Trafalgar > European Interlude

European Interlude
18 Days starting from $3,250

Countries Visited:
Austria, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom

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Length: 18 Days
Type: First Class Europe & Britain 2008
Category: Europe Discoveries
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: EINT-2008
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
England, Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France

A compilation of a few of the best-loved European cities: London, Amsterdam, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Flroence, Lucerne and Paris.

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

Sightseeing Highlights
  • London: Sightseeing tour.
  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.
  • Amsterdam: Orientation tour plus visit a diamond-polishing factory (opening times permitting) and enjoy a canal cruise.
  • Cologne: See the gothic Cathedral.
  • Rhine Valley: Cruise past the Lorelei Rock (weather permitting)
  • Munich: Orientation tour including the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz.
  • Innsbruck: Orientation tour includes the Golden Roof and Wilten Bascilica
  • Salzburg: Sightseeing including locations used in "The Sound of Music".
  • Vienna: Sightseeing shows us the Opera, Hofburg, Parliament and the Stadtpark.
  • Venice: Canal cruise by private motor launch. See St. Mark''s Square, Doges'' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
  • Rome: Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum, Colosseum and Circus Maximus, plus visits St. Peter''s Basilica in the Vatican.
  • Florence: Sightseeing includes Signoria Square, the Duomo and visits the Santa Croce Basilica.
  • Lugano: See this magnificent lake.
  • Lucerne: Orientation includes the Lion Monument and the Old Town.
  • Savigny-Lès-Beaune: View the vineyards.
  • Paris: Paris Sightseeing includes views of the Louvre, Champs Elysees, Opera and Notre Dame plus ascent of the Eiffel Tower.
  • Scenic drives Rhine Valley, Swabian Uplands, Austrian Alps, Carinthian Lake District, Carnian Alps, Po Valley, Apennine Mountains, Italian Lake District, Alpine Switzerland, St. Gotthard and the Burgundy wine region.

Dining Highlights
  • 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Amsterdam
  • 1 Buffet breakfast (BB) and 1 Continental breakfast in London
  • 14 Buffet breakfasts on tour
  • 4 three-course dinners in hotels
  • 2 local speciality restaurant dinners in Innsbruck and Florence
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris
23 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • Escorted by one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors whilst touring
  • A qualified local city guide in Salzburg, Vienna, Rome, Florence and Paris.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
  • Cross-Channel ferry.
  • For London Airport Transfer please see Airport Transfers section below.
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport departure transfer will arrive at the airport at 08.00 on Day 18.
  • Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, 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)
  • 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.
  • Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Free London Return
Passengers on the ''Land only'' option may return to London by Trafalgar motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Accommodation will be required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening. Ask your Travel Agent to book this for you.
  • Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to London.


  • Day 2- Arrive London (2 nights) After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the remainder of your day is at leisure. Why not check out this exciting city?

    Hotel: Jurys Clifton Ford (2 nights)


  • Day 3 London sightseeing & at leisure Many major sights are included on our morning sightseeing tour. Then enjoy time on your own. (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 4 - London – Amsterdam A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we drive towards the coast. Time to admire the White Cliffs of Dover before our Channel crossing to Calais in France. Then by coach we travel via Belgium to friendly Amsterdam. On our arrival, we visit a diamond-polishing factory (opening times permitting) before enjoying a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director before boarding our glass-topped boat for a canal cruise – the perfect introduction to the city!

    Hotel: Mercure aan de Amstel


  • Day 5 - Amsterdam – Rhine Cruise – Rhineland (Mannheim) Morning orientation in Amsterdam includes Dam Square and the Tower of Tears. Later, we drive past Arnhem into Germany stopping in Cologne to see its gothic Cathedral. Then after passing Bonn, we embark on a relaxing Rhine cruise past castles and vineyards. We disembark in St. Goar with views of the Lorelei Rock before reaching our Rhineland hotel for the night. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn City Centre


  • Day 6 - Rhineland (Mannheim) – Munich – Innsbruck Today we cross the Swabian Uplands to Bavarian Munich. Here an orientation tour shows us the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz, with its Glockenspiel clock. Next we drive to Austria and the Tyrolean capital Innsbruck. On our arrival an orientation tour shows us the Golden Roof and Wilten Basilica.This evening, we enjoy dinner in a typical restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

    Hotel: Grauer Bär


  • Day 7 - Innsbruck – Salzburg – Vienna (2 nights) Today it''s only a short drive to the splendours of Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart. Here our walking tour with a local guide includes locations used in the film "The Sound of Music". Later, we continue our drive towards the River Danube and the baroque elegance of Vienna. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Hilton Danube (SF) (2 nights)


  • Day 8 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour of this elegant city highlights views of the Opera, the Hofburg, Stadtpark, the Parliament and the Imperial Boulevards. Today our Tour Director shares the secret of a Hidden Treasure with us all! The rest of your day is at leisure to sightsee and shop along the fashionable Kärntnerstrasse. (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 9 - Vienna – Venice (Mestre) (2 nights) Today we drive into the heart of the Austrian Alps past mountains and small towns to the Austrian Lake District. Then we continue over the Italian border, where the Carnian Alps give way to Northern Italy and the delights of magical Venice for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Antony (2 nights)


  • Day 10 -Venice sightseeing & at leisure We discover this Byzantine city on a canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark''s Square. View the Bridge of Sighs and Doges'' Palace before a visit to a glass-blowing factory. After free time to shop or take a cruise to the island of Burano in the Venetian Lagoon for a seafood lunch. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)


  • Day 11 - Venice (Mestre) – Rome (2 nights) This morning''s drive takes us cross the fertile Po Valley to join the Autostrada del Sole for our journey through the Apennine Mountains to the ''Eternal City'' Rome for the next two nights. Later, perhaps go out and discover Rome''s vibrant nightlife. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: St John (2 nights)


  • Day 12 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure A guided visit of St. Peter''s Basilica, including the Pieta of Michelangelo, then we cross the Tiber to ancient Rome for views of the Forum and the mighty Colosseum, plus the Circus Maximus, renowned for chariot races. Then time at leisure to relax in a sidewalk café or take an optional excursion to visit the Catacombs or the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 13 - Rome – Florence We drive through the Chianti wine region of Tuscany en route to Renaissance Florence. Our guided walking tour shows us the Cathedral, the Baptistery, Signoria Square and we visit Santa Croce Basilica. Then, before we have time to shop for leather and gold, our Tour Director shows us a Hidden Treasure! This evening, we enjoy dinner in a typical Florentine restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

    Hotel: Sheraton


  • Day 14 - Florence – Lucerne (2 nights) Our day starts with a drive via Bologna and Milan towards the Italian and Swiss Lake Districts to beautiful Lugano. After, we continue on through the Italian-speaking Ticino region to the St. Gotthard route across the Alps. Next on through the St. Gotthard tunnel to lakeside Lucerne. Why not try a Swiss folklore evening tonight? (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Schiller (2 nights)


  • Day 15 - Lucerne orientation & at leisure Our morning orientation tour highlights this medieval town and includes a visit to the famous Lion Monument. Later, there''s time at leisure to perhaps take an optional trip up a nearby mountain peak, famed for its splendid views. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)


  • Day 16 - Lucerne – Paris (2 nights) This morning we travel over the French border passing Belfort and remnants of the Maginot Line. Next through wine-producing Burgundy, where we view the Savigny-Lès-Beaune vineyards before we make our way to Paris and maybe enjoy a Cabaret show tonight? (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Hilton La Defense (2 nights)


  • Day 17 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure Morning sightseeing with a local guide includes a drive from the Place de la Concorde along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe, the ascent of the Eiffel Tower to the second level and views of Notre Dame Cathedral on the Ile de la Cité. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your new found friends. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)


  • Day 18 - Paris – USA ''Au revoir'' as we transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for our return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)



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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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*** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
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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
  • Dover
  • Amsterdam
  • Cologne
  • Rhine Valley
  • Munich
  • Innsbruck
  • Salzburg
  • Vienna
  • Venice
  • Rome
  • Florence
  • Lugano
  • Lucerne
  • Savigny-Les-Beaune
  • Paris
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.
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*** 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.


   
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