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Heart of Europe |
10 day
tour from US$1550
Tour Type: Regional Europe |
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Itinerary |
What's
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Optionals |
Dates
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HIGHLIGHT |
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Highlights:
- Zurich
- Lugano
- Venice
- Vienna
- Lednice
- Prague
- Pilsen
- Munich
- Liechtenstein
- Lucerne
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1 - Arrive Zurich
On arrival at Zurich airport you are met and transferred to your
hotel. After check-in, we delight in a short orientation tour of
this lakeside city revealing its charm and beauty. Then some time at
leisure perhaps to shop or just relax. Later, we enjoy a welcome
drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions.
Hotel: Renaissance
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2 - Zurich – Venice (Main.) (2 nights)
This morning after breakfast our drive takes us through the Gotthard
Route via Bellinzona, before reaching lakeside Lugano. Here we enjoy
an orientation tour of this Italian-speaking Swiss resort. Later, we
continue our journey via Milan and along the Lombardy Plain to the
magical
city of Venice, where we spend the next two nights. This evening
dinner is served at our hotel.
(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Antony (2 nights)
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3 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure
Enjoy an excellent introduction on an included canal cruise by
private launch to see St. Mark's Basilica, the Doges' Palace and
Bridge of Sighs. A short stroll brings us to one of the oldest
Murano glass workshops, where we will witness a demonstration of the
ancient craft of glass-blowing. Then time on your own. Why not take
a relaxing gondola ride or sip a 'cappuccino' in St. Mark's Square. (Buffet
Brekfast / Dinner)
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4 - Venice (Main.) – Vienna (2 nights)
Today a full day of scenic splendours await us. We travel through
the Carnian Alps and across the great Alpine highway to the Vienna
Woods and Imperial Vienna for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Holiday Inn City (2 nights)
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5 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure
The Opera, Hofburg, Parliament, the Imperial Boulevards and more are
all highlighted on our sightseeing tour. Later, with time at leisure
relax or maybe sightsee further. Tonight, perhaps enjoy dinner at a
nearby 'heurige' wine village. (Buffet Breakfast)
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6 - Vienna – Prague (2 nights)
This morning we cross the Czech border to visit the Italianate
gardens of the castle of Lednice. From here we continue via Brno to
the Czech capital, Prague for our two-night stay. (Buffet
Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Dorint Novotel (2 nights)
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7 - Prague sightseeing & at leisure
Hradçany Castle, the Old Town Square and St. Vitus' Cathedral all
feature on our sightseeing tour. Then free time to explore this
intriguing city on your own. This evening, we will enjoy a dinner of
local specialities at a characteristic restaurant. (Buffet
Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
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8 - Prague – Munich
Today's drive takes us through the Czech Republic to the
beer-brewing town, Pilsen. Next we travel via Regensburg to
fun-loving Munich. Here we enjoy an orientation on our arrival. (Buffet
Breakfast)
Hotel: Dorint Novotel City
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9 - Munich – Lucerne
We travel through Bavarian countryside to the Principality of
Liech-tenstein and Vaduz. Then on to lakeside Lucerne where an
orientation shows us the Lion Monument and more. (Buffet
Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Schiller
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10 - Lucerne – Depart Zurich
Time to bid farewell as we transfer you to Zurich Airport for your
return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
Please do not schedule any flights before 10.30am.
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WHAT'S
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Heart of Europe What's
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Sightseeing
Highlights
- Zurich:
Orientation including the Bahnhofstrasse.
- Lugano: Orientation
of the Italian-speaking Swiss resort.
- Venice: Canal cruise.
See St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doges'
Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a traditional
glass-blowing factory.
- Vienna: Sightseeing
includes the Hofburg, City Hall, State Opera House and the
Imperial Boulevards.
- Lednice: Visit the
gardens and view the 13th century castle, one-time home of
the Liechtenstein family.
- Prague: Sightseeing
includes the Hradçany Castle, St. Vitus' Cathedral and
the Old Town Square.
- Pilsen: Orientation
of this beer-brewing town.
- Munich: Orientation
seeing the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Ludwigstrasse.
- Liechtenstein: Visit
the capital, Vaduz.
- Lucerne: Orientation
including the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument.
- Scenic drives through
the St. Gotthard Route, the Carnian Alps, across the
Alpine highway, the Vienna Woods and Alpine Austria,
through the Hills of Southern Moravia and Bavaria, follow
the shores of the Walensee Lake.
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Dining
Highlights
- A welcome drink with your Tour
Director in Zurich
- 9 Buffet breakfasts
- 4 three-course dinners
- 1 local speciality restaurant
dinner in Prague
14 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
Vienna and Prague.
- 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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Additional
Visa Requirements
- Visas are required for most
Eastern European countries. Please consult your Travel Agent
to establish the specific requirements for your tour.
- Note: No visa can be
issued at borders in Europe.
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Heart of Europe 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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A1
- VIENNA. Imperial Highlights
We enjoy a guided visit to the Palace of Schönbrunn, with its
magnificently preserved state rooms and exquisite gardens. From the
summer residence of the Hapsburg monarchs, we continue to either the
Imperial Treasures, the Vienna Opera House or the Crypts and Vaults
of the Imperial family for a guided tour.
37.00 (€)
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- VIENNA. Hungarian Gypsy Dinner and Schnapps Museum or Prater Wheel
First we visit the cheerful Prater Park to take a gentle ride on the
historic Big Wheel and admire the picturesque skyline of Vienna.
Alternatively, we will visit the home of the Fischer family to see
how the local Schnapps is made and to taste some delicious samples!
Then continue to a Hungarian Gypsy Restaurant, where we enjoy echoes
of a bygone era and regional food specialities. (Drinks and Music
included).
58.00 (€)
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C3
- PRAGUE. Prague by Night with Cruise
Enjoy your introduction to Prague. Firstly, an evening river cruise
through the Old City with drinks included shows us the beautifully
illuminated medieval architecture. Then we go on to explore the
narrow and romantic streets either by miniature train or minibus.
42.00 (€)
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- 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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- 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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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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- 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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