• Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight from USA to London.



• Day 2- Arrive London Time to relax after checking into your Trafalgar hotel.
  
  
  Hotel: Ibis Earls Court



• Day 3 - London - Paris (2 nights) It''s a Sunday unlike any other, we''re off for a ''European Break'' – through Kent to Dover, where we embark on our Channel crossing to France. Then across the Somme Battle­fields to the exciting city of Paris. On our arrival we''ll get to know our fellow travelling companions and enjoy a welcome drink. (Continental Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Mercure La Defense 5 (2 nights)



• Day 4 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure Our included sightseeing tour features, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Later, maybe take a trip to visit the Palace of Versailles? This evening, after an included illuminations tour you''ll have the chance of exploring the city''s nightlife and we''ll have late-night transportation organised so that you can get back to your hotel in comfort. (Buffet Breakfast)
  



• Day 5 - Paris - Loire Castles - Tours A short drive to Chartres with its Cathedral famous for its stained-glass windows. On to the nearby Loire Valley where we stop to view Chambord Castle. Then on to visit fairy-tale Chenonceau Castle, and finally to Amboise, where Leonardo da Vinci is buried. In Tours, we enjoy dinner in a ''Tourangelle'' restaurant.
  (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Mercure Sud



• Day 6 - Tours - Oradour-sur-Glane - Cahors We pause in Loches to admire the fortified castle and continue to visit the ruined village of Oradour-sur-Glane. Then on through the green hills of the Correze and into the valley of the Lot arriving at picturesque Cahors with its 11th century bridge, ''Le Pont Valentré''. Tonight we will enjoy a dinner of local cuisine in a characteristic restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Hotel de France
  
  



• Day 7 - Cahors - Carcassonne - Barcelona (2 nights) South and via the wine-town of Cahors on the River Lot, famous for its black wine and through the green fields of Gascony to the walled town of Carcassonne - used as the backdrop for the film,''Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves''. Through the snow-capped Pyrenees we drive into Spain. On arrival in ''avant-garde'' Barcelona we enjoy dinner in a typical Catalan restaurant. Later, maybe experience a passionate fiery Flamenco show! (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Abba Garden (2 nights)



• Day 8 - Barcelona sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing today takes us from Gaudi''s ''Sagrada Familia'', to the sombre buildings of the Gothic Quarter, from the lively cafés on the Ramblas to the tranquil views over the city from the Montjuich Park. Barcelona is a city with something for everyone – especially at night when you''ll be able to take advantage of the late-night transportation back to your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 9 - Barcelona - Arles - Aix-en-Provence Along the French Amethyst coast to the Camargue with its wild horses, black bulls and pink flamingos to reach the Provencal town of Arles. Once home of Van Gogh, Arles was also a Roman town as the ancient Amphitheatre proves! Time to explore before continuing to Aix-en-Provence, perhaps France''s favourite University city. Tonight, dinner is in one of the many charming restaurants.
  (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Royal Mirabeau



• Day 10 - Aix-en-Provence - Cannes - Nice (2 nights) - Monte Carlo Excursion Relax this morning in this city of fountains and traffic-free squares. Then a pretty drive to Cannes, where we can ogle the yachts, see the Film Festival Centre and be dazzled by the ''hotel-palaces'' loved by the rich and famous. In Grasse, we visit the Fragonard Perfume factory before heading to Nice. Tonight, get on your party gear, because after a dinner of local specialities in a characteristic restaurant, we''ll join the ''beautiful people'' in Monte Carlo with a chance to visit one of the Casinos. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Comfort Inn Vieux Port (2 nights)



• Day 11 - Nice at leisure Today it’s the Promenade des Anglais, Place Massena, the best beaches, shopping areas, museums and Art Galleries and you can choose how to spend your day. Tonight, take in some nightlife. There is a Casino and plenty of clubs and lively cafés. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 12 - Nice - Pisa - Florence (2 nights) This morning after a leisurely breakfast we leave the Côte d''Azur for another exciting new destination – Italy! Soon we are driving along the Riviera dei Fiori past Rapallo and Portofino to arrive in Pisa where we view the Leaning Tower. Then a short drive to Florence where tonight you may want to feast on a Florentine beefsteak and later hit the local clubs, we''ll have transportation at hand to take you back to your hotel.
  (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Tulip Inn Mirage (2 nights)



• Day 13 - Florence sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing tour on foot shows us the Duomo, Piazza Signoria and the Holy Cross Basilica. Then time to shop for bargains in leather and 18 carat gold jewellery. Tonight, we enjoy a pizza dinner in a downtown restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)



• Day 14 - Florence - Siena - Rome (2 nights) First stop is medieval Siena, where we visit the Piazza del Campo – home of the Palio horse race. ''All roads lead to Rome'' so we continue through sunflower fields, olive groves and vineyards into Latium to the ''Eternal City''. Tonight, we enjoy dinner in a local trattoria. If you wish to stay out late after dinner, we have transportation at hand! (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Ergife Palace (2 nights)



• Day 15 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Sightseeing includes the Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican and the ancient Forum and Colosseum. Then time to explore. The Catacombs, Frascati, Villa Borghese? It''s up to you. Tonight, join in the outdoor life of the pavement cafés with the locals. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 16 - Rome - Orvieto - Venice (Marghera) (2 nights) Through the tufa hills of the Lazio to the Umbria where we ascend by funicular to the medieval hilltop town of Orvieto, famous for its crisp white wine, beautiful ceramics and its Gothic Cathedral. Then over the Apennine mountains to Venice. Tonight, we enjoy dinner in a canal-side restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Mondial



• Day 17 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure Along the canals, past Palladian Palazzos and churches by private launch to St. Mark''s Square where we see the Doges'' Palace and Byzantine Basilica. We visit one of the oldest glass-blowing work­shops and watch craftsmen creating crystal sculptures from the molten glass. Later why not take a Lagoon cruise and enjoy some fantastic seafood before we return to our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 18 - Venice (Marghera) - Verona - Lucerne (2 nights) The city of the star-crossed lovers Verona is our destination this morning. Here we see Juliet''s balcony and the Roman Arena before travelling through the region of the Italian Lakes to Switzerland. Crossing Lake Lugano we travel through the St. Gotthard to a glassy lake set against a backdrop of majestic mountains punc­tuated by crystal clear waterfalls – the setting for Lucerne. Tonight, enjoy the young atmosphere of the small, but lively lakeside resort with its eccentric cafés and traffic-free old town! (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Drei Koenige (2 nights)



• Day 19 - Lucerne orientation & at leisure The Lion Monument, the Chapel Bridge and the ancient turreted walls form part of our morning orientation.
  You can''t come to Switzerland and not take a trip up a Swiss mountain – so why not ascend one by gravity-defying cog-wheel train and cable car? Sample some of the local dishes – Swiss cheese fondue, crunchy home-made muesli and of course delicious chocolates. Tonight, we enjoy a dinner of local specialities in a typical Swiss restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)



• Day 20 - Lucerne - Neuschwanstein Castle - Munich Skirting the lake of Constance we drive into German Bavaria. Soon we are at Germany''s most famous and extravagant castle – Mad Ludwig''s ''Neuschwanstein''. After our included visit we continue to nearby fun-loving Munich where a short orientation tour shows us the Hofbräuhaus and the Glockenspiel. This evening, we enjoy a meal of typical Bavarian specialities at the Hofbräuhaus. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Apart and Residence



• Day 21 - Munich - Heidelberg - Rhineland (Ludwigshafen) This morning we see the Olympic Stadium on our way to the University town of Heidelberg. Here we admire the Castle and have time to shop in the pedestrian quarter before we enjoy dinner in an ancient tavern. Later we arrive at our Rhineland hotel for the night. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Europa



• Day 22 - Rhineland (Mainz) - Rhine Cruise - Amsterdam This morning we travel northward to the Rhine for a cruise past the famous Lorelei Rock with terraced vineyards and a myriad of castles. Then along the ''autobahn'' to the Dutch border and via Utrecht en route to friendly Amsterdam. Here part of our orientation tour will show us the Tower of Tears, Jewish Synagogue, Skinny Bridge and Dam Square. This evening, we enjoy an included dinner on a floating Indonesian restaurant! Afterwards it''s up to you – but we''ll have a late-night coach available to take you back to your hotel. After all, there''s plenty to do at night in Europe''s most liberal city!
  (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Ibis Schiphol



• Day 23 - Amsterdam - London We travel past landscapes reminiscent of Dutch painters to the Belgian border. Then to the French border and the port of Calais, where we board for the Channel crossing back to England. A short drive brings us to London and a memorable tour through the ''heart'' of Europe. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Ibis Earls Court



• Day 24 - London - USA Time for farewells or perhaps extend your stay with your new friends. (Buffet Breakfast)

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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. ** 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

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.