European Discoverer Inc Cruise (Inside Cabin) 2009

A true tour of a lifetime that includes multi-night stays in England, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Greece, France and Spain, plus overnights in Holland and Germany. Cruise the Aegean and explore peaceful Mykonos, Heraklion and Santorini at leisure.

Highlights

  • Dover
  • Paris
  • Tours
  • Biarritz
  • Segovia
  • Madrid
  • Barcelona
  • South of France
  • Nice
  • Monaco
  • Pisa
  • Florence
  • Rome
  • Naples
  • Athens
  • Venice
  • Vienna
  • Danube Valley
  • Innsbruck
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lucerne
  • Schaffhausen
  • Black Forest
  • Heidelberg
  • Rhineland
  • Cologne
  • Amsterdam

    Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights

  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.
  • Paris: Sightseeing includes views of Notre Dame Cathedral and much more.
  • Tours: See the Cathedral.
  • Biarritz: Visit this seaside resort.
  • Pamplona: Orientation of the famous city.
  • Madrid: Sightseeing includes Plaza de Espana and Puerta del Sol.
  • Barcelona: Sightseeing including the 'Sagrada Familia' Cathedral.
  • South of France: Drive through the Camargue.
  • Nice: Orientation tour.
  • Monte Carlo: See the Old Town and views of Monte Carlo.
  • Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.
  • Florence: Panoramic view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo.
  • Rome: Sightseeing includes St. Peter's Basilica and views of the Forum and Colosseum.
  • Naples: Orientation tour.
  • Athens: Tour the ancient Acropolis, Parthenon and see the Temple of Zeus.
  • Venice: Cruise the canals by vaporetto. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
  • Vienna: See the Hofburg, Parliament and Opera House.
  • Danube Valley: See the Abbey of Melk and Castle Durnstein.
  • Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace.
  • Liechtenstein: Visit the capital, Vaduz.
  • Lucerne: See the Lion Monument and medieval Old Town.
  • Schaffhausen: Stop to see the Rhine Falls.
  • Black Forest: See beautiful Lake Titisee.
  • Heidelberg: View the Castle.
  • Rhineland: Scenic Rhine cruise (weather permitting).
  • Amsterdam: Watch diamond cutters and polishers at work.

    Dinning Highlights

  • 1 continental breakfast and 1 buffet breakfast in London
  • 29 buffet breakfasts
  • 14 three-course dinners
  • All meals on cruise

    Total 45 Meals (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 Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Athens and Vienna.
  • Cross-channel transportation.
  • Overnight mini-cruise Bari to Patras and Patras to Ancona.
  • 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
    34 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Overnight flight from USAOvernight flight from USA. :
    Day 2LondonArrive London (2 nights) :
    Time to relax after check-in to your Trafalgar hotel.

    Hotel: Jurys Inn Chelsea
    Day 3LondonLondon at Leisure :
    Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the city. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 4ParisLondon - Paris (2 nights) :
    Greetings from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover to board our ferry to Calais in France. Then on to glittering Paris.(continential breakfast)

    Hotel: Kyriad Porte d'Ivry
    Day 5ParisParis sightseeing :
    Our tour includes views of the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees and Notre Dame. Time at leisure.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 6BordeauxParis - Bordeaux :
    First to the Loire Valley and Tours cathedral. Then we continue south to Bordeaux and our hotel.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Ibis Meriadeck
    Day 7BordeauxBordeaux - Pamplona :
    We drive to Biarritz with its beaches and cafesino. Next we cross into Spain and travel via the resort of San Sebastian to Pamplona.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Abba Reino De Navarra
    Day 8MadridPamplona - Madrid (2 nights) :
    We descend to Rioja and continue to Segovia before arriving in Madrid.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Novotel Puente de la Paz
    Day 9MadridMadrid sightseeing :
    Our tour includes the Puerta del Sol and the Plaza de Espana. Then time at leisure .(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 10BarcelonaMadrid - Barcelona (2 nights) :
    We cross the Spanish Meseta, and pass the vineyards of Catalonia en route to Barcelona.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Abba Garden
    Day 11BarcelonaBarcelona sightseeing :
    Our tour features the Art Nouveau fantasies of Gaudi's Sagrada Familia.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 12NiceBarcelona - Nice (2 nights) :
    We cross into France and travel via the Camargue into Provence and on to Nice.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Apogia
    Day 13NiceNice - Cannes excursion :
    We see the Promenade des Anglais before driving to sophisticated Cannes.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 14MontecatiniNice - Pisa - Montecatini :
    We visit Monaco's old town before travelling into Italy to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Terme Pellegrini
    Day 15RomeMontecatini - Rome (2 nights) :
    We view Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo before time to explore.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Rouge et Noir
    Day 16RomeRome sightseeing :
    Our tour features St. Peter's plus views of the Forum and Colosseum. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 17Bay of NaplesRome - Bay of Naples :
    We drive south to the Bay of Naples. Why not join an optional excursion to the lovely Isle of Capri(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Parco
    Day 18At SeaBay of Naples - Bari - At Sea :
    Our morning journey takes us past Salerno and Potenza before we reach Bari.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 19AthensAt Sea - Patras - Athens (4 nights) :
    We cross the Ionian Sea to the Greek port of Patras. Then we drive to Athens.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Classical Acropol
    Day 20MykonosEmbark Piraeus - Mykonos :
    Join your cruise ship in Piraeus harbour and cruise to stylish Mykonos. Enjoy a few hours here before we continue our cruise.(Lunch / Dinner) (breakfast is included at the hotel)
    Day 21KusadasiPatmos - Kusadasi :
    An early morning arrival at Patmos with time for an excursion to the Fortress-Monastery. Then we set sail for Turkish Kusadasi arriving mid-afternoon. A visit to the incredible ruins of Ephesus is a must.(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 22SantoriniHeraklion - Santorini :
    An early morning arrival at Heraklion on the Island of Crete. There is time to take an excursion to the heart of the ancient Minoan civilisation, the Palace of Knossos. Next we cruise to spectacular Santorini arriving late afternoon. Enjoy the breathtaking views and unique white-washed houses. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 23At SeaPiraeus - At Sea :
    After disembarkation in the early morning, we rejoin the tour. Sightseeing includes the Parthenon, the Acropolis and Temple of Zeus. Next to Patras for our cruise to Venice.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Day 24VeniceDisembark Ancona - Venice (Monastier) (2 nights) :
    We disembark and drive through the Apennines and via Bologna to Venice.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Park Hotel Villa Fiorita
    Day 25VeniceVenice orientation :
    We enjoy a canal cruise by vaporetto to St. Mark's Square. After a visit to a traditional glass-blowing factory time is your own.(buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 26ViennaVenice (Monastier) - Vienna (2 nights) :
    The Carnian Alps herald the Austrian Lake District then on to Vienna.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Austria Trend Appartement
    Day 27ViennaVienna sightseeing :
    Sightseeing features the Imperial Boulevards, the Parliament and the Opera.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 28InnsbruckVienna - Innsbruck (Igls) :
    Today we drive westwards through the Salzkammergut to Innsbruck.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Bon Alpina
    Day 29Lake LucerneInnsbruck - Lake Lucerne (2 nights) :
    We drive to Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein. Then a scenic drive through Switzerland to lovely Lake Lucerne. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Central
    Day 30LucerneLucerne orientation :
    We see the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. Maybe take a mountain excursion (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 31RhinelandLake Lucerne - Heidelberg - Rhineland (Viernheim) :
    First the mighty Rhine Falls then through the Black Forest to Heidelberg.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: NH Mannheim-Viernheim
    Day 32AmsterdamRhineland (Viernheim) - Rhine Cruise - Amsterdam :
    First a relaxing Rhine cruise. Then we visit Cologne en route to Amsterdam. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Dorint Amsterdam Airport
    Day 33LondonAmsterdam - London :
    We drive to Calais to board our ferry back to Dover and then return to London.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Jurys Inn Chelsea
    Day 34Return USALondon - USA :
    Bid farewell to your new friends before your return flight to the USA.(Buffet breakfast)
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