Trafalgar > European Supreme 2009

European Supreme 2009
34 Days starting from $7,175

Countries Visited:
Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Monaco, Romania, United Kingdom

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Length: 34 Days
Type: First Class Europe & Britain 2009
Category: Discovery
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: ESUP-2009
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
England, Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Monaco, France

What would you do for a month in Europe? Absorb the sights and cultures of London and Amsterdam, explore Eastern Europe, thrill to the sights of Ancient Greece, and explore one exciting city after another throughout Italy before coming to a rest in France.

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

Sightseeing Highlights
  • London: Sightseeing tour.
  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.
  • Amsterdam: Visit a diamond factory (opening times permitting) and enjoy a canal cruise.
  • Cologne: View the Cathedral.
  • Rhine Valley: Cruise by the Lorelei Rock (weather permitting).
  • Heidelberg: View the Castle.
  • Munich: Orientation tour.
  • Innsbruck: Orientation tour.
  • Verona: See the Roman Arena and Juliet''s balcony.
  • Venice: Canal cruise by private motor launch, see St. Mark’s Square and visit a glass-blowing factory.
  • Vienna: See the Hofburg and the Stadtpark.
  • Györ: Visit the medieval city.
  • Budapest: See the Great Synagogue and Fishermen’s Bastion.
  • Sibiu: Guided tour.
  • Bucharest: See the Metropolitan Cathedral.
  • Sofia: See Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
  • Thermopylae: View the battle site.
  • Delphi: Visit the Temple of Apollo.
  • Athens: Visit the Acropolis and Parthenon.
  • Bari: Orientation tour.
  • Bay of Naples: Excursion to Isle of Capri.
  • Pompeii: Guided tour of the excavations.
  • Rome: Visits to St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel and Colosseum, plus views of the Forum.
  • Florence: See the Duomo and visits to Signoria Square & Santa Croce.
  • Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.
  • Nice: Excursion to Monaco.
  • Cannes: Visit this elegant resort.
  • Perfumery: Visit a perfume factory.
  • Lucerne: See the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument.
  • Savigny-Lès-Beaune: See the vineyards.
  • Paris: Ascent to second level of the Eiffel Tower, views of the Champs Elysees.

Dining Highlights
  • 1 buffet breakfast and 1 continental breakfast in London.
  • 30 hot buffet breakfasts.
  • 12 three-course dinners. 
  • 1 dinner on mini-cruise.
  • 2 local highlight restaurant dinners with wine in Budapest and on the French Riviera.
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris.
48 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes. 
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
  • A qualified local city guide in Vienna, Budapest, Sibiu, Bucharest, Sofia, Delphi, Athens, Pompeii, Rome, Florence and Paris. 
  • The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
  • Cross-channel ferry.
  • Overnight mini-cruise Patras to Bari. 
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal. 
  • Free London airport shuttle, conditions apply.

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


  • Day 2 - Arrive London (2 nights) Welcome to London! 

    Hotel: Hilton Kensington (2 nights)


  • Day 3 - London sightseeing and at leisure Many major sights are included on our morning sightseeing tour. Then enjoy free time at leisure to explore this exciting city. (Buffet breakfast)


  • Day 4 - London - Amsterdam We cross the English Channel to Calais then on to Amsterdam via Belgium. Tonight, we enjoy a Welcome Drink and a canal boat cruise. (Continential breakfast)

    Hotel: Mercure Aan De Amstel


  • Day 5 - Amsterdam – Rhineland First to German Cologne. Then a Rhine cruise before reaching our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Holiday Inn City Centre


  • Day 6 - Rhineland – Munich – Innsbruck We see Heidelberg’s castle. Then to Munich where we see the Marienplatz and Olympic Stadium. Then on to Innsbruck and orientation. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Grauer Bär


  • Day 7 - Innsbruck – Venice (Mestre) (2 nights) We cross the Brenner Pass into Italy and on to Venice via Verona. (Buffet breakfast) 

    Hotel: Antony (2 nights)


  • Day 8 - Venice sightseeing and at leisure We cruise to St. Mark''s Square to see the Bridge of Sighs and Doge’s Palace. Our Tour Director shows us a Hidden Treasure and we see how glass is made. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)


  • Day 9 - Venice (Mestre) – Vienna (2 nights) We drive into Austria and across the Styrian Alps to Vienna. (Buffet breakfast) 

    Hotel: Hilton Danube (2 nights)


  • Day 10 - Vienna sightseeing and at leisure Sightseeing shows us the Opera, Parliament, the Imperial Boulevards, the Hofburg and Stadtpark. (Buffet breakfast)


  • Day 11 - Vienna – Budapest (2 nights) We cross in to Hungary via Györ. and drive on to Budapest. (Buffet breakfast) 

    Hotel: Ramada Plaza (2 nights)


  • Day 12 - Budapest sightseeing and at leisure We see the Great Synagogue and the Fishermen''s Bastion. Tonight, we enjoy a traditional Hungarian Highlight Dinner with music. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)


  • Day 13 - Budapest – Sibiu Across the Great Hungarian Plain into Romania. Through the Transylvanian Alps to Sibiu. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Continental Forum


  • Day 14 - Sibiu – Bucharest We drive to Bucharest where we see the Metropolitan Cathedral and Triumphal Arch. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Intercontinental


  • Day 15 - Bucharest – Sofia (2 nights) We cross the River Danube and enter Bulgaria where we soon reach the capital, Sofia. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Hilton (2 nights)


  • Day 16 - Sofia sightseeing and at leisure Orientation includes the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Later free time, to explore. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)


  • Day 17 - Sofia – Kalambaka We enter Greece. and later enjoy fine views of the Plains of Thessaly en route to Kalambaka. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Amalia Kalambaka


  • Day 18 - Kalambaka – Athens (4 nights) First to Thermopylae, then the Oracle at Delphi, before Athens. (Buffet breakfast) 

    Hotel: Divani Caravel (4 nights)


  • Days 19, 20 & 21 - Athens at leisure Three full days at leisure or take a three-day Aegean Islands cruise? (Buffet breakfast) (Buffet breakfast) (Buffet breakfast)


  • Day 22 - Athens - At Sea First a guided tour of the Acropolis, then we cross the impressive Corinth Canal and continue on to Patras for our ferry to Italy. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)


  • Day 23 - Bari – Pompeii – Sorrento We head west for the Bay of Naples, where we take a walking tour of Pompeii. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Parco Del Sole


  • Day 24 - Sorrento – Isle of Capri – Rome (3 nights) Enjoy a walking tour of Capri before continuing to Rome.. (Buffet breakfast) 

    Hotel: Grand Tiberio (3 nights)


  • Days 25 & 26 - Rome sightseeing and at leisure We visit the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum. Then time is at leisure. (Buffet breakfast) (Buffet breakfast)


  • Day 27 - Rome – Florence – Montecatini We see the Duomo, Signoria Square and a Hidden Treasure. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Francia & Quirinale


  • Day 28 - Montecatini – Pisa – Nice (2 nights) First to Pisa’s Leaning Tower before driving to Nice, with a visit to Monaco and a Highlight Dinner tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

    Hotel: Mercure Notre Dame (2 nights)


  • Day 29 - Nice – Côte d''Azur Excursion We visit fashionable Cannes, famous for its film festival, and a local perfumery. (Buffet breakfast)


  • Day 30 - Nice – Engelberg (2 nights) We head north through Italy to Switzerland and the ski resort of Engelberg near Lake Lucerne. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Europe (2 nights)


  • Day 31 - Lucerne orientation and at leisure We see the poignant Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge, then time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)


  • Day 32 - Engelberg – Paris (2 nights) We return to France, passing the Burgundy vineyards, and arrive in Paris. (Buffet breakfast) 

    Hotel: Pullman Paris Bercy (2 nights)


  • Day 33 - Paris sightseeing and at leisure Views from the Eiffel Tower and we drive the Champs Élysées. Later a Farewell Dinner  (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)


  • Day 34 - Paris – USA ‘Au revoir’ to Paris as our tour comes to an end. (Buffet breakfast)



  • Free airport transfers Free airport transfers: Return transfer from the last hotel will arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 08.00.

    Passengers 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.



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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.

Documents
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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4/6/2009 - 5/9/2009
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4/27/2009 - 5/30/2009
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5/25/2009 - 6/27/2009
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6/8/2009 - 7/11/2009
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6/15/2009 - 7/18/2009
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Important note: Visas may be required for this tour. Please speak with your travel agent at time of booking to assess your specific requirements.
* 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
  • Amsterdam
  • Cologne
  • Rhine Valley
  • Heidelberg
  • Munich
  • Innsbruck
  • Verona
  • Venice
  • Vienna
  • Györ
  • Budapest
  • Sibiu
  • Bucharest
  • Sofia
  • Thermopylae
  • Delphi
  • Athens
  • Bari
  • Bay of Naples
  • Pompeii
  • Rome
  • Florence
  • Pisa
  • Nice
  • Cannes
  • Perfumery
  • Lucerne
  • Savigny-Lès-Beaune
  • Paris
  • Vimy Ridge
Important note: Visas may be required for this tour. Please speak with your travel agent at time of booking to assess your specific requirements.
* 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:

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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