European Interlude 2012
- Days: 15 days
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Type:
Group Tour
- Price From: SGD 3,399
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Highlights:
Sightseeing Highlights
Dover See the White Cliffs.
Amsterdam Canal cruise and orientation. See Dam Square and the Tower of Tears.
Cologne Visit the Gothic Cathedral.
Rhine Valley Cruise the Romantic Rhine.
Munich Orientation including the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz.
Innsbruck Orientation includes the Golden Roof and St. Jakob's.
Salzburg Sightseeing including locations used in The Sound of Music.
Vienna Sightseeing tour includes the Opera House, Hofburg, Parliament and the Stadtpark.
Venice Enjoy a canal cruise by private motor launch. Visit St. Marks Square and view the Doges Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and St Marks Basilica. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
Rome Sightseeing tour includes views of the ancient Roman Forum, the Colosseum and Circus Maximus. Visit St. Peters Basilica and view Michelangelos Pieta.
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.
Lugano See this magnificent Swiss lake.
Lucerne Orientation includes the Lion Monument and the old town.
Paris Sightseeing tour includes a visit to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for spectacular city panoramas. See the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Paris Opera, Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Insider Highlights
Hidden Treasure Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.
Local Speciality Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory in Venice.
First Class Travel Highlights
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, 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.
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
Airport Transfers
For full details on transfers, please click http://www.trafalgar.com//gsa/airport-transfers-2012 .
Dining Highlights:
Welcome Reception and dinner on a canal cruise with your Travel Director in Amsterdam.
14 hot buffet breakfasts.
1 three-course dinner.
2 three-course dinners with local wine.
Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Innsbruck.
Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris.
Itinerary:
Day 1: LONDON - AMSTERDAM
Welcome to London! Cross by ferry to France and continue by coach through Belgium to The Netherlands. This evening in Amsterdam, enjoy a Welcome Reception and dinner with your Travel Director and companions on an included canal cruise in a glass-topped boat. Its a memorable start to your European holiday!
Meal(s): (Welcome Reception)
Hotel: Novotel City (F)
Day 2: AMSTERDAM - RHINE CRUISE - RHINELAND
This morning travel to Germany where you visit the magnificent Cologne Cathedral. Embark on a relaxing Rhine cruise at Boppard. Pass medieval castles and vineyards on the way to St. Goar, site of the Lorelei Rock. Dine at your Rhineland hotel this evening.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn Mannheim City Centre (F)
Day 3: RHINELAND - MUNICH - INNSBRUCK
Drive through the Swabian Uplands to Munich and view the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz during your orientation. Marvel at the Golden Roof and St. Jakob's Cathedral across the border in the Tyrolean capital, Innsbruck. This evening enjoy a Highlight Dinner with local specialities.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Grauer Br (F)
Day 4: INNSBRUCK - SALZBURG - VIENNA (2 NIGHTS)
Admire the spledours of Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart. View the citys major landmarks during a walking tour with your expert Local Guide, including many locations used in the film The Sound of Music. A scenic journey takes you towards the Danube River and the Baroque elegance of Vienna.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Hilton Danube (F)
Day 5: VIENNA SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Wonderful views of Viennas sights include the Opera House, the Hofburg, Stadtpark, Parliament and the Imperial Boulevards on your morning guided sightseeing tour. Visit the sights of your choice during free time this afternoon. Shop on the fashionable Krntnerstrasse or simply relax in a typical Viennese caf. Perhaps consider taking an excursion to Schnbrunn Palace.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 6: VIENNA - VENICE (2 NIGHTS)
Journey into the heart of the Austrian Alps, past the Austrian Lake District, over the Italian border to the fertile plains of the Veneto. Cross into the magical city of Venice, Queen of the Adriatic, where you stay for the next two nights.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Petit Palais (F)
Day 7: VENICE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Discover the rich heritage of this Byzantine city during your private canal cruise to St. Mark's Square. Admire the Bridge of Sighs and the beautiful Doges Palace. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory for a demonstration of this ancient craft. Spend free time afterwards exploring or shopping. Consider an optional excursion to the island of Burano for a delicious seafood lunch!
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 8: VENICE - ROME (2 NIGHTS)
Cross the Po valley and journey over the dramatic Apennine Mountains to Rome, the Eternal City. This evening, you might like to discover Rome's vibrant nightlife.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Executive Style (F)
Day 9: ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Visit St. Peter's Basilica, home of Michelangelos Renaissance masterpiece the Piet. Cross the Tiber in ancient Rome and view the Forum and the mighty Colosseum. See the Circus Maximus, set in a valley below the Aventine and Palatine Hills. Consider an optional excursion to the magnificent Sistine Chapel.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 10: ROME - FLORENCE
Admire the Tuscan landscape en route to Florence. Learn about the citys Renaissance history from your expert Local Guide, who shows you the Cathedral, the Baptistery and Signoria Square during your guided walking tour. View the majestic Ponte Vecchio bridge. Shop for high quality leather and gold.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (F)
Day 11: FLORENCE - LUCERNE (2 NIGHTS)
Drive north and see the beautiful Lake Lugano. Through the Ticino region, take the scenic St. Gotthard route through the Alps to the picturesque town of Lucerne. This evening, consider a traditional Swiss folklore evening with cheese fondue.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Renaissance Schiller (SF)
Day 12: LUCERNE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME
Admire the sights of this medieval town on your morning orientation. Visit the poignant Lion Monument and the wooden Chapel Bridge spanning the River Reuss. Take an optional trip up a nearby mountain or spend free time shopping for Swiss chocolate and Swiss watches.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 13: LUCERNE - PARIS (2 NIGHTS)
From Lucerne, over the French border and past Belfort, see the vineyards in the wine-producing Burgundy region. Arrive later in Paris, where you might like to visit a world-famous Parisian Cabaret tonight!
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Pullman La Defense (SF)
Day 14: PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
The Champs lyses, the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde see all these sights and more on your morning sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide. Admire stunning views across the city from the second level of the Eiffel Tower and see Notre Dame Cathedral on the le de la Cit. Celebrate the end of a wonderful tour this evening with your companions at a Farewell Dinner.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 15: PARIS - LONDON
Drive across Northern France, past the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge on the Somme battlefields. Sail from Calais to Dover and continue to London by coach, where your splendid European holiday comes to an end.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
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Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
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