2024 - 2025 USD Dates & Prices
DEPARTURE DATES
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ADULT from
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CHILD (2-11 YRS) from
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Dec-21
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$2,080.00
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$1,795.00
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Mar - 28
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$2,320.00
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$1,950.00
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Apr - 18, 25
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$2,390.00
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$2,020.00
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May - 09, 16, 23
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$2,405.00
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$2,035.00
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Jun - 06, 13, 20, 27
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$2,420.00
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$2,035.00
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Jul - 04, 11, 19, 25, 30
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$2,420.00
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$2,035.00
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Aug - 01, 06, 08, 13, 22, 29
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$2,390.00
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$2,035.00
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Sep - 05, 19
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$2,320.00
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$1,950.00
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Aug - 01, 06, 08, 13, 22, 29
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$2,320.00
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$1,950.00
|
Oct - 24
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$2,320.00
|
$1,950.00
|
Dec - 20
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$2,320.00
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$1,950.00
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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 $495 for a seat in
coach only
Max occupancy per room is 3 person (excluding infants)
$220 reduction will apply for 2nd child without a bed
Single supplement will be an additional $500
2025
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 $535 for a seat in
coach only
Max occupancy per room is 3 person (excluding infants)
$250 reduction will apply for 2nd child without a bed
Single supplement will be an additional $565
Early Bird Offer
|
Book 12 weeks in advance
and get
$110 OFF per adult and
child
|
Book 8 weeks in advance
and get
$45 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
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Capital
|
Currency
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Visa Required
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Time
Zone
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Electricity
|
Country
Code
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Belgium
|
Brussels
|
Euro
|
Schengen
|
UTC + 1
|
230V,
50Hz
|
+32
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Germany
|
Berlin
|
Euro
|
Schengen
|
UTC + 1
|
230V,
50Hz
|
+49
|
Switzerland
|
Berne
|
CHF (Euro is accepted
at many places*)
|
Schengen
|
UTC + 1
|
230V,
50Hz
|
+41
|
Italy
|
Rome
|
Euro
|
Schengen
|
UTC + 1
|
230V,
50Hz
|
+39
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France
|
Paris
|
Euro
|
Schengen
|
UTC + 1
|
230V,
50Hz
|
+33
|
Additional Excursions
Ice Flyer - The Ice Flyer 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 Illumintions Tour The tour
lasts 90 Minutes and takes you around the key sights of Paris
at Night, see the Louvre, Arc de Triumphe, 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. When travelling in Switzerland, you will need
Swiss Francs (CHF). 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 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 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 passengers carry necessities that they may
need for the day such as water, dry snacks, cameras etc. with
them in their hand luggage.
For this tour, it should be noted that the travel times are
extensive on this tour.
Please see a summary of the distances you will be covering
below:
From
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To
|
Distance in kms
(Approx)
|
Travelling time
(Approx)
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Wembley
|
Folkstone
|
148
|
2hrs 30mins
|
Calais
|
Brussels
|
200
|
2hrs 45mins
|
Brussels
|
Atomium Structure
|
7
|
20mins
|
Atomium Structure
|
Strasbourg
|
445
|
6hrs
|
Strasbourg
|
Black Forest
|
121
|
1hr 30mins
|
Black Forest
|
Rhine Falls
|
74
|
1hr 15mins
|
Rhine Falls
|
Lucerne
|
110
|
1hr 45mins
|
Lucerne
|
Engelberg
|
35
|
45mins
|
Engelberg
|
Padova
|
485
|
5hrs 30mins
|
Padova
|
Venice
|
38
|
50mins
|
Venice
|
Rome
|
546
|
6hrs
|
Rome
|
Florence
|
291
|
3hrs 15mins
|
Florence
|
Pisa
|
102
|
1hr 45mins
|
Pisa
|
San Remo
|
302
|
4hrs
|
San remo
|
Geneva
|
492
|
6hrs
|
Geneva
|
Paris
|
540
|
6hrs
|
Paris
|
Calais
|
296
|
3hrs
|
Above is for indication purposes only
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, which will consist 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
representative of their preferred diet on day one. The meals
are pre-set buffet, and a choice of menu is not available.
Meals will be provided with Tap Water only.
Lunches are usually vegetarian 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 or
restaurant in a separate dining facility. You should always
consult your tour representative if you are not sure 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 full list of the latest travel advice
from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office click
here
Hotels
Not all hotels in this tour will have air-conditioning so
you should carry a small portable fan with you especially
during the summer months.
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. Passengers may also want to carry a small travel
iron and hairdryer etc., as many hotel rooms may not have these
facilities.
Some hotels in Europe, especially Switzerland will provide
two single beds put together as a Double occupancy room, as
this sort of configuration allows the hotel to use a room for
multi-use, we do contract with such hotels, and you should be
prepared for such eventualities.
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.
The maximum occupancy per room on this tour is 3
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.
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. 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 a good sunscreen are necessary on the
glaciers!
High altitude visits not recommended for:
Lung and heart patients who are already short of breath
while at rest or when climbing stairs are advised not to stay
at high altitude. Patients with angina pectoris or severely
impaired performance with heart enlargement and heart failure
should not visit high altitude. Coronary artery disease (angina
pectoris) and heart enlargement with medical therapy should not
visit high altitude. 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.
Vatican
When visiting the Vatican City and St Peters Basilica
we highly advise that modest clothing is worn as it is a place
of worship and entrance is subject to attire.
Venice Gondola
The gondola boat ride in Venice will be shared with the
group, and private gondolas are not available. The gondola will
hold 5 people.
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.
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:
Brussels Atomium
Calais (subject to availability)
Dover (subject to availability)
Paris (Drop-off Only)
Rhine Falls
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 & Child Seats
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.