Dates & Prices

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/19/2010 - 5/28/2010	$3,484
5/26/2010 - 6/4/2010	$3,484
6/2/2010 - 6/11/2010	$3,484
6/9/2010 - 6/18/2010	$3,484
6/16/2010 - 6/25/2010	$3,484
6/23/2010 - 7/2/2010	$3,484
6/30/2010 - 7/9/2010	$3,484
7/7/2010 - 7/16/2010	$3,484
7/14/2010 - 7/23/2010	$3,484
7/21/2010 - 7/30/2010	$3,484
7/28/2010 - 8/6/2010	$3,435
8/4/2010 - 8/13/2010	$3,435
8/11/2010 - 8/20/2010	$3,435
8/18/2010 - 8/27/2010	$3,435
8/25/2010 - 9/3/2010	$3,500
9/1/2010 - 9/10/2010	$3,500
9/8/2010 - 9/17/2010	$3,500
9/15/2010 - 9/24/2010	$3,535
9/22/2010 - 10/1/2010	$3,500
9/29/2010 - 10/8/2010	$3,500

What's Included

MEALS
1 Lunch
8 Buffet breakfasts
3 three-course dinners
1 welcome dinner
1 highlight dinner

Escorted by one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors whilst touring.

A qualified local city guide in Florence and Paris.

Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.

Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.

All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.

A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Your Tour Itinerary Includes

PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary will change to include more time in Oberammergau.

Day 1- Depart USA
Overnight flight to Frankfurt.

Day 2 - Arrive Frankfurt (Offenbach)
On arrival at Frankfurt Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Late this afternoon we enjoy an orientation tour of Germany's financial centre, including the old town known as the Römer. Later we will enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travellers. Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach

Day 3 - Frankfurt (Offenbach)– Rothenburg – Munich – Innsbruck
After breakfast this morning, our first stop is at the medieval town of Rothenburg. Here an orientation walking tour reveals this Hansel and Gretel style town before time to explore and maybe shop for wooden Christmas ornaments. Next on to fun-loving Munich where an orientation tour shows us the Olympic Stadium, Hofbraühaus and Marienplatz. Then our journey takes us into Austria arriving at our hotel in Innsbruck. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Grauer Bär

Day 4 - Innsbruck – Venice (Marcon)
Today's orientation tour of this mountain-ringed city shows us the 'Golden Roof' and the Wilten Basilica beneath the Olympic ski-jump. Next we enjoy a spiralling drive up and across the Europa Bridge to the Brenner Pass into Italy. Later, we continue our journey through the Dolomites to magical Venice where we spend the night. This evening, dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Antony Palace

Day 5 - Venice (Marcon) – Florence
This morning we will savour the sights and sounds of this Byzantine city on our included canal cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square. Here we view the Bridge of Sighs, Doges' Palace and St. Mark's Basilica before witnessing the ancient craft of Venetian glass-blowing. Later, we make our way to Renaissance Florence where a guided walking tour using our sophisticated audio system, features the Cathedral, Signoria Square and visits the Santa Croce Basilica. Tonight we will enjoy a dinner of local specialities in a typical Trattoria (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner) Hotel: Villa Gabriele D’Annunzio

Day 6 - Florence – Lucerne (2 nights)
This morning time to shop for leather and gold and also to discover a Hidden Treasure with your Tour Director. Then we drive off towards the Alps, the Italian and Swiss Lake Districts via Lugano and the St. Gotthard route as we make our way to picturesque lakeside Lucerne for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast) Hotel: Schiller (2 nights)

Day 7 - Lucerne orientation & leisure
An orientation in this medieval town includes a visit to the Lion Monument and a stroll across the Chapel Bridge to the Jesuit Church. At leisure, why not take a trip by cable car and cog railway up nearby Mount Pilatus for stunning Alpine views? Then there is time to wander through the streets of the Old Town and shop for Swiss watches and delicious chocolates. This evening, after dinner at the hotel, perhaps enjoy an optional folklore night out of yodelling and flag-throwing! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 8 - Lucerne – Paris (2 nights)
This morning after breakfast, we head to the French border past Belfort and the remains of the Maginot Line. From here our journey continues intfo wine-producing Burgundy, to view the Saviny-Lès-Beaune vineyards before arriving in lively Paris. Your evening is free to do as you please so why not enjoy one of Paris’ great cabaret shows? (Buffet Breakfast) Hotel: Courtyard Marriott (2 nights)

Day 9 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure
Enjoy views of the flying buttresses of Notre Dame Cathedral and other great monuments on our guided sightseeing tour this morning. We will see all the great sights of this exciting city including the Arc de Triomphe, the Place de la Concorde and the Champs Elysées. We will also ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower by elevator, for spectacular views over this superbly designed city. Then time at leisure to relax or explore further and tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our new found friends (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 10 - Paris - USA
Time to bid 'au revoir' Paris as we transfer you to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)

Sightseeing Highlights

Frankfurt:
Orientation tour.

Rothenburg:
Orientation tour of this charming medieval city.

Munich:
Orientation tour including the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Hofbräuhaus.

Innsbruck:
Orientation including the Wilten Basilica, Hofburg Palace and Golden Roof.

Venice:
Canal cruise by private motor launch. See St. Mark's Square, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Witness the ancient craft of glass-blowing.

Florence:
Sightseeing tour inclu­des Signoria Square, the Baptistry and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica.

Lugano:
See the magnificent lake.

Lucerne:
Orientation including the Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge and the walled Old Town.

Savigny-Les-Beaune:
View the ancient vineyards.

Paris:
Sightseeing includes views of the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral plus ascent of the Eiffel Tower.

Scenic drives:
Europa Bridge and Brenner Pass, the Dolomites, Italian and Swiss Lake Districts, St. Gotthard route and Burgundy wine region.

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Details & Specials

All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply.

Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare.


The exact final composition of your tour will be published in Trafalgar's Europe and Britain 2009 Brochure, due for release in October 2008. By paying your deposit, you are agreeing to accept the finalized version of your tour itinerary, as published in Trafalgar's Europe and Britain 2009 Brochure, In return, Trafalgar will honor the tour prices listed in this brochure, even should the final tour price listed in Trafalgar's Europe and Britain 2009 Brochure, increase. In the event that your finalized tour price is lower, Trafalgar will refund the difference to you.

This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or its agencies.

May 1 – August 31, 2008: Non-refundable $450 per person due within 7 days of ticket confirmation

Sept 1, 2009 All bookings require final non-refundable balance.

Deposit is non-refundable unless overall price increases by more than 20%.

No group discounts or individual including Tour Conductor, Group Free Place, Friendly Five, Young Traveler, Early Payment or Triple Room will apply to Oberammergau portion of any tour.

Single room accommodations are not available in Oberammergau

Other conditions and restrictions may apply

*** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.


Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
MEALS ON TOUR: As specified in each itinerary. Meals are based on the hotel's or restaurant's buffet or set menu. In general, beverages are not included, unless specifically stated.

TRANSFERS: Transfers will dependent on the tour you choose. In general, if you buy the Land and Air package then return transfers between the airport and hotel are included. If you buy land only then you are responsible for your own transfers or they can be purchased separately.

SIGHTSEEING: There will be a maximum of 49 people on the tour. You will ride in comfort, air-conditioned motor coaches, all with reclining seats. Your Tour Director will implement a seat rotation system, whereby clients rotate seats on the coach daily. This allows for all passengers to experience the different views from various seats and maximize interaction.

ACCOMMODATIONS: The majority of hotels have air conditioning but not all. Fewer hotels north of the Alps in Europe have air conditioning as a matter of course.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: On dates including, but not limited to religious holidays and national celebrations, some monuments and sites may be closed. On these occasions, touring itineraries may be amended to reflect these closures.

LUGGAGE: Baggage handling is provided. One suitcase per person will be brought to your hotel room. Due to limited space on the motor coach, you are requested to bring one suitcase per person with the dimensions of 30 in. x 18 in. x 10 in. and weight not exceeding 23kg / 50 lbs - plus the travel bag you get with your documents. The travel bag is approximately 38cm in length, 26cm in height and 17cm in depth. It is a soft canvas bag with a front pocket, back pocket and main body section, plus net holder on the side for drink bottles or whatever. It has handles as well as a shoulder strap.

TIPPING The tour has pre-paid certain tips and gratuities for you such as all baggage handling at hotels and ports. Tips to restaurant staff for meals are also included in the price of your tour. Tips are customarily given to your Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides at your discretion. The recommended amounts are: Tour Directors US$4 per day, Drivers US$2.50 per day and Local Guides US$1 per day.

CHILDREN: All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted or guided coach tours is six. Minimum age for European river cruises is 12. There is no minimum age on independent packages. Discounts for children sharing a room as third apply to children under 12.

SPECIALS

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Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few.  The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.