The known history of Mauritius begins with its discovery by Europeans and its appearance on maps in the early sixteenth century. Mauritiuswas successively colonized by the Dutch, the French and the British, and became independent in 1968.The first Europeans who have visited

Mauritius were the Portuguese at the beginning of the sixteenth century

The Dutch who settled in the island in 1598 named it Mauritius after Prince Maurice of Nassau

Winter: July to SeptemberLeast agreeable period: January to April, when the long days can prove too hot and humid for some and the threat of cyclones is in the air. -For Diving: December through March, when the waters are at their clearest;For Surfing: June through AugustFor Fishing: October through April is excellent for big game fishing, when the large predators feed close to shore.

Best season

1 Mauritius Rupee (MUR) = 1.54743 INR approximately

Currency

ClothingSwimming costumes, shorts and T-shirts. Carry light woolen forWinter months of May to September

1,294,104 (July 2010)Population

Grand BayGrand bay is a tourist village located in the North of Mauritius. Grand bay experienced a few years ago a tourist boom. Grand Bay is well known to tourist , some years ago when you talked about Mauritius it was equal to Grand Bay that was first town that was talked about. Grand Bay has constructed its surronding to be easy for tourist .

The longest village on the island, Triolet offers an opportunity to visit the biggest Hindu temple, the Maheswarnath, first built in 1819 in honour of the Gods Shiva, Krishna, Vishnu, Muruga, Brahma and Ganesha.

Flacq is a district of Mauritius, situated in the east of the island. The capital is Centre de Flacq. It is the largest district, having an area of 298 km², and as of 2000 has a population of 126,839.This district houses the village of Flacq, which is well known for its market.

Dutch Ruins - In the South-East of the island at Vieux Grand Port, the oldest settlements in Mauritius, you can see the ruins of the first Dutch fortifications. Excavation work is underway in a bid to uncover an important part of Mauritian history Archaeologists have recently dug out the ruins of Fort Frederick Hendrick, built under the Dutch.

The village of Chamarel in southwest Mauritius is home to two natural wonders - the magnificant Chamarel Falls and the colored earths of Chamarel. The earths are particularly unsual; created by volcanic rocks that cooled at different temperatures, the earths form beautiful patterns of color in the exposed hillsides. And if you mix the colored earth together, they'll eventually settle into separate layers.

The Black River George National Park is the only one in Mauritius and it got proclaimed in 1994. The Black River National Park is located in the south-western part of the island and covers an area of 6754 hectares which is representing approximately 3.5% of the total land area of Mauritius.

Singapore - HistoryThe history of Singapore dates back to the 14th century when it was a malay kingdom called Temasek or seatown. At that time it was a bustling trade place for many nationalities including Chinese, Arabs, Indians, Europeans and Malays. In 1299 a Sumatran prince named Sang Nila Utama(Sri Tri Buana) landed on the then Temasek to set up his kingdom and apparently saw a lion . This made him name the island Singa pura a sanskrit name for Lion city. Thou' the island enjoyed trading prominence and good relations with other countries , its popularity faded.

 Malay Heritage Center

Singapore Discovery Centre Singapore Flyer Snow City Sentosa 4D magix Singapore city Gallery Forest Adventure

It is a platform that provides plenty for Singaporeans to think about and helps them prepare for future challenges.In October 1992,setting up of the S'pore Discovery Centre (SDC) at the cost of $70 million. Located on the grounds of the SAFTI Military Insitute, Mitchell Giurgola & Throp Architects developed the architectural design for SDC.

Singapore Flyer

The Singapore Flyer is a giant Ferris wheel located in Singapore, constructed in 2005–2008. Described by its operators as an observation wheel, it reaches 42 stories high, with a total height of 165 m (541 ft), makes it the tallest Ferris wheel in the world.

Snow City is the first permanent indoor snow centre in Singapore.Snow City is a 3,000 sq-metre centre with its facilities spread over 2 storeys. Of this, 1,200 sq-metres is covered with snow, called the Snow Chamber.The Snow Chamber is constantly maintained at -5°C.

Sentosa 4D Magix is an interactive movie experience with a state of the art digital projection system and special seats equipped with leg ticklers and base shakers among many things.

The Singapore City Gallery is a place where you can catch a bird's eye view of Singapore's central area through a fascinating 100-square metre architectural model.

Encounter with the wild in the nocturnal habitats. Singapore Night Safari welcomes one and all as it is one of the world’s first wildlife park that offer tour inside the park to see the nocturnal animals and their activities during the night time in colorful shades and contrast.

Spreaded in 40-hectare, Singapore Night Safari is internationally known for of its kinds as the park is home to 1000 nocturnal animals of 100 different species, some of which are endangered . The park is well

organized for tourists as they can enjoy the Singapore Night Safari tour with truly unique experience going through walking trails or by tram. But among all most of the tourist prefer to navigate the jungle the park through Tram .

Thailand lies in the centre of Southeast Asia and shares its land bound boundaries with Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia while its location makes it a natural gateway to India and China.

FAST FACTS ABOUT THAILANDPick-up joint: the world’s second-largest pick-up truck market after the US.

Border countries: Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar(Burma)Population: 65,493,296

Guinness World Records: Most couples married underwater and most Mini Coopers in a convoy (444 cars parked to spell out ‘Long Live the King’)Religion: 95% BuddhistLiteracy: 92.6%, though reading anything other than the newspaper or comic books is regarded as an eccentric hobbyCurrency - Thai Baht (1.49074 INR approximate)

Samui's most popular attraction, The Big Buddha sitting 15 meters tall was built in 1972 by the local society to give visitors a place to pay respect to The Lord Buddha. This monumental landmark is placed on the island's Northern shore.

•The big BuddhaThe big Buddha

Na muang waterfallNa Muang Waterfall is located 10 km south from NatShon at Ban Thurian. There are 2 waterfalls. Na Muang one is 18 meter high and can be reached by vehicle.Na Muang two is about 80 meters high and can only be reached by a 30 minute walk. The waterfalls are the most scenic on the island

According to the bible of the Brahma religion there are three gods each possessing differing moral principles, greatness, and miracles. The three gods are directly responsible for human welfare; they are collectively called "Tree Murati" and consists of Vishnu, Siva, and Brahma

Sawadee Shrine

Phuket, which is approximately the size of Singapore, is Thailand’s largest island. The island is connected to mainland Thailand by two bridges. It is situated off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea.

Phuket formerly derived its wealth from tin  and rubber, and enjoyed a rich and colorful history. The island was on one of the major trading routes between India and China, and was frequently mentioned in foreign ship logs of Portuguese, French, Dutch and English traders. The region now derives much of its income from tourism.

Phuket

FAST FACTS ABOUT MALAYSIACapital- Kuala LumpurInternational telephone code +60Languages -Bahasa Melayu (official), Chinese (Hakka and Hokkien dialects), Tamil, EnglishCurrency - Malaysian ringgit (RM)Phrases - selamat pagi (good morning), terima kasi(thank you)Population 24,821,300

•Cameron Highlands

•Sultan Abu bakar mosque•Sabah sarawak•Palau sibu•Khoo kongsi

•Gunung Mulu National Park•Niah Caves National Park

Cameron HighlandsMalaysia’s most extensive hill station, about 60km off the main KL–Ipoh–Butterworth road at Tapah, is at an altitude of 1300m to 1829m. The Cameron Highlands is a vast area of rolling green hills, tea plantations and forests stretching along the road from the town of Ringlet, then through the main towns of Tanah Rata, Brinchang and beyond.

Gunung Mulu National Park

A Unesco-listed site widely regarded as Sarawak’s top attraction, Gunung Mulu is the most heavily promoted of the state’s national parks and one of the most popular destinations in Borneo. The park is an unspoilt wilderness offering caving, trekking and wildlife-viewing. It can be enjoyed simply for its beauty, or tackled as a challenge that even experienced outdoors enthusiasts will relish.

Niah Caves National ParkThe vast caverns of Niah Caves National Park (737454)are among Borneo’s most incredible natural attractions. Located in the limestone hills about 3km north of Batu Niah town, the caves contain some of the oldest evidence of human habitation in Southeast Asia.

Sultan Abu bakar mosqueSultan Abu Bakar State Mosque is the state mosque of Johor, Malaysia(southern portion of Malaysia), the mosque was constructed between 1892 and 1900, under the direction of Sultan Abu Bakar.

Crystal mosque

The Crystal Mosque or Masjid Kristal is a mosque in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. The mosque is located at Islamic Heritage Park on the island of Wan Man. The mosque was constructed between 2006 and 2008.

Pulau SibuPulau Sibu, also known as Sibu Island, is a small island off Malaysia's eastern coast, facing the South China Sea. It is actually made up of several islands namely Sibu Besar Island, Sibu Tengah Island, Sibu Kukus Island and Sibu Hujung Island.

Khoo kongsi

Khoo is the family name. Kongsi means clan (family) house. This clan house of the Khoo family reminds us of the very first period the Chinese came to Penang.

A valid passport for minimum 6 months on arrival.

VISA Yellow fever certificate if arriving from infected areas.

Travel documents required for Mauritius:

Travel documents required for Singapore: - A passport with at least 6 months

validity- Valid Singapore visa, if applicable - Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Singapore- Confirmed onward/return tickets (where applicable)- Entry facilities to their onward destinations, e.g. visas.- Completed Disembarkation/Embarkation Card- Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable

Travel documents required for Malaysia:

- A passport with at least 6 months validity- Valid Malaysian visa, if applicable - Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Singapore- Confirmed onward/return tickets (where applicable)- Entry facilities to their onward destinations, e.g. visas.- Completed Disembarkation/Embarkation Card- Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable

Passport is used as a means of identification. it is also an evidence of a person having entered another country legally.there are different types of passport  

-Normal passport. -Diplomatic or counselor passport. -Government/official/special/service passport.-Temporary or ad-hoc passport.. Joint passport - -Other passports.

To enter in any country the person must have the entry permission to that country which is known as visa. In order to enter in any country the person should have the visa for that particular country. The visa is issued by the embassy officials of that country, all depends on the file prepared by the person who have applied, in case it is rejected, he/she can appeal within 24 days of rejection.

In order to go anywhere abroad, an individual needs to have a health certificate because it is concerned as a vital part to travel into other country. It is necessary to confirm that the particular individual is not suffering from any communicable disease like cholera and yellow fever. So a person must have the health certificate to travel to some countries. If the person is vaccinated against Cholera, the date of the vaccination must be valid for at least six months that will assure that the person is safe for at least this period. Same is the case with yellow fever but here the vaccine is valid for at least ten years.

This is an important aspect of travelling to some country like if a person likes to go to Australia. He must have with him sufficient amount of Australian dollar necessary for his survival.

Insurance is also a vital component for going abroad. This is done for the purpose because if the individual suffers from some disease then he/she is to be cured by the govt. of that country. This is also based on age system as if for old aged person the insurance is of high amount as compared to that of a young.

Vegetarian meal(VGML)

Meats, fish, poultry or eggs will be avoided.

Food included will be pure vegetarian in any style like Indian, Chinese, Continental etc.

Seafood

Seafood is served in the main course. Meal includes Appetizer , salad , Pan Fried Cod ,

Fresh fruit , Bread roll, cheese and biscuits

Child meal (CHML)

Strong spices, big pieces, gravies etc will be avoided.

This will include Bite-sized pieces of food liked by children, as they are easy to eat and digest and also it will nutritionally balanced.

Veg-Lacto meal (VLML)

Meats, fish, poultry or eggs will be avoided.

The meal will include vegetarian meal with dairy products in it.

Other facilities in flight

Infants carrycot Bassinet Stretchers Wheel chairs etc.

Mapping and routing

Flight detailsDEL-MRU

Flight – AI 6745 @ 0520 hrs from IGI terminal-3ETA – 1120 hrsDuration – 7 hours 30 minutesClass – Economy

MRU- SIN

Mauritius to Singapore Air Mauritius flight#642 Airline code:

MK Departure 10:05 pm Mauritius MRU Arrival 09:05am Singapore SIN Flight duration 7 hrs Class Economy

SIN - HKT

Singapore to Thailand

Thaiairways# TG642

Departure 10:05 pm

Arrival 09:05am Flight duration 7

hrs Class Economy

HKT-KUL

Thailand to Malaysia Malaysian airway#721 Airline Departure 7:50 pm Arrival 8:50 pm Flight Duration 3hr Class: Economy

Day to day itinerary Day1 (10/1/12):Arrival in Mauritius for a

placard pick-up, greet & meet at the Airport. Your car / coach waits to transfer you to your resort. Unpack and relax in the hotel pool during the afternoon or take a short nap. Talk to your hotel chef in the evening with your request for vegetarian meal speciality. Enjoy your dinner and relax under the star filled skies of this beautiful paradise island.

Day 2 (11/1/12) : After breakfast leave for Full day tour of South Mauritius which includes Casela Bird park, Chamarel (Seven Coloured earth) Grand Bassin (Shiva Temple),Grand bay and Dutch ruins. Return by evening and have dinner at the resort.      

Day 3 (12/1/12):After breakfast leave for tour of North Mauritius, which includes Port Louis & the world famous Pamplemouses Gardens and Flacq market. After breakfast prepare to leave for a true paradise experience to wildlife at blackforest gorges Return by evening and have dinner at the resort Return by evening and dinner at the resort.

Day 4 (13/1/12) :After breakfast pack your bags and leave for the Airport for your next destination.

Day 5(14/1/12) : You will be met and driven to your hotel. After lunch you will go to see Singapore discovery centre and Singapore flyer. After that your chauffeur will drop you at hotel and will brief you tomorrow's program.

Day 5(14/1/12) – Today morning you will visit Sigapore city centre, snow city, and 4 d Santosa after that you will head towards your h0tel that will be in a cottage style with Jungle plan that will include your 2 major meal + breakfast + 2 game drive that will include morning safari + night safari.

Day 6(15/1/12) : you will get a wake up call early morning and you will start for you morning safari with packed breakfast. After game drive you will return back to hotel and after lunch get ready for night safari where you can explore nocturnal animals and other wildlife as well.

Day 7(15/1/12) : Early morning after your breakfast you will be driven to airport for next destination.

Day 8(16/1/12) : As you reach at the airport you will be driven to hotel with pool view room suite, where you can relax and in the evening you will head toward Big Buddha and Sawadee shrine and after that back to hotel.

Day 9(17/1/12) : This morning you will be driven to Namuang falls and after your lunch you will head towards Phuket Island and spend night there.

Day 10(18/1/12) : This day you will spend your full day at your beautiful resort where you can enjoy sunbath and trained staff will give you massage for rejuvenation.Day 11(19/1/12) : This morning you will fly to you next destination where you will be driven toYou hotel and after settled down you will go for enjoying landscapes of Cameron highlands and sultan Abu Bakar mosque after that you can go for shopping at souvenir shop where you will get local architecture after delicious dinner you will go back to your hotel and briefed For next day.Day 12(20/1/12) : This day you will visit places like Khoo kongsi palce, Palau sibu and Sabah Saravak and after that back to your hotel.Day 13(21/1/12) : This morning you will explore Niah caves national park and after full day detour head back to stay at tented camp for next day wild life viewing.Day 14(22/1/12) : Morning at Gunung Mulu national park and after that again explore the park with local guide and over night at your camp.Day 15(23/1/12) : Board the flight for your country.

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How is the itinerary prepared by me good for the client?The countries that are selected for the client is Mauritius, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia which are one among the best tourist destinations of the world. It includes Cultural, historical Natural part and wildlife as well. Here we have tried give the best to our guest.The whole family can relax at its peak in the wide range of beaches at Mauritius.Singapore has its historical value and a well established science gallery which will help the children in family in their education.Malaysia is a shopping destination and also a best place which really worth sight seeing and an ultimate point of relaxation for the entire family. Most important this is a tailor-made itinerary where you can make changes accordingly.

Import-export RulesMauritius

Import allowance :2,000 cigarettes or 400 cigars or 2kg of tobaccob) 2 lit of spirits & 2 lit of wine (non-Muslims only)c) A reasonable quantity of perfume

Prohibited/Restricted: Prescribed drugs or over-the-counter medicines may be restricted, check prior to departure. Natural or cultured unstrung pearls except for personal use, firearms and ammunition, drugs. Wines, spirits & pork products Muslims only.

Singapore

Import Allowances: a) 1 litre of spirits, 1 litre of wine & 1 litre of beerb) Goods up to the value of SGD 50 if outside Singapore for less than 24 hours (persons 18 years or older), SGD 150 if outside Singapore for 24 hours or more but less than 48 hours (SGD 50 for persons below the age of 18), SGD 300 if outside Singapore for 48 hours or more (SGD 100 for persons below the age of 18)

Prohibited/Restricted: Chewing tobacco & imitation tobacco products, chewing gum, cigarette lighters of pistol or revolver shape, controlled drugs & psychotropic substances, firecrackers, obscene articles/publications/video tapes/discs & software, reproduction of copyright publications/video tapes/disks/records or cassettes

Import Allowances:a) 200 cigarettes or 225gr of tobacco or 50 cigarsb) 1 lit of wine or 1 lit of spirits or 1 lit of malt liquorc) Gifts & souvenirs not exceeding a total value of MYR 200

Prohibited/Restricted:All goods from Haiti & Israel. Indecent or obscene print. Counterfeit notes or coins. Cloth bearing the imprint or reproduction of any verses of the QuranNote: the trafficking of illegal drugs is a serious offence in Malaysia and such an offence carries the death penalty

Malaysia

International flight couponClass Economy

Bug and mosquito sprays and repellents

Corkscrews

Deodorants made of gel or aerosol

Yes – 3 oz or Yes

Smaller container

Yes – 3 oz or Yes

Smaller container

Yes yes

Yes – 3 oz or

Smaller container yes

Hair Straightener or Detangler

Knitting and Crochet Needles

Knives – except for plastic or round bladed butter knives.

Liquid foundations

Liquid Foundations

Liquid sanitizers

Liquid Mascara

Yes - 3 oz or smaller Yes

Container

Yes Yes

No Yes

Yes - 3 oz or smaller Container

Yes - 3 oz or smaller Container

Yes - 3 oz or smaller Container

Yes - 3 oz or smaller Container

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Camcorders yes yes

Laptop Computers yes yes

Mobile phones yes

yes

Pagers Yes

Yes

Personal Data Assistants (PDA’S) Yes

Yes

 

Duties and functions of different organization IATA-: {International air transport association}  history and organization-: The international air transport association was founded by the group of airlines in 1945 to help meet the problems anticipated in the expansion of civil air services after the Second World War. It is the successor in functions to the previous international air traffic association, initiated at The Hague at the very dawn of regular air transport in 1919.

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Duties and aims of IATA Over 60 years, IATA has developed the commercial standards that built a global industry. Today, IATA’s mission is to represent, lead and serve the country. The groundbreaking simplifying the business initiative is crucial in this area. Moreover, safety is IATA’s number one priority, and IATA’s goal is to continually improve safety standards, notably through IATA’s operational safety audit (iosa). Another main concern is to minimize the impact of air transport on environment..

When it was founded IATA had 57 members from 31 nations, mostly in Europe and North America. Today it has over 270 members from more than 140 nations in every part of the globe. in both, its organization and its organization and its activity, IATA has been closely associated with ICAO –International civil aviation organization.

UFTAA was founded in 1966 by the merge of international federation of travel agencies (IFTA) and the universal organization of travel agents

association (UOTTA). It now forms the only global federation of the travel agents association and thus

represents travel agents throughout the world. UFTAA membership is constituted by the national travel agents association or organization in every

part of the world, who represent about 32,000 travel agencies with over a half a million employee

handling 70% of the international airline bookings. Full members of the UFTAA are the

national travel agents association or organization.

- To represent the views of its members and support their interests.-         To enhance and increase the image of its members and provide benefits to them.-         To be an international forum for addressing matters affecting worldwide travel and tourism. -         To unite and reinforce national association and organization of travel agents. -         To act as a sole representative of the travel agency profession at international and worldwide levels. -         To ensure the maximum possible cohesion, prestige, protection, and development in the economic, juridical, and, social sphere for the tourist trade economy. 

Duties and aims of UFTAA

Functions of PATA The underlying philosophy of PATA is that the entire travel industry must work together to develop an ever-increasing flow of pleasure travel from which each member will derive a fair share of the total business. The activities of PATA include assisting small and up-and-coming Destinations to develop their infrastructure, providing expertise, planning group travel schemes, destinations, hotels operations and discounts. The annual conferences of PATA and its workshops provide greater scopes to its members to share their ideas and exchange views about tourism promotion in their respective countries.

ICAO - International civil aviation organizationThe agency has been instrumental in improving metrological services, air traffic control, air-to-ground communications, search and rescue operations, and measures for safe international flight. it has also done much to simplify customs and immigration procedures and public health regulations related to international air travel. The flight against hijacking and other terrorist attacks and the effects of aircraft noise on the environment have also been of special concern to the ICAO.

 

The Chicago convention In Chicago, in the year 1944, in an international meeting, between various governments, the Chicago convention on international civil aviations concluded. In this convention, nearly all countries active in international air transport, participated. The Chicago convention governs relation –Flying over territory of contracting states (air services),·        Customs,·        Rules of the air spread of disease,·        National of aircraft,·        Facilitation (customs, accident investigation, etc),·        Documents (recognitions of certificates & licenses, etc.)·        International standards and practices, including those for carriage of dangerous goods, Statistics, finance, technical assistance etc.

The Warsaw convention The Warsaw convention does not handle all legal aspects of the relationship between the airlines and the passengers, “condition of contract” which is printed on the passenger ticket include liability which is not handled by the convention. For most journeys the convention limits the airlines liability for loss of or damage to checked-in baggage to about £5 or $9 per pound or to £200 (approx. $400) for unchecked baggage. Higher figures apply on US flights.

Greece Spain Italy France

GREECE

Attractions

Acropolis of Athens Red Beach Temple of Zeus Plaka Market Vlihada Beach

Greece lies at the juncture of Europe, Asia and Africa. It is heir to the heritages of ancient Greece, the Roman and Byzantine Empires and nearly four centuries of Ottoman rule. Greece is the birthplace of democracy Western philosophy the Olympic Games, Western literature and historiography, political science, major scientific and mathematical principles, and Western drama including both tragedy and comedy.

Acropolis of Athens The magnificent Acropolis defines and dominates Athens. Unlike other cities where the main attractions are on the outskirts of town, the sacred rock on which the ancient Greek temples were built rises spectacularly above the centre of the city. Large bags must be left at the main entrance cloakroom.

Red Beach

If you only visit one of the Greek islands, this former volcanic island has breathtaking views from the caldera whilst also boasting red, white and black beaches. Spend the night on the island and admire the sites at your leisure before returning to Athens.

Temple of ZeusThe colossal Temple of Olympian Zeus is the largest in Greece and took more than 700 years to build. Fifteen of the original 104 massive (17m-high) Corinthian columns survive, along with the one that toppled over in a gale in 1852. Peisistratos began building the temple in the 6th century BC on the western bank of the Ilissos River, at the site of a smaller temple (590–560 BC) dedicated to the cult of Olympian Zeus , but construction stalled due to lack of funds. A succession of leaders tried to finish the job, making adjustments along the way, which explains inconsistencies in the temple. Hadrian finally finished the task in AD 131. The temple housed a giant gold and ivory statue of Zeus and one of Hadrian.

Plaka Market

The Plaka in Athens, is the city’s oldest neighborhood, and most of it has been relegated to foot traffic.

Although every day shopping in Plaka is a good day, Sundays are when the masses arrive.

Vlihada Beach

On the Island of Santorini, the stunning vistas and relaxing beaches are mostly what attract visitors to this highly popular vacation destination Vlihada is a small, coastal village that can be found on the southern side of the island

Spain

The history of Spanish people is a mixture of the Roman, Moslem, Greek, Phoenician, and North African people that have, at one time or another throughout history, called the Iberian Peninsula home. With access to both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, present-day Spain (which shares the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal) was a vital trading link and entry point into both northern Africa and Southern Europe. The history of Spain has been influenced tremendously by this cross current of ethnicities and religions

Picasso Museum

The Picasso Museum highlights include: Picasso’s childhood drawings made in La Coruna between the ages of 10 and 14, his blue period paintings, and his 44 cubist Las Meninas studies.

Barcelona’s Picasso Museum is composed largely from the private collection of the artist’s longtime friend, Jaime Sabartes.

Pamplona

The running of the bulls in Pamplona Spain was first made famous in Ernest Hemingway’s novel The Sun Also Rises. Since then, tourists have flocked to the Basque town of Pamplona Spain every June to sing, dance, drink, and careen down the town’s cobbled streets with a herd of angry and confused bulls charging behind them during the running of the bulls Pamplona.

Guell Park

Park Guell Barcelona is the perfect setting to enjoy a cold drink, play a game of Frisbee, or simply take in the fabulous views of the city and harbor.

The serpentine bench at Guell Park that encircles the main ground is one of the most unique features of this Alice in Wonderland-like park

Caves of Drach

Of all of the beautiful and adventurous places to go in Mallorca Spain, the most famous tourist attraction is the Caves of Drach (Caves of the Dragon).

The caves consist of 12 main areas and other impressive chambers such as the Black Cave, the White Cave, and the Luis Salvator Cave

Toledo

Perched atop a rocky mountain and surrounded by yellow hillsides, the medieval city Toledo Spain is one of the oldest towns on the Iberian Peninsula, and a perfect day trip

More than religious architecture, Toledo is known for the imposing Alcazar fortress.

Italy For thousands of years, Italy has been at the forefront of modern culture. The birthplace of the Roman Empire and fountainhead of the Renaissance, Italy has retained a prominent spot atop the global radar since long before the time of Caesar.

Giuseppe Garibaldi formed the current kingdom of Italy in 1861, but the roots of Italian history date back to a largely undocumented tribe called the Etruscans.

Attractions

Leaning Tower of Pisa Vatican museum Italian Opera Piazza Navona Mount Etna Volcano

Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Tower of Pisa is the bell tower of the Cathedral. Its construction began in the august of 1173 and continued (with two long interruptions) for about two hundred years, in full fidelity to the original project, whose architect is still uncertain.

Both because of its inclination, and its beauty, from 1173 up to the present the Tower has been the object of very special attention.

Italian Opera

The history of Italian opera is forever interwoven with the aristocratic leaders of the time - the musical form was derived from courtly entertainment in palaces all over the world and originally conceived as a recreational activity performed for only the very wealth

Many Italian opera houses built during this time still exist today, and most of them still hold performances on a regular basis.

Piazza Navona

Piazza Navona Rome  is one of the finest squares found in all of the city, and anywhere else, for that matter. 

Three magnificent fountains occupy the Navona Square, built upon the ruins of the first century Stadium of Domition.

This explains its long, oval shape and it is a place where ancient Romans used to watch a variety of games and races. 

Mount Etna Volcano

Standing at almost 11,000 feet, Mount Etna dominates the Sicilian skyline, a vague threat situated near the island's eastern coast.

This is the most active volcano in the world. The ancient Greeks believed it to be the home of Vulcan,

the god of fire - to them, Mount Etna erupting merely meant Vulcan was forging weapons for Mars, the god of war

France

France is an independent nation in Western Europe and the center of a large overseas administration. It is the third-largest European nation (after Russia and Ukraine).

Since the 17th century, France has played a major role in European and world events.

In the 20th century, it has experienced numerous crises, including the devastation of two world wars, political and social upheavals, and the loss of a large empire in Indochina, Algeria, and West and Equatorial Africa

Attractions

Eiffel Tower Disneyland Flea Market Versailles and its Chateau Grand Theatre - Opera National de

Bordeaux

Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is the most recognizable landmark in Paris and is known worldwide as a symbol of France. 

The structure was built from 1887 to 1889 as the entrance arch for the Exposition Universelle (1889), a World's fair marking the centennial celebration of the French revolution. 

Disneyland

Disneyland Resort Paris, originally known as Euro Disney, is a theme park run by Euro Disney SCA, 39% of which is owned by The Walt Disney Company, in Marne-la-Vallée near Paris

The park also has its own train station where the TGV (named Thalys when coming from Brussels) stops and its own RER (commuter train) station, so when visiting Paris you can hop on the RER and stop right in the park. 

Flea Market

In French "aux Marche Puces de St Ouen" or if we want the real French spelling "aux Marché Puces de St Ouen". Probably the greatest antique market in the world.

Versailles and its Chateau

Versailles used to be an unimportant village a few miles west of France until May 6, 1682 when King Louis XIV moved his court to the Palace of Versailles there. Versailles is now a very bourgeois suburb of Paris. 

Grand Theatre - Opera National de Bordeaux

Considered by many to be the cultural heart of the city, this elaborately carved opera house surprises the senses with its fine architecture and interior design as well as its world-class performances

Documents required for Greece Passport must be valid for at least 3

months beyond date of departure Schengen Visa Yellow fever certificate if arriving from

infected areas. Exempt infants under 6 months.

Spain

A valid Passport Schengen Visa No compulsory vaccinations however check travelers have up to

date tetanus & polio immunizations.

Italy

Passports must be valid for at least 3 months from the expiry of the visa

Schengen Visa No compulsory vaccinations and

immunizations needed

France

A valid passport up to 3 months from the expiry of the visa

Schengen Visa No compulsory vaccination and

immunization needed

Reason why less documents are needed for these countries: Countries that we have selected

Greece,Spain,Italy and France needs only few documents to travel because we are carrying a common visa that is Schengen Visa instead of carrying individual Visa’s for each country.

A Schengen visa allows the holder to travel freely within the Schengen countries for a maximum stay of up to 90 days in a 6 month period.

Schengen Visa

The Schengen Visa has made traveling between its 15 European member countries much easier and less bureaucratic. Traveling on a Schengen Visa means that the visa holder can travel to any (or all) member countries using one single visa, thus avoiding the hassle and expense of obtaining individual visas for each country. This is particularly beneficial for persons who wish to visit several European countries on the same trip. The Schengen visa is a “visitor visa”. It is issued to citizens of countries who are required to obtain a visa before entering Europe.The purpose of the visit must be leisure, tourism, or business. Upon the issuance of the visa, the visa holder is allowed to enter all member countries and travel freely throughout the Schengen area.

Countries where we can travel with Schengen Visa. Austria Germany Belgium Denmark Finland France Greece Iceland Italy Luxemburg Norway Portugal Spain Sweden The Netherlands