Get acquainted with the elegant landmarks and picturesque scenery of Paris, Lucerne, the Rhine Valley and Amsterdam. See the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Stroll through Lucerne's medieval old town nestled in the Swiss Alps. Admire the spectacular Rhine Falls and travel through the scenic Black Forest. Finish in fun, friendly Amsterdam with its beautiful canals.

Highlights:

Sightseeing Highlights
Paris Views of Notre Dame the Eiffel Tower.
Tours View the cathedral.
Biarritz Visit the seaside resort.
Pamplona Orientation of this famous city.
Segovia Visit the walled city.
Madrid View Plaza de Espaa and Puerta del Sol.
Barcelona View Sagrada Familia Cathedral.
South of France Drive through the Camargue.
Nice Orientation tour.
Monaco View the Old Town.
Pisa View the Leaning Tower.
Florence Panoramic city views from Piazzale Michelangelo.
Rome Visit St. Peter's and view the Forum and Colosseum.
Athens Visit the ancient Acropolis, Parthenon and see the Temple of Zeus.
Venice Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square. Visit a glass-blowing workshop.
Vienna See the Opera House, Hofburg, Parliament and Imperial Boulevards.
Innsbruck See the Golden Roof Hofburg Palace.
Liechtenstein Visit the capital, Vaduz.
Lucerne Visit the Lion Monument.
Schaffhausen Stop to view the Rhine Falls.
Black Forest See this beautiful forested region.
Heidelberg View the castle.
Rhine Valley Cruise the romantic Rhine.
Amsterdam See Dam Square and the Mint Tower.


First Class Travel Highlights
Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with a washroom onboard.
Professional multi-lingual Travel Director.
Qualified Local Guide in Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Athens and Vienna.
Overnight mini-cruise Bari or Brindisi to Patras and Patras to Ancona.
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:
29 buffet breakfasts.
11 three-course dinners.



Itinerary:

Day 1: ARRIVE PARIS (2 NIGHTS)

Greetings from the Travel Director and welcome to France. Spend time in the glittering capital, Paris and meet your fellow travellers.

Hotel: Apogia (ST)

Day 2: PARIS SIGHTSEEING

Admire the sights with your expert Local Guide including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs lyses and Notre Dame. Spend time afterwards exploring.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 3: 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 Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck (ST)

Day 4: BORDEAUX - 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 (F)

Day 5: PAMPLONA - SEGOVIA - MADRID (2 NIGHTS)

Traverse the splendid landscape through Rioja and Segovia to the capital, Madrid.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Agumar (F)

Day 6: MADRID SIGHTSEEING

Your expert Local Guide shows you all Madrid's sights including Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Espaa, with time to explore on your own or relax.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 7: MADRID - BARCELONA (2 NIGHTS)

Cross the Spanish Meseta, and pass Catalonia's sprawling vineyards en route to Barcelona.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Abba Garden (MF)

Day 8: BARCELONA SIGHTSEEING

Highlights of your sightseeing tour with your specialist Local Guide include views of the Gothic cathedral and Gaudi's Sagrada Familia.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 9: BARCELONA - NICE (2 NIGHTS)

Head north into France and follow the Camargue to Provence. Drive along the glittering Cte dAzur to the city of Nice.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Busby (ST)

Day 10: NICE SIGHTSEEING

Drive along the Promenade des Anglais during your orientation tour, with time to explore and shop.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 11: NICE - MONACO - PISA - MONTECATINI

Explore Monacos Old Town, then follow the spectacular coastline to Italy. In Pisa, view the famous Leaning Tower.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Tuscany Inn (F)

Day 12: 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: Op (F)

Day 13: ROME SIGHTSEEING

Admire the landmarks with your expert Local Guide including the Forum and Colosseum. Visit St. Peter's Basilica. Afterwards, shop or perhaps explore the Sistine Chapel.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 14: ROME - BAY OF NAPLES

Drive south to the Bay of Naples. Why not join an optional excursion to the excavations at Pompeii?

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Grand Hotel Moon Valley (F)

Day 15: BAY OF NAPLES - BARI - AT SEA

Travel east across Italy via Puglia to the port of Bari.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 16: AT SEA - PATRAS - ATHENS (4 NIGHTS)

Cross the Ionian Sea to the Greek port of Patras and continue by road to Athens.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Novotel Athens (MF)

Day 17: ATHENS - FREE TIME

There is plenty of time for you to explore the fascinating ancient city of Athens!

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Buffet Breakfast / Buffet Breakfast)

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Day 20: ATHENS SIGHTSEEING AT SEA

Admire the sights with your knowledgeable Local Guide including the Parthenon, Acropolis and Temple of Zeus. In Patras, board your ship for an overnight cruise to Ancona.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 21: ANCONA - VENICE (2 NIGHTS)

Disembark and cross the dramatic Apennines. Continue via Bologna to Venice.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Park Hotel Villa Fiorita (Monastier) / Sirio (Mestre) (MF)

Day 22: VENICE ORIENTATION

Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square. Enjoy a glass-blowing demonstration at a traditional workshop. Spend time afterwards exploring.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 23: VENICE - VIENNA (2 NIGHTS)

Drive through the Carnic Alps and the spectacular Austrian Lake District to Vienna.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Austria Trend Bosei (MF)

Day 24: VIENNA SIGHTSEEING

The Opera House, Hofburg, Parliament your expert Local Guide shows you the sights of this illustrious city.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 25: VIENNA - INNSBRUCK

Head west through the picturesque Salzkammergut to Innsbruck.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Bon Alpina (MF)

Day 26: INNSBRUCK - VADUZ - LUCERNE (2 NIGHTS)

Visit Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein, then drive through scenic Alpine landscapes to lovely Lake Lucerne.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Weinhof (ST)

Day 27: LUCERNE ORIENTATION

View the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. Afterwards, perhaps take a wonderful mountain excursion.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 28: LUCERNE - HEIDELBERG - RHINELAND

Marvel at the mighty Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen. Continue through the Black Forest to Heidelberg.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Ramada Micador (F)

Day 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 Schiphol (ST)

Day 30: DEPART AMSTERDAM

Say goodbye to your new friends and Travel Director as you depart Amsterdam.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

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