European Impressions - Preview 2017

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Which will become your favourite European city during this impressive trip? Perhaps friendly Amsterdam, extravagant Vienna, maybe romantic Venice or the 'Eternal City' of Rome. Alpine Lucerne has medieval charm and Paris is always elegant. Take your pick once you've seen them all.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Dover :- See the White Cliffs
    • Amsterdam :- See the historic city centre
    • Cologne :- View the Gothic cathedral
    • Rhine Valley :- Cruise the romantic Rhine
    • Innsbruck :- View the Golden Roof and the Hofburg Palace
    • Salzburg :- Visit the Baroque town of Mozart's birth
    • Vienna :- Sightseeing with your Local Specialist features the Opera House, Hofburg, Parliament and the Imperial Boulevards
    • Venice :- Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square. Visit a traditional glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island
    • Rome :- Morning sightseeing with your Local Specialist. Visit St. Peter's Basilica. View the Colosseum and see the ancient sites
    • Florence :- Panoramic city views from Piazzale Michelangelo. See Piazza Santa Croce

What's this trip about?

    Which will become your favourite European city during this impressive trip? Perhaps friendly Amsterdam, extravagant Vienna, maybe romantic Venice or the 'Eternal City' of Rome. Alpine Lucerne has medieval charm and Paris is always elegant. Take your pick once you've seen them all.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLondon
End CityParis

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise

Trip includes

    • Luxury air-conditioned coach
    • Hand-picked 3 and 4 star accommodation
    • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
    • Variety of Optional Experiences
    • An expert Travel Director and separate driver
    • Ferry from Dover to Calais
    • The services of a Trafalgar Local Host at your London hotel
    • Pick-up and drop-off if you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel booked through Trafalgar or from the London Reception Centre
    • London airport transfers are available to purchase, conditions apply.
    • Audio Headsets Provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences

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1. ARRIVE LONDON (2 NIGHTS) Welcome to London. Relax and unwind after check-in. Hotel Hilton Olympia 2. LONDON FREE TIME Spend the day exploring the sights and delights of this wonderful city on your own. Meal(s) Full Breakfast 3. LONDON – AMSTERDAM This morning meet your Travel Director and traveling companions to board your Trafalgar coach and set off from London. A scenic drive through Kent brings you to Dover. See the White Cliffs as you board the ferry and cross to Calais, France. Admire the countryside as you traverse Belgium and The Netherlands. In Amsterdam, one of Europe's friendliest cities, enjoy an orientation of the historic city centre. Later you might like to take a canal cruise in a glass covered boat – it's a great way to see the city. Meal(s) Full Breakfast Hotel Ibis Airport 4. AMSTERDAM – COLOGNE – RHINE CRUISE – RHINELAND Pass Arnhem into Germany and view Cologne Cathedral, the city's most famous landmark. Continue past Bonn to Boppard where you embark on a relaxing cruise along the River Rhine past ancient castles and vineyards. Disembark at St. Goar where you view the Lorelei Rock and hear the legend of the fabled siren. Dine tonight at your Rhineland hotel. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner Hotel Achat Premium Neustadt 5. RHINELAND – FERN PASS – INNSBRUCK Head south into the region of Bavaria. Glimpse Neuschwanstein Castle built by King Ludwig II, before taking the scenic Fern Pass into Austria. In the Tyrolean capital, Innsbruck, see the sights during your orientation tour including the Golden Roof and St. Jakob's cathedral. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner Hotel Alphotel 6. INNSBRUCK – SALZBURG – VIENNA (2 NIGHTS) Explore the splendours of Salzburg and marvel at the sights associated with ‘the Sound of Music' and the city's most famous son, Mozart. Your scenic journey continues towards the River Danube, arriving later in the elegant city of Vienna. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Austria Trend Schloss Wilhelminenberg 7. VIENNA SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Your Local Specialist shows you the city's important landmarks including the Opera House, the Hofburg, Parliament and the Imperial Boulevards. Spend free time afterwards sightseeing or shop for souvenirs on the fashionable Kärtnerstrasse. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 8. VIENNA – VENICE (2 NIGHTS) Journey through the heart of the Austrian Alps past mountains and small picturesque towns to the Austrian Lake District. Cross the Italian border and arrive later in Venice, your home for the next two nights. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner Hotel Best Western Plus Quid 9. VENICE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME Discover this stunning Byzantine city as you cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square. Admire the Bridge of Sighs and the ornate Doge's Palace. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialities at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca island. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 10. VENICE – ROME (2 NIGHTS) Admire the scenery as you cross the fertile Po Valley and journey over the dramatic Apennine Mountains to Rome, the Eternal City. This evening you might like to explore the city's vibrant nightlife. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Black 11. ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Your Local Specialist takes you on a visit of St. Peter's Basilica where you see Michelangelo's sculpture, the Pietà. Your sightseeing tour continues across the Tiber where you will view the Colosseum and see the ancient sites of Rome. In your free time afterwards visit the magnificent Sistine Chapel or relax at a sidewalk café on Via Del Corso and watch the world go by. Please note: Due to religious celebrations throughout the Holy Year of Mercy the Rome included sightseeing may be modified. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 12. ROME – FLORENCE Drive through Tuscany's Chianti region to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Enjoy spectacular views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. In your free time visit Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower. Don't forget to shop for high quality leather goods and 18-carat gold jewellery. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner Hotel Demidoff 13. FLORENCE – LAKE LUCERNE REGION (2 NIGHTS) North from Florence via Bologna and Milan and across the Swiss border, you travel through beautiful, ever-changing scenery. See picturesque Lake Lugano, then take the famous St. Gotthard route through the Alps to Lake Lucerne. Later why not experience a Swiss folklore and fondue evening? Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel SwissEver Zug 14. LUCERNE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME See the highlights of Lucerne this morning on your orientation tour including the medieval Old Town and a visit to the renowned Lion Monument. Spend free time afterwards relaxing or perhaps take an Optional Experience up a nearby mountain for breathtaking views. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner 15. LAKE LUCERNE REGION – PARIS (2 NIGHTS) Travel west across the French border, past Belfort and the remnants of the Maginot Line. Continue through the Burgundy wine region, with views of the vineyards. Arrive later in the capital Paris. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Mercure La Defense 5 16. PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME This morning see the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and more on your sightseeing tour. Explore on your own afterwards. Stroll along the banks of the Seine or visit one of the city's world class museums. Tonight why not celebrate the end of your journey with a traditional Parisian cabaret? Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 17. DEPART PARIS After breakfast say farewell to your fellow travellers. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast

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Amsterdam Amsterdam Discovery And Canal Cruise Adult Price: €30.00 Absolutely the best way to see Amsterdam’s wonderful sights! A private cruise by glass-roofed boat travels the historic canal ring, showing imposing warehouses, stately merchant homes, houseboats & bridges. Then, on foot with our Local Specialist, explore the heart of the city, including the not-to-be-missed coffeehouses and shop-windows of the Red Light District!

Innsbruck Traditional Tyrolean Evening Adult Price: €43.00 You’ll enjoy a lively evening of traditional entertainment, as singers, dancers, and musicians dressed in national costume provide a colourful show of folklore and fun. Includes two drinks.

Vienna Dinner And Viennese Concert Adult Price: €100.00 A wonderful evening of all things Viennese! Enjoy a superb dinner with drinks, followed by a concert of Viennese classical music Works by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will be performed and your 'A Class' tickets and a complimentary glass of local champagne or juice during the interval will only enhance the experience.

Viennese Concert Adult Price: €53.00 You’ll enjoy a wonderful concert of Viennese classical music including some of the most famous works of Strauss and Mozart, performed by some of the most highly acclaimed soloists and dancers in Austria. You’ll receive 'A Class' tickets and a complimentary glass of local champagne during the interval. Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment Adult Price: €60.00 Enjoy dinner in an atmospheric Viennese restaurant, with drinks and traditional musical entertainment included. A unique experience in one of Europe’s most elegant cities. Schönbrunn Palace And Gardens Adult Price: €39.00 The Imperial Summer Palace of Schönbrunn offers an amazing journey through the centuries of Hapsburg rule. It is perfectly preserved and richly decorated with treasures from around the globe. Each room has a story to tell, so of course, you’ll have a Local Specialist to bring it to life and VIP entrance to make the most of your time.

Venice Gondolas & Grand Canal Adult Price: €69.00 On arrival in Venice, a private boat will be waiting to take you to St Mark's Square, where you’ll enjoy a gondola ride while being serenaded by local musicians. Later, private water taxi's will take you along Venice's Grand Canal, where you’ll admire the magnificent palazzos and Rialto Bridge.

Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks Adult Price: €70.00 Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of Burano, famous for its multi-coloured houses - a real photographer's paradise.

Rome Inside The Vatican & Colosseum Adult Price: €79.00 We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for this tour that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later we hear fascinating tales of gladitorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with time-saving VIP entrance.

Roman Evening with Dinner Adult Price: €61.00 This easy-going evening in Rome begins with a beautiful drive to see amazing city sights. We arrive at one of our favourite restaurants, where you'll enjoy a warm welcome and delicious dinner of local cuisine with drinks and music.

Piazzas and Fountains of Rome Adult Price: €33.00 Starting with a lovely drive and continuing on foot, you'll discover hidden backstreets, piazzas and fountains of the 'Eternal City' with a Local Specialist. Along the Way you'll marvel at the timeless Pantheon, the best-preserved Roman temple in the world. Many additional highlights are revealed on this relaxed tour that also offers free time in a gorgeous Baroque square with street artists, trattorias and gelaterias!

Florence Florence's Renaissance Treasures Adult Price: €42.00 This trip is all about exploring the jewel in Florence's crown: its Renaissance heritage. First, you'll get to view the Michelangelo collection, including the statue of David at the Academy of Fine Arts. You’ll continue to the Duomo where you’ll see first-hand its spectacular design. The trip ends in Signoria Square, the political centre of Florence.

Lucerne Swiss Folklore Evening And Dinner Adult Price: Fr.99.00 Tonight we’ll enjoy a tasty Swiss meal, including the famous Swiss cheese fondue, in a typical restaurant. While enjoying dinner, you can also join in a lively folklore show which includes yodelling, flag-throwing and Alpine horn-blowing. Two drinks are also included.

Mount Rigi And Lake Cruise Adult Price: Fr.112.00 Come with us as we ascend to the summit of Mount Rigi by cable car, where you’ll have time to explore and breathe in the fresh mountain air. Later we'll descend by cable car once more, before enjoying a cruise on the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne.

Alpine Farm & Carriage Ride Adult Price: Fr.67.00 A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a working farm where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks.

Paris Seine Cruise And Paris Illuminations Adult Price: €35.00 Paris at night is a city transformed. Enjoy this superb 'city of light' on a leisurely cruise along the River Seine. Afterwards, as we drive through this amazing city, we’ll stop at some vantage points for you to capture the fascinating sights on camera. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset.

Notre Dame And Latin Quarter Adult Price: €31.00 A guided drive through Paris' bohemian Left Bank with our Local Specialist brings us to amazing Notre Dame to discover one of the world's most famous Cathedrals and exemplar of Gothic architecture. Afterward, take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares.

Dinner And Hidden Gems Of Paris Adult Price: €67.00 Spend an evening discovering one of the loveliest areas of Paris, made famous by artists, writers and students over the centuries. Then enjoy a taste of local cuisine, at a memorable dinner in typical Parisian style with drinks included.

Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner Adult Price: €162.00 Enjoy dinner and cabaret, including wine and champagne, at the world-famous Moulin Rouge – the original Paris cabaret. Immortalized by the award-winning film of the same name, this Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers and over 1000 costumes! Nouvelle Eve Cabaret And Dinner

Adult Price: €138.00 Join us for dinner with wine included at one of the most prestigious cabaret shows in town, where you’ll watch an evening of exciting acts, stunning tableaux and wonderful entertainment – including the world famous Can-Can. A Parisian night you’ll never forget.

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