European Experience 2009

After seeing the distinctive structures and skylines of London, Rome, Florence and Paris, linger over views of the Rhine Valley, the Alps of Italy, the Italian Lakes, and the lush wine region of Burgundy.

Highlights

  • London
  • Dover
  • Paris
  • Swiss Alps
  • Lucerne
  • Italian Lakes
  • Rome
  • Florence
  • Venice
  • Innsbruck
  • Munich
  • Heidelberg
  • Rhineland
  • Cologne
  • Amsterdam

    Whats Included

    Sighseeing Highlights

  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.
  • Amsterdam: See Dam Square and the Mint Tower.
  • Cologne: View the gothic cathedral.
  • Rhineland: Scenic Rhine cruise (weather permitting).
  • Munich: See the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Hofbrauhaus.
  • Innsbruck: See the famous Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace.
  • Venice: Cruise the canals by vaporetto. See St. Mark's Square. Visit a traditional Venetian glass-blowing factory.
  • Rome: See St. Peter's Basilica plus views of the Colosseum and the Forum.
  • Florence: Enjoy panoramic views from Piazzale Michelangelo. Admire Florentine leatherwork. .
  • Swiss Alps: Picture-book scenery.
  • Italian Lakes: Views of Lake Como and Lake Lugano.
  • Lucerne: See the Lion Monument and medieval old town.
  • Paris: Sightseeing includes views of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe.
  • Pisa: See the Baptistery and the Leaning Tower.

    Dining Highlights

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

    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.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
  • Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
  • Specialised local guide in Rome and Paris.
  • Cross-channel transportation.
  • For London airport shuttle service, conditions apply.
  • Free London Return: Passengers may return to London by Trafalgar motorcoach at no extra cost instead of Paris. Please ask your Travel Agent.
  • A Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport transfer is provided on Day 15.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

    • Details

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

    Hotel: Ibis Earls Court
    Day 3LondonLondon at leisure :
    The day is at leisure to explore the city. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 4AmsterdamLondon - Amsterdam :
    Welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover to take our Chanel ferry crossing to Calais in France. Then we drive through Belgium's Flanders fields and into Holland, and Amsterdam where we see Dam Square and the Mint Tower. (Continental breakfast)

    Hotel: Dorint Amsterdam Airport
    Day 5RhinelandAmsterdam - Rhineland :
    We cross into Germany and visit Cologne with its magnificent cathedral. Later we drive to Boppard and take a scenic Rhine cruise past terraced vineyards and towering cafestles. Finally we arrive at our Rhineland hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Europa
    Day 6InnsbruckRhineland - Innsbruck (Igls) :
    Today we drive on to fun-loving Munich in Bavaria to see the Olympic Stadium, Glockenspiel and Hofbrauhaus. We then continue along the Inn Valley and into Austrian Tyrol where we arrive in the picturesque town of Innsbruck and see the Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Bon Alpina
    Day 7VeniceInnsbruck (Igls) - Venice (Marghera) :
    This morning we take the Brenner Pass and enjoy an exhilarating drive through the Alps to Italy. We continue to the romantic city of Venice where we take our included canal cruise by vaporetto to St. Mark's Square. Here we see St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and visit a traditional glass-blowing work-shop before free time to perhaps take a gondola serenade! (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Mondial
    Day 8RomeVenice (Marghera) - Rome (2 nights) :
    This morning we drive across the Veneto plain via Bologna and over the Apennine Mountains before arriving in Tuscany. Then through Umbria and Lazio to the cradle of the Roman civilisation - the Eternal City that is Rome. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Aran Park
    Day 9RomeRome sightseeing & at leisure :
    After breakfast there's a whole day for in-depth exploration. Our sightseeing tour features St. Peter's Basilica and views of the Forum and the mighty Colosseum. There's free time later to marvel at the tapestries in the Vatican Museum and perhaps take a trip to Tivoli Gardens to see the incredible fountains. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 10FlorenceRome - Florence (Calenzano) :
    We leave Rome and drive through Umbria to beautiful Tuscany and it's capital, the Renaissance city of Florence. Here we enjoy spectacular views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo before having time to visit Piazza Signoria, the Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower, or to shop for high quality leather goods and 18-carat gold jewellery before continuing to our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Art Hotel Miro
    Day 11Lake LucerneFlorence (Calenzano) - Lake Lucerne (2 nights) :
    First we drive to Pisa where we see the magnificent baptistery and the even more renowned Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles. Later we head north to the Swiss border passing stunning Lake Como before taking the scenic Gotthard route to Lake Lucerne. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Stanserhof
    Day 12Lake LucerneLake Lucerne - Lucerne orientation and at leisure :
    This morning after breakfast our orientation shows us the medieval Chapel Bridge and the poignant Lion Monument. Then you have time to perhaps ascend a nearby mountain peak and later this afternoon maybe shop for delicious chocolates and precision-made timepieces. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 13ParisLake Lucerne - Paris (2 nights) :
    We cross into France at Basel and skirt the Vosges Mountains before travelling through the great wine region of Burgundy and the rich farming land around Auxerre before arriving in the elegant and exciting city of Paris! (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Mercure Porte d'Orleans
    Day 14ParisParis sightseeing & at leisure :
    Views of the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral and more all feature on our morning sightseeing tour. Then time maybe to visit Montmartre and tonight, why not sample this city's legendary nightlife? (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 15Return USAParis - USA :
    Time to bid farewell to your new friends. A transfer is provided to Charles de Gaulle Airport, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)
    Dates/Pricing

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    December 29, 2009$2,299.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
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