Trafalgar > European Spotlight

European Spotlight
15 Days starting from $3,025

Countries Visited:
France, Italy, Monaco, Switzerland, United Kingdom

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Length: 15 Days
Type: First Class 2008
Category: Europe Discoveries
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: EELE-2008
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
England, France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy
 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS
Sightseeing Highlights
  • London: Sightseeing tour.
  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.
  • Paris: Sightseeing includes views of the Champs Elysées, and an ascent of the Eiffel Tower.
  • Beaune: Visit the medieval town.
  • Geneva: Orientation tour.
  • Nice: Orientation includes Place Massena and the Promenade des Anglais.
  • Cannes: Visit the Film Festival city.
  • Perfumery: Visit the Fragonard Perfumery.
  • Monaco: Visit the Old Town seeing the Grimaldi Palace and Cathedral.
  • Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.
  • Florence: Sightseeing inclu­des Signoria Square and the Duomo plus a visit to Santa Croce Cathedral.
  • Venice: Private boat cruise to St. Marks Square, see the Bridge of Sighs.
  • Rome: Sightseeing tour includes St. Peter''s Basilica plus views of the Forum, Colosseum & Circus Maximus.
  • Scenic drives across World War I Battlefields, through the Burgundy wine region, the French Riviera, Apennine Mountains and the Tuscan Hills.
Dining Highlights
  • 1 Buffet breakfast and 1 Continental breakfast in London
  • 11 Buffet breakfasts on tour
  • 3 three-course dinners in hotels
  • 1 local speciality restaurant dinner on the French Riviera
  • Farewell dinner with wine in a Roman trattoria
18 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 Paris, Florence and Rome.
  • 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.
  • 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
Rome Fiumicino Airport departure Transfer will arrive at the airport at 07.00 and 09.30 on Day 15.
  • 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.
  • Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to London.


  • Day 2- Arrive London (2 nights) After checking into your Trafalgar hotel the rest of your day is at leisure to explore this exciting city.

    Hotel: Park Plaza County Hotel (2 nights)


  • Day 3 - London sightseeing & at leisure Many major sights are included on our morning sightseeing tour, including the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Then time is your own. (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 4 - London - Paris (2 nights) This morning we drive to Dover to take the Channel ferry to Calais. We drive across the World War I battlefields to the glittering city of Paris. This evening we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and travelling companions. (Continental Breakfast)

    Hotel: Pullman Paris Rive Gauche (2 nights)


  • Day 5 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing tour includes views of the Champs Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe plus we ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for spectacular views over the city. Later time at leisure to relax or maybe take an an excursion to see the ornate splendour of the great Palace of Versailles? (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 6 - Paris – Beaune – Geneva (2 nights) Today we drive south through rolling farming country and wine producing Burgundy to the medieval town of Beaune, renowned for its wine auctions. Then on to magnificent Switzerland and to the international city of Geneva. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Cornavin (2 nights)


  • Day 7 - Geneva orientation & at leisure This morning our orientation tour with our Tour Director shows us the Reformation Monument , the Old Town and the United Nations Building and the HQ of the Red Cross plus a fascinating Hidden Treasure of the city is revealed to us! (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 8 - Geneva – Nice (2 nights) We drive to Nice, capital of the Cote d’Azur. Tonight, after an orientation tour, we enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

    Hotel: Splendid (2 nights)


  • Day 9 - Cannes & Perfumery Excursion We drive to Cannes , the sophisticated resort which is famous for the annual Film Festival which is held in May. Then we visit the Fragonard Perfumery before returning to Nice with time to maybe relax on the beach, explore the Old Town or shop in the bustling pedestrian streets. (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 10- Nice – Monaco – Pisa – Tuscan Hills (Montecatini) First to the Principality of Monaco , where both Princess Grace and her husband, Prince Rainier, are buried in the Cathedral. Then on to Pisa, to see the Leaning Tower, and finally to our hotel in the spa town of Montecatini. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Tettuccio


  • Day 11 - Tuscan Hills (Montecatini) – Florence = – Venice (Lido) (2 nights) Off to Florence for our walking tour with a local guide, taking in the main sights, plus views from Piazzale Michelangelo.Then on to our hotel on the fashionable Lido area of magical Venice. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Petit Palais (2 nights)


  • Day 12 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure We travel by private launch to St Marks Square where we see the Bridge of Sighs, the vast Ducal Palace and visit a glass blowing factory. And yet another special Hidden Treasure is revealed to us by our Tour Director. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)


  • Day 13 - Venice (Lido) – Rome (2 nights) Today we journey south to the ‘Eternal City’ of Rome, crossing the forested Apennine hills, the beautiful landscape of Tuscany and and passing the hilltop towns of Orvieto and Orte in Umbria. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Cardinal St Peter (2 nights)


  • Day 14 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Our included guided tour includes a visit to St Peter’s Basilica where we see the moving masterpiece by Michelangelo , the Pieta. Then we drive across the Tiber River to ancient Rome where we overlook the Forum, see the mighty Colosseum and view the Circus Maximus , where the chariot racing used to take place. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and fellow travellers. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)


  • Day 15 - Rome - USA After breakfast it''s ''buon viaggio'' to your new-found friends as we transfer you to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your 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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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.
  • London
  • Dover
  • Paris
  • Beaune
  • Geneva
  • Nice
  • Cannes
  • Perfumery
  • Monaco
  • Pisa
  • Florence
  • Venice
  • 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.
** 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.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

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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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