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Sightseeing Highlights

  • Rome: Sightseeing tour with special audio system includes views of the Forum and Colosseum plus a visit to St. Peter's Basilica.
  • Venice: Canal cruise by private motor launch seeing St. Mark's Square and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
  • Lucerne: Orientation includes the Lion Monument and the wooden Chapel Bridge.
  • Savigny-Les-Beaune: View the vineyards.
  • Paris: Ascent to the second level of the Eiffel Tower. Sightseeing includes views of the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees and Notre Dame Cathedral.
  • London: Half day sightseeing shows us Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and much more.
  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.
  • Scenic drives: Through the Tuscan Hills, Apennine Mountains, Italian Lakes region, Gotthard Trans Alpine highway, through the Burgundy wine region and across World War I battlefields.

    Dining Highlights

  • 1 Welcome drink with your Tour Director in Rome
  • 2 buffet breakfasts in London
  • 7 hot buffet breakfasts on tour
  • 3 three-course dinners
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris

    First Class Travel Highlights

  • First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
  • Drop-off at your Trafalgar London hotel.
  • Cross-Channel ferry.
  • Rome Airport transfer is provided on Day 1 and London Airport transfer is provided on Day 8.
  • Professional, multi-lingual Tour Director on tour.
  • Services of Trafalgar's London Reception Centre.
  • Specialised local guides in Rome and Paris.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

    Airport Transfers
    Transfers on arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel.

  • London Gateway: Trafalgar passengers purchasing either "Land Only" or "Land and Air" will receive Hotelink transfers during published hours of operation. This is providing that:
  • Passengers are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar on the night of their arrival and the night before their departure.
  • Passengers or their Travel Agents supply Trafalgar with accurate flight information not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • European Gateways: Trafalgar passengers purchasing "Land Only" will receive coach transfers at the times published in the brochure at NO extra charge. However, if these "Land Only" passengers arrive outside the brochure advertised coach transfer times they must make their own arrangements at their own expense
  • Passengers purchasing "Land and Air" from Trafalgar will receive coach transfers at times published in the brochure or, if they arrive outside of these set times, then a separate transfer will be booked for them. These transfers will be available only on the days of arrival and departure of the tour.
  • Passengers purchasing pre and post tour accommodation must arrange their own transfers regardless of whether or not they have bought "Air" from Trafalgar.
  • Details
    Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
    OfferOffer valid through 12/31/2008
    Duration
    11 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USADepart USA
    Overnight flight to Rome.
    Day 2RomeArrive Rome (2 nights)
    on arrival at Rome's Fiumicino Airport we transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore on your own. This evening enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow passengers. Later, maybe enjoy a guided tour of the Eternal City by night?

    Hotel: Grand Hotel Ritz

    Day 3RomeRome sightseeing & at leisure
    Our guided morning sightseeing tour features a visit of the impressive St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City, highlighting Michelangelo's moving "Pieta". We also visit Piazza Venezia to admire the "Wedding Cake", otherwise known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Then we see the Sacred Way and overlook the Roman Forum and of course the infamous Colosseum of the Emperor Nero. Later, perhaps visit the Sistine Chapel or wander round the medieval quarter and stop to throw some coins into the Trevi Fountain! (Buffet Breakfast)
    Day 4VeniceRome - Venice
    Today we pass by the hilltop towns of Umbria and the Chianti vineyards in the scenic Tuscan countryside before we reach the flat Veneto plains and our Venice hotel. Tonight after dinner, a gondola serenade is a must! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Antony

    Day 5Italian LakesVenice sightseeing - Italian Lakes
    Our private motor launch takes us on a canal cruise to St. Mark's Square to admire the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge's Palace. Then we visit a traditional glass-blowing factory, with free time to shop afterwards. From here we drive to the beautiful Italian lake district and Lake Varese. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Palace Grand

    Day 6LucerneItalian Lakes - Lucerne
    Today through scenic Alpine landscapes and the Gotthard range as we drive to Lucerne. Here we visit the poignant Lion Monument and have time to walk across the covered wooden Chapel Bridge before our Tour Director reveals a ?Hidden Treasure to us all! Then free time to shop or take a trip up a nearby mountain for incredible views! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Schiller

    Day 7ParisLucerne - Paris (2 nights)
    This morning we drive northwards via Basel in Switzerland and into France, we pass Belfort and remnants of the Maginot Line - the planned defence against an invading Germany in the Second?World War. We stop to view the vineyards at Savigny-les-Beaune, before passing the imposing Castle of Chateauneuf on our way to Paris. Tonight, why not enjoy a relaxing Seine River cruise? (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn la Villette

    Day 8ParisParis sightseeing and at leisure
    Our guided sightseeing this morning includes views of Notre Dame, on the City Island, the ascent of the Eiffel Tower by elevator to the second level for magnificent views over the whole city, the Champs Elysees and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe. Later perhaps visit the Chateau of Versailles, the extravagant creation of Louis XIV, or explore the treasures of the Louvre Museum as explained in the Da Vinci Code. Tonight, with our Tour Director and fellow travellers, we celebrate the end of our European tour together at a Farewell Dinner with wine in a local restaurant! (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
    Day 9LondonParis - London (2 nights)
    Today we drive across the Somme battlefields and pass Vimy Ridge en route to Calais. Here we sail across the Channel to the White Cliffs of Dover and make ourway by coach through Kent, the "Garden of England", to London. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Clifton Ford

    Day 10LondonLondon Sightseeing
    Many major sights are included on our morning guided sightseeing tour, including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. Your tour will finish in central London, so the rest of the day is at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast)
    Day 11Return USALondon - USA
    Time to bid farewell on your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Christmas & New Year's Eve Highlights
    Tour departure 18 Dec will be accommodated in Paris over Christmas. Tour departure 24 Dec will be accommodated in Rome over Christmas and in Paris on New Year's Eve giving you the opportunity to celebrate in true Parisian style.

    Dates/Pricing
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    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    December 04, 2008$1,825.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    December 11, 2008$1,799.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    December 18, 2008$1,799.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    December 24, 2008$1,799.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    January 01, 2009$1,799.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    January 08, 2009$1,799.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    January 15, 2009$1,799.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    January 22, 2009$1,799.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    January 29, 2009$1,799.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 05, 2009$1,799.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 12, 2009$1,799.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 19, 2009$1,799.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 26, 2009$1,825.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    March 05, 2009$1,825.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    March 12, 2009$1,825.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    March 19, 2009$1,825.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    March 26, 2009$1,825.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    April 02, 2009$1,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    Disclaimer
    * Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included.
    ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
    *** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
    For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

    - These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
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