The Ultimate 2009

Highlights

  • Paris
  • Tours
  • Poitiers
  • Bordeaux
  • Biarritz
  • Pamplona
  • Burgos
  • Madrid
  • Barcelona
  • Nice
  • Florence
  • Sorrento
  • Athens
  • Delphi
  • Venice
  • Vienna
  • Salzburg
  • Munich
  • Lucerne
  • Heidelberg
  • Rhine Valley
  • Amsterdam
  • Dover
  • London

    Sightseeing Highlights

  • Paris: Sightseeing in this elegant city includes views of Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and more.
  • Tours: See its towering Cathedral.
  • Poitiers: See the Futuroscope Buildings.
  • Bordeaux: Visit Europe's greatest wine-town.
  • Biarritz: Visit the resort.
  • Pamplona: See the ancient streets where the bulls run.
  • Burgos: See the tomb of El Cid.
  • Madrid: Sightseeing includes all major sights.
  • Barcelona: Sightseeing includes Gaudi's 'Sagrada Familia'.
  • Cannes: See the Film Festival Centre.
  • Nice: Excursion to Monaco and Monte Carlo.
  • Pisa: See the amazing Leaning Tower and Cathedral.
  • Florence: Sightseeing features the Duomo, Piazza Signoria and Santa Croce Basilica.
  • Rome: Sightseeing includes views of the Colosseum, Forum and St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.
  • Sorrento: Excursion to Isle of Capri.
  • Pompeii: Visit the excavations.
  • Piraeus: Embark on a 3-day Aegean Cruise.
  • Athens: Sightseeing includes the Parthenon.
  • Delphi: Visit the home of the Oracle.
  • Venice: Canal cruise by private launch seeing St. Mark's Square, Doges' Palace and Church of San Giorgio. Also witness a demonstration of Murano glass-blowing.
  • Vienna: Sightseeing features this fine city's main sights.
  • Salzburg: Orientation in Mozart's hometown.
  • Munich: Orientation includes the Hofbrauhaus and Olympic Stadium.
  • Neuschwanstein: Visit Mad King Ludwig's fairytale castle.
  • Liechtenstein: Stop in this tiny Principality.
  • Lucerne: Orientation highlights the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge.
  • Strasbourg: See its famous Cathedral.
  • Heidelberg: See the red sandstone Castle high above the city.
  • Rhine Valley: Cruise past the Lorelei Rock.
  • Cologne: View its awesome Cathedral.
  • Amsterdam: Orientation highlights the Tower of Tears, Dam Square plus an excursion to Volendam.
  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.

    Dining & Entertainment

  • Welcome drink with your Tour Planner in Paris
  • 1 continental breakfast in London
  • 27 buffet breakfasts
  • 2 three-course dinners in hotels
  • 10 local restaurant dinners in Bordeaux, Barcelona, Nice, Florence, Venice, Vienna, Munich, Lucerne, Rhineland and Amsterdam
  • All meals on-board your 3-day Aegean Cruise

    Travel Highlights

  • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes are included.
  • Superb travel in a luxury air-conditioned motorcoach and Cross-channel ferry.
  • Aegean Cruise aboard Louis Lines Cruise Ship.
  • Accommodation in category D Standard Inside. All cabins are two-berth, air-conditioning with private facilities.
  • Professionally Escorted multi-lingual Tour Planner throughout and local guides in Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Athens and Vienna.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

    Aegean Cruise

  • Enjoy your 3-day Aegean cruise on one of the Louis Lines Cruise ships, Perla or Sea Diamond, around the magical Greek Isles. Excellent on-board facilities include a swimming pool, cinema, nightclub, cocktail lounge and library.
  • Louis Lines Cruises Louis Lines reserve the right to alter their cruise ship to one of the same standard not listed in this itinerary, in regards to the sequence of ports or stops.
  • Note: Due to disembarkation by tender, calls at the ports of Mykonos and Santorini are weather permitting.

    Airport Transfers

  • Free transfers to and from London's airports direct to central London
  • A Trafalgar bonus - transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and your London hotel. When you book your Trafalgar tour your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London. Your transfer will be via an express train link from London Heathrow Airport to Paddington Station on the Heathrow Rail Express, and from London Gatwick Airport to Victoria Station on the Gatwick Rail Express.
  • Gatwick Express takes 30 minutes and Heathrow Express takes only 15 minutes compared to the one hour plus journey by coach! From Paddington or Victoria it's a short and inexpensive journey by taxi to your London hotel.
  • Airport/Central London Railway Station/Airport: To qualify for your Free Airport Transfer? just book your round trip flights on one of Trafalgar's recommended Airlines, stay in one of Trafalgar's London Hotels (booked through Trafalgar) on the day of arrival and the night prior to departure. On departing London, take a taxi to Paddington or Victoria Station, for your FREE transfer to the Airport. Please see below for transfer conditions.
  • Important - Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Express operates between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers outside of these times are at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel - CU: A$35 per person round trip
  • London Tour Departure: All tours depart from Trafalgar's London Tour Departure Centre in Victoria. However, if you stay at the London hotel featured on your tour itinerary page, you will be picked up and dropped off there at the beginning and end of your tour. If your tour does not depart from London, please see your itinerary for full details.
  • Free transfers in Europe
  • With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified on the itinerary pages. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times on the itinerary pages may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.

    • Call (800) 388-1207 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7478153

    Tour Operator
    Trafalgar Tours
    Offer
    Offer valid through 12/31/2008
    Duration
    35 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USADepart USA
    : Overnight flight to London.
    Day 2LondonArrive London
    : Time to relax after checking into your hotel.

    Hotel: Ibis Earls Court
    Day 3ParisLondon - Paris (2 nights)
    : After breakfast, we're off through Kent to Dover where we cross the Channel by ferry to France. Soon we can see the Sacre Coeur, the Eiffel Tower and more as we approach this glamorous city. Then get to know the rest of your group over a Welcome Drink. (Continential breakfast)

    Hotel: Mercure la Defense 5
    Day 4ParisParis sightseeing and at leisure
    : This morning we enjoy an included sightseeing tour with a local Parisian expert. Then time
    at leisure. Tonight, if you fancy 'painting the town red' at Clubs such as 'Les Bains Douches' we'll have late-night transportation at hand! (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 5BordeauxParis - Bordeaux
    : Late morning departure for Bordeaux takes us past Tours with its towering Cathedral and the strange Futuroscope buildings at Poitiers to Bordeaux. Tonight, why not try a little claret with our included dinner in a downtown restaurant? (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

    Hotel: Ibis Meriadeck
    Day 6PamplonaBordeaux - Biarritz - Pamplona
    : Our first stop is in nearby Biarritz with its sandy beaches and stylish surfers! Time for a swim before crossing into Spanish Basque country and Pamplona. Renowned for the running of the bulls at the San Firmin Festival. Orientation tour shows us the main sights, before dinner at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Abba Reino De Navarra
    Day 7MadridPamplona - Burgos - Madrid (2 nights)
    : We visit Burgos, city of 'El Cid', where the gothic Cathedral houses the warriors' tomb. We continue over the Guadarrama Mountains to Madrid. Bars and clubs abound in this exciting city, where at four o'clock in the afternoon there is a silent lull - but at four o'clock in the morning, things are really happening! We will have a late night coach available. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Florida Norte
    Day 8MadridMadrid sightseeing and at leisure
    : A morning panoramic sightseeing tour with a local guide encompasses all you need to know about the Spanish capital. Later, you may wish to go to Toledo or maybe take a little siesta! This evening, why not try out some of the late night bars around the Plaza Mayor?(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 9BarcelonaMadrid - Barcelona (2 nights)
    : As we drive along the Jalon gorges we see the old Arab irrigation systems still in use today on our approach to Barcelona. Don't miss out on a fiery Flamenco show tonight. We'll have late-night transportation to get you back to your hotel. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Catalonia Park Putext
    Day 10BarcelonaBarcelona sightseeing and at leisure
    : From Gaudi's incredible 'Sagrada Familia' to the Paseo de Gracia with its chic boutiques this is a city of surprises. We'll explore its many facets with our local guide. Enjoy Catalan specialties in a local restaurant tonight and then the city is yours. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
    Day 11NiceBarcelona - Cannes - Nice (2 nights)
    : Into France, and through the Camargue with its white horses and black bulls. Then along the coast to Cannes' Croisette with its Film Festival Centre and 'palace-hotels' before dinner tonight in a Nicois restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

    Hotel: Scribe
    Day 12NiceNice at leisure
    : This is where the French come to jog along the Promenade, sizzle in the sun or show off their boutique purchases. Enjoy an included excursion to Monaco and Monte Carlo. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 13FlorenceNice - Pisa - Florence (2 nights)
    : We drive into Italy and continue along the coast past Genoa and the quarries of Carrara to Pisa famous for its Leaning Tower. We'll have time to visit the Square of Miracles before reaching Florence. This evening, we'll enjoy a meal with wine in one of the city's most popular pizzerias! (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

    Hotel: Best Western Select
    Day 14FlorenceFlorence sightseeing and at leisure
    : Our local guide will bring the city to life on our walking tour. There is time for shopping. Tonight, why not try some of the local clubs? We'll have transportation on hand to take you back to your hotel. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 15RomeFlorence - Orvieto - Rome (2 nights)
    : We drive to Orvieto, famous for its wines and ornate Cathedral. Later we arrive in Rome where this evening you may like to do "as the Romans do" and linger in the fountain-filled squares and pavement cafes!? (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Aran Park
    Day 16RomeRome sightseeing and at leisure
    : Our local guide takes us on a tour seeing the Forum, the Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. Then you may wish to explore further. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 17SorrentoRome - Isle of Capri - Sorrento
    : We drive to Naples and cross to the beautiful Isle of Capri. By funicular, we reach Capri town with its cafe-filled 'Piazzetta' and trendy boutiques and admire views of the Faraglioni Rocks. Then we cruise to Sorrento. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Grand Hotel Moon Valley
    Day 18At SeaSorrento - Pompeii - Bari - At Sea
    : With a local guide we'll visit the excavations at Pompeii and learn much about life in Roman times. Then across the Italian Peninsula to Bari, where we embark on our overnight sea crossing to Patras. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 19AthensArrive Patras - Athens sightseeing & at leisure
    : Lunch time arrival at the port of Patras where we re-board our coach to travel to the Corinth Canal and Athens. Our guided tour shows us the Parthenon on top of the Acropolis. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Hotel: Ilissos
    Day 20MykonosAthens - Piraeus - Mykonos
    : Join your cruise ship in Piraeus harbour and cruise to Mykonos. Enjoy a few hours here before we continue our cruise. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 21KusadasiPatmos - Kusadasi
    : An early morning arrival at Patmos, with time for an excursion to the Fortress-Monastery. Then we set sail for Turkish Kusadasi arriving mid-afternoon. A visit to the incredible ruins of Ephesus is a must! (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 22SantoriniHeraklion - Santorini
    : An early morning arrival on the island of Crete. There is time to take an excursion the Palace of Knossos. Next we cruise to Santorini arriving late afternoon. Enjoy the breathtaking views and unique white-washed houses. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 23At SeaPiraeus - Delphi - Patras - At sea
    : After disembarkation in the early morning , we are taken to Delphi to consult the Oracle who will predict the fantastic time we will have on the rest of the tour! Finally back to Patras where we board our ship for the overnight cruise to Ancona. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 24VeniceArrive Ancona - Venice (2 nights)
    : We dock in Ancona and then drive through the Appenines to Venice. Maybe this evening enjoy a gondola serenade before enjoying dinner in a canal-side restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

    Hotel: Alexander
    Day 25VeniceVenice sightseeing and at leisure
    : A private launch takes us to St. Mark's Square where a short stroll past the Basilica to one of the oldest glass-blowing workshops for a demonstration! Then you are free to explore. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 26ViennaVenice - Vienna (2 nights)
    : Through the rugged mountains of the Friuli and through the Austrian Lake District. Finally via the Semmering Pass to elegant Vienna. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Eventhotel Pyramide
    Day 27ViennaVienna sightseeing and at leisure
    : The architectural heritage of this fine city is evident on our included sightseeing tour. This evening, we enjoy Viennese music and food in a Heurige in the Vienna Woods. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
    Day 28MunichVienna - Salzburg - Munich
    : We follow the Danube Valley past Melk Abbey to Salzburg for an orientation tour. Then we continue to Germany and Munich, where we see the Hofbrauhaus and Glockenspiel. Then we enjoy a Bavarian dinner in a characteristic tavern! (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn Munich South
    Day 29LucerneMunich - Neuschwanstein Castle - Lucerne (2 nights)
    : First we drive to Neuschwanstein, where we visit mad King Ludwig's fairytale castle. Then to Liechtenstein and lakeside Lucerne.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Weinhof
    Day 30LucerneLucerne orientation & at leisure
    : Our orientation tour shows us the Lion Monument and wooden Chapel Bridge. Then you are free to shop for souvenirs or take a cog-wheel train up an Alpine peak! Tonight, a dinner of Swiss specialities in a local restaurant is included. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
    Day 31RhinelandLucerne - Strasbourg - Rhineland
    : Along the Rhine valley to Strasbourg. Then into Germany and to the River Neckar and Heidelberg. We view the ruined Castle, explore the streets of the Baroque town with its 'Student Inns' and enjoy dinner in a local tavern before heading to our Rhineland hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

    Hotel: Europa
    Day 32AmsterdamRhineland - Rhine Cruise - Amsterdam (2 nights)
    : First a Rhine cruise past the Lorelei Rock to Boppard. Then on to Cologne to view the Cathedral before crossing the Dutch border to Amsterdam. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Ibis Schiphol
    Day 33AmsterdamAmsterdam orientation and Countryside Excursion
    : Morning orientation includes Dam Square and the Tower of Tears. Then we drive to the fishing village of Volendam. Tonight enjoy our final dinner! (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
    Day 34LondonAmsterdam - London
    : We drive past windmills through Belgium to France, and Calais where we board the Channel Ferry, to Dover. Then a short drive to London. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Ibis Earls Court
    Day 35Return USALondon - USA
    : Time for farewells or perhaps extend your stay with your new friends. (Buffet breakfast)
    Dates/Pricing
    DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
    April 19, 2009Land Price$6,150.00* (USD)Quote
    May 03, 2009Land Price$6,150.00* (USD)Quote
    May 17, 2009Land Price$6,150.00* (USD)Quote
    May 31, 2009Land Price$6,150.00* (USD)Quote
    June 14, 2009Land Price$6,425.00* (USD)Quote
    June 28, 2009Land Price$6,360.00* (USD)Quote
    July 12, 2009Land Price$6,350.00* (USD)Quote
    July 26, 2009Land Price$6,350.00* (USD)Quote
    August 09, 2009Land Price$6,360.00* (USD)Quote
    August 23, 2009Land Price$6,135.00* (USD)Quote
    September 06, 2009Land Price$6,175.00* (USD)Quote
    Disclaimer
    * Please note: clients may join and leave this tour when travelling on CFSP, CSFI and CATL.
    ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
    *** Port taxes and tips are included in the tour price.
    **** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
    For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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