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EUROPEAN MARVEL
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operated by Trafalgar First Class: The Company of Choice - Land only flights not included - ATOL 2688
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Sightseeing Highlights- Dover See the White Cliffs.
- Brussels Orientation includes the Grand' Place, Royal Palaces, Atomium and Manneken Pis.
- Cologne See the gothic Cathedral.
- Rhine Valley Cruise past the Lorelei Rock (weather permitting).
- Heidelberg Castle Visit its inner courtyards.
- Munich Orientation seeing the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Hofbrauhaus.
- Innsbruck Orientation includes the Arch of Laughter and Tears, Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace.
- Salzburg Sightseeing includes Mozart's birthplace and the Cathedral Square.
- Vienna Sightseeing tour including the Hofburg, Opera, Parliament, St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Stadtpark.
- Venice Canal cruise by private motor launch. See St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
- Verona See Juliet's balcony and the Roman Arena.
- Milan Orientation includes the Galleria, Duomo and 'La Scala' Opera House.
- Lake Lugano Admire this scenic lake.
- Lucerne Orientation including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge.
- Savigny-Les-Beaune View the vineyards.
- Paris Sightseeing includes the ascent of the Eiffel Tower, plus views of Champs Elysées and Arc de Triomphe. Views of Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Opal Coast See World War II Bunkers.
- Scenic drives along the Rhine Valley, the Swabian Uplands, the Austrian Alps, the Carnian Alps, the Veneto Plain, the Italian Lake District, Alpine Switzerland and the St. Gotthard Route, through France's Burgundy wine region and the Somme Battlefields.
- 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 with your Tour Director in Brussel's famous 'rue des Bouchers'.
- 1 Buffet breakfast and 1 Continental Breakfast in London and 11 Buffet breakfastson tour.
- 5 three-course dinners in hotels
- 1 Highlight Dinner in a restaurant in Innsbruck
20 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 Salzburg, Vienna and Paris.
- The services of a Trafalgar Representative if you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and washroom.
- Cross-Channel ferry.
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off if you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London Hotel.
- 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)
- 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.
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Explore Hidden Treasures - NEW for 2007- Leisurely guided walking Tours of around 30 minutes duration into the very fabric of the city included in Brussels, Heidelberg Castle, Salzburg, Vienna, Milan and Paris.
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Your itinerary Map - Day 1 - London - Brussels A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to the White Cliffs of Dover, and our short sea-crossing to Calais in France. Over the border we drive through the Belgian countryside to Brussels. Orientation includes the Atomium and Royal Palaces and this evening we will enjoy a walking tour of the medieval centre including the Mannekin Pis. Then feast on delicious cuisine - and perhaps try some 'Moules, frites' at our Welcome Dinner and drinks in the rue des Bouchers. (Welcome Dinner)
Hotel: Hilton
- Day 2 - Brussels - Rhine Cruise - Heidelberg After breakfast this morning, our day will begin with a drive to Cologne to see its gothic Cathedral. Then we continue via Bonn to Boppard where we embark on our scenic Rhine cruise past medieval castles and vineyards before disembarking at St. Goar. Next, we rejoin our coach and make our way to Heidelberg where our Tour Director takes us on a walking tour to visit the courtyards of the ancient Castle and to its terrace with amazing views over this baroque city. Dinner tonight is in our Heidelberg hotel. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Heidelberg Marriott
- Day 3 - Heidelberg - Munich - Innsbruck A morning drive through the Swabian Uplands to Munich. Here orientation includes the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz. Then we head to Austria and mountain-ringed Innsbruck. On our arrival an orientation tour includes the famous Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace as well as the Wilten Basilica. Perhaps later enjoy a horse and carriage ride through the Tyrolean countryside, before our Highlight Dinner in a local restaurant (Buffet Breakfast/ Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Grauer Bär
- Day 4 - Innsbruck - Salzburg - Vienna (2 nights) This morning we drive through the Tyrol region and a section of Germany to the charming city of Salzburg. On our arrival a walking tour with a local guide will highlight Mozart's birthplace and the Cathedral Square. Later, we continue our drive through spectacular Alpine scenery en route to the Austrian capital, Imperial Vienna, where we spend the next two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Parkhotel Schönbrunn (2 nights)
- Day 5 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour shows us highlights of this elegant city. We'll see the Opera, the Hofburg, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Parliament and the Imperial Boulevards. Part of our sightseeing will include a walking tour taking us into the oldest part of the city 'Am Hof'. Then the rest of your day is at leisure perhaps to relax at a coffee house or sightsee and shop along the fashionable Kärntnerstrasse. (Buffet breakfast)
- Day 6 - Vienna - Venice (Main.) (2 nights) Today our journey takes us south across the Austrian Alps past forested mountains and small market towns to the Austrian Lake District and Italy's border. The Carnian Alps give way to the plains of Northern Italy on our approach to the floating city of Venice for our two-night stay. This evening, dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Antony (2 nights)
- Day 7 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure Venice sightseeing & at leisure This morning we savour the sights and sounds of this serene Byzantine city on a canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark's Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs. Then, after visiting a traditional glass-blowing factory, you're free to explore or take a trip to the island of Burano and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
- Day 8 - Venice (Main.) - Verona - Milan Today's drive takes us across the Veneto Plains, stopping in Shakespeare's Verona to see the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony. From here we will continue through Lombardy en route to fashionable Milan. On our arrival a walking tour with our Tour Director shows us the gothic Cathedral, 'La Scala' Opera House and the beautiful Galleria. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Crowne Plaza
- Day 9 - Milan - Lugano - Lucerne This morning we enjoy a full day of marvellous scenery as we drive via Lake Lugano continuing through the St. Gotthard route and across the magnificent Alps to Lucerne. On our arrival an orientation tour includes a visit to the famed Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Later, why not enjoy a leisurely stroll in the narrow streets of the medieval Old Town? Our dinner tonight is at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Grand Europe
- Day 10 - Lucerne - Paris (2 nights) This morning, we descend from the Alps to the French border and continue through wine-producing Burgundy to view the ancient vineyards at Savigny-Lès Beaune. From here our journey brings us to lively Paris for the next two nights. This evening, this vibrant and romantic city beckons. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Evergreen Laurel (2 nights)
- Day 11 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure Our morning guided sightseeing tour features the flying buttresses of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Pont Alexandre III. We also drive from the Place de la Concorde along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe and then to the Eiffel Tower where we ascend to the second level by elevator for spectacular views over the city. A walking tour through the Luxembourg gardens using our excellent audio system brings us the parts of the city other travellers never see! Later, with time at leisure perhaps shop for next year's fashions or relax in a café. This evening, why not enjoy dinner in Montmartre or a Left Bank bistro? (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 12 - Paris - London After breakfast it's 'au revoir' Paris as we cross the Somme Battlefields into Northern France. We continue past the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge and along the Opal Coast with remnants of German World War II bunkers. From here we arrive in Calais, to board our ferry to Dover, returning by coach to London.
(Buffet Breakfast)
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