First Class 2012: Grand European with Eurostar 2012
Tour Type: European Discoveries
Brochure Type: First Class 2012
Experience the handsome jewels of Europe's crown including London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Vienna and Paris. Spend seven nights in glorious Italy where you can really get to know Venice, Pisa, Florence, Rome, Pompeii and more. See the natural wonders of the Rhine Valley and the Isle of Capri too.
Sightseeing Highlights
Brochure Type: First Class 2012
Experience the handsome jewels of Europe's crown including London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Vienna and Paris. Spend seven nights in glorious Italy where you can really get to know Venice, Pisa, Florence, Rome, Pompeii and more. See the natural wonders of the Rhine Valley and the Isle of Capri too.
Sightseeing Highlights
- London Sightseeing includes Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben
- Dover See the famous White Cliffs.
- Bruges Visit this town with medieval cobbled streets and canals.
- Brussels View the Grand Place and Royal Palaces.
- Amsterdam Canal cruise included.
- Rhine Valley Cruise the Romantic Rhine.
- Heidelberg View the castle.
- Schaffhausen View the spectacular falls.
- Lucerne View the Lion Monument.
- Liechtenstein Visit the capital, Vaduz.
- Innsbruck Orientation including the Golden Roof.
- Salzburg Sightseeing includes many of 'The Sound of Music' locations.
- Vienna See the Hofburg and Imperial Boulevards.
- Venice Enjoy a canal cruise by private motor launch. Visit St. Mark's Square and view the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and St Mark's Basilica.
- Assisi See St. Francis' Basilica.
- Isle of Capri Visit this picturesque isle.
- Pompeii Guided tour of the excavations.
- Rome Sightseeing tour includes views of the ancient Roman Forum, the Colosseum and Circus Maximus. Visit St. Peter's Basilica. Enjoy an included visit to the Sistine Chapel.
- Florence Admire the panoramic views from Piazzale Michelangelo. Your walking tour takes you to Signoria Square and includes views of the Duomo, Baptistery, Ponte Vecchio and Santa Croce Basilica.
- Pisa View the Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles.
- Nice Excursion to Monte Carlo.
- St Paul de Vence Visit the hilltop village.
- Beaune Visit the medieval capital of Burgundy.
- Paris Visit to the second level of the Eiffel Tower. See the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Paris Opera, Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Welcome Reception including Dinner and Welcome Drinks with your Travel Director in Brussels.
- 1 continental breakfast.
- 22 hot buffet breakfasts.
- 2 three-course dinners.
- 5 thre-course dinners with local wine.
- 1 local highlight restaurant dinner with wine on the French Riviera.
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris.
- First class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included
- Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and onboard restroom
- The services of one of our professional Travel Directors throughout your journey
- A qualified Local Guide in Salzburg, Vienna, Assisi, Capri, Pompeii, Rome, Florence and Paris.
- Audio headsets for all guided visits and included sightseeing
- Pick up and drop off at the Trafalgar London Reception Centre or the Hilton Kensington hotel
- Cross-channel ferry Dover to Calais
- Eurostar high speed train journey from Paris to London
- The services of one of Trafalgar's Local Hosts at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
- Use of Trafalgar's new London Reception Centre with Hospitality Desk, free Internet and a range of services and facilities
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map
Call (302) 478-6512 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10564845
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 25 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Overnight flight to London. |
| Day 2 | London | ARRIVE LONDON (2 NIGHTS): Welcome to London! Relax after your journey or explore this ancient city. Hilton Kensington |
| Day 3 | London | LONDON SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: See a host of major sights during your morning guided tour including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Spend the rest of the day as you wish seeing famous London landmarks or shopping in the West End. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 4 | Brussels | LONDON - BRUGES - BRUSSELS: 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 before making your way to Brussels. An orientation on arrival includes views of the Atomium, the Royal Palaces and a walk through the Grand Place to see the Manneken Pis. This evening, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception including dinner and Welcome Drinks. (Breakfast / Welcome Reception) Renaissance (Deluxe) |
| Day 5 | Amsterdam | BRUSSELS - AMSTERDAM: A short, scenic journey brings you to Amsterdam. Enjoy an included cruise along the city's famous canals in a glass-topped boat and see a host of sights. Amsterdam has been a major diamond centre since the 16th century. Learn about these precious stones during a visit to a renowned diamond polishing factory. (Buffet Breakfast) Hilton (Superior First Class) |
| Day 6 | Mannheim | AMSTERDAM - RHINE CRUISE - HEIDELBERG - MANNHEIM: Travel through Arnhem 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 Mannheim. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Mercure Am Rathaus (First Class) |
| Day 7 | Engelberg | RHINELAND - BLACK FOREST - RHINE FALLS - ENGELBERG (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. Dine tonight at your hotel in the Alpine town of Engelberg. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Grand Europe (First Class) |
| Day 8 | Engelberg | LUCERNE EXCURSION: Lucerne is a picturesque lakeside resort. See the poignant Lion Monument and the 14th century wooden Chapel Bridge spanning the River Reuss during your orientation. In your free time, consider an exhilirating mountain excursion or go shopping for Swiss chocolate and souvenirs! (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 9 | Innsbruck | ENGELBERG - 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. (Buffet Breakfast) Hotel Innsbruck (First Class) |
| Day 10 | Vienna | INNSBRUCK - SALZBURG - VIENNA (2 NIGHTS): In Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, explore the city on a guided walking tour and see locations that featured in The Sound of Music. Arrive in Vienna, your home for the next two nights. (Buffet Breakfast) Hilton Danube (First Class) |
| Day 11 | Vienna | VIENNA SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: Your expert Local Guide 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 see a concert of Viennese music. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 12 | Venice | 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. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Quattro Fontane (First Class) |
| Day 13 | Venice | VENICE SIGHTSEEING 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. Witness a demonstration of glass-blowing, an ancient craft still practised by artisans in Venice. Afterwards you are free to explore on your own. Consider a cruise to the Island of Burano for a delicious lunch. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 14 | Assisi | 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. Dine tonight at your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Ora Hotel Cenacolo (Superior First Class) |
| Day 15 | Sorrento | ASSISI - ISLE OF CAPRI - SORRENTO: Pass Monte Cassino en route to the Bay of Naples. Take a ferry to the enchanting Isle of Capri and enjoy a guided walking tour of the main town. Spend free time exploring before sailing back to the mainland. Dine tonight at your hotel in Sorrento. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Parco de Sole (First Class) |
| Day 16 | Rome | SORRENTO - POMPEII - ROME (2 NIGHTS): Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, covering Pompeii in a layer of volcanic ash where it lay undiscovered for centuries. Your expert Local Guide reveals the unique history of this 'petrified' Roman town during an included walking tour. Arrive later in Rome, the Eternal City. (Buffet Breakfast) Aran Mantegna (First Class) |
| Day 17 | Rome | ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: Enjoy a spectacular guided sightseeing tour of the Vatican Museums, home to some of the most incredible Renaissance works of art. Admire Michelangelo's depiction of The Creation in the Sistine Chapel. Marvel at St. Peter's Basilica, where you can see Michelangelo's sculpture of the Pieta. Across the Tiber in ancient Rome, view the Forum, the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus. Explore the sights of your choice during your free time and shop for souvenirs. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 18 | Florence | ROME - FLORENCE: From the Lazio region, through Umbria and into picturesque Tuscany, you arrive in the Renaissance city of Florence. Your expert Local Guide shows you views of the marble Cathedral, Signoria Square, the Baptistery and the picturesque Ponte Vecchio bridge during your included walking tour. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Nil Hotel (First Class) |
| Day 19 | Nice | FLORENCE - PISA - MONACO - NICE (2 NIGHTS): Admire the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Cathedral Square. Then cross the French border to the magnificent Riviera and the Principality of Monaco. See the extravagant Monte Carlo Casino on the way to Nice. This evening, join your companions for a Highlight Dinner at a specially selected restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner) Holiday Inn Nice/Holiday Inn Resort St Laurent du Var (First Class) |
| Day 20 | Nice | 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. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 21 | Beaune | NICE - AVIGNON - BEAUNE: Head north through scenic countryside to Avignon. Your orientation walk includes views of the Papal Palace and St. Benezet Bridge-the famous Pont d'Avignon. Via Lyon into the hills of Burgundy, you arrive in Beaune, one of the country's most important wine centres. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Mercure Beaune Centre (First Class) |
| Day 22 | Paris | BEAUNE - PARIS (2 NIGHTS): See Beaune's ancient walls and old town square before you make your way to Paris. See the Champs Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde during your sightseeing tour of the city. Marvel at the beautiful skyline from the second level of the Eiffel Tower. (Buffet Breakfast) Courtyard Marriott Neuilly (Superior First Class) |
| Day 23 | Paris | PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: Today you will have free time to explore the sights. You might consider taking an optional visit to the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa. The choice is yours. Celebrate the end of your trip with your companions at a Farewell Dinner with wine in a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) |
| Day 24 | London | PARIS - EUROSTAR - LONDON: Paris Gare du Nord arriving at London St. Pancras in just 2 hours and
15 minutes, where you transfer to your hotel. Thistle Euston (Moderate First Class) |
| Day 25 | Depart London | DEPART LONDON: Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (Buffet Breakfast) |
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