European Discoverer With 3 Day Aegean Cruise Premier summer 2017
Overview
Highlights
- Amsterdam
- Athens
- Barcelona
- Biarritz
- Black Forest
- Dover
- Florence
- Heidelberg
- Innsbruck
- Liechtenstein
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Time to relax after hotel check-in.
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.
Admire the sights on your sightseeing including views of the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Élysées. Spend time afterwards exploring.Buffet Breakfast
Drive through the Loire Valley and stop at the lovely city of Tours. Dine tonight at your hotel in Bordeaux.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Explore the glamorous resort of Biarritz. Continue into Spain through the verdant hills of Navarra to Pamplona, famous for its annual bull run.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
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.Buffet Breakfast
Today is free to explore on your own or perhaps consider joining an Optional Experience to Toledo.Buffet Breakfast
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.Buffet Breakfast
Enjoy a full free day to explore the city or perhaps join an Optional Experience to nearby Montserrat to see the mystical Black Madonna.Buffet Breakfast
Head north into France and through to Provence. Drive along the glittering French Riviera to your hotel.Buffet Breakfast
Enjoy a full day of relaxation on one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe.Buffet Breakfast
Explore Monaco's Old Town then follow the spectacular coastline to Italy. In Pisa view the famous Leaning Tower.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Experience the sights and delights of Renaissance Florence. Arrive later in Rome, the Eternal City.Buffet Breakfast
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.Buffet Breakfast
Drive south to the Bay of Naples. Dine tonight at your hotel.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, why not join an Optional Experience to the excavations at Pompeii? Then travel east across Italy via Puglia to the port of Brindisi to board your overnight ferry to Greece.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Arrive in the port of Patras and continue by road to Athens.
Board your ship in Piraeus harbour and cruise to stylish Mykonos. Enjoy a few hours here before the cruise continues. (Breakfast is included at the hotel.)Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembark early this morning and rejoin the trip. Admire the sights with your Local Specialist including a visit to the Parthenon, Acropolis as well as the Temple of Zeus. In Patra board your ship for overnight cruise to Ancona.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Arrive at Ancona and travel to Bologna. Dine tonight at your hotel.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Head north through the Emilia Romagna region to magical Venice. Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square. Enjoy a glassblowing demonstration at a traditional workshop. Spend time afterwards exploring.Buffet Breakfast
Travel through scenic mountainous landscapes into Austria before arriving in Innsbruck.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Visit Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein, then drive through scenic alpine landscapes to lovely Lake Lucerne. Dine tonight at your hotel.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
View the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. Afterwards perhaps take a wonderful mountain excursion.Buffet Breakfast
Marvel at the mighty Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen. Continue through the Black Forest to Heidelberg.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Experience a relaxing cruise through the Rhine Valley. Then continue northwards to lively Amsterdam.Buffet Breakfast
Drive to Calais and board the ferry back to Dover. Arrive later by coach in London.Buffet Breakfast
Say farewell to your traveling companions as you prepare to fly home.Full Breakfast
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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.
About the company:
As the world’s most awarded and loved travel company, Trafalgar unlocks the best of the world for every traveller. From the iconic sites to breaking bread with locals at private Be My Guest experiences, guests can be assured of a dream holiday without the stress of 'what ifs'. Committed to Make Travel Matter, Trafalgar aims to make a positive impact on locals, communities and wildlife visited, and the planet we call home. With tried and tested tours, created by local travel experts in destination and enjoyed by more than 5million happy guests, Trafalgar’s proud to be recognised by its Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award.
Trafalgar is part of the family-owned and run The Travel Corporation (TTC), driven by service for over one hundred years.
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- 27 buffet breakfasts
- 10 three course dinners
- 34 Dinners
- Audio Headsets Provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
- Daily breakfast
- Luxury air-conditioned coach
- Overnight mini cruise - Bari or Brindisi to Patras and Patras to Ancona
- The services of a Trafalgar Local Host if you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
- Ferry from Dover to Calais
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Variety of Optional Experiences
- An expert Travel Director and separate driver
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
- 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. See link below for airport transfer page
- The services of a Trafalgar Local Host at your London hotel
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