France, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, Monaco, Spain
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Paris.
Day 2 - Arrive Paris (2 nights) After check-in, there is free time. Tonight we meet our Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Pullman Paris La Defense (2 nights)
Day 3 - Paris sightseeing and at leisure Today''s sightseeing tour includes views of the Champs Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and Notre Dame Cathedral on the Île de la Cité. We also ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for awe-inspiring views over the whole city and then have time at leisure to relax or explore. This evening, why not enjoy dinner in Montmartre or go out on the town and enjoy a cabaret show? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 4 - Paris – Champagne – Luxembourg Today we travel east to visit a champagne cellar where we ride on a small railway to see how this delicious sparkling wine is made! We cross the World War I battlefields to arrive in Luxembourg where our orientation tour shows us the Cathedral of Our Lady, the Grand Ducal Palace and General Patton’s grave. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Hilton
Day 5 - Luxembourg – Baccarat – Alsace wine country – Lucerne (2 nights) We drive south into France and the Alsatian town of Nancy. Then we climb to Baccarat in the Vosges Mountains, renowned for its crystal glass, and on to the charming wine village of Riquewihr. Finally via Colmar we enter Switzerland at Basel on the Rhine and continue on to lakeside Lucerne. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Schiller (2 nights)
Day 6 - Lucerne Sightseeing and at leisure This morning an orientation tour of this medieval city shows us the Kappelbrücke, the wooden Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and of course the famous and poignant Lion Monument. Then free time to perhaps take a trip up a nearby mountain and enjoy a Swiss folklore show. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 7 - Lucerne – Liechtenstein – Innsbruck First to Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, with time to shop for collectors’ stamps. Then to Austria, through the Arlberg region to Innsbruck, the Tyrolean capital. Orientation shows us the Olympic ski jump, the Wilten Basilica, the Golden Roof, and our Tour Director shows us a Hidden Treasure! (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Grauer Bär
Day 8 - Innsbruck – Venice (lido) Over the Brenner Pass to the Italian border and on to magical Venice. Enjoy an excellent introduction by private launch as we cruise along the Giudecca Canal to see St. Mark''s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs. Then we witness a demonstration of the ancient craft of glass-blowing before time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Des Bains
Day 9 - Venice (lido) – Florence – Rome (2 nights) Today''s scenic drive takes us along the Autostrada del Sole and over the Apennine Mountains into Tuscany, where we stop in Florence for a walking tour with a local guide using our effective audio system, which highlights the Piazza Signoria, Duomo and Santa Croce. Later, we continue through the Umbrian countryside to Rome, the Eternal City, for two nights. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Aran Mantegna (2 nights)
Day 10 - Rome sightseeing and at leisure Our guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to St. Peter''s in the Vatican, and we cross the Tiber to see the Forum and the Colosseum, as well as the Circus Maximus, scene of ''Ben Hur'' style chariot races. The remainder of your day is free to sightsee further, or simply relax at a café. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 11 - Rome – Pisa – Italian Riviera (Santa Margherita) Today, we drive to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower with time to visit the marble cathedral and the baptistery. Later, on past Carrara to the Italian Riviera and the resort of Santa Margherita for the night. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Park Hotel Suisse
Day 12 - IItalian Riviera (Santa Margherita) – Monaco – Nice We drive past Genoa to the French border, and on to the old town of the Principality of Monaco to see the Royal Palace and the cathedral where Princess Grace is buried. Then to Nice, the capital of the Cote d’Azur, situated on the Bay of the Angels. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Radisson SAS
Day 13 - Nice – Barcelona (2 nights) We drive along the Riviera coast and pass by the Camargue region, renowned for its horses and flamingos. Later we reach Barcelona where we enjoy a Highlight Dinner tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Hotel: Gran Catalonia (2 nights)
Day 14 - Barcelona sightseeing and at leisure Our sightseeing tour reveals the art nouveau fantasies of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, and shows us the Ramblas and the exclusive Paseo de Gracia Avenue. Our Tour Director shows us one more Hidden Treasure and tonight why not experience a fiery Flamenco show? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 15 - Barcelona – Zaragoza – Madrid (2 nights) Our first stop this morning is at Zaragoza to see the impressive cathedral, known as El Pilar. Next we drive past the Guadarrama Mountains and on to Spain''s capital, Madrid. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Holiday Inn (2 nights)
Day 16 - Madrid sightseeing and at leisure Today’s morning sightseeing tour shows us the Plaza de España, the Paseo de la Castellana and the Cibeles fountain. Later we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and fellow travellers. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Day 17 - Depart Madrid Time to bid farewell to your Tour Director and new-found friends as our memorable tour comes to an end. (Buffet breakfast)
Free airport transfers Transfers on Day 2 at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport will operate at 09.00, 12.00 and 15.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel.Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Madrid Airport at 07.00, 09.00 and 11.00.
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Paris: Sightseeing includes views of the Champs Elysees , Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame plus the ascent of the Eiffel Tower.
Champagne: Take a small railway to a local cellar to see how this wine is made!
Luxembourg: Orientation includes the Cathedral of Our Lady and the Grand Ducal Palace. See the grave
of General Patton.
Baccarat Visit the crystal making village in the Vosges mountains.
Riquewihr Visit this pretty Alsace wine-town.
Lucerne: Orientation includes the Lion Monument and Jesuit Church.
Liechtenstein: Visit the capital, Vaduz.
Innbruck: Orientation includes the Golden Roof and Wilten Basilica.
Venice: Canal cruise by private launch. See St. Mark''s Square, Doges'' Palace and visit a 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 Piazza Signoria the Duomo and Santa Croce.
Monaco: See the Cathedral and Palace in the Old Town.
Nice: Drive along the Promenade des Anglais.
Barcelona: Sightseeing includes ''Sagrada Familia'' Cathedral.
Zaragoza: View the Cathedral of El Pilar and La Seo.
Madrid: Views of Plaza de Espana, Cervantes memorial, Paseo de la Castellana & Cibeles Fountain.
Dining Highlights
15 hot buffet breakfasts.
5 three-course dinners.
Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Barcelona.
Farewell Dinner with wine in a restaurant in Madrid.
22 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 with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
A qualified local city guide in Paris, Florence, Rome, Barcelona and Madrid.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 17 (conditions apply)
Airport Transfers Transfers on Day 2 at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport will operate at 09.00, 12.00 and 15.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel.Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Madrid Airport at 07.00, 09.00 and 11.00.
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.
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.
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.
