European Accent 2009

The unbeatable sights of Italy's great cities, the imperial air of Vienna, beautiful lakeside Lucerne, peerless Paris, and dynamic London: put them together and you have a recipe for an exhilarating European journey!

Highlights

  • London
  • Brussels
  • Rhineland
  • Heidelberg
  • Schaffhausen
  • Lucerne
  • Swiss Alps
  • Venice
  • Rome
  • Florence
  • Nice
  • Lyon
  • Paris
  • Dover

    Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights

  • Brussels: Orientation highlights the Grand' Place, Royal Palaces, Atomium and Manneken Pis.
  • Rhineland: Scenic Rhine cruise (weather permitting).
  • Heidelberg: View the cafestle.
  • Black Forest Drive through Germany's famous forest and see beautiful Lake Titisee.
  • Schaffhausen: Stop to admire the mighty Rhine Falls.
  • Lucerne: See the Lion Monument.
  • Swiss Alps: Spectacular scenery through the St. Gotthard.
  • Venice: Canal cruise by vaporetto. Visit a traditional Venetian glass-blowing factory.
  • Rome: Sightseeing features St. Peter's Basilica and views of the Colosseum and the Forum.
  • Florence: Admire Florentine leatherwork. View from Piazzale Michelangelo.
  • French Riviera: Orientation in Nice. Drive along the Promenade des Anglais.
  • Avignon: See the Palace of the Popes and famous bridge.
  • Paris: Sightseeing includes views of Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe.
  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.
  • Italian Lakes: See Lake Como.

    Meals

  • 1 continental breakfast and 1 buffet breakfast in London
  • 11 buffet breakfasts
  • 5 three-course dinners

    Total 18 Meals (See Itinerary)

    Travel 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 Rome and Paris
  • Cross-channel transportation.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
  • For London airport shuttle service and transfers to Paris Airport, conditions apply

    • Details

    Tour Operator
    Trafalgar Tours
    Duration
    15 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USADepart USA :
    Overnight flight to London.
    Day 2LondonArrive London (2 nights) :
    Time to relax after check-in.

    Hotel: Jurys Inn Chelsea
    Day 3LondonLondon at leisure :
    The day is at leisure to explore. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 4BrusselsLondon - Brussels :
    We cross the Channel and head for Brussels where we see the Atomium, royal palaces, Grand Place and the Manneken Pis. (continential breakfast)

    Hotel: Courtyard By Marriot
    Day 5RhinelandBrussels - Rhineland :
    We reach Germany and enjoy our Rhine cruise then we see Heidelberg's cafestle. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Best Western Queens Hotel
    Day 6Lake LucerneRhineland - Lake Lucerne :
    First via the Black Forest into Switzerland to see the Rhine Falls. Then in Lucerne we see the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn Express
    Day 7VeniceLake Lucerne - Venice (Mestre) :
    We take the Gotthard route to Italy, glimpse Lake Como, skirt Milan and reach magical Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Elite Hotel Residence
    Day 8-9Romeand 9 - Venice (Mestre) - Rome (2 nights) :
    We enjoy a canal cruise to St. Marks Square, visit a glass-blowing factory, then on to
    Rome. On Day 9 our tour visits St. Peter's Basilica and we also see the Forum and Colosseum. (Buffet breakfast) (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Carlo Magno
    Day 10RomeRome sightseeing and at leisure :
    In Florence we see the cathedral, the Baptistery and Signoria Square and shop for leather and gold (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Metropole
    Day 10MontecatiniRome - Florence - Montecatini (Tuscan Hills) :
    Today enjoy a scenic drive through Tuscany to Renaissance Florence. This city is one of the liveliest and most creative in Europe with some of the world's greatest works of art and magnificent buildings. There's the Cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery and Signoria Square. Then by coach, we gain a panoramic view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo before you have the opportunity to shop for leather and gold in the area around Santa Croce. Finally we go to our hotel in the elegant spa-resort of Montecatini. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Hotel Metropole
    Day 11NiceMontecatini - Pisa - Nice :
    We see Pisa's Leaning Tower and follow the French coast to Nice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Scribe
    Day 12LyonNice - Lyon :
    After free time in Nice, we travel through Provence to the city of Avignon and on to Lyon. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Campanile Lyon Tassin
    Day 13 & 14ParisLyon - Paris (2 nights) :
    We drive through Burgundy to Paris. Our Day 14 tour includes views of the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame. Then time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast) (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Mercure La Defense 5
    Day 15Return USAParis - USA :
    This morning after breakfast, there is a transfer to the airport for your return flight, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)
    Dates/Pricing

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    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    December 24, 2009$2,390.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    December 31, 2009$2,350.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 04, 2010$2,375.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    Disclaimer
    * This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
    ** 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.

    - These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
    - All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
    - For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.

      
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