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First Class Tour - Europe & Britain
European Spotlight
12 days tour from US$2765
Brochure Type: First Class 2009
Tour code : FCEELE
• Itinerary   |   • Dates & Rates   |   • What's Included    |   • Booking Conditions
 
Itinerary

Day 1    London - Paris (2 nights)
This morning we drive to Dover to take the Channel ferry to Calais. We drive across the World War I battlefields, pausing to stop and visit the recently restored Vimy Ridge Memorial which commerates the thousands of Canadian soldiers who died during the battles. Then we travel on to the glittering city of Paris. This evening we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and travelling companions.         Hotel: Pullman Rive Paris Gauche   
Day 2    Paris sightseeing & at leisure
Our sightseeing tour includes views of the Champs Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe plus we ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for spectacular views over the city. Later time at leisure to relax or maybe take an excursion to see the ornate splendour of the great Palace of Versailles (Buffet breakfast)
Day 3   Paris - Beaune - Geneva (2 nights)

Today we drive south through rolling farming country and wine-producing Burgundy to the medieval town of Beaune, renowned for its wine auctions. Then on to magnificent Switzerland and to the international city of Geneva. (Buffet breakfast)      Hotel: Cornavin     

Day 4  Geneva orientation & at leisure
This morning our orientation tour with our Tour Director shows us the Reformation Monument, the old town and the United Nations Building and the Red Cross headquarters plus a fascinating Hidden Treasure of the city is revealed to us by our Tour Director. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 5    Geneva - Nice (2 nights)
We drive to bustling Nice, the capital of the beautiful Cote d’Azur, situated on the Bay of the Angels. On arrival our orientation tour shows us the Promenade des Anglais and the Place Massena. Later we enjoy a Highlight Dinner in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Dinner)       Hotel: Boscolo Plaza
Day 6    Cannes & Perfumery Excursion
We drive to Cannes, the sophisticated resort which is famous for the annual film festival which is held in May. Then we visit the Fragonard Perfumery before returning to Nice with time to maybe relax on the beach, explore the old town or shop in the bustling pedestrian streets! (Buffet breakfast)
Day 7   NIce - Monaco - Pisa - Tuscan Hills (Montecatini)
First to the Principality of Monaco, where both Princess Grace and her husband, Prince Rainier, are buried in the cathedral. Then on to Pisa, to see the Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles, and finally to our hotel in the spa town of Montecatini. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)      Hotel: Tettuccio 
Day 8    Tuscan Hills (Montecatini) - Florence - Venice (Lid0) (2 nights)
Off to Florence for our walking tour with a local guide, taking in the main sights, plus views from Piazzale Michelangelo. Then on to our hotel on the fashionable Lido area of magical Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)   Hotel: Petit Palais
Day 9    Venice sightseeing & at leisure
We travel by private launch to St. Mark’s Square where we see the Bridge of Sighs, the vast Doge’s Palace and visit a glass-blowing factory. And yet another special Hidden Treasure is revealed to us by our Tour Director. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 10    Venice (Lido) - Rome (2 nights)
Today we journey south to the Eternal City of Rome, crossing the forested Apennine hills, the beautiful landscape of Tuscany and passing the hilltop towns of Orvieto and Orte in Umbria. (Buffet breakfast)     Hotel: Aran Mantegna
Day 11   Rome sightseeing & at leisure
Our included guided tour includes a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica where we see the moving masterpiece by Michelangelo, the Pieta. Then we drive across the Tiber River to ancient Rome where we overlook the Forum, see the mighty Colosseum and view the Circus Maximus, where chariot racing used to take place. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and fellow travellers. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 12    Depart Rome
This morning after breakfast it it time to say 'buon viaggio' to rome, out Tour Director and your new-found friends as our memorable European tour together comes to an end. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)
 
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Dates & Rates

Land Prices - 2009
Starts London Ends  Rome

Land Only

Starts London Ends Rome

Land Only
Wed  08 Apr 09 Sun  19 Apr 09 US$2835 Wed  15 Jul 09 * Sun  26 Jul  09 US$2765
Wed  15 Apr 09 * Sun  26 Apr 09 US$2835 Wed  22 Jul 09 Sun  02 Aug 09 US$2765
Wed  22 Apr 09 Sun  03 May 09 US$2835 Wed  29 Jul 09 * Sun  19 Aug 09 US$2765
Wed  29 Apr 09 Sun  09 May 09 US$2850 Wed  05 Aug 09 * Sun  16 Aug 09 US$2765
Wed  06 May 09 * Sun  17 May 09 US$2850 Wed  12 Aug 09 * Sun  23 Aug 09 US$2765
Wed  13 May 09 Sun  24 May 09 US$2850 Wed  19 Aug 09 * Sun  30 Aug 09 US$2765
Wed  20 May 09 * Sun  31 May 09 US$2850 Wed  26 Aug 09 Sun  06 Sep 09 US$2825
Wed  27 May 09 Sun  07 Jun 09 US$2850 Wed  02 Sep 09 * Sun  13 Sep 09 US$2875
Wed  03 Jun 09 Sun  14 Jun 09 US$2850 Wed  19 Sep 09 * Sun  20 Sep 09 US$2875
Wed  10 Jun 09 * Sun  21 Jun 09 US$2850 Wed  16 Sep 09 * Sun  27 Sep 09 US$2875
Wed  17 Jun 09 * Sun  28 Jun 09 US$2850 Wed  23 Sep 09 * Sun  04 Oct 09 US$2875
Wed  24 Jun 09 * Sun  05 Jul 09 US$2799 Wed  30 Sep 09 Sun  11 Oct 09 US$2875
Wed  01 Jul 09 * Sun  12 Jul 09 US$2765 Wed  07 Oct 09  * Sun  18 Oct 09

US$2875
Wed  08 Jul 09 * Sun  19 Jul 09 US$2765 Wed  14 Oct 09 Sun  25 Oct 09 US$2875
Single room supplement : US$785 Triple room reduction : US$155

Early Payment Discount

12 months : US$275

10 months US$210

Early Payment Discount

6 months : US$140
2nd Tour Discount SAVE up to US$144 p.p. Young Traveller Discount US$275
Important note:
For Trafalgar's other great savings, extra night accommodation and air details, please refer to Great Saving pages. 
Free airport transfers

Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 07.00 and 09.30.

Your London hotel: Park Plaza County Hall

Sharing twin US$148 Single room US$278 (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.

    • Vimy Ridge: Visit the Canadian Memorial.

    • Paris: See the Champs Élysées and ascent of the Eiffel Tower.

    • Beaune: Visit the medieval town.

    • Geneva: See the Reformation Monument and UN Building.

    • Nice: Orientation includes Place Massena and the Promenade des Anglais.v

    • Cannes: Visit the sophisticated film festival city.

    • Perfumery: Visit the Fragonard Perfumery.

    • Monaco: Visit the old town seeing the Grimaldi Palace and the cathedral.

    • Pisa: View the Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles.

    • Florence: See Signoria Square and the Duomo plus a visit to Santa Croce Cathedral, where Michelangelo is buried.

    • Venice: Private boat cruise to St. Mark’s Square, see the Bridge of Sighs.

    • Rome: See St. Peter's Basilica plus views of the Forum, Colosseum and Circus Maximus.
       

  • Dining Highlights - 16 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
    • 11 hot buffet breakfasts.
    • 3 three-course dinners.
    • Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine on the French Riviera.
    • Farewell Dinner with wine in a Roman trattoria.
       
  • First Class Travel Highlights
    • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
    • 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 Paris, Florence and Rome.
    • Cross-Channel ferry.
    • Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
    • 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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