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CostSaver Tour - Europe & Britain
The Treasures Of Europe
14 days tour from US$2199
Brochure Type: Cost saver 2009
Tour code : CSCTREA
• Itinerary   |   • Dates & Rates   |   • What's Included    |   • Booking Conditions
 
Itinerary

Day 1     Arrive Frankfurt 
Welcome to Frankfurt! This afternoon we take an orientation tour which shows us the Romerplatz and opera house. Later, at a welcome meeting, get to know your fellow travellers and Tour Director. (Dinner)                     Hotel: Mercure Neu Isenburg
Day 2     Frankfurt  - Prague (2 nights)
We leave Frankfurt and travel east making a stop at the fairytale city of Nuremberg. There's time to stroll through the medieval streets and the many squares. We drive to the Czech border and via Pilsen, famous for its beer, to the beautiful city of Prague where we spend two nights. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)                                           Hotel: Ibis Praha Old Town
Day 3   Prague sightseeing & at leisure
On our morning sightseeing tour we will see Prague Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus and the old town square. Later, with time on your own, why not shop for bargains in glass and porcelain or enjoy a lunch cruise on the Vltava River (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 4    Prague - Vienna (Voesendrf)
We travel via Tabor to the Austrian border and on to Vienna. On our arrival a guided tour shows us the splendours of this city including the Opera House, the Parliament, the Hofburg and the City Hall. Tonight, why not enjoy a Strauss concert (Buffet breakfast)                    Hotel: Eventhotel Pyramide
Day 5    Vienna (Voesendrf) - Budapest (2 nights)
Time this morning to perhaps take an optional excursion to visit Schönbrunn Palace. Or you may want to browse in the shops along Vienna’s famous Kärntner-strasse. Later on today, we will continue our journey through Transdanubia, making a stop in Roman-founded Györ, before continuing to the twin cities of Buda and Pest for two nights. Buffet breakfast)                                 Hotel: Budapest
Day 6    Budapest sightseeing & at leisure
Our guided sightseeing tour features the Fishermen's Bastion, Heroes' Square, the Church of St. Matthias and we enjoy a panoramic view of the city from Gellert Hill before free time to maybe take a trip to the charming village of Szentendre. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 7   Budapest - Zagreb
Today we head past countryside brimming with storks and their nests towards the shores of one of Europe's largest and most romantic lakes, Lake Balaton. Then we make our way to Nagykanizsa and the border with Croatia. Soon we are in Zagreb, the Croatian capital, where sightseeing includes the lower and upper town, and shows us the majestic cathedral, St. Mark's Church and the opera house. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)                          Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton
Day 8   Zagreb - Ljubljana
After breakfast we begin today's journey, which brings us to beautiful Slovenia and its capital, Ljubljana. Here our guided sightseeing tour highlights the opera house, cathedral, National Museum, castle and the numerous parks of this Roman-founded city. Tonight we will enjoy a Slovenian dinner at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)                      Hotel: M
Day 9   Ljubljana - Venice (Monastier) (2 nights)
This morning with time at leisure why not take this opportunity to join an optional excursion to the famous Postojna Caves, a labyrinth of tunnels and gorges Or you may wish to simply spend more time in Slovenia's charming capital before we head out this afternoon for the Italian border near Trieste. Finally, we now arrive in the magical city of Venice where we will be staying for two nights. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)                                Hotel: Park Hotel Villa Fiorita
Day 10  Venice sightseeing & at leisure
On our included cruise along the canals by vaporetto to St. Mark's Square we see the Bridge of Sighs and Doge’s Palace before visiting a glass-blowing workshop. Afterwards, enjoy time on your own perhaps to take a trip to see some of the islands in the Venetian lagoon! (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 11   Venice (Monastier) - Lucerne
We drive along the Veneto plain and head towards Milan. Here we turn north to drive through the Italian Lake District and then into Switzerland at Chiasso. Soon we are crossing Lake Lugano, the Gotthard range of mountains, and arrive in picturesque Lucerne. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)                   Hotel: Central
Day 12    Lucerne - Munich (2 nights)
Our first stop today is in Vaduz, the capital of the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. We continue to the Austrian border at Feldkirch and drive through the Arlberg range before arriving at mountain-ringed Innsbruck. Here an orientation shows us the Golden Roof in the old town. We drive on into German Bavaria on our way to the fun-loving capital city Munich! (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)                          Hotel: Holiday Inn Munich South
Day 13    Munich orientation & at leisure
Orientation of Germany's secret capital shows us the Hofbräuhaus, Marienplatz and Glockenspiel. Then there is time to enjoy on your own, perhaps to explore the city further. Or why not take an excursion into the countryside to one of Mad King Ludwig's extravagant castles and to the Passion Play village of Oberammergau (Buffet breakfast)
Day 14    Depart Munich
'Auf Wiedersehen' as our memorable tour comes to an end. (Buffet breakfast)
 
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Dates & Rates

Land Prices - 2009
Starts Frankfurt Ends Munich

Land Only

Starts Frankfurt Ends Munich

Land Only
Sat  25 Apr 09 Fri  08 May 09 US$2199 Sat  25 Jul 09 Fri  07 Aug 09 US$2225
Sat  02 May 09* Fri  15 May 09 US$2199 Sat  01 Aug 09 Fri  14 Aug 09 US$2225
Sat  09 May 09 Fri  22 May 09 US$2199 Sat  08 Aug 09 Fri  21 Aug 09 US$2225
Sat  16 May 09* Fri  29 May 09 US$2199 Sat  15 Aug 09* Fri  28 Aug 09 US$2225
Sat  23 May 09 Fri  05 Jun 09 US$2225 Sat  22 Aug 09 Fri  04 Sep 09 US$2225
Sat  30 May 09 Fri  12 Jun 09 US$2225 Sat  29 Aug 09 Fri  11 Sep 09 US$2225
Sat  06 Jun 09* Fri  19 Jun 09 US$2225 Sat  05 Sep 09* Fri  18 Sep 09 US$2225
Sat  13 Jun 09 Fri  26 Jun 09 US$2225 Sat  12 Sep 09 Fri  25 Sep 09 US$2225
Sat  20 Jun 09 Fri  03 Jul 09 US$2225 Sat  19 Sep 09* Fri  02 Oct 09 US$2225
Sat  27 Jun 09 Fri  10 Jul 09 US$2225 Sat  26 Sep 09 Fri  09 Oct 09 US$2199
Sat  04 Jul 09* Fri  17 Jul 09 US$2225 Sat  03 Oct 09 Fri  16 Oct 09 US$2199
Sat  11 Jul 09 Fri  24 Jul 09 US$2225 Sat  10 Oct 09 Fri  23 Oct 09 US$2199
Sat  18 Jul 09* Fri  31 Jul 09 US$2225 Sat  17 Oct 09 Fri  30 Oct 09 US$2199
Single room supplement : US$540

Early payment discount :

6 months   > US$110
10 months > US$165

12 months > US$220
 
Triple Room reduction : US$65
Young traveller discount US$220
2nd tour discount SAVE up to US$111 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.



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What's Included

  •  Sightseeing Highlights

    • Frankfurt: Orientation tour.

    • Nuremberg: Stroll through the medieval streets.

    • Prague: Sightseeing including St. Vitus' Cathedral, Hradçany Castle and the Old Town Square.

    • Vienna: Sightseeing including the City Hall, the Hofburg, Opera and Parliament.

    • Gyor: Visit this medieval city.

    • Budapest: Sightseeing includes Gellert Hill, the Fishermen's Bastion and the Church of St. Matthias.

    • Zagreb: Sightseeing shows us the upper and lower town, the Cathedral, St. Mark's Church, the Opera House and more.

    • Ljublijana: Sightseeing includes the Cathedral, National Museum, Castle and Opera House.

    • Venice: Canal cruise viewing St. Mark's Square, Bridge of Sighs and Doges' Palace.

    • Liechtenstein: Visit the capital, Vaduz.

    • Innsbruck: Orientation shows us the Golden Roof in the old town.

    • Munich: Orientation includes the Hofbräuhaus, Marienplatz with its famous Glockenspiel Carillon.

    • Heidelberg: View the castle.

     

  • Meals - Total 23 meals (see itinerary)

    • 13 buffet breakfasts

    • 10 three-course dinners

     

  • Additional Visa Requirements

    • You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your tour. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your tour.

    • Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks prior to your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your travel agent, local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting, well in advance to determine which visas you require and how to obtain them.

     

  • Unbeatable Features

    • All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.

    • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.

    • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
    • Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
    • Specialised local guide in Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Zagreb and Ljubljana.
    • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
    • Frankfurt Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Munich Airport transfers on Day 15 are provided, conditions apply.
 
 
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