Highlights Of Switzerland And Italy By Private Van

9 Nights / 10 Days

Private Van Tour

Winter Special

Tour Code: FIT/1724

Cities :Lucerne (2N),Interlaken (2N),Milan (1N),Venice (1N),Florence (1N),Rome (2N)

Sightseeing

Milan, Italy

Guided Walking Tour Of Milan (Guide Cost Only)

Venice, Italy

Guided Walking Tour Of Venice (Guide Cost Only)

Florence, Italy

Guided Walking Tour Of Florence (Guide Cost Only)

Rome, Italy

Guided City Tour Of Rome (Only Guide Cost)

Engelberg, Switzerland

Mt Titlis with Ice Flyer Chairlift Without Swiss Rail Pass

Interlaken, Switzerland

Mt.Jungfraujoch without swiss pass (Full Fare)

Lucerne, Switzerland

Orientation Tour of Lucerne

Zurich, Switzerland

Visit Rhine Falls From Zurich With Swiss Pass

Bern, Switzerland

Orientation Tour Of Bern

Flight and transport

Private vehicle as per Pre-planned itinerary

Meals

9 Breakfast

Hotel Included

Sightseeing Included

Meal Included

Private Vehicle Included

Sightseeing

Gallery

Lion Monument Lucerne

Lake Lucerne Cruise

Lucerne Chapel Bridge

Lucerne Town Aerial View

Mt. Titlis

Mt Titlis with Ice Flyer

Interlaken Town

Interlaken Town View

Jungfraujoch

Walking Tour of Bern

Milan Hop On Hop Off Bus Pass

Milan Vertical Forest

Navigli Canals

Navigli Canals 1

Milan City

Milan City 2

Milan City 3

Milan City 4

Milan City

Navigli Canals

St Marks Clock Tower

Venice Island

Venice Island 2

Venice Island 3

Venice Island 4

Venice Island 5

Venice Rialto Bridge

Venice St Marks Basilica

Venice St Marks Basilica 1

Venice St Marks Basilica

Venice St Marks Square

Venice Veporetto

Florence City

Florence Duomo

Florence Duomo Night View

Florence Ponte Veccio

Florence Santa Maria

Florence Santa Maria 2

Pisa Cathedral

Square Of Miracles

Colosseum Rome 1

Colosseum Rome 2

Pantheon Rome 1

Rome City 2

Rome City 1

Rome Spanish Steps 1

Rome Trevi Fountain 2

Rome trevi fountain 1

Rome Victor Emmanuel Monument 1

St Peters Basilica Vatican City 1

St Peters Basilica Vatican City 2

St Peters Square 1

Vatican City 1

Vatican Museum 2

Vatican Museum 1

Rome Hop On Hop Off

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Tour Information

Inclusions

Accommodation
Private Vehicle As Per The Planned Itinerary

Exclusions

Airfare
Insurance
Visa Cost
Cost of Meals (Lunch and Dinner)
Cost of Sightseeing (Except Above)
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. You have to carry your luggage on your own to your room.
All Museums and Monuments are from outside unless mentioned in inclusions.
2% TCS* (If PAN & Aadhaar are not linked 5% TCS)

Payment Policy

Initial deposit - EUR 750 to confirm your booking with us.
2nd Payment 60 days prior to departure 50% Of the Tour Cost
3rd Payment 45 days prior to departure 75% Of the Tour Cost
Remaining full payment 35 days before 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 - EUR 750.00 per person or 25% of Tour Cost
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 on Overseas Tour Packages:

TCS (Tax Collected at Source) is mandatory for International Holiday Packages.

TCS will be collected at the time of receipt or invoice, whichever is earlier.

As per Govt rules, 2% TCS will be applicable on purchase of International Holiday Package.

In case PAN is Inoperative i.e. PAN is not linked to your Aadhar then 5% TCS will be applicable.

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

TCS is neither a cost nor additional tax, it can be fully adjusted against final income tax liability in your return of income and excess, if any, can be claimed as refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

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. France Average Temperatures

City	Temperature	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Lyon	Low	33	34	38	42	50	57	61	60	54	47	39	35
	High	42	46	53	58	67	73	80	79	72	61	50	44
Marseilles	Low	37	38	42	47	54	61	66	65	60	52	44	38
	High	51	53	58	63	70	78	84	83	77	68	58	53
Nice	Low	42	43	46	49	56	62	67	68	63	56	48	43
	High	55	55	58	61	67	74	79	80	75	68	61	56
Paris	Low	34	34	38	42	49	54	58	57	52	46	39	36
	High	43	45	51	57	64	70	75	75	69	59	49	45
Starburst	Low	30	30	36	40	48	54	57	56	51	44	36	32
	High	39	42	51	57	66	72	76	76	69	58	47	41
Vichy	Low	30	30	35	39	45	52	55	55	51	43	37	32
	High	44	47	56	61	68	74	79	7	73	62	52	45

2. Holland & Belgium Average Temperatures

City	Temperature	Jan	Feb	mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Antwerp	Low	31	32	36	40	47	52	54	50	50	45	38	34
	High	41	43	49	54	63	67	72	72	67	58	49	43
Brussels	Low	31	32	36	41	47	52	54	54	52	45	38	32
	High	40	45	50	58	65	72	74	72	70	59	59	43
Bruges	Low	35	34	38	44	49	54	58	59	55	51	43	41
	High	39	39	45	51	58	63	66	68	64	58	48	45
Gent	Low	23	25	29	34	41	47	52	52	49	40	31	25
	High	49	49	56	65	74	79	81	81	74	68	58	52
Amsterdam	Low	31	31	34	38	45	50	54	54	49	45	38	34
	High	40	43	49	56	63	68	72	72	67	58	49	43
Haarkem	Low	20	22	27	31	38	43	49	49	43	38	29	23
	High	49	49	56	63	72	77	81	79	74	67	58	50
Rotterdam	Low	34	34	38	40	47	52	56	56	52	47	40	36
	High	43	43	49	54	61	67	70	70	65	58	49	45
The Hague	Low	34	34	38	40	47	52	56	56	52	47	40	36
	High	43	43	49	54	61	67	70	70	65	58	49	45
Utrecht	Low	31	31	344	38	45	50	54	54	49	45	38	34
	High	40	43	49	56	63	68	72	72	67	58	49	43

3. Switzerland Average Temperatures

City	Temperature	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Zurich	Low	39	43	51	59	67	73	77	76	68	58	47	41
	High	31	32	37	42	50	55	59	59	5	46	38	33
Geneva	Low	40	41	52	59	67	74	79	78	70	59	48	41
	High	29	30	34	40	47	53	57	56	50	44	36	31
Basel	Low	41	45	53	60	68	74	78	76	70	60	49	43
	High	31	32	37	42	49	55	59	58	52	46	38	33
Lausanne	Low	40	42	51	59	66	74	78	76	68	59	48	41
	High	33	33	39	45	51	59	62	61	55	48	41	34
Zermatt	Low	34	35	43	51	57	66	69	68	61	53	42	35
	High	20	19	26	33	38	46	48	48	42	36	28	21
St. Moritz	Low	28	32	38	45	54	61	66	65	58	50	37	29
	High	2	3	14	24	31	37	40	39	33	26	16	6
Wengen	Low	38	37	40	44	52	58	61	61	57	52	44	40
	High	28	28	31	35	43	49	53	53	49	44	35	31
Interlaken	Low	38	41	51	58	65	72	76	74	67	57	45	39
	High	26	27	33	39	47	53	56	56	50	42	34	28

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

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.

How Can I Get Europe Visas?

For Visas Details & Visas Document Requirements our Visa Section.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Not everyone speaks perfect English language, in each of the 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

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