3 EUROPEAN COUNTRIES: FRANCE - SWITZERLAND - ITALY | AIR CHINA

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Description

Explore the 6-country, 9-day, 9-night European journey with Du Lịch Thiên Nhiên along the attractive route of Germany – Netherlands – Belgium – France – Switzerland – Italy. Visitors will experience the modern, ancient, and romantic beauty of Europe's top famous countries, visit iconic landmarks, enjoy stunning natural scenery, and discover distinct cultures. The itinerary delivers a multi-experience and unforgettable trip to Europe.

Itinerary

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY – PARIS (Meals on board, dinner)

- 02:00: Guests gather at Tan Son Nhat Airport – International Terminal. The tour leader greets and assists you with check-in for the flight to Beijing. Enjoy your meals and rest on board. After transiting in Beijing, the group continues check-in for the flight to Paris.

 CA904 SGN - PEK 05:10 – 11:10

CA933 PEK - CDG 13:15 – 18:30

(Flight times according to departure schedule)

- Upon arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport, guests will have dinner and transfer to the hotel to rest. Overnight in France.

DAY 2: PARIS CITY TOUR (3 meals)

- Morning: The group enjoys breakfast at the hotel, then the vehicle picks up and transfers guests to visit:

- Arc De Triomphe - Triumphal Arch: one of the iconic landmarks of France, showcasing the sculpture titled La Marseillaise by the famous sculptor François Rude.

- Champs-Élysées - Heavenly Avenue – the most beautiful avenue in the world and home to the highest concentration of luxury shops in the “City of Light, Paris”.

- Les Invalides - Visitors can revisit French military history and visit the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte, the famous autocratic emperor of France.

- Place de la Concorde is one of the most famous and largest squares in Paris, ranking second in France after Quinconces Square in Bordeaux, and 11th in the world.

- Montmartre Hill - this is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Paris with many outstanding historical, cultural, and architectural sights.

- Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris - an extremely unique architectural work, a church representative of the Gothic architectural style.

- Eiffel Tower: A grand structure from two centuries ago, which remains a symbol of Paris today and the pride of the French (outside photo stop).

- Lunch: The group has lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, guests continue the tour.

- You are free to explore and shop in Paris at duty-free centers.

- Seine River Cruise Experience - one of the wonderful options to view the iconic landmarks of Paris along both banks of the Seine River.

- Evening: The group has dinner and returns to the hotel to rest. Overnight in Paris.

DAY 3: PARIS – NANCY - COLMAR (3 meals)

- Morning: Have breakfast and check out of the hotel. The group travels to the city of Nancy. Located along the Meurthe River in the Lorraine region, 281 km east of Paris and 116 km west of Strasbourg. Lorraine is a historical and cultural region in eastern France bordering Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany.

- Lunch: The group has lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, the group travels to the town of Colmar, affectionately called "Little Venice in the heart of France" by tourists:

- Colmar Old Town: a fairly small neighborhood, yet captivating enough to attract visitors once they set foot here.

- Fairy-tale village of Little Venice: located right along the Lauch River, this is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in Europe with colorful fairy-tale streets, squares, fountains, and ancient museums.

- Dinner: The group has dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Colmar/Mulhouse.

DAY 4: ENGELBERG – MOUNT TITLIS - LUCERNE - BELLINZONA (3 meals)

- Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel, then completes check-out procedures. The group travels to the town of Engelberg to visit:

- Mount Titlis to admire the majestic snow-covered beauty of the Alps (at your own expense).

- Lunch: The group has lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, the group travels to Lucerne to visit:

- Lake Lucerne: a large lake located in the city of Lucerne, Central Switzerland. You will admire the beauty of the bridge blending with the vibrant colors of the landscape here.

- Lion Monument: This dying lion statue was carved into natural rock by Danish sculptors in 1821.

- Chapel Bridge: a wooden pedestrian bridge spanning diagonally across the Reuss River in the city of Lucerne. This is a prominent attraction drawing many tourists in Switzerland.

- Afterwards, move to Zurich city.

- Evening: The group has dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Bellinzona/Lugano.

DAY 5: BELLINZONA - MILAN - PADOVA (3 meals)

- Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, the group checks out and departs for Milan.

- Afterwards, the group moves to visit several locations such as: (outside photo stops).

- La Scala Theatre - located in the center of Milan, named after the famous La Scala opera house situated in the northwest corner of the square. Right in the middle of the square is the statue of Da Vinci sculpted by the famous sculptor Pietro Mani. Most of the iconic structures in the square were designed by the talented architect Luca Beltrami.

- Duomo Cathedral: considered the most magnificent and largest cathedral in the world. Milan Duomo was built in 1386 in Lombardy, northern Italy.

- The group has free time for shopping at Vittorio Emanuele.

- Lunch: The group has lunch at a local restaurant and departs for the city of Padova.

- Dinner: The group has dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Padova.

DAY 6: PADOVA – VENICE ISLAND – PISA (3 meals)

- Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, the group checks out and departs for Venice Mestre.

- Venice Island is a memorable experience with a boat trip to enjoy the charming, romantic beauty of the city from afar and the architectural works on both banks (round-trip boat ticket included).

- The group strolls along the waterfront to take photos with:

- Saint Mark's Basilica is the main church of Venice, located on St. Mark's Square in the San Marco district. Magnificent Byzantine architecture is the key feature that makes this church one of the most impressive attractions in Venice.

- St. Mark's Church, a beautiful piece of Byzantine architecture.

- Visitors will have the opportunity to walk across the legendary Bridge of Sighs. Connecting the old prisons to the interrogation rooms of the Doge's Palace, this bridge appears frequently on postcards and pictures of Venice.

- Afterwards, visitors will have the opportunity to watch Venetian artisans demonstrate the crafting of Murano glass using traditional methods and shop for unique, exquisite Murano glass items.

- Lunch: The group has lunch at a local restaurant, then returns to the mainland to depart for the city of Pisa.

- Dinner: The group has dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Pisa.

DAY 7: PISA – ROME (3 Meals)

- Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, the group checks out of the hotel and visits the leaning tower city of Pisa: (outside photo opportunity)

- Leaning Tower of Pisa: A bell tower in the city of Pisa whose construction began in 1173, a tourism icon of Italy recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

- Piazza dei Miracoli: This is an important center of Medieval art in Europe and one of the best-preserved architectural complexes in the world. It is considered a sacred place by the Catholic Church.

- Pisa Baptistery of St. John (Pisa Baptistery) - part of Miracle Square along with the cathedral and the leaning tower, forming a unique architectural ensemble with dominant white tones standing out against the green lawn of the square and the blue sky.

- Knights’ Square: Knights’ Square is the second main square of the city. This square was the political center of Pisa in medieval times.

- Lunch: The group has lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, travel to Rome.

- Evening: The group has dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Rome.

DAY 8: ROME – CITY TOUR – VATICAN (Breakfast, Lunch)

- Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel and completes check-out procedures. The group departs for sightseeing: (outside photos)

- Roman Forum: is a rectangular plaza surrounded by the ruins of important ancient architecture in the center of the city of Rome.

- Colosseum: is a large amphitheater in the city of Rome, built between AD 70 and 72 under Emperor Vespasian.

- The Spanish Steps: This architectural work is a UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage site, world-famous after the movie "Roman Holiday" in 1953.

- The Trevi Fountain: Trevi is the largest and most famous fountain in Rome, as well as the largest Baroque fountain in the world.

- Lunch: You will have lunch at a local restaurant.

- Afternoon: The group continues to visit:

- Take photos in front of Vatican Cathedral, the smallest independent nation in the world. Upon arrival, you will visit the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica - one of the four major basilicas in Rome.

- The vehicle transfers the group to the airport to complete departure procedures and board the flight to Beijing. Expected flight: CA940 FCO - PEK 19:50 – 13:25+1.

DAY 9: BEIJING TRANSIT

- Arriving at Beijing Airport, you will complete transit procedures and rest. After that, you will complete boarding procedures for your flight back to Vietnam on the scheduled flight: CA903 PEK - SGN 20:40 – 01:10+1 (Flight time according to the departure schedule).

 

DAY 10: HO CHI MINH CITY

- Arrive in Vietnam, ending the tour. The tour guide bids farewell and looks forward to seeing you again.

 

Note: The itinerary may change depending on weather conditions, tidal forecasts, and port authority regulations.

Terms & conditions

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

  1. Economy class round-trip airfare SAIGON - PARIS // ROME – SAIGON with AIR CHINA ( 5kg hand baggage and 23kg checked baggage )
  2. Airport tax surcharges; security taxes; fuel surcharges…
  3. 3*- 4* standard hotels: 2 guests/room (in case of gender reasons, a triple room will be arranged): Paris 2 nights, Colmar, Bellinzona, Padova, Pisa, Rome

Note: Most hotels in Europe do not have triple rooms.

  1. Meals according to the itinerary at Vietnamese, Chinese, and European restaurants (average €16 - €20/meal).
  2. Entrance tickets to sightseeing spots according to the itinerary.
  3. Seine River Cruise
  4. Round-trip boat ticket to visit Venice Island
  5. Transportation vehicle according to the program regulations (maximum 12 hours/day)
  6. Drinking water on the vehicle, 1 bottle/person each day

10. Friendly, professional tour leader from Vietnam accompanying the group throughout the trip

11. Souvenir gift: travel hat.

12. Global travel insurance according to the program, maximum compensation of 1 billion VND/case

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:

  1. Passport (valid for more than 6 months from the return date).
  2. Schengen visa fee: 5,000,000 VND (including consular, translation, and insurance fees)
  3. Gratuity/TIP for local driver and tour leader:

REGULAR DAY TOUR 2,000,000 VND/guest/tour.

HOLIDAY/NEW YEAR TOUR 2,200,000 VND/guest/tour.

  1. Mount Titlis snow mountain entrance ticket: 120 EURO ~ 3,800,000 VND.
  2. Fees for ticket changes, extending return dates, itinerary changes, flight leg changes or ticket upgrades (business class), excess baggage according to airline regulations.
  3. Personal expenses (excess baggage, telephone, laundry, sightseeing and meals outside the itinerary).
  4. Alcoholic beverages during meals, telephone charges, laundry in hotel rooms, and other personal expenses.
  5. Entrance tickets to attractions and places of interest not included in the itinerary, after-hours transportation vehicles and tour guides, evening performance shows.
  6. Single room surcharge. (if the guest requests a single room or travels alone without a roommate match)

10. VAT invoice (please notify upon tour registration)

FOR FOREIGNERS, OVERSEAS VIETNAMESE, THE ELDERLY & CHILDREN:

- Guests holding foreign nationality or Overseas Vietnamese must have a declared ETIAS visa with them during the tour.

- Re-entry visa into Vietnam for foreigners or Overseas Vietnamese guests (Visa issued at the border checkpoint and valid for single entry into Vietnam – within 3 months for Overseas Vietnamese). (contact for quotation at the time of departure)

- Bring along the customs entry declaration form, visa, and 02 4x6cm photos

- Guests holding dual nationality (not yet naturalized) please inform the sales staff at the time of tour registration and submit the original along with related documents (if any).

- Guests holding only a green card (temporary residence card abroad) and no longer possessing a valid Vietnamese passport cannot travel to a third country.

- In case children travel with relatives (not Parents), an authorization letter verified by local authorities (authorized by Parents to take them on the tour) must be submitted.

- Children under 12 years old share a bed with parents; if an individual bed is preferred, please pay the adult rate (One married couple can only be accompanied by 01 young child; the 2nd child must pay the adult rate).

- For customers over 70 years old, you and your family commit to ensuring your health condition to participate in the tour with the company upon registration. The Company will not be responsible for any incidents occurring on the tour.

REFUND / CANCELLATION / VISA FAILURE POLICY – ENTRY / EXIT REGULATION VIOLATIONS

In case of being unable to participate in the tour, please notify the Company and accept the cancellation fee as follows:

* Tour cancellation after registration: Penalty of 100% of the tour deposit

Tour cancellation after submitting the visa appointment: Penalty of 100% of the tour deposit

Tour cancellation after visa approval: Penalty of 100% of the total tour value

Guests refused exit at Vietnam or entry at the destination: Guests bear 100% of total tour costs (no refund).

In case the visa result is not available by the departure date, guests may choose the next tour departure date or receive a refund of the paid tour amount after deducting the visa fee of 5,000,000 VND/guest.

For cases where guests book a tour with a group of friends or family (2 guests or more), if one person in the group fails to obtain a visa and cancels the tour, the guest who failed the visa pays a fee of 5,000,000 VND plus ticket costs (if any), but other members who passed the visa and cancel the tour will be subject to the general tour cancellation policy.

In case of tour cancellation, please bring the payment receipt and ID card/Citizen ID directly to the office to complete cancellation procedures. The company will not process cancellation requests over the phone).

Promotional price tour program, not applicable for converting or postponing tour dates.

NOTE

- “Passport” Must be valid for more than 6 months (Calculated from the departure date).

- Before registering for the tour, please read carefully the tour program, terms, and included as well as excluded tour prices in the program.

- The Travel Company is exempt from liability in case tour participants are refused or not allowed entry/exit for personal reasons, or issues arising from applying for an entry visa independently, using ABTC (APEC) cards, official/diplomatic passports during the tour, or in case your visa application is rejected or delayed by competent authorities.

- Guests need to fulfill tax obligations so as not to affect their departure.

- Guests aged 70 and over need to ensure sufficient health to participate in the tour itinerary; accompanying family members are encouraged to provide assistance when needed. If you have underlying medical conditions or poor physical health, a medical certificate from a Doctor is required to ensure sufficient health for overseas travel.

- Due to the nature of joined group tours, the company will accept a minimum number of 10 adult guests and ensure the group departs according to schedule. In case the group does not have enough guests, the company is responsible for notifying guests 07 days prior to departure and will agree on another departure date, or fully refund the amount paid by guests.

- Because flights depend on the airlines, in some cases flight times may change without prior notice.

- Pure leisure tour; guests registering for the tour please follow the group on departure and return on the exact end date of the tour, with no group splitting allowed.

- If you are Overseas Vietnamese or Foreign guests and the Vietnam visa in your passport is a single-entry visa, please apply for a Vietnam re-entry visa yourself via the link https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/khai-thi-thuc-dien-tu/cap-thi-thuc-dien-tu

- If guests are Overseas Vietnamese or Foreigners with a separate Vietnam visa paper, it must be brought along on the tour.

- Guests holding dual nationality or a Travel document (not yet naturalized) please inform the sales staff at the time of tour registration and submit the original along with related documents (if any).

- Guests holding only a green card (temporary residence card abroad) and no longer having a valid Vietnamese passport cannot register for travel to a third country.

- Pregnant guests please notify the sales staff at the time of registration for further advice. Note that doctor's medical advice is required before taking the tour. Pregnant guests from 30-32 weeks onwards are not accepted for safety reasons.

- Children under 18 years old who are not accompanied by Parents must have an authorization letter verified by local authorities (authorized by Parents to lead the tour).

- Visa application documents will not be returned after being submitted to the Consulate.

- Tour services will not be refunded or canceled if unused by customers.

- Depending on the actual situation, the order of sightseeing spots in the program may change while still ensuring all original sightseeing spots are included.

- The Travel Company is exempt from liability in case of natural disasters, earthquakes, droughts, demonstrations, strikes, epidemics, aircraft technical glitches, etc. leading to flight rescheduling, cancellations, or delays; the company reserves the right to change the itinerary at any time for customer convenience and safety, and will not be responsible for compensating arising damages.

- In case of visa refusal from 30 – 11 days before departure, the non-refundable fee is 5,000,000 VND (including consular fee, TLS, translation..); if you use Premium visa service, the non-refundable fee is 6,200,000 VND (including consular fee, TLS premium, translation..).

- Depending on the Consulate's Visa issuance situation and flight tickets, the departure date may be postponed by 1 to 10 days compared to the original departure date; in case you and the company cannot reach an agreement to move the trip to the nearest date, the non-refundable fee is 10,000,000 VND/guest

EUROPEAN VISA APPLICATION PROCEDURES

To best prepare for the European entry visa application, the Company requests Guests to prepare all the following documents:

ALL PHOTOCOPIED DOCUMENTS ON A4 PAPER MUST BE NOTARIZED

PERSONAL:

- Passports, both new and old (original), valid for 6 months, signed in the passport, certified copy of all pages with stamps.

- 2 3.5x4.5cm white background photos, face ratio occupying 70% - 80% of the frame, taken from the neck up, no smiling, ears and eyebrows uncovered, taken no more than 3 months ago.

- Certified copy of the full household registration book.

- Notarized copy of Citizen Identity Card on A4 paper.

- Notarized marriage certificate on A4 paper (if any), divorce decree (if any), or local marital status confirmation.

- Notarized birth certificate on A4 paper (child's if traveling with child, own if traveling with parents), authorization letter for father (or mother) if traveling with mother (or father) only.

EMPLOYMENT:

- For business owner customers

- Business license.

- Tax payment receipts for the last 3 months.

- Company bank statement for the last 3 months

- For employed customers with a contract

- Labor contract.

Social insurance is mandatory

- Salary confirmation for the last 3 months

- Leave application form for travel

- If sponsored by the Company for travel, a confirmation letter is required

- For student customers

- School confirmation letter, student ID card

- Leave application form

*FINANCIAL

- Savings book and bank account balance confirmation of 200 million VND or more

- Real estate ownership documents, Property lease contracts (if renting out property).

- Certificates of ownership for other assets if any such as: cars, stocks, shares, bonds…

TRAVEL COMPANY PROVIDES

- Invitation letter from TRAVEL COMPANY partner in Europe with full guest details

- Confirmation of travel itinerary, hotels, transportation, meals, sightseeing (in English)

- Travel contract and Detailed tour program (in Vietnamese).

- International Travel Insurance.

- Fill out required forms as requested by the Embassy, Consulate.

- Schedule interview appointment, pay interview fee.

- Advise guests before presenting and submitting documents at the Consulate

- The above requirements apply to all Guests in general. When completing documents, depending on specific cases, company specialists will advise each guest individually.