Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight transatlantic flight to London.
Day 2 - Arrive London (2 nights) Time to relax after check-in to your Trafalgar hotel.
Hotel: Jurys Inn Islington
Day 3 - London at leisure Today is at leisure to explore the city. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 4 - London - Paris (2 nights) Welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover and view the White Cliffs. From here a short Channel crossing takes us to Calais in France and on to the elegant capital, Paris. (Continential breakfast)
Hotel: Mercure La Defense
Day 5 - Paris sightseeing and at leisure Our tour includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Élysées, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. Afterwards there is time to maybe take an optional excursion to Montmartre?(Buffet breakfast)
Day 6 - Paris - Lyon Today we drive through the Forest of Fontainebleau and the wine-growing region of Burgundy. Then travel along the valley of the River Saône to its confluence with the Rhône to arrive in Lyon. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Kyriad Perrache
Day 7 - Lyon - Nice (2 nights) Today, via Montélimar, we arrive in Avignon with its Papal Palace. Then we continue through the beautiful countryside of Van Gogh to Nice on the French Riviera. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Busby
Day 8 - Nice and Monte Carlo Enjoy a full day to relax on the beach or wander into the old town. This evening, we''re off on an included excursion to Monte Carlo, try out your luck at one of the casinos! (Buffet breakfast)
Day 9 - Nice – Florence (Prato) We cross the Italian border, past Genoa, Columbus'' birthplace, to Pisa with its famous Leaning Tower. Next on to Florence to enjoy a scenic view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Later, there''s time at leisure to see the cathedral, Giotto''s Bell Tower, baptistery, Signoria Square and Santa Croce. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Wall Art
Day 10 - Florence – Bay of Naples We drive southwards passing the vineyards of Tuscany and the Tiber Valley before we drive past the Abbey of Monte Cassino and see the Bay of Naples. Perhaps take an optional to see the excavations in Pompeii before continuing to our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Parco
Day 11 - Bay of Naples – Rome (3 nights) This morning you may wish to take an excursion to the beautiful Isle of Capri. Later we pass the city of Naples before heading to Rome. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Pinewood
Day 12 - Rome sightseeing and at leisure Rome has many historical treasures. Our sightseeing tour shows us the main sights from views of the Forum and mighty Colosseum to St. Peter''s in the Vatican. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 13 - Rome at leisure Today is at leisure with time to explore this awe-inspiring city or perhaps take an excursion to the catacombs or the splendid Tivoli Gardens with their unique fountains. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 14 - Rome – Venice (Monastier) (2 nights) Today we take a scenic drive across the forested Apennine Mountains before we reach the flat plains of the Po River valley. Later we reach the magical city of Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Park Hotel Villa Fiorita
Day 15 - Venice orientation Today, as we cruise along the criss-crossing canals, we see vivid reminders of medieval maritime power and wealth. At leisure why not venture out to the lagoon’s islands (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 16 - Venice (Monastier) – Vienna (2 nights) This morning we travel into the Carnic Alps to the Austrian border and the Carinthian Lake District. Eventually, the Vienna Woods give way to the Danube Plains and imperial Vienna. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Senator
Day 17 - Vienna sightseeing Our sightseeing tour of the city shows us the Opera, Imperial Boulevards, the Hofburg and the Parliament. Then time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 18 - Vienna – Innsbruck We drive via the Salzkammergut to Salzburg. Here an orientation reveals places associated with The Sound of Music and Salzburg''s famous son, Mozart. Next on to Innsbruck. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Austrotel
Day 19 - Innsbruck – Lucerne (2 nights) The Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace feature on our Innsbruck orientation tour. Then we drive west to Vaduz, capital of the small Principality of Liechtenstein. Later, a scenic drive through Switzerland brings us to pretty Lucerne. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Paxmontana
Day 20 - Lucerne orientation First we see the medieval old town, the Lion Monument and cathedral. Then maybe join an optional tour to ascend one of the nearby surrounding mountains. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 21 - Lucerne – Rhineland Today we travel to Schaffhausen to view the Rhine Falls. Then we drive into Germany, and past Lake Titisee in the heart of the Black Forest and on to the university town of Heidelberg before continuing to our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: NH Mannheim-Viernheim
Day 22 - Rhineland – Amsterdam We enjoy a scenic Rhine cruise today passing castles and vineyards. Then on to Cologne where we admire its cathedral, before heading to friendly Amsterdam. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Ibis Schiphol
Day 23 - Amsterdam – London We drive to Calais to board our ferry back to Dover and then return to London. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Jurys Inn Islington
Day 24 - London - USA Bid farewell to your new friends before your return flight to the USA. (Buffet breakfast)
What's Included
Sightseeing highlights
Dover: See the White Cliffs.
Paris: Sightseeing includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Avignon: See the Palace of the Popes.
French Riviera: Fabulous drive along the coast. Orientation tour in Nice.
Monte Carlo: Excursion to see one of the casinos.
Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.
Florence: Spectacular views from Piazzale Michelangelo.
Rome: Sightseeing features St. Peter''s Basilica and views of the Colosseum and the Forum.
Venice: Cruise the canals by vaporetto. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
Scenic Route: The Austrian Lake District and Italian/Austrian Alps.
Vienna: Sightseeing tour includes the Opera, Imperial Boulevards and the Hofburg.
Salzburg: Visit the baroque town of Mozart''s birth.
Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof, Wilten Basilica and Olympic ski-jump.
Liechtenstein: Visit the capital of the tiny principality, Vaduz.
Lucerne: Orientation includes the Lion Monument and medieval Old Town.
Schaffhausen: Stop to admire the Rhine Falls.
Heidelberg: View the Castle.
Black Forest: Drive through Germany''s famous forest and see Lake Titisee.
Amsterdam: Orientation tour plus a countryside excursion to Volendam. Visit a cheese farm and clog workshop.
Nice: See the Promenade des Anglais and Place Massena
Meals
1 continental breakfast and 1 buffet breakfast in London.
19 buffet breakfasts
11 three-course dinners
Total Meals 31 (see itinerary)Travel highlights
Sightseeing/orientation in Paris, Avignon, French Riviera, Florence, Rome, Venice, Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Vaduz, Lucerne, Heidelberg, Cologne and Amsterdam.
Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities
All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
The services of a Trafalgar Representative
at your London hotel.
Specialised local guide in Paris, Rome
and Vienna.
Cross-channel transportation.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map
book journal.
For London airport shuttle service, conditions apply.
Airport Transfers
London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London’s airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London’s Heathrow – Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathr
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport Passengers who have booked Trafalgar’s Land and Air packages arriving at London’s Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London’s Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
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.
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.
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.
Unless otherwise noted, fares do not include all applicable taxes, charges and government imposed fees. Click here for more information on air fees and taxes.
