European Dream 2010

A dynamic combination of must-see Rome, romantic Venice, gorgeous Lake Maggiore, elegant Paris, and regal London.
Highlights
Whats Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Dining Highlights
First Class Travel Highlights
Details
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2009
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA : Overnight flight to Rome. |
| Day 2 | Rome | Arrive Rome (2 nights) : Welcome to Rome! After hotel check-in, time to relax and unwind. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelers. Hotel: Aran Mantegna |
| Day 3 | Rome | Rome sightseeing & at leisure : Today's sightseeing, with our local guide, includes a visit to St. Peter's Basilica. We then cross the River Tiber where we overlook the Forum and see the mighty Colosseum and the Circus Maximus. Then time at leisure to relax or explore. (Buffet breakfast) |
| Day 4 | Venice | Rome - Venice : We head north this morning from Rome following the valley of the River Tiber. Then we enter Umbria and see the impressive hilltop towns of Orte and Orvieto, before entering Tuscany. Here we see the Chianti vineyards and the terraced olive groves before crossing through the forested Apennine hills. We pass Bologna and reach the flat Veneto plains and continue to our hotel where we dine tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: B4 Venezia - Mestre |
| Day 5 | Milan | Venice sightseeing - Milan : This morning our canal cruise takes us to St. Mark's Square where we see the renowned Bridge of Sighs and the impressive Doge's Palace. Then our Tour Director shows us one of the Hidden Treasures of Venice before we visit a glass-blowing workshop. Then we head for Milan where we see the impressive Cathedral and the Galleria. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Grand Hotel Brun |
| Day 6 | Lucerne | Milan - Lucerne : Today we take the scenic Gotthard route into Switzerland and on to Lucerne. On arrival we will visit the poignant Lion Monument and have time to walk along the wooden Chapel Bridge. Then maybe take an exhilarating mountain excursion and still have time to shop for Swiss watches and delicious chocolate! (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Grand Hotel Europe |
| Day 7 | Paris | Lucerne - Paris (2 nights) : We travel north today to the city of Basel at the border between Switzerland and France, which we enter this morning. We pass the fortified town of Belfort, stop to view the extensive vineyards at Savigny-Les-Beaune, and drive through rich farmland before eventually arriving in the glittering capital city, Paris. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Pullman Rive Gauche |
| Day 8 | Paris | Paris sightseeing & at leisure : Our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide includes views of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Champs Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe. Then we will ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second level for wonderful views of the whole of the city. Then free time or maybe take an excursion to the Palace of Versailles. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant with our Tour Director. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner) |
| Day 9 | Paris - London | Paris - London (2 nights) : We drive north to Calais, where we board the Channel ferry for Dover, then on by coach to London. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Holiday Inn Kensington Forum |
| Day 10 | London | London sightseeing & at leisure : Many major sights are included on our morning sightseeing tour, then time is your own. (Buffet breakfast) |
| Day 11 | Return USA | London - USA : Time to say goodbye to London as our tour comes to an end. (Buffet breakfast) |
- Dates/Pricing
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