The Cosmopolitan 2009

A leisurely tour through some of Europe's most elegant and beautiful cities. Begin with France and Italy's most beloved cities and beaches, and continue to regal Vienna, scenic Lucerne, lovely Rhineland and friendly Amsterdam.

Highlights

  • Dover
  • Paris
  • Avignon
  • French Riviera
  • Monte Carlo
  • Pisa
  • Florence
  • Rome
  • Venice
  • Scenic Route
  • Vienna
  • Salzburg
  • Innsbruck
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lucerne
  • Schaffhausen
  • Heidelberg
  • Black Forest
  • Rhineland
  • Cologne
  • Amsterdam

    Whats Included

    Sightseeing highlights

  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.
  • Paris: Sightseeing includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.
  • Avignon: See the Palace of the Popes.
  • French Riviera: Fabulous drive along the coast. Orientation tour in Nice.
  • Monte Carlo: Excursion to see one of the cafesinos.
  • Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.
  • Florence: Spectacular views from Piazzale Michelangelo.
  • Rome: Sightseeing features St. Peter's Basilica and views of the Colosseum and the Forum.
  • Venice: Cruise the canals by vaporetto. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
  • Scenic Route: The Austrian Lake District and Italian/Austrian Alps.
  • Vienna: Sightseeing tour includes the Opera, Imperial Boulevards and the Hofburg.
  • Salzburg: Visit the baroque town of Mozart's birth.
  • Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof, Wilten Basilica and Olympic ski-jump.
  • Liechtenstein: Visit the capital of the tiny principality, Vaduz.
  • Lucerne: Orientation includes the Lion Monument and medieval Old Town.
  • Schaffhausen: Stop to admire the Rhine Falls.
  • Heidelberg: View the Castle.
  • Black Forest: Drive through Germany's famous forest and see Lake Titisee.
  • Rhineland: Scenic Rhine cruise (weather permitting).
  • Cologne: View the gothic Cathedral.
  • Amsterdam: Orientation tour plus a countryside excursion to Volendam. Visit a cheese farm and clog workshop.
  • Nice: See the Promenade des Anglais and Place Massena

    Meals

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

    Total Meals 31 (see itinerary)

    Travel highlights

  • Sightseeing/orientation in Paris, Avignon, French Riviera, Florence, Rome, Venice, Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Vaduz, Lucerne, Heidelberg, Cologne and Amsterdam.
  • 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 Paris, Rome and Vienna.
  • Cross-channel transportation.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
  • For London airport shuttle service, conditions apply.

    • Details

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

    Hotel: Jurys Inn Islington
    Day 3LondonLondon at leisure :
    Today is at leisure to explore the city.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 4ParisLondon - Paris (2 nights) :
    Welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover and view the White Cliffs. From here a short Channel crossing takes us to Calais in France and on to the elegant capital, Paris.(Continential breakfast)

    Hotel: Mercure La Defense
    Day 5ParisParis sightseeing and at leisure :
    Our tour includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. Afterwards there is time to maybe take an optional excursion to Montmartre(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 6LyonParis - Lyon :
    Today we drive through the Forest of Fontainebleau and the wine-growing region of Burgundy. Then travel along the valley of the River Saone to its confluence with the Rhone to arrive in Lyon.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Kyriad Perrache
    Day 7NiceLyon - Nice (2 nights) :
    Today, via Montelimar, we arrive in Avignon with its Papal Palace. Then we continue through the beautiful countryside of Van Gogh to Nice on the French Riviera.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Busby
    Day 8NiceNice and Monte Carlo :
    Enjoy a full day to relax on the beach or wander into the old town. This evening, we're off on an included excursion to Monte Carlo, try out your luck at one of the cafesinos!(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 9FlorenceNice - Florence (Prato) :
    We cross the Italian border, past Genoa, Columbus' birthplace, to Pisa with its famous Leaning Tower. Next on to Florence to enjoy a scenic view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Later, there's time at leisure to see the cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, baptistery, Signoria Square and Santa Croce.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Wall Art
    Day 10Bay of NaplesFlorence - Bay of Naples :
    We drive southwards passing the vineyards of Tuscany and the Tiber Valley before we drive past the Abbey of Monte Cassino and see the Bay of Naples. Perhaps take an optional to see the excavations in Pompeii before continuing to our hotel.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Parco
    Day 11RomeBay of Naples - Rome (3 nights) :
    This morning you may wish to take an excursion to the beautiful Isle of Capri. Later we pass the city of Naples before heading to Rome.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Pinewood
    Day 12RomeRome sightseeing and at leisure :
    Rome has many historical treasures. Our sightseeing tour shows us the main sights from views of the Forum and mighty Colosseum to St. Peter's in the Vatican.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 13RomeRome at leisure :
    Today is at leisure with time to explore this awe-inspiring city or perhaps take an excursion to the catacombs or the splendid Tivoli Gardens with their unique fountains. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 14VeniceRome - Venice (Monastier) (2 nights) :
    Today we take a scenic drive across the forested Apennine Mountains before we reach the flat plains of the Po River valley. Later we reach the magical city of Venice.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Park Hotel Villa Fiorita
    Day 15VeniceVenice orientation :
    Today, as we cruise along the criss-crossing canals, we see vivid reminders of medieval maritime power and wealth. At leisure why not venture out to the lagoon's islands(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 16ViennaVenice (Monastier) - Vienna (2 nights) :
    This morning we travel into the Carnic Alps to the Austrian border and the Carinthian Lake District. Eventually, the Vienna Woods give way to the Danube Plains and imperial Vienna.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Senator
    Day 17ViennaVienna sightseeing :
    Our sightseeing tour of the city shows us the Opera, Imperial Boulevards, the Hofburg and the Parliament. Then time at leisure.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 18InnsbruckVienna - Innsbruck :
    We drive via the Salzkammergut to Salzburg. Here an orientation reveals places associated with The Sound of Music and Salzburg's famous son, Mozart. Next on to Innsbruck. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Austrotel
    Day 19LucerneInnsbruck - Lucerne (2 nights) :
    The Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace feature on our Innsbruck orientation tour. Then we drive west to Vaduz, capital of the small Principality of Liechtenstein. Later, a scenic drive through Switzerland brings us to pretty Lucerne. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Paxmontana
    Day 20LucerneLucerne orientation :
    First we see the medieval old town, the Lion Monument and cathedral. Then maybe join an optional tour to ascend one of the nearby surrounding mountains.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 21RhinelandLucerne - Rhineland :
    Today we travel to Schaffhausen to view the Rhine Falls. Then we drive into Germany, and past Lake Titisee in the heart of the Black Forest and on to the university town of Heidelberg before continuing to our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: NH Mannheim-Viernheim
    Day 22AmsterdamRhineland - Amsterdam :
    We enjoy a scenic Rhine cruise today passing cafestles and vineyards. Then on to Cologne where we admire its cathedral, before heading to friendly Amsterdam. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Ibis Schiphol
    Day 23LondonAmsterdam - London :
    We drive to Calais to board our ferry back to Dover and then return to London.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Jurys Inn Islington
    Day 24Return USALondon - USA :
    Bid farewell to your new friends before your return flight to the USA.(Buffet breakfast)
    Dates/Pricing

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    December 30, 2009$3,499.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 04, 2010$3,499.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
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