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Treasures of Austria, Italy & Switzerland |
10 day
tour from US$1535
Tour Type: Europe at Leisure |
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Itinerary |
What's
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HIGHLIGHT |
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Highlights:
- Zurich
- Liechtenstein
- Innsbruck
- Oberammergau
- Munich
- Salzburg
- Sirmione
- Verona
- Venice
- Milan
- Lucerne
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1 - Arrive Zurich
You are met at Zurich airport and transferred to your hotel. After
check-in, later this afternoon, we enjoy an orientation tour of
Switzerland's financial capital with our Tour Director which
includes the grand Cathedral and Bahnhofstrasse with its many
elegant stores. This evening, we meet for a welcome drink with our
Tour Director.
Hotel: Mövenpick Airport
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2 - Zurich – Liechtenstein – Innsbruck (3 nights)
Today's drive brings us to the Principality of Liechtenstein,
dominated by its 700 year old Castle. Time to shop for collectors'
postage stamps or souvenirs before we make our way to the Austrian
border. Spectacular scenery awaits as we drive through the Arlberg
region to mountain-ringed Innsbruck for our three-night stay. On
arrival an orientation tour shows us the Golden Roof and Hofburg
Palace as well as the Wilten Basilica dominated by the Olympic ski
jump. This evening after dinner at the hotel, why not celebrate and
join a folklore evening of thigh-slapping and yodelling?
(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Innsbruck (3 nights)
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3 - Munich Excursion
Enjoy a scenic drive into German Bavaria where we stop in the
picturesque village of Oberammergau – famous for its Passion Play
and for its picture painted houses. Then it's a short drive to
Munich, where our Tour Director shows us the Marienplatz with its
famous Glockenspiel – part of the city's 'Rathaus' and of course
the celebrated Hofbräuhaus. Time to shop or to enjoy the lively
atmosphere of the open-air food market, before returning to
Innsbruck. Dinner is at our hotel tonight. (Buffet Breakfast /
Dinner)
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4 - Salzburg Excursion
An early start this morning as we head to the musical city of
Salzburg. We take the scenic route via St. Johann, past the Wilder
Kaiser Mountains and drive through a small section of Germany to the
province of Salzburg and its sugar icing capital. Memories of
"The Sound of Music" will haunt us on our sightseeing tour
on foot. First through the gardens of the Mirabell Palace and along
the pretty Getreidegasse to Mozart's birthplace before ending on
Mozart Square. Then there's time at leisure to perhaps take the
funicular to the Castle Fortress or feast on delicious 'schnitzel
and noodles'! An evening return to Innsbruck for a dinner of
Tyrolean cuisine in a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast /
Highlight Dinner)
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5 - Innsbruck – Verona (3 nights)
Along the Brenner Pass into Italy and the charming landscape of the
Dolomite Mountains. Next we descend to the Veneto plain reaching
Lake Garda. We drive along its beautiful shores stopping in Sirmione
with its ancient castle. Then on through the Bardolino vineyards to
Verona – romantic city of star-crossed lovers! (Buffet
Breakfast)
Hotel: Leopardi (3 nights)
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6 - Venice Excursion
Today is filled with excitement as we drive to the Adriatic Coast
and the floating city of Venice. We cruise along the Giudecca Canal
by private launch, seeing the Palladian Church of Christ the
Redeemer, the island of St. George, the Cathedral of St. Mary of our
Health and of course the Doges' Palace and the Byzantine Basilica of
St. Mark's. We stop by the Bridge of Sighs on the way to St. Mark's
Square and to one of the oldest glass-blowing workshops, where we
witness a demonstration of this ancient craft. Then free time to
perhaps take an excursion into the Lagoon to the island of Burano,
for a fresh seafood lunch! We return to Verona with dinner at our
hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
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7 - Verona sightseeing & at leisure
This morning we discover one of Europe's secret jewels on our
walking tour of the city. We will visit the 2,000 year old Arena,
built by the Romans and still in use today for Opera performances
and popular concerts. We will also see Piazza Bra, Piazza delle Erbe
and the tomb of the renowned Scaliger family and of course, we see
Juliet's balcony! Verona is one of the most exciting cities in
Europe for shopping, so shop till you drop in the Via Mazzini with
its boutiques and wine-bars. We dine at our hotel this evening. (Buffet
Breakfast / Dinner)
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8 - Verona – Milan – Lucerne (2 nights)
This morning we drive past Brescia and Bergamo to Milan, where we
stop to see the gothic Duomo, "La Scala" Opera house and
the 19th century Galleria. After, free time for lunch, before
driving into the Alps and past Lake Como, entering into Switzerland
and the Ticino district. We cross Lake Lugano and drive through the
Gotthard Range to lakeside Lucerne for two nights. (Buffet
Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Schiller (2 nights)
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9 - Lucerne orientation & at leisure
Our orientation tour of this medieval city shows us the Lion
Monument, the Jesuit Church and the Chapel Bridge. Then you are free
to shop for Swiss timepieces and chocolates or maybe take a
cable-car up a nearby mountain peak!
(Buffet Breakfast)
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10 - Lucerne – Depart Zurich
After breakfast this morning it's time to bid farewell to new-found
friends as we transfer you to Zurich Airport for your return flight
to America. (Buffet Breakfast)
Please do not schedule any flights before 10.30am.
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WHAT'S
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Treasures of
Austria, Italy & Switzerland What's
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Sightseeing
Highlights
- Zurich:
Orientation includes the Cathedral and Bahnhofstrasse.
- Liechtenstein: Visit
the capital, Vaduz.
- Innsbruck:
Orientation includes the Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace.
- Oberammergau: Visit
the Passion Play Village.
- Munich: Orientation
including the Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel.
- Salzburg: Sightseeing
including "The Sound of Music" locations. See
the Mirabell Palace and Mozart's birthplace.
- Sirmione: See the
Scaligers' Castle.
- Verona: Visit the Old
Roman Arena, see Juliet's balcony, Piazza Bra and delle
Erbe.
- Venice: Canal cruise
by private launch. See St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine
Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and more. Visit a
traditional glass-blowing factory.
- Milan: Orientation
including the Duomo, Galleria and "La Scala".
- Lucerne: Orientation
includes the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge.
- Scenic drives along
the Zurichsee and Walensee, through the Alberg Region,
past Wilder Kaiser Mountains, along the Brenner Pass,
through the Dolomite Mountains, along the shores of Lake
Garda and the Adriatic Coast, around Lake Como and through
the Gotthard Range.
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Dining
Highlights
- A welcome drink with your Tour
Director in Zurich
- 9 Buffet breakfasts
- 5 three-course dinners
- 1 local speciality restaurant
dinner in Innsbruck
15 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 on tour.
- A qualified local city guide in
Salzburg and Verona.
- 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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Treasures of
Austria, Italy & Switzerland 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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A8
- 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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- SALZBURG. Eagle’s Nest Tour & Bavarian Alps
Driving deep into the National Park past bucolic farmhouses and
picturesque villages, we arrive at the ruins of Obersalzburg. From
here we transfer to special motorcoaches adapted to the scenic
mountain climb to Hilter’s notorious ‘Eagle’s Nest’. Through
the arches we will have splendid views up to the ‘Hohen Göll’
and across snow-capped peaks.
43.00 (€)
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A16
- SALZBURG. Hohensalzburg, Mozart’s House and Lunch
First we visit the home in which Mozart was born and where he spent
the early part of his life – a quaint little house in the heart of
the old city. Then we take a funicular ride to the heights of
Hohensalzburg for spectacular views of the city from the castle
fortress battlements. A light lunch will be served in the castle
with a drink included.
45.00 (€)
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A27
- 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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A39
- 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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- 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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- LAKE GARDA. Tour of the Lake
This is by far the best way to appreciate the largest of the Italian
Lakes! We drive along its scenic shore and stop for snapshots of
many of the pretty resorts which have made this lake so
internationally renowned. Admire the lush vegetation and marvel at
the limpid blue waters as we cross the lake to Salo - the last
stronghold of Mussolini.
40.00 (€)
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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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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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