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This grand adventure does all the ‘musts', but also does the unexpected, taking you off the beaten path to the pretty cobbles and canals of medieval Bruges and unfathomably tiny Liechtenstein. You'll enjoy Insider moments like… hearing the crashing water of Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, as you see people braving the famous Känzeli platform, which juts out fro...

Overview

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

Highlights

    • City tour in London, Salzburg, Vienna, Assisi, Pompeii, Capri, Rome, Florence and Paris
    • Orientation of Bruges, Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Venice, Pisa, Monaco, Nice and Avignon
    • Visit the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, Vaduz the capital of Liechtenstein, the Sistine Chapel in Rome, St. Paul de Vence, Beaune and the Eiffel Tower in Paris
    • Cruise along the Canals of Amsterdam, River Rhine and to the Isle of Capri
    • View the ancient sites of Rome
    • See the Lorelei Rock in Rhine Valley, Benedictine Abbey in Monte Cassino and the Vineyards of Burgundy

What's this trip about?

    This grand adventure does all the ‘musts', but also does the unexpected, taking you off the beaten path to the pretty cobbles and canals of medieval Bruges and unfathomably tiny Liechtenstein. You'll enjoy Insider moments like… hearing the crashing water of Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, as you see people braving the famous Känzeli platform, which juts out from weathered rocks into the spray of Europe's biggest waterfall.

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

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

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • England
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Switzerland
  • Germany
  • France
  • Netherlands
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Amsterdam
  • Assisi
  • Avignon
  • Bruges
  • Florence
  • Heidelberg
  • Innsbruck
  • Isle of Capri
  • London
  • Lucerne
  • Naples
  • Paris
  • Pisa
  • Rome
  • Salzburg
  • Venice
  • Vienna

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • River cruise

Trip includes

    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
    • Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
    • Hand-picked Insider Experiences
    • Optional Experiences and free time
    • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
    • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
    • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
    • VIP entry to many sights
    • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
    • Return ferry across the Channel from Dover to Calais.
    • The services of a Trafalgar Local Host at your London hotel.

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Itinerary

1. ARRIVE LONDON (2 NIGHTS) Welcome to London. Relax after your journey or explore this ancient city. Hotel Cumberland 2. LONDON SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME See a host of sights including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace during your morning guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Finishing in central London, you have the rest of the day to discover the city's delights. Meal(s) Full Breakfast 3. LONDON – BRUGES Greetings from your Travel Director. Drive to Dover, cross to France by ferry and continue by road into Belgium. Explore the beautiful medieval town of Bruges with its cobbled streets and canals. This evening join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception including dinner and drinks. Meal(s) Full Breakfast Welcome Reception Hotel NH Brugge Authentic Accommodations 4. BRUGES – AMSTERDAM This morning travel through Belgium and into The Netherlands. Arrive in Amsterdam and enjoy an included cruise on the canals of the city. Visit a renowned diamond factory for a Cultural Insight into the cutting and polishing of these precious gemstones. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Westcord Fashion 5. AMSTERDAM – RHINE CRUISE – HEIDELBERG – RHINELAND This morning travel into Germany. Embark on a Rhine cruise from Boppard past medieval ruins to St. Goar. Admire the magnificent sandstone castle at Heidelberg on the way to your Rhineland hotel. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner Hotel Mercure Mannheim Am Rathaus/Sinsheim 6. RHINELAND – BLACK FOREST – RHINE FALLS – LUCERNE (2 NIGHTS) Drive across the Black Forest in south-west Germany to the Swiss border. Marvel at the dramatic Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, the biggest waterfall in Europe. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Astoria 7. LUCERNE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME See the poignant Lion Monument and the 14th century wooden Chapel Bridge spanning the River Reuss during your orientation. In your free time consider joining an exhilarating mountain Optional Experience. Dine tonight at your hotel. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner 8. LUCERNE – LIECHTENSTEIN – INNSBRUCK Visit Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Cross into Austria and follow the Arlberg route through the Tyrol to Innsbruck where you see the Golden Roof during your orientation tour. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Austria Trend Congress 9. INNSBRUCK – SALZBURG – VIENNA (2 NIGHTS) In Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, explore the city on a guided walking tour with a Local Specialist and see locations that featured in The Sound of Music. Arrive in Vienna, your home for the next two nights. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Imperial Riding School Renaissance 10. VIENNA SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Your Local Specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour of Vienna. View the State Opera House, the Hofburg, City Hall, Parliament and the Imperial Boulevards. This evening you might like to experience a concert of Viennese music. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 11. VIENNA – VENICE (2 NIGHTS) A scenic drive through the Austrian Lake District and across the Italian border brings you to the Byzantine city of Venice. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner with wine Hotel Le Boulevard 12. VENICE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square and see the delights of this magical city including the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge's Palace. Enjoy a Cultural Insight into the Venetian tradition of glass making on Giudecca Island. Afterwards you are free to explore on your own. Consider a cruise to the Island of Burano for a delicious traditional meal. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 13. VENICE – ASSISI Travel south to Assisi on the slopes of Mount Subasio. See the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and St. Francis' Basilica during your included walking tour with a Local Specialist. Dine tonight at your hotel. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner with wine Hotel Casa Leonori 14. ASSISI – POMPEII – SORRENTO Pass Monte Cassino en route to the Bay of Naples. Your Local Specialist reveals the unique history of Pompeii during an included walking tour. Dine tonight at your hotel in Sorrento. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner with wine Hotel La Residenza 15. SORRENTO – ISLE OF CAPRI – ROME (2 NIGHTS) Take a ferry to the enchanting Isle of Capri and enjoy a guided walking tour with a Local Specialist of the main town. Spend free time exploring before sailing back to the mainland. Arrive later in Rome, the Eternal City. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Crowne Plaza St. Peters 16. ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Enjoy a spectacular guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Experience a Cultural Insight when you ascend the smooth and step-less spiral staircase designed by famous architecture Donato Bramante. Marvel at St. Peter's Basilica where you can see Michelangelo's sculpture of the Pietà. Across the Tiber view the ancient sites including the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus. Explore the sights of your choice during your free time. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 17. ROME – FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Travel to the Renaissance city of Florence. Your Local Specialist shows you views of the marble Duomo, the Baptistery and the picturesque Ponte Vecchio bridge, as well as visiting Piazza della Signoria during your included walking tour. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner with wine Hotel Nilhotel 18. FLORENCE – PISA – MONACO – NICE (2 NIGHTS) Admire the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Cross the French border to the magnificent Riviera and stop in the Principality of Monaco. Enjoy an orientation drive along the Promenade des Anglais and see Place Massena upon your arrival in Nice. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Holiday Inn 19. NICE – ST. PAUL DE VENCE EXCURSION Explore the medieval hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence, a destination for artists. Visit a local perfumery before returning to Nice. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the beach, shopping in fashionable boutiques or take a stroll along the Promenade des Anglais. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 20. NICE – AVIGNON – BEAUNE Head north through scenic countryside to Avignon. Your orientation walk includes views of the Papal Palace and the famous Pont d'Avignon. Later arrive in Beaune, one of the country's most important wine centres. See the ancient walls and old town square before arriving at your hotel. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Mercure Centre 21. BEAUNE – PARIS (2 NIGHTS) From the wine capital of Burgundy to the capital of France, you make your way to Paris. Why not take the opportunity to experience a cabaret tonight? Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Evergreen Laurel 22. PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME See the Champs Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde during your sightseeing of the city with a Local Specialist. Marvel at the skyline from the second level of the Eiffel Tower. Later enjoy free time in this city. Celebrate the end of your trip with your companions at a Farewell Dinner with wine in a local restaurant. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Farewell Dinner 23. DEPART PARIS Today bid farewell to your fellow travelers and Travel Director at the end of your vacation. An airport transfer is available. Conditions apply. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast

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Amsterdam Monnickendam Dinner & Dutch Countryside Adult Price: €61.00 A beautiful countryside drive bring us to historic Monnickendam, the small fishing village that was formerly a major Dutch port. A walk along the wonderful streets and past lovely gabled houses brings us to the town’s former cheese weigh-house, now an atmospheric restaurant, for a delicious three-course dinner with wine, beer and soft drinks. 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. 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. 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. Innsbruck Alpine Horse And Carriage Ride Adult Price: €38.00 A spectacular drive leads us to a typical mountain village where you’ll experience a horse drawn carriage ride through the magnificent alpine scenery. You’ll also enjoy an included drink at a traditional Tyrolean Gasthof before our return to Innsbruck. Tyrolean Evening With Dinner Adult Price: €66.00 You’ll enjoy a delicious meal of traditional Tyrolean cuisine before a lively folklore show, where singers, dancers and musicians dressed in national costume provide an evening of entertainment and fun. Drinks are included. Vienna 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. 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. 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. Hidden Venice & St. Mark's Basilica Adult Price: €34.00 Experience magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica and its glittering gold mosaics the best way possible - with VIP entrance and a Local Specialist! Then delve into the city’s labyrinth of back alleys and canals, bridges and secret squares - enchanting neighbourhoods that you would never find on your own, all explained and brought to life by a true Venetian! 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. Sorrento Amalfi Coast and Positano Adult Price: €43.00 Come with us for a drive along the famous Amalfi Coast. You’ll have a chance to visit the exclusive artists’ paradise of Positano, which is magnificently positioned on the Mediterranean coast. Rome 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. Inside The Colosseum Adult Price: €46.00 With VIP entrance and a Local Specialist at your side, tour the most famous monument to have survived from the classical world, the Colosseum. A symbol of both Imperial might and architectural ingenuity, this amazing structure offers a unique insight into Rome’s tumultuous history, revealing tales of Gladitorial combat and more. 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! Roman Delights With Dinner Adult Price: €47.00 Spend an evening getting to know Rome. We’ll take you via coach where you’ll have the chance to see some of the city’s much-loved sights. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy a delicious light dinner of Italian specialities, alongside local music and drinks. Florence Michelangelo's 'David' & Accademia Adult Price: €40.00 Enjoy an insight into the world of Michelangelo and his masterpiece, David. We have fast track entry to the Academy of Fine Arts and its Michelangelo collection, where you’ll learn all about the life and works of this immortal Renaissance genius through the expert commentary of our Local Specialist. Nice Corniche Coastline Drive with Meal Adult Price: €72.00 You’ll enjoy a scenic excursion along the Riviera corniche roads, with spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea and one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe. An unforgettable experience, we’ll continue onwards to a local restaurant where you’ll enjoy a typical meal of specialities from the region, with drinks included. Paris Versailles Palace And Gardens Adult Price: €65.00 Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of every European ruler. Your Local Specialist will take you through the State apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors, with free time to stroll the symmetrical tree-lined gardens. Please note: this optional is subject to availability. 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. 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! Le Grand Louvre Adult Price: €50.00 The biggest and best-known museum in the world, The Louvre was once palace to the kings of France. You’ll follow your Local Specialist through the sumptuous maze of galleries to view masterpieces such as Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' and Winged Victory, one of the most celebrated sculptures in the world. 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.

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