08d european traveller

European Traveller
A taste of the world’s most romantic cities, this encounter with Europe isn’t just for couples; it shows
unseen sides of iconic emblems like the Eiffel Tower and Venetian canals.
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
Day 1 London – Paris (2 Nights)
The Trafalgar difference
It's Insider moments like…
feeling goose bumps as you enter the cool cavernous
basilica in the Vatican City and stand before
Michelangelo’s Pietà, and hearing our local friend
share the ins and outs of this strange secret nation.
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It's all the famous sights
City tour in Paris, Florence and Rome • Orientation of
Lucerne and Venice • Visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris and
St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome • View the White Cliffs
of Dover, the Champs Élysées and Arc de Triomphe
in Paris, Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
in Lucerne and St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice • See the
Somme Battlefields and the vineyards of Burgundy
It's the right hotels
With our Insider knowledge, we’ve handpicked quality
hotels to complement this trip. Check the daily itinerary
for hotel details and tripadvisor.com for reviews.
It’s dining highlights
Welcome Reception • Celebratory Farewell Dinner
It's Optional Experiences
We offer a choice of selected Optional Experiences
and entertainment to complement this trip, see
www.trafalgar.com for details.
This morning leave London and travel to
the White Cliffs of Dover before crossing
the Channel to Calais. Pass by the
First World War battlefields of the Somme
and arrive in the beautiful city of Paris.
Enjoy a Welcome Reception with dinner in
the evening with your fellow travellers and
Travel Director. Later an orientation drive will
show you some of the sights which await
you - a perfect introduction to your magical
holiday. (WR) Hotel: Evergreen Laurel
A Day 2 Paris Sightseeing and
Free Time
Drive along the famous Champs Élysées
to view the Arc de Triomphe, beneath
which lies the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier. Your sightseeing tour with a
Local Specialist includes a trip up the
Eiffel Tower to the second level for
breathtaking views of the city. Spend
the afternoon visiting the sights of your
choice. (BB)
A Day 3 Paris – Lucerne
See the sprawling vineyards of
Auxerrois and Burgundy as you journey
south, passing the medieval castle
of Châteauneuf. Cross the border
into Switzerland where the scenery
is a kaleidoscope of colour. View the
Lion Monument in Lucerne, built to
commemorate the Swiss Guards who
died defending Louis XVI, and the
famous wooden Chapel Bridge. (BB, D)
Hotel: Astoria
Day 4 Lucerne – St. Gotthard – Venice
Travel the scenic St. Gotthard Region
through the Alps and cross the border at
Chiasso into Italy. Catch a glimpse of the
Italian Lake Region, a popular retreat for
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aristocrats since Roman times.
Pass Verona and arrive later in Venice,
Queen of the Adriatic. (BB, DW)
Hotel: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana
A Day 5 Venice Orientation – Florence
Your private motor launch takes you to
St. Mark’s Square to view the Bridge of
Sighs and the Doge’s Palace. Witness
a Cultural Insight during a glassblowing
demonstration at one of the oldest
workshops on the island, then spend your
free time discovering Venice’s hidden
gems. Afterwards, cross the Apennine
Mountains to Florence, birthplace of the
Renaissance and your home for the night.
(BB) Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
A Day 6 Florence Sightseeing – Rome
(2 Nights)
Your Local Specialist reveals a wealth
of fascinating insights during your guided
walk around Florence, a city with a rich
Renaissance history. View the marble
Duomo engineered by Brunelleschi and
the magnificent doors of the Baptistery.
Admire the Ponte Vecchio which spans the
River Arno and marvel at the impressive
palazzi when you visit Piazza della Signoria.
Shop for 18 carat gold jewellery and the
finest Italian leather goods before heading
to Rome, the last stop on your trip. (BB)
Hotel: Crowne Plaza St. Peter’s
A Day 7 Rome Sightseeing and
Free Time
Your Local Specialist takes you on a tour
of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City, one
of the largest and most significant churches
in the Christian world. Here you will view
Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpiece,
the Pietà. Perhaps consider an Optional
Experience to the Sistine Chapel. View the
ENGLAND
Dover
European Traveller
8 days – 5 Countries
Calais
Ferry
GERMANY
BELGIUM
From:
English Channel
CZECH
REPUBLIC
LUXEMBOURG
LUCERNE 1
FRANCE
VENICE
1
ITALY
Number of overnight stays
End
Sightseeing stops
Roman Forum and see the Colosseum, site
of ancient gladiatorial contests and public
events. Spend time this afternoon visiting
the sights of your choice. This evening,
join your travelling companions and Travel
Director for a Farewell Dinner in a local
restaurant. (BB, FD)
BOOK & PAY EARLY
UP
SAVE TO
US$141 p.p.
^For your chance to save, book by:
31 Aug 15 save 7.5%
30 Oct 15 save 5%
Frequent traveller discount
Multiple trip discount
Other
SAVE up to US$94 p.p.
SAVE up to US$47 p.p.
savings
Young traveller discount US$170 Triple room discount US$40 p.p.
^Limited availability by departure; check www.trafalgar.com
FLORENCE 1
Start
Code: WTAVA
AUSTRIA
SWITZERLAND
Mediterranean
Sea
US$1725 (per person twin share)
Includes: 7 nights’ accommodation (5 hotels).
7 hot buffet breakfasts. 4 dinners (including
Welcome Reception, three course dinner
with wine, three course dinner and Farewell
Dinner). All transport shown (including ferry).
All transfers shown. All our featured inclusions
shown on page 4.
PARIS 2
SPAIN
WI-FI
Price per Person
CORSICA
2 ROME
Trip Style: Discoveries
Day 8 Depart Rome
Say ‘arrivederci’ to Rome and your
travelling companions, and return home
with memories you will cherish for years
to come. Airport transfers are available.
Conditions apply. (BB)
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Starts
London
1 Nov Sun
8 Nov Sun
15 Nov Sun
22 Nov Sun
29 Nov Sun
Ends
Rome
8 Nov Sun
15 Nov Sun
22 Nov Sun
29 Nov Sun
6 Dec Sun
6 Dec Sun
13 Dec Sun
20 Dec Sun
24 Dec Thu
27 Dec Sun
13 Dec Sun
20 Dec Sun
27 Dec Sun
31 Dec Thu
3 Jan Sun
2016
10 Jan Sun
17 Jan Sun
3 Jan Sun
10 Jan Sun
+Christmas
Single
Twin Supp.
Share Option
1725
1725
1725
1725
1725
380
380
380
380
380
1725
1725
1795
1795
1875
380
380
380
380
400
1725
1725
380
380
Price per Person
Single
Twin Supp.
Share Option
Starts
London
17 Jan Sun
24 Jan Sun
31 Jan Sun
Ends
Rome
24 Jan Sun
31 Jan Sun
7 Feb Sun
7 Feb Sun
14 Feb Sun
21 Feb Sun
28 Feb Sun
14 Feb Sun
21 Feb Sun
28 Feb Sun
6 Mar Sun
1725
1725
1725
1725
380
380
380
380
6 Mar Sun
13 Mar Sun
20 Mar Sun
24 Mar Thu
27 Mar Sun
13 Mar Sun
20 Mar Sun
27 Mar Sun
31 Mar Thu
3 Apr Sun
1725
1725
1725
1775
1775
380
380
380
400
400
1725 380
1725 380
1725 380
& New Year’s Eve Highlights: The 20 December
2015 departure will celebrate Christmas in Rome. Enjoy a
delicious festive meal with all the trimmings. The 24 December
2015 departure will celebrate Christmas in Paris.
The 27 December 2015 departure will spend New Year’s Eve
in Florence. Each of these specially arranged festive meal
celebrations will replace one of the included meals featured
in the itinerary.
DETAILS OF YOUR TRIP
Your London Hotel: Kensington Hilton
For rates and full details please see page 103. This trip
departs from our London Reception Centre or the above hotel,
providing that you have reserved your accommodation at this
hotel through Trafalgar.
Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase,
conditions apply. See page 103 for details.
Airport transfers: Return transfers on the last travel day will
arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 7am and 9.30am.
Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and
Driver US$58 per person.
WiFi: See page 104 for details.
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 106 - 107.
For extra nights’ accommodation see page 103.
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability, up-to-date itineraries
and Optional Experiences.
Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal
FD Farewell Dinner BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine
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EUROPE AND EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN
LONDON
Trip Style: Discoveries
THE
NETHERLANDS
North
Sea