Tour European Whirl (Winter, End Paris, 12 Days) | Visit United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, France

Meals

3 Dinner (D) 11 Breakfast (B) 1 Lunch (L)

Accommodation

Mercure City Leonardo Grauer Bär, Alphotel Novotel Mestre Castellana Barceló Aran Mantegna Grand Mediterraneo Astoria Renaissance La Défense

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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.

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

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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. Amsterdam: Led by your Travel Director, wander the city to see the floating flower market, Dam Square and the Royal Palace. 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: Explore one of Germany’s most enchanting cities during an orientation with your Travel Director. 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. 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. Vatican: Visit Vatican City and see St. Peter’s Basilica with a Local Specialist. Witness the early genius of Michelangelo as you take in the Pietà. Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today. 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. Switzerland: Marvel at the Alpine landscape as you drive past breathtakingly beautiful mountains and valleys. 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. Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris. Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Explore Rome, Florence and Paris Discover Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice and Lucerne Visit a glassblowing factory in Venice View the canals in Amsterdam, the Golden Roof in Innsbruck, St. Mark’s Square in Venice, the ancient sites in Rome, the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne and the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris See the Lorelei Rock in Germany and the vineyards of Burgundy Scenic Cruise along the canals of Amsterdam, the Rhine River and by private launch to St. Mark’s Square in Venice 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 Eurostar high-speed train from London to Brussels Optional Experiences and free time London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar’s recommended London hotel Eurostar high-speed train from Paris to London On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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

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AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 Tyrolean Evening With Dinner You’ll enjoy a delicious meal of traditional Tyrolean cuisine before a lively folklore show, where singers, dancers and musicians dressed in national costume provide an evening of entertainment and fun. Drinks are included. Adult Price: €67.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 Gondolas & the Grand Canal On arrival in Venice, a private boat will be waiting to take you to St Mark’s Square, where you’ll enjoy a gondola ride while being serenaded by local musicians. Later, private water taxi’s will take you along Venice’s Grand Canal, where you’ll admire the magnificent palazzos and Rialto Bridge. Adult Price: €70.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 Roman Evening with Dinner This easy-going evening in Rome begins with a beautiful drive to see amazing city sights. We arrive at one of our favourite restaurants, where you’ll enjoy a warm welcome and delicious dinner of local cuisine with drinks and music. Adult Price: €62.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 Piazzas and Fountains of Rome Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of Rome’s historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City. Adult Price: €33.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 Inside The Vatican & Colosseum We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for a tour with our Local Specialist that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later, we hear fascinating tales of gladiatorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with time-saving VIP entrance. Adult Price: €87.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 Roman Delights With Dinner Spend an evening getting to know Rome. We’ll take you via coach where you’ll have the chance to see some of the city’s much-loved sights. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy a delicious light dinner of Italian specialities, alongside local music and drinks. Adult Price: €51.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 Michelangelo’s ’David’ & Accademia Enjoy an insight into the world of Michelangelo and his masterpiece, David. We visit the Academy of Fine Arts and its Michelangelo collection, where you’ll learn all about the life and works of this immortal Renaissance genius through the expert commentary of our Local Specialist. This optional involves reservations and entrance prepayments. If you decide to cancel this optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred. Adult Price: €47.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 Tuscan Dinner at Villa Machiavelli A scenic drive into the Chianti hills, past vineyards, brings us to a delightful hamlet. Our destination is the ancient stone house of Machiavelli, where the great political theorist wrote his immortal work, ‘The Prince’. After a welcome drink and visit of the villa and its wine-cellars, we’ll enjoy the best of Tuscan cuisine accompanied by great music and drinks, including of course, Chianti from the Villa’s own vines. This is the essence of all great things Tuscan, past and present, condensed into one memorable evening! Adult Price: €65.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Swiss Folklore Evening And Dinner Tonight we’ll enjoy a tasty Swiss meal, including the famous Swiss cheese fondue, in a typical restaurant. While enjoying dinner, you can also join in a lively folklore show which includes yodelling, flag-throwing and Alpine horn-blowing. Two drinks are also included. Occasionally, this optional may be offered as a Lunch for CHF68.00. Adult Price: Fr.99.00 AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 Mount Pilatus And Lake Cruise We’ll ascend by cog-wheel train to Mount Pilatus’ summit, where you’ll have time to explore, admire the views, and breathe the pure air. Then, we’ll descend by cable-car to enjoy a scenic lake cruise. On certain departures this Optional may be operated in reverse. Adult Price: Fr.113.00 AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 Swiss Countryside & Carriages A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a delightful countryside tour in horse-drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a farm where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult Price: Fr.67.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner Enjoy dinner and cabaret, including wine and champagne, at the world-famous Moulin Rouge – the original Paris cabaret. Immortalized by the award-winning film of the same name, this Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers and over 1000 costumes! Adult Price: €165.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 Nouvelle Eve Cabaret And Dinner One of the oldest and most elegant revue theatres in Paris, Nouvelle Eve is a hidden gem, where you’ll meet the Director and two of the cast members before enjoying a four-course dinner with wine. You will then experience unparalleled Parisian entertainment – including the world-famous Can-Can. Adult Price: €139.00 AVAILABLE ON DAY 11 Seine Cruise And Paris Illuminations Paris at night is a city transformed. Enjoy this superb ’City of Light’ on a leisurely cruise along the River Seine. Afterwards, as we drive through this amazing city, we’ll stop at some vantage points for you to capture the fascinating sights on camera. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset. Adult Price: €38.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 11 Versailles Palace And Gardens Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of every European ruler. Your Local Specialist will take you through the State apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors, with free time to stroll the symmetrical tree-lined gardens. Please note: this optional is subject to availability and involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Adult Price: €70.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 11 Montparnasse and Napoleon’s Tomb Take the fastest elevator in Europe to the Panoramic Observation Deck for unbeatable views of the Eiffel Tower and all of the city’s iconic monuments. The highest rooftop terrace in Paris offers a breath-taking 360-degree view, with all of Paris at your feet! We’ll also visit the Dôme des Invalides with our Local Specialist to see Napoleon’s final resting place. Adult Price: €51.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

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Day 1 Day 1: Eurostar™ To Brussels And On To Amsterdam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Eurostar™ To Brussels And On To Amsterdam

A brief interlude with the British capital this morning sees us meet our Travel Director before travelling to London’s St. Pancras International where we will board the Eurostar™ for a high-speed train journey to Brussels and a luxury coach journey to Amsterdam. Enjoy an orientation of this historic Dutch city before joining your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a dinner cruise on its canals.
Day 2 Day 2: Journey To The Rhineland And A Scenic Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Journey To The Rhineland And A Scenic Cruise

Driving through the lush landscapes of The Netherlands and Germany, we arrive in Boppard where we board a cruise along the Rhine to St. Goar, passing vineyard-clad hills and medieval castles perched above riverside towns. Arriving in the Baroque city of Heidelberg, we explore its unexpected highlights before travelling to your hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: Off To Innsbruck
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Off To Innsbruck

Crossing the Swabian Alps on the edge of the Black Forest, we arrive in the Bavarian capital of Munich. Our orientation takes us past the Hofbrauhaus, reputedly the most famous Beerhall in the world, and the neo-Gothic Town Hall which dominates the Marienplatz. We cross the Austrian border next, arriving in Innsbruck, the capital of the Alps. Admire the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture of the Old Town, including Emperor Maximilian’s famous Golden Roof with its ornate façade and consider an evening of traditional Tyrolean entertainment.
Day 4 Day 4: Onwards To The Canals Of Venice Make Travel Matter
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Onwards To The Canals Of Venice Make Travel Matter

Journey through the emerald-green landscape along the Brenner Pass into Italy and across the Dolomite Mountains to Venice. We cruise the beautiful Venetian lagoon by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. Mark’s Square. View the ornate Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, so named for the sound made by condemned prisoners as they took one last longing look at their beautiful city before meeting their fate. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where you’ll witness the centuries-old craft of Venetian glassblowing. You’ll learn how the master craftsmen shape the molten glass to make the exquisite and delicate works of art that adorn homes all over the world and perhaps be inspired to buy your own souvenir as a reminder of this special visit. There’s time later to enjoy the city your way. Get lost in Venice, cross bridges and discover hidden campi where locals share their daily stories over a glass of Venetian Spritz.
Day 5 Day 5: All Roads Lead To Rome Connect With Locals
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: All Roads Lead To Rome Connect With Locals

Travel south across the Veneto Plain, passing Bologna and the dramatic Apennine Mountains as well as the green and golden fields of Lazio before reaching Rome, the ’Eternal City’. En route, we Connect With Locals over lunch at a Be My Guest experience and enjoy true Tuscan hospitality with a local family on their private estate in the Chianti countryside.
Day 6 Day 6: Discover Ancient Rome And The Vatican City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Discover Ancient Rome And The Vatican City

Our first stop today sees us discover the divine beauty of the Vatican City with a Local Specialist. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to see the magnificent frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. We continue to Ancient Rome to view Roman Forum, the walls of the iconic Colosseum and Circus Maximus, once the site of exhilarating chariot races centuries ago. The afternoon is yours to explore the city on your terms. Sit on the Spanish Steps savouring a tasty gelato, or shop up a storm on the trendy Via Condotti.
Day 7 Day 7: Continue To Renaissance Florence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Continue To Renaissance Florence

From Rome, we travel north through the rolling countryside of Tuscany and along the Arno valley to the ’Cradle of the Renaissance’, Florence. Delve into the rich Medici heritage of this beautiful medieval city with your Local Specialist. Visit the political hub of the city, Piazza della Signoria, with its impressive sculptures and stunning palazzi. View the imposing Duomo, crowned by Brunelleschi’s dome, and the Baptistery, renowned for its sculptured bronze doors.
Day 8 Day 8: Across The Alps To Lucerne
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Across The Alps To Lucerne

Drive via the scenic Italian Lakes District, across the Alps into beautiful Switzerland, where we’ll spend the next two nights in the medieval lakeside city of Lucerne. View the mournful, mortally wounded lion hewn from rock to commemorate the Swiss Guards who lost their lives defending Louis XVI. Walk along the flower-lined 14th-century covered Chapel Bridge, crossing the river Reuss.
Day 9 Day 9: Explore Lucerne
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Explore Lucerne

This morning join an exciting Optional Experience to one of the surrounding peaks for breath taking views of the Swiss countryside. We have some time later to discover the best Swiss chocolates in town.
Day 10 Day 10: On To Captivating Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: On To Captivating Paris

Crossing the border into France this morning, we travel past the picturesque vineyards and country towns of Burgundy en route to the ’City of Light’. Spend some time this evening strolling along the Seine and grand boulevards in search of a cosy bistro for fine French cuisine or consider an Optional Experience to a colourful Parisian cabaret.
Day 11 Day 11: Discover The Sights Of Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Discover The Sights Of Paris

Join a Local Specialist today for a sightseeing tour of this romantic city. View the sophisticated Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, the 19th-century Arc de Triomphe, honouring those who fought for France, and Notre Dame Cathedral, then enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. Our European Whirl is almost at its end, we spend the evening with fellow travellers and our Travel Director, enjoying dinner in a local bistro.
Day 12 Day 12: Farewell Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Farewell Paris

Today bid adieu to your fellow travellers and Travel Director at the end of your memorable experience.

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European Whirl (Winter, End Paris, 12 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip European Whirl (Winter, End Paris, 12 Days)

Day 1: Eurostar™ To Brussels And On To Amsterdam

Day 2: Journey To The Rhineland And A Scenic Cruise

Day 3: Off To Innsbruck

Day 4: Onwards To The Canals Of Venice Make Travel Matter

Day 5: All Roads Lead To Rome Connect With Locals

Day 6: Discover Ancient Rome And The Vatican City

Day 7: Continue To Renaissance Florence

Day 8: Across The Alps To Lucerne

Day 9: Explore Lucerne

Day 10: On To Captivating Paris

Day 11: Discover The Sights Of Paris

Day 12: Farewell Paris

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