Great European (End Amsterdam, 27 Days)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

1 Welcome Reception (WR) 26 Breakfast (B) 1 Be My Guest (BMG) 7 Dinner (D) 1 Lunch (L)

Others

Villandry: Return to 17th-century France and join the de Montferrier family on their farm near the famous Château de Villandry for a traditional three-course Tourangelle Be My Guest dinner paired with local wines. Florence: Eight generations of history with plenty of stories to tell. Enjoy a traditional Be My Guest lunch with the Landi family at their home near Florence, set within a garden of oak trees against the backdrop of Tuscan vineyards and olive groves. Madrid: Visit the Prado Museum in Madrid, where you'll have time to admire its extraordinary collection of European art dating from the 12th to early 20th centuries. Provence: The scents of France are yours to enjoy at Fragonard, a famous French perfumery that has been creating perfumes since the 1920s. Paris: Explore the iconic sights and streets of Paris on an orientation drive this evening. Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris. Biarritz: Appreciate the prestigious history of Biarritz as you explore the city's charming streets. Pamplona: Spend time exploring this city, known for its annual Running with the Bulls festival. Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Specialist. Visit the Old Town, traveling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the Cibeles fountain, Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace. Barcelona: With your Local Specialist, see Las Ramblas and the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to take in some of the city's finest Modernist architecture. Journey past the beautiful façades of the Eixample district to see Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Família. Monaco City: See the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married. Pisa: During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square. Passignano Sul Trasimeno: Stroll along the medieval streets of this scenic lakeside city. 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. Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today. Venice: An introductory orientation of Venice reveals the famed canals and labrinthine streets of this eminent city. Carnic Alps: Remarkable geography sets the stage today as your travels continue through the Carnic Alps. 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. Bratislava: Explore Bratislava's city center. Take a walk through the charming squares and see the iconic Michael Tower. Prague: Led by your Local Specialist, explore the delightful Old Town Square and see the detailed Astronomical Clock that attracts onlookers each hour. Regensburg: Visit Regensburg and explore this enchanting UNESCO-listed town at your leisure. Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz. Vaduz: Explore Vaduz and admire the Royal family's residence, Vaduz Castle, which overlooks the capital. 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. Heidelberg: See the magnificent castle built in red sandstone, overlooking the Student Prince’s town. 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. Cologne Cathedral: The towering Cathedral of Cologne is an impressive introduction to this riverside city. Amsterdam: Cruise along the old waterways with your Travel Director and fellow travelers. Discover the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century. Amsterdam: Led by your Travel Director, wander the city to see the floating flower market, Dam Square and the Royal Palace. 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. : Explore Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Florence, Rome, Vienna and Prague with a Local Specialist : Discover Bordeaux, Biarritz, Pamplona, French Riviera, Monaco, Pisa, Passignano sul Trasimeno, Venice, Bratislava, Regensburg, Munich, Vaduz - the capital of Liechtenstein, Lucerne, Heidelberg, Cologne and Amsterdam : Visit the Prado Museum in Madrid, the Fragonard Perfumery in Grasse, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and a glassblowing factory in Venice : View the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Château Amboise, the Leaning Tower in Pisa, the ancient sites of Rome, the Opera House and Hofburg Palace in Vienna, the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne and the ruins of Heidelberg Castle : See the Somme Battlefields in France, the Lorelei Rock in Rhine Valley and Cologne Cathedral : Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice, along the Rhine River and through Amsterdam's canals : 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) : Optional Experiences and free time : Ferry across the Channel from Dover to Calais London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel 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 Optional Experiences and free time Ferry across the Channel from Dover to Calais London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel

Transport

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

Accommodation

Evergreen Laurel Mercure Center Ville, Pullman Bordeaux Lac Tres Reyes Meliá Castilla INNSiDE Barcelona Apolo by Melia Montaigne & Spa, Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer Grand Mediterraneo Barceló Aran Mantegna Viktoria Palace Lido Renaissance Wien Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague. Leonardo City Olympiapark Grand Europe Diehls Hotel Koblenz Corendon City, Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Rembrandtpark, Leonardo Royal Corendon City, Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Rembrandtpark

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

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Flights

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Optional

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Insurance

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