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CostSaver Tour - Europe & Britain
European Cavalcade
17 days tour from US$2625
Brochure Type: Cost saver 2009
Tour code : CSECAV
• Itinerary   |   • Dates & Rates   |   • What's Included    |   • Booking Conditions
 
Itinerary

Day 1     London - Amsterdam
Welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover for our ferry crossing to Calais in France. Here we join our coach and travel through Belgian countryside to Holland and Amsterdam. A short orientation tour shows us Dam Square and the Mint Tower. (Continential breakfast)                     Hotel: Ibis Schiphol Amsterdam
Day 2      Amsterdam - Rhine Cruise - Rhineland (Viernheim)
We drive eastwards into Germany and we visit Cologne with its magnificent gothic cathedral. Then picturesque villages and medieval castles provide a delightful setting for our leisurely Rhine cruise before we continue to our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)                         Hotel: NH Mannheim-Viernheim
Day 3   Rhineland (Viernheim) - Lake Lucerne (2 nights)
First to Heidelberg with views of the ancient castle. Then on to Freiburg, where we wind through the Black Forest to see beautiful Lake Titisee. At Schaffhausen, we stop to view the mighty Rhine Falls before driving via Zurich to the beautiful lake of Lucerne for two nights. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)              Hotel: Krone
Day 4    Lucerne at leisure
On our orientation we see the poignant Lion Monument and the old town. At leisure maybe take a scenic cruise on the lake, shop for Swiss watches and chocolates or take a cog railway up one of the nearby mountains. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5    Lake Lucerne - Liechtenstein - Innsbruck (Igls)
Today we cross the Swiss border to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein for a brief stop in the capital, Vaduz. From here we continue into Austria, via the Arlberg Pass to the Winter Olympic city of Innsbruck. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)                    Hotel: Bon Alpina
Day 6    Innsbruck (Igls) - Verona - Venice (Margera) (2 nights)
Our orientation features Innsbruck's main sights. Next we climb through the Brenner Pass into Italy. We stop in Verona, city of Romeo and Juliet, and then on to magical Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)           Hotel: Mondial
Day 7   Venice orientation & at leisure
We cruise by vaporetto to St. Mark’s Square and visit a glass-blowing factory. Then time at leisure – why not cruise to the islands of the lagoon for a delicious lunch (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8   Venice (Marghera) - Rome (2 nights)
Today we take the Autostrada del Sole to the bustling excitement of Rome. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Rouge et Noir
Day 9   Rome sightseeing & at leisure
Today's sightseeing tour in the Eternal City highlights St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican and includes views of the mighty Colosseum and Forum. Then enjoy time on your own to perhaps marvel at the Sistine Chapel (Buffet breakfast)
Day 10   Rome - Sorrento  
We pass the Abbey of Monte Cassino as we make our way to the Bay of Naples. On arrival maybe take an excursion to the Isle of Capri and cruise back across the Mediterranean to Sorrento! (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)                          Hotel: Moon Valley
Day 11   Sorrento  - Florence
Today you have the opportunity to take an optional visit to the excavations at Pompeii before we drive through Tuscany to the Renaissance city of Florence. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)                 Hotel: West Florence
Day 12   Florence - Pisa - Nice (2 nights)
We will drive up to Piazzale Michelangelo where we will enjoy stunning views of the city. Then time at leisure perhaps to visit Giotto's Bell tower, the baptistery and Signoria Square. Then we continue to Pisa, Galileo's home town. En route we pass by Genoa and on to the fashionable French Riviera and Nice. (Buffet breakfast)  Hotel: Apogia
Day 13   Nice at leisure
Orientation shows us the Promenade des Anglais and the Place Massena. Later, we visit Monaco where we see the famous casino of Monte Carlo. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 14   Nice - Cannes - Lyon
This morning we stop in Cannes to see the Boulevard de la Croisette and the Film Festival Centre. Then through the beautiful countryside of Van Gogh and Cézanne as we travel via Aix-en-Provence to Avignon with its Palace of the Popes. From here we continue through the Rhône Valley to Lyon. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)      Hotel: Campanile Lyon Tassin
Day 15    Lyon - Paris (2 nights)
This morning's drive takes us through the wine-producing region of Burgundy and the Forest of Fontainebleau. Later, we arrive in the elegant and romantic city of Paris for two nights. (Buffet breakfast)              Hotel: Mercure La Defense 5
Day 16    Paris sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning guided sightseeing tour includes views of Champs Élysees, Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. This evening, maybe enjoy a spectacular cabaret show including the Can-Can (Buffet breakfast)
Day 17    Paris - London
We head north for the port of Calais. Here the short Channel crossing brings us to England. Then we drive back to London where our tour comes to an end.  (Buffet breakfast)
 
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Dates & Rates

Land Prices - 2009
Starts London Ends London

Land Only

Starts London Ends London

Land Only
Wed  08 Apr 09 Fri  24 Apr 09 US$2799 Wed  12 Aug 09 Fri  28 Aug 09 US$2765
Wed  15 Apr 09* Fri  01 May 09 US$2799 Wed  19 Aug 09* Fri  04 Sep 09 US$2790
Wed  22 Apr 09 Fri  08 May 09 US$2799 Wed  26 Aug 09* Fri  11 Sep 09 US$2799
Wed  29 Apr 09* Fri  15 May 09 US$2799 Wed  02 Sep 09* Fri  18 Sep 09 US$2799
Wed  06 May 09* Fri  22 May 09 US$2799 Wed  09 Sep 09* Fri  25 Sep 09 US$2799
Wed  13 May 09* Fri  29 May 09 US$2799 Wed  16 Sep 09* Fri  02 Oct 09 US$2799
Wed  20 May 09* Fri  05 Jun 09 US$2799 Wed  23 Sep 09* Fri  09  Oct 09 US$2799
Wed  27 May 09* Fri  12 Jun 09 US$2799 Wed  30 Sep 09 Fri  16 Oct 09 US$2799
Wed  03 Jun 09* Fri  19 Jun 09 US$2799 Wed  07 Oct 09* Fri  23 Oct 09 US$2799
Wed  10 Jun 09* Fri  26 Jun 09 US$2799 Wed  14 Oct 09 Fri  30 Oct 09 US$2799
Wed  17 Jun 09* Fri  03 Jul 09 US$2775 Wed  21 Oct 09 Fri  06 Nov 09 US$2750
Wed  24 Jun 09* Fri  10 Jul 09 US$2775 Wed  28 Oct 09 Fri  13 Nov 09 US$2725
Wed  01 Jul 09* Fri  17 Jul 09 US$2775 Wed  11 Nov 09 Fri  27 Nov 09 US$2325
Wed  08 Jul 09* Fri  24 Jul 09 US$2775 Sun  13 Dec 09 Tue  29 Dec 09 US$2625
Wed  15 Jul 09* Fri  31 Jul 09 US$2775 Fri  25 Dec 09 Sun  10 Jan 10

US$2675
Wed  22 Jul 09* Fri  07 Aug 09 US$2765

2010
Wed  29 Jul 09 Fri  14 Aug 09 US$2765 Fri  01 Jan 10 Sun  17 Jan 10 US$2625
Wed  05 Aug 09* Fri  21 Aug 09 US$2765 Sat  06 Feb 10 Mon  22 Feb 10 US$2625
Single room supplement : US$675

Early payment discount :

6 months   >  US$135

10 months >  US$185

12 months >  US$275

 
Triple Room reduction : US$75
Young traveller discount US$275
2nd tour discount SAVE up to US$140 p.p.

Important note:

For Trafalgar other great savings, extra night accommodation and air details, please refer to Great Saving pages. 

Preferred departure : *

At Trafalgar, we are aware you need to plan your travel arrangements early to take advantage of our early payment discounts, utilise frequent flyer miles or benefit from airline early booking offers. To assist you when booking ahead, we have designated a number of tours as preferred departures based on their reliable booking history. look for the preferred departure symbol (*) with our dates and prices on the itineraries of your choice. In 2008, the equivalent departure of these listed tours sold our early, and Trafalgar will operate them again in 2009 over any other departure. If the date of a preferred departure tour does not fit with your travel plans, don't worry; our capacity is adjusted each year to ensure that the vast majority of all departures operate as scheduled. Furthermore, we will not reschedule any tour within 50 days of its scheduled departure date between 1 May and 30 Sep.

Suggested London hotel: Jurys Inn Chelsea

Sharing twin from US$102

Single room form US$177

(prices are per person per night).

For all London information, please refer to Extend stay in London and Europe pages.


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What's Included

  •  Sightseeing Highlights

    • Amsterdam: Watch diamond cutters and polishers at work.

    • Cologne: View the gothic Cathedral.

    • Rhineland: Scenic Rhine cruise (weather permitting).

    • Heidelberg: View the Castle.

    • Black Forest: Drive through Germany's famous forest and see Lake Titisee.

    • Schaffhausen: Stop to admire the Rhine Falls.

    • Lucerne: See the Lion Monument and medieval Old Town.

    • Liechtenstein: Visit the capital, Vaduz.

    • Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof, Hofburg Palace and Olympic ski-jump.

    • Verona: See Juliet's balcony.

    • Venice: Cruise the canals by vaporetto. Visit a glass-blowing factory.

    • Rome: Sightseeing features St. Peter's Basilica and views of the Colosseum and the Forum.

    • Sorrento: Orientation tour.

    • Florence: Panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo. Admire Florentine leatherwork.

    • Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.

    • French Riviera: Fabulous drive along the coast.

    • Cannes: See the jet-set resort.

    • Monte Carlo: Excursion to see the Monte Carlo Casino.

    • Avignon: See the Palace of the Popes and St. Benezet Bridge.

    • Paris: Sightseeing includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.

    • Dover: See the White Cliffs.

    • Nice: See the Promenade des Anglais.

     

  • Dinning Highlights - Total16 meals (See itinerary)

    • 1 continental breakfast

    • 16 buffet breakfasts

    • 9 three-course dinners

     

  • Travel Highlights

    • 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.

    • Specialised local guide in Rome and Paris.
    • Cross-channel transportation.
    • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
    • For London airport shuttle service, conditions apply
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport transfer is provided on Day 20, conditions apply
 
 
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