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European Spree |
9 day
tour from US$1475
Tour Type: Europe Discoveries |
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Itinerary |
What's
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Optionals |
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HIGHLIGHT |
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Highlights:
- Frankfurt
- Rothenburg
- Munich
- Innsbruck
- Venice
- Florence
- Lugano
- Lucerne
- Savigny-Les-Beaune
- Paris
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1 - Arrive Frankfurt (Raunheim)
On arrival at Frankfurt Airport you will be met and transferred to
your hotel. This afternoon we enjoy an orientation tour of Germany's
financial center. This evening, before dinner at our hotel, we will
have a welcome drink with our Tour Director and fellow companions.
(Dinner)
Hotel: Mercure Wings
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2 - Frankfurt (Raunheim) - Rotheburg - Munich - Innsbruck
After breakfast this morning, our first stop is at medieval
Rothenburg. Here an orientation reveals this Hansel and Gretel style
town before time to explore and maybe shop for wooden Christmas
ornaments. Next on to fun-loving Munich where an orientation tour
shows us the Olympic Stadium, Hofbraühaus and Marienplatz. Then our
journey takes us into Austria arriving at our hotel in Innsbruck.
Tonight, we will enjoy a dinner of Tyrolean specialities in a local
restaurant.
(Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Grauer Bar
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3 - Innsbruck - Venice (Main.)
Today's orientation tour of this mountain-ringed city shows us the
'Golden Roof' and the Wilten Basilica beneath the Olympic ski-jump.
Next we enjoy a spiralling drive up and across the Europa Bridge to
the Brenner Pass into Italy. Later, we continue our journey through
the Dolomites to magical Venice where we spend the night. This
evening, dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast /
Dinner)
Hotel: Antony Palace
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4 - Venice (Main.) - Florence
This morning we wiil savour the sights and sounds of this Byzantine
city on our included canal cruise by private launch to St. Mark's
Square. Here we view the Bridge of Sighs, Doges' Palace and St.
Mark's Basilica before witnessing the ancient craft of Venetian
glass-blowing. Later, we make our way to Renaissance Florence where
a guided sightseeing tour on foot using our sophisticated audio
system, features the Cathedral, Signoria Square and visits the Santa
Croce Basilica. Dinner is served at our hotel this evening. (Buffet
breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Raffaello
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5 - Florence - Lucerne (2 nights)
After breakfast this morning, there's time for shopping for bargains
in quality leather and gold jewellery. Then we drive off towards the
Alps, the Italian and Swiss Lake Districts via Lugano and the St.
Gotthard route as we make our way to picturesque lakeside Lucerne
for two nights. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Schiller (2 nights)
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6 - Lucerne orientation & leisure
An orientation in this medieval town includes a visit to the Lion
Monument and a stroll across the Chapel Bridge to the Jesuit Church.
At leisure, why not take a trip by cable car and cog railway up
nearby Mount Pilatus for stunning Alpine views? Then there is time
to wander through the streets of the Old Town and shop for Swiss
watches and delicious chocolates. This evening, after dinner at the
hotel, perhaps enjoy an optional floklore night out of yodelling and
flag-throwing! (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
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7 - Lake Lucerne - Paris (2 nights)
This morning after breakfast, we head to the French border past
Belfort and the remains of the Maginot Line. From here our journey
continue into wine-producing Burgundy, to view the
Savigny-Les-Beaune vineyards before arriving in lively Paris. Your
evening is free to do as you please. Perhaps wander round Montmartre
and dine in one of the bistros that surround the artists square.
(Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Courtyard Marriot (2 nights)
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8 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure
Enjoy views of the flying buttresses of Notre Dame Cathedral and
other great monuments on our guided sightseeing tour this morning.
We will see all the great sites of this exciting city including the
Arc de Triomphe, the Place de la Concorde and the Champs Elysees. We
will also ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower by
elevator, for spectacular views over this superbly designed city.
This evening why not enjoy one of Paris' great cabaret show? (Buffet
breakfast)
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9 - Paris - London
'Au revoir', as we drive north across World War I Battlefields where
we see the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge. From here we
continue to Calais where we board the ferry for our short sea
crossing to the White Cliffs of Dover, then on by coach back to
London. (Buffet breakfast)
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WHAT'S
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European Spree What's Included
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Sightseeing
Highlights
- Frankfurt:
Orientation tour.
- Rothenburg:
Orientation tour of this charming medieval city.
- Munich: Orientation
tour including the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Hofbräuhaus.
- Innsbruck:
Orientation including the Wilten Basilica, Hofburg Palace
and Golden Roof.
- Venice: Canal cruise
by private motor launch. See St. Mark's Square, Doges'
Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Witness the ancient craft
of glass-blowing.
- Florence: Sightseeing
tour with a special audio system includes Signoria Square,
the Baptistry and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica.
- Lugano: See the
magnificent lake.
- Lucerne: Orientation
including the Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge and the walled
Old Town.
- Savigny-Les-Beaune:
View the ancient vineyards.
- Paris: Sightseeing
includes views of the Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomhpe and
the ascent of the Eiffel Tower. Views of Notre Dame
Cathedral.
- Scenic drives: across
the Europa Bridge and Brenner Pass, the Dolomites, Italian
and Swiss Lake Districts, the St. Gotthard route and
Burgundy wine region.
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Dining
Highlights
- A welcome drink with your Tour
Director in Frankfurt
- 8 Buffet breakfasts
- 4 three-course dinners
- 1 local speciality restaurant
dinner in Innsbruck
13 meals in total (see day-by-day
itinerary)
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First
Class Travel Highlights
- The services of one of Trafalgar's
top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
- A qualified local city guide in
Florence and Paris.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's
luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and
washroom.
- You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms
with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and
tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet
containing tour documents and helpful information.
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Airport
Transfers
- London Gateways:
Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and
central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your
transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that
simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your
airport and Central London.
- Important – Please Note: Passengers
will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports
providing the following conditions are met:
- You are staying at a London hotel,
booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night
prior to the date of your departure.
- Flights are either booked by
Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your
Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- Only one included transfer both
inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar.
Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
- Heathrow Express operates between
05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between
05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers
outside of these times are at the passengers own expense.
- In the event of unforeseen events
(road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not
be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
- No refund is available for
passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a Hotelink
transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London
hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the
additional upgrade price per person when booking)
- 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.
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Free
London Return
Passengers on the 'Land only' option may return to London by
Trafalgar motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from
Paris. Accommodation will be required, as arrival in London is
late afternoon/early evening. Ask your Travel Agent to book this
for you.
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European Spree Optional Excursions
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Note:
All optional excursions listed are for
2004/2005 please use the information as a guide only.
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- INNSBRUCK. Tyrolean Evening
Enjoy a lively evening of traditional entertainment. Singers,
dancers, and musicians dressed in national costume provide a
colourful show of folklore and fun. (includes two drinks)
37.00 (€)
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- INNSBRUCK. Horse & Carriage Ride
A spectacular drive leads us to a typical mountain village. Then we
enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride through the magnificent alpine
scenery. We stop for a drink before our return to Innsbruck.
33.00 (€)
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- INNSBRUCK. Rural haven and Olympic contender
First we enjoy a spectacular drive leading us to a typical mountain
village where we take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the
magnificent alpine valley. Then we ascend to the new ski-jump, built
in a bid to host the 2008 Winter Olympics. Enjoy the breathtaking
views from the top before we see the spot where the Tyrolean Freedom
fighters, led by Andreas Hofer, beat Napoleon’s troops into
retreat.
49.00 (€)
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F8
- PARIS. Illuminations and Dinner
After an unforgettable dinner in typical Parisian style, drinks
included, we take a drive through the city. By night, Paris is a
city transformed - no other city has such striking illuminations,
such glamour or romance. Amongst the splendours we see the Place de
la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, Cathedral of Notre Dame, Champs Elysées
and the Eiffel Tower.
60.00 (€)
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F9a
- PARIS. Dinner & Montmartre or Seine Cruise. Bon appetit!
Enjoy dinner and drinks in a typical Parisian restaurant and toast
our new-found friends on tour. Then visit Montmarte, the old
artists’ quarter made famous in the paintings of Toulouse-Lautrec
and Utrillo. Dominated by the brilliant white dome of the Sacre
Coeur Basilica, its fascinating narrow streets and outdoor cafés,
give a real flavour of Parisian life. Alternatively, after dinner,
we will enjoy a floodlit Seine Cruise.
60.00 (€)
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F11
- PARIS. Illuminations, the Sacre Coeur and Montmartre
See the splendour of Paris by night on this evening tour of the main
sights, dramatically floodlit, then visit Montmartre, the old
artists’ quarter made famous in the paintings of Toulouse-Lautrec
and Utrillo. Dominated by the brilliant white dome of Sacré Coeur
Basilica, its fascinating narrow streets and outdoor cafés give a
real flavour of Paris life.
26.00 (€)
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F12a
- PARIS. The Louvre or Musee d’Orsay and Invalides or Montmartre
or Seine Cruise
We start with a conducted tour, enhanced by our excellent audio
system, of one of the finest Art galleries in the world – the
Louvre. A chance to admire the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo
amongst the many thousands of exhibits in this former Royal Palace.
Alternatively, we will enjoy a guided visit of the Museum of the
19th century, housed in the ‘belle epoque’ former railway
station – the Musee d’Orsay, famous for its splendid collection
of Impressionist paintings. In addition, we will either take a
funicular ride up to artistic Montmartre OR visit Les Invalides –
the church in the army museum where Napoleon Bonaparte is buried OR
take a cruise along the Seine in one of the ever-popular riverboats.
44.00 (€)
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- PARIS. Versailles - The Palace and Gardens
We leave the bustle of the city for thesplendour and magnificence of
Versailles. Created by the “Sun King” Louis XIV, the palace
becamethe envy of every other European ruler. Our guide takes us
through the State apartments, including the famous Hall of Mirrors.
All of this enhanced with the use of our excellent audio system.
Afterwards, take a stroll through the meticulous tree-lined gardens.
57.00 (€)
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F38
- PARIS. Dinner and Cabaret
Dinner with wines included at one of the most prestigious cabaret
shows in town! Enjoy an evening of exciting acts, stunning tableaux
and wonderful entertainment - including, of course, the world famous
Can-Can. A night in Paris that you will never forget!
110.00 (€)
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F39
- PARIS. Le Grand Louvre or Musee D'Orsay
The Louvre - the biggest and bestknown museum in the world was once
the palace for the kings. Follow the expert guide through the
sumptuous maze of galleries to see the main attractions including
Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece - the 'Mona Lisa'. Alternatively,
explore the world of the Impressionists in the prize winning
converted railway station of the Musee d'Orsay. Our visit will be
enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system.
38.00 (€)
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F55
- PARIS. Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Dinner
An unforgettable evening of French entertainment at Paris’ most
famous Cabaret, ‘Le Moulin Rouge’. Dinner, wine and Champagne
will be included.
143.00 (€)
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I18
- VENICE. Lagoon Cruise with Lunch or Dinner
A half day off the beaten track! We are taken by private boat to the
nearby islands in the lagoon of Venice. See the island of Murano and
the Hermitage of San Francesco del Deserto. Lunch or dinner is taken
at the island of the ‘fisherman’ - Burano - a photographer’s
paradise. Drinks are also included.
62.00 (€)
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- VENICE. Gondola Serenade
An ideal introduction to this unique and magical city. Enjoy a
romantic gondola journey along canals full of character and colour,
while musicians and singers entertain. See the Grand Canal with its
magnificent and elegant palaces, witnesses of the past splendours of
the ‘Serenissima’.
30.00 (€)
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- FLORENCE. Jewels of the Renaissance
A guided tour of the Accademia allows us to appreciate the most
controversial sculpture in Italy, Michelangelo’s David. Then to
the fascinating ‘Cortile’ of the Medici Palace. Our visit will
be enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system.
32.00 (without the ‘Cortile’ 31.00) (€)
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- VENICE. Venice by night
A scintillating introduction to this magical city! First we cruise
along the Grand Canal by private water taxis admiring the elegant
Palazzos, illuminated by magnificent chandeliers. We see the Rialto
Bridge and then reach the ‘most beautiful outdoor drawing room in
the world’ - St. Mark’s Square. Here we will have time to wonder
at the impressive architecture before enjoying an included drink at
one of the chic ‘al fresco’ cafés whilst listening to the music
of its own orchestra! We return to our coach on the mainland by
private motor launch. (1 drink inc.)
40.00 (€)
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- VENICE. A guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica & the Doges’
Palace
Accompanied by a local expert we are taken into the magnificent
Doges’ Palace – home to the rulers of the Venetian republic for
hundreds of years. We are shown the main highlights of the palace
and its elegant courtyards, before entering the Byzantine Basilica
of St. Mark the Evangelist, patron saint of the city of Venice. Here
we admire the stunning golden mosaics and wonderful Byzantine
architecture. (entrance fees included).
33.00 (€)
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- LUCERNE. Lake Cruise
Widely considered to be the most lovely of the mountain lakes, much
of the shoreline of Lake Lucerne can only be fully appreciated from
the water. Admire the spectacular homes of the fortunate few,
privileged to live on its scenic shores, as we cruise gently by.
36.00 (sf)
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CH1a
- Happy Hour Cruise
Like CH1 and includes 2 drinks
46.00 (sf)
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CH2
- LUCERNE. Swiss Experience
Enjoy an unforgettable trip along the lake to nearby mountain
slopes, and ascend by cog-wheel railway and cable car to spectacular
alpine views. The mountain air will whet your appetite for a
delicious lunch with drink included (one of the courses will be a
cheese fondue), in one of Switzerland’s most atmospheric
restaurants. Yodelling and alpine horns will contribute to your
enjoyment of the accompanying traditional folklore show. (On certain
departures the ascent as well as the descent of the mountain will be
by cable car only).
146.00 (sf)
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CH11
- LUCERNE. Mount Pilatus
A scenic lakeshore drive brings us to our cog-wheel railway, where
we board our train to the summit of Lucerne’s most well-known
mountain. Here you have time to explore, admire the many sweeping
views and breathe in the fresh mountain air. Later a series of cable
cars will bring us gradually down through fields and forests to the
foot of this majestic mountain. (On certain departures the ascent as
well as the descent of the mountain will be by cable car only)
77.00 (sf)
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CH12
- LUCERNE. Folklore Evening and Dinner
Tonight we shall enjoy a tasty Swiss meal (one of the courses will
be the famous Swiss cheese fondue) in a typical restaurant. Whilst
you enjoy dinner, join in the fun of a lively folklore show which
includes yodelling, flagthrowing, Alpine horn blowing and many other
customary Swiss entertainment. Drinks are included.
92.00 (sf)
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CH17
- LUCERNE. Lake Cruise & Mountain Excursion
On certain departures, for operational reasons CH1 and the mountain
trip will be combined.
103.00 (sf)
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CH23
- LUCERNE. Folklore show with Lunch
Join in the fun of a lively folklore show with typical Swiss
entertainment. Enjoy a delicious lunch (including cheese fondue) and
one drink as we listen to yodelling and Alpine horn blowing.
75.00 (sf)
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*These prices are correct at
the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at
the time of booking.
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