Trafalgar > European Break 2009

European Break 2009
25 Days starting from $3,975

Countries Visited:
France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

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Length: 25 Days
Type: Breakaway For 21-38s 2009
Category: Discovery
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: CEHE-2009
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Paris, Tours, Cahors, Barcelona, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Florence, Rome, Venice, Lucerne, Munich, Rhineland (Ludwigshafen), Amsterdam, London

Experience the distinct cultures, food, music, and art of seven fascinating countries: England, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Holland.
 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS
Sightseeing Highlights
  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.
  • Paris: Sightseeing in this elegant city includes views of Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and more. Plus an illuminations tour of the city.
  • Chartres: See the mystical Cathedral.
  • Loire Valley: View the Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise Castles.
  • Loches: See the fortified castle.
  • Carcassonne: Visit this walled town.
  • Barcelona: Sightseeing includes Gaudi''s ''Sagrada Familia''.
  • Arles: Visit the home-town of Van Gogh.
  • Aix-en-Provence: Visit France''s favorite University City.
  • Cannes: See the Film Festival Centre.
  • Grasse: Visit the Fragonard Perfume factory.
  • Nice: Excursion to Monte Carlo.
  • Pisa: See the amazing Leaning Tower and Cathedral.
  • Florence: Sightseeing features the Duomo, Piazza Signoria and Santa Croce Basilica.
  • Siena: Visit the medieval Tuscan city, famous for its Palio horse race.
  • Rome: Sightseeing includes views of the Colosseum, Forum and St. Peter''s Basilica in the Vatican.
  • Orvieto: Visit this hilltop town by funicular.
  • Venice: Canal cruise by private launch seeing St. Mark''s Square, Doges'' Palace and Church of San Giorgio. Also witness a demonstration of Murano glass-blowing.
  • Verona: See Juliet''s balcony and Roman Arena.
  • Lucerne: Orientation highlights the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge.
  • Neuschwanstein: Visit Mad King Ludwig''s fairytale castle.
  • Munich: Orientation includes the Hofbräuhaus and Olympic Stadium.
  • Heidelberg: See the red sandstone Castle high above the city.
  • Rhine Valley: Cruise past the Lorelei Rock.
  • Amsterdam: Orientation highlights the Tower of Tears, Dam Square plus visit a diamond-cutting factory.
Dining and Entertainment
  • Welcome drink with your Tour Planner in Paris
  • 1 continental breakfast in London
  • 22 buffet breakfasts
  • 11 local restaurant dinners in Tours, Cahors, Barcelona, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Florence, Rome, Venice, Lucerne, Munich, and Heidelberg
Travel Highlights
  • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes are included.
  • Superb travel in a luxury air-conditioned motorcoach and Cross-Channel ferry.
  • Professionally Escorted multi-lingual Tour Planner throughout and local guides in Paris, Barcelona, Florence and Rome.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
  • Return Airport tranfers to Central London conditions apply
Airport Transfers
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London’s airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London’s Heathrow – Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathr
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
  • For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
  • Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
  • In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
  • All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
  • Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have booked Trafalgar’s Land and Air packages arriving at London’s Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London’s Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
  • Free transfers in Europe
  • 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 on the itinerary pages. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • 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 on the itinerary pages may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
  • Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to London.


  • Day 2 - Arrive London Time to relax after checking into your Trafalgar hotel.

    Hotel: Ibis Earls Court


  • Day 3 - London - Paris (2 nights) It''s a Sunday unlike any other, we''re off for a ''European Break'' – through Kent to Dover, where we embark on our Channel crossing to France. Then across the Somme Battlefields to the exciting city of Paris. On our arrival we''ll get to know our fellow traveling companions and enjoy a Welcome Drink. (Continential breakfast)

    Hotel: Mercure la Defense 5 


  • Day 4 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure Our included sightseeing tour features, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Later, maybe take a trip to visit the Palace of Versailles? This evening, after an included illuminations tour you''ll have the chance of exploring the city''s nightlife and we''ll have late-night transportation organized so that you can get back to your hotel in comfort. (Buffet breakfast)


  • Day 5 - Paris - Loire Castles - Tours A short drive to Chartres with its Cathedral famous for its stained-glass windows. On to the nearby Loire Valley where we stop to view Chambord Castle. Then on to visit fairy-tale Chenonceau Castle, and finally to Amboise, where Leonardo da Vinci is buried. In Tours, we enjoy dinner in a ''Tourangelle'' restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)


    Hotel: Novotel Tours Sud 


  • Day 6 - Tours - Oradour-sur-Glane Cahors We pause in Loches to admire the fortified castle and continue to visit the ruined village of Oradour-sur-Glane. Then on through the green hills of the Correze and into the valley of the Lot arriving at picturesque Cahors with its 11th century bridge, ''Le Pont Valentré''. Tonight we will enjoy a dinner of local cuisine in a characteristic restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

    Hotel: Interhotel de Fran


  • Day 7 - Cahors - Carcassonne - Barcelona (2 nights) This morning after breakfast we start with a scenic drive through the green fields of Gascony to the walled town of Carcassonne – used as the backdrop for the film,''Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves''. Through the snow-capped Pyrenees we drive into Spain. On arrival in ''avant-garde'' Barcelona we enjoy dinner in a typical Catalan restaurant. Later, maybe experience a passionate fiery Flamenco show! (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

    Hotel: Abba Garden


  • Day 8 - Barcelona sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing today takes us from Gaudi''s ''Sagrada Familia'', to the somber buildings of the Gothic Quarter, from the lively cafés on the Ramblas to the tranquil views over the city from the Montjuich Park. Barcelona is a city with something for everyone – especially at night when you''ll be able to take advantage of the late-night transportation back to your hotel. (Buffet breakfast)


  • Day 9 - Barcelona - Arles - Aix-en-Provence Along the French Amethyst coast to the Camargue with its wild horses, black bulls and pink flamingos to reach the Provencal town of Arles. Once home of Van Gogh, Arles was also a Roman town as the ancient Amphitheatre proves! Time to explore before continuing to Aix-en-Provence, perhaps France''s favorite University city. Tonight, dinner is in one of the many charming restaurants. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)


  • Day 10 - Aix-en-Provence - Cannes Nice (2) - Monte Carlo Excursion Relax this morning in this city of fountains and traffic-free squares. Then a pretty drive to Cannes, where we can ogle the yachts, see the Film Festival Centre and be dazzled by the ''hotel-palaces'' loved by the rich and famous. In Grasse, we visit the Fragonard Perfume factory before heading to Nice. Tonight, get on your party gear, because after a dinner of local specialties in a characteristic restaurant, we''ll join the ''beautiful people'' in Monte Carlo with a chance to visit one of the Casinos. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)


  • Day 11 - Nice at leisure Today it’s the Promenade des Anglais, Place Massena, the best beaches, shopping areas and you can choose how to spend your day. Tonight, take in some nightlife. There is a Casino and plenty of clubs and cafés. (Buffet breakfast)


  • Day 12 - Nice - Pisa - Florence (2 nights) This morning after a leisurely breakfast we leave the Côte d''Azur for another exciting new destination – Italy! Soon we are driving along the Riviera dei Fiori past Rapallo and Portofino to arrive in Pisa where we view the Leaning Tower. Then a short drive to Florence where tonight you may want to feast on a Florentine beefsteak and later hit the local clubs, we''ll have transportation at hand to take you back to your hotel. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Golden Tulip Mirage 


  • Day 13 - Florence sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing tour on foot shows us the Duomo, Piazza Signoria and the Holy Cross Basilica. Then time to shop for bargains in leather and 18 carat gold jewelry. Tonight, we enjoy a pizza dinner with wine in a downtown restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)


  • Day 14 - Florence - Siena - Rome (2 nights) First stop is medieval Siena, where we visit the Piazza del Campo – home of the Palio horse race. ''All roads lead to Rome'' so we continue through sunflower fields, olive groves and vineyards into Latium to the ''Eternal City''. Tonight, we enjoy dinner in a local trattoria. If you wish to stay out late after dinner, we have transportation at hand! (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

    Hotel: Aran Park 


  • Day 15 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Sightseeing includes the Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican and the ancient Forum and Colosseum. Then time to explore. The Catacombs, Frascati, Villa Borghese? It''s up to you. Tonight, join in the outdoor life of the pavement cafés with the locals. (Buffet breakfast)


  • Day 16 - Rome - Orvieto - Venice (Marghera) (2 nights) Through the tufa hills of Lazio to Umbria where we ascend by funicular to the medieval hilltop town of Orvieto, famous for its crisp white wine, beautiful ceramics and its Gothic Cathedral. Then over the Apennine mountains to Venice. Tonight, we enjoy dinner in a canal-side restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)


  • Day 17 - Venice sightseeing and at leisure Along the canals, past Palladian Palazzos and churches by private launch to St. Mark''s Square where we see the Doge’s Palace and Byzantine Basilica. We visit one of the oldest glass-blowing workshops and watch craftsmen creating crystal sculptures from the molten glass. Later why not take a Lagoon cruise and enjoy some fantastic seafood before we return to our hotel. (Buffet breakfast)


  • Day 18 - Venice (Marghera) - Verona - Lucerne (2 nights) The city of the star-crossed lovers Verona is our destination this morning. Here we see Juliet''s balcony and the Roman Arena before traveling through the region of the Italian Lakes to Switzerland. Crossing Lake Lugano we take the scenic St. Gotthard route to central Switzerland and Lucerne. Tonight, enjoy the atmosphere of this lively lakeside resort with its eccentric cafés and traffic-free old town! (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Drei Konige munich Eurohotel & Suites


  • Day 19 - Lucerne orientation & at leisure We see the Lion Monument, the Chapel Bridge and the ancient turreted walls. We have the chance to take an exhilarating mountain excursion. Tonight, we enjoy a dinner of local specialties in a typical Swiss restaurant. (buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)


  • Day 20 - Lucerne - Neuschwanstein Castle - Munich  Skirting the lake of Constance we drive into German Bavaria. Soon we are at Germany''s most famous and extravagant castle – Mad Ludwig''s ''Neuschwanstein''. After our included visit we continue to nearby fun-loving Munich where a short orientation tour shows us the Hofbräuhaus and the Glockenspiel. This evening, we enjoy a meal of typical Bavarian specialties at the Hofbräuhaus. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

    Hotel: Eurohotel & Suites


  • Day 21 - Munich - Heidelberg - Rhineland (Ludwigshafen)  This morning we see the Olympic Stadium on our way to the University town of Heidelberg. Here we admire the red sandstone castle and have time to shop in the cobbled streets of the pedestrian quarter before we enjoy dinner in an ancient tavern. Later we arrive at our Rhineland hotel for the night. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

    Hotel: Europa 


  • Day 22 - Rhineland (Ludwigshafen) - Rhine Cruise - Amsterdam (2 nights) We head north to the Rhine for a cruise past the famous Lorelei Rock with views of steeply terraced vineyards and medieval castles. Then along the ''autobahn'' to the Dutch border and via Utrecht en route to friendly Amsterdam. This evening, we enjoy a delicious included dinner in a local restaurant! Afterwards it''s up to you – but we''ll have a late-night coach available to take you back to your hotel. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Ibis Schiphol


  • Day 23 - Amsterdam sightseeing and at leisure This morning our orientation tour will show us the Tower of Tears, Jewish Synagogue, Skinny Bridge and Dam Square. Then time to do all that last minute shopping before enjoying our last evening together in Amsterdam. (Buffet breakfast)


  • Day 24 - Amsterdam - London We drive to Calais for the Channel crossing back to England. Then on to London. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel:  Ibis Earls Court 


  • Day 25 -  London - USA Time for farewells or perhaps extend your stay with your new friends. (Buffet breakfast)



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* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
  • Dover
  • Paris
  • Chartres
  • Loire Valley
  • Loches
  • Collonges-la-Rouge
  • Carcassonne
  • Barcelona
  • Arles
  • Aix-en-Provence
  • Cannes
  • Grasse
  • Nice
  • Pisa
  • Florence
  • Siena
  • Rome
  • Orvieto
  • Venice
  • Verona
  • Lucerne
  • Neuschwanstein
  • Munich
  • Heidelberg
  • Rhine Valley
  • Amsterdam
  • London
This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Cruise Solo at NO Additional Charge

Trafalgar / Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has waived single supplements on a variety of 2009 Europe river cruises, which means solo travelers can cruise at no additional charge.

This offer is valid on the following cruises:

Burgundy & Provence

Tulips & Windmills

Enchanting Danube

Eastern Europe Explorer

Danube Discovery

Rhine Discovery

Grand European Discovery

Paris and Normandy

Grand France

Portugal, Spain, & the Douro River Valley (Cruise Only)

Paris & European River Romance

Paris & Grand European Waterways

Paris & the Heart of Europe

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