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 Great European 2009
Highlights Dover
ParisChartres
BordeauxLourdes
Pau
Biarritz
Burgos
MadridBarcelonaCannes
Monaco
Pisa
FlorenceAssisi
Pompeii
Sorrento
Isle of Capri
RomeVeniceViennaDanube Valley
SalzburgInnsbruckOberammergau
Liechtenstein
LucerneFreiburg
Heidelberg
Cologne
AmsterdamLondonGreat European 2009 Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights Dover: See the White Cliffs.Paris: Sightseeing includes the ascent of the Eiffel Tower, the Champs ElysEes and the Arc de Triomphe.Chartres: Visit the Cathedral.Bordeaux: Orientation tour.Lourdes: See St. Bernadette's grotto.Pau: Visit this picturesque town.Biarritz: Visit this Atlantic resort.Burgos: Visit the city of El Cid.Madrid: Sightseeing including a visit to the famous Prado Museum.Barcelona: Sightseeing including 'Sagrada Familia' Cathedral.Cannes: See the resort.Monaco: See the Cathedral and Palace in the Old Town.Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.Florence: Sightseeing tour includes the Duomo and a visit to Signoria Square, Santa Croce and the Academy of Fine Arts to see "David".Assisi: Orientation includes St. Francis' Basilica.Pompeii: Guided tour of the excavations.Sorrento: Orientation tour.Isle of Capri: Visit this pretty isle.Rome: Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum and Colosseum plus a visit to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.Venice: Private cruise to St. Mark's Square and Glass-blowing factory visit.Vienna: Sightseeing including the Hofburg and City Hall.Danube Valley: View the Abbey of Melk and Castle Durnstein.Salzburg: Sightseeing including "The Sound of Music" locations.Oberammergau: Orientation tour.Liechtenstein: Visit its capital.Lucerne: Orientation including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge.Freiburg: View the Cathedral.Heidelberg: View the Castle.Cologne: See the Cathedral.Amsterdam: Visit a diamond factory plus a canal cruise.London: Sightseeing tour.Scenic drives: World War I Battlefields, Valley, Pyrenees, Sierra de Guadarrama, the Camargue, French and Italian Rivieras, Alpine routes, Danube Valley, Rhine Valley.Dining Highlights 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Paris2 Hot Buffet breakfasts and 1 Continental breakfast in London26 Buffet breakfasts on tour11 three-course dinners in hotels3 local speciality restaurant dinners in Barcelona, on the French Riviera and in SalzburgFarewell Dinner with wine on a canal cruise in Amsterdam44 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights Escorted by one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors whilst touring.A qualified local city guide in Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Florence, Pompeii, Rome, Vienna and Salzburg.The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom..Cross-Channel ferry.Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.Airport Transfers London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.Important - Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfersNo refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure. |
| Call (800) 691-0243 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7130562 | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA
: Overnight flight to London. | | Day 2 | London | Arrive London
: After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the remainder of your day is at leisure, perhaps check out this exciting city.
Hotel: Jurys Clifton Ford | | Day 3 | London - Paris | London - Paris (2 nights)
: We drive to Dover for our Channel crossing to France, where we join our coach and drive across World War I Battlefields to Paris. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
(Continental Breakfast)
Hotel: Renaissance la Defense (2 nights) | | Day 4 | Paris | Paris sightseeing & at leisure
: Morning sightseeing includes an ascent to the second level of the Eiffel Tower, a drive along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral. Then time at leisure to shop or explore. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 5 | Paris - Chartres - Bordeaux | Paris - Chartres - Bordeaux
: Our first stop is at Chartres, renowned for its Cathedral's windows. Then we continue on to the Loire at Tours and the wine-region of Bordeaux for the night. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Mercure Meriadeck Centre | | Day 6 | Bordeaux - Lourdes | Bordeaux - Lourdes
: Through the vineyards of Sauternes and Graves to Lourdes where we see the basilica on top of St. Bernadette's grotto. Why not join the torchlit procession to the basilica this evening (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Mercure Imperial | | Day 7 | Lourdes - Pau - Biarritz - Burgos | Lourdes - Pau - Biarritz - Burgos
: After breakfast, we head to medieval Pau, then on to seaside Biarritz. Then into Spain and El Cid's Burgos with its gothic Cathedral. This evening, dinner will be served at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Puerta de Burgos | | Day 8 | Burgos - Madrid | Burgos - Madrid (2 nights)
: Our morning drive takes us across the Sierra de Guadarrama to Madrid. This afternoon we enjoy a guided tour of the Prado Museum, Spain's greatest art gallery. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Holiday Inn (2 nights) | | Day 9 | Madrid | Madrid sightseeing & at leisure
: Our morning sightseeing tour continues, seeing the Royal Palace and Plaza de Espana. Then time at leisure with the chance to take an optional excursion to the 'Valley of the Fallen'. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 10 | Madrid - Barcelona | Madrid - Barcelona (2 nights)
: We pass Guadalajara and through the Gorges of Jalon into Aragon province. We see the ruins of the Castle of Somayen en route to Barcelona where tonight we enjoy dinner in a typical restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Abba Sants (2 nights) | | Day 11 | Barcelona | Barcelona sightseeing & at leisure
: The old Cathedral and art nouveau fantasies of Gaudi highlight our sightseeing tour. Tonight, why not experience the passion of a fiery flamenco show. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 12 | Barcelona - Cannes - Nice | Barcelona - Cannes - Nice (2 nights)
: Our morning drive takes us into France along the coast via fashionable Cannes and on to Nice, capital of the Cote de Azur. Dinner is at a typical French restaurant this evening. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: NH Hotel (2 nights) | | Day 13 | Nice - Monaco & Perfumery Excursion | Nice - Monaco & Perfumery Excursion
: Today we drive to the Principality of Monaco where we see the Palace of the Grimaldis and the Cathedral where Princess Grace is buried. Today our Tour Director will share a surprising Hidden Treasure with us! Later, we will visit a perfumery before returning to Nice with time at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 14 | Nice - Pisa - Montecatini | Nice - Pisa - Montecatini
: After breakfast this morning we drive past Genoa, Columbus' birthplace, before arriving in Pisa to view the incredible Leaning Tower. Then on to the popular spa town of Montecatini for the night. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Croce di Malta | | Day 15 | Montecatini - Florence - Assisi | Montecatini - Florence - Assisi
: Today we drive to Florence where our guided walking tour, using our effective audio system, features the Cathedral and Baptistery and visits Santa Croce Basilica, Signoria Square and the Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo's statue of 'David'. Then time at leisure to explore or shop before driving up to Piazzale Michelangelo for stunning views of the city. Finally, across the Tuscan and Umbrian hills to Assisi. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Windsor Savoia | | Day 16 | Assisi - Pompeii - Sorrento | Assisi - Pompeii - Sorrento
: Orientation of this peaceful town shows us the Basilica of St. Francis and the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli. Next, past the Abbey of Monte Cassino before a walking tour of Pompeii enhanced by the use of our audio equipment and brought to life again by our local guide! Finally, on to our hotel in Sorrento. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Johanna Park | | Day 17 | Sorrento - Isle of Capri - Rome | Sorrento - Isle of Capri - Rome (2 nights)
: We enjoy a trip to the enchanting Isle of Capri, where a guided walking tour using audio equipment takes in the Piazzetta and views over the Faraglioni rocks. Enjoy time on your own before we cruise to Naples and continue our journey to the 'Eternal City', Rome. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Jolly Leonardo da Vinci (2 nights) | | Day 18 | Rome | Rome sightseeing & at leisure
: Morning sightseeing with an included audio system, will feature a visit to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican and views of the Forum, the mighty Colosseum. and the Circus Maximus where chariot races used to take place. Then time is your own to do as you please. Why not visit the Sistine Chapel (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 19 | Rome - Venice (Lido) | Rome - Venice (Lido) (2 nights)
: Today we drive past hilltop towns into the Apennine Mountains. Then via Bologna and past Padua to cruise to the Lido - part of the floating city of Venice, where we spend the next two nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Petit Palais (2 nights) | | Day 20 | Venice | Venice sightseeing & at leisure
: Savour this Byzantine jewel on a canal cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs. After a visit to a glass-blowing factory, time is your own to explore or take a Lagoon cruise. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 21 | Venice (Lido) - Vienna | Venice (Lido) - Vienna (2 nights)
: The Carnic Alps herald the Austrian border and Lake District. We travel across the great Alpine highways en route to the Danube Plains and Imperial Vienna for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Renaissance (2 nights) | | Day 22 | Vienna | Vienna sightseeing & at leisure
: Our sightseeing tour shows us the Opera, the Hofburg, Stadtpark, Parliament and Imperial Boulevards. The rest of the day is at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 23 | Vienna - Salzburg | Vienna - Salzburg
: Through the Danube Valley past the Abbey of Melk and Durnstein castle before arriving in Salzburg. A guided walking tour shows us Mozart's birthplace and scenes from "The Sound of Music". Tonight we enjoy dinner in a typical restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: CD Hotel | | Day 24 | Salzburg - Innsbruck - Oberammergau | Salzburg - Innsbruck - Oberammergau
: First to mountain ringed Innsbruck for an orientation tour, then onto Germany and pretty Oberammergau where we see the Passion Play Theatre and another Hidden Treasure is revealed to us all by our Tour Director. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Wittelsbach | | Day 25 | Oberammergau - Liechtenstein - Lucerne | Oberammergau - Liechtenstein - Lucerne (2 nights)
: Via Garmisch Partenkirchen, we travel to the Arlberg region of Austria. Then on to Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein. Finally, we approach lakeside Lucerne, our home for the next two nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Radisson SAS (2 nights) | | Day 26 | Lucerne | Lucerne orientation & at leisure
: Orientation includes a visit to the famous Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Then the rest of the day is at leisure to shop or relax. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 27 | Lucerne - Freiburg - Heidelberg - Rhine Cruise - Boppard | Lucerne - Freiburg - Heidelberg - Rhine Cruise - Boppard
: First to Freiburg, with its Cathedral before arriving at Heidelberg to view its impressive red sandstone Castle. Next on to St. Goar for our Rhine cruise to Boppard and our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Best Western Bellevue Rheinhotel | | Day 28 | Boppard - Amsterdam | Boppard - Amsterdam
: Along the Rhine Valley to Cologne to see its gothic Cathedral. Then we cross the border at Arnhem to Amsterdam where later we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and fellow travellers as we cruise through the canals in our glass topped boat. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Hotel: Mercure aan de Amstel | | Day 29 | Amsterdam - London | Amsterdam - London (2 nights)
: Orientation highlights the main sights before we visit a diamond-polishing factory. On through Belgium to Calais for our ferry to Dover and back to London. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Jurys Clifton Ford (2 nights) | | Day 30 | London | London sightseeing & at leisure
: Many major sights are seen on our guided morning sightseeing tour. Then time at leisure to explore this fascinating city. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 31 | London - USA | London - USA
: We transfer to the airport for our return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast) |
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