European Heritage 2009

We bring you to England, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, France and Spain for a taste of the unique cultures, cuisines, and heritages of each splendid country.

Highlights

  • London
  • Dover
  • Amsterdam
  • Cologne
  • Rhineland
  • Heidelberg
  • Strasbourg
  • Lucerne
  • Liechtenstein
  • Innsbruck
  • Salzburg
  • Vienna
  • Venice
  • Rome
  • Florence
  • Pisa
  • French Rivieria
  • Monte Carlo
  • Nice
  • South of France
  • Barcelona
  • Madrid
  • Lourdes
  • Biarritz
  • Loire Valley
  • Paris

    Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights

  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.
  • Amsterdam: Visit a diamond cutting factory. Excursion to Volendam.
  • Cologne: View the gothic Cathedral.
  • Rhineland: Scenic Rhine cruise (weather permitting).
  • Hiedelberg: View the Castle.
  • Strasbourg: Visit the medieval city.
  • Lucerne: See the Lion Monument.
  • Liechtenstein: Visit the capital, Vaduz.
  • Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof, Wilten Basilica and Olympic ski- jump.
  • Salzburg: Visit this baroque town.
  • Vienna: Sightseeing includes the Hofburg and Imperial Boulevards.
  • Venice: Cruise the canals by vaporetto. Visit a traditional Venetian glass-blowing factory.
  • Rome: Sightseeing the Features St.Peter's Basilica and views of the Colosseum and the Fourm.
  • Florence: Panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo.
  • Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.
  • French Riviera: Fabulous drive along the coast.
  • Monte Carlo: Excursion to see the famous cafesinos.
  • Nice: Orientation tour.
  • South of France: Drive through the Camargue.
  • Barcelona: Sightseeing includes the Ramblas and Paseo de Garcia.
  • Madrid: Sightseeing tour.
  • Lourdes: See the Basilica and join the torchlight procession.
  • Biarritz; Visit this seaside resort.
  • Loire Valley: See the chateaux of Amoise and Blois.
  • Paris: Sightseeing includes views of Notre Dame, the Champs Elysees, Arc de Troimphe and the Eiffel Tower.

    Dinning Highlights

  • 1 continental breakfast and 1 buffet breakfast in London.
  • 23 buffet breakfasts
  • 12 three-course dinners

    Total 37 Meal (See Itinerary)

    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 with reclining seats.
  • Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
  • Specialised local guide in Vienna, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid and Paris.
  • Cross-channel transportation.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
  • For London airport shuttle service, conditions apply

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    Tour Operator
    Trafalgar Tours
    Duration
    27 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USADepart USA :
    Overnight flight to London.
    Day 2LondonArrive London (2 nights) :
    Time to relax after check-in to your Trafalgar hotel.

    Hotel: Jurys Inn Islington
    Day 3LondonLondon at leisure :
    Today is at leisure to explore this city.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 4AmsterdamLondon - Amsterdam (2 nights) :
    Greetings from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover to board our ferry to Calais. Then we drive through Belgium to lively Amsterdam.(Continential breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Ibis Schiphol
    Day 5AmsterdamAmsterdam 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!(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 6FrankfurtAmsterdam - Frankfurt :
    First to German Cologne, then we take a scenic Rhine cruise and continue to our hotel.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: NH Weinheim
    Day 7Lake LucerneFrankfurt - Lake Lucerne (2 nights) :
    First we see Heidelberg Castle, then drive via Strasbourg to lovely lakeside Lucerne. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Central
    Day 8LucerneLucerne orientation and at leisure :
    Orientation shows us the poignant Lion Monument and the wooden Chapel Bridge. Then time to shop for all things Swiss!(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 9InnsbruckLake Lucerne - Innsbruck :
    We drive west to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein, then on to Innsbruck where we see the Wilten Basilica and the Hofburg.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Austrotel
    Day 10ViennaInnsbruck - Salzburg - Vienna (2 nights) :
    Today to Mozart's Salzburg with so many Sound of Music memories. Then on to Vienna.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Novotel Wien West
    Day 11ViennaVienna sightseeing and at leisure :
    Today's morning sightseeing tour highlights the Hofburg, Vienna's Ringstrasse and City Hall. Then time at leisure. Perhaps take a trip to visit the vast Schunbrunn Palace(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 12VeniceVienna - Venice (Monastier) (2 nights) :
    South today as we drive via Klagenfurt to the Austrian Riviera. Here we cross the Italian border and travel over the Alps to the Veneto plain and the magical city, Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Park Hotel Villa Fiorita
    Day 13VeniceVenice orientation and at leisure :
    Today we enjoy a canal cruise to St. Mark's Square and witness the art of Murano glass-blowing. Then time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 14RomeVenice (Monastier) - Rome (2 nights) :
    We cross the flat plains before traversing the Apennine Mountains to reach Tuscany. Then we continue southwards to the ancient city of Rome.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: La Pergola
    Day 15RomeRome sightseeing and at leisure :
    Our morning sightseeing tour 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.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 16MontecatiniRome - Florence - Montecatini :
    Today we're off to Florence with time to explore or shop for high quality leather or gold, before continuing to the spa town of Montecatini.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Terme Pellegrini
    Day 17NiceMontecatini - Pisa - Nice (2 nights) :
    This morning our first stop is the Leaning Tower of Pisa, then via the coast to the French Riviera and a visit to Monaco en route to bustling Nice.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Scribe
    Day 18NiceNice orientation and at leisure. :
    We see Place Massena and the Promenade des Anglais. Then time to relax or maybe take a swim in the Mediterranean(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 19BarcelonaNice - Barcelona (2 nights) :
    We follow the coast and journey through the Camargue on to the Pyrenees and Barcelona. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Catalonia Atenas
    Day 20BarcelonaBarcelona sightseeing and at Leisure :
    Our sightseeing includes Christopher Columbus statue and the Paseo de Gracia. Later, time at leisure to explore.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 21MadridBarcelona - Madrid (2 nights) :
    We drive past Montserrat, the vineyards of Catalonia, the Aragon hills and on to Madrid.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Novotel Puente de la Paz
    Day 22MadridMadrid sightseeing and at leisure :
    Our sightseeing shows us the Puerta del Sol and the Plaza de Espana. Later, why not take a trip to the former capital, Toledo(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 23LourdesMadrid - Lourdes :
    North to Lourdes, home of St. Bernadette, where we see the basilica above the grotto. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Best Western Christina
    Day 24BordeauxLourdes - Bordeaux :
    After time at leisure we drive to Bordeaux via the charming Atlantic resort of Biarritz. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Ibis Meriadeck
    Day 25ParisBordeaux - Paris (2 nights) :
    We travel to the Loire Valley with views of the Chateaux at Amboise and Blois, before reaching the glittering capital city, Paris.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn Garden Court Paris Porte De Saint Ouen
    Day 26ParisParis sightseeing and at leisure :
    Our guided sightseeing tour shows us the Champs Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. Later, time at leisure and tonight, why not enjoy a colourful cabaret show(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 27Return USAParis - USA :
    A transfer to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is provided, conditions apply.(Buffet breakfast)
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