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7 day
tour from US$1325
Tour Type: In-depth Experience |
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Itinerary |
What's
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Optionals |
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HIGHLIGHT |
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Highlights:
- London
- Dover
- Paris
- Chateauneuf
- Lucerne
- Florence
- Rome
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1 - London - Paris (2 nights)
Greetings from our Tour Director,then off to Dover for our sea
crossing to Calais in France. We drive across Somme Battlefields to
Paris where we enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour Director tonight.
Later, why not take an excursion to see the city illuminated?
Hotel: Sofitel La Defense Grande Arche (2 nights)
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2 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure
Morning sightseeing with a local guide includes a drive along the
Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe and on to the Eiffel Tower,
which we ascend to the second level. Next we view Notre Dame
Cathedral before free time perhaps to take an excursion to the
Louvre and see the famous 'Mona Lisa'! (Buffet Breakfast)
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3 - Paris - Lucerne
An early start today as we drive through the Auxerrois and Burgundy
vineyards, seeing the castle of Chateauneuf. From here we continue
past the remains of the Maginot line at Belfort we reach the Swiss
border at Basel and on to lakeside resort of Lucerne. On our arrival
an orientation tour of this medieval city shows us the Chapel Bridge
and Lion Monument. This evening, after dinner, perhaps join an
optional Folklore show. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Grand Hotel Europe
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4 - Lucerne - Florence
This morning after breakfast, maybe take a trip up a nearby mountain
or shop for Swiss souvenirs. Later, we begin our drive via the
Gotthard Range into Italian-speaking Ticino and cross Lake Lugano
into Italy. Next we continue past Lake Como and Milan and travel
across the Lombardy Plain before reaching the Apennine Hills just
south of Bologna. Soon we are in Tuscany and arriving at our hotel
in Renaissance Florence. Tonight, we will enjoy dinner in a local
trattoria. (Buffet breakfast/ Hotel dinner)
Hotel: Raffaello
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5 - Florence - Rome (2 nights)
Our morning sightseeing tour on foot in Florence with a local guide
using our effcient audio system shows us the Cathedral, the
Baptistry, Giotto's Bell-tower, the Signoria Square and visits the
Cathedral of Santa Croce. Afterwards, there's time at lesiure to
maybe explore on your own or shop for quality leather goods and gold
jewelery. Later, we travel past hilltop towns on our way to the
'Eternal City, Rome'. Tonight why not dine out at a local trattoria?
(Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Melia Roma Aurelia Antica (2 nights)
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6 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure
Today our guided sightseeing tour comes to life with our special
audio system and visits St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican seeing
the famous 'Pieta' by Michelango. Then on to Piazza Venezia to see
the tomb of the Unknown soldier and continue to the Forum and
Colosseum. We'll also see the Circus Maximus - famous for its 'Ben
Hur' chariot races in Roman times. Later free time to maybe visit
the Sistine Chapel and the Catacombs. (Buffet breakfast)
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7 - Depart Rome
After breakfast it's 'buon viaggio' as we transfer to you to
Rome Fiumicino Airport for your return flight home.
(Buffet Breakfast)
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WHAT'S
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European Traveller What's Included
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Sightseeing
Highlights
- London:
Sightseeing tour.
- Dover: See the White
Cliffs
- Paris: Sightseeing
includes views of the Champs Elysées, Opera House and an
ascent of the Eiffel Tower . Views of Notre Dame.
- Chateauneuf: See the
hilltop Castle.
- Lucerne: Orientation tour
including the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument.
- Florence: Sightseeing
tour with a special audio system includes Signoria Square,
Gioto's Bell-tower, Baptistry and a visit to the Santa Croce
Basilica.
- Rome: Sightseeing tour
with a special audio system includes views of the Forum,
Colosseum and Circus Maximus. Also a visit to St. Peter's
Basilica in the Vatican.
- Scenic drives across
World War I Battlefields, through the Auxerrois and Burgundy
vineyards and the rolling hills of Doubs river valley.
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Dining
Highlights
- A welcome drink with your Tour
Director in Paris
- 6 Buffet breakfasts on tour
- 1 three-course dinner in the
hotel
- 1 local speciality restaurant
dinner in Florence
8 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
Paris, Florence and Rome.
- The services of a qualified
Representative at your Trafalgar London hotel.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's
luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and
washroom.
- Cross-Channel ferry.
- Complimentary pick-up at your
Trafalgar London Hotel on the day of departure of the coach
tour.
- 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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European Traveller 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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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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F13
- 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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I7
- ROME. Evening Tour: Fountains and Dinner
A lighthearted introduction to the “Eternal City”. Make sure of
a safe return to Rome as you toss coins in to the Trevi Fountain.
Drive along the glamorous Via Veneto - famed as the setting of “la
dolce vita”, and the splendour of the monuments in magnificent
Piazza Venezia. Then relax and enjoy a typical Italian meal with
drinks included.
55.00 (€)
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I11
- ROME. Tivoli and Dinner
An excursion to the ancient Sabine town of Tivoli situated a few
miles outside Rome to enjoy the gardens and fountains of the Villa
D’Este. You will visit its grottos and pavilions, the Avenue of a
Hundred Fountains, and the Dragon Fountain of the Organ. We end the
evening with a typical Italian dinner, wine, soft drinks and music.
58 (without dinner 39) (€)
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I14
- ROME. Ancient and Christian Rome
Explore Rome’s past. Visit the Catacombs where the early
Christians assembled to escape persecution and which were used as
underground cemeteries. Then, on to the best preserved of the Roman
Temples, the Pantheon - today used as a Christian church! On some
tours a visit to the Chuch of St. Peter in Chains to see
Michelangelo’s statue of Moses, will be visited instead of the
Pantheon. Our visit will be enhanced by the effective use of our
excellent audio system.
32.00 (€)
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I15
- ROME. Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel
An extension to the included sightseeing tour which allows us to
admire the artistic masterpieces collected and commissioned by the
Popes. See the famous Tapestry Gallery and Gallery of Maps then
finally wonder at the masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel. Take your
time - Michelangelo spent 11 years in the preparation of the vault
and altar wall! Our visit will be enhanced by the effective use of
our excellent audio system.
36.00 (€)
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I16
- ROME. Roman Highlights
On certain departures, for operational reasons, tours I14 and I15
will be combined excluding the Pantheon visit. Our visit will be
enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system.
61.00 (€)
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I25
- 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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I35
- ROME. Visit to Piazza Navona followed by Roman dinner and concert
of live musical entertainment
We will first visit Piazza Navona (when available) with its
beautiful fountains and street artists before a short drive to one
of Rome’s finest restaurants. Here we will enjoy a delicious
dinner, punctuated by a concert of typical Italian songs and ‘bel
canto’ for which this country is justifiably famous! Sit back,
relax and imbibe the special Roman atmosphere – the wine or soft
drinks are also included!
58.00 (without the visit to Piazza Navona or another Roman site
or monument the price is 55.00) (€)
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I70
- ROME. Ancient and Baroque Christian sites
First we drive past the ancient baths of the Emperor Caracalla,
scene of the ‘3 tenors concert’ in 1990, to the Catacombs
outside the Roman Walls. Christians used these underground churches
and cemeteries for assemblies and to escape persecution. Then on to
visit the 5th century Church of St. Peter in Chains*, housing not
only the chains which are said to have fettered St. Peter, but also
one of Michelangelo’s greatest works of sculpture – Moses – a
statue belonging to the mausoleum of Julius II. (* on certain
departures the Church of St. Paul without the Walls will be visited
instead of the Church of St. Peter in Chains) Our visit will be
enhanced by the effective use of our excellent audio system.
32.00 (€)
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CH1
- 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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CH7
- LUCERNE. Folklore Show with Drinks
Join in the fun of a lively folklore show with typical Swiss
entertainment. Drinks are provided as we enjoy, amongst other
things, the yodelling, flagthrowing, Alpine horn blowing and fine
musicianship of the band.
61.00 (sf)
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CH7a
- LUCERNE. Folklore Show with Drinks
Folklore Show with Drin
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CH13
- LUCERNE. Mount Stanserhorn Excursion
Drive along the Lake of Lucerne to come to the village of Stans,
terminal of one of Switzerland’s oldest mountain railways. We
climb to the top by funicular railway and modern cable car to reach
6,300 feet - an excellent vantage from which to view the
breathtaking scenery of Alpine Switzerland. Free time to take in the
air and perhaps some refreshment before we descend and return to
Lucerne.
66.00 (sf)
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CH15
- LUCERNE. Lake Cruise & Stanserhorn
Admire the stunning lakeside landscapes as we cruise along the Lake
of Lucerne. Later arriving in the village of Stans, where we can
climb to the top by funicular railway and modern cable car to reach
6,300 feet - an excellent vantage from which to view the
breathtaking scenery of Alpine Switzerland. Free time to take in the
air and perhaps some refreshment before we descend and return to
Lucerne.
100.00 (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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