47	57	67	73	81	85	83	77	64	52	42
Naples	Low	42	44	46	51	57	62	67	67	64	57	50	46
	High	54	56	61	67	73	82	86	86	82	72	63	57
Palermo	Low	47	48	50	54	59	67	71	73	69	62	56	50
	High	58	60	63	67	83	82	86	87	83	75	67	61
Rome	Low	39	40	43	46	55	60	65	65	61	53	46	41
	High	55	61	61	68	74	83	88	89	83	73	63	57
Venice	Low	33	35	41	50	58	64	68	67	62	52	43	37
	High	44	46	55	64	71	78	83	83	78	65	55	43

Q. 2 Airline Connectivity

All Major Airports like Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore have connections to Europe.

You can fly to many cities now, Refer to our Airline Portal, For Finding Connectivity:

https://portal.flamingotravels.co.in/flight

Q.3 What is Schengen Countries & How About Visas

Currently, the Schengen area consists of 26 European countries Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland and Sweden, along with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

Being part of the Schengen area without internal border controls means that you can visit these countries on a single valid schengen visa.

These countries do not carry out border checks at their internal borders (i.e. borders between two Schengen states); carry out harmonised controls, based on clearly defined criteria, at their external borders (i.e. borders between a Schengen state and a non-Schengen state).

The EU states that are not, or not yet part of the Schengen area, are Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Romania and the United Kingdom .This means that a flight from one of these states to a Schengen state is regarded as an external flight and is subject to border checks, and a separate visa of the respective country other than Schengen visa.

Q.4 How Can I Get Europe Visas?

For Visas Details & Visas Document Requirements our Visa Section.

Q.5 Do I Have to go Personally to Apply For Visas?

Yes. You need to visit Visa Facilitation Service (VFS) Office for biometrics. VFS is present in all Major Cities like Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi , Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai etc.

One needs a confirm prior appointment to visit the VFS office. You need to carry documents as per visa checklist, along with your original passports.

Q.6 From Which Country can I Apply for Visas?

The three following factors are determinative on where you should file your Schengen visa application:

The number of countries you will be visiting
The number of days you will be spending in each
The country where you will step in first, in case you visit more than one of the Schengen member states

After having clear three factors given above, then you will be able to decide where to apply, according to the following rules:

If you are planning to visit only one country – then you needs to apply at the respective countries VFS representation of the Schengen country you will be visiting, located in your country of residence.
If you are planning to visit more than one country – then where you need to apply depends on the number of days you will be spending in each of the countries you will be staying.

-When spending an equal amount of days in each – then you need to apply at the diplomatic representation of the country where you will arrive first.

-When spending unequal amount of days in each – then you will need to apply at the diplomatic representation of the country where you will be spending more time.

Q.7 Do I Have to Walk a Lot?

All European tours, involve walking on daily basis. Depending on the cities, sightseeing that you are visiting.

Q.8 Will independent travel plan will be a right choice for me?

The independent plan is customized itinerary, in which your choice of destinations/ activities/ sightseeing is incorporated on your preferred travel date.
Independent travel always allows you more freedom, as you are the one who makes and fixes your schedule from the suggestions we provide, you get to control every aspect of it. Therefore, you can adjust it according to your preferences, special conditions, etc. Customized travel plan is a trip also means that you get to decide which and how many places you visit. The independent plan is curated as per your taste & budget and the selection of hotels & activities are offered accordingly.
There is no Tour escort, in these independent tours; you will not have the services of a tour manager to assist with any on tour services.
Every itinerary for each destination differs from each other in terms of transportation, hotels , amenities & services
Traveling independently means that you are on your own, You are guided for the same by us prior to your departure.

The itinerary will include local transportation as follows:

1. Local Trains: for example in Switzerland, the rail network is connected very well, so the itinerary will be based on rail travel.

2. Ferries/ boats: For example in Greece, the islands are connected by ferries, the itinerary will include sea ferries for connecting between islands.

3. Local buses: To Travel internally in any of the European cities this is one economical mode suggested in many itineraries.

4. Internal flights: For an itinerary that includes multiple countries for example in a Spain Portugal itinerary, you will connect from Madrid to Lisbon via internal

Q.9 What are different types of tours, in an independent or personalized tour?

Below are the different types of tours:

Sic Tours:

SIC tours stands for Seat-in-Coach Basis Tours, which means you will share a coach or van with other tourists and you will have an English-speaking tour guide to take you to all the scenic spots listed in the Itinerary that day.
In SIC Tours you are required to reach the departure point on your own.
Pick up and Drop point of SIC tours may not be the same.

Walking tours:

A walk of a historical or cultural site undertaken on foot, frequently in an urban setting. Short tours can last under an hour, while longer ones can take in multiple sits and last a full day. A walk can be led by a tour guide, as an escort.ing tour is a tour
Example: Walking tour of Florence, Walking tour of Venice, Walking tour in Vatican City etc.

Hop-on- hop-off bus pass:

Hop on Hop off Bus Pass means you can jump on and off the bus at its designated stops as many times as you want, within your ticket validity.
For Example: We have over 45 stops right by London's best attractions, and with buses arriving regularly you're free to explore at your own pace, then simply rejoin the tour when you're ready.
You are required to reach the nearest departure point on you own.

Private van tour:

PRIVATE TOUR simply means your tour, where all ground services are provided by your very own personal guide, with a private vehicle and chauffeur, exclusively for your party nobody else

Q.10 What are the Private Van Timings & Rules?

According to driving laws of Europe a driver cannot drive more than 8 Hours and required 15 Minutes break after 2 Hours of Driving, 45 Minutes break After 4 Hours Of Driving.
Hours of Operations will be Maximum 11 Hrs strictly inclusive of all the compulsory breaks in between. There is no way to extend the hours.
The Car is booked for the service mentioned and as per the Itinerary provided by Flamingo only.
If Passengers need to use the car for any additional services, Additional, charges is to be paid. The same has to be paid directly and the services should be within the driving hours only.
The drivers speaks basic English and he is a driver and not a Guide
It is compulsory for all the passengers to wear the seat belt in Europe. Failed to Do so will get the driver fined and will be charged to the passengers.

Q.11 What is the difference between a Rail Pass & a train ticket?

A rail pass and a train ticket are two completely different types of travel documents.

Train Ticket:

A train ticket is valid for a single journey between two cities. Many tickets also include a reservation, which mean that they are valid only for a specific train, on a specific date and at a given time.

Rail Pass:

A rail pass, on the other hand, is good for travel in an entire geographical area (1 country, 2 countries or more). With it you can take as many train trips as you want within that geographical area, for as many travel days as you purchased, within a set period of time (the pass validity period).
Some sectors/ routes/ panoramic trains. Will still need to have a mandatory reservation, to board the train, even if you are holding a rail pass.

Q.12 What is the difference between apartments/ apart- hotel & Hotel stay?

Apartments:

Are generally not serviced and self contained.

Unlike a hotel room, an apartment is equipped with a kitchen or kitchenette and a living area. Rooms range from smaller studio apartments to two- or three-bedroom apartments, which offer a separate living area, a kitchen, one or more bathrooms and separate bedrooms.

There is no room service / housekeeping / restaurant in an apartment, for intermediate cleaning you need to pay additional at the property.

There is no Reception & you have to self check in the apartments.

Apart-hotels:

Apart hotels are self catering, but serviced establishments. They provide the same services and benefits as a quality hotel. It’s actually a small apartment within a hotel.

Apart hotels gives you a home away from home, with hotel services. It’s not a hotel, and not an apartment, it’s somewhere in between. They usually have an en-suite kitchen with cooker and fridge.

They are often run as a hotel, have a day or 24 hour reception, and are usually smaller than apartment.

Hotels:

Hotels can offer breakfasts, housekeeping, laundry services, or room service

Hotels have different room types, like standard, deluxe, suites, city views, sea views, garden views etc.

All Hotels in Europe Collect Tourist city tax locally.

Q.13 Should I carry an International Credit card on my travel?

Yes, it’s mandatory to carry International Credit Card, as you need to provide the details at the booked accommodation as a refundable deposit will be blocked for 15 working days and released post your check out. Any damage to the room/ property, will be charged to this credit card.

Also incase, you book a self drive car, you need to carry the same credit card that you provided at the time of booking.

Q.14 When I am on FIT / Independent travel does that mean I do not have to bother about timings?

No, you have to follow the timings as per the designated itinerary

You have to abide by timings for booked attractions, train tickets, transfers.

Q.15 How will I collect my tickets for Attractions/ Sightseeing?

Most of the tickets are now E-tickets and can be validated at the entrance of the attraction, in some tours it is compulsory to exchange the vouchers at the supplier office and reach the departure point, so the passengers should carry the hard copies of the vouchers along with soft copies.

Q.16 Will I have Wi- Fi access?

Wi-Fi is available at most of the International airports, Public access areas of Hotels, cruise lines, trains in Europe. Buses do not necessarily have Wi-Fi. The speed quality and speed may vary.

Some places may have access to Wi-Fi at a fee.

Q.17 Are Public toilets charged in Europe?

Yes, most of the public restrooms need to be paid for an access.

Q.18 Which Mobile network can I use?

You can check with your current network provider, and purchase an international plan with data usage,

Or you can also buy a local sim card at the airport of the country that you are visiting.

In case you are visiting multiple countries on a single trip (For example Switzerland & France), You will have to check locally, if the sim card bought in Switzerland is valid in France too.

Q.19 Does everyone in Europe speak English language?

Not everyone speaks perfect English language, in each of the European countries.

Q.20 Can I carry just Euro’s to all European countries?

The euro is a common currency of the European Union countries like Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain. Yet, many EU countries like Denmark, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Sweden don't use the euro. Although the Euro is commonly accepted but in return you will receive the change their local currency

Q.21 What Should I Know Before I book Europe Group Tour

It is Very Important for you to Understand, the details of Europe Tours, Before You Book. Below Details, Please Go Through :

What to expect from your European Holiday!

1.Please note that Europe Independent is a customized unescorted plan.

2.The Tour Involves traveling by Train, bus, trams, ferries. The travel from one country to another country could be by train or internal flights depending on the distance. The duration depends on the destination.

3.Hotels booked in our tours will be as per your requirement, budget and consent. Could be in city center or outskirts as finalized with you.

4.Most of the Hotels in Europe are not built with air conditioning due to climatic conditions of Europe. In case of heat wave usually hotels ask to open window and sleep.

5.Breakfast in Hotels is cold continental breakfast. It has bread, butter, cereals, juice etc. One will not get any Indian items at all in breakfast. There is no live counter in European cities to serve Eggs varieties.

6.In case of a private van tour Tips are compulsory in Europe for coach captain and Guides .Tips differ as per the country of visit.

7.Porter services are not available in Europe due to shortage of manpower therefore we insist you to carry minimum luggage with four-wheeler bags as you will have to carry your bags to your room and bring the same back.

8.If you have an early arrival or late departure, please note that standard check in time is 1400 Hrs and check out is 1000 Hrs. You will have to check in or check out the room accordingly.

9.For Private Van Tours :

Coach Captains are bound by European laws and restrictions about driving hours per day and per week. All itineraries are planned as per them. Therefore it is absolutely essential for passengers to follow the time very strictly and punctually.
Our coaches will not have any WIFI facilities on board.
Final itinerary is compiled by keeping European driving laws & regulations in consideration
Guests are required to adhere to the timings as mentioned in the itinerary.
All services are confirmed as per the timings mentioned in the itinerary.
Any delays will result into curtailment or complete cancellation of service.
We shall not be responsible for any alternate or compensative arrangements.
Guests are requested to present themselves minimum 30 minutes before commencement of any service.
Guests are requested to carry their passport at all times & produce when required by the local governing authority.
Any extra service/s consumed beyond confirmed service has to be paid & settled directly.
If Tour Manager Not included then Lead passenger has to take responsibility for time/place co-ordination with the drivers, hotels, restaurants, guides, attractions entrances, etc.

Please note EC regulations for Long Distance Coach Drivers:

Driver is not to exceed 12 hrs on duty with the group
The duty time with the group would be reduced as required,
Incase the Coach parking location is someplace other than group stay hotel
In one day, a driver is not permitted to drive for more than 9 hrs
In one day, a driver must have 11 consecutive hours of rest
Driver is required to have a min. rest time of 45 minutes for every 4 hours of wheel time
One driver could drive maximum 12 days continuously then 2 days rest is mandatory.
Coach will not remain at disposal as per clients request

10. Meals:

Breakfast: Your breakfast is normally a continental breakfast which usually will have Tea or Coffee, Juices, Cereals, Milk, Breads, Butter, Jam. No Indian item or Jain item may be available.
Tap water is suitable for drinking.

11. Hotels:

Unlike Asian or other countries most of the hotel rooms in Europe are relatively small and not all hotels have air-conditioners or fan due to climatic conditions.
For the Hotels booked for you, a chart will be provided with all specifications like star category/ room size, ac/ non ac / rating/ distance from city center.
Please note that size of the Double and Triple rooms are usually the same. In Triple room, third bed is typically a roll- away bed or an extra bed. Generally rooms in European hotels are very compact and small in size( Approx 15m2-18m2).
Please note that standard check in time is 1400 Hrs and Check out is 1100 Hrs in Europe. (It may vary from Hotel to Hotel). Early check in requests are charged additionally by the hotel
Room Rates are based on Standard Rooms. Supplement cost will be applicable for Sea Facing /Lake Facing / Deluxe / Suite Rooms.
Not All hotels in Europe Offers Free WIFI and if required it must be purchased directly from the reception.
Every hotel charges, Tourist tax, also called ‘city tax’, usually consists of a fee that applies per person, per night. The tourist tax is payable locally, and usually at the time of check in or check out from your accommodation. The European cities have implemented this tourist tax to improve the tourism sector. The taxes are considered as resources to protect the environment, cultural heritage, or social purposes of a destination.
Allocation of the Rooms is done only while check-in by the Hotel Front Desk and are not in our limits. Adjacent rooms/ Rooms on same floor cannot be committed or guaranteed.
Cooking anything in the hotel is strictly prohibited, in case of not following the rules, heavy penalties are levied to the passenger.
Any damage caused by the passengers in the hotel or apartment rooms. For example: Breakage of any assets, oil stains in the rooms, scratches on the glass or wooden flooring. Heavy penalties will be charged by the hotel to be borne by the passengers. Such penalties will be charged on the refundable deposit paid at the properties or asked additionally.
As tap water is drinkable in Europe. Hotels do not provide complimentary drinking water.
Tea Kettles are not provided in all the Hotel Rooms, we suggest to carry your own.
No room services/ No bell boy / No proterage at any Hotel / Apartment
On check in, in Apartments & Hotels, Refundable Deposits are blocked at every Hotel / Apartments on forex card or Credit card only. It may take upto 15 Days to 1 Month for the deposit to reflect back into your account.
Incase of Apartment Booking immediate 25% cancellation charge will be applicable in any case & further cancellations will be applicable as per policy and a few apartments are also non refundable kindly check at the time of Booking

12. Sightseeing & Tours:

Seat in coach tours have a city centre pick up. City centre point to be reached on your own, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that they reach on time at the designated place of pick up & If you are unable to reach on time then it will be considered as no show & no refund will be given for any unutilized service & customer will have to make their own private arrangement of missed tour at their own cost.
SIC tours have fixed route & itinerary & will not deviate from the same
Optional sightseeing has to be booked in advance by paying an additional cost.
All Monuments entrances are not included in SIC tours unless specified
It is very common to have major events, strikes, cycle races or marathons or heavy traffic or due to any unforeseen circumstances some part of cities are not accessible to general public. In a case like this if sightseeing/ local transport is disrupted, there will be no refund for the unutilized services.

13. Luggage :

Please note in case your itinerary includes an internal flight, the baggage allowance will be limited, depending on the airline & sector you are issued on please check and pack as per the allowance, even if you are allowed more luggage in the main flight. Generally most of the airline allow 20 kgs Check in and 7 Kgs Hand luggage.
Please note it is compulsory to web check in for all internal flights, in case you do not web check in, the check in is chargeable at the airline counter.

What documents are required for Initial Booking!

1.Passport Copies: First and Last Page (All Passports Must Be Valid for Minimum of 6 months from the date of Return.)

2.PAN Card Copies of All Passengers.

3.Fully Vaccination Certificate with Booster Dose if taken or If Booster is not taken then please takes the same and Give updated certificate. (Non-Vaccinated or Partially Vaccinated Travelers are not allowed to Travel)

4.If Billing is to be done in Company Name Company GST Number& Certificate is required.

5.Deposit of INR 50000/- per person to confirm the land package & full payment to be

6.Expired Passport & Booking:

If you book your Tour knowing your or one of your family members passport is expired or in renewal we will not confirm your seat in particular tour date.
If you want particular travel date only, in that case if passport do not come on time or appointments are not available to do the visas, cancellation will be applicable. Flamingo Transworld cannot be held responsible for the same.
If you wish to avoid such cancellation please confirm the date once passport is received as per availability at the time.

Information that you should provide While Booking!

1.Your Emergency contact details while you are on tour.

2.Meal request for the Airline and for the Tour (Choices are Veg or Jain Meals) (We understand Jain means No Onion No garlic & No Potato) (Please mention in Booking Form If you are Allergic to any foods)(If you have any more specific food request you can mention the same to the sales staff and in booking form. We will try to help with the same but DO NOT GUARANTEE availability of the same)

3.Billing Details (If you need to claim any GST or TCS or needs your Bills in your Company Account, GST No and Proper Billing details needs to be submitted before booking is made. To make changes in Our Accounting System after Invoice is raised is not Possible)

4.For Overseas Medical Insurance do mention if you have any exiting Diseases.

5.Inform your Sales Staff In case if you have anyone who is travelling with you is not very mobile and may require long time to walk or need wheelchair. In Europe we do have many many cities where one is require to walk long and city tour is by foot. So, check before booking that you are not booking any wrong Tour for you or your family.

6.Any Visa Rejection in Past.

Understand Cancellation Policy!

It is very important to understand the cancellation Policy before booking. Especially understand cancellation in each scenario mentioned below.

1.In case if Visas are rejected

Cancellation charge incase of visa rejection :

If UK Visas Rejected:

Visa Fees of UK Visas – Rs.13000/- per person

Service Charge – Rs.5000/- per person

Ticket Cancellation – Rs. 18000/- per person

If Schengen Visas Rejected:

Visa Fees Of Schengen: Rs. 9800/- Per Person (Around Rs.7800 Paid by passengers Direct and around Rs.1983 Paid By us)

Service Charges:Rs.5000/- per person

Ticket Cancellation – Rs. 18000/- per person

(Within 60 Days of Departure):

Cancellation will be charged as normal Tour Cancellation Policy as mentioned below.

*5% Service Tax is applicable on all cancellation amounts.

2.In case if you cancel the tour due to Personal Reasons

60 Days or more prior to Departure: Rs. 50000/-

59 to 35 Days prior to Departure: 50 % of the Tour Cost

34 Days to 15 Days prior to Departure: 75 % of the Tour Cost

Within 15 Days of Departure: 100% of the Tour Cost

*5% Service Tax is applicable on all cancellation amounts.

*Any sightseeing entrance / train tickets/ flight tickets issued are non-refundable from the time of booking them.

Payment Policy to Make the Payment!

1.TCS , is applicable on our Total Tour Cost, depending on your annual purchase of overseas transactions you will be either paying 5 % or 20 % TCS, which can be claimed back. (Which is not part of Total Tour Cost and Charged additionally)

2.Rate of Exchange at the time of Payment.

a. ROE will be applicable on the day when you make final payment.

b. ROE will be determined as per interbank rate on www.xe.com + Rs.1 on the day when you make payment.

c. We are ok if you wish to make early payment in case EUR exchange rate goes lower. You can keep checking the same on www.xe.com.

3.Payment Schedule:

Initial Deposit: INR 50000/- per person is required to confirm the seat.

2nd Payment 75 Days before departure: INR 80000/- (This payment will be considered toward Indian Rupees Cost)

3rd Payment 45 Days before departure: INR 50000/-

4th Payment 30 Days before departure: Remaining Full Payment

4.Please note that it is mandatory to adhere to above schedule no matter if your visas are received or not.

Airline

1. Please Check your baggage allowance as per your airline.

2. Web Check in to be done by passenger on their own.

3. Please note that as soon as tickets are issued one falls under ticket cancellation.

Visas

1. Appointment Server is down many times during the day so it may be possible that it may take little longer to take your date.

2. VFS collects a charge to take Appointments as well. The fee for same needs to be paid to Flamingo by passengers.

3. You will have to go for finger prints at VFS for both the visas. Please make sure that there is no mehendi/ heena or anything else on your hand which can interfere with taking biometrics.

4. If you are applying for 2 Visas you will have to update your bank statements again after 1st application is done.

5. Even if you have given documents early you are required to update you bank statement 3 days before submission date.

6. Any Extra services you take like SMS, Premium Lounge, Courier Charges etc is not covered by Flamingo.

7. Visa Dates are difficult to get now a days. Many times, when we wait to know passenger’s preference our dates are gone so to give choices for visa date submission is not possible and you may not get a choice.

How Booking Process Will Follow!

1. Upon receiving inquiry request, our travel consultants will start to assist you in building a pleasant travel plan according to your special requirement and interest.

2. Upon receiving package confirmation from you, we will initiate to check as per current availability of proposed hotel or similar & rates / airline rates / internal flight & train rates & send final package cost. Kindly accept the package confirmation in written to process the booking

3. It is compulsory for customer to check the hotel reviews on booking.com / Trip advisor and give final confirmation in Email.

4. Upon the receipt of a deposit we’ll secure your reservation and process your final booking immediately & will be confirmed post 48 hours of process. However, it is possible that at the time of booking (and especially during the peak season) the hotel or the room category mentioned by us is full. In that case we will give you an alternate hotel or an alternate room (higher category or lower category). Change in costs, if any, will be intimated to you and balance payable by you or to you will be paid by you or refunded to you as the case may be.

5. Once your booking is confirmed, we will send you a confirmation letter with the proposed flights, hotels, and tours in details. Should any conditions change after the confirmation, we reserve the right to make changes and provide you with the similar alternative options.

6. This package is customizable, which means that changes can be done to the itinerary/activity, if you desire so. Any alterations may result in additional payment & the final payment will be calculated as per the changes made in the itinerary which will be outlined in the confirmatory e-mail sent to you.

7. Passport Copies of First and Last Page of All Passengers (All Passport Must be valid minimum 6 months valid from the date of your return and it’s solely passengers responsibility to check before submission. Any booking which has been action on non-valid passport passengers are liable to pay any charges incurred due to the same)

8. Deposit Amount: Rs.50000/- per person to secure your Tour and if booking is within 60 Days of Travel then deposit require as per the payment required on that particular date as per payment policy mentioned below, Copy of your PAN Card is mandatory to provide along with payment.

9. Final Vouchers can only be issued once full payment received. No amendment requests will be accepted 10 days before the departure.

10. Once you fully understand our Tour Product and what to Expect from Product. Please read all Terms and Conditions carefully along with above document and sign Booking Form with all your details.

11. Once booking is completed, please pay Initial Deposit to confirm all your services. Once the formalities done you will be handed over 2 Documents Visa Check List & Questionnaire to be filled for Visas.

12. Once the Initial deposit payment is made your land bookings will be processed, full payments towards tickets are required to issue.

13. Please make sure to submit all documents as per visa check list and filled questionnaire within 3 days of Booking. You may take up to 7 days if you are booking your tour at least 100 days in advance.

14. Once all documents are absolutely complete then only, we will be able to take visa date. Even if single document is pending visas cannot be processed.

15. For UK Visa: You will be sent your visa form to check. Please check in thoroughly and give a go ahead only then our visa team will take the date for submission of UK visas.

16. For Schengen Visas: If your visas are being applied from Swiss following amount needs to be paid directly in cash at the VFS

Adult: INR 7800 // Child (4 – 6 Years) INR 4800 // Child (Below 4 yrs) INR 840

This amount is included in your tour cost and will be reduced from Final Payment that you make.

1.Time Taken Once Documents Submitted with VFS

a. UK – 2 weeks to 12 weeks

b. Schengen – 15 to 25 Working Days

*These are tentative durations. Processing time may change depending on the rush with consulate.

2. Pre –Departure Presentation: This is the event which we usually organise between a week before departure. The date and time will be conveyed to you by our office. Please note IT IS MANDATORY TO ATTEND THE SAME.

3. Final Tour Documents: The same will be handed over to you 7 Days to 3 Days before your departure. (As per company policy we are not allowed to dispatch any tour documents if Payment is not fully done). We will try to adhere to above timeline in all cases. In case of heavy rush or unavoidable circumstances we may have alterations in the same.

4. You will be then directed to below persons for Further Process of your Tour Bookings, Visas & Payments.

Your Sales Staff - Always will be your point of Contact in Flamingo

Ms. Nirjari Thakore Shah M 98903 47778 – Your Contact for your Document Collection for Visas, Tour Documents Handover before your Travel

Mr. Vivek Shah M 9173440423 - Account Person who will process all your payments

Timings to Contact them:

On Whats app – Working Hours 1100 am to 730 pm (Revert Time is 12 Hrs)

By Call – 0500pm to 0600 pm (Strictly during this time. If your call is in call waiting or missed during this time please be ensured that we will call back by the end

Documents Submission Timings: 3pm to 5pm Monday to Saturday

Dear Traveler,

We sincerely thank you for your interest in booking our Tour to Europe. As you know all tours may vary from destinations to destination. We wish to brief here certain procedures for booking and conditions on the tour to make your holiday memorable. We request you to book the tour only after complete reading and after full acceptance of our terms and conditions.

Brochure Accuracy:

All information given in the Brochure / Itinerary / Sightseeing Tours are based on the information available at the time of publication. We reserve the right to change any brochure / itinerary before or after booking of your tour due to any event beyond our control. In case if we will know about any changes before your departure we will update or communicate with you otherwise our Tour Manager or Local Representative will inform you of the changes on the tour. We have provided information to the best of our knowledge and we will not be held responsible for any inaccuracy in brochure.

How to book Customise Tour Package

Upon receiving inquiry request, our travel consultants will start to assist you in building a pleasant travel plan according to your special requirement and interest.
Upon receiving package confirmation we will start to check as per current availability of proposed hotel or similar & rates / airline rates / internal flight & train rates & send final package cost
Kindly accept the package confirmation in written to process the booking
It is compulsory for customer to check the hotel reviews on booking.com /
Trip advisor and give final confirmation in Email.
Upon the receipt of a deposit we’ll secure your reservation and process your final booking immediately & will be confirmed post 48 hours of process
However, it is possible that at the time of booking (and especially during the peak season) the hotel or the room category mentioned by us is full. In that case we will give you an alternate hotel or an alternate room (higher category or lower category). Change in costs, if any, will be intimated to you and balance payable by you or to you will be paid by you or refunded to you as the case may be.
Once your booking is confirmed, we will send you a confirmation letter with the proposed flights, hotels, and tours in details. Should any conditions change after the confirmation, we reserves the right to make changes and provide you with the similar alternative options
These package is customizable, which means that changes can be done to the itinerary/activity, if you desire so. Any alterations may result in additional payment & the final payment will be calculated as per the changes made in the itinerary which will be outlined in the confirmatory e-mail sent to you.
Kindly fill our Booking Form and Submit Dully Signed with Terms & conditions of booking
Passport Copies of First and Last Page of All Passengers (All Passport Must be valid minimum 6 months valid from the date of your return and it’s solely passengers responsibility to check before submission. Any booking which has been action on non-valid passport passengers are liable to pay any charges incurred due to the same)
Deposit Amount: Rs.50000/- per person to secure your Tour and if booking is within 60 Days of Travel then deposit require as per the payment required on that particular date as per payment policy mentioned below.
Copy of your PAN Card.
3 Years IT Returns of all travelling passengers (whoever has it)
Final Vouchers can only be issued once full payment received
No amendment requests will be accepted 10 days before the departure

Validity of Rates , fares & Taxes

All the rates are subject to change without any prior notice
Costing of the current tour is based on current Airfare and Taxes as on October ‘2018. Any further increase in airfare OR taxes due to increase in the fuel price, change in government Regulations, taxes, etc., charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passengers that may be before or after booking of tour.
All rates are strictly subject to availability at the time of booking from Airlines, Hotels, Meals, Sightseeing, Coaches, Train Tickets (if any) etc.

Tour Cost , Taxes & Rate Of Exchange

ROE will be determined on the day when you make the final payment.
All our Tours are priced in two parts Indian Rupees and Foreign Currency Amount (which is EURO / Great British Pound / Swiss Francs depending on Tour / Destination you choose to visit). However the cost must be paid in India before your departure in Indian Rupees only. Foreign Exchange Amount will be converted to Indian Rupees with the prevailing rate of exchange of respective currency on the day when you make final Payment towards forex part.
The initial deposits & initial payments will be towards the INR or Indian rupee payments. Later, as and when you pay towards foreign exchange component, the rate of exchange is counted towards the forex rate prevailing on that day exchange rate.
Initial Deposit will be considered towards Indian Rupees part only.
Addition to Tour Cost 5% Service Tax is applicable on entire tour cost unless specified in the Inclusions.

Hotels & Apartments

Generally rooms in European hotels are very compact and small in size( Approx 15m2-18m2)
Unlike Asian or other countries most of the hotel rooms in Europe are relatively small and not all hotels have air-conditioners or fan due to climatic conditions.
Most of the Hotels will accommodate up to 3 persons in room and for your comfort also accept minimum of 3 persons in one room.
Most hotels have more Twin rooms. Double rooms are available upon request but not guaranteed. If the Double room is not available a Twin room will be given.
Please note that size of the Double and Triple rooms are usually the same. In Triple room, third bed is typically a roll- away bed or an extra bed.
Please note that standard check in time is 1500 Hrs and Check out is 1100 Hrs in Europe. (It may vary from Hotel to Hotel)
Room Rates are based on Standard Rooms. Supplement cost will be applicable for Sea Facing /Lake Facing / Deluxe / Suite Rooms.
Allocation of the Rooms are done only while check-in by the Hotel Front Desk and are not in our limits.
Adjacent rooms/ Rooms on same floor cannot be committed or guaranteed.
Cooking anything in the hotel is strictly prohibited, in case of not following the rules, heavy penalties are levied to the passenger.
Any damage caused by the passengers in the hotel or apartment rooms. For example: Breakage of any assets, oil stains in the rooms, scratches on the glass or wooden flooring. Heavy penalties will be charged by the hotel to be borne by the passengers. Such penalties will be charged on the refundable deposit paid at the properties or asked additionally.
As tap water is drinkable in Europe. Hotels do not provide complimentary drinking water.
Tea Kettles are not provided in all the Hotel Rooms, we suggest to carry your own.
Most of the times Wi-fi is not available in the rooms, can be accessed only in the public areas like - lobby of the Hotel.
No room services/ No bell boy / No proterage at any Hotel / Apartment
On check in, in Apartments & Hotels, Refundable Deposits are blocked at every Hotel / Apartments on forex card or Credit card only. It may take upto 15 Days to 1 Month for the deposit to reflect back into your account.
Incase of Apartment Booking immediate 25% cancellation charge will be applicable in any case & further cancellations will be applicable as per policy and a few apartments are also non refundable kindly check at the time of Booking
Early Check in & Check out subject to availability & not guarantee basis
Tourist city taxes to be paid locally by passenger at each individual hotel upon check in

SIC Tours (Seat In Coach) & Sightseeing

Seat in coach tours have a city centre pick up. City centre point to be reached on your own, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that they reach on time at the designated place of pick up & If you are unable to reach on time then it will be considered as no show & no refund will be given for any unutilized service & customer will have to make their own private arrangement of missed tour at their own cost.
Optional sightseeing has to be booked in advance on your own by paying an additional cost.
SIC tours have fixed route & itinerary & will not deviate from the same
Please note that Eiffel Tower ticket time slots to go up needs to be pre – purchased and the same has very limited availability. If the same is not available we may have to queue up and the queue may last up to 2 to 3 hrs.
Many times due to strong wind or overcrowding on the 3rd level they stop the sale of the tickets and / or do not allow going on the top (3rd floor). In that case there will be no refund on the tickets.
Any monuments entrance does not included in SIC tours unless specified

Notes For Private Tour:

It is strictly not allowed to eat, drink or smoke inside the Coach.
It is compulsory to wear Seatbelts in the vehicle.
Coach Captains are bound by European laws and restrictions about driving hours per day and per week. All itineraries are planned as per them. Therefore it is absolutely essential for passengers to follow the time very strictly and punctually.
Our coaches will not have any WIFI facilities on board.
Final itinerary is compiled by keeping European driving laws & regulations in consideration
Guests are required to adhere to the timings as mentioned in the itinerary.
All services are confirmed as per the timings mentioned in the itinerary.
Any delays will result into curtailment or complete cancellation of service.
We shall not be responsible for any alternate or compensative arrangements.
Guests are requested to present themselves minimum 30 minutes before commencement of any service.
Guests are requested to carry their passport at all times & produce when required by the local governing authority.
Any extra service/s consumed beyond confirmed service has to be paid & settled directly.
If Tour Manager Not included then Lead passenger has to take responsibility for time/place co-ordination with the drivers, hotels, restaurants, guides, attractions entrances, etc.

Please note EC regulations for Long Distance Coach Drivers:

Driver is not to exceed 12 hrs on duty with the group
The duty time with the group would be reduced as required,
Incase the Coach parking location is someplace other than group stay hotel
In one day, a driver is not permitted to drive for more than 9 hrs
In one day, a driver must have 11 consecutive hours of rest
Driver is required to have a min. rest time of 45 minutes for every 4 hours of wheel time
One driver could drive maximum 12 days continuously then 2 days rest is mandatory.
Coach will not remain at disposal as per clients request

Validity Of Rates, Airfare &Taxes:

All the rates are subject to change without any prior notice
All rates are strictly subject to availability at the time of booking from Airlines, Hotels, Meals, Sightseeing, Coaches, Train Tickets (if any) etc.

Payments And Options For Payments:

Payments are accepted in Indian Rupees only. Payments can be made by Cheque, Bank Transfers, Demand Drafts, Cash (Maximum upto INR 49000/- per person with PAN Card Copy) and Credit Cards.

Copy of PAN Card is required if Payment is made by cash and is more than Rs.50,000/-
If you are paying by Credit Card 1.24% of the amount paid by the card will be charged additionally on and above the tour cost.

Refunds:

There will be no refund on unutilized services or partly utilized services.
Due to reasons beyond our control such as strikes, heavy traffic, rain etc. or you did not use services such as Meals, Entrance Fees, Sightseeing Tour, Hotels, Cruises, Optional Tours it is clearly understood that there will be no refund due to any reason whatsoever.
Any refund (if due) process will take minimum 30 days or the time taken as per the supplier policy on whose services needs to be refunded.
Refunds will be given in Indian Rupees and through Cheque or Bank Transfers only in your account even though payment is done by cash.
If refund is due in foreign currency the ROE will be considered on the day when the payment was made.

Visas:

As an International Traveller one is obliged to obtain necessary visas for their required Travel.
As your tour operator we may give guidance to obtain for your visas but granting of the visas are solely at direction of respective consulate / embassy only.
For the guidance we will charge and that amount may include Visa Fees, Costs Incurred in the Process.
Please note that for UK visas person has to go and submit their documents on their own. We can only help and assist with preparation of documents and seeking the appointment for the submission.
The entire visa Fees and Charges are non-refundable and in case of non-availability or denial of the visas. You are liable to pay Visa Charges Stated by us plus any cancellation charges (if falling in cancellation period). (Stated as above in Cancellation Policy).
All visa must be processed at least 75 Days prior to your departure date. We must get all visa documents as per requirement minimum 75 days prior to your departure date to Process visas on time for your successful travel however giving documents on time does not guarantee visas or on time availability of visas.
All the Visa Documents needs to be sent before 70 days (Or stipulated period) and incase of non-compliance of visa documents or late documentation passengers are liable to pay Cancellation Charges.
Passengers confirming tour within 45 Days of travel date may face cancellation or date change of departure due to inadequate time for the visas. Heavy charges may apply on the same. However Flamingo will not be held responsible in case of any delay, rejection or non-availability of visas from the Consulate and passengers are liable to pay all the additional charges occur because of the same.
Granting Visas and Granting Visas on time is solely at the discretion of Embassy / Consulate. We act only as a facilitator for obtaining Visas. Consulate may ask you or entire family to appear personally for Interview or Biometrics. Any cost incurred for this must be paid by the passengers only.
For any rejection or non-availability of the visas Passengers are liable to pay Cancellation Policy Stated above and Flamingo Transworld under any circumstances will not be held responsible or liable for any cancellations.
If you are unable to travel on the Tour you have booked due to any error on the part of Embassy / Consulate or Incorrect Visas or Delayed Visas you shall have an option to travel on future date tour or change in your Individual Bookings. Amendment and Cancellation charges applicable and are to be borne by the passengers only.
Consulates are not in Ahmedabad. Your travel cost and arrangements for travelling to Delhi/Bombay or any place due to personal calls Or submissions is totally on your account only.

CANCELLATION CHARGE INCASE OF VISA REJECTION (Before 60 Days of Departure):

If UK Visas rejected Rs. 17,500/- Per Person + Ticket Cancellation as Actual
If Schengen Visas rejected Rs. 15,000/- Per Person + Ticket Cancellation as Actual
If UK & Schengen Visas rejected Rs. 32,500/- Per Person

(Within 60 Days of Departure):

Cancellation will be charged as normal Tour Cancellation Policy as mentioned above

*5% Service Tax is applicable on all cancellation amounts.

Cancellation And / Or Amendments By Traveler:

All cancellations / amendments must be received in Writing to us either by email or Fax and has to be followed by a phone call by a concerned traveler. Once received we shall action the same in 24 to 48 Hours.
Any Amendments you make after booking the tour will be treated as new booking and will be Strictly Subject to availability and rates available at the time of changes requested. If the same is made within cancelation period, cancellation charges will apply. Also it is must to put this requests in writing and get confirmation is writing from our side. For any amendment the company reserves right to charge Rs.5000/- per transaction on and above any additional cost / amendment charges / applicable cancellation.
If you wish to deviate your tour from the group on return to India the same is permitted. You will have to pay Rs.5000/- per deviation plus difference of Airfare as per availability of the date you wish to travel on. Pre - Tour deviations are not possible on Group Airfare. If you wish to go earlier than Group Departure Date than you are required to pay the difference of Individual Airfare and Group Fare.
Any request to Change the tour date will be treated as cancellation on the last tour and fresh booking on the new tour. Cancellation charges will apply as stated above on the tour you are cancelling. New Tour may have different pricing even though may have a same itinerary and passengers are liable to pay the new tour charges.
Please note that Flamingo Transworld will be not be liable to pay any Cancellation Charges / Compensation / Expenditure if you are unable to join the tour due to any illness, court orders , non-availability of travel documents or visas, the same has to be borne by passengers only.

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Q.1 What is the best season to Travel?

Q. 2 Airline Connectivity

Q.3 What is Schengen Countries & How About Visas

Q.4 How Can I Get Europe Visas?

Q.5 Do I Have to go Personally to Apply For Visas?

Q.6 From Which Country can I Apply for Visas?

Q.7 Do I Have to Walk a Lot?

Q.8 Will independent travel plan will be a right choice for me?

Q.9 What are different types of tours, in an independent or personalized tour?

Q.10 What are the Private Van Timings & Rules?

Q.11 What is the difference between a Rail Pass & a train ticket?

Q.12 What is the difference between apartments/ apart- hotel & Hotel stay?

Q.13 Should I carry an International Credit card on my travel?

Q.14 When I am on FIT / Independent travel does that mean I do not have to bother about timings?

Q.15 How will I collect my tickets for Attractions/ Sightseeing?

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Q.18 Which Mobile network can I use?

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