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20 days $ 256 / day
$ 5,125
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Group tour
Trip Pace: Operator does not provide
Physical Level: Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Easy
Accommodation: Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Standard

Overview

Highlights

  • City tour in London, Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Florence and Paris
  • Orientation of Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Colmar, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Venice, Sorrento, Assisi, Pisa, Monaco, Nice, Avignon and Lyon
  • Visit Vaduz the capital of Liechtenstein, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, St. Paul de Vence, Beaune and the Eiffel Tower in Paris
  • Cruise along the River Rhine and to the Isle of Capri
  • View Cologne Cathedral, the ancient sites in Rome and Lion Monument in Lucerne and the White Cliffs of Dover
  • See the Lorelei Rock in Rhine Valley, Benedictine Abbey in Monte Cassino and the Vineyards of Burgundy

What is this trip about?

Beyond the big cities, like Paris and Rome, are this trip's other highlights: cliff-hanging Sorrento, ancient Colmar and cool Cologne may be smaller in tourist numbers, but they're big on personality.

You'll enjoy Insider moments like…
digging beneath the obvious at Pompeii, as you walk around the excavations with our expert, who reveals the stories behind the ‘objects' they found centuries after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.

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Group Size: Standard Group - 25 + people
Traveler's Age Operator does not provide
Flights & Transport Ground transport included
Start City London
End City London

Theme

Destinations

Cities & Attractions

Activities

Trip Includes

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
  • Hand-picked Insider Experiences
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • VIP entry to many sights
  • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • In addition, Eurostar high-speed train from London to Brussels.
  • Calais-Dover by ferry across the Channel.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Local Host at your London hotel.

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Itinerary

1. ARRIVE LONDON (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to London. Relax after your journey or take a leisurely stroll through this wonderful city.

Hotel
Thistle Euston

2. LONDON SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
See all the sights during your morning tour of the capital including Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey with a Local Specialist. Later, spend free time exploring on your own or shopping for souvenirs.

Meal(s)
Full Breakfast

3. LONDON – EUROSTAR™ – BRUSSELS – AMSTERDAM
This morning meet your Travel Director before traveling to London's St. Pancras International to board the Eurostar™ for a high-speed train journey to Brussels. Continue by luxury coach to Amsterdam. Get to know your fellow travelers and Travel Director on a glass-topped boat as you enjoy a Welcome Reception sightseeing cruise along the city's canals which includes a light dinner and welcome drink.

Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Welcome Reception
Hotel
Westcord Fashion

4. AMSTERDAM – COLOGNE – RHINE CRUISE – RHINELAND
Cross into Germany and stop to view Cologne Cathedral. Embark on a wonderful Rhine cruise from Boppard, past magical castles and steep vineyards to St. Goar, site of the Lorelei Rock. Arrive later at your Rhineland hotel where you dine tonight.

Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Dinner
Hotel
Maritim Rhein-Main Darmstadt

5. RHINELAND – HEIDELBERG – COLMAR – ENGELBERG (2 NIGHTS)
View the impressive Heidelberg Castle overlooking the scenic River Neckar. Enjoy an orientation of Colmar before continuing your journey through the Alsace vineyards and across the Swiss border at Basel to Engelberg. Dine tonight at your hotel.

Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Dinner
Hotel
Schweizerhof

6. LUCERNE EXCURSION
View the Lion Monument in Lucerne, built to commemorate the Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI, and the famous wooden Chapel Bridge. Spend free time shopping for delicious chocolates before returning to scenic Engelberg.

Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

7. ENGELBERG – LIECHTENSTEIN – INNSBRUCK
Admire splendid Alpine scenery en route to the Principality of Liechtenstein stopping in the capital, Vaduz. Cross the border into Austria and follow the Arlberg route through the Tyrol to Innsbruck. View the famous Golden Roof during your orientation of this beautiful town.

Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Grauer Bär

8. INNSBRUCK – VENICE (2 NIGHTS)
Cross the 190m/620-foot high Europa Bridge, follow the Brenner Pass into Italy through the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains to the magical city of Venice. This evening consider taking a gondola ride along the city's romantic network of canals while listening to Italian melodies.

Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Dinner with wine
Hotel
Quattro Fontane

9. VENICE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square and hear the unique history of this beautiful Byzantine city. View the famous Bridge of Sighs and the ornate Doge's Palace. Enjoy a Cultural Insight into the Venetian tradition of glass making on Giudecca Island. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own. You might like to take a cruise around the lagoon or shop for souvenirs in the ‘calle'.

Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

10. VENICE – ROME (2 NIGHTS)
From Venice across the Veneto and over the Apennine hills, through Tuscany and Umbria, arrive in Rome, the Eternal City. Tonight, why not experience ‘la dolce vita' at a pavement café?

Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Executive Style

11. ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Discover the treasures of St. Peter's Basilica including Michelangelo's Pietà with your Local Specialist. Cross the Tiber to see the ancient sites of Rome. See the mighty Colosseum. Enjoy views of the Circus Maximus, former site of chariot racing. Perhaps visit the Sistine Chapel in your free time or shop for the latest fashions on the Via del Corso. Please note: Due to religious celebrations throughout the Holy Year of Mercy the Rome included sightseeing may be modified.

Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

12. ROME – POMPEII – SORRENTO
Enjoy a scenic drive through the vineyards of Frascati into the Campania region. Meet your Local Specialist for a walking tour of the excavations at Pompeii. Later arrive in Sorrento.

Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Dinner with wine
Hotel
Johanna Park

13. SORRENTO – CAPRI – ASSISI
Take the ferry across the sea to the beautiful Isle of Capri. A funicular railway brings you to Capri town where you discover the sights during your walking tour with a Local Specialist. View the restored Abbey of Monte Cassino, perched high on a rocky hill. Arrive later in Assisi where you view St. Francis' Basilica featuring spectacular frescoes by Giotto during your orientation.

Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Dinner with wine
Hotel
Casa Leonori

14. ASSISI – FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING
Travel through Umbria and Tuscany to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Your Local Specialist shows you the sights including views of the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio bridge as well as visiting Piazza della Signoria during your included walking tour.

Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Grand Mediterraneo

15. FLORENCE – PISA – MONACO – NICE (2 NIGHTS)
Admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the oldest structures in the Square of Miracles. Visit Monaco and see the famous Monte Carlo Casino.

Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
NH Nice/AC Marriott Juan Les Pins

16. NICE – ST. PAUL DE VENCE EXCURSION
Explore St. Paul de Vence, one of the oldest medieval towns in the French Riviera which attracts many artists. Visit a historic perfumery nearby before returning to Nice.

Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

17. NICE – AVIGNON – LYON
See the papal city of Avignon on the River Rhône. Admire the broken bridge − the famous Pont d'Avignon − and the magnificent Papal Palace. Enjoy an orientation tour of Lyon including views of Fourvière Hill and Place Bellecour.

Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Dinner with wine
Hotel
Mercure Saxe Lafayette

18. LYON – BEAUNE – PARIS (2 NIGHTS)
Cross the beautiful Rhône Valley. Visit the charming village of Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy and home to one of the key wines of France. This evening in Paris consider a trip to one of the city's most famous cabaret shows.

Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Pullman La Defense

19. PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes the Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe. Admire the skyline from the second level of the Eiffel Tower with an included visit. Celebrate with your companions and Travel Director this evening at a Farewell Dinner.

Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Farewell Dinner

20. PARIS – LONDON
Say ‘au revoir' to Paris as you travel to Calais. Board your ferry to Dover. See the famous White Cliffs before returning to London at the end of this memorable holiday.

Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

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Trafalgar Rating

95% Recommend
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Excellent 21,848
Great 6,655
Average 1,913
Disappointing 590
Terrible 380
Value
4.6
Guide
4.6
Activities
4.6
Lodging
4.6
Transportation
4.6
Meals
4.6

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At Trafalgar, we passionately believe in the power of travel to broaden the mind and build bridges between people. By sharing with you the hidden places not mentioned in guidebooks, the local people you wouldn’t otherwise meet, and the traditions you may not have experienced by yourself, we ensure that you get the ‘insider’ view, an authentic and enhanced experience you simply could not have had on your own.
It is this dedication to taking our guests beyond the obvious sights that has helped us grow over the past 65 years into one of the most trusted and successful international guided vacation/holiday companies in the world. From Europe to the United States, South America to South Africa, and with the recent addition of Asia, we pride ourselves on uncovering the hidden gems, cultural highlights and not-to-be-missed attractions of the places you visit. We’ll help you delve deep into the heart of each city and capture the true essence of each new destination.
We are committed to establishing lasting relationships with our guests by exceeding their expectations the first time and every time, through consistently outstanding quality of service, experience and value.
We're proud to be the most globally awarded guided travel company. Every year, we win some of the most prestigious travel accolades around the world – from the Travel Globes to the Agents' Choice Awards. We've collected 46 major travel awards over the last five years alone, as well as the Gold Trusted Merchant Award from independent reviews provider Feefo.


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Optional Activities

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Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.

Lucerne

Alpine Farm & Carriage Ride
Adult Price: Fr.67.00
A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a working farm where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks.

Mount Pilatus And Lake Cruise
Adult Price: Fr.112.00
We’ll ascend through fields and forests to Mount Pilatus’ summit, where you’ll have time to explore, admire the views, and breathe the pure air. We’ll ascend by cog-wheel train, to enjoy a scenic lake cruise. (On certain departures ascent and descent will be by cable car only. Optional may be operated in reverse, with cruise first.)

Innsbruck

Tyrolean Evening With Dinner
Adult Price: €66.00
You’ll enjoy a delicious meal of traditional Tyrolean cuisine before a lively folklore show, where singers, dancers and musicians dressed in national costume provide an evening of entertainment and fun. Drinks are included.

Venice

Gondolas & Grand Canal
Adult Price: €69.00
On arrival in Venice, a private boat will be waiting to take you to St Mark's Square, where you’ll enjoy a gondola ride while being serenaded by local musicians. Later, private water taxi's will take you along Venice's Grand Canal, where you’ll admire the magnificent palazzos and Rialto Bridge.

Hidden Venice & St. Mark's Basilica
Adult Price: €34.00
Experience magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica and its glittering gold mosaics the best way possible - with VIP entrance and a Local Specialist! Then delve into the city’s labyrinth of back alleys and canals, bridges and secret squares - enchanting neighbourhoods that you would never find on your own, all explained and brought to life by a true Venetian!

Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks
Adult Price: €70.00
Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of Burano, famous for its multi-coloured houses - a real photographer's paradise.

Rome

Roman Evening with Dinner
Adult Price: €61.00
Spend a light-hearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city.

Inside The Vatican & Colosseum
Adult Price: €79.00
We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for this tour that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later we hear fascinating tales of gladitorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with time-saving VIP entrance.

Piazzas and Fountains of Rome
Adult Price: €33.00
Starting with a lovely drive and continuing on foot, you'll discover hidden backstreets, piazzas and fountains of the 'Eternal City' with a Local Specialist. Along the Way you'll marvel at the timeless Pantheon, the best-preserved Roman temple in the world. Many additional highlights are revealed on this relaxed tour that also offers free time in a gorgeous Baroque square with street artists, trattorias and gelaterias!

Roman Delights With Dinner
Adult Price: €47.00
Spend an evening getting to know Rome. We’ll take you via coach where you’ll have the chance to see some of the city’s much-loved sights. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy a delicious light dinner of Italian specialities, alongside local music and drinks.

Sorrento

Amalfi Coast and Positano
Adult Price: €43.00
Come with us for a drive along the famous Amalfi Coast. You’ll have a chance to visit the exclusive artists’ paradise of Positano, which is magnificently positioned on the Mediterranean coast.

Capri Island Cruise & Tour
Adult Price: €40.00
Spectacular cliffs and the famous turquoise-coloured waters are best experienced with a relaxing cruise around the island to view the beautiful white grotto and unique coastline. Our cruise ends in Capri town, with picture postcard views. Enjoy a lemon granita, a specialty of the island. (This optional is weather-dependent, and may be replaced with a mini bus tour of the island to Anacapri, and a visit of the Villa of Axel Munthe.)

Florence

Michelangelo's 'David' & Accademia
Adult Price: €40.00
Enjoy an insight into the world of Michelangelo and his masterpiece, David. We have fast track entry to the Academy of Fine Arts and its Michelangelo collection, where you’ll learn all about the life and works of this immortal Renaissance genius through the expert commentary of our Local Specialist.

Dinner, Wine And Music In The Tuscan Hills
Adult Price: €64.00
Join us for a scenic drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside. We will enjoy a meal at a charming restaurant where a selection of regional favourites is served, accompanied by a selection of the local wines and live music. A truly unforgettable experience, with an atmosphere that is the essence of all things Tuscan.

Nice

Corniche Coastline Drive with Meal
Adult Price: €72.00
You’ll enjoy a scenic excursion along the Riviera corniche roads, with spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea and one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe. An unforgettable experience, we’ll continue onwards to a local restaurant where you’ll enjoy a typical meal of specialities from the region, with drinks included.

Paris

Nouvelle Eve Cabaret And Dinner
Adult Price: €138.00
Join us for dinner with wine included at one of the most prestigious cabaret shows in town, where you’ll watch an evening of exciting acts, stunning tableaux and wonderful entertainment – including the world famous Can-Can. A Parisian night you’ll never forget.

Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner
Adult Price: €162.00
Enjoy dinner and cabaret, including wine and champagne, at the world-famous Moulin Rouge – the original Paris cabaret. Immortalized by the award-winning film of the same name, this Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers and over 1000 costumes!

Versailles Palace And Gardens
Adult Price: €65.00
Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of every European ruler. Your Local Specialist will take you through the State apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors, with free time to stroll the symmetrical tree-lined gardens. Please note: this optional is subject to availability.

Notre Dame And Latin Quarter
Adult Price: €31.00
A guided drive through Paris' bohemian Left Bank with our Local Specialist brings us to amazing Notre Dame to discover one of the world's most famous Cathedrals and exemplar of Gothic architecture. Afterward, take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares.

Seine Cruise And Paris Illuminations
Adult Price: €35.00
Paris at night is a city transformed. Enjoy this superb 'city of light' on a leisurely cruise along the River Seine. Afterwards, as we drive through this amazing city, we’ll stop at some vantage points for you to capture the fascinating sights on camera. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset.

Flights & Transport

Ground transport included

Group Size:

Standard Group - 25 + people

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Meals Included:

  • 19 hot buffet breakfasts.
  • 8 dinners.

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