European Escapade 2010 (end Paris)

Enjoy thrilling sightseeing and extra time for independent adventures in London, Amsterdam, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Lucerne, Nice and Paris.

Highlights

  • London
  • Dover
  • Bruges
  • Amsterdam
  • Volendam
  • Cologne
  • Rhine Valley
  • Heidelberg
  • Schaffhausen
  • Lucerne
  • Liechtenstein
  • Innsbruck
  • Salzburg
  • Vienna
  • Venice
  • Rome
  • Florence
  • Pisa
  • Monte Carlo
  • Nice
  • Avignon
  • Beaune
  • Paris

    Whats Included

    Sightseeing Hightlights

  • London: Sightseeing tour.
  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.
  • Amsterdam: Canal cruise. Visit a diamond-polishing factory.
  • Volendam: Visit a cheese farm and wooden shoe workshop.
  • Cologne: See the gothic Cathedral.
  • Rhine Valley: Cruise past the Lorelei Rock (weather permitting).
  • Schaffhausen: See the Rhine Falls.
  • Lucerne: Orientation includes the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument.
  • Liechtenstein: Visit its capital Vaduz.
  • Innsbruck: Orientation including the Golden Roof and Wilten Basilica.
  • Salzburg: Sightseeing including locations used in "The Sound of Music". See Mozart's birthplace.
  • Vienna: Sightseeing including the Parliament and City Hall.
  • Venice: Canal cruise by private motor launch. See St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a glass-blowing factory.
  • Rome: Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum and Colosseum plus visits St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
  • Florence: Sightseeing tour including views of the Duomo, the Piazza Signoria and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica.
  • Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.
  • Bruges: See the cobbled streets and canals.
  • Florence: Sightseeing tour including views of the Duomo, the Piazza Signoria and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica. Pisa View the Leaning Tower.
  • French Riviera: Excursion to Monaco to visit a Monte Carlo Casino.
  • Nice: Orientation tour plus an excursion to Fragonard Perfumery and St. Paul de Vence.
  • Avignon: See the Papal Palace and St. Benezet Bridge.
  • Beaune: Visit this charming town.
  • Paris: Sightseeing includes views of the Louvre, Champs Elysees and Notre Dame plus ascent of the Eiffel Tower.

    Dining Highlights

  • 1 buffet breakfast and 1 continental breakfast in London
  • 18 buffet breakfasts
  • 8 three-course dinners in hotels
  • Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine on the French Riviera
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris 30 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

    First Class Travel Highlights

  • First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
  • The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
  • A qualified local city guide in Salzburg, Vienna, Rome, Florence and Paris.
  • Cross-channel ferry.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.
  • Free London airport shuttle, conditions apply
  • Airport transfers are provided on Day 22.

    • Details

    Tour Operator
    Trafalgar Tours
    Offer
    Offer valid through 12/31/2009
    Duration
    22 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USA Depart USA :
    Overnight flight to London.
    Day 2London Arrive London (2 nights) :
    Time to relax and unwind.

    Hotel: Hilton Olympia

    Day 3London London sightseeing and at leisure :
    Our guided tour features the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. This afternoon we have time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)

    Day 4Amsterdam London - Bruges - Amsterdam (2 nights) :
    Greetings from our Tour Director! We cross the English Channel to Calais, then on to Amsterdam via Bruges. Tonight we enjoy a Welcome Drink before a canal boat cruise. (Continental breakfast)

    Hotel: NH City Center
    Day 5Amsterdam Amsterdam orientation and excursion to Volendam :
    First we learn about polishing diamonds before driving on to Volendam to learn about cheese and clogs and discover a Hidden Treasure! (Buffet breakfast)

    Day 6Frankfurt Amsterdam - Rhine Cruise - Frankfurt :
    First to Cologne to see the gothic cathedral before continuing to Boppard to take a scenic Rhine cruise. Then on to our hotel for the night. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach

    Day 7Lucerne Frankfurt - Rhine Falls - Lucerne (2 nights) :
    We drive south along the Rhine Valley and on to the picturesque Black Forest to the Swiss border, stopping at the mighty Rhine Falls en route to lakeside Lucerne. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Schiller
    Day 8Innsbruck Lucerne - Liechtenstein - Innsbruck (2 nights) :
    We stop in Vaduz, capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, before continuing to Innsbruck, the Tyrolean capital town. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Hotel Innsbruck
    Day 9Innsbruck Innsbruck at leisure :
    Today we enjoy a full day at leisure. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 10Vienna Innsbruck - Salzburg - Vienna (2 nights) :
    This morning we drive to Salzburg where our walking tour shows us the places that featured in "The Sound of Music" and Mozart's birthplace. Then we continue to Vienna. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Hilton Danube
    Day 11Vienna Vienna sightseeing and at leisure :
    We see the State Opera House and the impressive Parliament and enjoy a walking tour of the oldest part of the city. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 12Venice Vienna - Venice (2 nights) :
    Today's journey takes us across the Alps to the Semmering Pass and on to the Austrian Lake District and Italy's border. From here a dramatic scenic drive brings us to magical Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Novotel Venezia - Mestre
    Day 13Venice Venice sightseeing and at leisure :
    We enjoy a canal cruise to St. Mark's Square viewing the Bridge of Sighs and Doge's Palace. After a visit to a glass-blowing factory, time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Day 14Rome Venice - Rome (2 nights) :
    We cross the Apennine Mountains passing Umbrian hilltop towns to Rome. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Aran Mantegna
    Day 15Rome Rome sightseeing and at leisure :
    Sightseeing includes a guided visit of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and the Colosseum. Then time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)

    Day 16Florence Rome - Florence :
    We drive north to Tuscany and Florence where our guided walking tour includes the Cathedral, baptistery and a Hidden Treasure! Then time to shop for leather and gold. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
    Day 17Monaco Florence - Pisa - Monaco (2 nights) :
    First we see Pisa's Leaning Tower, then follow the coastline to the Principality of Monaco, where we enjoy a Highlight Dinner tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

    Hotel: Fairmont Monte Carlo
    Day 18St. Paul de Vence and Perfumery St. Paul de Vence and Perfumery excursion :
    We enjoy an excursion to St. Paul de Vence and the Fragonard Perfumery. (Buffet breakfast)

    Day 19Lyon Monaco - Avignon - Lyon :
    We travel to Avignon and see the broken bridge before we drive on to Lyon. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Park & Suites Part Dieu

    Day 20Paris Lyon - Beaune - Paris (2 nights) :
    First, we stop at medieval Beaune. Then we drive past the Burgundy vineyards to the glittering city of Paris. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Pullman Hotel Paris la Defense
    Day 21Paris Paris sightseeing and at leisure :
    Our guided tour features the Place de la Concorde, the Champs Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower, which we ascend to the second level by elevator to enjoy views of Notre Dame Cathedral on the "le de la Cit". Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
    Day 22Return USA Paris - USA :
    Bid farewell this morning as our European tour comes to an end. (Buffet breakfast)
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