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EUROPEAN EXPRESS
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operated by Trafalgar First Class: The Company of Choice - Land only flights not included - ATOL 2688
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About your tour Map
Sightseeing Highlights- London: Sightseeing featuring views of Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
- Paris: Sightseeing includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, the Palace de la Concorde and the ascent of the Eiffel Tower. Also a scenic Seine cruise with views of Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Nice: Orientation includes the Promenade des Anglais, the Place Massena and 'le vieux Nice'.
- Monte Carlo: Evening excursion to see the famous Casinos.
- Venice: Canal cruise by private motor launch. See St.Mark's Square, the Basilica, Bridge of Sighs and Doges'Palace. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
- Florence: Sightseeing tour includes views of Signoria Square and the marble Duomo. Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce. View the city from Piazzale Michelangelo.
- Rome: Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum, Colosseum and Circus Maximus plus visits St. Peter's Basilica.
- Scenic journeys through Kent and Northern France, the hills of Burgundy, along the Rhone Valley and the French Riviera, through the Apennine Mountains and the province of Tuscany, through the Umbria and Latium.
- Where Trafalgar considers that our excellent audio system will enhance the commentary made by our local guides, making your tour of a city clearer and more entertaining, it will be included.
Dining Highlights- A welcome dinner and drink in a pub carvery with your Tour Director in London
- 14 Buffet breakfasts on tour
- 2 three-course dinners in hotels
- 2 local speciality restaurant dinners on the French Riviera and in Florence
19 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights- The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
- A qualified local city guide in London, Paris, Florence and Rome.
- The services of a qualified Representative at your Trafalgar London hotel.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches.
- Eurostar high-speed train journey from London to Paris.
- 'TGV Mediteranee' train journey from Paris to Nice.
- High-speed train journey from Nice to Venice and Venice to Florence.
- High-speed train journey from Florence to Rome.
- All Rail service is reserved in Economy class.
- Rome Fiumicino Airport departure transfer
will arrive at the airport at 07.00 and
09.30 on Day 15.
- Complimentary pick-up at your Trafalgar London Hotel on Day 4.
- You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage
handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet containing
tour documents and helpful information.
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)
- 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.
Please Note:Guaranteed room share is not available on this tour.
Explore Hidden Treasures - NEW for 2007- Leisurely guided walking Tours of around 30 minutes duration into the very fabric of the city included in Paris, Venice, Florence and Rome.
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Your itinerary Map - Day 1 - Arrive London (2 nights) Check into your London hotel, with the rest of your day at leisure. Tonight maybe enjoy dinner at a typical pub.
Hotel: Victoria Park Plaza (2 nights)
- Day 2 - London sightseeing & at leisure We enjoy a half day sightseeing tour featuring the famous Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. The rest of your day is free. Perhaps visit Camden Lock market, walk through Kensington gardens, visit a museum or take a Thames cruise to the Tower of London. Don't forget to take in some of the world famous London theatre at a West End Show before we leave this fashionable city! This evening learn more about your Tour and fellow travellers when we enjoy a Welcome Dinner and drinks in the Carvery restaurant of a typical London pub. (Buffet Breakfast/ Welcome Dinner)
- Day 3 - London to Paris (3 Nights) Greetings from our Tour Director en route to Waterloo Station. Here we board the ultra-modern, high-speed Eurostar train to Paris. Delight in the scenery through Kent and Northern France to glamorous Paris. On arrival we join our coach and transfer to our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Novotel Tour Eiffel (3 nights)
- Day 4 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure After breakfast our morning guided sightseeing tour takes us from the Place de la Concorde along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Next we will ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower, for spectacular views over the well designed city. Then we enjoy a scenic Seine cruise, which highlights Notre Dame Cathedral on Ile de la Cité and the Pont Alexandre III. A guided walking tour along the Meridian in the Luxembourg gardens (of 'Da Vinci Code' fame) also forms part of our sightseeing which is enhanced by the use of our excellent audio system. The remainder of your day is at leisure to wander the streets of the Latin Quarter or relax in a sidewalk café. (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 5 - Paris at leisure A full day to enjoy on your own. Perhaps visit the Louvre, Versailles
and Montmartre. Or why not enjoy one of the great cabaret shows and try some onion soup in
a brasserie? However you wish to spend your time your Tour Director will be happy to assist
you. (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 6 - Paris - Nice (2 Nights) We transfer to Paris' Gare de Lyon where we board the "TGV Mediterranee", the French fleet's most recent train. Our journey takes us through the hills of Burgundy, along the Rhône Valley, past the villages of Provence and the Luberon, to the French Riviera, where we admire stunning coastal scenery to elegant Nice. On our arrival an orientation shows us the Promenade des Anglais, the Place Massena and 'le vieux Nice'. Then, after a dinner of Niçois specialities in a local restaurant, we head for Monte Carlo, where we have the chance to 'break the bank' at one of the Casinos! (Buffet Breakfast/ Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Beau Rivage (2 nights)
- Day 7 - Nice at leisure There's plenty of time to enjoy this popular French resort. Maybe lie on the beach, swim in the Mediterranean or shop in the boutiques. Or why not take excursions to Cannes, Eze or St. Paul de Vence? Your Tour Director is on hand to advise you. (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 8 - Nice - train to Venice (Main.)(3 nights) Today we are transferred to the railway station for our train to Italy. Travelling via Milan our train takes us from France into Italy and the Lombardy hills to the Veneto plains, where we will disembark in Venice. Tonight, we check into our hotel for a relaxing three-nights. Later, a gondola serenade would be hard to resist! (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Plaza (3 nights)
- Day 9 - Venice orientation & at leisure This morning we board our private launch taking us past Palladian Pallazos to St. Mark's Square where we see the Bridge of Sighs, Doges' Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Next we enjoy a demonstration of Murano
glass-blowing in one of Venices' oldest workshops. Then time to enjoy the delights of this romantic city. (Buffet Breakfast/Dinner)
- Day 10 - Venice at leisure A full day at leisure in this unique city. For those who wish there's a transfer from the hotel to St. Mark's Square and back. We include a walking tour with a local guide from St Mark's square to the incredible fish market close to the, Rialto Bridge, enhanced by our excellent audio system. Why not join an optional excursion to see some of the islands in the Lagoon and enjoy a seafood lunch? Or perhaps explore the narrow 'Calle' and shop on the Rialto Bridge. This evening after dinner, maybe relax over cocktails in the hotel bar. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
- Day 11 - Venice (Main.) - Florence (2 Nights) - Sightseeing A morning transfer to the train for Florence. Our train travels through the Apennine Mountains and into Tuscany, brimming with vineyards, sunflowers and olive groves. This afternoon our local guide takes us on a walking tour of this Renaissance jewel using our very effective audio system. We visit the Basilica of Santa Croce where we see the tombs of Galileo, Macchiavelli, Dante and Michelangelo. We also see the Piazza Signoria, the multi-coloured marble Duomo and a superb view over the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Tonight why not enjoy some delicious Tuscan cuisine with wine in the Chianti Hills? (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Ambasciatori (2 nights)
- Day 12 - Florence at leisure After breakfast the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. For the culture vultures why not visit one of the many museums and Art Galleries? Or you may wish to do some shopping for quality leather goods and gold jewellery. Tonight, we'll enjoy a dinner of local specialities in a popular local trattoria. (Buffet Breakfast/ Highlight Dinner)
- Day 13 - Florence - Rome (2 Nights) This morning we embark on our high-speed train, which takes us past the peaceful scenery of the Umbria with its hilltop towns to the Latium, the Cradle of the Roman Civilisation, and the 'Eternal City'. On arrival at Rome's 'Termini' station our local guide meets us and takes us on an in-depth sightseeing tour, using our effective audio system, by coach. Highlights include a visit to St. Peter's Basilica where we see Michelangelo's Pieta, and a walking tour highlighting the Forum, Colosseum, Tomb of the unknown soldier and Circus Maximus where chariot races as in the film 'Ben Hur' took place. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Diana (2 Nights)
(2 nights)
- Day 14 - Rome at leisure A full day at leisure to do as you please. Why not take an optional excursion to the Sistine Chapel or visit the Catacombs? Then maybe window-shop along the Via Condotti, or explore the streets of Trastevere. Tonight, perhaps indulge in Roman cuisine and refreshing wines from the Castelli Romani and maybe throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain to ensure a safe return one day! (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 15 - Depart Rome It's 'arrivederci' to our Tour Director as we transfer you to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
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