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First Class Tour - Europe & Britain
European Highlights
7 days tour from US$1360
Brochure Type: First Class 2009
Tour code : FCEHIG
• Itinerary   |   • Dates & Rates   |   • What's Included    |   • Booking Conditions
 
Itinerary

Day 1    London -Amsterdam
Greetings from our Tour Director before a scenic drive to the White Cliffs of Dover. Here we board our ferry for the short sea crossing to Calais in France. On our arrival we will continue by coach through the Belgian countryside to Holland and Amsterdam, one of Europe's friendliest cities where we see the Mint Tower and Dam Square. This evening, we join our Tour Director and fellow passengers for a Welcome Drink and then we board our glass-covered boat for our included canal cruise.    Hotel: NH City Centre
Day 2    Amsterdam - Rhine Cruise - Heidelberg
This morning we travel eastwards past Arnhem, en route to Cologne to see its magnificent cathedral. Then via Bonn to the Rhine Valley where we embark on a Rhine cruise gliding past terraced vineyards and medieval castles. We disembark at St. Goar with views of the impressive Lorelei Rock before reaching beautiful Heidelberg where we will enjoy magnificent views over the university city from the castle terraces before having dinner in our hotel this evening. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner).  Hotel: Best Western Leonardo
Day 3    Heidelberg - Black Forest - Rhine Falls - Lucerne (2 nights)

Today we drive through the fairytale Black Forest where cuckoo clocks were first invented, to Lake Titisee, pausing to view the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen. Next into Switzerland past geranium-covered wooden chalets to lakeside Lucerne for two nights. (Buffet breakfast) 
Hotel: Grand Europe
Day 4    Lucerne orientation & at leisure
Our orientation of this medieval town includes a visit to the Lion Monument plus our Tour Director reveals a Hidden Treasure to us all in this charming town. Then time at leisure to take a mountain excursion or shop for Swiss watches and chocolate. Later, why not join in the fun of a Swiss Folklore show (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5    Florence - Paris (2 nights)
This morning we head into France, passing Belfort and the remains of the Maginot Line. Then we pass the onion-domed churches of Montbeliard and make a picture stop to view the vineyards at Savigny-Lès-Beaune. Finally, we arrive in Paris with the chance to go to one of Europe’s finest cabaret shows tonight! (Buffet breakfast)   Hotel: Evergreen Laurel
Day 6    Paris sightseeing & at leisure
Our guided sightseeing includes views of the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and Notre Dame. Then we ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for spectacular city views. Free time in the afternoon and tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and new-found friends. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 7    Paris - London
After breakfast we travel across the battlefields of the Somme. We see the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge before we drive along the Opal Coast viewing German World War II bunkers. On our arrival in Calais, we board our ferry to Dover, where we drive back to London. (Buffet breakfast)
 
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Dates & Rates

Land Prices - 2009
Starts London Ends London

Land Only

Starts London Ends London

Land Only
Sun  12 Apr 09 Sat  18 Apr 09 US$1675 Sun  11 Oct 09 Sat  17 Oct 09 US$1699
Sun  19 Apr 09 Sat  25 Apr 09 US$1675 Wed  04 Nov 09+ Tue 10 Nov 09 US$1360
Sun  26 Apr 09* Sat  02 May 09 US$1675 Mon   09 Nov 09+ Sun  15 Nov 09 US$1360
Sun  03 May 09* Sat  09 May 09 US$1699 Mon   16 Nov 09+ Sun  22 Nov 09 US$1360
Sun  10 May 09* Sat  16 May 09 US$1699 Mon   23 Nov 09+ Sun  29 Nov 09 US$1360
Sun  17 May 09* Sat  23 May 09 US$1699 Mon   30 Nov 09+ Sun  06 Dec 09 US$1360
Sun  24 May 09* Sat  30 May  09 US$1699 Mon  07 Dec 09+ Sun  13 Dec 09 US$1360
Sun  31 May 09* Sat  06 Jun 09 US$1699 Mon  14 Dec 09+ Sun  20 Dec 09 US$1360
Sun  07 Jun 09* Sat  13 Jun 09 US$1699 Mon  21 Dec 09+ Sun  27 Dec 09 US$1399
Sun  14 Jun 09* Sat  20 Jun 09 US$1699 Mon  28 Dec 09+ Sun  03 Jan09 US$1399
Sun  21 Jun 09* Sat  27 Jun 09 US$1699

2010
Sun  28 Jun 09* Sat  04 Jul 09 US$1675 Mon  04 Jan 10+ Sun  10 Jan 10 US$1399
Sun  05 Jul 09* Sat  11 Jul 09 US$1675 Mon  11 Jan 10+ Sun  17 Jan 10 US$1360
Sun  12 Jul 09* Sat  18 Jul 09 US$1675 Mon  18 Jan 10+ Sun  24 Jan 10 US$1360
Sun  19 Jul 09 Sat  25 Jul 09 US$1675 Mon  25 Jan 10+ Sun  31 Jan 10 US$1360
Sun  26 Jul 09* Sat  01 Aug 09 US$1675 Mon  01 Feb 10+ Sun  07 Feb 10 US$1360
Sun  02 Aug 09* Sat  08 Aug 09 US$1675 Mon  08 Feb 10+ Sun  14 Feb 10 US$1360
Sun  09 Aug 09 Sat  15 Aug 09 US$1675 Mon  15 Feb 10+ Sun  21 Feb 10 US$1360
Sun  16 Aug 09* Sat  22 Aug 09 US$1675 Mon  22 Feb 10+ Sun  28 Feb 10 US$1360
Sun  23 Aug 09 Sat  29 Aug 09 US$1675 Mon  01 Mar 10+ Sun  07 Mar 10 US$1360
Sun  30 Aug 09* Sat  05 Sep 09 US$1699 Mon  08 Mar 10+ Sun  14 Mar 10 US$1360
Sun  06 Sep 09* Sat  12 Sep 09 US$1725 Mon  15 Mar 10+ Sun  21 Mar 10 US$1360
Sun  13 Sep 09* Sat  19 Sep 09 US$1725 Mon  22 Mar 10+ Sun  28 Mar 10 US$1360
Sun  20 Sep 09* Sat  26 Sep 09 US$1725 Mon  29 Mar 10+ Sun  04 Apr 10 US$1360
Sun  27 Sep 09* Sat  03 Oct t09 US$1725 Mon  05 Apr 10+ Sun  11 Apr 10 US$1360
Sun  04 Oct 09 Sat  10 Oct t09 US$1699      
Single room supplement : US$430 Triple room reduction : US$40

Early Payment Discount

12 months : US$170

10 months US$125

Early Payment Discount

6 months : US$85
2nd Tour Discount SAVE up to US$86 p.p. Young Traveller Discount US$170
Important note:
For Trafalgar's other great savings, extra night accommodation and air details, please refer to Great Saving pages. 

Your London hotel: Park Plaza Riverbank

Sharing twin US$142 Single room US$267 (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 refer to Staying Extra Night pages.

+Winter tour ref: WHIL

Please note these departures are subject to both price, discount and hotel modification. Prices and discounts will be confirmed in July 2009.

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 famous White Cliffs.

    • Amsterdam: Orientation includes the Mint Tower, Dam Square and enjoy a canal cruise. 

    • Cologne: Marvel at the immense gothic cathedral.

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

    • Heidelberg Castle: Views from the castle terraces.

    • Black Forest: See picturesque Lake Titisee.

    • Schaffhausen: View the mighty Rhine Falls.

    • Lucerne: Orientation including the Lion Monument. 

    • Savigny-Les-Beaune: View the vineyards.

    • Paris: View the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame plus ascent of the Eiffel Tower.

    • Vimy Ridge: See the Memorial.
       

  • Dining Highlights - 9 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
    • 6 hot buffet breakfasts
    • 2 three-course dinners
    • Farewell Dinner with wine in a restaurant in Paris
       
  • 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. 
    • The services of a Trafalgar Representative if you stay at Trafalgar’s recommended London hotel.
    • Cross-channel ferry.
    • Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
    • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
 
 
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