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European Impressions 2009
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Perhaps eccentric Brussels, Bohemian Prague, or extravagant Vienna. Maybe romantic Venice or the 'Eternal City' of Rome. Alpine Lucerne has medieval charm, and Paris is always elegant. Which will become your favorite city during this impressive tour? Highlights LondonBrusselsWurzburg
PragueViennaVeniceRomeFlorenceSwiss Alps
LucerneParis Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
Dover See the White Cliffs.Brussels Orientation includes the Grand Place, Manneken Pis and Atomium.Wurzburg View over the city from the cafestle fortress.Nuremberg: See the old town and Palace of Justice, location of the Nuremberg trials.Rhineland: Scenic Rhine cruise (weather permitting).Prague Sightseeing including Prague 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.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 Elysees, Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.Dining Highlights
1 continental breakfast and 1 buffet breakfast in London14 buffet breakfasts7 three-course dinnersTravel 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.Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.Specialised local guide in Prague, Vienna, Rome and Paris.Cross-channel transportation.For London airport shuttle service, conditions apply.Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport transfer is provided on Day 18.Free London Return: Passengers may return to London by Trafalgar motorcoach at no extra cost. Please ask your Travel Agent for details.A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal. |
| Call (800) 439-6804 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8202453 | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA :
Overnight flight from USA. | | Day 2 | London | Arrive London (2 nights) :
Time to relax after check-in to your Trafalgar hotel.
Hotel: Ibis Earls Court | | Day 3 | London | London at leisure :
After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Britain's fascinating capital.(Buffet breakfast) | | Day 4 | Brussels | 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: Courtyard by Marriott | | Day 5 | Wurzburg | Brussels - Wurzburg :
Today's journey takes us into Germany, where the tranquil scenery of medieval cafestles and hillside vineyards drift by on our leisurely Rhine cruise. We see the Lorelei Rock before heading to Wurzburg in Bavaria. On our arrival we will admire the view over the city from a vantage point before making our way to the hotel.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Mercure Am Mainufer | | Day 6 | Prague | Wurzburg - Prague (2 nights) :
First we make a brief stop in Nuremberg before driving to the Czech border and then across the undulating hills of the Czech countryside via Pilsen, the famous beer-brewing centre. Then on to Prague and tonight maybe enjoy the delights of this city at night(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Duo | | Day 7 | Prague | Prague sightseeing & at leisure :
This morning's sightseeing tour features Prague 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 perhaps enjoy a lunch cruise on the Vltava River(Buffet breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 8 | Vienna | 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 Wien West | | Day 9 | Vienna | Vienna sightseeing & at leisure :
Morning sightseeing highlights the Imperial Boulevards, the Opera, Parliament and the Hofburg Palace. Then there is time on your own. Why not head for Karntnerstrasse and sample the delights of a Viennese coffee house or enjoy a waltz concert(Buffet breakfast) | | Day 10 | Venice | Vienna - Venice (Monastier) (2 nights) :
We see vistas of ancient cafestles, 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 | | Day 11 | Venice | Venice orientation & at leisure :
We cruise along the canals by vaporetto to St. Mark's Square where we see the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge's Palace. We visit a traditional glass-blowing factory before time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 12 | Rome | 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 and we finally reach the bustling excitement of the Eternal City of Rome.(Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: La Pergola | | Day 13 | Rome | 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. Then free time perhaps to relax and watch the world go by from a pavement cafe or window shop in the exclusive streets near the Spanish Steps.(Buffet breakfast) | | Day 14 | Italian Lakes | 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 jewellery 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 | Lucerne | Italian Lakes - 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 to beautiful lakeside Lucerne where orientation highlights the Lion Monument and the medieval old town. Then there is time to perhaps shop for jewellery, watches or chocolates or to ascend a nearby mountain by cog-wheel railway and cable car.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Weinhof | | Day 16 | Paris | Lucerne - Paris (2 nights) :
Early this morning we drive over the French border near Basel before driving through the wine-producing region of Burgundy to the French capital, Paris.(Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Holiday Inn Garden Court Paris Porte De Saint Ouen | | Day 17 | Paris | Paris sightseeing & at leisure :
Our sightseeing tour today includes views of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees as well as the Eiffel Tower. During your time at leisure, how about a detour into the intriguing
back streets of the Latin Quarter or take an excursion to Montmartre and the Sacr? Coeur(Buffet breakfast) | | Day 18 | Return USA | Paris - USA :
This morning in Paris, it is time to bid farewell to your Tour Director and your new-found friends as our tour comes to an end. A transfer is provided to Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport for your return flight to the USA, conditions apply.(Buffet breakfast) |
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*** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
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