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Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, England, Switzerland, France
Summary of European WhirlDining Highlights - 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Amsterdam
- 1 Buffet breakfast and 1 Continental breakfast in London
- 11 Hot Buffet Breakafasts on tour
- 4 three-course dinners in Hotels
- 1 local speciality dinner in Florence
- 1 Farewell dinner in Paris
19 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 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.
- All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers - London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
- Important Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
- You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
- Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
- Heathrow Express operates between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers outside of these times are at the passengers own expense.
- In the event of unforeseen events (Road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
- No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (Please ask your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
- European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
- Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(S) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
- Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
Free London Return Passengers on the 'Land only' option may return to London by Trafalgar motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Accommodation will be required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening. Ask your Travel Agent to book this for you.
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| Call (800) 999-1216 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6536442 | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Overnight flight to London. | | Day 2 | London | After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the rest of your day is at leisure, perhaps head out and explore this exciting city.Hotel: Copthorne Tara (2 nights) | | Day 3 | London | Many major sights are included on our morning sightseeing tour, then time is your own. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 4 | Amsterdam | Greetings from our Tour Director as we drive to the coast. Admire the White Cliffs of Dover before our Channel crossing to Calais in France. Then into Belgium and across Flanders fields to Holland and meadows of turning windmills. Soon we arrive in friendly Amsterdam, where we enjoy a canal cruise across the criss-crossing spider's web of canals from a glass-topped boat. This evening, after a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow passengers, why not enjoy dinner in one of the downtown restaurants? (Continental Breakfast)Hotel: Novotel City | | Day 5 | Rhineland (Mannheim) | First, as part of our orientation tour showing us Dam square and the Mint Tower, we visit a diamond factory (time permitting). Then we drive via Arnhem scene of the Bridge, which was too far into Germany where we follow the Ruhr and Rhine valleys to Cologne dominated by its fine gothic Cathedral. Then via Bonn we drive to the pretty resort of Boppard on the shores of the Rhine so as to embark on our scenic Rhine cruise. We glide past vine-clad hills topped with crumbling castles before reaching St Goar, where we see the Lorelei rock and re-join our coach for the short journey to our hotel.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Mercure am Rathaus | | Day 6 | Innsbruck | This morning we are off to Heidelberg to view the red sandstone castle towering above the city of 'Student Prince' fame. We continue via the Swabian hills to fun-loving Munich, where an orientation tour shows us the Olympic Stadium, the City Hall and the Marienplatz. A short drive brings us into Austria and the valley of the River Inn, where we stop in the Tyrolean capital Innsbruck. Tonight, why not enjoy some thigh slapping fun at a Tyrolean folklore show and feast on some delicious strudel? (Buffet Breakfast)Hotel: Grauer Bar / Innsbruck | | Day 7 | Venice | Orientation of this mountain ringed Alpine resort this morning shows us the Golden Roof, Hofburg and Wilten Basilica. Time to shop for souvenirs before an exhilarating drive across the Brenner Pass into Italy. Spectacular scenery continues as we travel through the Dolomite Mountains to the Adige valley and the landscapes of Shakespeare's theatre as we pass by Lake Garda, Verona and Vicenza. On arrival in Venice we'll savour the city's unique sights and sounds on an included canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark's Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs, Doges' Palace and more. After a visit to a traditional glass-blowing factory, time is your own to do as you please. We'll enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Antony Palace | | Day 8 | Rome | Today we head south along the Autostrada del Sole, across the Veneto plain, by-passing the University city of Bologna to cross over the Apennine hills and into the cradle of the Roman Civilisation the Lazio. Then past golden stone landscapes to the Eternal City of Rome. (Buffet Breakfast)Hotel: Palazzo Carpegna / Villa Torlonia (2 nights) | | Day 9 | Rome | Our morning sightseeing with a local guide, audio system included, features a visit to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City where we see Michelangelo's moving masterpiece, the Pieta. Then we cross the River Tiber to ancient Rome where we overlook the Forum, see the mighty Colosseum, scene of gladiatorial combat, and finally have a view across the vast Circus Maximus where the Ben Hur style chariot races once took place. The rest of your day is free to maybe window shop in the exclusive streets near the Spanish Steps, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel or maybe just relax in a cafe and watch the Roman world go by! (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 10 | Florence | Today we start the northward journey of our European circuit and drive into the vine-clad, sunflower planted hills of Tuscany. We are soon descending into the valley of the river Arno and reaching Florence, where a walking tour with a local guide shows us the main monuments and squares of this impressive Renaissance city including the Cathedral, Baptistery, Signoria Square and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica, where the tombs of Italy's great men throughout history are to be found. Time now for our Tour Director to reveal a Hidden Treasure! Then free time to sightsee further or to shop for fine leather goods or beautiful 18-carat gold jewellery. Tonight we will enjoy a dinner of local specialities in a Florentine trattoria. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)Hotel: Mediterraneo | | Day 11 | Lucerne | Today we travel via Milan, through the area of the Italian Lakes to the Swiss border and the lakeside resort of Lugano. This balmy, palm-tree-lined lake resort in the Italian-speaking Ticino canton is home to the rich and famous and has a wonderful year-round climate. Time to explore the traffic-free shopping area and perhaps stop for a cappuccino in a lakeside cafe before a drive along the Gotthard highway into the heart of German speaking Switzerland and the lakeside town of Lucerne. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Grand Europe (2 nights) | | Day 12 | Lucerne | Orientation shows us the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument before free time to perhaps take a trip up a nearby mountain and shop for delicious chocolates and precision timepieces. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 13 | Paris | Travelling through picturesque scenery we head towards Basel and the French Border. Entering France we pass vestiges of the Maginot line at Belfort as we travel into Burgundy resplendent with vineyards, castles and picturesque villages. Finally we arrive in Paris, where tonight you may well wish to enjoy a tour of the city's illuminations. Buffet Breakfast)Hotel: Holiday Inn La Villette (2 nights) | | Day 14 | Paris | This morning our sightseeing tour with a local guide features a drive along the Champs Elysees from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Then we will see spectacular monuments such as Notre Dame Cathedral and also ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second level by elevator for stunning views over the city. Then free time to perhaps take an excursion to the Palace at Versailles or to shop in the chic boutiques. Tonight we will get together with our travelling companions for a Farewell Dinner in a local bistro a wonderful way to complete our tour of Europe! (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) | | Day 15 | Return USA | This morning it's 'au revoir' to your Tour?Director and Paris as we transfer you to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| | | * Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates. *** Please note: Land + Air inclusive tour prices are based from New York. For inclusive tour prices to your home city, please contact your Travel Agent. **** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. |
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