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First Class Tour - Europe & Britain
European Marvel
12 days tour from US$2475
Brochure Type: First Class 2009
Tour code : FCEMAR
• Itinerary   |   • Dates & Rates   |   • What's Included    |   • Booking Conditions
 
Itinerary

Day 1    London - Bruges - Brussels
A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover for our short sea crossing to Calais in France. Over the border we drive through the Belgian countryside to medieval Bruges where we can walk along the cobbled streets beside the peaceful canals. Then onto Brussels where orientation includes the Atomium, the Royal Palaces and a walk to see the Manneken Pis plus a Hidden Treasure is revealed by our Tour Director. Later we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and get to know our travelling companions.     Hotel: Hilton
Day 2    Brussels - Rhine Cruise - Heidelberg
This morning, we drive to Cologne to see its gothic Cathedral. Then we continue via Bonn to Boppard where we embark on our scenic Rhine cruise past medieval castles and vineyards. Next, we make our way to Heidelberg where our Tour Director takes us on a walking tour to visit the courtyards of the ancient Castle and to its terrace with amazing views over this baroque city. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)             Hotel: Marriott
Day 3    Heidelberg - Munich - Innsbruck

A morning drive through the Swabian Uplands to Munich. Here orientation includes the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz. Then we head to Austria and mountain-ringed Innsbruck. On our arrival an orientation tour includes he famous Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace as well as the Wilten Basilica. Perhaps later enjoy a horse and carriage ride through the Tyrolean countryside, before we have our Highlight Dinner in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner) 

Hotel: Grauer Bar
Day 4    Innsbruck - Salzburg - Vienna (2 nights)
This morning we drive through the Tyrol region and a section of Germany to the charming city of Salzburg. On our arrival a walking tour with a local guide will highlight Mozart's birthplace and the cathedral square. Later, we continue our drive through spectacular Alpine scenery en route to Vienna. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Austria Trend Parkhotel Scgonbrunn
Day 5    Vienna sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning sightseeing tour shows us the highlights of this elegant city. We'll see the Opera, the Hofburg, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Parliament and Imperial Boulevards. Then our Tour Director will show us another Hidden Treasure before the rest of the day is at leisure perhaps to relax at a typical Viennese coffee house or sightsee and shop along the fashionable Kärntnerstrasse. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 6    Vienna - Venice (Mastre) (2 nights)
Today our journey takes us south across the Austrian Alps past forested mountains and small market towns to the Austrian Lake District and Italy's border. The Carnian Alps give way to the plains of Northern Italy on our approach to the floating city of Venice for our two-night stay. This evening, dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)    Hotel: Antony
Day 7    Venice sightseeing & at leisure
This morning we savour the sights and sounds of this serene Byzantine city on a anal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark's Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs. Then, after visiting a traditional glass-bowing factory, you're free to explore or take a trip to the Island of Burano and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8    Venice (Mastre) - Verona - Milan
Today's drive takes us across the Veneto plains, stopping in Shakespeare's Verona to see the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony. From here we will continue through Lombardy en route to fashionable Milan. On our arrival a walking tour with our Tour Director shows us the gothic cathedral, La Scala Opera House and the beautiful galleria. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)    Hotel: Crowne Plaza
Day 9    Milan - Lugano - Lucerne
This morning we enjoy a full day of marvellous scenery as we drive via Lake Lugano continuing through the St. Gotthard route and across the magnificent Alps to Lucerne. On our arrival an orientation tour includes a visit to the famed Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Later, why not enjoy a leisurely stroll in the narrow streets of the medieval old town Our dinner tonight is at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)   Hotel: Grand Europe
Day 10    Lucerne - Paris (2 nights)
This morning, we descend from the Alps to the French border and continue through wine-producing Burgundy to view the ancient vineyards at Savigny-Lès Beaune. From here our journey brings us to lively Paris for the next two nights. This evening, this vibrant and romantic city beckons. (Buffet breakfast)    Hotel: Oceania
Day 11    Paris sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning guided sightseeing tour features the flying buttresses of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Pont Alexandre III. We also drive from the Place de la Concorde along the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe and then to the Eiffel Tower where we ascend to the second level by elevator for spectacular views over the city. Later, with time at leisure perhaps shop for next year's fashions or relax in a café and watch Paris go by! Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and new-found friends. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Day 12    Paris - London
After breakfast it’s ‘au revoir’ to Paris as we cross the Somme Battlefields into Northern France. We continue past the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge and along the Opal Coast with remnants of German World War II bunkers. From here we arrive in Calais, to board our ferry to Dover, returning by coach to London as our European 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
Sat  11 Apr 09 Wed  22 Apr 09 US$2525 Sat  18 Jul 09 * Wed  29 Jul  09 US$2475
Sat  25 Apr 09 Wed  06 May 09 US$2525 Sat  25 Jul 09 Wed  05 Aug 09 US$2475
Sat  02 May 09 Wed  13 May 09 US$2525 Sat  01 Aug 09 * Wed  12 Aug 09 US$2475
Sat  09 May 09* Wed  20 May 09 US$2525 Sat  08 Aug 09 Wed  19 Aug  09 US$2475
Sat  16 May 09 * Wed   27 May 09 US$2525 Sat  15 Aug 09 * Wed  26 Aug 09 US$2475
Sat  23 May 09 Wed   03 Jun 09 US$2525 Sat  22 Aug 09 Wed  02 Sep 09 US$2499
Sat  30 May 09 * Wed   10 Jun 09 US$2525 Sat  29 Aug  09 Wed  09 Sep 09 US$2535
Sat  06 Jun 09 * Wed  17 Jun 09 US$2525 Sat  05 Sep 09 * Wed  16 Sep 09 US$2535
Sat  13 Jun 09 Wed   24 Jun 09 US$2525 Sat  12 Sep 09 * Wed  23 Sep 09 US$2535
Sat  20 Jun 09 * Wed   01 Jul 09 US$2525 Sat  19 Sep 09 * Wed  30 Sep 09 US$2535
Sat  27 Jun 09 * Wed   08 Jul 09 US$2475 Sat  26 Sep  09 * Wed 07 Oct 09 US$2535
Sat  04 Jul 09 * Wed   15 Jul 09 US$2475 Sat  03 Oct 09 Wed 14 Oct 09 US$2535
Sat  11 Jul 09 * Wed   22 Jul 09 US$2475

Sat  10 Oct 09 *

 Wed 21 Oct 09

US$2535
Single room supplement : US$630 Triple room reduction : US$110

Early Payment Discount

12 months : US$250

10 months US$185

Early Payment Discount

6 months : US$125
2nd Tour Discount SAVE up to US$100 p.p. Young Traveller Discount US$250
Important note:
For Trafalgar's other great savings, extra night accommodation and air details, please refer to Great Saving pages. 

Your London hotel: Hilton Olympia

Sharing twin US$122 Single room US$186 (prices are per person per night)

This tour departs from our London Reception Centre or the above hotel providing you have reserved extra night accommodation before your tour. Full details see Staying Extra Night 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

    • Dover See the White Cliffs.

    • Brussels Orientation includes the Grand' Place, Royal Palaces, Atomium and Manne­ken Pis.

    • Cologne See the gothic Cathedral.

    • Rhine Valley Cruise past the Lorelei Rock (weather permitting).

    • Heidelberg Castle Views from the terraces.

    • Munich Orientation seeing the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Hofbräuhaus.

    • Innsbruck Orientation includes the Golden Roof, Hofburg Palace and Wilten Basilica.

    • Salzburg Sightseeing includes Mozart's birthplace and the Cathedral Square.

    • Vienna Sightseeing tour including the Hofburg, Opera, Parliament, St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Stadtpark.

    • Venice Canal cruise by private motor launch. See St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.

    • Verona See Juliet's balcony and the Roman Arena.

    • Milan Orientation includes the Galleria, Duomo and 'La Scala' Opera House.

    • Lake Lugano Admire this scenic lake.

    • Lucerne Orientation including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge.

    • Savigny-Les-Beaune View the vineyards.

    • Paris Sightseeing includes the ascent of the Eiffel Tower plus views of the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral.

    • Scenic drives: Rhine Valley, Swabian Uplands, Austrian Alps, Carnian Alps, Veneto Plain, Italian Lake District, Alpine Switzerland, St. Gotthard route and the Burgundy wine region.

    • Opal Coast See the World War II bunkers

    • Burges See the canals and cobbled streets.
       

  • Dining Highlights - 18 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
    • 11 Buffet breakfasts on tour
    • 5 three-course dinners
    • Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Innsbruck.
    • Farewell 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.
    • The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
    • A qualified local city guide in Salzburg, Vienna and Paris.
    • The services of a Trafalgar Representative if you stay at Trafalgar’s recommended London hotel.
    • Cross-channel ferry.
    • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
 
 
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