Trafalgar > Contrasts of Europe

Contrasts of Europe
16 Days starting from $3,675

Countries Visited:
France, Italy, United Kingdom

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Length: 16 Days
Type: First Class Europe & Britain 2008
Category: Europe Discoveries
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: ETGV-2008
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
England, France, Italy

Comfortable high-speed trains escort you from London to Paris, Nice, Milan, Venice, Florence and Rome during this 14-night adventure through Europe.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS

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 Elysées, the Place de la Concorde and the ascent of the Eiffel Tower.
  • Nice: Orientation includes the Promenade des Anglais, the Place Massenaand ''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 and Circus Maximus plus visits to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum.
  • Scenic journeys Kent, Northern France, Burgundy hills, Rhone Valley, French Riviera, Apennine Mountains, Tuscany, Umbria, 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
  • 1 Welcome Drink 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 wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

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.
  • National Express Dot2Dot transfers between Heathrow or Gatwick Airports and central London are provided FREE for all passengers provided you stay at a Trafalgar London hotel (booked by Trafalgar Tours) on the day or arrival and the night before departure, and have advised us of your flight information 50 days prior to departure.
  • Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. Transfers are provided by coach.
  • Gatwick Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Gatwick Airport. Transfers will be by Gatwick Express train and coach.
  • 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.
  • Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to London.


  • Day 2 - Arrive London (2 nights) Check into your London hotel, with the rest of your day at leisure. Tonight , enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director.

    Hotel: Park Plaza County Hall (2 nights)


  • Day 3 - 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 (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 4 - London to Paris (3 Nights) Greetings from our Tour Director en route to St Pancras 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 5 - 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. The remainder of your day is at leisure, later maybe enjoy a cabaret show and try some onion soup in a brasserie? (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 6 - Paris at leisure A full day to relax or explore this fascinating city. Your Tour Director will have already shown you one of the Hidden Treasures of Paris and will be happy to assist you to find more in this beautiful city. (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 7 - Paris – Nice (2 Nights) We transfer to Paris'' Gare de Lyon where we board the “TGV Mediterranee”, one of the French fleet’s most recent trains. 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 8 - 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 9 - Nice – train to Milan – Venice (Mestre) (3 nights) Today we are transferred to the railway station for our train to Italy. Our train takes us from France to the northern plain of Italy and the commercial and fashion capital, Milan. Here we disembark from the train and take the coach onwards to magical Venice for a relaxing three night stay. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Plaza (3 nights)


  • Day 10 - Venice orientation & at leisure This morning we board our private launch taking us past Palladian palaces 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 Venice’s oldest workshops. Then time to enjoy the delights of this romantic city. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)


  • Day 11 - Venice walking tour & 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 colourful 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)


  • Day 12 - Venice (Main.) – Florence (2 Nights) – Sightseeing AA 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 13 - Florence at leisure Today is at leisure and your Tour Director has already told you about one of the Hidden Treasures of this unique city. So now you have time to find more or maybe shop for quality leather and gold. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a dinner of local specialities in a popular local trattoria.. (Buffet Breakfast/ Highlight Dinner)


  • Day 14 - 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 views of the Forum and Circus Maximus plus a visit to the mighty Colosseum. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Diana (2 Nights)


  • Day 15 - Rome at leisure A full day at leisure to explore this incredible city. 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, join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant (Buffet Breakfast/Farewell Dinner)


  • Day 16 - Rome - USA It''s ''arrivederci'' to our Tour Director with transfers arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 07.00 and 09.00. (Buffet Breakfast)



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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
** Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this tour.
*** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
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.
  • London
  • Paris
  • Nice
  • Monte Carlo
  • Venice
  • Florence
  • Rome
All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
** Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this tour.
*** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
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.

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Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.


   
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