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European Impressions
18 Days starting from $2,590.00

Countries Visited:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Length: 18 Days
Type: COSTSAVER 2008
Category: In-depth Experience
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: EIMP
   
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Dover, Brussels, Rhineland, Würzburg, Prague, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Florence, Swiss Alps, Lucerne, Paris

 
 
What's Included
Exciting Highlights
 
  • Dover See the White Cliffs.
  • Brussels Orientation includes the Grand'' Place, Manneken Pis and Atomium.
  • Würzburg View over the city from the castle fortress.
  • Nuremberg: See the Old Town and war crimes Tribunal Palace.
  • Rhineland: Rhine cruise (weather permitting).
  • Prague Sightseeing including Hradçany Castle, St. Vitus'' Cathedral and the Old Town Square.
  • Brno: See the medieval town.
  • Vienna Sightseeing includes views of the Hofburg, Opera and Parliament.
  • Venice Cruise the canals by vaporetto. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
  • Rome Sightseeing features St. Peter''s Basilica and views of the Colosseum and the Forum.
  • Florence Panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo. Admire Florentine leatherwork. See Lakes Como, Maggiore and Lugano.
  • Swiss Alps Drive through spectacular picture-book mountain scenery.
  • Italian Lakes: See Lakes Como, Maggiore and Lugano.
  • Lucerne See the Lion Monument and medieval Old Town.
  • Paris Sightseeing includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Fabulous Sightseeing
Sightseeing/orientation in Brussels, Würzburg, Prague, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Florence, Lucerne and Paris.
Unbeatable Features
 
  • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • 1 Continental Breakfast and 1 buffet breakfasts in London.
  • Buffet breakfast daily whilst on tour
  • 7 Three course dinners – see day by day itinerary.
  • All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
  • Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Representative if you stay at the recommended London hotel.
  • Specialised local guide in Prague, Vienna, Rome and Paris.
  • Cross-Channel transportation.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop off at your Trafalgar London Hotel on the day of departure and return of the coach tour.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport transfer is provided on Day 18
Additional Visa Requirements
Visas are required for most Eastern European countries. Please consult your Travel Agent to establish the specific requirements for your tour. Note: No visa can be issued at borders in Europe.
Airport Transfers
 
  • London Gateways: A Trafalgar bonus – transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your Costsaver tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important – Please Note Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Express operates between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers outside of these times are at the passengers own
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.

Itinerary

  • Day 1- Depart USA Overnight transatlantic flight to London.
     
  • Day 2- Arrive London (2 nights) Time to relax after checking into your Trafalgar hotel.

    Hotel: Ibis Earls Court (2 nights)
     
  • Day 3 - London at leisure After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Britains exciting capital. (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 4 - London - Brussels After a warm welcome from our Tour Director, we drive through beautiful Kent countryside to Dover. Here we board our ferry for the short sea crossing to Calais in France. From here we rejoin our coach and continue to Brussels, the capital of Belgium. This evening, why not take a stroll to the Grand Place? (Continental Breakfast)

    Hotel: Novotel Centre Tour Noire
     
  • Day 5 - Brussels - Würzburg Today''s journey takes us into Germany, where the tranquil scenery of medieval castles and hillside vineyards drift by on our leisurely Rhine cruise. We see the Lorelei Rock before heading to Würzburg in Bavaria. On our arrival we will admire the view over the city from this vantage point before making our way to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Mercure Am Mainufer
     
  • Day 6 - Würzburg - Prague (2 nights) First we make a brief stop in Nuremberg before driving to the Czech border and then cross the undulating hills of the Czech countryside via Pilsen, the famous brewing centre. Next there is a short drive to Prague for the next two nights. This evening after dinner, why not enjoy the delights of this ancient city at night?(Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner) 

    Hotel: Ibis Old Town (2 nights)
     
  • Day 7 - Prague sightseeing & at leisure This morning''s sightseeing tour features Hradçany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus and the Old Town Square. Later, with time on your own, why not shop for bargains in Bohemian crystal and porcelain or enjoy a lunch cruise on the Vlatva River. Or perhaps enjoy some delicious beer in one of the many cafés in the old town. This evening we will dine at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
     
  • Day 8 - Prague - Vienna (2 nights) This morning we leave the Czech Republic behind as we make our way to Austria via the medieval town of Brno. Then we cross the border and soon arrive in Vienna. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Novotel West (2 nights)
     
  • Day 9 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure Morning sightseeing highlights the Imperial Boulevards, the Opera, Parliament and the Hofburg Palace. Then time on your own. Why not head for Kärntnerstrasse and sample the delights of a Viennese coffee house or enjoy a waltz concert? (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 10 - Vienna - Venice (Monastier) (2 nights) On today''s journey we see vistas of ancient castles, mountains and lakes as we leave the Danube Plains. We travel to Klagenfurt and the Lake District of Carinthia. Then into Italy we descend to the Adriatic Coast to arrive in romantic Venice. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Park Hotel Villa Fiorita (2 nights)
     
  • Day 11 - Venice orientation & at leisure All around us are vivid reminders of Venetian medieval maritime power and wealth. As we cruise along the criss-crossing canals, we visit a glass-blowing factory and after, with time at leisure, you may wish to visit St Mark''s Basilica, or cruise to one of the islands in the Lagoon for a seafood meal. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
     
  • Day 12 - Venice (Main.) - Rome (2 nights) Today we cross the broad delta of the River Po on our journey southwards. On through the forested Apennine Mountains sprinkled with small towns and villages and finally reach the bustling excitement of the ''Eternal City'' of Rome. Romans live and love life to the full – so when in Rome…! (Buffet Breakfast) 

    Hotel: La Pergola (2 nights)
     
  • Day 13 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to St. Peter''s Basilica in the Vatican City plus views of the Forum, Colosseum and Circus Maximus, where chariot races were held. Then free time perhaps to relax and watch the world go by from a pavement café or window shop in the exclusive streets near the Spanish Steps. Tonight, why not dine out in one of the many trattorias in the ancient Trastevere District? (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 14 - Rome - Florence - Italian Lakes (Biandronno) We drive through Tuscany to Florence where our orientation shows us the Cathedral, Giotto''s Bell Tower, the Baptistery and Signoria Square. Then why not shop for fine leather and gold jewelllery in the area around Santa Croce? Later we will gain a panoramic view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Finally, we continue our journey to the scenic Italian Lakes.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Continental 
     
  • Day 15 - Italian Lakes (Biandronno) - Lucerne Today we drive past Lake Maggiore and Lake Como into Switzerland, where we cross the lake of Lugano. Then through the Gotthard range and spectacular snow capped Alps into German speaking Switzerland where we descend through the chalet filled valleys to beautiful lakeside Lucerne where orientation highlights the Lion Monument and the medieval old town. Then time to enjoy on your own to perhaps shop for jewellery, watches or famous-name chocolates or to ascend a nearby mountain by cog-wheel railway and cable car. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Weinhof
     
  • Day 16 - Lucerne - Paris (2 nights) Early this morning we drive over the French border near Basel passing remnants of the Maginot Line before driving through the wine-producing region of Burgundy to the French capital, Paris, for our two-night stay. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Novotel Charenton (2 nights)
     
  • Day 17 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing tour includes views of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées and the Eiffel Tower. At leisure why not detour into the intriguing back streets of the Latin Quarter or take an excursion to Montmartre and the Sacré Coeur? This city''s nightlife is world famous – your Tour Director can advise you where the best value can be obtained. (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 18 - Paris - USA Bid farewell to your new friends on your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)

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Sightseeing Highlights
  • London
  • Brussels
  • Würzburg
  • Prague
  • Vienna
  • Venice
  • Rome
  • Florence
  • Swiss Alps
  • Lucerne
  • Paris

 
European Cavalcade
20 Days starting from $2,790.00

Countries Visited:
Austria, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Length: 20 Days
Type: COSTSAVER 2008
Category: In-depth Experience
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: ECAV
   
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
London, Amsterdam, Rhineland, Lake Lucerne, Liechtenstein, Innsbruck, Verona, Venice, Rome, Sorrento, Florence, Nice, Lyon, Paris

 
 
What's Included
Exciting Highlights
 
  • Amsterdam: Watch diamond cutters and polishers at work.
  • Cologne: View the gothic Cathedral.
  • Rhineland: Scenic Rhine cruise (weather permitting).
  • Heidelberg: View the Castle.
  • Black Forest: Drive through Germany''s famous forest and see Lake Titisee.
  • Schaffhausen: Stop to admire the Rhine Falls.
  • Lucerne: See the Lion Monument and medieval Old Town.
  • Liechtenstein: Visit the capital, Vaduz.
  • Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof, Hofburg Palace and Olympic ski-jump.
  • Verona: See Juliet''s balcony.
  • Venice: Cruise the canals by vaporetto. Visit a glass-blowing factory.
  • Rome: Sightseeing features St. Peter''s Basilica and views of the Colosseum and the Forum.
  • Sorrento: Orientation tour.
  • Florence: Panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo. Admire Florentine leatherwork.
  • Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.
  • French Riviera: Fabulous drive along the coast.
  • Cannes: See the jet-set resort.
  • Monte Carlo: Excursion to see the Monte Carlo Casino.
  • Avignon: See the Palace of the Popes and St. Benezet Bridge.
  • Paris: Sightseeing includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.
  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.
Fabulous Sightseeing
Sightseeing/orientation in Amsterdam, Cologne, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Vaduz, Innsbruck, Verona, Venice, Rome, Sorrento, Florence, French Riviera, Avignon and Paris.
Unbeatable Features
 
  • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • Buffet breakfast daily whilst on tour
  • 1 Continental Breakfast and 1 buffet breakfasts in London.
  • 9 Three course dinners – see day by day itinerary.
  • All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
  • Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Representative if you stay at the recommended London hotel.
  • Specialised local guide in Rome and Paris.
  • Cross-Channel transportation.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop off at your Trafalgar London Hotel on the day of departure and return of the coach tour.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport transfer is provided on Day 20
  • Airport Transfer to Central London is included
Airport Transfers
 
  • London Gateways: A Trafalgar bonus – transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your Costsaver tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Express operates between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers outside of these times are at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.

Itinerary

  • Day 1- Depart USA Overnight transatlantic flight to London.
     
  • Day 2- Arrive London (2 nights) Time to relax after checking into your Trafalgar hotel.

    Hotel: Jurys Islington (2 nights)
     
  • Day 3 - London at leisure After breakfast this morning enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Britains fascinating capital. (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 4 - London - Amsterdam Welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover for our ferry crossing to Calais in France. Here we join our coach and travel through Belgian countryside to Holland and Amsterdam. A short orientation tour shows us the Dam Square and Tower of Tears. (Continental Breakfast)

    Hotel: Ibis Schipol
     
  • Day 5 - Amsterdam - Rhine Cruise - Rhineland (Weinheim) This morning we visit a diamond-cutting factory before heading to Cologne with its gothic Cathedral. Then, picturesque villages and medieval castles provide a delightful setting for our leisurely Rhine cruise. Later, see the Lorelei Rock as we make our way to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet Breakast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: NH Weinheim
     
  • Day 6 - Rhineland (Weinheim) - Lake Lucerne (2 nights) First to Heidelberg with views of the ancient castle. Then on to Freiburg, where we wind through the Black Forest to see beautiful Lake Titisee. At Schaffhausen, we stop to view the mighty Rhine Falls before driving via Zurich to the beautiful lake of Lucerne for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Krone (2 nights)
     
  • Day 7 - Lucerne at leisure This lovely city holds many delights, on our orientation we see the poignant Lion Monument and the Old Town. At leisure maybe take a scenic cruise on the lake, shop for Swiss watches and chocolates or take a cog railway up one of the nearby mountains. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
     
  • Day 8 - Lake Lucerne - Liechtenstein - Innsbruck (Igls) Today we cross the Swiss border to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein for a brief stop in the capital, Vaduz. From here we continue into Austria, via the Arlberg Pass to the Winter Olympic city of Innsbruck for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Bon Alpina
     
  • Day 9 - Innsbruck - Verona - Venice (Main.) (2 nights) This morning a short orientation features Innsbruck''s main sights. Next we climb the Alps, through the Brenner Pass and cross into Italy. We stop at Verona, city of Shakespeare''s Romeo and Juliet, and then on to magical Venice.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Holiday (2 nights)
     
  • Day 10 - Venice orientation & at leisure All around us are vivid reminders of Venetian maritime power and wealth, as we cruise along the criss-crossing canals. Later we visit a glass blowing factory. Then time at leisure, perhaps to visit St. Mark''s Basilica and cruise to the islands of the Lagoon for lunch. (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 11 - Venice (Favaro) - Rome (2 nights) Today we take the Autostrada del Sole to the bustling excitement of Rome for the next two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Rouge et Noir (2 nights)
     
  • Day 12 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Today''s sightseeing tour in the ''Eternal City'' highlights St. Peter''s Basilica in the Vatican and includes views of the mighty Colosseum and Forum. Then enjoy time on your own to perhaps marvel at the Sistine Chapel, see incredible tapestries in the Vatican Museum and take a trip to ancient Tivoli. (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 13 - Rome - Sorrento (Vico Equense) Our first sight of the day is the Abbey of Monte Cassino as we make our way to the Bay of Naples and our hotel for the night. On arrival perhaps take an excursion to the Isle of Capri, with its luxuriant plants and flowers and then cruise back across the Mediterranean Sea to Sorrento! Dinner is at our hotel tonight. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Moon Valley 
     
  • Day 14 - Sorrento (Vico Equense) - Florence Today you have the opportunity to take an optional visit to the excavations at Pompeii before we drive through Tuscany to the Renaissance city of Florence, where tonight we will have dinner in our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
     
    Hotel: West Florence
     
  • Day 15 - Florence - Pisa - Nice (2 nights) We will drive up to Piazzale Michelangelo where we will enjoy stunning views of the city. Then time at leisure perhaps to visit Giotto''s Bell tower, the Baptistery and Signoria Square. Then we continue to Pisa - Galileo''s home town. En route we pass by Genoa, Columbus'' birthplace, and on to the fashionable French Riviera and Nice for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Apogia (2 nights)
     
  • Day 16 - Nice at leisure Orientation of the city of Nice shows us the Promenade des Anglais and the Place Massena. At leisure, why not take an excursion to St. Paul de Vence and Grasse? Later, we visit Monaco where we see the famous Monte Carlo Casino. (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 17 - Nice - Cannes - Lyon This morning we stop in the nearby resort of Cannes to join the jet set and to see the Boulevard de la Croisette and the Film Festival centre. Then through the beautiful countryside of Van Gogh and Cézanne as we travel via Aix-en-Provence to Avignon, with its Palace of the Popes. From here we continue through the Rhône Valley on our way to Lyon for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Campanile Tassin
     
  • Day 18 - Lyon - Paris (2 nights) This morning''s drive takes us through the wine-producing region of Burgundy and the Forest of Fontainebleau. Later, we arrive in the elegant and romantic city of Paris for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Mercure La Defense 5 (2 nights)
     
  • Day 19 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure Our morning guided sightseeing tour includes views of the broad Champs Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and the Cathedral of Notre Dame on the Ile de la Cite. This evening, you have the chance to toast a memorable tour with your new found friends with a cabaret evening and dinner! (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 20 - Paris - USA Bid farewell on your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)

Dates & Prices

To book a tour, call and speak to one of our live, experienced travel consultants, Call us now at 1-800-942-3301.
         
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4/6/2008 - 4/25/2008
$2,935
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4/13/2008 - 5/2/2008
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4/20/2008 - 5/9/2008
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4/27/2008 - 5/16/2008
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5/4/2008 - 5/23/2008
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Sightseeing Highlights
  • Amsterdam
  • Cologne
  • Rhineland
  • Heidelberg
  • Black Forest
  • Schaffhausen
  • Lucerne
  • Liechtenstein
  • Innsbruck
  • Verona
  • Venice
  • Rome
  • Sorrento
  • Florence
  • Pisa
  • French Riviera
  • Cannes
  • Monte Carlo
  • Avignon
  • Paris
  • Dover

 
The Cosmopolitan
23 Days starting from $3,175.00

Countries Visited:
Austria, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Length: 23 Days
Type: COSTSAVER 2008
Category: In-depth Experience
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: ECOS
   
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
London, Paris, Lyon, Nice, Florence, Rome, Venice, Vienna, Innsbruck, Lake Lucerne, Rhineland, Amsterdam

 
 
What's Included
Exciting Highlights
 
  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.
  • Paris: Sightseeing includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.
  • Avignon: See the Palace of the Popes.
  • French Riviera: Fabulous drive along the coast. Orientation tour in Nice.
  • Monte Carlo: Excursion to see one of the casinos.
  • Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.
  • Florence: Spectacular views from Piazzale Michelangelo.
  • Rome: Sightseeing features St. Peter''s Basilica and views of the Colosseum and the Forum.
  • Venice: Cruise the canals by vaporetto. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
  • Scenic Route: The Austrian Lake District and Italian/Austrian Alps.
  • Vienna: Sightseeing tour includes the Opera, Imperial Boulevards and the Hofburg.
  • Salzburg: Visit the baroque town of Mozart''s birth.
  • Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof, Wilten Basilica and Olympic ski-jump.
  • Liechtenstein: Visit the capital of the tiny principality, Vaduz.
  • Lucerne: Orientation includes the Lion Monument and medieval Old Town.
  • Schaffhausen: Stop to admire the Rhine Falls.
  • Heidelberg: View the Castle.
  • Black Forest: Drive through Germany''s famous forest and see Lake Titisee.
  • Rhineland: Scenic Rhine cruise (weather permitting).
  • Cologne: View the gothic Cathedral.
  • Amsterdam: Orientation tour plus a countryside excursion to Volendam. Visit a cheese farm and clog workshop.
Fabulous Sightseeing
Sightseeing/orientation in Paris, Avignon, French Riviera, Florence, Rome, Venice, Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Vaduz, Lucerne, Heidelberg, Cologne and Amsterdam.
Unbeatable Features
 
  • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • 1 Continental Breakfast and 2 Buffet Breakfasts in London.
  • Buffet breakfast daily whilst on tour
  • 10 Three course dinners – see day by day itinerary.
  • All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
  • Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Representative if you stay at the recommended London hotel.
  • Specialised local guide in Paris, Rome and Vienna.
  • Cross-Channel transportation.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop off at your Trafalgar London Hotel on the day of departure and return of the coach tour.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers
 
  • London Gateways: A Trafalgar bonus – transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your Costsaver tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Express operates between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers outside of these times are at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight transatlantic flight to London.
     
  • Day 2- Arrive London (2 nights) Time to relax after checking into your Trafalgar hotel.

    Hotel: Jurys Islington (2 nights)
     
  • Day 3 - London at leisure A full day at leisure to explore Britains capital. (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 4 - London - Paris (2 nights) A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover and view the White Cliffs. From here a short Channel crossing takes us to Calais in France and the elegant capital, Paris. (Continental Breakfast)

    Hotel: Mercure La Defense 5
     
  • Day 5 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure Our day begins with a guided sightseeing tour which includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. After there is time at leisure perhaps to, take an optional excursion to Montmartre and the imposing Sacré Coeur. (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 6 - Paris - Lyon We drive through the Forest of Fontainebleau and the wine growing region of Burgundy. Then travel along the valley of the River Saône to its confluence with the Rhône to arrive in Lyon for dinner and our overnight stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Kyriad Perrache
     
  • Day 7 - Lyon - Nice (2 nights) Today, via Montélimar, we arrive in Avignon with its Papal Palace. Then we continue through the beautiful countryside of Van Gogh to Nice on the French Riviera. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Busby (2 nights)
     
  • Day 8 - Nice & Monte Carlo Enjoy a full day to relax on the beach, or if you prefer, wander into the Old Town. This evening, we''re off on an included excursion to Monte Carlo, try out your luck at one of the casinos! (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 9 - Nice - Florence (Bisenzio) We cross the Italian border, past Genoa, Columbus'' birthplace, to Pisa with its famous Leaning Tower. Next on to Florence to enjoy a scenic view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Later, there''s time at leisure to see the Cathedral, Giotto''s Bell Tower, Baptistery, Signoria Square and Santa Croce Basilica. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Granducato
     
  • Day 10 - Florence (Bisenzio) - Rome (2 nights) After breakfast this morning we enjoy some free time to shop for fine quality leather and gold before travelling through the olive groves and scenic vineyards of Tuscany to Rome for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Parco Dei Medici (2 nights)
     
  • Day 11 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Rome has many historical treasures. Our sightseeing tour shows us the main sights from views of the Forum and mighty Colosseum to St. Peter''s in the Vatican. Tonight, why not enjoy dinner in a local trattoria? (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 12 - Rome - Venice (Monastier) (2 nights) Today, cross the Apennine Mountains, then the delta of the River Po to arrive in magical Venice. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Park Hotel Villa Fiorita (2 nights)
     
  • Day 13 - Venice orientation & at leisure Today as we cruise along the criss-crossing canals we see vivid reminders of medieval maritime power and wealth. At leisure, why not venture out to the islands of the lagoon? (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
     
  • Day 14 - Venice (Monastier) - Vienna (2 nights) This morning we travel into the Carnian Alps to the Austrian border and Lake District. From here we enjoy a scenic drive to the Carinthian Lake District and the Alpine Highway. Next the Vienna Woods give way to the Danube Plains and Imperial Vienna. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Kavalier (2 nights)
     
  • Day 15 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing tour of the city shows us the Opera, Imperial Boulevards, the Hofburg and the Parliament. Then time at leisure.(Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 16 - Vienna - Innsbruck (Igls) We drive via Mondsee Lake and the Salzkammergut to Salzburg. Here an orientation reveals places associated with "The Sound of Music" and Salzburg''s famous son, Mozart. Next on to Innsbruck. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Bon Alpina
     
  • Day 17 - Innsbruck (Igls) - Lucerne (2 nights) Our morning orientation in Innsbruck reveals many delights such as the Golden Roof, Hofburg Palace, Wilten Basilica and the Olympic ski-jump. Then, we drive west to Vaduz, capital of the small Principality of Liechtenstein. Later, a scenic drive through Switzerland brings us to pretty Lucerne.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Weinhof (2 nights)
     
  • Day 18 - Lucerne orientation & at leisure Enjoy a full day to relax in this fascinating town. First an orientation shows us the medieval Old Town, poignant Lion Monument and Cathedral. Don''t miss the chance to join an optional to ascend one of the nearby surrounding mountains. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
     
  • Day 19 - Lucerne – Rhineland (Mannheim) Today we travel to Schaffhausen to view the Rhine Falls. Then we drive into Germany, and past Lake Titisee in the heart of the Black Forest, before heading to the University town of Heidelberg. Here we view its famous castle before arriving at our hotel in Weinheim.  (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: NH Mannheim
     
  • Day 20 - Rhineland (Mannheim) – Amsterdam (2 nights) We enjoy a scenic Rhine cruise today beginning at St. Goar, sheltering beneath the Lorelei. We glide past castles and vineyards to Boppard. Then on to Cologne where we admire its Cathedral, before heading to the friendly city of Amsterdam. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Ibis Schiphol (2 nights)
     
  • Day 21 - Amsterdam orientation, Volendam excursion & at leisure Our orientation shows us the Tower of Tears, the Royal Palace, Dam Square and more. Then enjoy a visit to a diamond-polishing factory before we drive out of the city, to the fishing village of Volendam. We also stop to visit a cheese farm and a clog-making workshop. We return to Amsterdam with time at leisure.  (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 22 - Amsterdam - London Today''s journey takes us through Dutch and Belgian countryside to Calais. Here we board our ferry for the short sea crossing to Dover and our return to London by coach. (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 23 -London - USA Bid farewell on your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)

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