Paxs |
0-2, 0-4, 0-6, |
Category |
Deluxe, |
2018 USD Dates & Prices
Departure Dates From $2345 |
Adult |
Child |
Mar - 31 |
$ 2380 |
$ 1775 |
Apr - 07, 14, 21, 28, 30 |
$ 2380 |
$ 1775 |
May - 02, 05, 07, 09, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 26, 28 |
$ 2380 |
$ 1775 |
Jun - 02, 04, 09, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 |
$ 2380 |
$ 1775 |
Jul - 02, 07, 09, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 |
$ 2380 |
$ 1775 |
Aug - 04, 06, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 |
$ 2380 |
$ 1775 |
Sep - 01, 08, 15, 22 |
$ 2380 |
$ 1775 |
Oct - 06, 13, 20 |
$ 2345 |
$ 1740 |
Price per person based on 2/3 adults sharing a room Child 2 - 11 years must share a room with 2/3 adults
Infants 0 - 23 months price is $460 for a seat in coach only Max occupancy per room is 3 person (excluding infants )
$285 reduction will apply for 2nd child without a bed Single supplement will be an additional $710
Departures during Oct, lunch will not be provided on day 1 & 5. Prices for these have been adjusted accordingly.
Early Bird Offer |
Book 10 weeks in advance and get $115 OFF per adult and child or Two night Pre/Post stay in London Airport transfer and tour transfer included |
Day 1
London - Calais - Brussels - Holland
Depart towards Dover for your crossing to Calais. From Calais, settle into your comfortable seats and travel to the capital city of Belgium, Brussels.
On arrival the tour starts with a photo stop at the most iconic structure of Brussels, The Atomium, followed by the famous Mannekin Pis Statue and
Grand Place.
Note on occasions there can be severe delays crossing the English Channel and therefore a city tour of Brussels will be replaced by city tour of Zurich on day four.
L, DDay 2
Keukenhof Tulip Gardens or Madurodam - Volendam - Amsterdam
Begin the morning by visiting the world renowned Keukenhof Tulip Gardens; famed for its breathtaking displays of flowers, Keukenhof has over six million bulbs
that form a sea of flowers,between March and May. (After 13th May departures Keukenhof will be replaced by Madurodam model village). Later, visit Volendam
Village to enjoy free time and then visit the Cheese & Clog farm for a demonstration on the making process, before continuing to Amsterdam to enjoy a tranquil canal cruise.
B, L, DDay 3
Holland - Cologne - River Rhine Cruise
Travel to the city of Cologne, Germany. Visit the breathtaking Cologne Cathedral, known as the Dome Church which stands 157 meters in height.
The Cathedral is truly a masterpiece; taking over six hundred years to construct and is one of the best-known architectural monuments in Germany.
Depart for a scenic boat cruise on the River Rhine; enjoy picturesque views of vineyards and castles as you cruise along the longest river in Germany.
Whilst aboard your cruise, enjoy a hot cup of tea to accompany the wonderful scenery.
B, L, DDay 4
Heidelberg - Black Forest - Rhine Falls
Travel to Heidelberg; surrounded by mountains and forests. Here, have an opportunity to photograph the famous Heidelberg Castle perched on the hills above.
Travel to the Black Forest region in South Germany. On arrival, enjoy a demonstration on how the cuckoo clocks are made and have an opportunity to purchase
them along with other souvenirs.
Later, travel to Switzerland and witness the largest waterfalls in Europe, the Rhine Falls.
Your seat numbers and Tour Manager may change on day 4
Day 5
Mt. Jungfrau - Interlaken
Witness the stunning scenery of the Lauterbrunnen Valley, the deepest U-shaped valley in the world with either sides rising a sheer 1000 meters.
On arrival board a cogwheel train to the top of Mt. Jungfrau at 3454 meters above sea level. At the top, have free time to explore the Ice Palace to view
life-sized ice sculptures,visit the Sphinx observation tower for spectacular views of the Aletsch glacier and surrounding peaks. After, continue to Interlaken;
where you can enjoy a walk on the main street and admire breathtaking scenery.
B, L, DDay 6
Mt. Titlis - Lucerne
Ascend 10,000ft to the summit of Mt. Titlis. Take the world’s first revolving cable car, the Titlis Rotair. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Swiss landscapes.
At Mt. Titlis have free time to play in the snow and visit the ice caves or take a unique professional photo in traditional Swiss outfits. Depart for Lucerne to view the Lion Monument
and one of the oldest wooden bridges in the world, the Chapel Bridge, enjoy free time to explore the town.
B, L, DDay 7
Switzerland - Vaduz - Swarovski - Innsbruck
Depart for Liechtenstein, one of the smallest countries in Europe. Stop in the capital city, Vaduz. Later proceed to Austria to see the famous Swarovski Crystal Museum, before driving to Innsbruck,
offering a combination of culture, history and nature. On arrival, take an orientation tour, covering the Golden roof (a symbol of the city) and the Hofburg, before checking into the hotel.
Note:you will have continental Lunch an Dinner on this day
Day 8
Innsbruck - Venice
Depart for Venice; the most romantic city in Italy with its distinctive architecture and famous gondola rides. Begin with a boat ride to St Mark’s Square, one of the most elegant squares in
the world. See the famous Bridge of Sighs and the Basilica di San Marco. Visit the Murano Glass Showroom and purchase some beautiful Murano glass items. Finally enjoy a romantic gondola
ride while enjoying the ambience of Venice.
B, L, DDay 9
Venice - Florence - Rome
Depart for Florence. On arrival, be greeted by your local professional guide. The tour of this renaissance city starts by viewing the impressive architecture of some of the
finest historic buildings in Italy, such as the Duomo of Florence the largest brick dome ever created, along with photo stops at Basilica of Santa Croce, the final burial place
of Michelangelo, statue of David replica, famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge on the Arno River and The Piazelle Michelangelo, for the most outstanding views of Florence.
(As coaches are restricted to enter many parts of Florence, much of the tour is done on foot).
B, L, DDay 10
Rome - Vatican City
On arrival in Rome, be greeted by a local professional guide. The tour starts with a photo stop at the Colosseum which is surrounded by other sights such as Constantine arch.
Visit the Time Elevator; a multi sensorial and dynamic cinema experience stimulating a travel into time, taking viewers through the History of Rome. View the Roman Forums,
where ancient civilisation developed. Visit the Vatican City, home to the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church to see the St. Peter's Basilica. View Trevi Fountains, arguably the
most beautiful fountains in all of Rome. (As coaches are restricted to enter many parts of Rome, much of the tour is done on foot).
B, L, DDay 11
Pisa - Geneva
Today start the journey to Pisa. On arrival, marvel at The Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square) which is dominated by four great religious structures: the Duomo, Leaning Tower of Pisa,
Baptistry and the Camposanto. Enjoy some free time here to buy souvenirs for friends and family. In the afternoon, continue the journey to Geneva (approximate drive time will be 6 hours).
Here be taken on a short city tour to see the United Nations Building, The Flower Clock and the symbol of Geneva, the Jet d’Eau (operation permitting).
B, L, DDay 12
Geneva - Paris
Depart for Paris (approximate drive time will be 6 hours). On arrival enjoy a cruise along the River Seine. The cruise is perfectly designed to discover and admire
the rich architecture such as the Eiffel Tower, Musée d’Orsay and more. Enjoy the famous illuminations of Paris during your night tour. This panoramic tour will cover
the impressive ‘Eiffel Tower’, the world famous ‘Champs Élysées’, the beautiful ‘Arc de Triomphe’ and many other historic buildings.
Note the "Paris by Night" tour may be conducted on day thirteen.
B, DDay 13
City Tour with Versailles Gardens
The tour will start with a visit to the renowned Versailles Gardens, a fine example of 17th century French landscaping covering an area of more than 800 hectares.
Use this free time to take mesmerising photos, souvenir shopping or simply relax admiring the Royal Lawns. Then visit the famous ‘Louvre Museum’ and have the
opportunity to view the renowned painting of ‘Mona Lisa’ (entrance not included). Later, visit Fragonard perfume museum to purchase some unique French fragrances,
Soaps, candles and more. During the orientation tour, cover the exclusive ‘Champs Élysées’, ‘Arc de Triomphe’, ‘Place de la Concorde’ and ‘Opera Garnier’.
Day 14
Paris - Calais - London
This morning depart for Paris to embark on a journey to the top floor of the Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking bird’s eye view of Paris. Later drive through Avenue des Champs Élysées,
the most prestigious avenue in Paris; with its cinemas, cafés, and luxury specialty shops before driving back to Calais for the channel crossing, then it is time to say farewell to the
group before arriving at your drop off point.
Note: In the event of the Eiffel Tower restricitng access/closure the ticket price difference for the restricted floor will be reimbursed. On occasions, due to large events, traffic,
logistics and availability of reservations, it may be necessary to change the above itinerary. However all aspects of the itinerary will be covered.
B, LB=Breakfast, L=Lunch, CL=Continental Lunch, D=Dinner, CD=Continental Dinner
Return transportation by deluxe AC coach from your selected pick up point
Return channel crossing via Eurotunnel or Ferry
13 nights accommodation in a 3/4* hotel with breakfast
12 Indian dinners, 1 Continental dinner & 13 vegetarian lunches
Entrances and sightseeing as mentioned in Tour Highlights
All tips and service charges
Premium service of a Star Tours’ Tour Manager
MTPL Service Charges:-
Star Tours Costing Excludes The Following :-
- Air Tickets Cost
- Visa Cost
- Travel Insurance
- Joining Transfers
- Departure Transfers
- Hotel stays over and above the tour itinerary
- Foreign Exchange
MTPL Will Provide Assistance In The Above Excluded Eervices :-
MTPL Service Charges for booking Star Tours Package on client’s behalf will be charged @ Rs.1180/- perperson including
GST Customer can pay Star Tour Cost Directly in favour of STAR TOURS through NEFT / RTGS or through MTPL vide Cheque / DD.
For other services payment to be made in favour of MTPL vide NEFT / RTGS / Cheque / Cash.
If flying Ex Nagpur, then we need to stay 1 night each in Holland and Paris for Air Connectivity.
Flights Details:-
Onward - QR-591: NAG(03:40)-DOH(06:00) , QR-273: DOH(07:45)-AMS(13:45)
Return - QR-42: CDG(08:55)-DOH(16:25) , QR-590: DOH(19:45)-NAG(02:40)
A Minimum of 15 Days time is required for procuring Visa for Schengen.
To block the package we will need scan copies of Passports of the passenger with Rs.20,000/- per person non refundable advance.
Balance payment as per schedule.
Early Bird Offer
Book 10 weeks in advance and get £80 OFF per adult and child OR Two nights pre/post stay in London (Airport transfer and tour transfer included)
Book 6 weeks in advance and get £30 OFF per adult and child
Tour Highlights
Belgium
Atomium Structure photo stop
Walking Tour of Brussels view the Grand Place & Mannekin Pis Statue
Netherlands
Keukenhof Tulip Gardens OR Madurodam Model Village with entrance
Volendam Fishing Village Free time to explore the village
Amsterdam Canal Cruise with entrance
Cheese & Clog Demonstration with entrance
Germany
Cologne visit Cologne Catherdral
River Rhine Cruise with entrance and complimentary tea
Heidelberg Castle photo stop
Black Forest drive through the scenic region
Cuckoo Clock demonstration & shop
Switzerland
Mt Jungfrau with entrance
Mt Titlis with entrance
Rhine Falls The largest plain waterfalls in Europe
Geneva City Tour view Flower Clock, UN Building, Jet d’Eau and more
Lucerne City Tour view the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge
Interlaken Free time to explore & shop
Liechtenstein & Austria
Vaduz photo stop
Innsbruck City Tour
Swarovski Crystal Museum with entrance
Italy
Venice
Boat ride to St. Marks Square, Gondola Ride with entrance & Murano Glass Showroom
Rome
City Tour with local guide, Colosseum photo stop, visit the Pantheon, Roman Forum & Time Elevator with entrance
Florence
City Tour with local guide, Statue of David at Piazza Michelangelo, Ponte Vecchio, view the Piazza Della Signoria, Basilica of Santa Croce (from outside) and The Duomo
Pisa view the Leaning Tower (from outside) & The Duomo
Vatican
St Peters Basilica & Square
France
Eiffel Tower (Top Floor*) with entrance
River Seine Boat Cruise with entrance
Versailles Gardens with entrance
French Perfumery included
Paris Orientation Tour
Louvre Museum entrance not included
Night Tour of Paris included in your price
Subject to Availability - In the event of the Eiffel Tower restricitng access/closure the ticket price difference for the restricted floor will be reimbursed.
Note:
Departures in Feb, March, Oct – Dec during these periods lunches will not be provided on days 1 & 5. Prices for these have been adjusted accordingly.
Pick Up Points/Drop Off Points
You can now call us and select to have Brussels Airport (BRU) as a pick up at 10:00am from the Information Desk on Arrivals Level 2. (At a supplement of £20 ($30) per person)
You can also select Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris (CDG) as a drop off. Drop off time will be approx 14:30.
The Star Difference
Excursion to Mt. Titlis & Mt Jungfrau included in your price
Enjoy a complimentary tea at River Rhine Cruise
Enjoy a complimentary Italian ice cream in Italy
Night Tour of Paris included
Tips and service charge included
Additional Excursions
Excursions |
Adult |
Child |
Zurich City Tour |
5 Euros |
Free |
Trummelbach Waterfalls |
15 Euros |
10 Euros (6-15 years) |
Rome Night Tour |
15 Euros |
Free |
Lido Caberet Show |
120 Euros |
30 Euros |
Ice Flyer |
12 Euros |
6 Euros (6-15 years) |
2 nights at Golden Tulip Zoetermeer or similar
1 night at Hotel Residenz or similar
3 nights at H+ Hotel & Spa Engelberg or similar
1 night at Hotel Stay Inn or similar
1 night at Sharaton Padvoa or similar
1 night at Hotel Papillo Rome or similar
1 night at Hotel Lago Verde or similar
1 night at Best Western Thoiry Hotel or similar
2 nights at Novotel Massy or similar
To block the package we will need scan copies of Passports of the passenger with Rs.20,000/- per personnon refundable advance.Balance payment as per schedule.
MTPL Service Charges for booking Star Tours Package on client’s behalf will be charged @ Rs.1180/- per person including GST Customer can pay Star Tour Cost Directly in favour of STAR TOURS through NEFT / RTGS or through MTPL vide Cheque / DD.
For other services payment to be made in favour of MTPL vide NEFT / RTGS / Cheque / Cash.
Rs.20,000/- is non refundable.
MTPL Service Charges Non Refundable.
Visas - Non Refundable
Flights & Hotels as per rules
Countries Details:-
Country |
Capital |
Currency |
Visa Required |
Time Zone |
Electricity |
Country Code |
Belgium |
Brussels |
Euro |
Schengen |
UTC + 1 |
230V, 50Hz |
+32 |
Netherlands |
Amsterdam |
Euro |
Schengen |
UTC + 1 |
230V, 50Hz |
+31 |
Germany |
Berlin |
Euro |
Schengen |
UTC + 1 |
230V, 50Hz |
+49 |
Switzerland |
Berne |
CHF (Euro is accepted at many places) |
Schengen |
UTC + 1 |
230V, 50Hz |
+41 |
Liechtenstein |
Vaduz |
Swiss Franc |
Schengen |
UTC + 1 |
230V, 50Hz |
+423 |
Austria |
Vienna |
Euro |
Schengen |
UTC + 1 |
230V, 50Hz |
+43 |
Italy |
Rome |
Euro |
Schengen |
UTC + 1 |
230V, 50Hz |
+39 |
France |
Paris |
Euro |
Schengen |
UTC + 1 |
230V, 50Hz |
+33 |
Pick up and Drop off points & Times
Passengers should arrive at their pick up point no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Your pick up point, address and time will be stated on your invoice. Passengers arriving late will need to make the necessary arrangements to meet the coach at the next suitable location.Return journeys from the continent are scheduled to arrive at Dover or Folkestone between 19.00hrs and 20.00hrs approximately. We will then proceed to the original pick-up points in London (arrival time between 21.00hrs and 23.00hrs)
Outside London pick up points: Transportation may be arranged by a private car, minibus or an alternative coach for your journey to and from London. On rare occasions there may be up to an hour wait for a connecting transfer on the return. Passengers can expect to receive a call from Star to confirm details a day prior to their departure. Star Tours reserves the right to amend any pick-up time 12 hours prior to departure.
Weather
Weather in much of Western Europe tends to be the same as England and is very unpredictable. Regardless of the time of the year, it is advisable to carry an umbrella. Temperatures vary from place to place and it is a good idea to check online for average temperatures for the destination(s) being visited depending on the time of the year.
On a multi destination tour it is likely passengers will travel through various weather fronts; whilst in Switzerland during excursions to mountain tops passengers may experience temperatures between 0 °c and 2 °c whilst at the same time experience temperatures of over 25 °c whilst they are in Italy.
Passengers can be well prepared by ensuring they are carrying appropriate clothing, footwear and accessories. Passengers should also be aware that during the winter months most of the sightseeing will be in the dark as, in Europe, the day becomes dark very early during winter. Passengers should consult with Star Tours at the time of booking if they are unsure.
Baggage
Star Tours operate a luggage handling service under which the driver will load and unload one piece of luggage per person from the coach (maximum 20kg). Passengers’ will have to carry their luggage to and from the coach to the hotel room.
In addition, you can also carry one piece of small hand luggage, which can fit under their seat or in the overhead compartment. It is advisable for one passenger to carry a small and bag or backpack between their group in which they can carry essentials like water, tissues, cameras etc.
Clothing & Accessories
During summer months, it is advisable to wear light garments and perhaps keep a light jacket or sweater handy. It is advisable to carry a light waterproof jacket or umbrella, as well as a hat or cap.
Passengers should also carry suitable footwear as per the itinerary of the tour e.g. comfortable trainers for a tour, which includes a lot of walking such as Rome or Florence or a visit to Disneyland ®, as well as suitable footwear/boots for tours that include excursions to mountaintops such as Mt. Titlis or Mt. Jungfrau.
For tours including excursions to mountaintops, it is advisable that passengers carry appropriate clothing warm waterproof jacket and extra layers of clothing.
Passengers should also carry travel adapters so they can charge their electronic items in their hotel room (as the sockets in Europe and elsewhere vary from those in the UK).
Passengers may also want to carry a small travel iron, hair dryer, kettle etc, as many hotel rooms will not have these facilities.
Your mobile phone may be able to receive calls whilst on holiday, you can check with your network operator to switch on the roaming feature of your mobile, there is usually an additional charge to receive incoming calls whilst aboard.
Please ensure you carry all medication you will need on tour as well as names and doses of medications you are taking or copies of prescriptions.
Currency
In most of Western Europe the currency you will require will be Euros. When travelling in Switzerland you will need Swiss Francs (CHF). Passengers should exchange any spending money for their holiday before they actually travel. Whilst on tour it is very inconvenient and not all places you will visit will have ATM machines or accept credit/debit cards.
We also advice our passengers to keep some change in coins on them whilst on tour as using toilets in many parts of Europe is not free
Children & Young Infants
Car seats are not provided on coaches but passengers should carry car seats with travelling infants for comfort and safety.
It is the passengers’ responsibility to make sure of necessary arrangements for any children in their group. Milk and baby food cannot be provided by the hotel or restaurants and passengers are advised to carry ready to drink milk whilst on tour. Dry food is allowed on the so please feel free to bring snacks for children.
Please also note that not all hotels provide a kettle so if hot water is required for warming milk etc in the hotel then it is advisable to carry a bottle warmer / kettle as well as a thermos flask.
Pushchairs can be kept in the baggage lockers of the coach, although size restrictions may apply. We recommend that you consider using a pushchair for younger children whilst visiting Disneyland – as the days are quite long and there is a lot of walking.
Wheelchairs
We will accept light weight manual wheelchairs for travel, subject to them being capable of being stowed in the luggage hold of the coach. It is also essential that a family member is also on the tour to push their wheelchair. Star Tour’s will also request hotels for suitably equipped rooms; however, this is only on a request basis and cannot be guaranteed.
Tour Managers
Professional tour managers & local guides accompany our tours throughout the itinerary, on rare occasions the Tour Manager may not meet passengers at their dedicated pick up point but at a later stage, the driver will be there to take care of any of the passengers’ needs.
Your tour manager will accompany you to the sights, and be there to answer any questions you may have, and provide advice and assistance. If you have, any concerns please feel free to ask your tour manager whilst on tour. The tour manager and Tour guides will conduct the tours in English.
Please ensure your tour manager has the mobile number that you are carrying with you on tour. The tour manager will provide passengers with their contact details for the duration of the tour on the first day. Please note that on the first day of your tour you may collect a list of details for the hotels you will be staying in, as reference. In case you are separated from the group and need to make your way back to the hotel.
Coaches
All coaches are fitted with arm rests, TV, DVD/CD and toilet facilities. W.C. facilities on coaches have limited capacities and therefore we advice passengers to use them only on an ‘emergency’ basis.
All coaches are either air conditioned or air cooling systems. Only food which is dry and cold can be taken onto the coach. Curries, chips and other hot food are not allowed to be consumed on the coach. In addition, chewing gum and ice cream is also not allowed on the coach. Examples of food people bring to snack on include crisps, biscuits, chevda, drinks etc.
Seating Allocation
Please remember our staff cannot take requests for any seats. Seat numbers will be given to you, on day one of your tour. Passengers with children in their group will not be seated near the front due to EU regulations & company policy. Please note that all seats on the coach are the same, and have the same level of comfort, do not be disappointed if your seats are near the back of the coach. Your holiday experience will not be ruined due to this.
Distances & Journeys
An important point to note whilst on a touring holiday is that some long journeys are unavoidable especially when travelling from city to city. It is usually the case that the first and last days are the longest. Star Tours’ recommend passengers wear comfortable clothing on these days, and bear in mind that a major part of these days will be spent on the coach. It is advisable passengers carry necessities that they may need for the day such as water, dry snacks, cameras etc. with them in their hand luggage.
Also on the first and last day passengers must carry their passports in their hand luggage as passports will be needed in immigration.
From |
To |
Distance in kms (Approx) |
Travelling time (Approx) |
Wembley |
Dover |
159 |
2hrs 30mins |
Calais |
Brussels |
200 |
2hrs 45mins |
Brussels |
Atomium Structure |
7 |
20mins |
Atomium Structure |
Zoetermeer |
172 |
2hrs |
Zoetermeer |
Madurodam |
17 |
20mins |
Zoetermeer |
Keukenhof Tulip Gardens |
37 |
40mins |
Madurodam |
Volendam |
60 |
1hr |
Volendam |
Amsterdam |
22 |
30mins |
Amsterdam |
Zoetermeer |
53 |
1hr |
Zoetermeer |
Cologne |
270 |
3hrs 30mins |
Cologne |
Boppard |
121 |
1hr 30mins |
Boppard |
Limburgerhof |
135 |
1hr 30mins |
Limburgerhof |
Heidelberg |
42 |
40mins |
Heidelberg |
Black Forest |
206 |
2hr 15mins |
Black Forest |
Rhine Fall |
74 |
1hr 15mins |
Rhine Falls |
Zurich |
53 |
1hr |
Zurich |
Engelberg |
86 |
1hr 15mins |
Rhine Falls |
Engelberg |
144 |
2hrs |
Engelberg |
Interlaken |
85 |
1hr 20mins |
Interlaken |
Grindelwald (Jungfraujoch) |
20 |
30mins |
Engelberg |
Lucerne |
35 |
40mins |
Engelberg |
Innsbruck |
349 |
4hrs 15mins |
Innsbruck |
Venice |
389 |
4hrs 15mins |
Venice |
Rome |
546 |
6hrs |
Rome |
Florence |
291 |
3hrs 15mins |
Florence |
Pisa |
102 |
1hr 45mins |
Pisa |
Geneva |
544 |
6hrs 30mins |
Geneva |
Paris |
540 |
6hrs |
Paris |
Calais |
296 |
3hrs |
Hotels
All hotels have a minimum, 3* category. Facilities will include en-suite bathroom, a TV and telephone. Some also include bars, restaurants and 24-hour reception. If you use services such as the phone or mini bar, or pay TV whilst in your room, you will have to pay the hotel directly when you check out; these services are not included in your tour cost.
Please Note: When staying in Tuscany region (Pisa, Florence Area) hotels are strictly governed and regulated for the use of AC and building aesthetics. The hotel category will be based on the local governing body, and the hotel may not reflect the norms of Western Europe but rather a Mediterranean outlay.
Rooming Configuration
Most of the hotels Star Tours use can only accommodate a maximum of three people in each room however if you are a family of four, i.e. two adults and two children, then your first child will be given an extra bed but the second child will be required to share the bed as no extra bed can be provided. The fourth bed is on request and is not guaranteed
Travel Insurance
Star Tours strongly recommends you purchase travel insurance. Passengers are advised not to carry unnecessary valuables and to be vigilant at all times as tourist spots such as the Eiffel Tower are well known targets for pick pockets. It is advisable to make copies of your visas and passports prior to travel.
Food
Breakfast will be provided at the hotels. The breakfast is usually in a separate dining area of the hotel, and is usually an extended continental breakfast; it will include tea, coffee, breads, cereals, fruit
Passengers can choose from different diets, including vegetarian, Jain or non-vegetarian (where possible Halal) meals. Passengers should advice their tour manager of their preferred diet on the day one. The meals are pre-set buffet and a choice of menu is not available.
RESTAURANT:
On some of our tours meals are provided at restaurants, which are prepared by local Indian chefs. A set menu in a buffet style will be provided along with tap water only.
KITCHEN CARAVAN:
On most of our longer tours, Star Tours’ operate a kitchen caravan with our own chefs (Maharajas’) from India. Lunches are vegetarian only and are provided outdoors at a service station/rest area where limited or no seating is available. Lunch is served in a picnic style buffet arrangement. Dinners are usually provided within the hotel in a separate dining facility.
Visiting Mountain Tops
You should only make trips to high altitudes if you feel healthy. The following recommendations apply:
An advanced age is no barrier to high altitude. For blood pressure patients who are well controlled with medication the altitude is not a concern.
Asthmatics can travel to high altitudes without any problems. High-altitude air is less polluted with particles that can cause an asthma attack.
Epileptics who are well controlled with medication should be able to negotiate the altitude
Pregnant women: There may be a certain risk for pregnancy even without pre-existing diseases over 2500-3000 metres. Caution is therefore advised
If in doubt, please consult your doctor in advance.
Infants: Short-term stays at the mountain tops are unproblematic. Infants and young children are often unable to equalise pressure during descent and are therefore increasingly at risk of ear irritation. Regular swallowing (drinking, sucking on a bottle) during the descent can prevent the occurrence of irritation. Because children can chill faster than adults, always pay attention to sufficient protection from the cold at high altitude. Sunglasses and good sunscreen are necessary on the glacier!
High altitude visits not recommended for
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