Serene Scandinavia (HEL - CPH) - Chef Assisted Tour
Sightseeing
- Guided City Tour of Helsinki
- Visit Santa Claus Village
- Entrance to Arktikum Museum
- Orientation tour of Lulea
- Guided Walking Tour Of Talinn
- Guided City Tour of Stockholm
- Entrance to City Hall & Vasa Museum
- Guided Tour of Bergen
- Funicular ride up to the top of Fløyen Mountain
- Train Journey - 2nd Class on Flamsbana (Flam – Myrdal) or vice versa
- One Way Cruise from Gudvangen to Flam or vice versa
- Entrance to Dalsnibba - Panoramic views of Geirangerfjord
- Photo Stop at - Ørnesvingen (Eagle Road)
- Photo Stop at - Flydalsjuvet
- Guided City Tour of Oslo
- Entrance to Vigeland Sculpture Park
- Guided City Tour of Copenhagen
- Nyhavn Canal Cruise Experience
- Visit to Carlsberg Brewery
- Orientation tour of Malmo
- Øresund Bridge from Copenhagen
Meals
- 14 Continental Breakfast
- 9 Lunch
- 2 Local Lunch
- 1 Packed Lunch
- 12 Dinner
- 2 Local Dinner
- 5% TCS is applicable on Total Cost Additionally. You shall fall into 20% TCS if your Overseas travel land cost for the current financial year Exceeds Rs.7, 00,000/- per person.
- Above costs are per adult on twin share basis.
- In case if you are traveling single and / or required single room single supplement will be applicable.
- Child with Bed / Child without Bed rates based on child sharing room with parents.
- Please note that all the hotels will be either in Airport area or in the outskirts of the city.
- Due to very high season & many trade fairs, we may use hotel in nearby city.
- Standard check in time is 1600 Hrs. Therefore if rooms are not ready by the time we reach, we shall just drop luggage at the hotel and continue with our tour.
- Drinking water will not be provided during the tour because tap water is suitable for drinking.
- Due to operational reasons some meals can be packed meals.
- Depending on Flight availability and Timings either lunch or dinner can be packed meal. Meals can be packed meals due to Availability of Flam Train Cruise and Internal Flight Timings.
- In some of the European Cities Soup, Starters and Sweets served are limited.
- Due to unavoidable circumstances any meal on tour can be packed meal due to operational reasons.
- Some of the meals in the itinerary may have Pizzas & Pastas (Dominos or Local Pizzeria), Subway Sandwich or Taco Bell to provide variety of cuisine. The same is not guaranteed and entirely depends on availability. If we are doing this meal Indian Meal or Indian Items will not be available that day. There may be 1 or 2 meals like this in the itinerary.
- Please note that due to operational reasons some
- This tour Itinerary is with Chef Meals and there is no availability of Major Indian Groceries in European Countries therefore it is mandatory for every Passenger to carry 1 bag of grocery of 10 to 15 kgs per person. We will check before hand that your ticket will have baggage allowance accordingly only. The same will be delivered at your home before departure and the bag has to be handed over to our Tour Manager upon arrival.
- Midnight Sun Excursion will be done on this day if your travel date is falling in Midnight Sun Period.
- Tour manager may meet the group at the exit after Baggage Claim area or at the hotel if there are multiple arrivals. However, either the tour manager or the local representative will be there at airport to transfer you comfortably to your hotel.*Passengers who are not arriving in Helsinki with similar timings to Group, Transfer will be arranged but one will have to check themselves in the Hotel. (Transfer will only be provided if minimum of 2 persons traveling together at the time of arrival. Additional Charges applicable for single person’s transfer)
- We may have to proceed directly from Airport for Dinner or may have to opt for packed dinner due to late arrival of flight or long queue at Immigration.
- If the flight is delayed/changed/cancelled, Transfers cannot be changed and passengers will have to take a Taxi to Hotel. There will be no refund for old or new transfers. Only 1 big bag and 1 small bag is allowed per person in any extra transfers booked pre/post tour.
Sightseeing
Gallery
Europe Cover Image
Voss Town
Flamsbana Train
Flam valley
Videos and Guides
Europe Group Tours & Packages with Flamingo Transworld
Being a Europe traveler is once in a lifetime kind of experience and it is surely into every travelers bucket list. In this video Flamingo will give you the detailed information about their Europe group tours. Europe is well-known for its romantic cities with unusual designs, Gothic palaces, cathedrals and endless opportunities for entertainment.
Tour Information
Inclusions
- Ferry from Helsinki – Tallin – Helsinki in 2nd Class
- Internal Flights as below in Economy Class Return Helsinki – Rovaniemi
- Internal Flights as below in Economy Class Return Lulea – Stockholm
- Internal Flights as below in Economy Class Oneway Stockholm - Bergen
Exclusions
- Drinking water will not be provided during the tour because tap water is suitable for drinking.
- Tips are Compulsory in Scandinavia EUR 6.00 per person per day so total EUR 90.00 needs to be paid on the day of arrival to the Tour Manager.
- Cost of Sightseeing (Except Above).
- 5% TCS on Total Tour Cost with GST.
- Any personal expenses i.e. Laundry, Tips, And Phone calls etc.
- Anything which is not mentioned in Inclusions.
- Any surcharge applicable during your travel dates.
- No Porterage Included.
- All Museums and Monuments are from Outside unless mentioned in inclusions.
- 2% TCS* (If PAN & Aadhaar are not linked 5% TCS)
- Pursuant to Budget 2026, TCS at 2% shall be applicable on sale of overseas tour programme packages with effect from 1st April 2026, in accordance with the provisions of the Income-tax Act.
Payment Policy
- Initial Deposit: 25% to confirm your booking with us.
- 2nd Payment 60 Days before departure: 50% Of the Tour Cost
- 3rd Payment 35 Days before departure: 75% Of the Tour Cost
- Remaining Full Payment: 25 days prior to departure 100% Of the Tour Cost
- Refer Payment Process details on Payment Procedure for more detail
Cancellation Policy
- 60 Days or more prior to Departure: USD 1000/-
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Best Season to Travel to Scandinavian Countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland)
Best Time to Visit
May to September (Late Spring to Early Autumn)
This is considered the ideal travel season for Scandinavia.
Why this period is best:
- Pleasant weather — comfortable for sightseeing.
- Long daylight hours — Above Arctic Circle 66degrees north, you experience Midnight Sun.
- Smooth travel experience — ferries, cruises, and attractions operate fully.
- Ideal for outdoor activities — fjord tours, nature walks, scenic drives.
Typical Temperatures (May–September)
Here’s what you can expect:
May
- Temperature: 8°C to 15°C (46°F to 59°F)
- Crisp, cool weather as spring begins.
June
- Temperature: 12°C to 20°C (53°F to 68°F)
- Start of the Midnight Sun in Northern Norway.
July (Warmest Month)
- Temperature: 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F)
- Best weather for fjords, cruises, and city sightseeing.
August
- Temperature: 14°C to 22°C (57°F to 72°F)
- Pleasant temperatures with fewer crowds than July.
September
- Temperature: 10°C to 18°C (50°F to 64°F)
- Early fall colors with mild, breezy weather.
Winter (November to March) – For Northern Lights
If you wish to experience Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), winter is the best time — but:
- Temperature: −5°C to −25°C (23°F to −13°F)
- Days are short, nights very long.
- This season is great for:
- Northern lights tours
- Snow hotels
- Husky & reindeer safaris
- Arctic experiences
Europe has got so much more to offer beyond history . Here are some other awesome aspects of Europe:
Nature and Landscapes
Scandinavian Fjords: Breathtaking fjords in Norway, Sweden and Denmark
Alps: Mountain excursions, mountain lakes and stunning mountain scenery in Switzerland, Austria and France
Mediterranean Coast: Beautiful beaches and islands in Spain, Italy and Greece
Culture and Arts
Music: World-class opera houses, music festivals and iconic composers such as Mozart and Beethoven.
Food and Wine: Savour delicious cuisine from pasta to pastries and wine tastings
Design and Fashion: Explore cutting-edge design in Milan, Paris and Copenhagen
Modern Attractions
Theme Parks: Disneyland Paris, Europa-Park and more
Cities: Vibrant metropolises like London, Berlin and Amsterdam
Technology and Innovation: Silicon valley-style hubs in Berlin, Stockholm and Dublin
Adventure and Activities
Outdoor Activities: Hiking, skiing, surfing and more
Festivals and Events: Oktoberfest, carnival and tomatina
Food and Drink Tours: Sample local specialities and drinks
History
Some historical destinations in Europe
Rome, Italy: Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon.
Paris, France: Discover the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Barcelona, Spain: Marvel at Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell.
Festivals and Phenomena
Munich, Germany: Known for beautiful festivals of beer known as Oktoberfest.
Iceland, Scandinavian Countries: Known for beautiful northern lights
Venice, Italy: Known for Carnevale di Venezia - a celebration of masks and costumes
We have different tours offering different experiences. Please go through them once before choosing the best fit to your interest !
Europe's got something for everyone! What's your interest?
- A Scandinavian tour a quite leisurely paced tour and not as hectic compared to multi country central European tours.
- This tour is best suitable for family travellers, nature lovers, couples and travellers who wish to explore stunning landscapes of Scandinavia.
Unfortunately none of the European tours are planned keeping in mind, specially the abled person due to following reasons:
- You have to get up and down the coach multiple times a day.
- All the places have designated pickup and drop off point and therefore walking is involved.
- We do not get anyone to push the wheelchair for us so we have to do it by ourselves.
- It is not possible to drag the wheelchair because most cities have cobbled stone streets, mainly the old parts of the city.
We recommend you to get in touch with our team to help you to plan the ideal and most smooth wheelchair friendly vacation in case if you are travelling with one.
Scandinavian tours are more closer to neural tours with many activities like cruises on fjords, scenic rail routes, staying on fjord and have fewer kids centric activities. Therefore more enjoyable for children above 5 – 7 years old and not very small kids.
- Advance booking of Scandinavian holidays 4 – 6 months in advance is very much ideal.
- Advance planning will help you to apply visas on time which in turn can save lot of last minute hassle and cancellations.
- The earlier you plan the better cost advantage you get.
Europe tour has a lot of walking involved.
- Cities are best explored by walking and therefore we do many city tours full or part by walk.
- Also Europe has designated pick up and drop off points therefore to reach hotel, sightseeing, attraction and restaurant one has to walk.
- Coaches have restrictions to go into historical centres of many cities such as Rome, Florence, Pisa, etc so all these city tours will be done by walk.
Therefore, please be prepared to walk daily from 3-6 kms approx. and on some days more.
All major airports like Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bangalore have connections to Europe. Here are some airlines flying from each city to European cities:
Air India / Indigo – Typically connects all major cities with domestic flights and operates direct flights from Mumbai and Delhi.
Emirates / Etihad / Qatar – Connects to almost all major cities in Europe via their hub.
European Airlines Such as Lufthansa / Swiss Air / Air France / British Airways – Have direct flights out of some major cities of India.
Airlines such as Air Arabia / Azerbaijan Airlines / Turkish Airlines / Lot Polish/ Oman Air etc also offers very economical fares with great connects throughout Europe.
Travel Duration: The flying time from India to Europe varies based on specific departure and arrival cities, the route taken, and layovers. Here are some approximate direct flight durations:
Direct flight take approx. 9 to 9.5 hrs.
Flights with layover or via their hub takes approx. 12 to 15 hrs. including layover duration
Group Block: On certain selected dates we have group tickets blocked which are limited in numbers. Group tickets means all group passengers will be going and coming back together from one city. You can refer to our website or sales staff on airlines blocks and timings that we can offer.
Individual Ticket: Many Passengers are travelling from different cities in India / USA or they wish to extend the programme and therefore they have choice of booking individual tickets to give them flexibility and choice. It would be ideal to check with sales staff about group arrival and departure timings before you book your individual ticket so you so not miss any sightseeing or activity.
Please understand cancellation rules very clearly as you book your tickets earlier and then you apply for visas and if your visas are rejected you shall fall under airline cancellation.
No, it is not necessary that all passengers are travelling together as we have passengers traveling from many parts of India.
As group PNR is a secured booking and one booking for multiple passengers is generally due to safety and security reasons it will not allow you to do web check-in. It will be always check-in at the airport.
Seats are chargeable nowadays with all the airlines. If you wish to choose seats as per your preference you can get in touch with your sales staff and do so by paying additional charges applicable by the airline.
That’s absolutely fine. We have the package available as land package on our website which is without airline rates.
No, the tour manager may not be travelling with you on the flight.
We will issue your tickets irrespective of your visa documents have been submitted to our office. If you doubt your case please talk to your sales staff before confirming the booking. Please note that as soon as tickets are issued one falls under ticket cancellation.
- The European Union (EU) is a unique supranational political and economic union of 27 member states located primarily in Europe. It's a collective body that defines the EU's overall political direction and priorities, with the goal of promoting peace, values, and well-being of its citizens.
Key Features
- Single Market: The EU has a single market with standardized laws, allowing for free movement of goods, services, and people.
- Currency: The euro is the official currency of 20 member states, known as the Eurozone.
- Institutions: The EU has several key institutions, including the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council of the European Union.
- Policies: The EU has policies aimed at promoting economic growth, social progress, and environmental protection.
Goals and Values
- Peace and Stability: Promote peace and stability in Europe.
- Economic Growth: Faster economic growth and social progress.
- Environmental Protection: Protect the environment and promote sustainable development.
- Human Rights: Uphold human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Member States
- The EU consists of 27 member states, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
- Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) was a legendary Spanish architect from Catalonia and one of the most creative minds in world architecture. He is often called “The Architect of Barcelona” because most of his masterpieces are in the city.
What is Scandinavia?
Traditionally, Scandinavia includes only three countries:
- Sweden
- Norway
- Denmark
Why only these three?
Because they share:
- Historical & cultural roots
- Linguistic similarities
- A common Scandinavian identity
What are the Nordic Countries?
The Nordic Region is broader and includes five countries + three autonomous territories.
Nordic Countries (5):
- Norway
- Sweden
- Denmark
- Finland
- Iceland
Nordic Autonomous Territories (3):
These are self-governing regions under Nordic countries:
- Faroe Islands (under Denmark)
- Greenland (under Denmark)
- Åland Islands (under Finland)
Easy Way to Explain to Travelers:
Scandinavia = Norway + Sweden + Denmark
Nordic Countries = Scandinavia + Finland + Iceland + 3 territories
Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden & Denmark) is known worldwide for its natural beauty, modern lifestyle, rich history, and high quality of life.
1. Stunning Natural Landscapes
- Norway’s fjords — UNESCO sites like Geirangerfjord & Nærøyfjord
- Snow-capped mountains, glaciers & waterfalls
- Midnight Sun & Northern Lights in northern regions
- Clean lakes and endless forests
2. Vikings & Nordic History
Scandinavia is the homeland of the Vikings, famous for:
- Longships
- Exploration and seafaring
- Rich mythology (Thor, Odin, Loki)
Today, museums in Oslo, Stockholm & Copenhagen bring this history alive.
3. Modern, Clean & Safe Cities
Cities are globally famous for design, architecture, and livability:
- Copenhagen – cycling culture, canals, food scene
- Stockholm – archipelago, tech-based city planning
- Oslo – fjordside charm, modern museums
All three rank among the world’s happiest & safest.
4. Iconic Scandinavian Design
Scandinavia is a pioneer in:
- Minimalism
- Functional furniture & interiors
- Simple, natural, elegant aesthetics
Brands like IKEA, H&M, Volvo and Lego come from this region.
5. Healthy & Unique Cuisine
Famous foods include:
- Smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches)
- Salmon
- Cinnamon buns (kanelbullar)
- Danish pastries
- New Nordic cuisine (Michelin-star dining)
6. Winter Wonders
- Northern Lights safaris
- Husky & reindeer rides
- Snow hotels
- Cozy winter lifestyle known as “Hygge” in Denmark and “Lagom” in Sweden
7. Fjord Cruises & Scenic Rail Journeys
Some of the world’s most beautiful routes are here:
- Norway in a Nutshell
- Flam Railway
- Hurtigruten coastal cruise
8. High Quality of Life & Happiness
Scandinavian countries regularly rank in:
- Top happiest nations
- Top for equality, sustainability & safety
A fjord is a long, deep, narrow sea inlet created by glaciers millions of years ago.
- During the Ice Age, massive glaciers slowly moved across the land.
- These glaciers carved out U-shaped valleys—very deep and steep.
- When the ice melted, sea water rushed into these valleys.
- The result: spectacular fjords with steep cliffs and calm blue water.
- Crystal-blue water
- Dramatic mountains rising straight from the sea
- Waterfalls cascading down cliffs
- Villages tucked into the hills
- Some fjords are hundreds of meters deep
Two Norwegian fjords, Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are colorful light displays that appear in the night sky at high northern latitudes. The best season to see the Northern Lights are from Late September to March.
- The Midnight Sun is when the sun stays visible in the sky for 24 hours, even at midnight. This happens in regions above the Arctic Circle, where the tilt of the Earth makes the sun never fully set during part of the summer. The best season to see the Midnight Sun is from Late May to Late July.
- Yes on our Journey we see many fjord and in some tours we also have a stay at Geiranger Fjord on our tour. Do check our website for the same
- Geirangerfjord is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This status is given because of its outstanding natural beauty, unique geology shaped by glaciers, pristine and untouched environment.
- Yes, we do see Midnight Sun on our tours. The dates are as below:
- May – 28
- June – 4, 11, 18, 25
- July – 2
- Both the places have Midnight Sun experiences. Honningsvag has no sightseeing for exploration whereas Rovaniemi has many sightseeing for passengers to explore along with the sighting of the Midnight Sun. So viewing the Midnight Sun from Rovaniemi is a much better experience than from Honningsvag.
- Usually driving is much more time consuming and the entire day gets wasted whereas if you take an overnight cruise then the time is saved and also the passengers can relax and enjoy their time by the sea while cruising. These cruises are not luxury cruise liners but are quite comfortable though..
- We provide standard Inside cruise cabins on the cruise. We can upgrade the cruise cabin at an additional cost but it is subject to availability. Charges are approcimetly EUR 50 to EUR 200 Approx depending on the cabin you choose.
- Yes we have 2 internal flights in our tour. It requires a pre-booking as getting tickets at the last moment will not be possible as the flights get full fast.
- Yes, if you only want a quick overview, 1 night is enough. With 1 night you can do a half day or a full day city tour that includes the visits to main sights – Bryggen Wharf and Mount Floyen funicular ride.
- Tallinn is very close to Helsinki. It is only 2 hours by ferry. The ferry ride is short and scenic. It is easy to do a day trip and return the same evening and because of this convenience, there is no need to stay a night in Tallinn.
- Norway in a Nutshell is Norway’s most famous and most scenic fjord journey, combining trains, fjords, and mountains in one full-day trip. It is not a guided tour — instead, it is a self-guided travel route created by Norway’s national rail and tourism system.
- The museum houses the Vasa, a massive Swedish warship built in 1628 that sank on its maiden voyage. It remained underwater for 333 years and was recovered almost 95% intact — something extremely rare in history.
- The Øresund Bridge is one of the most impressive engineering feats in Northern Europe, connecting Denmark and Sweden. It’s a combined road and rail bridge-tunnel over the Øresund Strait. It connects Copenhagen, Denmark with Malmö, Sweden.
- As you know European tours are quite on the go with fixed schedule for everything and the agenda of the tour is maximum exploration, so we have very limited or almost no free time for shopping on the tour. If you wish to go on shopping spree or you are someone who loves doing it then we request you to extend your stay either pre or post tour depending on your shopping interest.
- We provide Indian Vegetarian Meals on the tour. Jain food is available provided restrictions are limited to No Onion, No Garlic, No Potato.
- Chefs also have to travel from one city to another while the tour is going on therefore when they are travelling or in Transit meals are cooked by Indian restaurant chef.
- There are 2 local meals on the tour. Local meals are usually given to change the monotonous food pattern during the tour.
- Yes, tap water is absolutely drinkable in Scandinavia. It’s a good idea to carry water bottle from here which you can fill it up for your hydration requirement. We do not provide any water bottles on the tour.
- Our tour leader do carry instant tea mix packets generally which you can take it from them to make your tea by just adding hot water and you shall get a wonderful masala chai. We also provide the same as departure gift for the tour and we strongly recommend you to carry the same with you on the tour. As tour leaders have limited capacity to carry tea packets.
- No, Indian items are not available during the breakfast on the tour. However we do try to help give at some places but can’t be guaranteed due to food safety rules in these countries , many hotels do not allow outside food.
- Usually restaurant found in this cities are smaller compared to restaurant we see in India and relatively very small as they are not built to cater to as large crowds as India. They usually have reasonable décor but nothing fancy.
European group tours are planned keeping in mind general interest, budget, duration, logistic and comfort, etc. Please note some of the following reasons for choosing the hotels outside the centre.
- City centre hotels are usually smaller with very small rooms and many times built in older buildings.
- City centre hotels in Europe are much more expensive due to high demand and limited space.
- Staying slightly outside helps to control tour costs, allowing us to offer competitive pricing without compromising the comfort.
- Large coaches face restricted entry, parking or drop-off zones inside city centres. Outskirt hotels have ample parking space, making arrivals and departures smoother for big groups.
- Outskirt hotels are often located en route to the next destination, helping to avoid backtracking or passing through major traffic when going to next destination.
- Staying outside doesn’t mean missing out — groups does visit city centres during the day for sightseeing and return to outskirt hotels at night.
- This ensures that travellers get the best of both worlds — city experiences + value for money accommodation.
In short, hotels in the outskirts are more economical, convenient for coach travel and comfortable for groups, while still allowing full city sightseeing — making them the smarter choice for European group tours.
- Group travel is a pre fixed tour itinerary where all components are pre fixed. Changing hotel on tour is a practical idea but logistically it is not possible to do multiple picks before starting the tour. It wastes time for all. So changing of hotel is not provided.
- Of course you can choose upgrade your room at an additional cost but it is subject to availability at the hotel. Please contact your sales staff for the same.
- We do offer standard rooms (run of the house) on all our tours. Which includes double (2 adults or 2 adults + 1 child no bed) or twin (2 adults, 2 adults + 1 child no bed) and triple (3 adults or 3 adults + 1 child with bed).
Please note below while selecting your room configuration.
- Most hotels have twin rooms and less double rooms. Even if pre requested the same is not guaranteed.
- Double/ twin and triple room size is always the same.
- In triple room extra bed is usually rollaway bed or mattress.
- Quad rooms are generally not available in Europe. Most hotels do not allow 4 persons in one room due to fire safety rules and smaller size of the rooms.
- Wi-Fi: Most of the hotels has the free Wi-Fi across the hotel in almost all major cities. However remote cities may have in lobby but may not be available in rooms.
- Safe Deposit Box: Very few hotels have.
- Hotel Water Kettle: Almost no hotel has. However you can get hot water from the bar for making tea / coffee.
- Rooms in European hotels are very small. Size is around 16sqm to 20 sqm.
- Some hotels do not offer triple rooms due to size of the rooms, they usually give 1 double + 1 single room to accommodate.
- European hotels due to strict Environmental conservational Law policies; in Europe most good 4* chain hotel do follow below.
- Amenities put in the rooms are very basic or close to almost nothing as when don’t get used they have to throw them so to save wastage they out in minimum. Some hotels do keep them at the reception or in housekeeping and by calling them you may be able to get them.
- Daily cleaning, changing of towels and sheets are not a daily thing now. If you need during your stay it can be done on request.
- In the hotel 4 Persons in one room is not recommended because European ours are on the go, which starts early morning and finishes only after dinner. Therefore it is very difficult for entire family to get ready in small room with 1 bathroom.
- Due to climatic conditions most hotels in Europe are not built with Air conditioning. Especially the hotels in Switzerland, Germany & Austria.
- Due to very strict Environment Conservation law if temperature does not reach certain degrees they will not start air conditions (if they have) or heater.
- Many hotel have climate control which is not privately controlled from room rather it is centrally controlled and the same only goes to 2-3 degrees than outside temperatures.
- Ac’s also have temperature control due to environment law and usually it does not works like India it may go down few degrees.
- It is very common to get heat wave in Europe and hotel typically can ask you to open the windows or offer a table fan.
- If you are travelling alone or require single room you are required to pay single supplement as usually costing is done on twin share basis.
- Hotel standards in Europe are generally different from Asia and America — rooms tend to be much smaller, simpler, less amenities or facilities and more compact, even in similar star categories.
- Standard group check-in time is 1600 Hrs and check-out is 1000 Hrs
- If you have an early arrival or late departure, please note that you will have to check-in or check-out the room accordingly.
- Our tour starts with dinner on 1st day and ends with breakfast on last day. We can provide extra meals at a cost if required.
- If you wish to have guaranteed early check-in or late check-out you can opt for the same by paying extra cost charged by the hotel which is subject to availability.
- Airport transfers are included for all the guests; provided they are arriving and departing on the same day of the tour.
- Transfers are provided on seat in coach basis where other travellers like you will be travelling with you.
- We combine guest arriving in 45 minutes duration and provide them transfer so you may have to wait for some time before you get transferred.
- If you are arriving by any other mode of transportation or staying at other hotels or friends and relatives place logistically it is not possible to provide the transfers.
- The transfers are booked way much in advance. The same can be changed or amended only until 96 Hrs (Working Hours, Weekends don’t count) before departure. If anything happens after that the same can’t be changed nor refunded. One must take a taxi from airport to hotel and transfer themselves. There will be no refund on unutilized services with 96 Hrs.
- If you are arriving by any other mode of transportation or staying at other hotels or friends and relatives place logistically it is not possible to provide the transfers.
- Tour leader will be picking big group transfer or will be at the hotel to receive you.
- Regret to inform that refund is not possible.
- A Schengen Visa is a short-term visa that allows travellers to visit 27 European countries within the Schengen area using the one single visa — without needing separate visas for each country.
- Schengen Member Countries
Western & Central Europe:
- Austria
- Belgium
- France
- Germany
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
- Liechtenstein
Northern Europe:
- Denmark
- Finland
- Iceland
- Norway
- Sweden
Southern Europe:
- Greece
- Italy
- Malta
- Portugal
- Spain
Eastern & Central Europe:
- Czech Republic
- Estonia
- Hungary
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Poland
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
Newest Member:
- When travelling to multiple countries in the Schengen area, the general rule is to apply a visa from the main destination or the country where you will spend the most time. Here’s a breakdown of the guidelines:
- Longest Stay: If your trip involves multiple Schengen countries, apply for your visa from the country where you will stay the longest.
- Main Destination (Primary Purpose): Apply for the visa from the country where your primary purpose of travel lies, business or visiting family/friends. Then 1st condition does not apply. Even if you are doing day trip or staying minimum nights in that country you will have to apply visa from that country and not the longest stay. Any other purpose of travel tops tourism and we must apply our visa from that country.
- Entry Point: If your stay is equally divided among the multiple countries, apply for the visa from the country where you will enter the Schengen area first.
- Not Required to Apply from the First Country You Enter: If you are entering through a Schengen country where you will not stay long, but it's just the first point of entry, you don't need to apply for your visa from there.
- Make sure to check the specific visa application requirements of the country where you are applying, as visa processing rules may slightly differ between Schengen states.
- For certain countries you may be requiring pre-approved ETA (electronic travel visa), depending on your nationality.
- Foreign Nationals should check their visa requirements in their country for Schengen & UK, Flamingo will not be responsible for rules applicable in your home country.
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Serene Scandinavia |
Schengen | Norway |
*Norway VFS is only available in Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Pune, as per jurisdiction outstation travellers has to go to these VFS to give finger prints and submit their visa documents.
- If you are extending your stay in any one country and with that extra stay then your nights in that country exceeds highest night in current tour. For example: if you take 3N in Paris + 4N in Swiss tour from us, we will apply in Swiss consulate, but if you extend your stay in Paris, then you need to apply to France.
- If you are visiting your friends or relative you have to apply your Schengen visa from that particular country. Even if it is not a highest stay in all Schengen countries that you are travelling.
- As business being main purpose we will apply from the same country consulate which you are visiting for business. Even if it is not the highest stay.
- Please refer to below link for visa documents that are required.
Norway
https://www.flamingotravels.co.in/visa/norway-visa
For Any Other Schengen Country
- You will have to go for biometrics at VFS for UK and Schengen visas. Please make sure that there is no mehndi or anything else on your hand which can interfere with taking biometrics.
- *Norway VFS is only available in Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Pune, as per jurisdiction outstation travellers has to go to these VFS to give finger prints and submit their visa documents.
If Schengen Visas Rejected:
Visa Fees Of Schengen: Rs. 12500/- Per Person (Around Rs.7800 Paid by passengers Direct and around Rs.1983 Paid By us)
Service Charges: Rs.5000/- per person
Ticket Cancellation – As actual as per ticket policy
(Within 60 Days of Departure):
- Once all visa required documents are absolutely complete then only, we will be able to take visa date. Even if single document is pending visas cannot be processed.
- Appointment Server is down many times during the day so it is may be possible that it may take little longer to take your date.
- 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.
- 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 9730 // Child (4 – 6 Years) INR 5330 // Child (Below 4 yrs) INR 930
This amount is included in your tour cost and will be reduced from Final Payment that you make.
Time taken once the documents are submitted with VFS
- Schengen – 15 to 25 working days
*These are tentative durations. Processing time may change depending on the rush with Consulate.
- If you are applying for 2 Visas you will have to update your bank statements again after 1st application is done.
- Even if you have given documents early you are required to update you bank statement 3 days before submission date.
- We include only visa fees in our tour cost. Any extra services you take like SMS, premium lounge, courier charges, etc. is not covered by Flamingo.
- 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.
- In our tours we generally include Overseas Travel Insurance (For Indian Citizens only) for the travellers upto the age of 70 years. Anyone travelling above the age of 70 years and plus has to pay the difference in the cost is Rs.5500/- per person. Up to the age of 75 years. And any one above.
- As insurance is a third party service which we help with only as facilitation service and there for any approval of claims are beyond our control. Please refer to policy documents thoroughly before confirming the booking, with us.
- If you wish to do your own insurance reduction from the cost will be Rs.1200.00 per person.
- Passports Copies: First and last page (All passports must be valid for minimum of 6 months from the date of return).
- PAN card copies of all the passengers.
- If billing is to be done in the company name then the company’s GST number & certificate is required.
- For Indian Nationals Deposit of INR 50000/- per person to confirm the seat on the tour. + Full payment of ticket.
- For Non-residential Indians and foreign nationals deposit of USD 1000 per person ( to be adjusted as per the rate of exchange from USD to euro in final payments) to confirm the seat on the tour.
- Fully Vaccination Certificate with Booster Dose if taken or If Booster is not taken then please take the same and Give updated certificate. (Non-Vaccinated or Partially Vaccinated Travellers are not allowed to Travel)
Expired Passport & Booking:
- If you book your tour knowing your or one of your family members passport is expired or is in renewal then we will not confirm your seat in the 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.
- Your emergency contact details while you are on tour.
- 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 food) (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)
- 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)
- For Overseas Medical Insurance do mention if you have any existing Diseases.
- 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.
- Any Visa Rejection in Past.
- Once you fully understand our tour product and what to expect from the product. Please read all Terms and Conditions carefully along with above document and sign booking form with all your details.
- Once booking is completed, please pay initial deposit to confirm your seat on the tour. Once the formalities done you will be handed over 2 Documents Visa Check List & Questionnaire to be filled for Visas.
- Once the Initial deposit payment is made your bookings will be processed, and tickets will be issued.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 9730 // Child (4 – 6 Years) INR 5330 // Child (Below 4 yrs) INR 930
- Time Taken Once Documents Submitted with VFS
- Schengen – 15 to 25 Working Days
These are tentative durations. Processing time may change depending on the rush with consulate.
- You will be then directed to below persons for Further Process of your Tour Bookings, Visas & Payments.
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 Lundker - M 9173440423 - Account Person who will process all your payments
- Ms. Maitri Dalal Shah - M 9427608087 – Supervisor, Contact in Case of Emergency
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
(Before 60 Days of Departure):
If Schengen Visas Rejected:
- Visa Fees Of Schengen: Rs. 12500/- Per Person (Around Rs.7800 Paid by passengers Direct and around Rs.1983 Paid By us)
- Service Charges: Rs.5000/- per person
- Ticket Cancellation Main + Internal – As per actual ticket cancellation + Internal Tickets are usually nonrefundable costing around EUR 500.00 per person
- For Non-residential Indians with USA passport no visa charges are applicable for Europe Schengen & UK.
(Within 60 Days of Departure):
- 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
For foreign nationals
- 60 Days or more prior to Departure: USD 1000/-
- 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
- Actual expenses such as visa fees & ticket cancellation or credit note as per airline policy will be deducted from your deposit and credit voucher will be given for the remaining amount. Airline credit note if any will be transferred as well.
- Please note that 5% TCS (Till June) or 20% TCS (July onwards is applicable on our Total Tour Cost which can be claimed back. (Which is not part of Total Tour Cost and Charged additionally.)
Rate of Exchange at the time of Payment.
- ROE will be applicable on the day when you make final payment.
- ROE will be determined as per interbank rate on www.xe.com + Rs.1 on the day when you make payment.
- 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.
Payment Schedule:
- Initial Deposit: INR 100000/- per person is required to confirm the seat.
- 2nd Payment 75 Days before departure: INR 100000/- (This payment will be considered toward Indian Rupees Cost)
- 3rd Payment 45 Days before departure: INR 75000/-
- 4th Payment 30 Days before departure: Remaining Full Payment
*1st and 2nd payment will be considered towards INR part payment only.
- Please note that it is mandatory to adhere the above schedule no matter if your visas are received or not.
- This is the event which we usually organise online and offline between 1 month before departure to 1 week before departure. The date and time will be conveyed to you by our office. Please note IT IS MANDATORY TO ATTEND THE SAME as it is not possible to repeat the same afterwards. You will be able to attend either online or offline depending on your convenience.
- 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.
Your Travel documents will have following things.
- Your Airline Ticket (if you have booked tour inclusive of Airline)
- Your Tour Voucher (which mentions your tour & its departure date, your room configuration, Meal Request and Tour Leader details.)
- Overseas Travel Insurance (Only for Indian Passengers only)
- Hotel List
- Detailed Itinerary
- Emergency contact details
- Tips is mandatory and very much expected by the Coach Captain, Guides, Restaurant Staff, Chefs etc. Please refer to below table for the tips.
Non chef tours
- All Central Europe – EUR 3.00 per person per day
- UK Scotland – GBP 3.00 per person per day
With Indian Chef Tours
- Scandinavian Countries – EUR 6.00 per person per day
- Eastern Europe – EUR 6.00 per person per day
- Spain & Portugal – EUR 6.00 per person per day
- Turkey – USD 6.00 per person per day
- Iceland - EUR 6.00 per person per day
*Tips must be paid by all the passengers both Adults & Children. Tips remain the same.
*The tips will be considered for the total duration of the tour including the arrival & departure days.
- Wi-Fi – Coaches will not have Wi-Fi on the board
- Seat Charging – Some coaches have and some don’t so the same can’t be guaranteed
- Toilet – Some coach have some don’t but even if there is one its strictly prohibited to use one as the same can’t be cleaned daily and it’s not comfortable for customer having seats nearby to toilet.
- For our tours we do have all sizes of coaches such as 30-seater, 49-seater and 55-seater. We choose coach as per number of participants in the tour and we tend to use full capacity of our coach with no seat or hardly a seat or two empty seats in the coach.
- There is always rotating seats daily for all passengers except some immobile passengers and especially abled passengers.
- Drivers in the Europe cannot very well converse in English as the same is not their 1st language.
- 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.
- All Our Tour leaders are very well conversed with English, Hindi and Gujarati. Most of the tour conducted are in Hindi and we receive passengers from all the regions in India.
- Tour leaders generally reaches well in advance and at times they take multiple tours. Therefore tour leaders usually meet you at the destination either at the airport to pick you up if you are arriving with group or at the hotel to check you in if you are not arriving at group timings.
- On tour you are strictly allowed 20 Kgs 1 bag + 7 kgs Hand bag per person maximum.
- Even if airline allows more we do not allow the same on the tour due to limited space availability in the coach.
- Porterage is not available in Europe and our tour cost does not include any. One has to take their bag from the coach upto the room and bring it back to the coach on their own.
