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Details

• Duration (with arrival/departure): 27
• Tour Style: In-depth Experience
• Destinations: London, Amsterdam, Rhineland, Lake Lucerne, Liechtenstein, Innsbruck, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Florence, Nice, Barcelona, Madrid, Lourdes, Biarritz, Paris

Itinerary

• 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: Jurys Islington (2 nights)



• Day 3 - London at leisure A full day at leisure to explore Britains capital. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 4 - London - Amsterdam (2 nights) Greetings from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover to board our ferry to Calais. Then we drive through Belgium to lively Amsterdam. (Continental Breakfast/ Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Ibis Schiphol  (2 nights)



• Day 5 - Amsterdam orientation & at leisure Orientation includes the Royal Palace and Dam Square, plus a visit to a diamond –polishing centre. Then to Volendam to learn about the skills of making cheese and clogs! (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 6 - Amsterdam - Rhine Cruise - Rhineland First to German Cologne, then to Boppard where we take a Rhine cruise to St. Goar, then to our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Ramada Micador



• Day 7 - Rhineland - Strasbourg - Lake Lucerne (2 nights) First we see Heidelberg Castle, then drive via Strasbourg to lovely lakeside Lucerne. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Central (2 nights)
  
  



• Day 8 - Lucerne orientation & at leisure Orientation shows us the poignant Lion Monument and the wooden Chapel Bridge. Then time to shop for all things Swiss! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  
  
  



• Day 9 - Lake Lucerne - Liechtenstein - Innsbruck (Igls) We drive west to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein, then on to Innsbruck where we see the Wilten Basilica and the Hofburg. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Bon Alpina (Igls)



• Day 10 - Innsbruck - Salzburg - Vienna (2 nights) Today to Mozart's Salzburg with so many 'Sound of Music' memories. Then on to the Imperial city of Vienna. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Novotel West (2 nights)



• Day 11 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure Today's morning sightseeing tour highlights the Hofburg, Imperial Boulevards and City Hall. Then at leisure, perhaps take a trip to visit the vast Schönbrunn Palace? (Buffet Breakfast)
  



• Day 12 -Vienna - Venice (Monastier) (2 nights) South today as we drive via Klagenfurt to the Austrian 'riviera'. Here we cross the Italian border and travel over the Alps to the Veneto plain, and the magical city of Venice.( Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Park Hotel Villa Fiorita (2 nights)
  
  



• Day 13 - Venice orientation & at leisure Today we enjoy a canal cruise to St. Mark's Square and witness the art of Murano glass-blowing. Then time at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  



• Day 14 - Venice (Monastier) - Rome (2 nights) We climb over the Apennines to Tuscany and on to Rome. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: La Pergola (2 nights)
  



• Day 15 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour features St. Peter's Basilica as well as views of the Forum and Colosseum. Then time at leisure to perhaps head to the Sistine Chapel. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  



• Day 16 - Rome - Florence - Montecatini Today to Florence with time to explore or shop for high quality leather or gold, before continuing to the spa town of Montecatini. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Terme Pellegrini
  
  



• Day 17 - Montecatini - Pisa - Nice (2 nights) First the Leaning Tower of Pisa, then via the coast to the French Riviera and a visit to Monaco en route to bustling Nice. (Buffet Breakfast).
  
  Hotel: Azurea Hotel (2 nights)
  



• Day 18 - Nice orientation & at leisure. Today's orientation shows us the Place Massena and the Promenade des Anglais. Then time at leisure to relax or perhaps take a swim in the Mediterranean Sea! (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  



• Day 19 - Nice - Barcelona (2 nights) We follow the coast, then through the Camargue, to the Pyrenees to Spain and Barcelona. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Catalonia Atenas (2 nights)
  



• Day 20 - Barcelona sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing includes Christopher Columbus' statue and the Paseo de Gracia. Later, time at leisure to explore. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  



• Day 21 - Barcelona - Madrid (2 nights) We drive past Montserrat, through the vineyards of Catalonia and the arid hills of Aragon until we reach the Spanish meseta, and then on to the capital city, Madrid. ( Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Novotel Puente de la Paz (2 nights)



• Day 22 - Madrid sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing shows us the Puerta del Sol and the Plaza de Espana. Later, why not take a trip to El Escorial? (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  



• Day 23 - Madrid - Lourdes North to Lourdes, home of St. Bernadette, where we see the Basilica above the grotto. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Christina
  
  



• Day 24 - Lourdes - Bordeaux After time at leisure we drive to Bordeaux via the charming Atlantic resort of Biarritz. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Ibis Meriadeck
  
  



• Day 25 - Bordeaux - Paris (2 nights) We travel to the Loire Valley with views of the chateaux at Amboise and Blois, before reaching the glittering capital city, Paris. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Novotel Charenton (2 nights)
  
  



• Day 26 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure Our guided sightseeing tour shows us the Champs Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral on the Ile de la Cite. Later, time at leisure to shop, explore or maybe take an excursion to see the extravagant Palace of Versailles. Tonight, why not celebrate the end of your European tour with your new found friends at a cabaret show? (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 27 - Paris - USA Bid farewell to Europe on your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)


Depart USAArrive London London at leisureLondon - Amsterdam Amsterdam orientation & at leisureAmsterdam - Rhine Cruise - RhinelandRhineland - Strasbourg - Lake Lucerne Lucerne orientation & at leisureLake Lucerne - Liechtenstein - Innsbruck (Igls)Innsbruck - Salzburg - Vienna Vienna sightseeing & at leisureVienna - Venice (Monastier) Venice orientation & at leisureVenice (Monastier) - Rome Rome sightseeing & at leisureRome - Florence - MontecatiniMontecatini - Pisa - Nice Nice orientation & at leisure.Nice - Barcelona Barcelona sightseeing & at leisureBarcelona - Madrid Madrid sightseeing & at leisureMadrid - LourdesLourdes - BordeauxBordeaux - Paris Paris sightseeing & at leisureParis - USA

Whats Included

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Exciting Highlights

• Dover: See the White Cliffs.
• Amsterdam: Visit a diamond cutting factory. Excursion to Volendam.
• Cologne: View the gothic Cathedral.
• Rhineland: Scenic Rhine cruise (weather permitting).
• Hiedelberg: View the Castle.
• Strasbourg: Visit the medieval city.
• Lucerne: See the Lion Monument.
• Liechtenstein: Visit the capital, Vaduz.
• Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof, Wilten Basilica and Olympic ski- jump.
• Salzburg: Visit this baroque town.
• Vienna: Sightseeing includes the Hofburg and Imperial Boulevards.
• Venice: Cruise the canals by vaporetto. Visit a traditional Venetian glass-blowing factory.
• Rome: Sightseeing the Features St.Peter's Basilica and views of the Colosseum and the Fourm.
• Florence: Panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo.
• Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.
• French Riviera: Fabulous drive along the coast.
• Monte Carlo: Excursion to see the famous casinos.
• Nice: Orientation tour.
• South of France: Drive through the Camargue.
• Barcelona: Sightseeing includes the Ramblas and Paseo de Garcia.
• Madrid: Sightseeing tour.
• Lourdes: See the Basilica and join the torchlight procession.
• Biarritz; Visit this seaside resort.
• Loire Valley: See the chateaux of Amoise and Blois.
• Paris: Sightseeing includes views of Notre Dame, the Champs Elysees, Arc de Troimphe and the Eiffel Tower.

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Fabulous Sightseeing
Sightseeing/orientation in Amsterdam, Cologne, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Lucerne, Vaduz, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Florence, Pisa, Nice, Barcelona, Madrid, Lourdes, Biarritz, Bordeaux, Loire Valley and Paris.

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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
• 12 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 in the recommended London hotel.
• Specialised local guide in Vienna, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid 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 of the coach tour.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
• Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport transfer is provided on Day 27.

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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 expense.
• 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.
• Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

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