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Grand European 2010 (end London)
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 Experience the jewels of Europe's crown, including seven nights in glorious Italy. Highlights London
Dover
Bruges
BrusselsAmsterdam
Cologne
Rhine Valley
Heidelberg
Schaffhausen
Lucerne
Liechtenstein
InnsbruckSalzburgViennaVeniceAssisi
Isle of Capri
Pompeii
RomeFlorencePisa
NiceSt Paul de Vence
Avignon
Beune
Paris Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
London: Sightseeing tour.Dover: See the White Cliffs.Bruges: Visit this charming town.Brussels: See the Grand Place and Royal Palaces.Amsterdam: Canal Cruise. Visit a diamond-polishing factory.Cologne: See the Cathedral.Rhine Valley: Cruise past the Lorelei Rock (weather permitting).Heidelberg: View the Castle.Schaffhausen: View the Falls.Lucerne: Orientation tour.Liechtenstein: Visit the capital, Vaduz.Innsbruck: Orientation including the Golden Roof.Salzburg: Sightseeing includes "The Sound of Music" locations.Vienna: Sightseeing including the Hofburg and Imperial Boulevards.Venice: Private cruise to St. Mark's Square and visit a glass-blowing factory.Assisi: See St. Francis' Basilica.Isle of Capri: Visit this picturesque Isle. .Pompeii: Guided tour of the excavations.Rome: Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum and Colosseum plus visits to St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.Florence: Sightseeing tour includes the Cathedral, Baptistery and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica.Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.Nice: Excursion to Monte Carlo.St. Paul de Vence: Visit the hilltop village.Avignon: See the Papal Palace and St. Benezet Bridge.Beaune: Visit the medieval town.Paris: Sightseeing includes views of the Champs Elysees and Notre Dame plus ascent of the Eiffel Tower .Dining Highlights
1 buffet breakfast and 1 continental breakfast in London20 hot buffet breakfasts9 three-course dinners2 local highlight restaurant dinners with wine in Florence and on the French RivieraFarewell Dinner with wine in Paris 34 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. Cross-channel ferry.A qualified local city guide in Salzburg, Vienna, Pompeii, Rome, Florence and Paris.A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.Free London airport shuttle, conditions apply.Airport transfers are provided on Day 24.Free London return
Passengers 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. |
| Details | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA :
Overnight flight to London | | Day 2 | London | Arrive London (2 nights) :
After check-in, time to relax and unwind.
Hotel: Hilton Kensington | | Day 3 | London | London sightseeing and at leisure :
Many major sights are included on our morning sightseeing tour. Then enjoy free time at leisure to explore this exciting city. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 4 | Brussels | London - Bruges - Brussels :
We admire the White Cliffs of Dover before our Channel crossing to Calais. Then into Belgium and the criss-crossing canals of Bruges. Later we continue to Brussels, where an orientation tour shows us the Atomium and the Royal Palaces. Then our Tour Director shows us the Manneken Pis and the Grand Place plus a Hidden Treasure is revealed! Tonight, we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelers. (Continental breakfast)
Hotel: Hilton | | Day 5 | Amsterdam | Brussels - Amsterdam :
This morning after breakfast we drive to friendly Amsterdam, where an orientation tour includes a canal cruise in a glass-topped boat. We also enjoy a visit to a diamondpolishing factory. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Mercure Aan De Amstel | | Day 6 | Rhineland | Amsterdam - Rhine Cruise - Heidelberg - Rhineland :
We cross into Germany after Arnhem, and stop to see Cologne Cathedral. Then past Bonn, we head into the Rhine Valley for a Rhine cruise. We disembark at St. Goar and head to Heidelberg where we view the cafestle. Next on to our hotel in Mannheim. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn City Center | | Day 7 | Engelberg | Rhineland - Black Forest - Rhine Falls - Engelberg (2 nights) :
Today's drive takes us through the fairytale Black Forest and on to the Swiss border. After viewing the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, we make our way to the ski resort of Engelberg. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Europe Engelberg | | Day 8 | Lucerne | Lucerne excursion :
It's a short drive to lakeside Lucerne. Here an orientation of this medieval town includes a visit to the poignant Lion Monument and we see the wooden Chapel Bridge which spans the River Reuss. The rest of the day is free to explore. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 9 | Innsbruck | Engelberg - Liechtenstein - Innsbruck :
We drive to Liechtenstein, stopping in its capital Vaduz. Then on into Austria and follow the Arlberg route into the Tyrol and Innsbruck. (Buffet breakast / Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Innsbruck | | Day 10 | Vienna | Innsbruck - Salzburg - Vienna (2 nights) :
Today we drive via Germany to Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace. Our guided walking tour explores the city that featured in "The Sound of Music". Then on towards Vienna.
Hotel: Hilton Danube | | Day 11 | Vienna | Vienna sightseeing and at leisure :
We see the State Opera House, the Hofburg, City Hall, Parliament and the Imperial Boulevards. Tonight, perhaps enjoy a concert of Viennese music? (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 12 | Venice | Vienna - Venice (2 nights) :
Enjoy a scenic drive to the Austrian Lake District and Italian border. Then the Carnic Alps give way to Northern Italy and Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Antony | | Day 13 | Venice | Venice sightseeing and at leisure :
The delights of this city are included on a canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark's Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs and more. After a visit to a glassblowing factory, why not take a lagoon cruise to the Island of Burano? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 14 | Assisi | Venice - Assisi :
We cross the Apennine Mountains to Assisi where we visit the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and enjoy an orientation tour including St. Francis Basilica. Then our Tour Director shares another Hidden Treasure with us. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Giotto | | Day 15 | Sorrento | Assisi - Isle of Capri - Sorrento :
We pass Monte Cassino en route to the Bay of Naples. Today's highlight is a visit to the enchanting Isle of Capri. With a local guide we will enjoy a walking tour of the island enhanced by our excellent audio system. Then free time before we sail back to the mainland and Sorrento. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Parco Del Sole | | Day 16 | Rome | Sorrento - Pompeii - Rome (2 nights) :
We drive to Pompeii for a guided walking tour which brings to life the Roman town which was "petrified" by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. From here we continue to the Eternal City of Rome. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Villa Pamphili | | Day 17 | Rome | Rome sightseeing and at leisure :
Michelangelo's amazing works are included on our guided sightseeing tour. First we visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel where we admire Michelangelo's depiction of The Creation. Then in St. Peter's Basilica we see Michelangelo's sculpture of the Pieta. Then we cross the Tiber for views of the Forum, the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus. Then free time to explore or relax. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 18 | Florence | Rome - Florence :
Today's drive takes us through Tuscany to Renaissance Florence, where our guided walking tour with audio system highlights the marble cathedral, Signoria Square, the baptistery and visits the Santa Croce Basilica. Then enjoy a Highlight Dinner of Florentine cuisine in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn | | Day 19 | Nice | Florence - Pisa - Nice (2 nights) - Monte Carlo excursion :
We drive to Pisa where we see its famous Leaning Tower. Then passing the quarries of Carrara, we drive via Genoa, Columbus' birthplace, continuing along the magnificent Riviera coastline to jet-set Nice. Later, we visit the Principality of Monaco seeing the Monte Carlo Casino before we enjoy a Highlight Dinner in a specially selected restaurant this evening. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn | | Day 20 | Nice | Nice - Cote d'Azur excursion :
We drive to the medieval hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence. Later, we visit a perfumery before we return to Nice, with the rest of the day at leisure. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 21 | Beaune | Nice - Avignon - Beaune :
We drive through the countryside to Avignon, where orientation includes the Papal Palace and St. Benezet Bridge. Then past Lyon and into the hills of Burgundy to the wine-town of Beaune. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Mercure Beaune Centre | | Day 22 | Paris | Beaune - Paris (2 nights) :
Morning orientation shows us the ancient walls and old town square. Then we head for the capital city of Paris. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Courtyard Marriott Neuilly | | Day 23 | Paris | Paris sightseeing and at leisure :
First we drive along the Champs Elysees and on to the Eiffel Tower where we ascend to the second level. This evening we join our Tour Director for a celebration Farewell Dinner with wine in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner) | | Day 24 | Return USA | Paris - London - USA :
This morning, after breakfast, it is "au revoir" to our Tour Director and new found friends as our memorable tour of Europe comes to an end. (Buffet breakfast) |
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