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



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



• Day 3 - London - Amsterdam (2 nights) Today we begin our European holiday! So slug down a coffee, munch on some breakfast and head down to Dover and across the Channel to France. On into Belgium, and towards scores of turning windmills against vast expanses of sky we arrive in Holland and friendly Amsterdam. Here we enjoy a Welcome Drink with fellow passengers before a wonderful introduction to the city this evening on an included canal cruise in a glass-topped boat for a dinner of Indonesian specialities in a floating restaurant. (Continental Breakfast/ Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Ibis Schiphol (2 nights)



• Day 4 - Amsterdam orientation & at leisure Orientation of the city includes Dam Square, the Tower of Tears and a diamond-cutting factory, set against a backdrop of canals, barges and bikes! Then you are free to explore – the museums, the ''brown'' bars and the antique shops. Later maybe experience more of Amsterdam''s exciting nightlife, we''ll provide late-night transportation to take you back to your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 5 - Amsterdam - Rhine Cruise - Rhineland (Ludwigshafen) We travel into Germany to the River Rhine and to Boppard. Here we embark on a scenic Rhine cruise. Perhaps sip on a Riesling, as we sail past ancient castles perched on vine-terraced hillsides. Admire the statue of Lorelei, the nymph who, according to legend, would lure young men to their death! Tonight, enjoy dinner in a local tavern and perhaps try some of that great German beer! (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: NH Mannheim



• Day 6 - Rhineland (Ludwigshafen) - Heidelburg - Munich First to the ''Student Prince'' city of Heidelberg, where we admire the Castle and have time in the pedestrian quarter. Then on via Stuttgart and through the Swabian Hills to Bavaria''s lively capital, Munich. Here orientation shows us the Marienplatz, Olympic Stadium and of course the famous Hofbräuhaus, the world''s most famous beer hall which you may wish to visit later this evening! (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Apart and Residence



• Day 7 - Munich - Innsbruck - Venice (Mestre) (2 nights) Our stop this morning is Innsbruck in the Austrian Tyrol where we see the Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace. Then through the Brenner Pass into the mountains of the Italian Dolomites, interspersed with imposing castles and fortresses, we drive to magical Venice. This evening, we enjoy dinner in a canal-side restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Holiday (2 nights)



• Day 8 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure We glide past Palladian Palazzos and chugging vaporettos to St. Mark''s Square, seeing the Church of San Giorgio, Doges'' Palace and St. Mark''s Basilica. We witness a demonstration of glass-blowing at an ancient workshop before free time. Maybe take an excursion to one of the many islands of the Lagoon.
  (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 9 - Venice (Mestre) - Rome (2 nights) We travel via Bologna across the rugged Apennines and through Tuscan vineyards and olive groves. Then past Umbrian hilltop towns and ochre landscapes we arrive in Rome. Tonight, we dine in a downtown ''trattoria'' and later you may wish to indulge in some nightlife! (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Ergife Palace (2 nights)



• Day 10 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide shows us the Colosseum, the Forum and St. Peter''s Basilica, in the Vatican. The balance of the day is free to either wander the streets of the medieval city or to wonder at Michelangelo''s paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel! Tonight, fettucini? spaghetti? tagliatelli? – whatever you choose wash it down with some of the local Frascati – and do as the Romans do! (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 11 - Rome - Siena - Florence (2 nights) After breakfast, its off the highway as we drive through hilly fields of sunflowers to medieval Siena – where banking was invented!More famous today for its excellent cuisine and Palio horse race. Time to shop for ceramics and admire the perfect architecture in the Piazza del Campo. Then it''s only a short drive to Florence with its abundance of Renaissance art, up-to-the-minute fashions and delicious cuisine! Florence is full of fun nightlife, so tonight ''you may like to dance the night away'' in one of the ''state-of-the-art'' nightclubs. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Best Western Select (2 nights)



• Day 12 - Florence sightseeing & at leisure The only way to really visit this city is with a local guide on foot! Highlights are the marble Duomo, Piazza Signoria with its many sculptures and of course the Basilica of Santa Croce, where so many of Italy''s heroes are buried. Today the area around the Basilica is a centre for high quality leather goods and gold jewellery, so it''s a great place for shopping! This evening, we''ll enjoy some of that fine food at a pizza dinner with wine in one of the city''s favourite trattorias. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)



• Day 13 - Florence - Pisa - Lucerne (2 nights) A short drive to Pisa for a visit to the Piazza dei Miracoli to see the Leaning Tower and marble Cathedral. Then along the Italian Riviera and past the marble quarries of Carrara we by-pass Milan and drive through the Italian Lake District. Crossing Lake Lugano in Switzerland we ascend into the Alps via the St. Gotthard. The lake of Lucerne is resplendent before us with majestic snow-capped peaks reflected in its cool, deep turquoise waters. This evening, why not join in the fun of a Swiss Folklore show? (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Weinhof (2 nights)



• Day 14 - Lucerne orientation & at leisure Today see the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge on our orientation tour. Then plenty of time for shopping for chocolates, clocks, watches, woodcarvings and more! Later, you may wish to take a trip up Mount Pilatus and enjoy the best view possible over the surrounding Alps. Tonight, enjoy a dinner of Swiss cuisine in a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)



• Day 15 - Lucerne - Paris (2 nights) Today we''re heading for the ''Grand Finale'' as we enter France. Through the Jura Mountains, we drive into wine-producing Burgundy with its picturesque villages to the world''s most elegant city – Paris. Tonight stroll along the banks of the Seine, enjoy a romantic dinner in a bistro in the Latin Quarter or simply soak up the Bohemian atmosphere of Montmartre – the possibilities are endless! (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Mercure La Defense 5 (2 nights)



• Day 16 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure This morning''s sightseeing tour features the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe among other great monuments! Later, maybe visit the luxurious Palace of Versailles or admire the art in the Louvre. This evening, we enjoy an included illuminations tour of the city. For those who wish to party late at one of the popular clubs such as ''Les Bains Douches'', or to enjoy the late dinner show at one of the traditional Parisian Cabarets. We will provide late-night transportation to take you back to your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 17 - Paris - London A poignant end to our tour as we drive across the Somme Battlefields to Calais, where we cruise across the Channel to the White Cliffs of Dover. Soon we are in London, for the final night of our European vacation. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Ibis Earls Court



• Day 18 - London - USA Time for farewells or perhaps extend your stay with your new friends. (Buffet Breakfast)

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/13/2008 - 9/30/2008	$2,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/11/2008 - 12/28/2008	$2,550	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/24/2008 - 1/10/2009	$2,550	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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.