Grand European (end London, 22 Days)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

1 Welcome Reception (WR)23 Breakfast (B)7 Dinner (D)

Accommodation

NH BruggeLeonardo Royal, Mercure CityMercure Mannheim am RathausAstoria, Radisson BluAustria Trend Congress, Grauer BärMercure Raphael, NH Danube CityLe Boulevard LidoCasa LeonoriGrand Parco del SoleVilla PamphiliCosmopolitan Concept, Villa NeroliHoliday Inn Nice, Novotel Nice Centre Vieux NiceMercure CentreEvergreen Laurel

Others

Amsterdam: Go Dutch and share a gezellig Be My Guest dinner, savouring delicious local cheeses, with the Pauw family on their dairy farm near Amsterdam.Rome: Enjoy a private visit inside the Vatican where you will tour the Museo Gregoriano Profano featuring Roman and Ancient Greek antiquities before an exclusive private dinner.Amsterdam: Cruise along the old waterways with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. Discover the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century.Rhineland: Cruise beneath the semi-ruined castles and terraced vineyards. Sleepy villages slip by as you saunter upstream to the Lorelei Rock where the enchantress lured sailors to their doom.Heidelberg: See the magnificent castle built in red sandstone, overlooking the Student Prince’s town.Rhine Falls: See these spectacular falls.Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.Vaduz: Explore Vaduz and admire the Royal family's residence, Vaduz Castle, which overlooks the capital.Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town and learn about its history with your Travel Director.Salzburg: Join your Local Specialist to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in 'The Sound of Music.' See the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozart's birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse.Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.Assisi: With a Local Specialist, find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered to be one of the crowning artisitic achievements of 13th-century Europe.Pompeii: Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.Pompeii: Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.Capri: Join a Local Specialist on a walk through elegant Capri to gain insight into the island's local culture and historic landmarks.Vatican: Visit Vatican City and tour St. Peter's Basilica with a Local Specialist. Witness the early genius of Michelangelo as you take in the Pietà.Rome: Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you past the city's most iconic sites.Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.Pisa: During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.Monaco City: See the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married.Nice: Enjoy exploring the beautiful coastal city of Nice on the French Riviera.Saint-Paul-de-Vence: Discover the beauty of this hilltop town and gain insight into why it became a refuge for artists.Avignon: View the Pont d'Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes.Beaune: Marvel at Beaune's famous renaissance roofing style during an orientation of this wine capital.Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.Venice: Learn about the history and ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing, playing your role in ensuring the survival of this traditional craft through your visit.: fast-track Admission to the Vatican Museums: Discover Bruges, Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Venice, Pisa, Monaco, Nice and Avignon: Visit the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, Vaduz, a glassblowing factory in Venice, excavations in Pompeii and the Sistine Chapel in Rome, Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Beaune: View the ancient sites of Rome, the Leaning Tower in Pisa, the Papal Palace and Pont d' Avignon in Avignon and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris: See the Lorelei Rock in Rhine Valley, the Benedictine Abbey of Monte Cassino and the vineyards of Burgundy: Scenic Cruise through Amsterdam's canals, by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice, the Rhine River and to the Isle of CapriBruges: A former monastery from the 17th century, the NH Brugge has historical features such as stained-glass windows and exposed beams.: An expert Travel Director and professional Driver: Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted: All porterage and restaurant gratuities: All hotel tips, charges and local taxes: Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals: Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras: Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing: Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys): Ferry across the Channel from Dover to Calais: Optional Experiences and free timeLondon: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel: Eurostar high-speed train from Paris to LondonAn expert Travel Director and professional DriverCherry-picked hotels, all tried and trustedAll porterage and restaurant gratuitiesAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesBreakfast daily and up to half of your evening mealsMust-see sightseeing and surprise extrasAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingFerry across the Channel from Dover to CalaisOptional Experiences and free timeLondon: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotelEurostar high-speed train from Paris to London

Optional

Optional Experiences and free time

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements. 

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included