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European Whirl 2010 (end Paris)
From $3,099.00 (USD)
 
Trafalgar Tours Arrow 2010 Europe & Britain Vacations Arrow European Whirl 2010 (end Paris)
European Whirl 2010 (end Paris)

Journey through London, colorful Amsterdam, old-fashioned Germany and Innsbruck before exploring Italy's most beloved cities. The trip concludes with 2 nights each in Lucerne and Paris.

Highlights

  • London
  • Dover
  • Amsterdam
  • Rhine
  • Innsbruck
  • Venice
  • Rome
  • Florence
  • Lugano
  • Lucerne
  • Paris

    Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights

  • Amsterdam: Enjoy a canal cruise. See Dam Square and the Mint Tower.
  • Rhine: Enjoy a leisurely river cruise, passing cafestles and vineyards.
  • Heidelberg: View the red sandstone cafestle.
  • Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof in the old town square.
  • Rome: Visit St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, seeing Michelangelo's Pieta.
  • Florence: Guided walking tour. Visit the Santa Croce Basilica.
  • Lugano: Visit the elegant resort.
  • Lucerne: See the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge.
  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.
  • Paris Sightseeing includes views of the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral plus ascent to the second level of the Eiffel Tower.
  • Venice: Private canal cruise. Visit a Murano-crystal workshop.
  • London: Sightseeing tour.

    Dining Highlights

  • 1 buffet breakfast and 1 continental breakfast in London
  • 11 hot buffet breakfasts
  • 4 three-course dinners
  • Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Florence
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris 19 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 Rome, Florence and Paris.
  • Cross-channel ferry.
  • Airport transfers are provided on Day 15
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.
  • For London airport shuttle, conditions apply.

    Free London Return
    Passengers on the 'Land only' option may return to London by Trafalgar motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Accommodation will be required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening. Ask your Travel Agent to book this for you.

  • Call (800) 576-2378 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8693130
    Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
    OfferOffer valid through 12/31/2009
    Duration
    15 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart Canada Depart Canada :
    Overnight flight to London.
    Day 2London Arrive London (2 nights) :
    Welcome to London!

    Hotel: Holiday Inn Regents Park
    Day 3London London sightseeing & at leisure :
    Enjoy the many major sights that are included in our morning sightseeing tour, with free time afterwards to explore on your own. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 4Amsterdam London - Amsterdam :
    We cross the Channel to Calais, in France, then on to Amsterdam where we see Dam Square, the Mint Tower and enjoy a canal cruise in a glass-topped boat, before enjoying a Welcome Drink. (Continental breakfast)

    Hotel: Novotel Amsterdam City
    Day 5Rhineland Amsterdam - Rhine Cruise - Rhineland :
    We drive via Arnhem, scene of the film "A Bridge too far", into Germany and continue to Cologne to see the gothic cathedral before continuing to Boppard to take a scenic Rhine cruise. Then we continue to our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Mercure Am Rathaus
    Day 6Innsbruck Rhineland - Innsbruck :
    After breakfast, we head south and follow the Rhine Valley route. Then we drive through the southern picturesque region of Bavaria and finally our journey takes us into Austria, arriving at our hotel in
    Innsbruck. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Grauer Bar
    Day 7Venice Innsbruck - Venice :
    Orientation shows us the Golden Roof and St. Jakob's Cathedral. Then we enjoy an exhilarating drive across the Brenner Pass into Italy. Spectacular scenery continues as we travel along the Adige valley. On arrival in Venice we enjoy an included canal cruise to St. Mark's Square, viewing the
    Bridge of Sighs and Doge's Palace. After a visit to a traditional glass-blowing factory, time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Antony
    Day 8Rome Venice - Rome (2 nights) :
    Today we head south across the Veneto plain, then cross the forested Apennine hills and cross through Tuscany and Umbria to reach the Eternal City of Rome. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Grand Hotel Palazzo Carpegna
    Day 9Rome Rome sightseeing & at leisure :
    This morning our guided tour includes a visit to St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City, views of the Forum and the mighty Colosseum, before there is time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 10Florence Rome - Florence :
    Today we head north to Florence where our guided tour includes the cathedral, baptistery, Signoria Square, Santa Croce Basilica and a Hidden Treasure! Then free time to sightsee further or to shop for fine leather and gold before we enjoy a Highlight Dinner together. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

    Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
    Day 11Lucerne Florence - Lugano - Lucerne (2 nights) :
    Today we travel north across the Apennines, pass by the northern commercial center of Milan and continue to Swiss lakeside Lugano. Then we take the scenic alpine Gotthard route to Lucerne in central Switzerland. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Grand Hotel Europe
    Day 12Lucerne Lucerne orientation and at leisure :
    Our orientation includes the poignant Lion Monument and the wooden Chapel Bridge. Then time to take a mountain excursion or shop for Swiss souvenirs. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 13Paris Lucerne - Paris (2 nights) :
    This morning we cross the border into France and drive through wine-producing Burgundy. We continue northwards and later arrive in lively glittering Paris for the next two nights. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn La Villette
    Day 14Paris Paris sightseeing & at leisure :
    Our guided tour features the Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower, which we ascend to the second level. Then we have time at leisure to relax or explore further. Later, we enjoy a celebratory Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and fellow travelers in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
    Day 15Canada Paris - Canada :
    Time to bid farewell to our Tour Director and new-found friends. (Buffet breakfast)
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