European Horizons 2010 (end London)

Experience the varied cultures and languages of Europe with visits to England, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France.

Highlights

  • London
  • Dover
  • Bruges
  • Brussels
  • Cologne
  • Rhine Valley
  • Heidelberg Castle
  • Munich
  • Innsbruck
  • Venice
  • Rome
  • Florence
  • Pisa
  • Monaco/Monte Carlo
  • St.Paul de Vence
  • Lake Maggiore
  • Zermatt
  • Lake Geneva
  • Geneva
  • Savigny-Les-Beaune
  • Paris

    Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights

  • London Sightseeing tour.
  • Dover See the White Cliffs.
  • Bruges See the canals and cobbled streets.
  • Brussels Orientation includes views of the Grand Place, Royal Palaces, Atomium and Manneken Pis.
  • Cologne See the gothic Cathedral.
  • Rhine Valley Cruise past the Lorelei Rock (weather permitting).
  • Heidelberg Castle Views from the terraces.
  • Munich Orientation includes the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz.
  • Innsbruck See the Golden Roof and St. Jakob's Cathedral.
  • Venice Canal cruise by private motor launch. See St. Mark's Square, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a glass-blowing factory.
  • Rome Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum, Colosseum and Circus Maximus plus a visit to St. Peter's Basilica.
  • Florence Sightseeing includes Signoria Square, the Duomo and visits the Santa Croce Basilica.
  • Pisa View the Leaning Tower.
  • Monaco Visit a cafesino and see the Grand Prix circuit.
  • St. Paul de Vence Visit this hilltop town.
  • Perfumery Visit the Fragonard Perfumery, home of French perfume.
  • Lake Maggiore See the Borromean Islands and visit elegant Stresa.
  • Zermatt Orientation tour of this traffic-free alpine resort.
  • Lake Geneva Drive along the shores and stop for a photo at Chateau Chillon.
  • Geneva Orientation including the UN Building, Jet d'Eau and Reformation Monument
  • Savigny-Les-Beaune View the vineyards.
  • Paris Sightseeing includes the ascent of the Eiffel Tower plus views of the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral.

    Dining Highlights

  • 1 buffet breakfast and 1 continental breakfast in London
  • 14 hot buffet breakfasts
  • 6 three-course dinners
  • Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Florence
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris 24 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 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 18.

    • Call (877) 439-8729 for more information or to book today! Mention code 9041420

    Tour Operator
    Trafalgar Tours
    Offer
    Offer valid through 4/30/2010
    Duration
    18 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USA Depart USA :
    Overnight flight to London.
    Day 2London Arrive London (2 nights) :
    Welcome to London! After checking into your hotel, the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax and unwind.

    Hotel: Park Plaza Riverbank
    Day 3London London sightseeing and at leisure :
    Our morning sightseeing tour inlcudes many major sights of this exciting city, then we enjoy free time to explore on our own. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 4Brussels London - Bruges - Brussels :
    We cross the Channel, visit medieval Bruges and see the Atomium, Manneken Pis. Later we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director. (Continental breakfast)

    Hotel: Marriott
    Day 5Rhineland Brussels - Rhine Cruise - Heidelberg - Rhineland :
    Today we see Cologne's gothic cathedral and enjoy a scenic Rhine cruise and see Heidelberg's cafestle. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Renaissance Karlsruhe
    Day 6Innsbruck Rhineland - Munich - Innsbruck (2 nights) :
    We cross the Swabian Uplands into Bavarian Munich. On arrival our orientation tour includes the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Hofbrauhaus. Then on to Austria and the Tyrolean capital Innsbruck. Here an orientation tour shows us the Golden Roof and St. Jakob's Cathedral. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Hotel Innsbruck
    Day 7Innsbruck Innsbruck at leisure :
    Today we enjoy a full day at leisure. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Day 8Venice Innsbruck - Venice :
    We cross the Brenner Pass into Italy and magical Venice. We cruise to St. Mark's Square and see a glass-blowing demonstration before time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: B4 Venezia-Mestre
    Day 9Rome Venice - Rome (2 nights) :
    We head south across the forested Apennine Mountains and reach the Lazio region and the Eternal City, Rome. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Atlantico
    Day 10Rome Rome sightseeing and at leisure :
    This morning our guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to St. Peter's Basilica where we admire the Pieta of Michelangelo, the Forum and the mighty Colosseum. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 11Florence Rome - Florence :
    Today we drive north to Renaissance Florence and our guided walking tour includes the cathedral, baptistery, Signoria Square and a visit to Santa Croce Basilica where so many great Italians have been buried, including Michelangelo and a Hidden Treasure of the city with us before we enjoy a delicious Highlight Dinner together. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

    Hotel: Nil Hotel
    Day 12Nice Florence - Pisa - Monte Carlo - Nice (2 nights) :
    First we see Pisa's Leaning Tower, which stands in the Square of Miracles besides the cathedral and baptistery. Then we visit the Principality of Monaco, before arriving in jet-set Nice. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Beau Rivage
    Day 13Nice St. Paul de Vence and Fragonard perfumery :
    We enjoy an excursion to St. Paul de Vence and the Fragonard Perfumery before returning to our hotel. The remainder of your afternoon is at leisure in Nice. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 14Zermatt Nice - Lake Maggiore - Zermatt :
    We stop in Stresa on Lake Maggiore then continue on to Tasch where we take electric minibuses to the renowned mountain resort of Zermatt, overlooked by the Matterhorn. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Admiral
    Day 15Geneva Zermatt - Geneva :
    Our Tour Director shows us around this Alpine resort and reveals to us another Hidden Treasure! Then on to international Geneva. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Ramada Park
    Day 16Paris Geneva - Savigny-Les-Beaune - Paris (2 nights) :
    Today we leave Switzerland and cross the wine-producing Burgundy region, passing the Savigny-Les-Beaune vineyards. Next on past Auxerrois vineyards until we reach the glittering city of Paris. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Hilton La Defense
    Day 17Paris 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. We enjoy a Farewell Dinner tonight! (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
    Day 18Return USA Paris - London - USA :
    This morning, after breakfast, it is time to say "au revoir" to Paris and our new-found friends as our tour comes to an end. (Buffet breakfast)
    Dates/Pricing

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    07/07/2010$3,825.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    07/14/2010$3,825.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
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    10/06/2010$3,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
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