• Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Paris.



• Day 2 - Arrive Paris (2 nights) On arrival at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport you''re met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in you are free to explore this beautiful city or just relax. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and meet your fellow travellers.
  
  Hotel: Evergreen Laurel (2 nights)



• Day 3 - Paris sightseeing and at leisure Today''s sightseeing tour with a local guide includes the ascent of the Eiffel Tower to its second level for wonderful views over the city. Other highlights include views of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and the Champs Elysées before we enjoy a walking tour on the Left Bank that will include a visit of Les Invalides with its golden dome. As part of the Army Museum, its most important relic is the tomb of France''s most influential ruler, Napoleon Bonaparte. For the rest of the day you may choose to stroll through the Luxembourg gardens, visit the Louvre or relax over a ''café au lait'' in a sidewalk café. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 4 - Paris – Loire Valley Chateaux – Tours First we drive to Chartres – famous for its mighty Cathedral with its blue stained glass windows. Built on a lay line, this spot has always been said to have mystical power! Then down to the valley of the quiet river Loire with its many beautiful villages and resplendent castles, home to French royalty over the centuries. We''ll stop at Chambord to see the impressive chateau, and then visit fairytale Chenonceau, straddling the river Cher. Then we continue to our hotel in Tours for tonight. (Buffet Breakfast, Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Mercure Nord



• Day 5 - Tours – Bourges – Lyon Today''s journey takes us through the very centre of France. First we stop in Bourges, to see the Palais Jacques Coeur, the Cathedral of St. Stephen and the delightful Archbishop''s gardens. Then into the very centre of the ''hexagon'', as the French often call their homeland, to stop at the village of St. Amand Montrond. We continue via the volcanic hills around Clermont Ferrand and on to Lyon – a gourmet''s paradise on the rivers Rhone and Saône. A walking tour of the old city – a UNESCO World Heritage site, reveals the city''s rich and cultural past. It is the largest Renaissance district in France with its narrow streets, inner courtyards and "traboules". We will also drive up the Fourvière hill to admire awe-inspiring views over the city. Then on to our hotel for dinner and overnight. (Buffet Breakfast, Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Novotel Porte du Valvert



• Day 6 - Lyon – Châteauneuf du Pape – Avignon – Nice (2 nights) Our first stop this morning is in the wine village of Chateauneuf du Pape where we stop to see the amazing vistas from the ruined fortress and visit one of the Cote du Rhone wine cellars to sample some of the delicious wine. Then on to Avignon, where we see the Papal palace and famous ''Pont'' (bridge) over the Rhone. Finally we arrive in Nice where an orientation drive shows us the Promenade des Anglais and the Place Massena, before we continue to our hotel for the next two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Ellington (2 nights)



• Day 7 - Nice – Visit to Monte Carlo A free morning to relax and perhaps take a stroll along the Promenade or shop in the trendy boutiques! Later this afternoon we will enjoy a scenic drive along the Cote d''Azur to visit Monaco and Monte Carlo. Here we''ll see the beautiful Casino built by Charles Garnier in the 19th century and our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure as we explore the Principality. This evening we will enjoy dinner in a charming Nicois restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast, Highlight Dinner)



• Day 8 - Nice – Cannes – Barcelona (2 nights) A short drive to ''la Croisette'' in glamorous Cannes, where we have time to admire the yachts in the marina and go celebrity spotting! We''ll see the Film Festival Centre before re-joining the highway to drive through Provençal landscapes reminiscent of Van Gogh paintings. Then on past the Camargue National Park and to the border with Spain. We cross over the foothills of the Pyrenees and are soon in the region of Spanish Catalonia. Past olive groves and vineyards we approach the ''avant-garde'' city of Barcelona – a cosmopolitan port on the Mediterranean. (Buffet Breakfast, Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Catalonia Plaza (2 nights)



• Day 9 - Barcelona sightseeing and at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide takes us on a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter with its impressive Cathedral. We also see Gaudi''s ''Sagrada Familia'' plus many of his other eccentric architectural masterpieces. Later, we''ll view Columbus'' Monument and the Ramblas. After enjoy time at leisure in this sophisticated city, or perhaps an optional excursion to mystical Montserrat? (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 10 - Barcelona – Madrid (2 nights) We start our day with a drive through the arid Aragon hills to the city of Goya''s birth – Zaragoza on the river Ebro. It is here that St James is said to have descended from heaven on a pillar – hence the name of the Cathedral dedicated to him – El Pilar. We will visit this pilgrimage church and see the ancient Cathedral of La Seo before continuing into the heart of Spanish Castille and Spain''s capital, Madrid. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Rafael Ventas (2 nights)



• Day 11 - Toledo excursion & Madrid Sightseeing First we enjoy an included excursion to Toledo, capital of Castile. Here sightseeing with a local guide includes a visit to the Synagogue, the Church of Santo Tome and a steel workshop. Then we return to Madrid where our guided tour shows us the Plaza Espana, the Puerta del Sol, the Cibeles Fountain and Gran Via. Then time to join our newly made friends for a Farewell Dinner in a typical restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner)



• Day 12 - Madrid – USA Time to bid farewell as we transfer you to Madrid Airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/11/2008 - 9/22/2008	$2,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/18/2008 - 9/29/2008	$2,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/2/2008 - 10/13/2008	$2,375	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.