Autumn, Winter and Spring 11/12: European Whirl with Eurostar (Winter 2011/2012)
Tour Type: Europe Discoveries
Brochure Type: Autumn, Winter and Spring 11/12
This itinerary will inspire you! Drive scenic Alpine passes and cruise the River Rhine. See the Olympic Stadium in Munich, the Golden Roof at Innsbruck, and magnificent Renaissance wonders in Florence and Venice. Visit St Peters in Rome, breathe Lucerne's crisp air and finish your trip on a high - with an included visit up the Eiffel Tower in Paris!
Sightseeing Highlights
Brochure Type: Autumn, Winter and Spring 11/12
This itinerary will inspire you! Drive scenic Alpine passes and cruise the River Rhine. See the Olympic Stadium in Munich, the Golden Roof at Innsbruck, and magnificent Renaissance wonders in Florence and Venice. Visit St Peters in Rome, breathe Lucerne's crisp air and finish your trip on a high - with an included visit up the Eiffel Tower in Paris!
Sightseeing Highlights
- London Sightseeing See Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
- Dover See the White Cliffs.
- Amsterdam Admire Dam Square and the Mint Tower.
- Rhine Relax with a leisurely river cruise (weather permitting).
- Heidelberg View the ancient Castle.
- Munich See the Olympic Stadium, City Hall and Marienplatz.
- Innsbruck Marvel at the Golden Roof.
- Venice Cruise to St Mark's Square by private launch and see the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Tour a traditional glass-blowing factory.
- Rome Visit St. Peter's Basilica. See Michelangelo's Pieta.
- Florence Discover Signoria Square, the Ponte Vecchio and see the Duomo and Baptistery.
- St Gotthard Pass A spectacular alpine drive.
- Lucerne Visit the ancient Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument.
- Paris See the Champs Elysees, Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral and Arc de Triomphe. Get a breathtaking view of the city from the second level of the Eiffel Tower.
- 1 buffet breakfast and 1 continental breakfast in London.
- Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Amsterdam.
- 11 hot buffet breakfasts.
- 2 three-course dinners.
- 1 three-course dinner with local wine.
- Highlight Dinner of local specialties in Florence.
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris.
- First Class hotel accommodation, which includes twin-bedded rooms with 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 a restroom on board.
- The services of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
- The services of a Trafalgar Local Host at your London hotel.
- Expert Local Guides in Rome, Florence and Paris.
- The services of Trafalgar's London Reception Center.
- Includes cross-Channel ferry.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map.
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
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- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Duration
- 16 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Overnight flight to London. |
| Day 2 | London | ARRIVE LONDON (2 nights): Relax after your journey or spend time exploring this exciting city. Hotel: Hilton Olympia (First Class) |
| Day 3 | London | LONDON SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE: See a host of sights including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace during your morning guided sightseeing tour. Finishing in central London, you have the rest of the day to discover the city's delights. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 4 | Amsterdam | LONDON - AMSTERDAM: Admire the White Cliffs as you approach Dover for your ferry crossing to Calais. Travel through Flanders into Holland, see the landscapes that inspired many of the great Dutch Masters. In Amsterdam, discover Dam Square and the Mint Tower. Consider a relaxing cruise in a glass-topped boat along the city's canals. In the evening, join your fellow travellers and your expert Tour Director at the hotel for a Welcome Drink. Novotel City (First Class) |
| Day 5 | Mannheim | AMSTERDAM - RHINE CRUISE - MANNHEIM: Travelling via Arnhem along the Ruhr and Rhine valleys you pass through Cologne, with its famous gothic cathedral. You are immersed in picturesque scenery all the way to Boppard, where a boat takes you past vine-clad hills and crumbling medieval castles to St. Goar. See the famous Lorelei Rock, named after a siren who lured fishermen to their deaths with spellbinding songs. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Holiday Inn City (First Class) |
| Day 6 | Innsbruck | MANNHEIM - HEIDELBERG - MUNICH - INNSBRUCK: Enjoy views of the red sandstone castle towering above Heidelberg, considered to be one of the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. Crossing the Swabian Alps you arrive in Munich, the capital of Bavaria, for an orientation tour of the Olympic Stadium, City Hall and the Marienplatz. A short drive through splendid scenery and across the Austrian border brings you to Innsbruck for an overnight stay. You might consider experiencing some traditional Tyrolean entertainment this evening. (Buffet Breakfast) Grauer Bar (First Class) |
| Day 7 | Venice | INNSBRUCK - BRENNER PASS - VENICE: Enjoy a walk through Innsbruck this morning and admire the architecture including the Hofburg and the Golden Roof - built originally as a royal box for the emperor Maximilian I in 1500. Shop for alpine souvenirs then enjoy spectacular scenery as you drive along the Brenner Pass into Italy and across the Dolomite Mountains. Through the Adige Valley past Lake Garda and Verona - the landscapes of Shakespeare's - you arrive in the enchanting city of Venice. Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge's Palace along the way. Visit a traditional glass-blowing workshop then spend the afternoon exploring the sights of your choice. Finish an eventful day with dinner at your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana (First Class) |
| Day 8 | Rome | VENICE - ROME (2 nights): South across the Veneto plain, you pass by Bologna and over the dramatic Apennine Mountains, continuing into the Lazio region to Rome, the Eternal City. (Buffet Breakfast) Grand Hotel Tiberio (First Class) |
| Day 9 | Rome | ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: Your morning sightseeing tour begins with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica - the most significant Christian church in the world - to see Michelangelo's Renaissance masterpiece, the Pieta. Crossing the River Tiber to ancient Rome you see the Forum and the Colosseum, plus the enormous Circus Maximus, famous for chariot racing. Spend the rest of the day exploring your sights. Maybe go to see the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel or treat yourself to a shopping spree on the Via Condotti. Experience 'la dolce vita' - you'll quickly understand why Italy is the most stylish country in Europe! (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 10 | Florence | ROME - FLORENCE: From Lazio travel north into Tuscany, through rolling countryside and along the valley of the River Arno to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Discover the city's rich artistic and medieval history with your expert Local Guide. Visit the Piazza Signoria with its impressive sculptures and stunning palazzi. Marvel at the Baptistery and the multi- marble Duomo, designed by Brunelleschi. Explore the Ponte Vecchio which spans the River Arno. Afterwards, appreciate the sights of your choice. Perhaps visit the Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo's statue of David - an absolute must! Join your travelling companions this evening for a Highlight Dinner at a local trattoria. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner) Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (First Class) |
| Day 11 | Lucerne | FLORENCE - GOTTHARD DRIVE - LUCERNE (2 nights): Continuing north, and passing Milan - Italy's commercial capital - via picturesque Italian Lakes you cross the Alps into Switzerland. Then high into the mountains following the scenic Gotthard highway, which leads from the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino to the heart of the country, you eventually arrive at the beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Astoria (First Class) |
| Day 12 | Lucerne | LUCERNE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME: Discover the Lion of Lucerne during your morning orientation tour. Created to commemorate the heroism of Swiss Guards who defended Louis XVI in Paris in 1792, Mark Twain described it as 'the most moving piece of stone in the world'. Walk along the 14th century covered Chapel Bridge, crossing the River Reuss, the country's fourth largest river. Consider an exhilarating mountain excursion or shop for Swiss chocolate and a cuckoo clock! (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 13 | Paris | LUCERNE - BASEL - PARIS (2 nights): Travelling east you pass Basel and cross the border into France. In every direction, vineyards, castles and picturesque villages provide a memorable backdrop for your journey. Maybe explore Paris tonight and see the stunning illuminations. (Buffet Breakfast) Renaissance La Defense (Superior First Class) |
| Day 14 | Paris | PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: See all the famous sights during your morning guided tour including the Champs Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking view of the city. Spend the rest of the day exploring the sights that interest you. From the riches of Versailles to the marvels of the Louvre, and the coffee shops of Montmartre to the of the Tuilleries, Paris is bursting with life. Treat yourself in chic boutiques or simply relax in a cafe and watch the world glide by. This evening, celebrate with your Tour Director and companions at a Farewell Dinner in a local bistro. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) |
| Day 15 | London | PARIS - EUROSTAR - LONDON: Your day begins with a transfer to Paris Gare du Nord where you will board
the Eurostar to London. After 2 hours and 15 minutes you arrive at St Pancras
Station and will be transferred to your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast) Hilton Olympia (First Class) |
| Day 16 | Depart London | DEPART LONDON: Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (Buffet Breakfast) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- Airfare Details: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the prices above. See page 73 for full details.
Airport Transfers: For London Airport shuttle service see full details on page 73. Return transfer from the hotel will arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 8am
Christmas Highlights:Tour departure 18 December will celebrate Christmas in Rome and New Years Eve in Paris. For both events you will enjoy delicious Festive meals with all the trimmings. New Years Eve in Paris will be a night to remember. A late night transfer will take you back to your hotel after seeing the breathtaking fireworks display near the Eiffel Tower. Tour departure 24 December will celebrate Christmas in London with a Festive meal in a traditional pub. Drinks and entertainment will be provided. New Year's Eve in Rome in true Italian style with an authentic Italian inspired menu. After, celebrate with the locals near the Colosseum on Via dei Fori Imperiali. Welcome in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display. A late night transfer will be provided to take you back to your hotel after the festivities.
Please Note: The city of Florence has introduced an accommodation tax to visitors staying in its hotels on 1 July 2011. The tax will be 1 Euro per person, per night, per category star of hotel you are accommodated in. For European Whirl, guests will be required to pay-áGé¼4 per guest. Guests will pay directly to the individual Florence Hotel upon check-out.
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
