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European Experience 2010 (end London)
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After seeing the distinctive structures and skylines of London, Rome, Florence and Paris, linger over views of the Rhine Valley, the Alps of Italy, the Italian Lakes, and the lush wine region of Burgundy. Highlights LondonDover
ParisSwiss Alps
LucerneItalian Lakes
RomeFlorenceVeniceInnsbruckHeidelberg
Rhineland
Cologne
Amsterdam Whats Included Sighseeing Highlights
Dover: See the White Cliffs.Amsterdam: See Dam Square and the Mint Tower.Cologne: View the gothic cathedral.Rhineland: Scenic Rhine cruise (weather permitting).Innsbruck: See the famous Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace.Venice: Cruise the canals by vaporetto. See St. Mark's Square. Visit a traditional Venetian glass-blowing factory.Rome: See St. Peter's Basilica plus views of the Colosseum and the Forum.Florence: Enjoy panoramic views from Piazzale Michelangelo. Admire Florentine leatherwork.Swiss Alps: Picture-book scenery.Italian Lakes: Views of Lake Como and Lake Lugano.Lucerne: See the Lion Monument and medieval old town.Paris: Sightseeing includes views of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe.Dining Highlights
1 continental breakfast and 1 buffet breakfast in London11 buffet breakfasts6 three-course dinners 19 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)Travel Highlights
Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.Specialised local guide in Rome and Paris.Cross-channel transportation.For London airport shuttle service, conditions apply.Free London Return: Passengers may return to London by Trafalgar motorcoach at no extra cost instead of Paris. Please ask your Travel Agent.A Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport transfer is provided on Day 15, conditions apply.A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book. |
| Details | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Overnight flight from USA | Overnight flight from USA | | Day 2 | London | Arrive London (2 nights) :
Time to relax after checking into your hotel.
Hotel: Ibis Earls Court | | Day 3 | London | London at leisure :
The day is at leisure to explore the city. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 4 | Amsterdam | London - Amsterdam :
Greetings from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover to board our ferry to Calais. Then we drive through Belgium to lively Amsterdam. (Continental breakfast)
Hotel: Dorint Amsterdam Airport | | Day 5 | Rhineland | Amsterdam - Rhineland :
First to German Cologne, then we take a scenic Rhine cruise before continuing to our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Europa | | Day 6 | Innsbruck | Rhineland - Innsbruck :
Today we drive southwards to the picturesque region of Bavaria. Then onto Innsbruck, the provincial capital of the Tyrol. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Bon Alpina | | Day 7 | Venice | Innsbruck - Venice :
We take the Brenner Pass and enjoy an exhilarating drive through the Alps to Italy. We continue to the romantic city of Venice where we take our included canal cruise by vaporetto to St. Mark's Square. Here we see St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and visit a traditional glass-blowing work-shop before free time. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Sirio | | Day 8 | Rome | Venice - Rome (2 nights) :
This morning we drive via Bologna and the Apennines to Tuscany. Then through Umbria and Lazio to Rome. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Aran Park | | Day 9 | Rome | Rome sightseeing & at leisure :
Our sightseeing tour features St. Peter's Basilica and views of the Forum and the mighty Colosseum. There is free time later to explore on your own. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 10 | Florence | Rome - Florence :
We drive through Umbria to the Renaissance city of Florence in Tuscany. Here we enjoy spectacular views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo before having time to visit Piazza Signoria, the Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower, or to shop for high quality leather goods and 18-carat gold jewellery before continuing to our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: West Florence | | Day 11 | Lake Lucerne | Florence - Lake Lucerne (2 nights) :
First we cross through the Apennines to the great northern plain and pass by the city of Milan. Then we head north to the Swiss border passing stunning Lake Como before taking the scenic Gotthard route to Lake Lucerne. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Stanserhof | | Day 12 | Lucerne | Lucerne orientation and at leisure :
Orientation shows us the medieval Chapel Bridge and the poignant Lion Monument. Then you have time to perhaps ascend a nearby mountain peak or shop for delicious chocolates and precision-made timepieces. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 13 | Paris | Lake Lucerne - Paris (2 nights) :
Orientation shows us the medieval Chapel Bridge and the poignant Lion Monument. Then you have time to perhaps ascend a nearby mountain peak or shop for delicious chocolates and precision-made timepieces. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Mercure La Defense 5 | | Day 14 | Paris | Paris sightseeing :
Our guided tour includes views of the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees and Notre Dame. Time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 15 | Return USA | Paris - London - USA :
Time to bid farewell to your new friends. A transfer is provided to Charles de Gaulle Airport, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast) |
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** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
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