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Vacations come in all shapes sizes and costs! There's the expensive kind, designed to break the bank and the ones who claim to be cheapest on the block. Highlights of two beautiful countries featuring spectacular Swiss Alps and the Austrian Tyrol scenery. Echoes of Strauss waltzes greet you in Vienna, & you'll thrill to the "The Sound of Music" in beautiful Salzburg. There's car-free and carefree Zermatt, with its incredible Matterhorn views, soaring fountain jets in Geneva, & friendly greetings everywhere.

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Picturesque Lakes Mountains and Villages
13 Days starting from $1,999.00

Countries Visited:
Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland

Length:	13 Days
Type:	COSTSAVER 2008
Category:	Regional Europe
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	CLMV

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Neuschwanstein, Oberammergau, Innsbruck, Liechtenstein, Lucerne, Zermatt, Montreux, Black Forest, Heidelberg, Rudesheim

What's Included

Exciting Highlights

Frankfurt: Orientation inculdes the Romerplatz
Wurzburg: See the Residenz; 11th century Cathedral and Marienberg fortress.
Bad Mergentheim: Visit the spa town and see the Castle.
Rothenburg: Orientation includes the ''Master draught'' fountain and clock. See the old city walls.
Neuschwanstein: View Neuschwanstein Castle.
Oberammergau: Visit the Passion Play village.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen: See the Zugspitze (weather permitting)
Innsbruck: Orientation including the Wilten Basilica, the HofbOld Town and views of the ski-jump.
Leichtenstein: Visit the capital Vaduz.
Lucerne: Orientation seeing the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument.
Interlaken: Visit the town in the shadow of Jungfrau.
Zermatt: Exhilarating ride by mini-bus to the resort
Montreux: See the Chateau Chillon and visit the charming town.
Gruyeres: Orientation of the fortified town and visit to the Maison de la Gruyere.
Berne: Orientation and visit of the Bear pit.
Freiburg: View the Gothic Minster in this university city.
Triberg: See how cuckoo clocks are made.
Heidelberg: Visit the castle ruins and the old town.
Rhine Cruise: Scenic Rhine Cruise from Boppard to Rudesheim seeing the Lorelei rock.
Rudesheim: Orientation.

Fabulous Sightseeing

Scenic Drives: Along the valley of the River Tauber, along the Romantic Road, through the Bavarian Alps, through the Austrian Tyrol, over the Fernpass, along the shores of lake Lucerne and Lake Brienz and Geneva, through the Rhone Valley, over the Brunig and Grimsel Passes, through the Fribourg Alps, through the hills of the Black Forest, along the Rhine valley.

Unbeatable Features

Accomodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
Buffet breakfast daily.
8 three course dinners - see day to day itinerary
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
Frankfurt Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 13.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
CostSaver travel bag and tour wallet containing comprehensive documents.

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your 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 Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be 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 Frankfurt.
Day 2 - Arrive Frankfurt After transfer to your hotel, our afternoon city orientation tour will show you Frankfurt’s historical Romerhof, the old and new town hall, and two gothic churches. Tonight we’ll have dinner at our hotel. (Dinner)

Hotel: Achat Plaza
Day 3 - Frankfurt - Wurzburg - Rothenburg A short drive will take us to the old Franconian capital of Wurzburg, surrounded by vineyards. We will see the 18th century former residence of this episcopal city’s prince-bishops, the fine 11th century cathedral, explore the quaint old town, and drive up to the 13th century fortress of Marienberg with great views across the city. On to the spa town of Bad Mergentheim where orientation includes the old market square and castle. Then we drive on to almost untouched medieval Rothenburg where, after dinner, you may wish to join an optional evening walk of this town. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner

Hotel: Rothenburger Hof
Day 4 - Rothenburg - Romantic Road - Neuschwanstein - Oberammergau - Innsbruck (Igls) (2 nights) After morning orientation of the town we will learn of the famous ‘Master Draught’ and have time to explore Rothenburg’s enticing shops. On our drive along the Romantic Road, we will make a picture stop and continue to ‘mad’ King Ludwig’s famous castle of Neuschwanstein. Then a short drive to Oberammergau, the beautifully frescoed village where the Passion Play takes place every ten years. Then
via the premier ski-resort of Garmisch–Partenkirchen, overshadowed by Germany’s tallest mountain, the Zugspitze, we continue along the Fernpass to Innsbruck in Austria in the Alps and stay in the nearby Alpine village of Igls. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)

Hotel: Bon Alpina
Day 5 - Innsbruck (Igls) - orientation and at leisure Morning orientation will show us the Old Town with its Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace, the baroque Wilten Basilica and views of the Olympic ski-jump. Then you have time to shop for souvenirs or have ‘Kaffee und Kuchen’ in an open-air café. Later you may wish to take a horse and carriage ride or visit one of the many interesting museums in the town. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 6 - Innsbruck (Igls) - Liechtenstein - Lucerne (2 nights) Our route takes us along the Arlberg to the Principality of Liechtenstein’s capital Vaduz, overlooked by a 700 year old castle. Here you will have time to buy stamps, shop for souvenirs or enjoy delicious pastries. We head into Switzerland through breathtaking alpine scenery to arrive at Lucerne’s Lake of the Four Cantons. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)

Hotel: Luzernerhof
Day 7 - Lucerne orientation and at leisure Orientation shows us the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and the Lion monument. Then there’s time to shop for lovely Swiss chocolates or watches, and maybe take a trip up a nearby mountain peak. Why not try some Swiss cheese fondue at a lively Folklore show tonight? (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 8 - Lucerne - Interlaken - Zermatt (2 nights) We drive along the Brunig Pass and the lakes of Thun and Brienz, and Interlaken. We’ll stop to admire scenery and maybe have some lunch. Then to Tasch where mini-buses take us up to car-free Zermatt where we stay for the next two nights. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)

Hotel: Holiday
Day 9 - Zermatt at leisure Time to enjoy this quiet mountain village where the only vehicles to traverse the streets are horse-drawn carriages (and a few electric vans to transport luggage). You will delight in the atmospheric restaurants and cafés, the gorgeous boutiques and the green meadows surrounding the village. a chance also to take the cable-car up to one of the peaks and get a better view of the Matterhorn. Your Tour Director is on hand to advise you on how to make the most of your time here. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 10 - Zermatt - Gruyeres - Lausanne Today we will leave the German-speaking part of Switzerland when we drive along the Rhone valley, to reach the Suisse Romande, or French- speaking Switzerland. Then a drive via Chateau d’Oex to the small traffic-free and fortified town of Gruyères, which is set in a harmonious landscape in the Sarine valley. We will visit the Maison de Gruyères and learn how this delicious cheese is made. There’s time to try one of the town’s specialities, the ‘meringue à la crème de la Gruyère’ in one of the old inns lining the picturesque main street. Then down to the shores of Lake Geneva to take pictures of the Chateau of Chillon. We stay the night in Lausanne, which overlooks Lake Geneva, and is home to the International Olympic Committee. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)

Hotel: City
Day 11 - Montreux - Berne - Black Forest (Villingen) A short drive brings us to attractive city of Berne, Switzerland’s capital. We will visit the old town with its ancient towers, pretty fountains decorated with flowers and statues and the narrow streets festooned with flags. We will also visit the Bear Pit where the bears that give the city its name are kept today. Finally we continue into Germany at the city of Basel on the Rhine and drive along the Rhine Rift valley to Freiburg in the Black Forest. Located on the banks of the river Dreisam, Freiburg has an impressive Minster dating back to the 13th century and is one of Germany’s greatest gothic structures. Then through the dark hills of the Black Forest via Neustadt to our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)

Hotel: Mercure Am Franziskaner
Day 12- Black Forest (Villingen) - Triberg - Heidelberg - Rhine Cruise - Rudesheim This morning we stop in Triberg where the cuckoo clock was invented! We will witness master craftsmen at work and have a chance to try out some Black Forest cherry cake. Then down to the Neckar valley and the University City of Heidelberg. Here we will explore the courtyards of the Renaissance castle perched on the hill overlooking the baroque city. Time downtown to explore the pedestrian area filled with Student Inns – of Student Prince fame! Finally we embark in the village of Boppard for a scenic Rhine cruise seeing the legendary Lorelei rock, and a plethora of romantic castles and wine villages. We disembark in the charming wine village of Rudesheim where we stay the night. Later, why not take a stroll along the banks of the Rhine and try out some of the local wine? (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Lindenwirt
Day 13 - Rudesheim - USA We head to Frankfurt airport at the end of a truly European experience! Bid farewell to your new friends on our flight home 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.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/27/2008 - 5/9/2008	$1,999	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/4/2008 - 5/16/2008	$2,025	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/11/2008 - 5/23/2008	$2,025	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/18/2008 - 5/30/2008	$2,025	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/25/2008 - 6/6/2008	$2,025	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/1/2008 - 6/13/2008	$2,025	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/8/2008 - 6/20/2008	$2,025	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/15/2008 - 6/27/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/29/2008 - 7/11/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/6/2008 - 7/18/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/13/2008 - 7/25/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/20/2008 - 8/1/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/27/2008 - 8/8/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/3/2008 - 8/15/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/10/2008 - 8/22/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/17/2008 - 8/29/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/24/2008 - 9/5/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/31/2008 - 9/12/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/7/2008 - 9/19/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/14/2008 - 9/26/2008	$2,025	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/21/2008 - 10/3/2008	$2,025	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/28/2008 - 10/10/2008	$2,025	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us

Sightseeing Highlights

Frankfurt
Wurzburg
Rothenburg
Neuschwanstein
Innsbruck
Liechtenstein
Lucerne
Zermatt
Black Forest
Heidelberg
Rudesheim

The Treasures of Europe
16 Days starting from $2,250.00

Countries Visited:
Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Slovenia, Switzerland

Length:	16 Days
Type:	COSTSAVER 2008
Category:	Regional Experience
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	CTRE

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Frankfurt, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Zagreb, Ljubljana, Venice, Lucerne, Munich

What's Included

Exciting Highlights

Frankfurt: Orientation tour.
Nuremberg: Stroll through the medieval streets.
Prague: Sightseeing including St. Vitus'' Cathedral, Hradçany Castle and the Old Town Square.
Vienna: Sightseeing including the City Hall, the Hofburg, Opera and Parliament.
Gyor: Visit this medieval city.
Budapest: Sightseeing includes Gellert Hill, the Fishermen''s Bastion and the Church of St. Matthias.
Zagreb: Sightseeing shows us the upper and lower town, the Cathedral, St. Mark''s Church, the Opera House and more.
Ljublijana: Sightseeing includes the Cathedral, National Museum, Castle and Opera House.
Venice: Canal cruise viewing St. Mark''s Square, Bridge of Sighs and Doges'' Palace.
Liechtenstein: Visit the capital, Vaduz.
Innsbruck: Orientation shows us the Golden Roof in the old town.
Munich: Orientation includes the Hofbräuhaus, Marienplatz with its famous Glockenspiel Carillon.
Ulm: See the Cathedral.
Heidelberg: View the castle.

Fabulous Sightseeing
Sightseeing / orientation in Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Zagreb, Llubljana, Lucerne, Munich, Innsbruck, Ulm and Heidelberg.

Unbeatable Features

Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
Buffet breakfast daily
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.
Specialised local guide in Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Zagreb and Ljubljana.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Additional Visa Requirements

You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your tour. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your tour.
Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks prior to your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your travel agent, local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting, well in advance to determine which visas you require and how to obtain them.

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 Frankfurt.
Day 2 - Arrive Frankfurt (Neu Isenburg) Trafalgar meets you on arrival at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. This afternoon we take an orientation tour which shows us the Romerplatz and Opera house. Later, at a welcome meeting, get to know your fellow travellers and Tour Director. (Dinner)

Hotel: Mercure Neu Isenburg
Day 3 - Frankfurt (Neu Isenburg) – Prague (2 nights) This morning after breakfast we leave Frankfurt and travel east making a stop at the fairytale city of Nuremberg. There''s time to stroll through the medieval streets and the many squares with their attractive fountains. From here our journey continues to the Czech border and via Pilsen, famous for its beer, to the beautiful city of Prague where we spend two nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Ibis Wenceslas Square
Day 4 - Prague sightseeing & at leisure On our morning sightseeing tour we will see Hradçany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus and the Old Town Square. Later, with time on your own, why not shop for bargains in glass and porcelain or enjoy a lunch cruise on the Vlatva River? (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5 - Prague – Vienna (Voesendorf) An early start this morning, as we travel via Tabor to the Austrian border. Soon we reach Austrian’s capital, imperial Vienna. On our arrival a guided sightseeing tour shows us the splendours of this city including the Opera House, the Parliament, the Hofburg and the City Hall. Tonight, why not enjoy an evening of good food and entertainment in the popular outdoor destination of the Vienna Woods? (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Eventhotel Pyramid
Day 6 - Vienna (Voesendorf) – Budapest (2 nights) This morning you will have some free time in Vienna to perhaps take an optional excursion to visit Schönbrunn Palace. Alternatively, you may want to browse the shops along Vienna’s famous Kärtnerstrasse. Later on today, we will continue our journey through Transdanubia, making a stop in Roman-founded Györ, before continuing to the twin cities of Buda and Pest for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Budapest (2 nights)
Day 7 - Budapest sightseeing & at leisure After breakfast we will enjoy a guided sightseeing tour featuring the Fishermen''s Bastion, Heroes'' Square and the Church of St. Matthias. We will also be able to enjoy a panoramic view of the city from Gellert Hill before free time to maybe take a trip to the charming village of Szentendre or visit the Parliament buildings. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8 - Budapest - Zagreb Today we head past countryside brimming with storks and their nests towards the shores of one of Europe''s largest and most romantic lakes – Balaton. Then we make our way to Nagykanizsa and the border with Croatia. Soon we are in Zagreb, the Croatian capital, where sightseeing includes the lower and upper town and shows us the majestic Cathedral, St. Mark''s Church and the Opera House. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton
Day 9 - Zagreb – Ljubljana After breakfast we begin today''s journey which brings us to beautiful Slovenia and its capital, Ljubljana. Here our guided sightseeing tour highlights the Opera House, Cathedral, National Museum, castle and the numerous parks of this Roman-founded city. Tonight we will enjoy a Slovenian dinner at our hotel. (Buffet Breafast / Dinner)

Hotel: M
Day 10 - Ljubljana – Venice (Monastier.) (2 nights) This morning with time at leisure why not take this opportunity to join an optional excursion to the famous Postojna Caves, a labyrinth of tunnels and gorges? Alternatively, you may wish to simply spend more time in Slovenia''s charming capital before we head out this afternoon for the Italian border near Trieste. Finally, we now arrive in the magical city of Venice where we will be staying for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: M (2 nights)
Day 11 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure Our day starts with an included cruise along the canals by vaporetto to St. Mark''s Square. We''ll view the Bridge of Sighs and Doges'' Palace before visiting a traditional glass-blowing workshop. After, enjoy time on your own perhaps to take a trip to see some of the islands in the Venetian Lagoon! Or maybe take a romantic gondola serenade? (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 12 - Venice (Monastier) - Lucerne We drive along the Veneto Plain and head towards Milan. Here we turn north to drive through the Italian Lake District and then into Switzerland at Chiasso. Soon we are crossing Lake Lugano, the Gotthard range of mountains and travel along the shores of the Lake of the Four Cantons to arrive in picturesque Lucerne. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Luzernerhof
Day 13 - Lucerne – Munich (2 nights) Our first stop today is in Vaduz, the capital of the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. We continue to the Austrian border at Feldkirch and drive through the Arlberg range before arriving at mountain-ringed Innsbruck. Here an orientation shows us the Golden Roof in the old town. We drive on into German Bavaria on our way to the fun-loving capital city Munich! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Holiday Inn South
Day 14 - Munich orientation & at leisure Orientation of Germany''s ''secret capital'' shows us the Hofbräuhaus, Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel. Then there is time to enjoy on your own perhaps to explore the city further. Or why not take an excursion into the countryside to one of Mad King Ludwig''s extravagant castles and to the Passion play village of Oberammergau? (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 15 - Munich – Frankfurt (Neu Isenburg) Through the hills of Bavaria we reach Ulm, to see its impressive Cathedral with the tallest spire in the world. Then we pass through Stuttgart on our way to Heidelberg where we view the castle from the old University town. Next on to the Rhine Valley stopping to visit the wine-town of Rudesheim with its pretty houses and quaint streets. Finally, back to Frankfurt. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Mercure Neu Isenburg
Day 16 - Depart Frankfurt (Neu Isenburg) ''Auf Wiedersehen'' to Germany and your new-found friends as we transfer you to the airport for 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.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/25/2008 - 5/10/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/2/2008 - 5/17/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/9/2008 - 5/24/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/16/2008 - 5/31/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/23/2008 - 6/7/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/30/2008 - 6/14/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/6/2008 - 6/21/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/13/2008 - 6/28/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/20/2008 - 7/5/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/27/2008 - 7/12/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/4/2008 - 7/19/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/11/2008 - 7/26/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/18/2008 - 8/2/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/25/2008 - 8/9/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/1/2008 - 8/16/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/8/2008 - 8/23/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/15/2008 - 8/30/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/22/2008 - 9/6/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/29/2008 - 9/13/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/5/2008 - 9/20/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/12/2008 - 9/27/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/19/2008 - 10/4/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/26/2008 - 10/11/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/3/2008 - 10/18/2008	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us

Sightseeing Highlights

Frankfurt
Nuremberg
Prague
Vienna
Györ
Budapest
Zagreb
Ljublijana
Venice
Liechtenstein
Innsbruck
Munich
Ulm
Heidelberg

Italian Dream
9 Days starting from $1,265.00

Countries Visited:
Italy

Length:	9 Days
Type:	COSTSAVER 2008
Category:	In-depth Experience
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	ITAD

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Rome, Venice, Verona, Florence, Assisi

What's Included

Exciting Highlights

Rome: Sightseeing includes St. Peter''s Basilica in the Vatican and views of the Forum and Colosseum.
Venice: Canal cruise by vaporetto. See the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark''s Basilica and more. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
Verona: See the Roman Arena and Juliet''s balcony.
Florence: Sightseeing includes the Baptistry, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto''s Bell Tower and the Basilica of Santa Croce.
Assisi: Orientation seeing St. Francis'' Basilica and the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels.

Fabulous Sightseeing
Sightseeing / orientation in Rome, Venice, Verona, Florence and Assisi.

Unbeatable Features

Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
Buffet breakfast daily
3 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.
Specialised local guide in Rome and Florence.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers are provided on Days 2 and 9

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 Rome.
Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights) After your transfer from Rome Fiumicino Airport and check-in, you''ll meet your Tour Director in the afternoon. This evening, why not stroll around this exciting city?

Hotel: Carlo Magno (2 nights)
Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure This morning''s guided sightseeing tour features St. Peter''s Basilica in the Vatican plus views of the Forum and Colosseum. Then time at leisure to maybe take an optional excursion to Tivoli.? (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4 - Rome – Venice (Oriago) (2 nights) We journey through the Latium and into the beautiful Tuscan hills. From here we climb the Apennine Mountains and continue via Bologna across the Venetian plains to magical Venice. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Il Burchiello (2 nights)
Day 5 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure We marvel at this city’s sights on our cruise by vaporetto to St. Mark''s Square. We''ll see the Bridge of Sighs, Doges'' Palace and the Basilica of St. Mark. We’ll watch a demonstration of Murano glass-blowing. Then free time to perhaps take a trip out into the Lagoon for lunch. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6 - Venice (Oriago) – Verona – Florence (2 nights) On to Shakespeare''s Verona to see Juliet''s balcony and the Roman arena with time to explore before we drive into the Emilia Romagna region. From here we travel into Tuscany, en route to Renaissance Florence for the next two nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Relais Certosa (2 nights)
Day 7 - Florence sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour on foot shows us the Baptistery, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto''s Bell Tower, the Piazza Signoria and the Santa Croce Basilica. Enjoy a demonstration of fine leatherwork before free time to perhaps explore further or shop for high quality leather and gold. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 8 - Florence – Assisi – Rome Today we travel north into Umbria to reach Assisi, home of St Francis. Here we have time to visit the Basilica and see the Saint’s tomb, and later we see the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels. Next, it’s back to Rome, the ‘Eternal City’. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Parco de Medici
Day 9 - Rome - USA This morning we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)

Dates & Prices

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/11/2008 - 4/19/2008	$1,310	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/18/2008 - 4/26/2008	$1,310	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/25/2008 - 5/3/2008	$1,310	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/2/2008 - 5/10/2008	$1,310	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/9/2008 - 5/17/2008	$1,310	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/23/2008 - 5/31/2008	$1,310	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/30/2008 - 6/7/2008	$1,310	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/6/2008 - 6/14/2008	$1,310	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/13/2008 - 6/21/2008	$1,310	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/20/2008 - 6/28/2008	$1,310	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/27/2008 - 7/5/2008	$1,310	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/4/2008 - 7/12/2008	$1,310	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/11/2008 - 7/19/2008	$1,310	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/25/2008 - 8/2/2008	$1,299	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/1/2008 - 8/9/2008	$1,299	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/8/2008 - 8/16/2008	$1,299	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/15/2008 - 8/23/2008	$1,299	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/22/2008 - 8/30/2008	$1,299	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/29/2008 - 9/6/2008	$1,299	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/12/2008 - 9/20/2008	$1,325	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/19/2008 - 9/27/2008	$1,325	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/26/2008 - 10/4/2008	$1,325	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/10/2008 - 10/18/2008	$1,325	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/17/2008 - 10/25/2008	$1,325	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/25/2008 - 1/2/2009	$1,265	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/1/2009 - 1/9/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us

Sightseeing Highlights

Rome
Venice
Verona
Florence
Assisi

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