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Starting in Paris, you’ll experience Europe’s many highlights on this fast-paced tour. Explore Spanish capital, Madrid, stroll the French Riviera and discover Renaissance Florence and eternal Rome. Then sail to Athens, relax in tiny Innsbruck and experience the magic of Venice and Amsterdam.

Overview

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

Highlights

    • Dover :- See the White Cliffs
    • Paris :- City tour with Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. Enjoy views of the Champs Élysées
    • Tours :- View the cathedral
    • Biarritz :- Visit the seaside resort
    • Pamplona :- Orientation of this famous city
    • Madrid :- City tour with a Local Specialist. See Plaza de España
    • Barcelona :- City tour with a Local Specialist. See Sagrada Familia Cathedral
    • South of France :- Drive through the Provence
    • Monaco :- View the Old Town
    • Pisa :- View the Leaning Tower

What's this trip about?

    Starting in Paris, you’ll experience Europe’s many highlights on this fast-paced tour. Explore Spanish capital, Madrid, stroll the French Riviera and discover Renaissance Florence and eternal Rome. Then sail to Athens, relax in tiny Innsbruck and experience the magic of Venice and Amsterdam.

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 CityLondon

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • England
  • Austria
  • Germany
  • France
  • Netherlands
  • Greece
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Amsterdam
  • Athens
  • Barcelona
  • Florence
  • Heidelberg
  • London
  • Madrid
  • Naples
  • Paris
  • Pisa
  • Rome
  • Venice

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
    • Overnight mini cruise – Bari or Brindisi to Patras and Patras to Ancona
    • 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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Itinerary

1. ARRIVE LONDON (2 NIGHTS) Time to relax after hotel check-in. Hotel Ibis Earls Court 2. LONDON FREE TIME Enjoy exploring London today. See the sights, visit a museum or go shopping – the list is endless and the choice is yours. Meal(s) Full Breakfast 3. LONDON – PARIS (2 NIGHTS) This morning meet your Travel Director and set off from London. See the White Cliffs of Dover as you board the ferry to Calais in France. Arrive later in the glittering capital, Paris. Meal(s) Full Breakfast Hotel Mercure La Defense Grande Arche 4. PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Admire the sights on your sightseeing including views of the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Élysées. Spend time afterwards exploring. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 5. PARIS – TOURS – BORDEAUX Drive through the Loire Valley and view the cathedral at Tours. Dine tonight at your hotel in Bordeaux. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner Hotel Ibis Centre Meriadeck 6. BORDEAUX – BIARRITZ – PAMPLONA Explore the glamorous resort of Biarritz. Continue into Spain via San Sebastian to Pamplona, famous for its annual bull run. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner Hotel Abba Reino De Navarra 7. PAMPLONA – MADRID SIGHTSEEING (2 NIGHTS) Traverse the splendid landscape through Rioja to the capital, Madrid, where this afternoon your Local Specialist shows you all the sights including Puerta del Sol and Plaza de España. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Melia Avenida De America 8. MADRID FREE TIME Today is free to explore on your own or perhaps consider joining an Optional Experience to Toledo. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 9. MADRID – BARCELONA SIGHTSEEING (2 NIGHTS) Cross the Spanish Meseta and pass Catalonia's sprawling vineyards en route to Barcelona. On arrival your Local Specialist shows you the sights including the Ramblas and the Sagrada Familia. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Novotel Sant Joan Despi 10. BARCELONA FREE TIME Enjoy a full free day to explore this wonderful city or maybe join an Optional Experience to nearby Montserrat to see the mystical Black Madonna. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 11. BARCELONA – FRENCH RIVIERA (2 NIGHTS) Head north into France and through to Provence. Drive along the glittering French Riviera to your hotel. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Amarante/Amarante Golf St. Maxime 12. FRENCH RIVIERA FREE DAY Enjoy a full day of relaxation on one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 13. FRENCH RIVIERA – MONACO – PISA – MONTECATINI Explore Monaco's Old Town then follow the spectacular coastline to Italy. In Pisa view the famous Leaning Tower. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner Hotel Tuscany Inn 14. MONTECATINI – FLORENCE – ROME (2 NIGHTS) Experience the sights and delights of Renaissance Florence. Arrive later in Rome, the Eternal City. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Ergife Palace 15. ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Admire the landmarks with your Local Specialist including the Colosseum and the ancient sites of Rome. Visit St. Peter's Basilica. Afterwards shop or perhaps explore the Sistine Chapel. Please note: Due to religious celebrations throughout the Holy Year of Mercy the Rome included sightseeing may be modified. Please note: Due to religious celebrations throughout the Holy Year of Mercy the Rome included sightseeing may be modified. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 16. ROME – BAY OF NAPLES Drive south to the Bay of Naples. Dine tonight at your hotel Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner Hotel Stabia 17. BAY OF NAPLES – BARI – AT SEA This morning, why not join an Optional Experience to the excavations at Pompeii? Then travel east across Italy via Puglia to the port of Bari to board your overnight ferry to Greece. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner 18. AT SEA – PATRAS – ATHENS (4 NIGHTS) Arrive in the port of Patras and continue by road to Athens. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Novotel/Zafolia 19-21 ATHENS – FREE TIME There is plenty of time for you to explore the fascinating ancient city of Athens. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 22. ATHENS SIGHTSEEING – AT SEA Admire the sights with your Local Specialist including a visit to the Parthenon, Acropolis as well as seeing the Temple of Zeus. In Patras board your ship for an overnight cruise to Ancona. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner 23. AT SEA - ANCONA – BOLOGNA Arrive into Ancona and travel to Bologna. Dine tonight at your hotel. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner Hotel Cosmopolitan 24. BOLOGNA - VENICE Head north through the Emilia Romagna region to magical Venice. Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square. Enjoy a glassblowing demonstration at a traditional workshop. Spend time afterwards exploring Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Antony Palace 25. VENICE – INNSBRUCK Travel through scenic mountainous landscapes into Austria before arriving in Innsbruck. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner Hotel Bon Alpina 26. INNSBRUCK – VADUZ – LAKE LUCERNE (2 NIGHTS) Visit Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein, then drive through scenic Alpine landscapes to lovely Lake Lucerne. Dine tonight at your hotel. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner Hotel SwissEver Zug 27. LUCERNE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME View the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. Afterwards perhaps take a wonderful mountain excursion. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 28. LAKE LUCERNE – HEIDELBERG – RHINELAND Marvel at the mighty Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen. Continue through the Black Forest to Heidelberg. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Dinner Hotel Intercity Mainz 29. RHINELAND – RHINE CRUISE – AMSTERDAM Experience a relaxing cruise through the Rhine Valley. Then continue northwards to lively Amsterdam. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Ibis Airport 30. AMSTERDAM – LONDON Drive to Calais and board the ferry back to Dover. Arrive later by coach in London. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 31. DEPART LONDON Say farewell to your traveling companions as you prepare to fly home. Meal(s) Full Breakfast

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Notes Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director. 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. 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! Pamplona Pamplona Discovery With Tapas And Sangria Adult Price: €34.00 Enjoy a walking tour of charming Pamplona with our Local Specialist. See the ancient walls, views over the city, the beautiful old town and the Cathedral before retracing the steps of the famous ‘Running of the Bulls’. Then savour tapas and sangria at Hemingway’s favourite watering hole, the most beautiful and historic café in town! Madrid Spectacular Toledo: Spain's Ancient Capital Adult Price: €44.00 Visit the ancient capital of Spain, which sits above the River Tagus and is home to the nation's principal cathedral and El Greco's famous views. Learn about Moorish and Jewish cultures, and how the area is famed for the production of Damascene work: intricate inlaid gold jewellery and craftwork. Dinner and Discovery in Old and New Madrid Adult Price: €61.00 This evening you'll have the chance to admire the elegance of Madrid's new city, with its wide, tree-lined avenues and decorative fountains, before you experience the flavour of the old. Join the locals in a chat, and people-watch as you sip an aperitif before enjoying a delicious dinner. Barcelona Mystical Montserrat Adult Price: €40.00 Join an Optional Experience to the enchanting and mystical mountain of Montserrat, with its breathtaking views and spectacular scenery. There we will visit the Benedictine monastery where the Black Madonna can be seen. Flamenco Spectacular With Dinner Adult Price: €86.00 Come and experience the passion and spirit of Spain at a spectacular flamenco evening. This modern interpretation of Spain's most famous entertainment is one of the best shows in town, and we’ve even included dinner and drinks. 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 Spend a light-hearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city. 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! 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. Discover Pompeii Adult Price: €40.00 Join our expert on a tour of the excavations of Pompeii, the perfectly preserved Roman town which was engulfed by Mount Vesuvius' eruption in AD 79. You'll witness the devastating destruction it had at the time, as well as the opportunity to go back in time and get a glimpse of everyday Roman life, frozen for more than 2,000 years. Sorrento Countryside and Farmhouse Meal Adult Price: €44.00 Enjoy a beautiful drive into the Sorrentino countryside, where you'll explore the gardens, mill and ancient wine cellar of an 18th-century olive oil mill. During a tour of its lemon, orange and olive groves, your hosts will show you how mozzarella and other cheeses of the region are made. And then you'll get to try cheeses, salamis and marinated vegetables, washed down with local wine and homemade bread. Athens Traditional Greek Taverna Meal With Entertainment Adult Price: €55.00 This is an evening excursion to a taverna in the centre of Athens. Excellent traditional Greek food in a lively atmosphere, entertained through dances and music from all parts of the country. Wine, beer and soft drinks are also included. Although the venue does have an official ending time, clients are more than welcome to stay on in the taverna, to join in with the local residents! (Casual dress) Venice Experience Venice By Gondola Adult Price: €39.00 Glide gracefully on a gondola along Venice’s dreamy, narrow waterways; full of character and colour. While your gondolier navigates the canals, you can take in the city’s elegant architecture. And they may even serenade you with an Italian classic. 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. Lucerne Secret Swiss Bunkers Adult Price: Fr.45.00 A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit an original WWII Swiss Military Bunker. When Germany annexed Austria, Switzerland was surrounded by German Forces. It wasn't possible to defend all her borders, so the military built nearly 200 fortresses and bunkers in central Switzerland, mostly inside mountains. Our private tour of the Vitznau bunker, lets you experience this engineering wonder still in its original condition and working order. 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. Amsterdam Dinner In A Historic Dutch House And Canal Cruise Adult Price: €69.00 Join us for a delicious meal of Dutch specialities, including drinks, in the elegant surroundings of this historic house. Later you’ll board our private boat and glide gently along the canals, under picturesque bridges and past elegant town-houses built on the water's edge. Cannes St. Paul And Corniche Discovery with Lunch or Dinner Adult Price: €82.00 Join us on a drive inland towards the mountains to visit the historic, walled hilltop town of St. Paul - an artists’ paradise. We’ll continue along the Riviera, passing through glamorous Nice and travelling on the Corniche roads as you admire the spectacular views, before arriving at a characteristic restaurant for a delicious meal including drinks. St Paul de Vence and Nice Adult Price: €43.00 A lovely drive into the Esteral Heights bring us to the quaint walled hilltown of St Paul de Vence. Our walk through the village’s winding streets with a Local Specialist reveals elegant fountains,vine-covered ramparts and interesting galleries. Then, because no visit to the Riviera is complete without it, we continue to glorious Nice to enjoy the city, its old town and colourful provençale markets.

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