*Europe Tour* *World Of Wonders Travels Pvt. Ltd. (WOW)*

*Europe Tour* *World Of Wonders Travels Pvt. Ltd. (WOW)* We booked this tour through EaseMyTrip, while others booked via different portals such as Zenith, Paras, Akshara, and more. Interestingly, although we all came through different travel portals, we ultimately joined the same tour organised by World of Wonders Travels Pvt. Ltd., a company based in Mumbai. The group comprised 26 members in total. This was a 14-night, 15-day tour covering the UK (London), France (Paris), Belgium (Brussels), the Netherlands (Amsterdam), Switzerland (Jungfraujoch and Mount Titlis), Austria, and Italy (Venice, Florence, and Rome). The hotels were all reputed brands such as Radisson, Ramada, Novotel, Millennium and other similar 4-star properties. All meals were included: breakfast was served at the hotels, while lunch and dinner were arranged at Indian restaurants located near the major sightseeing points on the itinerary. Travel throughout the tour was by coach, except for the journey from London to Paris, which was by Eurostar train. From Paris onwards, the same coach was used until the end of the tour in Rome. We opted for the package without airfare from India and without visas, both of which we arranged separately in advance. However, the tour operator also offers packages that include airfare and visa assistance as part of the overall cost. One of the most convenient aspects of the tour was not having to worry about meals. Good quality Indian food — lunch and dinner — was provided daily, and breakfast was served at the hotels. However, since lunch was included, a considerable amount of time was spent travelling to and from restaurants with the group. In Padova, the accommodation was at the Blue Dream Hotel, which was disappointing. Complaints included air-conditioning not working and, more seriously, doors of some rooms not opening with the keys provided. The days spent in Italy were made more challenging by the scorching sun, with long walks in Venice, Florence, and Vatican City/Rome proving especially exhausting. The tour manager was highly knowledgeable, with over three decades of experience. His understanding of the history of the places and monuments we visited was exemplary, and he executed the itinerary with absolute precision. Overall, the tour was unforgettable, offering the opportunity to visit nine countries in just fifteen days — a truly enriching experience. The Mercedes coach was highly comfortable with smooth driving on the European highways. One piece of advice I would like to share with everyone: never fall prey to the claims made by tour booking platforms or agents that “seats are filling up fast.” These are often sales tactics designed to push prospective tourists into booking early. In reality, seats are rarely filled until the last minute. Always bargain hard with them. Regarding the cost, it would suffice to say that a premium tour with four-star hotels and all meals costs approximately INR 30,000 per person per day. Credit cards worked seamlessly everywhere — on buses in Colchester, London, and Edinburgh. They were also accepted on the London Underground, where you can simply tap and go. On one occasion, even a debit card worked without any issue. We had carried foreign currency for shopping, but even in most shops, cards were accepted. However, at some public toilets, only cash was accepted, though our tour guide took special care to ensure free facilities were available at suitable stops along the route. The approximate cost for this 14N/15D premium tour on a twin-sharing basis was INR 30000 per head per day that included all meals, 4-star accommodation, air fare and visa charges. All attractions like cruises, museums, London Eye, top of the mountains, Eiffel Tower top floor, Disney Land all rides unlimited, etc were included. One had to spend money only on personal expenses.