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See much more than the basic European treasures on this magnificent vacation. Start your trip in London with a full day to savor the city and take an optional tour. Then cross the Channel by ferry and board your motorcoach towards Amsterdam for a guided sightseeing tour, a canal cruise, and two overnights. Next, travel eastwards via Enschede and Osnabrück to Hannover, Capital of Lower Saxony in Germany, for a walk in the Old Town before reaching Berlin, Germany’s capital. On your guided sightseeing tour, see Berlin’s striking structures and see how the city has developed into a harmonious blend of new and old. Head towards the mountains and fortresses of the Erzgebirge range and enter the Czech Republic and Bohemia for two nights and a guided sightseeing tour of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Next stop is Vienna, Austria’s capital. Enjoy the sights of the city on the included city sightseeing tour—State Opera, Parliament, Town Hall, and the Hofburg Palace—and enjoy an inside visit of St. Stephens Cathedral. Travel south towards the Semmering Pass through beautiful Styrian countryside to Klagenfurt. Skirt Lake Wörth and Villach through the Karawanken Tunnel, enter Slovenia, and stop in picturesque Lake Bled with an overnight in Ljubljana.Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is a city rich in culture and history. Follow the Adriatic shores and cross into Italy to reach Venice. In Venice, enjoy a canal boat ride to St. Mark’s and the included sightseeing tour featuring the Piazza and the Basilica. Stop in Assisi to visit St. Francis’ Basilica, then on to the “Eternal City” of Rome. Your sightseeing tour in Rome highlights the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. In Florence, a Local Guide takes you on a walking tour and shows you Piazza Santa Croce, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Duomo. Stop in Pisa to admire the Leaning Tower and drive along the Italian and French Riviera to reach your overnight hotel. You have time to enjoy all the amenities of the French Riviera, rightly known as one of Europe’s most scenic regions, before heading to Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France and France’s second-largest city. On the way to Lyon, stop in Arles and Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Head north through Burgundy to ancient Beaune and focus on picturesque vineyards before reaching Paris, where a guided city sightseeing tour acquaints you with the main sights. To celebrate the success of your European tour, join the optional French farewell dinner party. Then head back to London via the Channel ferry. What a great way to end your European vacation!

Ljubljana, Visits Hannover, Assisi, Dresden, Pisa, BeauneSpecial Departure:December 15 - Christmas in Vienna, Venice, Arles, Avignon

Enjoy a leisurely vacation to Italy and France with two-night stays in Rome, Venice, Florence, Nice, and Paris. Your trip begins with a special welcome dinner with wine at a lively Roman restaurant. A sightseeing tour of Rome includes St. Peter’s, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and the Forum. Then head for Venice, stopping in Assisi with a visit to the massive 13th-century Basilica of St. Francis. In Venice, your guided tour includes St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, lavish Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Stop in Ferrara before continuing through the wooded Apennine Mountains to Florence, where your guided sightseeing tour includes Michelangelo’s David and the sculpture-studded Signoria Square. Next, on your way to Nice in the French Riviera, enjoy a scenic drive along the Mediterranean via Pisa and its Leaning Tower. In Nice, enjoy a visit to the famous artist town of St. Paul de Vence. An exciting ride on the fastest “TGV” train to Paris follows. In Paris, your guided tour includes all the famous sights—the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, and more. Enjoy spectacular views of Paris on your included ascent to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, a perfect ending to your vacation highlighting the best of Italy and France.

Florence, Ferrara, Nice-Paris, Assisi, Pisa, Paris, Rome, Venice, Nice

Combine the magic of Paris with the beauty of France’s Norman countryside and voilà!

Enjoy these great tour features 'Personal Concierge' service from a professional Tour Director throughout Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet and extra legroom Journey by high speed TGV train from Paris to Lyon. First Class Hotels in central locations, see map key, including service charges, taxes & porterage Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack Transfers to and from the airport with Insight's Airport Shuttle Service . Buffet breakfast each day as indicated Welcome Drink meeting on day 2 Included Excursions & Sights Orientation tour of Paris See the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Eifel Tower. Orientation tour of Nimes. See the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard. Orientation tour of Lyon. See the Roman Arena and well preserved Maison Carree in Nimes. Select options These optional "experience packages" may be purchased on tour: Paris Experience 1 - an in-depth tour of Paris to see the great impressionists' paintings in the Musee d'Orsay, plus a guided visit of the Palace of Versailles and its gardens. Paris Experience 2 - appreciate the works of Rodin including The Thinker and The Kiss, drive through the Latin Quarter plus free time in the bohemian quarter of Montmartre with lunch in a typical Parisian bistro. Experience de la Provence' - Visit medieval Les Baux-de-Provence and an olive oil mill before a guided tour of Arles and scenic drive through the Camargue. Avignon & Rhone Experience - Take a little train ride in Avignon, before wine tasting in the village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Enjoy these great tour features 'Personal Concierge' service from a professional Tour Director throughout Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet and extra legroom Journey by high speed TGV train from Paris to Lyon. First Class Hotels in central locations, see map key, including service charges, taxes & porterage Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack Transfers to and from the airport with Insight's Airport Shuttle Service . Buffet breakfast each day as indicated Welcome Drink meeting on day 2 Included Excursions & Sights Orientation tour of Paris See the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Eifel Tower. Orientation tour of Nimes. See the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard. Orientation tour of Lyon. See the Roman Arena and well preserved Maison Carree in Nimes. Select options These optional "experience packages" may be purchased on tour: Paris Experience 1 - an in-depth tour of Paris to see the great impressionists' paintings in the Musee d'Orsay, plus a guided visit of the Palace of Versailles and its gardens. Paris Experience 2 - appreciate the works of Rodin including The Thinker and The Kiss, drive through the Latin Quarter plus free time in the bohemian quarter of Montmartre with lunch in a typical Parisian bistro. Experience de la Provence' - Visit medieval Les Baux-de-Provence and an olive oil mill before a guided tour of Arles and scenic drive through the Camargue. Avignon & Rhone Experience - Take a little train ride in Avignon, before wine tasting in the village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.

This extensive vacation stretches through Central Europe from London to Rome, then along the Mediterranean to Spain and France to reach Paris. It is a harmonious combination of cities, history, culture, and landscapes that make the Old Continent such an attractive area to discover. Start your trip in London, making the most of the UK’s capital, then cross the Channel by ferry to join your motorcoach bound for Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, enjoy a guided tour and a canal cruise. Follow the banks of the castle-dotted Rhine and visit romantic Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town. Then on to Switzerland for two overnights by the shores of Lake Lucerne with impressive alpine landscapes. One of Switzerland’s finest cities, Lucerne is nestled amid its snow-capped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and embellished by the clear mountain waters of the River Reuss. Stop in sub-tropical Lugano and continue south into Italy, visiting Verona to see Juliet’s house and balcony. Next up is the unique floating city of Venice with its St. Mark’s Square and Basilica and other historic buildings. Experience more Italian masterpieces in Assisi, where St. Francis was born, on your way to Rome. Your sightseeing tour in Rome includes the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Marvel at the Leaning Tower in Pisa before arriving in Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance,” with its incredible architecture and works of art. Your guided walking tour in Florence features the city highlights. Head northwest to the mild climate of the French Riviera, rightly known as one of Europe’s most scenic regions. Experience an optional excursion to Monte Carlo, visit Avignon, and overnight in Carcassonne, a splendid example of a medieval fortified city. In Spain, spend two nights each in Barcelona and Madrid and get to know the cities on the included guided sightseeing tours. North into Castille, stop in El Cid’s Burgos, then to Basque Country for an overnight in Bilbao before returning to the jewels of France: Bordeaux, Poitiers, Chateaux Country, Orleans, and Paris. The dazzling French capital, Paris, is the ideal conclusion to this exciting European vacation. In Paris, your sightseeing tour includes Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Champs-Elysées, and more. This trip to seven European countries will leave you with plenty of vacation memories and photos. An unforgettable vacation!

Bilbao, Assisi, Venice, Lucerne, Bordeaux, Avignon, Lugano, Heidelberg, Pisa, Verona, Burgos, OrleansSpecial Departure:March 31 - Good Friday in RomeDecember 9 - Christmas in Barcelona and New Years in Paris, Carcassonne

Paris Chartres Loire Valley Bourges Lyon Chateauneuf du Pape Avignon Nice Granada Cannes Barcelona Zaragoza Toledo Madrid Sightseeing Highlights Madrid: Toledo: Granada: Gibraltar: Seville: Lisbon: Paris: Chartres: Loire Valley: Bourges: Lyon: Chateauneuf du Pape: Avignon: Nice: Monaco: Cannes: Barcelona: Zaragoza: Toledo: Madrid: Dining HIghlights 10 hot buffet breakfasts. 2 three-course dinners. ‘Be My Guest’ speciality dinner with wine in a château near Tours. Farewell Dinner with wine in Madrid. Meals in total First Class Travel Highlights All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included. Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard. The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors. You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities. A qualified local city guide in Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Seville, Lisbon, Paris, Lyon and Barcelona. Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 9. A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal. Airport Transfers London Gateways: Important – Please Note: For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed. For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date. Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer. In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled. All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service. In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers. Heathrow Airport: Gatwick Airport European Gateways: Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer. Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation. 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 below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must Important note: