Trafalgar > European Marvel 2009

European Marvel 2009
15 Days starting from $2,925

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

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Length: 15 Days
Type: First Class Europe & Britain 2009
Category: Discovery
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: TT-EMAR-2009
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
England, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France

Two weeks to enjoy the sights of London, Brussels, a cruise on the Rhine, regal Austria, plus Venice, Lucerne and Paris.
 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS
Sightseeing Highlights
  • London Sightseeing tour.
  • Dover See the White Cliffs.
  • Brussels Orientation includes the Grand'' Place, Royal Palaces, Atomium and Manne­ken Pis.
  • Cologne See the gothic Cathedral.
  • Rhine Valley Cruise past the Lorelei Rock (weather permitting).
  • Heidelberg Castle Views from the terraces.
  • Munich Orientation seeing the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Hofbräuhaus.
  • Innsbruck Orientation includes the Golden Roof, Hofburg Palace and Wilten Basilica.
  • Salzburg Sightseeing includes Mozart''s birthplace and the Cathedral Square.
  • Vienna Sightseeing tour including the Hofburg, Opera, Parliament, St. Stephen''s Cathedral and the Stadtpark.
  • Venice Canal cruise by private motor launch. See St. Mark''s Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doges'' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
  • Verona See Juliet''s balcony and the Roman Arena.
  • Milan Orientation includes the Galleria, Duomo and ''La Scala'' Opera House.
  • Lake Lugano Admire this scenic lake.
  • Lucerne Orientation including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge.
  • Savigny-Les-Beaune View the vineyards.
  • Paris Sightseeing includes the ascent of the Eiffel Tower plus views of the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral.
  • Scenic drives: Rhine Valley, Swabian Uplands, Austrian Alps, Carnian Alps, Veneto Plain, Italian Lake District, Alpine Switzerland, St. Gotthard route and the Burgundy wine region.
Dining Highlights
  • 1 Buffet Breakfast and 1 Continental breakfast in London
  • 11 Buffet breakfasts on tour
  • 5 three-course dinners in hotels
  • Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Innsbruck.
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris
20 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
  • 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 Salzburg, Vienna and Paris.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
  • Cross-channel ferry.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
  • Free London airport shuttle, conditions apply
  • Airport transfers are provided on Day 15 (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.
  • 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.
  • Click here to see scheduled transfer times.
  • Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to London.


  • Day 2 - Arrive London (2 nights) After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the rest of your day is at leisure to relax and unwind. 

    Hotel: Hilton Olympia (2 nights)


  • Day 3 - London sightseeing and at leisure Many major sights are included on our morning sightseeing tour, including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Afterwards free time on your own to explore this exciting city. (Buffet breakfast)


  • Day 4 - London – Bruges – Brussels A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover for our short sea crossing to Calais in France. Over the border we drive through the Belgian countryside to medieval Bruges where we can walk along the cobbled streets beside the peaceful canals. Then onto Brussels where orientation includes the Atomium, the Royal Palaces and a walk to see the Manneken Pis plus a Hidden Treasure is revealed by our Tour Director. Later we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and get to know our traveling companions. (Continential breakfast)

    Hotel: Hilton


  • Day 5 - Brussels – Rhine Cruise – Heidelberg This morning, we drive to Cologne to see its gothic Cathedral. Then we continue via Bonn to Boppard where we embark on our scenic Rhine cruise past medieval castles and vineyards. Next, we make our way to Heidelberg where our Tour Director takes us on a walking tour to visit the courtyards of the ancient Castle and to its terrace with amazing views over this baroque city. (Buffet breakfast / DInner) 

    Hotel: Marriott 


  • Day 6 - Heidelberg – Munich – Innsbruck A morning drive through the Swabian Uplands to Munich. Here orientation includes the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz. Then we head to Austria and mountain-ringed Innsbruck. On our arrival an orientation tour includes the famous Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace as well as the Wilten Basilica. Perhaps later enjoy a horse and carriage ride through the Tyrolean countryside, before we have our Highlight Dinner in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner) 

    Hotel: Grauer Bär 


  • Day 7 - Innsbruck – Salzburg – Vienna (2 nights) This morning we drive through the Tyrol region and a section of Germany to the charming city of Salzburg. On our arrival a walking tour with a local guide will highlight Mozart''s birthplace and the cathedral square. Later, we continue our drive through spectacular Alpine scenery en route to Vienna. (Buffet breakfast) 

    Hotel: Parkhotel Schönbrunn (2 nights)


  • Day 8 - Vienna sightseeing and at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour shows us the highlights of this elegant city. We''ll see the Opera, the Hofburg, St. Stephen''s Cathedral, the Parliament and Imperial Boulevards. Then our Tour Director will show us another Hidden Treasure before the rest of the day is at leisure perhaps to relax at a typical Viennese coffee house or sightsee and shop along the fashionable Kärntnerstrasse. (Buffet breakfast)


  • Day 9 - Vienna – Venice (Mestre) (2 nights) Today our journey takes us south across the Austrian Alps past forested mountains and small market towns to the Austrian Lake District and Italy''s border. The Carnian Alps give way to the plains of Northern Italy on our approach to the floating city of Venice for our two-night stay. This evening, dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Antony (2 nights)


  • Day 10 - Venice sightseeing and at leisure This morning we savour the sights and sounds of this serene Byzantine city on a canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark''s Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs. Then, after visiting a traditional glass-blowing factory, you''re free to explore or take a trip to the Island of Burano and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)


  • Day 11 - Venice (Mestre) – Verona – Milan Today''s drive takes us across the Veneto plains, stopping in Shakespeare''s Verona to see the Roman Arena and Juliet''s balcony. From here we will continue through Lombardy en route to fashionable Milan. On our arrival a walking tour with our Tour Director shows us the gothic cathedral, La Scala Opera House and the beautiful galleria. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Crowne Plaza 


  • Day 12 - Milan – Lugano – Lucerne This morning we enjoy a full day of marvellous scenery as we drive via Lake Lugano continuing through the St. Gotthard route and across the magnificent Alps to Lucerne. On our arrival an orientation tour includes a visit to the famed Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Later, why not enjoy a leisurely stroll in the narrow streets of the medieval old town? Our dinner tonight is at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Grand Europe


  • Day 13 - Lucerne – Paris (2 nights) This morning, we descend from the Alps to the French border and continue through wine-producing Burgundy to view the ancient vineyards at Savigny-Lès Beaune. From here our journey brings us to lively Paris for the next two nights. This evening, this vibrant and romantic city beckons. (Buffet breakfast) 

    Hotel: Oceania (2 nights)


  • Day 14 - Paris sightseeing and at leisure Our morning guided sightseeing tour features the flying buttresses of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Pont Alexandre III. We also drive from the Place de la Concorde along the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe and then to the Eiffel Tower where we ascend to the second level by elevator for spectacular views over the city. Later, with time at leisure perhaps shop for next year''s fashions or relax in a café and watch Paris go by! Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and new-found friends. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)


  • Day 15 - Paris - USA Say ‘au revoir’ to Paris and our Tour Director as our tour comes to an end.  (Buffet breakfast)



  • Free airport transfers Return transfer from the last hotel will arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 08.00.



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* 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
  • Dover
  • Brussels
  • Cologne
  • Rhine Valley
  • Heidelberg Castle
  • Munich
  • Innsbruck
  • Salzburg
  • Vienna
  • Venice
  • Verona
  • Milan
  • Lake Lugano
  • Lucerne
  • Savigny-Les-Beaune
  • Paris
  • Bruges
  • Opal Coast

* 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.

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:

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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**Conditions apply. Valid on select departures. See you travel agent for further details.


   
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