European Heritage 2009

Highlights

  • London
  • Dover
  • Amsterdam
  • Cologne
  • Rhineland
  • Heidelberg
  • Strasbourg
  • Lucerne
  • Liechtenstein
  • Innsbruck
  • Salzburg
  • Vienna
  • Venice
  • Rome
  • Florence
  • Pisa
  • French Rivieria
  • Monte Carlo
  • Nice
  • South of France
  • Barcelona
  • Madrid
  • Lourdes
  • Biarritz
  • Loire Valley
  • Paris

    European Heritage 2009 Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights
  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.
  • Amsterdam: Visit a diamond cutting factory. Excursion to Volendam.
  • Cologne: View the gothic Cathedral.
  • Rhineland: Scenic Rhine cruise (weather permitting).
  • Hiedelberg: View the Castle.
  • Strasbourg: Visit the medieval city.
  • Lucerne: See the Lion Monument.
  • Liechtenstein: Visit the capital, Vaduz.
  • Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof, Wilten Basilica and Olympic ski- jump.
  • Salzburg: Visit this baroque town.
  • Vienna: Sightseeing includes the Hofburg and Imperial Boulevards.
  • Venice: Cruise the canals by vaporetto. Visit a traditional Venetian glass-blowing factory.
  • Rome: Sightseeing the Features St.Peter's Basilica and views of the Colosseum and the Fourm.
  • Florence: Panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo.
  • Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.
  • French Riviera: Fabulous drive along the coast.
  • Monte Carlo: Excursion to see the famous cafesinos.
  • Nice: Orientation tour.
  • South of France: Drive through the Camargue.
  • Barcelona: Sightseeing includes the Ramblas and Paseo de Garcia.
  • Madrid: Sightseeing tour.
  • Lourdes: See the Basilica and join the torchlight procession.
  • Biarritz; Visit this seaside resort.
  • Loire Valley: See the chateaux of Amoise and Blois.
  • Paris: Sightseeing includes views of Notre Dame, the Champs Elysees, Arc de Troimphe and the Eiffel Tower.
  • Dinning Highlights
  • 1 continental breakfast and 1 buffet breakfast in London.
  • 23 buffet breakfasts
  • 12 three-course dinnersTotal 37 Meal (See Itinerary)
  • Travel Highlights
  • 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 Vienna, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid and Paris.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Call 1 (800) 380-1489 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7498623
    Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
    OfferOffer valid through 12/31/2008
    Duration
    27 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USADepart USA
    : Overnight flight to London.
    Day 2LondonArrive London (2 nights)
    : Time to relax after check-in to your Trafalgar hotel.

    Hotel: Jurys Inn Islington
    Day 3LondonLondon at leisure
    : Today is at leisure to explore this city. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 4London - AmsterdamLondon - Amsterdam (2 nights)
    : Greetings from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover to board our ferry to Calais. Then we drive through Belgium to lively Amsterdam. (Continential breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Ibis Schiphol
    Day 5Amsterdam orientation andAmsterdam orientation and at leisure
    : Orientation includes the Royal Palace and Dam Square, plus a visit to a diamond-polishing centre. Then to Volendam to learn about the skills of making cheese and clogs! (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 6Amsterdam - FrankfurtAmsterdam - Frankfurt
    : First to German Cologne, then we take a scenic Rhine cruise and continue to our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Novotel Frankfurt Niederrad
    Day 7Frankfurt - Lake LucerneFrankfurt - Lake Lucerne (2 nights)
    : First we see Heidelberg Castle, then drive via Strasbourg to lovely lakeside Lucerne. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Central
    Day 8Lucerne orientation andLucerne orientation and at leisure
    : Orientation shows us the poignant Lion Monument and the wooden Chapel Bridge. Then time to shop for all things Swiss! (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 9Lake Lucerne - InnsbruckLake Lucerne - Innsbruck
    : We drive west to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein, then on to Innsbruck where we see the Wilten Basilica and the Hofburg. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Austrotel
    Day 10Innsbruck - Salzburg - ViennaInnsbruck - Salzburg - Vienna (2 nights)
    : Today to Mozart's Salzburg with so many Sound of Music memories. Then on to Vienna. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Novotel Wien West
    Day 11ViennaVienna sightseeing and at leisure
    : Today's morning sightseeing tour highlights the Hofburg, Vienna's Ringstrasse and City Hall. Then time at leisure. Perhaps take a trip to visit the vast Schonbrunn Palace? (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 12Vienna - Venice (Monastier)Vienna - Venice (Monastier) (2 nights)
    : South today as we drive via Klagenfurt to the Austrian Riviera. Here we cross the Italian border and travel over the Alps to the Veneto plain and the magical city, Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Park Hotel Villa Fiorita
    Day 13Venice orientation andVenice orientation and at leisure
    : Today we enjoy a canal cruise to St. Mark's Square and witness the art of Murano glass-blowing. Then time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 14Venice (Monastier) - RomeVenice (Monastier) - Rome (2 nights)
    : We cross the flat plains before traversing the Apennine Mountains to reach Tuscany. Then we continue southwards to the ancient city of Rome. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: La Pergola
    Day 15RomeRome sightseeing and at leisure
    : Our morning sightseeing tour features St. Peter's Basilica as well as views of the Forum and Colosseum. Then time at leisure to perhaps head to the Sistine Chapel. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 16Rome - Florence - MontecatiniRome - Florence - Montecatini
    : Today we're off to Florence with time to explore or shop for high quality leather or gold, before continuing to the spa town of Montecatini. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Terme Pellegrini
    Day 17Montecatini - Pisa - NiceMontecatini - Pisa - Nice (2 nights)
    : This morning our first stop is the Leaning Tower of Pisa, then via the coast to the French Riviera and a visit to Monaco en route to bustling Nice. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Scribe
    Day 18Nice orientation and at leisure.Nice orientation and at leisure.
    : We see Place Massena and the Promenade des Anglais. Then time to relax or maybe take a swim in the Mediterranean? (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 19Nice - BarcelonaNice - Barcelona (2 nights)
    : We follow the coast and journey through the Camargue on to the Pyrenees and Barcelona. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Catalonia Atenas
    Day 20Barcelona sightseeing and at LeisureBarcelona sightseeing and at Leisure
    : Our sightseeing includes Christopher Columbus' statue and the Paseo de Gracia. Later, time at leisure to explore. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 21Barcelona - MadridBarcelona - Madrid (2 nights)
    : We drive past Montserrat, the vineyards of Catalonia, the Aragon hills and on to Madrid. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Novotel Puente de la Paz
    Day 22MadridMadrid sightseeing and at leisure
    : Our sightseeing shows us the Puerta del Sol and the Plaza de Espana. Later, why not take a trip to the former capital, Toledo? (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 23Madrid - LourdesMadrid - Lourdes
    : North to Lourdes, home of St. Bernadette, where we see the basilica above the grotto. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Best Western Christina
    Day 24Lourdes - BordeauxLourdes - Bordeaux
    : After time at leisure we drive to Bordeaux via the charming Atlantic resort of Biarritz. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Ibis Meriadeck
    Day 25Bordeaux - ParisBordeaux - Paris (2 nights)
    : We travel to the Loire Valley with views of the Chateaux at Amboise and Blois, before reaching the glittering capital city, Paris. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Novotel Charenton
    Day 26ParisParis sightseeing and at leisure
    : Our guided sightseeing tour shows us the Champs Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. Later, time at leisure and tonight, why not enjoy a colourful cabaret show? (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 27Paris - USAParis - USA
    : A transfer to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is provided, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)
    Dates/Pricing
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    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    April 04, 2009$4,175.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    April 11, 2009$4,175.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    April 18, 2009$4,190.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    April 25, 2009$4,190.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    May 02, 2009$4,190.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    May 09, 2009$4,190.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    May 16, 2009$4,190.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    May 23, 2009$4,190.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    May 30, 2009$4,190.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    June 06, 2009$4,175.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    June 13, 2009$4,160.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    June 20, 2009$4,160.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    June 27, 2009$4,160.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    July 04, 2009$4,160.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    July 11, 2009$4,160.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    July 18, 2009$4,150.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    July 25, 2009$4,150.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    August 01, 2009$4,150.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    August 08, 2009$4,150.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    August 15, 2009$4,150.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    August 22, 2009$4,199.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    August 29, 2009$4,199.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 05, 2009$4,199.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 12, 2009$4,199.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 19, 2009$4,199.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 26, 2009$4,150.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    Disclaimer
    * This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
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    *** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
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    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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