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European Whirl (Winter 2009/2010)
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 Journey through London, colorful Amsterdam, old-fashioned Germany and Innsbruck before exploring Italy's most beloved cities. The trip concludes with 2 nights each in Lucerne and Paris. Highlights LondonAmsterdamRhine
Heidelberg
InnsbruckVeniceRomeFlorenceParisLucerneMunich
Dover
Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
London: Half day sightseeing shows us Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and much more.Amsterdam: See Dam Square and the Mint Tower.Rhine: Enjoy a leisurely river cruise.Heidelberg: View the Castle.Munich: See the Olympic Stadium, City Hall and Marienplatz.Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof.Venice: Private Canal Cruise. Visit a Murano-crystal workshop.Rome: Visit St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to see Michelangelo's "Pieta".Florence: Guided walking tour. Visit the Santa Croce Basilica.Gotthard: Scenic Alpine drive.Lucerne: See the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge.Paris Sightseeing includes views of the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral plus ascent to the second level of the Eiffel Tower.Dover: See the White Cliffs. Dining Highlights
Welcome Drink with your Tour Director1 buffet breakfast in London1 continental breakfast in London11 hot buffet breakfasts on tour4 three-course dinners at HotelsLocal specialty dinner in FlorenceFarewell Dinner with wine in Paris 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.Escorted by one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.London Airport shuttle service available (Conditions apply). Airport transfer is provided on Day 15.A qualified local city guide in Rome, Florence, and Paris.Cross-Channel ferry.The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.Experience Trafalgar's commitment to conservation in Venic.A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal. |
| Details | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | 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 or to start to explore this exciting capital city..
Hotel: Hilton Olympia (2 nights) | | Day 3 | London | London sightseeing and at leisure :
Many major sights are included on our morning guided sightseeing tour, including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. Your tour will finish in central London, so the rest of the day is at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 4 | Amsterdam | London - Amsterdam :
Greetings from our Tour Director as we drive to the coast. Admire the White Cliffs of Dover before our Channel crossing to Calais in France. Then into Belgium and across Flanders fields to Holland and meadows of turning windmills. Soon we arrive in friendly Amsterdam where we see Dam Square and the Mint Tower. This evening, after a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelers, why not enjoy a canal cruise and dinner in one of the characteristic downtown restaurants? (Continental Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Novotel Amsterdam City | | Day 5 | Mannheim | Amsterdam orientation - Rhine Cruise - Mannheim :
This morning we drive via Arnhem - scene of the Bridge, which was too far - into Germany where we follow the Ruhr and Rhine valleys to Cologne - dominated by its fine gothic Cathedral. Then via Bonn we drive to the pretty resort of Boppard on the shores of the Rhine where we embark on our scenic Rhine cruise. We glide past vine-clad hills topped with crumbling cafestles before reaching St. Goar, where we see the Lorelei rock and re-join our coach for the onward journey to our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Park Inn Manheim | | Day 6 | Innsbruck | Mannheim - Heidelberg - Munich - Innsbruck :
This morning we are off to Heidelberg to view the red sandstone cafestle towering above the city of "Student Prince" fame. We continue via the Swabian hills to funloving Munich, where an orientation tour shows us the Olympic Stadium, the City Hall and the Marienplatz. A scenic drive brings us into Austria and the valley of the River Inn, where we stop in the Tyrolean capital, Innsbruck, and maybe enjoy
dinner in a cozy restaurant in the old town? (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Grauer Bar | | Day 7 | Venice | Innsbruck - Venice :
Orientation of this picturesque mountain ringed resort this morning shows us the Golden Roof, Hofburg and Wilten Basilica. Time to shop for souvenirs before an exhilarating drive across the Alpine Brenner Pass into Italy. Spectacular scenery continues as we travel through the Dolomite Mountains to the Adige Valley and the landscapes of Shakespeare's theater as we pass by Lake Garda, Verona and Vicenza. On arrival in Venice we'll savour the city's unique sights and sounds on an included canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark's Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs, Doge's Palace and more. After a visit to a traditional glass-blowing factory, time is your own to do as you please. We'll enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Antony | | Day 8 | Rome | Venice - Rome (2 nights) :
Today we head south along the Autostrada del Sole, across the Veneto plain, bypassing the University city of Bologna to cross over the Apennine hills and into the cradle of the Roman Civilisation, the Lazio region. Then past golden stone landscapes to the Eternal City of Rome. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Borromini (2 nights) | | Day 9 | Rome | Rome sightseeing and at leisure :
Our morning sightseeing with a local guide, audio system included, features a visit to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City where we see Michelangelo's moving masterpiece, the Pieta. Then we cross the River Tiber to ancient Rome where we overlook the Forum, see the mighty Colosseum, scene of gladiatorial combat, and finally have a view across the vast Circus Maximus where the Ben Hur style chariot races once took place. The rest of your day is free to maybe window-shop in the exclusive streets near the Spanish Steps, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel or maybe just relax in a cafe and watch the world go by in this Roman setting. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 10 | Florence | Rome - Florence :
Today we start the northward journey of our European circuit and drive into the beautiful rolling hills of Tuscany. We are soon descending into the valley of the River Arno and reaching Florence, where a walking tour with a local guide shows us the main monuments and squares of this impressive Renaissance city including the Cathedral, Baptistery, Signoria Square and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica, where the tombs of Italy's great men throughout history are to be found. Then free time to sightsee further or to shop for fine leather goods or beautiful 18-carat gold jewellery. Tonight we will enjoy a Highlight Dinner of local specialties in a Florentine trattoria. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Villa Gabrielle D'Annunzio | | Day 11 | Lucerne | Florence - Gotthard drive - Lucerne (2 nights) :
This morning we drive northwards passing by the sprawling commercial capital, Milan. Then we drive into the area of the Italian Lakes and soon cross the border into Switzerland. First we cross through the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino and have splendid views of the lakeside resort of Lugano, renowned for its mild year round climate. Soon we are climbing towards the scenic Gotthard Alpine highway, which leads us into the heart of German speaking Switzerland and the beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Schiller (2 nights) | | Day 12 | Lucerne | Lucerne orientation and at leisure :
This morning our orientation tour shows us the poignant Lion Monument, which commemorates the heroism of the Swiss Guards during the period of the French Revolution, and we have time to walk along the wooden Chapel Bridge across the rushing River Reuss before our Tour Director reveals a Hidden Treasure! Then maybe take an exhilarating mountain excursion and still have time to shop for Swiss watches and delicious chocolate! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 13 | Paris | Lucerne - Paris (2 nights) :
Traveling through picturesque scenery we head towards Basel and the French border. Entering France we pass vestiges of the Maginot line at Belfort as we travel into Burgundy resplendent with vineyards, cafestles and picturesque villages. Finally we arrive in the capital city, Paris, where tonight you may well wish to enjoy a tour of the illuminations, which really provides a wonderful introduction to this beautiful city. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Holiday Inn la Villette (2 nights) | | Day 14 | Paris | Paris sightseeing and at leisure :
This morning our sightseeing tour with a local guide features a drive along the Champs Elysees from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Then we will see spectacular monuments such as Notre Dame Cathedral and also ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second level by elevator for stunning views over the city. Then free time to perhaps take an excursion to the Palace of Versailles, shop in the chic boutiques or maybe just relax in a cafe and watch Paris go by! Later tonight we will get together with our Tour Director and our traveling companions for a Farewell Dinner in a local bistro - a wonderful way to complete our tour of Europe! (Buffet Breakfast / Farwell Dinner) | | Day 15 | Return USA | Paris - USA :
Today time to bid farewell to our fellow travelers and Tour Director. There is an airport transfer available, conditions apply. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| | * 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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