Trafalgar > European Traveller (Winter 20082009)

European Traveller (Winter 20082009)
10 Days starting from $1,650

Countries Visited:
France, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom

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Length: 10 Days
Type: Winter 2009
Category: Discovery
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: TT-WTAV-2009
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Dover, Châteauneuf, Paris, Lucerne, Florence, Rome

An enticing introduction to Europe''s cream of the crop: London, Paris, Lucerne, Florence and Rome.
 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS
Sightseeing Highlights
  • London: Half day sightseeing shows us Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and much more.
  • Dover: See the White Cliffs
  • Paris: Ascent to the second level of the Eiffel Tower. Sightseeing includes views of the Louvre, Champs Elysées, Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe and more.
  • Châteauneuf: See the hilltop Castle
  • Lucerne: Orientation tour including the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument.
  • Florence: Sightseeing tour with special audio system includes Signoria Square, Giotto''s Bell Tower, Baptistery and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica.
  • Rome: Sightseeing tour with special audio system includes views of the Forum and Colosseum plus a visit to St. Peter''s Basilica.
  • Scenic Drives: Scenic drives Across World War I battlefields, through the Auxerrois and Burgundy vineyards and the rolling hills of the River Doubs.
Dining Highlights
  • 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director.
  • 1 buffet breakfast in London
  • 1 continental breakfast in London
  • 6 hot buffet breakfasts on tour
  • 2 three-course dinners
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Rome
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.
  • Pick-up at your Trafalgar London hotel.
  • Cross-Channel ferry.
  • London Airport transfer is provided on Day 1 and Rome Airport transfer is provided on Day 7 (see departure panel on page opposite)
  • Professional, multi-lingual Tour Director on tour.
  • Services of Trafalgar''s London Reception Centre.
  • Specialised local guides in Paris, Florence and Rome.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers
Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 07.00 and 09.30.
  • London Gateway: Trafalgar passengers purchasing either “Land Only” or “Land and Air” will receive Hotelink transfers during published hours of operation. This is providing that
  • Passengers are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar on the night of their arrival and the night before their departure.
  • Passengers or their Travel Agents supply Trafalgar with accurate flight information not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • European Gateways: Trafalgar passengers purchasing “Land Only” will receive coach transfers at the times published in the brochure at NO extra charge. However, if these “Land Only” passengers arrive outside the brochure advertised coach transfer times they must make their own arrangements at their own expense.
  • Passengers purchasing “Land and Air” from Trafalgar will receive coach transfers at times published in the brochure or, if they arrive outside of these set times, then a separate transfer will be booked for them. These transfers will be available only on the days of arrival and departure of the tour.
  • Passengers purchasing pre and post tour accommodation must arrange their own transfers regardless of whether or not they have bought “Air” from Trafalgar.
  • 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.

    Hotel: Clifton Ford


  • Day 3 - London Sightseeing and at leisure Many major sights are included on our morning sightseeing tour such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Your tour will finish in central London, so the rest of the day is at leisure to discover more of the city for yourself. (Buffet Breakfast)



  • Day 4 - London – Paris (2 nights) First to Dover for our sea crossing to Calais in France. We drive across the Somme battlefields to Paris, Europe''s most romantic city. Later, we enjoy a Welcome Drink together – the ideal way to get to know your Tour Director and fellow travellers. (Continental Breakfast)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn la Villette


  • Day 5 - Paris Sightseeing and at leisure Guided sightseeing today shows us the Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Opera House and Notre Dame Cathedral. We also take the elevator to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for spectacular views over the entire city! Later you may wish to visit the Louvre Museum and check out the inverted glass pyramid made famous by the Da Vinci Code. Tonight, don''t miss the opportunity to take in a Parisian cabaret! (Buffet Breakfast)



  • Day 6 - Paris – Lucerne An early start today as we drive through the Auxerrois and Burgundy vineyards, passing the castle of Châteauneuf. Past the remains of the Maginot Line at Belfort we reach the Swiss border at Basel and continue to lakeside Lucerne, where an orientation tour shows us the wooden covered Chapel Bridge and the poignant Lion Monument. This evening after dinner at our hotel, perhaps enjoy a drink in one of the cosy bars along the banks of the River Reuss. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Schiller


  • Day 7 - Lucerne – Florence You''ll have time this morning to take a trip up a nearby mountain peak before we drive through the Gotthard Range and cross Lake Lugano into Italy. We continue our southward journey as we travel past Lake Como – viewing one of Northern Italy''s most beautiful natural features. We travel on past Milan, the commercial capital, before reaching the forested Apennine mountains south of Bologna. Later we are in the region of Tuscany, renowned for its unique landscape featuring dark green cypress trees and silver green olive groves. We make our way to the Tuscan Renaissance capital of Florence for the night. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo


  • Day 8 Florence – Rome (2 nights) Today''s guided sightseeing tour on foot shows us the Cathedral, the Baptistery, Signoria Square and includes a visit to the Basilica of Santa Croce where we see the tomb of Michelangelo. Then time to stop for leather and gold and our Tour Director shows us a Hidden Treasure before we travel on to Rome, the Eternal City. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Grand Hotel Ritz


  • Day 9 Rome Sightseeing and at leisure Our morning sightseeing with a local expert includes a visit to one of the world''s most splendid churches, St Peter''s Basilica in the Vatican, allegedly built at the site where the beloved saint met his death. We also see Piazza Venezia and take time to photograph the Victor Emmanuel monument and the 15th century Palazzo Venezia before continuing along the ''Sacred Way'' to see the Roman Forum and of course the breathtaking Colosseum. Later, we celebrate the end of our tour together with our Tour Director at a Farewell Dinner with wine in a local restaurant! (Buffet Breakfast / Farwell dinner)


  • Day 10 Rome – USA Today time to bid farewell to our fellow travellers as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Christmas & New Year''s Eve Highlights Tour departure 17 Dec will be accommodated in Rome over Christmas and tour departure 26 Dec will be accommodated in Lucerne on New Year''s Eve giving you the opportunity to celebrate in true Swiss style.



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Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
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2/26/2009 - 3/7/2009
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3/12/2009 - 3/21/2009
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3/19/2009 - 3/28/2009
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3/26/2009 - 4/4/2009
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Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included.
* 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.
  • Dover
  • Châteauneuf
  • Paris
  • Lucerne
  • Florence
  • Rome
Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included.
* 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

Contact your travel specialist at 1-800-942-3301.

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


   
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