European Discoverer plus 3 day Aegean Cruise Superior - 2016
Overview
Highlights
- Dover See the White Cliffs Paris City tour with Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower
- Enjoy views of the Champs Élysées Tours View the cathedral Biarritz Visit the seaside resort Pamplona Orientation of this famous city Madrid City tour with a Local Specialist
- See Plaza de España Barcelona City tour with aLocal Specialist
- See Sagrada Familia Cathedral South of France Drive through the Provence Monaco View the Old Town Pisa View the Leaning Tower Florence Visit the Renaissance city Rome City tour with aLocal Specialist
- View the Colosseum and the ancient sites Athens City tour with aLocal Specialist
- Visit the ancient Acropolis, Parthenon and see the Temple of Zeus Venice Cruise by private boat to St
- Mark's Square
- Visit a glassblowing workshop Innsbruck See the Golden Roof & Hofburg Palace Liechtenstein Visit the capital, Vaduz Lucerne Visit the Lion Monument Schaffhausen Stop to view the Rhine Falls Black Forest See this beautiful forested region Heidelberg View the castle Rhine Valley Cruise the romantic Rhine Amsterdam See the historic city centre
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Trip includes
- Luxury air-conditioned coach
- Hand-picked 3 and 4 star accommodation
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
- Variety of Optional Experiences
- An expert Travel Director and separate driver
- Ferry from Dover to Calais
- Overnight mini cruise – Bari or Brindisi to Patras and Patras to Ancona
- The services of a Trafalgar Local Host at your London hotel
- Pick-up and drop-off if you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel booked through Trafalgar or from the London Reception Centre
- London airport transfers are available to purchase, conditions apply
- Audio Headsets Provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
Itinerary
Time to relax after hotel check-in. Hotel Ibis Earls Court
Enjoy exploring London today. See the sights, visit a museum or go shopping – the list is endless and the choice is yours. Full Breakfast
Greetings from your Travel Director. See the White Cliffs of Dover as you board the ferry to Calais in France. Arrive later in the glittering capital, Paris. Hotel Mercure La Defense Grande Arche
Admire the sights on your sightseeing including views of the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Élysées. Spend time afterwards exploring.
Drive through the Loire Valley and view the cathedral at Tours. Dine tonight at your hotel in Bordeaux. Hotel Ibis Centre Meriadeck
Explore the glamorous resort of Biarritz. Continue into Spain via San Sebastian to Pamplona, famous for its annual bull run. Hotel Abba Reino De Navarra
Traverse the splendid landscape through Rioja to the capital, Madrid, where this afternoon your Local Specialist shows you all the sights including Puerta del Sol and Plaza de España. Hotel Melia Avenida De America
Today is free to explore on your own or perhaps consider joining an Optional Experience to Toledo.
Cross the Spanish Meseta and pass Catalonia's sprawling vineyards en route to Barcelona. On arrival your Local Specialist shows you the sights including the Ramblas and the Sagrada Familia. Hotel Novotel Sant Joan Despi
Enjoy a full free day to explore this wonderful city or maybe join an Optional Experience to nearby Montserrat to see the mystical Black Madonna.
Head north into France and through to Provence. Drive along the glittering French Riviera to your hotel. Hotel Amarante/Amarante Golf St. Maxime
Enjoy a full day of relaxation on one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe.
Explore Monaco's Old Town then follow the spectacular coastline to Italy. In Pisa view the famous Leaning Tower. Hotel Tuscany Inn
Experience the sights and delights of Renaissance Florence. Arrive later in Rome, the Eternal City. Hotel Ergife Palace
Admire the landmarks with your Local Specialist including the Colosseum and the ancient sites of Rome. Visit St. Peter's Basilica. Afterwards shop or perhaps explore the Sistine Chapel. Please note: Due to religious celebrations throughout the Holy Year of Mercy the R...
Drive south to the Bay of Naples. Dine tonight at your hotel. Hotel Stabia
This morning, why not join an Optional Experience to the excavations at Pompeii? Then travel east across Italy via Puglia to the port of Bari to board your overnight ferry to Greece.
Arrive in the port of Patras and continue by road to Athens. . Hotel Novotel/Zafolia
Board your ship in Lavrion harbour and cruise to stylish Mykonos. Enjoy a few hours here before the cruise continues. (Breakfast is included at the hotel.)
Arrive early this morning at Kusadasi with time for an excursion to the incredible ruins of Ephesus. Sail to Patmos with Time to perhaps visit the Fortress Monastery.
Wake this morning in Heraklion on the island of Crete. Continue to the spectacular volcanic island of Santorini, explore the town or consider joining an optional shore experience to Oia and Fira.
Disembark early this morning and rejoin the trip. See Day 20 opposite.
Arrive into Ancona and travel to Bologna. Dine tonight at your hotel. Hotel Cosmopolitan
Disembark early this morning and rejoin the trip. See Day 22 opposite.
Travel through scenic mountainous landscapes into Austria before arriving in Innsbruck. Hotel Bon Alpina
Visit Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein, then drive through scenic Alpine landscapes to lovely Lake Lucerne. Dine tonight at your hotel. Hotel SwissEver Zug
View the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. Afterwards perhaps take a wonderful mountain excursion.
Marvel at the mighty Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen. Continue through the Black Forest to Heidelberg. Hotel Intercity Mainz
Experience a relaxing cruise through the Rhine Valley. Then continue northwards to lively Amsterdam. Hotel Ibis Airport
Drive to Calais and board the ferry back to Dover. Arrive later by coach in London.
Say farewell to your traveling companions as you prepare to fly home. Full Breakfast
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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The 13 day trip was packed with exciting destinations from the start. We were able to see architecture from the 7th century, along with palaces, castles and churches...
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Tony, the travel director, and Karoly, the driver, were wonderful. Tony sent a pdf everyday outlining the day’s itinerary and the next, including times, weather, ex...
Lorelei Phaneuf
Apr 2024
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We travelled all through Italy. We always had excellent food and service. Our guide was knowledgeable and fun. Always went above and beyond to give us a great experi...
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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.
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