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THE COSMOPOLITAN
19 days from £1225
operated by Trafalgar Cost Saver: Budget escorted tours - Land only prices -ATOL 2688 save 10% when you book with us
About your tour Map Exciting Highlights- Dover: See the White Cliffs.
- Paris: Sightseeing includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Avignon: See the Palace of the Popes.
- French Riviera: Fabulous drive along the coast. Orientation tour in Nice.
- Monte Carlo: Excursion to see one of the casinos.
- Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.
- Florence: Spectacular views from Piazzale Michelangelo.
- Rome: Sightseeing features St. Peter's Basilica and views of the Colosseum and the Forum.
- Venice: Cruise the canals by vaporetto. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
- Scenic Route: The Austrian Lake District and Italian/Austrian Alps.
- Vienna: Sightseeing tour includes the Opera, Imperial Boulevards and the Hofburg.
- Salzburg: Visit the baroque town of Mozart's birth.
- Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof, Wilten Basilica and Olympic ski-jump.
- Liechtenstein: Visit the capital of the tiny principality, Vaduz.
- Lucerne: Orientation includes the Lion Monument and medieval Old Town.
- Schaffhausen: Stop to admire the Rhine Falls.
- Heidelberg: View the Castle.
- Black Forest: Drive through Germany's famous forest and see Lake Titisee.
- Rhineland: Scenic Rhine cruise (weather permitting).
- Cologne: View the gothic Cathedral.
- Amsterdam: Orientation tour plus a countryside excursion to Volendam. Visit a cheese farm and clog workshop.
Fabulous SightseeingSightseeing/orientation in Paris, Avignon, French Riviera, Florence, Rome, Venice, Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Vaduz, Lucerne, Heidelberg, Cologne and Amsterdam.
Unbeatable Features- Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- 1 Continental Breakfast and 2 Buffet Breakfasts in London.
- Buffet breakfast daily whilst on tour
- 10 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 at the recommended London hotel.
- Specialised local guide in Paris, Rome and Vienna.
- 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 and return of the coach tour.
- CostSaver travel bag and tour wallet containing comprehensive documents.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Your itinerary Map - Day 1 - London - Paris (2 nights) A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover and view the White Cliffs. From here a short Channel crossing takes us to Calais in France and elegant Paris. Tonight, sample the delights Paris has to offer - cabaret, sightseeing - the choice is yours.
Hotel: Mercure La Defense 5
- Day 2 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure Our day begins with a guided sightseeing tour which includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. After there is time at leisure perhaps to detour into the back streets of the Latin Quarter, take an optional excursion to Montmartre and the imposing Sacré Coeur or head for the famous highlights of the Louvre. (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 3 - Paris - Lyon After breakfast our drive takes us through the Forest of Fontainebleau and the wine growing region of
Burgundy. From here we travel along the valley of the River Saône to its confluence with the Rhône to arrive at Lyon for dinner and overnight stay.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Kyriad Perrache
- Day 4 - Lyon - Nice (2 nights) Today, via Montélimar, we arrive in Avignon with its Papal Palace. Then we continue through the beautiful countryside of Van Gogh and Cézanne to Nice on the French Riviera for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Busby (2 nights)
- Day 5 - Nice & Monte Carlo Enjoy a full day to relax on the beach, or if you prefer, wander into the Old Town. Maybe sip a 'Pastis' in a stylish café on the Promenade des Anglais. This evening, we're off on an included excursion to Monte Carlo, try out your luck at one of the casinos! (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 6 - Nice - Florence (Calenzano) Today's drive takes us across the Italian border, past Genoa, Columbus' birthplace, to Pisa with its famous Leaning Tower. Next on to Florence to enjoy a scenic view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Later, there's time at leisure to see the Cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, Baptistry, Signoria Square and Santa Croce Basilica. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Art Miro
- Day 7 - Florence (Calenzano) - Rome (2 nights) After breakfast this morning we enjoy some free time to shop for fine quality leather and gold before travelling through the olive groves and scenic vineyards of Tuscany, crossing central Italy as we approach the exciting city of Rome for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Parco Dei Medici (2 nights)
- Day 8 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Rome has many historical treasures. Our sightseeing tour shows us the main sights from views of the Forum and Colosseum to St. Peter's in the Vatican. At leisure, perhaps visit the Catacombs. Tonight, why not enjoy dinner in a local trattoria? (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 9 - Rome - Venice (Main.) (2 nights) Today, we leave the 'Eternal City' as we make our way through the Apennine Mountains. From here we cross the delta of the River Po to arrive in the floating city of Venice. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Park Hotel Villa Fiorita (2 nights)
- Day 10 - Venice orientation & at leisure Today as we cruise along the criss-crossing canals we see vivid reminders of medieval maritime power and wealth. At leisure, why not visit St. Mark's Basilica, venture out to the islands of the lagoon or shop for Venetian glass? (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
- Day 11 - Venice (Main.) - Vienna (2 nights) This morning we travel into the Carnian Alps to the Austrian border and Lake District. From here
we enjoy a scenic drive to the Carinthian Lake District and the Alpine Highway. Next the Vienna Woods give way to the Danube Plains and Imperial Vienna, where we spend the next two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Delta (2 nights)
- Day 12 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure Today we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city made famous by the music of Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart and Strauss. Architectural excellence is revealed as we see some of the main highlights, including the Hofburg. Then time is your own.(Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 13 - Vienna - Innsbruck (Igls) Today's route lies past Mondsee Lake and the Salzkammergut to Salzburg. Here an orientation reveals places associated with "The Sound of Music" and Salzburg's famous son Mozart. Next we travel to mountain-ringed Innsbruck for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Bon Alpina
- Day 14 - Innsbruck (Igls) - Lucerne (2 nights) Our morning orientation in Innsbruck reveals the Golden Roof, Hofburg Palace, Wilten Basilica and the Olympic ski-jump. Then, we drive through the prime-skiing country of the Arlberg region arriving in Vaduz, capital of the small Principality of Liechtenstein. Later, a scenic drive through Switzerland brings us to Lucerne.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Weinhof (2 nights)
- Day 15 - Lucerne orientation & at leisure Enjoy a full day to relax in this fascinating town. First an orientation shows us the medieval Old Town, Lion Monument and Cathedral. Don't miss the chance to join an optional to ascend one of the nearby surrounding mountains. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
- Day 16 - Lucerne - Rhineland (Weinheim) Today we travel to Schaffhausen to view the Rhine Falls. Then we drive into Germany, and past Lake Titisee to the heart of the Black Forest. Sample the local Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte before heading to the University town of Heidelberg. Here we view its famous castle before arriving at our hotel in Weinheim. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: NH Weinheim
- Day 17 - Rhineland (Weinheim) - Amsterdam (2 nights) We enjoy a scenic Rhine cruise today beginning at St. Goar, sheltering beneath the Lorelei.
We glide past castles and vineyards to Boppard. Then on to Cologne where we admire its Cathedral, before heading to Holland and Arnhem, scene of 'Operation Market Garden'. Finally, we arrive at the friendly city of Amsterdam. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Ibis Schiphol (2 nights)
- Day 18 - Amsterdam orientation, Volendam excursion & at leisure Our morning orientation tour starts with a fascinating coach ride past the Tower of Tears, the Royal Palace, Dam Square and more. Then enjoy a visit to a diamond-polishing factory before we drive out of the city, through the Dutch countryside to the fishing village of Volendam. On our arrival we admire the harbour with free time to shop for souvenirs. We also stop to visit a cheese farm and a clog-making workshop. We return to Amsterdam with time at leisure. Why not visit Anne Frank's House? (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 19 - Amsterdam - London Today's journey takes us through Dutch and Belgian countryside to Calais port. Here we board our ferry for the short sea crossing to Dover and our return to London by coach. (Buffet Breakfast)
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