European Supreme - About this Tour

Tour Details | Departure Dates and Pricing

Details

• Duration (with arrival/departure): 35
• Tour Style: Europe Discoveries
• Destinations: England, Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Monaco, France

Itinerary

• Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to London.



• Day 2- Arrive London (2 nights) After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the remainder of your day is at leisure. Why not check out Britain's capital city? Hotel: Kensington Hilton (2 nights)



• Day 3 - London sightseeing & at leisure Many major sights are included on our morning sightseeing tour. Later, enjoy time on your own in this exciting city. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 4 - London - Amsterdam We cross the Channel to Calais , then via Belgium to Amsterdam. Tonight , we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director before we glide along Amsterdam’s canals in our glass topped boat. (Continental Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Mercure aan de Amstel



• Day 5 - Amsterdam – Rhine Cruise – Rhineland (Mannheim) First we visit a diamond-polishing factory before heading for Germany and Cologne. Later we enjoy a Rhine cruise before reaching our hotel where we dine tonight. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Holiday Inn City Centre



• Day 6 - Rhineland (Mannheim) – Heidelberg – Munich – Innsbruck Our first stop is Heidelberg to view its Castle. Then on to Munich where an orientation tour shows us the Marien­platz and Olympic Stadium. Then, a scenic drive to mountain ringed Innsbruck. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Grauer Bär



• Day 7 - Innsbruck – Venice (Mestre) (2 nights) Orientation features the Golden Roof and Wilten Basilica. Then across the Brenner Pass into Italy and Shakespeare's Verona where we see the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony. Then we continue to the magical city of Venice. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: NH Laguna Palace (2 nights)



• Day 8 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure Enjoy a cruise to St. Mark's Square to see the Bridge of Sighs and the Doges' Palace. Our Tour Director shows us our first fascinating Hidden Treasure and we visit a Murano glass-blowing factory. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)



• Day 9 - Venice (Mestre.) – Vienna (2 nights) Back to the mainland and the Austrian Lake District. Then across the Styrian Alps en route to the musical city of Vienna. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Hilton Danube (2 nights)



• Day 10 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure Sightseeing shows us the Opera, Parliament, the Imperial Boulevards, the Hofburg and Stadtpark. Then time at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 11 - Vienna - Budapest (2 nights) We cross the Hungarian border stopping at Györ. On through the vineyards of Transdanubia to Budapest. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Corinthia Aquincum (2 nights)



• Day 12 - Budapest sightseeing & at leisure Sightseeing in the twin cities of Buda and Pest features the Great Synagogue and a walking tour in old Buda including the Fishermen's Bastion with views over the Parliament and Danube. Then free time. Tonight, we enjoy a traditional Hungarian dinner with music. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)



• Day 13 - Budapest - Sibiu Across the Great Hungarian Plain, Szeged, into Romania. Then via Arrad through the Transylvanian Alps en route to Sibiu for the night. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Forum



• Day 14 - Sibiu - Bucharest A morning orientation, then on to Bucharest. Here sightseeing shows us the Metropolitan Cathedral, Triumphal Arch, Opera and Atheneum. Tonight, we enjoy dinner at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Grand Plaza



• Day 15 - Bucharest - Sofia (2 nights) Today we cross the River Danube and enter Bulgaria where we soon reach the capital, Sofia for the next two nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Hilton (2 nights)



• Day 16 - Sofia sightseeing & at leisure Orientation, includes the onion-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Later free time, perhaps to dis­cover the impressive Rila Monastery. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)



• Day 17 - Sofia – Kalambaka We follow the valley of the River Struma into Greece. Later we enjoy fine views of the Plains of Thessaly en route to Kalambaka. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Amalia



• Day 18 - Kalambaka – Athens (4 nights) First we see the site of the Battle of Thermopylae, then on to the Oracle at Delphi on Mount Parnassus, before arriving in the capital, Athens, for the next four nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Divani Caravel (4 nights)



• Days 19, 20 & 21 - Athens at leisure Three full days at leisure or take a three day Aegean islands cruise ? (Buffet Breakfast / Buffet Breakfast / Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 22 - Athens - At Sea First we have a guided tour of the Acropolis, then we cross the impressive Corinth Canal and continue on to Patras for our ferry to Italy. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)



• Day 23 - Bari – Pompeii – Sorrento (Sant Agnello) We see the old port and castle in Bari before heading west for the Bay of Naples, where we take a guided walking tour of the extensive excavations of Pompeii. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Parco del Sole



• Day 24 - Sorrento (Sant Agnello) – Isle of Capri – Rome (3 nights) We cruise to Capri, where we enjoy a guided walking tour using our excellent audio equipment before continuing to Rome, the ‘Eternal City’, for our three-night stay. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Tiberio (3 nights)



• Days 25 & 26 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing includes a guided visit of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and the scene of gladiatorial combat, the Colosseum. The rest of the time is at leisure to explore this awe-inspiring city. (Buffet Breakfast / Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 27 - Rome – Florence – Montecatini We drive to Florence where our guided tour shows us the Duomo, Signoria Square and visits Santa Croce. We are shown another Hidden Treasure in Florence before continuing to Montecatini. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Francia & Quirinale



• Day 28 - Montecatini – Pisa – Nice (2 nights) – Monte Carlo Excursion First the Leaning Tower of Pisa , before we follow the Italian Riviera to France and jet set Nice , with an included visit to the Principality of Monaco and dinner tonight in a typical restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Mercure Notre Dame (2 nights)
  
  



• Day 29 - Nice – Côte d'Azur Excursion After breakfast, we make our way to Cannes, famous for its Film Festival. After a visit to a local perfumery we return to Nice with time to relax. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 30 - Nice – Engelberg (2 nights) We head north, through Italy to Switzerland and the pretty ski resort of Engelberg, near Lake Lucerne.
  (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Europe (2 nights)



• Day 31 - Lucerne orientation & at leisure We see the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge, then free time to shop for watches and chocolate or ascend a mountain peak! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  



• Day 32 - Engelberg – Paris (2 nights) We return to France, passing the Burgundy vineyards, and to the beautiful city of Paris for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Sofitel Bercy ( 2 nights)



• Day 33 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure Sightseeing includes the ascent to the second level of the Eiffel Tower, a drive along the Champs Elysees and views of Notre Dame. Later we get together for our celebration Farewell Dinner to say ‘au revoir’! (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)



• Day 34 - Paris - London We see the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge en route to Calais to board our ferry to Dover. Then by coach back to London. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Kensington Hilton



• Day 35 - London – USA Time to bid farewell to new-found friends as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America.
  (Buffet Breakfast)


Depart USAArrive London London sightseeing & at leisureLondon - AmsterdamAmsterdam – Rhine Cruise – Rhineland (Mannheim)Rhineland (Mannheim) – Heidelberg – Munich – InnsbruckInnsbruck – Venice (Mestre) Venice sightseeing & at leisureVenice (Mestre.) – Vienna Vienna sightseeing & at leisureVienna - Budapest Budapest sightseeing & at leisureBudapest - SibiuSibiu - BucharestBucharest - Sofia Sofia sightseeing & at leisureSofia – KalambakaKalambaka – Athens Athens at leisureAthens - At SeaBari – Pompeii – Sorrento (Sant Agnello)Sorrento (Sant Agnello) – Isle of Capri – Rome Rome sightseeing & at leisureRome – Florence – MontecatiniMontecatini – Pisa – Nice – Monte Carlo ExcursionNice – Côte d'Azur ExcursionNice – Engelberg Lucerne orientation & at leisureEngelberg – Paris Paris sightseeing & at leisureParis - LondonLondon – USA

Whats Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• London: Sightseeing tour.
• Dover: See the White Cliffs.
• Amsterdam: Visit a diamond factory (opening times permitting) and enjoy a canal cruise.
• Cologne: View the Cathedral.
• Rhine Valley: Cruise by the Lorelei Rock (weather permitting).
• Heidelberg: View the Castle.
• Munich: Orientation tour.
• Innsbruck: Orientation tour.
• Verona: See the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony.
• Venice: Canal cruise by private motor launch, see St. Mark’s Square and visit a glass-blowing factory.
• Vienna: See the Hofburg and the Stadtpark.
• Györ: Visit the medieval city.
• Budapest: See the Great Synagogue and Fishermen’s Bastion.
• Sibiu: Guided tour.
• Bucharest: See the Metropolitan Cathedral.
• Sofia: See Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
• Thermopylae: View the battle site.
• Delphi: Visit the Temple of Apollo.
• Athens: Visit the Acropolis and Parthenon.
• Bari: Orientation tour.
• Bay of Naples: Excursion to Isle of Capri.
• Pompeii: Guided tour of the excavations.
• Rome: Visits to St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel and Colosseum, plus views of the Forum.
• Florence: See the Duomo and visits to Signoria Square & Santa Croce.
• Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.
• Nice: Excursion to Monaco.
• Cannes: Visit this elegant resort.
• Perfumery: Visit a perfume factory.
• Lucerne: See the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument.
• Savigny-Lès-Beaune: See the vineyards.
• Paris: Ascent to second level of the Eiffel Tower, views of the Champs Elysees.
• Vimy Ridge: See the Memorial.
• Scenic drives: Rhine Valley, Austrian Alps, Transdanubia, Transylvanian Alps, Tuscan Hills, French Riviera, French Alps, St. Gotthard Range, the Burgundy Wine Region and across World War I Battlefields.

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Dining Highlights

• 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Amsterdam
• 2 Hot Buffet breakfasts and 1 Continental breakfast in London
• 30 Buffet breakfasts on tour
• 12 three-course dinners in hotels and 1 dinner on mini-cruise
• 2 local speciality dinners in Budapest and on the French Riviera
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris
49 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

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First Class Travel Highlights

• Escorted by one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors whilst touring.
• A qualified local city guide in Vienna, Budapest, Sibiu, Bucharest, Sofia, Delphi, Athens, Pompeii, Rome, Florence and Paris.
• The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
• Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washrooms.
• Cross-Channel ferry.
• Overnight mini-cruise Patras to Bari.
• Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

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Airport Transfers

• London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your 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 Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be 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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Optional 3-Day Aegean Cruise
On Day 19 you have the opportunity of taking a 3-day Aegean cruise on one of the Louis Cruise Line ships around the magical Greek Isles. Excellent on board facilities include a cinema, swimming pool and library.

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Child Prices: Apply to children under the age of 16.