Highlights of France and Spain 2010

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Tour Length: 12 Days
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Tour Category: Regional
Tour Operator: Trafalgar Tours
Tour Code: TT-FRSP-2010
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Cities Visited:
Paris, Tours, Lyon, Nice, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo

Two gorgeous countries, countless treasures. From exquisite Paris, travel south to chic Nice, stopping to visit castles and taste local wines along the way. In Spain, walk the cobbled streets of the Gothic Quarter and explore sophisticated Madrid.

 

Sightseeing Highlights
  • Paris: Ascent of the Eiffel Tower by elevator tothe second level. Visit of Les Invalides to see the tomb ofNapoleon.
  • Chartres: Visit the cathedral.
  • Loire Valley: See the Château of Chambord,visit the Palace of Chenonceau.
  • Bourges: See the Palais Jacques Coeur, thecathedral and the archbishop''s gardens.
  • Lyon: Walking tour of the old city.
  • Chateauneuf du Pape: Visit a wine cellar.
  • Avignon: See the Papal Palace and famous bridge.
  • Nice: See the Promenade des Anglais and the PlaceMassena.
  • Monaco: Visit the Principality.
  • Cannes: See La Croisette and the Film FestivalCentre.
  • Barcelona: Guided walking tour of the Gothicquarter.
  • Zaragoza: Visit the Cathedral of Il Pilar.
  • Toledo: Visit the synagogue, Santo Tome and steelworkshop.
  • Madrid: See Plaza España, Puerta del Sol,Cibeles Fountain and Gran Via.

Dining HIghlights
  • 10 hot buffet breakfasts.
  • 2 three-course dinners.
  • ''Be My Guest'' speciality dinner with wine in a local restaurant.
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Madrid.
  • 14 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights
  • First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms withprivate facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggagehandling fees and local taxes included.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and awashroom onboard.
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingualTour Directors.
  • A qualified local city guide in Paris, Lyon, Barcelona, Toledo andMadrid.
  • Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 12.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.

Airport Transfers
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive,particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But whenyou book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and airpackages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London''sairports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who havetheir own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity topurchase inexpensive transfers to and from London''s Heathrow -Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transferfrom London''s Heathr
  • Important - Please Note: Passengers will only beentitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing thefollowing conditions are met:
  • For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly byTrafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeabletransfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight informationto Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Oncetransfers are booked they cannot be changed.
  • For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked byTrafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to yourdeparture date.
  • Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
  • In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar''s control, thetransfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
  • All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is thereforeavailable for missed transfers, or passengers not using thisservice.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works,strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible fordelayed or cancelled transfers.
  • Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot willpick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London''sHeathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange yourtransfer to your Trafalgar hotel
  • Gatwick Airport Passengers who have bookedTrafalgar''s Land and Air packages arriving at London''s GatwickAirport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. TheGatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London''sVictoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make theirway from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengerswill receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on thescheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the timesspecified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves yourflight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air packageand who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on thescheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also beprovided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tourdays are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase onethrough Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additionalpre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask forprices of transfers at the time of booking your extra nightaccommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tourarrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with thelisted transfer times below may also book and purchase thesetransfers. Flight details must
 

Day 1- Depart USA
Overnight flight to Paris.

Day 2 - Arrive Paris (2 nights)
Welcome to Paris, the elegant capital of France! After check-in youare free to explore this beautiful city or just relax. Later, enjoya Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and meet your fellowtravelers.Hotel: Oceania (2 nights)

Day 3 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure
Today''s sightseeing tour with a local guide includes the ascent ofthe Eiffel Tower to its second level for wonderful views over thecity. Other highlights include views of Notre Dame Cathedral, theArc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and the ChampsÉlysées before we enjoy a visit of Les Invalides with itsgolden dome. As part of the Army Museum, its most important relicis the tomb of France''s most influential ruler, Napoleon Bonaparte.For the rest of the day you may choose to stroll through theLuxembourg gardens, visit the Palace of Versailles or relax over a''café au lait.'' (Buffet breakfast)

Day 4 - Paris - Loire Valley Chateaux - Tours -
First we drive to Chartres - famous for its mighty Cathedral withits blue stained glass windows. Built on a ley line, this spot hasalways been said to have mystical power! Then down to the valley ofthe quiet River Loire with its many beautiful villages andresplendent castles, home to French royalty over the centuries.We''ll stop at Chambord to see the impressive château, and thenvisit fairytale Chenonceau, straddling the River Cher. Then wecontinue to our hotel and tonight we enjoy a special dinner ofmouth-watering specialties in a local restaurant. (Buffet breafast/ ''Be My Guest'' Dinner) Hotel: Mercure Tours Nord

Day 5 - Tours - Bourges - Lyon
Today''s journey takes us through the very center of France. Firstwe stop in Bourges, to see the Palais Jacques Coeur, the Cathedralof St. Stephen and the delightful archbishop''s gardens. Then intothe very center of the ''hexagon'', as the French often call theirhomeland, to stop at the village of St. Amand Montrond. We continuevia the volcanic hills around Clermont Ferrand and on to Lyon - agourmet''s paradise on the Rhone and Saône Rivers. A walkingtour of the old city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, reveals thecity''s rich and cultural past. It is the largest Renaissancedistrict in France with its narrow streets, inner courtyards and''traboules''. We will also drive up the Fourvière hill toadmire awe inspiring views over the city. Then on to our hotel fordinner and overnight. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Novotel Lyon Porte du Valvert

Day 6 - Lyon - Châteauneuf du Pape - Avignon - Nice (2 nights)
Our first stop this morning is in the wine village ofChâteauneuf-du-Pape where westop to see the amazing vistasfrom the ruined fortress and visit one of the Côte du Rhonewine cellars to sample some of the delicious wine. Then on toAvignon, where we see the Papal palace and famous ''Pont'' (bridge)over the Rhone. Finally we arrive in Nice where an orientationdrive shows us the Promenade des Anglais and the Place Massena,before we continue to our hotel. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Massena (2 nights)

Day 7 - Nice - Excursion to Monte Carlo
A free morning to relax and perhaps take a stroll along thePromenade or shop in the trendy boutiques! Later this afternoon wewill enjoy a scenic drive along the Côte d''Azur to visitMonaco and Monte Carlo. Here we''ll see the beautiful casino builtby Charles Garnier in the 19th century and our Tour Director willshow us a Hidden Treasure as we explore the Principality. (Buffetbreakfast)

Day 8 - Nice - Cannes - Barcelona (2 nights)
A short drive to ''la Croisette'' in glamorous Cannes where we havetime to admire the yachts in the marina and go celebrity-spotting!We''ll see the Film Festival Centre before re-joining the highway todrive through Provençal landscapes reminiscent of Van Goghpaintings. Then on past the Camargue National Park and to theborder with Spain. We cross over the foothills of the Pyrenees andare soon in the region of Spanish Catalonia. Past olive groves andvineyards we approach the ''avant-garde'' city of Barcelona - acosmopolitan port on the Mediterranean. (Buffet breakfast /Dinner) Hotel: Tryp Apolo (2 nights)

Day 9 - Barcelona sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide takes us on awalking tour of the Gothic Quarter with its impressive cathedral.We also see Gaudi''s Sagrada Familia plus many of his othereccentric architectural masterpieces. Later, we will view theColumbus Monument and the Ramblas. Afterwards enjoy time at leisureor perhaps take an optional excursion to mystical Montserrat to seethe Black Madonna? (Buffet breakfast)

Day 10 - Barcelona - Madrid (2 nights)
We start our day with a drive through the arid Aragon hills to thecity of Goya''s birth - Zaragoza on the River Ebro. It is here wherethe Virgin Mary met St. James, leaving the pilar as testimony tothe event - hence the name of the cathedral dedicated to him - ElPilar. We will visit this pilgrimage church and see the ancientCathedral of La Seo before continuing into the heart of SpanishCastille and Spain''s capital, Madrid. Tonight maybe try out one ofMadrid''s many open air restaurants and enjoy the night timeatmopshere of this vibrant capital city. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Rafael Ventas (2 nights)

Day 11 - Toledo excursion & Madrid sightseeing
First we enjoy an included excursion to Toledo, capital of Castile.Here sightseeing with a local guide includes a visit to thesynagogue, the Church of Santo Tomé and a steel workshop. Thenwe return to Madrid where our guided tour shows us the PlazaEspaña, the Puerta del Sol, the Cibeles Fountain and Gran Via.Later we join our newly made friends and Tour Director for aFarewell Dinner with wine in a typical restaurant. (Buffetbreakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 12- Madrid - USA
This morning it is time to bid farewell to Madrid, our TourDirector and fellow travelers as our vacation comes to an end.Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffetbreakfast)

Free airport transfers:
Transfers on Day 2 at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport will operateat 08.30, 11.00 and 13.30. Passengers arriving later should maketheir own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the lasttouring day will arrive at Madrid airport at 07.00, 09.00 and11.00.

 

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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.

  • Paris
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  • Lyon
  • Nice
  • Monte Carlo
  • Barcelona
  • Madrid
  • Toledo
 

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