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FERRY

EUROSTAR™ TRAIN

RHINE CRUISE

Beaune

Monaco

Colmar

St. GoarCalais

Dover

Liechtenstein

Isle ofCapri

Pompeii

Heidelberg

LONDON

PARIS

INNSBRUCK

VENICE

SORRENTO

ROME

ASSISI

FLORENCE

LYON

RHINELAND

AMSTERDAM

ENGELBERG

Brussels BoppardCologne

Avignon

St. Paul-de-VencePisa

Lucerne

NICE

BELGIUM

ENGLANDGERMANY

FRANCE

ITALY

THENETHERLANDS

AUSTRIA

SWITZERLAND

TRADITIONAL EUROPE

18 days - 11 countries

Code: ETRA

A kaleidoscope of changing scenery, from the foothills of the imposing Dolomite Mountains to the elegance of the French Riviera – all yours to enjoy. Explore the romantic rolling landscapes of Tuscany, the tragic ruins of Pompeii, the vineyards of Frascati and the beautiful Rhone Valley – charming villages and celebrated cities like Amsterdam, Rome, Nice and Paris all en route.

17 nights Hotel accommodation

25 meals

1 lunch (Be My Guest) 5 dinners with local wine2 dinners

On-trip transport All transport shown (including Eurostar™, Rhine cruise and ferry)

THE ICONS City tour in Rome Pompeii Capri

Florence Paris

Orientation of Amsterdam Heidelberg Colmar Lucerne Innsbruck Venice Sorrento Assisi Pisa Monaco Nice Avignon Lyon

Visit Vaduz the capital of Liechtenstein St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome St. Paul de

Vence Beaune

Cruise along the River Rhine to the Isle of Capri

View Cologne Cathedral the ancient sites in Rome and Lion Monument in Lucerne the

See the Lorelei Rock in Rhine Valley Benedictine Abbey in Monte Cassino the

Vineyards of Burgundy

THE ESSENTIALSAll taken care of

Enjoy our hand-picked Trafalgar Insider Experiences. Here’s a sample of what you can expect

BE MY GUEST Enjoy delicious Provençal cooking on the banks of the Sorgue with Poppy Salinger, who will regale you with stories of her famous former husband

CULTURAL INSIGHT

on Giudecca Island, a delicate tradition that

perfected over the centuries. The scents of France are yours to enjoy at Fragonard, a famous French perfumery that has been creating perfumes since the 1920s

LOCAL SPECIALIST For included sightseeing in Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Florence and Paris

HIDDEN TREASURE Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure

THE REAL THINGTrafalgar highlights

Belgian hospitality, Brussels

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1 London Eurostar™ Brussels Amsterdam

We meet our Travel Director this morning before boarding the Eurostar™ for a high-speed train journey to Brussels and luxury coach trip to Amsterdam. Take to the Dutch capital’s canals joining your new travel companions for a canal cruise which includes a light dinner and welcome drink. (WR) Hotel: Westcord Fashion

2 Amsterdam Cologne Rhine Cruise Rhineland

Stop in Cologne to see the iconic twin spires of its imposing Cathedral, before boarding a river cruise along the Rhine to St Goar. This evening we stay in the Rhinelands and enjoy dinner at our hotel. (BB, D) Hotel: Wyndham Mannheim

3 Rhineland Heidelberg Colmar Engelberg (2 Nights)

The imposing ruins of Heidelberg Castle feature on our journey to Colmar where we will enjoy an orientation before continuing our journey through the vineyards of Alsace. Our home the next two nights is the mountain retreat of Engelberg where we will dine in our hotel. (BB, D) Hotel: Schweizerhof

4 Lucerne ExcursionExplore the charming medieval town of Lucerne,

lined Chapel Bridge. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or join an Optional Experience up one of the surrounding peaks. (BB)

5 Engelberg Liechtenstein InnsbruckAdmire rugged alpine scenery en route to the fairy-tale Principality of Liechtenstein. We cross the Austrian border to Innsbruck and its Old Town where we will see the famous Golden Roof. (BB) Hotel: Grauer Bär

6 Innsbruck Venice (2 Nights)Cross the extraordinary Europa Bridge rising almost 200 metres above the Wipp Valley and follow the Brenner Pass to the magical island city of Venice. Spend this evening at leisure or consider taking an Optional Excursion on a gondola through the canals. (BB, DW) Hotel: Quattro Fontane

7 Venice Orientation e d Navigating the bustling canals by private launch, we arrive in the gateway of Venice. Visit St. Mark’s Square, to view the Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs. We visit Giudecca Island for a fascinating Cultural Insight into the tradition of

seeing the sights. (BB)

8 Venice Rome (2 Nights)Travel over the green and golden landscapes of Tuscany and Umbria, arriving in Rome where you’ll spend the next two nights enjoying la dolce vita. (BB) Hotel: V99

9 Rome Sightseeing e d Delve into the treasures of the Vatican City with a Local Specialist who will take you on a sightseeing tour through St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s Pietà. We cross the Tiber into Ancient Rome to see the mighty Colosseum and enjoy views of Circus Maximus before enjoying the day at leisure or joining an Optional Experience to see the frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. (BB)

10 Rome Pompeii Sorrento d Enjoy a scenic drive to the Campania region where we’ll meet a Local Specialist who will share the tragic story of Pompeii. We arrive in the sophisticated seaside retreat of Sorrento this evening. (BB, DW) Hotel: Johanna Park

11 Sorrento Capri Assisi d Cross the Bay of Naples to the Isle of Capri, where we will join our Local Specialist for a walking tour through its charming lanes. Travelling north, we view the restored Abbey of Monte Cassino, arriving later in Assisi to view St. Francis’ Basilica. (BB, DW) Hotel: Casa Leonori

12 Assisi Florence Sightseeing d Beautiful Tuscan and Umbrian landscapes follow our journey to Florence. We join a Local Specialist on an included walking tour to see the city’s spectacular heritage, architecture and open-air art. (BB) Hotel: Grand Mediterraneo

13 Florence Pisa Monaco Nice (2 Nights)Journey to Pisa and its Square of Miracles to see the Leaning Tower and its imposing Baptistery. We visit the playground of Monaco and see the ornate Monte Carlo Casino before arriving in Nice. (BB) Hotel: Novotel Centre Vieux/Beachcomber French Riviera

14 Nice St. Paul De Vence ExcursionTread in the footsteps of famous French actors and artists who have regarded the medieval town of St. Paul de Vence as a haven, before visiting the historic Fragonard perfumery. (BB)

15 Nice Avignon Lyon d Visit the papal city of Avignon where you will see the Palais des Pap, Cathedral and the famous Pont d’Avignon. Enjoy delicious a Be My Guest lunch of Provençal cooking with Poppy Salinger, who will regale you with stories of her famous former husband. Travel to Lyon for an orientation tour including views of Fourvière Hill. (BB, BG) Hotel: Mercure Centre Saxe Lafayette

16 Lyon Beaune Paris (2 Nights)We leave the beautiful Rhône landscape behind us, visiting the charming walled village of Beaune, before continuing north to Paris. (BB) Hotel: Melia La Defense

17 Paris Sightseeing e d Join a Local Specialist to see the sights and sounds of Paris, including the grand Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe. See the city’s iconic skyline stretching far below as you ascend to the second level of

newfound friends for a Farewell Dinner this evening. (BB, FD)

18 Paris LondonIt’s time to bid France a fond adieu as we travel to Calais, crossing the English Channel to Dover before returning to London. (BB)

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YOUR HOLIDAYPRICE PP PRICE PP

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1 Festive Celebration: Christmas and New Year Celebrations have been arranged for this departure. Join us in Europe to celebrate the Festive Season.

ALTERNATIVE TRIPS

Check out our similar ‘European Cavalcade’ trip. With fewer inclusions on our CostSaver itineraries, you decide what you want to experience. Visit costsavertour.com

YOUR HOLIDAY PLANNER

;Past guest discount:

SAVE up to US$260 rMultiple trip discount:

SAVE up to US$130

: Young traveller discount: SAVE US$480 s

Triple room discount:

SAVE US$170 p.p.

f MORE ABOUT YOUR TRIP

Your London Hotel: The Tower

For rates and full details please see page 259. This trip starts and ends at our London Reception Centre or the above hotel, providing that you have reserved your accommodation at this hotel through Trafalgar.

London Airport Transfers: Transfers available to purchase. Conditions apply. See page 262 for details.

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver, US$175 per person.

WiFi: See page 256 for details.

* All prices are per person, twin share.

Book early for great savings - see pages 32-33. Extra night hotels see page 261.

Visit trafalgar.com for availability, up-to-date itineraries and Optional Experiences.

Single Supplement (add to price above): US$1180 p.p.

Exceptions 16 Dec 18: US$970 p.p.

EARLY BIRD SAVINGS SAVE US$520 p.p.

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TU 01 MAY FR 18 MAY 4875TU 08 MAY FR 25 MAY 4875 TU 07 AUG FR 24 AUG 4795TU 15 MAY FR 01 JUN 4875 TU 14 AUG FR 31 AUG 4795TU 22 MAY FR 08 JUN 4875 TU 21 AUG FR 07 SEP 4795TU 29 MAY FR 15 JUN 4875 TU 28 AUG FR 14 SEP 4795

TU 05 JUN FR 22 JUN 4875 TU 04 SEP FR 21 SEP 4895TU 12 JUN FR 29 JUN 4850 TU 11 SEP FR 28 SEP 4895TU 19 JUN FR 06 JUL 4850 TU 18 SEP FR 05 OCT 4895TU 26 JUN FR 13 JUL 4850 TU 25 SEP FR 12 OCT 4895

TU 03 JUL FR 20 JUL 4850 TU 02 OCT FR 19 OCT 4895TU 10 JUL FR 27 JUL 4850TU 17 JUL FR 03 AUG 4795 SU 16 DEC WE 02 JAN 5195

OPTIONAL EUROSTAR™ EXTENSION

From US$395 per person on a twin share basis. Includes one-way Eurostar train ticket from Paris to London Standard Class, London accommodation at The Tower and station transfers. See our website for details.

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