European Heritage 2011

24 day tour from US$4350.00* 

 

 

Day 1

LONDON - AMSTERDAM (2 nights)

Greetings from your Tour Director on the drive to Dover to board the ferry to Calais. Then drive through Belgium to lively Amsterdam, a city full of many surprises.

Meal(s): (Dinner)
Hotel: Ibis Schiphol (ST)

 

Day 2

AMSTERDAM ORIENTATION AND AT LEISURE

Orientation includes the Royal Palace and Dam Square, plus a visit to a diamond polishing centre. Then to Volendam to learn about the skills of making cheese and clogs!

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

 

Day 3

AMSTERDAM - RHINE CRUISE - RHINELAND

First to German Cologne, then take a scenic Rhine cruise before continuing to the hotel.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: NH Weinheim (F)

 

Day 4

RHINELAND - STRASBOURG - LAKE LUCERNE (2 nights)

First see Heidelberg Castle, then drive via Strasbourg to lovely lakeside Lucerne.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Weinhof (ST)

 

Day 5

LUCERNE ORIENTATION AND AT LEISURE

Orientation includes the poignant Lion Monument and the wooden Chapel Bridge. Then time to shop for all things Swiss!

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

 

Day 6

LAKE LUCERNE - LIECHTENSTEIN - INNSBRUCK

Drive west to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein, then on to Innsbruck where you see St. Jakob's Cathedral and the Hofburg.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Bon Alpina (MF)

 

Day 7

INNSBRUCK - SALZBURG - VIENNA (2 nights)

Today to Mozart’s Salzburg with so many "Sound of Music" memories. Then on to Vienna.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Austria Trend Bosei (MF)

 

Day 8

VIENNA SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE

Today's morning sightseeing tour highlights the Hofburg, Vienna’s Ringstrasse and City Hall. Then there is time at leisure. Perhaps take a trip to visit the vast Schönbrunn Palace?

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

 

Day 9

VIENNA - VENICE (2 nights)

South today on the drive via Klagenfurt to the Austrian Riviera. Here cross the Italian border and travel over the Alps to the Veneto plain and our hotel for tonight.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Park Hotel Villa Fiorita (MF)

 

Day 10

VENICE ORIENTATION AND AT LEISURE

Today enjoy a canal cruise to St. Mark’s Square and witness the art of Murano glass-blowing. Then time at leisure.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

 

Day 11

VENICE - ROME (2 nights)

Cross the flat plains before traversing the Apennine Mountains to reach Tuscany. Then continue southwards to the ancient city of Rome.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Cristoforo Colombo (F)

 

Day 12

ROME SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE

Morning sightseeing features St. Peter's Basilica as well as views of the Forum and Colosseum. Then time at leisure to perhaps head to the Sistine Chapel.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

 

Day 13

ROME - FLORENCE - MONTECATINI

Today continue to Florence with time to explore or shop for high quality leather or gold, before continuing to the spa town of Montecatini.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Ambasciatori (MF)

 

Day 14

MONTECATINI - PISA - NICE (2 nights)

First the Leaning Tower of Pisa, then follow the coast to the Principality of Monaco before continuing to bustling Nice.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Scribe (MF)

 

Day 15

NICE ORIENTATION AND AT LEISURE

Today's orientation includes the Place Massena and the Promenade des Anglais. Then time at leisure to relax or perhaps take a swim in the Mediterranean Sea!

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

 

Day 16

NICE - BARCELONA (2 nights)

Follow the coast and then journey through the Camargue on to the Pyrenees and Barcelona.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Catalonia Suites (F)

 

Day 17

BARCELONA SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE

Sightseeing includes Christopher Columbus’ statue and the Paseo de Gracia. Later, time at leisure to explore.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

 

Day 18

BARCELONA - MADRID (2 nights)

This morning continue through the vineyards of Catalonia and the arid hills of Aragon and on to the capital city, Madrid.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Novotel Puente De La Paz (MF)

 

Day 19

MADRID SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE

Sightseeing shows you the Puerta del Sol and the Plaza de Espãna. Later, why not take a trip to the former capital, Toledo?

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

 

Day 20

MADRID - LOURDES

North to Lourdes, home of St. Bernadette, where you see the basilica above the grotto.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Best Western Christina (ST)

 

Day 21

LOURDES - BORDEAUX

After time at leisure drive to Bordeaux via the charming Atlantic resort of Biarritz.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Ibis Bordeaux Meriadeck (ST)

 

Day 22

BORDEAUX - PARIS (2 nights)

Travel to the Loire Valley with views of the Chateau at Blois, before reaching the glittering capital city, Paris.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Mercure Porte De Pantin (ST)

 

Day 23

PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE

Your guided sightseeing tour includes the Champs Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. Later, time at leisure to shop or explore. Tonight, why not enjoy a colourful cabaret show?

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

 

Day 24

PARIS - LONDON

It’s ‘au revoir Paris’, as you travel to the port of Calais. Here board the ferry to Dover and continue by coach to London, where the tour comes to an end.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

 

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

• Dover See the White Cliffs.
• Amsterdam Orientation and visit a diamond-cutting factory. Excursion to Volendam.
• Cologne View the Gothic cathedral.
• Rhine Valley Cruise the Romantic Rhine.
• Heidelberg View the castle.
• Strasbourg Visit the medieval city.
• Lucerne See the Lion Monument.
• Liechtenstein Visit the capital, Vaduz.
• Innsbruck See the Golden Roof, St. Jakob's Cathedral and Olympic ski-jump.
• Salzburg Visit this charming musical town.
• Vienna See Hofburg and Imperial Boulevards.
• Venice Cruise the canals by vaporetto. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
• Rome Visit St. Peter's, Colosseum and Forum.
• Florence View from Piazzale Michelangelo.
• Pisa View the Leaning Tower.
• Monaco See the famous Monte Carlo Casino
• Nice See the Promenade des Anglais and Place Massena.
• South of France Drive through the Camargue.
• Barcelona See the Ramblas and Paseo de Gracia.
• Madrid See Puerta del Sol and Plaza de España.
• Lourdes See the Basilica and join the torchlight procession.
• Biarritz Visit this seaside resort
• Loire Valley See the Château of Blois.
• Paris View Notre Dame, Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower.

Dining Highlights

• 12 three-course dinners
  
• 23 buffet breakfasts
  

First Class Travel Highlights

• Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach.
• Professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
• The services of a Trafalgar Representative if you stay at the recommended London hotel.
• Specialised local guide in Vienna, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid and Paris.
• Cross-channel transportation.
• A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map.
• Complimentary pick-up and drop-off if you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel booked through Trafalgar on day of departure and return of the coach tour.

Airport Transfers

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