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 European Spotlight 2010
From London, we travel south to the Eternal City of Rome. Along the way, we explore wonderful Paris, Geneva, chic Nice, Renaissance Florence, and romantic Venice. Highlights London
Dover
ParisBeaune
Geneva
NiceCannes
Perfumery
Monaco
PisaFlorenceVeniceRomeVimy Ridge
Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
London: Sightseeing tour.Dover: See the White Cliffs.Paris: See the Champs Elysees and ascent of the Eiffel Tower.Beaune: Visit the medieval town.Geneva: See the Reformation Monument and UN Building.Nice: Orientation includes Place Massena and the Promenade des Anglais.Cannes: Visit the sophisticated film festival city.Perfumery: Visit the Fragonard Perfumery.Monaco: Visit the old town seeing the Grimaldi Palace and the cathedral.Pisa: View the Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles.Florence: See Signoria Square and the Duomo plus a visit to Santa Croce Cathedral, where Michelangelo is buried.Venice: Private boat cruise to St. Mark's Square, see the Bridge of Sighs.Rome: See St. Peter's Basilica plus views of the Forum, Colosseum and Circus Maximus.Vimy Ridge: Visit the Canadian Memorial.Dining Highlights
1 buffet breakfast and 1 continental breakfast in London11 hot buffet breakfasts3 three-course dinnersLocal highlight restaurant dinner with wine on the French RivieraFarewell Dinner with wine in a Roman trattoria 18 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.A qualified local city guide in Paris, Florence and Rome.The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.Cross-channel ferry.Airport transfers are provided on Day 15.A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.For London airport shuttle, conditions apply.Airport transfers are provided on Day 15. |
| Call (860) 263-7080 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8693095 | | 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 checking into your Trafalgar hotel the rest of your day is at leisure to relax and unwind or to explore this exciting city.
Hotel: Park Plaza County Hall | | Day 3 | London | London sightseeing & at leisure :
This morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour that includes many major sights, such as The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 4 | Paris | London - Paris (2 nights) :
This morning we drive to Dover to take the Channel ferry to Calais. We drive across the World War I battlefields, pausing to stop and visit the recently restored Vimy Ridge Memorial which commerates the thousands of Canadian soldiers who died during the battles. Then we travel on to the glittering city of Paris. This evening we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and traveling companions. (Continental breakfast)
Hotel: Pullman Rive Gauche | | Day 5 | Paris | Paris sightseeing & at leisure :
Our sightseeing tour includes views of the Champs Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe plus we ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for spectacular views over the city. Later time at leisure to relax or maybe take an excursion to see the ornate splendor of the great Palace of Versailles? (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 6 | Geneva | Paris - Beaune - Geneva (2 nights) :
Today we drive south through rolling farming country and wine-producing Burgundy to the medieval town of Beaune, renowned for its wine auctions. Then on to magnificent Switzerland and to the international city of Geneva. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Cornavin | | Day 7 | Geneva | Geneva orientation & at leisure :
This morning our orientation tour with our Tour Director shows us the Reformation Monument, the old town, the United Nations Building and the Red Cross headquarters plus a fascinating Hidden Treasure of the city is revealed to us by our Tour Director. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 8 | Nice | Geneva - Nice (2 nights) :
We drive to bustling Nice, the capital of the beautiful Cote d'Azur, situated on the Bay of the Angels. On arrival our orientation tour shows us the Promenade des Anglais and the Place Massena. Later we enjoy a Highlight Dinner in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Hotel: Boscolo Plaza | | Day 9 | Cannes & Perfumery | Cannes & Perfumery excursion :
We drive to Cannes, the sophisticated resort which is famous for the annual film festival which is held in May. Then we visit the Fragonard Perfumery before returning to Nice with time to maybe relax on the beach, explore the old town or shop in the bustling pedestrian streets! (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 10 | Montecatini | Nice - Monaco - Pisa - Montecatini (Tuscan Hills) :
First to the Principality of Monaco, where both Princess Grace and her husband, Prince Rainier, are buried in the cathedral. Then on to Pisa, to see the Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles, and finally to our hotel in the spa town of Montecatini. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Francia e Quirinale | | Day 11 | Venice | Montecatini (Tuscan Hills) - Florence - Venice (2 nights) :
Off to Florence for our walking tour with a local guide, taking in the main sights, plus views from Piazzale Michelangelo. Then on to our hotel on the fashionable Lido area of magical Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Petit Palais | | Day 12 | Venice | Venice sightseeing & at leisure :
We travel by private launch to St. Mark's Square where we see the Bridge of Sighs, the vast Doge's Palace and visit a glass-blowing factory. And yet another special Hidden Treasure is revealed to us by our Tour Director. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 13 | Rome | Venice - Rome (2 nights) :
Today we journey south to the Eternal City of Rome, crossing the forested Apennine hills, the beautiful landscape of Tuscany and passing the hilltop towns of Orvieto and Orte in Umbria.
Hotel: Aran Mantegna | | Day 14 | Rome | Rome sightseeing & at leisure :
Our included guided tour includes a visit to St. Peter's Basilica where we see the moving masterpiece by Michelangelo, the Pieta. Then we drive across the Tiber River to ancient Rome where we overlook the Forum, see the mighty Colosseum and view the Circus Maximus, where chariot racing used to take place. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and fellow travelers. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner) | | Day 15 | Return USA | Rome - USA :
After breakfast it is time to say "buon viaggio" to our Tour Director and your new-found friends as our memorable tour comes to an end. (Buffet breakfast) |
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