2024 USD Dates & Prices
DEPARTURE DATES
|
ADULT
from
|
CHILD (2-11 YRS)
from
|
Jan - 24
|
$805.00
|
$650.00
|
Feb - 10, 14
|
$805.00
|
$650.00
|
Feb - 17, 21
|
$865.00
|
$710.00
|
Mar - 13, 23, 25
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$825.00
|
$655.00
|
Mar - 27, 28, 29, 30
|
$880.00
|
$710.00
|
Apr - 01, 03, 10
|
$845.00
|
$675.00
|
Apr - 06
|
$865.00
|
$695.00
|
Apr - 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 29
|
$825.00
|
$665.00
|
May - 01, 02, 04, 06, 08, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20
|
$865.00
|
$710.00
|
May - 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29
|
$890.00
|
$690.00
|
Jun - 01, 03, 05, 08, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 26, 29
|
$880.00
|
$710.00
|
Jul - 01, 03, 06, 08, 10
|
$905.00
|
$710.00
|
Jul - 18, 25, 29
|
$970.00
|
$760.00
|
Jul - 15, 27, 31
|
$1070.00
|
$905.00
|
Aug - 05, 15
|
$1070.00
|
$905.00
|
Aug - 10, 12, 19, 21
|
$1035.00
|
$905.00
|
Aug - 22, 24
|
$1035.00
|
$865.00
|
Aug - 26
|
$1035.00
|
$830.00
|
Aug - 28, 31
|
$885.00
|
$715.00
|
Sep - 02, 04, 07, 09, 11, 14, 16
|
$880.00
|
$710.00
|
Sep - 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
|
$865.00
|
$710.00
|
Oct - 02, 05, 09, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 30
|
$840.00
|
$665.00
|
Nov - 06, 20
|
$820.00
|
$665.00
|
Dec - 04, 14, 18
|
$820.00
|
$665.00
|
Dec - 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28
|
$840.00
|
$685.00
|
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 from $260 for a seat in
coach only
Max occupancy per room is 3 person (excluding infants )
$105 reduction will apply for 2nd child without a bed
Single supplement will be an additional $245
Departures during Mar & Oct - Dec, lunch will not be
provided on day 1 & 3. Prices for these have
been adjusted accordingly.
Early Bird Offer
|
Book 8 weeks in advance
and get
$25 OFF per adult and child
|
Discover general information about our tours by
clicking here . Additionally, should
you have any questions, our Frequently Asked Questions page may already
contain the answers to your questions.
Country Details
Country
|
Capital
|
Currency
|
Visa Required
|
Time
Zone
|
Electricity
|
Country
Code
|
Belgium
|
Brussels
|
Euro
|
Schengen
|
UTC + 1
|
230V,
50Hz
|
+32
|
Germany
|
Berlin
|
Euro
|
Schengen
|
UTC + 1
|
230V,
50Hz
|
+49
|
Switzerland
|
Berne
|
CHF (Euro is accepted
at many places*)
|
Schengen
|
UTC + 1
|
230V,
50Hz
|
+41
|
France
|
Paris
|
Euro
|
Schengen
|
UTC + 1
|
230V,
50Hz
|
+33
|
*Change will be given back in local currency
Additional Excursions
Ice Flyer - The chairlift sweeps you
smoothly and safely over crisp, virgin snowfields and icy
depths. Some of the crevasses are up to twenty metres deep.
Only on Mt Titlis can you expect such a fantastic glacier
experience.
Paris Illuminations Tour The tour
lasts 90 Minutes and takes you around the key sights of Paris
at Night, see the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde, Invalides
and the sparkling Eiffel Tower from the comfort of the
coach.
Currency
In most of Western Europe, the currency you will require
will be Euros. However, you will need Swiss Francs (CHF) when
travelling in Switzerland. It is possible to purchase items in
Euros whilst in Switzerland (selected establishments); however
it should be noted that the change will be given back in
CHF.
Passengers should exchange any spending money for their
holiday before they travel. Whilst on tour, it is very
inconvenient, and not all places you visit will have ATMs or
accept credit/debit cards.
We also advise our passengers to keep some change in coins
on them whilst on tour as using toilets in many parts of Europe
is not free.
USD, GBP or travellers' cheques are not widely accepted at
locations in this tour.
Distances
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 advisable that passengers carry necessities that they
may need for the day such as water, dry snacks, cameras, etc.,
in their hand luggage.
It should be noted that the travel times are extensive on
this tour.
Please see a summary of the distances you will be covered
below:
From
|
To
|
Distance in kms
(Approx)
|
Travelling Time
(Approx)
|
Wembley
|
Dover
|
159
|
2hrs 30mins
|
Calais
|
Brussels
|
200
|
2 hrs 50mins
|
Brussels
|
Atomium structure
|
7
|
20mins
|
Atomium structure
|
Strasbourg
|
440
|
6hrs
|
Strasbourg
|
Black forest
|
121
|
1hr 30mins
|
Black forest
|
Rhine falls
|
74
|
1hr 15mins
|
Rhine falls
|
Lucerne
|
110
|
1hr 30mins
|
Lucerne
|
Engelberg
|
35
|
45mins
|
Engelberg
|
Interlaken
|
86
|
1hr 20mins
|
Interlaken
|
Geneva
|
215
|
2hr 30mins
|
Geneva
|
Paris
|
540
|
6hrs
|
Paris
|
Calais
|
296
|
3hrs
|
Food
Breakfast will be provided at the hotels. The breakfast is
usually in a separate dining area of the hotel and is usually a
continental breakfast consisting of tea, coffee, bread,
cereals, fruit and yoghurt.
Passengers can choose from different diets, including
vegetarian, Jain or non-vegetarian (Halal will not always be
available) meals. Passengers should advise the tour manager of
their preferred diet on day one. The meals are pre-set buffet,
and a menu choice is unavailable. Meals will be provided with
Tap Water only. There are days when a pre-set continental meal
will be provided.
Lunches are usually 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 in a separate dining
facility within the hotel or restaurant. You should always
consult your tour manager if unsure of what ingredients a dish
contains.
Foreign Office Travel Advice
For the latest travel advice from the Foreign &
Commonwealth Office click on the link below to get Country
specific details.
For a complete list of the latest travel
advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office click
here
Hotels
Not all hotels on this tour will have air-conditioning.
Please also note that not all hotels provide a kettle. If
you require warm milk for a baby, we advise you to carry your
own bottle warmer and milk. Passengers may also want to take a
small travel iron and hairdryer, as many hotel rooms may not
have these facilities.
Some hotels in Europe, especially Germany, Switzerland,
Austria & Italy, will provide two single beds put together
as a Double occupancy room; we do contract with such hotels,
and you should be prepared for such eventualities.
If you use services such as the phone or minibar 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.
The maximum occupancy per room on this tour is three
person(s).
Other Advisories
General
Particular attention should be paid to the baggage allowance
for this tour; this can be found on our general information
page. Excess baggage may not be allowed on the coach. The WC
facilities on the coach will be restricted on this tour.
The tour will merge and change tour reps/coaches partway
through the tour.
High Altitude
You should only make trips to high altitudes if you feel
healthy. The following recommendations apply:
Advanced age is no barrier to high altitude. The altitude is
not a concern for blood pressure patients who are
well-controlled with medication. Asthmatics can travel to high
altitudes without any problems. High-altitude air is less
polluted with particles that can cause an asthma attack. People
with epilepsy who are well controlled with medication should be
able to negotiate the altitude.
Pregnant women: There may be a particular 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 often cannot equalise
pressure during descent and are increasingly at risk of ear
irritation. Regular swallowing (drinking, sucking on a bottle)
during the descent can prevent aggravation. Because children
can chill faster than adults, always pay attention to
sufficient protection from the cold at high altitudes.
Sunglasses and good sunscreen are necessary on the
glaciers!
High altitude visits are not recommended for:
Lung and heart patients who are already short of breath
while at rest or climbing stairs are advised not to stay at
high altitudes. Patients with angina pectoris or severely
impaired performance with heart enlargement and heart failure
should not visit high altitudes. Those with medical therapy,
coronary artery disease (angina pectoris) and heart enlargement
should not visit high altitudes. Patients with a pronounced
risk profile for cardiovascular disease (smoker + high blood
pressure + diabetes + high blood fats + overweight + occasional
chest pain) should consult the doctor before visiting high
altitude. Do not stay at high altitude after having striated
muscles or a stroke.
Pick up and Drop off points
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.
If you have selected a pick-up time outside of Wembley,
Southall or East Ham then you will be confirmed your pick-up
time.
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 22.30hrs and
00.30hrs+1)
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.
The below pick-up points may not be available for this
tour:
Paris (Drop-off Only)
Dover (subject to availability)
Schengen Visa Details
Visas & Passports
A passport valid for three months beyond the length of stay
and issued within the past ten years is required by all
nationals. If you hold an Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladesh
Passport, you must obtain a Schengen visa before
travelling.
Many nationalities, such as British, EU and American
nationals, do not require Schengen visas. Should you need
further clarification, please get in touch with us.
Weather
Weather in much of Western Europe tends to be the same as in
England and is unpredictable. Therefore, regardless of the time
of the year, it is advisable to carry an umbrella.
Temperatures vary from place to place. Therefore, 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, passengers will likely
travel through various weather fronts; whilst in Switzerland,
during excursions to mountain tops, passengers may experience
temperatures between 0 °c and 2 °c while simultaneously
experiencing temperatures of over 30 °c whilst they are in
France.
Passengers can be well prepared by 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.
Wheelchairs
We will accept lightweight 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 tour to push their wheelchair. Star Tours will also
request hotels for suitably equipped rooms; however, this is
only on a request basis and cannot be guaranteed. It should be
noted Mt Titlis & Eiffel Tower are not fully accessible for
wheelchair users. In addition, Brussels, Luzern, Lion Monument,
Pisa, Rome, Venice, and Florence will have cobbled streets,
which may not be suitable for wheelchairs.
In most of Europe, the use of child seats in coaches is
mandatory for children under the age of 12 or who are shorter
than 150 cm. Children under 7 years old or less than 125 cm
tall must use a child seat with a harness or a restraint
system. Children between 7 and 12 years old or between 125 and
150 cm tall must use a booster seat or a seat cushion. It is
the responsibility of the child's parent or guardian to provide
the appropriate child seat for their child.