Highlights of France, Italy & Monaco

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply

• 12 nights of hotel accommodation

• Daily breakfast included

• English-speaking tour leader
• Airline and cruise taxes and surcharges

• Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle

• Return airport transfers

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 30 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location (see checkout for details)
• Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class (see checkout for details)
• Guaranteed Airline: Fly with a guaranteed airline (see checkout for details)

Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, Perth or *Auckland for your flight to Paris, France.

Please note: Some customers may be required to depart on Day 2, to arrive on Day 2. Flight details will be outlined in your documentation issued 4-6 weeks prior to departure.

Meals included: In-Flight

Upon arrival in Paris, be met by the tour leader and transferred to the hotel. If it is too early for check in, luggage can be stored at the hotel until your room is ready.

Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring this magnificent city.

Overnight: Ibis Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux Val de Seine or similar

Meals included: None

Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this beautiful city.

See highlights including the Eiffel Tower, Seine River bridges, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées and Place de la Concorde, plus visit the famous Saint Germain neighbourhood.

Overnight: Ibis Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux Val de Seine or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Enjoy a day at leisure to discover the icons of Paris for yourself. This wonderful city has something for everyone.

Overnight: Ibis Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux Val de Seine or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast this morning before beginning a scenic journey approximately 315km south-east to the Burgundy region - famous for producing top quality wines.

Arrive in Dijon and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, taking in sights such as the Notre Dame, the Place de la Liberation and the Cathedral, to name a few.

Continue to the famous Fromagerie Gaugry, where you will enjoy a wine and cheese tour and discover why their quality products are among the best in the world.

Overnight: Ibis Dijon Gare Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Depart early this morning on an approximately 637km drive, heading towards Cannes on the glittering French Riviera.

Along the way, stop in Avignon where you will have free time to stretch your legs, explore the area at leisure and enjoy some lunch (not included).

Upon arrival in Cannes, check into your hotel.

Overnight: Ibis Plage La Bocca, Cannes or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Enjoy a day at leisure in the glamorous city of Cannes.

Known as a magnet for the rich and famous, be sure to stroll down the iconic seafront promenade La Croisette and take in views of the magical Mediterranean.

Best known for its annual film festival, this coastal city is brimming with luxury hotels, sunny seaside restaurants and gorgeous stretches of beach.

Overnight: Ibis Plage La Bocca or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast depart on an approximately 231km trip, beginning with a panoramic tour of Nice before continuing onto Monaco, the city of Princes.

View the classic Monte Carlo Quarter with its famous casino and then enjoy a coach tour along the very same road the famous F1 Grand Prix takes place on.

Continue to Italy and spend the night in Genoa.

Overnight: B&B Genoa or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning enjoy a scenic drive to the stunning Cinque Terre region, with today covering approximately 190km.

Together with your tour leader board the local train (tickets included) to visit the famous Cinque Terre villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola and Vernazza.

The Cinque Terre or 'The Five Lands' are famous for their natural beauty, steep cliffs and mountainous terrain extending inland. As such, the villages and the carefully terraced lands have kept their original charm.

Afterwards drive to the Pisa region for the evening to retire in the Lucca area of Tuscany.

Overnight: San Lorenzo, Pescia or Similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, begin your approximately 140km trip by heading to Pisa to marvel at its unique leaning tower.

Continue onto Florence. In the afternoon enjoy a walking tour of the historical centre and view Santa Maria Novella, Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria.

Overnight: President Hotel, Florence or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this magnificent city, renowned for its culture, Renaissance art, architecture and monuments.

Overnight: President Hotel or similar, Florence

Meals included: Breakfast

Today you'll travel approximately 300km, leaving behind the radiant Tuscan capital and continuing into the heart of Tuscany until you reach the small medieval city of Siena.

Its beauty is best experienced by walking through its historic streets and relaxing at the outdoor cafes in the Piazza Del Campo, site of the Palio Horses Races. See also the Piazza del Duomo, Santa Maria della Scala and Torre del Mangia.

Later in the afternoon arrive in Italy’s capital Rome, the 'Eternal City'. Enjoy a panoramic tour of its iconic landmarks including the Trevi Fountain, which has become an iconic spot thanks to the film ‘La Dolce Vita’, directed by Federico Fellini.

The tour will take you through the streets of the old town; see famous sites such as the Pantheon, the spectacular Colosseum; the Palazzo Madama, which houses the Senate of the Italian Republic; and Navona Square, which was built on the ruins of the Domitian Circus.

Overnight: Hampton by Hilton East Hotel, Rome or Similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Enjoy a well-deserved day at leisure, indulge in traditional cuisine, explore iconic landmarks and relax into the Italian way of life.

Overnight: Hampton by Hilton East Hotel, Rome or Similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for your international flight back to Australia.

Meals included: Breakfast

Please note: Some customers may arrive +1 days later.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this Travel Offer, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions and the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.

Please note: All countries and territories have different entry requirements in relation to vaccinations, quarantine/isolation periods and travel restrictions. Due to the evolving nature, we would ask all of our customers to monitor, meet and adhere to the specific requirements of their intended destination(s) in the lead-up to and immediately before travel, as well as any requirements post-travel upon their return.

CANCELLATION POLICY 
Qantas Tours packages are non-refundable. If your Qantas Tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other Qantas Tour or package available via the TripADeal website.

Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TripADeal, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.

We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.

Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 21 October 2024.

This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share.

Single Traveller Supplement

For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $900 applies. 

Departure Dates   

2023

October: ^^24

2024

April: 29

May: 06, 13

June: *03

September: *16

October: 07, ^21

Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.

Surcharges

Please note: 

• Dates/months with a ^ incur a high season surcharge of $400 per person.

• Dates/months with a ^^ incur a high season surcharge of $600 per person.

• Dates/months with a * incur a high season surcharge of $650 per person.

Departure Cities

Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, Perth, *Adelaide or *Auckland

Departure City Surcharges

Brisbane or Adelaide: $150 per person

Auckland: $300 per person

Full-Service Airline(s) Used

• Cabin class: Economy Class

• Airlines: Etihad Airways, Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, Austrian Airlines, Finnair, Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways, Air France, KLM, British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, Thai Airways, Virgin Australia, Korean Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines and airline partners (subject to availability).

Please note: Qantas Tours cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. 

Arrive Early in Paris, France

$300 - $800 per person (only available for purchases over the phone)
High season dates range up to $800 per person, subject to availability 
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• You may book a date to arrive early via our website but only a date that is within 30 days of the tour departure date. If you wish to arrive earlier than 30 days before your tour departure date, please call our friendly staff for availability and pricing. Additional costs may apply
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season arrive early can be purchased for up to $800 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):
18/03/2024 - 30/04/2024
01/06/2024 - 14/08/2024
23/09/2024 - 20/10/2024
06/12/2024 - 31/01/2025

Stay Behind in Rome, Italy

$300 - $800 per person (only available for purchases over the phone)
High season dates: up to $800 per person, subject to availability 
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• A stay behind can only be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season stay behind can be purchased for up to $800 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):
18/03/2024 - 30/04/2024
01/06/2024 - 14/08/2024
23/09/2024 - 20/10/2024
06/12/2024 - 31/01/2025

Stopover Packages

Locations: 
• Singapore
Twin-share: $1,200 per person/one way
Solo traveller: $1,800 one way
• Doha
Twin-share: $1,000 per person/one way
Solo traveller: $1,500 one way
• Dubai
Twin-share: $1,000 per person/one way
Solo traveller: $1,500 one way

Includes:

• 2 nights 4-star accommodation

• Daily breakfast

• Return airport transfers 

Please note: 

• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used.

• Stopover packages are subject to availability.

• Stopover not available during the following 2024 dates:
Singapore Taylor Swift Concert: 01 - 10 March 2024
Singapore Grand Prix: 18 - 24 September 2024
Doha Grand Prix: 28 November to 2nd December 2024
Doha MotoGP: November 2024 (TBC for dates)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (for Dubai): 04 December to 10 December 2024

Guaranteed Airline Upgrade

Economy Class

Singapore Airlines: $500 per person

Emirates: $500 per person

Qatar Airways: $500 per person 

Flight Class Upgrades

• Business Class and Premium Economy (international sector only): For pricing, please refer to the payment cart upon checkout.

Please note: 

• All business class upgrades are subject to availability (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).

• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a business cabin; subject to aircraft configuration.

Standard Accommodation Used

• Paris: Ibis Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux Val de Seine or similar

• Dijon: Ibis Dijon Gare Hotel or similar

• Cannes: Ibis Plage La Bocca or similar

• Genoa: B&B Genoa or similar

• Lucca Area: San Lorenzo, Pescia or Similar

• Florence: President Hotel or similar

• Rome: Pineta Palace Hotel, Rome or Similar

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed no later than two weeks prior to travel.

Extra Nights

Not available

Maximum Room Capacity

2 people

Child Policy

• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.

• Valid for children 12 years old and over.

Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.

Triple Share

Not available

Bedding Configuration

Double or Twin (subject to availability).

Adjoining/Interconnecting Rooms

Subject to availability and at the hotel's discretion. Please inquire upon booking if you require this option.

Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 36 per vehicle.

Optional Tours/Activities

Paris

• Louvre entrance: Approx. €15 EUR

Please note:

• Prices are based per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions, and are payable directly to the tour operator in the currency specified.

• Visa fees and requirements 

• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer

• Recommended gratuities/tipping at €5 EUR per person/per day

• Optional activities/tours 

• Personal expenses

• Travel insurance

• City tax

ACCOMMODATION TERMINOLOGY USE 

Standard/Simple

The property offers clean and basic accommodation.

In-house facilities such as restaurants, luggage handling and fitness and recreation facilities are limited or unavailable.

Guest rooms include a private bathroom and minimal additional amenities.

The location may vary from central areas to properties that may require public transport, taxi or rideshare to the centre at your own expense.

TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER

Tour Guide

Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on the history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction where they are guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves it at the end of the tour; they do not travel with the group. 

Tour Leader 

An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides at each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village and offer information on the place visited on the bus. However, they are not required to have specific art, architecture, or historical knowledge. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and, if caught doing so, can be fined. 

Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. 

CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

As this deal covers multiple destinations, temperatures will range from 20 and in peak summer months early 30’s.

Travel periods vary from the European high season where you can expect dry, warm and sunny days or the shoulder months where, May, September and October - the evenings may still require an additional layer of clothing. In late October/November be sure to wrap up warmer as the temperatures are cooler and additional warm clothing will be required. 

FLIGHTS

Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points

At Qantas Tours, we do not arrange seat selection. It is essential to highlight that some airlines do not allow pre-selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the airline directly with seating allocation requirements and/or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the airline once you have your flight information.

Passport Validity

Customers must provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the booking. Customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred in this instance.

COACH TOUR

Meals

Daily breakfast is included in the package. For meals not included, the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify Qantas Tours of any dietary requests/requirements.

Please note: We will do our best to meet your requests/requirements; however, we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to.

Luggage

You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on tour. You must carry your own luggage from the vehicle to the hotel room and back to the vehicle. The driver will assist with the uploading and offloading of bags from the coach.

OTHER

Mobility

If you would love to travel with Qantas Tours and require wheelchair access please contact our friendly sales and service team to inquire on your behalf.

Fitness Level Required

A moderate level of fitness will be required and is described as “May involve more physical activity, including biking, longer day hikes or extended walking and standing, low-altitude treks, and water-based activities such as canoeing or low-grade kayaking. Guests using any walking aid other than a walking stick would be advised to reconsider as surfaces may be uneven.”

Please note: If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.

Gratuities/Tipping

Land

Gratuities (tips) are not included for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is €5 EUR per person/per day. This covers the guide/leader and the driver and will be collected whilst on tour. 

Tipping for all services provided on tour is always a matter of personal discretion, however, please be aware that tipping is considered by many locals to be a part of their normal remuneration and they may approach you for payment and there is no need to be intimidated by the request.

Sightseeing

Please note: If entrance to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary, where possible, may be adjusted, or a similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).

Shopping

Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all your receipts. 

Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions regarding shopping for further information.

A tourist visa is not required for Europe for stays up to 90 days if travelling on an Australian passport.

Important: 

Visa rules may have changed since Covid-19. 

Some countries and airlines may require you to obtain an additional visa before arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.

Please note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.

It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.

This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

• Changes - $100.00 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been provided, charges of $100.00 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees

In the event the Qantas Tour you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Qantas Tour due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event we are unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee.