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SPAIN FRANCE AND ITALY
13 days from £0
operated by Trafalgar First Class: The Company of Choice - Land only flights not included - ATOL 2688
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Sightseeing Highlights- Madrid: Sightseeing includes the Puerta del Sol, Cervantes Monument and more.
- Toledo: Sightseeing includes visits to the Synagogue, Church of Santo Tomé and a Toledo steel workshop.
- Barcelona: Sightseeing includes Gaudi's 'Sagrada Familia' and the Ramblas.
- Arles: Visit the Cathedral of St. Trophime and see the Roman Arena.
- Les Baux: Visit the most mysterious village in France.
- Aix-en-Provence: Orientation includes the Cours Mirabeau.
- St. Tropez: Visit the most fashionable resort on the Riviera.
- Ste. Maxime: Visit this stylish resort.
- Cannes: Drive along the famous 'Croisette' and see the Film Festival Centre.
- Nice: Orientation includes the Promenade des Anglais.
- Monaco: Visit the old town and see the Grimaldi Palace.
- Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.
- Florence: Sightseeing tour with special audio system features Signoria Square, the Duomo and visits the Santa Croce Basilica.
- Rome: Sightseeing tour with special audio system includes views of the Forum, Colosseum and the Circus Maximus plus a visit to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.
- Scenic drives through the gorges of Jalon River, the vineyards of Catalonia, the Pyrenees, along the Mediterranean Coast, through the Camargue, the Maures Range, along the Côte d'Azur, the French Riviera and the Chianti and Umbrian Hills.
Dining Highlights- A welcome drink with your Tour Director in Madrid.
- 12 Buffet breakfasts
- 3 three-course dinners in hotels
- 2 local speciality restaurant dinners in Barcelona
and on the French Riviera
17 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 Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona, Florence and Rome.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and washroom.
- Spectacular cruise from St. Tropez to Ste. Maxime.
- 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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Your itinerary Map - Day 1 - Arrive Madrid (2 nights) You are met at Madrid airport and transferred to your hotel. After check-in you have the chance to unwind and relax. This evening, we enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour Director.
Hotel: Orense (2 nights)
- Day 2 - Madrid sightseeing & at leisure Today's morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Cibeles fountain, Puerta del Sol, Gran Via and the Cervantes Monument on the Plaza España. Then we drive to Toledo, ancient capital of Castile, where sightseeing visits the Synagogue and the Church of Santo Tome. We also will witnesses the Art of Damascene in a Toledo steel workshop before we return to Madrid mid-afternoon in time to do some shopping! Tonight, why not enjoy a dinner of roast suckling pig? (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 3 - Madrid - Barcelona (2 nights) This morning, we drive through the gorges of the Jalon River and continue past Calatayud. Then our journey takes us via Zaragoza and vistas of the Montserrat on our approach to Barcelona for two nights. This evening, we enjoy dinner in a typical restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Duques de Bergara (2 nights)
- Day 4 - Barcelona sightseeing & at leisure Sightseeing with our local guide takes us to the Gothic Quarter with its impressive Cathedral. We also see Gaudi's 'Sagrada Familia' plus many of his other eccentric masterpieces. Later, we'll view Columbus' Monument and the Ramblas. Then enjoy some free time. Why not take an excursion to mystical Montserrat? (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 5 - Barcelona - Arles - Les Baux - Aix-en-Provence (2 nights) First we drive to the French border and the Camargue. From here we continue our journey to Arles where we visit the Cathedral of St. Trophime and admire the Roman arena. Then we head to "Les Baux", France's mysterious fortified, hilltop ghost-town! Later, we drive through Van Gogh's St. Remy en route to Aix-en-Provence, for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Kyriad Prestige (2 nights)
- Day 6 - Aix-en-Provence orientation & at leisure Morning orientation shows us the elegant Cours Mirabeau with its cafés and 19th century architecture. Then free time to visit the colourful markets or to explore. This afternoon why not take an excursion to Marseilles? Or maybe visit the nearby Luberon region. Your Tour Director will advise you on the best option according to the time of year. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
- Day 7 - Aix-en-Provence - St. Tropez - Cannes (2 nights) Today an early start as we drive along the highway to the coast at St. Tropez, where there's time to watch out for the rich and famous before we cross the Mediterranean Sea by boat to Ste. Maxime, another elegant Riviera resort. Next a scenic drive brings us to Cannes, where we see the Film Festival Centre and the Boulevard de la Croisette. This evening, we enjoy a dinner of Provencal specialities in a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Amarante (2 nights)
- Day 8 - Cannes at leisure & Riviera drive to Nice This morning, we drive along the coast through Antibes and Juan-les-Pins to Nice where our orientation tour shows the Promenade des Anglais and the Place Massena. Time to shop in the boutiques or to explore the old town before returning to Cannes. The rest of your day is at leisure. Later, why not take an excursion to visit the medieval hilltop village of St. Paul de Vence? (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 9 - Cannes - Monaco - Pisa - Montecatini (2 nights) First we drive to the nearby Principality of Monaco to see the Palace of the Grimaldis and visit the Cathedral where Princess Grace is buried. From here we are soon at the border with Italy at Ventimiglia and driving along the Italian Riviera of the Flowers. We continue past San Remo, Rapallo, Portofino and the quarries of Carrara to Pisa. Here we see its famous Leaning Tower and Cathedral in the
Square of Miracles. There's time here to snap some photos and enjoy a cappuccino before a short drive brings us to the spa-resort of Montecatini in the Tuscan hills for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Grand Hotel Ambasciatori (2 nights)
- Day 10 - Florence Excursion This morning it's a short drive to Renaissance Florence, where we will spend much of our day. On our arrival enjoy a guided walking tour with a local guide using our very effective audio system bringing to life our visit to the Santa Croce Basilica and viewing Piazza Signoria, the Duomo and its Baptistry. Then time is your own to spend in this shoppers' paradise - which is also a haven for lovers of Art and architecture. Later we return to Montecatini for dinner and our overnight stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
- Day 11 - Montecatini - Rome (2 nights) Today we drive through the Chianti wine-producing region of Tuscany and the Umbrian Hills bringing us to Rome - the 'Eternal City'. Your evening is at leisure. Perhaps discover this city's culinary delights at a local trattoria. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Mercure Piazza Bologna (2 nights)
- Day 12 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure After breakfast today's guided sightseeing tour, with an audio system, includes a visit to St. Peter's in the Vatican and a stop at the Forum to admire the Colosseum. Finally we stop at the Circus Maximus where 'Ben Hur' style chariot races were regular events! At leisure why not visit the ancient Catacombs or the Spanish Steps? (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 13 - Depart Rome 'Buon viaggio' this morning to new-found friends as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
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