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European Whirl
16 days feature England, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Holland, Belgium
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European Whirl
  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.
  • Paris: Sightseeing includes views of the Opera, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral and the ascent of the Eiffel Tower. Also a relaxing Seine cruise.
  • Beaune: Visit the medieval town.
  • Lucerne: Orientation including the famous Lion Monument.
  • Milan: See the gothic 'Duomo'.
  • Rome: Sightseeing includes views of the Forum and Colosseum plus visits St. Peter's Basilica.
  • Florence: Sightseeing including Signoria Square, the Duomo, Baptistry and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica, burial place of Italy's greatest artists and politicians.
  • Venice: Canal cruise by private launch. See St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a glass– blowing factory.
  • Verona: See the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony.
  • Innsbruck: Orientation including the Golden Roof, Wilten Basilica and Hofburg Palace.
  • Munich: Orientation seeing the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz.
  • Heidelberg: View the Castle.
  • Rhine Valley: Cruise past the Lorelei Rock (weather permitting).
  • Cologne: See the gothic Cathedral.
  • Amsterdam: Visit a diamond– polishing factory plus enjoy a canal cruise. Orientation includes the Tower of Tears, the Royal Palace and Dam Square.
  • Scenic drives across World War I Battlefields, through the Burgundy wine region, Alpine Switzerland and the St. Gotthard Route, the Italian Lake District, across the Apennine Mountains, through Italy's Chianti wine region, through the Italian Dolomites, over the Brenner Pass and Europa Bridge in the Austrian Alps and along the Rhine Valley.
    Dining Highlights
    • A welcome drink with your Tour Director in Paris
    • 11 Buffet breakfast
    • 5 three–course dinners
    • 1 speciality restaurant dinner in Milan.

    17 meals in total (see day–by–day itinerary)


    First Class Travel Highlights
    The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi–lingual Tour Directors. A qualified local city guide in Paris, Rome and Florence. The services of a qualified Representative at your Trafalgar London hotel. Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air–conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and washroom. Cross–Channel ferry. A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information. You'll stay in twin–bedded rooms with private facilities at these superb hotels:
    First Class Travel Highlights
    Paris: Holiday Inn La Villette/Novotel Vaugirard Lucerne: Flora/Schiller Milan: Crowne Plaza Rome: Movenpick Central Park Florence: Demidoff Venice(Mestre): Tulip Inn Tritone Innsbruck: Grauer Bar/Innsbruck Rhineland(Niederhausen): Ramada Micador Amsterdam: Novotel London: Copthorne Tara

    All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.


    Airport Transfers
    Hotelink transfers between Heathrow and Gatwick Airports and Central London are available for all passengers, providing you stay in a Trafalgar London hotel (booked by Trafalgar Tours). Note: Passengers should arrive at Gatwick Airport between 06:00–12:30 or Heathrow between 06:00–21:30. Departure transfers arrive back to Gatwick Airport and London Heathrow Airport between between 08:00–23:00.
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    Tour Operator
    Trafalgar Tours
    General
    16 Days
    Escorted – Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USAOvernight flight to London.
    Day 2 LondonAfter checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure.
    Day 3 LondonMany major sights are included on today's morning sightseeing tour. (Continental breakfast)
    Day 4 ParisGreetings from our Tour Director as we drive to the coast. Admire the White Cliffs of Dover before our short Channel crossing to Calais in France. Next we cross World War I Battlefields to exciting Paris. Tonight, after a welcome drink with our Tour Director, why not enjoy a tour of this city's illuminations? (Continental breakfast)
    Day 5 ParisWith a local guide our sightseeing of the city features views of the Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, a Seine cruise highlight monuments such as Notre Dame Cathedral. We also ascend of the Eiffel Tower to its second level by elevator for stunning views over the city. Then free time to perhaps take an excursion to shop in the chic boutiques. Tonight do not miss the chance of trying out some delicious Parisian cuisine in a cosy left bank bistro! (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 6 LucerneWe head into France and through wine–producing Burgundy to the medieval Beaune. Then across the remains of wartime defenses, passing the Maginot Line near Belfort. Next into Switzerland at Basel for first picture–book views of chalets on the approach to the Alps and lakeside Lucerne. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
    Day 7 MilanMorning orientation in this medieval town includes a visit to the Lion Monument. At leisure, maybe take a trip up a nearby mountain peak. We head along the St. Gotthard route, through Alpine scenery and the Italian Lake District en route to the fashionable Milan. Tonight, we enjoy dinner of local specialities in a downtown restaurant. (Buffet breakfast/ Specialities restaurant dinner)
    Day 8 RomeToday we drive through the agricultural region of Emilia Romagna to Bologna and the Apennine Mountains bound for Rome. Later, why not dine out at a local trattoria? (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 9 RomeToday's sightseeing with a local guide includes a visit to St. Peter's Basilica where we see Michelangelo's Pieta, spectacular views of the Colosseum, a stop at the Forum, plus a photo–stop at the Circus Maximus where the chariot race in Ben Hur is said to have taken place. The rest of your day is free to maybe shop, visit the Sistine Chapel or relax in a sidewalk cafe. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 10 FlorenceToday begins with a drive through the Chianti wine–producing region of Tuscany to Renaissance Florence. Here sightseeing on foot includes the Cathedral, Baptistry, Signoria Square and Santa Croce Basilica. The rest of the day is free to shop, or walk along the River Arno to the Ponte Vecchio. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
    Day 11 VeniceA short drive to Venice where we savour the city's unique sights and sounds on an included canal cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs. After a visit to a traditional glass–blowing factory, time is your own to do as you please. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
    Day 12 VeniceOur first stop today is at Verona to see the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony. Then passing the Dolomites, we climb Brenner Pass into Austria. From here we cross the Europa Bridge and begin our descent into Innsbruck where we enjoy an orientation of this moutain–ringed resort. Tonight, why not join in the fun of a Tyrolean folklore show? (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
    Day 13RhinelandToday's drive brings us to fun–loving Munich where we see the Olympic Stadium and City Hall. Next on to Heidelberg to view the Castle, high above this University city of 'Student Prince' fame. Then we head to our Rhineland hotel. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
    Day 14 AmsterdamWe embark by the Lorelei Rock in St. Goar for a Rhine cruise gliding past medieval castles and terraced vineyards. We step ashore in Boppard, and drive via Bonn to Cologne where we see its magnificent gothic Cathedral. From here we cross the border before Arnhem, scene of World War II action and continue to Amsterdam where we visit a diamond factory. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 15 LondonToday's morning orientation tour includes the Tower of Tears, the Royal Palace and Dam Square. Next we are acquainted with the city on a wonderful canal cruise by glass–topped boat. On through Belgium, past Antwerp en route to Calais for our ferry crossing to England. Here our coach takes us back to London, where we bid farewell to our Tour Director. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 16Return USABid farewell as we transfer to the airport for our return flight to America. (Continental breakfast)
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