Visit Eiffel Tower and watch it at night when it is magnanimously lit from top to bottom – one of the most sought after sights in Paris. Make it happen easily without having to miss Indian food or spending hours planning or preparing. Key features are :
- Indian veg and non veg lunch / dinner possible on most days
- Option to add Amsterdam to the itinerary
- Continental breakfast is included in the package
- We will guide you with the visa requirements if required
- Pay for only those activities you wish to include
- Book your own flight to Europe (or make it your stopover vacation on the way to India)
Overview
Package: Transport and sightseeing + accommodation with breakfast + tour leader. Note: flight to Europe is not included.
Add-on options: Indian food, Eiffel Tower, boating, mini-Europe and more. See detailed itinerary below for all possible Add-on options.
Mode of transport: A 35+ seater motor coach with push back seats.
Tour Start/End:Please click the dropdown:
Plan / Itinerary:
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- Previous Day:
- Be available at your pickup city Amsterdam, Brussels airport or Paris.
- If you need a hotel for this day, we can arrange it at an additional cost
- If you want to plan something for this day we could help
- Indian food may or may not be possible. Other options are available nearby.
- Day 1, ( ):
- 7:10 AM, Pickup at Schiphol airport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Bus will drive to other pickup points to pick other passengers
- 9:00 AM, Indian breakfast (add-on)
- 11:00 AM, pick-up Brussels Airport (BRU)
- 11:30 AM, visit Mini-Europe (add-on) and Automium
- 01:30 PM, lunch break (add-on)
- 03:00 PM. Visit Brussels city center (Grand Place, Manneken Pis)
- 05:30 PM. Departure towards Paris
- 08:00 PM. Indian dinner (add-on), other options available nearby
- 09:30 PM Check-in to Hotel B&B near Paris Airport (or similar)
- Day 2, ( ):
- 08:00 AM, continental breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00AM, After breakfast board the bus: Visit Eiffel tower (add-on).
- Additionally, drive past major land marks of Paris like Opera house, Louvre museum, Arc de Triumph, Invalides, Champs Elysse, Place de la Concorde, Trocadero, Notre Dame etc with brief stops where possible (depending on traffic conditions; usually we get to make stops at 2 of these points).
- 01:00 PM, lunch break (add-on), many non-Indian options available nearby
- evening – Dinner, Boat ride (add-on), Paris light tour (by bus, includes Eiffel tower at night) and (late) return to hotel
- Additional options: boat ride, Lift up the Eiffel Tower, Indian dinner.
- Day 3, ( ):
- 09:00 AM, After breakfast, checkout and load your luggage to bus
- Option 1:
- 10:30 AM, visit Disneyland (add-on)
- Option 2:
- If you do not want to go to Disneyland, we will help you plan your day at Paris. You could visit Sacre Coer, Louvre Museum or Versailles Palace depending on your taste. All expenses to be borne by you
- 11:00 PM, arrive at Disneyland train station to catch the tour bus
- 11:30 PM, depart to Netherlands
- Day 4, ()
- 05:30 AM, arrival at Brussles airport
- 08:00 AM Arrival at Schiphol Airport
- Previous Day:
Costs & Terms
Pricing based on 2 adults occupancy per room* :
| ….For each… | till 19-Mar | from 20-Mar |
| Adult (12yrs+)1 | $ 285 | $ 295 |
| Next generation (6yrs to 11.9yrs)2 | $ 245 | $ 245 |
| Kids (3 to 5.9yrs)2 3 | $ 190 | $ 195 |
| Infants (0 to 2.9yrs)2 3 | $ 125 | $ 125 |
| 1 – max 1 child per adult at child fare (additional children can pay adult fare and join in) 2 – Rate when accompanied by an adult 3 – when using existing bedding in a double/twin room *If travelling alone, FAQ. |
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Additional options:
Booking Procedure:
- Step 1: book the base package (transport + sightseeing + accommodation with breakfast).
- Step 2: Five days before the tour, we will coordinate with you for the add-on options and also send detailed pickup point information.
- Important – Passport is mandatory to carry.
- The rates are based on 2 persons (+ their kids) per hotel room basis. If you want single rooms or wish more than 2 beds/occupancy, please contact booking@skandatravels.com. Kids above 6yrs get an extra (sofa)bed.
- Cancellation (cut off time is midnight CET):
- Till 4 weeks before travel start date: 15€ per cancellation request
- Till 2 weeks before travel start date: 50% refund
- 1 week before travel start date: refund is not possible (for reasons other than COVID)
- 25% refund if you have to cancel due to catching COVID-19 within 8 hours of the start of the tour.
- Seat confirmation is subject to availability of seats. Confirmation mail is usually sent in 15 minutes. If not done in 24 hours, please send an email to booking@sumatours.com or call/Whatsapp Suma Tours at (0031) 655 456 091.
- When you are a group of 3 people, all seats may not be possible in a single row in the 2+2 seats bus (the 3rd seat may be in 1 row in front or 1 row behind).
- When the registrations are too few to conduct a tour, the tour will be rescheduled to a later date. You can opt for a full refund if you wish. In case of cancellation we will let you know latest by 5 days before the tour date.
- Seating is usually done in the order of booking confirmation. If you need front/middle seats only, they you have the possibility to book them by paying a premium of 20€ per seat. Please contact Suma Tours for this option.
- The tour is conducted by Skanda Travels B.V based in The Netherlands. Suma Tours LLC is a reseller of their tours.
FAQ
- What are the visa requirements?
- If you are an Indian passport holder, then you need to have Schengen visa. We could help you with this as a separate service
- If you are an US passport holder, you need to apply for visit visa online.
- For other passports, kindly get in touch with us and we could help you
- What are the travel precautions I should take?
- We recommend that all passengers have travel insurance and flu shot before traveling.
- Is there possibility for vegetarian food in this trip?
- Ans: Yes. Throughout the tour you have possibility for veg food (Indian in most places). Usually about 50% of the travelers are vegetarians!
- I plan to do this as a stopover trip to India. Should I do it while going or on the return leg?
- Ans: Considering the jet lag, we think it is easier when you do it on the return leg. This is because the time difference is about 7hrs between Europe and US while it is only 3.5hrs between Europe and India.
- What are the other costs I need to keep in mind?
- Ans: Please click the ‘Costs and Terms’ tab and refer the checkboxes list below the cost table for add-on costs. You might want to consider a little extra for snacks, drinks, shopping and such miscellaneous activities.
- Are the tickets to the attractions reserved ahead or do we need to buy on arrival?
- Ans: We will reserve the tickets in advance for the group for this tour. You do not have to stand in the line yourself. Your tour leader will collect the tickets that are reserved in advance already and distribute the tickets to you. Once your seat reservation is complete, we will communicate with you on how this will be arranged.
- Are food arrangements also made?
- Ans: Breakfast (Continental) at the hotel is already included in the price. For lunch there will be a break. Indian lunch and dinner will be arranged on most days on add-on basis. If you do not want to opt for it, you will have other options nearby. Once your reservation is complete, we will communicate with you as to how this will be arranged.
- I want to send my parents only. Will there be someone to guide them?
- Ans: The tour leader will accompany the group to all attractions in the tour itinerary. As long as they are physically fit for mild walks to attractions, it is not a problem. Please note that the vehicle may not go to the door step of the attractions. Ability to walk up to 500mts one way is required.
- Will I get a seat for my child?
- Ans: Yes. It is also required by law that everyone should have their own seat irrespective of the age.
- Can I bring baby stroller?
- Ans: Yes.
- I’m coming alone. Will I have to share my hotel room with another person?
- Ans: You have an option either ways. Please select the right option when filling the booking form. Please read and understand the risks of sharing your room with an unknown person.
- We are a group of 3 friends. Is it possible that we share the same room with an extra bed in the room?
- Ans: This depends on availability of triple rooms. Mention this at the time of reservation by email to booking@sumatours.com so that arrangements can be checked. Please note that the extra bed may not be comfortable for an adult and so this arrangement is not recommended by us.
- What are the departure points?
- Ans: Usually near the bus/train station of the city.
- What is the group like?
- Ans: It is expected to be a largely Indians – singles, couples, families and elder parents.
- Can I bring along a non-Indian?
- Ans: You may, but please do set their expectation that the crowd is primarily Indian – the languages, movies, chit chatting could all be in a different language than they can understand!
Book
Step 1: Fill the form below and click ‘Check Availability’ button.
Step 2: Refer the email for
- seats availability confirmation.
- Bank transfer the amount to our account by wire or ACH:
- Beneficiary Name: Suma Tours LLC
- ABA Routing number: 084106768
- Account number: 9801099578
- Type of Account: Checking
- Bank Name: Evolve Bank & Trust
- Bank Address: 6070 Poplar Ave, Suite 200, Memphis, TN 38119
- Step 2a: This step is optional. Send us an email with screen shot of your payment and we will hold the seats for you for 3 business days. If we do not receive your email, you risk the possibility of seats unavailability by the time your payment is credited to our account. Needless to say, we will refund your payment in full in such a case.
- Step 3: When your payment is credited to our bank account, we will send you the receipt and confirmation.