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First Class Tour - Europe & Britain
European Interlude
15 days tour from US$2875
Brochure Type: First Class 2008
Tour code : FCENIT
• Itinerary • Dates & Rates • What's Included • Booking Conditions
Itinerary :
 
Day 1    London - Amsterdam
A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we drive towards the coast. Time to admire the White Cliffs of Dover before our Channel crossing to Calais in France. Then by coach we travel via Belgium to friendly Amsterdam. On our arrival, we visit a diamond-polishing factory (opening times permitting) before enjoying a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director before boarding our glass-topped boat for a canal cruise – the perfect introduction to the city!     Hotel: Mercure aan de Amstel   
 
Day 2    Amsterdam - Rhine Cruise  - Rhineland (Mannheim)
Morning orientation in Amsterdam includes Dam Square and the Tower of Tears. Later, we drive past Arnhem into Germany stopping in Cologne to see its gothic Cathedral. Then after passing Bonn, we embark on a relaxing Rhine cruise past castles and vineyards. We disembark in St. Goar with views of the Lorelei Rock before reaching our Rhineland hotel for the night. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn City Centre
 
Day 3   Rhineland (Mannheim) - Munich - Innsbruck

Today we cross the Swabian Uplands to Bavarian Munich. Here an orientation tour shows us the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz, with its Glockenspiel clock. Next we drive to Austria and the Tyrolean capital Innsbruck. On our arrival an orientation tour shows us the Golden Roof and Wilten Basilica.This evening, we enjoy dinner in a typical restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Grauer Bar
 

Day 4   Innsbruck - Salzburg - Vienna (2 nights)
Today it's only a short drive to the splendours of Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart. Here our walking tour with a local guide includes locations used in the film "The Sound of Music". Later, we continue our drive towards the River Danube and the baroque elegance of Vienna. (Buffet Breakfast)      Hotel: Hilton Danube (SF)
 
Day 5    Vienna sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning sightseeing tour of this elegant city highlights views of the Opera, the Hofburg, Stadtpark, the Parliament and the Imperial Boulevards. Today our Tour Director shares the secret of a Hidden Treasure with us all! The rest of your day is at leisure to sightsee and shop along the fashionable Kärntnerstrasse. (Buffet Breakfast)
 
Day 6   Vienna - Venice (Mestre) (2 nights)
Today we drive into the heart of the Austrian Alps past mountains and small towns to the Austrian Lake District. Then we continue over the Italian border, where the Carnian Alps give way to Northern Italy and the delights of magical Venice for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)      Hotel: Antont
 
Day 7   Venice sightseeing & at leisure
We discover this Byzantine city on a canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark's Square. View the Bridge of Sighs and Doges' Palace before a visit to a glass-blowing factory. After free time to shop or take a cruise to the island of Burano in the Venetian Lagoon for a seafood lunch. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
 
Day 8    Venice (Mestre) - Rome (2 nights)
This morning's drive takes us cross the fertile Po Valley to join the Autostrada del Sole for our journey through the Apennine Mountains to the 'Eternal City' Rome for the next two nights. Later, perhaps go out and discover Rome's vibrant nightlife. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: St John
 
Day 9    Rome sightseeing & at leisure
A guided visit of St. Peter's Basilica, including the Pieta of Michelangelo, then we cross the Tiber to ancient Rome for views of the Forum and the mighty Colosseum, plus the Circus Maximus, renowned for chariot races. Then time at leisure to relax in a sidewalk café or take an optional excursion to visit the Catacombs or the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. (Buffet Breakfast)
 
Day 10    Rome - Florence
We drive through the Chianti wine region of Tuscany en route to Renaissance Florence. Our guided walking tour shows us the Cathedral, the Baptistery, Signoria Square and we visit Santa Croce Basilica. Then, before we have time to shop for leather and gold, our Tour Director shows us a Hidden Treasure! This evening, we enjoy dinner in a typical Florentine restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Sheraton
 
Day 11    Florence - Lucerne
Our day starts with a drive via Bologna and Milan towards the Italian and Swiss Lake Districts to beautiful Lugano. After, we continue on through the Italian-speaking Ticino region to the St. Gotthard route across the Alps. Next on through the St. Gotthard tunnel to lakeside Lucerne. Why not try a Swiss folklore evening tonight? (Buffet Breakfast)      Hotel: Schiller
 
Day 12    Lucerne orientation & at leisure
Our morning orientation tour highlights this medieval town and includes a visit to the famous Lion Monument. Later, there's time at leisure to perhaps take an optional trip up a nearby mountain peak, famed for its splendid views. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
 
Day 13   Lucerne -  Paris
This morning we travel over the French border passing Belfort and remnants of the Maginot Line. Next through wine-producing Burgundy, where we view the Savigny-Lès-Beaune vineyards before we make our way to Paris and maybe enjoy a Cabaret show tonight? (Buffet Breakfast)      Hotel: Hilton La Defense
 
Day 14    Paris sightseeing & at eisure
Morning sightseeing with a local guide includes a drive from the Place de la Concorde along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe, the ascent of the Eiffel Tower to the second level and views of Notre Dame Cathedral on the Ile de la Cité. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your new found friends. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
 
Day 15    Paris - London
'Au revoir' as we transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for our return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)
 
Dates & Rates :
 

Land Prices - 2008

Starts London Ends London

Land Only

Starts London Ends London

Land Only

Sun  16 Mar 08 * Sun 30 Mar 08 US$2899 Sun  03 Jul 08 * Sun  17 Aug 08 US$3150
Sun  23 Mar 08 Sun  06 Apr 08 US$3050 Sun  10 Aug 08 Sun  24 Aug 08 US$3150
Sun  30 Mar 08 Sun  13 Apr 08 US$3099 Sun  17 Aug 08 Sun  31 Aug 08 US$3150
Sun  06 Apr 08 Sun  20 Apr 08 US$3099 Sun  24 Aug 08 Sun  07 Sep 08 US$3199
Sun  20 Apr 08 Sun  04 May 08 US$3125 Sun  31 Aug 08 Sun  14 Sep 08 US$3199
Sun  27 Apr 08 Sun  11 May 08 US$315 Sun  07 Sep 08 Sun  21 Sep 08 US$3199
Sun  04 May 08 Sun  18 May 08 US$3175 Sun  14 Sep 08 Sun  28 Sep 08 US$3199
Sun  11 May 08 Sun  25 May 08 US$3175 Sun  21 Sep 08 Sun  05 Oct 08 US$3199
Sun  18 May 08 Sun  01 Jun 08 US$3175 Sun  28 Sep 08 Sun  12 Oct 08 US$3199
Sun  25 May 08 Sun  08 Jun 08 US$3175 Sun  05 Oct 08 Sun  19 Oct 08 US$3199
Sun  01 Jun 08 Sun  15 Jun 08 US$3175 Sun  12 Oct 08 Sun  26 Oct 08 US$3199
Sun  08 Jun 08 Sun  22 Jun 08 US$3175 Sun  19 Oct 08 Sun  02 Nov 08 US$3160
Sun  15 Jun 08 Sun  29 Jun 08 US$3175 Sun  02 Nov 08 Sun  16 Nov 08

US$2975

Sun  22 Jun 08 Sun  06 Jul 08 US$3150 Sun  14 Dec 08 Sun  28 Dec 08 US$2875
Sun  29 Jun 08 Sun  13 Jul 08 US$3150 Sat  27 Dec 08 Sat  10 Jan 09  US$2875
Sun  06 Jul 08 Sun  20 Jul 08 US$3150

2009

Sun  13 Jul 08 Sun  27 Jul 08 US$3150 Sat  06 Jan 09 Sat  17 Jan 09 US$2875
Sun  20 Jul 08 Sun  03 Aug 08 US$3150      
Sun  27 Jul 08 Sun  10 Aug 08 US$3150      
Single room supplement : US$710
Triple room reduction : US$80
Suggested London Hotel : Park Plaza County Hall
Sharing Twin from US$115 Single room from US$182 (Prices are per person per night). This tour departs from our Tour Departure Centre; or the above hotel providing you have reserved pre-accommodation with Trafalgar. On return to London, if you have not reserved post-accomodation with Trafalgar, the drop-off point will be near Victoria Statio.
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What's Included :
 
 Sightseeing Highlights
  • London: Sightseeing tour.
  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.
  • Amsterdam: Orientation tour plus visit a diamond-polishing factory (opening times permitting) and enjoy a canal cruise.
  • Cologne: See the gothic Cathedral.
  • Rhine Valley: Cruise past the Lorelei Rock (weather permitting)
  • Munich: Orientation tour including the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz.
  • Innsbruck: Orientation tour includes the Golden Roof and Wilten Bascilica
  • Salzburg: Sightseeing including locations used in "The Sound of Music".
  • Vienna: Sightseeing shows us the Opera, Hofburg, Parliament and the Stadtpark.
  • Venice: Canal cruise by private motor launch. See St. Mark's Square, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
  • Rome: Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum, Colosseum and Circus Maximus, plus visits St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.
  • Florence: Sightseeing includes Signoria Square, the Duomo and visits the Santa Croce Basilica.
  • Lugano: See this magnificent lake.
  • Lucerne: Orientation includes the Lion Monument and the Old Town.
  • Savigny-Lès-Beaune: View the vineyards.
  • Paris: Paris Sightseeing includes views of the Louvre, Champs Elysees, Opera and Notre Dame plus ascent of the Eiffel Tower.
  • Scenic drives Rhine Valley, Swabian Uplands, Austrian Alps, Carinthian Lake District, Carnian Alps, Po Valley, Apennine Mountains, Italian Lake District, Alpine Switzerland, St. Gotthard and the Burgundy wine region.
Dining Highlights
  • 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Amsterdam
  • 1 Buffet breakfast (BB) and 1 Continental breakfast in London
  • 14 Buffet breakfasts on tour
  • 4 three-course dinners in hotels
  • 2 local speciality restaurant dinners in Innsbruck and Florence
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris

23 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 Salzburg, Vienna, Rome, Florence and Paris.
  • 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.
  • For London Airport Transfer please see Airport Transfers section below.
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport departure transfer will arrive at the airport at 08.00 on Day 18.
  • 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.
 
 

 

 

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