European Impressions (18 Days starting from $2,590)

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European Impressions
18 Days starting from $2,590

Countries Visited:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Length:	18 Days
Type:	Costsaver Europe & Britain 2008
Category:	Discovery
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	EIMP-2008

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About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Dover, Brussels, Rhineland, Würzburg, Prague, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Florence, Swiss Alps, Lucerne, Paris

Perhaps eccentric Brussels, Bohemian Prague, or extravagant Vienna. Maybe romantic Venice or the ''Eternal City'' of Rome. Alpine Lucerne has medieval charm, and Paris is always elegant. Which will become your favorite city during this impressive tour?

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details
SPECIALS

Exciting Highlights

Dover See the White Cliffs.
Brussels Orientation includes the Grand'' Place, Manneken Pis and Atomium.
Würzburg View over the city from the castle fortress.
Nuremberg: See the Old Town and war crimes Tribunal Palace.
Rhineland: Rhine cruise (weather permitting).
Prague Sightseeing including Hradçany Castle, St. Vitus'' Cathedral and the Old Town Square.
Brno: See the medieval town.
Vienna Sightseeing includes views of the Hofburg, Opera and Parliament.
Venice Cruise the canals by vaporetto. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
Rome Sightseeing features St. Peter''s Basilica and views of the Colosseum and the Forum.
Florence Panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo. Admire Florentine leatherwork. See Lakes Como, Maggiore and Lugano.
Swiss Alps Drive through spectacular picture-book mountain scenery.
Italian Lakes: See Lakes Como, Maggiore and Lugano.
Lucerne See the Lion Monument and medieval Old Town.
Paris Sightseeing includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Fabulous Sightseeing
Sightseeing/orientation in Brussels, Würzburg, Prague, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Florence, Lucerne and Paris.

Unbeatable Features

Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
1 Continental Breakfast and 1 buffet breakfasts in London.
Buffet breakfast daily whilst on tour
7 Three course dinners – see day by day itinerary.
All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
The services of a Trafalgar Representative if you stay at the recommended London hotel.
Specialised local guide in Prague, Vienna, Rome and Paris.
Cross-Channel transportation.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
Complimentary pick-up and drop off at your Trafalgar London Hotel on the day of departure and return of the coach tour.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport transfer is provided on Day 18

Additional Visa Requirements
Visas are required for most Eastern European countries. Please consult your Travel Agent to establish the specific requirements for your tour. Note: No visa can be issued at borders in Europe.

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: A Trafalgar bonus – transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your Costsaver 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
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 Trafalgar or 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.
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Day 1- Depart USA Overnight transatlantic flight to London.

Day 2- Arrive London (2 nights) Time to relax after checking into your Trafalgar hotel.

Hotel: Ibis Earls Court (2 nights)

Day 3 - London at leisure After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Britains exciting capital. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 4 - London - Brussels After a warm welcome from our Tour Director, we drive through beautiful Kent countryside to Dover. Here we board our ferry for the short sea crossing to Calais in France. From here we rejoin our coach and continue to Brussels, the capital of Belgium. This evening, why not take a stroll to the Grand Place? (Continental Breakfast)

Hotel: Novotel Centre Tour Noire

Day 5 - Brussels - Würzburg Today''s journey takes us into Germany, where the tranquil scenery of medieval castles and hillside vineyards drift by on our leisurely Rhine cruise. We see the Lorelei Rock before heading to Würzburg in Bavaria. On our arrival we will admire the view over the city from this vantage point before making our way to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Mercure Am Mainufer

Day 6 - Würzburg - Prague (2 nights) First we make a brief stop in Nuremberg before driving to the Czech border and then cross the undulating hills of the Czech countryside via Pilsen, the famous brewing centre. Next there is a short drive to Prague for the next two nights. This evening after dinner, why not enjoy the delights of this ancient city at night?(Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)

Hotel: Ibis Old Town (2 nights)

Day 7 - Prague sightseeing & at leisure This morning''s sightseeing tour features Hradçany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus and the Old Town Square. Later, with time on your own, why not shop for bargains in Bohemian crystal and porcelain or enjoy a lunch cruise on the Vlatva River. Or perhaps enjoy some delicious beer in one of the many cafés in the old town. This evening we will dine at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 8 - Prague - Vienna (2 nights) This morning we leave the Czech Republic behind as we make our way to Austria via the medieval town of Brno. Then we cross the border and soon arrive in Vienna. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Novotel West (2 nights)

Day 9 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure Morning sightseeing highlights the Imperial Boulevards, the Opera, Parliament and the Hofburg Palace. Then time on your own. Why not head for Kärntnerstrasse and sample the delights of a Viennese coffee house or enjoy a waltz concert? (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 10 - Vienna - Venice (Monastier) (2 nights) On today''s journey we see vistas of ancient castles, mountains and lakes as we leave the Danube Plains. We travel to Klagenfurt and the Lake District of Carinthia. Then into Italy we descend to the Adriatic Coast to arrive in romantic Venice. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Park Hotel Villa Fiorita (2 nights)

Day 11 - Venice orientation & at leisure All around us are vivid reminders of Venetian medieval maritime power and wealth. As we cruise along the criss-crossing canals, we visit a glass-blowing factory and after, with time at leisure, you may wish to visit St Mark''s Basilica, or cruise to one of the islands in the Lagoon for a seafood meal. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 12 - Venice (Main.) - Rome (2 nights) Today we cross the broad delta of the River Po on our journey southwards. On through the forested Apennine Mountains sprinkled with small towns and villages and finally reach the bustling excitement of the ''Eternal City'' of Rome. Romans live and love life to the full – so when in Rome…! (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: La Pergola (2 nights)

Day 13 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to St. Peter''s Basilica in the Vatican City plus views of the Forum, Colosseum and Circus Maximus, where chariot races were held. Then free time perhaps to relax and watch the world go by from a pavement café or window shop in the exclusive streets near the Spanish Steps. Tonight, why not dine out in one of the many trattorias in the ancient Trastevere District? (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 14 - Rome - Florence - Italian Lakes (Biandronno) We drive through Tuscany to Florence where our orientation shows us the Cathedral, Giotto''s Bell Tower, the Baptistery and Signoria Square. Then why not shop for fine leather and gold jewelllery in the area around Santa Croce? Later we will gain a panoramic view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Finally, we continue our journey to the scenic Italian Lakes.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Continental

Day 15 - Italian Lakes (Biandronno) - Lucerne Today we drive past Lake Maggiore and Lake Como into Switzerland, where we cross the lake of Lugano. Then through the Gotthard range and spectacular snow capped Alps into German speaking Switzerland where we descend through the chalet filled valleys to beautiful lakeside Lucerne where orientation highlights the Lion Monument and the medieval old town. Then time to enjoy on your own to perhaps shop for jewellery, watches or famous-name chocolates or to ascend a nearby mountain by cog-wheel railway and cable car. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Weinhof

Day 16 - Lucerne - Paris (2 nights) Early this morning we drive over the French border near Basel passing remnants of the Maginot Line before driving through the wine-producing region of Burgundy to the French capital, Paris, for our two-night stay. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Novotel Charenton (2 nights)

Day 17 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing tour includes views of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées and the Eiffel Tower. At leisure why not detour into the intriguing back streets of the Latin Quarter or take an excursion to Montmartre and the Sacré Coeur? This city''s nightlife is world famous – your Tour Director can advise you where the best value can be obtained. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 18 - Paris - USA Bid farewell to your new friends on your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/29/2009 - 5/16/2009	$2,770	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/6/2009 - 5/23/2009	$2,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/13/2009 - 5/30/2009	$2,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/20/2009 - 6/6/2009	$2,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/27/2009 - 6/13/2009	$2,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/3/2009 - 6/20/2009	$2,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/10/2009 - 6/27/2009	$2,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/17/2009 - 7/4/2009	$2,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/24/2009 - 7/11/2009	$2,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/1/2009 - 7/18/2009	$2,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/8/2009 - 7/25/2009	$2,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/15/2009 - 8/1/2009	$2,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/22/2009 - 8/8/2009	$2,735	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/29/2009 - 8/15/2009	$2,735	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/5/2009 - 8/22/2009	$2,735	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/12/2009 - 8/29/2009	$2,735	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/19/2009 - 9/5/2009	$2,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/26/2009 - 9/12/2009	$2,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/2/2009 - 9/19/2009	$2,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/9/2009 - 9/26/2009	$2,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/16/2009 - 10/3/2009	$2,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/23/2009 - 10/10/2009	$2,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/30/2009 - 10/17/2009	$2,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/7/2009 - 10/24/2009	$2,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/14/2009 - 10/31/2009	$2,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/10/2009 - 12/27/2009	$2,650	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/24/2009 - 1/10/2010	$2,665	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/29/2009 - 1/15/2010	$2,650	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us

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.

London
Brussels
Würzburg
Prague
Vienna
Venice
Rome
Florence
Swiss Alps
Lucerne
Paris

This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
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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.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

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:

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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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