EUROPE
GuideTraveling is one of life’s greatest experiences.For every new horizon we cross, we broaden our own.With every culture we encounter, we enrich ours.For every intriguing new character we meet, we become more interesting people ourselves.It’s this passion for traveling differently which has inspired our guided vacations for more than 67 years.
GuideTraveling is one of life’s greatest experiences.For every new horizon we cross, we broaden our own.With every culture we encounter, we enrich ours.For every intriguing new character we meet, we become more interesting people ourselves.It’s this passion for traveling differently which has inspired our guided vacations for more than 67 years.
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<strong>EUROPE</strong><br />
& BRITAIN<br />
Guided Vacations & City Breaks<br />
Travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
with exclusive<br />
Insider Experiences<br />
104 unique itineraries<br />
and a choice of<br />
vacation styles<br />
All the details<br />
taken care of:<br />
Sightseeing. Hotels.<br />
Transportation. Dining.<br />
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Early Payment<br />
Discounts.<br />
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2014
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Travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Traveling is one of life’s greatest experiences.<br />
For every new horizon we cross, we broaden<br />
our own.<br />
With every culture we encounter, we enrich ours.<br />
For every intriguing new character we meet, we<br />
become more interesting people ourselves.<br />
It’s this passion for traveling differently which<br />
has inspired our guided vacations for more<br />
than 67 years.<br />
We’ve formed friendships with locals eager<br />
to reveal their stories and secrets; honed our<br />
deep understanding of cultures and customs;<br />
uncovered hidden treasures; and crafted the art<br />
of sharing our discoveries to give you real and<br />
rich experiences.<br />
As you travel with us, looked after by our<br />
incredible Travel Directors, you’ll feel genuinely<br />
connected to the places you explore.<br />
“Travel is in our DNA.<br />
It’s our passion to help<br />
our guests travel beyond<br />
the expected.”<br />
Gavin Tollman, Trafalgar CEO<br />
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Your Trafalgar Guide<br />
Our brochure is full of information to make sure you<br />
find the perfect vacation for you.<br />
Tip: for help navigating, leave this page open as<br />
you explore our European trip styles.<br />
Our trip styles<br />
Discoveries – Multi-country vacations<br />
giving an overview of Europe<br />
Regionals – An in-depth experience of<br />
one or a few countries<br />
Family Experiences – Trips made for<br />
sharing time together - perfect for all<br />
kinds of family groups<br />
At Leisure – Later starts and longer<br />
stays for a more relaxed pace<br />
Special Interest – Vacations with a<br />
focus on interests from history to food<br />
City Breaks – Single and multi-city<br />
unescorted vacations, with all the<br />
essentials organized<br />
Our Insider Experiences<br />
Local Experts – Feel the passion of a<br />
local as they share their home city<br />
with you<br />
Unique Insights – Get a rare insight or<br />
behind-the-scenes visit into<br />
well-known places<br />
Hidden Treasures – Encounter secret<br />
spots, found (and shared) by your<br />
Travel Director<br />
Local Specialties – Meet local artisans<br />
or sample regional produce<br />
Be My Guest – Hear stories from local<br />
families as you dine on home-cooked<br />
dishes with them<br />
Authentic Accommodations – Stay<br />
in places which embrace the region’s<br />
traditions or styles<br />
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What’s always included<br />
• The services of your Travel Director<br />
• Must-see sightseeing and<br />
surprise extras<br />
• All your accommodations –<br />
always with private facilities<br />
• Breakfast every day<br />
• Approximately half your evening<br />
meals – including tips<br />
• A luxury air-conditioned coach to<br />
travel in<br />
• All your hotel tips, charges and local<br />
taxes – including porter service<br />
• Audio headsets for flexible<br />
sightseeing<br />
*or Egyptologist in Egypt and Local Host on<br />
City Breaks and Greek Cruises<br />
Londonderry<br />
IRELAND<br />
Killarney<br />
Oporto<br />
Dublin<br />
PORTUGAL<br />
Lisbon<br />
Vilamoura<br />
Evora<br />
Belfast<br />
CELTIC SEA<br />
Viseu<br />
Fatima<br />
Isle of Skye<br />
MOROCCO<br />
Marrakesh<br />
Glasgow<br />
Santander<br />
Seville<br />
Rabat<br />
Casablanca<br />
Fez<br />
SPAIN<br />
Edinburgh<br />
York<br />
UNITED<br />
KINGDOM<br />
FRANCE<br />
THE<br />
Stratford-upon-Avon<br />
Waterford<br />
Rotterdam<br />
London<br />
Bath<br />
Bruges<br />
BAY OF BISCAY<br />
Plymouth<br />
Lille<br />
Omaha Beach<br />
Bayeux Caen Paris<br />
Cordoba<br />
Ouarzazate<br />
Salamanca<br />
Mont St Michel<br />
Burgos<br />
Santaigo de Compostela<br />
Pamplona<br />
Madrid<br />
Valencia<br />
Granada<br />
Costa del Sol<br />
Erfoud<br />
Tours<br />
Amboise<br />
Bordeaux<br />
Barcelona<br />
NORTH SE<br />
BE<br />
Be<br />
Lyon<br />
Avigno<br />
Nimes<br />
Biarritz<br />
Mar<br />
Lourdes<br />
Carcass<br />
ALGERIA
NORTH SEA<br />
rd<br />
Rotterdam<br />
Beach<br />
oise<br />
FRANCE<br />
x<br />
Paris<br />
THE NETHERLANDS<br />
Amsterdam<br />
Zutphen<br />
Brussels<br />
BELGIUM<br />
NORWAY<br />
DENMARK<br />
GERMANY<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
CORSICA<br />
Oslo<br />
Cologne<br />
Frankfurt<br />
Luxembourg<br />
Munich<br />
Innsbruck<br />
Zurich<br />
Chamonix<br />
Lyon<br />
Turin Milan<br />
Beaune<br />
Evian<br />
Venice<br />
Aix-les-Bains<br />
Avignon Aix-en-Provence<br />
Nimes<br />
Nice<br />
Marseille<br />
des<br />
Cannes<br />
Carcassonne<br />
a<br />
IA<br />
Bruges<br />
Lille<br />
NORWEGIAN SEA<br />
Groningen<br />
Bergen<br />
Stavanger<br />
Ajaccio<br />
Alghero<br />
Cagliari<br />
Geiranger<br />
Sognefjord<br />
Lillehammer<br />
Aalborg<br />
Hamburg<br />
Olbia<br />
SARDINIA<br />
TUNISIA<br />
Florence<br />
ITALY<br />
SWEDEN<br />
Copenhagen<br />
Berlin<br />
Prague<br />
CZECH REPUBLIC<br />
Vienna<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
Rome<br />
Isle of Capri<br />
Stockholm<br />
Zagreb<br />
CROATIA<br />
Plitvice Lakes<br />
Hvar<br />
Dubrovnik<br />
Sorrento<br />
POLAND<br />
Alberobello<br />
Warsaw<br />
Krakow<br />
SLOVAKIA<br />
Lecce<br />
Budapest<br />
HUNGARY<br />
GREECE<br />
FINLAND<br />
LATVIA<br />
LITHUANIA<br />
Vilnius<br />
ROMANIA<br />
ESTONIA<br />
Riga<br />
Helsinki<br />
Tallinn<br />
BULGARIA<br />
Palermo<br />
Taormina<br />
SICILY<br />
Agrigento<br />
Kalambaka<br />
Delphi<br />
Olympia<br />
Athens<br />
Mykonos<br />
MALTA<br />
LIBYA<br />
GULF OF<br />
BOTHNIA<br />
BALTIC SEA<br />
BOSNIA<br />
& HERZE-<br />
GOVINA<br />
Belgrade<br />
MONTE<br />
-NEGRO<br />
SERBIA<br />
ALBANIA<br />
MACEDONIA<br />
Santorini<br />
CRETE<br />
BELARUS<br />
UKRAINE<br />
Minsk<br />
MOLDOVA<br />
Bursa<br />
Canakkale<br />
Izmir<br />
Pamukkale<br />
EGYPT<br />
Istanbul<br />
St Petersburg<br />
TURKEY<br />
MEDITERRANEAN SEA<br />
Alexandria<br />
Cairo<br />
LAKE<br />
LADOGA<br />
Novgorod<br />
RUSSIA<br />
Ankara<br />
Konya<br />
Antalya<br />
Luxor<br />
Aswan<br />
CYPRUS<br />
BLACK SEA<br />
Tiberias<br />
Tel Aviv<br />
Jerusalem<br />
GAZA STRIP<br />
ISRAEL<br />
Cappadocia<br />
LEBANON<br />
Ein Gev<br />
Amman<br />
Moscow<br />
JORDAN<br />
Petra<br />
Sharm<br />
el Sheikh<br />
RED<br />
SEA<br />
PALESTINE<br />
SYRIA<br />
IRAQ<br />
GEORGIA<br />
SAUDI ARABIA
Local Experts<br />
As you listen to Penny Lane, on<br />
the street which inspired the<br />
song, Phil excitedly points out<br />
The Beatles’ old haunts in his<br />
thick Liverpudlian accent<br />
before he takes you down into<br />
the buzz and atmosphere of<br />
the Cavern Club. A real-life<br />
friend of the band and local<br />
boy himself, the city feels alive<br />
with his personal memories.<br />
Taking you deep<br />
inside Europe<br />
Local Specialties<br />
Meeting the makers of<br />
Scotland’s slowest distilled malt<br />
whisky, you experience their<br />
patience and dedication,<br />
learning the process before you<br />
get to try a ‘wee dram’. You also<br />
hear tales of smugglers, about<br />
how Rob Roy hid in the oak tree,<br />
and about the ghost of Cochran<br />
Cartwright, who fell in the dam<br />
on one of his regular ‘tastings’.<br />
Be My Guest<br />
Stepping into the Schieszl<br />
family’s wine cellar, the barrel<br />
forming its door doesn’t seem as<br />
important as the wine you taste.<br />
It’s not until later over dinner that<br />
Konrád tells you the spine-tingling<br />
story of how the barrel saved<br />
their Jewish neighbors’ lives<br />
during the war – and later saved<br />
his grandfather’s vineyard<br />
during communism.<br />
Unique Insights<br />
A unique look at Italy’s passion<br />
for food, larger-than-life<br />
Florentine chef, Libero, meets<br />
you at his favorite market to<br />
buy fresh ingredients for<br />
homemade ravioli. Inviting you<br />
back to his restaurant kitchen,<br />
you chat as you create lunch<br />
together before heading to his<br />
garden to dine al fresco and<br />
hear stories of life in Florence.<br />
Authentic<br />
Accommodations<br />
Relaxing in its cool<br />
sun-dappled courtyards,<br />
discover hidden patios<br />
connecting two former palaces<br />
which, along with classical<br />
Sevillian houses, create Las<br />
Casas de la Judería. A<br />
maze-like property that begs<br />
to be explored, each room has<br />
been restored to reflect the<br />
rustic opulence of the old<br />
Jewish Quarter of Seville.<br />
Look out for more A Insider Experiences<br />
on our trip itinerary pages<br />
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Discover your<br />
piece of Europe<br />
FEATURING: Opposite<br />
top right – Santorini, Greece;<br />
Opposite bottom middle<br />
– Moscow, Russia; Below<br />
– Istanbul, Turkey; Bottom<br />
left – Bavaria, Germany; Left<br />
– London, England
Europe is a continent of contrasts. Classic favorites live<br />
side-by-side with less discovered nations, with each bringing<br />
its own distinct personality. Understanding the nuances of each<br />
country, we take you deep into their differences, helping you make<br />
the most of every moment of your time in Europe.<br />
Italy<br />
Italy’s love of ‘la dolce vita’ has given<br />
rise to the Renaissance art, passion for<br />
food, and exuberant yet effortless style<br />
you see. We’ll also introduce you to<br />
the locals, secrets and stories behind<br />
each city and region, like the bustle of<br />
the Rialto fish market enlivening your<br />
senses as you step into this hub of<br />
Venetian life with our Local Expert,<br />
on a walking tour of Secret Venice.<br />
See our 17 Italy vacations on<br />
pages 28-61<br />
Britain and Ireland<br />
The royal pomp and pageantry; cream<br />
teas and country pubs; and traditional<br />
customs, local folklore and friendly<br />
characters you encounter take you<br />
straight to Britain and Ireland’s true<br />
essence. Like in Belfast, where our local<br />
cabbie takes you around the city in<br />
his black cab, passionately sharing his<br />
personal memories of ‘The Troubles’.<br />
See our 19 Britain and Ireland<br />
vacations on pages 62-99<br />
Spain, Portugal, Morocco<br />
and France<br />
They might share borders, but<br />
once you cross into each of these<br />
neighboring countries you quickly<br />
discover their many differences,<br />
from their modern ways of life to<br />
their traditions and history, revealed<br />
through the stories we tell. Like at the<br />
Alhambra in Granada, where one of<br />
our experts paints vivid pictures of life<br />
in the palace, showing you not just the<br />
intricate hand-carvings most visitors<br />
focus on, but the stories behind them.<br />
See our 14 vacations in these<br />
countries on pages 100-127<br />
Central and Eastern Europe<br />
including Russia and<br />
Scandinavia<br />
The many faces of Europe’s central<br />
and eastern bloc - like Russia, which<br />
emerged from the Iron Curtain with a<br />
vibrant edge - meet the contemporary<br />
cool of Scandinavia. Less well-known<br />
than their western neighbors, unique<br />
moments come thick and fast here,<br />
whether it’s sharing canapés with ballet<br />
dancers in St Petersburg, exploring<br />
the world’s cycling capital, Groningen,<br />
by bike, or trying the owner’s homebrewed<br />
beer in a Gasthof in the<br />
Austrian Alps.<br />
See our 20 vacations in these<br />
countries on pages 128-167<br />
Eastern Mediterranean<br />
Warm island sands in Greece.<br />
Mineral-rich waters in the Dead Sea.<br />
The Blue Mosque of Istanbul. The<br />
dramatic scenery in Greece, Israel,<br />
Egypt and Turkey is met by monuments<br />
of ancient civilisations and the firmly<br />
held traditions of these countries.<br />
Meeting locals - like the residents of<br />
Demircidere who share their traditional<br />
bread-making secrets with you - takes<br />
you beyond the beaches and into the<br />
soul of the Eastern Med.<br />
See our 10 vacations Eastern<br />
Mediterranean vacations on<br />
pages 169-189<br />
European Discoveries<br />
Sometimes seeing one destination<br />
just isn’t enough. Our multi-country<br />
European Discoveries are designed to<br />
take you on a seamless voyage across<br />
the continent - bringing together up to<br />
12 countries in a single vacation.<br />
Each itinerary is meticulously crafted<br />
to balance the different identities<br />
of the places you visit, so you can<br />
experience the diversity of Europe.<br />
See our 18 European Discoveries on<br />
pages 190-225<br />
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We’ve designed our collection<br />
to help you see Europe your<br />
way. Lively or relaxed? One<br />
country or a dozen? We’ve<br />
listened to our guests and<br />
infused each itinerary with<br />
our 67 years’ experience<br />
and knowledge.<br />
Our vacations come with carefully<br />
planned sightseeing, dining and hotels,<br />
chosen so you can experience the<br />
best of the destination – with just the<br />
right blend of shared experiences<br />
and free time.<br />
How do you<br />
like to travel?<br />
DEEP INSIDE<br />
with Regionals<br />
Taking you deep into a destination, our<br />
in-depth Regional itineraries have been<br />
crafted for those wanting to absorb the<br />
spirit and soul of a country, or even a<br />
region like the Alps or Mediterranean<br />
where neighboring countries share<br />
similar culture, scenery or even food.<br />
And then we add a unique twist with<br />
our Insider Experiences, so you can<br />
explore, chat or even dine with locals.<br />
Many travelers just see Paris. Our Best of<br />
France trip (page 108-109) goes beyond<br />
the chic capital to rich experiences like<br />
tasting local wine in Beaune.<br />
COVERING GROUND<br />
with Discoveries<br />
An instant introduction to Europe’s<br />
diversity, we created our Discoveries<br />
collection for those wanting to<br />
experience more of the continent in one<br />
vacation. Faster-paced encounters with<br />
up to 12 countries, they don’t just skim<br />
the surface; our Travel Directors still take<br />
you beyond the expected, introducing<br />
you to local people and moments.<br />
One of our bestselling vacations, Grand<br />
European (page 220-221) takes in 11<br />
countries, as you get to know locals<br />
who share icons and secrets.
TAKING IT SLOW<br />
with At Leisure<br />
Slower-paced, our At Leisure vacations<br />
give you longer stays and longer lie-ins<br />
– in fact, you rarely have to leave the<br />
hotel before 9am. Usually stopping for<br />
two to six nights in each destination, you<br />
have more free time to explore – but still<br />
get the same insider knowledge of your<br />
Travel Director and Insider Experiences.<br />
Our leisurely Greek Island Hopper<br />
(page 178-179) mixes ancient Athens<br />
with a laid-back island feel, with three<br />
nights on both Mykonos and Santorini.<br />
FEATURING: far left -<br />
Paris, France; top left -<br />
Bayern, Germany; bottom<br />
left - Amsterdam, The<br />
Netherlands; left - Venice,<br />
Italy; below - Rome, Italy;<br />
above - Lindos, Greece<br />
SHARING TIME<br />
with Family Experiences<br />
Designed for all kinds of families sharing<br />
time together, our Family Experiences<br />
mix education and entertainment for<br />
everyone from children to grandparents<br />
while showing you the very best of Europe.<br />
Of course the hotels and restaurants have<br />
been hand-picked to meet family needs,<br />
but it is experiences like learning how<br />
to Flamenco together which make them<br />
different and memorable.<br />
Gladiators, Gondolas and Gold (page<br />
36-37) sees families enrolling in<br />
Gladiator school and making pizzas<br />
with an Italian chef in Rome.<br />
FOLLOWING PASSIONS<br />
with Special Interest<br />
Specially designed for travelers wanting<br />
to experience a particular side of<br />
Europe, our select Special Interest trips<br />
could see you discovering Italy through<br />
its food or England through its country<br />
gardens, or even crossing Europe by<br />
rail. A collection of carefully created<br />
vacations, they’re ideal whether you’re<br />
passionate about the theme – or just<br />
want to see Europe differently.<br />
Our WWI & WWII Battlefields trip<br />
(page 106-107) is particularly poignant<br />
for 2014, on the 100th anniversary of<br />
the start of World War One.<br />
INDEPENDENT BUT EASY<br />
with City Breaks<br />
The ultimate city break vacations, these<br />
unescorted single and multi-destination<br />
trips focus on Europe’s classic<br />
capitals. Giving the independence<br />
and excitement of a city break with<br />
the insider knowledge and ease of a<br />
Trafalgar vacation, all the essentials are<br />
organized and every new city starts<br />
with an introduction to the sights from<br />
one of our local connections.<br />
On our London, Paris and Rome break<br />
(page 236-237), locals meet you in<br />
each city to tell homespun stories<br />
about the famous icons.<br />
Look out for these trip<br />
styles when choosing your<br />
vacation on page 10<br />
Don’t want everything<br />
included?<br />
Our CostSaver range gives<br />
you amazing value – without<br />
compromising on the quality<br />
you expect from our guided<br />
vacations. You still get all the<br />
essentials and see more than<br />
just the icons, but more of the<br />
experiences are optional. Visit<br />
www.trafalgar.com/CostSaver<br />
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Start your<br />
journey<br />
Europe is covered and uncovered on our 104<br />
itineraries, with 44 destinations and a choice<br />
of vacation styles to explore in our brochure.<br />
Enjoy your journey.<br />
Travel beyond the expected 2<br />
Your Trafalgar Guide 3-5<br />
Discover your piece of Europe 6-7<br />
How do you like to travel? 8-9<br />
Start your journey 10-11<br />
Expect… the unexpected 12-15<br />
Our people. Our passion 16-17<br />
Seeing things differently 18-19<br />
Flavors of Europe 20-21<br />
The right place to stay 22-23<br />
Your journey made easy 24-25<br />
Everything is taken care of 26<br />
Connecting with our world 27<br />
Our hotel collection, customized group<br />
vacations, express check-in & things to know 238<br />
London Reception Center &<br />
extend your stay in London 239<br />
Extend your stay in Europe 240<br />
Airport transfers 241<br />
Trafalgar’s travel protection & booking conditions 242-243<br />
Six ways to save 244-245<br />
European Regionals<br />
Italy & Combinations Days Page<br />
Italian Holiday 8 28-29<br />
Rome & Tuscan Highlights 10 30-31<br />
Northern Italy including Cinque Terre 10 32-33<br />
Milan & Italian Treasures 10 34-35<br />
Gladiators, Gondolas & Gold 11 36-37<br />
Flavors of Italy 11 38-39<br />
Italian Discovery 11 40-41<br />
Great Italian Cities 11 42-43<br />
Contrasts of Italy 11 44-45<br />
Corsica & Sardinia 12 46-47<br />
Italy Bellissimo 12 48-49<br />
Italian Concerto 12 50-51<br />
Best of Italy 14 52-53<br />
Italian Glory 14 54-55<br />
Grand Italian Experience 18 56-57<br />
Southern Italy & Sicily 11 58-59<br />
Best of Italy & Sicily 16 60-61<br />
Britain & Ireland<br />
Spain, Portugal, Morocco<br />
& France<br />
Days Page<br />
Real Britain 10 62-63<br />
Best of Devon & Cornwall 9 64-65<br />
Scenic England 10 66-67<br />
Amazing Britain 11 68-69<br />
English Country Gardens 10 70-71<br />
Castles & Kilts 11 72-73<br />
Best of Britain 15 74-75<br />
The Britannia 19 76-77<br />
Britain & Ireland Highlights 11 78-79<br />
Wonders of Britain & Ireland 16 80-81<br />
Britain & Ireland Panorama 20 82-83<br />
Britain & Ireland Grandeur 24 84-85<br />
Irish Highlights 8 86-87<br />
Scenic Ireland 9 88-89<br />
Best of Ireland 11 90-91<br />
Irish Experience 12 92-93<br />
Best of Ireland & Scotland 16 94-95<br />
Best of Scotland 8 96-97<br />
Scottish Highlands, Islands & Cities 14 98-99<br />
Days Page<br />
The Treasures of France 9 100-101<br />
Wonderful France 10 102-103<br />
Paris & Provence 12 104-105<br />
WWI & WWII Battlefields 13 106-107<br />
Best of France 14 108-109<br />
Highlights of France & Barcelona with Madrid Option 11 110-111<br />
Spanish Wonder 10 112-113<br />
Spanish Salsa 10 114-115<br />
Best of Spain 16 116-117<br />
Northern Spain NEW 12 118-119<br />
Best of Portugal 12 120-121<br />
Highlights of Spain & Portugal 14 122-123<br />
Spain, Morocco & Portugal 17 124-125<br />
Best of Morocco 10 126-127
Central & Eastern Europe<br />
including Russia & Scandinavia Days Page<br />
Best of Holland 8 128-129<br />
Best of Holland, Belgium & Luxembourg 11 130-131<br />
Best of Germany 13 132-133<br />
Best of Germany & Austria 14 134-135<br />
Sound of Music 11 136-137<br />
Switzerland & Austria 14 138-139<br />
Swiss Delight NEW 8 140-141<br />
Contrasts of Switzerland 9 142-143<br />
Best of Switzerland 10 144-145<br />
Grand Alpine Experience 15 146-147<br />
Imperial Europe 11 148-149<br />
Bohemian Highlights 16 150-151<br />
Prague, Vienna & Budapest 11 152-153<br />
Highlights of Eastern Europe 18 154-155<br />
The Balkans & Venice NEW 14 156-157<br />
Highlights of Austria, Slovenia & Croatia 15 158-159<br />
Wonders of St. Petersburg & Moscow 9 160-161<br />
Scenic Scandinavia & its Fjords 15 162-163<br />
Best of Finland, Russia & the Baltic States 16 164-165<br />
Capitals of the North 16 166-167<br />
See our deals –<br />
with six ways<br />
to save<br />
on pages 244-245<br />
Eastern Mediterranean<br />
Days Page<br />
Introduction to Greek Island Cruises 168<br />
Athens & Aegean 9 169<br />
Ancient Lands 9 170<br />
Aegean Odyssey 12 171<br />
Best of Greece 9 172-173<br />
Best of Greece with 3 & 4 Day Cruise Options 13/14 174-175<br />
Best of Greece with 7 Day Cruise Options 17 176-177<br />
Greek Island Hopper 11 178-179<br />
Jordan Experience with Dead Sea Option 6 180-181<br />
Best of Egypt 10 182-183<br />
Best of Israel 10 184-185<br />
Highlights of Turkey with Cruise Option 9 186-187<br />
Best of Turkey with Cruise Option 15 188-189<br />
European Discoveries<br />
Delights of London & Paris NEW 10 190-191<br />
European Highlights with Eurostar Option 10 192-193<br />
European Traveler 11 194-195<br />
European Dream 11 196-197<br />
European Splendor 14 198-199<br />
European Wonderland 14 200-201<br />
European Marvel with Eurostar Option 15 202-203<br />
European Whirl incl. Eurostar 15 204-205<br />
Scenic Europe incl. T.G.V & Eurostar Option 15 206-207<br />
European Spotlight 15 208-209<br />
Contrasts of Europe incl. Eurostar 16 210-211<br />
European Interlude incl. Eurostar 18 212-213<br />
European Horizons with Eurostar Option 19 214-215<br />
Wonders of Europe incl. Eurostar NEW 18 216-217<br />
Traditional Europe incl. Eurostar 21 218-219<br />
Grand European with Eurostar Option 24 220-221<br />
Great European 31 222-223<br />
European Supreme with Cruise & Eurostar Opt. 32 224-225<br />
City Breaks<br />
Introduction to City Breaks 226<br />
London Week 8 227<br />
London & Paris including Eurostar 9 228-229<br />
Magic & Make Believe 9 230-231<br />
Paris Week 9 232-233<br />
Paris & Rome 9 234-235<br />
London, Paris & Rome including Eurostar 11 236-237<br />
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Expect…<br />
the unexpected<br />
FEATURING: top left - Athens,<br />
Greece; top right - London,<br />
England; middle - Rome, Italy;<br />
above - Paris, France; left<br />
- Edinburgh, Scotland; right -<br />
Rome, Italy
It can be exciting to discover guided vacations<br />
aren’t all mapped out, as first-timer Paul<br />
Nugent found out this year.<br />
There’s a romance to the notion of<br />
traveling. Hitting the open road, finding<br />
guesthouses with real character,<br />
chatting with locals at a bar and seeing<br />
the iconic sights. But, I’ll freely admit<br />
I’ve found the dream is rarely the reality.<br />
For some, traveling alone is an<br />
adventure. For me, guided travel gave<br />
me all the adventure I was after – with<br />
none of the hard work.<br />
I got to see the places I wanted<br />
to see, but also got under the<br />
skin of the country – and still<br />
had a much-needed vacation<br />
It could be the time it takes to plan,<br />
the thought of driving on foreign roads<br />
or the prospect of making it round all<br />
the sights in just one day, but letting<br />
someone else do the work just makes<br />
sense. On my trip I got to see the<br />
places I wanted to see, but also got<br />
under the skin of the country – and<br />
still had a much-needed vacation.<br />
On my first guided vacation, I was<br />
looking forward to the obvious benefits,<br />
like the fact someone else would look<br />
after my every need and get me from<br />
A to B. The fact I wouldn’t have to<br />
negotiate public transport in my first<br />
five minutes in the country. And the<br />
fact I wouldn’t have to scramble for<br />
coins at tolls, worry about parking in a<br />
capital city, or read up on road rules on<br />
the plane ride over.<br />
I’ve driven round the Arc de Triomphe,<br />
along cliff-edge roads in Corsica and<br />
through the Mont Blanc Tunnel under<br />
the Alps. And, while I had some good<br />
times, I didn’t really get to take in the<br />
scenery and destination properly. (And<br />
I’m not entirely sure how I, the hire car<br />
or my relationship survived.)<br />
I was looking forward to the<br />
obvious benefits, like the fact<br />
someone else would look after<br />
my every need<br />
I was also eagerly anticipating having<br />
my route planned out for me by people<br />
who really understand the countries I’d<br />
visit. It was knowing the hotels were all<br />
booked, the best restaurants had been<br />
picked and I’d definitely see all the<br />
landmarks – without me having been<br />
a slave to online search engines for<br />
months beforehand.<br />
And I’d no longer approach a<br />
reception, phrase book in hand, to ask<br />
for directions before giving up and<br />
uttering the inimitable phrase ‘do you<br />
speak English?’<br />
But I wasn’t on the coach long before<br />
I realized I was getting much more<br />
than my dream of a chauffeur, trip<br />
planner and linguist all rolled into one.<br />
I was getting more than I could have<br />
arranged on my own.<br />
I thought I had guided<br />
vacations all mapped out. But<br />
this was something different<br />
The thought of someone else doing<br />
the work for me had encouraged me<br />
to look at guided vacations. But it was<br />
realizing someone was using their<br />
local connections to get me exclusive<br />
hotel, travel and sightseeing deals that<br />
sold it to me. Oh yes, before I traveled<br />
with Trafalgar, I thought I had guided<br />
vacations all mapped out. But this was<br />
something different.<br />
www.trafalgar.com/WhyGuided<br />
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FEATURING: right<br />
- Paris, France<br />
continued...<br />
The difference started when I realized<br />
my luggage had made it on to the<br />
coach without me even thinking about<br />
it; a very pleasant surprise that broke<br />
all those rules about ‘keeping your<br />
luggage with you at all times’. And it<br />
continued like that the whole vacation,<br />
with my bag magically appearing at my<br />
hotel rooms and back onto the coach.<br />
We’ve all been there. I’ve lugged a<br />
suitcase through countless European<br />
city centers after long flights and tricky<br />
hotel transfers. I’ve kept my fingers<br />
crossed that the budget hotel I found will<br />
miraculously have turned into a swanky<br />
pad, while my partner Vanessa grumbles<br />
every time my suitcase wobbles to the<br />
side and hits her in the shin.<br />
Someone carrying that luggage.<br />
Someone checking me in at the hotel<br />
and just handing me my key. Someone<br />
there to point out restaurants to fit my<br />
random dining requirements – or the<br />
best shop to buy authentic gifts rather<br />
than over-priced tourist tack. It was<br />
these little luxuries which left me free<br />
to just enjoy the experience.<br />
More than a personal concierge<br />
… she knew more than most<br />
would think possible about the<br />
places we visited<br />
My Travel Director, Anna, was more<br />
than a personal concierge though.<br />
She knew more than most would think<br />
possible about the places we visited<br />
– understanding each region’s people,<br />
economy, history, politics and food.
Chatting with her over breakfast, she<br />
told me it wasn’t just the heritage<br />
which attracted her to Trafalgar. It<br />
was appreciating she’d get bespoke<br />
training to help her share her passion<br />
for her home nation. And knowing<br />
the itineraries would let her take her<br />
guests inside each destination – and<br />
add her own personal touch.<br />
She introduced us to her local<br />
connections who’d share their<br />
cities, homes or even dinners<br />
with us<br />
As we traveled, Anna told us stories<br />
about characters she’d met. She<br />
shared anecdotes about her own life<br />
growing up in the places she took us.<br />
And she introduced us to her local<br />
connections, who’d share their cities,<br />
homes or even dinners with us. I’d<br />
always thought guided vacations<br />
were all pre-planned, but sometimes<br />
Anna took us off-route, choosing more<br />
scenic roads or showing us hidden<br />
places she’d found and loved.<br />
Completely impromptu, she heard<br />
about a little village fair and pointed it<br />
out, answered a tricky question about<br />
a crop growing in the fields we were<br />
passing, and found a shop selling<br />
fabric for a fellow guest keen<br />
on quilting.<br />
We were fast-tracked past the<br />
queues into iconic landmarks<br />
But it wasn’t just about bespoke<br />
moments. We’d come to see the sights.<br />
After all, you couldn’t go home from<br />
Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower or<br />
Rome without seeing the Vatican. And<br />
we were fast-tracked past the queues<br />
into iconic landmarks – it didn’t just save<br />
us time, it made us feel a little like VIPs.<br />
There’s something about travel<br />
which connects people<br />
It was moments like this which sealed<br />
the friendships I’d made with my fellow<br />
travelers. It seems far-fetched that<br />
friendships can be forged so quickly<br />
– but there’s something about travel<br />
which connects people.<br />
Having trips tailored to families; to<br />
people with a passion for food; to<br />
travelers wanting to see more than one<br />
country; even to those wanting to lie-in;<br />
meant you felt you really were with<br />
like-minded people.<br />
Sharing experiences like dining with<br />
farmers in their home, my first (rather<br />
inelegant) attempt at wine tasting,<br />
watching ancient Stonehenge appear<br />
on the misty horizon, and losing my<br />
Cornish Pasty to a squawking seagull,<br />
only to find out half my fellow travelers<br />
did too, sped up bonds which normally<br />
take years to form.<br />
The sightseeing and shared<br />
experiences were seamlessly<br />
paired with free time to dine,<br />
explore and unwind<br />
I have to confess, I had made<br />
assumptions about traveling as<br />
a group. I thought it would be like<br />
a cruise on wheels, but I soon<br />
discovered a more intimate and<br />
in-depth adventure, with moments<br />
which felt truly exclusive and local.<br />
Anna told me about the team who find<br />
the experiences she gets to share, like<br />
Christine who travels across Europe,<br />
literally knocking on doors to find<br />
amazing home-cooked meals and local<br />
characters travelers can dine with.<br />
I thought I’d stay in run-of-the-mill<br />
hotels; but one night you could be<br />
staying in the buzz of a capital city and<br />
the next be in an old palace packed<br />
with tradition and romantic stories. It<br />
feels like each hotel is cherry-picked to<br />
suit the day – and squeeze in the most<br />
local color.<br />
And I thought every moment would be<br />
spent together, but the sightseeing and<br />
shared experiences were seamlessly<br />
paired with free time to dine, explore<br />
and unwind. Sometimes I asked Anna<br />
for her recommendations; sometimes I<br />
joined one of her Optional Experiences;<br />
and sometimes I just headed to a little<br />
café and reminded myself I was really<br />
here, in Europe, on vacation.<br />
It was in one of these cafés when I<br />
found myself reading my guidebook<br />
for pleasure, rather than frantically<br />
searching it for a restaurant, direction<br />
or foreign phrase; and I realized this<br />
Trafalgar trip hadn’t let me see Europe; it<br />
had let me experience it – and enjoy it.<br />
www.trafalgar.com/WhyGuided<br />
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Knowledge, experience,<br />
expertise<br />
A love of his country; the passion to<br />
seek out new experiences; the warmth<br />
to make guests feel at home when<br />
they’ve only just arrived: Pino (opposite<br />
far right) is just one of the Travel<br />
Directors who bring our vacations to life.<br />
Looked after by our dedicated team,<br />
our bespoke Travel Director training<br />
program puts them in our guests’<br />
shoes, helping them become true<br />
Insiders by showing new ways to<br />
share their knowledge and bring every<br />
destination into focus in unique and<br />
inspiring ways.<br />
Our people.<br />
Our passion.<br />
A diverse group of people, they come<br />
from all different walks of life – but they<br />
share a love of travel and their home<br />
nations. This inspires them to open<br />
up their country to you, whether it’s a<br />
recommendation for a local restaurant<br />
that serves the most delicious version<br />
of a typical dish, or the best place<br />
to find those all important, and truly<br />
authentic, souvenirs.<br />
They explore the icons with you,<br />
then seek out surprise places and<br />
A Hidden Treasures that add an extra<br />
richness to your vacation, giving you<br />
unexpected stories that often become<br />
the memories you share when you<br />
return home. They could be personal<br />
favorites, like Pino’s much-loved<br />
Caravaggios, or something they found<br />
with your Coach Driver, like the lessused<br />
roads that weave between the<br />
jagged cliffs and stalactite caves of<br />
ancient Cheddar Gorge in England.<br />
They work hand-in-hand with our skilled<br />
and friendly Drivers, capable chauffeurs<br />
with years of experience at the wheel.<br />
And with the many Local Experts they<br />
introduce you to along the way; people<br />
who live in the places you’re visiting,<br />
giving you a shortcut to understanding<br />
each region, and an even deeper and<br />
more personal perspective.
Born and raised in Italy, Pino Campi, one of our Travel Directors,<br />
uses his local knowledge, experience (and a little bit<br />
of Latin passion) to bring lesser-known aspects of Italy to life.<br />
When we bring our guests to<br />
Italy I want to show them its secrets,<br />
not just the sights they’ve come to see.<br />
Rome has so many stories, so much<br />
history. I love scouring the city for<br />
Hidden Treasures, like the Caravaggio<br />
paintings hidden in the church of Santa<br />
Maria del Popolo. It’s an unassuming<br />
church that’s easy to miss, but inside<br />
it’s just beautiful. I love art history,<br />
so being able to take our guests<br />
somewhere they may not have found,<br />
and seeing their faces as I tell them<br />
about my favorite Baroque artist’s<br />
techniques and escapades, while<br />
they view his work, is one of my<br />
favorite moments.<br />
FEATURING: bottom left -<br />
Aegean Islands, Greece;<br />
below - Rome, Italy<br />
I’ve been working as a Travel Director<br />
for almost a decade. I love the fact that<br />
I inspire our guests, listening to them<br />
and finding out their interests and<br />
passions so I can use my knowledge<br />
to help them really discover and enjoy<br />
my country – a place they’ve often<br />
dreamed of seeing. It just makes me<br />
happy, taking care of the little details,<br />
getting to know people from all over<br />
the world, and making every vacation<br />
easy so guests can get on and enjoy<br />
themselves - I can’t think of a job I’d<br />
rather do.<br />
Pino Campi, Trafalgar Travel Director<br />
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When you’re visiting a new<br />
place, there’s nothing like<br />
having a friend there to<br />
welcome you. Someone to<br />
take you to the sights – but<br />
also take you deeper to reveal<br />
the secrets.<br />
Must-see sights<br />
Seeing things<br />
differently<br />
There are places which make it onto<br />
postcards and into guidebooks. Places<br />
like the Eiffel Tower, Buckingham Palace,<br />
and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. These<br />
exciting landmarks are always part of<br />
our trips.<br />
And our audio headsets give you the<br />
freedom to explore the sights at your<br />
own pace, pausing to take photos or<br />
just absorb everything around you,<br />
without missing out on your Travel<br />
Director’s insights.<br />
But we also take you beyond the<br />
expected, introducing you to local<br />
people and sharing our deep<br />
insider knowledge.
Unique Insights<br />
Our A Unique Insights were inspired<br />
by our love of uncovering things not<br />
found in guidebooks. Sometimes<br />
these moments give a different<br />
viewpoint of the famous sights: in<br />
the hush of the Vatican museums<br />
we slip away from other visitors to<br />
tread the famous Bramante staircase,<br />
not usually open to the public. And<br />
sometimes they show a twist on local<br />
life: in Barcelona, one of our local<br />
connections helps us mingle with<br />
busy Spaniards bargaining at the lively<br />
La Boqueria Market.<br />
FEATURING: top right<br />
- Cambridge, England;<br />
center - Vatican, Rome; top<br />
middle - Cairo, Egypt; top<br />
left - Edinburgh, Scotland;<br />
middle left - Pisa, Italy<br />
Customize your trip<br />
Everyone likes a little time for<br />
themselves, so our itineraries always<br />
include free time to explore on<br />
your own. If you’re in need of a little<br />
inspiration, we can give ideas.<br />
Or you can join one of our Optional<br />
Experiences, created to help<br />
personalize your trip with more things<br />
that interest you – whether it’s a<br />
sound and light show at the Egyptian<br />
pyramids or a horse and carriage<br />
ride in Innsbruck.<br />
Local Specialties<br />
Meeting artisans who carry on age-old<br />
traditions gives a fresh perspective on<br />
a country’s culture, like the Venetian<br />
glassblowers, the Scottish whisky<br />
distillers and the cuckoo clock makers<br />
of Germany’s Black Forest we meet.<br />
Seeing them at work gives you an<br />
appreciation for the A Local Specialties<br />
others just take home as souvenirs.<br />
Local Experts<br />
Our travels across Europe have<br />
unearthed some unforgettable<br />
characters. Local radio personalities,<br />
black cab drivers, historians: each<br />
A Local Expert adds a diverse<br />
personal spin to ‘seeing the sights’.<br />
Like the students of Cambridge<br />
University, who talk about studying at<br />
this famous college as they punt you<br />
along the river. With anecdotes and<br />
quirky facts about life in the places you<br />
visit, they are the ultimate insiders in<br />
their hometown.<br />
“The perfect balance<br />
of planned activities,<br />
shopping experiences and<br />
suggestions for what to do<br />
in free time to maximize<br />
our travel opportunities.”<br />
Elaine, East Norriton, USA<br />
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More than meals, in Europe food is<br />
about memories – and socializing.<br />
There’s nothing like tasting classic<br />
food and drink in their home nations.<br />
Like fish and chips in a cozy British<br />
pub, crisp champagne in a French<br />
vineyard, or authentic gelatos in a<br />
slick Italian pavement café.<br />
The dishes may be different but there’s one<br />
philosophy which unites Europe – food is best<br />
enjoyed with friends, old and new.<br />
It’s this philosophy which inspires our dining<br />
experiences. Like our relaxed Welcome<br />
Receptions, where you can get to know your<br />
fellow guests and Travel Director over drinks or<br />
dinner. And our Farewell Dinners, the perfect<br />
forum to relive the memories, share email<br />
addresses and talk about where to go next.<br />
Flavors<br />
of Europe
Dining with locals<br />
We’ve formed many friendships as<br />
we’ve explored Europe seeking out<br />
unique venues and their hosts.<br />
Our A Be My Guest experiences aren’t<br />
just about fantastic food. Invited into<br />
the homes of people we’ve met on our<br />
travels, they’re also about hearing stories<br />
of local life and legends in intimate<br />
settings, from vineyards to farmhouses.<br />
On the shores of Loch Ard in Scotland,<br />
father and son Fergus and Gregor<br />
Wood welcome you to their working<br />
hill farm. After hearing about life as a<br />
Scottish farmer, you head into their<br />
17th century barn for a family supper<br />
of dishes like local lamb, and the<br />
obligatory whisky mac, served up<br />
with romantic stories of the farm’s<br />
connections to the infamous<br />
Rob Roy and a rousing ‘Session’<br />
singing competition.<br />
And in Italy, we visit the Telli Family,<br />
who invite you to dinner on a tiny<br />
island on Lake Maggiore. Arriving by<br />
boat, you are met by Signor Telli who<br />
leads you to a pretty tower. Serving<br />
up home-cooked Italian dishes, the<br />
family tell you about the young prince<br />
who used to play in the tower with<br />
his brothers and cousins, pretending<br />
it was a pirate’s hideaway. And how,<br />
years later, he returned to turn it into a<br />
restaurant called ‘La Piratera’, named<br />
after his childhood game.<br />
FEATURING: top left - Libero<br />
Cooking School, Italy; center<br />
- Be My Guest in Florence,<br />
Italy; bottom left - Rome, Italy<br />
Our secret recipe<br />
We carefully plan your dining to match<br />
the day. When we’re on a road trip and<br />
won’t return until late, we’ll include a<br />
meal at the hotel restaurant. When<br />
we’re staying central, you’re free to find<br />
your own favorites – or try your Travel<br />
Director’s personal recommendations.<br />
And, when we’re staying near a<br />
restaurant we know and love, serving<br />
typical dishes, we’ll take you there for a<br />
Regional Meal.<br />
Of course breakfast is always included,<br />
along with up to half your evening<br />
meals. And we always plan in some<br />
time to stop for lunch in just the right<br />
spot for your journey.<br />
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The right<br />
place to stay<br />
We seek out the right hotel to<br />
create the right experience,<br />
using the expertise we’ve built<br />
over 67 years to craft the<br />
perfect blend of charm,<br />
location and quality.<br />
We know one size doesn’t fit all. So<br />
sometimes we stay with internationally<br />
renowned names, like Sofitel,<br />
InterContinental and Westin, and other<br />
times we hand-pick independent hotels<br />
which add a truly unique flavor. After all,<br />
the ‘right’ hotel doesn’t always meet set<br />
criteria – you can’t measure charm.<br />
Of course, sometimes it is all about<br />
the star rating, so you’ll always stay<br />
in four or five star accommodations<br />
with us. Comfort goes without saying.<br />
And sometimes it’s all about being<br />
central: but we make sure we pick<br />
hotels that complement your stay,<br />
so you can truly get the most out<br />
of your destination. Like in Venice,<br />
where we’ll either stay among the<br />
scenic canals, or on Lido di Venezia<br />
island, where wealthy Italians<br />
choose to live and vacation.
Authentic Accommodations<br />
Our local connections have introduced<br />
us to some unusual and exciting<br />
A Authentic Accommodations, which we<br />
couldn’t resist sharing with you. Unique<br />
places to stay, each reflects the area<br />
you’re in. There’s the Turkish cave hotel<br />
in Cappadocia, where the Yigitoglu<br />
family proudly share their grandly<br />
restored house beside the ancient<br />
Ortahisar rock castle. There’s the<br />
Renaissance palace in Spain, where<br />
Napoleon’s army slept before attacking<br />
Vitoria. And there’s the wonderful hotel<br />
we found near the Vatican, which used<br />
to be owned by Catholic monks and<br />
donates profits to charitable missions.<br />
FEATURING: top center - The Gleneagle<br />
Hotel, Killarney, Ireland; top right - The<br />
Amfora, Hvar, Croatia; right - The Grand<br />
Hotel Europe, Lucerne, Switzerland; below<br />
- Amalia Hotel, Nafplion, Greece; below<br />
right - Las Casas de la Juderia, Seville,<br />
Spain; bottom right - Grande Albergo<br />
Ausonia & Hungaria, Venice, Italy; center<br />
- Hotel Corallo, Sorrento, Italy; bottom left<br />
- Kasbah Hotel Chergui, Morocco; top left -<br />
Hostellerie Le Cèdre, Beaune, France<br />
Rest assured<br />
While we tailor our hotels to match our<br />
vacations, there are some things you<br />
can be sure of.<br />
You’ll receive the same impeccable<br />
service and quality, whether staying<br />
in a cutting-edge modern hotel or<br />
authentic guesthouse – our Quality<br />
Control team check each and every<br />
one of them.<br />
We take care of checking you in,<br />
carrying your luggage and paying any<br />
gratuities, saving you time and energy.<br />
And at most hotels you’ll find WiFi.<br />
www.trafalgar.com/EuropeHotels<br />
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It’s not just about getting from A to B, but<br />
the experiences you have along the way<br />
that turn a trip into an extraordinary journey.<br />
Europe’s country, city and coastal roads become<br />
more than scenery with us. Your Travel Director<br />
introduces you to each destination before you arrive,<br />
and shares anecdotes and knowledge of the places<br />
you pass on the way.<br />
On the journey, you get to know your fellow<br />
travelers; chatting, sharing stories and beginning<br />
friendships sealed by a shared love of travel.<br />
Our Coach Drivers know the roads less traveled, so<br />
we ask them to take you on the scenic routes where<br />
possible to reveal landscapes and towns you might<br />
not otherwise see. And, with years of experience,<br />
they take the worry out of the road, looking after<br />
the parking costs, road tolls and prerequisite map<br />
reading for you (we even look after your luggage<br />
from door to door throughout the journey).<br />
FEATURING: far right<br />
- coastal roads, Spain;<br />
bottom left - Paris, France<br />
Your journey<br />
made easy
Traveling in comfort<br />
With comfortable reclining seats, an<br />
onboard restroom and WiFi in most<br />
European countries, our air-conditioned<br />
coaches are a luxurious way to travel. They<br />
have European electrical outlets so you<br />
can charge cameras and phones between<br />
destinations. And the panoramic windows<br />
give incredible views.<br />
Other ways to travel<br />
Of course, we’re the experts in coach travel,<br />
but we tailor our vacations and sometimes<br />
select other transport to enhance your trip.<br />
Hand-picked and quality checked by us, these<br />
add a different flavor to your vacation. Whether<br />
it’s passing medieval ruins on a tranquil Rhine<br />
cruise or relaxing on the Bernina Express in<br />
Switzerland, on a train journey so uniquely<br />
beautiful it’s been recognized by UNESCO.<br />
Greener travel<br />
As part of our commitment to the environment,<br />
we constantly strive to become more carbon<br />
efficient. 2013 figures* confirm our coaches<br />
emit less carbon or greenhouse gas per guest<br />
than cars or trains. And we update the vehicles<br />
in our coach fleet to the latest model at least<br />
every five years, ensuring we stay on top of<br />
innovations in carbon-efficient travel.<br />
*Source DEFRA (UK Dept for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs)<br />
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Everything taken<br />
care of<br />
Small details can make a big<br />
difference to your vacation.<br />
That’s why we can organize<br />
these little, but important,<br />
extras for you.<br />
Airport transfers<br />
We include complimentary airport<br />
transfers for your arrival and departure<br />
(at set times). But, if you’re coming earlier<br />
or staying longer (and have booked your<br />
hotel through us), or are just flying at<br />
a different time, we’ve also negotiated<br />
competitive rates for transfers at other<br />
times and can arrange them for you.<br />
More details on p241<br />
Staying longer<br />
FEATURING: top left and<br />
right - London Reception<br />
Center, England; bottom<br />
left - Florence, Italy<br />
If you want to stay a little longer before<br />
or after your vacation, we source special<br />
deals through our trusted and quality<br />
checked hotel partners. You can find the<br />
hotels on pages 239-240 or, for London,<br />
on trip itinerary pages. Just ask your<br />
Travel Agent to book your extra nights.<br />
More details on p240<br />
Personal concierge service<br />
Our welcoming team at Trafalgar’s<br />
London Reception Center help you make<br />
the most of your time in this capital city.<br />
Listening to your needs, Hosts can<br />
book London sightseeing and attraction<br />
tickets, make recommendations and<br />
even help with transport. Pop in to<br />
speak to them or just use the space<br />
to catch up on news and emails, with<br />
complimentary internet access and<br />
local papers.<br />
You can even buy currency packs<br />
there – to get you started in each<br />
country you visit with us.<br />
More details on p239<br />
Tap into the conversation<br />
We know guests often have questions<br />
before they travel. Our Facebook page<br />
is the perfect place to connect with<br />
past travelers or other like-minded<br />
guests about to travel. You can also tap<br />
into our insider knowledge on Twitter.<br />
Or read our blog, updated regularly with<br />
news of our destinations and insights<br />
from our on-road Travel Directors.<br />
www.facebook.com/TrafalgarTravel<br />
@TrafalgarTalk<br />
www.trafalgarblog.com
Connecting with<br />
our world<br />
We believe in going beyond<br />
the expected. It’s something<br />
you experience as you<br />
travel with us – but it’s also<br />
our philosophy for how we<br />
connect with our world.<br />
It’s about going beyond being<br />
responsible with carbon emissions,<br />
recycled paper and donations to<br />
charitable causes – we believe<br />
these go without saying; it’s about<br />
connecting with the communities we<br />
visit, and making it easy for you to<br />
do the same.<br />
FEATURING: center -<br />
Dover, England; inset<br />
- Paris, France<br />
Our vacations support local people<br />
and their traditions and livelihoods.<br />
It could be meeting artisans at<br />
their workshops, staying at a little<br />
authentic hotel, or dining on local<br />
produce at a farm or vineyard.<br />
These meaningful grassroots<br />
moments let us give back to the<br />
places and people who welcome us.<br />
We also work with our parent<br />
company’s (The Travel Corporation)<br />
foundation, TreadRight, which has<br />
donated more than USD$2 million<br />
since 2008. Through this foundation,<br />
we help fund National Trust work at<br />
the UK’s White Cliffs of Dover and<br />
Quarry Bank Mill.<br />
You can see this work first hand<br />
– just look for this logo on<br />
itineraries visiting a National Trust<br />
project and visit www.treadright.org<br />
to discover more.<br />
National Trust Images/Andrew Butler<br />
Quarry Bank Mill, UK<br />
– just one of the projects we help fund<br />
This unique project gives an insight<br />
into the Industrial Revolution which<br />
changed Britain – and the lives of<br />
the workers that fuelled it. And your<br />
visit with us helps the National Trust<br />
preserve it.<br />
National Trust Images/Andrew Butler<br />
Quarry Bank Mill was built by Samuel<br />
Greg to profit from the power of the<br />
River Bollin. The project tells the<br />
stories of this community: the pauper<br />
children taken from families, the<br />
workers who toiled and the Gregs<br />
who lived in luxury.<br />
www.trafalgar.com/SustainableTourism<br />
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Italian Holiday<br />
Roman monuments, Venetian canals and Florentine artistry complement the tranquil beauty of Lake Garda, your<br />
base for one night of this perfect introduction to Italy.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… bypassing the main queues and stepping straight from the sun-drenched streets of<br />
Rome into the cool calm of the holiest place in the eternal city. Discovering why no photo can ever capture<br />
the beauty of the Sistine Chapel, as you stand before Michelangelo’s greatest work. And listening to our<br />
expert recount secrets of the Vatican’s past and present, unfolding the story of this incomparable Renaissance<br />
masterpiece, and the biblical lessons it depicts.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Rome and Florence. Orientation of Venice. Visit<br />
St Peter’s Basilica, the amazing Vatican Museums, Sistine<br />
Chapel and the Roman Colosseum. Cruise by private launch to<br />
St. Mark’s Square in Venice. View the Roman Forum,<br />
the Byzantine St Mark’s Basilica, Santa Croce Basilica and<br />
the Duomo in Florence.<br />
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St. Peter's Basilica, Rome<br />
Gondolas, Venice
Start<br />
End<br />
CORSICA<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Rome.<br />
LAKE GARDA 1<br />
ITALY<br />
FLORENCE<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Rome (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Relax after your<br />
journey or take a leisurely stroll through ancient<br />
streets. This evening, join your Travel Director and<br />
traveling companions for a Welcome Reception and<br />
evening orientation drive to see St. Peter’s Basilica.<br />
This is the perfect introduction to the sights which<br />
await you! (WR) Hotel: Cardinal St Peter<br />
Day 3 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City and view<br />
Michelangelos Pietà. View the Forum during your<br />
sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert. Visit the<br />
mighty Colosseum, site of public events, and see<br />
the Circus Maximus. Spend the rest of the day<br />
seeing the sights of your choice. Shop for souvenirs<br />
or relax and watch the world go by. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Rome | Venice<br />
Your included sightseeing tour with a A Local<br />
Expert begins at the Vatican Museums. Experience<br />
a A Unique Insight in the Vatican when you<br />
ascend the smooth and step-less spiral staircase<br />
designed by famous architect Donato Bramante.<br />
Admire Michelangelo’s magnificent frescoed ceiling<br />
in the Sistine Chapel. Follow the valley of the River<br />
Tiber north into Umbria and pass the impressive<br />
hilltop towns of Orte and Orvieto. Through Tuscan<br />
landscapes and terraced olive groves, over the<br />
Apennine hills, past Bologna and finally across<br />
the Veneto plains before arriving at your hotel in<br />
Venice. Enjoy dining at your hotel this evening.<br />
(BB DW) Hotel: NH Laguna Palace<br />
Day 5 | Venice Sightseeing | Lake Garda<br />
Savor the sights and sounds of this floating<br />
Byzantine city on your included canal cruise by<br />
private launch to St. Mark’s Square. View the<br />
Bridge of Sighs and the ornate Doge’s Palace. Visit<br />
a A Local Specialty glassblowing workshop, with<br />
free time afterwards to explore on your own. Later,<br />
travel to the Italian Lake District. (BB) Hotel: Poiano<br />
1<br />
VENICE<br />
1<br />
1<br />
2 ROME<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
CROATIA<br />
Day 6 | Lake Garda | Florence<br />
Enjoy stunning views of Lake Garda this<br />
morning. Perhaps take the opportunity to join a<br />
boat ride across its waters before continuing<br />
your journey to Florence. This evening, enjoy a<br />
memorable A Be My Guest dining experience in a<br />
Tuscan villa situated on an organic olive-oil estate<br />
overlooking Florence and the Tuscan hills. (BB BG)<br />
Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo<br />
Day 7 | Florence | Rome<br />
In Florence, the city’s rich medieval and Renaissance<br />
history is brought to life by your A Local Expert.<br />
See Piazza della Signoria, with its impressive<br />
sculptures and imposing palazzi. View the multicolored<br />
marble Duomo and the famous Baptistery<br />
with its bronze doors. View the Ponte Vecchio, a<br />
spectacular feat of engineering dating from the<br />
Middle Ages. Traveling south, the Tuscan landscape<br />
− characterized by rolling hills and picturesque olive<br />
groves − is breath-taking. Through Umbria’s shady<br />
valleys, with olive and cypress trees, you reach the<br />
valley of the Tiber River, which leads you back to<br />
Rome. Spend leisure time relaxing or exploring. In<br />
Rome tonight, celebrate the end of your vacation<br />
with your companions at a Farewell Dinner.<br />
(BB FD) Hotel: Executive Style<br />
Day 8 | Rome | Canada<br />
After breakfast say ‘arrivederci’ to Rome and your<br />
traveling companions as you return home with<br />
wonderful memories of Italy. Transfers are available.<br />
Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Don’t want everything<br />
included?<br />
Check out our similar Italian Dream vacation.<br />
Our CostSaver trips have fewer inclusions<br />
so you save money – giving you extra<br />
free time to explore independently. Visit<br />
www.trafalgar.com/CostSaver<br />
Italian Holiday<br />
8 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$1999 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 6 nights’ accommodations (5 hotels).<br />
6 hot buffet breakfasts. 4 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, three course<br />
dinner with wine and Farewell Dinner). All land<br />
transport shown. All transfers shown. All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$218 p.p.<br />
Other<br />
savings<br />
CRUISE<br />
CONNECTION<br />
Code: ITIH<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$109 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$54 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$200 Triple room discount C$50 p.p<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
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Starts Ends Twin<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
18 Apr Fri 25 Apr Fri 2035 380 1 Aug Fri 8 Aug Fri 2035 380<br />
25 Apr Fri 2 May Fri 2035 380 8 Aug Fri 15 Aug Fri 2035 380<br />
15 Aug Fri 22 Aug Fri 2035 380<br />
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30 May Fri 6 Jun Fri 2150 380 12 Sep Fri 19 Sep Fri 2175 380<br />
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17 Oct Fri 24 Oct Fri 2075 380<br />
4 Jul Fri 11 Jul Fri 2035 380 24 Oct Fri 31 Oct Fri 2050 380<br />
11 Jul Fri 18 Jul Fri 2035 380 31 Oct Fri 7 Nov Fri 1999 380<br />
18 Jul Fri 25 Jul Fri 2035 380<br />
25 Jul Fri 1 Aug Fri 2035 380 7 Nov Fri 14 Nov Fri 1999 380<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport Transfers: On arrival to Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at<br />
9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way<br />
to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Rome Fiumicino<br />
Airport at 7am and 9.30am.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Statue of David, Florence<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Rome & Tuscan Highlights<br />
With the heart of Tuscany as your base, ancient customs and medieval cities meet the Leaning Tower and<br />
picturesque olive groves, in a leisurely journey of culture and art.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… the quiet hush of the Museo Leonardiano, housed in the medieval castle that guards<br />
the old town of Vinci. It’s the murmur of voices as your Travel Director sheds light on the life and works of<br />
Leonardo, in the ancient town of his birth. Feeling the past merge into the present, you leave the museum and<br />
step into the chatter of modern Italian daily life to explore Piazza Conti Guidi, where the earthy tang of olives<br />
groves is unchanged since Da Vinci himself walked the streets.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Rome, Florence and Assisi. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica,<br />
the amazing Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, the medieval<br />
town of San Gimignano, the Tuscan city of Siena, the Leonardiano<br />
Museum in the town of Vinci and St. Francis’ Basilica in Assisi.<br />
Views of the Roman Forum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Santa<br />
Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence.<br />
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Colosseum, Rome<br />
At Leisure<br />
Tuscany<br />
St. Peter's Basilica, Rome
CORSICA<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Rome.<br />
ITALY<br />
MONTECATINI<br />
6<br />
Pisa<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Vinci<br />
San<br />
Gimignano<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Siena<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Rome<br />
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! The city stands<br />
on the Tiber river and enjoys a long and celebrated<br />
history. Relax after your journey. Later, meet your<br />
Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome<br />
Reception. Then an orientation drive will show<br />
you the Tiber and St. Peter’s Basilica - a perfect<br />
introduction to the sights which await you! (WR)<br />
Hotel: Cardinal St Peter<br />
Day 3 | Rome Sightseeing | Montecatini<br />
(Tuscan Hills) (6 Nights)<br />
Your included Small Group Sightseeing tour with a<br />
A Local Expert begins at the Vatican Museums.<br />
Experience a A Unique Insight in the Vatican<br />
when you ascend the smooth and step-less spiral<br />
staircase designed by famous architect Donato<br />
Bramante. Admire Michelangelo’s magnificent<br />
frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and then visit<br />
St. Peter’s Basilica to see his famous Pietà. Your<br />
tour continues in ancient Rome where you view the<br />
enormous Colosseum and the ancient Forum, once<br />
the center of Roman rule. Later, enjoy a spectacular<br />
scenic drive through the Tuscan Hills to the spa<br />
resort of Montecatini, your home for the next six<br />
nights! (BB DW) Hotel: Columbia<br />
Day 4 | San Gimignano and Siena Excursion<br />
Explore San Gimignano known as the ‘medieval<br />
Manhattan’, famed for its ring of towers which<br />
can be seen several kilometers from town. Shop<br />
for locally-produced delicacies and hand-painted<br />
Tuscan pottery. Later, in Siena, see the Piazza del<br />
Campo, scene of the celebrated annual Palio horse<br />
race, and the stunning marble Cathedral which<br />
dominates the town. (BB)<br />
Day 5 | Pisa and Vinci Excursion<br />
In the coastal town of Pisa see the famous Leaning<br />
Tower, the finely sculpted marble Cathedral and the<br />
Florence<br />
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Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
ornate Baptistery. Then travel to the scenic Tuscan<br />
town of Vinci where you will enjoy an A Unique<br />
Insight about the life of Leonardo da Vinci with an<br />
included visit to the Museo Leonardiano containing<br />
some of his work. Join your fellow travelers tonight<br />
for a wonderful A Be My Guest dinner experience<br />
with beautiful views over the Tuscan hills. (BB BG)<br />
Day 6 | Montecatini At Leisure<br />
Montecatini Terme is one of Italy’s most popular<br />
thermal spa destinations, and you have the entire<br />
day to do exactly as you please! Your Travel<br />
Director will be available for suggestions on how to<br />
spend your day. (BB)<br />
Day 7 | Florence Excursion<br />
Your A Local Expert gives you a fascinating<br />
account of the history of Renaissance Florence<br />
during your walking tour. See the magnificent<br />
Duomo and Piazza della Signoria. View the Ponte<br />
Vecchio bridge, one of the city’s most famous<br />
landmarks. (BB)<br />
Day 8 | Montecatini At Leisure<br />
Enjoy a relaxed morning at the hotel before having<br />
a delicious Regional Meal in the Tuscan countryside<br />
for lunch. (BB RM)<br />
Day 9 | Montecatini (Tuscan Hills) | Assisi |<br />
Rome<br />
Set on the slopes of Mount Subasio, Assisi is the<br />
birthplace of St. Francis. Visit the Basilica during<br />
your walking tour with a A Local Expert. In Rome<br />
tonight, celebrate the end of your vacation with<br />
your companions at a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Hotel: Sheraton Golf Parco de Medici<br />
Day 10 | Rome | Canada<br />
Say ‘arrivederci Roma’ at the end of a relaxing and<br />
memorable Italian vacation. Airport transfers are<br />
available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Rome & Tuscan Highlights<br />
10 days – 2 Countries<br />
At Leisure<br />
From: C$2499 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 8 nights’ accommodations (3 hotels).<br />
8 hot buffet breakfasts. 1 Regional Meal lunch.<br />
4 dinners (including Welcome Reception, Be<br />
My Guest, three course dinner with wine and<br />
Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown.<br />
All transfers shown. All our featured inclusions<br />
shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$263 p.p.<br />
Other<br />
savings<br />
Code: ITRO<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$131 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$66 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$250 Triple room discount C$80 p.p<br />
BESTSELLER<br />
BOOK EARLY<br />
CRUISE<br />
CONNECTION<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
24 Apr Thu 3 May Sat 2525 520 24 Jul Thu 2 Aug Sat 2499 520<br />
31 Jul Thu 9 Aug Sat 2499 520<br />
1 May Thu 10 May Sat 2525 520<br />
8 May Thu 17 May Sat 2525 520 7 Aug Thu 16 Aug Sat 2499 520<br />
15 May Thu 24 May Sat 2599 520 14 Aug Thu 23 Aug Sat 2499 520<br />
22 May Thu 31 May Sat 2599 520 21 Aug Thu 30 Aug Sat 2499 520<br />
29 May Thu 7 Jun Sat 2599 520 28 Aug Thu 6 Sep Sat 2575 520<br />
5 Jun Thu 14 Jun Sat 2599 520 4 Sep Thu 13 Sep Sat 2625 520<br />
12 Jun Thu 21 Jun Sat 2599 520 11 Sep Thu 20 Sep Sat 2625 520<br />
19 Jun Thu 28 Jun Sat 2599 520 18 Sep Thu 27 Sep Sat 2625 520<br />
26 Jun Thu 5 Jul Sat 2599 520 25 Sep Thu 4 Oct Sat 2525 520<br />
3 Jul Thu 12 Jul Sat 2499 520 2 Oct Thu 11 Oct Sat 2525 520<br />
10 Jul Thu 19 Jul Sat 2499 520 9 Oct Thu 18 Oct Sat 2525 520<br />
17 Jul Thu 26 Jul Sat 2499 520 16 Oct Thu 25 Oct Sat 2525 520<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at<br />
9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way<br />
to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Rome Fiumicino<br />
Airport at 7am and 9.30am.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
San Gimignano<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Northern Italy Including Cinque Terre<br />
Fashion capital Milan gives way to the jagged, sun-drenched coastline of the villages of Cinque Terre, as refined<br />
elegance and untamed beauty unite in the contrasts of Northern Italy.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… the calming splash of fountains as you wander through the Villa Taranto gardens, the<br />
classic lines of northern elegance receding as you travel onwards to the Ligurian coast. It’s feeling the sunshine<br />
and salt spray on your skin and the rich perfume of baking focaccia in the air as you discover the traditions of<br />
the fishing villages of Cinque Terre. And marvelling at the rainbow of pastel-colored houses nestling against<br />
rugged cliffs, as you learn about the epic flood of 2011 that threatened their future.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Milan, Genoa, Parma and the Cinque Terre.<br />
Orientations in Stresa on Lake Maggiore, Santa Margherita and<br />
La Spezia. Visit the botanical gardens at Villa Taranto and the<br />
beautifully decorated monastic complex of Certosa di Pavia. View<br />
the Gothic Cathedral and La Scala Opera House in Milan, the<br />
Renaissance Palaces in Genoa and the colorful coastal towns in<br />
the Cinque Terre.<br />
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It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Milan.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Milan (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Milan, Italy’s commercial and financial<br />
hub. Relax after check–in and later meet your fellow<br />
travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception<br />
and evening orientation drive. (WR) Hotel: NH Touring<br />
Day 3 | Milan Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a walking tour of<br />
Milan. View the sights of the city including the Gothic<br />
Cathedral, the glass–domed Galleria and La Scala<br />
Opera House. Enjoy free time this afternoon to visit a<br />
museum or perhaps consider an optional experience<br />
to Sforza Castle. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Milan | Baveno (2 Nights)<br />
Drive north–west to the Italian Lake District. Found on<br />
the southern side of the Alps, Lake Maggiore is one<br />
of the most famous sights in Lombardy and is known<br />
for its beautiful waters and picturesque views. Enjoy<br />
an A Unique Insight into the flora of the local area<br />
when you visit the beautiful botanical gardens of<br />
Villa Taranto. See azalea, maple, rhododendron and<br />
camellia avenues, rare lilies and gardens containing<br />
over 300 varieties of dahlias. You will have free<br />
time here for lunch. Later, stop to view the sights of<br />
Stresa on the shores of the lake before checking in<br />
to your hotel for a two night stay. This evening, take<br />
a private boat to an island on Lake Maggiore for a<br />
special A Be My Guest dining experience. (BB BG)<br />
Hotel: Simplon<br />
Day 5 | Baveno Free Day<br />
A full day to relax and enjoy your Italian lakeside<br />
experience. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of your<br />
hotel or consider taking an excursion to one of the<br />
Borromean Islands – Isola Bella, which includes a<br />
visit inside the Borromeo Palace. This evening dine<br />
at your hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Day 6 | Baveno | Genoa | Santa Margherita<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Stop in Genoa, birthplace of Columbus, for an<br />
included guided walking tour with a A Local Expert.<br />
2<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Italian Lakes<br />
Genoa<br />
2<br />
SANTA<br />
MARGHERITA<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
2<br />
MILAN<br />
1<br />
Pavia<br />
Cinque Terre<br />
ITALY<br />
Soragna<br />
La Spezia<br />
View some of the majestic Renaissance and Baroque<br />
palaces of the noble families of Genoa and visit<br />
the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Via Garibaldi.<br />
Arrive in Santa Margherita, check in to your hotel<br />
and enjoy free time to explore. (BB DW) Hotel: Park<br />
Hotel Suisse<br />
Day 7 | Santa Margherita | Full Day Cinque Terre<br />
Excursion<br />
Enjoy an included full day excursion to see the<br />
Cinque Terre – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This<br />
magnificent coastline can only be reached by boat or<br />
train from La Spezia. Visit two of the five picturesque<br />
fishing villages with your A Local Expert. (BB)<br />
Day 8 | Santa Margherita | Langhirano | Soragna |<br />
Parma<br />
Enjoy a relaxing start to the day as you drive towards<br />
Parma stopping in a small town called Langhirano.<br />
Here you will visit the Museum of Prosciutto di Parma<br />
and hear about this gastronomic delicacy which is<br />
famous the world over. Stop to take a picture of<br />
the castle at Torrechiara. Arrive in the small town of<br />
Soragna for a A Local Specialty visit to the Museo<br />
del Parmigiano–Reggiano to discover the history and<br />
process involved in the manufacture of this popular<br />
cheese. This evening consider taking an optional<br />
experience for a gourmet dinner. (BB) Hotel: Parma<br />
e Congressi<br />
Day 9 | Parma | Pavia | Milan<br />
This morning enjoy a guided tour of Parma with<br />
your A Local Expert. This gastronomic city in the<br />
Italian region of Emilia-Romagna is famous for its<br />
architecture, prosciutto and cheese. It is also home<br />
to one of the oldest universities in the world. Later<br />
this afternoon you will stop at the famous Certosa<br />
di Pavia to admire the gothic and renaissance<br />
architecture of this monastic complex. Tonight enjoy<br />
a Farewell Dinner with your companions and Travel<br />
Director. (BB FD) Hotel: Novotel Milano Ca Granda<br />
Day 10 | Milan | Canada<br />
This morning say ‘arrivederci’ to Italy as your<br />
fascinating vacation comes to an end. Transfers are<br />
available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
1<br />
Langhirano<br />
PARMA<br />
Northern Italy Including<br />
Cinque Terre<br />
10 days – 1 Country<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2325 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 8 nights’ accommodations (5 hotels).<br />
8 hot buffet breakfasts. 5 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, 2 three<br />
course dinners with wine and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown. All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival at Milan Malpensa Airport transfers will operate at 9am<br />
and 12.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return<br />
transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport at 7.30am and<br />
10.30am.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Certosa Di Pavia, Pavia<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Milan & Italian Treasures<br />
The lush backdrop of Lake Garda, your home for five nights, the poetic beauty of the towns of the great Italian lakes<br />
is revealed in this enjoyable exploration of culture and style.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… the friendly chatter of the Fabiano family as they welcome you into their home, a five<br />
hundred year old convent on the shores of Lake Garda. As you tour the vineyards, you learn the techniques of<br />
organic wine production from expert winemaker Lorenzo Fabiano. He tells you about his favorite drop as you<br />
explore their wine cellars together. And then emerge to a traditional meal, with wine from the very vines you<br />
strolled between, as the family share rich tales of convent life in 16th century Italy.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Verona and Modena. Orientation in Milan. Visit<br />
beautiful Lake Como and Lake Garda, the towns of Bassano del<br />
Grappa and Marostica. Visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello.<br />
View the Duomo and La Scala Opera House in Milan, the Piazza<br />
del Duomo in Bergamo, the imposing Scaliger Castle at Sirmione<br />
and the Romanesque Cathedral in Modena. See Juliet’s Balcony<br />
and the Roman Arena in Verona.<br />
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At Leisure<br />
Lake Garda<br />
Bassano Del Grappa
Como<br />
2 1<br />
MILAN<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Milan.<br />
Bergamo<br />
ITALY<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Milan (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Milan! Relax and unwind after your<br />
journey. Later, see the sights during an orientation<br />
of the city center including the Gothic Duomo, 19 th<br />
century Galleria and La Scala Opera House. This<br />
evening, meet and get to know your companions<br />
and Travel Director at a Welcome Reception. (WR)<br />
Hotel: AC Hotel Milano<br />
Day 3 | Milan Free Time and Como Excursion<br />
Enjoy free time this morning to explore Milan. Later,<br />
travel to scenic Lake Como and visit Como town.<br />
Enjoy a cappuccino or a gelato in your free time<br />
before returning to Milan later in the afternoon. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Milan | Bergamo | Lake Garda<br />
(5 Nights)<br />
Visit the ancient town of Bergamo near the foothills<br />
of the Alps. Explore the streets of the old town<br />
before continuing your journey to Lake Garda for<br />
a relaxing five-night stay. (BB) Hotel: Portici Riva<br />
del Garda<br />
Day 5 | Marostica and Bassano Del Grappa<br />
Excursion<br />
Your excursion starts by visiting Marostica, a<br />
beautiful 14 th century town. Finish this leisurely day<br />
by visiting Bassano del Grappa, renowned for its<br />
white brandy and magnificent scenery. Return later<br />
to Lake Garda. Dine at your hotel this evening.<br />
(BB DW)<br />
Day 6 | Sirmione and Verona Excursion<br />
Stop to see Scaliger Castle at Sirmione. In<br />
Shakespeare’s romantic city of Verona, see the<br />
5 LAKE GARDA<br />
Sirmione<br />
Verona<br />
Modena<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
Bassano del<br />
Grappa<br />
Marostica<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Roman arena and Juliet’s balcony during your<br />
walking tour of the town with a A Local Expert.<br />
Spend this afternoon exploring this city at your own<br />
pace. Join your companions this evening and visit a<br />
villa near Lake Garda, converted from a 15 th century<br />
convent, for a special A Be My Guest dinner and<br />
vineyard experience. (BB BG)<br />
Day 7 | Lake Garda At Leisure<br />
You have a whole day to do as you please!<br />
Take a stroll along the sparkling lakeside, relax<br />
surrounded by beautiful scenery, or perhaps take<br />
an optional experience to visit the magnificent<br />
Dolomite mountain range. (BB)<br />
Day 8 | Modena Excursion<br />
Enjoy today’s excursion to the interesting<br />
gastronomic city of Modena. A A Local Expert will<br />
walk you through the Old Town and show you the<br />
Piazza Grande including views of the Ghirlandina<br />
Tower. You will also see the magnificent 12 th century<br />
Romanesque Cathedral. Sample some of the local<br />
specialty balsamic vinegars. After a short drive, visit<br />
the Ferrari Museum for a A Unique Insight into<br />
the history of this luxurious Italian icon founded by<br />
Enzo Ferrari. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Lake Garda | Milan<br />
This morning, travel back to Milan for free time<br />
to explore the city. This evening, join your fellow<br />
travelers to celebrate the end of your vacation at<br />
a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD) Hotel: Starhotels Tourist<br />
Day 10 | Milan | Canada<br />
Say ‘arrivederci’ this morning to Italy and your<br />
companions at the end of a memorable vacation.<br />
Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Milan & Italian Treasures<br />
10 days – 1 Country<br />
At Leisure<br />
From: C$2135 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 8 nights’ accommodations (3 hotels).<br />
8 hot buffet breakfasts. 4 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, three course<br />
dinner with wine and Farewell Dinner). All land<br />
transport shown. All transfers shown. All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Milan Malpensa Airport transfers will operate at 9am<br />
and 12.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return<br />
transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport at<br />
7.30am and 10.30am.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Bergamo<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Gladiators, Gondolas & Gold<br />
Rome’s savagery, Venice’s decadence and Florence’s romance – this family trip introduces the different characters<br />
of Italy, with three nights in three diverse cities.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… feeling the heavy weight of the sword in your hand, as a Gladiator teaches you and<br />
your children age-old combat skills at Gladiator training school. And listening to the gruesome history of battles<br />
and bloodshed in ancient Rome, almost hearing the roar of the crowd as you and your family enter the ring.<br />
And it’s imagining the heat of the sun beating down on those who trained before you, as they battled for their<br />
lives against tigers, lions and the fearsome weapons of their fellow slaves.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Rome, Assisi, Florence, Bologna and Venice.<br />
Orientation of Pisa. Visit St Francis’ Basilica in Assisi, St. Peter’s<br />
Basilica in Rome, the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence,<br />
the amazing Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and the<br />
Roman Colosseum. Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square.<br />
View Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo, the Leaning Tower of<br />
Pisa, the Byzantine St Mark’s Basilica and the Roman Forum.<br />
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Italian Pizza<br />
Family Experiences<br />
Colosseum, Rome<br />
Grand Canal, Venice
Start<br />
End<br />
Pisa<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Rome.<br />
Bologna<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
3<br />
FLORENCE<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Rome (3 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Italy! After check-in, take a wander<br />
through the city’s ancient streets and soak up the<br />
amazing atmosphere. This afternoon, meet with your<br />
Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Kick-off<br />
Party. (KP) Hotel: Crowne Plaza St Peters<br />
Day 3 | Rome Sightseeing<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a sightseeing<br />
tour, starting with a guided visit of the Vatican<br />
Museums featuring Michelangelo’s frescoed ceiling<br />
in the Sistine Chapel. Explore St. Peter’s Basilica,<br />
one of the holiest sites in the world. Across the Tiber<br />
in ancient Rome, tour the Colosseum, former site of<br />
gladiatorial combat, and see the Forum. This evening,<br />
learn how to make a A Local Specialty during an<br />
authentic Italian pizza cooking demonstration and eat<br />
it too. Delicious! (BB D)<br />
Day 4 | Rome | Visit a Gladiator School and<br />
Free Time<br />
This morning experience a A Unique Insight into the<br />
life of a Roman gladiator. After a short introduction to<br />
Roman history you will learn the basics of gladiatorial<br />
sword fighting - an experience to remember forever.<br />
This afternoon explore the city on your own.<br />
Rome’s rich history is apparent everywhere you look<br />
and there is so much to see and do! Perhaps take<br />
a trip to the Castel Sant’Angelo, relax in the Villa<br />
Borghese or throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain. (BB)<br />
Day 5 | Rome | Assisi | Florence (3 Nights)<br />
With a A Local Expert discover Assisi, the<br />
birthplace of St. Francis, nestled on the slopes of<br />
Mount Subasio. Visit St. Francis’ Basilica and the<br />
Church of St. Mary of the Angels, where the saint<br />
founded the Order of Franciscans. Arrive later in<br />
the spectacular city of Florence. (BB) Hotel: Grand<br />
Hotel Mediterraneo<br />
Day 6 | Florence Sightseeing<br />
See the sights of Florence during your walking tour<br />
with a A Local Expert, including the magnificent<br />
Cathedral and the famous Baptistery. Marvel at<br />
ROME<br />
3 VENICE<br />
3<br />
Assisi<br />
ITALY<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
CROATIA<br />
Michelangelo’s statue of David at the Academy of<br />
Fine Arts. Afterwards, your Travel Director will take<br />
you to indulge in a refreshing gelato, a A Local<br />
Specialty in the city where it was invented! (BB)<br />
Day 7 | Florence | Excursion to Pisa<br />
View one of the most famous sights in the world<br />
– the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the ‘Field of<br />
Miracles’! Tonight, join your companions for a special<br />
A Be My Guest dinner at a magnificent Tuscan<br />
villa with beautiful views across olive groves and<br />
vineyards. (BB BG)<br />
Day 8 | Florence | Bologna | Venice (3 Nights)<br />
Cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains and stop<br />
in Bologna – the home of ‘Spaghetti Bolognese’<br />
– for a wonderful sightseeing tour with your<br />
A Local Expert. Arrive later this afternoon in the<br />
magical Byzantine city of Venice – Queen of the<br />
Adriatic. (BB DW) Hotel: Novotel Venezia Mestre<br />
Day 9 | Venice | Canal Cruise and Orientation<br />
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square<br />
and view the Bridge of Sighs, where condemned<br />
prisoners caught their last glimpse of the city.<br />
View the exquisite Doge’s Palace, St. Marks Basilica<br />
and the Campanile. Experience a A Local Specialty<br />
first hand during a glassblowing demonstration and<br />
learn about the Venetian tradition of Carnival masks<br />
with the chance to make your own! Later, perhaps<br />
take a ride on a gondola – it’s a great way to see<br />
the city in all its glory! (BB)<br />
Day 10 | Secret Venice Walking Tour and Visit<br />
to the Market<br />
Glide along the canals to Rialto Bridge. Gain a<br />
A Unique Insight on your visit to an ancient<br />
fish market and see the hidden parts of Venice<br />
during your walking tour with a A Local Expert.<br />
Later, join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Lunch<br />
at a local restaurant. (BB FL)<br />
Day 11 | Venice | Canada<br />
Say ‘ciao Italia’ at the end of your successful<br />
Italian adventure as you prepare to return home<br />
with fantastic memories of your family vacation.<br />
Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Gladiators, Gondolas<br />
& Gold<br />
11 days – 2 Countries<br />
Family Experiences<br />
From: C$2425 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 9 nights’ accommodations (3 hotels).<br />
9 hot buffet breakfasts. Farewell lunch.<br />
4 dinners (including Kick-off Party, Be My<br />
Guest, three course dinner with wine and Rome<br />
cooking demonstration). All land transport<br />
shown. All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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to change in price, discount and hotel. Prices and discounts will be confirmed<br />
in May 2014.<br />
H Festive Celebrations: Christmas and New Year Celebrations have been arranged<br />
for these departures. Join us in Europe to celebrate the Festive Season!<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Guaranteed Room Share: Is not available on this trip. Single rooms are not<br />
available unless traveling as part of a family group.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Rome Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am,<br />
12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.<br />
Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Venice’s Marco Polo Airport at<br />
8am and 9.30am.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Gladiator School, Rome<br />
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Flavors of Italy<br />
Bolognese in Bologna, Chianti in Tuscany, Prosciutto in Parma, this ‘foodie’ trip explores the traditions of Italian<br />
cuisine and wine at their origin, providing an in-depth taste of a nation.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… the tranquillity of our San Gimignano hotel compared to the buzzing Italian food<br />
market as you shop with Libero, a charismatic chef we know in Florence. Together you choose the freshest local<br />
ingredients, like vegetables straight from the Tuscan soil. From the market to his kitchen, he teaches you how<br />
to make handmade ravioli and shares the secrets of Italian cuisine in a cooking lesson. Then invites you to the<br />
garden to enjoy the traditional meal you made from scratch, washed down with his homemade wine.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Rome, Florence, Bologna and Venice. Orientation in<br />
Parma. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the town of Greve, the Academy<br />
of Fine Arts in Florence and the famous food markets in Venice.<br />
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square in Venice and along<br />
the Grand Canal. View the Roman Forum, Santa Croce Basilica<br />
and the Duomo in Florence, the Kissing Towers in Bologna, the<br />
Byzantine St. Mark’s Basilica and the Rialto Bridge. See the<br />
Leaning Tower of Pisa.<br />
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It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Rome.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Rome (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Rome, the capital of Italy! Relax after<br />
your journey and meet your Travel Director and<br />
companions this evening for a Welcome Reception<br />
to hear details about your exciting vacation.<br />
Discover the beauty of this city during an evening<br />
orientation drive. Pause to enjoy the atmosphere at<br />
the buzzing Piazza Navona where you will indulge in<br />
a delicious gelato. (WR) Hotel: Milton Roma<br />
Day 3 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
View the Colosseum and see the Circus Maximus<br />
during your sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert.<br />
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City and view<br />
Michelangelo’s Pieta. Consider an excursion inside<br />
the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel to see the<br />
breath-taking ceiling or spend the rest of the day<br />
seeing the sights of your choice. (BB)<br />
Special Interest<br />
Florence<br />
Day 4 | Rome | Greve | San Gimignano<br />
(3 Nights)<br />
Drive through Lazio, and the provinces of Umbria<br />
and Tuscany to the charming town of Greve. Visit<br />
a wine and olive oil outlet and taste excellent<br />
Chianti’s and extra virgin olive oils! Greve’s main<br />
square has some of the finest food shops in Europe<br />
- don’t forget to try the salami. Later, travel through<br />
picturesque scenery to your beautiful historic hotel<br />
in a characteristic village near San Gimignano.<br />
Tonight enjoy a special A Be My Guest dinner<br />
with wine in a family-owned vineyard overlooking<br />
the rolling Chianti Hills. (BB BG) Hotel: Relais<br />
Cappuccina A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 5 | Florence Sightseeing<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a walking tour<br />
to the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s famous<br />
statue of David. Admire Piazza della Signoria and<br />
the colored marble Duomo. This evening, over a<br />
glass of wine, enjoy a short talk from your Travel<br />
Director on the basic principles of Italian cuisine
CORSICA<br />
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End<br />
PARMA 1<br />
Pisa<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
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and learn a few words of Italian in preparation for<br />
your shopping and cooking day tomorrow! (BB DW)<br />
Day 6 | Tuscan Lifestyle Experience<br />
Begin your day at a fruit and vegetable market<br />
in Florence by gaining a A Unique Insight into<br />
Italian cuisine from a professional chef. Here you<br />
will participate in purchases of the fresh produce<br />
for your cooking lesson. Take your produce to<br />
the restaurant and spend time together preparing<br />
your delicious luncheon with a glass of wine! After<br />
enjoying a relaxing and memorable Regional Meal<br />
return to your Tuscan town for the night. Your<br />
evening is free to do as you please. (BB RM)<br />
Day 7 | San Gimignano | Pisa | Parma<br />
This morning stop in Pisa to view the amazing<br />
Leaning Tower and the majestic cathedral and<br />
baptistery set in the Field of Miracles. Travel to<br />
Parma where a memorable Regional Meal of local<br />
specialties awaits you. (BB RM) Hotel: Palace<br />
Maria Luigia<br />
Day 8 | Parma | Bologna<br />
A short drive will bring you to Bologna. This city is<br />
renowned for its culinary tradition and cured meats<br />
such as prosciutto, mortadella and salami. It has<br />
also given its name to the well-known meat-based<br />
pasta sauce called ragù alla bolognese. Here you<br />
will enjoy a walking tour with a A Local Expert<br />
who will enlighten you further on local delicacies.<br />
Stop to take in views of the famous Kissing Towers.<br />
In your free time you could perhaps try a local<br />
delicatessen such as Tamburini to taste some<br />
regional specialties. This evening is yours to enjoy<br />
in Bologna. You may decide to take an optional<br />
experience into the countryside to savor a gourmet<br />
dinner in the grounds of an ancient castle. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Una Hotel Bologna<br />
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BOLOGNA<br />
SAN<br />
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Greve<br />
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ITALY<br />
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Sea<br />
ROME<br />
CROATIA<br />
Day 9 | Bologna | Venice (2 Nights)<br />
See the Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and the<br />
Doge’s Palace during your private cruise to St.<br />
Mark’s Square. Stop at Giudecca island to visit a<br />
glassblowing workshop for a A Local Specialty<br />
demonstration and see other traditional crafts.<br />
Spend time exploring the labyrinth of streets and<br />
canals on your own or join an optional experience.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Boscolo Bellini<br />
Day 10 | Secret Venice Walking Tour<br />
Cruise along the Grand Canal to the Rialto Bridge.<br />
Your A Local Expert brings the city to life during<br />
your walking tour. See how the locals shop for food<br />
and find out about some of the regional cuisine.<br />
Cross the Rialto see a range of curious and beautiful<br />
architecture including Marco Polo’s house. The rest<br />
of the day is free to explore, or perhaps consider<br />
an excursion to Burano for some delicious local<br />
seafood! Celebrate this evening with your Travel<br />
Director and companions at a special Farewell<br />
Dinner with wine at a local restaurant. (BB FD)<br />
Day 11 | Venice | Canada<br />
This morning, say ‘arrivederci’ to your fellow<br />
travelers at the end of your wonderful Flavors<br />
of Italy vacation! Transfers are available.<br />
Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Authentic<br />
Accommodation<br />
Relais Cappuccina, San Gimignano, Italy<br />
When visiting San Gimignano, we usually<br />
relax at nearby Relais Cappuccina to stay<br />
longer in the Tuscan hills. This charming<br />
A Authentic Accommodation centers round<br />
an Art Nouveau-style Italian villa, built by a<br />
local nobleman.<br />
Flavors of Italy<br />
11 days – 2 Countries<br />
Special Interest<br />
From: C$2999 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 10 nights’ accommodations (5 hotels).<br />
9 hot buffet breakfasts. Regional Meal lunch. 5<br />
dinners (including Welcome Reception, Be My<br />
Guest, Regional Meal, three course dinner with<br />
wine and Farewell Dinner). All land transport<br />
shown. All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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TO C$320 p.p.<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at<br />
9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to<br />
the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Venice Marco Polo<br />
Airport at 8am and 9.30am.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Florence<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Italian Discovery<br />
Wine regions, floating cities and historic capitals. Six of Italy’s best known cities are explored, in this regional feast<br />
of beauty and culture.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… sharing a home-cooked meal with the Landi family at the Villa il Leccio, their home<br />
for nine generations. Savouring delicious dishes cooked to perfection by Giadda Landi and her mother, made<br />
with fresh produce grown and farmed on the land by sons Cosimo and Gregorio. Accompanied by a glass or<br />
two of Chianti, made right on the premises, they eagerly reveal their family history, and how they transformed<br />
a 14th century lookout tower into a buzzing family home and business.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Rome, Florence, Milan, Bologna and Assisi.<br />
Orientation in Venice and Turin. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica,<br />
the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, the Roman Colosseum,<br />
the medieval city of Ferrara and St. Francis Basilica in Assisi.<br />
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square in Venice. View the<br />
Roman Forum, Santa Croce Basilica, the Duomo, the Leaning<br />
Tower of Pisa, beautiful Lake Maggiore, the Gothic Cathedral<br />
and La Scala Opera House in Milan, the Byzantine St. Mark’s<br />
Basilica and the Kissing Towers in Bologna. See the Roman<br />
Arena and Juliet’s Balcony in Verona.<br />
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Verona<br />
Spiral staircase in the Vatican<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Regional<br />
Venice<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Rome.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Rome (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Relax after your<br />
journey or perhaps take a stroll through this historic<br />
city. Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers<br />
later for a Welcome Reception. Then, an evening<br />
orientation drive will take you to admire and view<br />
the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica - a perfect start<br />
to your Italian Discovery! (WR) Hotel: NH Leonardo<br />
da Vinci<br />
Day 3 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your included sightseeing tour with a A Local<br />
Expert begins at the Vatican Museums. Experience<br />
a A Unique Insight in the Vatican when you ascend<br />
the smooth and step-less spiral staircase designed<br />
by famous architect Donato Bramante. Admire<br />
Michelangelo’s magnificent frescoed ceiling in the<br />
Sistine Chapel and then visit St. Peter’s Basilica to
FRANCE<br />
TURIN<br />
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End<br />
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1<br />
Lake Maggiore<br />
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see his famous Pietà. Your tour continues in ancient<br />
Rome. View the Forum and see the Circus Maximus,<br />
where chariot races were held. Visit the impressive<br />
Colosseum. There’s time afterwards to explore the<br />
city on your own, or simply relax and watch the<br />
world go by! (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Rome | Florence<br />
Drive north through picturesque scenery to the<br />
Renaissance city of Florence in Tuscany. View<br />
the city in all its glory from Piazzale Michelangelo.<br />
Your A Local Expert reveals Florence’s rich<br />
cultural heritage during your walking tour. See<br />
Piazza della Signoria, with its impressive sculptures<br />
and imposing palazzi. See the marble Duomo and<br />
the famous Baptistery, renowned for its bronze<br />
doors with relief sculptures. View the ancient<br />
Ponte Vecchio, one of the most famous landmarks<br />
in Florence. Afterwards, explore on your own<br />
or shop for high quality leather and 18-carat<br />
gold jewelry. This evening, enjoy a memorable<br />
A Be My Guest dining experience in a Tuscan villa<br />
situated on an organic olive-oil estate overlooking<br />
Florence and the Tuscan Hills. (BB BG) Hotel: Grand<br />
Hotel Mediterraneo<br />
Day 5 | Florence | Pisa | Turin<br />
A short journey brings you to Pisa, and the famous<br />
Leaning Tower in the Field of Miracles. There’s time<br />
for photos before you continue past the marble<br />
quarries of Carrara and the resorts of Portofino,<br />
Rapallo and Genoa. In Turin, see the Antonelliana<br />
building and the Piazza San Carlo during your<br />
orientation tour. (BB) Hotel: Concord Torino<br />
Day 6 | Turin | Lake Maggiore | Milan<br />
From Turin via Lake Maggiore, you arrive in Milan.<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a tour of the<br />
city’s spectacular sights including the Galleria, the<br />
Gothic Cathedral and the renowned opera house<br />
La Scala. (BB DW) Hotel: Atahotel Quark<br />
Day 7 | Milan | Verona | Venice (2 Nights)<br />
Stop in Verona, where Shakespeare based his<br />
most famous play, to see Juliet’s balcony and the<br />
ITALY<br />
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MILAN<br />
Verona<br />
Pisa<br />
BOLOGNA<br />
FLORENCE<br />
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2 1<br />
ROME<br />
Assisi<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
2,000 year old Roman arena, still in use today.<br />
Continue across the Veneto plains to the magical<br />
city of Venice. (BB DW) Hotel: Viktoria Palace<br />
Day 8 | Venice Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
View the Doge’s Palace and the Byzantine Basilica<br />
on your cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s<br />
Square. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work<br />
creating A Local Specialty at a glass blowing<br />
workshop on Guidecca Island. Spend free time<br />
afterwards as you wish. Relax in a café, shop for<br />
souvenirs or take an optional experience to one of<br />
the islands in the lagoon! (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Venice | Ferrara | Bologna<br />
Visit Ferrara, a city of artistic importance during<br />
the Renaissance. Later, in Bologna - famous for<br />
its university, architecture, fine sausages and<br />
hams - your A Local Expert shows you the sights<br />
including Neptune’s fountain, the Kissing Towers<br />
and Piazza Maggiore. Don’t forget to sample the<br />
excellent local cuisine! (BB) Hotel: Una<br />
Day 10 | Bologna | Assisi | Rome<br />
Cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains to<br />
Assisi on the slopes of Mount Subasio. Enjoy<br />
a walking tour of St. Francis’ hometown with a<br />
A Local Expert. Visit the magnificent Basilica<br />
and see the tomb of St. Francis who founded the<br />
Franciscan Order in Assisi in 1208. See the Church<br />
of Santa Maria delgi Angeli, built on the site of his<br />
death. Later, travel south towards Rome, passing<br />
the scenic hilltop town of Orte. Tonight, join your<br />
companions and Travel Director for a Farewell<br />
Dinner with wine. (BB FD) Hotel: Sheraton Golf<br />
Parco de Medici<br />
Day 11 | Rome | Canada<br />
Say ‘arrivederci’ to your newfound friends at the<br />
end of your memorable Italian vacation. Transfers<br />
are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Italian Discovery<br />
11 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2750 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 9 nights’ accommodations (7 hotels).<br />
9 hot buffet breakfasts. 5 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, 2 three<br />
course dinners with wine and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown. All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
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TO C$298 p.p.<br />
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15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
CRUISE<br />
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Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$149 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$74 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$280 Triple room discount C$90 p.p<br />
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10 Jul Thu 20 Jul Sun 2750 650 16 Oct Thu 26 Oct Sun 2835 650<br />
17 Jul Thu 27 Jul Sun 2750 650 23 Oct Thu 2 Nov Sun 2825 650<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at<br />
9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way<br />
to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Rome Fiumicino<br />
Airport at 7am and 9.30am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Italian Gelato<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Great Italian Cities<br />
Floating islands, Papal splendor and Renaissance masters. Italy’s greatest cities are in the spotlight on an epic<br />
discovery of Venice, Florence and Rome.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… tasting rich, traditional Tuscan soup, garnished with aromatic basil picked straight<br />
from your hosts’ own garden. The warmth of the charismatic Baj Macario family envelops you as they welcome<br />
you to the halls, vineyards and olive groves of their 14th century castle and share their family history. They tell<br />
stories of the murderous Pazzi, the original owners, as you stand in cellars that once were their dungeons, and<br />
invite you to enjoy an exclusive tasting of the Chianti wines produced on their estate.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Rome, Assisi, Florence, Bologna and Venice.<br />
Orientation of Pisa. Visit St. Francis Basilica, St. Peter’s Basilica,<br />
the amazing Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and the Roman<br />
Colosseum. Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square. View<br />
Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo, the Leaning Tower of Pisa,<br />
the Byzantine St. Mark’s Basilica and the Roman Forum.<br />
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Florence<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Rome.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Rome (3 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Relax after your<br />
journey or explore this fascinating city on your own.<br />
Later, meet your companions and Travel Director for a<br />
Welcome Reception. It’s the perfect opportunity to get<br />
to know everyone! An orientation drive will take you to<br />
view St. Peter’s Basilica - a great start to your Italian<br />
vacation! (WR) Hotel: Grand Palatino<br />
Day 3 | Rome Sightseeing<br />
Your included sightseeing tour with a A Local<br />
Expert begins at the Vatican Museums. Experience<br />
a A Unique Insight in the Vatican when you<br />
ascend the smooth and step-less spiral staircase<br />
designed by famous architect Donato Bramante.<br />
Admire Michelangelo’s magnificent frescoed ceiling in<br />
the Sistine Chapel and then visit St. Peter’s Basilica<br />
At Leisure<br />
Roman Forum, Rome<br />
to see his famous Pietà. Later, view the Forum,<br />
center of daily life in ancient Rome as well as visit<br />
the impressive Colosseum, the largest in the Roman<br />
Empire. See the Circus Maximus where Ben Hur-style<br />
chariot racing took place. Spend free time discovering<br />
more of the city or relax at a sidewalk café and watch<br />
the world go by. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Rome At Leisure<br />
Spend today as you please. Your Travel Director<br />
will be able to help you get the most from your day<br />
at leisure. Alternatively, consider joining an optional<br />
experience to the renowned excavations at Pompeii,<br />
close to the Bay of Naples. (BB)<br />
Day 5 | Rome | Assisi | Florence (3 Nights)<br />
Drive north to the mystical town of Assisi on the<br />
slopes of Mount Subasio. Your A Local Expert shows<br />
you all the sights. Visit St. Francis’ Basilica and see<br />
Giotto’s enchanting frescoes. Visit the Church of Santa
Pisa<br />
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Maria degli Angeli, which stands on the site where<br />
St. Francis died. Arrive later in Florence, birthplace of<br />
the Renaissance. (BB) Hotel: Ambasciatori<br />
Day 6 | Florence Sightseeing<br />
Learn about Florence’s rich cultural history during your<br />
sightseeing tour with your A Local Expert. See Piazza<br />
della Signoria, with its impressive sculptures and<br />
imposing palazzi, and the multi-colored marble Duomo<br />
and Baptistery, famous for its bronze doors with relief<br />
sculptures. View the Ponte Vecchio, one of the city’s<br />
most famous landmarks. (BB)<br />
Day 7 | Florence | Excursion to Pisa<br />
Cross the Arno Valley to Pisa, a former maritime<br />
city on the Ligurian Sea. In the Field of Miracles,<br />
home to some of the city’s most famous sights,<br />
see the incredible Leaning Tower and the beautifully<br />
sculpted marble Cathedral. See the Baptistery and<br />
the cemetery, built on soil brought from Calvary in the<br />
Holy Land. Spend free time shopping for souvenirs<br />
in Florence, renowned for high quality leather and<br />
18-carat gold jewelry. This evening, travel to a Tuscan<br />
wine and olive oil estate for a special A Be My Guest<br />
dinner in a historic castle. (BB BG)<br />
Day 8 | Florence | Bologna | Venice (3 Nights)<br />
Travel through the Apennines to Bologna, home to<br />
one of the oldest universities in Europe and famous<br />
for sausages and salamis! Your sightseeing tour<br />
with a A Local Expert includes views of the Kissing<br />
Towers, which lean towards each other, seemingly<br />
poised to embrace. Later, cross the Veneto plains to<br />
Venice. This Byzantine city, constructed in a lagoon,<br />
has an incredibly rich cultural and artistic heritage.<br />
This evening, you might like to take a gondola ride<br />
along enchanting canals - it’s the perfect introduction<br />
to this magical city! Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Boscolo Bellini<br />
Day 9 | Venice | Canal Cruise and Sightseeing<br />
Savor the unique sights of Venice as you cruise<br />
by private launch to St. Mark’s Square. See the<br />
Bridge of Sighs, Palladian Churches, Customs House,<br />
Grand Canal, St Mark’s Basilica and the ornate<br />
Doge’s Palace. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at<br />
work creating a A Local Specialty at a glassblowing<br />
workshop on Giudecca island. Free time is an<br />
opportunity to visit the Fine Arts Academy, simply relax<br />
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VENICE<br />
3<br />
Assisi<br />
ITALY<br />
CROATIA<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
Optional Experience Available<br />
to Pompeii on Day 3<br />
at a café on St. Mark’s Square or consider a boat<br />
trip to the Island of Burano for a delicious seafood<br />
meal. (BB)<br />
Day 10 | Secret Venice Walking Tour and<br />
visit to the Market<br />
Enjoy a boat trip along the canals to the Rialto Bridge<br />
to join your Small Group Sightseeing walking tour<br />
with a A Local Expert of the colorful, centuries-old<br />
fish market and narrow ‘calle’ or streets. See the<br />
beautiful architecture, including Marco Polo’s house.<br />
For the rest of the day you are free to visit the<br />
sights of your choice. Celebrate this evening with<br />
your fellow travelers at a Farewell Dinner in a local<br />
restaurant. (BB FD)<br />
Day 11 | Venice | Canada<br />
Say ‘arrivederci’ to Italy and your newfound friends<br />
at the end of your memorable Italian vacation!<br />
Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a<br />
popular cruise port, so you can combine a cruise<br />
with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport Transfers: On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport<br />
transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm.<br />
Guests arriving later should make their own way to the<br />
hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive<br />
at Venice Marco Polo Airport at 8am and 9.30am.<br />
Venice, Florence and Rome: Some departures may<br />
start in Venice and end in Rome operating with the<br />
same itinerary and inclusions, but in reverse. Please<br />
check with your Travel Agent at the time of booking.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment<br />
book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages<br />
244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages<br />
239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you<br />
the lowest possible airfare available on the day that<br />
you book. Please note that airfares are not included<br />
in the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date<br />
itineraries and Optional Experiences.<br />
Great Italian Cities<br />
11 days – 2 Countries<br />
At Leisure<br />
From: C$2599 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 9 nights’ accommodations (3 hotels).<br />
9 hot buffet breakfasts 4 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, three course<br />
dinner with wine and Farewell Dinner).<br />
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All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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Contrasts of Italy<br />
Rome, Florence and Venice. The country’s cultural capitals are brought to life in a journey by high-speed train<br />
through the vibrant center of Italy.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… being transported back to the 14th century by your Venetian guide as he leads you<br />
through the maze of streets to the ancient Rialto fish market, your ears ringing with the shouts of stallholders<br />
and the crunch of ice on shining scales. Marvelling at the variety of fresh seafood on display, the scent of salt in<br />
the air follows you onwards to the Bridge of Sighs, to hear the story of Casanova, and imagine the prisoners’<br />
final laments.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Rome, Florence and Venice. Visit St. Peter’s<br />
Basilica, the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, the Vatican<br />
Museums, Sistine Chapel, and the Roman Colosseum. Cruise by<br />
private launch to St. Mark’s Square in Venice. View the Roman<br />
Forum, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence and the<br />
Byzantine St. Mark’s Basilica. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa.<br />
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Duomo, Florence<br />
Special Interest<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
St. Mark's Square, Venice<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Rome.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Rome (3 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Relax after your<br />
journey or take a stroll through the city’s ancient<br />
streets. Join your companions and Travel Director<br />
this evening for a Welcome Reception. Later, an<br />
orientation drive will be the perfect introduction to<br />
this magical city. (WR) Hotel: Grand Hotel Palatino<br />
Day 3 | Rome Sightseeing<br />
Your included sightseeing tour with a A Local<br />
Expert begins at the Vatican Museums. Experience<br />
a A Unique Insight in the Vatican when you ascend<br />
the smooth and step-less spiral staircase designed<br />
by famous architect Donato Bramante. Admire<br />
Michelangelo’s magnificent frescoed ceiling in the
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Sistine Chapel and then visit St. Peter’s Basilica to<br />
see his famous Pietá. Your tour continues in ancient<br />
Rome. View the Forum and visit the impressive<br />
Colosseum. There’s time afterwards to explore<br />
the city on your own, or simply relax and watch<br />
the world go by! (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Rome | Free Time<br />
Your day is free to see the sights of your choice.<br />
Consider taking a trip to the ancient Catacombs,<br />
or take an excursion to Tivoli to see the house<br />
and gardens of the Villa d’Este - a marvelous<br />
example of Renaissance architecture. This evening,<br />
why not make a wish and throw a coin in the<br />
Trevi fountain. (BB)<br />
Day 5 | Rome | High Speed Train | Florence<br />
(3 Nights)<br />
Take the high-speed train on a comfortable journey<br />
(1 hour 35 minutes) through scenic countryside<br />
to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Your<br />
A Local Expert shows you a wealth of historical<br />
treasures during your walking tour of Florence<br />
including the Ponte Vecchio. Visit the Fine Arts<br />
Academy to see one of the most famous works of<br />
the Renaissance – Michelangelo’s statue of David.<br />
Finish at Piazza della Signoria, featuring wonderful<br />
sculptures and palazzi. (BB) Hotel: Ambasciatori<br />
Day 6 | Florence | Excursion to Pisa<br />
This morning enjoy views of Florence from Piazzale<br />
Michelangelo before a short drive along the Arno<br />
Valley brings you to Pisa, a former maritime city.<br />
Explore the Field of Miracles and see the famous<br />
Leaning Tower and the marble Cathedral. See the<br />
Baptistery – the largest in Italy - and the cemetery,<br />
which is reputedly built on soil brought from the<br />
Holy Land. Afterwards, join your companions for a<br />
special Regional Meal at a local restaurant. Relax<br />
this evening in Florence. (BB RM)<br />
Day 7 | Florence | Free Time<br />
Spend the day on your own exploring the delights<br />
of this historic and picturesque city. As well as<br />
museums and galleries, there are beautiful gardens<br />
and wonderful palaces to discover, such as the<br />
Boboli and the Pitti Palace. There are many villages<br />
just outside the city with wonderful markets where<br />
you can buy all manner of local specialties. Or shop<br />
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for the latest fashions in Florence’s elegant and<br />
sophisticated boutiques. This evening, consider an<br />
optional experience to Chianti for dinner! (BB)<br />
Day 8 | Florence | High Speed Train | Venice<br />
(3 Nights)<br />
All aboard the express train for Venice! Marvel at<br />
the scenery as you pass through the Apennine hills<br />
and across the Veneto plain. It takes just 2 hours<br />
and 8 minutes to reach Venice, its ornate Gothic<br />
and Renaissance palaces beautifully reflected<br />
in the Venetian lagoon. This evening, consider<br />
a gondola ride along enchanting canals - it’s<br />
the perfect introduction to this magical city! (BB)<br />
Hotel: Boscolo Bellini<br />
Day 9 | Canal Cruise and Orientation<br />
Savor the sights and sounds of this unique<br />
Byzantine city as you cruise to St. Mark’s Square<br />
by private launch. See the Bridge of Sighs, Palladian<br />
Churches, the Customs House, Grand Canal, St.<br />
Mark’s Basilica and Campanile as well as the<br />
Doge’s Palace on your orientation of the city. Watch<br />
the Venetian craftsmen at work creating a A Local<br />
Specialty at a glass blowing workshop on Giudecca<br />
Island. Spend free time afterwards exploring on<br />
your own. Perhaps visit the Accademia or relax and<br />
experience ‘la dolce vita’ at a sidewalk cafe. You<br />
might like to cruise to an island in the lagoon for a<br />
delicious seafood meal! (BB)<br />
Day 10 | Secret Venice Walking Tour<br />
Your A Local Expert brings the city’s rich heritage<br />
to life. Cross the Rialto Bridge and visit the ancient<br />
fish market. Wander through the narrow streets and<br />
see the house of Marco Polo, and other interesting<br />
and beautiful works of art. See the sights of your<br />
choice afterwards, and celebrate this evening with<br />
your companions at a Farewell Dinner in a local<br />
restaurant. (BB FD)<br />
Day 11 | Venice | Canada<br />
Say ‘arrivederci’ to Italy and your fellow travelers<br />
as this fascinating vacation comes to an end.<br />
Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Contrasts of Italy<br />
11 days – 2 Countries<br />
Special Interest<br />
From: C$2885 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 9 nights’ accommodations (3 hotels).<br />
9 hot buffet breakfasts. 1 Regional Meal lunch.<br />
2 dinners (including Welcome Reception and<br />
Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown<br />
(including 2 high speed trains). All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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TO C$329 p.p.<br />
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CRUISE<br />
CONNECTION<br />
Code: ITGVB<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$164 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$82 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$310 Triple room discount C$110 p.p<br />
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13 Jul Sun 23 Jul Wed 3025 860 12 Oct Sun 22 Oct Wed 3150 860<br />
20 Jul Sun 30 Jul Wed 2935 860 19 Oct Sun 29 Oct Wed 3150 860<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at<br />
9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to<br />
the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Venice Marco Polo<br />
Airport at 8am and 9.30am.<br />
Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Piazza Navona, Rome<br />
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BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
45
Corsica & Sardinia<br />
Chilled island life meets ancient history and cultural diversity — French Corsica and Italian Sardinia are revealed in<br />
a relaxed taste of two unique islands.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… running your fingers across the sun-warmed stone of the ‘nuraghi’ at Su Nuraxi, an<br />
ancient site with a defense system unique to Sardinia. Narrow walls and cool alleys give way to bright blue<br />
sky, as you wander within the ruins listening to stories of the life in the village 2,800 years ago. Then meeting<br />
the modern locals in Alghero at Piera and Gavino’s farm. Welcomed by the family, you indulge in home-grown<br />
organic produce, sampling traditional recipes in the warmth of Sardinian hospitality.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Cagliari, Barumini and Bonifacio. Orientations in<br />
Alghero, La Maddalena and Nuoro. Visit the UNESCO World<br />
Heritage site to see the Nuraghi of Su Nuraxi, the town<br />
and gardens of Ile Rousse, the cultural capital of the island<br />
of Sardinia, Nuoro. Ferry across to the unspoilt island of La<br />
Maddalena. View the Cathedral of Santa Maria and the San<br />
Pancrazio Towers in Cagliari. See the Basilica of San Saturno<br />
built in the 5th century in Cagliari. Scenic drive along the<br />
magnificent Costa Smeralda coastline.<br />
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Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Cagliari.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Cagliari (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to the capital of Sardinia and the island’s<br />
largest city located on the southern coast of<br />
Sardinia. Meet your Travel Director and fellow<br />
travelers this evening for a Welcome Reception.<br />
(WR) Hotel: T Hotel<br />
Day 3 | Cagliari Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
Explore Sardinia’s capital and the largest town<br />
on the island with a A Local Expert. Visit the<br />
castello district including views of the Cathedral<br />
of Santa Maria, the Archbishop’s Palace and the<br />
Elephant and San Pancrazio Towers. See the<br />
Basilica of San Saturno built in the 5 th century.<br />
Visit the Marina District and see the Roman ruins.<br />
This afternoon consider an excursion to the<br />
botanical gardens. (BB)<br />
At Leisure<br />
Corsica<br />
Day 4 | Cagliari | Barumini | Alghero (2 Nights)<br />
Enjoy a scenic drive through the interior of the<br />
island stopping at the UNESCO World Heritage Site<br />
Su Nuraxi which stands at the edge of Barumini, a<br />
farming town in Marmilla. A A Local Expert will<br />
show you one of the most important architectural<br />
examples of early Sardinian civilization which is<br />
a special type of defensive structure known as<br />
nuraghi. This megalithic complex was established<br />
in the late 2nd millennium B.C. during the Bronze<br />
Age. It remained buried until 1949, when a massive<br />
flood washed away the earth surrounding the<br />
upper section. It is regarded as the finest and<br />
most complete example of this remarkable form of<br />
prehistoric architecture in the world. Continue on<br />
to Alghero, a beautiful town with a strong Spanish<br />
influence. (BB DW) Hotel: Carlos V<br />
Day 5 | Alghero Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
Your Travel Director will take you on a pleasant<br />
stroll through the old town of Alghero this morning.<br />
Although part of the kingdom of Italy for many
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generations, this lovely old town still retains an air<br />
of the Spanish region of Catalonia, since it once<br />
formed part of the kingdom of Aragon. The local<br />
residents still speak with a Spanish dialect. Many<br />
of the older buildings are in a Catalan Gothic style<br />
reminiscent of Barcelona. See sights including the<br />
harbor, cathedral Santa Maria and Piazza Ginasio in<br />
the heart of the old town. This afternoon consider<br />
an excursion to the craggy cliffs of Capo Caccia.<br />
This evening a scenic drive will take you to the<br />
home of a local family to experience a delightful<br />
Sardinian A Be My Guest experience. (BB BG)<br />
Day 6 | Alghero | Bonifacio | Ajaccio (2 Nights)<br />
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive along the<br />
northern coast to Santa Teresa Gallura, before<br />
taking the ferry across to the French island of<br />
Corsica, just a few miles away (crossing time<br />
approx. 1 hour). On arrival in Bonifacio enjoy a tour<br />
with a A Local Expert and then free time to explore<br />
this stunning fortified town. Dramatically situated on<br />
a limestone peninsula, there are spectacular views<br />
of the Mediterranean from the impressive Citadel<br />
plus a delightful harbor and marina. From Bonifacio,<br />
we continue to your luxurious hotel in Ajaccio for<br />
a two night stay. (BB) Hotel: Sofitel Golfe D’Ajaccio<br />
Day 7 | Ajaccio At Leisure<br />
Enjoy a full day of leisure or take an optional<br />
experience to another part of the island. Your<br />
Travel Director will advise of the options available<br />
to you. (BB DW)<br />
Day 8 | Ajaccio | Bonifacio | Ferry to Sardinia |<br />
Costa Smealda | Olbia (3 Nights)<br />
Travel back to Bonifacio for the return ferry crossing<br />
to Santa Teresa Gallura. From here enjoy a scenic<br />
drive along the fabulous Costa Smeralda coastline<br />
with its turquoise waters. Stop at the popular<br />
resort of Porto Cervo, the playground of the rich<br />
and famous developed by the Aga Khan in the<br />
1960s, before continuing to your hotel in Olbia. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Mercure Olbia Harmaea<br />
Day 9 | Excursion to La Maddalena<br />
This morning take a trip back to the exclusive and<br />
beautiful Costa Smeralda, which owes its name to<br />
the emerald green colored waters. From the harbor<br />
town of Palau you will take a ferry to the unspoilt<br />
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Santa Teresa<br />
Gallura<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
Barumini<br />
Nuoro<br />
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CAGLIARI<br />
Bonifacio<br />
La Maddalena<br />
Palau<br />
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Oliena<br />
Orgosolo<br />
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island of La Maddalena. The old town perched on<br />
a hill is a charming maze of narrow streets and<br />
small squares. This is where the young Napoleon<br />
suffered the first defeat of his military career after<br />
islanders withstood a three-day siege launched<br />
from Corsica. Enjoy the scenery and sample some<br />
of the local cuisine in your free time for lunch. Later,<br />
return to your hotel in Olbia. (BB)<br />
Day 10 | Olbia At Leisure<br />
Enjoy a full day of leisure or take an optional<br />
experience to another part of the island. Your<br />
Travel Director will advise of the options available<br />
to you. (BB)<br />
Day 11 | Olbia | Nuoro | Oliena | Orgosolo |<br />
Cagliari<br />
Today travel south through the Barbagia area,<br />
considered the heart of Sardinia with ancient<br />
traditions which survive alongside modern life,<br />
evident in the landscape, the architecture and<br />
the cuisine. The museum in Nuoro, the capital of<br />
the province, has many reminders of the culture<br />
of this ancient population. Continue through the<br />
vineyards to Oliena where you will enjoy a Wine<br />
Tasting. See the ‘murales’ of Orgosolo and the<br />
famous bandit villages before returning to Cagliari<br />
for the final night of your trip. This evening join your<br />
Travel Director and fellow travelers to celebrate your<br />
memorable vacation with a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Hotel: Regina Margherita<br />
Day 12 | Cagliari | Canada<br />
This morning, say goodbye to your fellow<br />
travelers at the end of your wonderful Corsica<br />
and Sardinian vacation. Transfers are available.<br />
Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Corsica & Sardinia<br />
12 days – 2 Countries<br />
At Leisure<br />
From: C$3099 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 10 nights’ accommodations (5 hotels).<br />
10 hot buffet breakfasts. 5 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, 2 three<br />
course dinners with wine and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown (including return ferry).<br />
All transfers shown. All our featured inclusions<br />
shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$340 p.p.<br />
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up to C$170 p.p<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Second trip discount SAVE<br />
up to C$85 p.p<br />
Code: ISAR<br />
Young traveler discount<br />
C$320<br />
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11 12 Apr Fri Sat 22 Apr Tue 3099 590<br />
25 26 Apr Fri Sat 6 May Tue 3099 590 4 5 Jul Fri Sat 15 Jul Tue 3399 870<br />
18 19 Jul Fri Sat 29 Jul Tue 3399 870<br />
9 10 May Fri Sat 20 May Tue 3099 590<br />
23 24 May Fri Sat 3 Jun Tue 3099 590 29 30 Aug Fri Sat 9 Sep Tue 3399 870<br />
6 7 Jun Sat Fri 17 Jun Tue 3399 870 12 13 Sep Fri Sat 23 Sep Tue 3399 870<br />
20 21 Jun Sat Fri 1 1 Jul Tue 3399 870<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Cagliari Elmas Airport transfers will operate at<br />
11.15am and 2pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.<br />
Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Cagliari Elmas Airport at<br />
4.30am and 7am.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Cathedral Santa Maria, Alghero<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Italy Bellissimo<br />
The beauty and grace of Italy is a kaleidoscope of colors, fragrances and tastes, explored on a trip that ventures<br />
from the interior to the coast, and the sultry, sun-soaked island of Capri.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… waking in Capri to wander the sun-dappled streets, gelato in hand, as you discover<br />
the hidden highlights of this celebrity hideaway. Swimming in crystal-clear waters and lazing in the sunshine<br />
of a perfect island day. Days later, the lemony scent of Capri is recalled at ‘Il Borgo della Limonaia’, the Tuscan<br />
home of Daniella Callistri and her family. They welcome you to their home, the scent of lemons lingering as you<br />
taste the family olive oil and wine, before a meal of traditional Tuscan delicacies at the Callistri table.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Rome, Pompeii, Assisi and Florence. Orientations<br />
in Venice, Montecatini and Siena. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica,<br />
the amazing Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and the Roman<br />
Colosseum, the Commonwealth Cemetery, the excavations at<br />
Pompeii, St. Francis Basilica and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.<br />
Cruise to the beautiful Isle of Capri and by private launch to St.<br />
Mark’s Square in Venice. View the Roman Forum, the Faraglioni<br />
Rocks on the Isle of Capri, the Byzantine St Mark’s Basilica,<br />
Palladian Villas, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo.<br />
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Assisi<br />
Isle of Capri<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Regional<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Rome.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Rome (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Rome, capital of Italy! Relax after<br />
check-in, or take a leisurely stroll through the city’s<br />
ancient streets. Meet your Travel Director and fellow<br />
travelers this evening for a Welcome Reception.<br />
Then enjoy an evening orientation drive to see St.<br />
Peter’s Basilica - the perfect introduction to your<br />
vacation. (WR) Hotel: Grand Hotel Tiberio<br />
Day 3 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your included sightseeing tour with a A Local<br />
Expert begins at the Vatican Museums. Experience<br />
a A Unique Insight when you ascend the smooth<br />
and step-less spiral staircase designed by famous<br />
architect Donato Bramante. Admire Michelangelo’s<br />
magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel<br />
and then visit St. Peter’s Basilica to see his famous<br />
Pietà. Your tour continues in ancient Rome. View<br />
the Forum and visit the impressive Colosseum.<br />
There’s time afterwards to explore the city on your<br />
own, or simply relax and watch the world go by!<br />
Note: Certain departures will visit the Sistine Chapel<br />
on your return to Rome. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Rome | Pompeii | Isle Of Capri<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Visit the Commonwealth Cemetery at Monte<br />
Cassino in the valley below the Abbey. Visit the<br />
excavations at Pompeii - buried for centuries<br />
beneath volcanic ash after Mount Vesuvius erupted<br />
in 79 AD - with commentary from your A Local<br />
Expert. In Sorrento, see fine craftsmanship at an<br />
inlaid wood factory, during a A Local Specialty<br />
demonstration. Cruise across the Bay of Naples to<br />
the beautiful Isle of Capri, your home for the next<br />
two nights! Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Regina Cristina<br />
Day 5 | Capri Orientation and Free Time<br />
Your walking orientation of Capri town includes<br />
views of the Marina Piccola. Admire the legendary<br />
Piazzetta, the center of local life! Spend free time<br />
shopping at elegant boutiques, or perhaps explore<br />
the coast of this pretty island by private motor<br />
launch. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Isle Of Capri | Naples | Assisi<br />
Sail back across the Mediterranean to ‘Bella Napoli’.<br />
Drive through Naples and north via Latium into the<br />
Umbrian hills to the mystical town of Assisi. Your<br />
A Local Expert shows you the sights including<br />
views of the Church of St. Mary of the Angels, where<br />
St. Francis died. Visit the Basilica, featuring frescoes<br />
by Giotto. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Cenacolo A Authentic Accommodation
Start<br />
End<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
SARDINA<br />
ITALY<br />
Pisa<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
MONTECATINI<br />
2<br />
Florence<br />
Siena<br />
Day 7 | Assisi | Venice (2 Nights)<br />
This morning after breakfast, travel through scenic<br />
countryside towards Venice, Queen of the Adriatic.<br />
Spend two nights on picturesque Lido island.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Principie/Grande Albergo Ausonia &<br />
Hungaria A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 8 | Venice Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Venice is a remarkable Byzantine city with a rich<br />
cultural and maritime history, which is evident during<br />
your cruise to St. Mark’s Square. See the Basilica,<br />
Bridge of Sighs and Doge’s Palace. Watch the<br />
Venetian craftsmen at work creating a A Local<br />
Specialty at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca<br />
island. This afternoon explore on your own, shop<br />
for souvenirs or perhaps take a boat trip around the<br />
islands in the lagoon! (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Venice | Pisa | Montecatini (Tuscan<br />
Hills) (2 Nights)<br />
This morning travel to Pisa to see the famous<br />
Leaning Tower. Later arrive in the spa-resort of<br />
Montecatini in Tuscany, your home for the next two<br />
nights. (BB) Hotel: Minerva Palace<br />
Day 10 | Florence Excursion<br />
Your day excursion to the Renaissance city of<br />
Florence is incredible! Your A Local Expert shows<br />
you all the sights including views of the marble<br />
VENICE<br />
2<br />
ASSISI<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
ROME<br />
1 2<br />
Authentic Accommodations<br />
1<br />
Monte<br />
Cassino<br />
Pompeii<br />
ISLE OF CAPRI<br />
2<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
CROATIA<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
Naples<br />
Sorrento<br />
Duomo, magnificent Baptistery and Piazza della<br />
Signoria, with its statues and stunning palazzi.<br />
Free time afterwards is an opportunity to explore<br />
museums and art galleries. Shop for high quality<br />
leather goods and 18-carat gold jewelry in<br />
Florentine boutiques. Join your companions later<br />
for an authentic Tuscan A Be My Guest dining<br />
experience at a farmhouse set amid beautiful olive<br />
groves in the country. (BB BG)<br />
Day 11 | Montecatini (Tuscan Hills) | Siena |<br />
Rome<br />
Discover Siena, a picturesque medieval town in the<br />
heart of Tuscany, famous for the annual Palio horse<br />
race. Admire the architecture on Piazza del Campo<br />
as you sip a cool drink at a sidewalk café. Shop<br />
for unique local pottery before returning to Rome.<br />
Join your companions this evening and celebrate<br />
the end of your vacation with a Farewell Dinner.<br />
(BB FD) Hotel: Sheraton Golf Parco De Medici/<br />
Grand Hotel Tiberio<br />
Cenacolo, Assisi, Italy<br />
An old Franciscan convent, built for pilgrims visiting Assisi, we often choose Hotel Cenacolo when<br />
in this scenic part of Italy. Sensitively restored, the stone walls of this A Authentic Accommodation<br />
hold slick modern decor.<br />
Grande Albergo Ausonia & Hungaria, Venice, Italy<br />
When we stay on the exclusive Lido di Venezia, we often plump for Grande Albergo Ausonia &<br />
Hungaria. Rich in romantic history, this A Authentic Accommodation is a prestigious icon in Venice<br />
and has original period furnishings.<br />
Italy Bellissimo<br />
12 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$3275 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 10 nights’ accommodations (6 hotels).<br />
10 hot buffet breakfasts. 5 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, 2 three<br />
course dinners with wine and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown (including return<br />
cruise). All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$354 p.p.<br />
Other<br />
savings<br />
CRUISE<br />
CONNECTION<br />
BESTSELLER<br />
BOOK EARLY<br />
Code: ITBE<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$177 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$88 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$340 Triple room discount C$110 p.p<br />
Day 12 | Rome | Canada<br />
After breakfast, say farewell to Italy and your<br />
newfound friends as you prepare to return home<br />
after a memorable Italian journey of discovery!<br />
Airport transfers are available to Fiumicino airport.<br />
Conditions apply. (BB) TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
4 Apr Fri 15 Apr Tue 3275 700 25 Jul Fri 5 Aug Tue 3325 620<br />
9 Apr Wed 20 Apr Sun 3275 700 30 Jul Wed 10 Aug Sun 3325 620<br />
11 Apr Fri 22 Apr Tue 3350 700<br />
16 Apr Wed 27 Apr Sun 3365 700 1 Aug Fri 12 Aug Tue 3325 620<br />
18 Apr Fri 29 Apr Tue 3425 700 6 Aug Wed 17 Aug Sun 3325 620<br />
23 Apr Wed 4 May Sun 3425 700 8 Aug Fri 19 Aug Tue 3325 620<br />
25 Apr Fri 6 May Tue 3425 700 13 Aug Wed 24 Aug Sun 3325 620<br />
30 Apr Wed 11 May Sun 3499 700 15 Aug Fri 26 Aug Tue 3325 620<br />
20 Aug Wed31 Aug Sun 3325 620<br />
2 May Fri 13 May Tue 3499 700 22 Aug Fri 2 Sep Tue 3325 620<br />
7 May Wed 18 May Sun 3499 700 24 Aug Sun 4 Sep Thu 3325 620<br />
9 May Fri 20 May Tue 3499 700 27 Aug Wed 7 Sep Sun 3325 620<br />
14 May Wed 25 May Sun 3499 700 29 Aug Fri 9 Sep Tue 3399 700<br />
16 May Fri 27 May Tue 3499 700 31 Aug Sun 11 Sep Thu 3535 700<br />
21 May Wed 1 Jun Sun 3499 700<br />
23 May Fri 3 Jun Tue 3499 700 3 Sep Wed 14 Sep Sun 3535 700<br />
28 May Wed8 Jun Sun 3499 700 5 Sep Fri 16 Sep Tue 3535 700<br />
30 May Fri 10 Jun Tue 3499 700 7 Sep Sun 18 Sep Thu 3535 700<br />
10 Sep Wed 21 Sep Sun 3535 700<br />
4 Jun Wed 15 Jun Sun 3499 700 12 Sep Fri 23 Sep Tue 3535 700<br />
6 Jun Fri 17 Jun Tue 3499 700 14 Sep Sun 25 Sep Thu 3535 700<br />
11 Jun Wed 22 Jun Sun 3499 700 17 Sep Wed 28 Sep Sun 3535 700<br />
13 Jun Fri 24 Jun Tue 3499 700 19 Sep Fri 30 Sep Tue 3535 700<br />
18 Jun Wed 29 Jun Sun 3499 700 21 Sep Sun 2 Oct Thu 3535 700<br />
20 Jun Fri 1 Jul Tue 3499 700 24 Sep Wed 5 Oct Sun 3535 700<br />
25 Jun Wed 6 Jul Sun 3499 700 26 Sep Fri 7 Oct Tue 3535 700<br />
27 Jun Fri 8 Jul Tue 3325 620 28 Sep Sun 9 Oct Thu 3535 700<br />
2 Jul Wed 13 Jul Sun 3325 620 1 Oct Wed 12 Oct Sun 3399 700<br />
4 Jul Fri 15 Jul Tue 3325 620 3 Oct Fri 14 Oct Tue 3399 700<br />
9 Jul Wed 20 Jul Sun 3325 620 5 Oct Sun 16 Oct Thu 3375 700<br />
11 Jul Fri 22 Jul Tue 3325 620 8 Oct Wed 19 Oct Sun 3375 700<br />
16 Jul Wed 27 Jul Sun 3325 620 10 Oct Fri 21 Oct Tue 3350 700<br />
18 Jul Fri 29 Jul Tue 3325 620 15 Oct Wed 26 Oct Sun 3350 700<br />
23 Jul Wed 3 Aug Sun 3325 620 17 Oct Fri 28 Oct Tue 3350 700<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at<br />
9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way<br />
to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Rome Fiumicino<br />
Airport at 7am and 9.30am.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Italian Concerto<br />
This relaxed exploration of Italy savors the old-world beauty of Venice, Florence and Rome, then journeys onwards,<br />
to the laid-back southern lifestyle of the Amalfi coast.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… the buzz of the crowd softening as you approach the historic ruins of the famous<br />
lost city of Pompeii. Dust stirring underfoot as you listen to tales of the tragic last hours of its existence.<br />
It’s imagining the streets ringing with laughter at the festival of fire, just hours before the molten lava of<br />
Mt Vesuvius buried the city. And standing in the cool shadows of temples as you discover the life and beliefs of<br />
an ancient culture, through the muted colors and designs of its mosaics.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Rome, Pompeii and Florence. Orientation of Venice.<br />
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the Roman Colosseum, the ruins of<br />
Pompeii and the Commonwealth War Cemetery. Cruise to the<br />
beautiful Isle of Capri and by private launch to St. Mark’s Square<br />
in Venice. View the Roman Forum, the ancient Romanesque<br />
Abbey at Pomposa, the Duomo in Florence and the Byzantine<br />
St. Mark’s Basilica. See the home of the d’Este family in Ferrara.<br />
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Italian pottery<br />
At Leisure<br />
Grand Canal, Venice<br />
Florence
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
SARDINA<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
ITALY<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Rome.<br />
FLORENCE 2<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
ROME<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
VENICE<br />
2<br />
Ferrara<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Rome (3 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Relax after<br />
your journey, then meet your Travel Director and<br />
fellow travelers later for a Welcome Reception. This<br />
evening, enjoy an orientation drive to see St. Peter’s<br />
Basilica and the Tiber, a great introduction to this<br />
magical city. (WR) Hotel: Una<br />
Day 3 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning join your A Local Expert to visit<br />
St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City and view<br />
Michelangelo’s Pietà. Your sightseeing tour<br />
continues in ancient Rome. View the Forum and see<br />
Circus Maximus, where chariot races where held.<br />
Visit inside the impressive Colosseum. There’s time<br />
afterwards to explore the city on your own. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Rome | At Leisure<br />
The day is yours to explore this wonderful city.<br />
Consider a trip to the ancient catacombs or take<br />
an excursion to Tivoli, site of the magnificent<br />
Villa d’Este. Visit museums and gardens, or simply<br />
experience ‘la dolce vita’ at a sidewalk café in one<br />
of the city’s many piazzas. (BB)<br />
Day 5 | Rome | Monte Cassino | Pompeii |<br />
Amalfi Coast (Maiori) (3 Nights)<br />
Stop to view the Abbey at Monte Cassino and<br />
visit the cemetery in the valley below. In Pompeii -<br />
buried for centuries when Mount Vesuvius erupted<br />
in 79 AD - your A Local Expert takes you on<br />
a fascinating Small Group Sightseeing tour of<br />
the excavations. Arrive later at your hotel on the<br />
Amalfi Coast where you dine tonight. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Pietra Di Luna/San Pietro/Panorama<br />
Day 6 | Amalfi Coast Free Time<br />
Your day is free to do as you please. Perhaps visit the<br />
splendid Villa Rufolo at Ravello or shop for souvenirs.<br />
Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening. (BB DW)<br />
Day 7 | Isle of Capri Excursion<br />
Sail to the magical island of Capri, a favorite resort<br />
3<br />
Monte<br />
Cassino<br />
Pompeii<br />
Isle of Capri<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
3<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
AMALFI<br />
COAST<br />
CROATIA<br />
among Italians. Ascend to Capri town by funicular<br />
railway for a guided walking tour with included views<br />
of Marina Piccola and the famous Piazzetta. Later,<br />
your Travel Director takes you on an orientation tour<br />
of Amalfi town, featuring medieval streets and the<br />
spectacular Romanesque Church. (BB)<br />
Day 8 | Amalfi Coast (Maiori) | Florence<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
North through Umbria and into Tuscany you arrive in<br />
Florence. Tonight why not dine at one of the city’s<br />
many trattorias. (BB) Hotel: Croce Di Malta<br />
Day 9 | Florence Sightseeing and Wine Tasting<br />
Your A Local Expert shows you all the main<br />
sights including the marble Duomo and Piazza della<br />
Signoria, with its amazing sculptures. View the famous<br />
Ponte Vecchio, followed by a Wine Tasting with<br />
your Travel Director featuring popular Tuscan wines.<br />
Join your companions this evening for an authentic<br />
A Be My Guest dinner in a castle on a wine and<br />
olive estate. (BB BG)<br />
Day 10 | Florence | Ferrara | Venice<br />
Marvel at the breath-taking scenery on your journey<br />
across the Apennines via Bologna. In Ferrara, see<br />
the family home of the notorious d’Este family.<br />
Arrive later in the Byzantine city of Venice, Queen of<br />
the Adriatic, where you stay for the next two nights.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Principe/Continental<br />
Day 11 | Venice Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See the island of St. George, the elegant Customs<br />
House, the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of<br />
Sighs as you cruise to St. Mark’s Square in your<br />
private launch. Watch the Venetian craftsmen<br />
at work creating a A Local Specialty at<br />
a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca island.<br />
This evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your<br />
Travel Director and newfound friends (BB FD)<br />
Day 12 | Venice | Canada<br />
Say ‘arrivederci’ to your companions as your<br />
memorable Italian vacation comes to an end.<br />
Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Italian Concerto<br />
12 days – 2 Countries<br />
At Leisure<br />
From: C$3265 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 10 nights’ accommodations (4 hotels).<br />
10 hot buffet breakfasts. 5 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, 2 three<br />
course dinners with wine and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown (including return<br />
cruise). All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$354 p.p.<br />
Other<br />
savings<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
BESTSELLER<br />
BOOK EARLY<br />
CRUISE<br />
CONNECTION<br />
Code: ITCO<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$177 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$88 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$340 Triple room discount C$150 p.p<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Starts<br />
*Canada<br />
Ends<br />
Canada<br />
Twin<br />
Share<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Starts<br />
*Canada<br />
Ends<br />
Canada<br />
Twin<br />
Share<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
13 14 Apr Mon Sun 24 Apr Thu 3399 760 13 14 Jul Mon Sun 24 Jul Thu 3265 760<br />
16 17 Apr Thu Wed 27 Apr Sun 3399 760 16 17 Jul Thu Wed 27 Jul Sun 3265 760<br />
20 21 Apr Mon Sun 1 May Thu 3425 760 20 21 Jul Mon Sun 31 Jul Thu 3265 760<br />
23 24 Apr Thu Wed 4 May Sun 3425 760 23 24 Jul Thu Wed 3 Aug Sun 3265 760<br />
27 28 Apr Sun Mon 8 May Thu 3425 760 27 28 Jul Sun Mon 7 Aug Thu 3265 760<br />
30 Apr Wed 11 May Sun 3499 760 30 31 Jul Thu Wed 10 Aug Sun 3325 760<br />
1 May Thu 11 May Sun<br />
4 5 May Mon Sun 15 May Thu 3499 760 3 4 Aug Mon Sun 14 Aug Thu 3325 760<br />
7 8 May Wed Thu 18 May Sun 3499 760 6 7 Aug Thu Wed 17 Aug Sun 3325 760<br />
11 12 May Sun Mon 22 May Thu 3499 760 10 11 Aug Mon Sun 21 Aug Thu 3325 760<br />
14 15 May Thu Wed 25 May Sun 3499 760 13 14 Aug Thu Wed 24 Aug Sun 3325 760<br />
18 19 May Mon Sun 29 May Thu 3499 760 17 18 Aug Sun Mon 28 Aug Thu 3325 760<br />
21 22 May Wed Thu 1 Jun Sun 3499 760 20 21 Aug Thu Wed31 31 Aug Sun 3325 760<br />
25 26 May Sun Mon 5 Jun Thu 3499 760 24 25 Aug Sun Mon 4 Sep Thu 3375 760<br />
28 29 May Thu Wed8 8 Jun Sun 3499 760 27 28 Aug Wed Thu 7 Sep Sun 3375 760<br />
31 Aug Sun 11 Sep Thu 3535 760<br />
1 2 Jun Sun Mon 12 Jun Thu 3499 760 1 Sep Mon 11 Sep Thu<br />
4 5 Jun Thu Wed 15 Jun Sun 3499 760 3 4 Sep Thu Wed 14 Sep Sun 3535 760<br />
8 9 Jun Mon Sun 19 Jun Thu 3499 760 7 8 Sep Sun Mon 18 Sep Thu 3535 760<br />
11 12 Jun Wed Thu 22 Jun Sun 3499 760 10 11 Sep Thu Wed 21 Sep Sun 3535 760<br />
15 16 Jun Sun Mon 26 Jun Thu 3499 760 14 15 Sep Mon Sun 25 Sep Thu 3535 760<br />
18 19 Jun Thu Wed 29 Jun Sun 3499 760 17 18 Sep Wed Thu 28 Sep Sun 3535 760<br />
22 23 Jun Sun Mon 3 Jul Thu 3475 760 21 22 Sep Sun Mon 2 Oct Thu 3535 760<br />
25 26 Jun Wed Thu 6 Jul Sun 3475 760 24 25 Sep Wed Thu 5 Oct Sun 3535 760<br />
29 30 Jun Sun Mon 10 Jul Thu 3350 760 28 29 Sep Mon Sun 9 Oct Thu 3535 760<br />
2 3 Jul Wed Thu 13 Jul Sun 3350 760 1 2 Oct Wed Thu 12 Oct Sun 3399 760<br />
6 7 Jul Mon Sun 17 Jul Thu 3265 760 5 6 Oct Sun Mon 16 Oct Thu 3399 760<br />
9 10 Jul Wed Thu 20 Jul Sun 3265 760 8 9 Oct Thu Wed 19 Oct Sun 3399 760<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at<br />
9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to<br />
the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Venice Marco Polo<br />
Airport at 8am and 9.30am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Best of Italy<br />
The essence of ‘la dolce vita’ is explored through the cuisine, art and landscapes of Italy, from its iconic cities and<br />
turquoise lakes to its balmy southern shores.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… the ripple of waves and reflection of the sky, as you speed by private boat towards<br />
Isola Madre, a secluded island on Lake Maggiore where young princes used to play. As Signor Telli welcomes<br />
you he brings the history of the island to life, and reveals why it’s nicknamed ‘La Piratera’. Then he shares tales<br />
of his family over traditional lakeside cuisine, and crisp chilled Gavi wine, and explains how the childhood<br />
fantasies of a prince inspired their family restaurant, the setting for your delicious dinner.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Rome, Pompeii, Assisi, Milan and Florence.<br />
Orientation of Venice. Cruise to the beautiful Isle of Capri and by<br />
private launch to St. Mark’s Square in Venice. Visit St. Peter’s<br />
Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum, the Roman<br />
Colosseum, the Commonwealth War Cemetery, the excavations<br />
at Pompeii, St. Francis Basilica in Assisi, picturesque Lake<br />
Como and the medieval city of Siena. View the Roman Forum,<br />
the ancient Romanesque Abbey at Pomposa, the Byzantine St.<br />
Mark’s Basilica in Venice, the Roman Arena and Juliet’s Balcony<br />
in Verona, the Gothic Cathedral and La Scala Opera House in<br />
Milan, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Duomo in Florence.<br />
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Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Rome.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Rome (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Spend the rest of<br />
your day relaxing or take a leisurely stroll around the<br />
city. Join your companions and your Travel Director<br />
later for a Welcome Reception. Then enjoy an<br />
orientation drive to see St. Peter’s Basilica and other<br />
sights - a great introduction to this beautiful city.<br />
(WR) Hotel: Il Cantico A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 3 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your included sightseeing tour with a A Local<br />
Expert begins at the Vatican Museums. Experience<br />
a A Unique Insight in the Vatican when you ascend<br />
the smooth and step-less spiral staircase designed<br />
by famous architect Donato Bramante. Admire<br />
Michelangelo’s magnificent frescoed ceiling in the<br />
Sistine Chapel and then visit St. Peter’s Basilica to<br />
see his famous Pietà. Your tour continues in ancient<br />
Rome. View the Forum and see the Circus Maximus,<br />
where chariot races were held. Visit the impressive<br />
Colosseum. There’s time afterwards to explore the<br />
city on your own, or simply relax and watch the<br />
world go by! (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Rome | Pompeii | Sorrento (2 Nights)<br />
Visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery near Monte<br />
Cassino. Your A Local Expert tells you all about<br />
the devastation caused by the eruption of Vesuvius<br />
in AD 79 during your walking tour of Pompeii. Arrive<br />
later at your hotel in Sorrento where you dine<br />
tonight. (BB DW) Hotel: Johanna Park/Corallo<br />
Day 5 | Isle Of Capri Excursion<br />
Witness the art of inlaid wood-working, a A Local<br />
Regional<br />
Duomo, Florence<br />
Specialty for which Sorrento is famous. Later,<br />
embark on an included excursion by ferry to the<br />
Isle of Capri. See the local gardens and other sights<br />
during an orientation walk of Capri town. Spend time<br />
exploring this lovely island on your own. Perhaps<br />
consider visiting the villa of the Swedish doctor,<br />
Axel Munthe. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Sorrento | Assisi<br />
Assisi is a mystical town perched on the slopes of<br />
Mount Subasio overlooking the peaceful Umbrian<br />
landscape. Under the protection of St. Francis this<br />
city is still enclosed by medieval ramparts. Your<br />
A Local Expert takes you on a walking tour, which<br />
includes a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis, famous<br />
for its frescoes depicting the life of this much-loved<br />
saint. Spend time afterwards exploring on your own<br />
and shopping for souvenirs. Dine at your hotel this<br />
evening. (BB DW) Hotel: Cenacolo<br />
Day 7 | Assisi | Venice (2 Nights)<br />
Today, enjoy the glorious countryside and historic<br />
architecture of the Emilia Romagna region. The<br />
area is also renowned for its cuisine such as<br />
Tortellini, Mortadella and Parmesan cheese, which<br />
you could sample during your lunch stop. Arrive<br />
later in Venice, Queen of the Adriatic. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Grande Albergo Ausonia & Hungaria<br />
Day 8 | Venice Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square<br />
is magical! View the Bridge of Sighs, the beautiful<br />
Doge’s Palace and the Basilica. Watch a A Local<br />
Specialty demonstration of the ancient art of<br />
glassblowing at a traditional workshop on Giudecca<br />
island. Spend free time seeing the sights of your<br />
choice. You might like to cruise across the lagoon
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to the Island of Burano and enjoy a delicious<br />
seafood meal. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Venice | Verona | Milan | Lake<br />
Maggiore (2 Nights)<br />
This morning travel to Verona, the home of<br />
Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, to admire the<br />
Roman arena and Juliet’s balcony. Cross the plains<br />
of Lombardy to Milan for a walking tour of this<br />
fashionable city with your A Local Expert. See<br />
the Gothic Duomo, La Scala Opera house and the<br />
famous Galleria. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Simplon<br />
Day 10 | Lake Como Excursion<br />
Travel to the beautiful Lake Como with free time<br />
to explore or simply soak up the scenery. This<br />
evening, take a private boat to an island on Lake<br />
Maggiore for a special A Be My Guest dinner<br />
experience. (BB BG)<br />
Day 11 | Lake Maggiore | Pisa | Florence<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Cross the Plains of Lombardy, the forested Apennine<br />
Mountains, and pass by Genoa to Pisa. View the<br />
extraordinary Leaning Tower before arriving in<br />
Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Tonight,<br />
you might like to sample some local Tuscan cuisine.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo/Adler Cavalieri<br />
Day 12 | Florence Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert brings the city’s rich history to<br />
life during your walking tour. See the Cathedral and<br />
Piazza della Signoria and view Ponte Vecchio. Enjoy<br />
spectacular panoramic views of Florence from<br />
Piazzale Michelangelo. Spend free time exploring or<br />
shop for high quality leather and gold. (BB)<br />
Day 13 | Florence | Siena | Rome<br />
Set in scenic Tuscan countryside, visit the medieval<br />
town of Siena, famous for its exciting Palio horse<br />
race. This evening in Rome, join your Travel Director<br />
and new found friends for a Farewell Dinner.<br />
(BB FD) Hotel: Sheraton Golf Parco de Medici<br />
Day 14 | Rome | Canada<br />
Say ‘arrivederci Roma’ at the end of your memorable<br />
vacation in Italy. Transfers are available to Rome<br />
Fiumicino Airport. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
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From: C$2775 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 12 nights’ accommodations (7 hotels).<br />
12 hot buffet breakfasts. 7 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, 4 three<br />
course dinners with wine and Farewell Dinner).<br />
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Italian Glory<br />
All roads lead to Rome. That’s why we start in Milan, our exploration of the beauty and culture of Como, Venice,<br />
Florence and the Amalfi Coast leading us on to the vibrant Italian capital.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… the fruity explosion of olive oil on your tongue while sampling the fresh produce<br />
of the Fattoria di Maiano. At the heart of Tuscany, you’ll meet the family of Count Fulcis in their 15th century<br />
villa, where the love story a ‘Room with a View’ was filmed, and learn about the principles of organic olive oil<br />
production. Later, the smell of tomatoes, garlic and fresh baking bread beckons you from the formal gardens,<br />
to sit down together to a meal of lush local flavor framed by the rolling hills of Tuscany.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Milan, Venice, Florence, Pompeii and Rome.<br />
Orientation of Lake Como. Visit the excavations at Pompeii,<br />
St. Peter’s Basilica and the Roman Colosseum. Cruise by private<br />
launch to St. Mark’s Square in Venice and to the Isle of Capri.<br />
View the Gothic Cathedral and La Scala Opera House in Milan,<br />
the Byzantine St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, the Duomo in<br />
Florence, the Abbey at Monte Cassino and the Roman Forum.<br />
See the Roman Arena and Juliet’s Balcony in Verona.<br />
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Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Milan.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Milan | Como (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Milan - capital of the Lombardy region!<br />
Transfer to your hotel in Como. Unwind or take<br />
a leisurely stroll to see the exquisite villas and<br />
gardens. Meet your travel companions and your<br />
Travel Director later for a Welcome Reception. (WR)<br />
Hotel: Barchetta Palace<br />
Day 3 | Milan Excursion<br />
Enjoy an orientation tour of Como before heading<br />
to Milan. In fashionable Milan, your A Local Expert<br />
shows you the impressive sights. View the Gothic<br />
cathedral, La Scala and the Galleria. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Como | Verona | Venice (3 Nights)<br />
See the Roman arena and Juliet’s balcony in<br />
Verona, the setting of Shakespeare’s most<br />
At Leisure<br />
St. Peter's Basilica, Rome<br />
famous play. There’s time to relax or shop on the<br />
Via Mazzini. Arrive later in the Renaissance city<br />
of Venice, your home for the next three nights.<br />
Consider a gondola ride this evening – the perfect<br />
introduction to this romantic city! Dine tonight<br />
at your hotel. (BB DW) Hotel: Best Western<br />
Villa Mabapa<br />
Day 5 | Venice Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Admire Venice in all its glory as you approach<br />
St. Mark’s Square by private launch. See the Bridge<br />
of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace and the Byzantine<br />
Basilica. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work<br />
creating a A Local Specialty at a glassblowing<br />
workshop on Giudecca island. Spend the afternoon<br />
exploring the city on your own. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Secret Venice Walking Tour and visit<br />
to the Market<br />
Cruise along the Grand Canal to the Rialto Bridge.<br />
Your A Local Expert brings the city to life during
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your walking tour. See how the locals shop for<br />
food and find out about some of the regional<br />
cuisine including the delicious seafood. Cross the<br />
Rialto Bridge and see the beautiful architecture<br />
including Marco Polo’s house. The rest of the day<br />
is free to explore, or perhaps consider an optional<br />
experience to Burano for some delicious local<br />
seafood! (BB)<br />
Day 7 | Venice | Florence (2 Nights)<br />
Travel through picturesque Tuscan countryside to<br />
Florence for a two night stay. Tonight, join your<br />
fellow travelers and Travel Director for an authentic<br />
A Be My Guest dinner in a local restaurant with<br />
stunning views over the rolling Chianti hills. (BB BG)<br />
Hotel: Roma<br />
Day 8 | Florence Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Learn about Florence’s artistic heritage during a<br />
walking tour with your A Local Expert. See the<br />
multi colored Duomo and the Piazza della Signoria.<br />
View the Ponte Vecchio bridge, one of the city’s<br />
most famous landmarks. Enjoy panoramic views<br />
of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Spend free<br />
time shopping for high quality leather and gold or<br />
consider an optional experience to the Fine Arts<br />
Academy to see Michelangelo’s ‘David’. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Florence | Amalfi Coast (Maiori)<br />
(3 Nights)<br />
Drive south from Florence through the Arno Valley<br />
and past the Bay of Naples to your hotel in Maiori<br />
on the Amalfi coast. Dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB DW) Hotel: Pietra Di Luna/San Pietro/Panorama<br />
Day 10 | Amalfi Coast At Leisure<br />
Spend the day relaxing on this magnificent<br />
coastline. Sip a cappuccino, browse in the shops<br />
or perhaps take a dip in the Mediterranean.<br />
The choice is yours! (BB)<br />
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Day 11 | Isle of Capri and Amalfi Town Excursion<br />
Take a ferry to the Isle of Capri, and continue<br />
to Capri town by funicular railway. See the<br />
famous Piazzetta, during your guided walking tour.<br />
Spend time exploring on your own. Perhaps visit<br />
the house of Dr. Axel Munthe or shop for souvenirs.<br />
Later, cruise to the charming town of Amalfi to<br />
see the Romanesque Church and other interesting<br />
sights. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Day 12 | Amalfi Coast (Maiori) | Pompeii | Rome<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, leaving Pompeii<br />
covered for centuries by a layer of volcanic ash.<br />
Your A Local Expert tells you the history of this<br />
partially buried ancient town during a Small Group<br />
Sightseeing walking tour. Later, enjoy views of the<br />
Abbey of Monte Cassino on the way to Rome.<br />
Tonight, consider an evening excursion in the city.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Grand Hotel Tiberio<br />
Day 13 | Rome Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
This morning join your A Local Expert to visit<br />
St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City and view<br />
Michelangelo’s Pietà. Your sightseeing tour<br />
continues in ancient Rome. View the Forum and<br />
see Circus Maximus, where chariot races where<br />
held. Visit inside the impressive Colosseum.<br />
There’s time afterwards to explore the city on<br />
your own, or simply relax and watch the world go<br />
by! (BB FD)<br />
Day 14 | Rome | Canada<br />
Say ‘arrivederci Roma’ at the end of a memorable<br />
vacation! Airport transfers are available. Conditions<br />
apply. (BB)<br />
Italian Glory<br />
14 days – 2 Countries<br />
At Leisure<br />
From: C$3675 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 12 nights’ accommodations (5 hotels).<br />
12 hot buffet breakfasts. 6 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, 3 three<br />
course dinners with wine and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown (including return<br />
cruise). All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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27 28 Jul Sun Mon 9 Aug Sat 3750 770<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Milan Malpensa Airport transfers will operate at<br />
9am and 12.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.<br />
Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at<br />
7am and 9.30am.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Venice<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Grand Italian Experience<br />
Mountains to coast, from the trulli houses of Alberobello to Santa Margherita on the Italian Riviera, this trip reveals<br />
the traditions, art and landscapes that define the many faces of Italy.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… admiring the cool white walls of the Rotolo family farm, built in the classical trulli<br />
style unique to Puglia. Welcomed by the couple and their four children you hear farming stories passed down<br />
through generations, and learn about the organic produce they grow and make. Trying it for yourself, you enjoy<br />
delicious roasted meats and traditional tarali biscuits made from scratch by daughter Mariana, all washed<br />
down with the farm’s own wine and shared together with the family.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Rome, Pompeii, Assisi, Milan and Florence.<br />
Orientation in Siena, Venice and Alberobello. Visit St. Peter’s<br />
Basilica, the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, the Roman<br />
Colosseum, the excavations at Pompeii, the Commonwealth War<br />
Cemetery, St. Francis Basilica in Assisi and the ski resort of<br />
Cortina d’Ampezzo. View the Roman Forum, the Byzantine<br />
St. Mark’s Basilica, the Gothic Cathedral and La Scala Opera<br />
House in Milan, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Santa Croce Basilica<br />
and the Duomo in Florence. Cruise to the Isle of Capri, by private<br />
launch to St. Mark’s Square in Venice and to the exclusive resort<br />
of Portofino. See the Roman Arena and Juliet’s Balcony.<br />
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Dolomites<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Rome.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Rome (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Unwind after<br />
your journey. Later, enjoy a Welcome Reception<br />
with your companions and your Travel Director.<br />
Then take an orientation drive to see the Tiber and<br />
St. Peter’s Basilica, a perfect introduction to this<br />
magical city. (WR) Hotel: AW Cicerone Hotel<br />
Day 3 | Rome Sightseeing<br />
Your included sightseeing tour with a A Local<br />
Expert begins at the Vatican Museums. Experience<br />
a A Unique Insight when you ascend the smooth<br />
and step-less spiral staircase designed by famous<br />
architect Donato Bramante. Admire Michelangelo’s<br />
magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel<br />
and then visit St. Peter’s Basilica to see his<br />
famous Pietà. Your tour continues in ancient Rome.<br />
View the Forum and see the Circus Maximus,<br />
where chariot races were held. Visit the impressive<br />
Colosseum. There’s time to explore the city on<br />
your own, or simply relax and watch the world go<br />
by! (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Rome | Alberobello (2 Nights)<br />
Drive eastwards through the spectacular Abruzzi<br />
Mountains to the Alberobello region near the<br />
Adriatic coast. (BB DW) Hotel: Sierra Silvana<br />
Regional<br />
Alberobello<br />
Day 5 | Alberobello Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See the unique limestone houses – trulli – during<br />
your orientation of the town of Alberobello. This<br />
afternoon consider an optional experience to<br />
the town of Matera which served as one of the<br />
movie locations for ‘The Passion of the Christ’,<br />
starring Mel Gibson. This evening enjoy a special<br />
A Be My Guest dinner in a traditional trulli building<br />
in Alberobello. (BB BG)<br />
Day 6 | Alberobello | Sorrento (2 Nights)<br />
This morning travel to the gorgeous coastal town<br />
of Sorrento famous for its delicious limoncello drink.<br />
Your orientation includes views of Piazza Tasso and<br />
Corsa Italia. You will then have free time to explore<br />
the town. (BB) Hotel: Grand Parco del Sole<br />
Day 7 | Isle of Capri Excursion<br />
Watch a A Local Specialty demonstration at an<br />
inlaid-wood workshop, followed by a cruise to<br />
the beautiful Isle of Capri. See Capri town and<br />
Marina Piccola during your guided walking tour. Visit<br />
the Piazzetta where the rich and famous sip their<br />
cappuccinos. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Day 8 | Sorrento | Pompeii | Assisi<br />
Visit the excavations of the city of Pompeii, which<br />
lay buried for centuries after Mount Vesuvius<br />
erupted in 79 AD. Your A Local Expert provides<br />
insight into this UNESCO World Heritage site.<br />
Visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery near Monte
SWITZERLAND<br />
ITALIAN<br />
LAKES<br />
Cruise<br />
1<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
2<br />
MILAN<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
SARDINA<br />
SANTA<br />
MARGHERITA<br />
Portofino<br />
ITALY<br />
Pisa<br />
Verona<br />
FLORENCE<br />
2<br />
Siena<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Cassino. Continue your journey through the hills<br />
of Frascati and Umbria to arrive at Assisi on<br />
the slopes of Mount Subasio. Dine tonight at<br />
your hotel. (BB DW) Hotel: Cenacolo A Authentic<br />
Accommodation<br />
Day 9 | Assisi | Verona | Venice (2 Nights)<br />
Meet your A Local Expert this morning for<br />
a walking tour of Assisi, including a visit to<br />
St. Francis’ Basilica, featuring frescoes by Giotto,<br />
and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.<br />
Continue your journey and visit the fair city of<br />
Verona for views of Juliet’s balcony and the Roman<br />
arena. Arrive later in the magical Byzantine city of<br />
Venice, Queen of the Adriatic. (BB) Hotel: Biasutti<br />
Day 10 | Venice Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Venice is a very special city. View the Bridge of<br />
Sighs, Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica during<br />
your cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square.<br />
Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating<br />
a A Local Specialty at a glassblowing workshop<br />
on Giudecca island. Spend free time shopping, or<br />
perhaps enjoy a local seafood meal on the Island<br />
of Burano. (BB)<br />
Day 11 | Venice | Cortina d’Ampezzo<br />
Traverse the Veneto plains to Cortina d’Ampezzo in<br />
the Dolomites – a winter sport resort which hosted<br />
the Winter Olympics in 1956. See the world-famous<br />
Olympic ski-jump and spend the rest of the day<br />
relaxing in the mountains. Dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB DW) Hotel: Europa<br />
Day 12 | Cortina d’Ampezzo | Italian Lakes<br />
Enjoy a scenic drive through northern Italy and the<br />
Lake District. Arrive on the banks of Lake Maggiore<br />
where you have free time to explore the town of<br />
Baverno. Stroll along the banks of the lake or enjoy<br />
a drink at an outdoor café. (BB) Hotel: Simplon<br />
Day 13 | Italian Lakes | Milan | Santa Margherita<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Arrive in Milan and enjoy a guided tour with a<br />
A Local Expert. See the Duomo, the Galleria and<br />
the famous La Scala Opera House. Later arrive on<br />
1<br />
2<br />
CORTINA<br />
D’AMPEZZO<br />
1 2<br />
ROME<br />
VENICE<br />
1<br />
ASSISI<br />
Monte<br />
Cassino<br />
Pompeii<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
Isle of Capri<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
2<br />
SORRENTO<br />
CROATIA<br />
HUNGARY<br />
BOSINA &<br />
HERZEGOVINA<br />
2<br />
ALBEROBELLO<br />
the Italian Riviera. Cruise to the port of Portofino<br />
(weather permitting) before returning to your hotel<br />
in Santa Margherita. Dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB DW) Hotel: Park Suisse<br />
Day 14 | Santa Margherita Free Time<br />
Relax or explore this famous Ligurian resort.<br />
Or, consider joining an optional experience to the<br />
beautiful Cinque Terre. (BB)<br />
Day 15 | Santa Margherita | Pisa | Florence<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Travel south into Tuscany and stop to view the<br />
famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then travel to the<br />
Renaissance city of Florence. Your walking tour with<br />
a A Local Expert includes views of the magnificent<br />
Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery.<br />
View the Ponte Vecchio, one of Florence’s most<br />
famous landmarks. You might like to shop for<br />
high quality leather and 18-carat gold, or simply<br />
relax and enjoy the atmosphere. (BB) Hotel: NH<br />
Anglo American<br />
Day 16 | Florence Free Time<br />
Enjoy a full day to explore this fascinating city.<br />
You might like to visit the Academy of Fine Arts and<br />
see Michelangelo’s statue of David or visit gardens<br />
and palaces like the Boboli and Pitti Palace.<br />
Whatever you decide, your Travel Director will be on<br />
hand to help you get the most out of your day. (BB)<br />
Day 17 | Florence | Siena | Rome<br />
Past the sprawling vineyards of Chianti you arrive<br />
at the medieval city of Siena. See the Piazza del<br />
Campo, scene of the annual Palio horse races, and<br />
the Cathedral. Enjoy free time to shop for souvenirs<br />
and Tuscan specialties before returning to Rome.<br />
Celebrate the end of your vacation this evening<br />
with your companions at a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Hotel: Sheraton Golf Parco de Medici<br />
Day 18 | Rome | Canada<br />
After breakfast, say ‘arrivederci’ to Rome and<br />
your new found friends at the end of your<br />
Grand Italian Experience. Transfers are available.<br />
Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Grand Italian Experience<br />
18 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$4335 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 16 nights’ accommodations (10 hotels).<br />
16 hot buffet breakfasts. 8 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, 5 three<br />
course dinners with wine and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown (including return<br />
cruise). All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$459 p.p.<br />
Other<br />
savings<br />
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*Canada<br />
Ends<br />
Canada<br />
CRUISE<br />
CONNECTION<br />
Code: ITGAA<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Twin<br />
Share<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Starts<br />
*Canada<br />
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Canada<br />
BESTSELLER<br />
BOOK EARLY<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$229 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$115 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$440 Triple room discount C$140 p.p<br />
Twin<br />
Share<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
s 2 Apr Wed 19 Apr Sat 4399 940 9 Jul Wed 26 Jul Sat 4385 940<br />
s 9 Apr Wed 26 Apr Sat 4450 940 16 Jul Wed 2 Aug Sat 4335 940<br />
s 16 Apr Wed 3 May Sat 4450 940 23 Jul Wed 9 Aug Sat 4335 940<br />
s 23 Apr Wed 10 May Sat 4450 940 30 Jul Wed 16 Aug Sat 4335 940<br />
s 30 Apr Wed 17 May Sat 4585 940<br />
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s 14 May Wed 31 May Sat 4585 940 20 Aug Wed6 Sep Sat 4399 940<br />
s 21 May Wed 7 Jun Sat 4585 940 27 Aug Wed 13 Sep Sat 4399 940<br />
28 May Wed14 Jun Sat 4585 940<br />
3 Sep Wed 20 Sep Sat 4585 940<br />
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11 Jun Wed 28 Jun Sat 4585 940 17 Sep Wed 4 Oct Sat 4585 940<br />
s 18 Jun Wed 5 Jul Sat 4525 940 24 Sep Wed 11 Oct Sat 4585 940<br />
s 25 Jun Wed 12 Jul Sat 4525 940<br />
1 Oct Wed 18 Oct Sat 4435 940<br />
2 Jul Wed 19 Jul Sat 4385 940<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at<br />
9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way<br />
to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Rome Fiumicino<br />
Airport at 7am and 9.30am.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Authentic Accommodation<br />
Cenacolo, Assisi, Italy<br />
An old Franciscan convent, built for pilgrims visiting Assisi, we often<br />
choose Hotel Cenacolo when in this scenic part of Italy. Sensitively<br />
restored, the stone walls of this A Authentic Accommodation hold slick<br />
modern decor.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Southern Italy & Sicily<br />
Descending from Rome to Palermo, the south of Italy gives way to the fiery splendors of Sicily and the towering<br />
shadow of Italy’s largest active volcano, Etna.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… the smoky richness and deep red of the ‘Nerello Mascalese’ grape, grown in the<br />
volcanic soil at the foot of Mount Etna. It’s the taste of the fruit and the land, as you learn how to identify<br />
the subtle aromas from an expert local sommelier, and build up an appetite as you stroll through the farm,<br />
vineyards and cellars. And it’s finding the flavor of the Sicilian sunshine in the rich, heartiness of the cuisine, as<br />
you enjoy the freshest grilled vegetable antipasti, homemade pasta and renowned ‘Liperus’ wine.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours in Pompeii, Taormina, Agrigento and Palermo. Visit<br />
the excavations at Pompeii, the Commonwealth War Cemetery,<br />
an inlaid wood factory in Sorrento, the impressive ruins of the<br />
ancient Greek Theater at Taormina, the Temples of Concord<br />
and Juno at Agrigento, the castle gardens in Erice, the Norman<br />
Cathedral at Monreale and the fishing village of Mondello. View<br />
St Peter’s Basilica, the Abbey at Monte Cassino, the fortress<br />
town of Enna and Palermo Cathedral. Cruise to the Isle of Capri.<br />
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Abbey, Monte Cassino<br />
Regional<br />
Sicily<br />
St. Peter's Basilica, Rome
Start<br />
End<br />
ROME<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Rome.<br />
1<br />
Erice<br />
Mondello<br />
AGRIGENTO<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Monreale<br />
Monte<br />
Cassino<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Rome<br />
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Relax after<br />
your journey or explore on your own. Meet your<br />
Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening<br />
for a Welcome Reception. Afterwards, enjoy an<br />
orientation drive through the city to see St. Peter’s<br />
Basilica in the Vatican City and other sights – a<br />
perfect introduction to this beautiful city. (WR)<br />
Hotel: NH Villa Carpegna<br />
Day 3 | Rome | Pompeii | Sorrento (2 Nights)<br />
From Rome, visit the Commonwealth Cemetery at<br />
Monte Cassino. Your A Local Expert takes you<br />
on a fascinating walking tour of the excavations<br />
at Pompeii - buried for centuries under a layer<br />
of volcanic ash when Vesuvius erupted in 79<br />
AD. Arrive later at your hotel in Sorrento. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Grand Hotel Parco del Sole<br />
Day 4 | Sorrento | Isle Of Capri Excursion<br />
Watch a A Local Specialty demonstration of the<br />
art of inlaid wood at a workshop in Sorrento. Take<br />
a ferry to the Isle of Capri, and continue to Capri<br />
town by funicular railway. See the famous Piazzetta,<br />
during our guided walking tour. (BB)<br />
Day 5 | Sorrento | Taormina (Giardini Naxos)<br />
(3 Nights)<br />
Drive south via Salerno and through Calabria and<br />
take the ferry across the straits of Messina to Sicily<br />
and the resort town of Taormina. This evening,<br />
enjoy dinner at your hotel. (BB DW) Hotel: Sant<br />
Alphio Garden<br />
Day 6 | Taormina Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a walking<br />
tour of Taormina on the slopes of Mount Tauro<br />
overlooking the sea. Visit the Greek theater and<br />
the sub-tropical terraced gardens. Stroll along the<br />
elegant Corso Umberto to the Piazza for splendid<br />
1<br />
Pompeii<br />
Isle of Capri<br />
2<br />
SORRENTO<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
2 PALERMO<br />
Enna<br />
ITALY<br />
TAORMINA 3<br />
Mt. Etna<br />
SICILY<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
panoramic views across the bay. Spend free time<br />
shopping for souvenirs and handmade lace on the<br />
Corso. (BB)<br />
Day 7 | Taormina Free Time<br />
Enjoy a full day to do as you please in this beautiful<br />
resort town. Shop, relax or see the sights of your<br />
choice. Whatever you decide, your Travel Director<br />
will be on hand to help you get the most out of<br />
your day. Tonight savor a delicious A Be My Guest<br />
dinner at a beautiful Sicilian winery and restaurant<br />
overlooking Mount Etna. (BB BG)<br />
Day 8 | Taormina | Enna | Agrigento<br />
Enjoy spectacular views of Enna on the way to<br />
Agrigento, where your A Local Expert takes you<br />
to visit the Valley of the Temples - the finest Greek<br />
sanctuary in Sicily. See the splendid Temple of<br />
Concord and the Temple of Juno overlooking the<br />
sea. (BB) Hotel: Dioscuri Bay Palace<br />
Day 9 | Agrigento | Erice | Palermo (2 Nights)<br />
Visit the Balio gardens situated at the ruined Venus<br />
Castle for breathtaking views of the sea, saltpans,<br />
and wooded hillsides. Continue your journey to<br />
the Sicilian capital, Palermo. (BB) Hotel: Grand<br />
Federico II<br />
Day 10 | Palermo Sightseeing and Excursion<br />
to Monreale and Mondello<br />
Meet your A Local Expert this morning for a<br />
sightseeing tour of Palermo. See Piazza Bellini<br />
and the Cathedral. Travel to the town of Monreale<br />
for views of La Conca d’Oro and explore the<br />
magnificent 12 th century Norman Cathedral. Visit<br />
the fishing village of Mondello with its breathtaking<br />
beach. Later join your companions and celebrate<br />
with a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. (BB FD)<br />
Day 11 | Palermo | Canada<br />
Say ‘arrivederci’ to Sicily and your newfound friends<br />
at the end of a memorable vacation! Transfers are<br />
available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Southern Italy & Sicily<br />
11 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2435 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 9 nights’ accommodations (5 hotels).<br />
9 hot buffet breakfasts. 4 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, three course<br />
dinner with wine and Farewell Dinner). All land<br />
transport shown (including return ferry).<br />
All transfers shown. All our featured inclusions<br />
shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$269 p.p.<br />
Other<br />
savings<br />
CRUISE<br />
CONNECTION<br />
Code: ITSCA<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$134 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$67 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$260 Triple room discount C$80 p.p<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
6 Mar Thu 16 Mar Sun 2435 480 3 Jul Thu 13 Jul Sun 2575 520<br />
13 Mar Thu 23 Mar Sun 2435 480 10 Jul Thu 20 Jul Sun 2575 520<br />
20 Mar Thu 30 Mar Sun 2465 480 17 Jul Thu 27 Jul Sun 2575 520<br />
27 Mar Thu 6 Apr Sun 2535 480 24 Jul Thu 3 Aug Sun 2575 520<br />
31 Jul Thu 10 Aug Sun 2665 520<br />
3 Apr Thu 13 Apr Sun 2599 480<br />
10 Apr Thu 20 Apr Sun 2599 520 7 Aug Thu 17 Aug Sun 2665 520<br />
17 Apr Thu 27 Apr Sun 2599 520 14 Aug Thu 24 Aug Sun 2665 520<br />
24 Apr Thu 4 May Sun 2599 520 21 Aug Thu 31 Aug Sun 2665 520<br />
28 Aug Thu 7 Sep Sun 2665 520<br />
1 May Thu 11 May Sun 2685 520<br />
8 May Thu 18 May Sun 2685 520 4 Sep Thu 14 Sep Sun 2685 520<br />
15 May Thu 25 May Sun 2685 520 11 Sep Thu 21 Sep Sun 2685 520<br />
22 May Thu 1 Jun Sun 2685 520 18 Sep Thu 28 Sep Sun 2685 520<br />
29 May Thu 8 Jun Sun 2685 520 25 Sep Thu 5 Oct Sun 2685 520<br />
5 Jun Thu 15 Jun Sun 2685 520 2 Oct Thu 12 Oct Sun 2599 520<br />
12 Jun Thu 22 Jun Sun 2685 520 9 Oct Thu 19 Oct Sun 2599 520<br />
19 Jun Thu 29 Jun Sun 2685 520 16 Oct Thu 26 Oct Sun 2565 520<br />
26 Jun Thu 6 Jul Sun 2685 520 23 Oct Thu 2 Nov Sun 2565 520<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at<br />
9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the<br />
hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Palermo Airport at 8am.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Taormina<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Best of Italy & Sicily<br />
Traditional north to passionate south, this odyssey traces the length of Italy, exploring its cultural and geographical<br />
diversity by land and sea.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… the knowledge of your Local Expert casting light on the shadows of Agrigento, one of<br />
the greatest ancient cities of the Mediterranean. Walking among the ruins, it’s hearing how a Greek settlement<br />
on the coast of Sicily helped the tyrant Thero fight for control of the island. And it’s seeing the piety of ruthless<br />
regimes as you wander between the cool pillars of the Temple of Concord, searching for marks of the enemy fire<br />
that scarred its walls more than 2,400 years before.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Rome, Florence, Venice, Pompeii, Palermo and Agrigento<br />
Assisi. Orientation of Sorrento. View the Roman Forum, Santa Croce<br />
Basilica and the Duomo in Florence, the Byzantine St. Mark’s<br />
Basilica, Palermo Cathedral and the fortress town of Enna.<br />
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the amazing Vatican Museums, Sistine<br />
Chapel, the Roman Colosseum, the Church of St. Apollinaris,<br />
St. Francis Basilica, the excavations at Pompeii, the Norman<br />
Cathedral at Monreale, the fishing village of Mondello, the Valley of<br />
the Temples and an inlaid wood factory in Sorrento. Cruise by private<br />
launch to St. Mark’s Square in Venice and to the Isle of Capri.<br />
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Isle of Capri<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Rome.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Rome (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Spend the<br />
day relaxing. Join your fellow travelers and Travel<br />
Director this evening for a Welcome Reception.<br />
Afterwards, enjoy an orientation drive through the<br />
city to see St. Peter’s Basilica and other sights -<br />
a perfect introduction to this beautiful city. (WR)<br />
Hotel: Milton Roma<br />
Day 3 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your included sightseeing tour with a A Local<br />
Expert begins at the Vatican Museums. Experience<br />
a A Unique Insight when you ascend the smooth<br />
and step-less spiral staircase designed by famous<br />
architect Donato Bramante. Admire Michelangelo’s<br />
magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel<br />
and then visit St. Peter’s Basilica to see his<br />
famous Pietà. Your tour continues in ancient Rome.<br />
View the Forum and see Circus Maximus, where<br />
chariot races were held. Visit the impressive<br />
Colosseum. There’s time afterwards to explore the<br />
city on your own, or simply relax and watch the<br />
world go by! (BB)<br />
Regional<br />
Greek Theater, Taormina<br />
Day 4 | Rome | Florence<br />
This morning, travel to the Renaissance city of<br />
Florence, with free time to take a leisurely stroll<br />
through historic streets and soak up the unique<br />
atmosphere! (BB) Hotel: Grand Mediterraneo<br />
Day 5 | Florence Sightseeing | Venice<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Experience the incredible sights of Florence on<br />
your walking tour with a A Local Expert. See the<br />
magnificent marble Duomo, Signoria Square and<br />
Ponte Vecchio. Marvel at the panoramic views from<br />
Piazzale Michelangelo. Later, drive to the floating<br />
city of Venice. This evening, why not appreciate<br />
this elegant city from the comfort of a gondola?<br />
(BB RM) Hotel: Le Boulevard<br />
Day 6 | Venice Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square<br />
is spectacular! View the Bridge of Sighs and<br />
the ornate Doge’s Palace. Watch the Venetian<br />
craftsmen at work creating a A Local Specialty<br />
at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca island.<br />
Spend free time shopping or relaxing. Consider<br />
a boat trip to the colorful island of Burano for a<br />
delicious seafood lunch. (BB)
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Day 7 | Venice | Assisi<br />
Drive south from Venice along the Adriatic coast.<br />
Later, in the spiritual city of Assisi on the slopes<br />
of Mount Subasio, visit St. Francis’ Basilica on<br />
your walking tour with a A Local Expert. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Grand Roseo<br />
Day 8 | Assisi | Pompeii | Naples | At Sea<br />
The ancient city of Pompeii was buried beneath<br />
volcanic ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in<br />
79 AD, and lay undiscovered for centuries. Your<br />
A Local Expert gives a fascinating account of<br />
the excavations during your walking tour. A short<br />
journey brings you to Naples for your overnight<br />
cruise to Palermo, Sicily’s capital. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | At Sea | Palermo<br />
Arrive this morning in the Sicilian capital, Palermo.<br />
Meet your A Local Expert for a sightseeing tour<br />
of the city which includes the honey colored<br />
cathedral and Piazza Bellini. Travel to the town of<br />
Monreale and visit the magnificent 12 th century<br />
Norman Cathedral. Admire views of the Conca d’Oro<br />
before continuing your journey to visit the beautiful<br />
fishing village of Mondello. Return to Palermo this<br />
afternoon. Hotel: Principe di Villafranca<br />
Day 10 | Palermo | Agrigento<br />
In Agrigento, your A Local Expert takes you<br />
on a tour of the Valley of the Temples. This<br />
UNESCO World Heritage site is home to five ancient<br />
Greek temples dating from the 6 th century BC.<br />
These are some of the grandest Grecian remains<br />
outside Athens! Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Dioscuri Bay Palaca<br />
Day 11 | Agrigento | Enna | Taormina (Giardini<br />
Naxos) (2 Nights)<br />
Travel through the vineyards of the southern hills<br />
towards the seaside resort of Taormina, stopping<br />
en route to enjoy views of the fortress town of<br />
Enna. Arrive this afternoon in the resort town of<br />
Taormina, your home for the next two nights. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Caesar Palace<br />
Day 12 | Taormina | Free Time<br />
Spend the day relaxing in this fun Sicilian resort.<br />
Perhaps swim and sunbathe or shop for handmade<br />
lace on the Corso. Consider joining an optional<br />
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ASSISI<br />
ROME 2 1<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Monte Cassino<br />
Naples<br />
Pompeii<br />
Isle of Capri<br />
SICILY<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
SORRENTO<br />
2<br />
SICILY<br />
CROATIA<br />
PALERMO<br />
Mondello<br />
Monreale<br />
1<br />
2 TAORMINA<br />
AGRIGENTO 1<br />
Mt.<br />
Enna Etna<br />
BOSNIA &<br />
HERZEGOVINA<br />
excursion to Savoca, the village made famous by<br />
‘The Godfather’, and the crater of Sicily’s active<br />
volcano, Mount Etna, widely regarded as one of<br />
the most impressive in the world. This evening, join<br />
your companions for a very special A Be My Guest<br />
dinner in a vineyard close to Mount Etna. (BB BG)<br />
Day 13 | Taormina (Giardini Naxos) | Sorrento<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Cross the Straits of Messina to mainland Italy<br />
by ferry, driving north through rustic Calabria via<br />
Salerno to your hotel in Sorrento. Tonight, relax at<br />
your hotel and take in the scenery. Hotel: Johanna<br />
Park<br />
Day 14 | Isle of Capri Excursion<br />
Visit an inlaid-wood workshop to see a A Local<br />
Specialty demonstration of this local craft. Take a<br />
short cruise to the charming Isle of Capri, and enjoy<br />
an orientation walk of Capri town. Appreciate views<br />
across the sea and Marina Piccola. Spend free time<br />
afterwards exploring this charming island on your<br />
own! Later in Sorrento – famous for the alcoholic<br />
digestive Limoncello − visit Piazza Tasso, with its<br />
many cafés, and shop in boutiques on the Corso<br />
Italia. (BB DW)<br />
Day 15 | Sorrento | Rome<br />
Admire the spectacular coastline as you drive<br />
north from Sorrento. Stop at Cassino to view<br />
the Benedictine Abbey. Arrive later in Rome, and<br />
spend the rest of the day shopping or seeing the<br />
sights. Tonight, celebrate with your companions and<br />
your Travel Director at a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Hotel: Sheraton Golf Parco de Medici<br />
Day 16 | Rome | Canada<br />
Say ‘arrivederci Roma’ as you prepare for your journey<br />
home with wonderful memories of your vacation.<br />
Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Best of Italy & Sicily<br />
16 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$4075 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 14 nights’ accommodations (9 hotels<br />
and overnight cruise). 14 hot buffet breakfasts.<br />
7 dinners (including Welcome Reception, Be<br />
My Guest, 4 three course dinners with wine<br />
and Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown<br />
(including overnight cruise, ferry and return<br />
cruise). All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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31 March save 7.5%<br />
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Young traveler discount C$410 Triple room discount C$110 p.p<br />
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26 Jun Thu 11 Jul Fri 4250 780<br />
2 Oct Thu 17 Oct Fri 4099 720<br />
3 Jul Thu 18 Jul Fri 4075 780 9 Oct Thu 24 Oct Fri 4099 720<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at<br />
9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way<br />
to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Rome Fiumicino<br />
Airport at 7am and 9.30am.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Palazzo Vecchio, Florence<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Real Britain<br />
Cityscapes and scenic lakes, this lively round-trip goes from London to Bristol, Chester, Edinburgh and York for a<br />
fast-paced taste of British culture and craftsmanship.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… stepping onto the drive of a classic country house, in the England you always<br />
imagined. It’s chatting with your hosts as they unveil the history and heritage of their family home, and invite<br />
you to discover their little corner of tradition. It’s inhaling the lush perfume of an English country garden,<br />
feeling the tickle of grass against your feet. And, of course, it’s sampling real home cooking with local produce,<br />
as you experience British hospitality first-hand with the owners of this ‘country pile’.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in London and Edinburgh. Orientations of Bath, Chester,<br />
Grasmere and York. Visit the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge,<br />
the Roman Baths in Bath, Wedgewood Visitor Center, Gretna Green,<br />
Edinburgh Castle, medieval Alnwick, and Shakespeare’s birthplace<br />
in Stratford-upon-Avon. View Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage,<br />
the home to Harry Potter & Hogwarts’ Alnwick Castle and York<br />
Minster. See the Lake District’s magnificent scenery.<br />
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Roman Baths, Bath
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IRELAND<br />
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Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Irish<br />
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Sightseeing stops<br />
SCOTLAND<br />
EDINBURGH<br />
Gretna Green<br />
WALES<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to London. Relax or spend time exploring<br />
this fascinating city. Hotel: Copthorne Tara<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See the famous sights including Big Ben, the<br />
Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace with<br />
your A Local Expert. The afternoon is yours to<br />
continue exploring London on your own. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Stonehenge | Bath | Bristol<br />
Visit the historic stone monoliths at Stonehenge<br />
where pagans once worshiped before stopping<br />
in the Georgian town of Bath. Visit the Roman<br />
baths from which the city derives its name. Tonight,<br />
enjoy a Welcome Reception with a traditional pub<br />
meal. It’s the ideal opportunity to get to know<br />
your Travel Director and fellow travelers. (FB WR)<br />
Hotel: Radisson Blu Bristol<br />
Day 5 | Bristol | Wedgwood | Chester<br />
Visit the Wedgwood Visitor Center for a A Local<br />
Specialty demonstration and learn about the<br />
manufacture of porcelain in the region known<br />
as the potteries. See the medieval city walls at<br />
Chester and admire the Tudor architecture and the<br />
galleried shops known as the Rows. In your free<br />
time, explore the city and perhaps treat yourself to<br />
a traditional English Cream Tea, or join an optional<br />
experience through the spectacular Horseshoe<br />
Pass to visit the Welsh town of Llangollen, home to<br />
the famous music Eisteddfod. (FB) Hotel: Crowne<br />
Plaza Chester<br />
Day 6 | Chester | Grasmere | Gretna Green |<br />
Edinburgh (2 Nights)<br />
Admire the views throughout the scenic Lake District.<br />
These scenes provided William Wordsworth with<br />
the inspiration to write the poem ‘Daffodils’. Visit the<br />
2<br />
Alnwick<br />
Grasmere<br />
Lake<br />
District<br />
1<br />
Wedgwood<br />
CHESTER<br />
BRISTOL 1<br />
Bath<br />
YORK<br />
ENGLAND<br />
Stonehenge<br />
1<br />
North<br />
Sea<br />
Stratford-upon-Avon<br />
2 1<br />
LONDON<br />
English Channel<br />
town of Grasmere to see St. Oswald’s church where<br />
the poet is buried. Stop at Gretna Green across the<br />
Scottish border, a town popular with eloping couples.<br />
Here the marriage ceremony was traditionally<br />
performed across a blacksmith’s anvil. Then travel to<br />
the historic capital, Edinburgh, your home for the next<br />
two nights. (FB) Hotel: Apex European<br />
Day 7 | Edinburgh Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning, discover the elegance of the city<br />
with your A Local Expert on your included city<br />
sightseeing tour. See the Royal Mile in the Old<br />
Town. View the Palace of Holyroodhouse and<br />
Arthur’s Seat. Your guided visit inside Edinburgh<br />
Castle is informative and engaging. Spend free time<br />
exploring on your own or join your Travel Director<br />
on an optional experience to the Royal Yacht<br />
Britannia. Tonight, why not attend a lively Scottish<br />
banquet with traditional haggis and bagpipes? (FB)<br />
Day 8 | Edinburgh | Alnwick | York<br />
Visit the medieval market town of Alnwick. View<br />
the castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland,<br />
and recently featured as Hogwarts in a number<br />
of Harry Potter films and also in the movie Robin<br />
Hood Prince of Thieves. Cross the River Tyne<br />
and continue to the Roman city of York. See York<br />
Minster and walk along the famous Shambles.<br />
Tonight enjoy a A Be My Guest Farewell Dinner at a<br />
country home. Meet the family and learn the history<br />
of the house before enjoying a hearty home cooked<br />
meal. (FB BG) Hotel: Hotel 53<br />
Day 9 | York | Stratford-upon-Avon | London<br />
Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace and Visitor Center<br />
in Stratford-upon-Avon and see Anne Hathaway’s<br />
thatched cottage. Later, arrive back into London.<br />
(FB) Hotel: Copthorne Tara<br />
Day 10 | London | Canada<br />
Say farewell to London today as you return home<br />
with magical memories. (FB)<br />
Real Britain<br />
10 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$1699 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 8 nights’ accommodations<br />
(5 hotels). 8 full breakfasts. 2 dinners<br />
(including Welcome Reception and Be My<br />
Guest). All land transport shown. All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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BOOK BEFORE:<br />
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C$190<br />
Code: BIBT<br />
Triple room discount<br />
C$0 p.p<br />
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n 2 Jan Fri 11 Jan Sun 1699 630<br />
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28 Sep Sun 7 Oct Tue 2099 780<br />
l Edinburgh Tattoo 1-23 August 2014: We’ve included Tattoo tickets when you’re<br />
in Edinburgh during these dates.<br />
s Chester Horse Races 2014: On this date, your hotel may be in Manchester or<br />
Liverpool - but sightseeing will still be as shown.<br />
u Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
n Winter Departures (WIBT): Departures marked in the price panel are subject to<br />
change in price, discount and hotel. Prices and discounts will be confirmed in<br />
May 2014.<br />
H Festive Celebrations: Christmas and New Year Celebrations have been arranged<br />
for these departures. Join us in Europe to celebrate the Festive Season!<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$149<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
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Best of Devon & Cornwall<br />
City to shore, the crafts and creativity of the west of England come in to focus as you journey through the ages,<br />
via Plymouth, Bideford and Bristol.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… tracing the steps of Mr Darcy in the village where Pride and Prejudice was filmed,<br />
and seeing the spots that were captured in the Harry Potter movies – and imagining the magical tales spun<br />
about this place which has been barely touched by time. It’s taking in the dramatic Cornish coastline where<br />
smugglers used to thrive. And, after seeing local artists’ work on display at the Devon Guild of Craftsmen, it’s<br />
crossing rugged Dartmoor and hearing legends on your way to the burial site of King Arthur.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
Orientations of Plymouth, Bristol, and Bath. Visit the ancient stone<br />
circle at Stonehenge, Polperro, the ancient seaport of Bideford, the<br />
gorgeous artists’ colony of St. Ives, Glastonbury Abbey ruins, the<br />
Roman Baths in Bath, quaint Lacock village and royal Windsor.<br />
View Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth,<br />
St. Michaels Mount, Cheddar Gorge and Windsor Castle.<br />
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Lacock
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It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London<br />
Welcome to London! Your day is free to explore this<br />
vibrant capital city. Hotel: Hilton Kensington<br />
Day 3 | London | Stonehenge | Bideford<br />
This morning, travel to rural Wiltshire and visit<br />
the mystical ancient monoliths at Stonehenge<br />
on Salisbury Plain before arriving at the historic<br />
seaport of Bideford. This evening, get to know<br />
your companions and Travel Director at Welcome<br />
Reception including a light evening meal with drinks.<br />
(FB WR) Hotel: Durrant House<br />
Day 4 | Bideford | Tintagel | Polperro |<br />
Plymouth (2 Nights)<br />
Drive along the north Cornish coast to enjoy views<br />
of the ruined Tintagel Castle which is steeped in<br />
mystery and legend and said to be the birthplace<br />
of King Arthur. Travel through Bodmin en route to<br />
Polperro, a picturesque old fishing village with its<br />
narrow streets and lanes and old cottages dotted<br />
around the small harbor. This afternoon enjoy a<br />
A Be My Guest Cornish Cream Tea on a local farm<br />
with spectacular views over the nearby meadows.<br />
Arrive later in Plymouth where tonight you have<br />
free time to explore this maritime city. (FB BG)<br />
Hotel: Jurys Inn Plymouth<br />
Day 5 | Cornish Excursion<br />
This morning, why not take an optional cruise<br />
around famous Plymouth harbor before setting off<br />
to explore Cornwall. The Cornish coast is famous<br />
for smugglers’ coves and quaint villages on the way<br />
to St. Ives, a popular resort with artists and tourists.<br />
Enjoy views of St. Michaels Mount near Penzance.<br />
Cross Bodmin Moor, dominated by dramatic granite<br />
tors on your way back to Plymouth. Tonight, why<br />
not join an optional experience dinner at a nearby<br />
traditional pub. (FB)<br />
WALES ENGLAND<br />
BRISTOL<br />
2 Lacock Windsor 1 1<br />
Cheddar Gorge<br />
Glastonbury<br />
Bath<br />
LONDON<br />
BIDEFORD 1<br />
Exmoor<br />
Stonehenge<br />
Tintagel<br />
Dartmoor<br />
National Park<br />
Bovey Tracey<br />
St. Ives<br />
St. Michael’s<br />
Mount<br />
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Polperro<br />
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Day 6 | Plymouth | Glastonbury | Cheddar<br />
Gorge | Bristol (2 Nights)<br />
This morning gain an A Unique Insight into<br />
contemporary and traditional handicrafts at The<br />
Devon Guild of Craftsmen in Bovey Tracey. Visit the<br />
ruins of Glastonbury Abbey and see the legendary<br />
burial site of King Arthur. Travel through the<br />
spectacular limestone landscape of Cheddar Gorge<br />
en route to Bristol. Your orientation includes views of<br />
the Clifton Suspension Bridge and Brunel’s SS Great<br />
Britain, the world’s first ocean-going, propeller driven,<br />
iron ship. (FB) Hotel: Radisson Blu Bristol<br />
Day 7 | Bath Excursion<br />
A short drive will bring you to the Georgian town of<br />
Bath. See the beautiful Pulteney Bridge spanning<br />
the River Avon and view the impressive Abbey,<br />
founded in 1499. Visit the Roman Baths, from which<br />
the city takes its name, and see the hot thermal<br />
pool of the ‘Great Bath’. Enjoy free time to explore<br />
the city at your own pace. Why not stroll around<br />
the impressive Royal Crescent, a masterpiece<br />
of Georgian architecture, or visit the Jane Austin<br />
museum. Later, arrive back in Bristol where you have<br />
free time to explore the historic city. This evening<br />
join your companions for a Farewell Dinner. (FB FD)<br />
Day 8 | Bristol | Lacock | Windsor | London<br />
Drive to the picturesque town of Lacock, with its<br />
honey colored stone cottages and 15 th century<br />
inns. The village has also been used as the<br />
movie location for Pride Prejudice and Harry Potter<br />
amongst others. Stop in Royal Windsor with time to<br />
explore the quaint town before returning to London.<br />
(FB) Hotel: Hilton Kensington<br />
Day 9 | London | Canada<br />
Time to say farewell to newfound friends before<br />
your return flight home. (FB)<br />
Best of Devon & Cornwall<br />
9 days – 1 Country<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$1665 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 7 nights’ accommodations (4 hotels).<br />
7 full breakfasts. Be My Guest cream tea. 2<br />
dinners (including Welcome Reception and<br />
Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$175 p.p.<br />
Other<br />
savings<br />
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15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Code: BDEVA<br />
Frequent traveler discount up to C$88 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$44 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$170 Triple room discount C$30 p.p<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$145<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Scenic England<br />
Romans. Pagans. Twentieth Century pop icons. The cultural development of a nation is explored on this English<br />
experience, taking in London, Bath, Chester and Liverpool.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… the calls of Chester’s Town Crier echoing in the streets, as he shares the history of an<br />
age-old tradition. Showing you how to deliver a ‘proclamation’, he reconstructs the 15th century around you,<br />
with stories of a Crier’s life in historic Britain. Traveling back in time, stories of Tudors give way to those of<br />
foreign conquerors – revealing how the Romans changed Britain as you visit the ruins they left behind. You<br />
could even take a walk of the ancient city walls to see where history left its mark.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of London. Orientations of Plymouth, Bath, Chester,<br />
Liverpool, York and Cambridge. Visit the ancient stone circle<br />
at Stonehenge, picturesque Polperro, the ancient seaport of<br />
Bideford, Glastonbury Abbey ruins, the Roman Baths in Bath,<br />
Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon and the<br />
market town of Skipton. View Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, Anne<br />
Hathaway’s thatched cottage, York Minster and Kings College<br />
Cambridge. See the Mayflower Steps where the Pilgrim Fathers<br />
set sail, and the Lake District’s scenery.<br />
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Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-Upon-Avon<br />
Regional<br />
Tintagel<br />
Polperro
ELAND<br />
ELAND<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
Irish<br />
Sea<br />
Tintagel<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
WALES<br />
BIDEFORD<br />
1<br />
LIVERPOOL<br />
Chester<br />
1<br />
Polperro<br />
PLYMOUTH<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London<br />
Welcome to London! Spend time relaxing after<br />
check-in or take a leisurely stroll and get a feel for<br />
this vibrant, fascinating city! Hotel: Hilton Kensington<br />
Day 3 | London | Stonehenge | Plymouth<br />
Visit the ancient, mysterious Stonehenge, site of<br />
prehistoric pagan worship. Enjoy a scenic drive<br />
through the English countryside en route to<br />
Plymouth where you enjoy a traditional Welcome<br />
Pub Reception where you enjoy a typical pub meal<br />
and drink with time to socialise with your fellow<br />
travelers and Travel Director. (FB WR) Hotel: Jurys<br />
Inn Plymouth<br />
Day 4 | Plymouth | Polperro | Tintagel | Bideford<br />
Enjoy an orientation of Plymouth to see the Hoe<br />
and Mayflower Steps where the Pilgrim Fathers<br />
set sail. Why not take an optional cruise around<br />
famous Plymouth harbor before arriving in Polperro,<br />
a picturesque fishing village with its old cottages and<br />
narrow streets. Enjoy views of the ruined Tintagel<br />
Castle which is steeped in mystery and legend and<br />
said to be the birthplace of King Arthur. This evening<br />
arrive in the ancient seaport of Bideford. Dine tonight<br />
at your hotel. (FB D) Hotel: Durrant House<br />
Day 5 | Bideford | Glastonbury | Bath | Stratfordupon-Avon<br />
Discover the ruins at Glastonbury on an included<br />
visit, once the grandest and richest Abbey in England<br />
and said to be the burial place of King Arthur. Visit<br />
the world famous Roman Baths, a magnificent temple<br />
built around Britain’s only hot springs. After a scenic<br />
drive through the Cotswold countryside, enjoy an<br />
included visit to Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Visitor<br />
Center and see Anne Hathaway’s cottage. (FB)<br />
Hotel: The Falcon<br />
Day 6 | Stratford-upon-Avon | Chester |<br />
Liverpool<br />
See the ancient city walls, famous Tudor ‘Rows’<br />
and fascinating Roman ruins in Chester on your<br />
1<br />
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON<br />
Bath<br />
Glastonbury<br />
Skipton<br />
BRONTË<br />
COUNTRY<br />
1<br />
ENGLAND<br />
1<br />
Yorkshire<br />
Dales<br />
Stonehenge<br />
York<br />
Cambridge<br />
1 2<br />
LONDON<br />
North<br />
Sea<br />
English Channel<br />
orientation walk of the town. Enjoy a A Unique<br />
Insight into the life of the local Town Crier – an<br />
esteemed position which dates back to medieval<br />
times. Later arrive in the exciting and friendly city of<br />
Liverpool. (FB) Hotel: Jurys Inn Liverpool<br />
Day 7 | Liverpool | Yorkshire Dales | York |<br />
Brontë Country<br />
A scenic drive through Lancashire brings you to<br />
Skipton on the edge of the picturesque Yorkshire<br />
Dales. Skipton is a quaint market town which<br />
straddles the Leeds – Liverpool Canal which was<br />
built to transport goods between these cities<br />
during the Industrial Revolution. For lunch enjoy a<br />
A Be My Guest experience at a Country House in the<br />
Yorkshire countryside. Later arrive in York and see<br />
the famous Minster and walk along the ‘Shambles’.<br />
This evening you can relax at your splendid<br />
country hotel. (FB BG) Hotel: Marriott Hollins Hall<br />
A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 8 | Brontë Country | Cambridge | London<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
See the magnificent architecture of King’s College<br />
Chapel in the prestigious university city of Cambridge.<br />
Enjoy free time for lunch and a walk to the River Cam<br />
to see the famous Cambridge ‘backs’. Arrive in London<br />
in the early evening. (FB) Hotel: Hilton Kensington<br />
Day 9 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See the famous sights of London including<br />
Buckingham Palce and Big Ben during your included<br />
half day sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert.<br />
Afterwards there will be free time for shopping or<br />
exploring on your own. (FB)<br />
Day 10 | London | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your companions as you leave<br />
London and return home with many special<br />
memories of your vacation. (FB)<br />
Scenic England<br />
10 days – 1 Country<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2025 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 8 nights’ accommodations (Authentic<br />
Accommodations and 5 hotels). 8 full breakfasts.<br />
Be My Guest lunch. 2 Dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception and three course dinner).<br />
All land transport shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$213 p.p.<br />
Other<br />
savings<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Code: BSENA<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$106 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$53 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$200 Triple room discount C$10 p.p<br />
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Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
10 Apr Thu 19 Apr Sat 2025 410 17 Jul Thu 26 Jul Sat 2125 410<br />
17 Apr Thu 26 Apr Sat 2050 410 24 Jul Thu 2 Aug Sat 2125 410<br />
24 Apr Thu 3 May Sat 2050 410 31 Jul Thu 9 Aug Sat 2125 410<br />
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s 26 Jun Thu 5 Jul Sat 2050 410<br />
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3 Jul Thu 12 Jul Sat 2125 410 9 Oct Thu 18 Oct Sat 2050 410<br />
10 Jul Thu 19 Jul Sat 2125 410<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$145<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Authentic Accommodation<br />
Marriott Hollins Hall, Shipley, England<br />
200 acres hold the truly traditional Marriott Hollins Hall in Shipley,<br />
a typically English ‘country pile’ built in 1878. Although this<br />
A Authentic Accommodation, featured on some of our trips, didn’t have<br />
its pool back then.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Amazing Britain<br />
Sprawling cities and beautiful scenery – these are countries of contrasts. Lochs, lakes and bustling streets come<br />
under the spotlight in this comprehensive look at England and Scotland.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… the whistle and roar of the industrial revolution, evoked by the steam and clank of<br />
Quarry Bank cotton mill. The rush of Europe’s most powerful waterwheel the soundtrack, as your National<br />
Trust guide explains how channelling the power of the Bollin River changed the face and fortune of Britain.<br />
Water is a prominent feature of this land – you’ll see the River Avon in Shakespeare country, the spectacular<br />
Forth Bridge, the bonny banks of Loch Lomond, and Lake Windermere – the largest natural lake in England.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in Edinburgh. Orientations of York, Glasgow, Grasmere<br />
and Bath. Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon,<br />
Edinburgh Castle, Whisky Distillery, Quarry Bank Mill, the<br />
Roman Baths in Bath and the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge.<br />
View Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage, York Minster and<br />
Hadrians’ Wall. See the 18th hole on the Old Course at<br />
St Andrews, Blair Castle, the Lake District’s and Cardiff Castle.<br />
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Firth of Forth Bridge, Edinburgh<br />
Lake District<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Regional<br />
Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London<br />
Welcome to London! After check-in, relax or<br />
spend time exploring this wonderful city.<br />
Hotel: Hilton Kensington<br />
Day 3 | London | Stratford-upon-Avon | York<br />
This morning, travel to Stratford-upon-Avon to<br />
view Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage and visit<br />
Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Visitor Center. In<br />
your free time explore the charming cobbled<br />
streets of the town or walk along the banks of<br />
the River Avon. In York, view the ancient city walls,<br />
picturesque Shambles, and the magnificent Minster<br />
during your orientation walk through the Roman<br />
town. This evening, get to know your companions
Start<br />
End<br />
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Ocean<br />
IRELAND<br />
Spean Bridge<br />
Glencoe<br />
N.IRELAND<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
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Loch Lomond<br />
GLASGOW 1<br />
Irish<br />
Sea<br />
and Travel Director at a Welcome Pub Reception,<br />
which includes a typical British pub meal and drink.<br />
(FB WR) Hotel: Hotel 53<br />
Day 4 | York | Durham | Edinburgh (2 Nights)<br />
Set around the picturesque River Wear, Durham<br />
enjoys a long and varied history. View the 11 th<br />
century Norman cathedral, the castle overlooking<br />
Palace Green, and a host of other fine period<br />
buildings. Photograph Hadrian’s Wall before a<br />
scenic drive through Northumberland National Park.<br />
Admire spectacular views of the Cheviot Hills as you<br />
cross the Scottish border. Stop to admire the ruins<br />
of Jedburgh Abbey before arriving in Edinburgh,<br />
Scotland’s bustling capital. (FB) Hotel: Jurys Inn<br />
Day 5 | Edinburgh Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Set in rugged landscape and containing a vast<br />
array of medieval and Georgian architecture,<br />
Edinburgh is a fascinating city. This morning your<br />
A Local Expert takes you on a sightseeing tour<br />
which includes the Royal Mile, views of the Palace<br />
of Holyroodhouse, Arthur’s Seat, Princes Street,<br />
the Scottish Parliament plus an included visit to<br />
Edinburgh Castle. This afternoon enjoy free time to<br />
explore the city at your own pace or join your Travel<br />
Director on an optional experience to Rosslyn<br />
Chapel, famous for its association with the Knights<br />
Templar. During the Edinburgh Festival, your visit<br />
includes tickets to the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo<br />
on the castle grounds. (FB)<br />
Day 6 | Edinburgh | St. Andrews | Pitlochry |<br />
Scottish Highlands<br />
Cross the spectacular Forth Bridge to the ancient<br />
Kingdom of Fife and onto the famous golf course<br />
at St. Andrews. Stop to take photographs at the<br />
18 th hole! Drive over the River Tay into the Scottish<br />
Highlands. Enjoy an included A Local Specialty at<br />
a whisky distillery to sample a ‘wee dram’. Arrive<br />
at Pitlochry, a charming village on the edge of<br />
the Cairngorms National Park. A picturesque drive<br />
brings you to your hotel. Dine tonight in your hotel.<br />
(FB D) Hotel: Macdonalds Four Seasons<br />
Day 7 | Scottish Highlands | Spean Bridge |<br />
Glencoe | Loch Lomond | Glasgow<br />
View the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge<br />
and see views of Britain’s highest mountain –<br />
1<br />
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS<br />
Grasmere<br />
WALES<br />
Cardi<br />
Pitlochry<br />
2<br />
MANCHESTER<br />
St. Andrews<br />
EDINBURGH<br />
Lake<br />
District<br />
Jedburgh<br />
Hadrian’s Wall<br />
Durham<br />
1<br />
ENGLAND<br />
Stratford-upon-Avon<br />
1 BRISTOL 1<br />
Bath<br />
Stonehenge<br />
1<br />
Quarry<br />
Bank Mill<br />
YORK<br />
North<br />
Sea<br />
LONDON<br />
Ben Nevis. Drive to Glencoe, the site of a bloody<br />
and cruel massacre in 1692. Traveling south through<br />
picturesque landscapes to Scotland’s prettiest<br />
loch, Loch Lomond. Later you arrive in Glasgow<br />
where your orientation includes George Square<br />
and St. Mungo’s Cathedral. (FB) Hotel: Radisson<br />
Blu/Marks Hotel<br />
Day 8 | Glasgow | Grasmere | Quarry Bank Mill |<br />
Manchester<br />
Return to England and visit the Lake District<br />
where the great poet William Wordsworth once<br />
lived. Visit Grasmere where he wrote his most<br />
famous poem ‘Daffodils’ and see his final resting<br />
place in the churchyard of St. Oswald’s Church.<br />
View Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in<br />
England. This afternoon gain a A Unique Insight<br />
into the life of communities during the Industrial<br />
Revolution. Manchester and the surrounding region<br />
was heavily involved in the textile industry and a<br />
visit to Quarry Bank Mill, a National Trust property,<br />
shows how the local towns were established<br />
during this important period in British history. (FB)<br />
Hotel: Park Inn Manchester Victoria<br />
Day 9 | Manchester | Cardiff | Bristol<br />
This morning travel south and see the Malvern<br />
Hills as you enter Wales. Enjoy a A Be My Guest<br />
Farewell Lunch on a working farm where you<br />
can explore the gardens, see the animals and<br />
enjoy traditional Welsh hospitality. Later, drive<br />
through the capital city, Cardiff. See the castle<br />
and the Millennium stadium before crossing the<br />
Severn Estuary and arriving in Bristol. (FB BG)<br />
Hotel: Mercure Holland House<br />
Day 10 | Bristol | Bath | Stonehenge | London<br />
Visit the ancient city of Bath. See the splendid<br />
Georgian architecture and enjoy an included visit<br />
to the Roman Baths. Visit the mysterious prehistoric<br />
monoliths at Stonehenge. A scenic drive through<br />
Wiltshire and Hampshire brings you back to London.<br />
(FB) Hotel: Hilton Kensington<br />
Day 11 | London | Canada<br />
Say farewell to your traveling companions as<br />
you prepare to return home after a memorable<br />
vacation. (FB)<br />
1<br />
Amazing Britain<br />
11 days – 3 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$1899 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 9 nights’ accommodations (7 hotels).<br />
9 full breakfast. Be My Guest Farewell Lunch.<br />
2 dinners (including Welcome Reception and three<br />
course dinner). All land transport shown. All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$258 p.p.<br />
Other<br />
savings<br />
Starts<br />
*Canada<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
BESTSELLER<br />
BOOK EARLY<br />
Code: BHIL<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$129 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$64 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$230 Triple room discount C$20 p.p<br />
Ends<br />
Canada<br />
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l Edinburgh Tattoo 1-23 August 2014: We’ve included Tattoo tickets when you’re<br />
in Edinburgh during these dates.<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodations: Prices are per person per night $145<br />
Treadright: See page 27 for details.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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English Country Gardens<br />
From the Bluebell steam train and seaside tastes of Brighton to the poetic gardens of Sissinghurst and traditional<br />
cream teas, discover the flowers and feasts of south-east England.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… walking in the shadow of Henry VIII at Hampton Court, your Local Expert<br />
recounting near-forgotten recipes from the Royal Tudor kitchen. Getting inspired by the green fingers of mastergardener<br />
Capability Brown, as you breathe in the scent of Sheffield Park gardens. The tang of salt spray in the<br />
breeze, as your National Trust expert helps you find the flowers unique to the White Cliffs of Dover. And tasting<br />
wine at Kent’s oldest vineyard, discovering a cool climate doesn’t prevent it making a good tipple.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in London. Orientation of Brighton. Visit Hampton Court<br />
Palace, RHS Wisley Gardens, Kew Gardens, Capability Brown’s<br />
Sheffield Park and Gardens, the National Trust White Cliffs of<br />
Dover conservation project, Canterbury Cathedral, Vita Sackville-<br />
West’s Sissinghurst Gardens, Hever Castle, Winston Churchills’<br />
Chartwell and tasting the wine at Kent’s oldest commercial<br />
vineyard – Biddenden Vineyards.<br />
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Kew Gardens, London<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (3 Nights)<br />
After checking in at your hotel, why not explore the<br />
city of London? Whether you stroll through one of<br />
the Royal Parks, shop in the vibrant West End or<br />
visit one of the world famous historical attractions,<br />
London has plenty to keep you entertained.<br />
Later, meet with your Travel Director and fellow<br />
companions for a traditional English pub Welcome<br />
Reception. (WR) Hotel: Cumberland<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Excursion to<br />
Hampton Court Palace<br />
See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster<br />
Abbey and Buckingham Palace on your half day<br />
introductory sightseeing tour with your A Local<br />
Expert. This afternoon visit Hampton Court Palace,<br />
the most modern, sophisticated and magnificent<br />
palace of its age. See the vast Tudor kitchens,<br />
and the tapestries in the Great Hall with a A Local<br />
Expert. Lose yourself in the most famous Maze and<br />
visit the Privy Garden. Tonight, consider joining your<br />
Travel Director for dinner at a lively restaurant or<br />
perhaps take in a West End show. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Excursion to Wisley Gardens<br />
This morning travel to the pleasant gardens of<br />
Wisley. Renowned as the flagship garden of the<br />
Special Interest<br />
Hever Castle, Edenbridge<br />
Royal Horticultural Society, Wisley captures the<br />
imagination with richly planted borders, luscious rose<br />
gardens and the state-of-the-art glasshouse. Here<br />
you will enjoy a Small Group Sightseeing experience<br />
around parts of the garden. You will then have free<br />
time to have lunch in one of the restaurants in the<br />
grounds. Later, return to London when you will have<br />
the option to sightsee further or take an optional<br />
experience on the London Eye with a cruise on the<br />
Thames before returning to your hotel. (FB)<br />
Day 5 | London | Kew Gardens | Sheffield<br />
Park and Gardens | Bluebell Railway | Sussex<br />
Coastline (2 Nights)<br />
Enjoy an included visit to Kew Gardens. This<br />
botanical garden is known as the world’s most<br />
famous – a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising<br />
centuries of royal history. Explore inside the vast<br />
Victorian glasshouses and see the indoor galleries.<br />
Here you will take an included 40 minute bus<br />
tour around part of the garden. You will then have<br />
free time to lunch in one of the restaurants in<br />
the grounds. Later travel south and visit Sheffield<br />
Park and Gardens. The National Trust acquired<br />
this property in 1954 and the garden is comprised<br />
of four large lakes and a variety of rare trees<br />
and shrubs. The magnificent landscaping of the<br />
garden was laid out in the 18 th century by Capability<br />
Brown. From Sheffield Park enjoy a ride on one of<br />
England’s most famous steam trains – the Bluebell
Wisley<br />
Gardens<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
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The Bluebell<br />
Railway<br />
ENGLAND<br />
LONDON<br />
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Hampton<br />
Court Palace<br />
ROYAL<br />
Chartwell TUNBRIDGE<br />
Hever Castle WELLS<br />
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Brighton<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Sheeld Park<br />
Railway. (FB D) Hotel: The Grand Hotel Eastbourne/<br />
Hilton Avisford Park/The Thistle Brighton<br />
Day 6 | Sussex Coastline | Excursion to<br />
Brighton<br />
After a leisurely start, enjoy a drive along the coast<br />
to Brighton. Thanks to the Prince Regent, the town<br />
has always enjoyed a reputation for elegance,<br />
fun and architecture. You may decide to visit the<br />
impressive Brighton Pavilion or shop for interesting<br />
items in The Lanes. “The Lanes” form a retail,<br />
leisure and residential area near the seafront,<br />
characterized by narrow alleyways following the<br />
street pattern of the original fishing village. Perhaps<br />
enjoy fish and chips for lunch before returning to<br />
your hotel. This evening is free to dine at one of the<br />
local restaurants. (FB)<br />
Day 7 | Sussex Coastline | Dover | Canterbury |<br />
Mount Ephraim Country House | Royal Tunbridge<br />
Wells (2 Nights)<br />
Travel to Dover for a A Unique Insight into the<br />
White Cliffs of Dover. A member of the National<br />
Trust will provide a talk on the significance of<br />
the cliffs and the conservation thereof. Later visit<br />
Canterbury which is a historic English cathedral city.<br />
Parts of the city have been designated a UNESCO<br />
World Heritage Site. Thomas Becket’s murder at<br />
Canterbury Cathedral in 1170 led to the cathedral<br />
becoming a place of pilgrimage for Christians<br />
worldwide and this pilgrimage later provided the<br />
theme for Geoffrey Chaucer’s 14 th -century literary<br />
classic The Canterbury Tales. You will have free<br />
time to explore the city before enjoying a delicious<br />
A Be My Guest Cream Tea at Mount Ephraim<br />
Country House later this afternoon. Then it is on to<br />
Royal Tunbridge Wells for a two night stay. Dinner<br />
will be served at your hotel this evening. (FB BG D)<br />
Hotel: Mercure Tunbridge Wells<br />
Day 8 | Royal Tunbridge Wells | Excursion to<br />
Sissinghurst Gardens and Biddenden Vineyards<br />
Visit the beautiful gardens at Sissinghurst. This<br />
garden was created in the 1930s by Vita Sackville-<br />
West, poet and gardening writer, and her husband<br />
Harold Nicolson, author and diplomat. Sissinghurst’s<br />
garden is one of the best-loved in the whole of the<br />
United Kingdom, drawing visitors from all over the<br />
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SUSSEX COASTLINE<br />
Biddenden<br />
Vineyards<br />
Mount Ephraim<br />
Country House<br />
Sissinghurst Gardens<br />
English Channel<br />
Canterbury<br />
White Clis<br />
of Dover<br />
Dover<br />
world. The garden itself is designed as a series<br />
of “rooms”, each with a different character of color<br />
and/or theme, divided by high clipped hedges and<br />
pink brick walls. This afternoon travel to Biddenden<br />
Vineyard - Kent’s oldest commercial vineyard, enjoy<br />
a A Local Specialty. Established by the Barnes<br />
family in 1969 to produce wines and ciders, this<br />
vineyard is set in 22 acres on a gentle south facing<br />
slope in a shallow sheltered valley. Traditional<br />
Kentish ciders have also been made here for<br />
over 20 years together with farm pressed apple<br />
juices. The visit includes a vineyard walk, winery<br />
talk and tasting including a complimentary glass of<br />
wine. Later return to your hotel in Royal Tunbridge<br />
Wells. (FB)<br />
Day 9 | Royal Tunbridge Wells | Hever Castle |<br />
Chartwell | London<br />
Enjoy a visit to Hever Castle for a Small Group<br />
Sightseeing experience with the gardeners to<br />
see these award-winning formal gardens. Each<br />
garden has its own style and character, from the<br />
giant topiary chess set and herb collection of the<br />
Tudor Garden to the magnificent Pompeiian Wall<br />
and collection of classical statuary in the Italian<br />
Garden. The celebrated Rose Garden contains<br />
over 4,000 roses within its walls, and there’s an<br />
impressive herbaceous border stretching over 100<br />
meters. You will also have an included ticket to<br />
see inside the castle itself at your own pace. The<br />
oldest part of the castle dates to 1270 and it has<br />
become well known as the childhood home of<br />
its most famous inhabitant, Anne Boleyn – wife<br />
of Henry VIII. Later travel a short distance to visit<br />
Chartwell. This is where Sir Winston Churchill lived<br />
with his wife until his death in 1965. Now owned by<br />
the National Trust, the house and gardens have<br />
been beautifully preserved. Return to London this<br />
evening where you will enjoy a Farewell Dinner.<br />
(FB FD) Hotel: Cumberland<br />
Day 10 | London | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your fellow travelers at the end of<br />
this wonderful English Country Gardens experience.<br />
Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. (FB)<br />
English Country Gardens<br />
10 days – 1 Country<br />
Special Interest<br />
From: C$2799 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 8 nights’ accommodations (4 hotels).<br />
8 full breakfasts. Be My Guest Cream Tea.<br />
4 dinners (including Welcome Reception,<br />
2 three course dinners and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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TO C$314 p.p.<br />
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Young traveler discount C$280 Triple room discount C$20 p.p<br />
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13 Sep Sat 22 Sep Mon 2799 790<br />
5 Jul Sat 14 Jul Mon 2875 790<br />
s Chelsea Flower Show: We’ve included Chelsea Flower Show tickets when you’re<br />
in London during these departures, to replace the excursion to Wisley Gardens.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Treadright: See page 27 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
White Cliffs, Dover<br />
Sissinghurst Gardens, Sissinghurst<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Castles & Kilts<br />
Castles, crown jewels and Harry Potter – this classic family experience introduces the history, mystery and magic<br />
of England, Wales and Scotland.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… stepping inside Harry Potter’s red telephone box, butterflies fluttering in your tummy<br />
as you imagine the descent into the Ministry of Magic. It’s discovering Platform 9 ¾ in search for the Hogwart’s<br />
Express with your Local Expert. It’s waking up as a guest in Ruthin Castle, just as kings and queens have done<br />
for hundreds of years. And it’s the tingling of goose bumps on your skin as you listen to the tales of bravery and<br />
treason at Edinburgh Castle, home of royalty, rebellion and the Stone of Destiny.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours of London and Edinburgh. Orientation of Bristol and<br />
Liverpool. Visit The Tower of London, one of the famous Oxford<br />
University halls, picturesque Lacock village, the Roman Baths of Bath,<br />
Crosby Beach to see Another Place, Tatton Park to meet the Butler<br />
and Housekeeper, the Lake District, Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman Army<br />
Museum and Roman Vindolanda, and Edinburgh Castle.<br />
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Tatton Park, Cheshire<br />
Family Experiences<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Tower of London, London<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive in London (3 Nights)<br />
Welcome to London – one of the most exciting<br />
capital cities in the world! After check-in, the rest<br />
of the day is free for you to explore. This evening,<br />
meet with your fellow travelers and Travel Director<br />
at the hotel. Tonight we will take you out for a fun<br />
evening at a popular London restaurant for your<br />
Kick-Off Party. Your Travel Director will explain<br />
all the cool things you can do in London. (KP)<br />
Hotel: Holiday Inn Kings Cross Bloomsbury<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing<br />
Your A Local Expert shows you the city’s sights,<br />
including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of<br />
Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. See the<br />
location of the red telephone box where Harry Potter
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EDINBURGH<br />
RUTHIN<br />
CASTLE<br />
WALES<br />
and Mr. Weasley descend into the secret Ministry<br />
of Magic in the ‘Order of the Phoenix’. Admire the<br />
magical platform 9 ¾ sign where Harry catches<br />
the Hogwarts Express! Watch the Changing of the<br />
Guard at Buckingham Palace (subject to event taking<br />
place). After free time for lunch at St Katherine’s<br />
Dock near Tower Bridge, visit the Tower of London<br />
to see the Crown Jewels. This evening you might like<br />
to attend a medieval banquet with King Henry VIII<br />
and his court of knights, musicians and singers! (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Free Day<br />
Today you are free to explore the city on your<br />
own. Perhaps visit Tate Modern or the scary<br />
London Dungeon. Shop for fashions in the West<br />
End, pop into the most famous toy store in the<br />
world – Hamleys on Regent Street – or take a day<br />
trip to Windsor Castle. Afterwards you might like to<br />
take an optional experience to the London Eye for<br />
amazing views across this wonderful city or take a<br />
cruise along the Thames. The options are endless<br />
and your Travel Director will be happy to help. (FB)<br />
Day 5 | London | Oxford | Lacock | Bristol<br />
Travel west to Oxford for an orientation of this<br />
famous university city. Kings, Queens, Presidents<br />
and Prime Ministers have all studied here, and you<br />
may even have the chance to look inside one of<br />
the historic halls (if students are not sitting exams).<br />
Later travel to picturesque Lacock in rural Wiltshire<br />
– one of England’s most beautiful villages. See<br />
Harry Potter’s house and other historic buildings<br />
used as locations in recent movies. Perhaps take<br />
time to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea and cake in<br />
one of the local tea rooms before arriving in Bristol<br />
for a relaxing overnight stay. (FB) Hotel: Radisson<br />
Blu Bristol<br />
Day 6 | Bristol | Bath | Ruthin Castle (2 Nights)<br />
Your orientation of Bath includes the Pulteney<br />
Bridge and famous Georgian architecture. Visit the<br />
Roman Baths and Pump Room and see Bath Abbey,<br />
founded in 1499. Arrive later in Wales at a fantastic<br />
medieval-style castle which is your home for the<br />
next two nights! (FB) Hotel: Ruthin Castle<br />
Day 7 | Excursion to Liverpool<br />
Spend the day exploring Liverpool. There are many<br />
things to see and do, including the free World<br />
2<br />
2<br />
1<br />
Liverpool<br />
Hadrian’s Wall<br />
LANCASTER<br />
Lake District<br />
Tatton park<br />
ENGLAND<br />
BRISTOL 1<br />
Bath<br />
3<br />
Lacock<br />
Oxford<br />
North<br />
Sea<br />
LONDON<br />
English Channel<br />
Museum and the Merseyside Maritime Museum<br />
featuring a gallery devoted to the story of the<br />
Titanic. Fans of the Fab Four might like to join<br />
a ‘Beatles Tour’! At Crosby Beach see Antony<br />
Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ before returning to your<br />
castle for free time in the afternoon. Tonight, join<br />
your companions for a medieval feast! (FB RM)<br />
Day 8 | Ruthin Castle | Tatton Park | Lancaster<br />
Visit Tatton Park for a A Unique Insight, into an<br />
elegant mansion house set in 1,000 acre deer park,<br />
where the butler and housekeeper take you on<br />
a guided tour. Continue north to the Lake District<br />
and see some of the most beautiful countryside<br />
in the world. Perhaps take a ride in a steam<br />
train or cruise across Lake Windermere before<br />
reaching your hotel, where you dine tonight. (FB D)<br />
Hotel: Lancaster House<br />
Day 9 | Lancaster | Hadrian’s Wall | Edinburgh<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Visit the Roman Army Museum and Roman<br />
Vindolanda for an insight into life as a Roman<br />
soldier and see excavations on the site. Visit<br />
Hadrian’s Wall, built by order of the Emperor Hadrian<br />
in AD122, the most important Roman monument in<br />
Britain. Later in Edinburgh – Scotland’s capital –<br />
your Travel Director will propose a fun night out!<br />
(FB) Hotel: Marriott Edinburgh<br />
Day 10 | Edinburgh Sightseeing<br />
Experience the beautiful sights of Edinburgh during<br />
your sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert,<br />
including the Castle, Royal Mile and the famous<br />
Scott Monument. See the Scottish Crown Jewels<br />
during your visit to Edinburgh Castle and hear<br />
tales of bravery, treason and intrigue. Spend the<br />
afternoon exploring on your own or join your Travel<br />
Director for an excursion to Leith to see the Royal<br />
Yacht Britannia. Celebrate the end of your journey<br />
this evening with your fellow travelers and Travel<br />
Director at a special Farewell Dinner. (FB FD)<br />
Day 11 | Edinburgh | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your companions at the end of<br />
an amazing vacation. Transfers are available to<br />
Edinburgh Airport. Conditions apply. (FB)<br />
Castles & Kilts<br />
11 days – 3 Countries<br />
Family Experiences<br />
From: C$2650 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 9 nights’ accommodations (5 hotels)<br />
9 full breakfasts. 4 dinners (including Kick<br />
off Party, Regional Meal, three course dinner<br />
and Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown.<br />
All transfers shown. All our featured inclusions<br />
shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$288 p.p.<br />
Other<br />
savings<br />
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*Canada<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Code: FCAS<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$144 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$72 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$270 Triple room discount C$260 p.p<br />
Quad room discount C$390 p.p<br />
Ends<br />
Canada<br />
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2 Jul Wed 12 Jul Sat 2750 660<br />
9 Apr Wed 19 Apr Sat 2675 660 9 Jul Wed 19 Jul Sat 2750 660<br />
16 Apr Wed 26 Apr Sat 2675 660<br />
23 Apr Wed 3 May Sat 2675 660 l 6 Aug Wed 16 Aug Sat 2875 660<br />
l 13 Aug Wed 23 Aug Sat 2875 660<br />
7 May Wed 17 May Sat 2675 660<br />
21 May Wed 31 May Sat 2675 660 3 Sep Wed 13 Sep Sat 2750 660<br />
28 May Wed 7 Jun Sat 2685 660 s 17 Sep Wed 27 Sep Sat 2750 660<br />
24 Sep Wed 4 Oct Sat 2675 660<br />
4 Jun Wed 14 Jun Sat 2685 660<br />
18 Jun Wed 28 Jun Sat 2685 660 1 Oct Wed 11 Oct Sat 2675 660<br />
25 Jun Wed 5 Jul Sat 2685 660<br />
l Edinburgh Tattoo 1-23 August 2014: We’ve included Tattoo tickets when you’re<br />
in Edinburgh during these dates.<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: Transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Edinburgh Airport at<br />
7.00am and 9.00am.<br />
Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip. Single rooms are<br />
not available unless traveling as part of a family group.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Ruthin Castle, Ruthin<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience KP Kick-Off Party FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Best of Britain<br />
This British experience unveils the pomp, ceremony and unique soundtracks of England, Wales and Scotland<br />
through its cultural traditions and tastes.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… traveling down Penny Lane to the sound of the song as Phil, bonafide friend of The<br />
Beatles, shares stories of the band in his Liverpudlian lilt. It’s experiencing the silence of Tintern Abbey and<br />
the Isle of Skye. And it’s hearing the West Country voices of the Dyer family, who welcome you to Blackmore<br />
Farm – Ann treats you to a feast in the Great Hall of the 15th century manor house, with local cider and often<br />
the dairy farm’s own scrumptious ice cream.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in London, Liverpool and Edinburgh. Orientations of Bath,<br />
Plymouth, Cardiff, Chester, Glasgow and York. Visit the ancient<br />
stone circle at Stonehenge, picturesque Polperro, Glastonbury<br />
Abbey, the Roman Baths in Bath, the town of Ludlow, the Clan<br />
Donald Center, medieval Alnwick, and Shakespeare’s birthplace<br />
in Stratford-upon-Avon. View Tintern Abbey in the Wye Valley,<br />
Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage, Alnwick Castle the home<br />
to Harry Potter & Hogwarts and York Minster. See Dartmoor, the<br />
Lake District, Ben Nevis and Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands,<br />
the Isle of Skye and the 18th hole at St Andrews.<br />
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It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Britain! After check-in, spend time<br />
simply relaxing or take a leisurely stroll through<br />
the bustling streets of London. Hotel: Park<br />
Plaza Riverbank<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning a A Local Expert will take you<br />
on a sightseeing tour of London. See Big Ben,<br />
Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.<br />
You are free later to explore and shop on your own<br />
in the center of London. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Stonehenge | Bath | Exeter<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
This morning, travel to rural Wiltshire and visit<br />
the mystical ancient monoliths at Stonehenge on<br />
Salisbury Plain. On arrival in Bath see the impressive<br />
Abbey and visit the Roman Baths from which the<br />
town derives its name. Later, we arrive into the<br />
historic cathedral city of Exeter. This evening, get<br />
to know your companions and Travel Director<br />
for a Welcome Drink in a local pub followed by<br />
dinner in your hotel. (FB WR) Hotel: Mercure<br />
Exeter Southgate<br />
Regional<br />
Stonehenge, Salisbury<br />
Day 5 | Plymouth | Polperro | Dartmoor<br />
Excursion<br />
Your orientation of Plymouth includes the Mayflower<br />
steps, where the pilgrim fathers set sail for the New<br />
World. See the Royal Citadel overlooking Plymouth<br />
Sound. Consider taking an optional cruise around<br />
the famous harbor. Visit Polperro, a quaint fishing<br />
village nested around a picturesque harbor. Later,<br />
cross rugged Dartmoor, famous for its dramatic<br />
and breath-taking scenery. Later enjoy a A Unique<br />
Insight into local crafts at the Devon Guild of<br />
Craftsmen, before arriving at your hotel. (FB)<br />
Day 6 | Exeter | Glastonbury | Cardiff<br />
Enjoy a picturesque drive through the South West<br />
countryside to Glastonbury. Visit the ruined Abbey,<br />
said to be the burial place of King Arthur. Later<br />
enjoy a special A Be My Guest lunch in a 15 th<br />
century Manor House on a working dairy farm in<br />
Somerset. Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is your final<br />
destination. View the impressive castle and the<br />
Millennium stadium during your orientation, before<br />
checking in at your hotel. (FB BG) Hotel: Park Inn<br />
City Center<br />
Day 7 | Cardiff | Tintern | Ludlow | Chester |<br />
Liverpool<br />
Marvel at the magnificent scenery as you drive<br />
along the beautiful Wye Valley. View the ruins of
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SCOTLAND<br />
Tintern Abbey, which inspired the romantic poets.<br />
Cross the beautiful Welsh Marches at Hereford<br />
to visit the Tudor market town of Ludlow in<br />
Shropshire. Your Travel Director takes you on a<br />
walking orientation tour of Chester, which includes<br />
views of the medieval walls, the Cathedral and the<br />
famous Tudor Rows. Liverpool is the home of the<br />
Merseybeat! This evening, hear tales of the ‘Fab<br />
Four’ as you drive through Liverpool with your<br />
A Local Expert on an included Beatles tour. (FB)<br />
Hotel: Jurys Inn Liverpool<br />
Day 8 | Liverpool | Lake District | Glasgow<br />
Travel north through characteristically glorious<br />
scenery from Lancashire to the Lake District.<br />
Traveling along the shores of England’s largest<br />
lake, Windermere, and through countryside that<br />
inspired the Romantic poets, you reach Grasmere.<br />
View the grave of William Wordsworth, buried at<br />
St. Oswald’s Church. We cross the Scottish border<br />
and visit Gretna Green, where eloping couples<br />
would say their vows over the anvil. This afternoon,<br />
your orientation tour of Glasgow includes views<br />
of the Cathedral, magnificent George Square and<br />
the River Clyde, former heart of the shipbuilding<br />
industry. Celebrate your first night in Scotland with<br />
a Regional Meal in a local restaurant. (FB RM)<br />
Hotel: Jurys Inn Glasgow<br />
Day 9 | Glasgow | Glencoe | Scottish Highlands<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Journey along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond,<br />
immortalized in the well-known Scottish song,<br />
towards the site of the 1692 massacre, Glencoe −<br />
‘Glen of the Weeping’. At the Commando Memorial<br />
near Fort William, see breath-taking views of<br />
Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Dine tonight<br />
at your hotel in the Scottish Highlands. (FB D)<br />
Hotel: Macdonalds Four Seasons<br />
Day 10 | Isle of Skye And Scenic Highland<br />
Excursion<br />
Travel through Inverness, known as the capital of<br />
The Highlands and along the banks of the famous<br />
Loch Ness. View Eilean Donan Castle before<br />
crossing the bridge to the Isle of Skye. Visit the<br />
Clan Donald Center and the Museum of the Isles,<br />
where you can trace your genealogy or explore the<br />
wonderful gardens. Later take the ferry to Mallaig<br />
Isle of Skye SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS<br />
2<br />
Pitlochry<br />
Mallaig Fort William<br />
Glencoe<br />
St. Andrews<br />
GLASGOW 1<br />
Irish<br />
Sea<br />
Lake<br />
District<br />
WALES<br />
2 EDINBURGH<br />
Ludlow<br />
YORK<br />
LIVERPOOL 1<br />
Chester<br />
Alnwick<br />
ENGLAND<br />
Stratford-upon-Avon<br />
North<br />
Sea<br />
CARDIFF Tintern<br />
1<br />
Glastonbury<br />
Bath 2 1 LONDON<br />
Bovey<br />
Stonehenge<br />
Tracey<br />
Dartmoor 2 EXETER<br />
Polperro Plymouth English Channel<br />
1<br />
and continue your journey through the lochs and<br />
glens of the Scottish Highlands to your hotel. (FB D)<br />
Day 11 | Scottish Highlands | Pitlochry |<br />
St. Andrews | Edinburgh (2 Nights)<br />
Heading south, stop in the picturesque village of<br />
Pitlochry before heading to the historic town of St.<br />
Andrews, the home of golf. Take a photograph on<br />
the 18 th hole of the Old Course, where the game<br />
was first played 600 years ago! Cross the Firth<br />
of Forth to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, your<br />
home for the next two nights. During the Edinburgh<br />
Festival, tickets to the Edinburgh Tattoo in the<br />
castle grounds are included. (FB) Hotel: Apex<br />
European/Marriott<br />
Day 12 | Edinburgh Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning, your A Local Expert takes you on<br />
a sightseeing tour of this wonderful city, including<br />
a visit to Edinburgh Castle, perched high above<br />
the city. See the Royal Mile, the elegant Palace of<br />
Holyroodhouse in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat and<br />
the new Scottish Parliament building. Admire the<br />
elegant Georgian architecture in the New Town.<br />
Tonight, why not enjoy an optional night out including<br />
traditional song, dance and Scottish fare? (FB)<br />
Day 13 | Edinburgh | Alnwick | York<br />
Visit the medieval market town of Alnwick. See<br />
the impressive castle, home to the Duke of<br />
Northumberland, and the Tenantry Column, topped<br />
by the Percy Lion. Marvel at the magnificent<br />
scenery as you cross Northumberland. Cross the<br />
River Tyne at Newcastle en route to York where<br />
your walking orientation includes the medieval<br />
walls, the Shambles and the awe-inspiring Minster.<br />
This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your<br />
fellow travelers. (FB FD) Hotel: Hotel 53<br />
Day 14 | York | Stratford-upon-Avon | London<br />
View Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage and visit<br />
Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Visitor Center in<br />
Stratford-upon-Avon, where the bard was born and<br />
raised. Explore the cobbled streets or walk along<br />
the banks of the River Avon. Later, travel back to<br />
London. (FB) Hotel: Park Plaza Riverbank<br />
Day 15 | London | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your new found friends at the end<br />
of a memorable vacation. (FB)<br />
Best of Britain<br />
15 days – 3 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$3035 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 13 nights’ accommodations (8 hotels).<br />
13 full breakfasts. Be My Guest lunch. 5 dinners<br />
(including Welcome Reception, Regional Meal, 2<br />
three course dinners and Farewell Dinner).<br />
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l Edinburgh Tattoo 1-23 August 2014: Tickets for this event are included on<br />
departures marked in the price panel.<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$146<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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The Britannia<br />
England, Wales and Scotland unite, on this epic regional journey through the cultural highlights of Britain - St Ives,<br />
Snowdonia and the Isle of Skye.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… the creak of wood and whisper of leaves as you glide along the River Cam in<br />
Cambridge, finding out the best way to steer a ‘punt’ from your chauffeur, a student at the university. Meeting<br />
the owners of the restored Hall at Abby-Cwm-Hir, who tell you renovation stories as you tour their Gothic home.<br />
And the memory of the clash of steel against steel at Caernarfon Castle, the history of this medieval stronghold<br />
singing through the stones as you explore the ancient battleground of Welsh and English alike.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in London and Edinburgh. Orientations of Brighton,<br />
Plymouth, Bath, Bristol, Chester, Manchester, Glasgow, York<br />
and Cambridge. Visit the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge,<br />
Glastonbury Abbey ruins, the Roman Baths in Bath and<br />
Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, the imposing<br />
Caernarfon Castle, Quarry Bank Mill, the town of Gretna Green,<br />
the Clan Donald Center, the Isle of Skye, a Scottish Whisky<br />
Distillery, Edinburgh Castle, the market town of Melton Mowbray<br />
the university city of Cambridge and the National Stud at<br />
Newmarket. View Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage, medieval<br />
Alnwick, Durham Castle and Cathedral and York Minster. See<br />
the Mayflower Steps where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail, the Lake<br />
District, Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands and the 18 th hole at<br />
St Andrews.<br />
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Cambridge<br />
Isle of Skye<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to London! Spend the day as you wish<br />
relaxing or exploring the city. Hotel: Hilton Kensington<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See all the major city sights during your included<br />
morning sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert.<br />
Later, you are free to explore and shop on your<br />
own in the center of London. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Brighton | Southampton<br />
Meet your traveling companions and Travel Director<br />
before leaving London for the south coast town<br />
of Brighton. See the exotic pavilion, built for the<br />
Prince Regent who later became King George<br />
IV. Walk through The Lanes, a shopping area<br />
full of quaint and quirky shops and cafes. Stroll<br />
along the seafront or even onto the famous<br />
Pier. Later, arrive in Southampton where you join<br />
your Travel Director and fellow companions to enjoy<br />
a Welcome Reception in a typical English pub.<br />
(FB WR) Hotel: Jurys Inn Southampton<br />
Day 5 | Southampton | Stonehenge | Plymouth<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Travel through the beautiful New Forest to<br />
mystical Stonehenge where you visit the ancient<br />
stone circle. Cross Salisbury Plain through lush<br />
countryside to the historic naval city of Plymouth for<br />
a two night stay. View the Mayflower steps, where<br />
the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the New World and<br />
see the Royal Citadel overlooking Plymouth Sound<br />
during your orientation of the city. This afternoon,<br />
you might like to join an optional cruise around the<br />
historic harbor. Dine tonight at your hotel. (FB D)<br />
Hotel: Jurys Inn Plymouth<br />
Day 6 | Cornish Excursion<br />
The rugged Cornish coast is famous for smugglers’<br />
coves and quaint fishing villages, which you will<br />
see on the way to Land’s End, the most westerly<br />
point in England. Visit St. Ives, a beautiful resort<br />
popular with artists and tourists. Enjoy views of<br />
St. Michael’s Mount near Penzance. Cross Bodmin<br />
Moor, dominated by dramatic granite tors, on your<br />
way back to Plymouth. (FB)<br />
Day 7 | Plymouth | Glastonbury | Bath | Bristol<br />
Visit the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey and see the<br />
legendary burial site of King Arthur. On arrival in<br />
the city of Bath, admire the Georgian buildings and<br />
visit the Roman Baths after which the city is named.<br />
Enjoy a scenic drive to Bristol. This evening offers<br />
an opportunity to join an optional experience to<br />
the idyllic village of Lacock to enjoy dinner in a<br />
traditional English inn. (FB) Hotel: Radisson Blu<br />
Regional<br />
Day 8 | Bristol | Stratford-upon-Avon |<br />
Llandrindod Wells<br />
This morning we travel to the town of Stratfordupon-Avon.<br />
Visit the birthplace and visitor center of<br />
William Shakespeare, with time to explore the city<br />
or enjoy a leisurely lunch. Later, enjoy a picturesque<br />
drive through the Welsh Marches to Llandrindod<br />
Wells. Enjoy an extra special A Be My Guest<br />
experience at a Victorian Gothic Revival mansion<br />
overlooking the ruins of a 12 th century Cistercian<br />
Abbey. Enjoy drinks and canapés before a guided<br />
tour of the house and gardens. Dine tonight at your<br />
hotel. (FB BG D) Hotel: Metropole<br />
Day 9 | Llandrindod Wells | Snowdonia National<br />
Park | Caernarfon | Manchester (2 Nights)<br />
Take in the breath-taking views of North Wales as<br />
you travel through Snowdonia National Park. Visit<br />
the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed which<br />
attracts many artists who appreciate its natural<br />
beauty. In Caernarfon visit the ancient castle built<br />
by Edward I. In 1969 this was the setting for the<br />
investiture of Prince Charles to become the current<br />
Prince of Wales. A scenic drive along the North<br />
Wales Coast will bring you to Manchester, a city<br />
famous for its industrial heritage and immense<br />
creative output. (FB D) Hotel: Jurys Inn Manchester<br />
Day 10 | Chester and Quarry Bank Mill<br />
Excursion<br />
This morning visit Chester and see the ‘Rows’<br />
and the Cathedral during your walking orientation.<br />
In your free time why not walk the impressive<br />
city walls. Manchester was the heart of textile<br />
manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution, so<br />
an included visit to Quarry Bank Mill a National<br />
Trust property gives a A Unique Insight into how<br />
communities lived during this period. (FB)<br />
Day 11 | Manchester | Lake District | Gretna<br />
Green | Glasgow<br />
Travel north through characteristically glorious<br />
scenery, from Lancashire to the Lake District.<br />
Traveling along the shores of England’s largest<br />
lake, Windermere, and through countryside that<br />
inspired the Romantic poets, you reach Grasmere.<br />
View the grave of William Wordsworth, buried at St.<br />
Oswald’s Church. We cross the Scottish border and<br />
visit Gretna Green, where eloping couples would<br />
say their vows over the anvil. This afternoon, your<br />
orientation tour of Glasgow includes views of the<br />
Cathedral, the magnificent George Square and the<br />
River Clyde, former heart of the shipbuilding industry.<br />
(FB) Hotel: Jurys Inn Glasgow<br />
Day 12 | Glasgow | Glencoe | Scottish<br />
Highlands (2 Nights)<br />
Journey along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond,<br />
immortalized in the well-known Scottish song,
Start<br />
End<br />
Ferry<br />
North Atlantic<br />
Ocean<br />
IRELAND<br />
Isle of Skye<br />
N.IRELAND<br />
towards the site of the 1692 massacre, Glencoe<br />
− ‘Glen of the Weeping’. At the Commando<br />
Memorial near Fort William, see breath-taking<br />
views of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. (FB)<br />
Hotel: Macdonalds Four Seasons<br />
Day 13 | Isle of Skye and Scenic Highland<br />
Excursion<br />
Travel through Inverness, known as the capital of<br />
The Highlands and along the banks of the famous<br />
Loch Ness. View Eilean Donan Castle before<br />
crossing the bridge to the Isle of Skye. Visit the<br />
Clan Donald Center and the Museum of the Isles,<br />
where you can trace your genealogy or explore the<br />
wonderful gardens. Later take the ferry to Mallaig<br />
and continue your journey through the lochs and<br />
glens of the Scottish Highlands to your hotel. (FB D)<br />
Day 14 | Scottish Highlands | St. Andrews |<br />
Edinburgh (2 Nights)<br />
Heading south, stop in the picturesque village of<br />
Pitlochry. Enjoy a A Local Specialty with an included<br />
visit to a whisky distillery to sample a ‘wee dram’<br />
before heading to the historic town of St. Andrews,<br />
the home of golf. Take a photograph on the 18 th<br />
hole of the Old Course, where the game was first<br />
played 600 years ago! Cross the Firth of Forth to the<br />
Scottish capital, Edinburgh, your home for the next<br />
two nights. (FB) Hotel: Marriott Edinburgh<br />
Day 15 | Edinburgh Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning, your A Local Expert takes you on<br />
a sightseeing tour of this wonderful city, including<br />
a visit to Edinburgh Castle, perched high above<br />
the city. See the Royal Mile, the elegant Palace<br />
of Holyroodhouse in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat<br />
and the new Scottish Parliament building. Admire<br />
the elegant Georgian architecture in the New<br />
Town. Tonight, why not enjoy an optional night<br />
out including traditional song, dance and Scottish<br />
fare? During the Edinburgh Festival, tickets to<br />
the Edinburgh Tattoo in the castle grounds are<br />
included. (FB)<br />
2 SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS<br />
GLASGOW 1<br />
2 EDINBURGH<br />
North<br />
SCOTLAND<br />
LLANDRINDOD WELLS 1<br />
WALES<br />
St. Ives 2<br />
St. Michael’s Mount PLYMOUTH<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Mallaig<br />
Glencoe<br />
Irish<br />
Sea<br />
Caernarfon<br />
Snowdonia National Park<br />
Lake District<br />
Pitlochry<br />
MANCHESTER<br />
BRISTOL 1<br />
Glastonbury<br />
St. Andrews<br />
Gretna<br />
Green<br />
Chester<br />
2<br />
ENGLAND<br />
Alnwick<br />
Durham<br />
HARROGATE<br />
1<br />
York<br />
Quarry<br />
Bank Mill<br />
Melton Mowbray<br />
CAMBRIDGE<br />
Stratford- 1 Newmarket<br />
Upon-Avon<br />
Bath<br />
2 1<br />
Stonehenge<br />
LONDON<br />
1 Brighton<br />
SOUTHAMPTON<br />
English Channel<br />
Sea<br />
FRANCE<br />
Day 16 | Edinburgh | Alnwick | Durham | Harrogate<br />
Visit the medieval market town of Alnwick. See<br />
the impressive castle, home to the Duke of<br />
Northumberland, and the Tenantry Column, topped<br />
by the Percy Lion. View Durham Castle and<br />
Cathedral, both striking examples of Norman<br />
architecture. Tonight, dine at your hotel in the spa<br />
town of Harrogate. (FB D) Hotel: Yorkshire<br />
Day 17 | Harrogate | York | Melton Mowbray |<br />
Cambridge<br />
In York, your Travel Director will show you the<br />
magnificent Minster, the city walls and the famous<br />
Shambles on your orientation tour. Travel south<br />
to the market town of Melton Mowbray famous<br />
for traditional English delicacies such as Stilton<br />
Cheese and Pork Pies. Here enjoy a A Local<br />
Specialty pie-making demonstration and tasting<br />
with a local pie-maker. Later arrive in the stunning<br />
university city of Cambridge. This evening, celebrate<br />
the conclusion of a memorable vacation with your<br />
fellow travelers at a Farewell Dinner. After dinner<br />
your Travel Director will take your and your travel<br />
companions for a Farewell Drink in a local pub.<br />
(FB FD) Hotel: Cambridge City/The Belfry<br />
Day 18 | Cambridge | Newmarket | London<br />
See the magnificent architecture of King’s<br />
College Chapel in the prestigious university city of<br />
Cambridge. Get an inside look at life as a student<br />
at one of these renowned colleges as you glide<br />
past the famous ‘backs’ on the River Cam with<br />
your A Local Expert ‘chauffeur’ on a flat-bottomed<br />
boat known as a ‘punt’. This afternoon visit the<br />
Newmarket National Stud, devoted to thoroughbred<br />
horse breeding since 1916 where you will gain a<br />
A Unique Insight into the raising of thoroughbred<br />
champions. Arrive in London in the early evening.<br />
(FB) Hotel: Hilton Kensington<br />
Day 19 | London | Canada<br />
After breakfast say farewell to your companions at<br />
the end of a memorable vacation. (FB)<br />
The Britannia<br />
19 days – 3 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$3850 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 17 nights’ accommodations (11 hotels).<br />
17 full breakfasts. Be My Guest lunch.<br />
7 dinners (including Welcome Reception,<br />
5 three course dinners and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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30 Sep Tue 18 Oct Sat 3895 890<br />
l Edinburgh Tattoo 1-23 August 2014: We’ve included Tattoo tickets when you’re<br />
in Edinburgh during these dates.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night $145<br />
Treadright: See page 27 for details.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Durham Cathedral, Durham<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Britain & Ireland Highlights<br />
Engineering, invention and Romantic Poets, the epic diversity squeezed into a remarkably tiny region is explored<br />
through the towns, cities and countryside of Britain and Ireland.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… learning how to pour the perfect Guinness in the famous Storehouse, the panoramic<br />
view of Dublin’s skyline as your backdrop. Watching the peaty blackness gather at the bottom of the glass, as<br />
those last few drops are added at the perfect moment. And maybe even seeing the artistry, as the traditional<br />
Shamrock design appears, symbol of the country in which you stand. And taking your first sip of Ireland’s iconic<br />
national drink, in the complex home of its birth.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in Edinburgh, Belfast and Dublin. Orientations of York,<br />
Glasgow, Cardiff and Bath. Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace in<br />
Stratford-upon-Avon, Edinburgh Castle, the town of Gretna Green,<br />
the Falkirk Wheel, the Irish National Stud farm and Japanese<br />
Garden, the Waterford Crystal showroom, the Roman Baths<br />
in Bath and the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge. View York<br />
Minster, Glasgow Cathedral and George Square, Kilkenny Castle<br />
and gardens. See the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff.<br />
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George Square, Glasgow<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Regional<br />
Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-Upon-Avon<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London<br />
Welcome to London! Relax after your flight or spend<br />
time exploring the city on your own. Hotel: Park<br />
Plaza Riverbank<br />
Day 3 | London | Stratford-upon-Avon | York |<br />
Harrogate<br />
A scenic drive through beautiful countryside brings<br />
you to Stratford-upon-Avon. Visit Shakespeare’s<br />
Birthplace and Visitor Center and see Anne<br />
Hathaway’s cottage. Later, in the Viking town of<br />
York, enjoy a walk along its historic streets. View<br />
the cobbled Shambles, the ancient city walls and<br />
the magnificent York Minster. This evening, get to<br />
know your companions and your Travel Director<br />
at a Welcome Pub Reception, which includes<br />
a typical British pub meal and drinks. (FB WR)<br />
Hotel: Holiday Inn
North Atlantic<br />
Ocean<br />
IRELAND<br />
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Kilkenny<br />
WATERFORD<br />
Ferry<br />
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Day 4 | Harrogate | Lake District | Glasgow<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
From quaint villages around the Yorkshire Dales<br />
National Park to the scenic glory of the Lake District,<br />
your journey north is impressive. Traveling along<br />
the shores of England’s largest lake, Windermere,<br />
and through countryside that inspired the Romantic<br />
poets, you reach Grasmere. View the grave of William<br />
Wordsworth, buried at St. Oswald’s Church. We cross<br />
the Scottish border and visit Gretna Green, where<br />
eloping couples would make their vows over the<br />
anvil. This afternoon, your orientation tour of Glasgow<br />
includes views of the Cathedral, the magnificent<br />
George Square and the River Clyde, former heart<br />
of the shipbuilding industry. (FB) Hotel: Radisson Blu<br />
Glasgow/Marks Hotel/Crutherland House<br />
Day 5 | Edinburgh Excursion<br />
Today, visit Edinburgh. Your A Local Expert takes you<br />
on a sightseeing tour of this wonderful city, including<br />
a visit to Edinburgh Castle, perched high above<br />
the city. See the Royal Mile, the elegant Palace of<br />
Holyroodhouse in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat and the<br />
new Scottish Parliament building. Admire the elegant<br />
Georgian architecture in the New Town. En route back<br />
to Glasgow this afternoon, visit the Falkirk Wheel<br />
Visitor Center to see this modern technological marvel<br />
in action. This evening you will enjoy a delicious meal<br />
at a local restaurant in Glasgow. (FB RM)<br />
Day 6 | Glasgow | Belfast | Dublin (2 Nights)<br />
Follow the rugged Ayrshire coast past the island<br />
of Ailsa Craig, the stepping stone from Ireland to<br />
Scotland, to board the ferry to Northern Ireland. View<br />
City Hall, Queen’s University and the dock where the<br />
Titanic was built with your A Local Expert. Cross the<br />
border into the Irish Republic and later arrive in the<br />
thriving city of Dublin. (FB) Hotel: Mespil<br />
Day 7 | Dublin Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix<br />
Park and the stately Georgian Squares with your<br />
A Local Expert. Enjoy a A Unique Insight during<br />
your included visit to the Guinness Brewery for a<br />
Storehouse tour and pint-pulling demonstration.<br />
Spend the rest of the day as you please, why not<br />
explore Temple Bar or Grafton Street, famous for its<br />
street performers. This evening consider joining an<br />
optional experience to an Irish cabaret. (FB)<br />
1<br />
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2<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
SCOTLAND<br />
Falkirk<br />
GLASGOW 2<br />
Rosslare<br />
Irish<br />
Sea<br />
DUBLIN<br />
Pembroke<br />
Ferry<br />
WALES<br />
Edinburgh<br />
Gretna<br />
Green<br />
CARDIFF<br />
1<br />
Bath<br />
Lake District<br />
HARROGATE<br />
1<br />
York<br />
ENGLAND<br />
Stonehenge<br />
North<br />
Sea<br />
Stratford-upon-Avon<br />
1 1<br />
LONDON<br />
English Channel<br />
FRANCE<br />
Day 8 | Dublin | Kildare | Kilkenny | Waterford<br />
This morning gain an A Unique Insight into rearing<br />
world-class thoroughbreds when visiting the Irish<br />
National Stud Farm established in 1946. After a<br />
guided walk through the farm, take some time<br />
to stroll through the tranquil Japanese Gardens,<br />
regarded as the best in Europe. In Kilkenny, see<br />
the imposing medieval castle and enjoy free time<br />
for lunch. This afternoon enjoy a A Local Specialty<br />
when you visit the House of Waterford Crystal. Watch<br />
the master craftsmen at work during your tour of the<br />
workshop, and see the exquisite completed pieces<br />
in the showroom. (FB) Hotel: Waterford Marina<br />
Day 9 | Waterford | Cardiff<br />
Cross the Irish Sea to Wales, and continue your<br />
journey to Cardiff Bay to view the Millennium Center<br />
and the National Assembly. View the historic Cardiff<br />
Castle and see the Millennium Stadium before arriving<br />
at your hotel. Tonight, join your Travel Director and<br />
travel companions for a memorable A Be My Guest<br />
Farewell Dinner. (FD BG) Hotel: Park Inn City Center<br />
Day 10 | Cardiff | Bath | Stonehenge | London<br />
Cross the Severn Estuary into England and the<br />
glorious city of Bath. See splendid Georgian<br />
architecture during your orientation. Enjoy an<br />
included visit to the Roman Baths from which the<br />
city derives its name. In Wiltshire, visit the mysterious<br />
monolithic stone circle at Stonehenge. Later, return<br />
to London. (FB) Hotel: Park Plaza Riverbank<br />
Day 11 | London | Canada<br />
Say farewell to your traveling companions at the end<br />
of your vacation, as you prepare to fly home with<br />
wonderful memories. (FB)<br />
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All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$146<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
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Optional Experiences.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Wonders of Britain & Ireland<br />
Churchill and Wordsworth. Castles and legends. Rugged beauty and hidden places. The icons and secrets of Britain<br />
and Ireland are explored in a cross-country itinerary over land and sea.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… exploring the nooks and crannies of Molly Gallivan’s farm, shared with her seven<br />
children two hundred years ago. Meeting Stephen and his wife, today’s owners, who’ll share stories of Molly’s<br />
illegal home brew, sold to locals in her secret ‘Sibheen’ pub. And chatting about traditional farming life in<br />
Ireland past and present, as the air thickens with the smell of homemade Irish stew and fresh apple pie, eaten<br />
together in the hearth-warmed rooms of Molly’s own cottage.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in London, Dublin and Edinburgh. Orientations of Bath,<br />
Cardiff, Chester, York and Oxford. Visit the ancient stone circle<br />
at Stonehenge, the Roman Baths in Bath, the Waterford Crystal<br />
showroom, Blarney Castle to kiss the stone, the Rock of Cashel,<br />
the town of Gretna Green, medieval Alnwick, Shakespeare’s<br />
birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon and one of Oxford University’s<br />
colleges (when open). View the home to Harry Potter & Hogwarts’<br />
Alnwick Castle, York Minster, Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage<br />
and Sir Winston Churchill’s grave at Bladon. See the Lake District’s<br />
magnificent scenery. Scenic drive around the Ring of Kerry.<br />
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It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to London! Relax and unwind after your<br />
journey or take a stroll and familiarize yourself<br />
with the city’s unique and bustling atmosphere.<br />
Hotel: Cumberland<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See the city’s major sights during your included<br />
guided sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert.<br />
There is time afterwards to explore, shop and watch<br />
the world go by! (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Stonehenge | Bath | Cardiff<br />
Leaving the sights of London behind, travel to rural<br />
Wiltshire and visit the mystical ancient monoliths at<br />
Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain. Drive west through<br />
spectacular countryside to the beautiful city of Bath.<br />
Admire the Georgian architecture of the city and visit<br />
the Roman baths before crossing the Severn Estuary<br />
to Cardiff, capital of Wales. View the Millennium<br />
Center and the National Assembly in Cardiff Bay.<br />
See the Millennium Stadium as well as the historic<br />
Cardiff Castle during your orientation of the city. This<br />
evening, get to know your companions and Travel<br />
Director at a Welcome Reception, which includes<br />
a typical Welsh pub meal and drinks. (FB WR)<br />
Hotel: Park Inn City Center<br />
Regional<br />
Pulteney Bridge, Bath<br />
Day 5 | Cardiff | Waterford<br />
Enjoy free time this morning to relax, explore the<br />
city, or take the opportunity to visit Cardiff Castle.<br />
Cross the Irish Sea to the Emerald Isle and travel to<br />
historic Waterford. Dine tonight at your hotel. (FB D)<br />
Hotel: Waterford Marina<br />
Day 6 | Waterford | Blarney | Kenmare (2 Nights)<br />
Visit the renowned House of Waterford Crystal.<br />
Watch the master craftsmen at work during your<br />
A Local Specialty demonstration in the workshop,<br />
and see the exquisite completed pieces in the<br />
showroom. At Blarney Castle, kiss the Blarney Stone<br />
and acquire the ‘gift of the gab’. Cross the Kerry<br />
Mountains to Kenmare, your home for the next two<br />
nights. This evening, join your companions for a<br />
A Be My Guest dinner on a traditional Irish farm in<br />
Kenmare. (FB BG) Hotel: Kenmare Bay Hotel<br />
Day 7 | Ring of Kerry Excursion<br />
Today we experience Ireland’s most scenic coastal<br />
drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known<br />
as the ‘Ring of Kerry’. It is undoubtedly one of the<br />
most magical and varied place in the whole of<br />
Ireland and is truly a photographers delight. We will<br />
also see Daniel O’Connell’s Cahirciveen, the fishing<br />
village of Waterville, the Black Valley and Moll’s<br />
Gap. Here mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend<br />
into a landscape that is often breath-taking beyond<br />
words. (FB)
IRELAND<br />
Cashel<br />
KENMARE<br />
2<br />
Blarney<br />
Ring of<br />
Kerry<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
North Atlantic<br />
Ocean<br />
N.IRELAND<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Day 8 | Kenmare | Cashel | Dublin (2 Nights)<br />
This morning, visit the Rock of Cashel in County<br />
Tipperary. The spectacular group of medieval<br />
buildings, perched on an outcrop of limestone in<br />
the Golden Vale, was once the seat of the kings<br />
of Munster. It has one of the most remarkable<br />
collections of Celtic art and medieval architecture to<br />
be found anywhere in Europe. This evening, arrive<br />
in the lively Irish capital, Dublin. (FB) Hotel: Maldron<br />
Cardiff Lane<br />
Day 9 | Dublin Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix<br />
Park and the stately Georgian Squares with your<br />
A Local Expert. Enjoy a A Unique Insight during<br />
your included visit to the Guinness Brewery for a<br />
Storehouse tour and pint-pulling demonstration.<br />
Spend the rest of the day as you please, why not<br />
explore Temple Bar or Grafton Street, famous for its<br />
street performers. This evening, consider joining an<br />
excursion to an Irish cabaret. (FB)<br />
Day 10 | Dublin | Chester | Liverpool<br />
Cross the Irish Sea to Holyhead, Wales.<br />
Stop at the station with the longest place<br />
name in Europe, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogery<br />
chwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. See the<br />
spectacular landscape of Snowdonia National<br />
Park as you travel to Chester. Your orientation<br />
walk includes the medieval walls and the famous<br />
Tudor ‘Rows’. Arrive later in historic Liverpool,<br />
hometown of the legendary Beatles. This evening,<br />
join your companions for a Regional Meal at a local<br />
restaurant. (FB RM) Hotel: Jurys Inn Liverpool<br />
Day 11 | Liverpool | Lake District | Edinburgh<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Travel north through characteristically glorious<br />
scenery from Lancashire to the Lake District.<br />
Traveling along the shores of England’s largest lake,<br />
Windermere, and through countryside that inspired<br />
the Romantic poets, you reach Grasmere. View the<br />
grave of William Wordsworth, buried at St. Oswald’s<br />
Church. We cross the Scottish border and visit<br />
Gretna Green, where eloping couples would make<br />
their vows over the anvil. Later, arrive in the Scottish<br />
capital Edinburgh – your home for the next two<br />
nights. During the Festival, tickets to the spectacular<br />
Edinburgh Tattoo are included. (FB) Hotel: Holyrood<br />
SCOTLAND<br />
EDINBURGH<br />
DUBLIN<br />
2<br />
Lake District<br />
Irish<br />
Sea<br />
Ferry<br />
1<br />
1 YORK<br />
LIVERPOOL<br />
Dublin<br />
Chester<br />
Bay<br />
WATERFORD<br />
1<br />
Ferry Stratford-<br />
Upon-Avon<br />
1 WARWICK<br />
CARDIFF<br />
1<br />
Bladon<br />
Oxford<br />
Bath<br />
2 1<br />
LONDON<br />
Stonehenge<br />
WALES<br />
2<br />
Alnwick<br />
North<br />
Sea<br />
ENGLAND<br />
English Channel<br />
Day 12 | Edinburgh Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning, your A Local Expert takes you on<br />
a sightseeing tour of this wonderful city, including<br />
a visit to Edinburgh Castle, perched high above<br />
the city. See the Royal Mile, the elegant Palace of<br />
Holyroodhouse in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat, and<br />
the new Scottish Parliament building. Admire the<br />
Georgian architecture in the New Town. (FB)<br />
Day 13 | Edinburgh | Alnwick | York<br />
Visit the medieval market town of Alnwick. See<br />
the impressive castle, home to the Duke of<br />
Northumberland, and the Tenantry Column, topped<br />
by the Percy Lion. Marvel at the magnificent scenery<br />
as you cross Northumberland. Cross the River<br />
Tyne at Newcastle en route to York where your<br />
walking orientation includes the medieval walls,<br />
the Shambles and the awe-inspiring Minster. (FB)<br />
Hotel: Hotel 53<br />
Day 14 | York | Stratford-upon-Avon | Warwick<br />
Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Visitor Center in<br />
Stratford-upon- Avon, where the bard was born and<br />
raised. View Anne Hathaway’s picturesque thatched<br />
cottage before enjoying some free time in the quaint<br />
village. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a<br />
Farewell Dinner at your hotel in Warwick. (FB FD)<br />
Hotel: Hilton Warwick<br />
Day 15 | Warwick | Bladon | Oxford | London<br />
This morning, explore the town of Warwick or<br />
join an optional experience to Warwick Castle.<br />
Visit the charming little churchyard at Bladon, in<br />
the picturesque Cotswolds, to view Sir Winston<br />
Churchill’s grave. In Oxford, the oldest university<br />
city in the British Isles, enjoy an orientation of the<br />
city. View the Radcliffe Camera and the Bodleian<br />
Library and walk around one of the famous colleges<br />
(when available). Return to London this evening. (FB)<br />
Hotel: Park Plaza County Hall<br />
Day 16 | London | Canada<br />
Say a fond farewell to your traveling companions at<br />
the end of a wonderful vacation, as you prepare to<br />
return home with treasured memories. (FB)<br />
Wonders of Britain &<br />
Ireland<br />
16 days – 4 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$3365 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 14 nights’ accommodations (10 hotels).<br />
14 full breakfasts. 5 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, Be My Guest, Regional Meal, three<br />
course dinner and Farewell Dinner). All land<br />
transport shown (including return ferry). All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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H Festive Celebrations: Christmas and New Year Celebrations have been<br />
arranged for this departure, including tickets to Hogmanay.<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$158<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Don’t want everything included?<br />
Check out our similar Britian and Ireland Experience vacation. Our CostSaver<br />
trips have fewer inclusions so you save money – giving you extra free time<br />
to explore independently. Visit www.trafalgar.com/CostSaver<br />
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Britain & Ireland Panorama<br />
In the craic and Guinness of Ireland or the tea and scones of England, the welcoming hospitality of the British Isles<br />
is one of its biggest attractions and one of your lasting memories.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… picturing the scene as the world’s most famous liner left the tiny town of Cobh on its<br />
ill-fated journey, a Titanic expert shares how it changed the community forever. Seeing the old custom’s house,<br />
you can imagine the Irish emigrants as they took their last steps on terra firma, preparing for a new life in<br />
America. And, as you walk through the streets with our Irish insider, you get a sense of the excitement and<br />
nervousness they felt as they waved goodbye to loved ones staying behind in Cobh.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in London, Edinburgh and Dublin. Orientations of York,<br />
Glasgow, Chester, Galway, Cork, Cobh, Cardiff, Bath and Plymouth.<br />
Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Edinburgh<br />
Castle, the Clan Donald Center, the Guinness Storehouse, Blarney<br />
Castle to kiss the stone, the Waterford Crystal Showroom, the<br />
Roman Baths in Bath, Glastonbury Abbey ruins and the ancient<br />
stone circle at Stonehenge. View Anne Hathaway’s thatched<br />
cottage, York Minster and the Mayflower Steps where the Pilgrim<br />
Fathers set sail. See the Isle of Skye. Scenic drive around the Ring<br />
of Kerry and enjoy a scenic Cornish Excursion.<br />
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Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Duich<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to London! Spend time relaxing after your<br />
journey or take a stroll through the streets of this<br />
wonderful city. Hotel: Park Plaza Riverbank<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See all the major sights during your sightseeing tour<br />
with a A Local Expert, including Big Ben and the<br />
Houses of Parliament. Later, spend time exploring<br />
the city or go shopping in one of the famous London<br />
department stores. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Stratford-upon-Avon | York<br />
A scenic drive through beautiful countryside brings<br />
you to Stratford-upon-Avon. Visit Shakespeare’s<br />
Birthplace and Visitor Center and see Anne<br />
Hathaway’s cottage. Later, in the Viking town of York,<br />
enjoy a walk along historic streets. View the cobbled<br />
Shambles, the ancient city walls and the magnificent<br />
York Minster. Tonight dine at your hotel where you<br />
have a chance to meet with your Travel Director and<br />
traveling companions. (FB WR) Hotel: Novotel York<br />
Center/Novotel Leeds<br />
Day 5 | York | Jedburgh | Edinburgh (2 Nights)<br />
Rugged, dramatic and spectacular − the<br />
Northumberland National Park is all these things and<br />
more! View the remarkably intact ruins of the 12 th<br />
century Jedburgh Abbey on your way to the beautiful<br />
Scottish capital, Edinburgh. (FB) Hotel: Novotel City<br />
Center/Barony Castle Hotel/Cardrona Hotel<br />
Day 6 | Edinburgh Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your morning sightseeing tour with your A Local<br />
Expert includes the elegant New Town, Princes Street,<br />
the Royal Mile, views of the Palace of Holyroodhouse<br />
and Arthur’s Seat. Enjoy a guided visit of Edinburgh<br />
Castle. During the Edinburgh Festival, your stay<br />
includes tickets to the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo.<br />
Regional<br />
Galway Cathedral, Galway York Minster, York<br />
Tonight, consider a traditional Scottish night out with<br />
haggis, dancing and bagpipes! (FB)<br />
Day 7 | Edinburgh | St. Andrews | Pitlochry |<br />
Scottish Highlands (2 Nights)<br />
Travel across the Firth of Forth to St. Andrews to<br />
view the celebrated ancient university and the home<br />
of golf. Continue north across the Tay at Dundee, to<br />
visit Pitlochry, a charming village on the banks of the<br />
River Tummel. Explore the village or join an optional<br />
experience to visit Blair Castle, ancestral home to<br />
the Dukes of Atholl. (FB D) Hotel: Laggan Gaskmore/<br />
Macdonalds Four Seasons<br />
Day 8 | Isle of Skye and Scenic Highlands<br />
Excursion<br />
Travel through Inverness, known as the capital of The<br />
Highlands and along the banks of the famous Loch<br />
Ness. View Eilean Donan Castle before crossing the<br />
bridge to the Isle of Skye. Visit the Clan Donald Center<br />
and the Museum of the Isles, where you can trace<br />
your genealogy or explore the wonderful gardens.<br />
Later take the ferry to Mallaig and continue your<br />
journey through the lochs and glens of the Scottish<br />
Highlands to your hotel. (FB D)<br />
Day 9 | Scottish Highlands | Glencoe | Glasgow<br />
Stop at the Commando Memorial near Fort William<br />
for breath-taking views of Britain’s highest mountain,<br />
Ben Nevis. Continue south through Glencoe, ‘Glen<br />
of the Weeping’, site of the infamous massacre of<br />
the Macdonald clan by the Campbells in 1692. This<br />
afternoon, your orientation tour of Glasgow includes<br />
views of the Cathedral and magnificent George Square.<br />
Visit the Necropolis for a A Unique Insight into one<br />
of Europe’s most important 19 th century burial grounds.<br />
(FB) Hotel: Jurys Inn Glasgow/Crutherland House<br />
Day 10 | Glasgow | Lake District | Manchester<br />
Cross the border into England and enjoy a special<br />
A Be My Guest lunch at a working farm in the<br />
idyllic Cumbrian countryside. Learn about traditional
Ferry<br />
IRELAND<br />
N.IRELAND<br />
Ferry<br />
farming methods and see the sheep, goats and cattle<br />
before enjoying lunch in the farmhouse. Later arrive<br />
in Grasmere where you view the grave of William<br />
Wordsworth. See England’s largest lake, Windermere<br />
before arriving in Manchester. (FB BG) Hotel: Park Inn<br />
Manchester Victoria/Jurys Inn Manchester<br />
Day 11 | Manchester | Chester | Dublin (2 Nights)<br />
In Chester see the timbered buildings known as<br />
the ‘Rows’ before traveling along the scenic North<br />
Wales coast to the Island of Anglesey, on your way<br />
to Holyhead. Cross the Irish Sea to Dublin, the Irish<br />
capital. This evening, join your companions for a<br />
Regional Meal on a canal boat in Dublin. (FB RM)<br />
Hotel: Camden Court/Bewleys Ballsbridge Hotel/<br />
Ballsbridge Hotel<br />
Day 12 | Dublin Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix<br />
Park and the stately Georgian Squares with your<br />
A Local Expert. Enjoy a A Unique Insight during<br />
your included visit to the Guinness Brewery for<br />
a Storehouse tour and pint-pulling demonstration.<br />
Spend the rest of the day as you please, why not<br />
explore Temple Bar or Grafton Street, famous for its<br />
street performers. This evening consider joining an<br />
optional experience to an Irish cabaret. (FB)<br />
Day 13 | Dublin | Galway | Limerick<br />
Travel to the West coast and the city of Galway. View<br />
Galway cathedral and Eyre Square before continuing<br />
to Limerick. (FB) Hotel: Radisson Blu Limerick<br />
Day 14 | Limerick | Ring of Kerry | Cork<br />
Today we experience Ireland’s most scenic coastal<br />
drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known as<br />
the ‘Ring of Kerry’. It is undoubtedly one of the most<br />
magical and varied places in the whole of Ireland<br />
and is truly a photographers delight. We will also<br />
see Daniel O’Connell’s Cahirciveen, the fishing village<br />
of Waterville, the Black Valley and Moll’s Gap. Here<br />
mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend into a<br />
landscape that is often breath-taking beyond words.<br />
This evening enjoy dinner at your hotel in the city of<br />
Cork. (FB D) Hotel: Rochestown Park<br />
Day 15 | Cork | Blarney | Cobh | Waterford |<br />
Wexford<br />
Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the famous stone to<br />
attain the ‘gift of the gab’! Stop in picturesque Cobh<br />
SCOTLAND<br />
DUBLIN<br />
Ferry<br />
2<br />
Galway<br />
Anglesey<br />
LIMERICK 1<br />
Ring of<br />
WEXFORD<br />
Waterford<br />
Kerry 1 Rosslare<br />
Blarney<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
North Atlantic<br />
Ocean<br />
Isle of Skye<br />
Mallaig<br />
Glencoe<br />
Loch Lomond<br />
1<br />
WALES<br />
1 Cobh<br />
Pembroke CARDIFF 1<br />
CORK<br />
Glastonbury<br />
2<br />
GLASGOW<br />
Irish<br />
Sea<br />
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS<br />
Grasmere<br />
Pitlochry<br />
2 EDINBURGH<br />
St. Ives 2 PLYMOUTH<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
St. Michael's Mount<br />
1<br />
St. Andrews<br />
Jedburgh Abbey<br />
Lake<br />
District<br />
MANCHESTER<br />
Chester<br />
1<br />
YORK<br />
ENGLAND<br />
Stratford-<br />
Upon-Avon<br />
LONDON<br />
2 1<br />
Bath<br />
Stonehenge<br />
North<br />
Sea<br />
English Channel<br />
for a walking tour with a A Local Expert. This was<br />
the final port of call for the Ttitanic on its fateful<br />
voyage. This afternoon, visit the House of Waterford<br />
Crystal. Watch the master craftsmen at work during<br />
your A Local Specialty tour of the workshop, and<br />
see the exquisite completed pieces in the showroom.<br />
(FB) Hotel: Talbot<br />
Day 16 | Wexford | Cardiff<br />
Cross the Irish Sea to Wales, and continue your<br />
journey to Cardiff Bay to view the Millennium Center<br />
and the National Assembly. View the historic Cardiff<br />
Castle and see the Millennium Stadium before arriving<br />
at your hotel. (FB) Hotel: Maldron<br />
Day 17 | Cardiff | Bath | Glastonbury | Plymouth<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Drive east, over the Severn Estuary, to Bath. On<br />
arrival in the city, admire the Georgian buildings and<br />
visit the Roman Baths after which the city is named.<br />
Spend some time exploring before making your way<br />
to Glastonbury Abbey to see where King Arthur is<br />
believed to be buried. Later, we arrive into the historic<br />
naval port of Plymouth. (FB) Hotel: Jurys Inn Plymouth/<br />
Copthorne Plymouth/Furture Inn<br />
Day 18 | Cornish Excursion<br />
Your orientation of Plymouth includes the Mayflower<br />
steps, where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the New<br />
World. See the Royal Citadel overlooking Plymouth<br />
Sound. Cross the River Tamar and follow the Cornish<br />
peninsula to St. Ives, the renowned artists’ colony.<br />
Photograph St. Michael’s Mount near Penzance.<br />
Relax and enjoy the stunning Cornish scenery! This<br />
evening, join your companions and Travel Director for<br />
a Farewell Dinner. (FB FD)<br />
Day 19 | Plymouth | Stonehenge | London<br />
Travel across Salisbury Plain to visit the mystical<br />
ancient monoliths of Stonehenge. Travel back to<br />
London this afternoon. (FB) Hotel: Park Plaza Riverbank<br />
Day 20 | London | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your traveling companions as you<br />
prepare to return home with treasured memories of<br />
your trip. (FB)<br />
Britain & Ireland Panorama<br />
20 days – 4 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
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Includes: 18 nights’ accommodations (12 hotels).<br />
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l Edinburgh Tattoo 1-23 August 2014: We’ve included Tattoo tickets when you’re<br />
in Edinburgh during these dates.<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$146<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Britain & Ireland Grandeur<br />
An experience of extremes, no corner of the British Isles is left unturned, from rural Glastonbury to its five ultraurban<br />
capitals: Belfast, Dublin, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… driving through the streets in a Belfast Black Cab, as you hear the history of The<br />
Troubles from someone who lived them. The gritty closeness of your cabbie’s memories is amplified by hearing<br />
them with just a handful of travelers in such a unique setting. Borrowing his pen to add your own message to<br />
Belfast’s peace wall, and pausing to hear the hidden messages behind the murals that pepper the city’s walls,<br />
this cab ride covers the famous and the infamous of a two-sided city.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in London, Londonderry/Derry, Dublin, Belfast and<br />
Edinburgh. Orientations of Plymouth, Bath, Cardiff, Limerick,<br />
Galway, Chester, Glasgow, and York. Visit the ancient stone circle<br />
at Stonehenge, the Roman Baths in Bath, Waterford Crystal<br />
Showroom, Blarney Castle to kiss the stone, Giants Causeway,<br />
Quarry Bank Mill, Culloden battlefield, Edinburgh Castle,<br />
medieval Alnwick, Isle of Skye, and Shakespeare’s birthplace in<br />
Stratford-upon-Avon. View the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth, the<br />
magnificent Cliffs of Moher, the 18th hole at St Andrews, Eilean<br />
Donan Castle, and York Minster. Scenic drives on a Cornish<br />
Excursion, experience the Ring of Kerry and the rugged<br />
Connemara countryside.<br />
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Chester<br />
Belfast<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to London! Relax after your journey and<br />
look forward to your vacation in Great Britain and<br />
Ireland. Hotel: Cumberland<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Marvel at the amazing sights during your included<br />
half day guided sightseeing tour of London with a<br />
A Local Expert. See the sights including Big Ben,<br />
Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.<br />
Later, spend time exploring the city independently or<br />
go shopping in one of the famous London department<br />
stores. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Stonehenge | Plymouth<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Leaving the sights of London behind, travel to rural<br />
Wiltshire and visit the mystical ancient monoliths at<br />
Stonehenge. Later, arrive in the historic naval port of<br />
Plymouth. This evening, get to know your companions<br />
and Travel Director at a Welcome Reception, which<br />
includes a typical British pub meal and drinks.<br />
(FB WR) Hotel: Copthorne/Jurys Inn/Future Inn<br />
Day 5 | Cornish Excursion<br />
Your orientation of Plymouth includes the Mayflower<br />
steps and see the Royal Citadel overlooking Plymouth<br />
Sound. Cross the River Tamar and follow the Cornish<br />
peninsula to St. Ives, the renowned artists’ colony.<br />
Photograph St. Michael’s Mount near Penzance. Relax<br />
and enjoy the stunning Cornish scenery! (FB)<br />
Day 6 | Plymouth | Bath | Cardiff<br />
On arrival in the city of Bath, admire the Georgian<br />
buildings and visit the Roman Baths after which the<br />
city is named. Spend some time exploring the city<br />
before making your way to the Welsh capital Cardiff.<br />
(FB) Hotel: The Parc Hotel/Maldron Hotel<br />
Day 7 | Cardiff | Waterford<br />
See the sights of Cardiff including the Millennium<br />
Center and the National Assembly in Cardiff Bay. View<br />
historic Cardiff Castle and see the Millennium Stadium.<br />
Enjoy the scenic drive through Pembrokshire and<br />
cross the Irish Sea to Rosslare. Enjoy dinner tonight<br />
at your hotel in Waterford. (FB D) Hotel: Waterford<br />
Marina/Filtzwilton Hotel<br />
Day 8 | Waterford | Blarney | Kenmare (2 Nights)<br />
Visit the renowned House of Waterford Crystal for a<br />
A Local Specialty demonstration. Watch the master<br />
craftsmen at work during your tour of the workshop.<br />
At Blarney Castle, kiss the Blarney Stone and acquire<br />
the ‘gift of the gab’. Cross the Kerry Mountains to<br />
Kenmare, your home for the next two nights. Dine<br />
tonight at your hotel. (FB D) Hotel: Kenmare Bay<br />
Hotel/The Travel Inn Killarney/Carlton Hotel Tralee/<br />
Gleneagle Killarney<br />
Regional<br />
Day 9 | Ring of Kerry Excursion<br />
Today we experience Ireland’s most scenic coastal<br />
drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known<br />
as the ‘Ring of Kerry’. It is undoubtedly one of the<br />
most magical and varied places in the whole of<br />
Ireland and is truly a photographers delight. We will<br />
also see Daniel O’Connell’s Cahirciveen, the fishing<br />
village of Waterville, the Black Valley and Moll’s<br />
Gap. Here mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend<br />
into a landscape that is often breath-taking beyond<br />
words. (FB)<br />
Day 10 | Kenmare | Limerick | Cliffs of Moher |<br />
Galway<br />
Drive through Adare, one of Ireland’s prettiest<br />
villages, en route to Limerick on the banks of the<br />
River Shannon. View King John’s Castle, St. Mary’s<br />
Cathedral and the Treaty Stone. Visit the magnificent<br />
Cliffs of Moher. In Galway, view the Cathedral and stroll<br />
around Eyre Square. Dine tonight at your hotel. (FB D)<br />
Hotel: Connacht Hotel/Maldron Hotel<br />
Day 11 | Galway | Connemara | Donegal |<br />
Letterkenny<br />
From Galway travel through the dramatic Connemara<br />
landscape. Later stop in Drumcliffe to see the grave<br />
of W.B. Yeats. See the fishing village of Mullaghmore<br />
where Lord Mountbatten once lived. Visit Donegal<br />
and see the 15 th century castle before heading<br />
to Letterkenny. Dine tonight at your hotel. (FB D)<br />
Hotel: Radisson Blu Letterkenny/Clanree Hotel<br />
Day 12 | Letterkenny | Londonderry | Giant’s<br />
Causeway | Belfast<br />
Cross the border to Londonderry in Northern Ireland.<br />
Walk along the 17 th century city walls with your A Local<br />
Expert and see the street murals of the Bogside. Visit<br />
the Giant’s Causeway a UNESCO World Heritage<br />
site and one of the most iconic natural wonders in<br />
Britain. Finish the day with a scenic drive along the<br />
Antrim Coast Road through Ballycastle to Belfast. (FB)<br />
Hotel: Stormont Hotel Belfast/Europa Hotel<br />
Day 13 | Belfast Sightseeing | Dublin (2 Nights)<br />
This morning, meet your A Local Expert ‘Cabbie’ for<br />
a trip through the famous city sights in a Black Cab.<br />
Re-join your Travel Director and continue south. Cross<br />
the River Boyne at Drogheda to enter the Irish capital<br />
of Dublin, your home for the next two nights. (FB)<br />
Hotel: Mespil/Bewleys Ballsbridge Hotel/Ballsbridge<br />
Day 14 | Dublin Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix<br />
Park and the stately Georgian Squares with your<br />
A Local Expert. Enjoy a A Unique Insight during<br />
your included visit to the Guinness Brewery for<br />
a Storehouse tour and pint-pulling demonstration.<br />
Spend the rest of the day as you please, why not<br />
explore Temple Bar or Grafton Street, famous for its<br />
street performers. This evening consider joining an<br />
optional experience to an Irish cabaret. (FB)
IRELAND<br />
N.IRELAND<br />
Connemara<br />
GALWAY<br />
Clis of Moher<br />
1 DUBLIN 2<br />
Dublin Bay<br />
Ferry<br />
Limerick<br />
KENMARE<br />
1<br />
Rosslare<br />
2<br />
Ring<br />
of Kerry<br />
WATERFORD<br />
Blarney<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
North Atlantic<br />
Ocean<br />
LETTERKENNY<br />
Donegal<br />
ISLE OF SKYE<br />
Londonderry<br />
Day 15 | Dublin | Chester | Liverpool<br />
Cross the Irish Sea to Wales and continue to Chester.<br />
Your orientation walk here includes the Roman walls<br />
and the famous Tudor ‘Rows’. Enjoy a A Unique<br />
Insight into the life of the local Town Crier – an<br />
esteemed position which dates back to medieval<br />
times. Arrive later in historic Liverpool, hometown of<br />
the legendary Beatles. (FB) Hotel: Jurys Inn Liverpool/<br />
Jurys Inn Manchester<br />
Day 16 | Liverpool | Quarry Bank Mill |<br />
Lake District<br />
After a leisurely start, visit Quarry Bank Mill, a National<br />
Trust property that brings to life how communities lived<br />
together during the Industrial Revolution. Manchester<br />
and the surrounding area was greatly involved with<br />
textile manufacturing during this period and today’s<br />
visit will give you a A Unique Insight into life during<br />
this important time in British history. Later, make your<br />
way north to the idyllic Lake District. Travel along<br />
the shores of England’s largest lake, Windermere.<br />
View the grave of William Wordsworth, buried in the<br />
village of Grasmere. Dine tonight at your hotel. (FB D)<br />
Hotel: North Lakes Hotel/Castle Green Hotel<br />
Day 17 | Lake District | Gretna Green | Glasgow<br />
Cross the Scottish border and visit Gretna Green,<br />
where eloping couples would make their vows over<br />
the anvil. This afternoon, your orientation tour of<br />
Glasgow includes views of the Cathedral, magnificent<br />
George Square and the River Clyde, former heart<br />
of the shipbuilding industry. This evening, join your<br />
companions for a Regional Meal at a local restaurant.<br />
(FB RM) Hotel: Marks Hotel/Jurys Inn<br />
Day 18 | Glasgow | Glencoe | Isle of Skye<br />
Travel along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond<br />
towards the site of the 1692 massacre at Glencoe<br />
– ‘Glen of the Weeping’. Pass through Fort William<br />
and see Britain’s Highest mountain, Ben Nevis. View<br />
Eilean Donan Castle before crossing onto the Isle of<br />
Skye. Dine tonight at your hotel. (FB D) Hotel: Dunollie/<br />
Kings Arms/Tongadale<br />
Day 19 | Isle of Skye | Loch Ness | Scottish<br />
Highlands<br />
Enjoy a scenic drive back to the mainland via Glen<br />
Shiel and along the banks of Loch Ness, keeping<br />
1<br />
BELFAST<br />
1<br />
Glencoe<br />
St. Ives<br />
St. Michael’s Mount<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
1<br />
Loch<br />
Ness<br />
GLASGOW<br />
Giant’s Causeway<br />
1<br />
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS<br />
1<br />
SCOTLAND<br />
LAKE<br />
DISTRICT<br />
WALES<br />
2<br />
Culloden<br />
Ferry<br />
Pitlochry<br />
1<br />
1<br />
CARDIFF<br />
Glastonbury<br />
St. Andrews<br />
2 EDINBURGH<br />
Gretna<br />
Green<br />
Alnwick<br />
1 YORK<br />
LIVERPOOL<br />
1<br />
Quarry<br />
Bank Mill<br />
Conwy Chester<br />
ENGLAND<br />
PLYMOUTH<br />
English Channel<br />
North<br />
Sea<br />
Stratford-Upon-Avon<br />
Bath<br />
2 1 LONDON<br />
Stonehenge<br />
FRANCE<br />
an eye out for the elusive monster! Enjoy a special<br />
A Be My Guest lunch in a beautiful Highland Castle.<br />
Dine tonight at your hotel. (FB BG D) Hotel: Macdonalds<br />
Four Seasons<br />
Day 20 | Scottish Highlands | Pitlochry |<br />
St. Andrews | Edinburgh (2 Nights)<br />
Heading south, we stop in the picturesque village of<br />
Pitlochry before heading to the historic town of St.<br />
Andrews, the home of golf. Cross the Firth of Forth to<br />
the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, your home for the next<br />
two nights. During the Edinburgh Festival, tickets to<br />
the Edinburgh Tattoo are included. (FB) Hotel: Marriott<br />
Edinburgh/Cardrona Hotel Peebles/Jurys Inn<br />
Day 21 | Edinburgh Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning, your A Local Expert takes you on a<br />
sightseeing tour of this wonderful city, including a visit<br />
to Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city. See<br />
the Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse and the new<br />
Scottish Parliament building. Tonight, why not enjoy<br />
an optional night out including traditional song, dance<br />
and Scottish fare? (FB)<br />
Day 22 | Edinburgh | Alnwick | York<br />
Visit the medieval market town of Alnwick. See the<br />
impressive castle and the Tenantry Column, topped<br />
by the Percy Lion. Marvel at the magnificent scenery<br />
en route to York where your walking orientation<br />
includes the Shambles and the awe-inspiring Minster.<br />
This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow<br />
travelers. (FB FD) Hotel: Hotel 53/Novotel York Center/<br />
Novotel Leeds<br />
Day 23 | York | Stratford-upon-Avon | London<br />
View Anne Hathaway’s picturesque thatched cottage<br />
and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Visitor Center<br />
in Stratford-upon-Avon. Spend some time exploring<br />
the town before heading back to London this<br />
afternoon. (FB) Hotel: Cumberland<br />
Day 24 | London | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your fellow travelers as you leave<br />
London and return home with special memories. (FB)<br />
Britain & Ireland Grandeur<br />
24 days – 5 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$4925 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 22 nights’ accommodations (16 hotels).<br />
22 full breakfasts. Be My Guest lunch.<br />
10 dinners (including Welcome Reception,<br />
Regional Meal, 7 three course dinners and<br />
Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown<br />
(including return ferry). All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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TO C$550 p.p.<br />
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Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$275 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$137 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$520 Triple room discount C$80 p.p<br />
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28 May Wed20 Jun Fri 5125 1240 u 27 Aug Wed 19 Sep Fri 5275 1240<br />
4 Jun Wed 27 Jun Fri 5125 1240 u 3 Sep Wed 26 Sep Fri 5099 1240<br />
11 Jun Wed 4 Jul Fri 5125 1250 u 10 Sep Wed 3 Oct Fri 5099 1240<br />
18 Jun Wed 11 Jul Fri 5125 1240 17 Sep Wed 10 Oct Fri 5099 1240<br />
25 Jun Wed 18 Jul Fri 5125 1240 24 Sep Wed 17 Oct Fri 5099 1240<br />
2 Jul Wed 25 Jul Fri 5285 1240 1 Oct Wed 24 Oct Fri 5099 1240<br />
9 Jul Wed 1 Aug Fri 5285 1240 8 Oct Wed 31 Oct Fri 5099 1240<br />
l 16 Jul Wed 8 Aug Fri 5499 1240<br />
l Edinburgh Tattoo 1-23 August 2014: We’ve included Tattoo tickets when you’re<br />
in Edinburgh during these dates.<br />
s York Horse Races 2014: On this departure, your hotel may be in Harrogate or<br />
Leeds instead of York – but your sightseeing will still be as shown.<br />
u Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$158<br />
Treadright: See page 27 for details.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Quarry Bank Mill, Cheshire<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Irish Highlights<br />
The fast-track to Ireland – this eight-day encounter with the southern side takes you from Dublin and back, stopping<br />
at Waterford, Limerick and the scenic Ring of Kerry along the way.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… smelling the sweet aroma of Catherine Fulvio’s slow-baked apple and carrot cake as<br />
you join this world-renowned chef for dinner at her 350 acre farm near Dublin. The encounter takes you beyond<br />
her usual cookery school, into the heart of her home – to hear Catherine talk about her Glenealy house and sit<br />
down to enjoy treasured family dishes, like her mother’s brown soda bread. And you’ll go beyond the showroom<br />
at Waterford Crystal, into the workshop where the master craftsmen work on exquisite pieces of art.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of Dublin. Orientation of Waterford, Limerick and<br />
Galway. Visit the famine ship in New Ross, the crystal showroom at<br />
Waterford, Youghal, Blarney to kiss the stone and gain the ‘gift of<br />
the gab’, Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty folk park. View St Patricks<br />
Cathedral and Phoenix Park in Dublin, King John’s Castle and<br />
St. Marys Cathedral in Limerick and the Cathedral of Galway.<br />
Scenic drive of the Ring of Kerry.<br />
86<br />
Youghal<br />
Regional<br />
Cliffs of Moher<br />
Macroom Castle, Macroom
North Atlantic<br />
Ocean<br />
Clis of Moher<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
Ferry<br />
Ring of<br />
Kerry<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Dublin.<br />
Galway<br />
Bunratty<br />
2 KILLARNEY<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Macroom<br />
Blarney<br />
Day 2 | Dublin Sightseeing<br />
Spend the morning relaxing or exploring this<br />
vibrant, friendly city. Meet your Travel Director<br />
and fellow travelers this afternoon and see Trinity<br />
College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix Park and<br />
the stately Georgian Squares with your A Local<br />
Expert. This evening, board your canal boat for a<br />
leisurely cruise along Dublin’s 200 year old Grand<br />
Canal; get to know your companions and Travel<br />
Director at an on-board Welcome Reception which<br />
includes a light evening meal and drinks. (WR)<br />
Hotel: Camden Court<br />
Day 3 | Dublin | Co. Wicklow | New Ross |<br />
Waterford<br />
Travel through the lush countryside of County<br />
Wicklow – known as the Garden of Ireland. Then<br />
on through County Wexford before arriving in<br />
the town of New Ross. See the monument to<br />
John F. Kennedy who visited his ancestral family<br />
hometown in 1963. Visit the three-masted barque<br />
Dunbrody, and gain a A Unique Insight into the<br />
tragic plight of Irish emigration during the 1800’s.<br />
This afternoon, visit the House of Waterford Crystal<br />
for a A Local Specialty demonstration. Watch the<br />
master craftsmen at work during your tour of the<br />
workshop, and see the exquisite completed pieces<br />
in the showroom. Dine tonight at your hotel. (FB D)<br />
Hotel: Fitzwilton<br />
Day 4 | Waterford | Youghal | Blarney |<br />
Killarney (2 Nights)<br />
This morning, visit the historic seaport town of<br />
Youghal, once home to Sir Walter Raleigh. Visit<br />
Blarney Castle, kiss the Blarney Stone and acquire<br />
the ‘gift of the gab’ then travel through the colorful<br />
market town of Macroom and see the impressive<br />
Castle Arch, once the gateway to Macroom Castle<br />
it is now almost all that remains. Cross the Kerry<br />
Mountains to Killarney, your home for the next two<br />
nights. (FB) Hotel: International Hotel Killarney<br />
1<br />
IRELAND<br />
LIMERICK<br />
WATERFORD<br />
1<br />
Youghal<br />
New Ross<br />
N.IRELAND<br />
DUBLIN<br />
1 1<br />
Irish<br />
Sea<br />
Day 5 | Ring of Kerry Excursion<br />
Today we experience Ireland’s most scenic coastal<br />
drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known<br />
as the ‘Ring of Kerry’. It is undoubtedly one of the<br />
most magical and varied places in the whole of<br />
Ireland and is truly a photographers delight. We<br />
will also see Daniel O’Connell’s Cahirciveen, the<br />
fishing village of Waterville, the Black Valley and<br />
Moll’s Gap. Here mountains, valleys, lakes and sea<br />
blend into a landscape that is often breath-taking<br />
beyond words. (FB)<br />
Day 6 | Killarney | Cliffs of Moher | Bunratty |<br />
Limerick<br />
Take the ferry across the Shannon estuary to<br />
scenic County Clare. A picturesque coastal drive<br />
through the beautiful villages of Kilrush and Lahinch<br />
brings you to the Cliffs of Moher. See the history of<br />
the cliffs brought to life with a visit to the ‘Atlantic<br />
Edge’ exhibition. Visit Bunratty Castle and explore<br />
the Folk Park, a living museum dedicated to life in<br />
Ireland during the 18 th and 19 th centuries. In Limerick,<br />
view King John’s Castle, St. Mary’s Cathedral and<br />
the Treaty Stone during your orientation. (FB)<br />
Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa<br />
Day 7 | Limerick | Galway | Dublin<br />
This morning, head north to Galway. View the<br />
cathedral and enjoy some free time in the city<br />
before continuing to Dublin. Join your companions<br />
and Travel Director this evening for a A Be My<br />
Guest Farewell Dinner. (FB BG) Hotel: Camden Court<br />
Day 8 | Dublin | Canada<br />
Say goodbye after your unforgettable journey<br />
through the friendly Emerald Isle! Airport transfers<br />
are available. Conditions apply. (FB)<br />
Irish Highlights<br />
8 days – 1 Country<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$1325 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 6 nights’ accommodations (5 hotels).<br />
6 full Irish breakfasts. 3 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest and three<br />
course dinner). All land transport shown<br />
(including ferry). All transfers shown. All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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TO C$170 p.p.<br />
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Code: IRIH<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$85 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$42 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$150 Triple room discount C$40 p.p<br />
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n 28 Mar Sat 4 Apr Sat 1325 240<br />
n Winter Departures (WRIH): Departures marked in the price panel are subject<br />
to change in price, discount and hotel. Prices and discounts will be confirmed in<br />
May 2014.<br />
H Festive Celebrations: Christmas and New Year Celebrations have<br />
been arranged for these departures. Join us in Europe to celebrate the<br />
Festive Season!<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: Transfers on arrival from Dublin Airport will operate at 08.30am,<br />
11am and 1pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.<br />
Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Dublin Airport at 7.30am,<br />
9.30am and 11.30am.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Scenic Ireland<br />
This leisurely trail winds through the Emerald Isle, from Dublin’s 16 th century botanical gardens to the utterly remote<br />
Dingle Peninsula, the country’s westernmost point.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… tucking into homemade Kerry Lamb Stew and soaking up its rich gravy with bread<br />
fresh from the oven. You eat by the glow of an oil lamp and to the smell of turf burning in the open fires at Quills<br />
Farmhouse. And you join Andrew to learn the secrets of traditional Irish cooking. With views over the lakes<br />
of Killarney, you chat to farmers going about their business. You are transported back to 1930s Ireland: a time<br />
before electricity had reached the countryside and when a trip to the well was a daily chore.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of Dublin. Orientation of Adare and Kildare. Visit<br />
Botanical Gardens Dublin, Cormac Chapel at Cashel, Blarney<br />
to kiss the stone and gain the ‘gift of the gab’ and St Bridget’s<br />
Church in Kildare. View St Patricks Cathedral and Phoenix Park<br />
in Dublin, The Rock of Cashel, the statue of Charlie Chaplin,<br />
Molls Gap and Ladies View on the Ring of Kerry, and the<br />
thatched cottages of Adare. Scenic drive of the Ring of Kerry and<br />
the rugged Dingle Peninsula.<br />
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St. Brigid's Church, Kildare<br />
Charlie Chaplin Statue, Waterville<br />
At Leisure<br />
Blarney Castle, Blarney<br />
Dingle Peninsula
North Atlantic<br />
Ocean<br />
Cahersiveen<br />
Waterville<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
Ring of<br />
Kerry<br />
Dingle<br />
Peninsula<br />
Killorglin<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Dublin.<br />
Day 2 | Dublin Sightseeing (2 Nights)<br />
Spend the morning relaxing or exploring this<br />
vibrant, friendly city. Meet your Travel Director<br />
and fellow travelers this afternoon and see Trinity<br />
College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix Park and<br />
the stately Georgian Squares with your A Local<br />
Expert. This evening, get to know your companions<br />
and Travel Director over a traditional Irish meal with<br />
drinks at your Welcome Reception in a local pub.<br />
(WR) Hotel: Trinity Capital<br />
Day 3 | Dublin Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
This morning, enjoy a walking tour of the National<br />
Botanical Gardens in Dublin. Founded in 1795 and<br />
dedicated to conservation, education and science,<br />
the gardens are now home to over 15,000 species<br />
of plant. Spend the rest of the day as you please,<br />
why not explore Temple Bar or Grafton Street,<br />
famous for its street performers? This evening<br />
consider joining an optional experience to an Irish<br />
cabaret. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | Dublin | Rock Of Cashel | Blarney |<br />
Killarney (4 Nights)<br />
Leave the capital city and drive through scenic<br />
countryside to visit the spectacular Rock of Cashel.<br />
This is reputed to be the site of the conversion of<br />
the King of Munster by St. Patrick in the 5 th century.<br />
Its rich heritage is reflected in the picturesque<br />
complex of fortified town houses, a medieval<br />
monastery and a Georgian Cathedral. It also has<br />
one of the most remarkable collections of Celtic art<br />
and medieval architecture to be found anywhere<br />
in Europe. A trip to Ireland would not be complete<br />
without a visit to Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney<br />
Stone to acquire the ‘gift of the gab’! Dine tonight at<br />
your hotel in Killarney. (FB D) Hotel: Killarney Plaza<br />
Day 5 | Dingle Peninsula Excursion<br />
Today, experience a breath-taking excursion round<br />
the Dingle Peninsula. Ireland’s most westerly point,<br />
4<br />
Moll's<br />
Gap<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
KILLARNEY<br />
Adare<br />
Blarney<br />
Castle<br />
IRELAND<br />
Rock of Cashel<br />
Kildare<br />
N.IRELAND<br />
DUBLIN<br />
1 2<br />
Irish<br />
Sea<br />
the peninsula featuring ring forts and ancient ruins<br />
as well as verdant hills, magnificent mountains and<br />
sandy beaches. (FB)<br />
Day 6 | Ring of Kerry Excursion<br />
Today we experience Ireland’s most scenic coastal<br />
drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known as<br />
the ‘Ring of Kerry’. It is undoubtedly one of the most<br />
magical and varied places in the whole of Ireland<br />
and is truly a photographers delight. On our journey<br />
we will see Killorglin set on Dingle Bay, which was<br />
the location for the film, Ryan’s Daughter. Pass<br />
through Cahirciveen and Waterville. Later the<br />
landscape is dramatic as you pass through Molls<br />
Gap and see the Lakes of Killarney. Tonight enjoy a<br />
A Be My Guest farmhouse experience which also<br />
includes a cooking demonstration. (FB BG)<br />
Day 7 | Killarney At Leisure<br />
Enjoy a full day to do as you please. Killarney<br />
National Park offers an exciting range of outdoor<br />
activities including walking, cycling, horse riding<br />
or golf on championship courses overlooking the<br />
Killarney Lakes. Alternatively, enjoy the peace and<br />
tranquillity of your surroundings - find a quiet spot,<br />
put your feet up, and admire the views. (FB)<br />
Day 8 | Killarney | Kildare | Dublin<br />
Follow scenic roads through the beautiful Irish<br />
countryside to Dublin. View the thatched cottages<br />
in the village of Adare, voted the prettiest village in<br />
Ireland. Visit St. Brigid’s Church in Kildare. St. Brigid<br />
is one of Ireland’s patron saints along with St.<br />
Patrick and St. Columba. Join your fellow travelers<br />
this evening for a Farewell Dinner in Dublin and<br />
raise a toast to your newfound friends and scenic<br />
Ireland! (FB FD) Hotel: Trinity Capital<br />
Day 9 | Dublin | Canada<br />
After a hearty breakfast, say farewell to this<br />
beautiful country and your companions at the end<br />
of a magical vacation on the Emerald Isle. Airport<br />
transfers are available. Conditions apply. (FB)<br />
Scenic Ireland<br />
9 days – 1 Country<br />
At Leisure<br />
From: C$1950 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 7 nights accommodations (3 hotels)<br />
7 full breakfasts. 4 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, Be My Guest, three course dinner<br />
and Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown.<br />
All transfers shown. All our featured inclusions<br />
shown on page 3.<br />
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TO C$210 p.p.<br />
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Code: IDIN<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$105 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$52 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$200 Triple room discount C$10 p.p<br />
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30 May Fri 7 Jun Sat 2099 540<br />
5 Sep Fri 13 Sep Sat 2099 540<br />
13 Jun Fri 21 Jun Sat 2099 540 19 Sep Fri 27 Sep Sat 2099 540<br />
27 Jun Fri 5 Jul Sat 2099 540<br />
3 Oct Fri 11 Oct Sat 1965 540<br />
11 Jul Fri 19 Jul Sat 2050 540 17 Oct Fri 25 Oct Sat 1950 540<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Dublin Airport transfers will operate at 8.30am,<br />
11am and 1pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.<br />
Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Dublin Airport at 7.30am,<br />
9.30am and 11.30am.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Adare<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Best of Ireland<br />
Our in-depth focus on Eire, this round-trip reveals how Ireland’s landscapes determine its lifestyle, uniting popular<br />
essentials like kissing the Blarney Stone with unique meetings with local characters.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… foraging for wildflowers, free-growing herbs and seaweed on the untamed Atlantic<br />
shores near Lahinch, before taking your ‘scavenged’ ingredients and saltwater back to our Irish friend’s home<br />
to see how they’re used in local dishes. And exploring the Gaelic-speaking Gaeltacht regions, whose history<br />
and traditions are revealed through the rugged beauty of the Ring of Kerry and Connemara coastline, and the<br />
tranquil serenity you find within the walled gardens of Kylemore Abbey.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of Dublin. Orientation of Waterford, Killarney, Limerick,<br />
Galway and Donegal. Visit the famine ship in New Ross, the<br />
crystal showroom at Waterford, Youghal, Blarney to kiss the stone<br />
and gain the ‘gift of the gab’, Adare, Bunratty folk park, Cliffs of<br />
Moher, the rugged Burren, mystical Connemara, Kylemore Abbey,<br />
the Marian Shrine at Knock and County Donegal. View St Patricks<br />
Cathedral and Phoenix Park in Dublin, King John’s Castle and<br />
St. Marys Cathedral in Limerick and the Cathedral of Galway<br />
and Donegal Castle. Scenic drives along the Ring of Kerry and<br />
the Dingle Peninsula.<br />
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Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin<br />
Dunbrody Famine Ship, New Ross<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Regional<br />
Dublin<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Dublin.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Dublin<br />
Spend the morning relaxing and enjoying the sights<br />
of Dublin. Later meet your fellow travelers and<br />
Travel Director as you board your canal barge for a<br />
Welcome Reception of a light meal and drinks as<br />
you cruise along Dublin’s 200 year old canals. (WR)<br />
Hotel: Ballsbridge Hotel<br />
Day 3 | Dublin | Co Wicklow | New Ross |<br />
Waterford<br />
Head through scenic Co Wicklow known as The<br />
Garden of Ireland and on to New Ross – the<br />
ancestral home town of John F. Kennedy. Visit<br />
the Dunbrody Famine Ship to gain a A Unique<br />
Insight into the plight of Irish Emigrants. Later<br />
arrive in Waterford and see how the famous crystal<br />
in crafted during your guided tour of the visitor
Dingle Peninsula<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
North Atlantic<br />
Ocean<br />
Ring of<br />
Kerry<br />
Connemara<br />
Clis of Moher<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
center, to sample this A Local Specialty. (FB D)<br />
Hotel: Waterford Marina<br />
Day 4 | Waterford | Youghal | Blarney |<br />
Killarney (2 Nights)<br />
Visit the historic seaport town of Youghal, once<br />
home to Sir Walter Raleigh. At Blarney, gain the gift<br />
of the gab as you have a chance to kiss the famous<br />
stone. Arrive later in Killarney, your home for the<br />
next two nights. (FB) Hotel: Dromhall Hotel<br />
Day 5 | Ring of Kerry Excursion<br />
Today we experience Ireland’s most scenic coastal<br />
drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known<br />
as the ‘Ring of Kerry’. It is undoubtedly one of the<br />
most magical and varied places in the whole of<br />
Ireland and is truly a photographers delight. We will<br />
also see Daniel O’Connell’s Cahirciveen, the fishing<br />
village of Waterville, the Black Valley and Moll’s<br />
Gap. Here mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend<br />
into a landscape that is often breath-taking beyond<br />
words (FB D)<br />
Day 6 | Killarney | Dingle Peninsula | Adare |<br />
Limerick<br />
Explore the beauty of the Dingle Peninsula with its<br />
small fishing towns and rugged landscape. Visit<br />
Adare, known as one of the prettiest villages<br />
in Ireland, en route. Your orientation of Limerick<br />
includes views of St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s<br />
Castle and the Treaty Stone. (FB) Hotel: Radisson<br />
Blu Hotel & Spa Limerick<br />
Day 7 | Limerick | Bunratty | Cliffs of Moher |<br />
Galway (2 Nights)<br />
Explore Bunratty Castle and Folk Park dedicated<br />
to life in Ireland during the 18 th and 19 th century.<br />
Later arrive on the dramatic and rugged coast for<br />
a unique A Be My Guest lunch experience which<br />
includes foraging for local wild plants before sitting<br />
down for a hearty lunch with spectacular views.<br />
Visit the magnificent Cliffs of Moher and see the<br />
history of the cliffs brought to life with a visit to the<br />
‘Atlantic Edge’ exhibition. Later arrive in Galway.<br />
(FB BG D) Hotel: Connacht<br />
Day 8 | Connemara Excursion<br />
This unspoilt region of Western Ireland is captured<br />
in the movie ‘The Quiet Man’ featuring John Wayne<br />
2<br />
Bunratty<br />
Adare<br />
Knock<br />
GALWAY<br />
2 KILLARNEY<br />
Blarney<br />
1<br />
Donegal<br />
1<br />
N. IRELAND<br />
IRELAND 1<br />
LIMERICK<br />
Youghal<br />
1 New Ross<br />
WATERFORD<br />
and Maureen O’Hara. Today see the untouched<br />
landscape of the Connemarra with its Twelve Ben’s<br />
mountain range and golden beaches that stretch<br />
out into the Atlantic. During your scenic drive, stop<br />
at Kylemore Abbey for an included visit to the<br />
country’s most romantic castle and walk through<br />
the Victorian Walled Garden. Arrive later in Galway<br />
where you have free time to view the cathedral or<br />
stroll through Eyre Square. (FB)<br />
Day 9 | Galway | Knock | Co Donegal Excursion |<br />
Donegal<br />
Heading north we stop in the town of Knock to view<br />
the Marian Shrine. See the grave of Irish poet W.B.<br />
Yeats in the churchyard of Drumcliff. Explore the region<br />
of Co Donegal where old traditions still play a part in<br />
everyday life. In the town of Donegal, see the castle<br />
which was once the stronghold of the O’Donnell clan.<br />
(FB) Hotel: Kee’s A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 10 | Donegal | Dublin<br />
This morning, enjoy a scenic drive along the banks<br />
of Loch Erne in Northern Ireland. On arrival in Dublin<br />
you will have plenty of time to explore this lively<br />
city. Walk down Grafton Street and see the street<br />
performers and musicians or walk the banks of the<br />
River Liffey and cross the Ha’penny bridge. Tonight<br />
join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner.<br />
(FB FD) Hotel: Ballsbridge<br />
Day 11 | Dublin | Canada<br />
After a hearty Irish breakfast, say farewell to your<br />
Travel Director and fellow travelers as your Irish<br />
vacation comes to an end. Transfers are available.<br />
Conditions apply. (FB)<br />
Authentic<br />
Accommodation<br />
Kee’s Hotel, Donegal, Ireland<br />
Four generations of the same Irish family have<br />
welcomed guests to Kee’s Hotel in Donegal,<br />
our A Authentic Accommodation on many of<br />
our trips to the city. New and old come together,<br />
from the leisure club to the bar’s open fires.<br />
1<br />
DUBLIN<br />
Irish<br />
Sea<br />
Best of Ireland<br />
11 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2250 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 9 nights’ accommodations (7 hotels).<br />
9 full breakfasts. Be My Guest lunch. 5 dinners<br />
(including Welcome Reception, 3 three course<br />
dinners and Farewell Dinner). All land transport<br />
shown. All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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TO C$239 p.p.<br />
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Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$119 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$60 p.p<br />
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25 Apr Fri 5 May Mon 2275 440<br />
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9 May Fri 19 May Mon 2385 460 15 Aug Fri 25 Aug Mon 2325 460<br />
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4 Jul Fri 14 Jul Mon 2325 460 10 Oct Fri 20 Oct Mon 2285 440<br />
11 Jul Fri 21 Jul Mon 2325 460 17 Oct Fri 27 Oct Mon 2285 440<br />
18 Jul Fri 28 Jul Mon 2325 460<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Dublin Airport transfers will operate at 8.30am,<br />
11am and 1pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.<br />
Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Dublin Airport at 7.30am,<br />
9.30am and 11.30am.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Beautiful Irish scenery<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Irish Experience<br />
This foray into the diversity of the North and the South of Ireland takes you inside the increasingly cool cities, like<br />
Dublin and Belfast, and much reported ‘emerald’ countryside.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… hearing born-and-bred Irishman Ronan’s passion as he takes you round his ‘home<br />
turf’. He reveals Londonderry’s progressive present, having been UK City of Culture 2013, and its deeply<br />
troubled past – taking you to the riotous Bogside area and to walk the 400-year-old walls. Finding yourself<br />
between these eras in New Ross, take your ticket to board a replica famine ship. Join passengers re-creating<br />
scenes from the 1840s when people fled to escape the potato famine, becoming early Irish Americans.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours of Dublin, Belfast and Derry/Londonderry. Orientation of<br />
Galway, Limerick and Waterford. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage<br />
site at the Giants Causeway, Belleek to see how the famous<br />
pottery is made, Blarney to kiss the stone and gain the ‘gift of the<br />
gab’ , Youghal, the crystal showroom at Waterford and the famine<br />
ship in New Ross. View St Patricks Cathedral and Phoenix Park<br />
in Dublin, Queens University in Belfast, the City Walls and Murals<br />
of Londonderry, mystical Connemara, the Cathedral of Galway,<br />
King John’s Castle and St. Marys Cathedral in Limerick. Scenic<br />
drives along the Ring of Kerry.<br />
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King John's Castle, Limerick<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Regional<br />
City Hall, Belfast<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Dublin.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Dublin and Afternoon<br />
Sightseeing<br />
Spend the morning relaxing and enjoying the sights<br />
of Dublin. Meet your Travel Director and fellow<br />
travelers this afternoon and see Trinity College, St.<br />
Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix Park and the stately<br />
Georgian Squares with your Local Expert. Later,<br />
board your canal barge for a Welcome Reception<br />
of a light meal and drinks as you cruise along<br />
Dublin’s 200 year old canals. (WR) Hotel: Mespil<br />
Day 3 | Dublin | Belfast<br />
Head northwards to Northern Ireland and the<br />
bustling city of Belfast. Meet your A Local Expert<br />
‘Cabbie’ for a trip through the city’s recent history in<br />
a Black Cab. (FB) Hotel: Stormont
Start<br />
End<br />
North Atlantic<br />
Ocean<br />
Kylemore Abbey<br />
Connemara<br />
KILLARNEY<br />
2 GALWAY<br />
Limerick<br />
Killorglin 2<br />
Cahersiveen<br />
Waterville<br />
Ring of<br />
Kerry<br />
Molls Gap<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Blarney<br />
Day 4 | Belfast | Giant’s Causeway |<br />
Londonderry/Derry (2 Nights)<br />
This morning, visit the birthplace of the Titanic at<br />
the Titanic Belfast Visitor Center, an A Unique<br />
Insight exhibition dedicated to the world’s most<br />
famous ship. Then continue your journey along the<br />
beautiful Antrim coast road past scenic glens and<br />
rugged beaches. Visit the Giant’s Causeway, an<br />
area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns,<br />
a World Heritage site in a designated Area of<br />
Outstanding Natural Beauty, and one of the most<br />
iconic natural wonders in the United Kingdom. (FB)<br />
Hotel: Everglades<br />
Day 5 | Londonderry/Derry Sightseeing and<br />
Free Time<br />
Walk along the 17 th century city walls with your<br />
A Local Expert and see the street murals of the<br />
Bogside. Known as the People’s Gallery, the murals<br />
depict the history of the ‘troubles’. The afternoon<br />
is free to explore on your own. Consider joining<br />
an optional experience to the beautiful Inishowen<br />
Peninsula. Dine tonight at your hotel. (FB D)<br />
Day 6 | Londonderry/Derry | Belleek | Galway<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Travel south through lush countryside to visit<br />
the Belleek Pottery visitor center for a A Local<br />
Specialty demonstration to see the craftsmen at<br />
work. Travel via Sligo to Galway where you dine<br />
tonight at your hotel. (FB D) Hotel: Maldron Galway<br />
Day 7 | Connemara Excursion<br />
Take in the beauty of rugged Connemara with its<br />
loughs and mountainous landscape. The region<br />
was captured in the movie ‘The Quiet Man’ with<br />
John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. Later arrive<br />
at Kylemore Abbey, the country’s most romantic<br />
castle and walk through the Victorian Walled<br />
Garden. Arrive later in Galway where you have free<br />
time to view the cathedral or stroll through Eyre<br />
Square. (FB)<br />
Day 8 | Galway | Limerick | Killarney (2 Nights)<br />
Travel through County Clare to Limerick for views<br />
of St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle and the<br />
Treaty Stone during your orientation of the city. See<br />
LONDONDERRY<br />
Belleek<br />
IRELAND<br />
KILKENNY<br />
N.IRELAND<br />
1<br />
2<br />
Waterford<br />
1<br />
New Ross<br />
Giant's Causeway<br />
BELFAST<br />
Adare, one of the prettiest villages in Ireland, before<br />
arriving at your hotel in Killarney. This evening, why<br />
not take in the ‘craic’ at a traditional Irish ceilidh?<br />
(FB) Hotel: Scotts<br />
Day 9 | Ring of Kerry Excursion<br />
Today we experience Ireland’s most scenic coastal<br />
drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known as<br />
the ‘Ring of Kerry’. It is undoubtedly one of the most<br />
magical and varied places in the whole of Ireland<br />
and is truly a photographers delight. On our journey<br />
we will see Killorglin set on Dingle Bay, which was<br />
the location for the film, Ryan’s Daughter. We will<br />
also see Daniel O’Connell’s Cahirciveen, the fishing<br />
village of Waterville, the Black Valley and Moll’s<br />
Gap. Here mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend<br />
into a landscape that is often breath-taking beyond<br />
words. Join your companions this evening for a<br />
A Be My Guest dinner on a traditional Irish farm in<br />
Killarney. (FB BG)<br />
Day 10 | Killarney | Blarney | Waterford |<br />
Kilkenny<br />
Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the famous Blarney stone<br />
to attain the ‘gift of the gab’! Pass through Youghal<br />
en route to Waterford where you visit the house of<br />
Waterford Crystal and watch the master craftsmen at<br />
work during your A Local Specialty demonstration.<br />
Arrive later in Kilkenny and see the imposing 12 th<br />
century castle. (FB D) Hotel: Kilkenny<br />
Day 11 | Kilkenny | New Ross | Co. Wicklow |<br />
Dublin<br />
Visit New Ross and see the monument to John F.<br />
Kennedy who visited his ancestral family hometown<br />
in 1963. Visit the three-masted barque Dunbrody<br />
and gain a A Unique Insight into the tragic plight of<br />
Irish emigration during the 1800’s. Travel through the<br />
lush Irish countryside of County Wicklow known as<br />
the Garden of Ireland. This evening in Dublin, enjoy<br />
a Farewell Dinner with your Travel Director and newfound<br />
friends. (FB FD) Hotel: Maldron Cardiff Lane<br />
Day 12 | Dublin | Canada<br />
Bid a fond farewell to your fellow travelers at the<br />
end of this wonderful Irish experience. Transfers are<br />
available. Conditions apply. (FB)<br />
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1<br />
DUBLIN<br />
Co. Wicklow<br />
Irish<br />
Sea<br />
Irish Experience<br />
12 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2475 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 10 nights’ accommodations (7 hotels).<br />
10 full breakfasts. 6 dinners (included Welcome<br />
Reception, Be My Guest, 3 three course dinners<br />
and Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown.<br />
All transfers shown. All our featured inclusions<br />
shown on page 3.<br />
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TO C$257 p.p.<br />
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5 Jul Sat 16 Jul Wed 2499 580 11 Oct Sat 22 Oct Wed 2499 580<br />
12 Jul Sat 23 Jul Wed 2499 580 18 Oct Sat 29 Oct Wed 2475 580<br />
19 Jul Sat 30 Jul Wed 2499 580<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Treadright: See page 27 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Dublin Airport transfers will operate at 8.30am, 11am<br />
and 1pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers<br />
on the last travel day will arrive at Dublin Airport at 7.30am, 9.30am and 11.30am.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Ring of Kerry<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Best of Ireland & Scotland<br />
Wild scenery, hearty cuisine, warming whisky and Guinness. This Gaelic adventure introduces you to the classic<br />
symbols of Ireland and Scotland, and the secret and secluded alternatives.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… the warm hit of Glengoyne whisky, made by tenth generation distillers, as you taste<br />
Scotland’s slowest-made malt blend in an epic setting. After seeing the process, you can splash out to distil your<br />
own bottle. In Ireland, it’s hearing the legend of giant Finn McCool at the Giant’s Causeway, knowing your visit<br />
will support its future. Or joining our Insider at the Irish National Stud, for an exclusive journey to meet retired<br />
horses and experts who’ve made this one of the world’s greatest horseracing nations.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of Dublin, Londonderry/Derry, Belfast and Edinburgh.<br />
Orientation of Waterford, Limerick, Galway and Glasgow. See<br />
Galway Cathedral. Visit the Irish National Stud the Waterford<br />
Crystal showroom, Blarney Castle, the UNESCO World Heritage<br />
Site of the Giants Causeway, Glasgow Cathedral, the battlefield<br />
of Culloden, Pitlochry and Edinburgh Castle. View Galway<br />
Cathedral and the 18th hole at St Andrews. Scenic drive around<br />
the Ring of Kerry.<br />
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Titanic Visitor Center, Belfast<br />
Highlands<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Dublin.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Dublin (2 Nights)<br />
Spend the morning relaxing and enjoying the sights<br />
of Dublin. Later meet your fellow travelers and<br />
Travel Director as you board your canal barge for<br />
a Welcome Reception of a light meal and drinks as<br />
you cruise along Dublin’s 200 year old canals. (WR)<br />
Hotel: Mespil/Ballsbridge Hotel<br />
Day 3 | Dublin Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix<br />
Park and the stately Georgian Squares with your<br />
A Local Expert. Spend the rest of the day as you<br />
please, why not explore Temple Bar or Grafton<br />
Street, famous for its street performers. This evening<br />
consider joining an optional experience to an Irish<br />
cabaret. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | Dublin | Kildare | Waterford<br />
Visit the Irish National Stud Farm dedicated to<br />
rearing world-class thoroughbreds since 1946 for a<br />
A Unique Insight on the breeding of these horses.<br />
After a guided walk through the farm, take some<br />
time to stroll through the tranquil Japanese Gardens,<br />
regarded as the best in Europe, or visit the Horse<br />
Museum. This afternoon, visit the House of Waterford<br />
Crystal. Watch the master craftsmen at work during<br />
your A Local Specialty demonstration and tour of<br />
the workshop, and see the exquisite completed<br />
pieces in the showroom. (FB) Hotel: Fitzwilton/<br />
Marina Hotel<br />
Regional<br />
Giants Causeway, Co. Antrim<br />
Day 5 | Waterford | Blarney | Killarney (2 Nights)<br />
At Blarney Castle, kiss the Blarney Stone and acquire<br />
the ‘gift of the gab’. Cross the Kerry Mountains to<br />
Killarney, your home for the next two nights. Join<br />
your companions for a A Be My Guest dinner<br />
on a traditional Irish farm in Killarney. (FB BG)<br />
Hotel: Dromhall Hotel/The Travel Inn Killarney/<br />
Gleneagle Killarney<br />
Day 6 | Ring of Kerry Excursion<br />
Today we experience Ireland’s most scenic coastal<br />
drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known<br />
as the ‘Ring of Kerry’. It is undoubtedly one of the<br />
most magical and varied places in the whole of<br />
Ireland and is truly a photographers delight. We will<br />
also see Daniel O’Connell’s Cahirciveen, the fishing<br />
village of Waterville, the Black Valley and Moll’s<br />
Gap. Here mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend<br />
into a landscape that is often breath-taking beyond<br />
words. (FB)<br />
Day 7 | Killarney | Limerick | Galway | Castlebar<br />
Drive through Adare one of Ireland’s prettiest villages.<br />
See King John’s Castle and St Mary’s Cathedral and<br />
the Treaty Stone as you pass through Limerick. In<br />
Galway, view the Cathedral, built on the site of an<br />
old prison, and stroll around Eyre Square during<br />
your free time. Dine tonight at your hotel. (FB D)<br />
Hotel: Breaffy House A Authentic Accommodation<br />
/Harlequin Hotel<br />
Day 8 | Castlebar | Donegal | Londonderry<br />
Head north through Sligo to Donegal where you
Ring of<br />
Kerry<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
North Atlantic<br />
Ocean<br />
Galway<br />
2<br />
LONDONDERRY<br />
1<br />
CASTLEBAR<br />
N.IRELAND<br />
IRELAND<br />
Limerick<br />
KILLARNEY<br />
Blarney<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
view the castle which was once the stronghold of<br />
the O’Donnell clan. In Londonderry walk along the<br />
17 th century walls with your A Local Expert and see<br />
the streets and murals of the Bogside. Known as the<br />
People’s Gallery, the murals depict the history of the<br />
‘troubles’. (FB) Hotel: Everglades/Tower Hotel<br />
Day 9 | Londonderry | Giant’s Causeway |<br />
Belfast<br />
Visit the Giants Causeway, an area of about 40,000<br />
interlocking ballast columns, a UNESCO World<br />
Heritage site in an area of Outstanding Natural<br />
Beauty, and one of the most iconic natural wonders<br />
in the United Kingdom. Later arrive in Belfast where<br />
you have an included city tour with your A Local<br />
Expert which takes in Queens University and City<br />
Hall. (FB D) Hotel: Europa Hotel<br />
Day 10 | Belfast | Glasgow (2 Nights)<br />
This morning visit the Titanic Belfast Visitor Center<br />
for a A Unique Insight into the history the world’s<br />
most famous ship. Board your ferry at Larne<br />
and cross to Cairnryan in Scotland. Drive through<br />
spectacular Ayrshire countryside on the way to<br />
Glasgow. (FB) Hotel: Jurys Inn Glasgow/Marks Hotel/<br />
Crutherland House<br />
Day 11 | Glasgow Orientation and Free Time<br />
Your morning orientation tour of Glasgow includes<br />
views of the magnificent George Square and the<br />
River Clyde, former heart of the shipbuilding industry.<br />
Visit St. Mungo’s Cathedral, dedicated to the patron<br />
saint and founder of the city, before enjoying free<br />
time to explore the city at your own pace. This<br />
afternoon, enjoy a A Local Specialty by visiting the<br />
beautiful Glengoyne whisky distillery to sample a<br />
‘wee dram’. (FB)<br />
Day 12 | Glasgow | Glencoe | Isle of Skye<br />
Journey along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond,<br />
immortalized in the well-known Scottish song,<br />
towards the site of the 1692 massacre, Glencoe −<br />
‘Glen of the Weeping’. Pass Fort William at the foot of<br />
Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. At Glenfinnan<br />
see the monument to the final Jacobite Rising, as<br />
well as the famous viaduct which has featured in the<br />
Harry Potter films. Cross by ferry to the breath-taking<br />
Isle of Skye where you dine tonight in your hotel.<br />
(FB D) Hotel: Tongadale Hotel/Dunollie/Kings Arms<br />
Culloden<br />
ISLE OF SKYE 1<br />
Loch<br />
1 SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS<br />
Ferry<br />
Mallaig<br />
Ness<br />
Glencoe Pitlochry<br />
1<br />
Kildare<br />
1<br />
Giant’s<br />
Causeway<br />
Loch Lomond<br />
GLASGOW 2<br />
Larne<br />
1<br />
BELFAST<br />
2<br />
DUBLIN<br />
WATERFORD<br />
Irish<br />
Sea<br />
Cairnryan<br />
SCOTLAND<br />
Ferry<br />
WALES<br />
St. Andrews<br />
EDINBURGH<br />
ENGLAND<br />
Day 13 | Isle of Skye | Loch Ness | Scottish<br />
Highlands<br />
Enjoy a scenic drive back to the mainland via Glen<br />
Shiel and along the banks of Loch Ness, keeping an<br />
eye out for the elusive monster! Visit Culloden, where<br />
Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated by the redcoats,<br />
ending his aspirations to the throne. Dine tonight at<br />
your hotel. (FB D) Hotel: Macdonalds Four Seasons<br />
Day 14 | Scottish Highlands | Pitlochry |<br />
St. Andrews | Edinburgh (2 Nights)<br />
Heading south, we stop in the picturesque village of<br />
Pitlochry before heading to the historic town of St.<br />
Andrews, the home of golf. Take a photograph on the<br />
18 th hole of the Old Course, where the game was first<br />
played 600 years ago! Cross the Firth of Forth to the<br />
Scottish capital, Edinburgh, your home for the next<br />
two nights. Tonight, why not enjoy an optional night<br />
out including traditional song, dance and Scottish<br />
fare? (FB) Hotel: Marriott Edinburgh<br />
Day 15 | Edinburgh Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning, your A Local Expert takes you on<br />
a sightseeing tour of this wonderful city, including<br />
a visit to Edinburgh Castle, perched high above<br />
the city. See the Royal Mile, the elegant Palace of<br />
Holyroodhouse in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat and<br />
the new Scottish Parliament building. Admire the<br />
elegant Georgian architecture in the New Town.<br />
During the Edinburgh Festival in August, your visit<br />
includes tickets to the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo.<br />
Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers this<br />
evening for a memorable Farewell Dinner. (FB FD)<br />
Day 16 | Edinburgh | Canada<br />
After a hearty Scottish breakfast say goodbye to<br />
your Travel Director and companions at the end of an<br />
unforgettable Celtic vacation! Transfers are available.<br />
Conditions apply. (FB)<br />
Please note: Hotels in the Scottish Highlands<br />
and on the Isle of Skye are generally simpler<br />
establishments typical of the region. In July and<br />
August, accommodations on the Isle of Skye<br />
may be substituted with accommodations on the<br />
mainland. All sightseeing will remain the same as<br />
per the itinerary.<br />
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Best of Ireland & Scotland<br />
16 days – 3 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$3465 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 14 nights’ accommodations (10 hotels).<br />
14 full breakfasts. 7 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, Be My Guest, 4 three course dinners<br />
and Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown.<br />
All transfers shown. All our featured inclusions<br />
shown on page 3.<br />
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l Edinburgh Tattoo 1-23 August 2014: We’ve included Tattoo tickets when you’re<br />
in Edinburgh during these dates.<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Dublin Airport transfer will operate at 8.30am, 11am<br />
and 1pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return<br />
transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Edinburgh Airport at 7am and 9am.<br />
Treadright: See page 27 for details.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
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Optional Experiences.<br />
Authentic Accommodation<br />
Breaffy House, Castlebar, Ireland<br />
A real taste of Ireland, we often stay at Breaffy House in Castlebar, County<br />
Mayo. Dating back to 1890, the turret, 90 acre grounds and country house<br />
feel of this A Authentic Accommodation is mixed with modern comforts.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Best of Scotland<br />
The urban hubs of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Legends and lochs. Castles and country. This leisurely look at Scotland<br />
covers the essentials – but still has time to stop for a ‘wee dram’ or two.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… being greeted by the father and son farmers of a working hill farm on the banks of<br />
Loch Ard, as they approach in traditional dress. Hearing them recount the stories of Rob Roy MacGregor, the<br />
outlaw and hero who roamed this region, they share their contagious energy, Scottish pride and homespun<br />
dishes, eaten as you hunker down together in their barn. An active farmstead, every experience is slightly<br />
different; one day you could be playing with sheepdogs, the next helping them feed new-born lambs.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of Edinburgh. Orientation of Glasgow and Stirling. Visit<br />
Pitlochry, the Isle of Skye and Clan Donald Center, Glasgow<br />
Cathedral and Stirling Castle. View the 18th hole at St Andrews,<br />
Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle and Glencoe.<br />
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Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh<br />
St Andrew's
Ferry<br />
Isle of Skye<br />
North Atlantic<br />
Ocean<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
N. IRELAND<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Edinburgh.<br />
Eilean Donan<br />
Castle<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Edinburgh (2 Nights)<br />
On arrival, relax or explore this fascinating capital<br />
city. This evening, meet your companions and<br />
Travel Director at a Welcome Pub Reception, which<br />
includes a typical Scottish pub meal and drinks.<br />
(WR) Hotel: Novotel City Center<br />
Day 3 | Edinburgh Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning, your A Local Expert takes you on<br />
a sightseeing tour of this wonderful city, including<br />
a visit to Edinburgh Castle, perched high above<br />
the city. See the Royal Mile, the elegant Palace of<br />
Holyroodhouse in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat, and<br />
the new Scottish Parliament building. Admire the<br />
elegant Georgian architecture in the New Town.<br />
During the Edinburgh Festival, your visit will include<br />
tickets to the dazzling Edinburgh Tattoo. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | Edinburgh | St. Andrews | Pitlochry |<br />
Scottish Highlands (2 Nights)<br />
Travel across the Firth of Forth to St. Andrews to<br />
view the celebrated ancient university and the<br />
home of golf. Continue north across the Tay at<br />
Dundee, to visit Pitlochry, a charming village on<br />
the banks of the River Tummel. Explore the village<br />
or join an optional experience to visit Blair Castle,<br />
ancestral home to the Dukes of Atholl. Dine tonight<br />
at your hotel. (FB D) Hotel: Laggan Gaskmore/<br />
Macdonalds Four Seasons<br />
Day 5 | Isle of Skye and Scenic Highlands<br />
Excursion<br />
Travel through Inverness, known as the capital of<br />
The Highlands and along the banks of the famous<br />
Loch Ness. View Eilean Donan Castle before<br />
crossing the bridge to the Isle of Skye. Visit the<br />
Clan Donald Center and the Museum of the Isles,<br />
where you can trace your genealogy or explore the<br />
Loch Ness<br />
Mallaig<br />
Ben<br />
Nevis<br />
2<br />
SCOTTISH<br />
HIGHLANDS<br />
Glencoe<br />
SCOTLAND<br />
Stirling<br />
2<br />
GLASGOW<br />
Pitlochry<br />
2<br />
EDINBURGH<br />
St. Andrews<br />
North<br />
Sea<br />
ENGLAND<br />
wonderful gardens. Later take the ferry to Mallaig<br />
and continue your journey through the lochs and<br />
glens of the Scottish Highlands to your hotel. (FB D)<br />
Day 6 | Scottish Highlands | Glencoe |<br />
Glasgow (2 Nights)<br />
Stop at the Commando Memorial near Fort William<br />
for breath-taking views of Britain’s highest mountain,<br />
Ben Nevis. Continue south through Glencoe, ‘Glen<br />
of the Weeping’, site of the infamous massacre<br />
of the Macdonald clan by the Campbells in 1692.<br />
Journey along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond,<br />
immortalized in the well-known Scottish song, to<br />
the lively city of Glasgow. This afternoon visit St.<br />
Mungo’s Cathedral, dedicated to the patron saint<br />
and founder of the city. Your orientation tour of<br />
Glasgow also includes magnificent George Square<br />
and the River Clyde, former heart of the shipbuilding<br />
industry. (FB) Hotel: Radisson Blu Glasgow<br />
Day 7 | Stirling Castle Excursion<br />
Enjoy some free time this morning in Glasgow to<br />
explore this vibrant city. Later visit Stirling Castle, a<br />
symbol of national pride and once a place of great<br />
power. See the ‘Stirling Heads’ and visit the halls,<br />
chapels and bedrooms of this imposing castle.<br />
From the castle walls view the Wallace Monument<br />
– dedicated to Sir William Wallace and overlooking<br />
the battlefield of Stirling Bridge. Later travel into the<br />
Trossachs National Park. Here enjoy a A Local<br />
Specialty visit to Glengoyne Whisky Distillery<br />
to sample a ‘wee dram’. Tonight, experience a<br />
A Be My Guest Farewell Dinner at a working hill<br />
farm on the banks of Loch Ard. (FB BG)<br />
Day 8 | Glasgow | Canada<br />
After a hearty Scottish breakfast, bid farewell to<br />
your Travel Director and companions as your<br />
vacation in Scotland comes to an end. Transfers<br />
are available. Conditions apply. (FB)<br />
Best of Scotland<br />
8 days – 1 Country<br />
At Leisure<br />
From: C$1799 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 6 nights’ accommodations (3 hotels)<br />
6 full breakfasts. 4 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, 2 three course dinners and Be<br />
My Guest Farewell Dinner). All land transport<br />
shown. All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$109 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$54 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$190 Triple room discount C$30 p.p<br />
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Canada<br />
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Share<br />
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Canada<br />
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19 Jul Sat 26 Jul Sat 1875 260 4 Oct Sat 11 Oct Sat 1825 260<br />
26 Jul Sat 2 Aug Sat 1875 260 11 Oct Sat 18 Oct Sat 1799 260<br />
l Edinburgh Tattoo 1-23 August 2014: We’ve included Tattoo tickets when you’re<br />
in Edinburgh during these dates.<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Edinburgh Airport transfers will operate at 9am,<br />
11.30am and 2pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.<br />
Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Glasgow Airport at 7am and 9am.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Stirling Castle, Stirling<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Scottish Highlands, Islands & Cities<br />
This diminutive country has a surprising fund of castles, cities and culture, all sewn into a patchwork of brooding<br />
highlands and undisturbed islands, like Orkney, Skye and Mull.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… taking a walk through Edinburgh Castle with a local character, no doubt dressed in<br />
the obligatory tartan. You’ll go behind the castle’s much-seen scenes, substituting the obvious for the obscure on<br />
this one-of-a-kind walk. Just the start of your castle encounters, Dunrobin, Eilean Donan, Glamis and Stirling<br />
castles appear on the horizon as you travel from highlands to lochs and along the Whisky Trail, dipping into a<br />
history of smugglers, Scottish kings and scotch – and into Glenlivet for a tasting.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of Edinburgh. Orientation of Aberdeen, Inverness, Orkney<br />
Islands, Stirling and Glasgow. Visit Glamis Castle, the battlefield<br />
of Culloden, Dunrobin Castle, John O’Groats, Skara Brae,<br />
Ullapool, Isle of Skye, Isle of Mull, Isle of Iona, Stirling Castle<br />
and Bannockburn Battlefield. View Jedburgh Abbey, the 18 th hole<br />
at St Andrews, Eilean Donan Castle and Glencoe.<br />
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Glamis Castle, Glamis<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Edinburgh.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Edinburgh (3 Nights)<br />
Relax or explore this fascinating capital city. This<br />
evening, meet your companions and Travel Director at<br />
a Welcome Reception, which includes a typical Scottish<br />
pub meal and drinks. (WR) Hotel: Novotel City Center<br />
Day 3 | Edinburgh Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning, your A Local Expert takes you on a<br />
sightseeing tour of this wonderful city, including a visit<br />
to Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city. See<br />
the Royal Mile, the elegant Palace of Holyroodhouse<br />
in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat, and the new Scottish<br />
Parliament building. Admire the elegant Georgian<br />
architecture in the New Town. During the Edinburgh<br />
Festival, your visit will include tickets to the dazzling<br />
Edinburgh Tattoo. (FB)<br />
Regional<br />
Ullapool<br />
Day 4 | Excursion to The Borders<br />
This morning view the remarkably intact ruins of<br />
the 12 th century Jedburgh Abbey as well as the<br />
neighboring Melrose Abbey, where the embalmed<br />
heart of Robert the Bruce is said to rest, before<br />
following the River Tweed back to Edinburgh. (FB)<br />
Day 5 | Edinburgh | St. Andrews | Glamis Castle |<br />
Aberdeen<br />
Travel across the Firth of Forth to St. Andrews to view<br />
the celebrated ancient university and the home of<br />
golf. Visit Glamis Castle, former home of the Queen<br />
Mother, birthplace of Princess Margaret, and the<br />
setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Enjoy a guided<br />
tour of the castle and free time to enjoy the beautiful<br />
gardens. Dine tonight at your hotel in Aberdeen.<br />
(FB D) Hotel: Park Inn
Start<br />
End<br />
Ferry<br />
North Atlantic<br />
Ocean<br />
ISLE OF SKYE<br />
Day 6 | Aberdeen | Speyside | Culloden |<br />
Inverness<br />
Follow the River Dee through untamed Scottish<br />
landscapes and the rugged Cairngorm Mountains<br />
to join the Malt Whisky Trail in Speyside. More than<br />
half of Scotland’s whisky distilleries are located along<br />
the River Spey. Visit Glenlivet distillery to witness the<br />
production of this A Local Specialty and to sample<br />
a ‘wee dram’. See the site of the Battle of Culloden,<br />
where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army was defeated in<br />
1746. Arrive later in Inverness. (FB) Hotel: Thistle<br />
Day 7 | Inverness | Loch Ness | Thurso (2 Nights)<br />
Admire the beauty of Loch Ness, home of the<br />
fabled monster, en route to visit Dunrobin Castle.<br />
Dunrobin Castle is the ancestral home of the Dukes<br />
of Sutherland and resembles a French château with<br />
its towering conical spires. Stroll through the formal<br />
gardens, inspired by the Palace of Versailles. Dine<br />
tonight at your hotel. (FB D) Hotel: Royal Hotel Thurso<br />
Day 8 | Orkney Islands Excursion<br />
From the north eastern tip of the British Isles, John<br />
O’Groats, take the ferry across the Pentland Firth<br />
to the Orkney Island of South Ronaldsay. See the<br />
Churchill Barriers, built as part of naval defense to<br />
protect the anchorage at Scapa Flow during World<br />
War II. Visit the ornate Italian Chapel, built by Italian<br />
prisoners of war. Visit Skara Brae and walk through<br />
the remains of the famous Neolithic village. See the<br />
prehistoric Ring of Brodgar en route to visit Viking<br />
Kirkwall before crossing the sea back to the mainland.<br />
Dine tonight at your hotel. (FB D)<br />
Day 9 | Thurso | Isle of Skye<br />
Enjoy a scenic drive along the stunning north<br />
west coastline. Visit the quaint fishing village of<br />
Ullapool. View the impressive Eilean Donan Castle<br />
before crossing to the picturesque Isle of Skye. Dine<br />
tonight at your hotel. (FB D) Hotel: Kings Arms<br />
Day 10 | Isle of Skye | Ballachulish (2 Nights)<br />
After a leisurely morning in Portree, travel to the south<br />
of Skye and take the scenic ferry to Mallaig. View the<br />
Glenfinnan viaduct which feature in the Harry Potter<br />
movies. At Fort William, see Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest<br />
mountain, in all its glory before arriving in Ballachulish<br />
for the next two nights. (FB) Hotel: Ballachulish/Isles<br />
of Glencoe/Caledonian Hotel Oban<br />
1<br />
Isle of Mull<br />
Iona<br />
Ullapool<br />
Fort William<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
1<br />
INVERNESS<br />
Ferry<br />
2 BALLACHULISH<br />
Loch Lomond<br />
GLASGOW<br />
Orkney Islands<br />
Speyside<br />
2<br />
2<br />
Culloden<br />
SCOTLAND<br />
Stirling<br />
THURSO<br />
Dunrobin Castle<br />
Bannockburn<br />
Melrose<br />
ENGLAND<br />
Day 11 | Mull And Iona Excursion<br />
Sail from Oban, across the mouth of Loch Linnhe,<br />
to Craignure on the Isle of Mull. Enjoy a scenic drive<br />
across the remote island to Fionnphort for a short<br />
ferry crossing to the island of Iona. Visit Iona Abbey, a<br />
beautifully preserved medieval abbey, and the ancient<br />
burial ground of many Scottish Kings at Rèilig Odhrain.<br />
Dine tonight at your hotel. (FB D)<br />
Day 12 | Ballachulish | Glasgow (2 Nights)<br />
This morning, travel south through Glencoe, ‘Glen<br />
of the Weeping’, site of the infamous massacre<br />
of the Macdonald clan by the Campbells in 1692.<br />
Journey along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond,<br />
immortalized in the well-known Scottish song. Arrive<br />
in the Trossachs National Park for a A Be My Guest<br />
lunch on a working Scottish farm. This afternoon,<br />
your orientation tour of Glasgow includes views of<br />
the magnificent George Square and the River Clyde,<br />
former heart of the shipbuilding industry, as well as a<br />
visit to St Mungo’s Cathedral. (FB BG) Hotel: Holiday<br />
Inn Glasgow Theaterland<br />
Day 13 | Stirling and Bannockburn Excursion<br />
Enjoy a guided visit of the historic Stirling Castle and<br />
explore the Royal Palace of King James V. See the<br />
Stirling Heads before making your way to nearby<br />
Bannockburn – the site of the famous Battle between<br />
King Robert Bruce of Scotland and Edward II of<br />
England. Tonight, celebrate with your companions and<br />
Travel Director at a Farewell Dinner in Glasgow. (FB FD)<br />
Day 14 | Glasgow | Canada<br />
Say a fond farewell to bonnie Scotland as your<br />
wonderful vacation draws to a close. Transfers are<br />
available. Conditions apply. (FB)<br />
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Glamis Castle<br />
St. Andrews<br />
EDINBURGH<br />
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Jedburgh<br />
North Sea<br />
ABERDEEN<br />
Please note: Hotels in the Scottish Highlands<br />
and on the Isle of Skye are generally simpler<br />
establishments typical of the region. In July and<br />
August, accommodations on the Isle of Skye<br />
may be substituted with accommodations on the<br />
mainland. All sightseeing will remain the same as<br />
per the itinerary.<br />
Scottish Highlands, Islands<br />
& Cities<br />
14 days – 1 Country<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$3299 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 12 nights’ accommodations (7 hotels).<br />
12 full breakfasts. Be My Guest lunch.<br />
7 dinners (including Welcome Reception,<br />
5 three course dinners and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown. All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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l Edinburgh Tattoo 1-23 August 2014: We’ve included Tattoo tickets when you’re<br />
in Edinburgh during these dates.<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Edinburgh Airport transfer will operate at 9am, 11am<br />
and 2pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return<br />
transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Glasgow Airport at 7am and 9am.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
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Optional Experiences.<br />
Aberdeenshire<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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The Treasures of France<br />
Criss-crossing the north, this trip fuses fairytale châteaux and vineyards in the rich Loire Valley with the chicness<br />
of Paris and the poignancy of standing on Omaha Beach in Normandy.<br />
It’s Insider moments like…. seeing the sights of Paris with a Local Expert before visiting Honfleur, a pretty<br />
port immortalized by Monet. Picturing the royalty that once graced the turreted châteaux of the Loire Valley,<br />
and stopping at Chenonceau – our Local Expert shows you the fairytale castle’s contoured gardens and elegant<br />
architecture, and its arched feet straddling the River Cher. And being welcomed into Château de l’Aulée by the<br />
Henrion family, who have lived here for five generations, to sample wine and local delicacies.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in Paris and tour of The Loire Valley. Orientations of<br />
Bayeux and Amboise. Visit the Eiffel Tower, Amboise Chateau,<br />
Bayeux Tapestry, the town of Rouen and the picturesque port of<br />
Honfleur, the monastery of Mont St. Michel the historic D-Day<br />
beach of Omaha the chateaux of Chenonceau and Chambord<br />
as well as Chartres Cathedral.<br />
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The Louvre, Paris<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Regional<br />
Notre Dame, Paris<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Paris.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Paris<br />
Welcome to France! Relax and unwind after your<br />
journey or take some time to explore the City of<br />
Light. Tonight, meet for a Welcome Reception<br />
with your fellow travelers and Travel Director. Later<br />
enjoy an orientation drive which will introduce<br />
some of the sights of this magical city to you.<br />
(WR) Hotel: Mövenpick Neuilly<br />
Day 3 | Paris | Rouen | Honfleur | Bayeux<br />
Your morning sightseeing tour with a A Local<br />
Expert includes views of the Champs Élysées,<br />
Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and<br />
the Tulleries Gardens. A short drive brings you<br />
to Rouen, where Joan of Arc was burned at
Start<br />
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D-Day Landing<br />
Beaches<br />
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BAYEUX<br />
MONT ST. MICHEL<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Honfleur<br />
the stake. Visit Honfleur, a picturesque port<br />
immortalized by many artists. Arrive later in Bayeux,<br />
where you dine tonight at your hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Novotel Bayeux<br />
Day 4 | Bayeux | D-Day Landing Beaches<br />
(Omaha) | Mont St. Michel<br />
Your Travel Director provides excellent historical<br />
commentary during your visit to the D-Day landing<br />
beach at Omaha and military cemetery. Visit the<br />
Tapestry Museum and see the Bayeux Tapestry,<br />
depicting events before and during the Battle<br />
of Hastings in 1066. You might like to finish<br />
your day with an optional experience to the<br />
historic walled port town of Saint Malo, former<br />
home of French explorer, Jacques Cartier. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Le Relais du Roy<br />
Day 5 | Mont St. Michel | Loire Valley |<br />
Amboise (2 Nights)<br />
Visit the Benedictine Abbey at Mont St. Michel.<br />
Legend has it that the Archangel Michael appeared<br />
to the Bishop of Avranches, inspiring him to build<br />
an oratory on this rocky island jutting into the<br />
English Channel. Travel through the countryside<br />
of the Loire Valley and later arrive at a castle<br />
and wine cellar for a special A Be My Guest<br />
experience. Enjoy a cheese and wine tasting<br />
and meet the colorful characters of the Henrion<br />
family who live here. Arrive later at your hotel in<br />
Amboise where you dine tonight. (BB BG DW)<br />
Hotel: Novotel Amboise<br />
Day 6 | Châteaux Excursion<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a fascinating<br />
visit to Chenonceau, a fairy-tale château built on<br />
the River Cher. The beautiful architecture – reflected<br />
in the waters of the river – is complemented by<br />
magnificent landscaped gardens. The château is<br />
often referred to as the Ladies Castle, as a number<br />
of women have greatly influenced its construction<br />
and development. Katherine Briçonnet oversaw<br />
construction in 1513, creating one of the most<br />
remarkable castles in history. Diane de Poitiers and<br />
Catherine de Medici contributed to the splendor by<br />
commissioning a bridge to span the river from the<br />
castle and the addition of luxurious landscaping.<br />
The Château contains priceless collections<br />
including Renaissance furniture, tapestries and<br />
FRANCE<br />
AMBOISE<br />
Rouen<br />
Chartres<br />
2<br />
Chenonceau<br />
Chambord<br />
numerous masterpieces by Rubens and Tintoretto,<br />
among others. Return to Amboise to visit the<br />
château where King François I spent much of his<br />
childhood with his mother, Louise of Savoy. During<br />
the first few years of his reign the château reached<br />
the pinnacle of its glory. As a guest of the King,<br />
Leonardo da Vinci came to château Amboise<br />
in December 1515 and lived and worked in the<br />
nearby Clos Lucé, connected to the château by an<br />
underground passage. Leonardo is buried in the<br />
Chapel of Saint-Hubert adjoining the château. (BB)<br />
Day 7 | Amboise | Chambord | Chartres | Paris<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Visit Chambord, one of the most remarkable and<br />
recognisable châteaux in the world. Influenced<br />
by Italian Renaissance architecture, the château<br />
resembles a medieval stronghold incorporating<br />
classical Italian ornamental flourishes. The château<br />
was constructed by King François I as a royal<br />
hunting lodge, however, he didn’t live to see it<br />
completed. Visit Chartres Cathedral, an important<br />
place of pilgrimage. Marvel at the architectural<br />
splendor featuring original stained glass windows.<br />
Continue to the glittering capital, Paris. Tonight,<br />
consider going to see a spectacular cabaret show,<br />
for which the city is internationally renowned! (BB)<br />
Hotel: Renaissance La Defense<br />
Day 8 | Paris Free Time<br />
Your day is free to enjoy this magical city. You might<br />
like to shop for souvenirs and see more sights.<br />
Paris is home to a number of famous museums<br />
and galleries including the Louvre and the Musée<br />
d’Orsay. Consider browsing the Left Bank or join<br />
an optional experience to Versailles for a tour of<br />
the famous Palace which was built by Louis XIV.<br />
This evening, the finale of this great trip starts<br />
with visit to the second level of the Eiffel Tower<br />
for breath taking views across this wonderful city.<br />
Then celebrate with your Travel Director and<br />
newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner with wine at<br />
a local restaurant. (BB FD)<br />
Day 9 | Paris | Canada<br />
Say ‘au revoir’ to France and your fellow travelers<br />
at the end of a wonderful vacation. Transfers are<br />
available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
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Loire Valley<br />
2 PARIS<br />
The Treasures of France<br />
9 days – 1 Country<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2275 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 7 nights’ accommodations (5 hotels).<br />
7 hot buffet breakfasts. Be My Guest Lunch.<br />
5 dinners (including Welcome Reception, 3 three<br />
course dinners with wine and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown. All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport transfers will<br />
operate at 8am, 11am and 2pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way<br />
to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Paris Charles De<br />
Gaulle Airport at 8.00am and 11.30am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Chateau d'Amboise, Loire Valley<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Wonderful France<br />
The best of both worlds, France’s capital Paris meets its capital of cool, St-Tropez, on this chic retreat. Even the<br />
journey shows you two worlds, from the slow scenic drive to the high-speed TGV.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… relaxing with an aperitif in hand on your host’s terrace in Provence. As lamb roasts<br />
on a wood-fired oven, the Marie family tell you about the food and wine you are about to enjoy, and their<br />
friends treat you to a rendition of traditional Galoubet-Tambourin music. All before hearing the history of their<br />
Auberge – the stables have been in the family for four generations, but thankfully the horses have now made<br />
way for this friendly, rustic restaurant.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in Paris and Arles. Orientations of Avignon, Aix-en-<br />
Provence, Cannes, Nice, Monaco, Lyon and Beaune. Cruise along<br />
the Cote D’Azur. Visit Eiffel Tower and St. Tropez. View the Pont<br />
du Gard, Palace of the Popes in Avignon, the Cours Mirabel in<br />
Aix-de-Provence, The Old Town and Place Massena in Nice,<br />
The Royal Palace and Cathedral in Monaco, the basilica of<br />
St. Maximin la Sainte Baume, Place Bellecour and the Basilica<br />
of Notre Dame in Lyon.<br />
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Provence<br />
Regional<br />
Pont Saint-Bénezet, Avignon<br />
St. Tropez
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Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Paris.<br />
TGV Express<br />
Train<br />
FRANCE<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
PARIS<br />
1 2<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Paris<br />
Welcome to Paris! Relax after your journey or take a<br />
leisurely stroll through the City of Light. Tonight, meet<br />
your Travel Director and companions for a Welcome<br />
Reception. Later, enjoy an evening drive to see<br />
some of the most famous Parisian landmarks. (WR)<br />
Hotel: Evergreen Laurel<br />
Day 3 | Paris | TGV Train | Pont Du Gard |<br />
Avignon<br />
Take the impressive and fast TGV train through the<br />
heart of France, past Auxerre and the sprawling<br />
vineyards of Burgundy to the Rhône Valley. View<br />
the Pont du Gard aqueduct, an impressive structure<br />
dating back to the Romans. Later, your orientation of<br />
Avignon includes views of the impressive Palace of<br />
the Popes and the ruined bridge straddling the River<br />
Rhône, which inspired the famous French song,<br />
‘sur le pont d’Avignon’. Dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB DW) Hotel: Mercure Pont D’Avignon<br />
Day 4 | Avignon | Arles | Aix-En-Provence<br />
Marvel at the Roman Amphitheater and Romanesque<br />
cathedral during your sightseeing and walking tour of<br />
Arles with a A Local Expert, a city where Vincent<br />
Van Gogh lived for a time. This evening in the elegant<br />
city of Aix-en-Provence, join your companions for an<br />
authentic A Be My Guest dinner of regional food at<br />
a provençal family restaurant. (BB BG) Hotel: Novotel<br />
Aix Beaumanoir<br />
Day 5 | Aix-En-Provence | St. Tropez | Monaco |<br />
Nice (2 Nights)<br />
Traverse scenic hills to the coast and the glitzy resort<br />
of St. Tropez. The playground of the rich and famous,<br />
St. Tropez is where Bridget Bardot was ‘found’. Take<br />
a boat cruise to Ste. Maxime. View the Bay of<br />
Cannes before making your way to the Principality<br />
of Monaco. View the Palace of the ruling Grimaldi<br />
family and the Cathedral where the late Princess<br />
Grace and Prince Rainier were married. Arrive in Nice<br />
where your orientation includes the Promenade des<br />
Anglais and the Place Massena. (BB) Hotel: NH Nice<br />
Beaune<br />
GERMANY<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
ITALY<br />
AVIGNON 1 St Maximin<br />
Pont du Gard<br />
Monaco<br />
la Sainte Baume<br />
Arles<br />
2 NICE<br />
1<br />
AIX-EN-PROVENCE<br />
St. Tropez<br />
Ste. Maxime<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
1<br />
LYON<br />
Day 6 | Nice Free Time<br />
Relax on the Riviera or enjoy a leisurely stroll<br />
through the picturesque Flower Market in the<br />
Old Town of Nice. Why not take an optional<br />
experience to the medieval and fortified hilltop town<br />
of St. Paul de Vence, former home of Marc Chagal<br />
and Yves Montand, famous for its art galleries and<br />
boutiques. (BB)<br />
Day 7 | Nice | Saint Maximin la Sainte Baume |<br />
Lyon<br />
Travel to the sleepy provencal village of St Maximin<br />
la Sainte Baume. Here the basilica, built in the late<br />
13 th century over a roman villa, following the dream<br />
of the Count of Provence, is said to be the lost burial<br />
site of Mary Magdalene. Later pass the vineyards<br />
of the Côte du Rhône before arriving in Lyon, the<br />
great gastronomic city & UNESCO World Heritage<br />
Site. Perhaps discover the Old Town before enjoying<br />
a Beaujolais dinner in a local ‘Bouchon’. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Novotel Lyon Gerland<br />
Day 8 | Lyon | Beaune | Paris (2 Nights)<br />
Journey through the Burgundy wine region and<br />
stop in the regional capital Beaune. Arrive later in<br />
Paris, the city of light! Tonight, why not experience a<br />
traditional Parisian Cabaret. (BB) Hotel: Renaissance<br />
La Defense<br />
Day 9 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on an informative<br />
sightseeing tour. Enjoy views of the Paris skyline<br />
from the second level of the Eiffel Tower. See the<br />
Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Place de la<br />
Concorde. Later, consider an optional experience to<br />
the Palace of Versailles, once the Royal residence<br />
of Louis XIV. Tonight, celebrate with your Travel<br />
Director and newfound friends at a very special<br />
Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 10 | Paris | Canada<br />
This morning after breakfast, say ‘au revoir’ to Paris,<br />
your fellow companions and Travel Director as this<br />
fascinating journey through France comes to an end.<br />
Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Wonderful France<br />
10 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2335 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 8 nights’ accommodations (6 hotels).<br />
8 hot buffet breakfasts. 4 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, Be My Guest, three course dinner with<br />
wine and Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown<br />
(TGV Express train and cruise). All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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to change in price, discount and hotel. Prices and discounts will be confirmed<br />
in 2014.<br />
H Festive Celebrations: Christmas and New Year Celebrations have been arranged<br />
for these departures. Join us in Europe to celebrate the Festive Season!<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
u Itinerary (WWOF): Departures marked will operate as per the Autumn, Winter<br />
& Spring brochure. Hotels and inclusions may vary slightly. Please enquire at<br />
time of booking.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport transfers will operate<br />
at 8am, 11am and 2pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the<br />
hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle<br />
Airport at 8am and 11.30am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
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Paris & Provence<br />
Slow-paced and scenic, the South of France is the heart of this trip – with time in Paris, before heading to Provence<br />
and the proverbial ‘playground of the glitterati’, the French Riviera.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… winding through the Provençal countryside en route to beautiful Menerbes, as<br />
you listen to the stories of the landscape and culture that inspired ‘A Year in Provence’. Later, in Luberon,<br />
it’s meeting and getting to know the Meillan-Pages family at their vineyard, and exploring the grounds as you<br />
listen to the techniques and philosophy behind the cultivation of the grapes. Tasting the fruits of their labor,<br />
you sip the wine they described and dine with them on their favorite regional dishes.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in Paris and Arles. Orientations of Aix-en-Provence,<br />
Avignon, Nice and Monaco. Visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris, an<br />
Olive Oil Mill in the Luberon region and Menerbes. View the Pont<br />
du Gard, the Cours Mirabel in Aix-de-Provence, Palace of the<br />
Popes in Avignon, Cannes Film Festival Center, The Old Town<br />
and Place Massena in Nice, The Royal Palace and Cathedral in<br />
Monaco. Cruise along the Cote D’Azur.<br />
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Cassis<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
At Leisure<br />
Provence<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Paris.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Paris (3 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Paris, France’s glittering capital! Relax<br />
after check-in or start exploring this amazing<br />
city. Join your Travel Director and fellow traveling<br />
companions later for a Welcome Reception<br />
followed by an evening drive to see the city’s<br />
impressive sights – the perfect introduction to your<br />
vacation! (WR) Hotel: Renaissance La Defense<br />
Day 3 | Paris Sightseeing<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a sightseeing<br />
tour of Paris this morning. View the Champs Élysées,<br />
Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde.
Start<br />
End<br />
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3<br />
FRANCE<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Enjoy spectacular city views with an included<br />
ascent to the second level of the Eiffel Tower.<br />
Spend the rest of the day seeing the sights of your<br />
choice. You might like to round off your day with a<br />
famous Parisian cabaret show. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Paris At Leisure<br />
Today is free for you to explore the delights of<br />
Paris. The city is home to many world-renowned<br />
galleries and museums including the Louvre, Musée<br />
D’Orsay and Les Invalides, featuring Napoleon’s<br />
tomb. Cruise along the River Seine, stroll through<br />
the Tuileries or join an optional experience to the<br />
world famous Louvre Museum. (BB)<br />
Day 5 | Paris | TGV Train | Aix-En-Provence<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Take the high-speed TGV train from Paris to<br />
Aix-en-Provence, a vibrant student city featuring<br />
an abundance of grand period architecture. See<br />
the sights during your orientation including Place<br />
de la Rontonde, Cours Mirabeau and the thermal<br />
springs. (BB) Hotel: Grand Hotel Roi Rene M Gallery<br />
A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 6 | Aix-En-Provence | Sightseeing and<br />
Free Time<br />
This morning, enjoy a scenic trip into the Luberon<br />
region. Visit the hilltop town of Gordes which<br />
was used in the movie A Good Year featuring<br />
Russell Crowe. Later, visit an Olive Oil mill for a<br />
A Unique Insight into the production of Olive<br />
Oil. Experience a delicious a A Be My Guest<br />
lunch of local dishes at a family run winery in the<br />
famous Luberon area and learn about the excellent<br />
wines which are produced here. Return later to<br />
Aix-en-Provence with free time to do as you<br />
please. (BB BG)<br />
Day 7 | Aix-En-Provence | Arles | Avignon<br />
A short drive brings you to Arles where you see the<br />
Roman Amphitheater and Romanesque cathedral<br />
during your walking tour with your A Local Expert.<br />
After shopping for souvenirs continue to Avignon,<br />
your orientation includes the famous broken bridge,<br />
the bustling Place de l’Horloge and the Palace<br />
of the Popes, an immense fortification built in the<br />
TGV Express<br />
Train<br />
Avignon<br />
2<br />
Arles<br />
GERMANY<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
ITALY<br />
AIX-EN-PROVENCE<br />
Monaco<br />
2<br />
3<br />
NICE<br />
Cassis<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
14 th Century. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Mercure Cite Des Papes<br />
Day 8 | Avignon | St Remy and Les Baux de<br />
Provence Excursion<br />
Arrive at St. Remy de Provence where you have<br />
time to explore the food markets and mix with<br />
the local people shopping for fresh produce.<br />
At Les Baux de Provence one of the most beautiful<br />
villages in France, admire the stunning views over<br />
Arles and the Camargue. Arrive back in Avignon<br />
with free time to explore the quaint streets and<br />
squares of this fascinating city. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Avignon | Cassis | Nice (3 Nights)<br />
Drive south to coastal Cassis and take an included<br />
cruise around the bay and view the limestone<br />
coves – calanques − which provide shelter<br />
for local wildlife. Later continue to Nice where<br />
your orientation includes the Promenade des<br />
Anglais, Place Massena and the Old Town. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Ellington<br />
Day 10 | Excursion to Monaco and Monte<br />
Carlo<br />
Drive along the elegant Côte d’Azur to Monaco.<br />
See the Palace of the Grimaldi family − they have<br />
ruled from this residence for 700 years − and the<br />
Cathedral where Princess Grace and Prince Rainier<br />
were married. Continue along part of the Grand Prix<br />
circuit to Monte Carlo with the chance to visit a<br />
casino − you might get lucky and win! Later in Nice,<br />
there is time to shop for souvenirs or relax. (BB)<br />
Day 11 | Nice At Leisure<br />
Spend the day exploring Nice at your leisure.<br />
Visit the flower market in the old town. Maybe<br />
relax on the beach or swim in the Mediterranean.<br />
This evening, raise a toast to your fellow travelers<br />
at a celebratory Farewell Dinner with wine in a local<br />
restaurant. (BB FD)<br />
Day 12 | Nice | Canada<br />
Say farewell to this magical country and your<br />
newfound friends at the end of a remarkable<br />
vacation. Airport transfers are available. Conditions<br />
apply. (BB)<br />
Paris & Provence<br />
12 days – 2 Countries<br />
At Leisure<br />
From: C$3650 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 10 nights’ accommodations (4 hotels).<br />
10 hot buffet breakfasts. Be My Guest lunch.<br />
3 dinners (including Welcome Reception,<br />
three course dinner with wine and Farewell<br />
Dinner). All land transport shown (including TGV<br />
Express). All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
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TO C$378 p.p.<br />
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Single<br />
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BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$189 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$94 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$370 Triple room discount C$70 p.p<br />
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*Canada Canada Share<br />
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s 30 Apr Wed 11 May Sun 3650 1430 16 Jul Wed 27 Jul Sun 3750 1530<br />
23 Jul Wed 3 Aug Sun 3725 1530<br />
7 May Wed 18 May Sun 3650 1430 30 Jul Wed 10 Aug Sun 3699 1470<br />
s 14 May Wed 25 May Sun 3775 1430<br />
21 May Wed 1 Jun Sun 3775 1430 6 Aug Wed 17 Aug Sun 3699 1470<br />
s 28 May Wed8 Jun Sun 3775 1430 13 Aug Wed 24 Aug Sun 3699 1470<br />
20 Aug Wed31 Aug Sun 3699 1470<br />
4 Jun Wed 15 Jun Sun 3675 1430 s 27 Aug Wed 7 Sep Sun 3775 1430<br />
s 11 Jun Wed 22 Jun Sun 3675 1430<br />
18 Jun Wed 29 Jun Sun 3675 1430 3 Sep Wed 14 Sep Sun 3775 1430<br />
25 Jun Wed 6 Jul Sun 3675 1430 10 Sep Wed 21 Sep Sun 3775 1430<br />
17 Sep Wed 28 Sep Sun 3775 1430<br />
2 Jul Wed 13 Jul Sun 3750 1530 24 Sep Wed 5 Oct Sun 3650 1430<br />
9 Jul Wed 20 Jul Sun 3750 1530<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport transfer will operate<br />
at 8am, 11am and 2pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the<br />
hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Nice Airport at 5am<br />
and 9.30am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Authentic Accommodation<br />
Grand Hotel Roi Rene M Gallery, Aix en Provence, France<br />
Named after a 15th century king, who was a poet, artist and gourmand,<br />
the Grand Hôtel Roi René gives a real taste of French style and panache,<br />
so this A Authentic Accommodation is often our base when exploring<br />
Aix-en-Provence.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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WWI & WWII Battlefields<br />
On the anniversary of the start of World War I, this journey to the most poignant places in southern England,<br />
northern France, Belgium and The Netherlands has even greater significance.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… taking a personal moment to reflect on the huge loss of people and the sacrifices made<br />
during two world wars. Traveling to the historic Normandy D-Day beaches; listening to a haunting Last Post<br />
played at the Menin Gate in Ypres, where you can buy a wreath to lay in memory of the men that lost their<br />
lives; and often seeing sights important to your nation, like Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery and Memorial,<br />
resting place of more than 2,000 Canadian soldiers.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in London and Paris. Orientations of Portsmouth,<br />
Normandy, Bayeux, Amiens, Somme Region, Reims, Ypres, and<br />
Amsterdam. Visit the D-Day & Overlord Embroidery Museum and<br />
Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth, D-Day Beaches in Normandy,<br />
Amiens Cathedral, Military cemeteries throughout Northern<br />
France, Belgium and The Netherlands, Bayeaux Tapestry Museum,<br />
Caen Memorial, WWI & WWII Battlefields, Passchendale<br />
Memorial in Ypres, the Eiffel Tower and the National Liberation<br />
Museum in Groesbeek. See John Frost Bridge in Arnhem and the<br />
Dam Square and the Mint Tower in Amsterdam.<br />
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D-Day landing, Xxxxxxxxxxxx Normandy<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
After checking in at your hotel, why not explore the<br />
city of London? Whether you stroll through one of<br />
the Royal Parks, shop in the vibrant West End or<br />
visit one of the world famous historical attractions,<br />
London has plenty to keep you entertained. Later,<br />
meet with your Travel Director and fellow companions<br />
for a traditional English pub Welcome Reception.<br />
(WR) Hotel: Cumberland<br />
Day 3 | London | Sightseeing and included<br />
Imperial War Museum Visit<br />
See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster<br />
Abbey and Buckingham Palace on your half day<br />
introductory sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert.<br />
This afternoon travel to the Imperial War Museum<br />
which tells the stories of those whose lives were<br />
shaped by war from the First World War to the present<br />
day. You will see many of the most important weapons<br />
and vehicles of the twentieth century including a<br />
Spitfire that saw action in the Battle of Britain.<br />
Later you will have free time in the city or you may<br />
decide to visit the Tower of London and take a cruise<br />
down the Thames. Your Travel Director will also give<br />
you suggestions on how to spend your evening. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | D-Day and Overlord Embroidery<br />
Museum | Portsmouth | Overnight Ferry to Caen<br />
Today leave London and head south towards<br />
Portsmouth. Visit the D-Day and the Overlord<br />
Embroidery Museum. This Museum was established<br />
Special Interest<br />
Somme<br />
in 1984 to tell the story of Operation Overlord from its<br />
origins in the dark days of 1940 to victory in Normandy<br />
in 1944. The Museum’s centrepiece is the Overlord<br />
Embroidery. Inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, it is a<br />
moving tribute to the efforts and sacrifices of the Allies<br />
in defeating Nazi Germany. Later stop in Portsmouth<br />
to enjoy free time in the Historic Dockyard. See the<br />
HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and the Spinnaker<br />
Tower. This evening dine at a local restaurant before<br />
boarding your overnight ferry to France. (FB D)<br />
Day 5 | Overnight Ferry | Normandy Beaches |<br />
Bayeux | Caen<br />
Disembark from the ferry this morning after an early<br />
breakfast. Travel to the historic D-Day Normandy landing<br />
beaches and learn about British, Commonwealth and<br />
American involvement. Visit Omaha Beach and the<br />
poignant American Cemetery. See Arromanches,<br />
Gold, Juno and Sword beaches. Later visit Bayeux<br />
Cemetery and museum and see the famous Bayeux<br />
Tapestry. Travel to Caen for your overnight stay. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Novotel Caen Cote De Nacre/Novotel Bayeux<br />
Day 6 | Caen | Visit Memorial De Caen | Amiens<br />
This morning visit the Memorial de Caen. Learn about<br />
the significance of Normandy and receive a souvenir<br />
D-Day Landing beach booklet. Travel to Amiens<br />
and visit the cathedral that was built between 1220<br />
and 1270 and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage<br />
Site. During the First World War, this town was<br />
liberated by British, Canadian and Australian forces<br />
which ultimately led to the armistice of 11 November<br />
1918. (BB DW) Hotel: Mercure Amiens Cathedrale/<br />
Novotel Amiens Est Boves
ENGLAND<br />
Portsmouth<br />
English Channel<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
D-Day Landing<br />
Beaches<br />
LONDON<br />
2<br />
Bayeux 1<br />
CAEN<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
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Overnight<br />
Ferry<br />
Somme<br />
Battlefields<br />
Day 7 | Amiens | Somme Battlefields | Paris<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
After an early start, visit some of the 1916 Somme<br />
Battlefields. Stop at Thiepval to see the poignant<br />
memorial which honours the 72,191 missing British<br />
and South African men who died with no graves.<br />
Visit Delville Wood (Devils Wood) where the South<br />
African Brigade suffered substantial losses. Later,<br />
arrive in Paris for a two night stay. (BB) Hotel: Pullman<br />
Montparnasse<br />
Day 8 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a sightseeing<br />
tour of Paris this morning. View the Champs Élysées,<br />
Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame. Ascend to the<br />
second level of the Eiffel Tower and see the city in all<br />
its glory. Spend the rest of the day seeing the sights<br />
of your choice. This afternoon consider an optional<br />
experience to the Palace of Versailles. You might like<br />
to round off your day by attending a performance at a<br />
famous Parisian cabaret. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Paris | Reims | Lille (2 Nights)<br />
Visit the city of Reims – famous for its magnificent<br />
cathedral, Notre Dame de Reims, formerly the place<br />
of coronation for French kings and a UNESCO World<br />
Heritage Site. The region is also famous for production<br />
of Champagne. Many of the large champagne<br />
producing houses have their headquarters here.<br />
Enjoy an informative A Local Specialty Champagne<br />
Tasting at one of these houses. Later at Vimy Ridge,<br />
see the memorial to the Canadian soldiers who died<br />
during the first World War. Later in Fromelles see<br />
where there was a combined operation between<br />
British troops and the Australian Imperial Force.<br />
(BB DW) Hotel: Crowne Plaza Lille<br />
Day 10 | Lille | Excursion to Ypres Battlefields<br />
Visit the Ypres Salient and see sites such as Tyne Cot,<br />
Langemark, Vancouver Corner and many other places<br />
of interest. Stop in Passchendaele where you have an<br />
included visit to The Memorial Museum Passchendaele<br />
1917 where you can see a replica trench. See Essex<br />
Farm Cemetery where Lt. Col. John McCrea wrote the<br />
immortal poem – ‘In Flanders Fields’. Have free time for<br />
an early dinner before making your way to the Menin<br />
Gate to witness. The Last Post Ceremony at 8.00pm.<br />
Return later to your hotel. (BB)<br />
Ypres<br />
Battlefields<br />
North Sea<br />
LILLE<br />
AMIENS<br />
1<br />
2<br />
PARIS<br />
FRANCE<br />
2<br />
AMSTERDAM<br />
BELGIUM<br />
Reims<br />
THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
Day 11 | Lille | Groesbeek | National Liberation<br />
Museum | Amsterdam (2 Nights)<br />
This morning travel across Belgium into The<br />
Netherlands and stop at Groesbeek Canadian War<br />
Cemetery and Memorial. The cemetery contains the<br />
remains of over two thousand Canadian soldiers who<br />
lost their lives in World War II. The Groesbeek Memorial<br />
commemorates members of the Commonwealth land<br />
forces who died during the campaign in north-west<br />
Europe between the time they advanced across the<br />
Seine River at the end of August 1944 and the end<br />
of the war. Then stop to visit the National Liberation<br />
Museum 1944-1945. You will have time to visit the<br />
permanent and temporary exhibitions before coffee or<br />
tea with a special ‘liberation cake’. Later visit Arnhem.<br />
In World War II during Operation Market Garden<br />
(September 1944), the British 1st Airborne Division and<br />
the Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade were<br />
given the task of securing the bridge at Arnhem.<br />
The events that took place were dramatized in<br />
the 1977 movie ‘A Bridge Too Far’. See the bridge<br />
named after Major-General John Dutton Frost who<br />
commanded the British forces that reached and<br />
defended the bridge during the Battle of Arnhem in<br />
September 1944. Later arrive in Amsterdam for a two<br />
night stay. (BB) Hotel: Mercure Hotel Amsterdam City/<br />
Novotel Amsterdam City<br />
Day 12 | Amsterdam Sightseeing<br />
Amsterdam is a fascinating city which boasts art,<br />
architecture, canals, museums, bicycles and charming<br />
side streets. Start your day with an orientation<br />
featuring Mint Tower, Dam Square and Museum<br />
Square. Later visit the town of Volendam to learn<br />
about the production of Dutch cheeses and see how<br />
clogs are made. This afternoon you may wish to<br />
enjoy some free time in this vibrant city or perhaps<br />
visit Anne Frank’s House. This evening enjoy a unique<br />
A Be My Guest Farewell Dinner with your traveling<br />
companions. (BB BG)<br />
Day 13 | Amsterdam | Canada<br />
Say farewell to this magical country and your newfound<br />
friends at the end of a remarkable Battlefields trip.<br />
Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
2<br />
Groesbeek<br />
WWI & WWII Battlefields<br />
13 days – 4 Countries<br />
Special Interest<br />
From: C$3525 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 11 nights’ accommodations (6 hotels).<br />
11 breakfasts (including 2 full and 9 hot buffets).<br />
5 dinners (including Welcome Reception, Be My<br />
Guest, 2 three course dinners with wine and<br />
three course dinner). All land transport shown<br />
(including overnight ferry). All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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TO C$384 p.p.<br />
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15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
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Young traveler discount C$360 Triple room discount C$170 p.p<br />
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s 16 Aug Sat 28 Aug Thu 3675 1260<br />
u 15 Aug Sat 27 Aug Thu 3975 1380<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
u Departures: Marked in the price panel are 2015 departures and are subject to<br />
change in price, discount and hotel. Price and discounts will be confirmed in<br />
September 2014.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Amsterdam<br />
Airport at 8am and 10am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Thiepval<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Best of France<br />
Châteaux, chic beach resorts, cheese and wine – all you want to see and taste in France. But this in-depth<br />
experience also peels back the layers to reveal the soul of this great county.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… standing in the musty cellars beneath the Hospices de Beaune as you taste<br />
classic Burgundy wines – perhaps the subtle depths of Pinot Noir or the signature richness of Chardonnay.<br />
It’s imagining the wealthy wine merchants who come here every year to sample the harvest before the<br />
world-famous charity auction at this 570 year old building. And when you’re standing on the D-Day landing<br />
beaches in Normandy, it’s about taking the time to remember the soldiers who gave up their lives on June 6, 1944.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in Paris and Carcassonne. Orientations of Beaune, Lyon,<br />
Monaco, Nice, Arles, Lourdes, Biarritz, the Bordeaux, Dordogne<br />
Valley and the Loire Valley. Visit the D Day Museum, Chateau<br />
Chenonceau, the Eiffel Tower, and Claude Monet’s home at<br />
Giverny. View the Papal Palace in Avignon, The Royal Palace,<br />
Cathedral and Grand Casino while in Monaco, Promenade des<br />
Anglais and Place Massena in Nice, St Bernadette’s Grotto in<br />
Lourdes, Esplanade des Quinconces in Bordeaux, the D-Day Beach<br />
of Omaha while in Normandy and the Abbey of Mont St. Michel.<br />
See the Roman Ampitheatre and its Cathedral in Arles.<br />
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Monaco<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Paris.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Paris<br />
Welcome to Paris, the City of Light! France is a<br />
diverse and fascinating country with so much to<br />
offer. From architecture to cuisine, your trip reveals a<br />
host of regional delights and specialties. Relax after<br />
your journey or take a wander through the streets<br />
of this beautiful city. Tonight, meet for a Welcome<br />
Reception with your fellow travelers and Travel<br />
Director and then enjoy an orientation drive through<br />
the city to take in some of the breath-taking sights.<br />
(WR) Hotel: Novotel Tour Eiffel/Radisson Boulogne<br />
Day 3 | Paris | Beaune | Lyon<br />
Drive south into Burgundy wine country, past<br />
the Côte d’Or vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin<br />
and Nuits St. Georges. Arrive in the medieval<br />
town of Beaune and sample the delicious<br />
A Local Specialty wines of this region.<br />
Tonight in Lyon, why not try out some gourmet<br />
specialties for which the city is justifiably famous.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Novotel Lyon Gerland<br />
Day 4 | Lyon | Avignon | Monaco | French<br />
Riviera (2 Nights)<br />
Stop in Avignon to see the Papal Palace and<br />
the bridge made famous in the song, ‘sur le<br />
Regional<br />
Montmartre, Paris<br />
pont d’Avignon’. Traverse Provence, a picturesque<br />
area favored by artists such as Van Gogh and<br />
Cézanne, to the Principality of Monaco. This small<br />
city state is both a constitutional monarchy and<br />
home to many rich and famous people! Explore<br />
the cathedral, where Prince Rainier and Princess<br />
Grace were married. Later, enjoy a Regional Meal<br />
in Monaco before arriving at your hotel. (BB RM)<br />
Hotel: Boscolo Plaza/Marriot La Pore de Monaco/<br />
Mecure Rouen Champs de Mars<br />
Day 5 | French Riviera Free Time<br />
Spend today as you wish. The Côte d’Azur is a<br />
sparkling and pristine stretch of famous coastline.<br />
You might like to lounge on the beach, shop in<br />
elegant boutiques or perhaps visit the hilltop town<br />
of St. Paul de Vence. This evening, why not dine in<br />
one of the many pleasant local restaurants. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | French Riviera | Arles | Carcassonne<br />
Visit the town of Arles, with free time to explore<br />
the city. Pass Alaric’s Mountain to Carcassonne, a<br />
walled city and UNESCO World Heritage site which<br />
was extensively restored in the 19 th century. See the<br />
double ring of ramparts featuring 53 towers during<br />
your sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert. ‘Robin<br />
Hood Prince of Thieves’ was filmed on location in and<br />
around Carcassonne. (BB DW) Hotel: Mercure Porte<br />
De La Cite/Best Western Le Donjon
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ENGLAND<br />
English Channel<br />
D-Day Landing<br />
Beaches<br />
Mont<br />
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LOIRE VALLEY 1<br />
BORDEAUX<br />
BIARRITZ<br />
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OMAHA BEACH<br />
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Day 7 | Carcassonne | Lourdes | Biarritz<br />
Wind your way through the Corbières Hills<br />
and ‘Cathar’ landscapes toward the Pyrenées.<br />
See the Basilica on top of St. Bernadette’s grotto<br />
at Lourdes, a holy site of pilgrimage. In Biarritz,<br />
walk along the renowned surfing beach where<br />
the Atlantic waves come crashing in. Dine tonight<br />
at your hotel. (BB DW) Hotel: Novotel Biarritz<br />
Anglet Aeroport<br />
Day 8 | Biarritz | Bordeaux (2 Nights)<br />
Follow the west coast north through Les Landes to<br />
the classical town of Bordeaux. Built on the River<br />
Garonne, this is the world’s major wine industry<br />
capital. Bordeaux wine has been produced in the<br />
region since the 8 th century and the annual wine<br />
fair held in the city attracts buyers from all over<br />
the world. See the sights including the magnificent<br />
Esplanade des Quinconces during your orientation.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Mercure Bordeaux Chateau Chartrons<br />
Day 9 | Dordogne Excursion<br />
Enjoy a scenic half-day included excursion through<br />
beautiful countryside and picturesque scenery<br />
in the Dordogne region, best known for the<br />
enchanting medieval ‘Bastide’ villages. Drive to<br />
the renowned wine village of St. Emilion, possible<br />
one of the most famous towns with ties to wine<br />
production. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or<br />
shopping for souvenirs. (BB)<br />
Day 10 | Bordeaux | Loire Valley<br />
Continue north through the Poitou Charentes region<br />
to the Loire Valley, and stop to visit the beautiful<br />
fairytale Château Chenonceau, which straddles<br />
the River Cher. One of the most remarkable<br />
castles ever built, Chenonceau features stunning<br />
landscaped gardens and priceless collections<br />
of Renaissance furniture, tapestries and art. Join<br />
your fellow travelers this evening for a special<br />
A Be My Guest dining experience in a 17 th century<br />
traditional farmhouse. (BB BG) Hotel: Mercure Tours<br />
Nord/Alliance Tours Center<br />
2<br />
Lourdes<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Giverny<br />
1<br />
2<br />
Chenonceau<br />
FRANCE<br />
Dordogne<br />
Valley<br />
PARIS<br />
1<br />
CARCASSONNE<br />
BELGIUM<br />
Burgundy<br />
Wine Region<br />
1<br />
Arles<br />
LUXEMBOURG<br />
Beaune<br />
LYON<br />
Rhône<br />
Valley<br />
Avignon<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
GERMANY<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
ITALY<br />
2 Monaco<br />
FRENCH RIVIERA<br />
Day 11 | Loire Valley | Mont St. Michel |<br />
Omaha Beach<br />
In Brittany, visit the island-town of Mont St. Michel,<br />
featuring the Abbey and picturesque streets.<br />
Follow the Liberty Highway to St. Lô and on to<br />
Omaha Beach, where your Travel Director provides<br />
an excellent account of the momentous events<br />
that took place here. Pause and reflect on the<br />
courage of those who gave their lives. Visit the<br />
D-Day museum and learn in detail about how the<br />
operation was planned and executed. Arrive later<br />
at your hotel where you dine tonight. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Mercure Omaha Beach/Novotel Bayeux/<br />
Mercure Pont L’Eveque Deauville/Novotel Caen<br />
Cote de Nacre<br />
Day 12 | Omaha Beach | Giverny | Paris<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Head south-east towards the valley of the River<br />
Seine. Stop at Giverny and visit the house and<br />
gardens where Claude Monet lived for most<br />
of his life. One of the founders of French<br />
Impressionism, some of his most famous paintings<br />
were inspired by this spectacular garden. This<br />
evening in the glittering capital, Paris, consider a<br />
trip to one of the city’s renowned cabaret venues.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Novotel Tour Eiffel<br />
Day 13 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, the Champs<br />
Élysées – see all these landmarks and more during<br />
your sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert!<br />
See the unique skyline from the second level of<br />
the Eiffel Tower, where you enjoy panoramic views<br />
across the city. Spend the rest of the day seeing<br />
more sights and shopping for souvenirs. Or simply<br />
relax and watch the world go by! This evening,<br />
celebrate with your Travel Director and new-found<br />
friends at a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 14 | Paris | Canada<br />
Say ‘au revoir’ to your fellow travelers at the end<br />
of a magical and memorable vacation. Airport<br />
transfers are available. Conditions apply.<br />
Best of France<br />
14 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$3599 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 12 nights’ accommodations (9 hotels).<br />
12 hot buffet breakfasts. 7 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, Regional<br />
Meal, 3 three course dinners with wine and<br />
Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown.<br />
All transfers shown. All our featured inclusions<br />
shown on page 3.<br />
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s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport transfers will operate<br />
at 8am, 11am and 2pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the<br />
hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle<br />
Airport at 8am and 11.30am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Burgundy<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Highlights of France & Barcelona<br />
This twin-country trip follows the spine of France’s wine country and the foothills of the Pyrénées, before heading<br />
to buzzing Barcelona. You can opt to fly to Spain’s capital, Madrid.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… taking your seat in Avignon town square, as your Travel Director returns from the<br />
bar with a tray of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Tasting this powerful wine on its home soil adds a local twist to the<br />
tales you’re told of Avignon’s past. Learning how Pope Clement V moved the papal seat here (not Rome) in 1309,<br />
these stories of religious connections are almost as delicious as the drink itself. And the setting, near the Palace<br />
of the Popes, gives a feeling you could be back in the 14th century, when the wine’s fame began.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in Paris, Lyon, Carcassonne and Barcelona. Orientations<br />
of the Loire Valley, Bourges, Avignon, Nice, Monaco and Arles.<br />
Visit the Eiffel Tower, Chartres Cathedral, Les Invalides, Chateau<br />
de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley, the Dali Museum in Figueres.<br />
View Chateau de Chambord, Palais Jacque Coeur and Cathedral<br />
in Bourges, the Papal Palace of Avignon, the Promenade des<br />
Anglais and Place Massena in Nice, Monaco’s Royal Palace and<br />
Cathedral and the Roman Amphitheater of Arles.<br />
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Paris.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Paris (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Paris, the City of Light! Relax after your<br />
journey or take a leisurely stroll through ancient<br />
streets. Later, meet for a Welcome Reception with<br />
your fellow travelers and Travel Director and enjoy an<br />
evening drive to see some of the city’s impressive<br />
sights. (WR) Hotel: Hilton Paris La Defense<br />
Day 3 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Paris probably has more familiar landmarks than any<br />
other city in the world! The Champs Élysées, Arc<br />
de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde - see all<br />
these sights and more with your A Local Expert.<br />
Marvel at the city’s beautiful skyline from the<br />
second level of the Eiffel Tower. Visit Les Invalides,<br />
part of the Army Museum, where you view the<br />
tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte. Spend the rest of<br />
the day as you choose. Visit one of the city’s many<br />
internationally renowned museums, wander through<br />
the Luxembourg gardens, or take an optional<br />
experience to the magnificent Louvre. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Paris | Loire Valley<br />
Visit Chartres Cathedral, an important place of<br />
pilgrimage and an architectural splendor featuring<br />
Regional<br />
Château de Chambord, Loire Valley<br />
original stained glass windows. Continue through<br />
the Loire Valley, past beautiful villages and<br />
castles. See the impressive Château Chambord,<br />
a marvel of French Renaissance architecture.<br />
Visit Chenonceau, straddling the River Cher.<br />
This evening, join your companions for a very<br />
special A Be My Guest dinner of mouth-watering<br />
French cuisine at a 17 th century traditional<br />
farmhouse. (BB BG) Hotel: Mercure Tours Nord<br />
Day 5 | Loire Valley | Lyon<br />
Journey through the heart of France and through<br />
the volcanic hills around Clermont Ferrand to Lyon.<br />
A gourmet paradise built at the confluence of the<br />
Rhône and Saône Rivers, your walking tour with<br />
a A Local Expert through the old city reveals<br />
a rich cultural heritage. See the narrow streets,<br />
inner courtyards and ‘traboules’ of France’s largest<br />
Renaissance city. Marvel at awe-inspiring views of<br />
Lyon from Fourvière hill. Arrive later at your hotel.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Mecure Lyon Saxe Lafayette<br />
Day 6 | Lyon | Avignon | Nice (2 Nights)<br />
From Lyon drive to Avignon, see the Papal Palace<br />
and famous bridge over the river immortalized in<br />
the French song, ‘sur le pont d’Avignon’. Here you<br />
will enjoy a glass of the famous A Local Specialty<br />
wine on a Provencal terrace with the locals. Arrive
Start<br />
End<br />
SPAIN<br />
2<br />
English Channel<br />
Pyrenees<br />
LOIRE VALLEY 1<br />
MADRID EXTENSION<br />
2 Night Optional Extension<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Chartres<br />
later in Nice where an orientation tour will introduce<br />
you to this coastal city which includes the famous<br />
Promenade des Anglais and Place Masséna. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Massena<br />
Day 7 | Nice | Excursion to Monte Carlo<br />
Playground of the rich and famous, Nice attracts<br />
sun seekers with a year-round temperate climate.<br />
Spend a free morning relaxing or take a stroll<br />
along the Promenade and shop in chic boutiques!<br />
This afternoon, enjoy an excursion through splendid<br />
scenery along the Côte d’Azur. Visit Monaco and<br />
Monte Carlo to see the beautiful casino built<br />
by Charles Garnier in the 19 th century. There is<br />
plenty of free time afterwards for you to explore<br />
Monaco! (BB)<br />
Day 8 | Nice | Arles | Carcassonne<br />
Follow the coast and then visit Arles in<br />
Provence. Continue through dramatic Provençal<br />
landscape which has provided inspiration for so<br />
many artists, including Cezanne and Van Gogh.<br />
Arrive in Carcassonne, a walled city and<br />
UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the double<br />
ring of ramparts featuring 53 towers during your<br />
sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Les Trois Couronnes<br />
Day 11 Flight Barcelona | Madrid<br />
Transfer to Barcelona Airport. Flight included from<br />
Barcelona to Madrid. On arrival, transfer to your<br />
hotel in Madrid. (BB) Hotel: Vincci Capitol<br />
Day 12 Madrid Free Day<br />
After breakfast enjoy a full free day for sightseeing<br />
in Madrid. (BB)<br />
2 PARIS<br />
Chambord<br />
Chenonceau<br />
Bourges<br />
FRANCE<br />
CARCASSONNE 1<br />
Costa<br />
Brava<br />
Avignon<br />
Figueres<br />
BELGIUM<br />
LUXEMBOURG<br />
Day 9 | Carcassonne | Figueres | Barcelona<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
This morning pass by the foothills of the Pyrenees<br />
and stop in the town of Figueres to visit the<br />
Dali Theater and Museum. Here you will gain a<br />
A Unique Insight into the world of Salavdor Dali<br />
and see his work in this impressive and inspiring<br />
building. At La Roca Village, shop for designer<br />
goods before arriving in Barcelona - capital of the<br />
Catalonia region. (BB) Hotel: Vincci Bit<br />
Day 10 | Barcelona Free Time<br />
With your A Local Expert enjoy an included<br />
sightseeing tour and see the Sagrada Familia<br />
and Columbus Monument. Later why not enjoy<br />
tapas in Placa Reial or shop for local food in<br />
La Boqueria market. Consider an optional<br />
experience this afternoon to the Benedictine<br />
monastery at Montserrat to see the mysterious<br />
Black Madonna. This evening join your Travel<br />
Director and companions for a Farewell Dinner with<br />
wine at a typical Spanish restaurant. (BB FD)<br />
Day 11 | Barcelona | Canada<br />
Say farewell to your traveling companions at<br />
the end of your amazing vacation in France and<br />
Catalonia! Return airport transfers are available.<br />
Conditions apply. Enhance your whole experience<br />
by taking the optional Madrid extension featured<br />
on this page. (BB)<br />
Optional Madrid Extension Ref: BMEX<br />
On the day your vacation ends you will be transferred to Barcelona Airport for a short<br />
flight to Madrid. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your First Class hotel<br />
accommodation in Madrid. Enjoy a two night stay with included hot buffet breakfast<br />
enabling you to have a whole free day to explore Madrid on your own.<br />
1<br />
Arles<br />
2 BARCELONA<br />
LYON<br />
Côte<br />
d'Azur<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Day 13 Madrid | Canada<br />
Enjoy breakfast before you are transferred to<br />
Madrid Airport for your onward journey home.<br />
Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
C$650 per person sharing a twin room<br />
GERMANY<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
ITALY<br />
2<br />
Monaco<br />
NICE<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
Highlights of France<br />
& Barcelona<br />
11 days – 3 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2425 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 9 nights’ accommodations (6 hotels).<br />
9 hot buffet breakfasts 4 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, three course<br />
dinner with wine and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown. All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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n Winter Departures (WFRSA): Please note, these departures are subject to<br />
change in price, discount and hotel. Prices and discounts will be confirmed<br />
in May 2014.<br />
H Festive Celebrations: Christmas and New Year Celebrations have been arranged<br />
for these departures. Join us in Europe to celebrate the Festive Season!<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: Transfers on arrival from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport will<br />
operate at 8.00am, 11.00am and 2.00pm. Guests arriving later should make their<br />
own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at<br />
Barcelona Airport at 8.00am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Spanish Wonder<br />
Explore every side of Andalusia, including its Moorish twist, and visit the principal Spanish cities of Madrid, Seville<br />
and Barcelona – with local experts on every encounter.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… moving among locals at the maze-like La Boqueria market, its halls echoing with the<br />
booming and gossiping voices of its community of stallholders. Picking at samples of regional Manchego cheese,<br />
Jamón Serrano and fat olives, this insight into the shopping style of the Spanish has the potential to leave your<br />
stomach full and wallet empty. Entering from Barcelona’s Las Ramblas, our Insider guide points you to their<br />
favorite traders and the most authentic tapas bars, at a market dating back to the 1200s.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Cordoba, Granada and<br />
Barcelona. Orientations of Valencia. Visit Puerto Lapice Inn,<br />
Mosque of the Caliphs in Cordoba and the Alhambra Palace in<br />
Granada, Synagogue and Sao Tomé in Toledo, Cathedral in Seville,<br />
Montjuic hill and Placa Catalunya in Barcelona. View the Cave<br />
Homes of Guadix, the Serrano and Cuarte Towers and the Opera<br />
House of Valencia.<br />
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Peñíscola<br />
Barcelona<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Regional<br />
Alhambra Palace, Granada<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Madrid.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Madrid (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Madrid! Relax or explore this lively city.<br />
Later, meet for a Welcome Reception with your<br />
fellow travelers and Travel Director and enjoy an<br />
evening drive to take in some of the city’s main<br />
sights. (WR) Hotel: Rafael Atocha<br />
Day 3 | Toledo Excursion and Madrid<br />
Sightseeing<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a walking tour<br />
of Toledo. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé, home<br />
to one of El Greco’s most famous paintings – The<br />
Burial of Count Orgaz. Visit the Synagogue during<br />
your guided walk through the narrow streets. Return<br />
to Madrid to admire the monument to Cervantes at<br />
the Plaza de España, and see Puerta del Sol, the
PORTUGAL<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
SEVILLE<br />
Córdoba<br />
city’s hub with your A Local Expert. Later, why not<br />
join your new found friends for a typical Spanish<br />
dinner? (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Madrid | Cordoba | Seville (2 Nights)<br />
Travel southwards from Madrid, through La Mancha,<br />
to Cordoba. Visit the Mosque of the Caliphs and<br />
learn about the influence of the Moors from your<br />
A Local Expert. Tonight, you might like to take an<br />
optional experience to watch a fiery flamenco show.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Melia Lebreros<br />
Day 5 | Seville Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Meet your A Local Expert for a sightseeing tour of<br />
Seville. View the Bell Tower of the Giralda, see the<br />
tiled fountains, pavilions and lush palms in the Maria<br />
Luisa Park, renowned for its landscape design<br />
and walk through the imposing Plaza de España.<br />
Marvel at Christopher Columbus’ ornate tomb in the<br />
cathedral. Finally, take a walk through the fascinating<br />
Jewish Quarter. This evening, experience a unique<br />
A Be My Guest dinner at an authentic ranch with<br />
views over the Andalusian countryside. (BB BG)<br />
Day 6 | Seville | Granada<br />
Visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace in Granada<br />
with a A Local Expert. A fine example of Moorish<br />
architecture, it was built during the 14 th century<br />
towards the end of Islamic rule in Spain. Walk<br />
through the exotic water gardens of the Generalife,<br />
the royal summer palace, once linked to the<br />
Alhambra by a covered walkway across the ravine.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Carmen<br />
Day 7 | Granada | Guadix | Valencia<br />
Travel from Granada, via the Mora Pass, and arrive<br />
in Guadix in the northern foothills of the Sierra<br />
Nevada mountains where you can take pictures of<br />
the troglodyte dwellings. In Valencia, view the Bull<br />
Ring and admire the architecture of the medieval<br />
cathedral and the Serrano and Cuarte Towers and<br />
see the impressive modern architecture of the<br />
Opera House. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Primus Valencia<br />
Day 8 | Valencia | Peñiscola | Barcelona<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Head north along the coast through the Levant<br />
region and stop at Peñiscola to view the ancient<br />
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Number of overnight stays<br />
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MOROCCO<br />
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FRANCE<br />
Peñíscola<br />
VALENCIA<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
ALGERIA<br />
BARCELONA<br />
2<br />
castle of the ‘Spanish Pope’, used in the movie<br />
El Cid. Continue along the Costa Dorada to<br />
Barcelona, Spain’s most cosmopolitan city. Tonight,<br />
consider visiting a Catalan-style restaurant for<br />
a delicious dinner of local specialties. (BB)<br />
Hotel: U232<br />
Day 9 | Barcelona Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning, see Gaudi’s architecture at the<br />
inspiring Sagrada Familia. Walk the Ramblas and<br />
visit Plaça Catalunya. View the monument to<br />
Christopher Columbus and enjoy panoramic views<br />
from Montjuic during your guided sightseeing<br />
tour of the city with a A Local Expert. Enjoy<br />
your A Unique Insight into the delicacies of<br />
Spanish cuisine with a guided walk through the<br />
food stalls of La Boqueria Market. Enjoy free time<br />
in the city to shop or explore, or join an optional<br />
experience to the monastery at Montserrat to see<br />
the mystical Black Madonna. This evening join<br />
your companions and Travel Director for a special<br />
Farewell Dinner with wine. (BB FD)<br />
Day 10 | Barcelona | Canada<br />
Say ‘adios’ to Spain, your fellow travelers, and Travel<br />
Director at the end of a memorable vacation. Airport<br />
transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Please note: Your coach returns to Madrid from<br />
Barcelona on Day 10. You are welcome to use<br />
this complimentary transfer. Drop-off in Madrid<br />
will be in Trafalgar Madrid hotel and not at the<br />
airport. Arrival will be approximately 6pm, depending<br />
on traffic conditions.<br />
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From: C$1825 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 8 nights’ accommodations (5 hotels).<br />
8 hot buffet breakfasts. 4 dinners (including<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
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combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Madrid Airport transfers will operate at 10.30am, 1pm<br />
and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return<br />
transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Barcelona Airport at 8am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
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prices above. See page 245.<br />
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Spanish Salsa<br />
The color and spectacle of Spain bursts across this fun family adventure – from the Kick-off Party in Madrid to<br />
your Farewell Dinner in Barcelona.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… stirring a pan full of steaming paella in the very city it was invented – as a Valencian<br />
chef shows how it’s cooked and the children add in fresh local ingredients. Sitting down for dinner, you all<br />
taste your creation together. Seville adds more Spanish flavor as you dance the flamenco, learning the moves<br />
from a local dancer. And in Barcelona it’s felt in our visit inside Camp Nou, Europe’s largest football stadium,<br />
where you feel the passion the country, and continent, has for the sport.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, and Barcelona.<br />
Orientations of Granada and Valencia. Visit Puerto Lapice Inn,<br />
Mosque of the Caliphs in Cordoba, the Alhambra Palace in<br />
Granada, Synagogue and Sao Tome in Toledo, Prado Museum,<br />
Montjuic hill and Placa Catalunya in Barcelona. View the<br />
Cave Homes of Guadix, the Serrano and Cuarte Towers and the<br />
Opera House of Valencia.<br />
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Family Experiences<br />
Plaza de España, Seville<br />
Barcelona
PORTUGAL<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
SEVILLE<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Madrid.<br />
Córdoba<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Madrid (2 Nights)<br />
Bienvenidos a Madrid! After check-in, spend time<br />
exploring this amazing city! Later, meet your Travel<br />
Director and fellow travelers for a Kick-off Party<br />
and learn more about your Spanish adventure! (KP)<br />
Hotel: Holiday Inn Madrid<br />
Day 3 | Toledo Excursion and Madrid Sightseeing<br />
In Toledo, your walking tour with a A Local Expert<br />
includes a visit to the Synagogue and the Church of<br />
Santo Tomé. Toledo is renowned for steel and nearly<br />
all of the military swords in Spain were forged here!<br />
In the capital, Madrid, wander along wide tree-lined<br />
boulevards to see the Cervantes Memorial in the<br />
Plaza de España and the Puerta del Sol on your<br />
guided sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Madrid | Cordoba | Seville (2 Nights)<br />
Hear tales of the legendary Don Quixote, a<br />
muddle-headed ‘knight’ who jousted with windmills!<br />
In Cordoba, visit the Mosque of the Caliphs with<br />
a Local Expert and learn about the region’s<br />
rich Moorish history. Arrive later at your hotel in<br />
Seville and enjoy a spectacular A Be My Guest<br />
Spanish-style barbecue this evening! (BB BG)<br />
Hotel: Novotel Marques Del Nervion<br />
Day 5 | Seville Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a sightseeing<br />
tour through Seville’s tree-lined streets. Visit the<br />
beautiful cathedral with its mighty Giralda Bell Tower<br />
and the tomb of Christopher Columbus. See the<br />
pools of the Maria Luisa Park, built for the 1929<br />
World’s Fair, and walk through the Jewish quarter.<br />
This afternoon, enjoy a A Local Specialty Flamenco<br />
dancing lesson taught by a A Local Expert. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Seville | Granada<br />
Marvel at the picturesque scenery as you drive<br />
to Granada. Your A Local Expert takes you on a<br />
guided sightseeing tour, which includes a visit to<br />
one of the most impressive sights in Spain – the<br />
Moorish Alhambra Palace. Wander through the exotic<br />
2<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
SPAIN<br />
MADRID<br />
2<br />
Toledo<br />
GRANADA<br />
1<br />
Guadix<br />
MOROCCO<br />
1<br />
FRANCE<br />
Peñíscola<br />
VALENCIA<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
ALGERIA<br />
BARCELONA<br />
2<br />
water gardens of the ‘Generalife’ featuring stunning<br />
views across the town and surrounding hills from the<br />
terraces. (BB) Hotel: Alhamar<br />
Day 7 | Granada | Gaudix | Valencia<br />
See the unique cave dwellings in Gaudix, some of<br />
which resemble small cottages, while others are<br />
walled earthen mounds with whitewashed chimneys<br />
sticking out from the top! Living underground helps<br />
the Andalucians escape from the fierce summer<br />
heat. In Valencia – renowned for its oranges –<br />
see the Bull Ring and the Towers of Serrano and<br />
Cuarte. Paella was also invented here and tonight<br />
you enjoy a A Local Specialty paella-making<br />
lesson plus you get to eat it afterwards! (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Primus Valencia<br />
Day 8 | Valencia | Peñiscola | Barcelona<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
North along the coast in Peñiscola, stop to<br />
view the medieval fortified castle, built in the 13 th<br />
century by the Knights Templar. Later in Barcelona,<br />
your A Local Expert shows you all the city’s<br />
major sights, including Gaudi’s fantastic architectural<br />
creations, the Ramblas, Plaza Catalunya and the<br />
Gothic quarter featuring a magnificent Cathedral.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Barcelo Sants<br />
Day 9 | Barcelona Excursion to FC Barcelona’s<br />
Camp Nou<br />
This morning join your Travel Director for an included<br />
A Unique Insight visit to Camp Nou - FC Barcelona’s<br />
football stadium – the largest in Europe. Here you<br />
will visit the museum of the multiple winners of<br />
the Spanish Championship and UEFA Champions<br />
League. Then enjoy free time in the city to shop<br />
or explore. This evening, celebrate the end of your<br />
amazing trip with your Travel Director and newfound<br />
friends at a special Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 10 | Barcelona | Canada<br />
Say ‘adios’ to Spain, your Travel Director and<br />
travel companions at the end of this memorable<br />
Spanish adventure. Airport transfers are available.<br />
Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Spanish Salsa<br />
10 days – 1 Country<br />
Family Experiences<br />
From: C$2025 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 8 nights’ accommodations (5 hotels).<br />
8 hot buffet breakfasts. 4 dinners (including<br />
Kick-off Party, Be My Guest, three course<br />
dinner with wine and Farewell Dinner). All land<br />
transport shown. All transfers shown. All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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Other<br />
Young traveler discount C$220<br />
savings<br />
Quad room discount C$235 p.p<br />
Triple room discount C$155 p.p<br />
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H Festive Celebrations: Christmas and New Year Celebrations have been arranged<br />
for these departures. Join us in Europe to celebrate the Festive Season!<br />
n Winter Departures (WPWOF): Please note, these departures are subject to<br />
change in price, discount and hotel. Prices and discounts will be confirmed in<br />
May 2014.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Guaranteed Room Share: is not available on this trip. Single rooms are not<br />
available unless traveling as part of a family group.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Madrid Airport transfers will operate at 10.30am,<br />
1pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.<br />
Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Barcelona Airport at 8am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Please note: Your coach returns to Madrid from Barcelona on Day 10. You<br />
are welcome to use this complimentary transfer. Drop-off in Madrid will be in<br />
Trafalgar Madrid hotel and not at the airport. Arrival will be approximately 6pm,<br />
depending on traffic conditions.<br />
Seville<br />
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Best of Spain<br />
This sample of everything Spanish reveals its best, and most debated sides – from its cosmopolitan city life to its<br />
on-going passion for Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… sipping sangria with the Martin family in the cool and shady courtyard of their<br />
hacienda, surrounded by acres of olive groves and orange orchards. Watching the process of olives being turned<br />
into oil – an essential of Mediterranean Spanish life. And sampling a selection of this golden elixir before sitting<br />
down to dine with your hosts under the Andalusian sky. There’s more Spanish cuisine among the throngs at the<br />
Boqueria Market in Barcelona, as you’re guided to the best stalls in this ancient trading place.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in Barcelona, Granada, Seville, Cordoba, Toledo and<br />
Madrid. Orientations of Burgos, Santander, Bilbao, San Sebastian,<br />
Pamplona and Valencia. Visit The Tomb of El Cid in Burgos,<br />
Synagogue and Sao Tomé in Toledo, Cathedral in Seville, Prado<br />
Museum, the Alhambra Palace in Granada, the Rock of Gibraltar<br />
and the Mosque of the Caliphs in Cordoba. View the Guggenheim<br />
Museum in Bilbao, La Concha Bay in San Sebastian, the Cathedral<br />
of Zaragoza, the Castle of Peniscola, Serrano and Cuarte Towers<br />
and Opera House of Valencia, and the Cave Houses of Guadix.<br />
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It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Madrid.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Madrid<br />
Welcome to the Spanish capital, Madrid! Relax after<br />
check-in, or go for a walk through the bustling streets.<br />
This evening, meet your Travel Director and traveling<br />
companions for a Welcome Reception. Later enjoy<br />
an evening orientation drive – the perfect introduction<br />
to your vacation! (WR) Hotel: Ayre Gran Colon<br />
Day 3 | Madrid | Burgos | Santander<br />
Journey over the Guadarrama Mountains to Burgos.<br />
Visit El Cid’s tomb in the vast Gothic cathedral.<br />
Cross the Ebro River and the Cantabrian Cordillera<br />
mountains to the coast, arriving later in Santander,<br />
capital of the Cantabrian region, where you dine<br />
tonight at your hotel. (BB DW) Hotel: Santemar Hotel<br />
Day 4 | Santander | Bilbao | San Sebastian |<br />
Pamplona<br />
This morning in Bilbao, view the Guggenheim<br />
Museum, a striking building by US architect Frank<br />
Gehry which houses a vast array of modern<br />
art. Continue along the coast to San Sebastian<br />
and see the beautiful Bahia de la Concha beach<br />
during your orientation walk. In the city of Pamplona,<br />
most famous for the Running of the Bulls, walk the<br />
ancient streets before enjoying dinner at your hotel<br />
this evening. (BB DW) Hotel: NH Iruna Park<br />
Regional<br />
Cibeles Fountain, Madrid<br />
Day 5 | Pamplona | Zaragoza | Barcelona<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Return to the Ebro Valley and view the Cathedral<br />
of El Pilar and the Cathedral La Seo at Zaragoza.<br />
Rising gently from the sea, Barcelona is Spain’s<br />
most dynamic and cosmopolitan city. Your home for<br />
the next two nights, this fascinating metropolis dates<br />
back to Roman times and boasts a rich artistic and<br />
architectural heritage. (BB) Hotel: Ayre Gran Via<br />
Day 6 | Barcelona Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning, see Gaudi’s architecture at the<br />
inspiring Sagrada Familia. Walk the Ramblas and<br />
visit Plaça Catalunya. View the monument to<br />
Christopher Columbus and take in panoramic views<br />
from Montjuic during your guided sightseeing tour<br />
with a A Local Expert. Enjoy your A Unique<br />
Insight into the delicacies of Spanish cuisine<br />
on your guided walk through the food stalls of<br />
La Boqueria Market. Consider joining an optional<br />
experience to Montserrat to see the shrine of the<br />
Black Madonna - affectionately known in Catalonia<br />
as ‘La Moreneta’. (BB)<br />
Day 7 | Barcelona | Peñiscola | Valencia<br />
Drive past orange and almond orchards to Peñiscola<br />
and see the ancient castle used in the film ‘El Cid’.<br />
Continue through the ‘huertas’ to sunny Valencia,<br />
the third largest city in Spain, where your orientation<br />
includes the town hall, the Bull Ring, the Towers of
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Burgos<br />
Toledo<br />
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Bilbao<br />
MOROCCO<br />
Serrano and Cuarte, and the cathedral. Dine tonight<br />
at your hotel. (BB DW) Hotel: Tryp Oceanic<br />
Day 8 | Valencia | Guadix | Granada<br />
Travel inland to the ‘sierras’ to view the troglodyte<br />
cave dwellings at Guadix. Cave houses are<br />
common throughout the province of Granada, but<br />
the highest concentration is in Barrio Santiago.<br />
Take the jagged Mora Pass to the Moorish city<br />
of Granada. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Alhamar<br />
Day 9 | Granada | Costa Del Sol (2 Nights)<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a sightseeing<br />
tour of the spectacular Moorish Alhambra Palace<br />
with wonderful views across the town and<br />
surrounding hills. Admire extraordinary architecture<br />
and the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the<br />
royal summer residence. Arrive on the Costa del Sol<br />
where you stay for the next two nights. Perhaps join<br />
an optional experience to the white washed village<br />
to Mijas. (BB) Hotel: Melia Costa Del Sol<br />
Day 10 | Costa Del Sol Free Time<br />
Today, relax on the Sunshine Coast. This is now one<br />
of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain, but<br />
was once a series of quiet fishing villages. Shop for<br />
souvenirs in the old town of Torremolinos, or spend<br />
time relaxing on the beach. (BB)<br />
Day 11 | Costa Del Sol | Gibraltar* | Seville<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
A scenic drive takes you past the millionaire’s resort<br />
of Marbella and on to La Linea. Cross to the Rock of<br />
Gibraltar, for free time to explore. Consider joining<br />
an optional experience to St. Michael’s Cave to see<br />
the Barbary Macaques (Rock Apes). This afternoon,<br />
continue through the Andalusian countryside past<br />
Jerez – famous for sherry production – to Seville.<br />
Tonight you might like to experience a fiery<br />
Flamenco show! (BB) Hotel: Las Casas De La<br />
Juderia A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 12 | Seville Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Travel through Seville’s tree-lined streets on a<br />
sightseeing tour with your A Local Expert. Visit<br />
Seville Cathedral and see the Giralda Tower, a former<br />
minaret converted to a bell tower. Visit the tomb<br />
of Christopher Columbus in the Cathedral. Visit the<br />
pools and fountains in Maria Luisa Park as well as the<br />
San<br />
Sebastián<br />
1<br />
PAMPLONA<br />
Zaragoza<br />
SPAIN<br />
1<br />
FRANCE<br />
VALENCIA<br />
BARCELONA<br />
2<br />
Peñíscola<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
ALGERIA<br />
imposing Plaza de España. Your guided tour finishes<br />
with a walk through the Jewish quarter. Tonight, join<br />
your companions for a delicious A Be My Guest<br />
dinner at an Olive Oil Mill where you learn how the<br />
oil is produced from the 6,000 olive tree’s. (BB BG)<br />
Day 13 | Seville | Cordoba<br />
Meet your A Local Expert and visit of the Mosque<br />
of the Caliphs, a jewel of Hispano- Islamic art<br />
featuring striking arches and Byzantine mosaics.<br />
Visit the remains of the 14 th century mudejar-style<br />
synagogue in the old Jewish neighborhood. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Ayre Cordoba<br />
Day 14 | Cordoba | Madrid<br />
On arrival in Madrid meet your A Local Expert for a<br />
sightseeing tour of the city. See Plaza España, Gran<br />
Via, Puerta Del Sol and the Cibeles Fountain before<br />
your visit of the world famous Prado Museum.<br />
The museum houses the largest collection of<br />
European art in the world, including masterpieces<br />
by Velazquez. (BB) Hotel: Ayre Gran Colon<br />
Day 15 | Toledo Excursion and Madrid<br />
Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a walking tour<br />
of Toledo. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé, home<br />
to one of El Greco’s most famous paintings – The<br />
Burial of Count Orgaz. Visit the Synagogue during<br />
your guided walk through the narrow streets.<br />
This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow<br />
travelers at a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 16 | Madrid | Canada<br />
Say ‘adios!’ to your traveling companions at the end<br />
of a memorable Spanish vacation! Transfers are<br />
available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Please note: Your coach returns to Madrid from<br />
Barcelona on Day 9. You are welcome to use<br />
this complimentary transfer. Drop-off in Madrid<br />
will be in Trafalgar Madrid hotel and not at the<br />
airport. Arrival will be approximately 6pm, depending<br />
on traffic conditions.<br />
* Important note:<br />
The visit to Gibraltar is subject to Gibraltarian and<br />
Spanish visa requirements. Please speak with your<br />
travel agent at time of booking to assess your<br />
specifc requirements.<br />
Best of Spain<br />
16 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$3325 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 14 nights’ accommodations (9 hotels).<br />
14 hot buffet breakfasts. 7 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, 4 three<br />
course dinners with wine and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown. All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Madrid Airport transfers will operate at 10.30am, 1.00pm<br />
and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return<br />
transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Madrid Airport at 8.30am and 11.00am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
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Optional Experiences.<br />
Authentic Accommodation<br />
Las Casas de la Juderia, Seville, Spain<br />
A collection of traditional houses, Andalusian palaces and<br />
flower-filled courtyards have been brought together at Hotel Las Casas<br />
de la Juderia, an unusual A Authentic Accommodation we regularly stay at<br />
when exploring Seville.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Northern Spain<br />
Our new north Spain trip showcases the ultra-modern urban treats of Bilbao, like the landmark Guggenheim<br />
museum, and rural spots, like Covadonga and the Picos de Europa national park.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… staying the night in a real Renaissance palace, where Napoleon’s troops once rested<br />
before they attacked nearby Vitoria. Stepping into the grand sandstone structure, you see it has been polished<br />
into a modern retreat but still feel the history in its wooden floors and hamlet setting. In Oviedo, it’s in the icy<br />
cider your Travel Director hands to you as you relax together in a bar. Sipping the cool nectar, they share the<br />
town’s love of the drink – a passion obvious from its many ‘sidrerias’, or cider houses.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of Santiago de Compostela, Salamanca and Madrid.<br />
Orientations of Burgos, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander<br />
and Oviedo. Visit the Cathedral of Burgos, the Holy Cave of<br />
Covadonga, the fishing village of Luarca, St. James Cathedral<br />
in Santiago de Compostela, the University of Salamanca and the<br />
Prado Museum in Madrid. Scenic drive through the Picos de Europa.<br />
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Madrid<br />
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Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Madrid.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Madrid<br />
Welcome to Madrid! Relax or explore this lively city.<br />
Later, meet for a Welcome Reception with your<br />
fellow travelers and Travel Director and enjoy an<br />
evening drive to take in some of the city’s main<br />
sights. (WR) Hotel: Holiday Inn Madrid<br />
Day 3 | Madrid | Burgos | Argomaniz<br />
Journey over the Guadarrama Mountains to<br />
Burgos. Visit El Cid’s tomb in the vast Gothic<br />
Cathedral. Passing through the northern wine<br />
regions of Spain, enjoy a A Local Specialty wine<br />
tasting at a typical bodega. Tonight stay in a historic<br />
Spanish Palace, once used as the headquarters<br />
of Napoleon’s army during the Peninsular war.<br />
Dinner is included tonight at your hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Parador A Authentic Accommodation
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2<br />
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COMPOSTELA<br />
PORTUGAL<br />
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SALAMANCA<br />
Day 4 | Argomaniz | San Sebastian | Bilbao |<br />
Santander (2 Nights)<br />
Arrive in the city of San Sebastian and see the<br />
beautiful Bahia de la Concha beach. San Sebastian<br />
is known as the culinary capital of Spain so why<br />
not enjoy the local pinchos? Perhaps see the City<br />
Hall, once the home of the casino, or the Baroque<br />
Basilica of Santa Maria. In Bilbao, view the modern<br />
Guggenheim Museum designed by architect Frank<br />
Gehry. Later, arrive in Santander, capital of the<br />
Cantabrian region. (BB DW) Hotel: Santemar Hotel<br />
Day 5 | Santander At Leisure<br />
Relax and unwind either with a day at the beach<br />
or a walk through the historic center. Alternatively,<br />
why not join your Travel Director for an optional<br />
experience visit to the coastal town of Comillas,<br />
and see the cobbled streets and squares or visit<br />
Gaudi’s Capricho. Visit the picturesque fishing<br />
village of San Vicente de la Barquera, once a<br />
fisherman’s refuge and later enjoy the Cave of<br />
Altamira with its Palaeolithic paintings. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Santander | Picos de Europa |<br />
Covadonga - Oviedo<br />
Spectacular scenery awaits today as you travel<br />
through the Picos de Europa, a mountain range<br />
rich in flora and fauna. The region sits between<br />
two main pilgrim routes and has numerous historic<br />
market towns. Visit the grotto of ‘Our Lady of<br />
Covadonga’. Here you also have the chance to<br />
visit the Basilica made from the pink marble of<br />
the surrounding hills. Arrive in Oviedo, and enjoy a<br />
A Local Specialty glass of the famous cider which<br />
comes from this region. Tonight enjoy a A Be My<br />
Guest dinner where you sample some delicious<br />
Asturian cuisine. (BB BG) Hotel: Ayre Oviedo<br />
Day 7 | Oviedo | Luarca | Santiago de<br />
Compostela (2 Nights)<br />
Hidden on the Asturian coast, Luarca is a quiet<br />
village and has managed to preserve its seafaring<br />
charm. Stop in the hilltop cemetery for views of the<br />
rugged coast and over the fishing port. Arrive in the<br />
pilgrim city of Santiago de Compostela. This, for<br />
many people, will be the end of their ‘camino’. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Tryp Santiago<br />
OVIEDO<br />
1 Covadonga<br />
Zamora<br />
Picos de<br />
Europa<br />
Burgos<br />
SANTANDER<br />
2 Bilbao<br />
2 1 MADRID<br />
SPAIN<br />
1<br />
ARGOMANIZ<br />
San Sebastian<br />
Day 8 | Santiago de Compostela Sightseeing<br />
Your A Local Expert will explain the ‘Way of St<br />
James’ and why hundreds of people walk here as<br />
part of a pilgrimage on a daily basis. Visit the vast<br />
Cathedral and the Praza do Obradoiro, a square<br />
dominated by four distinct architectural styles. Why<br />
not enjoy an optional experience to the Rias Biaxas<br />
for breath-taking views of the Galician coast. The<br />
region has long waterways stretching inland which<br />
are said to be the mark left by God’s hand when<br />
he cleansed himself after creating the world. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Santiago de Compostela | Zamora |<br />
Salamanca<br />
A drive through Galicia and the region of Castel-<br />
Leon to Zamora, known as a ‘museum of<br />
Romaesque art’. See the 12 th century cathedral with<br />
its richly sculptured Bishop’s Door and the scaled<br />
Dome. Later arrive in Salamanca where a A Local<br />
Expert will take you on a sightseeing tour including<br />
a visit to Spain’s oldest University as well as<br />
a walk through the imposing Plaza Mayor. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Gran Corona Sol<br />
Day 10 | Salamanca | Madrid Sightseeing<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Visit an outlet shopping mall for designer clothes<br />
and gifts before arriving in Madrid where you visit the<br />
Prado Museum which houses the largest collection<br />
of European art in the world. See the Plaza Espana,<br />
Gran Via, Puerta Del Sol and the Cibeles Fountain<br />
during your included sightseeing tour with a A Local<br />
Expert. (BB) Hotel: Holiday Inn Madrid<br />
Day 11 | Madrid Free Time<br />
Today is free to enjoy this wonderful capital city<br />
and your chance to shop or visit museums or<br />
galleries. Why not consider joining an optional<br />
experience to the city of Toledo. Tonight join<br />
your Travel Director and fellow companions for a<br />
memorable Farewell Dinner with wine. (BB FD)<br />
Day 12 | Madrid | Canada<br />
Say ‘adios’ to Spain and your new found friends as<br />
your Spanish vacation come to an end. (BB)<br />
Northern Spain<br />
12 days – 1 Country<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2435 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 10 nights’ accommodations (7 hotels).<br />
10 hot buffet breakfasts. 6 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, 3 three<br />
course dinners with wine and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown. All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: Transfers on arrival at Madrid Airport will operate at 10.30am,<br />
1pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel.<br />
Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Madrid Airport at 8.30am and 11am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Authentic Accommodation<br />
Parador Hotel, Argomaniz, Spain<br />
A Renaissance palace in the hamlet of Argomaniz is often our home<br />
here – as it was for Napoleon’s troops before they attacked nearby Vitoria.<br />
A Authentic Accommodation, you can still feel history in Parador Hotel’s<br />
stone walls.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Best of Portugal<br />
Following a loop from Lisbon, this journey around Portugal brings together the beaches of the Algarve, the unique<br />
port wine of the Douro and multiple UNESCO World Heritage listed sites.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… experiencing the intense berry flavors and mellow warmth of Port in the 200 year old<br />
cellars below Oporto. Standing by the oak barrels, listening to a connoisseur describe the making, the merchants<br />
and the money it can fetch, it helps uncover the story behind this unique wine. Encountering another intoxicating<br />
passion of the Portuguese, just days later you find yourself standing at the pilgrimage site of Fatima, where the<br />
Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children almost 100 years ago.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in Lisbon, Evora and Oporto. Orientations of The Algarve,<br />
Lagos, Castelo de Vide, Belmonte, Viseu, Conimbriga, Tomar,<br />
Nazare and Obidos. Visit the Palace Gardens in Palacio de<br />
Mateus, the University Library of Coimbra, the Roman Ceramic<br />
Museum of Conibriga, the Convent of Christ in Tomar, the Shrine<br />
at Fatima, the Gothic Monastery at Batalha and the medieval<br />
village of Obidos. View the Roman Tower of Belmonte, and the<br />
Castle of Guuimaraes.<br />
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Évora<br />
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Oporto<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Lisbon.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Lisbon (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Lisbon, capital of Portugal. Relax after<br />
check-in or spend time exploring the city’s colorful<br />
landscape. Later, join your Travel Director and fellow<br />
travelers for a Welcome Reception followed by an<br />
orientation drive through the city. (WR) Hotel: HF<br />
Fenix Urban<br />
Day 3 | Lisbon Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See Lisbon’s landmarks, including the Monument<br />
to the Discoveries, the suspension bridge spanning<br />
the River Tagus, the Belém Tower and the quaint<br />
Alfama district. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage<br />
site of the Hieronymite Monastery during your<br />
sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert. Later, in<br />
your free time, perhaps join an optional experience<br />
to the historic towns of Cascais and Sintra. (BB)
FATIMA<br />
Batalha 1<br />
Nazaré<br />
Tomar<br />
Obidos<br />
1 2<br />
LISBON<br />
Cape St. Vincent<br />
OPORTO<br />
Day 4 | Lisbon | Vilamoura (2 Nights)<br />
Cross the River Tagus and drive south towards<br />
the Serra de Arrabida Mountains. Enjoy a A Be<br />
My Guest lunch at a traditional Stud Ranch where<br />
the Lusitano horses are reared, before arriving<br />
on the Algarve coast and the town of Vilamoura<br />
– your home for the next two nights. (BB BG)<br />
Hotel: Pestana Vila Sol Golf & Resort<br />
Day 5 | Algarve Excursion<br />
This morning, enjoy a scenic coastal drive to the<br />
Sagres Peninsula. Admire spectacular views across<br />
Baleeira Beach before continuing your journey<br />
along the coast to Cape St. Vincent for beautiful<br />
sea views from the south-western most point of<br />
Portugal. Visit the resort of Lagos, where Henry the<br />
Navigator lived. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Vilamoura | Evora<br />
This morning, travel across the Serra de Caldeirao<br />
to Evora. Join your A Local Expert and visit<br />
the elaborate cathedral, Roman temple and the<br />
Ossuary Chapel. Evora is one of Portugal’s most<br />
beautifully preserved medieval towns. Spend time<br />
this afternoon seeing the 14 th century walls, winding<br />
lanes and other enchanting sights at your own<br />
pace or join an optional experience to the village<br />
of Monsaraz. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: M’AR De AR Muralhas<br />
Day 7 | Evora | Castelo De Vide | Belmonte |<br />
Viseu<br />
Continue north to Castelo de Vide and wander<br />
through narrow alleys and the town’s Jewish quarter.<br />
Cross the valley of the River Tagus towards the<br />
Serra de Estrela mountains. See the Roman tower<br />
in Belmonte. Arrive later at Viseu, a bustling town<br />
with historical buildings, set high on a plateau near<br />
the famous Dão vineyards. (BB) Hotel: Grao Vasco<br />
Day 8 | Viseu | Mateus | Guimarães | Oporto<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Travel through the beautiful Douro Valley where port<br />
wine is produced. Explore the magnificent gardens<br />
at the Palacio de Mateus, depicted on the label<br />
2<br />
Coimbra<br />
Conimbriga<br />
PORTUGAL<br />
Lagos<br />
Guimarães<br />
1<br />
1<br />
Mateus<br />
VISEU<br />
EVORA<br />
2<br />
VILAMOURA<br />
Belmonte<br />
Castelo de Vide<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
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Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
of the distinctive Mateus wine bottles. Continue<br />
via Guimaraes for views of the impressive castle.<br />
Tonight enjoy a Regional Dinner on the waterside of<br />
Oporto. (BB RM) Hotel: HF Ipanema Porto<br />
Day 9 | Oporto Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a sightseeing<br />
tour of Oporto. See the remarkable bridges across<br />
the Douro River, the Vila Nova de Gaia wine stores<br />
and the Baroque Church of St. Francis. Visit Stock<br />
Exchange Palace with its splendid Arabian Hall and<br />
then experience a Wine Tasting at a port cellar.<br />
Spend the afternoon relaxing or shopping for<br />
souvenirs. (BB)<br />
Day 10 | Oporto | Coimbra | Conimbriga | Tomar |<br />
Fatima<br />
Traverse the Buçaco National Park. In Coimbra,<br />
see ancient streets and squares and visit the Old<br />
University featuring an ornate Baroque library. In<br />
Conimbriga, visit the Roman Ruins and see some of<br />
the most beautifully preserved mosaics in Portugal.<br />
In Tomar, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of<br />
the Convent of Christ, originally built as a Templar<br />
stronghold in the 12 th century. Arrive later in the<br />
city of Fatima. Dine tonight in your hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Fatima<br />
Day 11 | Fatima | Batalha | Nazaré | Obidos |<br />
Lisbon<br />
Visit the Shrine where three young shepherds<br />
famously saw the apparition of the Virgin at the<br />
pilgrimage site of Fatima. Visit the monastery at<br />
Batalha – a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is<br />
the best example of Late Gothic architecture in<br />
Portugal. Stop at the fishing village of Nazaré on<br />
the coast and visit the medieval city of Obidos.<br />
Tonight in Lisbon, celebrate with your companions<br />
and Travel Director at a Farewell Dinner with wine.<br />
(BB FD) Hotel: VIP Grand Lisboa<br />
Day 12 | Lisbon | Canada<br />
Say a fond farewell to your fellow travelers at the<br />
end of a spectacular Portuguese vacation. Airport<br />
transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Best of Portugal<br />
12 days – 1 Country<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2185 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 10 nights’ accommodations (7 hotels).<br />
10 hot buffet breakfasts. 1 Be My Guest lunch.<br />
5 dinners (including Welcome Reception,<br />
Regional Meal, 2 three course dinners with wine<br />
and Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown.<br />
All transfers shown. All our featured inclusions<br />
shown on page 3.<br />
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22 Apr Tue 3 May Sat 2185 480 5 Aug Tue 16 Aug Sat 2185 480<br />
29 Apr Tue 10 May Sat 2185 480 12 Aug Tue 23 Aug Sat 2185 480<br />
19 Aug Tue 30 Aug Sat 2185 480<br />
6 May Tue 17 May Sat 2185 480 26 Aug Tue 6 Sep Sat 2275 480<br />
13 May Tue 24 May Sat 2185 480<br />
20 May Tue 31 May Sat 2250 480 2 Sep Tue 13 Sep Sat 2275 480<br />
27 May Tue 7 Jun Sat 2250 480 9 Sep Tue 20 Sep Sat 2275 480<br />
16 Sep Tue 27 Sep Sat 2275 480<br />
3 Jun Tue 14 Jun Sat 2250 480 23 Sep Tue 4 Oct Sat 2275 480<br />
10 Jun Tue 21 Jun Sat 2250 480 30 Sep Tue 11 Oct Sat 2185 480<br />
17 Jun Tue 28 Jun Sat 2250 480<br />
24 Jun Tue 5 Jul Sat 2250 480 7 Oct Tue 18 Oct Sat 2185 480<br />
14 Oct Tue 25 Oct Sat 2185 480<br />
1 Jul Tue 12 Jul Sat 2185 480 21 Oct Tue 1 Nov Sat 2185 480<br />
8 Jul Tue 19 Jul Sat 2185 480 28 Oct Tue 8 Nov Sat 2185 480<br />
15 Jul Tue 26 Jul Sat 2185 480<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Lisbon Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am,<br />
12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.<br />
Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Lisbon Airport at 7am and 9.30am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Algarve<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Highlights of Spain & Portugal<br />
This trip shows Spain and Portugal at their best – the Alhambra Palace, the Hanging Houses of Cuenca, the historic<br />
port of Cadiz and vibrant cities like Madrid, Valencia and Lisbon.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… finding out why a metal feather-plumed opera house, an eye-shaped planetarium and<br />
an aquarium in the form of a water lily emerged from a dried up riverbed – you get an inside guide on a walk<br />
around Valencia’s ultra-modern City of Arts and Science. It’s tracing the movements of Christopher Columbus<br />
in Cadiz, as you learn about the flowers and plants he brought to the city. And it’s hearing about the turbulent<br />
history of Granada’s Alhambra Palace, built in the 14th century by Spain’s last Muslim dynasty.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of Seville, Cordoba, Lisbon, Granada, Madrid and Toledo.<br />
Orientation of Valencia, Cadiz, the Algarve and Salamanca.<br />
Visit The Cave Houses of Guadix, The Alhambra Palace, Seville<br />
Cathedral, the Hieronomyte Monastery in Lisbon, The Shrine<br />
at Fatima and the Prado Museum in Madrid. View the Hanging<br />
Houses of Cuenca.<br />
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Algarve<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Madrid.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Madrid<br />
Welcome to Madrid, the capital of Spain! Relax or<br />
take a stroll along tree-lined boulevards. This evening,<br />
meet for a Welcome Reception with your traveling<br />
companions and Travel Director. Enjoy an orientation<br />
drive this evening – the perfect introduction to this<br />
magical city! (WR) Hotel: AC Cuzco<br />
Day 3 | Madrid | Cuenca | Valencia<br />
In Cuenca view the hanging houses which are<br />
built on the edge of the cliffs over the deep gorge.<br />
On arrival in Valencia your orientation drive<br />
will include views of the Towers of Serrano<br />
and Cuarte. Gain an A Unique Insight into the<br />
striking architecture of the impressive Opera<br />
House, designed by Santiago Calatrava. Tonight,<br />
Regional<br />
Toledo<br />
why not sample Paella, a specialty from this region?<br />
(BB) Hotel: Confortel Aqua 4<br />
Day 4 | Valencia | Guidix | Granada<br />
Travel inland through the ‘sierras’ to view the<br />
troglodyte cave dwellings at Guadix. Cave houses<br />
are common throughout the province of Granada,<br />
but the highest concentration is in Barrio Santiago.<br />
Take the jagged Mora Pass to the Moorish city of<br />
Granada. Dine tonight in a local restaurant for a<br />
special Regional Meal. (BB RM) Hotel: Hotel Carmen<br />
Day 5 | Granada | Cordoba | Seville (3 Nights)<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a visit to<br />
the incredible Alhambra Palace, built in the 14 th<br />
century and a magnificent example of Moorish<br />
architecture. Admire the ancient filigree, quiet<br />
courtyards and colossal walls. In Cordoba visit<br />
the Cathedral Mosque of Cordoba, the former
2<br />
LISBON<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
PORTUGAL<br />
Fátima<br />
1<br />
ALGARVE<br />
SEVILLE<br />
3<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
SALAMANCA<br />
1<br />
Cadiz<br />
mosque of the Caliphs, a jewel of Hispano –<br />
Islamic art featuring striking arches and Byzantine<br />
mosaics with a A Local Expert. Later, arrive<br />
in Seville, your home for the next three nights.<br />
(BB DW) Hotel: Melia Lebreros<br />
Day 6 | Seville Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See the Giralda Bell Tower with your A Local<br />
Expert during your sightseeing tour of Seville. Visit<br />
the Maria Luisa Park, the center piece of the 1929<br />
World’s Fair, built in a Moorish style and featuring<br />
half a mile of fountains, ponds, pavilions and lush<br />
plantings and walk through the imposing Plaza de<br />
España. Visit the largest Gothic cathedral in the<br />
world, where the explorer Christopher Columbus is<br />
entombed. Tonight, why not experience the passion<br />
of the Flamenco? (BB)<br />
Day 7 | Seville | Cadiz Excursion<br />
Visit the historic port city of Cadiz. Columbus<br />
departed from here during some of his voyages,<br />
and the exotic plants and trees are dotted<br />
throughout the city are said to have been brought<br />
here by him upon his return. Once home to the vast<br />
Spanish Navy. Cadiz was raided by Francis Drake a<br />
year prior to the 1588 Spanish Armada departure.<br />
Why not join your Travel Director for a visit to<br />
nearby Jerez to sample its famous sherry which is<br />
renowned from the region. In the evening you will<br />
experience a A Be My Guest dinner at a traditional<br />
homestead and gain an insight into the family<br />
history of Olive Oil production. (BB BG)<br />
Day 8 | Seville | Algarve<br />
Cross the border into southern Portugal for a<br />
leisurely afternoon on the sunny Algarve. Spend<br />
time relaxing on the beach or take a stroll along<br />
the harbor of Vilamoura. (BB) Hotel: Pestana Vila<br />
Sol Golf & Resort<br />
Day 9 | Algarve | Lisbon Sightseeing (2 Nights)<br />
Head north over the Serra de Arrabida mountains<br />
to Lisbon. On your included sightseeing, with a<br />
A Local Expert visit UNESCO World Heritage site<br />
of the Hieronymite Monastery as well as seeing the<br />
Toledo<br />
SPAIN<br />
Córdoba<br />
MADRID<br />
2 1<br />
1<br />
GRANADA<br />
Guadix<br />
Cuenca<br />
VALENCIA<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Belem Tower. Tonight why not sample a traditional<br />
Fado show? (BB) Hotel: Olissippo Marques De Sa<br />
Day 10 | Lisbon Free Time<br />
Free time today to explore all of Lisbon’s<br />
attractions. Why not explore the lively Rossio<br />
Square where street cafes overlook the baroque<br />
fountains, or the Alfama district with its medieval<br />
alleyways and outstanding views. Later, perhaps<br />
join an optional experience to the historic towns of<br />
Cascais and Sintra. (BB)<br />
Day 11 | Lisbon | Fatima | Salamanca<br />
A scenic drive north through the magnificent<br />
Serra d’Aire Mountains brings you to the Shrine<br />
at Fatima, site of celebrated religious miracles.<br />
Cross the border back into Spain and arrive later<br />
in Salamanca where you view Plaza Mayor during<br />
your orientation tour. Dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB DW) Hotel: Gran Corona Sol<br />
Day 12 | Salamanca | Madrid (2 Nights)<br />
Your journey continues through the Sierra de<br />
Guadarrama mountains to Madrid. Enjoy an included<br />
city tour with a A Local Expert where you see the<br />
Royal Palace, Puerto del Sol and the Cervantes<br />
Monument. (BB) Hotel: AC Cuzco<br />
Day 13 | Toledo Sightseeing and Madrid<br />
Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a walking tour<br />
of Toledo. Visit the Church of Santo Tome, home<br />
to one of El Greco’s most famous paintings – The<br />
Burial of Count Orgaz. Visit the Synagogue during<br />
your guided walk through the narrow streets. Later,<br />
arrive in Madrid where you have free time to explore<br />
the city. Tonight, join your fellow companions and<br />
Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 14 | Madrid | Canada<br />
Say ‘adios’ to your traveling companions, your<br />
Travel Director and these beautiful countries at the<br />
end of a memorable vacation. Airport transfers are<br />
available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
1<br />
Highlights of Spain &<br />
Portugal<br />
14 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2350 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 12 nights’ accommodations (8 hotels).<br />
12 hot buffet breakfasts. 6 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, Regional<br />
Meal, 2 three course dinners with wine and<br />
Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown.<br />
All transfers shown. All our featured inclusions<br />
shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$279 p.p.<br />
Other<br />
savings<br />
Code: SHIG<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$139 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$70 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$250 Triple room discount C$50 p.p<br />
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Starts Ends Twin<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
12 Apr Sat 25 Apr Fri 2599 700 4 Oct Sat 17 Oct Fri 2675 700<br />
19 Apr Sat 2 May Fri 2675 700 11 Oct Sat 24 Oct Fri 2675 700<br />
26 Apr Sat 9 May Fri 2675 700 18 Oct Sat 31 Oct Fri 2675 700<br />
3 May Sat 16 May Fri 2675 700 n 1 Nov Sat 14 Nov Fri 2350 620<br />
10 May Sat 23 May Fri 2675 700 n 8 Nov Sat 21 Nov Fri 2350 620<br />
17 May Sat 30 May Fri 2765 700 n 15 Nov Sat 28 Nov Fri 2350 620<br />
24 May Sat 6 Jun Fri 2765 700 n 22 Nov Sat 5 Dec Fri 2350 620<br />
31 May Sat 13 Jun Fri 2785 700 n 29 Nov Sat 12 Dec Fri 2350 620<br />
7 Jun Sat 20 Jun Fri 2785 700 n 6 Dec Sat 19 Dec Fri 2350 620<br />
14 Jun Sat 27 Jun Fri 2785 700 n H 13 Dec Sat 26 Dec Fri 2399 620<br />
21 Jun Sat 4 Jul Fri 2785 700 n H 20 Dec Sat 2 Jan Fri 2465 620<br />
28 Jun Sat 11 Jul Fri 2785 700 n H 27 Dec Sat 9 Jan Fri 2485 620<br />
2015<br />
5 Jul Sat 18 Jul Fri 2665 700 n 3 Jan Sat 16 Jan Fri 2350 620<br />
12 Jul Sat 25 Jul Fri 2665 700 n 10 Jan Sat 23 Jan Fri 2350 620<br />
19 Jul Sat 1 Aug Fri 2665 700 n 17 Jan Sat 30 Jan Fri 2350 620<br />
26 Jul Sat 8 Aug Fri 2665 700 n 24 Jan Sat 6 Feb Fri 2350 620<br />
n 31 Jan Sat 13 Feb Fri 2350 620<br />
2 Aug Sat 15 Aug Fri 2665 700<br />
9 Aug Sat 22 Aug Fri 2665 700 n 7 Feb Sat 20 Feb Fri 2350 620<br />
16 Aug Sat 29 Aug Fri 2665 700 n 14 Feb Sat 27 Feb Fri 2350 620<br />
23 Aug Sat 5 Sep Fri 2665 700 n 21 Feb Sat 6 Mar Fri 2350 620<br />
30 Aug Sat 12 Sep Fri 2785 700 n 28 Feb Sat 13 Mar Fri 2350 620<br />
6 Sep Sat 19 Sep Fri 2785 700 n 7 Mar Sat 20 Mar Fri 2350 620<br />
13 Sep Sat 26 Sep Fri 2785 700 n 14 Mar Sat 27 Mar Fri 2350 620<br />
20 Sep Sat 3 Oct Fri 2785 700 n 21 Mar Sat 3 Apr Fri 2350 620<br />
27 Sep Sat 10 Oct Fri 2785 700 n 28 Mar Sat 10 Apr Fri 2350 620<br />
n Winter Departures (WHIG): Please note, these departures are subject to<br />
change in price, discount and hotel. Prices and discounts will be confirmed<br />
in May 2014.<br />
H Festive Celebrations: Christmas and New Year Celebrations have been arranged<br />
for these departures. Join us in Europe to celebrate the Festive Season!<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: Transfers on arrival at Madrid Airport will operate at 10.30am,<br />
1pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel.<br />
Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Madrid Airport at 8.30am and 11am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and Optional Experiences.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Spain, Morocco & Portugal<br />
The Moorish influence on the culture of Spain, Portugal and Morocco is clear throughout this journey, but the<br />
differences that make each country so distinctive also stand out.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… running your hand across lotions and potions in a tiny pharmacy in Marrakech’s<br />
ancient Medina. Guided through a labyrinth of lanes by a Moroccan expert, the pharmacist of this 1940s-esque<br />
apothecary describes how he blends native herbs and spices. He can even give you a diagnosis and recommend<br />
a remedy from his cabinet of age-old natural tonics. You also meet locals from cities across Spain and Portugal,<br />
hearing their Insider takes on places like Granada’s Alhambra Palace and Lisbon’s UNESCO-listed monastery.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca,<br />
Rabat, Seville and Lisbon. Orientations of Fatima. Visit the<br />
Alhambra Palace in Granada, St Heironomyte Monastery,<br />
Cathedral in Seville, Bahia Palace, Synagogue and Sao Tomé in<br />
Toledo. View the Shrine at Fatima and Plaza Mayor in Salamanca.<br />
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Marrakesh<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Madrid.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Madrid (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Spain’s capital Madrid. Spend some<br />
time exploring this vibrant city, or simply relax<br />
before meeting for a Welcome Reception with your<br />
fellow travelers and Travel Director at your hotel.<br />
Later, enjoy an orientation drive through the city.<br />
(WR) Hotel: Vincci Soma<br />
Day 3 | Madrid Sightseeing<br />
Your A Local Expert shows you the sights of Madrid<br />
including the Cibeles fountain, the Gran Via, Paseo de<br />
la Castellana and Puerta del Sol. At Plaza de España,<br />
admire the monument to Cervantes. Afterwards, take<br />
an optional experience to the medieval UNESCO<br />
World Heritage city of Segovia. This evening, you might<br />
be tempted by Madrid’s nightlife, where the locals<br />
dine late and enjoy the open-air cafés and vibrant<br />
atmosphere until the early hours! (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Madrid | Toledo | Granada<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a walking tour<br />
of Toledo. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé, home<br />
to one of El Greco’s most famous paintings – The<br />
Burial of Count Orgaz. Visit the Synagogue during<br />
your guided walk through the narrow streets. Visit an<br />
inlaid steel factory to see local craftsmen at work.<br />
Admire the breath-taking landscape during your drive<br />
south, through the heart of Andalusia, to Granada.<br />
Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB DW) Hotel: Alhamar<br />
Day 5 | Granada | Costa Del Sol<br />
This morning your A Local Expert takes you on a<br />
visit to the incredible Alhambra Palace, built in the<br />
14 th century and a magnificent example of Moorish<br />
Regional<br />
Alhambra Palace, Granada<br />
architecture. Admire the ancient filigree, quiet<br />
courtyards and colossal walls. In the afternoon, arrive<br />
on the famous Costa del Sol. (BB) Hotel: NH Marbella<br />
Day 6 | Costa Del Sol | Fez (2 Nights)<br />
Travel along the Mediterranean coast and cross<br />
to North Africa by ferry. A memorable drive past<br />
the Rif Mountains brings you to the Imperial<br />
city of Fez, Morocco’s second-largest city.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Royal Mirage<br />
Day 7 | Fez Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Visit the fascinating Medina of Fez with your<br />
A Local Expert. View the fortifications and Royal<br />
Palace, during your morning sightseeing tour. Admire<br />
traditional Moroccan handiwork during a visit to a<br />
carpet showroom. This afternoon, see the sights<br />
of your choice or consider an optional experience<br />
to the Imperial city of Meknes. Soak up the unique<br />
atmosphere of this exotic city when you look for<br />
souvenirs at the bazaar! (BB)<br />
Day 8 | Fez | Marrakesh (2 Nights)<br />
Traveling through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains<br />
to Marrakesh is spectacular. A favorite vacation spot<br />
of Winston Churchill, the city is one of North Africa’s<br />
most popular tourist destinations. Later this evening<br />
you might like to consider an authentic Moroccan<br />
show optional experience. (BB) Hotel: Meridien N’Fis<br />
Day 9 | Marrakesh Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Visit the Bahia Palace during your walking tour with a<br />
A Local Expert. See Djemaa el Fna Square in the old<br />
quarter, with its palm-readers, acrobats, camels and<br />
snake charmers. Visit a traditional Moroccan pharmacy<br />
for a A Unique Insight into the blending of creams<br />
and cosmetics from regional ingredients. The rest
Start<br />
End<br />
LISBON<br />
Fatima<br />
of the afternoon is yours to explore. Don’t miss the<br />
chance to shop for bargains in the souks and bazaars,<br />
or perhaps take an optional experience to a Berber<br />
village. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB D)<br />
Day 10 | Marrakesh | Casablanca | Rabat<br />
Today continue on to Casablanca, scene of Humphrey<br />
Bogart’s most magical moments. On arrival your tour<br />
with a A Local Expert includes a panoramic drive<br />
of the Corniche, plus views of the Hassan II mosque<br />
with the world’s tallest minaret. Then continue to the<br />
capital city, Rabat, where you view the Mausoleum<br />
and Royal Palace. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB D)<br />
Hotel: Farah Golden Tulip<br />
Day 11 | Rabat | Seville (2 Nights)<br />
Today, drive northwards to the coast and board<br />
the ferry for the return journey back across the<br />
Straits of Gibraltar to the Spanish mainland. Continue<br />
your journey through the Jerez vineyards, home of<br />
sherry. Next, continue to Andalusia’s most beautiful<br />
city, Seville, for a two-night stay. This evening,<br />
why not experience the fire and passion of a Spanish<br />
flamenco show? (BB) Hotel: Zenit Seville<br />
Day 12 | Seville Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See the Giralda Tower during your sightseeing tour<br />
with a A Local Expert. Admire the tiled fountains,<br />
pavilions and ponds in the Maria Luisa Park and<br />
visit the imposing Plaza de España. See Christopher<br />
Columbus’ ornate tomb in the cathedral and enjoy<br />
a walk through the Jewish Quarter. Experience a<br />
memorable A Be My Guest dinner with a local family<br />
at an olive oil farm with a local family. (BB BG)<br />
Day 13 | Seville | Lisbon (2 Nights)<br />
Your panoramic journey continues through the<br />
province of Huelva, famous for Jabugo ham and the<br />
Rio Tinto mines, and past the castle at Aracena.<br />
Crossing the border into the Alentejo region of<br />
Portugal, renowned for its cork oaks, you arrive in<br />
Lisbon. (BB) Hotel: Olissippo Marques De Sa<br />
Day 14 | Lisbon Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See Lisbon’s landmarks, including the Monument to<br />
the Discoveries, the suspension bridge spanning the<br />
River Tagus, the Belém Tower and the quaint Alfama<br />
district. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the<br />
Hieronymite Monastery during your sightseeing tour<br />
2<br />
PORTUGAL<br />
Ferry<br />
RABAT<br />
Casablanca<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
1<br />
SALAMANCA<br />
1<br />
SEVILLE<br />
2<br />
Atlas<br />
Mountains<br />
2<br />
MARRAKESH<br />
Toledo<br />
1<br />
COSTA DEL SOL<br />
2<br />
MADRID<br />
1 2<br />
FEZ<br />
1<br />
MOROCCO<br />
SPAIN<br />
GRANADA<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
ALGERIA<br />
with your A Local Expert. Later, in your free time,<br />
perhaps join an optional experience to the historic<br />
towns of Cascais and Sintra. (BB)<br />
Day 15 | Lisbon | Fatima | Salamanca<br />
A scenic drive north through the magnificent Serra<br />
d’Aire Mountains brings you to the Shrine at Fatima,<br />
site of celebrated religious miracles. Cross the border<br />
back into Spain and arrive later in Salamanca where<br />
you view Plaza Mayor during your orientation tour. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Gran Corona Sol<br />
Day 16 | Salamanca | Madrid<br />
Your journey continues through the Sierra de<br />
Guadarrama Mountains to Madrid, Europe’s highest<br />
capital city. This afternoon, explore the city at your<br />
own pace and later join your companions and Travel<br />
Director for a Farewell Dinner with wine. (BB FD)<br />
Hotel: NH Eurobuilding<br />
Day 17 | Madrid | Canada<br />
This morning, it is time to bid farewell to your Travel<br />
Director and newfound friends as your memorable<br />
vacation comes to an end. Transfers are available.<br />
Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Note: Visas may be required for this trip. Please speak<br />
with your Travel Agent when making your reservation<br />
to assess your specific requirements.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Madrid Airport transfers<br />
will operate at 10.30am, 1.00pm and 3.30pm. Guests<br />
arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.<br />
Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at<br />
Madrid Airport at 8.30am and 11.00am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment<br />
book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages<br />
244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages<br />
239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you<br />
the lowest possible airfare available on the day that<br />
you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date<br />
itineraries and Optional Experiences.<br />
Spain, Morocco & Portugal<br />
17 days – 3 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2785 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 15 nights’ accommodations (10 hotels).<br />
15 hot buffet breakfasts. 7 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, three course<br />
dinner with local wine, 3 three course dinners<br />
and Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown<br />
(including ferry). All transfers shown. All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$343 p.p.<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$171 p.p<br />
Second trip discount SAVE up to C$86 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$300<br />
Code: SMAP<br />
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Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Triple room discount<br />
4 Apr 14 - 18 Apr 14 C$50 p.p<br />
All other departures C$90 p.p<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
u 4 Apr Fri 20 Apr Sun 2865 720 17 Oct Fri 2 Nov Sun 3265 890<br />
u 11 Apr Fri 27 Apr Sun 2865 720 24 Oct Fri 9 Nov Sun 3265 890<br />
u 18 Apr Fri 4 May Sun 2999 720 n 31 Oct Fri 16 Nov Sun 2785 780<br />
25 Apr Fri 11 May Sun 3265 890<br />
n 7 Nov Fri 23 Nov Sun 2785 780<br />
2 May Fri 18 May Sun 3399 890 n 14 Nov Fri 30 Nov Sun 2785 780<br />
9 May Fri 25 May Sun 3399 890 n 21 Nov Fri 7 Dec Sun 2785 780<br />
16 May Fri 1 Jun Sun 3399 890 n 28 Nov Fri 14 Dec Sun 2785 780<br />
23 May Fri 8 Jun Sun 3399 890<br />
30 May Fri 15 Jun Sun 3375 890 n 5 Dec Fri 21 Dec Sun 2785 780<br />
n H 12 Dec Fri 28 Dec Sun 2850 780<br />
6 Jun Fri 22 Jun Sun 3375 890 n H 19 Dec Fri 4 Jan Sun 2899 780<br />
13 Jun Fri 29 Jun Sun 3375 890 n H 26 Dec Fri 11 Jan Sun 2999 780<br />
20 Jun Fri 6 Jul Sun 3375 890 2015<br />
27 Jun Fri 13 Jul Sun 3375 890 n 2 Jan Fri 18 Jan Sun 2785 780<br />
n 9 Jan Fri 25 Jan Sun 2785 780<br />
4 Jul Fri 20 Jul Sun 3250 890 n 16 Jan Fri 1 Feb Sun 2785 780<br />
11 Jul Fri 27 Jul Sun 3250 890 n 23 Jan Fri 8 Feb Sun 2785 780<br />
18 Jul Fri 3 Aug Sun 3250 890 n 30 Jan Fri 15 Feb Sun 2785 780<br />
25 Jul Fri 10 Aug Sun 3250 890<br />
n 6 Feb Fri 22 Feb Sun 2785 780<br />
1 Aug Fri 17 Aug Sun 3250 890 n 13 Feb Fri 1 Mar Sun 2785 780<br />
8 Aug Fri 24 Aug Sun 3250 890 n 20 Feb Fri 8 Mar Sun 2785 780<br />
15 Aug Fri 31 Aug Sun 3250 890 n 27 Feb Fri 15 Mar Sun 2785 780<br />
22 Aug Fri 7 Sep Sun 3250 890<br />
29 Aug Fri 14 Sep Sun 3250 890 n 6 Mar Fri 22 Mar Sun 2785 780<br />
n 13 Mar Fri 29 Mar Sun 2785 780<br />
5 Sep Fri 21 Sep Sun 3425 890 n 20 Mar Fri 5 Apr Sun 2785 780<br />
12 Sep Fri 28 Sep Sun 3425 890 n 27 Mar Fri 12 Apr Sun 2785 780<br />
19 Sep Fri 5 Oct Sun 3425 890<br />
26 Sep Fri 12 Oct Sun 3425 890 n 3 Apr Fri 19 Apr Sun 2785 780<br />
n 10 Apr Fri 26 Apr Sun 2785 780<br />
3 Oct Fri 19 Oct Sun 3299 890 n 17 Apr Fri 3 May Sun 2785 780<br />
10 Oct Fri 26 Oct Sun 3299 890<br />
n Winter Departures (WSMP): Departures marked operate as per the Fall Winter<br />
Spring brochure. Hotels and inclusions may vary slightly. Please enquire at time<br />
of booking.<br />
H Festive Celebrations: Christmas and New Year Celebrations have been<br />
arranged for these departures. Join us in Europe to celebrate the Festive<br />
Season!<br />
u Itinerary (WSMP): Departures marked will operate as per the Autumn, Winter &<br />
Spring brochure. Hotels and inclusions may vary slightly. Please enquire at time<br />
of booking.<br />
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KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Best of Morocco<br />
This grand circle of Morocco’s mountains and cities puts your senses into overdrive – embracing the buzz of<br />
mopeds, the scent of spice and the delicate tastes of roses and orange.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… marvelling at endless shades of red, from terracotta to fierce magenta, created in the<br />
tannery pits in Fez. Watching the stained workers hand-dying material, you witness time-honored methods.<br />
Stepping through the unassuming door of a riad later that day, the lavish side of Morocco reveals itself. Joining<br />
its owner, you hear his home’s history, see the ornate decoration and join him to taste homemade dishes – often<br />
made with fragrant orange blossom, sweet honey and, of course, Morocco’s famous piquant spices.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of Fez, Marrakesh and Casablanca. Orientation of Rabat,<br />
Menkes, Erfoud and Ouarzazate. Visit Midelt, Tafilalt Oasis,<br />
Bahia Palace and Ait Ben Haddou. View the Ziz Valley and the<br />
Todra Gorge.<br />
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Rabat
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MARRAKESH<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Casablanca.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Casablanca<br />
Welcome to the Kingdom of Morocco! Tonight,<br />
meet with your traveling companions and<br />
Travel Director for a Welcome Reception. (WR)<br />
Hotel: Sheraton Casablanca<br />
Day 3 | Casablanca | Rabat | Meknes | Fez<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Travel along the coast to Rabat, your Travel Director<br />
gives a fascinating account of Morocco’s history from<br />
the French invasion of 1912 until full independence<br />
was granted in 1956. Your orientation tour of the<br />
city includes the grand 17 th century palace which is<br />
now a museum, and the 12 th century mosque.In the<br />
imperial city of Meknes, see Bab el-Mansour, one<br />
of the most impressive monumental gateways in<br />
North Africa. Arrive later in Fez, the symbolic heart of<br />
Morocco and the country’s oldest imperial city. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Royal Mirage<br />
Day 4 | Fez Sightseeing<br />
Explore the médina, one of the largest thriving<br />
medieval centres in the world, during your morning<br />
sightseeing tour of Fez, former capital of Morocco.<br />
See the Royal Palace and visit the fascinating dyepits<br />
and tanneries for a A Unique Insight into this<br />
ancient practice. Spend the rest of the day seeing<br />
the sights of your choice. Shop for beautiful carpets<br />
and unique souvenirs in the bustling and fascinating<br />
bazaar. Join your companions this evening for a very<br />
special A Be My Guest experience of Moroccan<br />
specialties in a traditional Riad located in the heart<br />
of the Medina. (BB BG)<br />
Day 5 | Fez | Erfoud<br />
Follow the old caravan trail south. Stop for lunch in<br />
Midelt, a market town set in the high plains between<br />
the Middle and High Atlas mountain ranges. Continue<br />
along the palm-fringed Ziz Valley, famous for date<br />
cultivation, to the Tafilalt oasis on the edge of the<br />
Sahara Desert. Your day ends in Erfoud, where<br />
beautiful views across the shimmering Sahara have<br />
made this a popular location with movie makers. Dine<br />
2<br />
Aït Ben Haddou<br />
1<br />
OURZAZATE<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
1<br />
Rabat<br />
Meknes<br />
MOROCCO<br />
Tinghir<br />
FEZ<br />
2<br />
1<br />
ERFOUD<br />
ALGERIA<br />
tonight at your hotel. (BB L D) Hotel: Kasbah Chergui<br />
A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 6 | Erfoud | Tinghir | Ouarzazate<br />
Travel west to Tinghir, one of the most beautiful oases<br />
in southern Morocco. Continue through part of the<br />
Todra Gorge and cut through the mountains for one<br />
of the most dramatic views in the country! Follow<br />
the route of a thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate, the<br />
setting for a number of famous movies including<br />
Lawrence of Arabia, Cleopatra and Gladiator. Dine<br />
tonight at your hotel. (BB L D) Hotel: Le Berbere Palace<br />
Day 7 | Ouarzazate | Aït Ben Haddou | Marrakesh<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
See the sights during your orientation tour of<br />
Ouarzazate. Visit Aït Ben Haddou in the High Atlas<br />
Mountains. Continue through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass<br />
to Marrakesh - the ‘Red City’. Like many other former<br />
imperial cities in Morocco, Marrakesh is comprised of<br />
an old fortified city - the médina - and an adjacent<br />
modern city. Marrakesh is home to Morocco’s largest<br />
traditional market (‘souk’) where you might like to do<br />
some last minute shopping. (BB) Hotel: Meridien N’Fis<br />
Day 8 | Marrakesh Sightseeing<br />
Visit the Bahia Palace during city orientation. See<br />
Djemaa el Fna Square in the old quarter, with its<br />
palm readers, acrobats, camels and snakecharmers.<br />
The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore. Don’t<br />
miss the chance to take an optional experience to a<br />
Berber village. Tonight, you might like to experience<br />
an authentic Moroccan show. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Marrakesh | Casablanca<br />
This morning, travel north to Casablanca. In<br />
Casablanca, see the sights during your sightseeing<br />
tour including the magnificent Hassan II Mosque built<br />
for the late king’s 60 th birthday celebrations. Join your<br />
Travel Director and companions this evening for a<br />
Farewell Dinner to celebrate a memorable vacation.<br />
(BB FD) Hotel: Sheraton Casablanca<br />
Day 10 | Casablanca | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your new-found friends at the end<br />
of your fascinating Moroccan vacation. Transfers are<br />
available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Best of Morocco<br />
10 days – 1 Country<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$1750 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 8 nights’ accommodations (6 hotels).<br />
8 hot buffet breakfasts. 2 lunches. 5 dinners<br />
(including Welcome Reception, Be My Guest,<br />
2 three course dinners and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown. All transfers shown. All<br />
our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
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TO C$187 p.p.<br />
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Single<br />
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BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$93 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$47 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$180 Triple room discount C$40 p.p<br />
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*Canada Canada Share<br />
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24 Apr Thu 3 May Sat 1799 460<br />
14 Aug Thu 23 Aug Sat 1750 460<br />
8 May Thu 17 May Sat 1850 460 28 Aug Thu 6 Sep Sat 1750 460<br />
22 May Thu 31 May Sat 1850 460<br />
4 Sep Thu 13 Sep Sat 1865 460<br />
5 Jun Thu 14 Jun Sat 1825 460 18 Sep Thu 27 Sep Sat 1865 460<br />
19 Jun Thu 28 Jun Sat 1825 460<br />
2 Oct Thu 11 Oct Sat 1799 460<br />
3 Jul Thu 12 Jul Sat 1750 460 16 Oct Thu 25 Oct Sat 1799 460<br />
17 Jul Thu 26 Jul Sat 1750 460<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival Casablanca Airport transfers will operate at 8am,<br />
10am, 12pm and 2pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.<br />
Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Casablanca Airport at 7am, 10am<br />
and 12pm.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Authentic Accommodation<br />
Kasbah Chergui, Erfoud, Morocco<br />
In a quiet desert near the dunes of Erfoud, grand Kasbah Hotel<br />
Chergui, where we often stay, is typically Moroccan. A Authentic<br />
Accommodation, its latticework, hammam and Bedouin tent dining mix with<br />
luxury touches like its pool.<br />
Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Best of Holland<br />
Taking in every angle of this little country, this is a rare opportunity to go beyond the tulips and canals of Holland’s<br />
postcards to see its pretty towns and unique customs from the inside.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… starting the day waking up on board the SS Rotterdam, in a city famous for its<br />
maritime history – and ending it sitting down to supper with Dignie and Gina, at their Dutch farmhouse.<br />
Strolling together to a neighbor’s farm, to see how their dairy cows are milked, you settle in to taste regional<br />
dishes like mustard soup or beef salad. The inside look at The Netherlands continues the next day, as you pedal<br />
through Groningen with our local friend, who lives there and shows why it’s the world’s cycling capital.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
Orientation of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Groningen. Visit the<br />
Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Keukenhof (when open), Royal Delft<br />
Pottery, a trip up Euromast in Rotterdam, National Liberation<br />
Museum at Groesbeek, Hoge Veluwe Park, Kröller-Müller<br />
Museum in Zutphen, Het Loo Palace, Staphorst and Volendam.<br />
View the John Frost Bridge in Arnhem. Enjoy a harbor<br />
cruise in Rotterdam.<br />
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Tulips at Keukenhof Gardens<br />
Regional<br />
Canal scene, Amsterdam<br />
Dutch Windmill
Start<br />
End<br />
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Sea<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Amsterdam.<br />
Volendam<br />
AMSTERDAM 2 1<br />
Keukenhof<br />
BELGIUM<br />
Aalsmeer<br />
THE NETHERLANDS<br />
The Hague<br />
Delft<br />
1 ROTTERDAM<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
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Afsluitdijk<br />
OOSTERBEEK 1<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Amsterdam (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Amsterdam! Relax and unwind after<br />
check-in or take a leisurely stroll through this<br />
unique city. Tonight, join your Travel Director<br />
and fellow travelers for a sightseeing Welcome<br />
Reception cruise aboard a canal boat and enjoy a<br />
light meal with welcome drinks. (WR)<br />
Hotel: Hilton Amsterdam<br />
Day 3 | Amsterdam Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Amsterdam is a fascinating city which boasts<br />
art, architecture, canals, museums, bicycles<br />
and charming side streets. Start your day with<br />
an orientation featuring the Mint Tower, Dam<br />
Square and Museum Square. Admire Rembrandt’s<br />
masterpiece ‘The Night Watch’ during your Small<br />
Group Sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert<br />
of the Rijksmuseum, one of the world’s most<br />
prestigious art museums. Visit a historic diamond<br />
polishing factory to see the diamond cutters at work<br />
with an insight into this A Local Specialty. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Amsterdam | Aalsmeer | Keukenhof |<br />
The Hague | Delft | Rotterdam<br />
An early start takes you to Aalsmeer to see the flower<br />
auction. During the flowering season (April until mid-<br />
May), an included visit to the tulip fields of Keukenhof<br />
is sure to dazzle, with several million flowering bulbs<br />
planted across a 70-acre site. This afternoon, travel<br />
through The Hague to the town of Delft and visit<br />
the Royal Delft Pottery workshop for a closer look<br />
at the manufacture of this A Local Specialty, hand<br />
painted, porcelain. Continue to Rotterdam, your city<br />
orientation on arrival will take place on an included<br />
Spido boat cruise for a A Unique Insight into<br />
the most important river port in Europe. Stay this<br />
evening aboard the SS Rotterdam and enjoy free<br />
time to explore the city. (BB) Hotel: SS Rotterdam<br />
A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Arnhem<br />
Apeldoorn<br />
Groesbeek<br />
GRONINGEN<br />
1<br />
Staphorst<br />
GERMANY<br />
Day 5 | Rotterdam | Groesbeek | Arnhem |<br />
Oosterbeek<br />
After breakfast, enjoy an included A Unique Insight<br />
of the city by taking a trip up the Euromast tower.<br />
Thereafter continue your journey to Groesbeek<br />
and visit the National Liberation museum. Once the<br />
site of part of Operation Market Garden in 1944, the<br />
museum now commemorates Holland’s occupation<br />
and liberation during World War II. Next, make your<br />
way to Arnhem to see John Frost Bridge, named<br />
after the commander of the British forces that held<br />
the bridge for four days with a mere 750 soldiers<br />
during the Battle of Arnhem in World War II. (BB)<br />
Hotel: De Bilderberg Oosterbeek<br />
Day 6 | Oosterbeek | Apeldoorn | Staphorst |<br />
Groningen<br />
This morning visit Hoge Veluwe Park and the<br />
‘Kröller–Müller’ Museum which houses some of<br />
Van Gogh’s most famous works. Continue to<br />
Apeldoorn and visit the 17 th century Het Loo Palace<br />
with its enchanting formal gardens. Visit the town<br />
of Staphorst, whose inhabitants are famous for<br />
their traditional dress, en route to Groningen. This<br />
evening, join your companions for a memorable<br />
A Be My Guest dinner of delicious Dutch specialties.<br />
(BB BG) Hotel: Mercure Martiniplaza<br />
Day 7 | Groningen | Volendam | Amsterdam<br />
Groningen has been named the world’s best city for<br />
cycling and what better way to enjoy this A Local<br />
Specialty than a guided bicycle tour of the city?<br />
After seeing the sights about town, enjoy a scenic<br />
drive through the spectacular Frisian Lake District.<br />
Continue along the Afsluitdijk to Volendam where<br />
your A Local Expert gives you an insight into the<br />
making of wooden clogs and Dutch cheese. Tonight<br />
in Amsterdam, celebrate with your fellow travelers<br />
at a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD) Hotel: Mercure<br />
Amsterdam City<br />
Day 8 | Amsterdam | Canada<br />
This morning after breakfast, bid farewell to your<br />
traveling companions as your memorable vacation<br />
in The Netherlands comes to an end. Airport<br />
transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Best of Holland<br />
8 days – 1 Country<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2035 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 6 nights’ accommodations (Authentic<br />
Accommodation and 4 hotels). 6 hot buffet<br />
breakfasts. 3 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, Be My Guest and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown. All transfers shown. All<br />
our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$215 p.p.<br />
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savings<br />
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BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$108 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$54 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$207 Triple room discount C$30 p.p<br />
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u 25 Apr Fri 2 May Fri 2150 530 18 Jul Fri 25 Jul Fri 2035 530<br />
25 Jul Fri 1 Aug Fri 2035 530<br />
u 2 May Fri 9 May Fri 2150 530<br />
u 9 May Fri 16 May Fri 2150 530 1 Aug Fri 8 Aug Fri 2035 530<br />
u 16 May Fri 23 May Fri 2150 530 8 Aug Fri 15 Aug Fri 2035 530<br />
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30 May Fri 6 Jun Fri 2035 530 22 Aug Fri 29 Aug Fri 2035 530<br />
29 Aug Fri 5 Sep Fri 2035 530<br />
6 Jun Fri 13 Jun Fri 2035 530<br />
13 Jun Fri 20 Jun Fri 2035 530 s 5 Sep Fri 12 Sep Fri 2099 530<br />
20 Jun Fri 27 Jun Fri 2035 530 s 12 Sep Fri 19 Sep Fri 2099 530<br />
27 Jun Fri 4 Jul Fri 2035 530 19 Sep Fri 26 Sep Fri 2099 530<br />
26 Sep Fri 3 Oct Fri 2099 530<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
u Keukenhof: Departures marked in the price panel will include tickets to the<br />
magnificent Keukenhof tulip fields.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport Transfers: On arrival to Amsterdam Airport transfers will operate at 9am,<br />
11.30am and 2.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.<br />
Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Amsterdam Airport at 8am<br />
and 10am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Authentic Accommodation<br />
SS Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands<br />
The SS Rotterdam is the largest passenger ship ever built in The<br />
Netherlands. When we’re able to stay on board this A Authentic<br />
Accommodation, welcomed by its crew, you get a deep insight into<br />
Rotterdam’s ship-building history.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Best of Holland, Belgium & Luxembourg<br />
This leisurely trip around Benelux reveals the treasures of three of Europe’s smallest nations – from the canals,<br />
picturesque towns and fairytale castles to Rembrandt and Royal Delft.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… strolling up the tree-lined lane to a pretty 18th century farmstead, where its owner<br />
waits with an aperitif for you in his courtyard. Marc Nyssen is still farming the land he was born and raised on<br />
and he reminisces about his family’s history on the Hoeve – where they’ve farmed for five generations. Sitting<br />
down around the big wooden table, he tells more stories as you dine on a meal straight from the Hofstede De<br />
Stamper farm – with home-reared beef bourguignon, creamy gratin and tangy apple pie.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of Luxembourg and Bruges. Orientation of Amsterdam,<br />
Rotterdam, Maastricht, Gent and Brussels. Visit the Rijksmuseum<br />
in Amsterdam, the Euromast Tower in Rotterdam, Royal Delft<br />
Pottery, the Gardens of De Haar Castle, General George Patton’s<br />
Grave, Orval Abbey and Dinant. View The American Memorial at<br />
Bastogne. Cruise the canals of Amsterdam and Bruges.<br />
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Luxembourg<br />
Chocolates in Brussels<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
At Leisure<br />
Grand Place, Brussels<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Amsterdam.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Amsterdam (3 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Amsterdam! Relax and unwind after<br />
check-in or take a leisurely stroll through this<br />
unique city. Tonight, join your Travel Director and<br />
fellow travelers for a sightseeing cruise aboard<br />
a canal boat. Later, get to know your traveling<br />
companions at a Welcome Reception including a<br />
light meal and welcome drinks. (WR) Hotel: Hilton/<br />
Crowne Plaza South<br />
Day 3 | Amsterdam Sightseeing and<br />
At Leisure<br />
In Amsterdam, enjoy an orientation of the historic<br />
city center. Admire Rembrandt’s masterpiece, the<br />
‘The Night Watch’, during your guided Small Group<br />
Sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert of the<br />
Rijksmuseum. Visit a historic diamond polishing<br />
factory to see the diamond cutters at work for<br />
an insight into this A Local Specialty. During the
English Channel<br />
Start<br />
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FRANCE<br />
North<br />
Sea<br />
BRUGES 2<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
AMSTERDAM<br />
The Hague<br />
Gent<br />
Delft<br />
Rotterdam<br />
flowering season (April until mid-May), an included<br />
visit to the tulip fields of Keukenhof is sure to dazzle,<br />
with several million flowering bulbs planted across<br />
a 70-acre site. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | The Hague | Delft and Rotterdam<br />
Excursion<br />
After a leisurely morning, travel through The Hague<br />
to the historic town of Delft. Visit the Royal<br />
Delft Pottery workshop for a closer look at the<br />
manufacture of this A Local Specialty, hand<br />
painted porcelain. Continue to Rotterdam, the most<br />
important river port in Europe. After a short city<br />
orientation, visit the Euromast Tower for spectacular<br />
panoramic views of the city and the famous harbor.<br />
The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend as<br />
you please before returning to Amsterdam this<br />
evening. (BB)<br />
Day 5 | Amsterdam | Haarzuilens | Maastricht |<br />
Bastogne | Luxembourg (2 Nights)<br />
In Haarzuilens, visit the magnificent gardens of<br />
fairy-tale De Haar Castle. Continue your journey<br />
and stop in the historic fortified city of Maastricht.<br />
Enjoy free time to explore the city before continuing<br />
to Bastogne. View the American Memorial,<br />
erected to commemorate the 76 890 American<br />
soldiers wounded or killed during the Battle of<br />
the Bulge. Arrive later at your hotel in the Duchy<br />
of Luxembourg. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB D)<br />
Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton<br />
Day 6 | Luxembourg Sightseeing and<br />
At Leisure<br />
This morning, visit General George S. Patton’s<br />
grave. Your walking tour of Luxembourg with a<br />
A Local Expert shows you the sights including<br />
the breath-taking gorge of the Rivers Alzette and<br />
Petrusse, the Cathedral and the Grand Ducal<br />
Palace. The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend<br />
at leisure. Your Travel Director will be able to advise<br />
on how to get the most from your free time in the<br />
city. (BB)<br />
Day 7 | Luxembourg | Orval | Dinant | Bruges<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Visit Orval Abbey, a Cistercian monastery famous<br />
for producing Trappiste beer. Continue your journey<br />
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and stop in the pretty town of Dinant, birthplace<br />
of Adolphe Sax – best known for inventing the<br />
saxophone. Later, arrive in picturesque Bruges and<br />
join your fellow travelers this evening for a special<br />
A Be My Guest dinner at an 18 th -century farmstead.<br />
(BB BG) Hotel: De Medici<br />
Day 8 | Bruges Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
Admire the sights of Bruges including the<br />
town square during your walking tour with a<br />
A Local Expert. Cruise along picturesque<br />
canals during your sightseeing cruise and visit<br />
a Lace Center to see the production of this<br />
A Local Specialty. Spend the rest of the day<br />
exploring the charming medieval streets at your<br />
own pace. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Bruges | Gent | Brussels (2 Nights)<br />
Visit the beautiful city of Gent and see the three<br />
famous Gent towers – Saint Nicholas’ Church, the<br />
Belfry and Saint Bavo’s Cathedral. This afternoon in<br />
Brussels your Travel Director shows you the city’s<br />
highlights, including the Atomium, Royal Palace,<br />
Japanese Pagodas, the Grand Place and the<br />
famous Mannekin Pis. (BB) Hotel: Thon EU<br />
Day 10 | Brussels | At Leisure<br />
Today is free for you to do as you wish!<br />
Explore the Grand Place, join a beer or bike<br />
tour, or simply relax in a café and watch the<br />
world go by. Your Travel Director will be able to<br />
assist you to get the most from this leisurely day.<br />
This evening, celebrate a wonderful trip with your<br />
travel companions at a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 11 | Brussels | Canada<br />
This morning bid farewell to your fellow travelers<br />
and take home many special memories. Airport<br />
transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Please note: your coach returns to Amsterdam<br />
from Brussels on Day 11. You are welcome to use<br />
this complimentary transfer. Drop-off in Amsterdam<br />
will be at the Trafalgar Amsterdam hotel and not<br />
at the airport. Arrival will be approximately 3pm,<br />
depending on traffic conditions.<br />
Best of Holland, Belgium<br />
& Luxembourg<br />
11 days – 3 Countries<br />
At Leisure<br />
From: C$2575 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 9 nights’ accommodations (4 hotels).<br />
10 hot buffet breakfasts. 4 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, three course<br />
dinner and Farewell Dinner). All land transport<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Amsterdam Airport transfers will operate at 9am,<br />
11.30am and 2.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.<br />
Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Brussels Airport at 8am<br />
and 12pm.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
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Best of Germany<br />
The scenery of the Rhine, Black Forest and Bavarian Alps. The history of Heidelberg, Rothenburg and Frankfurt. The<br />
modernity of Munich and Berlin. This trip reveals Germany at its best.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… your first glimpse through Castle Liebenstein’s ramparts down to the villages and<br />
boats on the Rhine below, as you make your way up to the hillside fortress after your cruise along the river. Klaus<br />
Nickelig and his sister Anita excitedly share tales of the castle and the knights who lived there. Then they take<br />
you into their banqueting hall and kitchen to try their home-cooked ‘Reibekuchen’ potato cakes and marinated<br />
roasts with ‘knodel’ dumplings, as they share more of the castle’s legends.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of Berlin. Orientation of Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg,<br />
Dresden, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Munich and Heidelberg. Visit<br />
Hamelin, the Berlin TV Tower and Modlareuth Open Air Museum.<br />
Cruise along the River Rhine. View Neuschwanstein castle and<br />
Bavarian Alps. See the Lolerei Rock and the Wagner Festival<br />
Theater in Bayreuth.<br />
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Reichstag Parliament<br />
Glockenspiel, Munich<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
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Regional<br />
Neuschwanstein Castle<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Frankfurt.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Frankfurt<br />
Welcome to Frankfurt! After check-in this afternoon,<br />
your Travel Director takes you on an orientation tour<br />
of the city’s dynamic financial center and medieval<br />
Römerplatz. Tonight, meet your Travel Director<br />
and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception<br />
including a light meal and welcome drink. (WR)<br />
Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach<br />
Day 3 | Frankfurt | Rhine Cruise | Cologne<br />
Cruise along the mighty River Rhine from St. Goar,<br />
site of the famous Lorelei Rock, to Boppard. Pass<br />
the famous vineyards along the Rhine Valley before<br />
arriving in Cologne, Germany’s fourth largest city.<br />
View the impressive Gothic cathedral during your<br />
orientation of the city. Dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Lindner City Plaza
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Day 4 | Cologne | Hamelin | Hamburg<br />
Drive through Lower Saxony and stop in Hamelin<br />
en route to Hamburg. Hamelin is a picturesque town<br />
of fairy-tale fame and is immortalized in poems by<br />
Goethe and Robert Browning. Later in Hamburg,<br />
see the main sights including the inner Alster Lake<br />
during an orientation tour with your Travel Director.<br />
Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Ameron<br />
Day 5 | Hamburg | Berlin (2 Nights)<br />
Follow the valley of the River Elbe from Hamburg,<br />
across the former ‘Iron Curtain’ to the historic city<br />
of Berlin, your home for the next two nights. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Hilton<br />
Day 6 | Berlin Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning enjoy a A Unique Insight experience<br />
with fantastic 360° views of the city from the<br />
Berlin TV Tower. Marvel at the landmarks of the<br />
old East and West sections of Berlin during your<br />
sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert. See the<br />
Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard,<br />
the German State Opera House, Reichstag Building,<br />
Tiergarten and the shopping and entertainment<br />
district of Kurfürstendamm. Spend the rest of<br />
your day exploring on your own and shopping for<br />
souvenirs! (BB)<br />
Day 7 | Berlin | Dresden<br />
A short drive south brings you to Dresden - known<br />
as ‘Florence on the Elbe’. See the highlights of this<br />
astonishing Renaissance city including the Opera<br />
House and Zwinger Palace. Consider taking an<br />
in-depth look at the treasures of Dresden on a<br />
optional experience. (BB) Hotel: Pullman Newa<br />
Day 8 | Dresden | Modlareuth | Bayreuth |<br />
Nuremberg<br />
Visit the Modlareuth Open Air museum for an insight<br />
into ‘divided Germany’, see the differences between<br />
East and West Germany as well as parts of the<br />
original Berlin wall. In Bayreuth, admire the Wagner<br />
Festival Theater before arriving in Nuremberg,<br />
where you see mighty ramparts, a bustling market<br />
place and St. Sebald’s Cathedral on your orientation<br />
tour of the city. (BB) Hotel: Maritim Nuremberg<br />
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Day 9 | Nuremberg | Rothenburg | Munich<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Your Travel Director takes you on an orientation walk<br />
of Rothenburg, perhaps the most well-preserved<br />
medieval town in Germany. Sights include halftimbered<br />
houses and the old town hall. Shop for<br />
wooden Christmas ornaments before following the<br />
Romantic Road through picturesque villages and<br />
pristine countryside to Munich, the lively capital of<br />
Bavaria. (BB) Hotel: Hilton City<br />
Day 10 | Munich Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See the city’s landmarks on your orientation tour<br />
including the Olympic Stadium, Ludwigstrasse and<br />
Marienplatz, famous for its Glockenspiel. You could<br />
visit Munich’s fine museums or enjoy a walk in some<br />
of the beautiful city gardens. This evening, consider<br />
an optional experience to the Hofbräuhaus, the<br />
world’s most famous beer hall. (BB)<br />
Day 11 | Munich | Neuschwanstein |<br />
Black Forest<br />
Stop at Neuschwanstein to view King Ludwig’s<br />
fairy-tale 19 th century castle. Admire the scenery as<br />
you drive through the hills and lakes of the Black<br />
Forest, famous for cuckoo clocks. Learn how this<br />
traditional A Local Specialty is made during a<br />
demonstration of the craft. Tonight enjoy a A Be<br />
My Guest experience deep in the heart of the Black<br />
Forest. (BB BG) Hotel: Maritim Titisee<br />
Day 12 | Black Forest | Heidelberg | Frankfurt<br />
A scenic drive brings you to the famous university<br />
town of Heidelberg built alongside the picturesque<br />
River Neckar. View Heidelberg Castle, one of<br />
the most important Renaissance structures north<br />
of the Alps, as well as the Baroque style Old<br />
Town. Enjoy some free time for souvenir shopping<br />
before continuing on to Frankfurt. Tonight enjoy a<br />
Farewell Dinner with your travel companions as<br />
you celebrate the highlights of your trip. (BB FD)<br />
Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach<br />
Day 13 | Frankfurt | Canada<br />
This morning, say ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ to your<br />
Travel Director and traveling companions as your<br />
memorable vacation comes to an end. Transfers to<br />
Frankfurt Airport are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
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From: C$2750 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 11 nights’ accommodations (9 hotels).<br />
11 hot buffet breakfasts. 5 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, 2 three<br />
course dinners and Farewell Dinner).<br />
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All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Frankfurt Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12pm<br />
and 2.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return<br />
transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Frankfurt Airport at 8am and 10am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Don’t want everything included?<br />
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Best of Germany & Austria<br />
Cruising on the Rhine. Taking Bavaria’s Romantic Road. Passing through the scenic UNESCO-designated Wachau<br />
Valley to Vienna. This is the ultimate German and Austrian road (and river) trip.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… getting your bearings in Berlin from our local friend, who lives in the city and points<br />
out their home town’s famous sights – from the Brandenburg Gate to the Reichstag. Starting the next day with<br />
exclusive early access up the Berlin TV Tower, for a 360° view, you find your feet before being left to explore the<br />
city at your own pace. These insider perspectives on Europe’s cities continue in Austria, as you meet our friends<br />
living in Salzburg and Vienna who share their personal insights.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours of Berlin, Salzburg and Vienna. Orientation of Frankfurt,<br />
Cologne, Rothenburg, Munich and Innsbruck. Visit Berlin TV<br />
Tower and Neuschwanstein Castle. Cruise along the River Rhine.<br />
View the Cologne Cathedral, Fortress and the Prince-Bishops’<br />
residence in Würzburg and Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg. See<br />
the Lolerei Rock and Melk Abbey.<br />
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St Michael's Square, Vienna<br />
Marienberg Fortress, Wurzburg<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Regional<br />
Rhine valley<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Frankfurt.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Frankfurt (Offenbach)<br />
Welcome to Frankfurt! After check-in, your Travel<br />
Director shows you the dynamic financial center<br />
and medieval Römerplatz during your orientation.<br />
Later, meet for a Welcome Reception with your<br />
Travel Director and fellow travelers. It’s a great<br />
opportunity to get to know everyone! (WR)<br />
Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach<br />
Day 3 | Frankfurt (Offenbach) | Rhine Cruise |<br />
Cologne<br />
At St. Goar embark for a cruise along the scenic River<br />
Rhine past medieval castles and terraced vineyards.<br />
Stop to experience a unique A Be My Guest lunch<br />
at an atmospheric castle above the river. Continue<br />
by road via Bonn to Cologne where an orientation<br />
includes views of the magnificent Gothic cathedral.<br />
Spend free time before dinner relaxing or exploring<br />
on your own. (BB BG) Hotel: Lindner City Plaza<br />
Day 4 | Cologne | High Speed Train | Berlin<br />
Sightseeing (2 Nights)<br />
Take a high speed train to the fascinating capital,<br />
Berlin. Your A Local Expert gives an exciting
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account of Berlin’s rich and momentous history<br />
during your included sightseeing tour. Admire the<br />
Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard,<br />
the Reichstag Building, German State Opera House,<br />
Tiergarten and the shopping and entertainment<br />
district of Kurfürstendamm. (BB) Hotel: Andels<br />
Day 5 | Berlin Free Time<br />
This morning enjoy a A Unique Insight experience<br />
with fantastic 360° views of the city from the Berlin<br />
TV Tower. Spend the rest of the day exploring this<br />
city on your own or learn more about Berlin’s secret<br />
past. This evening, you might like to discover the<br />
vibrant nightlife for which Berlin is famous. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Berlin | Bayreuth | Rothenburg<br />
This morning, travel south and cross the River<br />
Elbe en route to Bayreuth – home of the exclusive<br />
Wagner Festival. Continue your journey to<br />
Würzburg-Marienburg Fortress, see the Marienburg<br />
Fortress and the Prince-Bishops’ residence before<br />
arriving in Rothenburg. Dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Prinzhotel<br />
Day 7 | Rothenburg | Munich (2 Nights)<br />
Enjoy an orientation walk in the medieval town of<br />
Rothenburg. Continue through splendid countryside<br />
to Munich in the heart of Bavaria. Tonight enjoy<br />
a Regional Meal with local specialties. (BB RM)<br />
Hotel: Sheraton Arabellapark<br />
Day 8 | Munich Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your orientation includes the Olympic Stadium and<br />
City Hall with its Glockenspiel. Tonight, why not<br />
discover some of Munich’s lively beerhalls - it’s<br />
what the region is famous for! (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Munich | Neuschwanstein | Innsbruck<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, built by King Ludwig.<br />
A horse drawn carriage will take you to the castle<br />
grounds where you have time to explore this fairytale<br />
structure. Later, cross the Austrian border<br />
to Innsbruck. View the famous Olympic ski-jump<br />
before arriving at your hotel where you dine tonight.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Innsbruck<br />
Day 10 | Innsbruck Orientation and Free Time<br />
Your orientation includes the Wilten Basilica, Golden<br />
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Roof and the Hofburg Palace. The rest of the day is<br />
yours to do as you please. Explore medieval lanes,<br />
visit world-class museums and Hapsburg palaces or<br />
simply relax and admire this dazzling city set against<br />
a spectacular Alpine backdrop. Tonight you might<br />
like to see a traditional Tyrolean folklore show. (BB)<br />
Day 11 | Innsbruck | Salzburg Sightseeing<br />
Travel to Salzburg, where spires and domes rise<br />
in the shadow of Hohensalzburg Castle, one of<br />
the largest medieval fortresses in Europe. Admire<br />
the city featured in ‘The Sound of Music’ during<br />
your walking tour with your A Local Expert.<br />
View Mozart’s birthplace and family house in<br />
the picturesque Getreidegasse, and the Domplatz<br />
dominated by Salzburg Cathedral. Dine tonight at<br />
your hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel and<br />
Conference Center<br />
Day 12 | Salzburg | Dürnstein | Vienna<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Enjoy breathtaking scenery on your drive past Lake<br />
Mondsee to the UNESCO-designated Wachau<br />
Valley. Sloping vineyards line the river from Melk<br />
Abbey to Dürnstein, where Richard the Lionheart<br />
was held prisoner and subsequently found by<br />
Blondel, his faithful minstrel. Arrive in Vienna this<br />
afternoon for free time to explore the city. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Hilton Danube<br />
Day 13 | Vienna Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
From the Opera to the Hofburg and St. Stephen’s<br />
Cathedral to the Parliament, view all the wondrous<br />
sights of the elegant Austrian capital during your<br />
included sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert.<br />
Marvel at the oldest and most secret part of old<br />
Vienna on your walking tour. In your free time<br />
discover a wealth of cultural delights, museums,<br />
galleries and memorials to famous composers. Your<br />
Travel Director will be able to advise as to how to<br />
get the most out of your free time in the city. Tonight,<br />
join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a<br />
Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant. (BB FD)<br />
Day 14 | Vienna | Canada<br />
Bid farewell to your companions at the end of this<br />
wonderful vacation. Airport transfers are available.<br />
Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Best of Germany & Austria<br />
14 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$3335 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 12 nights’ accommodations (8 hotels).<br />
12 hot buffet breakfasts. Be My Guest lunch.<br />
6 dinners (including Welcome Reception,<br />
Regional Meal, 3 three course dinners and<br />
Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown<br />
(including high-speed train). All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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s 13 Sep Sat 26 Sep Fri 3635 870<br />
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11 Oct Sat 24 Oct Fri 3375 740<br />
5 Jul Sat 18 Jul Fri 3335 690 18 Oct Sat 31 Oct Fri 3375 740<br />
12 Jul Sat 25 Jul Fri 3335 690 25 Oct Sat 7 Nov Fri 3375 740<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Frankfurt Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am,<br />
12pm and 2.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.<br />
Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Vienna Airport at 8am and<br />
9.30am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Hofburg Palace, Vienna<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Sound of Music<br />
Not just for fans of the film, this Austrian adventure also takes in the country’s romantic cities, dramatic scenery,<br />
epic history and timeless connections to music.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… reaching the storybook-style castle of King Ludwig in the Bavarian mountains by<br />
horse-drawn carriage. Or treading in the footsteps of the Von Trapps in Salzburg, before joining Johann and<br />
Manfred Stadler in their rustic ‘gasthof’ for a more authentic take on Austrian life. Entering the family’s 200<br />
year old barn, in the low hills of the Berchtesgaden Alps, you sample their ‘home brew’ – popular with local<br />
hikers. Then join the brothers for ‘Ripperl’ smoked pork chops and rich Black Forest Gateau or fruit tart.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours of Salzburg and Vienna. Orientation of Munich<br />
and Innsbruck. View Mozart’s Birthplace in Salzburg, Wilten<br />
Basilica and Golden Roof in Innsbruck. Visit Oberammergau,<br />
Neuschwanstein Castle, the Alpine resort of Berchtesgaden,<br />
Mondsee Church made famous in the film The Sound of Music<br />
and the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. See Melk Abbey.<br />
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Ornamental garden<br />
Neuschwanstein<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
At Leisure<br />
Salzburg<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Munich.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Munich (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Munich. Relax after check-in and later<br />
enjoy an evening orientation drive including views<br />
of the Olympic Stadium. This evening, meet for a<br />
Welcome Reception with your fellow travelers and<br />
Travel Director. (WR) Hotel: Hilton City<br />
Day 3 | Munich Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
Munich is a lively, prosperous medieval city – a<br />
perfect blend of traditional and modern. See the<br />
sights during your morning orientation including<br />
the Hofbräuhaus, Marienplatz, Ludwigstrasse<br />
and the majestic Opera House. Spend free time<br />
afterwards exploring on your own. Visit galleries<br />
and museums, shop for souvenirs or consider<br />
an optional experience to the infamous Dachau
GERMANY<br />
Neuschwanstein<br />
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End<br />
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2<br />
INNSBRUCK<br />
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SALZBURG<br />
Concentration Camp Memorial Site. This evening<br />
you might like to join your companions for a night<br />
out at a local beer hall. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Munich | Oberammergau |<br />
Neuschwanstein Castle | Innsbruck (2 Nights)<br />
In Oberammergau, see the theater where the<br />
Passion play has been performed every decade<br />
since 1634 when Europe was gripped by the plague.<br />
Drive into the scenic Bavarian mountains and arrive<br />
by horse and carriage at Neuschwanstein Castle.<br />
Experience a guided tour of this fortress, built in<br />
the 19 th century for King Ludwig on a rugged hill<br />
above the village of Hohenschwangau. Arrive later<br />
at the famous town of Innsbruck where you will<br />
enjoy dinner at your hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Grauer Bär<br />
Day 5 | Innsbruck Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
Your orientation includes views of the Wilten<br />
Basilica, Golden Roof and the Hofburg Palace.<br />
The rest of the day is yours to do as you please.<br />
Explore medieval lanes, visit world-class museums<br />
and Hapsburg palaces or simply relax and admire<br />
this dazzling city set against a spectacular Alpine<br />
backdrop. Tonight you might like to see a traditional<br />
Tyrolean folklore show. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Innsbruck | Berchtesgaden | Salzburg<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Continue through the picturesque valley of the<br />
River Inn and pass the Wilder Kaiser Mountain.<br />
Visit the National Park of Berchtesgaden, featuring<br />
awe-inspiring mountains. Continue on to Salzburg.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Holiday Inn<br />
Day 7 | Salzburg Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
See the city’s sights with your A Local Expert<br />
including the Getreidegasse, Salzburg Cathedral,<br />
Mozart’s birthplace and many of the locations<br />
used in the film ‘The Sound of Music’. Afterwards,<br />
discover the delights of Salzburg for yourself. Visit<br />
2<br />
Mondsee<br />
Berchtesgaden<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
Wachau<br />
Valley<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
VIENNA<br />
3<br />
CROATIA<br />
HUNGARY<br />
a museum or go shopping for souvenirs. This<br />
evening, enjoy a A Be My Guest dinner at a local<br />
Gasthof. (BB BG)<br />
Day 8 | Salzburg | Vienna (3 Nights)<br />
View the Church in Mondsee where the marriage<br />
of Captain Von Trapp and Maria was filmed for ‘The<br />
Sound of Music’. Traverse the Salzkammergut, a<br />
picturesque region of mountains and lakes, whose<br />
salt deposits brought great wealth to the area. See<br />
Melk Abbey in the Wachau Valley before arriving in<br />
Vienna. (BB) Hotel: Am Konzerthaus<br />
Day 9 | Vienna Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning enjoy an exclusive A Unique Insight<br />
with a guided visit to the Habsburg royal collection<br />
of art at the Kunsthistorisches museum prior to<br />
admission of the general public. The spectacular<br />
Kunstkammer will be revealed in this private insider<br />
visit. Later, your A Local Expert reveals the city’s<br />
major landmarks and palaces during your included<br />
sightseeing tour. The Imperial Boulevards lead to<br />
views of the Opera House, the Hofburg Palace,<br />
the Parliament and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The<br />
magic continues with a walking tour through the<br />
oldest parts of the city near ‘Am Hof’. Why not<br />
indulge yourself and try some local cuisine such as<br />
schnitzel or strudel. Walk along the Kärntnerstrasse<br />
in the center of the city and shop for souvenirs. (BB)<br />
Day 10 | Vienna | At Leisure<br />
Spend the day as you wish. Why not explore<br />
museums, palaces, galleries, cafés, memorials to<br />
famous composers and parks? Vienna has it all.<br />
This evening, join your traveling companions and<br />
Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 11 | Vienna | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your newfound friends at the end<br />
of an unforgettable vacation. Airport transfers are<br />
available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Sound of Music<br />
11 days – 2 Countries<br />
At Leisure<br />
From: C$2465 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 9 nights’ accommodations (4 hotels).<br />
9 hot buffet breakfasts. 4 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, three course<br />
dinner and Farewell Dinner). All land transport<br />
shown. All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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3 Jul Thu 13 Jul Sun 2475 600 2 Oct Thu 12 Oct Sun 2675 700<br />
10 Jul Thu 20 Jul Sun 2475 600 9 Oct Thu 19 Oct Sun 2499 600<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Munich Airport transfers will operate at 10.00am<br />
and 1.00pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return<br />
transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Vienna Airport at 8.00am and 9.30am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Austrian Alps<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Switzerland & Austria<br />
Into the very heart of Europe, this trip takes in scenic Switzerland and Austria, but also sneaks you into miniature<br />
Liechtenstein and over the border into the northern fringes of Italy.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… getting an insight into one of Austria’s oldest traditions, as you watch the balletic<br />
horses of the Lipizzaner Stud Farm in their alpine pastures. Dating back 400 years, you hear how the farm is<br />
protecting the country’s cultural heritage and protecting this world-famous breed – which is, surprisingly, an<br />
endangered species. More than an insight into these noble baroque horses, it unveils Austria’s love of culture and<br />
refined social scene – which you also witness in Vienna’s elegant cafés.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours of Salzburg and Vienna. Orientation of Zurich, Graz,<br />
Innsbruck, Geneva and Lucerne. Visit Vaduz the capital of<br />
Liechtenstein, the Italian ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo, the<br />
mountain resort of St. Moritz, lakeside Stresa and Zermatt. View<br />
the castle of Chillon, the city of Berne, and (weather permitting) the<br />
Matterhorn, the Jungfrau mountain, Jet d’Eau in Geneva, Chapel<br />
Bridge and Lion Monument in Lucerne and the Golden Roof and<br />
Hofburg Palace in Innsbruck. See Melk Abbey.<br />
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Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Salzburg<br />
Alpenhorn, Switzerland<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Regional<br />
Zermatt, Switzerland<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Zurich.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Zurich<br />
Welcome to Zurich! After check-in, your Travel<br />
Director takes you on an orientation of Switzerland’s<br />
financial capital. This evening, meet with your<br />
fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome<br />
Reception and trip briefing. (WR) Hotel: Radisson<br />
Blu Airport<br />
Day 3 | Zurich | Liechtenstein | Salzburg<br />
A scenic drive along Lake Zurich brings you to<br />
Liechtenstein where you stop at its capital Vaduz.<br />
Follow the Arlberg route into the Tyrol, past the<br />
pretty skiing area around St. Johann and the Wilder<br />
Kaiser Mountains to Salzburg. This impressive<br />
city is dominated by Fortress Hohensalzburg. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Holiday Inn<br />
Day 4 | Salzburg | Vienna (2 Nights)<br />
Your A Local Expert shows you a wealth of<br />
fascinating sights during your walking tour including
FRANCE<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
GERMANY<br />
LIECHTENSTEIN<br />
ITALY<br />
Mozart’s family house and the Domplatz. Admire<br />
breathtaking scenery as you travel past Lake<br />
Mondsee and through the Wachau Valley to see the<br />
impressive Melk Abbey en route to Imperial Vienna.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn<br />
Day 5 | Vienna Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Vienna is a beautiful city featuring grand palaces and<br />
buildings such as the State Opera, the Hofburg, St.<br />
Stephen’s Cathedral, the Parliament and the Imperial<br />
Boulevards. Marvel at all these wonderful sights with<br />
your A Local Expert. Stroll through the oldest part of<br />
the city - ‘Am Hof’. Spend time afterwards exploring<br />
on your own. Tonight, why not visit a nearby village<br />
for dinner at a lively ‘Heurigen’ inn. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Vienna | Graz | Piber Stud Farm |<br />
Villach<br />
Admire galleried courtyards and Renaissance<br />
squares in Graz. Visit the Lippizaner Stud farm at<br />
Piber for a A Unique Insight into the breeding of<br />
the athletic white stallions for the Spanish Riding<br />
School. Later arrive at your hotel in Villach where<br />
you dine this evening. (BB D) Hotel: Romantik Post<br />
Day 7 | Villach | Cortina d’Ampezzo | Innsbruck<br />
The Alpine scenery is breathtaking as you drive<br />
into Italy via Carbonin and Lake Misurina to the Tre<br />
Croci Pass. Explore Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Olympic<br />
skiing resort set in the heart of the Dolomites.<br />
Traverse spectacular mountain passes as you<br />
cross back into Austria. At Innsbruck, admire the<br />
Golden Roof, St. Jakob’s Cathedral, the Hofburg<br />
Palace and the Olympic ski-jump during your<br />
orientation tour. (BB) Hotel: Grauer Bär<br />
Day 8 | Innsbruck | St. Moritz<br />
This morning travel over the border into Switzerland<br />
and cross the enchanting Engadine. Arrive later in<br />
the fashionable winter sports resort of St. Moritz,<br />
where you are free this afternoon to explore the<br />
pristine landscape! This evening enjoy a A Be My<br />
Guest dinner. (BB BG) Hotel: Bären<br />
A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 9 | St. Moritz | Stresa | Zermatt (2 Nights)<br />
Traverse Alpine landscapes to Thusis and follow<br />
the San Bernadino route to Bellinzona, famous<br />
for its three castles. Continue via Locarno to the<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
Wachau<br />
Valley<br />
ZURICH<br />
1<br />
SALZBURG 1<br />
Vaduz<br />
1 INNSBRUCK<br />
2<br />
LUCERNE<br />
Berne<br />
Thusis<br />
Geneva Interlaken<br />
Chillon<br />
1 ST. MORITZ Cortina<br />
1<br />
2<br />
Bellinzona<br />
d'Ampezzo<br />
EVIAN<br />
ZERMATT Stresa<br />
VILLACH<br />
1<br />
Piber<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
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SLOVENIA<br />
VIENNA<br />
Graz<br />
CROATIA<br />
shores of Lake Maggiore and explore the scenic<br />
town of Stresa. See the beautiful Borromean<br />
Islands as you head towards the Simplon Pass.<br />
This evening enjoy dinner at your hotel in Zermatt.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Albana Real<br />
Day 10 | Zermatt Free Time<br />
Spend your free day relaxing in the shadows of<br />
the magnificent Matterhorn or perhaps consider a<br />
mountain trip for fantastic views of the surrounding<br />
Alpine peaks. (BB)<br />
Day 11 | Zermatt | Geneva | Lake Geneva<br />
(Evian)<br />
A spectacular drive through the Rhône Valley<br />
brings you to Lake Geneva where you view Lord<br />
Byron’s Castle of Chillon. Admire the sights of<br />
Geneva during your orientation tour including<br />
the old Cathedral, the Jet d’Eau fountain and the<br />
United Nations building. Follow the southern shores<br />
of Lake Geneva to Evian, renowned for its pure<br />
mineral water. (BB) Hotel: Hilton Evian Les Bains<br />
Day 12 | Lake Geneva (Evian) | Berne |<br />
Interlaken | Lucerne (2 Nights)<br />
Travel via Berne, the Federal capital of Switzerland,<br />
to Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, where<br />
you see the mighty Jungfrau (subject to weather<br />
conditions). Interlaken is one of the oldest and<br />
most popular tourist resorts in Switzerland. Cross<br />
the Brünig Pass to the charming town of Lucerne.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Astoria<br />
Day 13 | Lucerne Orientation and Free Time<br />
Lucerne is a beautiful medieval town set against an<br />
impressive backdrop of mountains. View the Chapel<br />
Bridge and visit the Lion Monument, built in memory<br />
of Louis XVI’s Swiss Guard, during your orientation<br />
tour. Spend free time afterwards exploring the<br />
old town, shopping for watches and chocolates,<br />
or consider an optional experience up a nearby<br />
mountain! Tonight, celebrate with your traveling<br />
companions at a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 14 | Lucerne | Zurich | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to Europe and your new found friends<br />
at the end of this amazing vacation. Airport transfers<br />
are available to Zurich Airport. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
2<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Switzerland & Austria<br />
14 days – 5 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$3575 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 12 nights’ accommodations (9 hotels).<br />
12 hot buffet breakfasts. 5 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, 2 three<br />
course dinners and Farewell Dinner). All land<br />
transport shown. All transfers shown. All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
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TO C$373 p.p.<br />
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HERZEGOVINA<br />
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15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$186 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$93 p.p<br />
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*Canada Canada Share<br />
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26 Apr Sat 9 May Fri 3575 700 26 Jul Sat 8 Aug Fri 3635 700<br />
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10 May Sat 23 May Fri 3575 700 9 Aug Sat 22 Aug Fri 3635 700<br />
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21 Jun Sat 4 Jul Fri 3725 700 20 Sep Sat 3 Oct Fri 3725 700<br />
28 Jun Sat 11 Jul Fri 3725 700 27 Sep Sat 10 Oct Fri 3725 700<br />
5 Jul Sat 18 Jul Fri 3635 700 4 Oct Sat 17 Oct Fri 3575 700<br />
12 Jul Sat 25 Jul Fri 3635 700<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: At the start of the trip, the Radisson Blu hotel is located at Zurich<br />
Airport for convenience, so guests can make their own way to the hotel from the<br />
Airport terminal. Return transfers will arrive at Zurich Airport on the last day of the<br />
trip at 8.00am from Lucerne.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Authentic Accommodation<br />
Hotel Bären, St Moritz, Switzerland<br />
All the charm of a Swiss chalet but with the comforts of a hotel,<br />
including a pool, Hotel Bären’s our stop on many nights in St Moritz.<br />
The Alpine setting and wood panelled bar and restaurant make it<br />
A Authentic Accommodation.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Swiss Delight<br />
The contrasts and culture of Switzerland are revealed in the beauty of St. Gallen and St. Moritz, the majesty of<br />
Mount Pilatus and the contemporary buzz of Swiss capital Zurich.<br />
It’s Insider moments like…the taste of fresh cream and rich cocoa at the Alprose chocolate museum, where you<br />
discover the secrets of one of Switzerland’s most famous exports before tasting it yourself. It’s savouring the<br />
distinctly Italian flavor of Lugano and the German precision and quirky cool of Zurich. Taking a cable car to<br />
the peak of Mount Pilatus, watching as lakes and mountains spread out like a carpet beneath you. And the<br />
cherry blossom and Swiss cows you see, before enjoying hearty cuisine at a traditional ‘stubete’ lunch.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
Orientations of St. Gallen, St. Moritz, Lucerne and Zurich. Visit<br />
the UNESCO World Heritage 16th century library in St. Gallen,<br />
the capital of Liechtenstein, Vaduz, the exclusive resort of<br />
St. Moritz, Mt Pilatus by Cable Car and stop in scenic Bellinzona.<br />
View the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument in Lucerne.<br />
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Kreuzberg mountains, Switzerland<br />
Regional<br />
Swiss Scenery<br />
St. Gallen
SWITZERLAND<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
LUCERNE<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Zurich.<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Zurich and Transfer to<br />
St. Gallen (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Zurich, Switzerland’s financial center.<br />
You will be transferred from the airport to your<br />
hotel in St. Gallen. After check-in, relax and enjoy<br />
your surroundings. Later, meet your Travel Director<br />
and fellow traveling companions for a Welcome<br />
Reception and trip briefing. (WR) Hotel: Einstein<br />
Day 3 | St. Gallen Orientation and Be My<br />
Guest Experience<br />
This morning visit the impressive UNESCO World<br />
Heritage 16 th century library a A Unique Insight<br />
within the monastery complex. For lunch, you will<br />
enjoy a memorable A Be My Guest experience at<br />
a traditional ‘stubete’ in the picturesque Appenzell.<br />
This afternoon you may like to participate on an<br />
optional experience to Mount Säntis where you<br />
will enjoy breathtaking views of the Alps. (BB BG)<br />
Day 4 | St. Gallen | Vaduz | St. Moritz<br />
Visit Vaduz, the capital in the tiny mountain<br />
principality of Liechtenstein where a spectacular<br />
turreted castle sits above the city. Travel on to one<br />
of the most famous destinations in Switzerland – St.<br />
Moritz. Surrounded by mountains and lush forests,<br />
this scenic town sits alongside a shimmering lake<br />
and is the epitome of a typical Swiss resort town.<br />
Enjoy an orientation walk through the town with eyecatching<br />
buildings and big-name boutiques before<br />
checking in to your hotel. (BB) Hotel: Laudinella<br />
Day 5 | St. Moritz | Bellinzona | Lugano<br />
This morning a spectacular scenic drive will bring<br />
you to the Italianate canton of Ticino where you<br />
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will stop in the town of Bellinzona to view the<br />
UNESCO-listed trio of medieval castles. Continue<br />
on to the bustling city of Lugano with its sidewalk<br />
cafés and palm-tree lined promenades along<br />
the lake. Enjoy a A Local Specialty visit to a<br />
chocolate museum where you will find out about<br />
the production and consumption of chocolate! (BB)<br />
Hotel: Holiday Inn<br />
Day 6 | Lugano | Lucerne Orientation<br />
Today your drive will take you towards the<br />
most central part of Switzerland. On arrival in<br />
Lucerne, view the Lion Monument and the iconic<br />
wooden Chapel Bridge before time to explore this<br />
picturesque town on the shore of Lake Lucerne.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Grand Europe<br />
Day 7 | Lucerne | Zurich<br />
This morning enjoy a A Unique Insight of the<br />
Swiss Alps when you travel by cable car to the<br />
summit of Mount Pilatus. When you reach the top<br />
you will enjoy stunning views over the lakes and<br />
mountains and see Lucerne nestled below you.<br />
Back in Lucerne, explore the old city and shop<br />
for Swiss watches and chocolate before departing<br />
for Zurich. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner with<br />
your fellow travelers and Travel Director. (BB FD)<br />
Hotel: Radisson Blu Airport<br />
Day 8 | Zurich | Canada<br />
Say farewell to Switzerland and your new found<br />
friends at the end of your alpine vacation. The<br />
Radisson Blu is located at Zurich Airport for your<br />
convenience to access your onward flights. (BB)<br />
Swiss Delight<br />
8 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$1885 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 6 nights’ accommodations (5 hotels). 6<br />
hot buffet breakfasts. Be My Guest lunch. 2 dinners<br />
(including Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner).<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: At the start of the trip, transfers will operate from Zurich Airport<br />
at 9.30am and 12.30pm to St. Gallen. Guests arriving later will need to make their<br />
own way to the first hotel. There is a train service available from Zurich airport to St.<br />
Gallen. For return transfers, the Radisson Blu hotel is located at Zurich Airport for<br />
convience, so guests can make their own way from the hotel to the airport terminal.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
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Contrasts of Switzerland<br />
Taking the train around Switzerland, the contrasts of its mountain scenery, calm lakes, refined resorts and<br />
cosmopolitan ‘business hub’ cities are discovered in relaxation and style.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… experiencing the speed, serenity and scenic window displays of a Swiss train journey.<br />
It’s passing through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges on the Glacier Express, as lakes, mountains and glaciers<br />
appear at your window; then taking the electric bus or taxi into the car-free eco-city of Zermatt. Following the<br />
dramatic Golden Pass route from Geneva to Interlaken in the morning, and the Brünig Pass to Lucerne in the<br />
afternoon, you sink into your seat and see parts of Switzerland only visible by rail.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
Orientation of Zurich, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Geneva and Lucerne.<br />
Visit Interlaken. View the Matterhorn and Jungfrau mountains<br />
(weather permitting), the Jet d’Eau in Geneva, the Lion Monument<br />
and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne.<br />
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Day 2 | Arrive Zurich<br />
Welcome to Zurich in the heart of Switzerland!<br />
Admire Switzerland’s financial capital during your<br />
orientation of the city. Join your Travel Director<br />
and fellow travelers this evening for a Welcome<br />
Reception. (WR) Hotel: Radisson Blu Airport<br />
Day 3 | Zurich | St. Moritz<br />
Your journey by train via Chur to St. Moritz takes you<br />
past snow-capped mountains and sparkling lakes.<br />
The scenery is incredible! Dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Bären A Authentic Accommodation.<br />
Day 4 | St. Moritz | Glacier Express | Zermatt<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
All aboard one of the most spectacular train journeys<br />
in the world – the immensely comfortable aircushioned<br />
and air-conditioned Glacier Express! An<br />
8-hour railway journey takes you over 291 bridges,<br />
through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at<br />
2,033 metres above sea level. Enjoy an included<br />
lunch on board as you marvel at magnificent Alpine<br />
lakes and pristine glaciers en route to the unique<br />
resort of Zermatt, dominated by the Matterhorn. Walk<br />
a short distance to your charming hotel. Afterwards,<br />
explore the nightlife in this lively year-round resort.<br />
(BB L) Hotel: Alpen Resort<br />
Day 5 | Zermatt | Orientation and Free Time<br />
Your Travel Director takes you for an orientation<br />
of this charming car-free resort. Relax afterwards<br />
in the clean mountain air, shop for souvenirs or<br />
perhaps take a cable-car ride for more stunning<br />
views of the Alpine landscapes. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Zermatt | Geneva Orientation and<br />
Free Time<br />
Your high-speed train journey takes you to Geneva,<br />
the capital of the Suisse Romande (Frenchspeaking<br />
Switzerland) where many organizations<br />
including the International Red Cross are based.<br />
Admire the sights during your orientation including<br />
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the Old Town, the Flower Clock and the Jet d’Eau.<br />
Later, you may wish to dine on delicious Swiss<br />
specialties at a restaurant overlooking Europe’s<br />
highest mountain, Mont Blanc. (BB) Hotel: Cornavin<br />
Day 7 | Geneva | Interlaken | Lucerne (2 Nights)<br />
The stunning scenery continues as you travel<br />
from Geneva along the Golden Pass route. Stop at<br />
Interlaken in the heart of the Swiss Alps between<br />
the glassy lakes of Thun and Brienz, at the foot<br />
of a trio of famous peaks - the Eiger, Mönch and<br />
Jungfrau. Spend time relaxing and enjoy superb<br />
views of the peaks of the Bernese Oberland, so<br />
beloved of Queen Victoria who often stayed at<br />
Interlaken. Reboard your train and follow the Brünig<br />
Pass to Lucerne in central Switzerland, your home<br />
for the next two nights. This evening, why not learn<br />
to yodel at an optional fun-packed Swiss folklore<br />
show! (BB) Hotel: Renaissance<br />
Day 8 | Lucerne Orientation and Free Time<br />
Your orientation walk through the medieval city<br />
of Lucerne is fascinating. Visit the poignant Lion<br />
Monument built in memory of Louis XVI’s Swiss<br />
Guard. View the covered wooden Chapel Bridge<br />
spanning the River Reuss and the decorated<br />
wooden panels, which chronicle the history of<br />
Lucerne. Later, consider an optional experience<br />
to a nearby mountain peak, or explore the old<br />
city and shop for Swiss watches and delicious<br />
Swiss chocolates. Tonight, celebrate with your<br />
companions and your Travel Director at a Farewell<br />
Dinner with wine in a local restaurant! (BB FD)<br />
Day 9 | Lucerne | Zurich | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to Switzerland and your newfound<br />
friends at the end of your remarkable Swiss<br />
vacation! Your Travel Director will give you tickets<br />
for the short train journey from Lucerne to Zurich<br />
Airport, which can be used at your convenience for<br />
the onward journey. (BB)<br />
Contrasts of Switzerland<br />
9 days – 1 Country<br />
Special Interest<br />
From: C$3235 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 7 nights’ accommodations (5 hotels).<br />
7 hot buffet breakfasts. Lunch on the Glacier<br />
Express. 3 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, three course dinner and Farewell<br />
Dinner). All land transport shown (including<br />
Glacier Express, Golden Pass train and highspeed<br />
train). All transfers shown. All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: At the start of the trip, the Radisson Blu hotel is located at Zurich<br />
Airport for convenience, so guests can make their own way to the hotel from the<br />
Airport terminal. Return transfers to Zurich Airport are provided with tickets for a<br />
train journey into Zurich Airport terminal. There is a direct train from Lucerne to<br />
Zurich Airport every hour from approximately 5am onwards. The earliest train will<br />
get guests in to Zurich Airport check-in by 6.30am.<br />
Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Authentic Accommodation<br />
Hotel Bären, St Moritz, Switzerland<br />
All the charm of a Swiss chalet but with the comforts of a hotel,<br />
including a pool, Hotel Bären’s our stop on many nights in St Moritz.<br />
The Alpine setting and wood panelled bar and restaurant make it<br />
A Authentic Accommodation.<br />
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BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Best of Switzerland<br />
Scenic lakeside towns, views of the Matterhorn and an Alpine journey to chic St. Moritz aboard the famous Bernina<br />
Express – this round-trip from Zurich shows off Switzerland at its best.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… watching Joelle Hostettler whip up a risotto from scratch in her garden, teaching you<br />
how to cook it the local way. And trying authentic antipasti from the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland.<br />
After Joelle and her husband Massimo have shown you around the family vineyard, you sit back with a glass<br />
of wine to soak up views over Lake Lugano. The risotto is served al fresco, with local sausage in pastry, and, as<br />
you linger over lunch, they bring out a seasonal fruit tart made from fruit grown in their garden.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
Orientation of Zurich and Lucerne. Visit the Federal capital Berne,<br />
the town of Evian, Montreux, the Castle of Chillon, Zermatt,<br />
Lugano, St. Moritz, Vaduz the capital of Liechtenstein, Interlaken<br />
and Brienz. View the Matterhorn and the Jungfrau mountains<br />
(weather permitting), Lake Lugano, Lake Como, Chapel Bridge<br />
and Lion Monument in Lucerne.<br />
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Day 2 | Arrive Zurich<br />
Welcome to Zurich, Switzerland’s financial center.<br />
After check-in, see the charm and beauty of this<br />
beautiful lakeside city during an orientation. Later,<br />
meet your Travel Director and fellow traveling<br />
companions for a Welcome Reception and trip<br />
briefing. (WR) Hotel: Radisson Blu Airport<br />
Day 3 | Zurich | Berne | Montreux | Lake<br />
Geneva (Evian)<br />
Stop in Berne, the capital city of Switzerland en route<br />
to Lake Geneva. Visit the town of Montreux, famous<br />
for its Jazz festival, before enjoying a lakeside drive<br />
to Evian les Bains on the southern shores of Lake<br />
Geneva. (BB) Hotel: Hilton Evian Les Bains<br />
Day 4 | Lake Geneva (Evian) | Chillon | Zermatt<br />
This morning, visit the picturesque Chillon Castle<br />
immortalized by Lord Byron’s ‘Prisoner of Chillon’.<br />
Continue your journey to Zermatt, inaccessible by<br />
coach, ascend to the your hotel by electric minibuses<br />
and taxis. (BB) Hotel: Alpen Resort<br />
Day 5 | Zermatt | Lugano Free Time<br />
Today leave Zermatt and views of the Matterhorn<br />
behind you as you travel to lakeside Lugano. Enjoy<br />
a delicious A Be My Guest luncheon with a Swiss<br />
family in a small mountainside village. Then enjoy<br />
some free time to take in the scenery in Lugano.<br />
(BB BG) Hotel: Holiday Inn<br />
Day 6 | Lugano | Tirano | Bernina Express |<br />
St. Moritz (2 Nights)<br />
This morning, travel along the shores of Lake<br />
Lugano to the lakeside Italian town of Menaggio<br />
for beautiful views of Lake Como. Continue your<br />
journey back across the Swiss border and enter<br />
the Upper Engadine valley. Stop in the town of<br />
Tirano where you will join the Bernina Express.<br />
The Bernina line is classified as a UNESCO World<br />
Heritage site in recognition of the stunning beauty<br />
and incredible engineering that this century-old<br />
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line displays. Soak in the breath-taking scenery en<br />
route to the resort town of St. Moritz, your home<br />
for the next two nights. Dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Laudinella<br />
Day 7 | St. Moritz Free Time<br />
Enjoy a full day of leisure in this stylish resort<br />
town. Use your complimentary Mountain Pass for<br />
spectacular mountain-top views or perhaps follow<br />
the Roman’s example and ‘take the waters’ at<br />
one of the highest altitude therapeutic springs in<br />
Switzerland. (BB)<br />
Day 8 | St. Moritz | Liechtenstein | Interlaken |<br />
Brienz | Lucerne (2 Nights)<br />
Visit Vaduz, the capital city in the tiny country<br />
of Liechtenstein. Then travel to Interlaken which<br />
lies in the shadows of the Jungfrau Mountain<br />
between the lakes of Thun and Brienz.<br />
Stop for free time for lunch and a A Local<br />
Specialty demonstration of wood carving before<br />
arriving in the lakeside town of Lucerne. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Grand Europe A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 9 | Lucerne Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
View the Lion Monument and cross the iconic<br />
wooden Chapel Bridge to explore this picturesque<br />
town on the shore of Lake Lucerne. In your free<br />
time, perhaps take a cruise of the lake or explore<br />
the old city and shop for Swiss watches and<br />
chocolate. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your<br />
fellow travelers and Travel Director. (BB FD)<br />
Day 10 | Lucerne | Zurich | Canada<br />
Say farewell to Switzerland and your new found<br />
friends at the end of your alpine vacation. Transfers<br />
are available to Zurich airport. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Please note:<br />
This trip will visit France and Italy for a short period.<br />
Some passport holders may require double entry<br />
visas. Please speak with your travel agent at time<br />
of booking to assess your specific requirements.<br />
Best of Switzerland<br />
10 days – 4 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2785 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 8 nights’ accommodations (6 hotels).<br />
8 hot buffet breakfasts. Be My Guest lunch.<br />
3 dinners (including Welcome Reception, three<br />
course dinner and Farewell Dinner). All land<br />
transport shown. All transfers shown. All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: At the start of the trip, the Radisson Blu hotel is located at Zurich<br />
Airport for convenience, so guests can make their own way to the hotel from the<br />
Airport terminal. Return transfers will arrive at Zurich Airport on the last day of the<br />
trip at 8am from Lucerne.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Authentic Accommodation<br />
Grand Hotel Europe, Lucerne, Switzerland<br />
Taking you straight back to Switzerland’s elegant past, the appropriately<br />
named Grand Hotel Europe is a landmark in Lucerne. By the lake, it is<br />
our A Authentic Accommodation on many of the trips we take to this<br />
historic town.<br />
Swiss cheese<br />
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BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Grand Alpine Experience<br />
The Alps may bring France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Germany together in geography and scenery – but this<br />
trip shows their customs, food, culture and local characters remain unique.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… being welcomed into the Heis family’s charming farm and guesthouse in the mountains<br />
outside Innsbruck. Magdalene, or one of her five children, takes you to meet the family and their horses, pigs,<br />
cows and chickens, while her husband, Andre, is taking the helm in his kitchen. Heading into the cozy woodclad<br />
dining area or beautiful conservatory with its Alpine views, Andre presents his organic feast created from<br />
the farm’s own produce – from Tyrolean ‘Schutzkrapfen’ ravioli to roasted veal.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour in Salzburg. Orientation of Munich, Innsbruck, Cortina<br />
d’Ampezzo, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Chamonix, Engelberg, Lucerne<br />
and Zurich. Visit Chillon Castle and the Swarowkski Crystal<br />
Museum. View the Bavarian Alps, Italian Dolomites, Swiss and<br />
French Alps, the Golden Roof and Wilten Basilica in Innsbruck,<br />
the fortifications in Bellinzona, the Matterhorn and Mt. Blanc<br />
(weather permitting), Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument in Lucerne,<br />
the lakeside town of Montreux and the Federal capital of Berne.<br />
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Lake Geneva, Switzerland.<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Munich.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Munich<br />
Welcome to Munich and your Grand Alpine<br />
Experience! After check-in, relax and unwind<br />
before enjoying an orientation of the city with<br />
your Travel Director. Your orientation includes<br />
views such as the Glockenspiel and Marienplatz.<br />
Later, meet your Travel Director and get to know<br />
your fellow travelers at a Welcome Reception. (WR)<br />
Hotel: Sheraton Arabellapark<br />
Day 3 | Munich | Salzburg | Wattens | Innsbruck<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Arrive in Salzburg and with your A Local Expert<br />
see Salzburg Cathedral, the Getreidegasse and<br />
Mozart’s birthplace as well as many locations<br />
used in the movie The Sound of Music. Later<br />
cross into the Tyrol region and visit the Swarovski<br />
Kristallwelten a A Local Specialty, to see the world<br />
famous crystal transformed to sculptures, jewelry<br />
and even a forest! Later arrive in Innsbruck where<br />
you will enjoy a A Be My Guest dining experience.<br />
(BB BG) Hotel: Grauer Bär<br />
Regional<br />
Austrian Alps<br />
Day 4 | Innsbruck Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
On your orientation tour, see St Jakobs Cathedral,<br />
the Hofburg and the Golden Roof. Travel to the<br />
impressive location of the Olympic Ski Jump which<br />
was redesigned and completed in 2002 by world<br />
renowned architect Zaha Hadid. Enjoy free time to<br />
explore this charming city and sample traditional<br />
food and drink such as Strudel or Schnapps. (BB)<br />
Day 5 | Innsbruck | Cortina d’Ampezzo<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Your drive this morning is over the Brenner Pass,<br />
a historic route that connects the mountainous<br />
regions of Austria and Italy. Travel through the<br />
Dolomite mountain range, a dedicated UNESCO<br />
World Heritage Site. Arrive in Cortina d’Ampezzo<br />
which was host to the 1956 Winter Olympics.<br />
(BB DW) Hotel: Hotel Ancora<br />
Day 6 | Cortina d’Ampezzo Free Time<br />
Today is dedicated to this beautiful unspoilt area<br />
of Italy. Green pastures, snow-capped mountains,<br />
wooden chalets and picture perfect alpine scenery<br />
will ensure a relaxing day to do as you please. (BB)
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Day 7 | Cortina d’Ampezzo | Bolzano |<br />
Bernina Express | St. Moritz (2 Nights)<br />
Head through valleys and over mountain passes<br />
as you make your way through the Italian Tyrol to<br />
Bolzano. Stroll through the town’s squares or shop<br />
in the arcades. Continue your journey across the<br />
Swiss border and enter the Upper Engadin valley.<br />
Stop in the town of Tirano where you will board<br />
the Bernina Express. The Bernina line is classified<br />
as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition<br />
of the stunning beauty and incredible engineering<br />
that this century-old line displays. Soak in the<br />
breath-taking scenery en route to the resort town of<br />
St. Moritz, your home for the next two nights. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Laudinella<br />
Day 8 | St. Moritz Free Time<br />
Deep in the Engadin valley, the lakeside town of<br />
St Moritz has a vibrant lifestyle that attracts the<br />
rich and famous throughout the year. Explore the<br />
town at leisure with your complimentary Mountain<br />
Pass. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | St. Moritz | Bellinzona | Zermatt<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Visit the town of Bellinzona and see the impressive<br />
city fortifications, which include three medieval<br />
castles. Pass the wine growing town of Visp and<br />
arrive in Zermatt, located in the shadow of the<br />
Matterhorn. Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Alpen Resort<br />
Day 10 | Zermatt Free Time<br />
Spend your day relaxing in the beautiful town<br />
of Zermatt or take in panoramic views of the<br />
Swiss Alps from one of the many mountains that<br />
are easily accessible by chair elevator, gondola or<br />
even train. (BB)<br />
Day 11 | Zermatt | Chillon | Chamonix (2 Nights)<br />
Visit Chillon Castle on the shore of Lake Geneva.<br />
With over 1000 years of history, the castle has<br />
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inspired many artists and writers including Victor<br />
Hugo and Lord Byron. Cross the border into<br />
France and arrive at your hotel in Chamonix. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Alpina<br />
Day 12 | Chamonix Free Time<br />
Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, Chamonix<br />
is dominated by the massive White Mountain –<br />
more famously known as Mont Blanc. Explore<br />
the town or enjoy a leisurely walk along the many<br />
trails. (BB DW)<br />
Day 13 | Chamonix | Montreux | Berne |<br />
Engelberg<br />
Travel via Montreux, famed for its annual Jazz<br />
Festival and on to Berne, the Federal Capital of<br />
Switzerland. View the city and see the bear park,<br />
a modern park dedicated to the welfare of the<br />
bears which are the symbol of the city and<br />
who once existed in the wild around this area.<br />
Arrive later in the town of Engelberg at the foot of<br />
Mount Titlis. (BB) Hotel: Ramada Regina Titlis<br />
Day 14 | Engelberg | Lucerne | Zurich<br />
This morning visit the breath-taking town of Lucerne.<br />
Visit the Lion Monument, commemorating the Swiss<br />
Guards who died defending Louis XVI. View the<br />
wooden Chapel Bridge and explore the medieval<br />
Old Town. This afternoon arrival in the financial<br />
capital, Zurich. Your orientation will include views<br />
of the Grossmünster and Fraumünster – famous<br />
for the stained glass windows by Marc Chagall.<br />
Tonight, celebrate with your traveling companions<br />
and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Hotel: Radisson Blu Airport<br />
Day 15 | Zurich | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your newfound friends at the end<br />
of this memorable vacation. The Radisson Blu<br />
is located at the airport for your convenience to<br />
access your onward flight. (BB)<br />
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Grand Alpine Experience<br />
15 days – 5 Countries<br />
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From: C$3835 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 13 nights’ accommodations (8 hotels).<br />
13 hot buffet breakfasts. 6 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, 2 three<br />
course dinner with wine, three course dinners<br />
and Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown.<br />
All transfers shown. All our featured inclusions<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Munich Airport transfers will operate at 10am and<br />
1pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. At the end of the<br />
trip, the Radisson Blu hotel is located at Zurich Airport for convenience, so guests<br />
can make their own way to the terminal for flights home.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
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Bavaria, Germany<br />
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BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
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Imperial Europe<br />
Intriguing cities of central Europe are brought together as locals share their insight on the history and culture of<br />
Prague, Vienna and Budapest, with a pause in musical Salzburg too.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… shivering as you hear about the bravery of two families in wartime Hungary. Walking<br />
through a door made from an old wine barrel, you begin your wine tasting at the Schieszl vineyard. Later,<br />
Conrad Schieszl explains how his family used that wine barrel to hide their Jewish neighbors during Nazi<br />
occupation. And he tells the moving story of how one of the young boys they saved later became a lawyer and<br />
helped the Schieszls return to Hungary and buy back their land during the Communist rule in thanks for his life.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours of Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg. Orientation<br />
of Munich and Regensburg. Visit Bratislava the capital of Slovakia,<br />
the Baroque town center of Gyor and the Fisherman’s Bastion in<br />
Budapest. View the Marienplatz and Olympic Stadium in Munich,<br />
Melk Abbey, St. Vitus’ Cathedral and the Old Town Square of<br />
Prague and the Imperial Boulevards of Vienna.<br />
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Viennese whirls<br />
Parliament, Budapest<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Regional<br />
Charles Bridge, Prague<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Munich.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Munich<br />
Welcome to Munich, capital of Bavaria. Stop and<br />
view the stadium built for the 1972 Olympics and<br />
the Marienplatz, with its fascinating Glockenspiel<br />
clock. Meet this evening for a Welcome Reception<br />
with your fellow travelers and Travel Director. (WR)<br />
Hotel: Hilton City<br />
Day 3 | Munich | Regensburg | Prague (2 Nights)<br />
Visit Regensburg, an unspoilt medieval gem on your<br />
way to the Czech Republic. Across the border see<br />
Pilsen, renowned for its breweries, before reaching<br />
Prague. This exciting city is your home for the next<br />
two nights! This evening, join your fellow companions<br />
for a Regional Meal at a local restaurant. (BB RM)<br />
Hotel: Andels<br />
Day 4 | Prague Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Prague has prospered since the fall of Communism,<br />
and its new-found status and affluence is evident
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during your guided sightseeing tour of the city with<br />
your A Local Expert. See the impressive St. Vitus’<br />
Cathedral in the grounds of the 1,000 year-old Prague<br />
Castle. Cross the river on your walking tour to the Old<br />
Town Square to see the Astronomical Clock. Spend<br />
the afternoon as you wish. Explore the city on your<br />
own, or consider a relaxing lunch cruise on the River<br />
Vltava. (BB)<br />
Day 5 | Prague | Bratislava | Budapest (2 Nights)<br />
Visit the Slovak capital Bratislava with its eclectic<br />
Gothic, Baroque and Art Deco architecture. Entering<br />
Hungary you arrive in Budapest on the banks of the<br />
River Danube. (BB) Hotel: Novotel Centrum<br />
Day 6 | Budapest Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert shows you the sights of<br />
Budapest featuring views of the famous Chain Bridge,<br />
the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district and a visit to the<br />
Fisherman’s Bastion. From there enjoy superb views<br />
across the Parliament and Danube below. Later, spend<br />
time exploring on your own or consider a guided tour<br />
of the Parliament. Tonight, experience a A Be My<br />
Guest Hungarian dinner with local specialties. (BB BG)<br />
Day 7 | Budapest | Györ | Vienna (2 Nights)<br />
Crossing the Transdanubia region to Györ is a pleasant<br />
drive through beautiful countryside. Stroll through this<br />
quaint city, which stands at the confluence of three<br />
rivers and features charming Baroque architecture.<br />
Later arrive in imperial Vienna where you stay for the<br />
next two nights. (BB) Hotel: Hilton Danube<br />
Day 8 | Vienna Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Admire the Hofburg Palace, the former winter<br />
residence of the Hapsburg Dynasty during your<br />
enthralling sightseeing tour of Vienna with your<br />
A Local Expert. See the grand State Opera House,<br />
and the Ringstrasse, a beautiful sweeping boulevard<br />
built in the 19 th century to replace the city walls.<br />
View St. Stephen’s Cathedral, its ornate roof bearing<br />
the imperial emblem of the Hapsburgs. The afternoon<br />
is yours to explore the city’s many attractions. Later,<br />
you might like to attend a classical concert. (BB)<br />
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REPUBLIC<br />
SALZBURG<br />
PRAGUE<br />
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AUSTRIA<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
Melk<br />
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VIENNA<br />
CROATIA<br />
POLAND<br />
Bratislava<br />
Györ<br />
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Day 9 | Vienna | Wachau Valley | Salzburg<br />
Travel through the UNESCO-designated Wachau<br />
Valley, one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe.<br />
See the magnificent Melk Abbey, a masterpiece<br />
of baroque architecture, before reaching Salzburg.<br />
Meet your A Local Expert for a walking tour of<br />
this musical city before sampling the delicious<br />
A Local Specialty of Austrian cakes. Dine tonight<br />
at your hotel in the beautiful city of Salzburg. (BB D)<br />
Hotel: Holiday Inn Salzburg City<br />
Day 10 | Salzburg | Munich<br />
Your vacation ends in the Bavarian capital, Munich.<br />
On your return to this fascinating city you will have<br />
time to enjoy the numerous museums and beautiful<br />
gardens. This evening, join your companions and<br />
Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate the<br />
end of your vacation. (BB FD) Hotel: Hilton City<br />
Day 11 | Munich | Canada<br />
Say ‘auf wiedersehen’ to Germany, your fellow<br />
travelers and Travel Director at the end of your<br />
exhilarating European experience! Transfers to Munich<br />
airport are available, conditions apply. (BB)<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Munich Airport<br />
transfers will operate at 10am and 1pm. Guests arriving<br />
later should make their own way to the hotel. Return<br />
transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Munich<br />
Airport at 9.30am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment<br />
book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages<br />
244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages<br />
239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you<br />
the lowest possible airfare available on the day that<br />
you book. Please note that airfares are not included<br />
in the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date<br />
itineraries and Optional Experiences.<br />
Imperial Europe<br />
11 days – 5 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$1950 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 9 nights’ accommodations (6 hotels).<br />
9 hot buffet breakfasts. 5 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, Regional<br />
Meal, three course dinner and Farewell Dinner).<br />
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Bohemian Highlights<br />
An undercover look at the wartime history of Poland and Germany and the romance of Prague and Budapest –<br />
this trip gives you time to really experience the historic region of Bohemia.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… spending time with a resident in Krakow, as they introduce you to the highlights<br />
of their home town. Experiencing this with a smaller group, you really get into the streets and stories of the<br />
medieval Old Town. Strolling together, they take you to the elegant Cloth Hall and imposing Mariacki Church,<br />
and you get to ask them about Krakow’s history, life in Poland or even just where they’d recommend for dinner<br />
tonight. It’s also being taken to unusual places, like Czestochowa where you see the Black Madonna.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours of Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna and<br />
Prague. Orientation of Frankfurt and Leipzig. Visit the monastery<br />
of Jasna Gora, the concentration camp at Auschwitz, the<br />
Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest, Berlin TV Tower, the Baroque<br />
town center of Gyor, Tabor, the beer brewing town of Pilsen and<br />
St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague. View the<br />
famous Reichstag and Tiergarten in Berlin, Krakow Cathedral and<br />
the UNESCO listed Castle District in Budapest.<br />
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It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Frankfurt.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Frankfurt (Offenbach)<br />
Welcome to Frankfurt! Check-in this afternoon<br />
and enjoy an orientation drive through this<br />
fascinating city. Meet your Travel Director and<br />
companions later for a Welcome Reception. (WR)<br />
Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach<br />
Day 3 | Frankfurt | Leipzig | Berlin (2 Nights)<br />
Travel through Saxony to the bustling town of<br />
Leipzig which was once one of the major cities of<br />
the former East Germany. Until his death, this city<br />
was also home to composer Johann Sebastian<br />
Bach. Continue through to Berlin, a contrasting city<br />
with a rich and varied history. (BB) Hotel: Hilton<br />
Day 4 | Berlin Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
This morning enjoy a A Unique Insight experience<br />
with fantastic 360° views of the city from the<br />
Berlin TV Tower. See the Reichstag, Tiergarten,<br />
Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard and<br />
the German State Opera House with a A Local<br />
Expert during your included sightseeing tour.<br />
Spend free time afterwards shopping for souvenirs<br />
and exploring this captivating city! (BB)<br />
At Leisure<br />
Rynek Square, Krakow<br />
Day 5 | Berlin | Warsaw (2 Nights)<br />
Head east across the central plains to the Polish<br />
capital, Warsaw. After dinner this evening, you might<br />
like to explore the city’s nightlife or treat yourself to<br />
a Chopin recital. (BB D) Hotel: Westin<br />
Day 6 | Warsaw Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
Admire Warsaw’s historic center including the Old<br />
Town during your sightseeing tour with a A Local<br />
Expert. Visit the site of the Warsaw Ghetto,<br />
shockingly evoked in Polanski’s award-winning film,<br />
‘The Pianist’. Explore the city on your own during<br />
your free time. Consider a visit to the Wilanow<br />
Palace, a priceless testimony to the splendor of<br />
Poland’s past. Join your companions this evening<br />
for a Regional Meal at a local restaurant. (BB RM)<br />
Day 7 | Warsaw | Czestochowa | Auschwitz |<br />
Krakow (2 Nights)<br />
Visit the 14th-century Jasna Gora Monastery at<br />
Czestochowa. This is Poland’s greatest place of<br />
pilgrimage and home of the Black Madonna of<br />
Czestochowa, Jasna Gora’s most precious treasure.<br />
Later, your visit to the concentration camp at<br />
Auschwitz is a sobering reminder of the atrocities<br />
of World War II. Tonight, dine at your hotel in the<br />
medieval city of Krakow. (BB D) Hotel: Park Inn
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Leipzig<br />
Day 8 | Krakow Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
This morning, consider joining an optional<br />
experience to the Wieliczka Salt mine, one of the<br />
world’s oldest salt mines still in operation and home<br />
to an entire chapel carved from the rock salt as<br />
well as dozens of sculptures. Enjoy a Small Group<br />
Sightseeing walking tour with a A Local Expert<br />
of the medieval Old Town and visit the Cloth Hall<br />
and Mariacki Church. See Wawel Castle and enjoy<br />
panoramic views of the city from Wawel Hill. Relax<br />
this afternoon or explore the Market Square and<br />
city on your own. This evening, perhaps enjoy an<br />
evening of Folklore. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Krakow | Slovakia | Budapest (2 Nights)<br />
Drive south into the foothills of the Tatra Mountains<br />
and across the border into Slovakia. Admire the<br />
changing landscapes as you continue into Hungary.<br />
Arrive later at the majestic capital Budapest. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Marriott Courtyard Center<br />
Day 10 | Budapest Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
Built on the banks of the romantic River Danube,<br />
Budapest is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities.<br />
Your sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert<br />
features views of the famous Chain Bridge, the<br />
UNESCO listed Castle Hill district and a visit to<br />
the Fisherman’s Bastion for superb views of the<br />
Parliament and Danube. Afterwards, explore on<br />
your own or perhaps take a trip to Szentendre, a<br />
charming town popular with artists. This evening,<br />
join your fellow travelers for a special A Be My<br />
Guest dinner at a family-run restaurant and winery<br />
on the outskirts of the city. (BB BG)<br />
Day 11 | Budapest | Györ | Vienna (2 Nights)<br />
Cross the Transdanubia region - dotted with<br />
orchards and vineyards – to Györ. Visit this Roman<br />
town, which has retained much of its medieval and<br />
baroque charm. Arrive later in Vienna, your home<br />
for the next two nights. (BB) Hotel: Hilton Danube<br />
PRAGUE<br />
2<br />
Tabor<br />
Baltic Sea<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
2<br />
VIENNA<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
CROATIA<br />
Auschwitz<br />
Györ<br />
POLAND<br />
HUNGARY<br />
WARSAW<br />
2<br />
SLOVAKIA<br />
Day 12 | Vienna Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
From the Parliament building to the Hofburg, the<br />
State Opera House to St. Stephen’s Cathedral,<br />
admire the city’s imperial elegance on your included<br />
sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert. Your guide<br />
also takes you on a walking tour through ‘Am Hof’,<br />
Vienna’s oldest and most secret quarter. Spend<br />
free time sightseeing on your own or shop on the<br />
fashionable Kärntnerstrasse. This evening, why<br />
not join an optional experience to a famous local<br />
hostelry for a meal and musical entertainment. (BB)<br />
Day 13 | Vienna | Tabor | Prague (2 Nights)<br />
North into the Czech Republic, visit Tabor, once the<br />
headquarters of the 15th century religious reformer,<br />
John Huss. Arrive later in the capital Prague, a lively<br />
hub of art and culture. (BB D) Hotel: Andels<br />
Day 14 | Prague Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
Your A Local Expert explains the history of Prague<br />
during your guided sightseeing tour. Visit the<br />
impressive St. Vitus Cathedral, which is set inside<br />
the 1,000 year-old Prague Castle. Cross the Vltava<br />
River to the cobble stoned old town square and<br />
view the Astronomical Clock. Spend time afterwards<br />
seeing more sights or perhaps enjoy a cruise on<br />
the Vltava river. (BB)<br />
Day 15 | Prague | Frankfurt (Offenbach)<br />
This morning travel west across the German<br />
border before arriving in cosmopolitan Frankfurt<br />
for your final night. Tonight, celebrate with your<br />
traveling companions at a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach<br />
Day 16 | Frankfurt | Canada<br />
Say farewell to your new found friends at the end of<br />
your memorable vacation. Transfers are available to<br />
Frankfurt Airport. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
2<br />
BUDAPEST<br />
Czestochowa<br />
2<br />
KRAKOW<br />
Bohemian Highlights<br />
16 days – 6 Countries<br />
At Leisure<br />
From: C$3350 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 14 nights’ accommodations (8 hotels).<br />
14 hot buffet breakfasts. 7 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Regional Meal, Be My<br />
Guest, 3 three course dinners and Farewell<br />
Dinner). All land transport shown. All transfers<br />
shown. All our featured inclusions shown<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Frankfurt Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am,<br />
12pm and 2.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.<br />
Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Frankfurt Airport at 8am<br />
and 10am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
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Optional Experiences.<br />
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BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
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Prague, Vienna & Budapest<br />
This relaxing look at three historic riverside cities gives you time to get an authentic inside view of their culture<br />
and traditions – an alternative to more obvious European capitals.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… settling in to each new city with the help of one of our local friends. They weave their<br />
personal stories and favorite sights into the famous icons you see, like Prague Castle, Budapest’s Fisherman’s<br />
Bastion and Vienna’s Hofburg Palace. There are quirky stories to enjoy while admiring the old masters at<br />
Vienna’s Museum of Fine Arts – we go before the general public is allowed in. It’s also about insider tastes, like<br />
being treated to traditional Hungarian Cuisine.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours of Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Visit St. Vitus’<br />
Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague, the old Hungarian<br />
capital of Esztorgom, the UNESCO listed Castle District,<br />
Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest and the Kunsthistorisches<br />
Museum in Vienna for a private visit. View the Presidential<br />
Palace, Old Town of Bratislava, the Hofburg Palace and Imperial<br />
Boulevards of Vienna.<br />
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Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Prague.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Prague (3 Nights)<br />
Welcome to the Golden city of Prague, renowned<br />
for its gleaming spires. Relax or take a leisurely<br />
stroll through this magnificent metropolis. In the<br />
evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception and evening<br />
drive with your traveling companions and Travel<br />
Director. (WR) Hotel: President<br />
Day 3 | Prague Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
Explore Prague’s rich cultural and economic history<br />
during your Small Group Sightseeing guided walk<br />
with a A Local Expert. Visit the monumental St.<br />
Vitus’ Cathedral in the precincts of Prague Castle.<br />
Admire the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town<br />
Square. See the atmospheric Charles Bridge, lined<br />
with Baroque statues. Discover the city at your own<br />
pace this afternoon. (BB)
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Day 4 | Prague At Leisure<br />
Plan your day and see the sights of your choice.<br />
You might like to spend time relaxing with a spa<br />
treatment or exploring the shops for Bohemian<br />
crystal. In the evening, you may want to consider<br />
dinner followed by the opera or a theater show. (BB)<br />
Day 5 | Prague | Bratislava | Vienna (3 Nights)<br />
Traveling south from Prague you see Brno, site of<br />
Napoleon’s headquarters for the Battle of Austerlitz,<br />
his greatest victory. Pass the Presidential Palace<br />
and the quaint Old Town in Bratislava, capital of<br />
the Slovak Republic. Crossing into Austria you<br />
arrive in the imperial city of Vienna. Tonight, you<br />
might consider a visit to a Viennese Concert. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Am Konzerthaus<br />
Day 6 | Vienna Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
This morning enjoy an exclusive A Unique Insight<br />
with a guided visit to the Habsburgs royal collection<br />
of art and wonders before the doors are open to<br />
the general public. The spectacular Kunstkammer<br />
will be revealed in this private insider visit. Later<br />
view the Hofburg Palace, the official residence of<br />
the President of Austria and former home of the<br />
Hapsburg Dynasty, on your included sightseeing<br />
tour with a A Local Expert. See other sights such<br />
as the Parliament Buildings, the magnificent Opera<br />
House and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Spend the<br />
afternoon exploring this beautiful city. (BB)<br />
Day 7 | Vienna At Leisure<br />
Organise your day to reflect your interests. Consider<br />
visiting the beautiful Schönbrunn Palace. Or splash<br />
out on the Kärntnerstrasse, Vienna’s most famous<br />
shopping street. Don’t forget to treat yourself to<br />
coffee and Sachertorte in a typical Viennese coffee<br />
house! (BB)<br />
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CROATIA<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
Brno<br />
Bratislava<br />
HUNGARY<br />
SLOVAKIA<br />
Esztergom<br />
POLAND<br />
3 BUDAPEST<br />
Day 8 | Vienna | Esztergom | Budapest<br />
(3 Nights)<br />
Drive along the Danube Bend, a narrow twisting<br />
valley in the pretty Carpathian Basin. View the<br />
cathedral, Castle Hill and St. Tamas Hill in Esztergom<br />
before you follow the river to Budapest. Tonight why<br />
not experience a scenic cruise with views of the<br />
city. (BB) Hotel: Hilton West End<br />
Day 9 | Budapest Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a fascinating<br />
walking tour of old Buda. Visit the Fisherman’s<br />
Bastion. View the Matthias Church. See the Great<br />
Synagogue, the largest in Europe. Drive to Pest<br />
to visit Heroes’ Square, featuring the Millennium<br />
Memorial. Enjoy free time shopping for Hungarian<br />
embroidery and fine porcelain. Tonight, enjoy a<br />
A Be My Guest dinner of authentic cuisine at<br />
a local family-run restaurant and winery on the<br />
outskirts of the city. (BB BG)<br />
Day 10 | Budapest At Leisure<br />
Arrange your free day to suit yourself. Laze in one<br />
of the city’s Thermal Pools or take a leisurely lunch<br />
in the town square. This evening, celebrate the end<br />
of your trip with your fellow travelers at a Farewell<br />
Dinner in a local restaurant. (BB FD)<br />
Day 11 | Budapest | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your companions and Travel<br />
Director after an unforgettable trip. Transfers are<br />
provided to Budapest airport. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Important Visa Information:<br />
Visas may be required for this trip. Please speak to<br />
your travel agent at the time of booking to assess<br />
your specific requirements. Visas cannot be issued<br />
at borders in Europe.<br />
Prague, Vienna & Budapest<br />
11 days – 4 Countries<br />
At Leisure<br />
From: C$1850 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 9 nights’ accommodations (3 hotels).<br />
9 hot buffet breakfasts 3 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest and Farewell<br />
Dinner). All land transport shown. All transfers<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details<br />
Airport Transfers: On arrival to Prague Airport transfers will operate at 9am, 11am<br />
and 1.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return<br />
transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Budapest Airport at 7am and 11am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
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BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Highlights of Eastern Europe<br />
The major capitals of Eastern Europe are encountered on this multi-country trip – showing you the contrasts and<br />
nuances between the places that once lay either side of the Iron Curtain.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… being welcomed into the capital cities you stay in (or visit) by people who live there.<br />
Hopping onto your coach or taking you for a walk around their neighborhood, you suddenly feel like you could<br />
have lived there for years yourself. When asked, they readily share their tips for where to shop, eat or just stroll<br />
with the locals, so you can seamlessly fit in as you explore in your free time. And you experience European rural<br />
life too, returning to nature for two nights in Slovenia’s scenic Lake Bled.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours in Vienna, Ljublijana, Zagreb, Budapest, Krakow,<br />
Warsaw, Berlin and Prague. Orientations of Dresden. Visit Lake<br />
Bled, Berlin TV Tower, the concentration camp at Auschwitz,<br />
the Jasna Gora monastery, Fishermans Bastion in Budapest,<br />
Poznan, St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague<br />
and Tabor. View Lake Balaton, central Europe’s largest lake.<br />
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Semper Opera House, Dresden<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Vienna.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Vienna<br />
Welcome to Vienna! After check-in, your A Local<br />
Expert gives a superb historical account of the<br />
Hapsburg dynasty during your sightseeing and walking<br />
tour of Old Vienna. Admire the Hofburg Palace, Imperial<br />
Boulevards, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and ‘Am Hof’. This<br />
evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers<br />
for a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: Hilton Danube<br />
Day 3 | Vienna | Lake Bled (2 Nights)<br />
Cross the Loibl Pass in the Karawanken Mountains to<br />
the green hills of Slovenia. Arrive later in Lake Bled,<br />
an earthly paradise and your home for the next two<br />
nights. A beautiful glacial lake in the Julian Alps, Lake<br />
Bled is a picturesque and serene escape set amid<br />
forests and mountains. There is time this afternoon to<br />
explore the medieval castle or take a boat ride on the<br />
lake. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Park/Golf<br />
Day 4 | Lake Bled Free Time<br />
Spend the day as you wish. Relax or consider joining<br />
an optional excursion to the extensive maze of<br />
underground caves at Postojna. (BB)<br />
Regional<br />
Danube River, Budapest<br />
Day 5 | Lake Bled | Ljubljana | Zagreb (2 Nights)<br />
In the Slovenian capital Ljubljana, your sightseeing tour<br />
with a A Local Expert includes the Opera House,<br />
Cathedral, National Museum, Castle and the Three<br />
Bridges Square. Later, cross the border into Croatia<br />
and arrive in Zagreb. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB D)<br />
Hotel: The Westin<br />
Day 6 | Zagreb Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
A fascinating city, Zagreb combines the best of<br />
Eastern and Western Europe. Your A Local Expert<br />
shows you all the landmarks in the lower and<br />
upper town, including the majestic Cathedral,<br />
the Archbishop’s Palace, St. Mark’s Church and the<br />
Opera House. Spend the rest of the day seeing the<br />
sights of your choice. (BB)<br />
Day 7 | Zagreb | Lake Balaton | Budapest<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Across the border in Hungary, pause for photos on<br />
the shores of Lake Balaton, the largest lake in Central<br />
Europe and known affectionately by locals as the<br />
‘Hungarian Sea’. Continue to the capital Budapest<br />
on the banks of the romantic River Danube for<br />
your two-night stay. (BB) Hotel: Marriott Courtyard/<br />
Danubius Astoria
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Day 8 | Budapest Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Admire the city’s sights with your A Local Expert<br />
during a walking tour of the city, featuring stunning<br />
views over the river from the Fishermen’s Bastion.<br />
See Parliament and the Great Synagogue. Join your<br />
companions this evening for a delicious Hungarian<br />
A Be My Guest dining experience. (BB BG)<br />
Day 9 | Budapest | Slovakia | Krakow (2 Nights)<br />
Traveling north through Slovakia, into Poland and past<br />
the foothills of the Tatra Mountains, you arrive in the<br />
picturesque city of Krakow. Dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Puro<br />
Day 10 | Krakow Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
View the Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill<br />
during a sightseeing tour with your A Local Expert.<br />
Your walking tour through the Old Town includes a visit<br />
to the Cloth Hall and the Mariacki Church. Spend the<br />
afternoon relaxing or exploring. Consider an optional<br />
experience to the unique Wieliczka Salt Mine, where<br />
underground chambers are hewn out of rock salt!<br />
This evening, perhaps sample some lively Polish<br />
entertainment with dinner. (BB)<br />
Day 11 | Krakow | Auschwitz | Czestochowa |<br />
Warsaw (2 Nights)<br />
Visit the concentration camp at Auschwitz, a<br />
permanent reminder of the horrors perpetrated during<br />
the Holocaust. Afterwards, visit Jasna Gora Monastery,<br />
Poland’s most famous shrine to the Virgin Mary<br />
featuring the iconic Black Madonna of Czestochowa.<br />
Finish the day in Warsaw, where you dine tonight at<br />
your hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Westin<br />
Day 12 | Warsaw Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Visit the Old Town and the site of the Warsaw<br />
ghetto during your morning sightseeing tour with a<br />
A Local Expert. Admire the Palace of Culture and<br />
Science. Later, don’t miss a trip to the Wilanow Palace,<br />
the residence of Polish King Jan Sobieski. Tonight you<br />
might like to attend a classical music recital. (BB)<br />
Day 13 | Warsaw | Poznan | Berlin (2 Nights)<br />
Cross Poland’s central plains to Poznan. Stop to view<br />
the charming City Hall and see impressive Gothic<br />
churches. Continue west to the border town of<br />
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Poznan<br />
BERLIN 2 2 WARSAW<br />
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Czestochowa<br />
Auschwitz<br />
Lake Balaton<br />
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KRAKOW<br />
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ROMANIA<br />
Frankfurt-an-der-Oder and into Germany. Arrive in the<br />
capital, Berlin, one of Europe’s most exciting cities.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Hilton<br />
Day 14 | Berlin Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning enjoy a A Unique Insight experience<br />
with fantastic 360° views of the city from the Berlin<br />
TV Tower. Marvel at the city’s great landmarks<br />
during your sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert<br />
including the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building,<br />
Unter den Linden Boulevard, and the German State<br />
Opera House. Relax or take an optional experience<br />
to discover the secret past of this magnificent city.<br />
Tonight, discover Berlin’s lively nightlife! (BB)<br />
Day 15 | Berlin | Dresden | Prague (2 Nights)<br />
Travel through the Spreewald Forest to Dresden.<br />
Hear about the restoration of the city during your<br />
orientation tour, which includes the Saxon Wall,<br />
Semper Opera and 18 th century Cathedral. Cross into<br />
the Czech Republic, arriving later in the magnificent city<br />
of Prague - the political, cultural and economic center<br />
of the Czech state for over 1100 years. This evening,<br />
enjoy a Regional Meal of Czech cuisine at a local<br />
restaurant. (BB RM) Hotel: Andels/Angelo<br />
Day 16 | Prague Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert gives a comprehensive history<br />
of Prague during your sightseeing tour. Marvel at<br />
Prague Castle, the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge,<br />
the Old Town square. Visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus,<br />
then spend free time exploring or shopping for<br />
souvenirs. (BB)<br />
Day 17 | Prague | Tabor | Vienna<br />
Visit Tabor, former headquarters of the 15th century<br />
religious reformer, John Huss. Drive through Southern<br />
Bohemia, past the town of Horn and continue to the<br />
Imperial city of Vienna. Tonight, celebrate with your<br />
fellow travelers and Travel Director at a Farewell<br />
Dinner. (BB FD) Hotel: Hilton Danube<br />
Day 18 | Vienna | Canada<br />
Say farewell to your newfound friends at the end of<br />
a wonderful vacation! Airport transfers are available.<br />
Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Highlights of Eastern<br />
Europe<br />
18 days – 8 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$3825 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 16 nights’ accommodations (8 hotels).<br />
16 hot buffet breakfasts. 8 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, Regional<br />
Meal, 4 three course dinner and Farewell Dinner).<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Vienna Airport transfers will operate at 9am, 12pm<br />
and 3pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return<br />
transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Vienna Airport at 8am and 9.30am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Important Visa Information:<br />
Visas may be required for this trip. Separate visas may be required for the<br />
Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. Please speak to your travel agent at the<br />
time of booking to assess your specific requirements. Visas cannot be issued at<br />
borders in Europe.<br />
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The Balkans & Venice<br />
The beauty of the Dalmatian coast, Hvar Island and Lake Bled, and the stories of civil war in the cities of Sarajevo<br />
and Mostar – this is a trip of contrasts in the Balkans.<br />
It’s insider moments like… skewering ham onto twigs to roast over an open fire in the Muhoberac family home<br />
near Dubrovnik. The grandmother prepares dinner, while the grandfather plays the mandolin. After dinner,<br />
the children teach you folklore dances. It’s also hearing how volunteers built a tunnel with picks to create a<br />
lifeline for the inhabitants of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War in the early 1990s. Our local there tells you<br />
stories of survival, and of how this tunnel helped people otherwise cut off from the outside world.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours of Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik and Split. Orientation of<br />
Lake Bled and Venice. Visit the War Tunnels in Sarajevo,<br />
Jupiter’s Temple, Plitvice National Park and Diocletian’s Palace<br />
in Split. View the Cathedral and Archbishop’s Palace in Zagreb,<br />
the Waterfalls of Plitvice National Park, the Opera House and<br />
Castle of Ljubljana and St. Marks Basilica and Doges Palace in<br />
Venice. Cruise the Canals of Venice.<br />
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Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Zargreb.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Zagreb (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Zagreb! Spend the afternoon relaxing or<br />
take a stroll. This evening, meet your Travel Director<br />
and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception and<br />
evening orientation drive including a stroll around<br />
Ban Jelačić Square. This will be the perfect introduction<br />
to this fascinating city! (WR) Hotel: The Westin<br />
Day 3 | Zagreb Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Zagreb is a traditional medieval European city with a<br />
wealth of historic monuments. Your A Local Expert<br />
shows you the highlights including the upper and<br />
lower town, the majestic Cathedral, Archbishop’s<br />
Palace, St. Marks Church and the Opera House.<br />
Spend free time exploring the winding streets of the<br />
old town or consider an excursion into the surrounding<br />
countryside. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Zagreb | Sarajevo (2 Nights)<br />
Travel south from Croatia into Bosnia and Herzegovina<br />
before arriving in the fascinating capital city Sarajevo.<br />
Regional<br />
The Old Bridge, Mostar, Bosnia<br />
Due to its rich religious and cultural history Sarajevo<br />
is often called the Jerusalem of Europe. The city<br />
contains synagogues, mosques, orthodox as well<br />
as Catholic churches – all in one city! In 1914 the city<br />
was the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz<br />
Ferdinand which prompted the start of the First World<br />
War. This evening enjoy dinner at your hotel. (BB D)<br />
Hotel: Radon Plaza<br />
Day 5 | Sarajevo Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Enjoy an insider tour of the Sarajevo war tunnels with<br />
a A Local Expert. During the Siege of Sarajevo in<br />
the Bosnian War in the early 1990’s, the Sarajevo<br />
Tunnel was constructed by the Bosnian Army in order<br />
to link the city of Sarajevo, which was entirely cut-off<br />
by Serbian forces allowing food, war supplies, and<br />
humanitarian aid to come into the city, and people<br />
to get out. Hear some of the incredible stories to<br />
come out of the city during this time from your<br />
A Local Expert. Later you will have free time to<br />
explore this fascinating city on your own. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Sarajevo | Mostar | Dubrovnik (3 Nights)<br />
This morning after breakfast travel towards the
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Dalmation coast and the spectacular city of Dubrovnik.<br />
Stop en route to see the magnificent bridge at Mostar.<br />
This city grew up around a trade and bridging point<br />
over the Neretva. Mostar is named after this Old Bridge,<br />
the ‘Stari Most’, built by Sinan the great Ottoman<br />
architect and one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most<br />
recognizable landmarks. Destroyed during the war it<br />
has been rebuilt using the same methods as during<br />
the 16 th century. After free time to explore the town,<br />
continue on towards Dubrovnik. (BB D) Hotel: Ariston<br />
Day 7 | Dubrovnik Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning experience the delights of this stunning<br />
medieval city! Enjoy a Small Group Sightseeing<br />
walking tour of the main sights with a A Local Expert.<br />
Admire the Rector’s Palace, the city walls, Onofrio’s<br />
fountain and the Franciscan and Dominican<br />
monasteries. For lunch a special A Be My Guest<br />
experience awaits you at a local oil mill. Dating back<br />
to the times of the Republic of Dubrovnik the mill was<br />
used for olive processing and olive oil production.<br />
Your hosts will prepare a delicious meal in the<br />
traditional way with fresh aromatic Mediterranean herbs<br />
accompanied by home-made beverages. (BB BG)<br />
Day 8 | Dubrovnik | Excursion to Montenegro<br />
Travel to the Republic of Montenegro and enjoy a<br />
scenic and relaxing day. Head towards the mouth of<br />
the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest<br />
fjord in Southern Europe. See the little towns of Risan<br />
and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje, once the seat<br />
of Montenegrin rulers. Later, travel to the coast for a<br />
short stop in the village of Budva before returning to<br />
Dubrovnik. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Dubrovnik | Split<br />
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the<br />
spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages<br />
and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour with a<br />
A Local Expert featuring the historic inner city,<br />
built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s<br />
Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.<br />
See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its<br />
Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple,<br />
the Peristyle and the Cathedral. The evening is free<br />
for you to dine at the local restaurant of your choice.<br />
(BB) Hotel: President<br />
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Ljubljana<br />
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2<br />
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Kotor<br />
Day 10 | Split | Plitvice<br />
This morning travel through the forested National<br />
Park of Plitvice. Admire the waterfalls and lakes of<br />
this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site on your<br />
walking tour with your A Local Expert. See 16 lakes<br />
of crystal clear water in many colorful shades of<br />
green, grey and blue which are linked by spectacular<br />
waterfalls. Arrive later at your hotel and enjoy dinner<br />
with your travel companions. (BB D) Hotel: Jezero<br />
Day 11 | Plitvice | Ljubljana | Lake Bled<br />
Travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Here,<br />
view the Central open-air Market, Baroque Town<br />
Hall, Robba’s Fountain, the Three Bridges and the<br />
Parliament on your orientation. After free time for lunch<br />
in Ljubljana, travel to Lake Bled, a beautiful glacial<br />
lake in the Julian Alps. Lake Bled is set amid forests<br />
and mountains and is one of the most picturesque<br />
destinations in Europe. (BB) Hotel: Park<br />
Day 12 | Lake Bled | Venice (2 Nights)<br />
Travel to the romantic city of Venice. This Byzantine<br />
city, constructed in a lagoon, has an incredibly rich<br />
cultural and artistic heritage. This evening, you might<br />
like to take a gondola ride along enchanting canals-<br />
it’s the perfect introduction to this magical city! (BB)<br />
Hotel: NH Laguna Palace<br />
Day 13 | Venice Sightseeing<br />
Savor the unique sights of Venice as you cruise by<br />
private launch to St. Mark’s Square. See the Bridge<br />
of Sighs, Palladian Churches, Customs House, Grand<br />
Canal, St Mark’s Basilica and the ornate Doge’s<br />
Palace. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating<br />
a A Local Specialty at a glassblowing workshop<br />
on Giudecca island. Free time is an opportunity<br />
to visit the Fine Arts Academy, relax at a café on<br />
St. Mark’s Square or consider a boat trip to the Island<br />
of Burano for a delicious seafood lunch. This evening<br />
enjoy a Farewell Dinner celebration with your travel<br />
companions before returning to your hotel. (BB FD)<br />
Day 14 | Venice | Canada<br />
Say farewell to your companions as this memorable<br />
trip comes to an end. Transfers are available to Venice<br />
Marco Polo Airport. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
The Balkans & Venice<br />
14 days – 5 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$3299,3235 C$3235 (per person (per twin person share)<br />
twin share)<br />
Includes: 12 nights’ accommodations (7 hotels).<br />
Includes: 12 hot buffet 12 nights’ breakfasts. accommodations 5 dinners (including (7 hotels).<br />
12 Welcome hot buffet Reception, breakfasts. 3 three 5 dinners course (including dinners and<br />
Welcome Farewell Dinner). Reception, Be My 3 three Guest course lunch. dinners and<br />
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4 Jul Fri 17 Jul Thu 3399 840 3 Oct Fri 16 Oct Thu 3299 780<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Zagreb Airport transfers will operate at 11.30am and<br />
2pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers<br />
on the last travel day will arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport at 8am and 9.30am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Important Visa Information:<br />
Visas may be required for this trip. Please speak to your travel agent at the time of<br />
booking to assess your specific requirements. Visas cannot be issued at borders<br />
in Europe.<br />
Palladian Church, Venice<br />
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BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Highlights of Austria, Slovenia & Croatia<br />
Gentle in pace, this trip allows you to discover some of Europe’s prettiest towns and cities, stunning scenery – like<br />
the lakes and falls of Plitvice – and the shores of Hvar Island.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… walking down a quiet path, lit by lanterns of flickering candles, into a humble<br />
‘konoba’ to dine with a Croatian family. In a rustic isolated village, they cook your dinner the traditional way,<br />
under a clay bell. The flavors of the veal or lamb are unique – but so is the setting, overlooking the Adriatic on<br />
the idyllic Hvar Island, where you are staying for three nights. Welcoming you into their quaint stone walled<br />
tavern, which has limited electricity and running water, they share their simple island life.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours of Vienna, Ljubljana, Split, Hvar Island, Dubrovnik<br />
and Zagreb. Visit Graz, Plitvice National Park, Jupiter’s Temple,<br />
Diocletian’s Palace while in Split, the 16th century Cathedral<br />
of Hvar Island. See the Hofburg Palace and Imperial Boulevards<br />
of Vienna, the Clock Tower of Graz, the Opera House and Castle<br />
of Ljubljana, the Old City of Dubrovnik and the Archbishops<br />
Palace of Zagreb.<br />
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Imperial Palace, Vienna<br />
Ljubljana, Slovenia<br />
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Plitvice Waterfall, Croatia<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Vienna.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Vienna (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Vienna! Spend the afternoon relaxing<br />
or take a stroll. This evening, meet your Travel<br />
Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome<br />
Reception and evening orientation drive. This will be<br />
the perfect introduction to this magical city! (WR)<br />
Hotel: Hilton Danube<br />
Day 3 | Vienna Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
Admire Vienna’s sights as you drive along the<br />
Imperial Boulevards with your A Local Expert.<br />
See the Opera House, Parliament, St. Stephen’s<br />
Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace. Explore the oldest<br />
parts of the city near ‘Am Hof’ on your walking tour.<br />
Spend time sightseeing on your own or join an<br />
excursion to nearby Bratislava. Tonight, consider<br />
enjoying a concert of Viennese music. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Vienna | Graz | Lake Bled (2 Nights)<br />
South towards the Semmering Pass, stop to view the<br />
galleried courtyards and famous clock tower at Graz.<br />
Continue via the beautiful Austrian Riviera and cross<br />
the Karawanken Mountains to the Slovenian border.
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Arrive later in Lake Bled, an earthly paradise and<br />
your home for the next two nights. A beautiful glacial<br />
lake in the Julian Alps, Lake Bled is a picturesque<br />
and serene escape set amid forests and mountains.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Park<br />
Day 5 | Lake Bled At Leisure<br />
See this picturesque resort during your orientation.<br />
Spend the rest of the day as you please, or take a<br />
relaxing optional cruise on the glassy lake. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Lake Bled | Ljubljana | Plitvice Lakes<br />
It is only a short drive to Ljubljana where your<br />
A Local Expert shows you the sights, including the<br />
Opera house, Cathedral, National Museum and Castle,<br />
and Three Bridges Square. Drive south to the Croatian<br />
border near Karlovac, and through the forested<br />
National Park of Plitvice. Admire the waterfalls and<br />
lakes of this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site<br />
on your walking tour with your A Local Expert. See 16<br />
lakes of crystal clear water in many colorful shades of<br />
green, grey and blue which are linked by spectacular<br />
waterfalls. (BB D) Hotel: Jezero<br />
Day 7 | Plitvice Lakes | Split | Hvar Island<br />
(3 Nights)<br />
Travel through scenic Croatian countryside to Split, the<br />
largest city in Dalmatia. Meet your A Local Expert for<br />
a fascinating tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site<br />
Diocletian’s Palace. Visit the substructure, Cathedral<br />
and the Baptistery of Split, once the Temple of Jupiter,<br />
and more! Later, travel to the beautiful island of Hvar<br />
for a relaxing three night stay. (BB D) Hotel: Amfora<br />
Day 8 to Day 9 | Hvar Sightseeing<br />
Enjoy an included excursion on the island of Hvar to<br />
see the 16 th century cathedral and loggia built by the<br />
Venetian architect Sanmicheli. Enjoy a very special<br />
A Be My Guest dining experience in a family home<br />
in a rustic shepherd’s village overlooking the Adriatic.<br />
On your second day relax, sightsee or cruise to one<br />
of the other islands. (BB BG BB )<br />
Day 10 | Hvar Island | Dubrovnik (3 Nights)<br />
Today drive along the coast to Dubrovnik – Pearl<br />
of the Adriatic. The scenery is spectacular! (BB)<br />
Hotel: Ariston<br />
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Ljubliana<br />
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Graz<br />
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PLITVICE<br />
LAKES<br />
VIENNA<br />
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Split<br />
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ZAGREB<br />
HVAR 3<br />
CROATIA<br />
SLOVAKIA<br />
HUNGARY<br />
BOSNIA &<br />
HERZEGOVINA<br />
3 DUBROVNIK<br />
SERBIA<br />
MONTENEGRO<br />
Day 11 to Day 12 | Dubrovnik Sightseeing and<br />
At Leisure<br />
You have two full days to experience the delights of<br />
this stunning medieval city! On the first day, enjoy a<br />
Small Group Sightseeing walking tour of the main<br />
sights. Admire the Rector’s Palace, the city walls,<br />
Onofrio’s fountain and the Franciscan and Dominican<br />
monasteries. Spend free time relaxing, exploring the<br />
lively market, or perhaps enjoy lunch at a seaside<br />
restaurant. Consider joining an optional experience to<br />
Montenegro to see the only fjord in southern Europe<br />
and the 2,500 year old town of Budva. Your Travel<br />
Director will be happy to advise how best to use your<br />
free time. Tonight, enjoy a Regional Meal of traditional<br />
cuisine at a local restaurant. (BB RM BB )<br />
Day 13 | Dubrovnik | Zagreb (2 Nights)<br />
Your Croatian adventure continues as you head<br />
north to the capital Zagreb, your home for the next<br />
two nights! Dine this evening at your hotel. (BB D)<br />
Hotel: The Westin<br />
Day 14 | Zagreb Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
Zagreb is a traditional medieval European city with a<br />
wealth of historic monuments. Your A Local Expert<br />
shows you the highlights including the upper and<br />
lower town, the majestic Cathedral, Archbishop’s<br />
Palace, St. Marks Church and the Opera House.<br />
Spend free time exploring the winding streets of the<br />
old town or consider an excursion into the surrounding<br />
countryside. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner<br />
celebration. (BB FD)<br />
Day 15 | Zagreb | Canada<br />
Say farewell to your companions as this memorable<br />
trip comes to an end. Transfers are available to<br />
Zagreb Airport. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Please note: Your coach returns to Vienna from<br />
Zagreb on last travel day. You are welcome to use<br />
this complimentary transfer. Drop-off in Vienna will<br />
be the Trafalgar Vienna hotel and not at the airport.<br />
Arrival will be approximately 6.00pm, depending on<br />
traffic conditions.<br />
Highlights of Austria,<br />
Slovenia & Croatia<br />
15 days – 3 Countries<br />
At Leisure<br />
From: C$3699 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 13 nights’ accommodations (6 hotels).<br />
13 hot buffet breakfasts. Be My Guest lunch.<br />
7 dinners (including Welcome Reception,<br />
Regional Meal, 4 three course dinners and<br />
Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown<br />
(including ferry). All transfers shown. All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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22 May Thu 5 Jun Thu 3850 1020 14 Aug Thu 28 Aug Thu 4399 1290<br />
29 May Thu 12 Jun Thu 3899 1020 21 Aug Thu 4 Sep Thu 4399 1290<br />
28 Aug Thu 11 Sep Thu 4150 1060<br />
5 Jun Thu 19 Jun Thu 3899 1020<br />
12 Jun Thu 26 Jun Thu 3899 1020 1 Sep Mon 15 Sep Mon 4150 1060<br />
19 Jun Thu 3 Jul Thu 3899 1020 4 Sep Thu 18 Sep Thu 4150 1060<br />
26 Jun Thu 10 Jul Thu 4265 1290 8 Sep Mon 22 Sep Mon 4150 1060<br />
11 Sep Thu 25 Sep Thu 4150 1060<br />
3 Jul Thu 17 Jul Thu 4265 1290 15 Sep Mon 29 Sep Mon 4035 1020<br />
10 Jul Thu 24 Jul Thu 4265 1290 18 Sep Thu 2 Oct Thu 4035 1020<br />
17 Jul Thu 31 Jul Thu 4265 1290 22 Sep Mon 6 Oct Mon 3850 950<br />
24 Jul Thu 7 Aug Thu 4265 1290 25 Sep Thu 9 Oct Thu 3725 950<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Vienna Airport transfers will operate at 9am, 12pm<br />
and 3pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return<br />
transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Zagreb Airport at 7am and 11.30am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Important Visa Information:<br />
Visas may be required for this trip. Please speak to your travel agent at the time of<br />
booking to assess your specific requirements. Visas cannot be issued at borders<br />
in Europe.<br />
Hvar Town<br />
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BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Wonders of St. Petersburg & Moscow<br />
Russia’s two sides come face to face on this ‘twin city’ break. Starting in St. Petersburg and ending in the metropolis<br />
of Moscow, linked by high-speed train, it unites classic and modern.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… mingling with Russian dancers as you relax with canapés and drinks at St.<br />
Petersburg’s Theater of Youth. Welcomed earlier by their Director, you’re able to chat with the dancers you saw<br />
performing on stage as you toured their beautiful theater. Your visit helps fund their education – and the search<br />
for the next Nureyev. It’s the second encounter with Russia’s passion for opulent arts that day, after exploring<br />
its world-famous Hermitage Museum with guests.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours of St. Petersburg and Moscow. Visit the Hermitage<br />
Museum for a sightseeing tour, the St. Peter and Paul Fortress<br />
and the Kremlin. View the Tsar’s Winter Palace, Nevsky<br />
Prospekt, St Isaac’s Cathedral and the statue of Peter the Great<br />
while in St. Petersburg. In Moscow view Red Square, St Basil’s<br />
Cathedral and the Walls of the Kremlin.<br />
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Hermitage Museum<br />
At Leisure<br />
Hermitage, St. Petersburg<br />
St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin, Moscow
LITHUANIA<br />
FINLAND<br />
Gulf of Finland<br />
ESTONIA<br />
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Number of overnight stays<br />
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It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to St. Petersburg.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive St. Petersburg (4 Nights)<br />
Welcome to the magnificent city of St. Petersburg!<br />
Relax and unwind after your journey. Meet your<br />
Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening for<br />
a Welcome Reception with a light dinner at your<br />
hotel. Then a short evening orientation drive will<br />
be the perfect introduction to this magnificent city.<br />
(WR) Hotel: Courtyard Marriott Vasiliyevsky<br />
Day 3 | St. Petersburg Sightseeing and<br />
At Leisure<br />
Admire the landmarks of St. Petersburg during<br />
your sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert. View<br />
the Tsar’s Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St.<br />
Isaac’s Cathedral and the statue of Peter the<br />
Great. Explore the Peter and Paul Fortress on<br />
your included visit. Later enjoy a unique A Be My<br />
Guest dining experience during your visit to the St.<br />
Petersburg Theater of Youth. (BB BG)<br />
Day 4 | Hermitage Museum Visit and<br />
St. Petersburg At Leisure<br />
Today enjoy a Small Group Sightseeing visit to<br />
the Hermitage Museum to see one of the world’s<br />
largest and most valuable art collections. The<br />
museum occupies five impressive buildings on<br />
the banks of the River Neva in the heart of St.<br />
Petersburg. Featuring over 3 million artifacts, the<br />
collection represents the development of world<br />
culture and art from the stone age to the 20 th<br />
century. The rest of the day is yours to explore the<br />
city. This evening, perhaps visit a theater to see a<br />
Russian Folklore show. (BB)<br />
Day 5 | St. Petersburg At Leisure<br />
Consider joining an optional experience to visit the<br />
fabulous gardens and spectacular fountains of Peter<br />
the Great’s summer residence at Petrodvorets. (BB)<br />
4<br />
ST. PETERSBURG<br />
High-Speed<br />
Train<br />
RUSSIA<br />
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MOSCOW<br />
Day 6 | St. Petersburg | High Speed Train |<br />
Moscow (3 Nights)<br />
After a hearty Russian breakfast enjoy some free<br />
time before taking a train trip towards the Russian<br />
capital. Arrive later in Moscow, your home for the<br />
next three nights. An ancient city full of remarkable<br />
architecture and monuments to fallen heroes<br />
and victorious battles, Moscow is a cauldron of<br />
creativity and culture. The capital of Russia and<br />
the largest city in Europe, its metropolitan area is<br />
vast. Located on the Moskva River, Moscow is the<br />
country’s political, economic, religious and financial<br />
hub, and home to the largest number of billionaires<br />
in the world! (BB) Hotel: Marriott Tverskaya<br />
Day 7 | Moscow Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
Marvel at Red Square and St. Basil’s cathedral with<br />
its colorful domes with a A Local Expert. Enjoy a<br />
visit to the Kremlin, the fortified residence of the<br />
Russian President. Afterwards there is plenty of<br />
time to shop for souvenirs and explore the city on<br />
your own. (BB)<br />
Day 8 | Moscow At Leisure<br />
Today is a full day at leisure to explore the city<br />
further. Consider visiting one of the city’s museums<br />
or take an optional experience to Zagorsk, the<br />
largest religious and cultural center in Russia.<br />
Tonight celebrate with your Travel Director and<br />
companions at a Farewell Dinner in a local<br />
restaurant. (BB FD)<br />
Day 9 | Moscow | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to this unique country at the end of<br />
a remarkable trip of discovery. Airport transfers are<br />
available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Important Visa Information:<br />
Visas will be required for this trip. Please speak to<br />
your Travel Agent at the time of booking to assess<br />
your specific requirements.<br />
Wonders of St. Petersburg<br />
& Moscow<br />
9 days – 1 Country<br />
At Leisure<br />
From: C$2485 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 7 nights’ accommodations (2 hotels).<br />
7 hot buffet breakfasts. Be My Guest Drinks and<br />
canapés in a beautiful St. Petersburg theater<br />
hall. 2 dinners (including Welcome Reception<br />
and Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown<br />
(including high speed train). All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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28 Jun Sat 6 Jul Sun 2650 830 27 Sep Sat 5 Oct Sun 2485 680<br />
5 Jul Sat 13 Jul Sun 2485 680 4 Oct Sat 12 Oct Sun 2485 680<br />
12 Jul Sat 20 Jul Sun 2485 680<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to St. Petersburg Airport transfers will operate at<br />
11.30am, 2.30pm and 5pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the<br />
hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Moscow Sheremetyevo<br />
Airport at 5am and 11am and at Moscow Domodedovo Airport at 5am and 1pm.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
The Marine Canal, Peterhof<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Scenic Scandinavia & its Fjords<br />
Dramatic fjords. Quaint ‘stave’ churches. Cosmopolitan capitals. Denmark, Norway and Sweden’s charm and<br />
traditions pack every moment of this beautiful trip, taken by rail, road and water.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… indulging in sour cream porridge with salty ‘spekemat’, dried pork and lamb, at a<br />
working farm in Bergen. Arriving for dinner, there’s time to explore with the owners or a farmhand, meet the<br />
animals and hear how Scandinavian farming has changed since their farm was set up by the Vikings. Also a<br />
pastry school, dessert combines Norwegian favorite ‘Kransekake-stenger’ cake with scoops of their own ice cream.<br />
Just days later, you’re far from farmland in the mountains of the Sognefjord, on the incredible Flam Railway.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm. Orientation of<br />
Bergen. Visit Odense where Hans Christian Anderson was born,<br />
Aalborg, Stavanger, the fjord of Sognefjord, Geiranger, the Stave<br />
Chuch at Lom, the Olympic town of Lillehammer, Hamar and<br />
Stockholm’s City Hall. View The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen,<br />
Haakon’s Hall in Bergen, the Geirangerfjord and Oslo’s Royal Palace.<br />
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Colorful Houses, Copenhagen<br />
Street scene, Stockholm<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Regional<br />
Fjords, Norway<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Copenhagen.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Copenhagen (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Copenhagen! Unwind after check-in<br />
or spend time exploring Scandinavia’s liveliest<br />
city. This evening, meet your Travel Director and<br />
traveling companions for a Welcome Reception.<br />
You will then enjoy an evening drive - the perfect<br />
introduction to Copenhagen. (WR) Hotel: Marriott<br />
Day 3 | Copenhagen Sightseeing and Free<br />
Time<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a fascinating<br />
sightseeing and walking tour in the vicinity of the<br />
Amalienborg Palace – an elegant quarter featuring<br />
18 th century buildings. In Copenhagen’s historic<br />
center, view the 17 th century Stock Exchange,<br />
the Christiansborg Palace and the Neo-Classical<br />
Cathedral. View the Little Mermaid – the statue<br />
inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s sad fairytale –<br />
sitting on a rock in the harbor. Later, perhaps visit the<br />
Tivoli Gardens. (SB)
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(LEIKANGER)<br />
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Myrdal<br />
BERGEN<br />
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Voss<br />
Halhjem<br />
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GEIRANGER<br />
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Sandvikvag<br />
Ferry<br />
Mortavika<br />
STAVANGER<br />
Ferry<br />
Lom<br />
LILLEHAMMER<br />
Kristiansand<br />
Flam<br />
Railway<br />
RANDERS<br />
DENMARK<br />
NORWAY<br />
Day 4 | Copenhagen | Odense | Randers<br />
Cross the bridge to the Island of Funen and<br />
the town of Odense, Hans Christian Andersen’s<br />
birthplace. Continue across the Jutland Peninsula<br />
en route to Randers for an overnight stay. (SB)<br />
Hotel: Randers A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 5 | Randers | Stavanger<br />
Sail from Hirsthals across the Skagerrak to the port<br />
of Kristiansand in Norway. A scenic drive by fjords<br />
and lakes to Stavanger, Norway’s third city and one<br />
of the oldest. (SB D) Hotel: Rica Forum<br />
Day 6 | Stavanger | Bergen (2 Nights)<br />
Your journey is spectacular as you island-hop<br />
from Stavanger, sailing across fjords and passing<br />
islands along this impressive coastline. Arrive<br />
later in Bergen, and experience the history of this<br />
picturesque city on your orientation tour. See the<br />
13 th century Haakon’s Hall and the bustling fish<br />
market. This evening enjoy a delicious A Be My<br />
Guest dinner of Norwegian specialties. (SB BG)<br />
Hotel: Radisson Blu Norge<br />
Day 7 | Bergen Free Time<br />
Explore Norway’s most naturally beautiful city during<br />
your free day and consider an optional experience<br />
to the home of Norwegian composer, Edward<br />
Grieg. (SB)<br />
Day 8 | Bergen | Flam Railway | Sognefjord<br />
(Leikanger)<br />
From the ski resort of Voss take a train journey<br />
that ascends to nearly 3000 feet above sea level!<br />
Admire the scenery and ride on the famous Flåm<br />
railway for a A Unique Insight into one of the most<br />
exciting train journeys in the world! Appreciate<br />
breath-taking views of mountains and waterfalls,<br />
then cross the magnificent waters of Sognefjord to<br />
your hotel in Leikanger. (SB D) Hotel: Sognefjord<br />
A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 9 | Sognefjord (Leikanger) | Geiranger<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Follow the spectacular Sognefjord through<br />
incredible glacier country. Enjoy wonderful views of<br />
Geirangerfjord as you descend to Geiranger village.<br />
(SB) Hotel: Geiranger A Authentic Accommodation<br />
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Hamar<br />
OSLO<br />
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Odense<br />
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Day 10 | Geiranger Free Time<br />
Spend the day surrounded by amazing scenery,<br />
relaxing and breathing clear mountain air. Perhaps<br />
take an optional experience along the Trolls’ Road<br />
and see Norways most famous mountain road, past<br />
tumbling cascades and fertile valleys. (SB D)<br />
Day 11 | Geiranger | Lom | Lillehammer<br />
A scenic drive from Geiranger brings you to<br />
Ottadalen to visit the traditional Stave Church at<br />
Lom. Continue through the Gudbrandsdal Valley,<br />
the inspiration for Ibsen’s ‘Peer Gynt’. Arrive in<br />
Lillehammer, host to the 1994 Winter Olympics.<br />
Before dinner at the hotel, consider a walk along<br />
Storgata or visit the open-air museum at Maihaugan.<br />
(SB D) Hotel: Radisson Blu<br />
Day 12 | Lillehammer | Hamar | Oslo<br />
View the unusual Olympic ice rink beside the lake<br />
at Hamar. In Oslo, your A Local Expert takes you<br />
on a sightseeing tour of the medieval fortress of<br />
Akershus and the Royal Palace, finishing with a visit<br />
to the Vigeland Sculpture Park. Spend the rest of<br />
the day relaxing, shopping for unique souvenirs or<br />
perhaps visit the Fram Polar Ship Museum and Viking<br />
ship museum. (SB) Hotel: Radisson Blu Scandinavia<br />
Day 13 | Oslo | Stockholm (2 Nights)<br />
Cross the border into Sweden and continue via<br />
Karlstad on Lake Vänern, past Orebro to the islandringed<br />
capital of Stockholm for your two-night stay.<br />
(SB) Hotel: Clarion<br />
Day 14 | Stockholm Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Admire this charming city during your sightseeing<br />
tour with a A Local Expert. View the medieval<br />
Storkyrkan, Riddarholm Church and the Royal<br />
Palace. Explore the waterside City Hall where Nobel<br />
Prize banquets are held. Spend time later shopping<br />
in fashionable stores or consider an optional<br />
experience. Tonight, celebrate with your fellow<br />
travelers at a Farewell Dinner. (SB FD)<br />
Day 15 | Stockholm | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to Scandinavia as your memorable<br />
vacation draws to a close. Airport transfers are<br />
available. Conditions apply. (SB)<br />
Scenic Scandinavia<br />
& its Fjords<br />
15 days – 3 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$4399 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 13 nights’ accommodations (9 hotels).<br />
13 full Scandinavian breakfasts. 7 dinners<br />
(including Welcome Reception, Be My Guest,<br />
4 three course dinners and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown (including train and<br />
ferries). All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Copenhagen Airport transfers will operate at 9am,<br />
12pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.<br />
Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Stockholm Airport at 7.30am<br />
and 11am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Authentic Accommodations<br />
Sognefjord Hotel, Leikanger, Norway<br />
Right on Sognefjord, the A Authentic Accommodation we often use in<br />
Leikanger was built by an old retired seafarer. Now run by his children, he built<br />
Sognefjord Hotel so visitors could enjoy Norway’s most beautiful scenery too.<br />
Hotel Randers, Randers, Denmark<br />
One of the oldest hotels in Randers, history hits as you walk through<br />
the swing doors of the A Authentic Accommodation we usually stay in<br />
here. From original artwork to a VIP-rich guestbook, Hotel Randers has<br />
a unique charm.<br />
Hotel Geiranger, Geiranger, Norway<br />
Typical of Scandinavia’s contemporary design, the hotel we usually stay in<br />
on the Geiranger fjord is sleek and has an incredible waterfront spot, making<br />
Hotel Geiranger A Authentic Accommodation in both style and setting.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Best of Finland, Russia & the Baltic States<br />
On top of the must-see Russian cities and dramatic scenery, this trip reveals a rarer side of Europe, in its more<br />
unusual and unvisited countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Belarus.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… hearing Antoly singing rousing Russian and Belarusian songs, as he plays his<br />
accordion and you drink his homemade vodka. Eating with him in the front room of his house, looking out at<br />
his lake, his tales of his life in Minsk are dished up with his daughter’s roast pork or chicken, ‘Shchi’ cabbage<br />
soup and ‘Draniki’ potato cakes – washed down with local beer and champagne. As Antoly and his wife show<br />
you around their farm, you can almost picture partisans fighting in the nearby forests in the last war.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours of St. Petersburg, Moscow, Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn<br />
and Helsinki. Orientation of Minsk. Visit the St. Peter and Paul<br />
Fortress and Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, the Kremlin<br />
in Moscow, the Hill of Crosses in Siauliai and the Alexander<br />
Nevsky Cathedral in Tallinn. View Red Square in Moscow, Nevsky<br />
Prospekt and St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg and the<br />
Finlandia Hall in Helsinki.<br />
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Estonia, Tallinn<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Helsinki.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Helsinki<br />
Welcome to Helsinki, the capital of Finland! Relax<br />
after check-in. Tonight, meet your Travel Director<br />
and fellow companions for a Welcome Reception<br />
and evening orientation drive. (WR) Hotel: Holiday<br />
Inn City Center<br />
Day 3 | Helsinki | St. Petersburg (3 Nights)<br />
Follow the coast along the Gulf of Finland and<br />
cross the border into Russia. Travel through the<br />
forests of Karelia to St. Petersburg. Later, consider<br />
seeing a Russian folklore show. (SB) Hotel: Holiday<br />
Inn Vorota<br />
Day 4 to Day 5 | St. Petersburg Sightseeing<br />
and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert shows you the city’s sights<br />
including the Tsar’s Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt,<br />
Regional<br />
St. Petersburg, Russia<br />
St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the Statue of Peter the<br />
Great. Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress. Your time in<br />
St. Petersburg also includes a visit to the Hermitage<br />
Museum to see one of the world’s largest and<br />
most valuable art collections. There is plenty of<br />
free time to see more sights and shop for Russian<br />
souvenirs. (BB BB)<br />
Day 6 | St. Petersburg | High Speed Train |<br />
Moscow (3 Nights)<br />
Take a train across part of the vast Russian<br />
landscape towards the capital city. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Radisson Blu Belorusskaya<br />
Day 7 to Day 8 | Moscow Sightseeing and<br />
Free Time<br />
You have two days to explore the delights of<br />
Moscow! On the first day, your sightseeing tour with<br />
a A Local Expert includes St. Basil’s Cathedral<br />
and Red Square plus a visit to the magnificent<br />
Kremlin. There is plenty of time to explore on your
Siauliai<br />
LITHUANIA<br />
POLAND<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
TALLINN<br />
RIGA<br />
FINLAND<br />
HELSINKI<br />
1 1<br />
2<br />
1<br />
VILNIUS<br />
ESTONIA<br />
1<br />
Gulf of Finland<br />
LATVIA<br />
Ferry<br />
BELARUS<br />
2<br />
MINSK<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
own, relax and shop for souvenirs. You might also<br />
like to join an optional experience to the Tsar’s<br />
Treasury Chamber, or the St. Sergius Monastery and<br />
handicraft market. (BB BB)<br />
Day 9 | Moscow | Minsk (2 Nights)<br />
Follow in the footsteps of Napoleon’s retreating<br />
army of 1812, passing near Borodino and stopping<br />
for lunch in the Smolensk region. Cross the border<br />
into Belarus and continue to Minsk, where you view<br />
the sights including Hero City Memorial during your<br />
orientation. Tonight, dine on traditional cuisine at<br />
your hotel. (BB L D) Hotel: Victoria<br />
Day 10 | Minsk Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
A full day to explore the Belarusian capital city.<br />
Why not visit the Church of Saints Simon & Helena,<br />
known locally as the Red Church, or stroll through<br />
the impressive botanical gardens with over 9000<br />
different species. Tonight enjoy a A Be My Guest<br />
dinner on a farm close to Minsk where you hear folk<br />
songs and taste local delicacies. (BB BG)<br />
Day 11 | Minsk | Vilnius Sightseeing and<br />
Free Time<br />
Drive west and cross the border into Lithuania,<br />
arriving later in the capital, Vilnius. Your A Local<br />
Expert shows you the sights during your walking<br />
tour, including the Bishop’s Palace and the University.<br />
Explore the Baroque Church of St. Peter and<br />
St. Paul, featuring exceptional sculptural decoration.<br />
Walk to the Gates of Dawn, the Carmelite Church of<br />
St. Theresa, the former Jewish Ghetto, the Cathedral<br />
and new Royal Palace excavations. Finish at the<br />
Church of St. Anna and the site of the synagogue<br />
destroyed during World War II. Dine tonight at your<br />
hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Radisson Blu Lietuva<br />
Day 12 | Vilnius | Siauliai | Riga (2 Nights)<br />
Leave Vilnius after lunch and visit the Hill of<br />
Crosses at Siauliai. Later, arrive in the ancient city of<br />
Riga, Latvia’s capital, made famous by the stories of<br />
Baron von Münchhausen. Dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Radisson Blu Latvija<br />
3 ST. PETERSBURG<br />
High-Speed<br />
Train<br />
RUSSIA<br />
Smolensk<br />
3<br />
MOSCOW<br />
Day 13 | Riga Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Riga is a beautiful historic city on the Baltic coast.<br />
The extensive old town contains narrow medieval<br />
streets, Gothic and Baroque Churches, 19 th century<br />
municipal buildings and Hanseatic warehouses.<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a sightseeing<br />
and walking tour to show you the main highlights.<br />
Spend free time afterwards exploring on your own<br />
and shopping for souvenirs in the old town. This<br />
evening, join your companions for a Regional Meal<br />
of typical specialties at a local restaurant. (BB RM)<br />
Day 14 | Riga | Tallinn Sightseeing and<br />
Free Time<br />
Follow the Gulf of Riga north into Estonia, and travel<br />
via Parnu, a popular beach resort to Tallinn. Admire<br />
the sights of Tallinn with your A Local Expert.<br />
Explore the beautifully preserved streets of the<br />
old Hanseatic Quarter and 15 th century Luhike Jalq<br />
Gate. Visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the<br />
Old Town hall. (BB) Hotel: Radisson Blu Olumpia<br />
Day 15 | Tallinn | Helsinki Sightseeing and<br />
Free Time<br />
Enjoy a leisurely morning in this charming and<br />
atmospheric city. Later board the ferry and<br />
cross the sea to Helsinki in Finland. Meet your<br />
A Local Expert and admire Finlandia Hall, the<br />
Senate and Market Squares and broad boulevards<br />
during your sightseeing tour. Join your traveling<br />
companions for a special Farewell Dinner this<br />
evening. (BB FD) Hotel: Scandic Grand Marina<br />
Day 16 | Helsinki | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to newfound friends at the end of<br />
your memorable and exciting trip. Airport transfers<br />
are available. Conditions apply. (SB)<br />
Important Visa Information:<br />
Visas are required for this trip. Please speak to your<br />
Travel Agent at the time of booking to assess your<br />
specific requirements.<br />
Best of Finland, Russia<br />
& the Baltic States<br />
16 days – 6 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$3899 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 14 nights’ accommodations (8 hotels).<br />
14 breakfasts (including 2 full Scandinavian<br />
and 12 hot buffets). Lunch. 6 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, Regional<br />
Meal and 3 three course dinners). All land<br />
transport shown (including ferry and high-speed<br />
train). All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$409 p.p.<br />
Other<br />
savings<br />
Code: SCEH<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$204 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$102 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$400 Triple room discount C$320 p.p<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
26 Apr Sat 11 May Sun 3899 1100 19 Jul Sat 3 Aug Sun 3899 1100<br />
26 Jul Sat 10 Aug Sun 3899 1100<br />
3 May Sat 18 May Sun 3899 1100<br />
10 May Sat 25 May Sun 3899 1100 2 Aug Sat 17 Aug Sun 4050 1100<br />
17 May Sat 1 Jun Sun 4085 1230 9 Aug Sat 24 Aug Sun 4050 1100<br />
24 May Sat 8 Jun Sun 4085 1230 16 Aug Sat 31 Aug Sun 4050 1100<br />
31 May Sat 15 Jun Sun 4085 1230 23 Aug Sat 7 Sep Sun 4050 1100<br />
30 Aug Sat 14 Sep Sun 4050 1100<br />
7 Jun Sat 22 Jun Sun 4085 1230<br />
14 Jun Sat 29 Jun Sun 4085 1230 6 Sep Sat 21 Sep Sun 4050 1100<br />
21 Jun Sat 6 Jul Sun 4085 1230 13 Sep Sat 28 Sep Sun 4050 1100<br />
28 Jun Sat 13 Jul Sun 4085 1230 20 Sep Sat 5 Oct Sun 3899 1100<br />
27 Sep Sat 12 Oct Sun 3899 1100<br />
5 Jul Sat 20 Jul Sun 3899 1100<br />
12 Jul Sat 27 Jul Sun 3899 1100 4 Oct Sat 19 Oct Sun 3899 1100<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Helsinki Airport transfers will operate at 10am, 2pm<br />
and 4pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return<br />
transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Helsinki Airport at 7am and 12pm.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
The Hill of Crosses, near Siauliai<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Capitals of the North<br />
Experience the big sights and unique moments of five capital cities in northern Europe and Russia – locals reveal<br />
favorite spots in Berlin, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki and Moscow.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… being offered ‘nastoykas’ by Grandfather Vladimir in the wooden village of<br />
Vitoslavitsy. Guessing what your three Russian liqueurs are made from, you make a traditional toast together.<br />
Greeted with lucky bread and salt, his daughter Irina introduced you to the family as they made the pancakes<br />
you now tuck into with jams, having already enjoyed their ‘Pirzhok’ pies and tea from a ‘Samovar’. After dining,<br />
drinking and music, you leave with the authentic Russian cloth doll you made with the family as a memento.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours of Berlin, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki,<br />
St. Petersburg and Moscow. Orientation of Novgorod. Visit the<br />
St Peter and Paul Fortress and Hermitage Museum in<br />
St. Petersburg, Stockholm’s City Hall, the town of Tver, Kremlin<br />
Fort Novgorod and the Kremlin in Moscow. View The Little<br />
Mermaid in Copenhagen and the Finlandia Hall in Helsinki.<br />
166<br />
Stockholm, Sweden<br />
Brandenburg Gate, Berlin<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Regional<br />
St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Berlin.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Berlin (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Berlin, the capital of Germany! Unwind<br />
after your journey or take a leisurely stroll through<br />
this fascinating city. This evening meet with your<br />
Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome<br />
Reception and an evening orientation drive. (WR)<br />
Hotel: Andels<br />
Day 3 | Berlin Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert shows you Berlin’s most<br />
famous sights including the Brandenburg Gate, the<br />
Reichstag and the Kurfürstendamm. Spend time<br />
afterwards shopping or exploring on your own.<br />
Perhaps visit Potsdam or the Pergamon Museum in<br />
your free time. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Berlin | Copenhagen (2 Nights)<br />
Drive north to Rostock and board your ferry to<br />
Denmark. A pleasant drive brings you to the<br />
Danish capital, Copenhagen. This evening, you<br />
may wish to take a stroll around the Old Town! (BB)<br />
Hotel: Marriott
NORWAY<br />
DENMARK<br />
COPENHAGEN<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
2<br />
BERLIN<br />
GERMANY<br />
ITALY<br />
2<br />
SWEDEN<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
Gulf of<br />
Bothnia<br />
HELSINKI<br />
STOCKHOLM<br />
1<br />
2<br />
Baltic Sea<br />
Ferry<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
POLAND<br />
SLOVAKIA<br />
Day 5 | Copenhagen Sightseeing and<br />
Free Time<br />
Admire the Little Mermaid, Renaissance Stock<br />
Exchange, the Royal Amalienborg Palace and<br />
Christiansborg Palace during your sightseeing tour<br />
with a A Local Expert. You are free this afternoon<br />
to shop for souvenirs or relax. Tonight, why not visit<br />
the famous Tivoli Gardens and enjoy a traditional<br />
Danish dinner. (SB)<br />
Day 6 | Copenhagen | Stockholm (2 Nights)<br />
Travel north-east across the Oresund to the forests<br />
and meadows of Småland. Continue past Lake<br />
Vättern and enjoy spectacular views of Brahehus<br />
Castle en route to the Swedish capital, Stockholm.<br />
Dine tonight at your hotel. (SB D) Hotel: Park Inn<br />
Hammarby Sjostadt<br />
Day 7 | Stockholm Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Explore City Hall and view the Royal Palace during<br />
your sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert.<br />
Spend free time afterwards shopping or exploring<br />
the old town. (SB)<br />
Day 8 | Stockholm | At Sea<br />
Today explore this harbor city at leisure. Why<br />
not join an excursion to the Wasa, a 17 th century<br />
Galleon reclaimed from the seabed after 300 years.<br />
Later, board your ship for an overnight mini-cruise<br />
to Finland. (SB D)<br />
Day 9 | At Sea | Helsinki<br />
After an early arrival in Helsinki, your<br />
A Local Expert shows you the city’s sights<br />
including Finlandia Hall, Senate and Market<br />
Squares. This evening is free to enjoy local<br />
cuisine at the restaurant of your choice. (SB)<br />
Hotel: Scandic Grand Marina<br />
Day 10 | Helsinki | St. Petersburg (2 Nights)<br />
Follow the Gulf of Finland past the timber center<br />
of Kotka and through the forests of Karelia to the<br />
Russian border. Dine tonight at your hotel. (SB D)<br />
Hotel: Park Inn Nevsky<br />
Day 11 | St. Petersburg Sightseeing and<br />
Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert shows you the city’s sights<br />
including the Tsar’s Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt,<br />
LITHUANIA<br />
FINLAND<br />
LATVIA<br />
Overnight<br />
Cruise<br />
BELARUS<br />
UKRAINE<br />
MOLDOVA<br />
HUNGARY ROMANIA<br />
ST. PETERSBURG<br />
2<br />
1<br />
NOVGOROD<br />
RUSSIA<br />
Tver<br />
Klin<br />
3<br />
MOSCOW<br />
St Isaac’s Cathedral and the statue of Peter the<br />
Great. Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress. Visit The<br />
Hermitage Museum to see one of the world’s<br />
largest and most valuable art collections. (BB)<br />
Day 12 | St. Petersburg | Novgorod<br />
Enjoy free time this morning to explore St.<br />
Petersburg and to shop for gifts. Later, cross the<br />
vast Russian steppes and view the Kremlin Fort<br />
and grounds, the Millennium Monument and St.<br />
Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod. Enjoy a unique A Be<br />
My Guest dining experience this evening. (BB BG)<br />
Hotel: Park Inn Valiky<br />
Day 13 | Novgorod | Tver | Moscow (3 Nights)<br />
A scenic drive through picturesque villages brings<br />
you to the Tver region for an included lunch. Then<br />
continue via Klin – former home of Tchaikovsky – to<br />
the Russian capital, Moscow. (BB L)<br />
Hotel: Crowne Plaza<br />
Day 14 | Moscow Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See Moscow’s landmarks on your sightseeing tour<br />
with your A Local Expert including views of Red<br />
Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral. Visit the UNESCO<br />
World Heritage site of the Kremlin, a walled-in<br />
complex of palaces, cathedrals and government<br />
offices. (BB)<br />
Day 15 | Moscow Free Time<br />
A full day to explore this fascinating city. Spend<br />
free time seeing the sights or consider an<br />
optional experience to St. Sergius Monastery and<br />
handicraft market in Zagorsk, the center of Russian<br />
art and architecture. Join your Travel Director<br />
and fellow travelers this evening for a special<br />
Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 16 | Moscow | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your Travel Director and fellow<br />
travelers this morning as your vacation comes to an<br />
end after breakfast. Airport transfers are available.<br />
Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Important Visa Information:<br />
Visas are required for this trip. Please speak to your<br />
Travel Agent at the time of booking to assess your<br />
specific requirements.<br />
Capitals of the North<br />
16 days – 5 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$3999 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 14 nights’ accommodations (7 hotels).<br />
14 breakfasts (including 6 full Scandinavian<br />
and 8 hot buffets). Lunch. 6 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, 2 three<br />
course dinner, cruise dinner and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown (including overnight<br />
cruise and 2 ferries). All transfers shown. All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$420 p.p.<br />
Other<br />
savings<br />
Code: SCRU<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$210 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$105 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$412 Triple room discount C$370 p.p<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
24 Apr Thu 9 May Fri 3999 1120 17 Jul Thu 1 Aug Fri 4075 1050<br />
24 Jul Thu 8 Aug Fri 4075 1050<br />
1 May Thu 16 May Fri 4050 1120 31 Jul Thu 15 Aug Fri 4165 1050<br />
8 May Thu 23 May Fri 4150 1120<br />
15 May Thu 30 May Fri 4150 1120 7 Aug Thu 22 Aug Fri 4165 1050<br />
22 May Thu 6 Jun Fri 4150 1120 14 Aug Thu 29 Aug Fri 4165 1120<br />
29 May Thu 13 Jun Fri 4150 1120 21 Aug Thu 5 Sep Fri 4165 1120<br />
28 Aug Thu 12 Sep Fri 4165 1120<br />
5 Jun Thu 20 Jun Fri 4150 1120<br />
12 Jun Thu 27 Jun Fri 4150 1120 4 Sep Thu 19 Sep Fri 4199 1120<br />
19 Jun Thu 4 Jul Fri 4150 1120 11 Sep Thu 26 Sep Fri 4199 1120<br />
26 Jun Thu 11 Jul Fri 4075 1120 18 Sep Thu 3 Oct Fri 4065 1120<br />
25 Sep Thu 10 Oct Fri 4065 1120<br />
3 Jul Thu 18 Jul Fri 4075 1050<br />
10 Jul Thu 25 Jul Fri 4075 1050 2 Oct Thu 17 Oct Fri 4065 1120<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Berlin Airport transfers will operate at 9am and 1pm.<br />
Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on<br />
the last travel day will arrive at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport at 5am and 11am and<br />
at Moscow Domodedovo Airport at 5am and 1pm<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Matryoshka dolls<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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168<br />
Greek Island<br />
Cruises<br />
FEATURING: Llantus Above – arum<br />
volor Athens, aut Greece; lit, qui alis Above possus right<br />
cum – Istanbul, veliqua Turkey; ssusanis Left alitati –<br />
as Kusadasi, que estiae Turkey; pelis. Below Llantus left<br />
arum – Santorini, volor aut Greece; lit, qui Bottom alis<br />
possus right – Mykonos, cum veliq. Greece<br />
Our Greek cruise collection<br />
brings the two sides of Greece<br />
together: the ancientness<br />
of Athens and the laid-back<br />
lifestyles of its islands, and<br />
features neighboring Turkey.<br />
And our Best of Greece land<br />
trip is a perfect addition.<br />
On sailing nights, you’ll stay in airconditioned<br />
two-berth cabins with<br />
private facilities, and a telephone<br />
and radio (upgrades and three berth<br />
cabins available), and enjoy onboard<br />
à la carte dining and evening<br />
entertainment.<br />
Your sightseeing<br />
In Athens, your Local Expert will<br />
uncover the mysteries of the Acropolis<br />
and Parthenon, Temple of Zeus, Royal<br />
Palace and Hadrian’s Arch, introducing<br />
you to each. And at ports, your Local<br />
Host offers optional shore experiences:<br />
• Istanbul: Highlights of Istanbul<br />
• Kusadasi: Ephesus<br />
• Patmos: Monastery of St John<br />
and Grotto<br />
• Rhodes: Old Town and Lindos<br />
• Santorini: Island Tour<br />
Your ship<br />
You’ll travel on the Louis Cristal or<br />
Louis Olympia (or similar) and we<br />
include complimentary transfers<br />
between the port and our hotels<br />
in Athens.<br />
Louis Cruises reserve the right to change your<br />
cruise ship to one not listed on this page or the<br />
itinerary of any cruise, including the sequence<br />
of ports and the stops. Due to disembarkation<br />
by tender, calls at the ports of Mykonos and<br />
Santorini are weather permitting.
Athens & Aegean<br />
GREECE<br />
ATHENS<br />
1 3<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
CRETE<br />
Aegean<br />
Sea<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Day 6 | Kusadasi | Patmos<br />
Overnight flight to Athens.<br />
Arrive early in Kusadasi in Turkey and<br />
consider an optional experience to fascinating<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Athens (3 Nights)<br />
Ephesus, site of the famous Temple of Artemis.<br />
Welcome to mythical Greece! On arrival in Continue your cruise to Patmos, where there<br />
Athens transfer to your hotel. Relax and unwind is time to shop, relax on the beach or take<br />
then spend the rest of the day exploring the city an optional experience to the Monastery of<br />
at your own pace.<br />
St. John. (BB L D)<br />
Day 3 to Day 4 | Athens Sightseeing and Day 7 | Heraklion | Santorini<br />
Free Time<br />
Wake up in Heraklion on the island of Crete.<br />
See the wonders of ancient Athens this morning Spend a few hours exploring the port town<br />
with your A Local Expert on your guided before continuing your cruise to Santorini, a<br />
sightseeing tour, which includes a walking tour spectacular volcanic island featuring beautiful<br />
of the Acropolis and views of the Parthenon. cliff-top villages with incredible views of the<br />
The rest of the day is yours to see more sights, caldera. (BB L D)<br />
shop or relax.<br />
Day 8 | Disembark | Athens<br />
Day 5 | Embark | Mykonos<br />
Disembark in Athens and transfer to your hotel.<br />
Transfer to the port and cruise to stunning The rest of the day is free to relax, see the<br />
Mykonos. Spend a few hours discovering sights or shop for souvenirs. (BB)<br />
this island paradise with its distinctive whitewashed<br />
houses and maze of narrow cobbled Day 9 | Athens | Canada<br />
streets. (BB L D)<br />
Say goodbye to your fellow travelers at the<br />
end of a magical vacation. Airport transfers are<br />
provided. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
It's iconic places<br />
Mykonos<br />
Cruise<br />
Heraklion<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Cruise<br />
City Tour in Athens. Visit the Acropolis<br />
in Athens, the trendy island of Mykonos,<br />
the thriving Turkish port of Kusadasi, the<br />
idyllic island of Patmos, the port town of<br />
Heraklion and the cliff top town of Fira on<br />
Santorini. View the Parthenon, the whitewashed<br />
houses and windmills on Mykonos<br />
and the Caldera on Santorini. See<br />
Hadrian’s Arch and the 1896 Olympic<br />
Stadium in Athens.<br />
Santorini<br />
Patmos<br />
Cyclades<br />
Regional<br />
TURKEY<br />
Kusadasi<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
For more information on this cruise, its inclusions<br />
and optional shore experiences please refer to<br />
page 168 for details.<br />
Athens & Aegean<br />
9 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$1550 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 7 nights’ accommodations (1 hotel<br />
of choice and 3 night cruise). 7 breakfasts<br />
(including 4 buffets and 3 cruise breakfasts).<br />
3 cruise lunches. 3 cruise dinners. All land<br />
transport shown (including 3 night cruise).<br />
All transfers shown. All our featured inclusions<br />
shown on page 3.<br />
Moderate: Ref ATAM<br />
includes Metropolitan in Athens<br />
& Cat. IC or IB Standard Inside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
Superior: Ref ATAS<br />
includes Metropolitan in Athens &<br />
Cat. XB or XA Standard Outside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
WAYS TO SAVE<br />
CRUISE<br />
CONNECTION<br />
Code:<br />
ATAM/S/L/P<br />
Triple room discount SAVE from C$99 p.p Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$95 p.p<br />
Departures start on Mondays and end on Tuesdays.<br />
Moderate Standard Inside - Code ATAM<br />
*Departures between<br />
Twin<br />
Share<br />
Port Taxes Total Twin Share Single Supp<br />
10 Mar - 21 Apr 1375 175 1550 375<br />
28 Apr - 20 Oct 1450 175 1625 399<br />
Superior Standard Outside - Code ATAS<br />
10 Mar - 21 Apr 1499 175 1674 450<br />
28 Apr - 20 Oct 1599 175 1774 475<br />
Premier Superior Outside - Code ATAL<br />
10 Mar - 21 Apr 1725 175 1900 525<br />
28 Apr - 20 Oct 1850 175 2025 550<br />
Premium Superior Outside - Code ATAP<br />
10 Mar - 21 Apr 1765 175 1940 499<br />
28 Apr - 20 Oct 1899 175 2074 535<br />
Premier: Ref ATAL<br />
includes Athenaeum Intercontinental<br />
in Athens & Cat. XD or XC Superior<br />
Outside 2-berth cabin.<br />
Premium: Ref ATAP<br />
includes Athenaeum Intercontinental<br />
in Athens & Cat XE or XF Superior<br />
Outside 2-berth cabin.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Itinerary: Occasionally the itinerary may be altered due to sailing conditions on the<br />
Aegean Sea, ferry schedules, religious holidays or unforeseen circumstances.<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
Port Taxes: The above Port Taxes include Tips and Fuel Surcharge and are<br />
accurate as of July 2013. For up-to-date pricing, please visit our website.<br />
Louis Cruise Ship: Operating this itinerary Louis Olympia or other ship from Louis fleet.<br />
Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be provided for guests who have<br />
provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in an Athens hotel booked<br />
by Trafalgar.<br />
Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
169
Ancient Lands<br />
GREECE<br />
It's travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Athens.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Athens (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Athens! Transfer to your hotel on<br />
arrival, then take time to explore this lively city or<br />
simply relax at a café and watch the world go by.<br />
Day 3 | Athens Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Admire the sights of ancient Athens with your<br />
A Local Expert during your morning sightseeing<br />
tour, including the Royal Palace, the Temple of<br />
Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and the Agora where Socrates<br />
taught. A walking tour of the Acropolis allows you<br />
views of the Parthenon. Marvel at the stadium<br />
built for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.<br />
The rest of your day is free for you to explore or<br />
shop. This evening, maybe dine on delicious local<br />
specialties at one of the many restaurants. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Embark | Mykonos<br />
Board your ship at the port. Cruise to the<br />
glamorous island of Mykonos and spend a few<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tour in Athens. Visit the Acropolis<br />
in Athens, the trendy island of Mykonos,<br />
the thriving Turkish port off Kusadasi,<br />
the idyllic island of Patmos, the medieval<br />
old town of Rhodes, the port town of<br />
Heraklion and the cliff top town of Fira on<br />
Santorini. View the Parthenon, the<br />
white-washed houses and windmills on<br />
Mykonos and the Caldera on Santorini.<br />
See Hadrian’s Arch and the 1896<br />
Olympic Stadium in Athens.<br />
170<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
ATHENS<br />
1 2<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
CRETE<br />
Aegean<br />
Sea<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Heraklion<br />
Cruise<br />
Mykonos<br />
Santorini<br />
Cruise<br />
Patmos<br />
Cyclades<br />
Regional<br />
TURKEY<br />
Kusadasi<br />
Rhodes<br />
hours discovering the charming town and sparkling<br />
beaches. (BB L D)<br />
Day 5 | Kusadasi | Patmos<br />
Arrive early at the bustling port of Kusadasi in<br />
Turkey – where there is time to take an optional<br />
experience to Ephesus. Your cruise continues to<br />
Patmos, with an optional experience to the cave<br />
where the Book of Revelation was written. (BB L D)<br />
Day 6 | Rhodes<br />
Arrive in Rhodes. Explore the fascinating medieval<br />
Old Town or join an optional experience to visit<br />
Lindos, featuring an acropolis with stunning coastal<br />
views. (BB L D)<br />
Day 7 | Heraklion | Santorini<br />
Wake up in Heraklion on the island of Crete.<br />
Spend a few hours exploring the port town before<br />
continuing your cruise to Santorini, a spectacular<br />
volcanic island featuring beautiful cliff-top villages<br />
with incredible views of the caldera. Maybe explore<br />
Fira and Oia, where people flock just to see the<br />
sunset! (BB L D)<br />
Day 8 | Disembark | Athens<br />
Dock this morning in Athens and transfer to your<br />
hotel in Athens. Spend the rest of your day relaxing,<br />
sightseeing or shopping forsouvenirs. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Athens | Canada<br />
Say farewell to your newfound friends at the end of<br />
a remarkable journey and transfer to the airport for<br />
your return flight. (BB)<br />
For more information on this cruise, its inclusions<br />
and optional shore experiences please refer to<br />
page 168 for details.<br />
Ancient Lands<br />
9 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$1640 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 7 nights’ accommodations (1 hotel<br />
of choice and 4 night cruise). 7 breakfasts<br />
(including 3 hot buffets and 4 cruise<br />
breakfasts). 4 cruise lunches. 4 cruise dinners.<br />
All land transport shown (including 4 night<br />
cruise). All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
Moderate: Ref ATLM<br />
includes Metropolitan in Athens<br />
& Cat. IC or IB Standard Inside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
Superior: Ref ATLS<br />
includes Metropolitan in Athens &<br />
Cat. XB or XA Standard Outside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
WAYS TO SAVE<br />
CRUISE<br />
CONNECTION<br />
Code:<br />
ATLM/S/L/P<br />
Triple room discount SAVE from C$99 p.p Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$100 p.p<br />
Departures start on Fridays and end on Saturdays.<br />
Moderate Standard Inside - Code ATLM<br />
*Departures between<br />
Twin<br />
Share<br />
Port<br />
Taxes<br />
Total Twin Share Single Supp<br />
14 Mar - 25 Apr 1399 241 1640 299<br />
2 May - 24 Oct 1499 241 1740 350<br />
Superior Standard Outside - Code ATLS<br />
14 Mar - 25 Apr 1535 241 1776 375<br />
2 May - 24 Oct 1675 241 1916 399<br />
Premier Superior Outside - Code ATLL<br />
14 Mar - 25 Apr 1750 241 1991 425<br />
2 May - 24 Oct 1950 241 2191 465<br />
Premium Superior Outside - Code ATLP<br />
14 Mar - 25 Apr 1825 241 2066 399<br />
2 May - 24 Oct 1999 241 2240 450<br />
Premier: Ref ATLL<br />
includes Athenaeum Intercontinental<br />
in Athens & Cat. XD or XC Superior<br />
Outside 2-berth cabin.<br />
Premium: Ref ATLP<br />
includes Athenaeum Intercontinental<br />
in Athens & Cat XE or XF Superior<br />
Outside 2-berth cabin.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Itinerary: Occasionally the itinerary may be altered due to sailing conditions on the<br />
Aegean Sea, ferry schedules, religious holidays or unforeseen circumstances.<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
Port Taxes: The above Port Taxes include Tips and Fuel Surcharge and are<br />
accurate as of July 2013. For up-to-date pricing, please visit our website.<br />
Louis Cruise Ship: Operating this itinerary Louis Olympia or other ship from<br />
Louis fleet.<br />
Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be provided for guests who have<br />
provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in an Athens hotel<br />
booked by Trafalgar.<br />
Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine
Aegean Odyssey<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Athens.<br />
GREECE<br />
Cruise<br />
ATHENS<br />
1 2<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Athens (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to mythical Greece! On arrival in Athens,<br />
transfer to your hotel. Unwind after your journey.<br />
Day 3 | Athens Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your morning sightseeing tour with your A Local Expert<br />
includes a walking tour of the Acropolis to marvel at<br />
the Parthenon, and to see the Olympic Stadium and the<br />
Evzone guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The<br />
afternoon is yours to see more incredible sights. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Embark<br />
This morning, transfer to the port and board your ship for<br />
a relaxing cruise to Turkey. (BB L D)<br />
Day 5 | At Sea | Istanbul | At Sea<br />
Sail across the Aegean Sea into the Marmara Sea. Arrive<br />
in Turkey’s capital, Istanbul, and admire views of mosques,<br />
minarets and the Bosphorus. (BB L D)<br />
Day 6 | At Sea | Kusadasi | At Sea<br />
On to the Turkish resort of Kusadasi. The white sand<br />
beaches of quiet Kusadasi are just a stone’s throw from<br />
ancient Ephesus, one of the seven churches of the<br />
Roman province of Asia. (BB L D)<br />
Day 7 | At Sea | Santorini | At Sea<br />
On to Santorini which will leave you breathless. Its cliffs<br />
rise from the blue waters of the Aegean like a dream.<br />
Enjoy views overlooking the Caldera. (BB L D)<br />
It's iconic places<br />
Aegean<br />
Sea<br />
Santorini<br />
Cruise<br />
CRETE<br />
Mykonos<br />
City Tour in Athens. Visit the Acropolis<br />
in Athens, the fascinating capital city<br />
of Turkey Istanbul, the trendy island<br />
of Mykonos, the thriving Turkish port<br />
of Kusadasi, the medieval old town of<br />
Rhodes, the port town of Aghios Nikolaos<br />
and the cliff top town of Fira on Santorini.<br />
View the Parthenon, the white-washed<br />
houses and windmills on Mykonos and the<br />
Caldera on Santorini. See Hadrian’s Arch<br />
and the 1896 Olympic Stadium in Athens.<br />
Chios<br />
Cyclades<br />
Agios Nikolaos<br />
It's travel beyond the expected<br />
Kusadasi<br />
Symi<br />
TURKEY<br />
Rhodes<br />
Regional<br />
Istanbul<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Day 8 | Ag. Nikolaos (Crete) | At Sea<br />
Wake up in the town of Agios Nikolaos on Crete. Enjoy a<br />
stroll around its picturesque lagoon or why not take an<br />
excursion to visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos.<br />
(BB L D)<br />
Day 9 | Symi | At Sea<br />
This morning we arrive in Rhodes. The town is a<br />
UNESCO World Heritage site. The Palace of the Grand<br />
Masters, in the old walled city, will make you think<br />
you’ve stepped back in time, as will the Acropolis of<br />
Lindos. Then we set sail for Symi and see the harbor<br />
at Symi. (BB L D)<br />
Day 10 | Chios | Mykonos | At Sea<br />
Sailing to the North of the Aegean sea we step on Chios.<br />
On the island you’ll find the must-see Nea Moni Monastery,<br />
founded by Byzantine Emperor Constantine Monomachos<br />
in the 11 th century. Later in the afternoon, stroll through the<br />
picturesque alleys of Mykonos Town. (BB L D)<br />
Day 11 | Disembark | Athens<br />
This morning, disembark from your cruise ship and<br />
transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day as you<br />
please. (BB)<br />
Day 12 | Athens | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your traveling companions at the end of<br />
a memorable vacation. Transfer to the airport. (BB)<br />
*Alternative July and<br />
August Itinerary<br />
Please note: For our July and August departures<br />
the cruise itinerary will include some different<br />
islands that will be visited. The itinerary will stay<br />
the same until Day 4. The itinerary will then<br />
operate as follows: Day 4 | Dept Athens and visit<br />
Mykonos, Day 5 | Visit Kusadasi (Ephesus) and<br />
Samos, Day 6 | Milos, Day 7 | Lavrion (on board<br />
only) and Syros, Day 8 | Cesme and Bodrum,<br />
Day 9 | Kos, Day 10 | Ios and Santorini, Day 11 |<br />
Disembark Athens, Day 12 | Athens | Canada<br />
For further details see page 177 Best of Greece 7<br />
Day Cruise July - August departures, this itinerary<br />
will operate the same.<br />
Aegean Odyssey<br />
12 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2196 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 10 nights’ accommodations (1 hotel<br />
of choice and 7 night cruise). 10 breakfasts<br />
(including 3 hot buffets and 7 cruise<br />
breakfasts). 7 cruise lunches. 7 cruise dinners.<br />
All land transport shown (including 7 night<br />
cruise). All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
Moderate: Ref ATOM<br />
includes Metropolitan in Athens<br />
& Cat. IC or IB Standard Inside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
Superior: Ref ATOS<br />
includes Metropolitan in Athens &<br />
Cat. XB or XA Standard Outside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
WAYS TO SAVE<br />
CRUISE<br />
CONNECTION<br />
Code:<br />
ATOM/S/L/P<br />
Triple room discount SAVE from C$150 p.p Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$137 p.p<br />
Departures commence on Tuesdays and end on Saturdays.<br />
Moderate Standard Inside - Code ATOM<br />
*Departures between<br />
Twin<br />
Share<br />
Port<br />
Taxes<br />
Total Twin Share Single Supp<br />
22 Apr 1750 446 2196 365<br />
29 Apr - 24 Jun 1950 446 2396 399<br />
1 Jul - 26 Aug* 1950 446 2396 399<br />
2 Sep - 21 Oct 1950 446 2396 399<br />
Superior Standard Outside - Code ATOS<br />
22 Apr 1975 446 2421 425<br />
29 Apr - 24 Jun 2225 446 2671 499<br />
1 Jul - 26 Aug* 2225 446 2671 499<br />
2 Sep - 21 Oct 2225 446 2671 499<br />
Premier Superior Outside - Code ATOL<br />
22 Apr 2285 446 2731 485<br />
29 Apr - 24 Jun 2599 446 3045 550<br />
1 Jul - 26 Aug* 2599 446 3045 550<br />
2 Sep - 21 Oct 2599 446 3045 550<br />
Premium Superior Outside - Code ATOP<br />
22 Apr 2399 446 2845 450<br />
29 Apr - 24 Jun 2735 446 3181 525<br />
1 Jul - 26 Aug* 2735 446 3181 525<br />
2 Sep - 21 Oct 2735 446 3181 525<br />
Premier: Ref ATOL<br />
includes Athenaeum Intercontinental<br />
in Athens & Cat. XD or XC Superior<br />
Outside 2-berth cabin.<br />
Premium: Ref ATOP<br />
includes Athenaeum Intercontinental<br />
in Athens & Cat XE or XF Superior<br />
Outside 2-berth cabin.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Itinerary: Occasionally the itinerary may be altered due to sailing conditions on the<br />
Aegean Sea, ferry schedules, religious holidays or unforeseen circumstances.<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
Port Taxes: The above Port Taxes include Tips and Fuel Surcharge and are<br />
accurate as of July 2013. For up-to-date pricing, please visit our website.<br />
Louis Cruise Ship: Operating this itinerary Louis Cristal or other ship from<br />
Louis fleet.<br />
Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be provided for guests who have<br />
provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in an Athens hotel<br />
booked by Trafalgar.<br />
Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
For more information on this cruise, its inclusions and optional shore experiences<br />
please refer to page 168 for details.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
171
Best of Greece<br />
Classical culture meets modern metropolis in this exploration of mainland Greece, where ancient cliff-top<br />
monasteries and Spartan history mingle with the temples of Olympic gods.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… the aniseed bite of a welcome ouzo shot, warming a trail to your stomach, at the<br />
olive groves and vineyard of the Karambelas family in Olympia. Touring the grounds, you see traditional<br />
olive harvesting techniques – and, during dinner, you discover the vibrant rich tastes that make these methods<br />
worthwhile, as their tangy oil and ripe olives complement other fresh local produce. Accompanied by wines<br />
selected straight from the barrel, you finish in classical Greek style with music and dancing.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tour in Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia and<br />
Delphi. Visit the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum in Athens, the ancient<br />
ruins in Corinth, the Olympic Stadium in Olympia, the home of the<br />
Oracle at Delphi and the incredible rock monasteries in Meteora.<br />
View the Parthenon, the Agora, Royal Palace and Temple of Zeus<br />
in Athens, the Amphitheater and Sanctuary of Aesculapius at<br />
Epidaurus and the battle site at Thermopylae. See the Corinth<br />
Canal, the Lion Gate and Agamemnon’s Palace at Mycenae.<br />
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Corinth Canal, Greece<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Athens.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Athens (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Athens! You are met at the airport<br />
and transferred to your hotel. Relax or spend<br />
time exploring the wonders of this ancient city.<br />
In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception,<br />
including a light meal and welcome drink, with your<br />
traveling companions and your Travel Director. (WR)<br />
Hotel: Divani Palace Acropolis/Metropolitan<br />
Day 3 | Athens Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Classical Athens was a center for the arts,<br />
learning and philosophy, and is widely seen as the<br />
cradle of Western Civilization and the birthplace<br />
of democracy. One of the world’s oldest cities,<br />
discover the rich heritage of Athens during your<br />
morning sightseeing tour with your A Local Expert.<br />
Explore the Acropolis and view the Parthenon,<br />
dedicated to the goddess Athena and one of the<br />
world’s greatest cultural monuments. Marvel at the<br />
Agora, the Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus.<br />
Enjoy an included visit to the spectacular Acropolis<br />
Museum containing remarkable antiquities. See<br />
Hadrian’s Arch, built to celebrate the arrival of the<br />
Regional<br />
Acropolis, Greece<br />
Roman Emperor Hadrian, and the stadium where the<br />
first modern Olympics took place in 1896. Spend<br />
the rest of the day as you wish. In the evening,<br />
perhaps choose to dine in the lively Plaka area of<br />
the city. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Athens | Corinth | Mycenae | Epidarus |<br />
Nafplion<br />
Cross the mighty Corinth Canal to the Peloponnesian<br />
Peninsula and visit the ancient city of Corinth<br />
with your A Local Expert. In Mycenae − a<br />
mighty kingdom of ancient Greece and a military<br />
stronghold − see the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury<br />
of Atreus, the Lion Gate and the remains of<br />
Agamemnon’s Royal Palace with your A Local<br />
Expert. Later visit the amphitheater and view the<br />
Sanctuary of Aesculapius, the God of Medicine<br />
in Epidaurus with your A Local Expert. The rod<br />
of Aesculapius, a snake-entwined staff, remains<br />
the symbol of medicine to this day. Arrive later in<br />
Nafplion where you will dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Amalia/Agamemmon/Ippoliti<br />
Day 5 | Nafplion | Olympia<br />
Enjoy a spectacular drive east across the Mountains<br />
of Arcadia to ancient Olympia. Connected to many<br />
gods and myths, Olympia is also the site of the first
Start<br />
End<br />
KALAMBAKA<br />
Meteora<br />
GREECE<br />
Olympic Games held in 776 BC. This evening enjoy<br />
a A Be My Guest dinner of authentic local cuisine<br />
on an olive farm. (BB BG) Hotel: Amalia/Europa/<br />
Olympia Palace<br />
Day 6 | Olympia | Patras | Delphi<br />
Meet your A Local Expert and spend the morning<br />
visiting the ancient Olympic stadium and the<br />
Temples of Zeus and Hera − the wife of Zeus<br />
and one of the most important deities in Greek<br />
mythology. Driving north to Patras, you cross<br />
the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece before<br />
continuing to Delphi. (BB) Hotel: Delphi Palace/<br />
Nafsika Palace/Amalia<br />
Day 7 | Delphi | Thermopylae | Kalambaka<br />
Tour Delphi on the slopes of Mount Parnassos<br />
with your A Local Expert and see the site of the<br />
most important oracle in the classical world. Walk<br />
the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo dating<br />
from the 4 th century. It was here that every four<br />
years athletes competed in the Pythian Games, a<br />
precursor of the modern Olympics. A picturesque<br />
early afternoon drive brings you to Thermopylae,<br />
famous for the heroic defense by Leonidas and his<br />
brave Spartans against the invading Persians. After<br />
seeing the memorial, cross the fertile Thessaly<br />
region, the ‘bread basket of ancient Greece’<br />
and travel over the Pourmaraki Pass towards<br />
Kalambaka. (BB D) Hotel: Amalia/Dellas Boutique<br />
Day 8 | Kalambaka | Meteora | Athens<br />
Drive to Meteora, one of the largest and most<br />
important complexes of Eastern Orthodox<br />
monasteries in Greece. Visit two of the six<br />
monasteries built on sandstone rocks above the<br />
town with your A Local Expert. A scenic drive<br />
brings you back to Athens. Why not consider<br />
joining your traveling companions for a celebration<br />
dinner on your final night? (BB) Hotel: Divani Palace<br />
Acropolis/Metropolitan<br />
Day 9 | Athens | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your fellow travelers and Travel<br />
Director after an unforgettable journey or join one<br />
of the 3, 4 or 7 day Aegean Cruises on pages<br />
174-177. Airport transfers are available, conditions<br />
apply. (BB)<br />
1<br />
Patras<br />
1<br />
OLYMPIA<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Thermopylae<br />
Mount Parnassus<br />
1<br />
DELPHI<br />
Gulf of Corinth<br />
Mycenae<br />
NAFPLION 1<br />
Corinth<br />
Canal<br />
Greek Island Hopper Option<br />
Visits the islands of Mykonos and<br />
Santorini. See pages 178-179 for full<br />
details of the itinerary.<br />
Corinth<br />
Epidarus<br />
Aegean Sea<br />
2 1<br />
ATHENS<br />
Greek Island Hopper Option<br />
Why not extend your vacation by joining the Greek<br />
Island Hopper and relaxing on the Greek Islands?<br />
On the final travel day of the AGBOA you will arrive<br />
at Athens port to continue your voyage and follow<br />
the Greek Island Hopper trip from Day 4. See<br />
pages 178-179 for full details of the itinerary.<br />
Prices from C$3699<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a<br />
popular cruise port, so you can combine a cruise with<br />
a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be<br />
provided for guests who have provided Trafalgar with<br />
their flight details and are staying in an Athens hotel<br />
booked by Trafalgar.<br />
Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available<br />
on this trip.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment<br />
book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages<br />
244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages<br />
239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you<br />
the lowest possible airfare available on the day that<br />
you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Athens, Greece<br />
Best of Greece<br />
9 days – 1 Country<br />
Regional<br />
From: $ C$1425 (per person (per twin person share) twin share)<br />
Includes: 7 nights’ accommodations (6 hotels).<br />
7 buffet breakfasts. 5 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest and<br />
3 three course dinners). All land transport<br />
shown. All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
Starts<br />
*Canada<br />
Ends<br />
Canada<br />
WAYS TO SAVE<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$104 p.p Triple room discount<br />
Young traveler discount C$170<br />
13 Apr 14 - 20 Apr 14 C$140 p.p<br />
Second trip discount SAVE up to C$52 p.p All other dates C$70 p.p<br />
Code:<br />
AGBOA<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Twin<br />
Share<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Starts<br />
*Canada<br />
Ends<br />
Canada<br />
Twin<br />
Share<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
20 Feb Thu 28 Feb Fri 1425 370 10 Aug Sun 18 Aug Mon 1765 700<br />
27 Feb Thu 7 Mar Fri 1425 370 14 Aug Thu 22 Aug Fri 1765 700<br />
17 Aug Sun 25 Aug Mon 1765 700<br />
6 Mar Thu 14 Mar Fri 1425 370 21 Aug Thu 29 Aug Fri 1765 700<br />
9 Mar Sun 17 Mar Mon 1425 370 24 Aug Sun 1 Sep Mon 1765 700<br />
13 Mar Thu 21 Mar Fri 1425 370 28 Aug Thu 5 Sep Fri 1765 700<br />
16 Mar Sun 24 Mar Mon 1425 370 31 Aug Sun 8 Sep Mon 1785 700<br />
20 Mar Thu 28 Mar Fri 1425 370<br />
23 Mar Sun 31 Mar Mon 1425 370 4 Sep Thu 12 Sep Fri 1785 700<br />
27 Mar Thu 4 Apr Fri 1425 370 7 Sep Sun 15 Sep Mon 1785 700<br />
30 Mar Sun 7 Apr Mon 1765 700 11 Sep Thu 19 Sep Fri 1785 700<br />
14 Sep Sun 22 Sep Mon 1785 700<br />
3 Apr Thu 11 Apr Fri 1765 700 18 Sep Thu 26 Sep Fri 1785 700<br />
6 Apr Sun 14 Apr Mon 1765 700 21 Sep Sun 29 Sep Mon 1785 700<br />
10 Apr Thu 18 Apr Fri 1765 700 25 Sep Thu 3 Oct Fri 1785 700<br />
13 Apr Sun 21 Apr Mon 2085 990 28 Sep Sun 6 Oct Mon 1785 700<br />
17 Apr Thu 25 Apr Fri 2085 990<br />
20 Apr Sun 28 Apr Mon 2085 990 2 Oct Thu 10 Oct Fri 1765 700<br />
24 Apr Thu 2 May Fri 1765 700 5 Oct Sun 13 Oct Mon 1765 700<br />
27 Apr Sun 5 May Mon 1765 700 9 Oct Thu 17 Oct Fri 1765 700<br />
12 Oct Sun 20 Oct Mon 1765 700<br />
1 May Thu 9 May Fri 1765 700 16 Oct Thu 24 Oct Fri 1765 700<br />
4 May Sun 12 May Mon 1765 700 19 Oct Sun 27 Oct Mon 1765 700<br />
8 May Thu 16 May Fri 1765 700 23 Oct Thu 31 Oct Fri 1765 700<br />
11 May Sun 19 May Mon 1765 700 26 Oct Sun 3 Nov Mon 1765 700<br />
15 May Thu 23 May Fri 1765 700 30 Oct Thu 7 Nov Fri 1765 700<br />
18 May Sun 26 May Mon 1765 700<br />
22 May Thu 30 May Fri 1765 700 n 6 Nov Thu 14 Nov Fri 1585 630<br />
25 May Sun 2 Jun Mon 1765 700 n 13 Nov Thu 21 Nov Fri 1585 630<br />
29 May Thu 6 Jun Fri 1765 700 n 20 Nov Thu 28 Nov Fri 1585 630<br />
n 27 Nov Thu 5 Dec Fri 1585 630<br />
1 Jun Sun 9 Jun Mon 1765 700<br />
5 Jun Thu 13 Jun Fri 1765 700 n 4 Dec Thu 12 Dec Fri 1585 630<br />
8 Jun Sun 16 Jun Mon 1765 700 n 11 Dec Thu 19 Dec Fri 1585 630<br />
12 Jun Thu 20 Jun Fri 1765 700 n H 18 Dec Thu 26 Dec Fri 1699 630<br />
15 Jun Sun 23 Jun Mon 1765 700 n H 26 Dec Fri 3 Jan Sat 1699 630<br />
19 Jun Thu 27 Jun Fri 1765 700 2015<br />
22 Jun Sun 30 Jun Mon 1765 700 n 1 Jan Thu 9 Jan Fri 1585 630<br />
26 Jun Thu 4 Jul Fri 1765 700 n 8 Jan Thu 16 Jan Fri 1585 630<br />
29 Jun Sun 7 Jul Mon 1765 700 n 15 Jan Thu 23 Jan Fri 1585 630<br />
n 22 Jan Thu 30 Jan Fri 1585 630<br />
3 Jul Thu 11 Jul Fri 1765 700 n 29 Jan Thu 6 Feb Fri 1585 630<br />
6 Jul Sun 14 Jul Mon 1765 700<br />
10 Jul Thu 18 Jul Fri 1765 700 n 5 Feb Thu 13 Feb Fri 1585 630<br />
13 Jul Sun 21 Jul Mon 1765 700 n 12 Feb Thu 20 Feb Fri 1585 630<br />
17 Jul Thu 25 Jul Fri 1765 700 n 19 Feb Thu 27 Feb Fri 1585 630<br />
20 Jul Sun 28 Jul Mon 1765 700 n 26 Feb Thu 6 Mar Fri 1585 630<br />
24 Jul Thu 1 Aug Fri 1765 700<br />
27 Jul Sun 4 Aug Mon 1765 700 n 5 Mar Thu 13 Mar Fri 1585 630<br />
31 Jul Thu 8 Aug Fri 1765 700 n 12 Mar Thu 20 Mar Fri 1585 630<br />
n 19 Mar Thu 27 Mar Fri 1585 630<br />
3 Aug Sun 11 Aug Mon 1765 700 n 26 Mar Thu 3 Apr Fri 1585 630<br />
7 Aug Thu 15 Aug Fri 1765 700<br />
n Winter Departures (WGBO): Departures marked in the price panel are winter<br />
departures and need to be booked under the code WGBO. Please note, these<br />
departures are subject to change in price, discount and hotel. Prices will be<br />
confirmed in May 2014.<br />
H Festive Celebrations: Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations have been<br />
arranged for these departures. Join us in Europe to celebrate the festive season!<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
173
Best of Greece<br />
plus 3 Day Aegean Cruise<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Athens.<br />
174<br />
GREECE<br />
ATHENS<br />
1<br />
Cruise<br />
CRETE<br />
Aegean<br />
Sea<br />
Cruise<br />
Mykonos<br />
Heraklion<br />
Santorini<br />
Patmos<br />
Cyclades<br />
TURKEY<br />
Kusadasi<br />
the beach or take an optional experience to the<br />
Monastery of St. John. (BB L D)<br />
Day 2 to Day 8 | As Per Best Of Greece<br />
Day 11 | Heraklion | Santorini<br />
Wake this morning in Heraklion on the island of<br />
Day 9 | Embark | Mykonos<br />
Crete. Continue to the spectacular volcanic island<br />
Transfer to the port and cruise to stunning Mykonos. of Santorini explore the town or consider joining an<br />
Spend a few hours discovering this island paradise optional shore experience to Oia and Fira. (BB L D)<br />
with its distinctive white-washed houses and maze<br />
of narrow cobbled streets. (BB L D)<br />
Day 12 | Disembark | Athens<br />
This morning, disembark from your cruise ship for<br />
Day 10 | Kusadasi | Patmos<br />
your transfer to your hotel. Hotel: Divani Palace<br />
Arrive early in Kusadasi in Turkey and consider an Acropolis/Metropolitan. (BB)<br />
optional experience to fascinating Ephesus, site of<br />
the famous Temple of Artemis. Continue your cruise<br />
Day 13 | Athens | Canada<br />
to Patmos, where there is time to shop, relax on Say goodbye to your newfound friends as your trip<br />
ends. Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
Regional<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Mykonos, Greece<br />
Ephesus, Turkey<br />
Best of Greece plus 3 Day<br />
Aegean Cruise<br />
13 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2250 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: All inclusions as per Best of Greece. 11<br />
nights’ accommodations (6 hotels and 3 night cruise).<br />
11 buffet breakfasts. 3 cruise lunches. 8 dinners<br />
(including Welcome Reception, Be My Guest,<br />
3 three course dinners and 3 cruise dinners). All land<br />
transport shown (3 night cruise). All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
All inclusions as per Best of Greece.<br />
Moderate: Ref AGAM<br />
Cat. IC or IB Standard Inside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
Superior: Ref AGAS<br />
Cat XB or XA Standard Outside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
WAYS TO SAVE<br />
Premier: Ref AGAL<br />
Cat XD or XC Superior Outside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
Premium: Ref AGAP<br />
Cat XE or XF Superior Outside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
Code:<br />
AGAM/S/L/P<br />
Triple room discount SAVE from C$150 p.p Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$145 p.p<br />
Departures commence on Thursdays and end on Tuesdays<br />
Moderate Standard Inside - Code AGAM<br />
*Departures between<br />
Twin<br />
Share<br />
Port Taxes Total Twin Share Single Supp<br />
6 Mar - 20 Mar 2075 175 2250 499<br />
27 Mar 2099 175 2274 535<br />
3 Apr - 10 Apr 2325 175 2500 850<br />
17 Apr 2650 175 2825 1150<br />
24 Apr - 16 Oct 2399 175 2574 865<br />
Superior Standard Outside - Code AGAS<br />
6 Mar - 20 Mar 2150 175 2325 499<br />
27 Mar 2175 175 2350 550<br />
3 Apr - 10 Apr 2399 175 2574 850<br />
17 Apr 2725 175 2900 1165<br />
24 Apr - 16 Oct 2499 175 2674 875<br />
Premier Superior Outside - Code AGAL<br />
6 Mar - 20 Mar 2225 175 2400 499<br />
27 Mar 2250 175 2425 550<br />
3 Apr - 10 Apr 2475 175 2650 850<br />
17 Apr 2799 175 2974 1165<br />
24 Apr - 16 Oct 2599 175 2774 875<br />
Premium Superior Outside - Code AGAP<br />
6 Mar - 20 Mar 2265 175 2440 499<br />
27 Mar 2299 175 2474 535<br />
3 Apr - 10 Apr 2525 175 2700 850<br />
17 Apr 2850 175 3025 1150<br />
24 Apr - 16 Oct 2665 175 2840 865<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Flights: Onward flights from Athens airport should not be scheduled before 11am.<br />
Note: The 3 Day Cruise option may only be purchased with the Thursday departure<br />
of the Best of Greece (AGBOA).<br />
Louis Cruise Ship: Louis Olympia or other ship from Louis Fleet. For more information<br />
on cruise ships, inclusions and optional shore experiences, see page 168.<br />
Itinerary: Occasionally the itinerary may be altered due to sailing conditions on the<br />
Aegean Sea, ferry schedules, religious holidays or unforeseen circumstances.<br />
Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be provided for guests who have provided<br />
Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in an Athens hotel booked by Trafalgar.<br />
Guaranteed Room Share: is not available on this trip.<br />
Port Taxes: The Port Taxes listed above include Tips & Fuel Surcharge and are<br />
accurate as of July 2013. For up-to-date pricing, please visit our website.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and Optional Experiences.
Best of Greece<br />
plus 4 Day Aegean Cruise<br />
GREECE<br />
ATHENS<br />
1<br />
Cruise<br />
CRETE<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Athens.<br />
Day 2 to Day 8 | As Per Best Of Greece<br />
Day 9 | Embark | Mykonos<br />
Aegean<br />
Sea<br />
Mykonos<br />
Heraklion<br />
Cruise<br />
Board your ship in Athens. Cruise to the island of<br />
Mykonos and spend time discovering the town and<br />
sparkling beaches. (BB L D)<br />
Day 10 | Kusadasi | Patmos<br />
Arrive early at the port of Kusadasi in Turkey – there<br />
is time to take an optional experience to Ephesus.<br />
Continue on to Patmos, with an optional experience<br />
to the cave where the Book of Revelation was<br />
written. (BB L D)<br />
Day 11 | Rhodes<br />
Arrive in Rhodes. Explore the fascinating medieval<br />
Old Town or join an optional experience to visit<br />
Lindos, featuring an acropolis with stunning coastal<br />
views. (BB L D)<br />
Day 12 | Heraklion | Santorini<br />
Sail to Heraklion on the island of Crete, then cruise<br />
to the spectacular volcanic island of Santorini.<br />
Maybe explore Fira and Oia, where people flock just<br />
to see the sunset! (BB L D)<br />
Santorini<br />
Patmos<br />
Cyclades<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
Regional<br />
TURKEY<br />
Kusadasi<br />
Rhodes<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Day 13 | Disembark | Athens<br />
This morning, disembark from your ship for<br />
your transfer to your hotel. Hotel: Divani Palace<br />
Acropolis/Metropolitan. (BB)<br />
Day 14 | Athens | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your newfound friends as your trip<br />
ends. Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Santorini, Greece<br />
Best of Greece plus 4 Day<br />
Aegean Cruise<br />
14 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$2391 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 12 nights’ accommodations (6 hotels<br />
and 4 night cruise). 12 buffet breakfasts.<br />
4 cruise lunches. 9 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, Be My Guest, 3 three course<br />
dinners and 4 cruise dinners). All transport<br />
shown (4 night cruise). All land transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
All inclusions as per Best of Greece.<br />
Moderate: Ref AGLM<br />
Cat. IC or IB Standard Inside<br />
2-Berth cabin.<br />
Superior: Ref AGLS<br />
Cat. XB or XA Standard Outside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
WAYS TO SAVE<br />
Premier: Ref AGLL<br />
Cat. XD or XC Superior Outside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
Premium: Ref AGLP<br />
Cat XE or XF Superior Outside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
Code:<br />
AGLM/S/L/P<br />
Triple room discount SAVE from C$150 p.p Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$150 p.p<br />
Departures commence on Sundays and end on Saturdays<br />
Moderate Standard Inside - Code AGLM<br />
*Departures between<br />
Twin<br />
Share<br />
Port<br />
Taxes<br />
Total Twin Share Single Supp<br />
9 Mar - 16 Mar 2150 241 2391 525<br />
23 Mar 2185 241 2426 550<br />
30 Mar - 6 Apr 2399 241 2640 865<br />
13 Apr - 20 Apr 2735 241 2976 1175<br />
27 Apr - 19 Oct 2525 241 2766 885<br />
Superior Standard Outside - Code AGLS<br />
9 Mar - 16 Mar 2250 241 2491 525<br />
23 Mar 2285 241 2526 565<br />
30 Mar - 6 Apr 2499 241 2740 865<br />
13 Apr - 20 Apr 2835 241 3076 1175<br />
27 Apr - 19 Oct 2650 241 2891 899<br />
Premier Superior Outside - Code AGLL<br />
9 Mar - 16 Mar 2365 241 2606 525<br />
23 Mar 2399 241 2640 565<br />
30 Mar - 6 Apr 2625 241 2866 865<br />
13 Apr - 20 Apr 2935 241 3176 1175<br />
27 Apr - 19 Oct 2799 241 3040 899<br />
Premium Superior Outside - Code AGAP<br />
9 Mar - 16 Mar 2425 241 2666 499<br />
23 Mar 2450 241 2691 550<br />
30 Mar - 6 Apr 2675 241 2916 850<br />
13 Apr - 20 Apr 2999 241 3240 1165<br />
27 Apr - 19 Oct 2875 241 3116 885<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Flights: Onward flights from Athens airport should not be scheduled before 11am.<br />
Louis Cruise Ship: Louis Olympia or other ship from Louis fleet. For more information<br />
on cruise ships, inclusions and optional shore experiences, see page 168.<br />
Itinerary: Occasionally the itinerary may be altered due to sailing conditions on the<br />
Aegean Sea, ferry schedules, religious holidays or unforeseen circumstances.<br />
Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be provided for guests who have provided<br />
Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in an Athens hotel booked by Trafalgar.<br />
Guaranteed Room Share: is not available on this trip.<br />
Port Taxes: The Port Taxes listed above include Tips & Fuel Surcharge and are<br />
accurate as of July 2013. For up-to-date pricing, please visit our website.<br />
Note: The Day 4 cruise option may only be purchased with the Sunday departure<br />
of Best of Greece (AGBOA).<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and Optional Experiences.<br />
175
Best of Greece plus<br />
7 Day Aegean Cruise<br />
It's travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Athens.<br />
Day 2 to Day 8 | As per Best of Greece<br />
Day 9 | Embark Athens | At Sea<br />
Transfer to the port and board your ship before<br />
cruising to Turkey. (BB L D)<br />
Day 10 | At Sea | Istanbul | At Sea<br />
Cruise across the Aegean Sea and into the<br />
Marmara Sea. Arrive in Turkey’s magnificent city of<br />
Istanbul. View the mosques and minarets that line<br />
the Bosphorus. (BB L D)<br />
Day 11 | At Sea | Kusadasi | At Sea<br />
Arrive at the Turkish resort of Kusadasi. You<br />
will have the chance to visit ancient Ephesus,<br />
one of the seven churches of the Roman province<br />
of Asia, or shop in the local markets and savor the<br />
atmosphere. (BB L D)<br />
176<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
GREECE<br />
Aegean<br />
Sea<br />
Cruise<br />
ATHENS<br />
1<br />
Cruise<br />
CRETE<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Santorini<br />
Mykonos<br />
Louis Cristal<br />
Chios<br />
Cyclades<br />
Agios Nikolaos<br />
Kusadasi<br />
Symi<br />
Rhodes<br />
Istanbul<br />
TURKEY<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Regional<br />
Day 12 | At Sea | Santorini | At Sea<br />
Santorini will leave you breathless. With its cliffs<br />
rising from the blue waters of the Aegean this island<br />
is sure to captivate you. Enjoy spectacular views<br />
overlooking the Caldera. (BB L D)<br />
Day 13 | At Sea | Crete | At Sea<br />
This morning arrive to the island of Crete –<br />
the largest and most populous of the Greek<br />
Islands. Once the center of the Minoan civilization,<br />
this island is a delight for lovers of history and flora<br />
and fauna. (BB L D)<br />
Day 14 | At Sea | Rhodes | Symi<br />
Explore the Old Town of Rhodes or join an<br />
optional experience to the charming village of<br />
Lindos. Continue to Symi where you will spend the<br />
evening. (BB L D)<br />
Day 15 | At Sea | Chios | Mykonos | At Sea<br />
Sail to Chios for a visit before arrival into Mykonos.<br />
This afternoon stroll through the picturesque streets<br />
of Mykonos Town. Take time to enjoy the sunset at<br />
a waterside restaurant. (BB L D)<br />
Day 16 | Disembark | Athens<br />
This morning, disembark from your cruise ship and<br />
and transfer to your hotel. (BB) Hotel: Divani Palace<br />
Acropolis/Metropolitan<br />
Day 17 Athens | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your newfound friends as your trip<br />
ends. Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Best of Greece plus 7 Day<br />
Aegean Cruise<br />
17 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$3371 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 15 nights’ accommodations (6 hotels<br />
and 7 nights cruise). 15 buffet breakfasts.<br />
7 cruise lunches. 12 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, Be My Guest, 3 three course dinners<br />
and 7 cruise dinners). All land transport shown<br />
(7 day cruise). All transfers shown. All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
All inclusions as per Best of Greece.<br />
Moderate: Ref AGOM<br />
Cat. IC or IB Standard Inside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
Superior: Ref AGOS<br />
Cat XB or XA Standard Outside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
WAYS TO SAVE<br />
Premier: Ref AGOL<br />
Cat. XD or XC Superior Outside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
Premium: Ref AGOP<br />
Cat XE or XF Superior Outside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
Code:<br />
AGOM/S/L/P<br />
Triple room discount SAVE from C$275 p.p Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$176 p.p<br />
Departures commence on Thursdays and end on Saturdays<br />
Moderate Standard Inside - Code AGOM<br />
*Departures between<br />
Twin<br />
Share<br />
Port Taxes Total Twin Share Single Supp<br />
17 Apr 3050 446 3496 1225<br />
24 Apr - 19 Jun 2925 446 3371 965<br />
28 Aug - 16 Oct 2925 446 3371 965<br />
Superior Standard Outside - Code AGOS<br />
17 Apr 3225 446 3671 1250<br />
24 Apr - 19 Jun 3150 446 3596 999<br />
28 Aug - 16 Oct 3150 446 3596 999<br />
Premier Superior Outside - Code AGOL<br />
17 Apr 3399 446 3845 1250<br />
24 Apr - 19 Jun 3399 446 3845 999<br />
28 Aug - 16 Oct 3399 446 3845 999<br />
Premium Superior Outside - Code AGOP<br />
17 Apr 3499 446 3945 1225<br />
24 Apr - 19 Jun 3525 446 3971 965<br />
28 Aug - 16 Oct 3525 446 3971 965<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Note: The 7 Day Cruise option may only be purchased with the Thursday departure<br />
of the Best of Greece (AGBOA).<br />
Flights: Onward flights from Athens airport should not be scheduled before 11am.<br />
Louis Cruise Ship: Louis Cristal or other ship from Louis fleet. For more information<br />
on cruise ships, inclusions and optional shore experiences, see page 168.<br />
Itinerary: Occasionally the itinerary may be altered due to sailing conditions on the<br />
Aegean Sea, ferry schedules, religious vacations or unforeseen circumstances.<br />
Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be provided for guests who have<br />
provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in an Athens hotel<br />
booked by Trafalgar.<br />
Guaranteed Room Share: is not available on this trip.<br />
Port Taxes: The Port Taxes listed above include Tips & Fuel Surcharge and<br />
are accurate as of July 2013. For up-to-date pricing, please visit our website.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 25.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine
Best of Greece<br />
Plus 7 Day Aegean Cruise<br />
(Special July - August Departures)<br />
GREECE<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
Lavrion<br />
ATHENS<br />
It's travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Athens.<br />
1<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Milos<br />
Syros<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Aegean<br />
Sea<br />
Mykonos<br />
Ios<br />
Cruise<br />
Day 2 to Day 8 | As per Best of Greece<br />
Day 9 | Embark | At Sea | Mykonos<br />
Transfer to the port and board your ship. This<br />
afternoon arrive in Mykonos and stroll through the<br />
picturesque streets. Take time to enjoy the sunset<br />
at a waterside restaurant. (BB L D)<br />
Day 10 | At Sea | Kusadasi (Ephesus) | Samos |<br />
At Sea<br />
Arrive at the Turkish resort of Kusadasi. You will<br />
have the chance to visit ancient Ephesus, one<br />
of the seven churches of the Roman province of<br />
Asia, or shop in the local markets and savor the<br />
atmosphere. After lunch visit the verdant island of<br />
Samos which was fertile ground for some of the<br />
great minds of ancient Greece, including Aesop,<br />
Epicurus and Pythagoras. (BB L D)<br />
Day 11 | At Sea | Milos | At Sea<br />
A full day on Milos. This little island has the<br />
greatest number of beaches in the Cyclades. Stroll<br />
along the marble-paved esplanades or visit the<br />
Church of Panayia Thalassitra for one of the best<br />
views in the Aegean. (BB L D)<br />
Day 12 | At Sea | Lavrion | Syros | At Sea<br />
Return to the port in Athens this morning and<br />
consider visiting the temple of Poseidon at Sounio.<br />
Then set sail for Syros - the capital of the Cyclades<br />
islands. (BB L D)<br />
Santorini<br />
Çeşme<br />
Cyclades<br />
Cruise<br />
TURKEY<br />
Samos<br />
Kos<br />
Regional<br />
Kusadasi<br />
Bodrum<br />
Day 13 | At Sea | Cesme | Bodrum | At Sea<br />
The sugar-sand beaches of Turkish Cesme or<br />
the fascinating Archaeological Museum await you<br />
today. In the evening arrive in Bodrum which has<br />
been described as the St. Tropez of Turkey - thanks<br />
to its pristine beaches and stellar nightlife. (BB L D)<br />
Day 14 | At Sea | Kos | At Sea<br />
After a short sailing arrive in the birthplace<br />
of Hippocrates. A whole day to discover the<br />
beauties of this island including the ancient site of<br />
Asklepion. (BB L D)<br />
Day 15 | At Sea | Ios | Santorini | At Sea<br />
Tiny Ios is home to 365 churches. Relax at<br />
Mylopotamos Beach, a white sand beach more<br />
than a kilometer in length and one of the top ten<br />
beaches in Europe. Later sail to the last stop on the<br />
cruise. Santorini will leave you breathless. With its<br />
cliffs rising from the blue waters of the Aegean this<br />
island is sure to captivate you. Enjoy spectacular<br />
views overlooking the Caldera. (BB L D)<br />
Day 16 | Disembark | Athens<br />
This morning, disembark from your cruise ship and<br />
transfer to your hotel. (BB) Hotel: Divani Palace<br />
Acropolis/Metropolitan<br />
Day 17 | Athens | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your newfound friends as your trip<br />
ends. Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Best of Greece Plus 7 Day<br />
Aegean Cruise<br />
(Special July - August Departures)<br />
17 days – 2 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: C$3371 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 15 nights’ accommodations (6 hotels<br />
and 7 nights cruise). 15 buffet breakfasts.<br />
7 cruise lunches. 12 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, Be My Guest, 3 three course<br />
dinners and 7 cruise dinners). All land transport<br />
shown (7 day cruise). All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
All inclusions as per Best of Greece.<br />
Moderate: Ref AGOM<br />
Cat. IC or IB Standard Inside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
Superior: Ref AGOS<br />
Cat XB or XA Standard Outside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
WAYS TO SAVE<br />
Premier: Ref AGOL<br />
Cat. XD or XC Superior Outside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
Premium: Ref AGOP<br />
Cat XE or XF Superior Outside<br />
2-berth cabin.<br />
Code:<br />
AGOM/S/L/P<br />
Triple room discount SAVE from C$275 p.p Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$176 p.p<br />
Departures commence on Thursdays and end on Saturdays<br />
Moderate Standard Inside - Code AGOM<br />
*Departures between<br />
Twin<br />
Share<br />
Port Taxes Total Twin Share Single Supp<br />
26 Jun - 21 Aug 2925 446 3371 965<br />
Superior Standard Outside - Code AGOS<br />
26 Jun - 21 Aug 3150 446 3596 999<br />
Premier Superior Outside - Code AGOL<br />
26 Jun - 21 Aug 3399 446 3845 999<br />
Premium Superior Outside - Code AGOP<br />
26 Jun - 21 Aug 3525 446 3971 965<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Note: The 7 Day Cruise option may only be purchased with the Thursday departure<br />
of the Best of Greece (AGBOA) between the dates above.<br />
Louis Cruise Ship: Louis Cristal or other ship from Louis fleet. For more information<br />
on cruise ships, inclusions and optional shore experiences, see page 168.<br />
Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be provided for guests who have<br />
provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in an Athens hotel booked<br />
by Trafalgar.<br />
Itinerary: Occasionally the itinerary may be altered due to sailing conditions on<br />
the Aegean Sea, ferry schedules, religious vacations or unforeseen circumstances.<br />
Guaranteed Room Share: is not available on this trip.<br />
Port Taxes: The Port Taxes listed above include Tips & Fuel Surcharge and are<br />
accurate as of July 2013. For up-to-date pricing, please visit our website.<br />
Flights: Onward flights from Athens airport should not be scheduled before 11am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 25.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Greek Island Hopper<br />
Mykonos and Santorini are the islands of choice, with three nights on each to soak up the laid-back island lifestyle<br />
of two of Greece’s favorite hot-spots.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… slippery-smooth marble underfoot, you escape the Grecian heat to explore the<br />
shadows of the Acropolis. Leaving the mainland, the rush of the sea beneath you as you speed toward classical<br />
construction of a different kind, and the blue and white Cycladic architecture of Mykonos. Turquoise water and<br />
fine-grained sands call you away from the windmills, maze-like streets and cozy tavernas. Then to Santorini,<br />
volcanic island of epic sunsets, to taste traditional cuisine, and maybe even some local wine.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tour in Athens. Orientation of Mykonos and Santorini. Visit<br />
the Acropolis in Athens. View the Parthenon, Hadrian’s Arch and<br />
the 1896 Olympic Stadium in Athens.<br />
178<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Athens.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Athens (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Athens! Transfer to your hotel on<br />
arrival. Unwind after your journey or take time to<br />
explore this ancient city. Later, meet with your<br />
fellow travelers and your Trafalgar Local Host for<br />
a Welcome Reception including a welcome drink<br />
and a light meal. (WR) Hotel: Metropolitan/Divani<br />
Palace Acropolis<br />
Day 3 | Athens Sightseeing<br />
Your amazing sightseeing tour with your A Local<br />
Expert starts with a visit to see the Parthenon on<br />
the Acropolis, one of the most famous monuments<br />
in the world. A sacred site since Mycenaen times,<br />
Athenians worshipped their deities in temples at the<br />
Acropolis. See the Panathinaiko Olympic stadium,<br />
the Evzone guards at the Tomb of the Unknown<br />
Soldier plus other wondrous sights including the<br />
Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. The rest of<br />
the day is free for you to explore on your own or<br />
shop. (BB)<br />
At Leisure<br />
Santorini<br />
Day 4 | Athens | Mykonos (3 Nights)<br />
Board your ferry at the port of Piraeus for a<br />
spectacular cruise to the Cycladic Island of<br />
Mykonos, playground of the rich and famous!<br />
Transfer to your hotel with an orientation on arrival,<br />
then spend free time admiring unique windmills,<br />
narrow winding pathways and tempting boutiques.<br />
Join your fellow travelers this evening for a Regional<br />
Meal of local traditional cuisine. Afterwards,<br />
don’t miss the opportunity to experience the<br />
diverse nightlife on this vibrant island! (BB RM)<br />
Hotel: Petinos/Akroyali/Porto Mykonos<br />
Day 5 to Day 6 | Mykonos | Free Time<br />
You have two glorious days to spend exploring<br />
Mykonos! The most cosmopolitan of all the Greek<br />
islands, Mykonos is also well-known for its splendid<br />
beaches. This glittering, glamorous destination<br />
features an old town that is packed with charm,<br />
where whitewashed cubic houses with blue wooden<br />
shutters and balconies line labyrinthine cobbled<br />
streets. Notable landmarks include the picturesque<br />
waterside area of Little Venice, the 18 th century<br />
Church of the Paraportiani, the Archaelogical
GREECE<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
ATHENS<br />
2 1<br />
Piraeus<br />
High-Speed<br />
Ferry<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Museum and the Aegean Maritime Museum. In<br />
Greek mythology Mykonos was the site of a battle<br />
between Zeus and the Titans, and named in honour<br />
of Apollo’s grandson. Don’t forget to swim in the<br />
sparkling sea and enjoy cocktails at a waterfront<br />
restaurant! For sightseeing further afield, take a<br />
trip to Delos, believed by the ancients to be the<br />
birthplace of Artemis and Apollo, where you will find<br />
many interesting temples and sanctuaries. (BB BB)<br />
Day 7 | Mykonos | Santorini (3 Nights)<br />
A short ferry ride brings you to the beautiful island<br />
of Santorini, your home for the next three days.<br />
Transfer to your hotel with an orientation on arrival<br />
and spend free time exploring, also known as<br />
Thera. Comprising of a small circular archipelago<br />
of volcanic islands in the southern Aegean Sea,<br />
Santorini is all that remains of an enormous<br />
volcanic explosion. The island’s spectacular<br />
physical beauty coupled with its dynamic nightlife<br />
makes it one of Europe’s most popular hotspots.<br />
Tonight, join your companions for a Regional Meal<br />
of delicious Greek cuisine. (BB RM) Hotel: El Greco/<br />
Volcano View/Orizontes<br />
Day 8 to Day 9 | Santorini Free Time<br />
Santorini offers a wealth of exciting things to do, or<br />
you might like to simply spend your time relaxing<br />
in the sun! Wander down winding cobbled streets<br />
full of whitewashed houses, admire breathtaking<br />
views across the caldera and stunning sunsets. For<br />
sightseeing, visit the Folklore Museum, the Naval<br />
Museum or discover Cycladic architecture. Santorini<br />
makes some of the Greek islands’ best wines so<br />
perhaps take a tour of a winery and taste some for<br />
yourself. Consider a ride in a caique to the volcanic<br />
island of Nea Kamini to swim in the hot springs.<br />
Embrace the magic of Santorini! (BB BB)<br />
Day 10 | Santorini | Athens<br />
Take the short flight back to Athens this morning.<br />
On arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the<br />
rest of the day relaxing or shopping for souvenirs.<br />
This evening you might like to celebrate with your<br />
traveling companions at a dinner to mark the end<br />
of a memorable vacation. (BB) Hotel: Metropolitan/<br />
Divani Palace Acropolis<br />
Aegean<br />
Sea<br />
Best of Greece Option<br />
Visits Athens, Corinth, Mycenae,<br />
Epidarus, Nafplion, Olympia, Patras,<br />
Delphi, Thermopylae, Kalambaka and<br />
Meteora. See pages 172-173 for full<br />
details of the itinerary.<br />
MYKONOS<br />
3<br />
3<br />
SANTORINI<br />
Cyclades<br />
High-Speed<br />
Ferry<br />
Day 11 | Athens | Canada<br />
Say good bye to Greece and your newfound friends<br />
as you are transfered to the airport for the flight<br />
home. (BB)<br />
Exciting Family Itinerary<br />
REF: FGIH - Greek Island Hopper<br />
For an exciting family version of this itinerary<br />
with fun family activities & inclusions please<br />
see our 2014 Family Experiences brochure or<br />
www.trafalgar.com<br />
Don’t want everything<br />
included?<br />
Check out our similar Greek Island Explorer<br />
vacation. Our CostSaver trips have fewer<br />
inclusions so you save money – giving you<br />
extra free time to explore independently. Visit<br />
www.trafalgar.com/CostSaver<br />
Best of Greece Option<br />
Why not extend your vacation by adding<br />
the Best of Greece itinerary prior to visiting<br />
the islands?<br />
Then before embarking on the Greek Island<br />
Hopper you can join this fantastic historical<br />
journey across the mainland of Greece.<br />
See page 172-173 to find out how this<br />
combination works.<br />
Greek Island Hopper<br />
11 days – 1 Country<br />
At Leisure<br />
From: $2299 C$2299 (per (per person twin twin share) share)<br />
Includes: 9 buffet nights’ breakfasts. accommodations 3 dinners (4 hotels).<br />
(including 9 buffet breakfasts. Welcome Reception 3 dinners (including and 2 Regional<br />
Meals). Welcome All Reception land transport and 2 shown Regional (including Meals).<br />
2 All high land speed transport ferries shown and (including internal flight). 2 high All speed<br />
transfers ferries and shown. internal All flight). our featured All transfers inclusions shown.<br />
shown All our on featured page 3. inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
WAYS TO SAVE<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$129 p.p Triple room discount<br />
Young traveler discount C$230<br />
25 Apr 14 - 30 May 14 &<br />
30 Sep 14 - 3 Oct 14 C$110 p.p<br />
Second trip discount SAVE up to C$65 p.p<br />
1 Jul 14 - 29 Aug 14 C$300 p.p<br />
All other departures C$190 p.p<br />
Code: AGIH<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
25 Apr Fri 5 May Mon 2299 820 18 Jul Fri 28 Jul Mon 2850 1150<br />
29 Apr Tue 9 May Fri 2299 820 22 Jul Tue 1 Aug Fri 2850 1150<br />
25 Jul Fri 4 Aug Mon 2850 1150<br />
2 May Fri 12 May Mon 2299 820 29 Jul Tue 8 Aug Fri 2850 1150<br />
6 May Tue 16 May Fri 2299 820<br />
9 May Fri 19 May Mon 2299 820 1 Aug Fri 11 Aug Mon 2850 1150<br />
13 May Tue 23 May Fri 2299 820 5 Aug Tue 15 Aug Fri 2850 1150<br />
16 May Fri 26 May Mon 2299 820 8 Aug Fri 18 Aug Mon 2850 1150<br />
20 May Tue 30 May Fri 2299 820 12 Aug Tue 22 Aug Fri 2850 1150<br />
23 May Fri 2 Jun Mon 2299 820 15 Aug Fri 25 Aug Mon 2850 1150<br />
27 May Tue 6 Jun Fri 2299 820 19 Aug Tue 29 Aug Fri 2850 1150<br />
30 May Fri 9 Jun Mon 2299 820 22 Aug Fri 1 Sep Mon 2850 1150<br />
26 Aug Tue 5 Sep Fri 2850 1150<br />
3 Jun Tue 13 Jun Fri 2565 860 29 Aug Fri 8 Sep Mon 2850 1150<br />
6 Jun Fri 16 Jun Mon 2565 860<br />
10 Jun Tue 20 Jun Fri 2565 860 2 Sep Tue 12 Sep Fri 2565 860<br />
13 Jun Fri 23 Jun Mon 2565 860 5 Sep Fri 15 Sep Mon 2565 860<br />
17 Jun Tue 27 Jun Fri 2565 860 9 Sep Tue 19 Sep Fri 2565 860<br />
20 Jun Fri 30 Jun Mon 2565 860 12 Sep Fri 22 Sep Mon 2565 860<br />
24 Jun Tue 4 Jul Fri 2565 860 16 Sep Tue 26 Sep Fri 2565 860<br />
27 Jun Fri 7 Jul Mon 2565 860 19 Sep Fri 29 Sep Mon 2565 860<br />
23 Sep Tue 3 Oct Fri 2565 860<br />
1 Jul Tue 11 Jul Fri 2850 1150 26 Sep Fri 6 Oct Mon 2565 860<br />
4 Jul Fri 14 Jul Mon 2850 1150 30 Sep Tue 10 Oct Fri 2299 820<br />
8 Jul Tue 18 Jul Fri 2850 1150<br />
11 Jul Fri 21 Jul Mon 2850 1150 3 Oct Fri 13 Oct Mon 2299 820<br />
15 Jul Tue 25 Jul Fri 2850 1150<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Itinerary: Occasionally the itinerary may be altered due to sailing conditions on the<br />
Aegean Sea, ferry schedules, religious holiday's or unforeseen circumstances.<br />
Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be provided for guests who have<br />
provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in an Athens hotel<br />
booked by Trafalgar.<br />
Guaranteed Room Share: is not available on this trip.<br />
Flights: The above prices include internal air fare and are accurate as of July 2013.<br />
For up to date pricing please visit our website.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Jordan Experience<br />
The unique beauty of ancient Petra marks the mid-way point in a cultural pilgrimage to biblical landmarks and<br />
crusade strongholds, unless you stay longer with our Dead Sea option.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tour in Amman. Visit the Greco-Roman city at Jerash, the<br />
unique ancient city at Petra and the Crusader Fortress at<br />
Shobak. View the Roman Amphitheater and Citadel in Amman,<br />
Moses’ Promised Land on Mount Nebo and the mosaic map of<br />
the Holy Land at Madaba.<br />
180<br />
Regional<br />
Al-Deir Temple, Petra
GAZA<br />
EGYPT<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
ISRAEL<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Amman.<br />
WEST<br />
BANK<br />
Dead Sea<br />
3 Day Optional Extension<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Amman<br />
Welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,<br />
a country rich in ancient history and biblical<br />
sites of importance. You are met on arrival at<br />
Amman Airport and transferred to your hotel. (D)<br />
Hotel: Kempinski<br />
Day 3 | Amman | Jerash | Petra (2 Nights)<br />
Visit the ruins at Jerash, a beautifully preserved<br />
and once prosperous Greco-Roman city. Return<br />
to Amman for a sightseeing tour of the Roman<br />
amphitheater and Citadel Hill with your A Local<br />
Expert. Arrive later in Petra, where you dine tonight<br />
at your hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Petra Guest House<br />
Day 4 | Petra Sightseeing<br />
Spend the day in Petra and discover this unique<br />
cultural treasure. Carved into the sheer rock face<br />
over 2,000 years ago by Nabataeans, it was an<br />
important link in the Silk Road trade route. Enter<br />
Extend your vacation and visit the mysterious Dead Sea.<br />
Dead Sea<br />
Optional Dead Sea Extension Ref JEXT<br />
Day 5 Petra | Amman | Dead Seas (2 Nights)<br />
Sightseeing as per Day 5 of Jordan Experience<br />
followed by a transfer to your hotel at the Dead<br />
Sea. (BB D) Hotel: Holiday Inn Resort<br />
Day 6 Dead Sea<br />
Set in a beautiful and dramatic landscape, the<br />
Dead Sea is famous for its mineral-rich waters.<br />
2<br />
Shobak<br />
2<br />
PETRA<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Jerash<br />
JORDAN<br />
the city through the Siq, a narrow gorge flanked on<br />
either side by cliffs soaring 80 metres high. Emerge<br />
from the path and see the magnificent Treasury, the<br />
first of many wonders to be explored. (BB D)<br />
Day 5 | Petra | Amman<br />
Follow the King’s Highway north to Shobak and<br />
visit the 12 th century Crusader fortress. View the<br />
Promised Land from Mount Nebo. At Madaba,<br />
view the mosaic map of the Holy Land in St.<br />
George’s Church, dating from the century. Don’t<br />
miss the opportunity to extend your stay with two<br />
exhilarating nights at the Dead Sea, see below.<br />
Alternatively, continue to Amman for your final night.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Kempinski<br />
Day 6 | Amman | Canada<br />
This morning bid farewell to this extraordinary land.<br />
Transfers to Amman airport are available, conditions<br />
apply. (BB)<br />
Relax and enjoy the resort and luxuriate in the<br />
warm, stimulating black mud and float in the<br />
calming water. (BB D)<br />
Day 7 Amman | Canada<br />
This morning bid farewell to this extraordinary<br />
land. Transfers to Amman airport are available,<br />
conditions apply. (BB)<br />
From C$385 per person sharing a twin room.<br />
Single supplement available from C$240<br />
This trip departs Sundays fortnightly between 6 April 2014 - 22 March 2015<br />
1<br />
Madaba<br />
Mt.<br />
Nebo<br />
1<br />
AMMAN<br />
Jordan Experience<br />
6 days – 1 Country<br />
Regional<br />
From: $1385 C$1385 (per (per person twin twin share) share)<br />
Includes: 4 nights’ accommodations (2 hotels).<br />
4 buffet breakfasts. 4 three course dinners.<br />
All land transport shown. All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
WAYS TO SAVE<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$75 p.p<br />
Code: JORD<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
2 Apr Wed 7 Apr Mon 1499 350 1 Oct Wed 6 Oct Mon 1499 350<br />
16 Apr Wed 21 Apr Mon 1499 350 15 Oct Wed 20 Oct Mon 1499 350<br />
30 Apr Wed 5 May Mon 1499 350 29 Oct Wed 3 Nov Mon 1499 350<br />
14 May Wed 19 May Mon 1499 350 12 Nov Wed 17 Nov Mon 1499 350<br />
28 May Wed2 Jun Mon 1499 350 26 Nov Wed 1 Dec Mon 1499 350<br />
11 Jun Wed 16 Jun Mon 1385 280 10 Dec Wed 15 Dec Mon 1499 350<br />
25 Jun Wed 30 Jun Mon 1385 280 24 Dec Wed 29 Dec Mon 1499 350<br />
2015<br />
9 Jul Wed 14 Jul Mon 1385 280 7 Jan Wed 12 Jan Mon 1499 350<br />
23 Jul Wed 28 Jul Mon 1385 280 21 Jan Wed 26 Jan Mon 1385 280<br />
6 Aug Wed 11 Aug Mon 1499 350 4 Feb Wed 9 Feb Mon 1385 280<br />
20 Aug Wed 25 Aug Mon 1499 350 18 Feb Wed 23 Feb Mon 1499 350<br />
3 Sep Wed 8 Sep Mon 1499 350 4 Mar Wed 9 Mar Mon 1499 350<br />
17 Sep Wed 22 Sep Mon 1499 350 18 Mar Wed 23 Mar Mon 1499 350<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Important Visa Information: Visas will be required for this trip. Please contact your<br />
Travel Agent when making your reservation to assess your requirements.<br />
Airport Transfers: Complimentary transfers will be provided for guests who have<br />
provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in an Amman hotel<br />
booked by Trafalgar.<br />
Room Share: Guaranteed Room Share and Triple rooms are not available on this trip.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Jerash<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
181
Best of Egypt<br />
A cruise from Luxor to Aswan and horse-drawn buggy at Edfu are just two of the ways your Egyptologist unveils<br />
the secrets of an ancient culture, in this in-depth passage into Egypt.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Luxor and Cairo. Visit the temples of Karnak, the<br />
Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi<br />
of Memnon in Luxor, the Temples at Edfu and Kom-Ombo, the<br />
temple of Isis on the island of Philae and the Egyptian Museum<br />
in Cairo. Cruise in a felucca across the Nile. View the High Dam<br />
and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Citadel, Alabaster and<br />
Sultan Hassan Mosques in Cairo and the Great Pyramids and<br />
Sphinx at Giza. See the Ramses II statue and Alabaster Sphinx in<br />
Memphis, the Step Pyramid in Sakkara.<br />
182<br />
River Nile<br />
Temple of Karnak, Luxor<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Cairo.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Cairo<br />
Welcome to Cairo! You are met at Cairo Airport and<br />
transferred to your hotel. Wander through ancient,<br />
bustling streets in the City of a Thousand Minarets or<br />
simply relax after your journey. Hotel: Fairmont Heliopolis<br />
Day 3 | Cairo | Luxor | Nile Cruise (4 Nights)<br />
Fly to Luxor and on arrival, visit the enormous temple<br />
complex at Karnak, featuring the Temple of Amun and<br />
the amazing Avenue of the Sphinx. Board your luxury<br />
cruise ship in time for lunch. Later visit the Grand Temple<br />
of Luxor before returning to your cruise ship for dinner.<br />
(BB L D) Hotel: MS Miriam, MS Giselle, MS La Bohème<br />
or similar<br />
Day 4 | Nile Cruise: Luxor | Edfu<br />
Discover the Valley of the Kings in the Theban Hills<br />
west of the Nile, where tombs were built for the powerful<br />
nobles of the New Kingdom. Visit the Temple of Medinet<br />
Habou, the mortuary temple of Ramses III. Admire<br />
Queen Hatshepsut’s impressive temple at Deir el-Bahri.<br />
View the Colossi of Memnon, carved from quartzite<br />
sandstone. Later, sail to Edfu. (BB L D)<br />
Day 5 | Nile Cruise: Edfu | Kom-Ombo<br />
Visit Egypt’s best-preserved cult temple at Edfu,<br />
dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Relax and admire<br />
the scenery as you sail upstream to Kom-Ombo. This<br />
evening, dress up in traditional clothing for a fun filled<br />
Egyptian Dinner and Galabea Party. (BB L D)<br />
Day 6 | Nile Cruise: Kom-Ombo | Aswan<br />
Tour the Temple of Kom-Ombo, dedicated to the<br />
crocodile-headed god, Sobek. Later, in Aswan sail in a<br />
traditional felucca across the Nile to see the Botanical<br />
Gardens on Kitchener’s Island. A blood-red sunset is<br />
common in Aswan, all the more breathtaking with the<br />
silhouette of dozens of feluccas set against it. (BB L D)<br />
Day 7 | Disembark | Aswan | Cairo (3 Nights)<br />
Disembark in Aswan to explore the High Dam. Visit the<br />
Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae. See the Unfinished<br />
Obelisk. Later consider an optional experience to the<br />
mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel − a once in a lifetime<br />
opportunity − where four giant stone statues of Ramses<br />
II guard the temple’s entrance. This afternoon fly back to<br />
Cairo from Aswan. (BB) Hotel: Ramses Hilton<br />
Regional<br />
Day 8 | Cairo Sightseeing<br />
Thousands of years of history are brought to life during<br />
your full day of sightseeing. See the ancient Citadel,<br />
built to protect the city from the Crusaders. Marvel at<br />
the Alabaster Mosque’s ornate interior and the Sultan<br />
Hassan Mosque, one of the masterpieces of Mamluk<br />
architecture. Visit the Hanging Church of St. Mary in Old<br />
Cairo and see Tutankhamun’s priceless treasures at<br />
the Egyptian Museum, discovered by Howard Carter in<br />
the Valley of the Kings in 1922. Spend the evening as<br />
you wish. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Cairo | Pyramid Excursion<br />
See the limestone Colossus of Ramses II and the giant<br />
Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis. Admire the Step Pyramid<br />
at Sakkara. Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza,<br />
one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. See<br />
the enigmatic Great Sphinx − the oldest monumental<br />
sculpture in the world. This evening perhaps complete<br />
your Cairo experience with a romantic dinner cruise on<br />
the Nile. (BB)<br />
Day 10 | Cairo | Canada<br />
Today you leave this mysterious, ancient country. Say<br />
goodbye to your traveling companions and your Travel<br />
Director. Airport transfers are available. (BB)<br />
Optional Abu Simbel<br />
Experience<br />
Pyramids, Giza<br />
A once in a lifetime experience!<br />
Enjoy this four-hour excursion including flights to<br />
Abu Simbel, site of the Temple of Ramses II with its<br />
four great statues of the pharaoh himself. Also see<br />
statues of his queen, Nefertari, on the facade of the<br />
Temple of Hathor.<br />
Exciting Egyptian Itineraries<br />
Please visit www.trafalgar.com for two further<br />
fantastic itineraries to Egypt:<br />
Egyptian Voyager including a 3 night Nile Cruise<br />
Wonders of Ancient Egypt including a<br />
7 night Nile Cruise
EGYPT 4 Night<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
Giza<br />
Province<br />
CAIRO<br />
3 1<br />
Giza<br />
Sakkara<br />
Memphis<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
River Nile<br />
Valley of<br />
the Kings<br />
Optional Jordan Experience with<br />
Dead Sea Extension<br />
On your last travel day of the Best of Egypt, why not extend your vacation by joining our<br />
Jordan Experience?<br />
Day 1 | Arrive Amman<br />
Welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,<br />
a country rich in ancient history and biblical<br />
sites of importance. You are met on arrival at<br />
Amman Airport and transferred to your hotel.<br />
(D) Hotel: Regency Palace<br />
Day 2 | Amman | Jerash | Petra (2 Nights)<br />
Visit the ruins at Jerash, a beautifully preserved<br />
and once prosperous Greco-Roman city. Return<br />
to Amman for a sightseeing tour of the Roman<br />
amphitheater and Citadel Hill. Then travel<br />
to Petra, where you dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Petra Guest House<br />
Day 3 | Petra Sightseeing<br />
John William Burgon described Petra as “a rose-red<br />
city half as old as time”, a description as accurate as<br />
any for this treasure of the ancient world. Spend the<br />
Philae<br />
Karnak<br />
Luxor<br />
Nile Cruise<br />
ISRAEL<br />
Abu Simbel<br />
Optional Experience<br />
JORDAN<br />
day in Petra and discover this wonder of the world<br />
for yourself! (BB D)<br />
Day 4 | Petra | Amman<br />
Follow the King’s Highway north to Shobak and<br />
visit the 12th century Crusader fortress. View the<br />
Promised Land from Mount Nebo. At Madaba,<br />
view the mosaic map of the Holy Land in St.<br />
George’s Church, dating from the century. Don’t<br />
miss the opportunity to extend your stay with<br />
two exhilarating nights at the Dead Sea (JEXT).<br />
Alternatively, continue to Amman for your final night.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Regency Palace<br />
Day 5 | Amman | Canada<br />
This morning bid farewell to this extraordinary<br />
land. Transfers to Amman airport are available.<br />
Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Please see the Trafalgar website for full departure details and pricing:<br />
Jordan Experience reference: JORD Dead Sea Extension reference: JEXT<br />
Edfu<br />
Kom-Ombo<br />
Aswan<br />
A Fabulous Nile Cruise is Included<br />
Red Sea<br />
5<br />
Jordan Experience<br />
5 Day Optional Extension<br />
The highlight of your vacation is the cruise along the legendary River Nile on board the most luxurious<br />
of ships, the MS Miriam, MS Giselle or MS La Bohème*<br />
5-star features of the MS Miriam, MS Giselle or MS La Bohème are fully air-conditioned, luxury two-berth<br />
cabins with en-suite bathroom, full size bath, shower and toilet. There is a TV with video channels, music<br />
system, hair dryer, internal phone and mini-bar. On-board facilities include a plunge pool, fitness equipment,<br />
two bars, dancing and folklore entertainment, restaurant and two gift shops.<br />
*Note: At certain times, a similar cruise ship of the same category as MS Miriam, MS Giselle or<br />
MS La Bohème may be used.<br />
Best of Egypt<br />
10 days – 1 Country<br />
Regional<br />
From: $2365 C$2365 (per (per person twin twin share) share)<br />
Includes: 8 nights’ accommodations (2 hotels<br />
and cruise). 8 breakfasts (including 4 buffets and<br />
4 cruise breakfasts). 4 cruise lunches. 4 cruise<br />
dinners. All land transport shown (including 2<br />
internal flights, 4 night cruise). All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
WAYS TO SAVE<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$130 p.p<br />
Code: EGBO<br />
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Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
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Starts Ends Twin<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
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30 Sep Tue 9 Oct Thu 2475 575<br />
n Winter departures: Please note these departures are subject to change in<br />
price, discount and hotel. Prices and discounts will be confirmed in May 2014.<br />
H Festive Celebrations: New Year’s Eve celebrations have been arranged for<br />
these departures.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Important Visa information: Visas will be required for this trip. Please check with<br />
your Travel Agent when making your reservation to assess your requirements.<br />
Flights: The above prices include internal airfares and are accurate as of<br />
July 2013. For up-to-date pricing, please visit our website.<br />
Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be provided for guests who have<br />
provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in a Cairo hotel booked<br />
by Trafalgar.<br />
Guaranteed Room Share: and triple rooms are not available on this trip.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodation see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Note: Cruise itineraries on the Nile may vary occasionally according to<br />
seasonal circumstance. Visits to sights and highlights will not be affected.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Best of Israel<br />
Holy Jerusalem sets the scene for this all-embracing study of Israel, before you venture from its Wailing Wall to the<br />
Dead Sea, Nazareth, the Mount of Beatitudes and bustling Tel Aviv.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tour in Jerusalem. Visit the tomb of King David on mount<br />
Zion, the Fortress of Masada, the Church of Annunciation in<br />
Nazareth, the old Synagogue and the Mount of Beatitudes in<br />
Capernaum, the ancient Synagogue and artists’ colony at Tzfat,<br />
the underground Crusader City of Acre. View the Wailing Wall<br />
in Jerusalem, the Bahia Shrine from the summit of Mount Carmel<br />
in Haifa, the excavations of Soloman’s Stables and the Roman<br />
amphitheater and aqueduct at Caesarea. See the Mount of<br />
Olives, the former Syrian bunkers at Golan Heights.<br />
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Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem<br />
Wailing Wall, Jerusalem
Start<br />
End<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
GAZA<br />
TEL AVIV<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Tel Aviv.<br />
Caesarea<br />
ISRAEL<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Haifa<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Tel Aviv | Jerusalem (4 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Israel! On arrival you will be met and<br />
transferred to your hotel in Jerusalem. Relax or take<br />
a stroll around Jerusalem. In the evening, enjoy a<br />
Welcome Drink with your fellow travelers and your<br />
Travel Director. (WR) Hotel: Dan Panorama Jerusalem<br />
Day 3 | Mount Zion | The Old City of Jerusalem<br />
Admire the Old City of Jerusalem from the Mount of<br />
Olives. Visit the tomb of King David on Mount Zion.<br />
See the room where the Last Supper took place<br />
near Zion Gate. Walk through the Jewish Quarter<br />
to the Wailing Wall and see the Dome of the Rock.<br />
Follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via<br />
Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. (IB)<br />
Day 4 | Jerusalem | Dead Sea | Masada |<br />
Jerusalem<br />
Traverse the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the<br />
lowest point on earth. Near Qumran, view the site<br />
where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. A short<br />
drive brings you to Masada. Ride by cable car to the<br />
ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last<br />
stand against the Romans. Explore the excavations<br />
of Herod’s Palace before having the chance to float<br />
in the Dead Sea, time permitting. Later, enjoy an<br />
evening meal at your hotel. (IB D)<br />
Day 5 | Jerusalem Free Time<br />
Spend the day exploring the sights of your<br />
choice. There are a wealth of great attractions to<br />
visit, including the Tower of David Museum, the<br />
Archaeological Gardens and the Davidson Center. (IB)<br />
Day 6 | New City Of Jerusalem | Lower Galilee<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Tour Yad Vashem, a memorial commemorating the<br />
six million martyrs of World War II. Discover the<br />
Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum, housing<br />
the Dead Sea Scrolls. See the Knesset − Israel’s<br />
Parliament − and the Givat Ram Campus of the<br />
Hebrew University. Traveling through the Jordan<br />
Valley you reach your Kibbutz hotel, home for the<br />
2<br />
Acre<br />
Nazareth<br />
Meggido<br />
WEST<br />
BANK<br />
4<br />
JERUSALEM<br />
Masada<br />
Tzfat<br />
Capernaum<br />
Dead<br />
Sea<br />
2<br />
Qumran<br />
Golan<br />
Hights<br />
LOWER GALILEE<br />
River<br />
Jordan<br />
JORDAN<br />
next two nights. Dine tonight at your hotel. (IB D)<br />
Hotel: Lavi Kibbutz<br />
Day 7 | Excursion Meggido | Nazareth |<br />
Capernaum | Mount of Beatitudes<br />
Visit the ‘chariot city’ of Megiddo to see the<br />
excavations of Solomon’s Stables. Explore the<br />
Church of the Annunciation at Nazareth and visit<br />
the old synagogue at Capernaum, the old town of<br />
Jesus. Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes where<br />
Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Dine<br />
tonight at your hotel. (IB D)<br />
Day 8 | Lower Galilee | Acre | Haifa | Caesarea |<br />
Tel Aviv (2 Nights)<br />
Visit the ancient synagogue and artists’ colony at<br />
Tzfat, one of Judaism’s Four Holy Cities. Discover<br />
the fascinating underground Crusaders City of Acre.<br />
Admire views of the Bahai Shrine and the beautiful<br />
Persian Gardens at Haifa. See the Roman statues,<br />
the aqueduct and the Roman Theater at the ancient<br />
port city of Caesarea. Later, travel to Tel Aviv for a<br />
two-night stay. (IB) Hotel: Dan Panorama Tel Aviv<br />
Day 9 | Tel Aviv Free Time<br />
Take time on your own to discover the myriad<br />
delights Tel Aviv has to offer, the Flea Market, Newe<br />
Zedek, the first Jewish neighborhood, the Diaspora<br />
Museum and the Eretz Israel Museum. (IB)<br />
Day 10 | Tel Aviv | Canada<br />
After a memorable vacation in this historic region, it<br />
is time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as<br />
you prepare for your journey home. Transfers are<br />
available. Conditions apply. (IB)<br />
Important Notice:<br />
Security is a major concern to all and the<br />
situation in Israel is constantly changing. Events<br />
in Israel coupled with the ‘Travel Advisories’<br />
put out by various governments may at times<br />
necessitate changes to the brochured itinerary,<br />
hotel accommodations or even trip cancellation.<br />
Please refer to our terms and conditions for further<br />
information. You must accept the risks involved<br />
when traveling to Israel and accept responsibility<br />
for your own travel decisions.<br />
Best of Israel<br />
10 days – 1 Country<br />
Regional<br />
From: $2350 C$2350 (per (per person twin twin share) share)<br />
Includes: 8 nights’ accommodations (3 hotels).<br />
8 Israeli breakfasts. Welcome Drink. 3 three<br />
course dinners. All land transport shown.<br />
All transfers shown. All our featured inclusions<br />
shown on page 3.<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$131 p.p<br />
WAYS TO SAVE<br />
Code: ISBO<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Triple room discount<br />
30 Jul - 13 Aug & 8 Oct C$130 p.p<br />
All other departures C$70 p.p<br />
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Starts Ends Twin<br />
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*Canada Canada Share<br />
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16 Apr Wed 25 Apr Fri 2350 1020 15 Oct Wed 24 Oct Fri 2375 1060<br />
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2 Jul Wed 11 Jul Fri 2350 1020 2015<br />
9 Jul Wed 18 Jul Fri 2350 1020 7 Jan Wed 16 Jan Fri 2350 1020<br />
16 Jul Wed 25 Jul Fri 2350 1020 14 Jan Wed 23 Jan Fri 2350 1020<br />
23 Jul Wed 1 Aug Fri 2350 1020 21 Jan Wed 30 Jan Fri 2350 1020<br />
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10 Sep Wed 19 Sep Fri 2350 1020 11 Mar Wed 20 Mar Fri 2350 1020<br />
17 Sep Wed 26 Sep Fri 2350 1020 18 Mar Wed 27 Mar Fri 2350 1020<br />
24 Sep Wed 3 Oct Fri 2350 1020 25 Mar Wed 3 Apr Fri 2350 1020<br />
H Festive Celebrations: Christmas Day is not celebrated in Israel. Departure<br />
23 December 2014 will celebrate New Year’s Eve in Tel Aviv. Enjoy a delicious<br />
meal before seeing in the New Year Israeli style!<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Religious Holidays: Due to the frequency of religious holidays in Israel, the hotels<br />
and order of the sightseeing program may be changed.<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be provided for guests who have<br />
provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in a Tel Aviv hotel booked<br />
by Trafalgar.<br />
Room Share: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodation see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
IB Israeli Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Highlights of Turkey<br />
Trojan horses, ancient cities and bustling bazaars are some of the highlights on this exploration of Turkey’s coast,<br />
which starts and ends in vibrant Istanbul.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… smelling the homely aroma of flour which dusts the rustic table and clings to your<br />
fingers, as you learn how to make traditional bread with the locals of Demircidere. Kneading the dough, you<br />
hear about the lifestyle in this little village, and learn about the delicious wines, jams and raisins they produce<br />
from the olive groves and vineyards that surround them. Later you taste the fruits of their labor, sampling their<br />
homemade wine as the rich smell of baking bread fills the air.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tour in Istanbul. Visit the Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque<br />
in Istanbul, the Asclepion Medical Center at Pergamon, the<br />
Virgin Mary’s House at Ephesus, the Cotton Castle springs at<br />
Pamukkale, the ruins of the Roman health spa at Hierapolis and<br />
the Green Ottoman Complex and Grand Mosque in Bursa. See<br />
Anzac Cove and the poignant War Cemeteries at Gallipoli and the<br />
ruins of the ancient city and Wooden Horse at Troy.<br />
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Blue Mosque, Istanbul<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Istanbul.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Istanbul (2 Nights)<br />
Transfer to your hotel on arrival. Meet later with<br />
your Travel Director and traveling companions for a<br />
Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: Radisson Blu Sisli<br />
Day 3 | Istanbul Sightseeing<br />
Visit the impressive Topkapi Palace, one of the<br />
greatest palaces of the Ottoman period, which<br />
has a superb position overlooking the Bosphorus.<br />
Explore the magnificent St. Sophia’s Basilica built<br />
by Constantine the Great. After lunch, discover the<br />
wonders of the Blue Mosque, famous for its six<br />
minarets and beautiful blue Iznik tiles. Finally, tour<br />
the Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot racing<br />
and other sporting events were held. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Istanbul | Gallipoli | Canakkale<br />
In Gallipoli, see the Lone Pine Cemetery and the<br />
battlefields, including Anzac Cove and Chunuk<br />
Bair, where some of the fiercest fighting took place<br />
during World War I. Dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Kolin<br />
Day 5 | Canakkale | Troy | Pergamon | Izmir<br />
Explore the legendary city of Troy, immortalized by<br />
Homer in the stories of King Priamus, Hector, Paris<br />
and the beautiful Helen. Admire the archaeological<br />
excavations revealing nine separate periods of<br />
settlement, plus the symbolic replica wooden<br />
Trojan horse commemorating the epic war machine<br />
constructed in the 13 th century BC. Visit the<br />
Asclepion Medical Center at the ancient kingdom<br />
of Pergamon. This afternoon, enjoy a unique<br />
A Be My Guest Luncheon. Dine tonight at your<br />
hotel. (BB BG D) Hotel: Mövenpick<br />
Day 6 | Izmir | Ephesus | Virgin Mary’s House |<br />
Pamukkale<br />
Your fascinating walking tour of the ancient city of<br />
Ephesus includes the House of the Virgin Mary, the<br />
Temple of Hadrian guarded by Medusa’s head, and<br />
the Great Theater, which was built by the Romans<br />
between 41 and 117 AD and is still in use today.<br />
Later, relax and enjoy the blissful thermal pools at<br />
your hotel in Pamukkale! Dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Colosae Thermal<br />
Day 7 | Pamukkale | Hierapolis | Bursa<br />
Visit the ancient ruins of Hierapolis at Pamukkale,<br />
which is also famous for white ‘Cotton Castles’<br />
formed by limestone-laden thermal springs. Finish<br />
your day in the city of Bursa. Dine tonight at your<br />
hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Thermal Kervansaray<br />
Day 8 | Bursa | Istanbul<br />
Wander through the old silk market and visit the<br />
Green Ottoman Complex. Continue to Istanbul<br />
and spend time haggling for souvenirs in the vast,<br />
bustling Grand Bazaar! Join your fellow travelers<br />
this evening for a Farewell Dinner to mark the end<br />
of your vacation. (BB FD) Hotel: Radisson Blu Sisli<br />
Day 9 | Istanbul | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your companions and transfer to<br />
the airport for your flight home. Alternatively, why<br />
not continue your splendid adventure on one of our<br />
superb cruises? (BB)<br />
Highlights of Turkey with Anzac Day Ref: GTHOT<br />
Day 1 to Day 7 As Per Highlights Of Turkey<br />
Day 8 Bursa | Çanakkale<br />
Travel to Çanakkale. Enjoy dinner in<br />
a local restaurant before taking part in the<br />
commemorations and events at Gallipoli. Please<br />
note that there is no hotel accommodation<br />
provided as you will attend the entire event,<br />
including the Dawn Service. (BB D)<br />
Regional<br />
Day 9 Çanakkale | Istanbul<br />
After a memorable night arrive in Istanbul for time<br />
to rest or explore. This evening, enjoy a Farewell<br />
Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 10 Istanbul | Canada<br />
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. (BB)<br />
It is not possible to link these departures with the 7 Day Aegean Cruise.<br />
See price panel on page opposite for prices.<br />
Prices for 17 April 2015 will be subject to change.<br />
Please note: Tickets for the Centenery Anzac Day Service in 2015 are only available by<br />
ballot. Guests will need to register independently to obtain tickets.
Highlights of Turkey<br />
9 days – 1 Country<br />
Regional<br />
From: $1499 C$1499 (per (per person twin twin share) share)<br />
Includes: 7 nights’ accommodations (6 hotels). 7 buffet<br />
breakfasts. 1 Be My Guest lunch. 6 dinners (including<br />
Welcome Reception, 4 three course dinners and Farewell<br />
Dinner). All land transport shown (including 2 ferries). All<br />
transfers shown. All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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Aegean<br />
Sea<br />
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1 ÇANAKKALE<br />
Troy<br />
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Sightseeing stops<br />
1<br />
Bay of<br />
Naples<br />
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Canada Twin Share<br />
Pergamon<br />
IZMIR<br />
Ephesus<br />
Sea of<br />
Marmara<br />
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1<br />
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TURKEY<br />
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u 17 Apr Thu 26 Apr Sat 1635 510 1 Aug Fri 9 Aug Sat 1499 490<br />
25 Apr Fri 3 May Sat 1499 490 8 Aug Fri 16 Aug Sat 1499 490<br />
15 Aug Fri 23 Aug Sat 1499 490<br />
2 May Fri 10 May Sat 1499 490 22 Aug Fri 30 Aug Sat 1499 490<br />
9 May Fri 17 May Sat 1499 490 29 Aug Fri 6 Sep Sat 1499 490<br />
16 May Fri 24 May Sat 1499 490<br />
23 May Fri 31 May Sat 1499 490 5 Sep Fri 13 Sep Sat 1535 490<br />
30 May Fri 7 Jun Sat 1499 490 12 Sep Fri 20 Sep Sat 1535 490<br />
19 Sep Fri 27 Sep Sat 1535 490<br />
6 Jun Fri 14 Jun Sat 1499 490 26 Sep Fri 4 Oct Sat 1535 490<br />
13 Jun Fri 21 Jun Sat 1499 490<br />
20 Jun Fri 28 Jun Sat 1499 490 3 Oct Fri 11 Oct Sat 1499 490<br />
27 Jun Fri 5 Jul Sat 1499 490 10 Oct Fri 18 Oct Sat 1499 490<br />
17 Oct Fri 25 Oct Sat 1499 490<br />
4 Jul Fri 12 Jul Sat 1499 490 24 Oct Fri 1 Nov Sat 1499 490<br />
11 Jul Fri 19 Jul Sat 1499 490 2015<br />
18 Jul Fri 26 Jul Sat 1499 490 u 17 Apr Fri 26 Apr Sun 1685 510<br />
u Anzac Day: Departures marked in the price panel are special Anzac Day departures where<br />
the itinerary is altered to take in the commemorations and events at Gallipoli. See GTHOT<br />
box for full details. Trafalgar accepts no responsibility should guests be unable to obtain<br />
tickets from the ballot for 2015.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can combine a cruise<br />
with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be provided for guests who have provided<br />
Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in an Istanbul hotel booked by Trafalgar.<br />
Room Share: Guaranteed Room Share is available on this trip.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodation see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare available on the<br />
day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the prices above. See page 245.<br />
1<br />
Hierapolis<br />
PAMUKKALE<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$84 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$42 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$150 Triple room discount C$20 p.p<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Starts<br />
*Canada<br />
Ends<br />
Canada Twin Share<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Highlights of Turkey Plus 7 Day<br />
Aegean Cruise<br />
17 days – 2 Countries<br />
From: $xxxx C$3461 (per (per person twin twin share) share)<br />
Includes: 15 nights’ accommodations (7 hotels and 6 night<br />
cruise). 13 breakfasts (including 7 buffets and 6 cruise<br />
buffets). 7 lunches (including Be My Guest and 6 cruise<br />
buffets). 12 dinners (including Welcome Reception, 4 three<br />
course dinners, 6 cruise dinners and Farewell Dinner). All land<br />
transport shown (including 7 day cruise). All transfers shown.<br />
ALBANIA<br />
MACEDONIA<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
GREECE<br />
ATHENS<br />
2<br />
BULGARIA<br />
Aegean<br />
Sea<br />
Day 1 to Day 8 | As Per Highlights of Turkey<br />
Day 9 | Embark Istanbul | At Sea<br />
Explore the fascinating city of Istanbul today<br />
before joining your cruise ship. (BB L D)<br />
Day 10 | At Sea | Kusadasi | At Sea<br />
Cruise to Kusadasi where you can shop for<br />
bargains or join an optional experience to<br />
ancient Ephesus. (BB L D)<br />
Day 11 | At Sea | Santorini | At Sea<br />
Embark in Santorini and explore this<br />
spectacular volcanic island. (BB L D)<br />
Day 12 | At Sea | Crete | At Sea<br />
Discover the unique beauty of Crete. (BB L D)<br />
Day 13 | Rhodes | Symi<br />
Explore the Old Town of Rhodes or join an<br />
Moderate: Ref TAPM<br />
Cat. IC or IB Standard Inside 2-berth cabin.<br />
Superior: Ref TAPS<br />
Cat XB or XA Standard Outside 2-berth cabin.<br />
Chios<br />
Kusadasi<br />
ISTANBUL<br />
TURKEY<br />
Mykonos<br />
Symi<br />
Santorini<br />
Rhodes<br />
Cruise Cyclades<br />
Crete<br />
WAYS TO SAVE<br />
Code: TAPM/<br />
S/L/P<br />
CYPRUS<br />
optional experience to the charming village of<br />
Lindos. Continue to Symi. (BB L D)<br />
Day 14 | Chios | Mykonos<br />
Enjoy spending time in Chios and continue to<br />
Mykonos. (BB L D)<br />
Day 15 | Disembark | Athens (2 Nights)<br />
This morning, disembark from your cruise ship<br />
and transfer to your hotel. (BB) Hotel: Divani<br />
Palace Acropolis Metropolitan<br />
Day 16 | Athens Sightseeing<br />
Today your walking tour includes view of the<br />
Acropolis and the Parthenon. Free time this<br />
afternoon. (BB)<br />
Day 17 | Athens | Canada<br />
After breakfast, transfers are available to<br />
Athens Airport. (BB)<br />
Triple room discount SAVE from C$225 p.p Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$181 p.p<br />
Departures commence on Fridays and end on Sundays.<br />
Moderate Standard Inside - Code TAPM<br />
*Departures between Twin Share Port Taxes Total Twin Share Single Supp<br />
25 Apr - 17 Oct 3025 436 3461 850<br />
Superior Standard Outside - Code TAPS<br />
25 Apr - 17 Oct 3250 436 3686 885<br />
Premier Superior Outside - Code TAPL<br />
25 Apr - 17 Oct 3499 436 3935 436<br />
Premium Superior Outside - Code TAPP<br />
25 Apr - 17 Oct 3625 436 4061 850<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Louis Cruise: Ships operating this itinerary Louis Cristal or other ship from Louis fleet. For more<br />
information on cruise ships, inclusions & optional shore experiences, see page 168.<br />
Airport transfers: Transfers will be provided for guests who have advised Trafalgar of their flight details.<br />
Room Share: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip.<br />
Port Taxes: The above Port Taxes include Tips & Fuel Surcharge and are accurate as of<br />
July 2013. For up to date pricing please visit our website.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and Optional Experiences.<br />
Cruise<br />
Premier: Ref TAPL<br />
Cat. XD or XC Superior Outside 2-berth cabin.<br />
Premium: Ref TAPP<br />
Cat XE or XF Superior Outside 2-berth cabin.<br />
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Best of Turkey<br />
The calm of Anzac cove and the Lone Pine cemetery introduces this exploration into Turkey, where ancient ruins<br />
and Whirling Dervishes map your path towards Istanbul’s Blue Mosque.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… meeting Omer’s family at Duruk House, their 200 year old home in Akseki, Turkey.<br />
Listening to their stories you’ll hear why the people of Akseki have such a strong trading history, and find out<br />
about the Duruk business. As you explore your hands graze the timber and stone of the one meter-thick walls.<br />
And, over rich beef stew and homemade soup, you learn about the traditional building techniques that enable<br />
this family house, built without mortar, to be earthquake resistant.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tour in Istanbul. View the Wooden Horse at Troy. Visit Anzac<br />
Cove and the poingnant War Cemetries at Gallipoli, the ruins of the<br />
ancient city at Troy, the Asclepion Medical Center at Pergamon,<br />
the Virgin Mary’s House at Ephesus, the ruins of the Roman<br />
health spa at Hierapolis, the Cotton Castle spring in Pamukkale,<br />
the Archaeological Museum in Antalya, the Roman cities at Perge<br />
and Aspendos, the home of the Whirling Dervishes at Konya, the<br />
underground city of Sarhatli, Urgup Open Air Musem at Goreme,<br />
the Museum of Anatolian Civilization at Ankara, the Earth Tumulus<br />
at Gordion, the Green Ottoman Complex and Grand Mosque in<br />
Bursa and the Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque in Istanbul.<br />
188<br />
Goreme<br />
WWI Cemetery, Gallipoli<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Istanbul.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Istanbul<br />
Welcome to Istanbul. On arrival you will be met and<br />
transferred to your hotel. Relax after your journey<br />
and in the evening attend a Welcome Reception with<br />
your Travel Director and meet your fellow travelers.<br />
(WR) Hotel: Radisson Blu Sisli<br />
Day 3 | Istanbul | Gallipoli | Çanakkale<br />
Explore the Gallipoli Peninsula and see Anzac<br />
Cove, the site of a bitter battle in WWI. Visit Lone<br />
Pine and Chunnuk Bair Cemeteries, the final resting<br />
place of many allied soldiers. See the Dardanelles<br />
and stay overnight in Çanakkale. Dine tonight at<br />
your hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Kolin<br />
Day 4 | Çanakkale | Troy | Pergamon | Izmir<br />
(Smyrna)<br />
Visit the ruins of Troy, and see the famous Wooden<br />
Horse. Explore the ancient Asclepion Medical<br />
Center at the ancient city of Pergamon. Dine at your<br />
hotel in Izmir this evening. (BB D) Hotel: Swissotel<br />
Grand Efes Izmir<br />
Day 5 | Izmir | Ephesus | St. Mary’s House |<br />
Pamukkale<br />
Visit the impressive excavations at Ephesus. See<br />
the House of the Virgin Mary at Mt. Koressos. Dine<br />
tonight at your hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Pam Thermal<br />
Day 6 | Pamukkale | Hierapolis | Antalya<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Visit the Cotton Castle Springs at Pamukkale and the<br />
ruins of Roman health spa at Heirapolis. Spend the<br />
afternoon exploring the narrow streets of Antalya.<br />
Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Rixos<br />
Downtown Antalya/Crowne Plaza<br />
Day 7 | Antalya | Perge and Aspendos Excursion<br />
Visit the impressive Antalya Archaeological Museum<br />
and the Roman cities of Perge and Aspendos. Here<br />
see one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in<br />
the world. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB D)<br />
Day 8 | Antalya | Konya<br />
This morning travel inland and enjoy a unique<br />
A Be My Guest lunch in a century-old traditional<br />
Ottoman-style house hosted by a local family. Visit<br />
the Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum, the final<br />
resting place for members of the Whirling Dervish<br />
mystic sect. Then continue on to the Karatay Tile<br />
Museum. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB BG D)<br />
Hotel: Anemon Konya<br />
Day 9 | Konya | Cappadocia (2 Nights)<br />
Visit the well preserved Sultanhan Caravansary.<br />
Journey on to biblical Cappadocia. Here you visit<br />
the underground city of Sarhatli on the ancient Silk<br />
Road just outside Konya and see the cone of<br />
Uchisar. (BB D) Hotel: Dilek Kaya Cave Hotel<br />
A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 10 | Cappadocia | Ürgüp and Goreme<br />
Excursion<br />
Spend the day exploring the volcanic landscape in<br />
and around Urgup, dotted with caves and troglodyte<br />
dwellings. Visit the Goreme Open-air Museum and<br />
learn about pottery making in Avanos. (BB D)<br />
Day 11 | Cappadocia | Ankara<br />
Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilization and<br />
Ataturk’s Mausoleum. Enjoy dinner at a local<br />
restaurant this evening. (BB D) Hotel: Mövenpick<br />
Day 12 | Ankara | Gordion | Bursa<br />
Hear the fascinating legend of King Midas at<br />
Gordion, and see the Great Tumulus, the city’s<br />
largest burial mound. Explore the Green Ottoman<br />
Complex and Grand Mosque at Bursa. Spend<br />
the afternoon seeing the sights of your choice.<br />
Finish the day with dinner at your hotel. (BB D)<br />
Hotel: Thermal Kervansaray<br />
Day 13 | Bursa | Istanbul (2 Nights)<br />
Cross the Sea of Marmara to Istanbul by ferry. Plan<br />
your day as you wish. Enjoy the exotic atmosphere<br />
and shop for souvenirs at the bustling Grand<br />
Bazaar, one of the world’s largest markets. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Radisson Blu Sisli<br />
Day 14 | Istanbul Sightseeing<br />
Gain an insight into the Ottoman Empire’s power<br />
and influence during your guided tour of the Topkapi<br />
Palace. Explore the Hagia Sophia and the wonderful<br />
Blue Mosque. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner‚ with<br />
your Travel Director and traveling companions. (BB FD)<br />
Day 15 | Istanbul | Canada<br />
This morning bid a fond farewell to this wonderful<br />
city as your memorable vacation comes to an end.<br />
Transfers are available conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Important Note<br />
Visas may be required for this trip. Please speak with<br />
your Travel Agent when making your reservation to<br />
assess your specific requirements.<br />
Authentic<br />
Accommodation<br />
Dilek Kaya Hotel, Cappadocia<br />
Stay in this unique hotel built in the architectural<br />
style of the area. This A Authentic<br />
Accommodation has been beautifully crafted<br />
out of rock formations.
GREECE<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
Gallipoli<br />
1 ÇANAKKALE<br />
Troy<br />
1<br />
Ephesus<br />
Pergamon<br />
IZMIR<br />
ISTANBUL<br />
1 2<br />
1<br />
PAMUKKALE<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Best of Turkey with Anzac Day Ref: GTBOT<br />
Day 1 to Day 12 As Per Best of Turkey<br />
Day 13 Bursa | Çanakkale<br />
Today, travel to Çanakkale. You will enjoy dinner<br />
in a local restaurant before taking partin the<br />
commemorations and events at Gallipoli. Please note<br />
that there is no hotel accommodations provided as<br />
you will attend the entire event, including the Dawn<br />
Service. (BB D) Hotel: Raddisson Blu Sisli<br />
Day 14 Çanakkale | Istanbul<br />
After a memorable night you will arrive in Istanbul<br />
for some rest at your hotel or time to explore. (BB)<br />
Day 15 Istanbul Sightseeing<br />
Gain an insight into the Ottoman Empire’s power<br />
and influence during your guided tour of the<br />
Topkapi Palace. Explore the Hagia Sophia, a<br />
former Orthodox patriarchal basilica. Visit the<br />
1<br />
Hierapolis<br />
Black<br />
Sea<br />
BURSA<br />
ANTALYA<br />
7 Day Aegean Cruise<br />
Extension Ref: TBOM/S/L/P<br />
A 7 day Aegean cruise extension is available<br />
to link with the Best of Turkey. On the last travel<br />
day of the Best of Turkey this extension will<br />
depart from Istanbul port. This cruise extension<br />
is available on Saturday departures only. See<br />
page 187 for details.<br />
Please note: The 7 day cruise extension is not<br />
available on departures between 21 June 2014<br />
- 16 August 2014.<br />
2<br />
Ferry<br />
Aspendos<br />
Perge<br />
Antalya<br />
Coast<br />
ANKARA<br />
1<br />
Gordion<br />
1<br />
TURKEY<br />
CAPPADOCIA<br />
Göreme<br />
KONYA<br />
CYPRUS<br />
Avanos<br />
wonderful Blue Mosque built in the 17th century.<br />
Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your Travel<br />
Director and traveling companions. (BB FD)<br />
Day 16 Istanbul | Canada<br />
This morning after breakfast, it is time to bid<br />
farewell to this fascinating city which lies on both<br />
the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus.<br />
Return home with many special memories.<br />
Transfers are available. (BB)<br />
See price panel opposite for dates and prices.<br />
Prices for 12 April 2015 departure will be<br />
subject to change<br />
Please note: Tickets for the Centenery Anzac<br />
Day Service in 2015 are only available by ballot.<br />
Guests will need to register independently to<br />
obtain their own tickets.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Itinerary: Some departures may operate in reverse.<br />
Included sightseeing will not be affected. If Sarhatli is<br />
unavailable, an alternative underground city may be<br />
visited instead.<br />
Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be<br />
provided for guests who have provided Trafalgar with<br />
their flight details and are staying in an Istanbul hotel<br />
booked by Trafalgar.<br />
Guaranteed Room Share: is not available on this trip.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment<br />
book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages<br />
244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodation see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you<br />
the lowest possible airfare available on the day that<br />
you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date<br />
itineraries and Optional Experiences.<br />
2<br />
Ürgüp<br />
Best of Turkey<br />
15 days – 1 Countries<br />
Regional<br />
From: $2250 C$2250 (per (per person twin twin share) share)<br />
Includes: 13 nights’ accommodations (10 hotels).<br />
13 buffet breakfasts. 1 Be My Guest lunch.<br />
12 dinners (including Welcome Reception,<br />
10 three course dinners and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown (including 2 ferries).<br />
All transfers shown. All our featured inclusions<br />
shown on page 3.<br />
WAYS TO SAVE<br />
Code: TBOTA<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
CRUISE<br />
CONNECTION<br />
Frequent traveller diiscount SAVE up to C$123 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$61 p.p<br />
Young traveller discount C$220 Triple room discount C$30 p.p<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
3 Apr Thu 17 Apr Thu 2250 790 25 Sep Thu 9 Oct Thu 2275 790<br />
5 Apr Sat 19 Apr Sat 2250 790 27 Sep Sat 11 Oct Sat 2275 790<br />
10 Apr Thu 24 Apr Thu 2250 790<br />
u 12 Apr Sat 27 Apr Sun 2385 790 2 Oct Thu 16 Oct Thu 2250 790<br />
17 Apr Thu 1 May Thu 2250 790 4 Oct Sat 18 Oct Sat 2250 790<br />
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24 Apr Thu 8 May Thu 2250 790 11 Oct Sat 25 Oct Sat 2250 790<br />
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18 Oct Sat 1 Nov Sat 2250 790<br />
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24 May Sat 7 Jun Sat 2250 790 13 Nov Thu 27 Nov Thu 2250 790<br />
29 May Thu 12 Jun Thu 2250 790 20 Nov Thu 4 Dec Thu 2250 790<br />
31 May Sat 14 Jun Sat 2250 790 27 Nov Thu 11 Dec Thu 2250 790<br />
5 Jun Thu 19 Jun Thu 2250 790 4 Dec Thu 18 Dec Thu 2250 790<br />
7 Jun Sat 21 Jun Sat 2250 790 12 Dec Fri 26 Dec Fri 2250 790<br />
12 Jun Thu 26 Jun Thu 2250 790 H 18 Dec Thu 1 Jan Thu 2450 790<br />
14 Jun Sat 28 Jun Sat 2250 790 H 26 Dec Fri 9 Jan Fri 2299 790<br />
19 Jun Thu 3 Jul Thu 2250 790 2015<br />
s 21 Jun Sat 5 Jul Sat 2250 790 1 Jan Thu 15 Jan Thu 2250 790<br />
26 Jun Thu 10 Jul Thu 2250 790 8 Jan Thu 22 Jan Thu 2250 790<br />
s 28 Jun Sat 12 Jul Sat 2250 790 15 Jan Thu 29 Jan Thu 2250 790<br />
22 Jan Thu 5 Feb Thu 2250 790<br />
s 5 Jul Sat 19 Jul Sat 2250 790 29 Jan Thu 12 Feb Thu 2250 790<br />
s 12 Jul Sat 26 Jul Sat 2250 790<br />
s 19 Jul Sat 2 Aug Sat 2250 790 5 Feb Thu 19 Feb Thu 2250 790<br />
s 26 Jul Sat 9 Aug Sat 2250 790 12 Feb Thu 26 Feb Thu 2250 790<br />
19 Feb Thu 5 Mar Thu 2250 790<br />
s 2 Aug Sat 16 Aug Sat 2250 790 26 Feb Thu 12 Mar Thu 2250 790<br />
s 9 Aug Sat 23 Aug Sat 2250 790<br />
s 16 Aug Sat 30 Aug Sat 2250 790 5 Mar Thu 19 Mar Thu 2250 790<br />
23 Aug Sat 6 Sep Sat 2250 790 12 Mar Thu 26 Mar Thu 2250 790<br />
30 Aug Sat 13 Sep Sat 2275 790 14 Mar Sat 28 Mar Sat 2250 790<br />
19 Mar Thu 2 Apr Thu 2250 790<br />
4 Sep Thu 18 Sep Thu 2275 790 21 Mar Sat 4 Apr Sat 2250 790<br />
6 Sep Sat 20 Sep Sat 2275 790 26 Mar Thu 9 Apr Thu 2250 790<br />
11 Sep Thu 25 Sep Thu 2275 790 28 Mar Sat 11 Apr Sat 2250 790<br />
13 Sep Sat 27 Sep Sat 2275 790<br />
18 Sep Thu 2 Oct Thu 2275 790 u 12 Apr Sun 27 Apr Mon 2450 800<br />
20 Sep Sat 4 Oct Sat 2275 790<br />
H New Year’s Highlights: Christmas Day is not celebrated in Turkey.<br />
Departures marked will celebrate New Year’s Eve in Istanbul or Antalya.<br />
u Anzac Day: Departures marked in the price panel are special Anzac Day<br />
departures where the itinerary is altered to take in the commemorations and<br />
events at Gallipoli. See the GTBOT box to the left for full details.<br />
Trafalgar accepts no responsibility should guests be unable to obtain tickets<br />
from the ballot for 2015.<br />
s Non operating Cruise Departures: The 7 Day Cruise is not operating on the<br />
departures marked in the price panel.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
189
Delights of London & Paris<br />
From Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower, with Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and Stonehenge in between – this trip<br />
give you the delights of London and the south of England, along with the top sights in Paris.<br />
It’s insider moments like… having an insider tell you all the best bits about some of the world’s most recognised<br />
attractions, like the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace in London and the Champs-Élysées and<br />
Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Our experts lift the lid to reveal the secrets behind these two famous cities. And it’s<br />
visiting places like Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Louis XIV’s Palace of Versailles, and the monoliths at<br />
prehistoric Stonehenge, but also having the time to go off exploring on your own.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours in London and Paris. Orientations of Windsor, Oxford,<br />
Stratford-upon-Avon and Bath. Visit Stonehenge, the Roman<br />
Baths in Bath, Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon,<br />
the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles. View Anne<br />
Hathaway’s cottage, the Champs Élysées and Arc de Triomphe.<br />
See Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the<br />
White Cliffs of Dover.<br />
190<br />
Discoveries<br />
Buckingham Palace, England<br />
Houses of Parliament and London Eye, England
Stratford-Upon-Avon<br />
WALES<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
Bath<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Oxford<br />
Stonehenge<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Windsor<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (5 Nights)<br />
After checking in at your hotel, why not start<br />
to explore this magical city. Whether you stroll<br />
through one of the Royal Parks, shop in the<br />
vibrant West End or visit one of the world famous<br />
historical attractions, London has plenty to keep<br />
you entertained. Later, meet with your Travel<br />
Director and fellow travelers for a traditional English<br />
pub Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: Cumberland<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Excursion to<br />
Windsor Castle<br />
See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster<br />
Abbey and Buckingham Palace on your half day<br />
introductory sightseeing tour with a A Local<br />
Expert. This afternoon visit the town of Windsor<br />
with its vast Royal Castle. Explore the town, visit<br />
inside the castle or walk alongside the Thames -<br />
the choice is yours. This evening, consider joining<br />
your Travel Director for dinner at a lively restaurant<br />
or perhaps take in a West End show. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | Excursion to Oxford and<br />
Stratford-Upon-Avon<br />
Today enjoy a full day excursion from London to<br />
two iconic destinations – Oxford and Stratfordupon-Avon.<br />
Oxford is famed for its University – the<br />
oldest in England and the oldest in the English<br />
speaking world. Enjoy free time to explore after an<br />
orientation provided by your Travel Director. You will<br />
also visit one of the colleges (subject to opening).<br />
Later travel to Stratford and visit Shakespeare’s<br />
birthplace and Visitor Center. Stop to see Anne<br />
Hathaway’s gorgeous thatched cottage before<br />
returning to London. (FB)<br />
Day 5 | London Free Day<br />
A completely free day for you to explore the city<br />
- the options are endless and your Travel Director<br />
will be available to suggest a number of activities<br />
or help with organising any optional experience.<br />
Visit the dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum,<br />
have lunch in Covent Garden or explore Camden<br />
ENGLAND<br />
5<br />
LONDON<br />
Ferry<br />
English Channel<br />
FRANCE<br />
Dover<br />
Versailles<br />
Calais<br />
3 PARIS<br />
BELGIUM<br />
Markets. Shop in Bond Street and Knightsbridge,<br />
enjoy a top stage production or take a further trip<br />
outside of the city – the choice is yours! (FB)<br />
Day 6 | Excursion to Stonehenge and Bath<br />
Visit the historic stone monoliths at Stonehenge<br />
where pagans once worshipped before stopping in<br />
the Georgian town of Bath. Visit the Roman baths<br />
from which the city derives its name and enjoy<br />
some free time to explore the city before returning<br />
to London. (FB)<br />
Day 7 | London | Paris (3 Nights)<br />
This morning, travel through the Kent countryside<br />
before boarding your ferry in Dover. See the<br />
impressive White Cliffs of Dover on your channel<br />
ferry crossing to France. Pass the battlefields of<br />
Northern France before arriving in magical Paris.<br />
This evening enjoy a Regional Meal in the City of<br />
Light. (FB RM) Hotel: Pullman Montparnasse<br />
Day 8 | Paris Sightseeing and Versailles<br />
Excursion<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a sightseeing<br />
tour of Paris this morning. View the Champs Élysées,<br />
Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde. Ascend<br />
to the second level of the Eiffel Tower and see<br />
the city in all its glory. This afternoon enjoy an<br />
included visit to the Palace of Versailles. Tonight<br />
you might like to round off your day by attending a<br />
performance at a spectacular Parisian cabaret. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Paris Free Day<br />
Today you are free to do as you please. There is<br />
time to sample delicious French breads or cakes in<br />
a pâtisserie, to shop in the chic French boutiques<br />
or to enjoy a visit to one of the many museums<br />
this city has to offer – the choice is yours.<br />
This evening, join your companions and Travel<br />
Director for a Farewell Dinner in the city. (BB FD)<br />
Day 10 | Paris | Canada<br />
After breakfast, bid your new-found friends<br />
‘au revoir’ as your memorable trip comes to an end.<br />
Transfers to Charles De Gaulle airport are available.<br />
Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Delights of London & Paris<br />
10 days – 2 Countries<br />
Discoveries<br />
From: C$2725 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 8 nights’ accommodations (2 hotels).<br />
8 breakfasts (including 5 full and 3 hot buffets).<br />
3 dinners (including Welcome Reception, Regional<br />
Meal and Farewell Dinner). All land transport<br />
shown (including ferry). All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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TO C$300 p.p.<br />
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31 March save 7.5%<br />
NEW<br />
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Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$150 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$75 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$290 Triple room discount C$20 p.p<br />
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*Canada Canada Share<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
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18 Apr Fri 27 Apr Sun 2825 1060 25 Jul Fri 3 Aug Sun 2925 1080<br />
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30 May Fri 8 Jun Sun 2999 1160<br />
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13 Jun Fri 22 Jun Sun 2999 1160 19 Sep Fri 28 Sep Sun 2999 1160<br />
27 Jun Fri 6 Jul Sun 2925 1080<br />
3 Oct Fri 12 Oct Sun 2999 1160<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport Transfers: Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Paris<br />
Charles De Gaulle Airport at 8.00am and 11:30am.<br />
London airport shuttle service available to purchase. Conditions apply<br />
see page 241 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$158<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Notre Dame, France<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
191
European Highlights<br />
Discovering six countries in ten days, this intimate introduction to Europe compares its big players, France and<br />
Germany, and their smaller neighbors, Switzerland and The Netherlands.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… smelling sawdust in the air as German clockmakers craft cuckoo clocks in front of you.<br />
A storybook setting in the Black Forest, the drive feels like it’s straight from the pages of a Hansel and Gretel<br />
pop-up book. And Bavarian stories are played out in the carvings of the clocks made in front of you – with their<br />
mechanisms, moving parts and musical cuckoo bellows. Often designed to look little Swiss chalets, it’s apt you’re<br />
sleeping in the Alpine town of Lucerne that night.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of London and Paris. Orientation of Amsterdam, Heidelberg<br />
and Lucerne. Visit the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen, the Lion<br />
Monument in Lucerne and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Cruise along the<br />
River Rhine and the canals of Amsterdam. View the White Cliffs of<br />
Dover, the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Opera House in<br />
Paris and the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne. See the Lorelei Rock and<br />
the Vineyards of Burgundy.<br />
192<br />
Amsterdam, The Netherlands<br />
Rhine River, Germany<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Arc de Triomphe, France<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the rest<br />
of your day is free to relax or start to explore this<br />
exciting capital city. Hotel: Cumberland<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Many major sights are included on your morning<br />
guided sightseeing tour, including Big Ben,<br />
the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace<br />
with a A Local Expert. Your sightseeing tour will<br />
finish in central London, so the rest of the day is<br />
yours to discover more of the city, or perhaps make<br />
time for some last minute shopping. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Amsterdam<br />
See the White Cliffs of Dover as you board<br />
your ferry to Calais. Travel through Belgium and
ENGLAND<br />
LONDON<br />
Ferry<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
2<br />
Dover<br />
English<br />
Channel<br />
Calais<br />
later arrive in Amsterdam. During your orientation<br />
see Dam Square and the Mint Tower followed<br />
by a Welcome Reception on a scenic canal<br />
cruise including dinner and welcome drinks.<br />
(FB WR) Hotel: Mercure Amsterdam City<br />
Day 5 | Amsterdam | Rhine Cruise | Heidelberg<br />
Travel across the German border to the Rhine<br />
Valley. Relax as you cruise along the River Rhine<br />
past terraced vineyards and medieval castles to<br />
St Goar. Pass the famous Lorelei Rock, named<br />
after a mermaid who lured fishermen to their<br />
deaths with her mesmerising song. In Heidelberg,<br />
view the red sandstone castle, one of the most<br />
important architectural structures north of the Alps,<br />
which towers above Germany’s oldest university<br />
town. (BB D) Hotel: Marriott Heidelberg<br />
Day 6 | Heidelberg | Schaffhausen | Lucerne<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Drive into the enchanting Black Forest and stop<br />
for a A Local Specialty cuckoo clock making<br />
demonstration. Visit the dramatic Rhine Falls at<br />
Schaffhausen, which is the largest waterfall in<br />
Europe. Arrive later in Switzerland with its alpine<br />
scenery and enjoy magnificent views across<br />
Lake Lucerne. (BB) Hotel: Grand Europe<br />
A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 7 | Lucerne Orientation and Free Time<br />
Walk across the 14 th century Chapel Bridge<br />
on your morning orientation. Visit the solemn<br />
Lion Monument, commemorating the massacre<br />
of Swiss Guards in 1792. Spend the afternoon<br />
Optional Eurostar Extension<br />
shopping in the old town for Swiss chocolates.<br />
Consider an optional experience up a local<br />
mountain for panoramic views, and enjoy the fresh<br />
Alpine air by taking a leisurely walk beside the<br />
beautiful lake. (BB)<br />
Day 8 | Lucerne | Burgundy Wine Region |<br />
Paris (2 Nights)<br />
See the changing landscape as you travel into<br />
France, through Alsace and across the Maginot<br />
Line. Continue through the Burgundy countryside −<br />
one of the country’s main wine producing regions,<br />
famous for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape<br />
varieties. This evening you may decide to take<br />
an optional experience to see a famous Parisian<br />
Cabaret. (BB) Hotel: Evergreen Laurel<br />
Day 9 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert shows you the sights,<br />
including views of the Champs Élysées, the Arc<br />
de Triomphe and the magnificent Opera House,<br />
designed by Charles Garnier and opened in 1875.<br />
Ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower<br />
by elevator and view the city in all its glory.<br />
Spend the afternoon as you wish. Perhaps take an<br />
optional experience to visit the Palace of Versailles.<br />
Celebrate in the evening with your fellow travelers<br />
at a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant. (BB FD)<br />
Day 10 | Paris | Canada<br />
Today time to say ‘au revoir’ to your fellow travelers<br />
and Travel Director. Airport transfers are available.<br />
Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Consider extending your vacation by visiting London. Travel from Paris to London by high-speed<br />
Eurostar train. This extension includes a standard class Eurostar ticket, transfer to the station in<br />
Paris and to your hotel in London as well as one night’s hotel accommodation in London.<br />
Day 10 Paris | Eurostar | London<br />
You are transferred to Paris Gare du Nord station<br />
where you board the Eurostar train to London. The<br />
journey time to London St. Pancras International is 2<br />
hours and 15 minutes. On arrival in London you are<br />
transferred to your hotel. (BB) Hotel: The Cumberland<br />
2<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
PARIS<br />
AMSTERDAM<br />
BELGIUM<br />
THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
1<br />
FRANCE<br />
Rhine<br />
Cruise<br />
Day 11 London | Canada<br />
Enjoy an English breakfast at the end of your<br />
vacation. (FB)<br />
From C$435 per person twin share<br />
GERMANY<br />
Rhine<br />
Valley<br />
Boppard<br />
St. Goar<br />
HEIDELBERG<br />
Schahausen<br />
2<br />
LUCERNE<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
1<br />
European Highlights<br />
10 days – 6 Countries<br />
Discoveries<br />
From: C$2199 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 8 nights’ accommodations (5 hotels).<br />
8 breakfasts (including 2 full breakfasts and<br />
6 hot buffet breakfasts). 3 dinners (includes<br />
Welcome Reception, three course dinner and<br />
Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown<br />
(including daytime cruise and ferry). All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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TO C$269 p.p.<br />
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Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$134 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$67 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$240 Triple room discount C$70 p.p<br />
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*Canada Canada Share<br />
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n 29 Jan Thu 7 Feb Sat 2199 630<br />
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29 Aug Fri 7 Sep Sun 2685 740 n 26 Feb Thu 7 Mar Sat 2199 630<br />
5 Sep Fri 14 Sep Sun 2685 740 n 5 Mar Thu 14 Mar Sat 2199 630<br />
s 12 Sep Fri 21 Sep Sun 2685 740 n 12 Mar Thu 21 Mar Sat 2199 630<br />
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26 Sep Fri 5 Oct Sun 2685 740 n 26 Mar Thu 4 Apr Sat 2199 630<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
n Winter Departures (WHIL): Please note, these departures are subject to change<br />
in price, discount and hotel. Prices and discounts will be confirmed in May 2014.<br />
H Festive Celebrations: Christmas and New Year Celebrations have been arranged<br />
for these departures. Join us in Europe to celebrate the Festive Season!<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$158<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
Complimentary London Return: Guests are welcome to return to London by<br />
Trafalgar motor coach at no extra cost. Please speak to your Travel Agent about<br />
this at time of booking.<br />
Airport transfer: A transfer is provided from the last hotel to Paris Charles De Gaulle<br />
Airport and will arrive at the airport at 8am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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European Traveler<br />
A taste of the world’s most romantic cities, this eleven day encounter with Europe isn’t just for couples; it shows<br />
unseen sides of iconic emblems like the Eiffel Tower and Venetian canals.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… hearing your echoing footsteps, and perhaps even Italian choral voices, as you enter<br />
the cool cavernous basilica in the Vatican City. Standing before Michelangelo’s Pietà, the goose bumps could be<br />
coming from the chill of the setting or from sensing you’re standing by a sculpture which is more than 500 years<br />
old. Hearing why it’s the only work its Renaissance creator ever signed, our friend in the Vatican can also share<br />
the ins and outs of this strange secret country – the smallest nation in the world.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of London, Paris, Florence and Rome. Orientation of<br />
Lucerne and Venice. Visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris and St. Peter’s<br />
Basilica in Rome. View the White Cliffs of Dover, the Champs<br />
Élysées and Arc de Triomphe in Paris, Lion Monument and the<br />
Chapel Bridge in Lucerne and St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice. See<br />
the Somme Battlefields and the Vineyards of Burgundy.<br />
194<br />
Eiffel Tower, France<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Relax or spend the afternoon exploring this magical<br />
capital city. Hotel: Park Plaza County Hall<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See a host of sights including Big Ben, the Houses<br />
of Parliament and Buckingham Palace during your<br />
morning guided sightseeing tour with a A Local<br />
Expert. Finish in central London and spend the<br />
rest of the day discovering the city’s delights. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Paris (2 Nights)<br />
This morning leave London and travel to the White<br />
Cliffs of Dover before crossing the Channel to<br />
Calais. Pass by the First World War battlefields<br />
of the Somme and arrive in the beautiful city of<br />
Paris. Enjoy a Welcome Reception with dinner in<br />
the evening with your fellow travelers and Travel<br />
Director. Later an orientation drive will show you<br />
some of the sights which await you - a perfect<br />
introduction to your magical vacation! (FB WR)<br />
Hotel: Pullman La Defense/Radisson Boulogne<br />
Discoveries<br />
Colosseum, Italy<br />
Day 5 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Drive along the famous Champs Élysées to view<br />
the Arc de Triomphe, beneath which lies the Tomb<br />
of the Unknown Soldier. Your sightseeing tour with<br />
a A Local Expert includes a trip up the Eiffel Tower<br />
to the second level for breathtaking views of the<br />
city. Spend the afternoon visiting the sights of your<br />
choice. Perhaps take an optional experience to the<br />
Louvre to see the Mona Lisa. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Paris | Lucerne<br />
See the sprawling vineyards of Auxerrois and<br />
Burgundy as you journey south, passing the<br />
medieval castle of Châteauneuf. Cross the<br />
border into Switzerland where the scenery is a<br />
kaleidoscope of color. Admire the beautiful Lake<br />
Lucerne. Walk across the 14 th century wooden<br />
Chapel Bridge and view the emotive Lion of<br />
Lucerne during your afternoon orientation. (BB D)<br />
Hotel: Grand Europe<br />
Day 7 | Lucerne | St. Gotthard | Venice<br />
Travel the scenic St. Gotthard Region through<br />
the Alps and cross the border at Chiasso into<br />
Italy. Catch a glimpse of the Italian Lake Region,
ENGLAND<br />
LONDON 2<br />
Ferry<br />
English Channel<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
SPAIN<br />
Dover<br />
PARIS<br />
North Sea<br />
Calais<br />
a popular retreat for aristocrats since Roman times.<br />
Pass Verona and arrive later in Venice, Queen of<br />
the Adriatic. (BB DW) Hotel: Novotel Venezia Mestre<br />
Day 8 | Venice Orientation | Florence<br />
Your private motor launch takes you to St. Mark’s<br />
Square to view the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge’s<br />
Palace. Witness a A Local Specialty glassblowing<br />
demonstration at one of the oldest workshops on<br />
the island, then spend your free time discovering<br />
Venice’s hidden gems. Afterwards, cross the<br />
Apennine Mountains to Florence, birthplace of the<br />
Renaissance and your home for the night. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Grand Mediterraneo<br />
Day 9 | Florence Sightseeing | Rome (2 Nights)<br />
Your A Local Expert reveals a wealth of fascinating<br />
insights during your guided walk around Florence,<br />
a city with a rich Renaissance history. View the<br />
marble Duomo engineered by Brunelleschi and<br />
the magnificent doors of the Baptistery. Admire<br />
the Ponte Vecchio which spans the River Arno<br />
and marvel at the impressive sculptures and<br />
stunning palazzi in the city. Shop for 18-carat<br />
gold jewelry and the finest Italian leather goods<br />
before heading to Rome, the last stop on your trip.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Executive Style/Domus Mariae Palazzo<br />
Carpegna<br />
Day 10 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a tour of<br />
St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City, one of<br />
the largest and most significant churches in the<br />
Christian world. Here you will view Michelangelo’s<br />
Renaissance masterpiece, the Pietà. Perhaps<br />
consider an optional experience to the Sistine<br />
Chapel. View the Roman Forum and see the<br />
Colosseum, site of ancient gladiatorial contests and<br />
public events. Spend time this afternoon visiting the<br />
sights of your choice. Make sure to capture a magic<br />
moment as you toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain.<br />
This evening, join your traveling companions and<br />
Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner in a local<br />
restaurant. (BB FD)<br />
2<br />
FRANCE<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
BELGIUM<br />
LUXEMBOURG<br />
LUCERNE<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
1<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
GERMANY<br />
ITALY<br />
FLORENCE<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
VENICE<br />
1<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
ROME<br />
Day 11 | Rome | Canada<br />
Say ‘arrivederci’ to Rome and your traveling<br />
companions, and return home with memories you<br />
will cherish for years to come. Airport transfers are<br />
available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a<br />
popular cruise port, so you can combine a cruise with<br />
a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: Return transfers on the last<br />
travel day will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at<br />
7am and 9.30am.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase,<br />
conditions apply. See page 241 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodations: Prices are per<br />
person per night C$160<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment<br />
book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages<br />
244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages<br />
239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you<br />
the lowest possible airfare available on the day that<br />
you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date<br />
itineraries and Optional Experiences.<br />
Don’t want everything<br />
included?<br />
Check out our similar London to Rome<br />
Highlights vacation. Our CostSaver trips have<br />
fewer inclusions so you save money – giving<br />
you extra free time to explore independently.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com/CostSaver<br />
1<br />
2<br />
European Traveler<br />
11 days – 5 Countries<br />
Discoveries<br />
From: C$2475 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 9 nights’ accommodations (6 hotels).<br />
9 breakfasts (including 2 full breakfasts and 7 hot<br />
buffets). 4 dinners (including Welcome Reception,<br />
three course dinner with wine, three course<br />
dinner and Farewell Dinner). All land transport<br />
shown (including ferry). All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$300 p.p.<br />
Other<br />
savings<br />
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*Canada<br />
Ends<br />
Canada<br />
Code: ETAVA<br />
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Twin<br />
Share<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Starts<br />
*Canada<br />
Ends<br />
Canada<br />
CRUISE<br />
CONNECTION<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$150 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$75 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$270 Triple room discount C$50 p.p<br />
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13 May Tue 23 May Fri 2985 960 23 Sep Tue 3 Oct Fri 2999 1000<br />
15 May Thu 25 May Sun 2985 960 25 Sep Thu 5 Oct Sun 2999 1000<br />
20 May Tue 30 May Fri 2985 960<br />
22 May Thu 1 Jun Sun 2985 960 2 Oct Thu 12 Oct Sun 2899 1000<br />
27 May Tue 6 Jun Fri 2985 960 9 Oct Thu 19 Oct Sun 2899 1000<br />
29 May Thu 8 Jun Sun 2999 960 16 Oct Thu 26 Oct Sun 2899 1000<br />
23 Oct Thu 2 Nov Sun 2899 1000<br />
3 Jun Tue 13 Jun Fri 2999 960 n 30 Oct Thu 9 Nov Sun 2475 860<br />
5 Jun Thu 15 Jun Sun 2999 960<br />
10 Jun Tue 20 Jun Fri 2999 960 n 6 Nov Thu 16 Nov Sun 2475 860<br />
12 Jun Thu 22 Jun Sun 2999 960 n 13 Nov Thu 23 Nov Sun 2475 860<br />
17 Jun Tue 27 Jun Fri 2999 960 n 20 Nov Thu 30 Nov Sun 2475 860<br />
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24 Jun Tue 4 Jul Fri 2999 960<br />
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n 11 Dec Thu 21 Dec Sun 2475 860<br />
1 Jul Tue 11 Jul Fri 2799 900 n H 18 Dec Thu 28 Dec Sun 2565 860<br />
3 Jul Thu 13 Jul Sun 2799 900 n H 25 Dec Thu 4 Jan Sun 2650 860<br />
8 Jul Tue 18 Jul Fri 2799 900 2015<br />
10 Jul Thu 20 Jul Sun 2799 900 n 1 Jan Thu 11 Jan Sun 2475 860<br />
15 Jul Tue 25 Jul Fri 2799 900 n 8 Jan Thu 18 Jan Sun 2475 860<br />
17 Jul Thu 27 Jul Sun 2799 900 n 15 Jan Thu 25 Jan Sun 2475 860<br />
22 Jul Tue 1 Aug Fri 2799 900 n 22 Jan Thu 1 Feb Sun 2475 860<br />
24 Jul Thu 3 Aug Sun 2799 900 n 29 Jan Thu 8 Feb Sun 2475 860<br />
29 Jul Tue 8 Aug Fri 2799 900<br />
31 Jul Thu 10 Aug Sun 2799 900 n 5 Feb Thu 15 Feb Sun 2475 860<br />
n 12 Feb Thu 22 Feb Sun 2475 860<br />
5 Aug Tue 15 Aug Fri 2799 900 n 19 Feb Thu 1 Mar Sun 2475 860<br />
7 Aug Thu 17 Aug Sun 2799 900 n 26 Feb Thu 8 Mar Sun 2475 860<br />
12 Aug Tue 22 Aug Fri 2799 900<br />
14 Aug Thu 24 Aug Sun 2799 900 n 5 Mar Thu 15 Mar Sun 2475 860<br />
19 Aug Tue 29 Aug Fri 2799 900 n 12 Mar Thu 22 Mar Sun 2475 860<br />
21 Aug Thu 31 Aug Sun 2799 900 n 19 Mar Thu 29 Mar Sun 2475 860<br />
26 Aug Tue 5 Sep Fri 2799 900 n 26 Mar Thu 5 Apr Sun 2475 860<br />
n Winter Departures (WTAVA): Please note, these departures are subject to change<br />
in price, discount and hotel. Prices and discounts will be confirmed in May 2014.<br />
H Festive Celebrations: Christmas and New Year Celebrations have been arranged<br />
for these departures. Join us in Europe to celebrate the Festive Season!<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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European Dream<br />
Local traditions and national heritage come into focus on this fast-paced jaunt, as Europe’s ‘celebrity’ cities of<br />
Rome, Venice and Paris join the lesser known highlights of Lucerne.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… the heat of the roaring furnace as the golden glow of molten glass expands under<br />
the power of an artisan’s lungs in a Venetian glass factory. Finding out the science behind the beauty, you learn<br />
which chemical reactions can be seen in the vibrant swirls of reds, golds and greens in the glass. And you witness<br />
the deft movements of the craftsman; his speed a testament to his skill, as the delicate fragility of his finished<br />
work cools before your eyes.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of Rome, Florence, Paris and London. Orientation of<br />
Venice and Lucerne. Visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris and St. Peter’s<br />
Basilica in Rome. View the Colosseum in Rome, St. Mark’s<br />
Basilica in Venice, Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge in<br />
Lucerne, the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe in Paris and<br />
the White Cliffs of Dover. See the Somme Battlefields and the<br />
Vineyards of Burgundy in France and the Tuscan countryside.<br />
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Somme, France<br />
Discoveries<br />
Lucerne, Switzerland<br />
Duomo, Italy
ENGLAND<br />
Ferry<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
LONDON<br />
2<br />
Dover<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Rome.<br />
North Sea<br />
Calais<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Rome (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Relax after your<br />
journey. In the evening enjoy a Welcome Reception<br />
with your fellow companions and Travel Director.<br />
Later, relax on an orientation drive which will whet<br />
your appetite for the sights which await you. (WR)<br />
Hotel: Crowne Plaza St Peters<br />
Day 3 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert takes<br />
you to visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City,<br />
one of the largest and most significant churches in<br />
the Christian world. Witness Michelangelo’s Pietà,<br />
a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture. View the<br />
Roman Forum and the Colosseum, site of ancient<br />
gladiatorial contests. Spend time on your own<br />
experiencing the wonders of the Eternal City. Later,<br />
in your free time, perhaps visit the Sistine Chapel<br />
or make a wish and throw a coin in the Trevi<br />
Fountain. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Rome | Florence Sightseeing<br />
Cross the Apennine Mountains to Florence,<br />
birthplace of the Renaissance. Enjoy stories and<br />
views of the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria<br />
during your sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert.<br />
Arrive later at your hotel. (BB) Hotel: Grand Hotel<br />
Mediterraneo<br />
Day 5 | Florence | Venice<br />
Upon arrival in Venice, cruise the canals and view<br />
the imposing. Basilica and the ornate Doge’s Palace<br />
before exploring this incredible city. Enjoy a A Local<br />
Specialty glass blowing demonstration. Sample<br />
dinner in one of the many restaurants or sip coffee<br />
‘al fresco’ while listening to the orchestras in St.<br />
Mark’s Square. (BB) Hotel: Novotel Venezia Mestre<br />
Day 6 | Venice | Lucerne<br />
Leave Venice and travel across the Veneto plains,<br />
then north to the Italian and Swiss Lake Districts via<br />
Como and Lugano. Marvel at the picturesque alpine<br />
2<br />
PARIS<br />
THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
BELGIUM<br />
FRANCE<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
LUXEMBOURG<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
LUCERNE<br />
1<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
GERMANY<br />
CORSICA<br />
ITALY<br />
FLORENCE<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
scenery along the St. Gotthard route into central<br />
Switzerland, arriving later at Lucerne. Visit the Lion<br />
Monument, a memorial to Swiss Guards massacred<br />
in Paris in 1792 while guarding Louis XVI. Explore<br />
the old town and perhaps join an excursion to one<br />
of the surrounding mountain peaks. Dine at your<br />
hotel tonight. (BB D) Hotel: Radisson Blu Lucerne<br />
Day 7 | Lucerne | Paris (2 Nights)<br />
From Lucerne, head northwest past Basel into<br />
France. See the extensive vineyards of Burgundy,<br />
one of the country’s biggest wine producing areas.<br />
Arrive in the City of Light for a two night stay. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Renaissance La Defense<br />
Day 8 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a morning tour<br />
of the city’s sights. Ascend to the second level of<br />
the Eiffel Tower by elevator and get a bird’s eye<br />
view of the golden dome of Les Invalides. See<br />
the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde.<br />
Plan your afternoon. Perhaps take an optional<br />
experience to visit Versailles, lavishly designed for<br />
Louis XIV. Tonight dine with your Travel Director and<br />
fellow travelers at a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 9 | Paris | London<br />
Say ‘au revoir’ as you pass the Somme battlefields<br />
en route to Calais. Sail across the Channel to Dover,<br />
continuing by coach through Kent to London, your<br />
final destination. (BB) Hotel: Hilton Kensington<br />
Day 10 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Many major sights are included on your morning<br />
guided sightseeing tour including views of Big Ben,<br />
the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace<br />
with a A Local Expert. Your included sightseeing<br />
will finish in central London, so the rest of the day is<br />
free for you to explore this magical capital city. (FB)<br />
Day 11 | London | Canada<br />
Time to bid farewell to London and your fellow<br />
travelers as your memorable European vacation<br />
comes to an end. (FB)<br />
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VENICE<br />
1<br />
2<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
ROME<br />
European Dream<br />
11 days – 5 Countries<br />
Discoveries<br />
From: C$2465 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 9 nights’ accommodations (5 hotels).<br />
9 breakfasts (including 2 full breakfasts and<br />
7 hot buffets). 3 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, three course dinner and Farewell<br />
Dinner). All land transport shown (including<br />
ferry). All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
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TO C$300 p.p.<br />
Other<br />
savings<br />
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Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
CRUISE<br />
CONNECTION<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$150 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$75 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$270 Triple room discount C$90 p.p<br />
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Supp.<br />
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Starts Ends Twin<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
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13 Apr Sun 23 Apr Wed 2850 680 12 Oct Sun 22 Oct Wed 2899 680<br />
20 Apr Sun 30 Apr Wed 2899 680 19 Oct Sun 29 Oct Wed 2850 680<br />
27 Apr Sun 7 May Wed 2899 680 26 Oct Sun 5 Nov Wed 2850 680<br />
4 May Sun 14 May Wed 2950 680 n 2 Nov Sun 12 Nov Wed 2465 580<br />
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25 May Sun 4 Jun Wed 2975 680 n 23 Nov Sun 3 Dec Wed 2465 580<br />
n 30 Nov Sun 10 Dec Wed 2465 580<br />
1 Jun Sun 11 Jun Wed 2975 680<br />
8 Jun Sun 18 Jun Wed 2975 680 n 7 Dec Sun 17 Dec Wed 2465 580<br />
15 Jun Sun 25 Jun Wed 2975 680 n 14 Dec Sun 24 Dec Wed 2465 580<br />
22 Jun Sun 2 Jul Wed 2975 680 n H 21 Dec Sun 31 Dec Wed 2550 580<br />
29 Jun Sun 9 Jul Wed 2975 680 n H 28 Dec Sun 7 Jan Wed 2625 580<br />
2015<br />
6 Jul Sun 16 Jul Wed 2865 680 n 4 Jan Sun 14 Jan Wed 2465 580<br />
13 Jul Sun 23 Jul Wed 2865 680 n 11 Jan Sun 21 Jan Wed 2465 580<br />
20 Jul Sun 30 Jul Wed 2865 680 n 18 Jan Sun 28 Jan Wed 2465 580<br />
27 Jul Sun 6 Aug Wed 2865 680 n 25 Jan Sun 4 Feb Wed 2465 580<br />
3 Aug Sun 13 Aug Wed 2865 680 n 1 Feb Sun 11 Feb Wed 2465 580<br />
10 Aug Sun 20 Aug Wed 2865 680 n 8 Feb Sun 18 Feb Wed 2465 580<br />
17 Aug Sun 27 Aug Wed 2865 680 n 15 Feb Sun 25 Feb Wed 2465 580<br />
24 Aug Sun 3 Sep Wed 2865 680 n 22 Feb Sun 4 Mar Wed 2465 580<br />
31 Aug Sun 10 Sep Wed 2950 680<br />
n 1 Mar Sun 11 Mar Wed 2465 580<br />
7 Sep Sun 17 Sep Wed 2950 680 n 8 Mar Sun 18 Mar Wed 2465 580<br />
14 Sep Sun 24 Sep Wed 2999 680 n 15 Mar Sun 25 Mar Wed 2465 580<br />
21 Sep Sun 1 Oct Wed 2999 680 n 22 Mar Sun 1 Apr Wed 2465 580<br />
28 Sep Sun 8 Oct Wed 2999 680 n 29 Mar Sun 8 Apr Wed 2465 580<br />
n Winter Departures (WROL): Please note, these departures are subject to<br />
change in price, discount and hotel. Prices and discounts will be confirmed in<br />
May 2014.<br />
H Festive Celebrations: Christmas and New Year Celebrations have been arranged<br />
for these departures. Join us in Europe to celebrate the Festive Season!<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am,<br />
12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$145<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and Optional Experiences.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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European Splendor<br />
This full path through Europe, with a focus on Italy, covers all the essentials – Paris, Venice, Florence, Rome and<br />
Pisa – but takes you off track to see hidden history in Siena.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… taking a walk with a local Italian who knows Florence’s cobbled streets like the back<br />
of their hand. Pointing out their favorite haunts, they unveil the story of the Medici family, who found fame and<br />
fortune in Florence. Ask for a restaurant recommendation and they’ll proudly tell you about the city’s countless<br />
culinary classics. Cold Italian meats, unsalted bread, ‘fiorentina’, also known as bistecca (or T-bone steak), it’s<br />
lucky you have free time for dinner before leaving for Pisa and Venice the next day.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of Rome, Florence, Paris and London. Orientation of<br />
Siena, Venice and Lucerne. Visit St. Peter’s in Rome and the<br />
Eiffel Tower in Paris. View the Piazza del Campo in Siena,<br />
Juliet’s Balcony in Verona, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Lion<br />
Monument in Lucerne, spectacular Alpine scenery of Switzerland,<br />
the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne and the White Cliffs of Dover. See<br />
the Colosseum in Rome, Vineyards of Burgundy and the Somme<br />
Battlefields in France.<br />
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Swiss Alps, Switzerland<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Rome.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Rome (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Rome! Relax after your journey.<br />
Later, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers<br />
for a Welcome Reception. Afterwards, enjoy an<br />
orientation of the city including views of St. Peter’s<br />
and the Tiber. (WR) Hotel: Barcelo Aran Mantegna<br />
Day 3 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert<br />
includes a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica. Here you<br />
will see the Pietà sculpture, one of Michelangelo’s<br />
masterpieces. View the Forum, which was the<br />
Discoveries<br />
Roman Forum, Italy<br />
Venice, Italy<br />
center of daily life in ancient Rome, and see the<br />
mighty Colosseum and Circus Maximus. Later,<br />
spend time exploring on your own. (BB)<br />
Day 4 | Rome | Siena | Florence (2 Nights)<br />
Drive north into Tuscany. Explore Siena, a beautiful<br />
medieval town with ancient cobbled streets. View<br />
the Piazza del Campo, where the Palio horse race<br />
is held each year, and the cathedral. Shop for<br />
souvenirs including attractive pottery. Later, arrive<br />
in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, where<br />
you stay for the next two nights. This evening enjoy<br />
a Regional Meal at a Florentine trattoria. (BB RM)<br />
Hotel: Cosmopolitan Hotel
ENGLAND<br />
SPAIN<br />
LONDON<br />
2<br />
English Channel<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
Ferry<br />
Dover<br />
Calais<br />
THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
BELGIUM<br />
FRANCE<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
North Sea<br />
2 PARIS<br />
Day 5 | Florence Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert provides excellent historical<br />
commentary during your guided walking tour, which<br />
includes views of the marble Duomo and a visit<br />
to Piazza della Signoria. View the Ponte Vecchio<br />
bridge, a spectacular feat of engineering dating<br />
from the Middle Ages. Admire panoramic views of<br />
the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Spend free time<br />
exploring museums or shop for high quality leather<br />
and gold. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Florence | Pisa | Venice (2 Nights)<br />
This morning travel to Pisa to view the remarkable<br />
Leaning Tower. Later, cross the Veneto plains to<br />
Venice, a Byzantine city constructed in a lagoon,<br />
with an incredibly rich cultural and artistic heritage.<br />
This evening, you might like to take a gondola<br />
ride along enchanting canals - it’s the perfect<br />
introduction to this magical city! Dine tonight at your<br />
hotel. (BB DW) Hotel: NH Laguna Palace<br />
Day 7 | Venice Orientation and Free Time<br />
Venice is a magnificent city. Cruise by private<br />
launch to St. Mark’s Square, with commentary from<br />
your Travel Director. View the Palladian Churches of<br />
the Redeemer and St. George, the Doge’s Palace,<br />
the Bridge of Sighs and part of the Grand Canal.<br />
Admire the Basilica and the Campanile. Watch<br />
Venetian craftsmen at work creating a A Local<br />
Specialty at a unique glass blowing workshop on<br />
Giudecca Island. Enjoy free time or take an optional<br />
experience cruise across the lagoon to the island<br />
of Burano where you will enjoy a delicious seafood<br />
meal. (BB)<br />
Day 8 | Venice | Verona | Lake Lucerne<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
West across the Veneto plains, view the Roman<br />
arena and Juliet’s balcony in Verona, the setting<br />
of Shakespeare’s most famous play. Pass the<br />
commercial center, Milan, and journey north to<br />
the Italian and Swiss Lake Districts via Como<br />
and Lugano. Marvel at the picturesque alpine<br />
scenery along the St. Gotthard route into central<br />
Switzerland, arriving later in Weggis near Lucerne.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Post Hotel Weggis<br />
LUXEMBOURG<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
LAKE<br />
LUCERNE<br />
2<br />
GERMANY<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
ITALY<br />
Verona<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
VENICE<br />
2<br />
Pisa 2<br />
FLORENCE<br />
Siena<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
Day 9 | Lucerne Orientation and Free Time<br />
Visit the poignant Lion Monument, commemorating<br />
the heroism of the Swiss Guards during the French<br />
Revolution. See the wooden Chapel Bridge on your<br />
orientation of Lucerne. The rest of the day is yours to<br />
explore. Don’t miss the opportunity to take an exciting<br />
mountain optional experience with breathtaking<br />
views. Later, there is time to shop for Swiss souvenirs<br />
including watches and chocolate. (BB D)<br />
Day 10 | Lake Lucerne | Paris (2 Nights)<br />
Cross the French border past Belfort and the<br />
remains of the Maginot Line. Enjoy the scenery as<br />
you travel through the heart of the Burgundy wineproducing<br />
region on the way to Paris. This evening,<br />
consider going to one of the city’s most famous<br />
cabaret shows! (BB) Hotel: Pullman La Defense<br />
Day 11 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Admire the city sights with your A Local Expert<br />
during your morning guided tour. Drive along the<br />
Champs Élysées and see the Place de la Concorde.<br />
Enjoy panoramic views of the beautiful Paris<br />
skyline from the second level of the Eiffel Tower.<br />
This evening, celebrate the end of your European<br />
adventure with your Travel Director and fellow<br />
travelers at a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 12 | Paris | London (2 Nights)<br />
Travel north through France past World War I<br />
battlefields to Calais. Cross the Channel to Dover<br />
and see the famous White Cliffs. Arrive later in<br />
the vibrant city of London. (BB) Hotel: Park Plaza<br />
County Hall<br />
Day 13 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See all the major sights in the capital this morning<br />
with your A Local Expert, including views of Big<br />
Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster<br />
Abbey. Afterwards, spend free time exploring some<br />
of the many attractions or shop in the West End and<br />
Knightsbridge. (FB)<br />
Day 14 | London | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your companions in London at the<br />
end of a memorable vacation. (FB)<br />
2<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
ROME<br />
European Splendor<br />
14 days – 5 Countries<br />
Discoveries<br />
From: C$3699 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 12 nights’ accommodations (6hotels).<br />
12 breakfasts (including 2 full breakfasts and<br />
10 hot buffets). 5 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, Regional Meal, three course dinner,<br />
three-course dinner with wine and Farewell<br />
Dinner). All land transport shown (including<br />
ferry). All transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$400 p.p.<br />
Other<br />
savings<br />
Code: ESPLA<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
CRUISE<br />
CONNECTION<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$200 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$100 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$380 Triple room discount C$110 p.p<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
*Canada Canada Share<br />
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16 Apr Wed 29 Apr Tue 3825 1240 23 Jul Wed 5 Aug Tue 3699 1190<br />
23 Apr Wed 6 May Tue 3865 1240 30 Jul Wed 12 Aug Tue 3699 1190<br />
30 Apr Wed 13 May Tue 3975 1240<br />
6 Aug Wed 19 Aug Tue 3699 1190<br />
7 May Wed 20 May Tue 3975 1240 13 Aug Wed 26 Aug Tue 3699 1190<br />
14 May Wed 27 May Tue 3975 1240 20 Aug Wed2 Sep Tue 3699 1190<br />
21 May Wed 3 Jun Tue 3975 1240 27 Aug Wed 9 Sep Tue 3775 1190<br />
28 May Wed10 Jun Tue 3975 1240<br />
3 Sep Wed 16 Sep Tue 3999 1240<br />
4 Jun Wed 17 Jun Tue 3999 1240 10 Sep Wed 23 Sep Tue 3999 1240<br />
11 Jun Wed 24 Jun Tue 3999 1240 17 Sep Wed 30 Sep Tue 3999 1240<br />
18 Jun Wed 1 Jul Tue 3925 1240 24 Sep Wed 7 Oct Tue 3999 1240<br />
25 Jun Wed 8 Jul Tue 3925 1240<br />
1 Oct Wed 14 Oct Tue 3865 1240<br />
2 Jul Wed 15 Jul Tue 3750 1190 8 Oct Wed 21 Oct Tue 3865 1240<br />
9 Jul Wed 22 Jul Tue 3699 1190 15 Oct Wed 28 Oct Tue 3865 1240<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$160<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at<br />
9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to<br />
the hotel.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Don’t want everything included?<br />
Check out our similar European Delight vacation. Our CostSaver trips have<br />
fewer inclusions so you save money – giving you extra free time to explore<br />
independently. Visit www.trafalgar.com/CostSaver<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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European Wonderland<br />
It’s all about food on this family road trip from London to Rome. Swiss chocolate. Italian gelato. Even the history’s<br />
served up differently, with lashings of lion fights and chariot racing.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… spinning fresh pizza dough with an expert Italian chef in Rome. Stretching the base,<br />
scattering hand-picked toppings and sliding it into the traditional oven, the buzz turns to silence as the family<br />
tucks in to hot slices of authentic Italian pizza. Dessert arrives in Florence when a gelateria owner invites you in<br />
for a gelato-tasting of candy-colored velvety ice cream. In Venice, food makes way for creativity as your family<br />
learns to make carnival masks.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of Rome, Florence, Bologna, Paris and London. Orientation<br />
of Siena, Venice and Lucerne. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome<br />
and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. View Juliet’s Balcony in Verona,<br />
St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, the<br />
spectacular Alpine scenery of Switzerland and the White Cliffs of<br />
Dover. See the Vineyards of Burgundy and the Somme Battlefields.<br />
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Engelberg, Switzerland<br />
Family Experiences<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Paris, France<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Rome.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive Rome (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Rome! Relax and unwind after your<br />
journey. This evening, meet for a Kick-off Party with<br />
your Travel Director and fellow companions. (KP)<br />
Hotel: Crowne Plaza St Peters<br />
Day 3 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert starts<br />
with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica where you see<br />
Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpiece, the Pietà.<br />
Cross the Tiber to ancient Rome and view the<br />
Roman Forum, the famous Colosseum and the Circus<br />
Maximus, where chariot racing was held. Later enjoy<br />
a A Local Specialty when you learn how to make<br />
an authentic Italian pizza! Roll the dough, scatter your<br />
ingredients on top and bake in a traditional pizza oven<br />
before eating. Delicious! (BB DW)
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Calais<br />
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2 PARIS<br />
Day 4 | Rome | Siena | Florence (2 Nights)<br />
Head north through the picturesque Chianti wineproducing<br />
region. In the beautiful medieval town<br />
of Siena, stroll through cobbled streets to the<br />
magnificent Piazza del Campo where the colorful Palio<br />
bareback horse race takes place every year. Join your<br />
companions this evening for a special Italian Regional<br />
Meal. (BB RM) Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo<br />
Day 5 | Florence Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance and<br />
home to many artistic masterpieces. See the marble<br />
Cathedral and Piazza della Signoria during your<br />
walking tour of the city with a A Local Expert. Spend<br />
free time afterwards exploring on your own. Later,<br />
admire amazing city views from Piazzale Michelangelo<br />
and taste a A Local Specialty mouth-watering<br />
gelato! (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Florence | Bologna | Venice (2 Nights)<br />
Cross the Apennine Mountains to the city of<br />
Bologna. Here your A Local Expert will show<br />
the Kissing Towers and Neptune’s Fountain before<br />
enjoying free time to sample typical Italian cuisine<br />
for your lunch. Later arrive in Venice, Queen of the<br />
Adriatic. (BB DW) Hotel: Novotel Venezia Mestre<br />
Day 7 | Venice Orientation and Free Time<br />
See the marvelous Byzantine architecture as you<br />
cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square. See<br />
the Bridge of Sighs, ornate Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s<br />
Basilica and the Campanile. Watch the Venetian<br />
craftsmen at work creating a A Local Specialty<br />
at a glassblowing workshop. Learn about the great<br />
Venetian tradition of Carnival masks, a A Local<br />
Specialty, with the chance to paint and decorate a<br />
mask of your very own! In your free time, perhaps<br />
cruise across the lagoon to Burano Island for a fresh<br />
seafood meal. (BB)<br />
Day 8 | Venice | Verona | Engelberg (2 Nights)<br />
Drive west across the Veneto plains and stop in<br />
Shakespeare’s Verona to see the Roman Arena<br />
and Juliet’s balcony. Your journey continues past<br />
the commercial center of Milan and north via Como<br />
and Lugano to the Swiss Lake District. Traverse<br />
the scenic Alpine St. Gotthard route into central<br />
Switzerland and arrive at the winter sports resort of<br />
Engelberg. (BB) Hotel: Ramada Hotel Regina Titlis<br />
LUXEMBOURG<br />
ENGELBERG<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Lucerne<br />
2<br />
GERMANY<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
ITALY<br />
Verona<br />
Bologna<br />
FLORENCE<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
Siena<br />
VENICE<br />
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CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
Day 9 | Lucerne Orientation and Free Time<br />
Your orientation tour of historic Lucerne includes<br />
the Lion Monument, built to commemorate the<br />
heroism of the Swiss guards during the French<br />
Revolution. Walk across the 14 th century wooden<br />
Chapel Bridge and see beautiful swans gliding<br />
on the lake. Don’t miss the opportunity to take an<br />
exciting optional mountain experience with breathtaking<br />
views! Later, there is time to shop for Swiss<br />
souvenirs including watches and chocolate. (BB D)<br />
Day 10 | Engelberg | Paris (2 Nights)<br />
From Switzerland, cross the River Rhine and the<br />
French border. Travel through the famous Burgundy<br />
wine region and view the sprawling vineyards. Later,<br />
in the glittering capital Paris, you have the chance to<br />
sample the delights that await you tomorrow! (BB)<br />
Hotel: Novotel Tour Eiffel<br />
Day 11 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert provides fascinating<br />
commentary during your guided sightseeing tour,<br />
which includes a drive along the Champs Élysées<br />
with views of the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre<br />
Museum. From the top of the Eiffel Tower, see the<br />
city laid out before you in all its glory! Tonight,<br />
celebrate with your companions and Travel Director<br />
at a special Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 12 | Paris | London (2 Nights)<br />
See the World War I battlefields on the way<br />
to Calais. Cross by ferry to Dover and see the<br />
famous White Cliffs, later arrive in London. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Holiday Inn Kings Cross<br />
Day 13 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See all the major sights in the capital this morning<br />
with your A Local Expert, including views of Big<br />
Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster<br />
Abbey. Afterwards, spend free time exploring some<br />
of the many attractions or shop in the West End and<br />
Knightsbridge. (FB)<br />
Day 14 | London | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your companions in London at the<br />
end of a memorable vacation. (FB)<br />
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ROME<br />
European Wonderland<br />
14 days – 5 Countries<br />
Family Experiences<br />
From: C$3575 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 12 nights’ accommodations (6 hotels).<br />
12 breakfasts (including 2 full breakfasts and<br />
10 hot buffets). 6 dinners (including Kick-off<br />
Party, Regional Meal, three course dinner,<br />
three course dinner with wine, Rome pizza<br />
demonstration and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown. All transfers shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$134<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at<br />
9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to<br />
the hotel.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
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Optional Experiences.<br />
Statue of David, Italy<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience KP Kick-off Party FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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European Marvel<br />
Brussels’ Grand-Place. Venice’s St. Mark’s Square. Munich’s Marienplatz. Arriving in a new nation almost every other<br />
day, this seven country trail reveals Europe’s love of cafés and grand squares.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… feeling flaky pastry disintegrate on your tongue as you ‘test-drive’ the Viennese<br />
‘fancies’ in one of the city’s hallmark cafés. And knowing, once you’ve finished it, you’ll be tempted back to<br />
the pristinely stocked counter to pick a second cake. Sinking into the opulent setting, you recall Vienna’s other<br />
signature sights – shared with you by Gabi, who added her own spin and helped you see her home city as a<br />
native Austrian does – before you asked her to point you in the direction of the best café.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of London, Salzburg, Vienna and Paris. Orientation of<br />
Heidelberg, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice, Milan and Lucerne. Visit<br />
the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Cruise along the River Rhine. View the<br />
Canals of Bruges, Juliet’s Balcony in Verona, Lake Lugano, and<br />
the White Cliffs of Dover. See the Lorelei Rock and the<br />
Vineyards of Burgundy.<br />
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Brussels, Belgium<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to London! After check-in take a stroll<br />
through the city or relax and look forward to your<br />
amazing European vacation. Hotel: Thistle Euston<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the<br />
Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace<br />
and Westminster Abbey with a A Local Expert. The<br />
afternoon is yours to shop or explore this exciting<br />
city! (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Bruges | Brussels<br />
See the White Cliffs of Dover as you board the ferry to<br />
Calais. Admire the beautiful canals and cobblestone<br />
streets in Bruges before arriving in Belgium’s capital,<br />
Brussels. Enjoy an orientation of the city, which<br />
includes the Atomium, the Royal Palaces and a<br />
walk through the Grand Place to see the Manneken<br />
Pis. This evening, join your companions and Travel<br />
Director at a Welcome Reception including dinner<br />
and welcome drinks. (FB WR) Hotel: Thon Hotel EU<br />
Innsbruck, Austria<br />
Day 5 | Brussels | Rhine Cruise | Heidelberg<br />
Enjoy a scenic cruise on the romantic River Rhine.<br />
In Heidelberg, where some of the earliest evidence<br />
of human life was discovered, stroll through<br />
castle courtyards featuring picturesque views of<br />
this Baroque city. Perhaps enjoy a walk along<br />
the River Neckar after dinner this evening. (BB D)<br />
Hotel: Marriott Heidelberg<br />
Day 6 | Heidelberg | Munich | Innsbruck<br />
Cross the Swabian Uplands to Munich, where<br />
your orientation tour includes the Olympic Stadium<br />
and Marienplatz. See the marvelous sights of the<br />
mountain-ringed town of Innsbruck, including the<br />
famous Golden Roof and St. Jakob’s Cathedral. This<br />
evening enjoy a Regional Meal with local specialties.<br />
(BB RM) Hotel: Grauer Bär<br />
Day 7 | Innsbruck | Salzburg | Vienna (2 Nights)<br />
A short drive brings you to the charming city of<br />
Salzburg. View Mozart’s birthplace and the Cathedral<br />
square during your walking tour with a A Local<br />
Expert before arriving in Vienna, your home for the<br />
next two nights. (BB) Hotel: Hilton Vienna Danube
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Ferry<br />
SPAIN<br />
North Sea<br />
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NETHERLANDS<br />
LONDON<br />
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Dover<br />
Bruges<br />
Calais<br />
BRUSSELS<br />
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Boppard<br />
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End<br />
PARIS<br />
2<br />
FRANCE<br />
BELGIUM<br />
St. Goar<br />
LUCERNE<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Day 8 | Vienna Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Marvel at the Opera House, St. Stephen’s Cathedral,<br />
the Parliament and a host of other sights on your<br />
guided tour with a A Local Expert of this elegant<br />
city! Spend the rest of your day as you wish. You<br />
might like to shop on the fashionable Kärntnerstrasse<br />
or experience a typical Viennese coffee house. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Vienna | Venice (2 Nights)<br />
The scenery on your journey through the Austrian<br />
lake district, over the Carnic Alps and across the<br />
plains of Northern Italy is breathtaking! Discover<br />
the ancient, beguiling port of Venice, known as the<br />
‘Queen of the Adriatic’ and hailed by many as the<br />
most beautiful city on earth. This evening, dine at<br />
your hotel. (BB DW) Hotel: Quattro Fontane<br />
Day 10 | Venice Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Savor the sights and sounds of this serene Byzantine<br />
city during your canal cruise to St. Mark’s Square,<br />
which includes the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge’s<br />
Palace. Watch Venetian craftsmen at work creating<br />
a A Local Specialty at a unique glassblowing<br />
workshop on Giudecca Island. Afterwards, spend<br />
time exploring on your own. Consider taking an<br />
optional experience across the lagoon to the island<br />
of Burano for a fresh seafood meal! (BB)<br />
Day 11 | Venice | Verona | Milan<br />
Traveling west, stop in Verona to view the Roman<br />
Arena and Juliet’s Balcony, where Shakespeare<br />
set his most famous play. In Milan see the Gothic<br />
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1<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
GERMANY<br />
HEIDELBERG<br />
1<br />
INNSBRUCK<br />
Lugano<br />
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MILAN Verona<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
Optional Eurostar Extension<br />
Rhine<br />
Cruise<br />
Munich<br />
ITALY<br />
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CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
Salzburg<br />
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Adriatic<br />
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CROATIA<br />
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HUNGARY<br />
BOSNIA &<br />
HERZEGOVINA<br />
cathedral, La Scala Opera House, the beautiful<br />
Galleria and other famous landmarks during your<br />
orientation. (BB) Hotel: NH Concordia<br />
Day 12 | Milan | Lugano | Lucerne<br />
Driving north past Lake Lugano, cross the magnificent<br />
Alps via the scenic St. Gotthard route to Lucerne.<br />
Standing below Mount Pilatus on the shores of<br />
Lake Lucerne, this is one of the most popular tourist<br />
destinations in the world. An orientation includes the<br />
famed Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Spend<br />
time on your own exploring the narrow streets of the<br />
medieval old town. (BB D) Hotel: Astoria<br />
Day 13 | Lucerne | Paris (2 Nights)<br />
Travel over the French border and into the famous<br />
wine-producing region of Burgundy. Arrive later in<br />
Paris, a vibrant, romantic capital city like no other!<br />
(BB) Hotel: Evergreen Laurel<br />
Day 14 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Place de la Concorde, Champs Élysées, Arc de<br />
Triomphe − see all these amazing sights and more<br />
on your morning sightseeing with a A Local Expert.<br />
Admire the glorious view from the second level of the<br />
Eiffel Tower. Discover the hidden gems of the city on<br />
your own this afternoon. Tonight, join your companions<br />
and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 15 | Paris | Canada<br />
Say ‘au revoir’ to Paris and your traveling companions<br />
at the end of your memorable European vacation. (BB)<br />
2<br />
VIENNA<br />
Consider extending your vacation by visiting London. Travel from Paris to London by high-speed<br />
Eurostar train. This extension includes a standard class Eurostar ticket, transfer to the station<br />
in Paris and to your hotel in London as well as one night’s hotel accommodation in London.<br />
Day 15 Paris | Eurostar | London<br />
You are transferred to Paris Gare du Nord<br />
station where you board the Eurostar train to<br />
London. The journey time to London St. Pancras<br />
International is 2 hours and 15 minutes. On arrival<br />
in London you are transferred to your hotel. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Thistle Euston<br />
Day 16 London | Canada<br />
Enjoy an English breakfast at the end of your<br />
vacation. (FB)<br />
From C$500 per person twin share<br />
European Marvel<br />
15 days – 7 Countries<br />
Discoveries<br />
From: C$3775 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 13 nights’ accommodations (9 hotels).<br />
13 breakfasts (including 2 full breakfasts and<br />
11 hot buffets). 6 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, Regional Meal, 2 three course<br />
dinners, three course dinner with wine and<br />
Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown<br />
(including return ferry). All our featured<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
Airport transfer: A transfer is provided from the last hotel to Paris Charles De Gaulle<br />
Airport and will arrive at the airport at 8am.<br />
Complimentary London Return: Guests are welcome to return to London by Trafalgar<br />
motor coach at no extra cost. Please speak to your Travel Agent about this at time<br />
of booking.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$163<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Venice, Italy<br />
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BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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European Whirl<br />
A bestseller for a reason, this journey around Europe’s most popular countries and cities brings together the best<br />
of its history, scenery, legends, locals and experiences.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… staying at the historic Grand Europe Lucerne in an exclusive lakeside town in<br />
Switzerland. Built more than 140 years ago, to cash in on the arrival of the Gotthard Railway station which<br />
never arrived, you step inside and get an authentic taste of life in 19th century Lucerne. You feel a similar whirl<br />
of history as you walk over the town’s 14th century Chapel Bridge or stand in front of the Lion Monument – and<br />
when you eat real Swiss chocolate, first created in the 17th century but now a timeless tradition.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of London, Rome, Florence and Paris. Orientation of<br />
Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice and Lucerne.<br />
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome and the Eiffel Tower in Paris.<br />
View the White Cliffs of Dover, the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne and<br />
St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice. Cruise along the River Rhine<br />
and the canals of Amsterdam. See the Lorelei Rock and the<br />
Vineyards of Burgundy.<br />
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Paris, France<br />
Heidelberg, Germany<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Relax after your journey or spend time exploring<br />
this exciting city. Hotel: Copthorne Tara<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See a host of sights including Big Ben, the Houses<br />
of Parliament and Buckingham Palace during your<br />
morning guided sightseeing tour with a A Local<br />
Expert. Finishing in central London, you have the<br />
rest of the day to discover the city’s delights. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Eurostar | Brussels |<br />
Amsterdam<br />
This morning, meet your Travel Director before<br />
traveling to London’s St. Pancras International to<br />
board the Eurostar for a high-speed train journey to<br />
Brussels. Continue by luxury coach to Amsterdam.<br />
During your orientation of Amsterdam, see Dam<br />
Square and the Mint Tower before joining your<br />
fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome<br />
Reception dinner cruise. Enjoy splendid views from<br />
your glass-topped boat as you cruise along the city’s<br />
canals. (FB WR) Hotel: Mercure Amsterdam City<br />
Day 5 | Amsterdam | Rhine Cruise | Heidelberg |<br />
Rhineland<br />
Travel via Arnhem along the Ruhr and Rhine<br />
valleys. Enjoy picturesque scenery all the way to<br />
Boppard, where an included cruise takes you past<br />
vine-clad hills and crumbling medieval castles to<br />
St. Goar. See the famous Lorelei Rock, named<br />
after a siren who lured fishermen to their deaths<br />
with spellbinding songs. Later enjoy views of the<br />
red sandstone castle towering above Heidelberg.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Mercure am Rathaus<br />
Day 6 | Rhineland | Munich | Innsbruck<br />
Crossing the Swabian Alps arrive in Munich, the<br />
capital of Bavaria, for an orientation drive including<br />
the Olympic Stadium and City Hall. View the<br />
Discoveries<br />
Amsterdam, The Netherlands<br />
Glockenspiel on Marienplatz. A short drive through<br />
splendid scenery and across the Austrian border<br />
brings you to Innsbruck where you will enjoy a walk<br />
through the town. Admire the architecture including<br />
the Hofburg and the Golden Roof and shop for<br />
Alpine souvenirs. You might consider experiencing<br />
traditional Tyrolean entertainment this evening. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Hilton Innsbruck<br />
Day 7 | Innsbruck | Venice<br />
Drive along the Brenner Pass into Italy and across<br />
the Dolomite Mountains. Arrive in the enchanting<br />
city of Venice. Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s<br />
Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge’s<br />
Palace along the way. Visit a traditional glassblowing<br />
workshop for a A Local Specialty demonstration,<br />
then spend the afternoon exploring the sights of<br />
your choice. Finish an eventful day with dinner at<br />
your hotel. (BB DW) Hotel: Novotel Venezia Mestre<br />
Day 8 | Venice | Rome (2 Nights)<br />
South across the Veneto plain, you pass by<br />
Bologna and over the dramatic Apennine Mountains,<br />
continuing into the Lazio region to Rome, the Eternal<br />
City. (BB) Hotel: Domus Mariae Palazzo Carpegna<br />
Day 9 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your sightseeing begins with a visit to St. Peter’s<br />
Basilica − the most significant Christian church in<br />
the world − to view Michelangelo’s Renaissance<br />
masterpiece, the Pietà. In ancient Rome, view the<br />
Forum and see the Colosseum with your A Local<br />
Expert. Spend the rest of the day exploring or<br />
perhaps take an optional experience to see the<br />
Sistine Chapel inside the Vatican Museums. (BB)<br />
Day 10 | Rome | Florence<br />
From Rome travel north into Tuscany, through rolling<br />
countryside and along the valley of the River Arno<br />
to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance.<br />
Discover the city’s rich artistic and medieval history<br />
with your A Local Expert. Visit the Piazza della<br />
Signoria with its impressive sculptures and stunning<br />
palazzi. Marvel at the Baptistery and the multimarble
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Train<br />
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North Sea<br />
AMSTERDAM<br />
Calais<br />
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FRANCE<br />
THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
Duomo, with its dome designed by Brunelleschi.<br />
Enjoy dinner this evening at the hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo<br />
Day 11 | Florence | Gotthard Drive | Lucerne<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Drive via picturesque Italian Lakes and across the<br />
Alps into Switzerland. Spend the next two nights in the<br />
beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne. (BB D) Hotel: Grand<br />
Hotel Europe A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 12 | Lucerne Orientation and Free Time<br />
View the Lion Monument during your morning<br />
orientation. Created to commemorate the heroism<br />
of Swiss Guards who defended Louis XVI in Paris<br />
in 1792, Mark Twain described it as ‘the most<br />
moving piece of stone in the world’. Walk along<br />
the 14 th -century covered Chapel Bridge, crossing<br />
the River Reuss. Don’t miss the opportunity to take<br />
an exciting mountain excursion with breathtaking<br />
views. Later there is time to shop for Swiss<br />
souvenirs including watches and chocolates. (BB)<br />
Day 13 | Lucerne | Paris (2 Nights)<br />
Pass Basel and cross the border into France<br />
this morning. In every direction, vineyards and<br />
picturesque villages provide a memorable backdrop<br />
for your journey. Consider an optional experience<br />
this evening to a famous Parisian Cabaret. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Evergreen Laurel<br />
Day 14 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See all the famous sights during your morning<br />
sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert. View the<br />
Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde and the<br />
Arc de Triomphe. Ascend to the second level of the<br />
Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking view of the city. Spend<br />
the rest of the day exploring the sights that interest<br />
you. Perhaps take an optional experience to the<br />
Palace of Versailles, the Chateau built by Louis XIV<br />
the Sun King of France. This evening, celebrate with<br />
your Travel Director and traveling companions at a<br />
Farewell Dinner in a local bistro. (BB FD)<br />
Day 15 | Paris | Canada<br />
Today bid farewell to your fellow travelers and<br />
Travel Director at the end of your vacation. Airport<br />
transfer available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
1<br />
BELGIUM<br />
GERMANY<br />
Boppard<br />
Brussels<br />
Rhine<br />
Cruise<br />
RHINELAND<br />
1<br />
St. Goar<br />
Heidelberg<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
ITALY<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
SWEDEN<br />
LUCERNE<br />
2<br />
Munich<br />
1 INNSBRUCK<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
FLORENCE<br />
1<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
1 VENICE<br />
2 ROME<br />
SICILY<br />
Optional Eurostar<br />
Extension<br />
POLAND<br />
CROATIA<br />
HUNGARY<br />
BOSNIA &<br />
HERZEGOVINA<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
From C$395 per person on a twin<br />
share basis<br />
Includes one-way Eurostar train ticket from Paris to<br />
London Standard Class, London accommodation<br />
at the Copthorne Tara and station transfers.<br />
See page 207 for itinerary details.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per<br />
person per night C$149<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase,<br />
conditions apply. See page 241 for details.<br />
Airport transfer: A transfer is provided from the last<br />
hotel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport and will arrive at<br />
the airport at 8am.<br />
Complimentary London Return: Guests are welcome to<br />
return to London by Trafalgar motor coach at no extra<br />
cost. Please speak to your Travel Agent about this at<br />
time of booking.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment<br />
book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you<br />
the lowest possible airfare available on the day that<br />
you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be<br />
accommodated in alternative locations. All<br />
sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
n Winter Departures (WWWH): These departures<br />
are subject to change in price, discount and hotel.<br />
Prices and discounts will be confirmed in May 2014.<br />
H Festive Celebrations: Christmas and New Year<br />
Celebrations have been arranged for these<br />
departures. Join us in Europe to celebrate the<br />
Festive Season!<br />
u Itinerary (WWWH): Departures marked will operate<br />
as per the Autumn, Winter & Spring brochure. Hotels<br />
and inclusions may vary slightly. Please enquire at<br />
time of booking.<br />
European Whirl<br />
15 days – 9 Countries<br />
Discoveries<br />
From: C$3075 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 13 nights’ accommodations (9 hotels). 13<br />
breakfasts (including 2 full breakfasts and 11 hot<br />
buffets). 6 dinners (including Welcome Reception,<br />
2 three course dinners with wine, 2 three course<br />
dinner and Farewell Dinner). All land transport<br />
shown (including Eurostar and ferry). All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
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TO C$393 p.p.<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$196 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$360<br />
Second trip discount SAVE up to C$98 p.p<br />
Code: EWHI<br />
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31 March save 7.5%<br />
Triple room discount:<br />
29 Mar '14 - 5 Apr '14 C$90 p.p<br />
All other departures C$10 p.p<br />
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Check out our similar European Experience vacation. Our CostSaver trips<br />
have fewer inclusions so you save money – giving you extra free time to<br />
explore independently. Visit www.trafalgar.com/CostSaver<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Scenic Europe<br />
This visual masterpiece doesn’t just take in places to see, like the scenic Swiss mountains, River Rhine and<br />
Burgundy vineyards, it also takes in the place to be seen – the French Riviera.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… experiencing the ‘vie de luxe’ lifestyle in glitzy Monaco and Nice. Sitting back in the<br />
swanky cafes or stepping into the chic shops, it’s being part of the scene that draws in the movie world’s elite and<br />
the Formula One set. You even travel on part of the most dramatic Formula One Grand Prix circuit. Fitting in<br />
a swim in the Med beforehand, you climb aboard the TGV for an F1-speed train to Paris, where you can ask<br />
our local, who you meet the next day, to point out boutiques to rival those you splashed out in while in Moncao.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of London, Rome, Florence and Paris. Orientation of Brussels,<br />
Heidelberg, Lucerne, Venice, Pisa, Monaco, Nice and Avignon. Visit<br />
St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. View the<br />
White Cliffs of Dover, the Swiss Alps, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Chapel<br />
Bridge. Cruise along the River Rhine. See the Lorelei Rock, Vineyards<br />
of Burgundy and the Somme Battlefields in France.<br />
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Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to London! Relax after your journey<br />
or take a leisurely stroll through this unique city!<br />
Hotel: Park Plaza County Hall<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and At Leisure<br />
See a host of sights including Big Ben, the Houses<br />
of Parliament and Buckingham Palace during your<br />
morning guided sightseeing tour with a A Local<br />
Expert. Finishing in central London, you have the<br />
rest of the day to discover the city’s delights. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Brussels<br />
This morning, see the famous White Cliffs of Dover<br />
as you take the cross-channel ferry to continental<br />
Europe. On arrival in Brussels, your orientation<br />
includes views of the Atomium, the Royal Palaces<br />
and a walk through the Grand Place to view the<br />
Manneken Pis. This evening, get to know your travel<br />
companions and your Travel Director at a Welcome<br />
Reception with a light meal. (FB WR) Hotel: Thon<br />
Hotel EU<br />
Day 5 | Brussels | Rhine Cruise |<br />
Heidelberg | Karlsruhe<br />
This morning, enjoy a scenic cruise which takes<br />
you past castle ruins and steep vineyards to St.<br />
Goar, site of the Lorelei Rock. Later, view Heidelberg<br />
Castle, one of the most important Renaissance<br />
structures north of the Alps on the way to your<br />
Rhineland hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Renaissance Karlsruhe<br />
Heidelberg, Germany<br />
Day 6 | Karlsruhe | Lucerne<br />
Experience a scenic drive south into Switzerland<br />
to the lakeside resort of Lucerne. Visit the Lion<br />
Monument and famous wooden Chapel Bridge<br />
during your orientation of Lucerne. Afterwards, you<br />
might like to enjoy an exhilarating mountain optional<br />
experience for panoramic views. Dine tonight<br />
at your hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Grand Hotel Europe<br />
A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 7 | Lucerne | Venice<br />
This morning cross the splendid Alps as you head<br />
south to Italy and the Byzantine city of Venice.<br />
Take in the sights of the city during your included<br />
canal cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square.<br />
View the Bridge of Sighs and the ornate Doge’s<br />
Palace. Watch a A Local Speciality demonstration<br />
of the ancient art of glass-blowing at one of the<br />
oldest workshops on the island. (BB DW) Hotel: NH<br />
Laguna Palace<br />
Day 8 | Venice | Rome (2 Nights)<br />
Cross the fertile Po Valley and pass by Bologna,<br />
and then enjoy views of the dramatic Apennine<br />
Mountains. Pass the scenic hill top towns of Orvieto<br />
and Orte and later arrive in the eternal city of Rome.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Crowne Plaza St Peters<br />
Day 9 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican city with your<br />
A Local Expert. Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, a<br />
Renaissance masterpiece, and St. Peter’s Square.<br />
View the Forum, centre of daily life in ancient<br />
Rome, and the mighty Colosseum. See the Circus<br />
Maximus, set in a valley between the Aventine and
ENGLAND<br />
Ferry<br />
LONDON<br />
English<br />
Channel<br />
SPAIN<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
2<br />
FRANCE<br />
TGV<br />
Train<br />
THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
Dover BRUSSELS<br />
Calais<br />
1<br />
PARIS<br />
North<br />
Sea<br />
2<br />
Avignon<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
BELGIUM<br />
Boppard<br />
St. Goar<br />
Palatine Hills, where chariot races were held. Spend<br />
time afterwards seeing the sights of your choice<br />
and perhaps consider an optional experience to the<br />
Sistine Chapel to see the magnificent ceiling. (BB)<br />
Day 10 | Rome | Florence<br />
Travel north through picturesque Umbria into the<br />
scenic Tuscany region, arrive in Florence, the<br />
birthplace of the Renaissance. Your A Local<br />
Expert takes you on a walking tour to view the<br />
Duomo, Baptistery and Piazza della Signoria, full<br />
of statues and palaces. View the Ponte Vecchio<br />
bridge, a spectacular feat of engineering dating<br />
from the Middle Ages. This evening consider an<br />
optional experience with a drive through the Tuscan<br />
countryside to a restaurant serving traditional<br />
cuisine. (BB) Hotel: Nil<br />
Day 11 | Florence | Pisa | Monaco | Nice<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
The Leaning Tower of Pisa in the Field of Miracles<br />
is the first magical stop today! Pass the Carrara<br />
quarries−renowned for high quality marble−on the<br />
way to the French border. Visit the Principality of<br />
Monaco where you view the Monte Carlo casinos<br />
and travel on part of the Formula 1 motor racing<br />
track. On arrival in Nice enjoy a drive along the<br />
Promenade des Anglais and see Place Massena.<br />
(BB) Hotel: NH Nice<br />
Day 12 | Nice | Free Time<br />
Your day is free to enjoy the unique ambience of<br />
the Côte d’Azur. Why not swim in the Mediterranean?<br />
Shop in the fashionable boutiques, or consider an<br />
Optional Eurostar Extension<br />
optional experience to the medieval town of<br />
St. Paul de Vence, one of the oldest medieval<br />
towns on the French Riviera and home to the rich<br />
and famous! (BB)<br />
Day 13 | Nice | Avignon | TGV Train | Paris<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
A scenic drive brings you to Avignon, where you<br />
board the rapid and supremely comfortable TGV<br />
train. See Burgundy’s fertile vineyards as you head<br />
north to the fascinating city of Paris, your home for<br />
the next two nights. This evening you might like to<br />
round off your trip at a famous Parisian cabaret!<br />
(BB) Hotel: Pullman Paris Bercy<br />
Day 14 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See all the famous landmarks during your<br />
sightseeing tour of Paris. Your A Local Expert<br />
brings the city to life, showing you views of the<br />
Place de la Concorde, the Champs Élysées and the<br />
Arc de Triomphe. Admire the panorama from the<br />
second level of the Eiffel Tower and see the Pont<br />
Alexandre III. Spend free time exploring the sights<br />
you’ve always dreamed of seeing! Shop in smart<br />
boutiques, visit museums and galleries or relax and<br />
watch the world go by. Tonight, celebrate the end of<br />
your vacation at a Farewell Dinner with your Travel<br />
Director and fellow travelers. (BB FD)<br />
Day 15 | Paris | Canada<br />
Today bid farewell to your fellow travelers and<br />
Travel Director at the end of your vacation. Airport<br />
transfer available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Consider extending your vacation by visiting London. Travel from Paris to London by highspeed<br />
Eurostar train. This extension includes a standard class Eurostar ticket, transfer to<br />
the station in Paris and to your hotel in London as well as one night’s hotel accommodation<br />
in London.<br />
Day 15 Paris | Eurostar | London<br />
You are transferred to Paris Gare du Nord<br />
station where you board the Eurostar train to<br />
London. The journey time to London St. Pancras<br />
International is 2 hours and 15 minutes. On arrival<br />
in London you are transferred to your hotel. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Park Plaza County Hall<br />
LUCERNE<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
2<br />
NICE<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
1<br />
1<br />
Monaco<br />
ITALY<br />
CORSICA<br />
GERMANY<br />
Rhine<br />
Cruise<br />
Heidelberg<br />
KARLSRUHE<br />
FLORENCE<br />
1<br />
Pisa<br />
2 ROME<br />
Day 16 London | Canada<br />
Enjoy an English breakfast at the end of your<br />
holiday. (FB)<br />
From C$430 per person twin share<br />
1<br />
VENICE<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
Scenic Europe<br />
15 days – 8 Countries<br />
Discoveries<br />
From: C$4050 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 13 nights’ accommodation (9 hotels).<br />
13 breakfasts (including 2 full breakfasts and<br />
11 hot buffets). 5 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, three course dinner with wine,<br />
2 three course dinners and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown (including return ferry<br />
and High Speed TGV train). All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
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TO C$437 p.p.<br />
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15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$218 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$109 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$420 Triple room discount C$100 p.p<br />
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6 Jul Sun 20 Jul Sun 4165 1340 19 Oct Sun 2 Nov Sun 4150 1340<br />
13 Jul Sun 27 Jul Sun 4085 1340<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 242 for details.<br />
Airport Transfer: A transfer is provided from the last hotel to Paris Charles De Gaulle<br />
Airport and will arrive at the airport at 8am.<br />
Complimentary London Return: Guests are welcome to return to London by<br />
Trafalgar motor coach at no extra cost. Please speak to your Travel Agent about<br />
this at time of booking.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$160<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Authentic Accommodation<br />
Grand Hotel Europe, Lucerne, Switzerland<br />
Taking you straight back to Switzerland’s elegant past, the appropriately<br />
named Grand Hotel Europe is a landmark in Lucerne. By the lake, it is<br />
our A Authentic Accommodation on many of the trips we take to this<br />
historic town.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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European Spotlight<br />
This spotlight on Europe has one foot in the past, from sinking Venice to Rome’s ancient Colosseum, and the other<br />
firmly in the future – with a trip to revolutionary CERN in Switzerland.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… being in the company of the planet’s leading scientists at CERN – the world’s most<br />
famous physics laboratory. It’s knowing these white-coated physicists are tasked with answering the age-old<br />
question: ‘how did life begin?’ And then it’s heading to Rome to see how the Vatican City answers the same<br />
question in a very different way. From the futuristic to the traditional, it’s experiencing the eternal battle<br />
between science and religion first hand – and hearing our local friend in Rome share their perspective.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of London, Paris, Florence and Rome. Orientation of<br />
Beaune, Geneva, Monaco, Nice, Cannes, Pisa and Venice. Visit<br />
the Eiffel Tower in Paris and St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. View<br />
the White Cliffs of Dover, the Festival Hall in Cannes and The<br />
Royal Palace in Monaco. See the Somme Battlefields and the<br />
Vineyards of Burgundy in France.<br />
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Lake Geneva, Switzerland<br />
Montmartre, France<br />
It’s travel beyond<br />
the expected<br />
Discoveries<br />
Ponte Vecchio, Italy<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to London! Relax after your journey<br />
or explore this fascinating city! Hotel: Park Plaza<br />
County Hall<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
London’s historic landmarks are brought to life<br />
on your morning tour of all the city’s major sights,<br />
including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament,<br />
Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace with<br />
a A Local Expert. This afternoon visit the sights<br />
of your choice or perhaps shop in the fashionable<br />
West End. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Paris (2 Nights)<br />
This morning, meet your Travel Director and fellow<br />
travelers and see the White Cliffs of Dover on<br />
your channel ferry crossing to France. Pass the<br />
battlefields of northern France before arriving in Paris.
ENGLAND<br />
English Channel<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
Ferry<br />
North Sea<br />
LONDON<br />
2<br />
Dover<br />
FRANCE<br />
SPAIN<br />
Calais<br />
This evening, join your companions for a Welcome<br />
Reception including dinner and drinks. Afterwards<br />
enjoy a wonderful evening drive through the city to<br />
see the Eiffel Tower and the Alexander III Bridge.<br />
(FB WR) Hotel: Evergreen Laurel<br />
Day 5 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
View the city’s landmarks during your morning<br />
sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert, including<br />
the Champs Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe.<br />
Appreciate the beautiful skyline from the second<br />
level of the Eiffel Tower. Explore on your own this<br />
afternoon, or take an optional experience to the<br />
famous Louvre Museum. You could also shop for<br />
souvenirs or simply relax. Why not enjoy a famous<br />
cabaret this evening? (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Paris | Beaune | Geneva (2 Nights)<br />
Journey south through rolling countryside into the<br />
Burgundy wine region. Visit the medieval town<br />
of Beaune and later cross the Swiss border to<br />
Geneva − enjoying the magnificent scenery. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Cornavin<br />
Day 7 | Geneva Orientation and Free Time<br />
See the Reformation Monument, the Old Town,<br />
the United Nations Building and the Red Cross<br />
headquarters during your orientation with your Travel<br />
Director. This afternoon, take time to explore on your<br />
own or perhaps join your Travel Director and visit<br />
CERN in Geneva – famous for the long-sought Higgs<br />
boson. See the permanent exhibition “Universe of<br />
Particles” for a A Unique Insight into science. (BB)<br />
Day 8 | Geneva | Monaco | Nice (2 Nights)<br />
Nice is one of the jewels in the French Riviera, and<br />
has always been a favorite with the rich and famous!<br />
Drive along the Promenade des Anglais and see<br />
Place Massena during your orientation of the ‘Bay<br />
of the Angels’. This evening travel to the Principality<br />
of Monaco and enjoy an orientation and Regional<br />
Meal before returning to your hotel in Nice. (BB RM)<br />
Hotel: Boscolo Plaza<br />
Day 9 | Cannes and Perfumery Excursion<br />
Admire the beautiful resort of Cannes, home of<br />
the renowned annual Film Festival. Explore the<br />
Fragonard Perfumery, established in 1782 before<br />
2<br />
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PARIS<br />
THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
BELGIUM<br />
LUXEMBOURG<br />
Beaune<br />
GENEVA 2<br />
Cannes<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
GERMANY<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
ITALY<br />
Pisa<br />
Monaco<br />
1<br />
2<br />
NICE FLORENCE<br />
CORSICA<br />
VENICE<br />
2<br />
2<br />
ROME<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
returning to Nice. Discover the Old Town, shop in hip<br />
boutiques or simply relax on the beach. (BB)<br />
Day 10 | Nice | Pisa | Florence<br />
This morning travel along the scenic coastline into<br />
Itlay. In Pisa, view the amazing Leaning Tower in<br />
the Field of Miracles. Then arrive later in Florence,<br />
birthplace of the Renaissance. Dine tonight at your<br />
hotel. (BB DW) Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo<br />
Day 11 | Florence | Venice (2 Nights)<br />
This morning your A Local Expert takes you on an<br />
informative walking tour of the city, which includes<br />
Piazza della Signoria and the Duomo. View the<br />
Ponte Vecchio, a spectacular galleried bridge dating<br />
from the Middle Ages. Drive across the Veneto plain<br />
into Venice, a magical city with a rich maritime and<br />
artistic heritage. (BB DW) Hotel: NH Laguna Palace<br />
Day 12 | Venice Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square<br />
and see the Bridge of Sighs and the ornate<br />
Doge’s Palace. Watch the Venetian craftsmen<br />
at work creating a A Local Specialty at a<br />
glassblowing workshop. Spend the afternoon as<br />
you wish. Consider an optional experience across<br />
the lagoon to the island of Burano for a delicious<br />
meal. (BB)<br />
Day 13 | Venice | Rome (2 Nights)<br />
Across the picturesque Apennine Mountains, through<br />
the vibrant landscape of Tuscany and past the hilltop<br />
towns of Orvieto and Orte in Umbria you later<br />
arrive in Rome, the Eternal City. (BB) Hotel: Barcelo<br />
Aran Mantegna<br />
Day 14 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and view Michelangelo’s<br />
Pietà with your A Local Expert. See the Forum<br />
in ancient Rome and the Circus Maximus where<br />
chariot racing was staged. View the Colosseum, site<br />
of public events. Celebrate the end of the trip tonight<br />
with your companions at a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 15 | Rome | Canada<br />
Say ‘arrivederci’ to your Travel Director and newfound<br />
friends at the end of this memorable European<br />
vacation. Airport transfers are available. Conditions<br />
apply. (BB)<br />
European Spotlight<br />
15 days – 5 Countries<br />
Discoveries<br />
From: C$3799 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 13 nights’ accommodations (7 hotels).<br />
13 breakfasts (including 2 full breakfasts and<br />
11 hot buffets). 5 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, Regional Meal, 2 three course<br />
dinners with wine and Farewell Dinner).<br />
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s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: Airport transfers on the last travel day will arrive at<br />
Rome Fiumincino Airport at 7am and 9.30am.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 242 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$160<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Don’t want everything included?<br />
Check out our similar European Magic vacation. Our CostSaver trips have<br />
fewer inclusions so you save money – giving you extra free time to explore<br />
independently. Visit www.trafalgar.com/CostSaver<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Contrasts of Europe<br />
It’s often said ‘it’s not the destination that matters, it’s the journey’. Both matter on this perfectly timetabled train<br />
vacation, as you travel by high-speed train into central Paris, Nice, Florence and Rome.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… the guilty pleasure of literally touching history at the Colosseum. Imagining the<br />
baying Roman crowds waiting to take their seats for a violent gladiator battle – while you skip the queues, with<br />
priority entrance into this ancient arena. In the bowels of the amphitheater, you can see the paths and cell-like<br />
rooms where slaves waited their fate before stepping out to 55,000 spectators. And you can feel the arches, steps,<br />
seats and walls which the Romans touched almost 2,000 years ago.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of London, Paris, Venice, Florence and Rome. Orientation<br />
of Nice, Cannes and Monaco. Visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris,<br />
St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum in Rome. View Buckingham<br />
Palace, the Cannes Film Festival Center, the Casino in<br />
Monte Carlo, St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice and the Duomo while<br />
in Florence.<br />
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London, England<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to London! Spend your day relaxing<br />
or take a leisurely wander through the streets<br />
of this amazing city. This evening, meet and<br />
get to know your companions and your Travel<br />
Director at a Welcome Reception, which includes<br />
a traditional pub meal and a welcome drink. (WR)<br />
Hotel: Cumberland<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning’s sightseeing tour, with a A Local<br />
Expert, features the capital’s most famous sights.<br />
See Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of<br />
Parliament and Buckingham Palace. Spend the rest<br />
of the day as you choose. You might like to explore<br />
Hyde Park, stroll through Kensington Gardens, visit<br />
the Natural History Museum or take a cruise on<br />
the River Thames to the Tower of London. Perhaps<br />
finish with a West End theater show! (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Paris (3 Nights)<br />
Your trip on the ultra-modern high-speed Eurostar<br />
train from London’s St. Pancras Station to Paris is<br />
exhilarating! Delight in the scenery through Kent<br />
and Northern France en route to the glamorous<br />
Special Interest<br />
The Louvre, France<br />
capital. On arrival in Paris we then admire the<br />
skyline in all its glory from the second level of the<br />
Eiffel Tower, before transfering to your hotel by<br />
coach. (FB) Hotel: Novotel Tour Eiffel<br />
Day 5 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See all the great sights of this magnificent city<br />
with your A Local Expert, including Place de<br />
la Concorde, the Champs Élysées and the Arc<br />
de Triomphe. Discover the city on your own this<br />
afternoon. You might like to try some French cuisine<br />
in a typical brasserie or perhaps enjoy a cabaret<br />
show at a famous Parisian venue this evening. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Paris | Free Time<br />
Today is yours to explore as you wish. The city<br />
is home to some of the greatest attractions in the<br />
world including museums, galleries and parks, as<br />
well as the Palace of Versailles and the River Seine<br />
with its popular cruises. Your Travel Director will be<br />
happy to suggest all available options. (BB)<br />
Day 7 | Paris | Nice (2 Nights)<br />
At Paris’ Gare de Lyon, board the TGV Mediterranée,<br />
one of the French fleet’s most modern trains.<br />
Admire the stunning scenery as you pass through<br />
the hills of Burgundy, along the Rhône Valley,<br />
past the villages of Provence and the Luberon to
ENGLAND<br />
2<br />
Channel<br />
Tunnel<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
LONDON<br />
PARIS<br />
North Sea<br />
3<br />
FRANCE<br />
THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
BELGIUM<br />
Eurostar<br />
Train<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
TGV<br />
Train<br />
LUXEMBOURG<br />
Nice on the French Riviera. See the Promenade<br />
des Anglais, Place Massena and the old town<br />
on your orientation tour of Nice. Tonight, join your<br />
companions for a wonderful Regional Meal of<br />
Niçois specialties in a local restaurant, then head<br />
to Monte Carlo for the chance to ‘break the bank’<br />
at one of the casinos! (BB RM) Hotel: Boscolo Plaza<br />
Day 8 | Excursion to Cannes<br />
Spend today as you wish. You might like to relax<br />
on a beach, explore the elegant town of Nice or<br />
join your Travel Director for a morning excursion<br />
to Cannes, home of the annual Cannes Film<br />
Festival and one of the country’s most glamorous<br />
destinations! After free time in Cannes, you might<br />
consider an optional experience to Eze, drive along<br />
the Riviera Corniches with spectacular views. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Nice | Venice (3 Nights)<br />
A scenic drive east along rugged coastline brings<br />
you into Italy. Cross the Veneto Plains and enter<br />
the magical city of Venice − Queen of the Adriatic<br />
and your home for the next three nights. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Continental<br />
Day 10 | Venice Orientation and Free Time<br />
Your cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square<br />
is spectacular! See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s<br />
Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. Watch the Venetian<br />
craftsmen at work creating a A Local Specialty<br />
at a glassblowing workshop. Spend the afternoon<br />
discovering the delights of this very special city. (BB)<br />
Day 11 | Venice Walking Tour and Free Time<br />
The city is brought to life with superb historical<br />
insights from your A Local Expert during your<br />
included walking tour from St. Mark’s Square to the<br />
ancient food market near Rialto Bridge. Later, see<br />
another dimension of this unique city by taking an<br />
optional experience of the islands in the lagoon<br />
for a delicious seafood meal. Or you might decide<br />
to explore the narrow ‘calle’, or shop on the Rialto<br />
Bridge. (BB)<br />
Day 12 | Venice | Florence (2 Nights)<br />
Admire the beautiful scenery on your high-speed<br />
train journey to the Renaissance city of Florence.<br />
Cross the forested Apennine Mountains and<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
GERMANY<br />
ITALY<br />
NICE 2<br />
2 FLORENCE<br />
Cannes<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Monte<br />
Carlo<br />
CORSICA<br />
VENICE<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
travel into stunning Tuscan landscapes featuring<br />
terraced olive groves, vineyards and cypress trees.<br />
Your walking tour of this magnificent city with a<br />
A Local Expert is fascinating! View the Ponte<br />
Vecchio bridge, a spectacular feat of engineering<br />
dating from the Middle Ages. Marvel at the statues<br />
and palaces on Piazza della Signoria, the multi<br />
colored marble Duomo and Giotto’s spectacular<br />
Bell Tower. Enjoy panoramic views across the<br />
city from Piazzale Michelangelo. This evening,<br />
experience a Regional Meal of local specialties in a<br />
Florentine trattoria. (BB RM) Hotel: Diplomat<br />
Day 13 | Florence | Free Time<br />
Organise your day to suit your interests. You might<br />
like to visit one of numerous galleries and museums<br />
or shop for high quality leather goods and 18-carat<br />
gold jewelry. Tonight, consider dining al fresco at<br />
one of Florence’s many restaurants. (BB)<br />
Day 14 | Florence | Rome (2 Nights)<br />
See the peaceful Umbrian countryside on your<br />
high-speed train journey to the ‘Eternal City’. In<br />
Rome, your A Local Expert takes you on an<br />
extensive sightseeing tour. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica<br />
and see Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’. View the Forum and<br />
Circus Maximus, where chariot racing was held.<br />
Enjoy an included visit inside the Colosseum and<br />
learn about gladiatorial contests in ancient Rome.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Atlantico<br />
Day 15 | Rome | Free Time<br />
Your day is free to explore this incredible city.<br />
Consider an optional experience to the Sistine<br />
Chapel to see Michelangelo’s outstanding frescoed<br />
ceiling, or visit the ancient Catacombs. Shop on<br />
the Via Condotti, explore the streets of Trastevere<br />
or experience ‘la dolce vita’ at a sidewalk café on<br />
the Via Veneto. Tonight, join your companions for a<br />
Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. (BB FD)<br />
Day 16 | Rome | Canada<br />
Say ‘arrivederci’ to Rome and your Travel Director<br />
as this memorable vacation comes to an end.<br />
Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
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Train<br />
ROME<br />
High-Speed<br />
Train<br />
Contrasts of Europe<br />
16 days – 5 Countries<br />
Special Interest<br />
From: C$4450 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 14 nights’ accommodations (6 hotels).<br />
14 breakfasts (including 2 Full English and<br />
12 hot buffets). 5 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, 2 Regional Meals, three course<br />
dinners with wine and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All transport shown (including Eurostar,<br />
TGV Mediterranée and 2 high speed trains).<br />
All land transfers shown. All our featured<br />
inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfers: Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Rome<br />
Fiumincino Airport at 7am and 9.30am.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$158<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 242 for details.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Provence, France<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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European Interlude<br />
The different angle of Europe’s most celebrated cities comes from the locals sharing their own perspectives on<br />
their home countries, locals you meet between your travels by train, boat and luxury coach.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… gliding down Amsterdam’s canals (less famous but greater in number than its<br />
Venetian counterpart) while tasting Dutch delicacies. You become a seasoned sailor the next day as you take a<br />
leisurely look at Germany, traveling down the Rhine past vineyards and medieval castles. And experience true<br />
Venetian style, as you climb aboard our private launch to cruise Venice’s canals to near Piazza San Marco – the<br />
only way to travel here.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of London, Salzburg, Vienna, Rome, Florence and<br />
Paris. Orientation of Amsterdam, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice and<br />
Lucerne. Visit Cologne Cathedral, St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome<br />
and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Cruise along the River Rhine.<br />
View the Castles of the Rhine Valley, the Swiss Alps and the<br />
White Cliffs of Dover. See the Lorelei Rock, Lake Lugano and<br />
the Vineyards of Burgundy.<br />
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Venice, Italy<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to London! Relax after your journey or start<br />
to explore this fascinating city. Hotel: Cumberland<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
London’s historic landmarks are brought to life<br />
on your morning sightseeing tour, including<br />
Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey with a<br />
A Local Expert. Spend free time this afternoon<br />
exploring the sights of your choice or shop in the<br />
West End, Knightsbridge and Bond Street. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Eurostar | Amsterdam<br />
This morning, meet your Travel Director before<br />
traveling to London’s St. Pancras International to board<br />
the Eurostar for a high-speed train journey to Brussels.<br />
Continue by luxury coach to Amsterdam. During<br />
your orientation of Amsterdam, see Dam Square<br />
and the Mint Tower before joining your traveling<br />
companions and Travel Director for a Welcome<br />
Reception sightseeing cruise followed by dinner.<br />
(FB WR) Hotel: Mercure Hotel Amsterdam City<br />
Day 5 | Amsterdam | Cologne | Rhine Cruise |<br />
Mannheim<br />
This morning travel to Germany where you visit the<br />
magnificent Cologne Cathedral. Embark on a relaxing<br />
Rhine cruise at Boppard. Pass medieval castles and<br />
vineyards on the way to St. Goar, site of the Lorelei<br />
Rock. Dine at your Rhineland hotel this evening. (BB D)<br />
Hotel: Leonardo Hotel Mannheim City Center<br />
Day 6 | Mannheim | Munich | Innsbruck<br />
Drive through the Swabian Uplands to Munich and<br />
view the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz during your<br />
orientation. Marvel at the Golden Roof and St. Jakob’s<br />
Salzburg, Austria<br />
Cathedral across the border in the Tyrolean capital,<br />
Innsbruck. This evening enjoy a Regional Meal with<br />
local specialties. (BB RM) Hotel: Gräuer Bär<br />
Day 7 | Innsbruck | Salzburg | Vienna (2 Nights)<br />
Admire the splendors of Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart.<br />
View the city’s major landmarks during a walking tour<br />
with your A Local Expert, including many locations<br />
used in the film ‘The Sound of Music’. A scenic journey<br />
takes you towards the Danube River and the Baroque<br />
elegance of Vienna. (BB) Hotel: Hilton Vienna Danube<br />
Day 8 | Vienna Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Wonderful views of Vienna’s sights include the Opera<br />
House, the Hofburg, Stadtpark, Parliament and the<br />
Imperial Boulevards on your morning sightseeing<br />
tour with a A Local Expert. Visit the sights of your<br />
choice during free time this afternoon. Shop on the<br />
fashionable Kärntnerstrasse or simply relax in a typical<br />
Viennese café. Perhaps consider taking an optional<br />
experience to Schönbrunn Palace. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Vienna | Venice (2 Nights)<br />
Journey into the heart of the Austrian Alps, past the<br />
Austrian Lake District, over the Italian border to the<br />
fertile plains of the Veneto. Cross into the magical city<br />
of Venice, Queen of the Adriatic, your home for the<br />
next two nights. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: NH Laguna Palace<br />
Day 10 | Venice Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Discover the rich heritage of this Byzantine city during<br />
your private canal cruise to St. Mark’s Square. Admire<br />
the Bridge of Sighs and the beautiful Doge’s Palace.<br />
Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating a<br />
A Local Specialty at a glassblowing workshop. Spend<br />
free time afterwards exploring or shopping. Consider<br />
an optional experience to the island of Burano for a<br />
delicious seafood meal! (BB)
ENGLAND<br />
LONDON<br />
SPAIN<br />
Eurostar<br />
Train<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
2<br />
PARIS<br />
North Sea<br />
Day 11 | Venice | Rome (2 Nights)<br />
Cross the Po valley and journey over the dramatic<br />
Apennine Mountains to Rome, the Eternal City. This<br />
evening, you might like to discover Rome’s vibrant<br />
nightlife. (BB) Hotel: Executive Style Hotel<br />
Day 12 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, home of Michelangelo’s<br />
Renaissance masterpiece the Pietà with a A Local<br />
Expert. In ancient Rome, view the Forum and the<br />
mighty Colosseum. See the Circus Maximus set<br />
in a valley below the Aventine and Palatine Hills.<br />
Consider an optional experience to the magnificent<br />
Sistine Chapel. (BB)<br />
Day 13 | Rome | Florence<br />
Admire the Tuscan landscape en route to Florence.<br />
Learn about the city’s Renaissance history from<br />
your A Local Expert, who shows you the Cathedral,<br />
the Baptistery and Piazza della Signoria during your<br />
guided walking tour. View the majestic Ponte Vecchio<br />
bridge. Shop for high quality leather and gold. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: NH Anglo American<br />
Day 14 | Florence | Lucerne (2 Nights)<br />
Drive north and see beautiful Lake Lugano. Through<br />
the Ticino region, take the scenic St. Gotthard<br />
route through the Alps to the picturesque town of<br />
Lucerne. This evening, consider a night out at a<br />
traditional Swiss folklore evening with cheese fondue.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Renaissance Hotel<br />
Optional Eurostar Extension<br />
Day 18 Paris | Eurostar | London<br />
You are transferred to Paris Gare du Nord<br />
station where you board the Eurostar train to<br />
London. The journey time to London St. Pancras<br />
International is 2 hours and 15 minutes. On arrival<br />
in London you are transferred to your hotel. (BB)<br />
Hotel: The Cumberland<br />
2<br />
FRANCE<br />
THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
BELGIUM<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
AMSTERDAM<br />
1<br />
Cologne<br />
Brussels<br />
Boppard<br />
St. Goar<br />
1<br />
MANNHEIM<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
LUCERNE<br />
2<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
GERMANY<br />
ITALY<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
Rhine<br />
Cruise<br />
FLORENCE<br />
1<br />
INNSBRUCK<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
POLAND<br />
HUNGARY<br />
CROATIA<br />
Day 15 | Lucerne Orientation and Free Time<br />
Admire the sights of this medieval town on your<br />
morning orientation. Visit the poignant Lion Monument<br />
and the wooden Chapel Bridge spanning the River<br />
Reuss. Don’t miss the opportunity to take an exciting<br />
mountain optional experience with breathtaking view.<br />
Later, there is time to shop for Swiss souvenirs<br />
including watches and chocolates. (BB)<br />
Day 16 | Lucerne | Paris (2 Nights)<br />
From Lucerne, over the French border and past Belfort,<br />
see the vineyards in the wine–producing Burgundy<br />
region. Arrive later in Paris, where you might like to<br />
visit a world–famous Parisian Cabaret tonight. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Pullman La Defense<br />
Day 17 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
The Champs Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, Place de<br />
la Concorde – see all these sights and more on your<br />
morning sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert.<br />
Admire stunning views across the city from the<br />
second level of the Eiffel Tower. Celebrate the end of<br />
a wonderful trip this evening with your companions at<br />
a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 18 | Paris | Canada<br />
Today bid farewell to your fellow travelers and Travel<br />
Director at the end of your vacation. Airport transfer<br />
available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Consider extending your vacation by visiting London. Travel from Paris to London by high-speed<br />
Eurostar train. This extension includes a standard class Eurostar ticket, transfer to the station in Paris<br />
and to your hotel in London as well as one night’s hotel accommodation in London.<br />
1<br />
Munich<br />
2<br />
2<br />
Salzburg<br />
VENICE<br />
ROME<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
VIENNA<br />
2<br />
Day 19 London | Canada<br />
Enjoy an English breakfast at the end of your<br />
vacation. (FB)<br />
From C$435 per person twin share<br />
European Interlude<br />
18 days – 9 Countries<br />
Discoveries<br />
From: C$4525 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 16 nights’ accommodations (10 hotels). 16<br />
breakfasts (including 2 full breakfasts and 14 hot<br />
buffets). 6 dinners (including Welcome Reception,<br />
Regional Meal, 2 three course dinners with wine,<br />
three course dinner, Farewell Dinner). All land<br />
transport shown (including Eurostar and ferry).<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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24 Jul Thu 10 Aug Sun 4799 1230<br />
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H 18 Dec Thu 4 Jan Sun 4599 1090<br />
3 Jul Thu 20 Jul Sun 4835 1260 H 25 Dec Thu 11 Jan Sun 4525 1090<br />
10 Jul Thu 27 Jul Sun 4799 1230<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
H Festive Celebrations: Christmas and New Year Celebrations have been arranged<br />
for these departures. Join us in Europe to celebrate the Festive Season!<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$158<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 242 for details.<br />
Complimentary London Return: Guests are welcome to return to London by<br />
Trafalgar motor coach at no extra cost. Please speak to your Travel Agent about this<br />
at time of booking.<br />
Airport transfer: A transfer is provided from the last hotel to Paris Charles De Gaulle<br />
Airport and will arrive at the airport at 8am.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Don’t want everything included?<br />
Check out our similar European Impressions vacation. Our CostSaver trips<br />
have fewer inclusions so you save money – giving you extra free time to<br />
explore independently. Visit www.trafalgar.com/CostSaver<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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European Horizons<br />
Modern innovation meets classical scenery and artistic innovation – the heart of Europe is shown through the<br />
beauty and bounty of nine neighboring countries.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… stepping into the calm scent-rich air of Fragonard’s perfumery, its ochre walls hidden<br />
below the little hilltop town of Eze, near Nice. The aromas of the tranquil garden pale in comparison to the lush<br />
perfume you inhale as you follow an expert perfumer, who explains the process and techniques behind some of<br />
France’s finest scents. As you test your nose against the masters, finding out why the best perfumers are almost<br />
always men, you get a unique insight into the traditions underpinning this family business.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of London, Rome, Florence and Paris. Orientation of<br />
Bruges, Brussels, Heidelberg, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice, Pisa,<br />
Monaco, Nice, Zermatt and Lucerne. Cruise along the River Rhine.<br />
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, St. Paul de Vence, a French<br />
Perfumery and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. View the White Cliffs of<br />
Dover and the Olympic Ski Jump at Cortina. See the Lorelei Rock,<br />
the Vineyards of Burgundy and the Somme Battlefields.<br />
214<br />
Bruges, Belgium<br />
St Paul de Vence, France<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to London! Spend time exploring the delights<br />
of the city or simply relax after your journey and look<br />
forward to your amazing vacation! Hotel: Thistle Euston<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See London’s biggest sights on your fantastic guided<br />
tour, including Big Ben, Buckinham Palace and<br />
Westminster Abbey with a A Local Expert. Free time<br />
later is an opportunity to discover the places you’ve<br />
always dreamed of seeing! (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Bruges | Brussels<br />
Meet your Travel Director this morning and travel to<br />
Dover to board the ferry and cross the Channel to<br />
France! Continue over the Belgian border and see<br />
the canals and cobbled streets of medieval Bruges<br />
on your way to Brussels. On arrival your orientation<br />
includes views of the Atomium, the Royal Palaces and<br />
a walk through the Grand Place to see the Manneken<br />
Pis. This evening, get to know your companions<br />
and your Travel Director at a Welcome Reception<br />
including a light dinner and welcome drinks. (FB WR)<br />
Hotel: Renaissance Brussels<br />
Day 5 | Brussels | Rhine Cruise | Heidelberg |<br />
Karlsruhe<br />
This morning travel into Germany. Cruise down the<br />
River Rhine from Boppard past medieval ruins and<br />
picturesque scenery to St. Goar. Hear the fable of the<br />
Lorelei Rock. Later, view Heidelberg Castle which is<br />
perched on the hillside above the River Neckar. (BB D)<br />
Hotel: Renaissance Karlsruhe<br />
Day 6 | Karlsruhe | Munich | Innsbruck<br />
Cross the Swabian Uplands to Munich. See the<br />
St. Peter's Basilica, Italy<br />
Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Hofbräuhaus during<br />
your orientation. In the Tyrol’s capital, Innsbruck,<br />
view the centuries-old Golden Roof and St. Jakob’s<br />
Cathedral. This evening, enjoy a Regional Meal with<br />
local specialties. (BB RM) Hotel: Hilton Innsbruck<br />
Day 7 | Innsbruck | Cortina d’Ampezzo | Venice<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Enjoy a spectacular alpine drive through the Brenner<br />
Pass into Italy. See the famous Olympic ski-jump<br />
at Cortina d’Ampezzo with free time for lunch in the<br />
dramatic Dolomites. Arrive later in the magical city of<br />
Venice – Queen of the Adriatic. You might start your<br />
two-night stay by opting for a romantic gondola ride!<br />
(BB DW) Hotel: NH Laguna Palace<br />
Day 8 | Venice Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square<br />
and see the wonders of this unique floating city,<br />
including the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs.<br />
Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating a<br />
A Local Specialty at a glassblowing workshop. Spend<br />
free time exploring on your own – perhaps take a boat<br />
trip round the lagoon or wander through the narrow<br />
streets and shop for souvenirs. (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Venice | Rome (2 Nights)<br />
Head south across the forested Apennine Mountains<br />
to Rome, the Eternal City. (BB) Hotel: Barcelo<br />
Aran Mantegna<br />
Day 10 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert gives an interesting account of<br />
Rome’s rich history on your guided sightseeing this<br />
morning. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the holiest<br />
sites in the Christian world. View the Forum, center of<br />
daily life in ancient Rome, and the mighty Colosseum.<br />
Spend time seeing the sights of your choice or sit back<br />
and experience ‘la dolce vita’. (BB)
ENGLAND<br />
LONDON<br />
Ferry<br />
English Channel<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
SPAIN<br />
2<br />
Dover<br />
PARIS 2<br />
North Sea<br />
Calais<br />
FRANCE<br />
Bruges<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
Day 11 | Rome | Florence<br />
Drive north into beautiful Tuscan countryside to Florence,<br />
the birthplace of the Renaissance. Your A Local<br />
Expert brings the city’s amazing history to life during<br />
your guided walking tour, which includes views of the<br />
Cathedral, Baptistery and Piazza della Signoria. See<br />
the Ponte Vecchio, a feat of medieval engineering.<br />
(BB DW) Hotel: Nill<br />
Day 12 | Florence | Pisa | Monaco | Nice (2 Nights)<br />
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the world’s<br />
most famous landmarks, which stands beside the<br />
Cathedral and Baptistery. Follow the coast across<br />
the border to the French Riviera. Visit the Principality<br />
of Monaco and see part of the Grand Prix circuit.<br />
Arrive later in Nice, your home for the next two nights.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Holiday Inn Nice<br />
Day 13 | St. Paul De Vence and Fragonard<br />
Perfumery<br />
Explore St. Paul de Vence, one of the oldest medieval<br />
towns on the French Riviera, and well-known for<br />
its art. Visit the Fragonard Perfumery to learn about<br />
this intricate art, and perhaps buy some for yourself!<br />
Spend the afternoon in Nice. Relax on the beach,<br />
shop in fashionable boutiques or stroll along the<br />
Promenade des Anglais. (BB)<br />
Day 14 | Nice | Tasch | Zermatt (2 Nights)<br />
Travel back into Italy and through the Italian Lake<br />
Region before crossing the Swiss border. In Tasch,<br />
board electric minibuses to the renowned mountain<br />
resort of Zermatt. (BB) Hotel: Albana Real<br />
Optional Eurostar Extension<br />
Day 15 | Zermatt Free Time<br />
Enjoy a relaxing day exploring the town or consider<br />
joining an optional experience up the Matterhorn. (BB)<br />
Day 16 | Zermatt | Glacier Express | Lucerne<br />
The Glacier Express is one of the most famous<br />
trains in the world and takes you through stunning<br />
Alpine scenery from Zermatt to Andermatt. Re-join<br />
your luxury coach and continue to lakeside Lucerne.<br />
Visit the Lion Monument and see the iconic Chapel<br />
Bridge. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Grand<br />
Hotel Europe Lucerne A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 17 | Lucerne | Paris (2 Nights)<br />
Cross into France and see the vineyards in the<br />
wine-producing region of Burgundy. Admire the<br />
Auxerrois vineyards and the changing terrain on<br />
your journey north to the glittering capital, Paris. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Evergreen Laurel<br />
Day 18 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Paris is a beautiful city with an abundance of<br />
famous sights! See the Place de la Concorde, the<br />
Champs Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe on your<br />
guided sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert.<br />
Marvel at the skyline from the second floor of the<br />
Eiffel Tower. Celebrate the end of your journey tonight<br />
with your fellow travelers at a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 19 | Paris | Canada<br />
Say ‘au revoir’ to Paris and your fellow travelers at the<br />
end of a remarkable vacation! Transfers are available.<br />
Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Consider extending your vacation by visiting London. Travel from Paris to London by high-speed<br />
Eurostar train. This extension includes a standard class Eurostar ticket, transfer to the station in<br />
Paris and to your hotel in London as well as one night’s hotel accommodation in London.<br />
Day 19 Paris | Eurostar | London<br />
You are transferred to Paris Gare du Nord<br />
station where you board the Eurostar train to<br />
London. The journey time to London St. Pancras<br />
International is 2 hours and 15 minutes. On arrival<br />
in London you are transferred to your hotel. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Thistle Euston<br />
1<br />
BRUSSELS<br />
BELGIUM<br />
St. Paul de Vence<br />
Boppard<br />
St. Goar<br />
KARLSRUHE<br />
LUCERNE<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
ZERMATT 2<br />
Tasch<br />
1<br />
1<br />
GERMANY<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
Rhine<br />
Cruise<br />
Heidelberg<br />
Andermatt<br />
ITALY<br />
2 Monaco Pisa 1<br />
NICE FLORENCE<br />
Day 20 London | Canada<br />
Enjoy an English breakfast at the end of your<br />
vacation. (FB)<br />
From C$465 per person twin share<br />
1<br />
VENICE<br />
Munich<br />
INNSBRUCK<br />
2<br />
2<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
Cortina<br />
d'Ampezzo<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
ROME<br />
European Horizons<br />
19 days – 9 Countries<br />
Discoveries<br />
From: C$4799 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 17 nights accommodations (11 hotels).<br />
17 breakfasts (including 2 full breakfasts and<br />
15 hot buffets). 7 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, Regional Meal, 2 three course<br />
dinners with wine, 2 three course dinners and<br />
Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown<br />
(including Glacier Express and return ferry).<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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25 Jun Wed 13 Jul Sun 4999 1250<br />
1 Oct Wed 19 Oct Sun 4965 1290<br />
s 2 Jul Wed 20 Jul Sun 4850 1250 8 Oct Wed 26 Oct Sun 4965 1290<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 242 for details.<br />
Complimentary London Return: Guests are welcome to return to London by<br />
Trafalgar motor coach at no extra cost. Please speak to your Travel Agent about<br />
this at time of booking.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$158<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Authentic Accommodation<br />
Grand Hotel Europe, Lucerne, Switzerland<br />
Taking you straight back to Switzerland’s elegant past, the appropriately<br />
named Grand Hotel Europe is a landmark in Lucerne. By the lake, it is<br />
our A Authentic Accommodation on many of the trips we take to this<br />
historic town.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Wonders of Europe<br />
Big Ben in London, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Vatican in Rome: this is the way to see Europe’s iconic cities – and<br />
their world-famous sights, all at an enjoyable pace.<br />
It’s insider moments like… arriving in the medieval city of Beaune in Burgundy, anticipating the delights that<br />
will be served when you dine at the Michelin-starred restaurant later on. Walking over Lucerne’s 14th century<br />
Chapel Bridge – the oldest covered wooden bridge in the world. Watching skilled glassblowers create pieces of<br />
art on Giudecca Island in Venice. And making a mental note of the amazing insights you hear about London,<br />
Paris, Verona, Florence and Rome, as insiders tell you what it is that makes their cities great.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tours in London, Paris, Verona, Florence and Rome.<br />
Orientations of Beaune, Lucerne, Venice, Pisa and San<br />
Gimignano. Visit the second level of the Eiffel Tower in Paris,<br />
the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. See<br />
the Roman Arena in Verona, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and<br />
the Colosseum in Rome.<br />
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It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
After checking in at your hotel, why not explore the<br />
city of London? Whether you stroll through one of<br />
the Royal Parks, shop in the vibrant West End or<br />
visit one of the world famous historical attractions,<br />
London has plenty to keep you entertained.<br />
Later, meet with your Travel Director and fellow<br />
companions for a traditional English pub Welcome<br />
Reception. (WR) Hotel: Cumberland<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
This morning’s sightseeing tour with a A Local<br />
Expert features the capital’s most famous sights.<br />
See Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of<br />
Parliament and Buckingham Palace. Spend the rest<br />
of the day as you choose. You might like to explore<br />
Hyde Park, stroll through Kensington Gardens,<br />
visit the Natural History Museum or take a cruise<br />
on the River Thames to the Tower of London.<br />
Perhaps finish with a West End theater show! (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Eurostar | Paris (3 Nights)<br />
Your trip on the ultra-modern high-speed Eurostar<br />
train from London’s St. Pancras Station to Paris is<br />
exhilarating! Delight in the scenery through Kent and<br />
Northern France en route to the glamorous capital.<br />
This evening, get to know your companions and<br />
Travel Director with dinner at your hotel. (FB DW)<br />
Hotel: Novotel Tour Eiffel<br />
At Leisure<br />
Venice, Italy<br />
Day 5 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Admire panoramic views of the city from the second<br />
level of the Eiffel Tower. Drive along the Champs<br />
Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe on your sightseeing<br />
tour with a A Local Expert. Discover the delights<br />
of the city on your own this afternoon or perhaps<br />
enjoy an optional experience to Versailles. This<br />
evening consider a night at the most famous<br />
cabaret in the world! (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Another opportunity to explore the city and take in<br />
some of the most incredible museums in the world.<br />
Otherwise, you may consider taking an optional<br />
experience to Giverney, to visit Monet’s House and<br />
discover the beautiful gardens which inspired him<br />
to paint his famous impressionist paintings. This<br />
evening you might like to try some French cuisine<br />
in a typical Parisian brasserie. (BB)<br />
Day 7 | Paris | Beaune<br />
Drive south towards the capital of the Burgundy<br />
wine country, past the Côte d’Or vineyards of<br />
Gevrey-Chambertin and Nuits St. Georges. Arrive<br />
in the medieval town of Beaune and enjoy free<br />
time to explore the central ‘old town’ within<br />
the walled city. Tonight enjoy a magnificent<br />
dinner in a Michelin starred restaurant with<br />
wine. (BB RM) Hotel: Hostellerie Le Cedre<br />
A Authentic Accommodation
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Day 8 | Beaune | Lucerne (2 Nights)<br />
Cross the border into Switzerland where the alpine<br />
scenery is simply breathtaking. See beautiful Lake<br />
Lucerne and walk across the 14 th century wooden<br />
Chapel Bridge. View the emotive Lion of Lucerne<br />
during your afternoon orientation. (BB D) Hotel: Grand<br />
Hotel Europe A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 9 | Lucerne Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Today is yours to shop, relax or take a mountain<br />
optional experience up spectacular Mount Pilatus! (BB)<br />
Day 10 | Lucerne | Venice (3 Nights)<br />
Travel the scenic St. Gotthard Region through the<br />
Alps and cross the border at Chiasso into Italy.<br />
Catch a glimpse of the Italian Lake Region, a<br />
popular retreat for aristocrats since Roman times.<br />
Arrive later in Venice, Queen of the Adriatic. Enjoy<br />
a relaxed dinner at your hotel this evening. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Excelsior<br />
Day 11 | Venice Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Savor the unique sights of Venice as you cruise<br />
by private launch to St. Mark’s Square. See the<br />
Bridge of Sighs, Palladian Churches, Customs<br />
House, Grand Canal, St Mark’s Basilica and<br />
the ornate Doge’s Palace. Watch the Venetian<br />
craftsmen at work creating a A Local Specialty at<br />
a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca island. (BB)<br />
Day 12 | Venice Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Free time is an opportunity to visit the Fine Arts<br />
Academy, simply relax at a café on St. Mark’s<br />
Square or consider a boat trip to the Island of<br />
Burano for a delicious seafood meal. (BB)<br />
Day 13 | Venice | Verona | Florence (3 Nights)<br />
This morning visit the fair city of Verona, the home of<br />
Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers for a walking tour<br />
with a A Local Expert. Enjoy views of the Roman<br />
arena and savor the bustle of this picturesque<br />
city. Travel on to the city which is home to the<br />
Renaissance movement – Florence for a three night<br />
stay. (BB DW) Hotel: Starhotels Michelangelo<br />
Day 14 | Florence Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Learn about Florence’s artistic heritage during a<br />
walking tour with your A Local Expert. See the<br />
multi colored Duomo and the Piazza della Signoria.<br />
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BEAUNE<br />
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GERMANY<br />
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ITALY<br />
Verona<br />
Pisa<br />
San Gimignano<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
VENICE<br />
3<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
3 FLORENCE<br />
2 ROME<br />
View Ponte Vecchio, one of the city’s most famous<br />
landmarks. Enjoy panoramic views of the city from<br />
Piazzale Michelangelo. Spend free time shopping<br />
for high quality leather and gold and consider an<br />
optional experience to the Fine Arts Academy to<br />
see Michelangelo’s ‘David’. (BB)<br />
Day 15 | Florence | Included visit to Pisa<br />
Cross the Arno Valley to Pisa, a former maritime<br />
city on the Ligurian Sea. In the Field of Miracles,<br />
home to some of the city’s most famous sights, see<br />
the incredible Leaning Tower and the beautifully<br />
sculpted marble Cathedral. See the Baptistery and<br />
the cemetery, built on soil brought from Calvary in<br />
the Holy Land. Later return to Florence and spend<br />
free time shopping for souvenirs. This evening<br />
consider enjoying a meal at a nearby villa. (BB)<br />
Day 16 | Florence | San Gimignano | Rome<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
This morning drive a short distance to San<br />
Gimignano - the picturesque UNESCO World<br />
Heritage town with medieval walls and towers in<br />
the province of Siena. Enjoy some free time to<br />
wander the winding streets and shop for local<br />
pottery. Later arrive in the eternal city of Rome. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Barcelo Aran Mantegna<br />
Day 17 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a tour of the<br />
Vatican Museums to visit the Sistine Chapel. Later<br />
visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City, one of the<br />
largest and most significant churches in the Christian<br />
world. Here you will view Michelangelo’s Renaissance<br />
masterpiece, the Pietà. View the Roman Forum and<br />
the Colosseum, site of ancient gladiatorial contests<br />
and public events. Spend time this afternoon visiting<br />
the sights of your choice. This evening, join your<br />
traveling companions and Travel Director for a<br />
Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant. (BB FD)<br />
Day 18 | Rome | Canada<br />
Say ‘arrivederci’ to Rome and your Travel Director<br />
as this memorable vacation comes to an end.<br />
Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Wonders of Europe<br />
18 days – 5 Countries<br />
At Leisure<br />
From: C$5435 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 16 nights’ accommodations (7 hotels).<br />
16 breakfasts (including 2 full and 14 hot<br />
buffets). 7 dinners (including Welcome Reception,<br />
three course dinner, 3 three course dinners with<br />
wine, Gourmet Dinner with wine in Beaune at<br />
‘Le Clos du Cedre’ which holds 1 Michelin star<br />
and Farewell Dinner). All land transport shown<br />
(including Eurostar). All transfers shown. All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
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TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport Transfers: Airport transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Rome Fiumicino<br />
Airport at 7am and 9.30am.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 242 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodations: Prices are per person per night C$158<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip ends in a popular cruise port, so you can combine<br />
a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
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Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Authentic Accommodations<br />
Grand Hotel Europe, Lucerne, Switzerland<br />
Taking you straight back to Switzerland’s elegant past, the appropriately<br />
named Grand Hotel Europe is a landmark in Lucerne. By the lake, it is<br />
our A Authentic Accommodation on many of the trips we take to this<br />
historic town.<br />
Hostellerie Le Cedre, Beaune, France<br />
An elegant French home in central Beaune, complete with shuttered<br />
windows, perfect gardens and the obligatory wine cellar, the five star<br />
Hostellerie Le Cedre is often our A Authentic Accommodation and even<br />
has a Michelin star restaurant where you will dine.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Traditional Europe<br />
Beyond the big cities, like Paris and Rome, are this trip’s other highlights: cliff-hanging Sorrento, cool Cologne and<br />
ancient Colmar may be smaller in tourist numbers, but they’re big on personality.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… digging beneath the obvious at Pompeii, as you hear about the people behind the<br />
objects on show. Walking around the excavations, you’re shown more than just the ‘things’ and ‘places’ they<br />
found centuries after Mount Vesuvius swallowed them whole in 79 AD. And it’s this insight into local lives and<br />
lifestyles which are also shared by three other Italians we know – Italians whose homes are in Rome, Capri and<br />
Florence. Each proudly showing their native land, they give a human twist to the famous sights.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of London, Rome, Pompeii, Florence and Paris.<br />
Orientation of Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Colmar, Lucerne,<br />
Innsbruck, Venice, Sorrento, Assisi, Pisa, Monaco, Nice, Avignon<br />
and Lyon. Visit Vaduz the capital of Liechtenstein, St. Paul de<br />
Vence, Beaune, St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome and the Eiffel Tower<br />
in Paris. Cruise along the River Rhine and to the Isle of Capri.<br />
View Cologne Cathedral, Monte Cassino Abbey and the White<br />
Cliffs of Dover. See the Lorelei Rock and the Vineyards<br />
of Burgundy.<br />
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Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to London! Relax after your journey or<br />
take a leisurely stroll through this wonderful city.<br />
Hotel: Copthorne Tara<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See all the sights during your morning tour of the<br />
capital including Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and<br />
Westminster Abbey with a A Local Expert. Later,<br />
spend free time exploring on your own or shopping<br />
for souvenirs. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Eurostar | Brussels |<br />
Amsterdam<br />
This morning, meet your Travel Director before<br />
traveling to London’s St. Pancras International to<br />
board the Eurostar for a high-speed train journey to<br />
Brussels. Continue by luxury coach to Amsterdam.<br />
Get to know your fellow travelers and Travel<br />
Director on a glass-topped boat as you enjoy a<br />
sightseeing cruise along the city’s canals en route<br />
to your Welcome Reception, which includes a light<br />
dinner and welcome drink. (FB WR) Hotel: Mercure<br />
Hotel Amsterdam City<br />
Day 5 | Amsterdam | Cologne | Rhine Cruise |<br />
Rhineland<br />
Cross into Germany and stop to view Cologne<br />
Cathedral. Embark on a wonderful Rhine cruise from<br />
Boppard, past magical castles and steep vineyards<br />
to St. Goar, site of the Lorelei Rock. Arrive later at<br />
your Rhineland hotel where you dine tonight. (BB D)<br />
Hotel: Maritim Darmstadt<br />
Day 6 | Rhineland | Heidelberg | Colmar |<br />
Engelberg (2 Nights)<br />
View the impressive Heidelberg Castle overlooking<br />
the scenic River Neckar. Enjoy an orientation of<br />
Colmar before continuing your journey through the<br />
Alsace vineyards and across the Swiss border<br />
at Basel to Engelberg. Dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Schweizerhof<br />
Day 7 | Lucerne Excursion<br />
See the Lion Monument in Lucerne, built to<br />
commemorate the Swiss Guards who died<br />
defending Louis XVI, and the famous wooden<br />
Chapel Bridge. Spend free time shopping for<br />
delicious chocolates before returning to scenic<br />
Engelberg. (BB)<br />
Day 8 | Engelberg | Liechtenstein | Innsbruck<br />
Admire splendid Alpine scenery en route to the<br />
Principality of Liechtenstein, stopping in the capital,<br />
Vaduz. Cross the border into Austria and follow the<br />
Arlberg route through the Tyrol to Innsbruck. View<br />
the famous Golden Roof during your orientation of<br />
this beautiful town. (BB) Hotel: Grauer Bär<br />
Day 9 | Innsbruck | Venice (2 Nights)<br />
Cross the 620-foot high Europa Bridge, follow the<br />
Brenner Pass into Italy through the foothills of the<br />
Dolomite Mountains to the magical city of Venice.<br />
This evening, consider taking a gondola ride along<br />
the city’s romantic network of canals while listening<br />
to Italian melodies! (BB DW) Hotel: Quattro Fontane<br />
Day 10 | Venice Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square<br />
and hear the unique history of this beautiful<br />
Byzantine city. View the famous Bridge of Sighs<br />
and the ornate Doge’s Palace. Watch the Venetian<br />
craftsmen at work creating a A Local Specialty<br />
at a glassblowing workshop. Spend the afternoon<br />
exploring on your own. You might like to take a<br />
cruise around the lagoon or shop for souvenirs in<br />
the ‘calle’. (BB)<br />
Day 11 | Venice | Rome (2 Nights)<br />
From Venice, across the Veneto and over the<br />
Apennine hills, through Tuscany and Umbria,<br />
arrive in Rome, the Eternal City. Tonight, why not<br />
experience ‘la dolce vita’ at a sidewalk café? (BB)<br />
Hotel: Executive Style Hotel<br />
Day 12 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Discover the treasures of St. Peter’s Basilica<br />
including Michelangelo’s Pietà with your A Local<br />
Expert. Cross the Tiber to see the Forum, center<br />
of daily life in ancient Rome. See the mighty<br />
Colosseum and enjoy views of the Circus Maximus,<br />
former site of chariot racing. Perhaps visit the<br />
Sistine Chapel in your free time or shop for the<br />
latest fashions on the Via del Corso. (BB)<br />
Day 13 | Rome | Isle of Capri | Sorrento<br />
Enjoy a scenic drive through the vineyards of<br />
Frascati into the Campania region. Take the ferry<br />
across the sea to the beautiful Isle of Capri.<br />
A funicular railway brings you to Capri town,<br />
where you discover the sights during your walking<br />
orientation. Sail to the clifftop summer resort of<br />
Sorrento for the night. (BB DW) Hotel: Corallo<br />
A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 14 | Sorrento | Pompeii | Assisi<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a walking tour of<br />
the excavations at Pompeii. View the restored Abbey<br />
of Monte Cassino, perched high on a rocky hill. Arrive<br />
later in Assisi, the town of St. Francis in the Umbrian<br />
hills. (BB DW) Hotel: Grand Hotel Roseo<br />
Day 15 | Assisi | Florence<br />
View St. Francis’ Basilica featuring spectacular<br />
frescoes by Giotto during your morning orientation.<br />
Later in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance,<br />
your A Local Expert shows you the sights including<br />
views of the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte<br />
Vecchio bridge. (BB) Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
WALES<br />
ENGLAND<br />
LONDON<br />
2<br />
Eurostar<br />
Train<br />
English Channel<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
SPAIN<br />
PARIS<br />
Dover<br />
FRANCE<br />
Calais<br />
BELGIUM<br />
Day 16 | Florence | Pisa | Monaco | Nice<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the oldest<br />
structures in the Field of Miracles. Visit Monaco<br />
and see the famous Monte Carlo Casino. (BB)<br />
Hotel: NH Nice<br />
Day 17 | Nice | St. Paul De Vence Excursion<br />
Explore St. Paul de Vence, one of the oldest<br />
medieval towns in the French Riviera which attracts<br />
many artists. Visit a historic perfumery nearby<br />
before returning to Nice. (BB)<br />
Day 18 | Nice | Avignon | Lyon<br />
See the papal city of Avignon on the River Rhône.<br />
Admire the broken bridge − the famous Pont<br />
d’Avignon − and the magnificent Papal Palace. Enjoy<br />
an orientation tour of Lyon, including Fourvière Hill<br />
and Place Bellecour. (BB DW) Hotel: Mercure Lyon<br />
Saxe Lafayette<br />
Day 19 | Lyon | Beaune | Paris (2 Nights)<br />
Cross the beautiful Rhône Valley. Visit the charming<br />
village of Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy<br />
and home to one of the key wines of France. This<br />
evening in Paris, consider a trip to one of the city’s<br />
most famous cabaret shows. (BB) Hotel: Pullman<br />
La Defense<br />
Optional Eurostar Extension<br />
Day 20 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your sightseeing with a A Local Expert includes<br />
the Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde and<br />
the Arc de Triomphe. Admire the skyline from the<br />
second level of the Eiffel Tower with an included<br />
visit. Celebrate with your companions and Travel<br />
Director this evening at a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 21 | Paris | Canada<br />
This morning say ‘au revoir’ to Paris, your Travel<br />
Director and newfound friends as this enjoyable<br />
and comprehensive trip comes to an end. Transfers<br />
are available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
Authentic<br />
Accommodation<br />
Hotel Corallo, Sorrento, Italy<br />
Just as you’d picture a Sorrento hotel, the<br />
A Authentic Accommodation we often use is<br />
set high on a dramatic cliff. Hotel Corallo has<br />
a unique past, as a ‘patrician house’ where<br />
intellectuals and artists met in the late 1920s.<br />
Consider extending your vacation by visiting London. Travel from Paris to London by high-speed<br />
Eurostar train. This extension includes a standard class Eurostar ticket, transfer to the station in<br />
Paris and to your hotel in London as well as one night’s hotel accommodation in London.<br />
Day 21 Paris | Eurostar | London<br />
You are transferred to Paris Gare du Nord<br />
station where you board the Eurostar train to<br />
London. The journey time to London St. Pancras<br />
International is 2 hours and 15 minutes. On arrival<br />
in London you are transferred to your hotel. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Copthorne Tara<br />
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North Sea<br />
Beaune<br />
LYON<br />
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Sightseeing stops<br />
AMSTERDAM<br />
1<br />
THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
Brussels<br />
1<br />
St. Goar<br />
Colmar<br />
1<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
GERMANY<br />
2<br />
ENGELBERG<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
LIECHTENSTEIN<br />
ITALY<br />
Avignon Monaco<br />
St. Paul-de-Vence<br />
2<br />
NICE<br />
1<br />
Pisa<br />
FLORENCE<br />
1<br />
ROME 2<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Cologne<br />
Boppard<br />
RHINELAND<br />
Heidelberg<br />
Rhine<br />
Cruise<br />
Liechtenstein<br />
Lucerne<br />
1 INNSBRUCK<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
Day 22 London | Canada<br />
Enjoy an English breakfast at the end of your<br />
vacation. (FB)<br />
From C$395 per person twin share<br />
2<br />
Isle of Capri<br />
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HUNGARY<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
CROATIA<br />
VENICE<br />
ASSISI<br />
BOSNIA &<br />
HERZEGOVINA<br />
Pompeii<br />
1 SORRENTO<br />
Traditional Europe<br />
21 days – 11 Countries<br />
Discoveries<br />
From: C$5475 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 19 nights’ accommodations (13 hotels).<br />
19 breakfasts (including 2 full breakfasts and 17 hot<br />
buffets). 8 dinners (including Welcome Reception,<br />
4 three course dinners with wine, 2 three course<br />
dinners and Farewell Dinner). All land transport<br />
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s 12 Apr Sat 2 May Fri 5599 1680 26 Jul Sat 15 Aug Fri 5475 1550<br />
19 Apr Sat 9 May Fri 5635 1720<br />
26 Apr Sat 16 May Fri 5685 1720 2 Aug Sat 22 Aug Fri 5475 1550<br />
9 Aug Sat 29 Aug Fri 5475 1550<br />
3 May Sat 23 May Fri 5885 1720 16 Aug Sat 5 Sep Fri 5675 1720<br />
s 10 May Sat 30 May Fri 5885 1720 23 Aug Sat 12 Sep Fri 5725 1720<br />
s 17 May Sat 6 Jun Fri 5885 1720 30 Aug Sat 19 Sep Fri 5899 1720<br />
24 May Sat 13 Jun Fri 5885 1720<br />
31 May Sat 20 Jun Fri 5885 1720 6 Sep Sat 26 Sep Fri 5899 1720<br />
13 Sep Sat 3 Oct Fri 5899 1720<br />
7 Jun Sat 27 Jun Fri 5885 1720 20 Sep Sat 10 Oct Fri 5899 1720<br />
14 Jun Sat 4 Jul Fri 5635 1550 27 Sep Sat 17 Oct Fri 5825 1720<br />
21 Jun Sat 11 Jul Fri 5635 1550<br />
28 Jun Sat 18 Jul Fri 5499 1550 4 Oct Sat 24 Oct Fri 5675 1720<br />
5 Jul Sat 25 Jul Fri 5475 1550 H 18 Dec Thu 7 Jan Wed 5675 1440<br />
12 Jul Sat 1 Aug Fri 5475 1550<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
H Festive Celebrations: Christmas and New Year Celebrations have been<br />
arranged for this departure. Join us in Europe to celebrate the Festive Season!<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
Airport transfer: A transfer is provided from the last hotel to Paris Charles De Gaulle<br />
Airport and will arrive at the airport at 8am.<br />
Complimentary London Return: Guests are welcome to return to London by Trafalgar motor<br />
coach at no extra cost. Please speak to your Travel Agent about this at time of booking.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$149<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Don’t want everything included?<br />
Check out our similar European Cavalcade vacation. Our CostSaver trips<br />
have fewer inclusions so you save money – giving you extra free time to<br />
explore independently. Visit www.trafalgar.com/CostSaver<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Grand European<br />
This grand adventure does all the ‘musts’, but also does the unexpected, taking you off the beaten path to<br />
unfathomably tiny Liechtenstein and the pretty cobbles and canals of medieval Bruges.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… hearing the crashing water of the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, as you marvel at<br />
the visitors standing perilously close to the waters on the famous Känzeli platform – which juts out from the<br />
weathered rocks into the spray of Europe’s biggest waterfall. This dramatic stop interrupts the calm of the<br />
previous day’s stunning and relaxed Rhine Cruise, today’s scenic drive through the dramatic Black Forest,<br />
and this evening’s tranquil overnight stay at the lakeside escape of Lucerne.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of London, Salzburg, Vienna, Assisi, Pompeii, Rome,<br />
Florence and Paris. Orientation of Bruges, Brussels, Amsterdam,<br />
Heidelberg, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Venice, Capri, Pisa, Nice and<br />
Monaco. Visit the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, Vaduz the<br />
capital of Liechtenstein, St. Paul de Vence, Beaune, the Sistine<br />
Chapel in Rome and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Cruise along the<br />
River Rhine, Canals of Amsterdam and to the Isle of Capri.<br />
View the White Cliffs of Dover. See the Lorelei Rock and the<br />
Vineyards of Burgundy.<br />
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St. Peter's Basilica, Italy<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to London! Relax after your journey or<br />
explore this ancient city. Hotel: Cumberland<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See a host of major sights during your morning<br />
guided tour including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben<br />
and Westminster Abbey with a A Local Expert.<br />
Spend the rest of the day as you wish seeing<br />
famous London landmarks or shopping in the West<br />
End. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Bruges<br />
Greetings from your Travel Director! Drive to Dover,<br />
cross to France by ferry and continue by road<br />
into Belgium. Explore the beautiful medieval town<br />
of Bruges with its cobbled streets and canals.<br />
This evening, join your Travel Director for a<br />
Welcome Reception including dinner and Welcome<br />
Drinks. (FB WR) Hotel: NH Brugge<br />
Day 5 | Bruges | Amsterdam<br />
This morning travel through Belgium and into<br />
The Netherlands. Arrive in Amsterdam and enjoy<br />
an included cruise on the canals of the city. Visit a<br />
renowned diamond factory for a A Local Specialty<br />
demonstration into the cutting and polishing of<br />
these precious gemstones. (BB) Hotel: Westcord<br />
Fashion Hotel<br />
Day 6 | Amsterdam | Rhine Cruise | Heidelberg |<br />
Rhineland<br />
Travel through Arnhem into Germany. Embark on a<br />
Rhine cruise from Boppard past medieval ruins to<br />
St. Goar. Admire the magnificent sandstone castle<br />
at Heidelberg on the way to your Rhineland hotel.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Mercure Am Rathaus<br />
Amsterdam, The Netherlands<br />
Day 7 | Rhineland | Black Forest | Rhine Falls |<br />
Lucerne (2 Nights)<br />
Drive across the Black Forest in south-west<br />
Germany to the Swiss border. Marvel at the<br />
dramatic Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, the biggest<br />
waterfall in Europe. (BB) Hotel: Astoria<br />
Day 8 | Lucerne Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See the poignant Lion Monument and the<br />
14 th century wooden Chapel Bridge spanning the<br />
River Reuss during your orientation. In your free time,<br />
consider joining an exhilarating mountain optional<br />
experience. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB D)<br />
Day 9 | Lucerne | Liechtenstein | Innsbruck<br />
Visit Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Cross into<br />
Austria and follow the Arlberg route through the<br />
Tyrol to Innsbruck, where you see the Golden Roof<br />
during your orientation tour. (BB) Hotel: Austria<br />
Trend Hotel Congress<br />
Day 10 | Innsbruck | Salzburg | Vienna<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
In Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace, explore the city<br />
on a guided walking tour, with a A Local Expert,<br />
and see locations that featured in The Sound of<br />
Music. Arrive in Vienna, your home for the next two<br />
nights. (BB) Hotel: Hilton Vienna Danube<br />
Day 11 | Vienna Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert takes you on a sightseeing<br />
tour of Vienna. View the State Opera House,<br />
the Hofburg, City Hall, Parliament and the Imperial<br />
Boulevards. This evening, you might like to<br />
experience a concert of Viennese music. (BB)<br />
Day 12 | Vienna | Venice (2 Nights)<br />
A scenic drive through the Austrian Lake District and<br />
across the Italian border brings you to the Byzantine<br />
city of Venice. (BB DW) Hotel: Le Boulevard
WALES<br />
ENGLAND<br />
LONDON 2<br />
Ferry<br />
English Channel<br />
SPAIN<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
North Sea<br />
BRUGES<br />
Dover<br />
1<br />
Calais<br />
PARIS 2<br />
FRANCE<br />
AMSTERDAM<br />
1<br />
BEAUNE<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
BELGIUM<br />
THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
RHINELAND<br />
Day 13 | Venice Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square<br />
and see the delights of this magical city including<br />
the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge’s Palace.<br />
Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating a<br />
A Local Specialty at a glassblowing workshop.<br />
Afterwards you are free to explore on your own.<br />
Consider a cruise to the Island of Burano for a<br />
delicious seafood meal. (BB)<br />
Day 14 | Venice | Assisi<br />
Travel south to Assisi on the slopes of Mount<br />
Subasio. See the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels<br />
and St. Francis’ Basilica during your included<br />
walking tour with a A Local Expert. Dine tonight<br />
at your hotel. (BB DW) Hotel: Grand Hotel Roseo<br />
Day 15 | Assisi | Pompeii | Sorrento<br />
Pass Monte Cassino en route to the Bay of<br />
Naples. Your A Local Expert reveals the unique<br />
history of Pompeii during an included walking tour.<br />
Dine tonight at your hotel in Sorrento. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Grand Hotel Parco del Sole<br />
Day 16 | Sorrento | Isle Of Capri | Rome<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Take a ferry to the enchanting Isle of Capri and<br />
enjoy a guided walking tour of the main town.<br />
Spend free time exploring before sailing back to the<br />
mainland. Arrive later in Rome, the Eternal City. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Barcelo Aran Mantegna<br />
Day 17 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Enjoy a spectacular guided sightseeing tour, with<br />
a A Local Expert, of the Vatican Museums and<br />
the Sistine Chapel. Marvel at St. Peter’s Basilica,<br />
where you can see Michelangelo’s sculpture of the<br />
Pietà. Across the Tiber in ancient Rome, view the<br />
Forum, the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus.<br />
Explore the sights of your choice during your free<br />
time. (BB)<br />
Day 18 | Rome | Florence<br />
Travel to the Renaissance city of Florence. Your<br />
A Local Expert shows you views of the marble<br />
Cathedral, Piazza della Signoria, the Baptistery and<br />
the picturesque Ponte Vecchio bridge during your<br />
included walking tour. (BB DW) Hotel: Nil<br />
GERMANY<br />
Boppard<br />
St Goar<br />
1<br />
Heidelberg<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
ITALY<br />
Pisa<br />
NICE<br />
Avignon<br />
1<br />
2<br />
St. Paul de Vence FLORENCE<br />
Monte<br />
Carlo<br />
ROME<br />
Rhine<br />
Cruise<br />
1<br />
Schahausen<br />
LUCERNE 2<br />
Salzburg<br />
INNSBRUCK<br />
1<br />
Liechtenstein<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
2<br />
2<br />
VENICE<br />
1<br />
Pompei<br />
Isle of Capri<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
ASSISI<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
POLAND<br />
2 VIENNA<br />
HUNGARY<br />
CROATIA<br />
SORRENTO<br />
BOSNIA &<br />
HERZEGOVINA<br />
Day 19 | Florence | Pisa | Monaco | Nice<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Admire the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Cross<br />
the French border to the magnificent Riviera<br />
and stop in the Principality of Monaco. Enjoy an<br />
orientation drive along the Promenade des Anglais<br />
and see Place Massena upon your arrival in Nice.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Holiday Inn Nice<br />
Day 20 | Nice | St. Paul De Vence Excursion<br />
Explore the medieval hilltop town of St. Paul<br />
de Vence, a destination for artists. Visit a local<br />
perfumery before returning to Nice. Spend the<br />
rest of the day relaxing on the beach, shopping<br />
in fashionable boutiques or take a stroll along the<br />
Promenade des Anglais. (BB)<br />
Day 21 | Nice | Avignon | Beaune<br />
Head north through scenic countryside to Avignon.<br />
Your orientation walk includes views of the Papal<br />
Palace and the famous Pont d’Avignon. Later, arrive<br />
in Beaune, one of the country’s most important wine<br />
centres. (BB DW) Hotel: Mercure Beaune Center<br />
Day 22 | Beaune | Paris (2 Nights)<br />
See Beaune’s ancient walls and old town square<br />
before you make your way to Paris. Why not take<br />
the opportunity to experience a Cabaret tonight?<br />
(BB) Hotel: Evergreen Laurel<br />
Day 23 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See the Champs Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and<br />
Place de la Concorde during your sightseeing of the<br />
city with a A Local Expert. Marvel at the skyline<br />
from the second level of the Eiffel Tower. Later enjoy<br />
free time in this city. Celebrate the end of your trip<br />
with your companions at a Farewell Dinner with<br />
wine in a local restaurant. (BB FD)<br />
Day 24 | Paris | Canada<br />
Today bid farewell to your fellow travelers and<br />
Travel Director at the end of your vacation. Airport<br />
transfer available. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
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Grand European<br />
24 days – 11 Countries<br />
Discoveries<br />
From: C$6199 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 22 nights’ accommodations (15 hotels).<br />
22 breakfasts (including 2 full breakfasts and<br />
20 hot buffets). 9 dinners (including Welcome<br />
Reception, 5 three course dinners with wine,<br />
2 three course dinners and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown (including ferry and<br />
daytime cruise). All our featured inclusions<br />
shown on page 3.<br />
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s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
Complimentary London Return: Guests are welcome to return to London by<br />
Trafalgar motor coach at no extra cost. Please speak to your Travel Agent about<br />
this at time of booking.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$158<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Optional Eurostar Extension<br />
Consider extending your vacation by visiting London. Travel from<br />
Paris to London by high-speed Eurostar train. This extension<br />
includes a standard class Eurostar ticket, transfer to the station<br />
in Paris and to your hotel in London as well as one night’s hotel<br />
accommodation in London.<br />
Day 24 Paris | Eurostar | London<br />
You are transferred to Paris Gare<br />
du Nord station where you board<br />
the Eurostar train to London. The<br />
journey time to London St. Pancras<br />
International is 2 hours and 15<br />
minutes. On arrival in London you<br />
are transferred to your hotel. (BB)<br />
Hotel: The Cumberland<br />
Day 25 London | Canada<br />
Enjoy an English breakfast at the<br />
end of your vacation. (FB)<br />
From C$500 per person twin share<br />
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Great European<br />
From the spiritual hubs of the Vatican and Lourdes to celebrity-rich Cannes, famous for its annual A-list invasion,<br />
see it all on a journey into the contrasts of Europe.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… encountering Europe’s cities with the locals who live in them. Passionate about the<br />
traditions of their countries and cultures, each is ready to share their unforgettable insights. Whether it’s the<br />
stylish cities of Paris, Madrid and Barcelona. The historic settings of Assisi, Florence, Pompeii and Rome. Or the<br />
musical centres of Vienna and Salzburg. It’s following the journeys they’ve often taken and hearing their takes<br />
on the ‘hip’, the history and the music.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of London, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Florence, Assisi,<br />
Isle of Capri, Pompeii, Rome, Vienna and Salzburg. Orientation<br />
of Bordeaux, Biarritz, Cannes, Monaco, Pisa, Sorrento, Venice,<br />
Munich, Lucerne, Heidelberg and Amsterdam. Visit Chartres<br />
Cathedral, St. Bernadette’s Grotto in Lourdes, the Eiffel Tower<br />
in Paris, the Prado Museum in Madrid, the Academy of Fine<br />
Arts in Florence, St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome and Vaduz the<br />
capital of Liechtenstein. Cruise along the River Rhine and to the<br />
Isle of Capri. View the White Cliffs of Dover. See the Somme<br />
Battlefields and the Loreli Rock.<br />
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Assisi, Italy<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to London! Relax after your journey or stroll<br />
through this vibrant city! Hotel: Thistle Euston<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See all the major sights on your morning guided<br />
sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert. Spend the<br />
afternoon exploring on your own or shopping. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Paris (2 Nights)<br />
A warm welcome from your Travel Director! By ferry<br />
from Dover to Calais and across World War I<br />
battlefields, catch a glimpse of the Canadian Memorial<br />
at Vimy Ridge before arriving in Paris. This evening,<br />
get to know your companions and Travel Director at<br />
a Welcome Reception including dinner and Welcome<br />
Drinks. Afterwards, enjoy an orientation drive of the city<br />
including views of the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe<br />
and Champs Élysées. (FB WR) Hotel: Renaissance<br />
La Defense<br />
Day 5 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Admire panoramic views of the city from the second<br />
level of the Eiffel Tower. Drive along the Champs Élysées<br />
to the Arc de Triomphe on your sightseeing tour with<br />
your A Local Expert. Discover the delights of the city<br />
on your own this afternoon or perhaps take an optional<br />
experience to the Louvre. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Paris | Chartres | Bordeaux<br />
Visit Chartres Cathedral, renowned for its stained glass<br />
windows. Journey through Orleans and Tours to the<br />
wine-region of Bordeaux, where you spend the night.<br />
(BB DW) Hotel: Mercure Bordeaux Chateau Chartrons<br />
Day 7 | Bordeaux | Biaritz | Lourdes<br />
Visit Biarritz, the elegant surfing resort. Enjoy the<br />
scenery as you pass through the sprawling vineyards<br />
of Sauternes and Graves to Lourdes in the Pyrénées.<br />
Marvel at the Basilica and visit St. Bernadette’s grotto.<br />
(BB DW) Hotel: Mercure Lourdes Imperial<br />
Discoveries<br />
Bordeaux, France Sagrada Familia, Spain<br />
Day 8 | Lourdes | Madrid (2 Nights)<br />
Cross the Somosierra Pass to Madrid, the highest<br />
capital in Europe. Spend the afternoon seeing the sights<br />
or relaxing! (BB) Hotel: Ayre Gran Colon<br />
Day 9 | Madrid Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Marvel at the city’s most important landmarks on your<br />
morning sightseeing tour with your A Local Expert<br />
including views of the Royal Palace and Plaza de<br />
España. Enjoy an included visit to the Prado Museum<br />
with its vast collection. Later, consider an optional<br />
experience to the fascinating city of Toledo. (BB)<br />
Day 10 | Madrid | Barcelona (2 Nights)<br />
Pass Guadalajara, the Gorges of Jalon and Aragon en<br />
route to Barcelona. (BB) Hotel: Abba Sants<br />
Day 11 | Barcelona Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your included sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert<br />
features a visit to the old cathedral and views of Gaudi’s<br />
Art Nouveau fantasies. Tonight, why not experience a<br />
fiery flamenco show and a delicious Spanish buffet.<br />
(BB)<br />
Day 12 | Barcelona | Cannes (2 Nights)<br />
Pass by mountains and spectacular coastlines to<br />
Cannes. This picturesque town is home to the annual<br />
Cannes Film Festival. (BB) Hotel: Montaigne & Spa<br />
Day 13 | Cannes and Perfumery Excursion<br />
Free time in Cannes this morning before your visit to the<br />
Fragonard Perfumery. (BB)<br />
Day 14 | Cannes | Monaco | Pisa | Florence<br />
See the Royal Palace in Monaco and the cathedral<br />
where Princess Grace is buried. Pass Genoa Columbus’<br />
birthplace to Pisa where you view the incredible Leaning<br />
Tower. Spend the night in the Renaissance city of<br />
Florence. (BB DW) Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo<br />
Day 15 | Florence | Assisi<br />
Admire the many wonders of Florence on your guided<br />
walking tour, including views of the Duomo, Baptistery,<br />
Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. Enjoy an
WALES POLAND<br />
2<br />
MADRID<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
SPAIN<br />
ENGLAND GERMANY<br />
LONDON 2 1 Dover<br />
Ferry<br />
English Channel<br />
Biarritz<br />
Chartres<br />
included visit to the Academy of Fine Arts to see<br />
Michelangelo’s statue of David, with a A Local Expert.<br />
Later travel to Assisi. (BB DW) Hotel: Grand Hotel Roseo<br />
Day 16 | Assisi | Pompeii | Sorrento (2 Nights)<br />
This morning with a A Local Expert, visit the Basilica<br />
of St. Francis and the church of Santa Maria degli<br />
Angeli in Assisi. Then travel south towards Naples<br />
and stop in Pompeii to enjoy a walking tour with a<br />
A Local Expert of the excavations before arriving in<br />
Sorrento. (BB) Hotel: Grand Hotel Parco del Sole<br />
Day 17 | Excursion to the Isle of Capri<br />
Explore the enchanting Isle of Capri on your guided<br />
walking tour with a A Local Expert. See the Piazzetta<br />
and the Faraglioni rocks. Cruise back to Sorrento<br />
and enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening with your<br />
companions. (BB DW)<br />
Day 18 | Sorrento | Rome (2 Nights)<br />
See the sights of Sorrento before heading north to<br />
Rome, the Eternal City. (BB) Hotel: Ateneo Garden<br />
Palace/Barcelo Aran Mantegna<br />
Day 19 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Visit the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica in the<br />
Vatican, with a A Local Expert. Enjoy views of the<br />
Forum, the mighty Colosseum and Circus Maximus.<br />
Spend free time exploring – don’t forget to try the<br />
delicious gelato! (BB)<br />
Day 20 | Rome | Venice (2 Nights)<br />
Drive over the scenic Apennine Mountains, past<br />
Bologna and Padua to the magical city of Venice!<br />
Stay at your superb hotel tonight on Lido Island.<br />
(BB DW) Hotel: Viktoria Palace Hotel<br />
Day 21 | Venice Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Appreciate this Byzantine city during your private<br />
canal cruise. See St. Marks Square. View the<br />
Bridge of Sighs. Visit a glassblowing workshop for a<br />
A Local Specialty demonstration, then explore on<br />
your own. (BB)<br />
Day 22 | Venice | Vienna (2 Nights)<br />
Cross the Carnic Alps into Austria en route to Vienna.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Hilton Vienna Danube<br />
Day 23 | Vienna Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Your A Local Expert shows you the sights, including<br />
views of the famous Opera House, Hofburg Palace,<br />
1<br />
1<br />
FRANCE<br />
BORDEAUX<br />
LOURDES<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
North<br />
Sea<br />
Calais<br />
2<br />
AMSTERDAM<br />
2<br />
PARIS<br />
THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
BELGIUM<br />
BOPPARD<br />
2 BARCELONA<br />
St. Goar<br />
LUCERNE<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
ITALY<br />
Monaco<br />
2 Pisa 1<br />
CANNES<br />
FLORENCE<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Cologne<br />
1<br />
2<br />
Heidelberg<br />
MUNICH<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
Rhine<br />
Cruise<br />
1<br />
Liechtenstein<br />
VENICE 2<br />
ROME<br />
Salzburg<br />
2<br />
Isle of Capri<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
ASSISI<br />
VIENNA<br />
2<br />
CROATIA<br />
Stadtpark, Parliament and Imperial Boulevards.<br />
The rest of the day is yours to explore. (BB)<br />
Day 24 | Vienna | Salzburg | Munich<br />
Hear marvelous tales of the Von Trapp family during<br />
your sightseeing tour of Salzburg. After sightseeing in<br />
Munich see the Glockenspiel in the Marienplatz. (BB D)<br />
Hotel: Angelo Munich Westpark<br />
Day 25 | Munich | Liechtenstein | Lucerne<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
Visit Vaduz in Liechtenstein. Arrive later in Lucerne,<br />
surrounded by mountains and standing at the<br />
edge of a lake − a spectacular sight to behold!<br />
(BB) Hotel: Astoria<br />
Day 26 | Lucerne Orientation and Free Time<br />
Visit the famous Lion Monument and walk over the<br />
Chapel Bridge. The rest of the day is yours to shop,<br />
relax or take a mountain experience! (BB D)<br />
Day 27 | Lucerne | Heidelberg | Rhine Cruise |<br />
Boppard<br />
View the impressive Heidelberg Castle. Enjoy<br />
the scenery as you cruise down the Rhine<br />
to Boppard. (BB D) Hotel: Best Western Premier<br />
Bellevue Rheinhotel A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 28 | Boppard | Cologne | Amsterdam<br />
(2 Nights)<br />
See the impressive Gothic Cathedral of Cologne before<br />
crossing into the Netherlands and on to Amsterdam,<br />
your home for the next two nights. (BB) Hotel: Mercure<br />
Hotel Amsterdam City<br />
Day 29 | Amsterdam Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Cruise through Amsterdam’s canals in a glasstopped<br />
boat. See Dam Square and the Mint Tower.<br />
Tonight, join your traveling companions for a delicious<br />
Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 30 | Amsterdam | London<br />
Drive through Belgium and France to Calais and cross<br />
to England by ferry. See the famous White Cliffs of<br />
Dover on the way back to the vibrant city of London.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Thistle Euston<br />
Day 31 London | Canada<br />
Say goodbye to your traveling companions as your<br />
memorable European vacation comes to an end. (FB)<br />
1<br />
SICILY<br />
Pompeii<br />
2 SORRENTO<br />
Great European<br />
31 days – 12 Countries<br />
Discoveries<br />
From: C$7599 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 29 nights’ accommodations (17 hotels).<br />
29 breakfasts (including 3 full breakfasts and<br />
26 hot buffets). 11 dinners (including Welcome<br />
SLOVAKIA<br />
Reception, 6 three course dinners with wine,<br />
3 three course dinners and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown (including daytime<br />
cruise and ferry). All our featured inclusions<br />
shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
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TO C$810 p.p.<br />
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savings<br />
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Supp.<br />
Option<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
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31 March save 7.5%<br />
BESTSELLER<br />
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Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$405 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$202 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$780 Triple room discount C$180 p.p<br />
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*Canada Canada Share<br />
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9 Apr Wed 9 May Fri 7599 2180 9 Jul Wed 8 Aug Fri 7725 2220<br />
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30 Apr Wed 30 May Fri 7985 2220 30 Jul Wed 29 Aug Fri 7699 2220<br />
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28 May Wed27 Jun Fri 7985 2220 27 Aug Wed 26 Sep Fri 7965 2220<br />
s 4 Jun Wed 4 Jul Fri 7985 2220 3 Sep Wed 3 Oct Fri 8099 2330<br />
11 Jun Wed 11 Jul Fri 7985 2220 10 Sep Wed 10 Oct Fri 8099 2330<br />
18 Jun Wed 18 Jul Fri 7985 2220 17 Sep Wed 17 Oct Fri 7965 2220<br />
25 Jun Wed 25 Jul Fri 7950 2220 24 Sep Wed 24 Oct Fri 7699 2220<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
Unused London Accommodation: Prices are per person per night C$163<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Authentic Accommodation<br />
Best Western Premier Bellevue Rheinhotel, Boppard, Germany<br />
On the banks of the Rhine, our A Authentic Accommodation in Boppard<br />
has been in one family for five generations. Built in 1887, we often stay<br />
at Best Western Premier Bellevue Rheinhotel so you can enjoy its<br />
Art Nouveau style.<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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European Supreme<br />
Classic favorites meet the roads less discovered, to give a complete view of Europe’s many faces, from well-known<br />
characters Rome and Paris, to the lesser known personalities and secrets places of Belgrade and Sofia.<br />
It’s Insider moments like… comparing the nuttiness of Holland’s hard cheeses, made at a dairy farm near<br />
Volendam, after finding out how they're made. Being surrounded by the country’s icons, from windmills to clogmaking,<br />
it’s realising these traditions have become clichés for a reason. This open-air ‘living museum’ reveals<br />
the Dutch pride in its heritage. In contrast to Amsterdam’s replica 17th century houses, Europe’s ancientness is<br />
seen in authentic reality at Greece’s clifftop monasteries at Kalambaka.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City tour of London, Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade, Sofia, Delphi,<br />
Athens, Assisi, Pompeii, Rome, Florence and Paris. Orientation of<br />
Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice and Lucerne.<br />
Visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum<br />
and St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the Acropolis in Athens and<br />
Delphi. Cruise along the River Rhine. View the White Cliffs of<br />
Dover, the battle site of Thermopylae and the Abbey at Monte<br />
Cassino. See the Lorelei Rock and the Vineyards of Burgundy.<br />
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Budapest, Hungary<br />
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Bulgaria<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (2 Nights)<br />
Welcome to London! After check-in, take a leisurely<br />
stroll through the city or relax and look forward to<br />
your wonderful adventure! Hotel: Cumberland<br />
Day 3 | London Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See a host of major attractions during your morning<br />
sightseeing tour of the capital. Spend the afternoon<br />
exploring on your own or shopping. (FB)<br />
Day 4 | London | Amsterdam (2 Nights)<br />
Cross the channel by ferry to France and then on to<br />
Amsterdam. Enjoy splendid views from your glasstopped<br />
boat as you cruise along the city’s canals.<br />
Join your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a<br />
Welcome Reception dinner. (FB WR) Hotel: Mercure<br />
Amsterdam City<br />
Day 5 | Amsterdam Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Amsterdam boasts art, architecture, canals,<br />
museums, bicycles and charming side streets. During<br />
an orientation see the Mint Tower, Dam Square and<br />
Museum Square. Visit a historic diamond polishing<br />
factory, a A Local Specialty, to see the diamond<br />
cutters at work. Visit Volendam where a A Local<br />
Expert demonstrates the making of wooden clogs<br />
and Dutch cheese. (BB)<br />
Day 6 | Amsterdam | Rhine Cruise | Heidelberg |<br />
Mannheim<br />
Today travel to Boppard for a cruise along the<br />
Rhine. Stop in Heidelberg to view the magnificent<br />
castle ruins. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB D)<br />
Hotel: Leonardo Mannheim City Center<br />
Day 7 | Mannheim | Munich | Innsbruck<br />
See the splendid Marienplatz and Olympic Stadium<br />
in the Bavarian capital of Munich. Arrive later<br />
at Innsbruck. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB D)<br />
Hotel: Grauer Bär<br />
Day 8 | Innsbruck | Venice (2 Nights)<br />
Your walking orientation includes views of the<br />
Golden Roof and St. Jakob’s Cathedral. Cross the<br />
Alps to Italy via the Brenner Pass en route to Venice<br />
− Queen of the Adriatic. Dine tonight at a local<br />
restaurant. (BB DW) Hotel: NH Laguna Palace<br />
Day 9 | Venice Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Cruise to St. Mark’s Square. See the Bridge<br />
of Sighs and the Doge’s Palace. Witness a<br />
A Local Specialty demonstration of Venetian<br />
glassblowing. (BB)<br />
Day 10 | Venice | Vienna (2 Nights)<br />
Pass the Austrian Lake District and cross the Styrian<br />
Alps en route to the imperial city of Vienna. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Hilton Vienna Danube<br />
Day 11 | Vienna Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See the Opera, Parliament, the Imperial Boulevards,<br />
the Hofburg Palace and Stadtpark during your<br />
included sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert. (BB)<br />
Day 12 | Vienna | Budapest (2 Nights)<br />
Explore the medieval city of Györ in Hungary.<br />
Traverse the Transdanubia to the capital, Budapest.<br />
(BB) Hotel: Novotel Centrum<br />
Day 13 | Budapest Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See the Great Synagogue and Fishermens’ Bastion<br />
on your included sightseeing with a A Local Expert.<br />
Tonight, experience a traditional Hungarian Regional<br />
Meal with music. (BB RM)<br />
Day 14 | Budapest | Belgrade (2 Nights)<br />
Cross the Southern Great Plain and visit the city of<br />
Szeged famous for its open air plays and the Votive<br />
church. Later arrive in Belgrade. Dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Moskva A Authentic Accommodation<br />
Day 15 | Belgrade Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See the Belgrade Fortress and the Skadarlija district<br />
during your included sightseeing with a A Local<br />
Expert. (BB)<br />
Day 16 | Belgrade | Sofia Sightseeing<br />
See the Turkish Fortress in Nis before crossing in<br />
to Bulgaria. Arrive later in Sofia, where you guided<br />
tour with a A Local Expert includes views of the<br />
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. (BB D) Hotel: Radisson<br />
Blu Grand Sofia<br />
Day 17 | Sofia | Kalambaka<br />
Travel into Greece. Enjoy fine views of the Plains of<br />
Thessaly en route to magnificent Kalambaka with<br />
its cliff-top monasteries. Dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Amalia/Dellas Boutique<br />
Day 18 | Kalambaka | Delphi | Athens (4 Nights)<br />
See the battle site at Thermopylae. Visit the<br />
Temple at Delphi with a A Local Expert on<br />
the way to Athens. (BB) Hotel: Divani Palace<br />
Acropolis/Metropolitan<br />
Day 19 to Day 21 | Athens Free Time<br />
You have three days to explore this exciting ancient<br />
city. Or you might like to take a cruise to the Aegean<br />
Islands. See cruise box. (BB BB BB )<br />
Day 22 | Athens Sightseeing | At Sea<br />
Visit the ancient Acropolis with a A Local Expert.<br />
See the Parthenon. Cross the Corinth Canal to Patras<br />
for your overnight ferry to Italy. Dine tonight aboard<br />
your ship. (BB D)<br />
Day 23 | Ancona | Assisi<br />
Arrive in the port of Ancona and enjoy a scenic<br />
drive to Assisi. Dine tonight in your hotel. (BB DW)<br />
Hotel: Grand Hotel Roseo
AMSTERDAM<br />
2<br />
LONDON<br />
2 Dover<br />
Boppard<br />
Ferry<br />
Calais<br />
1<br />
MANNHEIM<br />
PARIS 2<br />
ENGLAND<br />
SPAIN<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
North Sea<br />
FRANCE<br />
THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
BELGIUM<br />
Lucerne<br />
2<br />
ENGELBERG<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
DENMARK<br />
GERMANY<br />
St. Goar<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
ITALY<br />
TUNISIA<br />
Day 24 | Assisi Sightseeing | Sorrento<br />
With a A Local Expert see the Basillica dedicated to<br />
St Francis while in Assisi. Pass the War Cemetaries of<br />
Monte Cassino before arriving in Sorrento for some<br />
free time. (BB) Hotel: Grand Hotel Parco del Sole<br />
Day 25 | Sorrento | Pompeii | Rome (2 Nights)<br />
Enjoy a walking tour of the excavations of Pompeii<br />
with your A Local Expert. Later arrive in Rome. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Ateneo Garden Palace<br />
Day 26 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Visit Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s<br />
Basilica and the Colosseum with a A Local Expert.<br />
Spend the afternoon as you wish. Tonight enjoy a<br />
Regional Meal in the Eternal City. (BB RM)<br />
Day 27 | Rome | Florence Sightseeing<br />
Travel through the Umbria and Tuscany regions to<br />
the Renaissance city of Florence. View the Piazza<br />
della Signoria, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery<br />
with your A Local Expert. (BB) Hotel: Grand<br />
Hotel Mediterraneo<br />
Day 28 | Florence | Engelberg (2 Nights)<br />
Travel north into Switzerland with its dramatic<br />
Rhine<br />
Cruise<br />
Heidelberg<br />
Munich<br />
1<br />
VENICE<br />
2<br />
SWEDEN<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
INNSBRUCK<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
SICILY<br />
VIENNA<br />
2<br />
CROATIA<br />
POLAND<br />
BOSNIA &<br />
HERZEGOVINA<br />
FLORENCE<br />
1 Ancona<br />
1 ASSISI<br />
ROME 2<br />
Pompeii<br />
SORRENTO 1<br />
Baltic Sea<br />
Györ<br />
SLOVAKIA<br />
HUNGARY<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
SERBIA<br />
Overnight<br />
Ferry<br />
MACEDONIA<br />
LITHUANIA<br />
2 BUDAPEST<br />
GREECE<br />
Greek Cruise<br />
3 Night Optional Extension<br />
LATVIA<br />
BELARUS<br />
UKRAINE<br />
ROMANIA<br />
BELGRADE<br />
2<br />
BULGARIA<br />
1 KALAMBAKA<br />
Delphi Thermopylae<br />
Patras<br />
4<br />
3<br />
ATHENS<br />
mountain landscape. Dine tonight at your hotel.<br />
(BB D) Hotel: Ramada Regina Titlis<br />
Day 29 | Lucerne Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
See the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge. During<br />
your free time why not join a mountain experience to<br />
complete your Swiss adventure! (BB D)<br />
Day 30 | Engelberg | Paris (2 Nights)<br />
See the vineyards in the wine-producing Burgundy<br />
region en route to Paris. Tonight, you might like<br />
to enjoy a world-famous Parisian Cabaret! (BB)<br />
Hotel: Pullman Montparnasse<br />
Day 31 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
Enjoy an included visit up the Eiffel Tower to the<br />
second level with your A Local Expert. Drive<br />
along the Champs Élysées and see the Place<br />
de la Concorde. Tonight, say ‘au revoir’ to your<br />
companions at a Farewell Dinner. (BB FD)<br />
Day 32 | Paris | Canada<br />
Say ‘aurevoir’ to Paris as your memorable European<br />
vacation comes to an end. (BB)<br />
Optional 3 Day Aegean Cruise Ref: ESUC<br />
On Day 19 you have the opportunity of taking a 3 day Aegean Cruise on one of the<br />
Louis Line Cruises around the magical Greek isles.<br />
Day 19 Embark Piraeus | Mykonos<br />
Transfer to Piraeus and cruise to stunning<br />
Mykonos. Spend a few hours discovering<br />
this island paradise with its distinctive<br />
white-washed houses and maze of narrow<br />
cobbled streets. (BB L D)<br />
Day 20 Kusadasi | Patmos<br />
Arrive early in Kusadasi in Turkey and consider<br />
an optional experience to fascinating Ephesus,<br />
site of the famous Temple of Artemis. Continue<br />
your cruise to Patmos, where there is time to<br />
shop, relax on the beach or take an optional<br />
experience to the Monastery of St. John. (BB L D)<br />
1<br />
SOFIA<br />
Day 21 Heraklion | Santorini<br />
Wake this morning in Heraklion on the island<br />
of Crete. Continue to the spectacular volcanic<br />
island of Santorini. (BB L D)<br />
Day 22 Disembarkation | Athens<br />
This morning, disembark from your cruise ship<br />
and rejoin the trip. (BB)<br />
The above price includes port taxes, tips<br />
and fuel surcharges and is accurate as<br />
of July 2013. For up-to-date pricing and<br />
availability please see our website.<br />
From C$375 (Outside Cabin)<br />
European Supreme<br />
32 days – 13 Countries<br />
Discoveries<br />
From: C$7950 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 30 nights’ accommodations (17 hotels<br />
and overnight cruise). 30 breakfasts (including<br />
2 full breakfasts and 28 hot buffets). 14 dinners<br />
(including Welcome Reception, 2 Regional Meals,<br />
2 three course dinners with wine, 7 three course<br />
dinners, cruise dinner and Farewell Dinner).<br />
All land transport shown (including return ferry,<br />
daytime cruise and overnight cruise). All our<br />
featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
BOOK & PAY EARLY<br />
SAVE UP<br />
TO C$850 p.p.<br />
Other<br />
savings<br />
BOOK BEFORE:<br />
15 January save 10%<br />
31 March save 7.5%<br />
Code: ESUPC<br />
Frequent traveler discount SAVE up to C$425 p.p Second trip discount SAVE up to C$212 p.p<br />
Young traveler discount C$820 Triple room discount C$270 p.p<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Starts<br />
*Canada<br />
Ends<br />
Canada<br />
Twin<br />
Share<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Starts<br />
*Canada<br />
Ends<br />
Canada<br />
Twin<br />
Share<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
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31 Mar Mon 1 May Thu 7950 2420 30 Jun Mon 31 Jul Thu 8165 2580<br />
7 Apr Mon 8 May Thu 7950 2420 7 Jul Mon 7 Aug Thu 8165 2580<br />
14 Apr Mon 15 May Thu 7950 2420 14 Jul Mon 14 Aug Thu 8250 2620<br />
21 Apr Mon 22 May Thu 8050 2470 21 Jul Mon 21 Aug Thu 8250 2620<br />
28 Apr Mon 29 May Thu 8299 2470 28 Jul Mon 28 Aug Thu 8225 2620<br />
5 May Mon 5 Jun Thu 8299 2470 4 Aug Mon 4 Sep Thu 8225 2620<br />
12 May Mon 12 Jun Thu 8299 2470 11 Aug Mon 11 Sep Thu 8299 2700<br />
19 May Mon 19 Jun Thu 8350 2470 18 Aug Mon 18 Sep Thu 8299 2700<br />
26 May Mon 26 Jun Thu 8350 2470 25 Aug Mon 25 Sep Thu 8375 2500<br />
2 Jun Mon 3 Jul Thu 8499 2580 1 Sep Mon 2 Oct Thu 8375 2500<br />
9 Jun Mon 10 Jul Thu 8499 2580 s 8 Sep Mon 9 Oct Thu 8375 2500<br />
16 Jun Mon 17 Jul Thu 8425 2580 15 Sep Mon 16 Oct Thu 8335 2500<br />
23 Jun Mon 24 Jul Thu 8425 2580 22 Sep Mon 23 Oct Thu 8335 2500<br />
s Alternative hotels: Departures may be accommodated in alternative locations.<br />
All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
WiFi: See pages 242-243 for details.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
Complimentary London Return: Guests are welcome to return to London by<br />
Trafalgar motor coach at no extra cost. Please speak to your Travel Agent about<br />
this at time of booking.<br />
Unused London Accommodations Prices are per person per night C$158<br />
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.<br />
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 244–245.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Optional Eurostar Extension<br />
From C$500 Per Person Twin Share<br />
Includes one-way journey from Paris to London Standard Class, 1 night’s<br />
London accommodation and station transfers. Please see page 221 for full<br />
details of this exciting extension inclusions.<br />
Authentic Accommodation<br />
Moskva, Belgrade, Serbia<br />
Considered the center of the city, the Moskva has been declared a monument<br />
of culture and is often our base in Belgrade. The royal connections of this<br />
A Authentic Accommodation began when Serbia’s king declared it open in 1908.<br />
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FEATURING: Top – Rome,<br />
Italy; Left – London,<br />
England; Below right –<br />
Rome, Italy; Bottom left<br />
– Paris, France; Bottom<br />
right – Paris, France<br />
City Breaks<br />
The easy way to experience<br />
Europe’s great capitals, we<br />
take care of all the logistics<br />
but give you freedom to<br />
explore at your own pace.<br />
Europe’s cities are hard to choose<br />
between, so our collection also<br />
includes multi-city breaks, bringing two<br />
or three of the best together.<br />
Your sightseeing<br />
At every new capital, we introduce<br />
you to a Local Expert who shares<br />
the sights and soul of their home city,<br />
before you enjoy your free time.<br />
Although our city breaks are<br />
unescorted, if you’d like insider<br />
knowledge, help with anything or even<br />
a restaurant recommendation, our<br />
Local Hosts are on hand at our hotels.
London Week<br />
This week in London gives you the inside story, with our Londoner<br />
guiding you on your first day and then leaving you to explore – with<br />
bus, underground and ‘hop on and off’ bus tickets.<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Day 2 to Day 8 | Six Nights in England's Capital!<br />
A warm welcome to London, one of the most<br />
exciting and cosmopolitan cities in the world!<br />
This flexible package is designed to help you get<br />
the most from your visit to London.<br />
To help get your bearings, your A Local Expert<br />
takes you on an included half-day morning<br />
sightseeing tour featuring Big Ben, the Houses of<br />
Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham<br />
Palace. The sightseeing tour finishes in central<br />
London. Then London is yours!<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tour in London. View Big Ben,<br />
the Houses of Parliament, Westminster<br />
Abbey and Buckingham Palace. See the<br />
rest of London’s sights using your<br />
‘Hop-On Hop-Off’ sightseeing ticket and<br />
Bus and Underground pass.<br />
City Breaks<br />
London<br />
Explore the British Museum, visit the City of<br />
London’s business district and the Tower of London.<br />
Call in at Madame Tussauds or browse through the<br />
National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. Don’t miss the<br />
Changing of the Guard or a River Thames cruise to<br />
Greenwich, home of the National Maritime Museum,<br />
the Royal Observatory and much more. Shopping is<br />
just as tempting and varied.<br />
Department stores line Oxford Street and Regent<br />
Street. Famous fashion houses can be found<br />
on Bond Street and the Burlington Arcade.<br />
Knightsbridge is home to Harrods and many<br />
other stylish shops and boutiques. Antiques and<br />
curiosities can be found on Portobello Road, the<br />
Kings Road in Chelsea and Camden Market.<br />
Make the most of your stay by planning a selection<br />
of optional experiences. From Windsor Castle<br />
to Oxford’s ornate colleges and Shakespeare’s<br />
birthplace at Stratford-upon-Avon, there are many<br />
great attractions to choose from. Trafalgar’s London<br />
Week also includes tickets for the Original London<br />
Sightseeing ‘Hop-on Hop-off’ tour plus the added<br />
bonus of three days’ included free off-peak travel<br />
on the city’s central bus and underground network.<br />
London Week<br />
8 days – 1 Country<br />
City Breaks<br />
From: C$1095 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 6 nights’ accommodations (choice of<br />
hotel). 6 full breakfasts. ‘Hop-On Hop-Off’ tour.<br />
Free Off Peak Travel Pass. All land transport shown.<br />
Ref<br />
DAILY DEPARTURES<br />
Vacations start daily 31 March 2014 to 30 Oct 2014.<br />
Twin<br />
Code: Hotel<br />
Share<br />
Cumberland<br />
31 Mar - 16 Apr<br />
1165<br />
*CMB5<br />
17 Apr - 18 Apr<br />
19 Apr - 28 Oct s<br />
1299<br />
1465<br />
29 Oct - 30 Oct<br />
1350<br />
s Sun & Mon departures supplement<br />
Park Plaza County Hall<br />
34<br />
*LPC5<br />
31 Mar - 24 Apr<br />
25 Apr - 29 Apr & 25 Jun - 27 Aug<br />
1235<br />
1325<br />
30 Apr - 24 Jun & 28 Aug - 30 Oct<br />
Riverbank Park Plaza<br />
1399<br />
*RPA5<br />
31 Mar - 24 Apr<br />
25 Apr - 29 Apr & 26 Jun - 26 Aug<br />
1199<br />
1265<br />
30 Apr - 25 Jun & 27 Aug - 30 Oct<br />
Hilton Kensington<br />
1325<br />
*KEH5 31 Mar - 6 Apr<br />
1095<br />
7 Apr - 30 Oct<br />
Thistle Euston<br />
1250<br />
31 Mar - 9 Apr<br />
1125<br />
*EUS5 10 Apr - 14 Apr<br />
1325<br />
15 Apr - 30 Oct s<br />
1399<br />
s Thu–Sun departures supplement<br />
36<br />
Code:<br />
See Below<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip. Triple room<br />
accommodation available on request.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
*International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Want more hotel options?<br />
Single<br />
Supp.Option<br />
580<br />
630<br />
730<br />
570<br />
780<br />
880<br />
950<br />
750<br />
810<br />
870<br />
380<br />
380<br />
450<br />
530<br />
550<br />
For greater savings and alternative hotels, see London Week in our<br />
Costsaver brochure or visit www.trafalgar.com/CostSaver<br />
National Gallery, London<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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London & Paris<br />
The capital of cool meets the capital of romance on this twin-city break, traveling by Eurostar and being taken<br />
around London and up the Champs Élysées in Paris by our local friends.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in London and Paris. Visit the royal town of Windsor<br />
and its Castle and ascend to the second level of the iconic Eiffel<br />
Tower. View Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster<br />
Abbey and Buckingham Palace in London, the Arc de Triomphe<br />
and the Louvre in Paris.<br />
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Paris, France<br />
Eiffel Tower, France<br />
City Breaks<br />
Tower Bridge, England<br />
Paris, France
Start<br />
End<br />
ENGLAND<br />
LONDON<br />
4<br />
Windsor<br />
English Channel<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Eurostar<br />
Train<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Day 2 | London (4 Nights)<br />
After check-in at your hotel, the rest of the day is<br />
free to explore this amazing city. Hotel: Cumberland<br />
Day 3 to Day 5 | London Sightseeing and<br />
Free Time<br />
This morning meet your A Local Expert for a half<br />
day included sightseeing tour. View the Houses of<br />
Parliament and Big Ben as well as Westminster Abbey,<br />
the coronation church for the Kings and Queens of<br />
England since 1066. Pass Downing Street, the home of<br />
the British Prime Minister and see Nelson’s Column in<br />
Trafalgar Square. View Buckingham Palace, the official<br />
residence of the British Monarchy. The rest of your<br />
time in London is free to explore at your leisure. Why<br />
not visit the many museums and galleries that London<br />
has to offer? You could shop on the famous Regents<br />
Street or Oxford Street. Explore the Portobello Road<br />
or venture into Camden with its vibrant and colorful<br />
markets. Maybe walk through Hyde Park or Regents<br />
Park. For the more adventurous you could consider a<br />
ride on the London Eye, enjoy a cruise along the River<br />
Thames, visit a traditional London pub or even visit a<br />
West End theater to see a famous show.<br />
For the more adventurous why not explore further<br />
afield. Visit Windsor, dominated by its castle<br />
which dates back nearly 1000 years and is the<br />
official residence of The Queen. Consider a trip<br />
to the thermal town of Bath with its Georgian<br />
architecture and Roman Baths, or visit the mystical<br />
and mysterious Stonehenge with its stone circles,<br />
once a place of worship for pagans. Your Local<br />
Hosts in London will be able to assist with any<br />
sightseeing requests you may have. (FB FB FB)<br />
Channel<br />
Tunnel<br />
FRANCE<br />
North Sea<br />
3<br />
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THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
BELGIUM<br />
Day 6 | London | Eurostar High-Speed-Train |<br />
Paris (3 Nights)<br />
This morning transfer from your hotel to St Pancras<br />
International to board your fast and comfortable<br />
Eurostar train to Paris. On arrival in Paris, check into<br />
you hotel and enjoy free time to take in the sights of<br />
this beautiful city. (FB) Hotel: Concorde Montparnasse<br />
Day 7 to Day 8 | Paris Sightseeing and Free Time<br />
On your first full morning meet your A Local Expert<br />
for an included sightseeing tour. See the Arc de<br />
Triomphe and drive along the famous Champs<br />
Élysées. View the Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries<br />
Gardens and see the Louvre, - the world famous<br />
museum which was once a Royal Palace. Later visit<br />
the Eiffel Tower and ascend to the second level for<br />
breathtaking views across the City. Paris is a great<br />
city to explore with districts such as Montmartre,<br />
famous for its association with artists who still sell<br />
their work in the small galleries or in the main square,<br />
and the lively area known as the Latin Quarter<br />
with its narrow streets filled with cafes, bistros<br />
and bookshops. Consider a visit to Versailles – a<br />
stunning Palace built by Louis XIV with extensive<br />
gardens. Why not take in a Parisian Cabaret show<br />
and dinner. Your options are endless! (BB BB)<br />
Day 9 | Paris | Canada<br />
After breakfast, bid your new-found friends<br />
‘au revoir’ as your city break comes to an end.<br />
Transfers to Charles De Gaulle airport are available.<br />
Conditions apply.<br />
London & Paris<br />
9 days – 2 Countries<br />
City Breaks<br />
From: C$1875 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 7 nights’ accommodations (2 hotels).<br />
7 breakfasts (including 4 full breakfasts and<br />
3 hot buffets). All land transport shown<br />
(including Eurostar). All transfers shown.<br />
Code: LLPS<br />
Departures commence on Sundays and end on Mondays.<br />
Superior - Code LLPS<br />
*Departures between Twin Share Single Supplement<br />
6 Apr-13 Apr 1965 810<br />
20-Apr 2085 860<br />
27 Apr-4 May 2175 910<br />
11 May-29 Jun 2199 940<br />
6 Jul-17 Aug 2175 910<br />
24 Aug-28 Sep 2225 940<br />
5 Oct-26 Oct 2199 940<br />
n 2 Nov '14-29 Mar '15 1875 800<br />
n Winter Departures (WLLP): Please note, these departures are subject to change<br />
in price, discount and hotel. Prices and discounts will be confirmed in May 2014.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Airport Transfers: Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Paris Charles<br />
De Gaulle Airport at 8am.<br />
Please note: Guaranteed Room Share and Triple Rooms are not available on this trip.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Want more hotel options?<br />
For greater savings and alternative hotels, see London & Paris in our<br />
Costsaver brochure or visit www.trafalgar.com/CostSaver<br />
Westminster Abbey, England<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Magic & Make Believe<br />
Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Arc de Triomphe and fabulous bird’s eye views from the London Eye and Eiffel<br />
Tower – London, Windsor and Paris are favorites for families.<br />
It’s insider moments like… being lucky enough to see the colorful spectacle of the Changing of the Guards at<br />
Buckingham Palace, and being first to hear Big Ben toll as you all stride towards the Houses of Parliament.<br />
Walking through the corridors of history at Windsor Castle, you see why this is one of the Queen’s favorite<br />
residences. And after speeding under the English Channel, you’ve time to relax to relax in Paris. Your next day<br />
begins at the top of the Eiffel Tower with our Local Expert, who shows you the city’s famous sights.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in London and Paris. Visit the London Eye for an<br />
included ride, the royal town of Windsor and its Castle, ascend<br />
to the top of the iconic Eiffel Tower. See Big Ben, the Houses<br />
of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace in<br />
London and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.<br />
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Windsor Castle, England<br />
London Eye, England<br />
Family Experiences<br />
The Louvre, France<br />
Arc de Triomphe, France
Start<br />
End<br />
ENGLAND<br />
LONDON<br />
4<br />
Windsor<br />
English Channel<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
Eurostar<br />
Train<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Day 2 | Arrive London (4 Nights)<br />
Welcome to London, one of the world’s greatest<br />
cities! Check in to your hotel then start exploring –<br />
perhaps see the Royal Horse Guards on Whitehall<br />
or visit Platform 9¾ at Kings Cross station where<br />
Harry Potter left for Hogwarts! Meet later with your<br />
Trafalgar Local Host and fellow travelers for a<br />
Kick-off Party. Tonight we will take you out for a<br />
fun evening at a popular London restaurant. (KP)<br />
Hotel: Holiday Inn Kings Cross, Bloomsbury<br />
Day 3 | Sightseeing in London<br />
See London’s spectacular landmarks during your<br />
sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert. See Big<br />
Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey<br />
and Buckingham Palace – where you stop to watch<br />
the Changing of the Guard (subject to event taking<br />
place). Explore on your own this afternoon. Perhaps<br />
visit the National History Museum or the Tower of<br />
London. Get a ‘Harry Potter’s eye view’ of the city<br />
with your included ‘London Eye’ observation wheel<br />
ticket! (FB)<br />
Day 4 | Sightseeing Excursion to Windsor Castle<br />
Visit the historic town of Royal Windsor, which<br />
includes a guided tour of Windsor Castle – one of<br />
the Queen’s favorite castles where she regularly<br />
spends her weekends. (FB)<br />
Day 5 | Full Day Free in London<br />
Spend a free day discovering the delights of<br />
London. Top attractions include Madame Tussauds,<br />
the London Dungeon and the British Museum.<br />
Shop in the West End and famous stores such<br />
Channel<br />
Tunnel<br />
FRANCE<br />
North Sea<br />
3<br />
PARIS<br />
THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
BELGIUM<br />
as Hamley’s toy shop, Selfridges and Harrods in<br />
Knightsbridge. This evening, don’t miss the chance<br />
to see a major West End theater show! (FB)<br />
Day 6 | London | Eurostar High-Speed Train |<br />
Paris (3 Nights)<br />
Transfer to London St. Pancras International and<br />
board the Eurostar for a short journey (2 hours, 15<br />
minutes) to Paris. After check-in at your hotel, take<br />
a wander through famous streets or simply relax at<br />
an outdoor café and watch the world drift by! (FB)<br />
Hotel: Holiday Inn Opera Grand Boulevard<br />
Day 7 | Sightseeing in Paris<br />
Your included sightseeing tour with a A Local<br />
Expert starts with a trip to the top of the Eiffel<br />
Tower for amazing views across the city. See the<br />
Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and other famous<br />
landmarks. In your free time, consider taking the<br />
funicular railway to the top of Montmartre, or glide<br />
along the River Seine in a glass-topped boat and<br />
see Paris from a different perspective. (BB)<br />
Day 8 | Full Day Free in Paris<br />
Today you are free to explore Paris. Perhaps visit<br />
the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa, take a wander<br />
through the Tuileries or spend the day at the<br />
magnificent Palace of Versailles. The options are<br />
endless! (BB)<br />
Day 9 | Paris | Canada<br />
Say ‘au revoir’ to Paris at the end of an exciting<br />
adventure in two of the world’s most fantastic<br />
cities! Airport transfers are available. Conditions<br />
apply. (BB)<br />
Magic & Make Believe<br />
9 days – 2 Countries<br />
Family Experiences<br />
From: C$2199 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 7 nights’ accommodations (2 hotels).<br />
7 breakfasts (4 full breakfasts and 3 hot buffets).<br />
1 Kick-off Party dinner. All land transport shown<br />
(including Eurostar). All transfers shown.<br />
Triple room discount<br />
C$150 p.p<br />
WAYS TO SAVE<br />
Quad room discount<br />
C$390 p.p<br />
Code: FLPS<br />
Price per Person Price per Person<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Second trip discount<br />
SAVE up to C$62 p.p<br />
Single<br />
Supp.<br />
Option<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
Starts Ends Twin<br />
*Canda Canda Share<br />
*Canda Canda Share<br />
30 Mar Sun 7 Apr Mon 2225 820 20 Jul Sun 28 Jul Mon 2450 890<br />
27 Jul Sun 4 Aug Mon 2450 890<br />
6 Apr Sun 14 Apr Mon 2225 820<br />
13 Apr Sun 21 Apr Mon 2325 850 3 Aug Sun 11 Aug Mon 2450 890<br />
20 Apr Sun 28 Apr Mon 2450 890 10 Aug Sun 18 Aug Mon 2450 890<br />
27 Apr Sun 5 May Mon 2450 890 24 Aug Sun 1 Sep Mon 2485 890<br />
4 May Sun 12 May Mon 2450 890 7 Sep Sun 15 Sep Mon 2485 890<br />
18 May Sun 26 May Mon 2450 890 14 Sep Sun 22 Sep Mon 2485 890<br />
21 Sep Sun 29 Sep Mon 2485 890<br />
1 Jun Sun 9 Jun Mon 2450 890 28 Sep Sun 6 Oct Mon 2485 890<br />
8 Jun Sun 16 Jun Mon 2450 890<br />
15 Jun Sun 23 Jun Mon 2450 890 5 Oct Sun 13 Oct Mon 2450 890<br />
22 Jun Sun 30 Jun Mon 2450 890<br />
29 Jun Sun 7 Jul Mon 2450 890 n 7 Dec Sun 15 Dec Mon 2199 820<br />
n 14 Dec Sun 22 Dec Mon 2199 820<br />
6 Jul Sun 14 Jul Mon 2450 890 n 21 Dec Sun 29 Dec Mon 2199 820<br />
13 Jul Sun 21 Jul Mon 2450 890<br />
n Winter Departures (WLLPF): Please note, these departures are subject to<br />
change in price, discount and hotel. Prices and discounts will be confirmed in<br />
May 2014.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip. Single rooms<br />
are not available unless traveling as part of a family group.<br />
Airport transfer: Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Paris<br />
Charles De Gaulle Airport at 8am.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in<br />
the prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Tower Bridge, England<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience KP Kick-off Party FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Paris Week<br />
More than a city break, this experience takes you inside the capital: sightseeing with a Parisian, going up the<br />
Eiffel Tower, cruising down the Seine and even visiting Versailles.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tour in Paris. Visit Fragonard Perfumery and Museum and the<br />
Gardens of the Palace of Versailles. View the Arc de Triomphe<br />
and the iconic Eiffel Tower. Cruise and see the sights along the<br />
River Seine.<br />
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Versailles<br />
City Breaks<br />
Eiffel Tower<br />
Paris
Versailles<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Paris.<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
FRANCE<br />
Day 2 to Day 9 | Seven Nights in France’s Capital!<br />
Experience seven unforgettable nights in one of<br />
Europe’s most iconic capitals.<br />
Your fantastic journey starts with a guided<br />
sightseeing tour with a A Local Expert featuring<br />
views of the must-see sights, including the Champs<br />
Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower.<br />
Also included is a cruise on the Seine River and<br />
a visit to the Fragonard Perfumery and Museum,<br />
where you can discover the secrets of expert<br />
French perfumers, and find out more about the<br />
creation of some of France’s finest scents.<br />
Undoubtedly another highlight of your vacation is an<br />
included half-day excursion to Louis XIV’s Palace<br />
of Versailles, renowned for its stunning interior,<br />
spectacular ornamental gardens, and fascinating<br />
history. Explore the gleaming Hall of Mirrors, listen to<br />
the soothing splash of fountains as you wander the<br />
manicured gardens, and visit the estate of one of<br />
France’s most infamous queens, Marie Antoinette.<br />
This leisurely City Break gives you the opportunity<br />
to explore Paris in your own time and at your own<br />
pace. You will never tire of the city’s attractions, and<br />
there is always something new to discover.<br />
Perfect for culture lovers, Paris offers an array of<br />
famous museums and galleries to explore. You can<br />
visit the stunning Musée d’Orsay, view the Mona<br />
Liesa, Da Vinci’s most famous work, at the Louvre,<br />
or see the largest collection of contemporary art in<br />
Europe, at the Pompidou Center.<br />
Renowned for its fashion, shopping enthusiasts can<br />
explore the chic boutiques on the Champs Élysées,<br />
browse elegant department stores on Boulevard<br />
Haussmann, or wander the designer stores of<br />
PARIS<br />
7<br />
elegant Avenue Montaigne. Alternatively you can<br />
explore the Champ de Mars gardens, take a stroll<br />
along the banks of the Seine, or simply relax at an<br />
outdoor café and watch the world go by. When the<br />
sun goes down, the city is still bursting with life.<br />
Wander through the vibrant Latin Quarter with its<br />
nightlife and tiny restaurants, drink in the view from<br />
the steps of the famous Sacré Coeur, or browse the<br />
work of local artists in Bohemian Montmartre before<br />
dining in one of the area’s cosy bistros.<br />
You can also make the most of your stay with<br />
a selection of optional experiences, including a<br />
spectacular cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge, and<br />
a visit to the home and gardens of Impressionist<br />
painter, Claude Monet, at Giverny.<br />
A Trafalgar Local Host will be available to<br />
advise and organise optional experiences and<br />
activities, making exploring the city even easier.<br />
Hotel: Concorde Montparnasse<br />
Want more trip<br />
options?<br />
Why not add this City Break week to one of<br />
our Guided Vacations that start or end in Paris.<br />
See pages 100 to 110 for more information<br />
Want more hotel<br />
options?<br />
For greater savings and alternative hotels, see<br />
Paris Week in our Costsaver brochure or visit<br />
www.trafalgar.com/CostSaver<br />
Paris Week<br />
9 days – 1 Country<br />
City Breaks<br />
From: C$1585 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 7 nights’ accommodation (1 hotel).<br />
7 buffet breakfasts. All land transport shown.<br />
All land transfers shown.<br />
Code: PWES<br />
Departures commence on Saturdays and end on Sundays.<br />
Superior - Code PWES<br />
*Departures between Twin Share Single Supplement<br />
5 Apr-3 May 1865 1050<br />
10 May-28 Jun 1885 1050<br />
5 Jul-30 Aug 1865 1050<br />
6 Sep-27 Sep 1885 1050<br />
4 Oct-25 Oct 1865 1050<br />
n 1 Nov '14-28 Mar '15 1585 900<br />
n Winter Departures (WCPS): Please note, these departures are subject to<br />
change in price, discount and hotel. Prices and discounts will be confirmed in<br />
May 2014.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport transfers will<br />
operate at 8am, 11am and 2pm. Guests arriving later should make their own<br />
way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Paris<br />
Charles De Gaulle Airport at 8am and 11.30am.<br />
Please note: Guaranteed Room Share, Triple Rooms and additional nights are not<br />
available on this trip.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Moulin Rouge<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Paris & Rome<br />
The style, food and history of Paris and Rome are easy to uncover, as our Local Experts share their top sights and<br />
insider secrets, and our hosts help you with city travel, tips and trips.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in Paris and Rome. Visit the second level of the iconic<br />
Eiffel Tower and St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. View Notre Dame<br />
Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre in Paris, the<br />
ancient Roman Forum and the Colosseum in Rome.<br />
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Arc de Triomphe, Paris<br />
City Breaks<br />
Vatican City, Italy<br />
Rome
SPAIN<br />
PARIS<br />
3<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
FRANCE<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to Paris.<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 2 to Day 4 | Paris (3 Nights)<br />
Welcome to Paris! After check-in, there is time<br />
to relax and unwind. On your first morning, your<br />
A Local Expert takes you on a fascinating<br />
sightseeing tour. Ascend the Eiffel Tower to the<br />
second level for amazing views of Paris. Drive along<br />
the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Spend<br />
the rest of your time sightseeing and shopping<br />
in smart boutiques. Visit world-class museums<br />
such as the Louvre or perhaps take an optional<br />
experience to the Palace of Versailles. Sample the<br />
local cuisine and maybe see a renowned Parisian<br />
cabaret! (BB BB ) Hotel: Concorde Montparnasse<br />
Day 5 | Flight from Paris to Rome (4 Nights)<br />
This morning transfer to the airport for a short<br />
flight to Rome, the Eternal City. On arrival, you are<br />
transferred to your hotel, home for the next four<br />
nights! Spend the evening exploring the capital,<br />
trying Roman cuisine at a local restaurant, exploring<br />
or simply relax and watch the world go by. (BB)<br />
Hotel: Atahotel Villa Pamphili<br />
Day 6 | Rome Sightseeing<br />
This morning, your A Local Expert brings the city<br />
to life with a half day sightseeing tour featuring<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
CORSICA<br />
GERMANY<br />
ITALY<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
views of the Roman Forum, the epic Colosseum<br />
and Circus Maximus as well as a visit to St<br />
Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. Spend the rest<br />
of the day as you please. Or join our Optional<br />
Excursion to the Vatican Museums to see the great<br />
masterpieces, commissioned and collected by the<br />
Papacy, before an evening at your leisure. (BB)<br />
Day 7 to Day 8 | Rome Free Time<br />
Spend two full days exploring this exciting city.<br />
From Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel to the elegant<br />
shops on the Via Condotti and from the ancient<br />
Forum to the colorful Piazza Navona, Rome is yours<br />
to discover. You could wander the cobbled streets<br />
of the artistic neighbourhood of Trastevere, do a<br />
spot of shopping on bustling Via del Corso, or<br />
sip an espresso as you people watch (a favourite<br />
Italian pastime) at one of the little pavement cafés.<br />
In the evenings, savor the city’s mouth-watering<br />
cuisine at the restaurant of your choice. (BB BB)<br />
Day 9 | Rome | Canada<br />
Say ‘arrivederci’ to Rome and your companions<br />
at the end of a memorable vacation in Paris and<br />
Rome. Transfers are available to Rome Fiumicino<br />
Airport for your return flight home. Conditions<br />
apply. (BB)<br />
4<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
ROME<br />
Paris & Rome<br />
9 days – 3 Countries<br />
City Breaks<br />
From: C$1525 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 7 nights’ accommodations (2 hotels).<br />
7 buffet breakfasts. All land transport shown<br />
(including internal flight). All transport shown.<br />
All our featured inclusions shown on page 3.<br />
CRUISE<br />
CONNECTION<br />
Code: PARS<br />
Departures commence on Thursdays and end on Fridays<br />
Superior - Code PARS<br />
*Departures between Twin Share Single Supplement<br />
3 Apr - 8 May 2075 730<br />
15 May - 26 Jun 2099 770<br />
3 Jul - 21 Aug 1999 700<br />
28 Aug - 25 Sep 2135 770<br />
2 Oct - 23 Oct 2099 770<br />
n 30 Oct '14 - 26 Mar '15 1525 650<br />
n Winter Departures (WPAR): Please note, these departures are subject to change<br />
in price, discount and hotel. Prices and discounts will be confirmed in May 2014.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
Airport transfers: On arrival to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport transfers will<br />
operate at 8.00am, 11.00am and 2.00pm. Guests arriving later should make their<br />
own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Rome<br />
Airport at 7.00am and 9.30am.<br />
Please note: Guaranteed Room Share and Triple Rooms are not available on this trip.<br />
Internal Air: The above prices include airfares and are accurate as of July 2013.<br />
For up-to-date pricing, please visit our website.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Notre Dame<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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London, Paris & Rome<br />
At least three nights in each of Europe’s most famous capitals, this unique city break takes you straight to their<br />
souls, as you meet our Local Experts who come from the city they share with you.<br />
It's iconic places<br />
City Tours in London, Paris and Rome. Visit the second level of the<br />
iconic Eiffel Tower and St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. View Big Ben,<br />
the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham<br />
Palace in London, the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre in Paris,<br />
the ancient Roman Forum and Colosseum in Rome.<br />
236<br />
City Breaks<br />
Trevi Fountain, Italy<br />
Colosseum, Italy Eiffel Tower, France
WALES<br />
SPAIN<br />
ENGLAND<br />
LONDON 3<br />
Eurostar<br />
Train<br />
English Channel<br />
Start<br />
End<br />
It’s travel beyond the expected<br />
Day 1 | *Depart Canada<br />
Overnight flight to London.<br />
PARIS<br />
Channel<br />
Tunnel<br />
Day 2 | London (3 Nights)<br />
After check-in at your hotel, the rest of the day is<br />
free to explore this amazing city. Hotel: Cumberland<br />
Day 3 to Day 4 | London Sightseeing and<br />
Free Time<br />
This morning meet your A Local Expert for a half<br />
day included sightseeing tour. View the Houses of<br />
Parliament and Big Ben as well as Westminster<br />
Abbey, the coronation church for the Kings and<br />
Queens of England since 1066. Pass Downing<br />
Street, the home of the British Prime Minister and<br />
see Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square. View<br />
Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the<br />
British Monarchy. The rest of your time in London<br />
is free to explore at your leisure. Why not visit the<br />
many museums and galleries that London has to<br />
offer? You could shop on the famous Regents<br />
Street or Oxford Street. Explore the Portobello Road<br />
or venture into Camden with its vibrant and colorful<br />
markets. Maybe walk through Hyde Park or Regents<br />
Park. For the more adventurous you could consider<br />
a ride on the London Eye, enjoy a cruise along<br />
the River Thames, visit a traditional London pub or<br />
even visit a West End theaters to see a famous<br />
show. (FB FB)<br />
Day 5 | London | Paris (3 Nights)<br />
This morning transfer from your hotel to St Pancras<br />
International to board your fast and comfortable<br />
Eurostar train to Paris. On arrival in Paris, check into<br />
you hotel and enjoy free time to take in the sights of<br />
this beautiful city. (FB) Hotel: Concorde Montparnasse<br />
Day 6 to Day 7 | Paris Sightseeing and<br />
Free Time<br />
On your first full morning meet your A Local Expert<br />
for an included sightseeing tour. See the Arc de<br />
Triomphe and drive along the famous Champs<br />
Élysées. View the Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries<br />
Gardens and see the Louvre, - the world famous<br />
3<br />
FRANCE<br />
Number of overnight stays<br />
Sightseeing stops<br />
North Sea<br />
THE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
BELGIUM<br />
LUXEMBOURG<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
GERMANY<br />
ITALY<br />
3 ROME<br />
POLAND<br />
CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
Adriatic<br />
Sea<br />
CROATIA<br />
museum which was once a Royal Palace. Later visit<br />
the Eiffel Tower and ascend to the second level for<br />
breathtaking views across the City. Paris is a great<br />
city to explore with districts such as Montmartre,<br />
famous for its association with artists who still sell<br />
their work in the small galleries or in the main square,<br />
and the lively area known as the Latin Quarter<br />
with its narrow streets filled with cafes, bistros<br />
and bookshops. Consider a visit to Versailles – a<br />
stunning Palace built by Louis XIV with extensive<br />
gardens. Why not take in a Parisian Cabaret show<br />
and dinner. Your options are endless! (BB BB)<br />
Day 8 | Flight from Paris to Rome (3 Nights)<br />
This morning transfer from your hotel to the airport<br />
to board your flight to Rome. On arrival, check into<br />
your hotel and the rest of the day is free for you<br />
to explore the Eternal City. (BB) Hotel: Atahotel<br />
Villa Pamphili<br />
Day 9 to Day 10 | Rome Sightseeing<br />
On your first full morning meet your A Local<br />
Expert for an included sightseeing tour. View the<br />
Colosseum, the vast arena where Gladiators fought<br />
and view the Forum, the center of daily life in ancient<br />
Rome. See the Circus Maximus where chariot races<br />
took place and later visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the<br />
Vatican City to see Michelangelo’s masterpiece –<br />
the Pietà. Walk through the impressive St. Peter’s<br />
Square with its Tuscan colonnades and fountains<br />
designed by Bernini. During your free time why<br />
not consider a visit inside the Vatican Museum<br />
and see the breath-taking Sistine Chapel with its<br />
famous frescoes. Why not enjoy a leisurely lunch<br />
in Piazza Navona or the Campo del Fiori. Enjoy a<br />
stroll around the lively area of Trastevere. Shop on<br />
the fashionable Via Condotti or enjoy a gelato at the<br />
nearby Spanish Steps. Enjoy La Dolce Vita! (BB BB)<br />
London, Paris & Rome<br />
11 days – 4 Countries<br />
City Breaks<br />
From: C$2150 (per person twin share)<br />
Includes: 9 nights’ accommodations (3 hotels).<br />
9 breakfasts (including 3 full breakfasts and 6<br />
hot buffets). All land transport shown (including<br />
Eurostar and internal flight). All transfers shown.<br />
CRUISE<br />
CONNECTION<br />
Code: LPRS<br />
Departures commence on Mondays and end on Thursdays<br />
Superior - Code LPRS<br />
*Departures between Twin Share Single Supplement<br />
31 Mar - 14 Apr 2635 940<br />
21 Apr 2750 990<br />
28 Apr - 5 May 2825 1020<br />
12 May - 23 Jun 2850 1050<br />
30 Jun - 18 Aug 2765 1050<br />
25 Aug - 29 Sep 2885 1050<br />
6 Oct - 27 Oct 2850 1050<br />
n 3 Nov '14 - 23 Mar '15 2150 890<br />
n Winter Departures (WLPR): Please note, these departures are subject to change<br />
in price, discount and hotel. Prices and discounts will be confirmed in May 2014.<br />
TRIP NOTES<br />
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can<br />
combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided experience in Europe.<br />
Airport Transfers: Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Rome Airport<br />
at 7am and 9.30am.<br />
Internal Air: The above prices include airfares and are accurate as of July 2013.<br />
For up-to-date pricing, please visit our website.<br />
Please note: Guaranteed Room Share and Triple Rooms are not available on this trip.<br />
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 239–240.<br />
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.<br />
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase, conditions apply.<br />
See page 241 for details.<br />
*International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare<br />
available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the<br />
prices above. See page 245.<br />
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries and<br />
Optional Experiences.<br />
Want more hotel options?<br />
For greater savings and alternative hotels, see London, Paris & Rome in<br />
our Costsaver brochure or visit www.trafalgar.com/CostSaver<br />
Day 11 | Rome | Canada<br />
After breakfast say ‘arrivederci Roma’. Transfers are<br />
available to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your return<br />
Big Ben, London<br />
flight home. Conditions apply. (BB)<br />
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast<br />
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal FD Farewell Dinner<br />
BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine<br />
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Our hotel collection<br />
The right place to stay<br />
The Dilek Kaya Hotel, Cappadocia,<br />
Turkey - chosen for its unique location<br />
and authentic features<br />
Here is a taste of our exciting and diverse hotel collection. Our<br />
dedicated team scour Europe, looking for the right hotel for each<br />
and every night of your trip. See pages 22-23 and each trip<br />
itinerary page for more hotel details.<br />
Things to know before you go<br />
Passports & Visas<br />
Each guest is responsible for having a passport that is valid for at least<br />
6 months beyond the conclusion of their trip and all necessary visas and<br />
permits. Multiple-entry visas may be required as you will enter a country<br />
more than once on some of our vacations. Each guest must comply with<br />
entry, health and other requirements of the countries visited.<br />
Contact your Travel Agent, airline or relevant government authorities to<br />
obtain the necessary travel information. You will also find information<br />
about visa requirements at www.trafalgar.com (go to ‘FAQs’ in the top<br />
menu bar).<br />
The Operators and/or their employees and their agents are not<br />
responsible for passport, visa, entry, health and other requirements of the<br />
countries visited, or for any loss sustained by you for failing to comply<br />
with laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited.<br />
Travel documents<br />
You will receive your travel documents and literature with your Trafalgar<br />
document wallet about 21 days before your departure.<br />
Know before you go guides<br />
We have created country-by-country guides packed with handy travel<br />
tips and advice – download at www.trafalgar.com (go to ‘Pre-Trip’ in the<br />
top menu bar).<br />
Brochure Terminology<br />
Here is a description of some of the specific terms used in the itinerary<br />
pages of this brochure:<br />
Visit – In-depth sightseeing with a Local Expert or Travel Director;<br />
includes fast track entry (where applicable).<br />
View – A brief stop to take in the sight and capture photos.<br />
See – See the sight while driving by on the coach.<br />
The Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney,<br />
Ireland - chosen for its luxurious 4<br />
star comfort and traditional style<br />
The U232 Hotel, Barcelona, Spain - chosen for its<br />
modern facilities and convenient neighborhood<br />
The Amfora Hotel, Hvar, Croatia - chosen to<br />
complement itineraries with more time on the<br />
beautiful island of Hvar<br />
Group Vacations<br />
Groups of 20 or more can benefit from excellent deals with a<br />
customized Trafalgar vacation. Tell us your requirements and we can<br />
tailor one of our existing itineraries, or design an itinerary from scratch,<br />
for a great-value vacation ideally suited to your needs. Group discounts<br />
available, conditions apply.<br />
Contact your Travel Agent to plan your next vacation.<br />
Regular group vacations<br />
9 or more people traveling together can make great savings when they<br />
book together on one of our regular brochure vacations. Restrictions<br />
apply – see page 245 for full details.<br />
Why Express Check-in?<br />
Our Express Check-In service helps us provide you with the best travel<br />
experience possible. It’s easy and takes less than 10 minutes to complete,<br />
and enables us to deliver these great benefits:<br />
• A more tailored trip for you<br />
• No paperwork on vacation<br />
• Smoother hotel check-ins<br />
• Travel tips and exclusive savings on travel-related goods and services<br />
We will also be able to quickly locate you or your nominated contact in<br />
the unlikely event of an emergency.<br />
Please complete the Express Check-In as soon as possible after booking<br />
your vacation – find out more at www.trafalgar.com/can/express<br />
All your details are kept secure and we will not share your information with<br />
third parties.
Trafalgar’s London Reception Centre<br />
Extend your stay in London<br />
London Hotels (C$) Single* Twin* Triple †<br />
Copthorne Tara<br />
15/03/14 to 10/01/115<br />
Cumberland<br />
308 204 N/A<br />
21/03/14 to 22/04/14 263 166 162<br />
23/04/14 to 31/10/14, Sun to Mon 313 191 187<br />
23/04/14 to 31/10/14, Tue to Sat 350 228 224<br />
01/11/14 to 14/12/14<br />
Hilton Kensington<br />
262 181 175<br />
12/04/14 to 09/11/14<br />
Holiday Inn King’s Cross<br />
239 178 172<br />
15/03/14 to 15/10/14<br />
Park Plaza County Hall<br />
276 166 N/A<br />
27/03/14 to 30/04/14 308 178 172<br />
01/05/14 to 10/11/14 Fri to Mon 337 193 188<br />
01/07/14 to 01/09/14 Tue to Thu 337 193 188<br />
01/05/14 to 30/06/14, 02/09/14 to 10/11/14 Tue to Thu<br />
Park Plaza Riverbank<br />
389 219 214<br />
27/03/14 to 30/04/14 295 171 166<br />
01/05/14 to 30/06/14, 02/09/14 to 11/11/14 Tue to Thu 364 206 201<br />
01/05/14 to 11/11/14 Fri to Mon 311 179 174<br />
01/07/14 to 01/09/14 Tue to Thu<br />
Thistle Euston<br />
311 179 174<br />
28/03/14 to 15/04/14 232 158 N/A<br />
16/04/14 to 10/11/14 Mon, Tue, Wed 320 230 N/A<br />
16/04/14 to 10/11/14 Thu to Sun<br />
Thistle Marble Arch<br />
288 196 N/A<br />
17/03/14 to 15/04/14 243 168 160<br />
16/04/14 to 31/10/14 317 225 220<br />
01/11/14 to 14/12/14 262 181 175<br />
Our London Reception Centre<br />
is your point of contact for all<br />
vacations that start in London.<br />
Drop in and take advantage of our<br />
services and facilities:<br />
• Local Hosts – our<br />
knowledgeable Hosts will help<br />
you with any vacation questions<br />
• Booking service for London<br />
sightseeing and attractions –<br />
save time with priority entry to<br />
the city’s famous attractions<br />
(where applicable)<br />
• Free Internet access<br />
• Currency Pack – packs with<br />
enough currency to get you<br />
started in each country of<br />
your trip are available to buy<br />
from your Travel Director at<br />
the Reception Centre on the<br />
morning you depart for Europe<br />
Hospitality Service<br />
Our Local Hosts also visit your<br />
hotel daily, if your accommodation<br />
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET<br />
CROMWELL ROAD<br />
South<br />
Kensington<br />
At your service<br />
GT. CUMB.LD PL.<br />
GLOUCESTER PLACE<br />
BAKER STREET<br />
MARYLEBONE HIGH<br />
BRYANSTON ST<br />
PARK STREET<br />
WELBECK ST.<br />
PORTLAND PLACE<br />
GREAT PORTLAND STREET<br />
REGENT ST<br />
REGENT ST<br />
CARDINGTON ST<br />
CLEVELAND STREET<br />
TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD<br />
OXFORD STREET<br />
has been booked through Trafalgar<br />
check the hotel noticeboard or ask<br />
the concierge for visiting hours.<br />
Your Host will provide departure<br />
information, help you book London<br />
sightseeing trips and tickets and<br />
assist you in any way they can.<br />
Summer opening hours<br />
(April 9 - October 24, 2014)<br />
Sunday to Thursday 5am-7pm<br />
Friday & Saturday 5am-8pm<br />
Winter opening hours<br />
(October 25, 2014 - April 8, 2015)<br />
Monday to Friday 7am-7pm<br />
Contact details<br />
Address: 79 York Road,<br />
London SE1 7NJ<br />
Tel: +44 (0) 207 620 8900<br />
General email:<br />
London.24x7@travcorpuk.com<br />
City Breaks email:<br />
City.Breaks@travcorpuk.com<br />
If you’d like to spend more time in London, we can offer you<br />
accommodations at preferential rates (outlined in the table below) in<br />
conveniently located quality hotels.<br />
Bayswater<br />
LILLIE ROAD<br />
MAIDA VALE<br />
LANCASTER GATE<br />
BAYSWATER ROAD<br />
Kensington<br />
Gardens<br />
EARLS COURT ROAD<br />
CRAVEN HILL<br />
HARRINGTON GDNS<br />
REDCLIFF GDNS<br />
BROMPON ROAD<br />
Paddington<br />
EDGWARE ROAD<br />
Hyde Park<br />
KENSINGTON ROAD<br />
FULHAM ROAD<br />
BROMPTON ROAD<br />
KINGS ROAD<br />
Regent's Park<br />
Planetarium Madame Tussauds<br />
Marble Arch<br />
SEYMOUR STREET WIGMORE STREET<br />
SLOANE STREET<br />
PARK LANE<br />
KNIGHTSBRIDGE<br />
Chelsea<br />
OXFORD STREET<br />
BROOK STREET<br />
GROSVENOR PLACE<br />
Mayfair<br />
EATON SQUARE<br />
ALBANY STREET<br />
NEW BOND ST<br />
CHELSEA BRIDGE RD<br />
OLD BOND ST<br />
GROSVENOR STREET<br />
PICCADILLY<br />
Green<br />
Kensington Palace<br />
Park<br />
Buckingham<br />
Royal Albert Hall<br />
Palace<br />
Victoria & Albert<br />
Museum<br />
Natural History<br />
Museum<br />
Belgravia<br />
CONSTITUTION HILL<br />
HAMPSTEAD ROAD<br />
BUCKINGHAM PALACE RD<br />
GT MARLBOROUGH ST<br />
PICCADILLY<br />
EUSTON ROAD<br />
THE MALL<br />
GOWER STREET<br />
Soho<br />
Carnaby<br />
Street<br />
BREWER ST<br />
SHAFTSBURY AVENUE<br />
St James's Park<br />
VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD<br />
Pimlico<br />
Russell<br />
Square<br />
British<br />
Museum<br />
PALL MALL<br />
GREAT RUSSELL STREET<br />
CHARING CROSS ROAD<br />
THE MALL<br />
SOUTHAMPTON ROW<br />
BLOOMSBURY WAY<br />
HIGH HOLBORN<br />
LONG ACRE<br />
WESTMINSTER<br />
UNDERGROUND<br />
Horse Guards<br />
Parade<br />
BIRDCAGE WALK<br />
VICTORIA STREET<br />
ST MARTINS LANE<br />
MILLBANK<br />
MILLBANK<br />
GUILFORD ROAD<br />
DRURY LANE<br />
BOW ST<br />
Holborn<br />
National Gallery<br />
Trafalgar Square<br />
VICTORIA EMBANKMENT<br />
GRAYS INN ROAD<br />
THEOBALDS ROAD<br />
STRAND<br />
ALDWYCH<br />
WESTMINSTER BRIDGE<br />
LAMBETH BRIDGE<br />
ALBERT EMBANKMENT<br />
WATERLOO BRIDGE<br />
London Eye<br />
HIGH HOLBORN<br />
CHANCERY LANE<br />
STRAND<br />
VICTORIA EMBANKMENT<br />
YORK ROAD<br />
CLERKENWELL ROAD<br />
STAMFORD STREET<br />
FARRINGDON RD<br />
WATERLOO<br />
UNDERGROUND<br />
WATERLOO ROAD<br />
THE CUT<br />
WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD<br />
BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE<br />
BLACKFRIARS ROAD<br />
GOSWELL ROAD<br />
NEWGATE ST<br />
FLEET STREET LUDGATE HILL<br />
Houses of<br />
Westminster<br />
Parliament<br />
Abbey<br />
Lambeth<br />
Westminster Cathedral<br />
Palace<br />
Imperial War<br />
Museum<br />
Westminster<br />
Tate Gallery<br />
TRAFALGAR<br />
LONDON<br />
RECEPTION<br />
CENTRE<br />
LAMBETH ROAD<br />
Clerkenwell<br />
SOUTHWARK STREET<br />
Southwark<br />
KENNINGTON PARK ROAD NEWINGTON BUTTS<br />
*Prices are per person per night, based on twin room accommodations with private facilities. The price includes a full breakfast daily, hotel taxes and<br />
service charges.<br />
† Triple rooms often feature one foldaway bed and a double bed. As space can be restricted, they are generally more suitable for two adults and one child,<br />
rather than three adults.<br />
Pick-ups: For London-starting vacations, you’ll be picked up for departure if you are staying at our suggested London hotel (see itinerary page for details)<br />
and if the accommodations have been reserved through Trafalgar. Guests staying in other hotels are required to make their way to our London<br />
Reception Centre on the departure morning.<br />
Airport transfers: We can provide transfers from London’s Heathrow Airport to your Trafalgar London hotel for C$39 per person per single trip to/from<br />
Heathrow Airport. You will be picked up and dropped off at a time to meet your flight.<br />
Law Courts<br />
Old Bailey<br />
National Theatre<br />
Kennington<br />
OLD STREET<br />
UNION STREET<br />
NEWINGTON CAUSEWAY<br />
SOUTHWARK BRIDGE<br />
HARPER ROAD<br />
GREAT DOVER STREET<br />
Elephant<br />
& Castle<br />
WALWORTH ROAD<br />
Shoreditch<br />
The Bank of<br />
England<br />
St Paul’s Cathedral<br />
NEW KENT ROAD<br />
Walworth<br />
LONDON BRIDGE<br />
BISHOPSGATE<br />
London Dungeon<br />
Tower of London<br />
The Borough<br />
TOOLEY STREET<br />
ST. THOMAS STREET<br />
239<br />
ROAD<br />
TOWER BRIDGE<br />
DUNTON ROAD<br />
OLD KENT ROAD<br />
ALBANY ROAD<br />
TOWER BRIDGE
240<br />
Extend your stay in Europe<br />
We offer exclusive discounted rates (below) to help you extend your stay at the hotel where your vacation starts or ends. Ask your Travel Agent to make<br />
the reservation when you book your Trafalgar vacation – you’ll find the hotel details on your vacation’s itinerary page.<br />
Transfers are not included when you extend your stay with this offer, but Trafalgar can provide door-to-door airport/hotel transfers (see table below for prices).<br />
City Hotel (C$) Single Twin Transfer<br />
Amsterdam Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South* 249 147 96<br />
Hilton Amsterdam 303 176 96<br />
Mercure Amsterdam City* 232 148 96<br />
Novotel Amsterdam City 232 148 96<br />
Athens Athenaeum Intercontinental 288 173 Transfer Inc.<br />
Divani Palace Acropolis 236 139 Transfer Inc.<br />
Metropolitan 227 141 Transfer Inc.<br />
Barcelona Barcelo Sants 250 146 84<br />
Hesperia Tower* 217 131 84<br />
U232 Hotel* 223 141 84<br />
Vincci Bit* 204 129 84<br />
Berlin Andels Berlin* † 211 132 73<br />
Bruges NH Brugge* 231 144 † † 141<br />
Brussels Renaissance Brussels 182 115 73<br />
Thon Hotel EU* † 147 103 73<br />
Budapest Hilton Budapest West End 206 122 51<br />
Cagliari Regina Margherita 189 139 39<br />
T Hotel 193 134 39<br />
Casablanca Sheraton Casablanca* † 164 102 62<br />
Como Barchetta Excelsior* † 259 188 152**<br />
Copenhagen Marriott 308 176 124<br />
Dublin Ballsbridge Hotel* † 185 120 68<br />
Camden Court 187 134 68<br />
Maldron Cardiff Lane 206 141 68<br />
Mespil 182 130 68<br />
Trinity Capital 201 130 68<br />
Edinburgh Marriott Edinburgh* 187 150 39<br />
Novotel City Centre* † 221 171 39<br />
Frankfurt Sheraton Offenbach* 134 93 96<br />
Glasgow Holiday Inn Glasgow Theatreland* 174 125 51<br />
Radisson Blu* † 182 127 51<br />
Helsinki Holiday Inn City Centre 169 112 152<br />
Scandic Grand Marina 171 112 152<br />
Lisbon HF Fenix Urban 132 97 34<br />
VIP Gran Lisboa 163 103 34<br />
Lucerne Astoria 322 261 253 #<br />
Grand Europe 271 192 253 #<br />
Renaissance Hotel 340 279 253 #<br />
Madrid AC Cuzco 191 116 84<br />
Ayre Gran Colon 176 112 84<br />
Holiday Inn Madrid 172 117 84<br />
NH Eurobuilding 212 128 84<br />
Rafael Atocha 185 112 84<br />
Vincci Capitol 206 133 84<br />
Vincci Soma 206 133 84<br />
City Hotel (C$) Single Room<br />
L H<br />
Twin Room<br />
L H<br />
Transfer<br />
Per Person<br />
Jordan Amman Kempinski Hotel 246 - 160 - Transfer Inc.<br />
Sweimeh Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea* 229 327 131 188 Transfer Inc.<br />
Egypt Cairo Fairmont Heliopolis 200 249 126 151 Transfer Inc.<br />
Ramses Hilton 187 226 120 139 Transfer Inc.<br />
Turkey Istanbul Radisson Blu Sisli 294 - 183 - Transfer Inc.<br />
Israel Jerusalem Dan Panorama 332 414 192 232 Transfer Inc.<br />
Tel Aviv Dan Panorama 332 453 192 252 Transfer Inc.<br />
All prices are per person per night, based on twin room accommodations with private facilities. The price includes<br />
continental or buffet breakfast daily (excluding hotels in Ireland, hotels in Britain outside of London, and Scandinavia,<br />
where full national breakfasts are served), hotel taxes and service charges.<br />
Chargeable transfer prices are per person one way. Flight information must be provided to Trafalgar at the time of<br />
booking and no fewer than 21 days before flight departure. Chargeable transfers are by car or minibus; you will be<br />
met after clearing customs and escorted to your vehicle.<br />
*Seasonal supplements apply. † Certain days of the week attract a supplement.<br />
#To Zurich Airport. **To Milan Malpensa Airport. † † To/From Brussels Airport.<br />
Please note: Trafalgar will not be responsible for any missed or unused transfers for any reason.<br />
City Hotel (C$) Single Twin Transfer<br />
Milan AC Milano 187 118 124<br />
NH Touring 178 122 124<br />
Novotel Milano Ca Granda 154 111 124<br />
Starhotels Tourist 165 110 124<br />
Moscow Crowne Plaza Moscow 365 278 79<br />
Marriott Tverskaya 365 223 79<br />
Munich Hilton City* 203 134 113<br />
Sheraton Arabellapark* 217 130 113<br />
Nice Hotel Ellington 327 186 73<br />
Palermo Grand Hotel Federico II 191 136 107<br />
Paris Concorde Montparnasse* † 355 205 84<br />
Evergreen Laurel* † 270 163 84<br />
Hilton Paris La Defense 243 141 84<br />
Holiday Inn Paris Opera-Grand Boulevards 400 227 84<br />
Mövenpick Neuilly* 270 152 84<br />
Novotel Tour Eiffel* † 373 206 84<br />
Pullman Bercy* † 405 227 84<br />
Pullman La Defense* † 306 178 84<br />
Pullman Montparnasse* † 368 211 84<br />
Radisson Blu Boulogne* † 303 175 84<br />
Renaissance La Defense* † 266 161 84<br />
Prague President Hotel Prague 224 131 51<br />
Rome Atahotel Villa Pamphili 262 185 56<br />
Atlantico 272 189 56<br />
AW Cicerone Hotel 270 189 56<br />
Barcelo Aran Mantegna 276 185 56<br />
Cardinal St Peter 247 184 56<br />
Crowne Plaza St Peters 246 185 56<br />
Domus Mariae Palazzo Carpegna 211 150 56<br />
Executive Style Hotel* † 236 165 56<br />
Grand Hotel Palatino 314 215 56<br />
Grand Hotel Tiberio 247 175 56<br />
Milton Roma 254 184 56<br />
Il Cantico 292 221 56<br />
NH Leonardo da Vinci* 296 207 56<br />
NH Villa Carpegna 238 173 56<br />
Sheraton Golf Parco dè Medici 203 154 56<br />
Una Hotel Roma 292 206 56<br />
St. Petersburg Courtyard Marriott Vasilievsky 365 223 73<br />
Stockholm Clarion Stockholm 255 162 146<br />
Venice Best Western Premier Hotel Sant Elena 314 236 158<br />
Boscolo Bellini* † 296 210 158<br />
Hotel Continental 312 234 158<br />
Hotel Principe 363 232 158<br />
Venice Mestre NH Laguna Palace 208 154 84<br />
Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana 188 132 84<br />
Vienna Hilton Vienna Danube 208 156 56<br />
Hotel Am Konzerthaus 245 149 56<br />
Zagreb The Westin 160 115 68<br />
Zurich Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport 215 135 N/A<br />
Hotel seasons<br />
Cairo:<br />
Fairmont Heliopolis<br />
Low: 01/04/14-13/04/14, 26/04/14-31/10/14 High: 14/04/14-25/04/14<br />
Ramses Hilton<br />
Low: 09/04/14-13/04/14, 26/04/14-30/06/14, 22/07/14-30/09/14<br />
High: 14/04/14-25/04/14, 01/07/14-21/07/14, 01/10/14-31/10/14<br />
Jerusalem:<br />
Dan Panorama<br />
Low: 31/03/14-07/10/14, 17/10/14-02/04/15 High: 08/10/14-16/10/14<br />
Sweimeh:<br />
Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea<br />
Low: 01/06/14-26/07/14, 16/01/15-10/02/15<br />
High: 01/04/14-31/05/14, 27/07/14-30/12/14, 01/01/15-15/01/15,<br />
11/02/15-31/03/15<br />
Tel Aviv:<br />
Dan Panorama<br />
Low: 03/04/14-06/08/14, 24/08/14-06/04/15 High: 07/08/14-23/08/14
Airport Transfers<br />
Transfers in Europe<br />
Trafalgar bonus! All Trafalgar guests receive complimentary arrival and<br />
departure transfers by shuttlebus on the arrival and departure day of<br />
their guided vacation at the times specified on the individual itinerary<br />
pages. Any guests whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle bus<br />
transfer timings may choose to book and purchase a transfer. Additionally,<br />
guests arriving before or leaving after the scheduled vacation may also<br />
book and buy a transfer through Trafalgar providing they also purchase<br />
the additional pre-and-post vacation hotel night(s) from Trafalgar (see<br />
pages 240-241 for details and prices).<br />
Trafalgar bonus in the Eastern Mediterranean regions! Trafalgar is<br />
pleased to offer complimentary airport transfers at any time either<br />
on the first or last day of the vacation or on other days in conjunction<br />
with pre-and-post trip accommodations booked through Trafalgar.<br />
Note that flight timings must be provided to Trafalgar no fewer than<br />
21 days before flight departure. Please see below for Trafalgar’s transfer<br />
terms and conditions.<br />
Transfers in London<br />
Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your<br />
London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar vacation and take<br />
advantage of out land and air packages, we have included a FREE<br />
transfer to and from London’s airports* and your Trafalgar London hotel<br />
Guests who have made their own flight arrangements may purchase<br />
transfers at our specially negtiated group transfer rates from London’s<br />
Heathrow* Airport to the door of your Trafalgar London hotel:<br />
C$39 per person per single trip to/from Heathrow Airport<br />
Transfers transfer terms and conditions:<br />
1) For included and chargeable transfers – You or your Travel Agent<br />
must provide detailed flight information to Trafalgar at the time of<br />
booking or at the very latest no fewer than 21 days prior to departure.<br />
Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.<br />
2) For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by<br />
Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your<br />
departure date.<br />
3) Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.<br />
4) In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers<br />
will be deemed to be cancelled.<br />
5) All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore<br />
available for missed transfers, or guests not using this service.<br />
6) In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes<br />
or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or<br />
cancelled transfers.<br />
* Heathrow Airport: Guests will be picked up and dropped off in time to meet all<br />
flights booked to/from London’s Heathrow Airport.<br />
* Gatwick Airport: Guests who have booked air and land packages through Trafalgar<br />
arriving/departing at London’s Gatwick Airport, will be provided with a Gatwick Express<br />
Voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey to/from Gatwick to/from London’s Victoria<br />
Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their own way from Victoria<br />
Station to/from their Trafalgar hotel.<br />
For full details of transfer terms and conditions please go to www.trafalgar.com<br />
The Travel Corporation<br />
We’re a proud member of The Travel Corporation,<br />
a family business run by four generations for the<br />
past nine decades. Dedicated to sharing their<br />
love of travel with guests, through their 25 travel<br />
brands, you get the confidence of travelling with a<br />
strong, reliable and focused name but the intimacy and integrity of<br />
a family brand.<br />
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European<br />
Gateway<br />
Free transfer<br />
inbound<br />
Proudly using 100%<br />
recycled paper<br />
Free transfer<br />
outbound<br />
Amsterdam 09:00, 11:30 & 14:30 08:00 & 10:00<br />
Athens Any time, any day Any time, any day<br />
Barcelona N/A 08:00<br />
Berlin 09:00 & 13:00 N/A<br />
Brussels N/A 08:00 & 12:00<br />
Budapest N/A 07:00 & 11:00<br />
Cagliari 11:15 & 14:00 04:30 & 07:00<br />
Cairo Any time, any day Any time, any day<br />
Casablanca 08:00, 10:00, 12:00 & 14:00 07:00, 10:00 & 12:00<br />
Copenhagen 09:00, 12:00 & 15:30 N/A<br />
Dublin 08:30, 11:00 & 13:00 07:30, 09:30 & 11:30<br />
Edinburgh 09:00, 11:30 & 14:00 07:00 & 09:00<br />
Frankfurt 09:30, 12:00 & 14:30 08:00 & 10:00<br />
Glasgow N/A 07:00 & 09:00<br />
Helsinki 10:00, 14:00, 16:00 07:00 & 12:00<br />
Istanbul Any time, any day Any time, any day<br />
Lisbon 09:30, 12:30 & 15:30 07:00 & 09:30<br />
Madrid 10:30, 13:00 & 15:30 08:30 & 11:00<br />
Milan (Malpensa) 09:00 & 12:30 07:30 & 10:30<br />
Moscow Sheremetyevo N/A 05:00 & 11:00<br />
Moscow Domodedovo N/A 05:00 & 13:00<br />
Munich 10:00 & 13:00 09:30<br />
Nice N/A 05:00 & 09:30<br />
Palermo N/A 08:00<br />
Paris (Charles de Gaulle)* 08:00, 11:00 & 14:00 08:00<br />
Paris (Charles de Gaulle)** 08:00, 11:00 & 14:00 08:00 & 11:30<br />
Prague 09:00, 11:00 & 13:30 N/A<br />
Rome (Fiumicino) 09:30, 12:30 & 15:30 07:00 & 09:30<br />
Stockholm N/A 07:30 & 11:00<br />
St. Petersburg 11:30, 14:30 & 17:00 N/A<br />
Tel Aviv Any time, any day Any time, any day<br />
Venice 09:30, 12:30, 15:30 08:00 & 09:30<br />
Vienna 09:00, 12:00 & 15:00 08:00 & 09:30<br />
Zagreb 11:30 & 14:00 07:00 & 11:30<br />
Zurich † 09:30 & 12:30 08:00<br />
* Europe Discoveries itineraries and London & Paris City Break only.<br />
** French Regional itineraries only.<br />
† Hotel Radisson Blu Zurich Airport is a short walk from the airport terminal so transfers<br />
will not be provided on itineraries starting or ending here.<br />
On the Contrasts of Switzerland itinerary the departure transfer is by train.<br />
Trafalgar, as part of The Travel Corporation, is proud to be using 100%<br />
recycled paper for the body of our brochures. Some of the positive<br />
impacts of this include saving more than 54,000* trees per year and<br />
reducing landfill waste that produces harmful greenhouse gases. In<br />
addition, the paper used is rated “Excellent” by the World Wildlife<br />
Federation’s (WWF) environmental benchmarking tool. We are proud to<br />
commit to using one of the most environmentally friendly coated recycled<br />
papers on Planet Earth.<br />
*Calculations based on data from the Environmental Defense Network<br />
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Trafalgar’s<br />
TRAVEL PROTECTION<br />
Providing you with “any reason” cancellation flexibility<br />
and peace of mind while you travel.<br />
Trafalgar Travel Protection Plan – designed exclusively with<br />
the following:<br />
For trips priced at: Cost is:<br />
Under C$2,000 C$129 per person<br />
C$2,001 - C$3,500 C$199 per person<br />
Over C$3,501 C$249 per person<br />
Note: Prices are subject to change without notice and are subject<br />
to provincial sales tax, where applicable.<br />
Section I : Travel arrangement protection<br />
Provided by Trafalgar<br />
TRIP CANCELLATION up to total trip cost: Reimburses the non-refundable Trafalgar<br />
cancellation penalties imposed if you must cancel your trip for a covered reason such<br />
as illness, injury or death to you, a traveling companion or an immediate family member.<br />
Other reasons for cancellation include common carrier-caused delays due to inclement<br />
weather, jury duty, subpoena, or a documented traffic accident en route to departure, and<br />
other reasons as cited in the plan description.<br />
THE TRAFALGAR “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver: With the Trafalgar “Any Reason”<br />
Cancellation Waiver, Trafalgar will provide you with 100% of the cancellation charges<br />
in the form of a future travel credit certificate, should you cancel your guided vacation<br />
more than 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure for any reason that is not eligible<br />
for cash reimbursement under the Trip Cancellation section of the Travel Protection Plan.<br />
Cancellation charges are reimbursed in the form of Trafalgar Travel Certificates allowing<br />
you a two-year credit to travel with us at a later date! Please note that to be eligible for<br />
the “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, you must enroll and pay for the plan within two<br />
days of your initial trip deposit. The certificate is valid for two years, is non-transferable<br />
and non-refundable and may not be redeemed for cash. Future travel certificates do not<br />
include airfare cancellation charges for air arrangements unless those arrangements were<br />
provided by Trafalgar.<br />
TRIP INTERRUPTION: Up to Total Trip Cost<br />
TRIP DELAY: Up to USC$1,000 (USC$150/day).<br />
Section II : Travel insurance benefits<br />
Underwritten by Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company* and Legacy General<br />
Insurance Company (Baggage Protection)<br />
Baggage Protection: Up to C$2,500 Bag Delay: Up to C$500<br />
Medical & Dental Expenses: Up to C$1,000,000**<br />
Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation: Up to C$50,000<br />
Section III : Emergency assistance services<br />
Booking Conditions and other Important Information<br />
Large print version is available at: www.trafalgar.com<br />
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION FEES SUMMARY INFORMATION<br />
LAND ONLY<br />
GUIDED VACATIONS<br />
GUIDED VACATIONS<br />
WITH LOUIS CRUISES<br />
Deposit required $200 Deposit required $200<br />
Final Payment 45 days Final Payment 45 days<br />
No of Days Penalty No of Days Penalty<br />
45 days and over Deposit 45 days and over Deposit<br />
44-22 days 25% 44-22 days 25%<br />
21-8 days 30% 21-8 days 50%<br />
7-1 days 50% 7-1 days 100%<br />
Departure Day/No Show 100% Departure Day/No Show 100%<br />
YOUR GUIDED VACATION BOOKING<br />
Trafalgar Tours Of Canada Limited is the ‘Sales Company’;<br />
Trafalgar Tours Limited is the ‘Operator’; collectively these<br />
companies are referred to as ‘Trafalgar’.<br />
Your agreement is with Trafalgar and a contract is formed when<br />
you make a reservation with us that we accept.<br />
The invalidity of any provisions herein shall not affect the<br />
validity of any other provisions agreement shall be construed<br />
as though the invalid provision was not contained herein<br />
and was replaced with an enforceable provision as similar<br />
as possible to the original provision.<br />
Disclaimer Travel is personal and each individual’s goals<br />
and experiences may differ. Trafalgar will not be bound by,<br />
or liable for, any description, representation or warranty made<br />
by any independent third party sales representative, Travel<br />
Agent, or other person or entity relating to any vacation<br />
offered by Trafalgar.<br />
Departure Date The departure date is the date indicated<br />
on the Trafalgar confirmation.<br />
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE GUIDED VACATION PRICE<br />
Inter-city Travel By private motorcoach, trains and ferries<br />
(see itineraries).<br />
Air Transportation Not included unless otherwise indicated<br />
in the price panel.<br />
Guided Vacation By air-conditioned luxury motorcoaches. On<br />
London sightseeing and some Regional vacations, motorcoaches<br />
including the Middle East and Morocco, without toilet facilities<br />
are used. If due to circumstances beyond our control coaches<br />
are used otherwise than as advertised, a refund of $10 per<br />
person will be made.<br />
Hotel Accommodations Prices are per person, based on two<br />
persons sharing a two-bed room with private bath or shower.<br />
Triple rooms may be available on selected vacations in limited<br />
numbers. Triple rooms will often feature one foldaway bed<br />
plus one double bed. Three adults may find these rooms<br />
small and suitcase space slightly restricted. They are generally<br />
more suitable for two adults and one child.<br />
Every effort has been made to reserve two-bed rooms;<br />
however, on some occasions, rooms with one bed may be<br />
the only choice available. These rooms will be allocated to<br />
single travelers and couples first; other rooms may feature<br />
a single bed and rollaway bed, murphy bed or sleeper sofa.<br />
A limited number of twin-shared rooms are available with<br />
our Guaranteed Room Share service. Special room requests<br />
must be made at time of booking. Special room requests<br />
are not guaranteed and are based on availability at time of<br />
check-in. Many hotels are 100% smoke-free, including guest<br />
rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, public spaces,<br />
and employee work areas. Smoking in a non-smoking room<br />
may result in a fine.<br />
Substitute hotels may be used sometimes. We try to use<br />
hotels of similar standard. Hotel Frequent Traveler program<br />
points are not earned with hotels on Trafalgar vacations.<br />
Cruises Per person prices are based on two persons sharing<br />
a cabin with two berths, private shower and toilet. A limited<br />
number of single cabins are available at an extra cost. On<br />
Nile cruises, triple rooms are not available.<br />
Free WiFi Internet Service Complimentary WiFi service<br />
is available in many Trafalgar hotel guestrooms and/or the<br />
public areas of most hotels. In most countries complimentary<br />
WiFi is also provided on-board the coaches. The WiFi on the<br />
coaches uses the cellular phone network and as a result the<br />
connection will be slower than standard broadband and at<br />
times may not be available. In some countries this service<br />
will not be available. WiFi is not available on City Breaks, or<br />
when main Trafalgar coach is not being used, such as on<br />
transfer coaches and other local coach services. For further<br />
information please refer to the Trafalgar website.<br />
Travel Director Guided vacations are conducted in English<br />
by a professional Travel Director. On City Breaks there may<br />
be a Local Expert instead of a Travel Director. In Egypt,<br />
only itineraries of 10 people or more will be guided by a<br />
Travel Director. In Turkey and Israel, vacations are conducted<br />
by a Local Guide. In the unlikely event that there are fifteen<br />
guests or less traveling on a departure, Trafalgar reserves the<br />
right to operate this departure on an individual basis with<br />
private transfers and individual arrangements. Please refer to<br />
the individual guided vacation. Pre-or-post itinerary extensions<br />
are operated on a locally hosted basis using regular English<br />
speaking Local Expert services.<br />
Meals Meals are included as detailed on itineraries.<br />
Sightseeing Excursions, entrance fees and English-speaking<br />
guide (when required) are included as detailed in the itinerary pages.<br />
Transfers Between airports, hotels, railway stations and piers<br />
are included as indicated on each guided vacation itinerary.<br />
Transfers in London will only be included provided guests<br />
have booked a land and air package with Trafalgar (please see<br />
’Airport Transfers’ section for further details). There will be no<br />
refund for missed or unused airport transfers.<br />
Porterage Baggage handling of one suitcase per person, at<br />
each guided vacation hotel and porter service at airports for all<br />
intra-air flights (indicated in the itineraries) is included in the<br />
guided vacation price. Due to limited coach capacity, a single<br />
bag is allowed with dimensions not exceeding 30”x18”x10”<br />
and weight not exceeding 50 lbs. Airlines may impose stricter<br />
weight and size limits for luggage and may also charge fees<br />
for checked baggage, including the first checked bag. Please<br />
check with your airline(s) directly for their most current baggage<br />
regulations and related fees. Trafalgar is not responsible for<br />
additional fees imposed by air carriers regarding baggage.<br />
A charge of US$6 or local currency equivalent per traveling<br />
day will be collected by the Travel Director if a second piece<br />
of baggage is permitted to be carried, or if suitcase exceeds<br />
weight or size limits. This is not assurance that luggage in<br />
excess of limits on size, weight and number of pieces will be<br />
permitted on the coach.<br />
Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person,<br />
not exceeding 12”x11”x6” to fit under your coach seat or in the<br />
small overhead compartment. Carry-on/hand luggage handling<br />
is the responsibility of each guest and must be taken on and<br />
off the motorcoach by you each day of the guided vacation.<br />
Carry-ons with telescopic handles and wheels will not<br />
fit in the overhead compartments or under seats and,<br />
therefore, cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage.<br />
Trafalgar and Trafalgar’s affiliated entities shall not be liable for<br />
loss or damage to baggage or any guest’s belongings. Guests<br />
should immediately report lost items to the Travel Director who<br />
will assist in completing a lost property form that can be used for<br />
an insurance claim. Trafalgar cannot assist in locating lost items<br />
after the guest disembarks or completes the Trafalgar vacation.<br />
Tips/Gratuities Tips/gratuities are included for services on<br />
guided vacation provided by dining-room waiters, chambermaids<br />
Provided by On Call International<br />
While the above is not a complete description – a full plan description detailing the<br />
terms, conditions and exclusions will be sent to you – we have highlighted just a few<br />
of the plan benefits. If you have any Travel Protection Plan questions, or would like to<br />
request a copy of the plan description, please call our plan administrator, BerkelyCare,<br />
at 1-866-580-4869. You may also view the plan at www.trafalgar.com. Travel insurance<br />
is applicable to all taxes.<br />
The Trafalgar Travel Protection Plan is provided in addition to other applicable indemnity<br />
or insurance programs, where permitted by law and shall apply only after benefits have<br />
been paid.<br />
* Section II Travel Insurance Benefits, Policy Number MZ0911062H0001A are underwritten<br />
by Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company, Markham Ontario. Policy/certificate form<br />
series TAHC51000 and TAHC52000.<br />
** NOTE: The Medical & Dental Expense benefits of this plan are subject to a maximum<br />
benefit limit of C$30,000 for those persons, who at the time of a covered injury or<br />
sickness, do not have valid hospital and medical insurance under a Government Health<br />
Insurance Plan of a province or territory of Canada.<br />
This plan was designed and is administered by BerkelyCareSM 58664684A<br />
and porters at hotels, airports and docks.<br />
NOT INCLUDED IN GUIDED VACATION PRICE<br />
Any items and matters referred to above, including, airfares to<br />
and from your destination, air-related taxes and fees (except<br />
where specified); additional fees charged by airlines such as<br />
checked and/or excess baggage, seat selections and any other<br />
services; passport and visa fees; insurances of all kinds; tips/<br />
gratuities to Travel Directors, Motorcoach Drivers and Local<br />
Experts; laundry; phone calls; minibar; beverages and meals<br />
not detailed in the itinerary; optional experiences; and all items<br />
of a personal nature. Additional taxes and surcharges may<br />
be collected by foreign governmental and non-governmental<br />
entities. The price does not cover costs and expenses, including<br />
your return home, if you leave the guided vacation whether at<br />
your own volition, due to illness, action by any government<br />
or other reason. This list is illustrative and not a complete list<br />
of every item not included.<br />
RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS<br />
1. Your guided vacation will be confirmed after receipt of a<br />
non-refundable, non-transferable deposit as detailed in the<br />
Summary Information table. We reserve the right to refuse<br />
a booking without giving any reason and shall in that event<br />
return any deposit received. If not received within 3 calendar<br />
days of booking, the reservation will automatically be canceled.<br />
On certain departures, deposits may be required at time of<br />
booking to hold seats.<br />
2. Air-inclusive bookings may require an additional non-refundable<br />
deposit or payment in full at the time of booking, see Air<br />
Arrangements section below.<br />
3. Final payment for your land reservation will be due prior<br />
to departure no later than as detailed in the Summary<br />
Information table.<br />
4. Payment in full will be required at time of booking for<br />
reservations made less than 45 days prior to departure date.<br />
5. Trafalgar reserves the right to cancel the reservation and<br />
impose cancellation charges if any payment is not received as<br />
detailed within the Summary Information table above. Trafalgar<br />
will not be responsible for lost land and air reservations.<br />
6. Credit Card Bookings: Trafalgar should be advised of your<br />
credit card number when making your reservation directly<br />
with us. For security purposes, we are required to collect the<br />
guest’s credit card billing address as well as the customer<br />
verification code.<br />
7. Any special meal requirements must be provided at time of<br />
booking and are received on a REQUEST basis only. Trafalgar<br />
cannot assure special meal requests will be fulfilled and does<br />
not assume responsibility or liability if requests are not fulfilled.<br />
8. Your Travel Agent shall hold all monies for each and every<br />
person named in the booking until the booking is confirmed<br />
at which time shall provide those monies promptly to us.<br />
You consent to us depositing monies received by us as<br />
required by law. We will be entitled to keep interest earned<br />
on monies. You consent that all monies paid to us whether<br />
through your Travel Agent, by deposit or otherwise, may<br />
be disbursed by us as and when we see fit.<br />
Early Payment Discounts Discounts are applied at the time<br />
of booking and apply to the LAND-only portion of vacations<br />
featuring the “Early Payment Discount” in the price panel,<br />
and require full payment by the applicable discount deadline<br />
dates (see Great Savings section), but no later than 45 days<br />
prior to departure for land-only vacations. If full payment<br />
is not received by the correct date - as stated on the<br />
invoice - the discount will be removed and the booking will<br />
be re-priced. These discounts are not valid on all itineraries<br />
or departure dates; do not apply to optional extensions,<br />
airfares, government taxes and fees, air flight supplements,<br />
extra nights’ accommodations, transfers and any cruise portion<br />
of a vacation. Full cancellation penalties apply. This offer is<br />
subject to availability, applies to new bookings only and may<br />
be withdrawn at any time without notice.<br />
Travel Documents Travel documents will be sent to you<br />
approximately 21 days prior to the guided vacation departure<br />
date (provided full payment has been received on time). If<br />
final payment is not received when due, costs to courier<br />
documents will be the responsibility of the Travel Agent. If<br />
you are leaving home earlier, please ask your Travel Agent<br />
to request your travel documents well in advance. Please<br />
also make sure that you provide your Travel Agent with the<br />
flight details that are booked independently no less than 21<br />
days prior to flight departure date.<br />
Passports & Visas All guests including children must be in<br />
possession of a machine-readable passport and applicable<br />
visas. Please refer to ’Things To Know Before You Go’ section.<br />
Your Travel Agent will advise you as to information and travel<br />
documents (such as passports, visas, affidavits, etc.) that will<br />
be needed for each person for whom travel services are being<br />
booked. Trafalgar bears no responsibility for such information.<br />
All passengers require a valid passport valid for 6 months after<br />
their trip return date and may require visas. Some countries<br />
require multiple visas. For specific Visa requirements at time<br />
of booking please contact your Travel agent for more details.<br />
It is the guests’ responsibility to ensure he/she travels with the<br />
appropriate documents. Please ask your Travel Agent for advice.<br />
Please note that entry to another country may be refused<br />
even if the required information and travel documents are<br />
complete. Obtaining and carrying these documents is your<br />
sole responsibility. Trafalgar will not be responsible for advising<br />
and/or obtaining required travel documentation for any guest,<br />
or for any delays, damages, and/or losses including missed<br />
portions of your vacation related to improper documentation.<br />
Due to government imposed security/ immigration measures,
passport and emergency contact information is required for<br />
all guests prior to the release of travel documents. At time<br />
of printing (see back cover) Canadian Passport holders<br />
require visas for the following countries Russia, Belarus,<br />
Jordan, Egypt and Turkey.<br />
BOOKING CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS<br />
Booking Changes A fee of $35 or more per person, per<br />
change and any further cost we incur, will be charged for<br />
any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the<br />
booking is confirmed unless the change increases the price<br />
of the booking. Costs and charges may increase the closer<br />
to the departure date that changes are made. We will try to<br />
make your requested change but it may not be possible.<br />
A change of guided vacation date or itinerary within 45<br />
days of departure date will be treated as a cancellation.<br />
Cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to<br />
an earlier departure date and the guided vacation price is<br />
equivalent or greater, in which case a $35 (or more) per<br />
person amendment fee will be charged.<br />
Name changes or corrections will be treated as a cancellation<br />
and fees may apply.<br />
Cancellations and Cancellation Fees:<br />
Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be<br />
canceled at any time by written notice by the person who<br />
made the booking. Please note the following:<br />
• If notice of cancellation is received by Trafalgar more than<br />
45 days prior to the guided vacation departure date, deposit<br />
will be retained along with the Travel Protection payment.<br />
• If full payment is not received 45 days prior to departure<br />
date, Trafalgar has the right to cancel your reservation.<br />
Trafalgar we will not be responsible for lost reservations.<br />
• Notice of cancellation must be made in writing directly to<br />
Trafalgar or through your Travel Agent. Please also refer<br />
to Trafalgar’s Travel Protection.<br />
The charges detailed in the Summary Information table<br />
will apply when notice of cancellation is given after the<br />
booking is confirmed.<br />
• If a guest fails to join the guided vacation on the day of<br />
departure, cancellation fees will be 100% (unless the guest<br />
notifies us of the delay and joins the guided vacation later<br />
at their own expense).<br />
• Cancellation fees apply to additional accommodations and/or<br />
chargeable transfers prior to and after the guided vacation<br />
or cruise reserved through Trafalgar and are additional to<br />
any cancellation fees or other charges that may be levied<br />
by your Travel Agent.<br />
• Additional hotel accommodations canceled within 14 days<br />
of booked date will incur a 100% cancellation fee. For<br />
cancellation outside 14 days before the booked date the<br />
following fees will be charged:<br />
Over 45 days $35 per person<br />
45-22 days 25% of price for the accommodations<br />
and/or chargeable transfers<br />
21-15 days 30% of price for the accommodations<br />
and/or chargeable transfers<br />
• Travel Agent fees and cancellation charges may also apply.<br />
• Airline Flights/Tickets: After deposit has been received,<br />
any change incurs a $35 service fee per person PLUS any<br />
additional change/cancellation fee imposed by the Airline.<br />
Some airfares including published fares booked by Trafalgar<br />
are non-changeable and non-refundable.<br />
• Trafalgar is not responsible for other travel arrangements<br />
that you or your party has made outside Trafalgar and<br />
which are affected by our cancellations.<br />
If the reason for your cancellation is covered under your<br />
insurance, you may be able to reclaim these charges from<br />
your insurer. You or your Travel Agent are responsible to<br />
make the claim to your insurer.<br />
Illness or Absence Early departure expenses are the guest’s<br />
responsibility. There is no refund for absence or early departure<br />
from a guided vacation, including but not limited to missed<br />
hotels, transfers, meals or sightseeing. Trafalgar urges you<br />
to purchase travel insurance to cover such circumstances.<br />
Trafalgar makes no representation or guarantees concerning<br />
reimbursement, scope of coverage, or other aspects of any<br />
travel insurance policy or claim.<br />
AIR ARRANGEMENTS<br />
Reservations/Ticketing Air-inclusive bookings may require<br />
an additional non-refundable deposit at time of booking.<br />
Upon receipt of full air payment, your airfare, taxes and fuel<br />
surcharges are final. This will be regardless of future price<br />
fluctuations up or down. When booking a guided vacation<br />
including flights, you will be required, at the time of booking,<br />
to provide us the full name as detailed on the passport,<br />
passport number, date and place of issue for each guest.<br />
When booking a guided vacation including flights, you will<br />
be required, at the time of booking, to provide us the full<br />
name as detailed on the passport, passport number, date<br />
and place of issue for each guest.<br />
Changes to flight itineraries and name changes may result in<br />
penalties charged by the airline. These are the guest’s responsibility.<br />
Airlines (and other travel providers including Trafalgar) change<br />
prices and routes from time to time. All airfares are subject<br />
to change at any time until full payment is received and air<br />
tickets are issued. All air routings are in the sole control of<br />
the airline and are subject to change at any time.<br />
Air Cancellation Airlines may impose penalties up to 100%<br />
of the air ticket value.<br />
Airline Availability Seats are limited in our contracted class<br />
of service and may not be available on every flight. Trafalgar<br />
does not hold block space on any airline and does not assure<br />
seat availability for every single guided vacation departure date.<br />
Airline Seating Not all airlines offer pre-assigned seats. Some<br />
may charge for pre-assigned seats. Any additional charge imposed<br />
by airlines will be at guests’ expense. Where pre-assigned<br />
seats are not offered or different seats are desired, guests<br />
must contact airline(s) direct to arrange seating assignments.<br />
Seating is solely under the airline’s control, as are itinerary<br />
changes due to flight delays and schedule changes. Trafalgar<br />
reserves the right to offer alternative schedules for itineraries<br />
affected by airline schedule changes and equipment. Flight<br />
delays, flight cancellation and schedule changes are the<br />
responsibility of the airline. Trafalgar will not be responsible<br />
or liable for such delays or rescheduling.<br />
Price Changes Airlines and other travel providers (including<br />
Trafalgar) change pricing, and itineraries from time to time.<br />
Prior to your booking and paying for travel, all prices and<br />
itineraries in this brochure are subject to change at any time.<br />
Guest Changes Changes to flight itineraries and name<br />
changes may result in penalties charged by the airline. These<br />
are the guest responsibility.<br />
Airline Special Requests Seat assignment and special meal<br />
requests can be requested at time of booking. Trafalgar does<br />
not assure the request will be granted. Frequent Flyer miles<br />
can be accrued on most air carriers. Upgrades using mileage is<br />
not permitted. Many airlines do not automatically add frequent<br />
flyer numbers to records for flights booked and ticketed by<br />
Trafalgar. It is the guest’s responsibility to request frequent<br />
flyer credit from the airline. Trafalgar shall not be responsible<br />
for matters concerning frequent flyer miles.<br />
GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS<br />
Guided Vacation Prices Are based on costs, charges,<br />
tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies, exchange rates and other<br />
considerations as of the production date of this brochure<br />
(see back cover). All are subject to change. No surcharges<br />
regarding cost or currency fluctuations will be made to the<br />
LAND only price once the deposit is received. No refund will<br />
be made on account of reduction of any of the above. If the<br />
total guided vacation price increases by more than 7%, guests<br />
will have the option to cancel the guided vacation within 7<br />
days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. All prices<br />
are in Canadian Dollars unless specified.<br />
Other Fees and Taxes Taxes and fees are subject to<br />
change without notice and will be confirmed at time of<br />
booking. Any additional fees charged by the airlines such as<br />
baggage handling, seat selections, and/or any other services<br />
are the sole responsibility of the guest(s). Additional air-related<br />
restrictions apply.<br />
Guided Vacation Participation On all guided vacations<br />
children under 5 years of age are not eligible to travel. Children<br />
under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult,<br />
who will be responsible for their welfare and supervision.<br />
Trafalgar seeks to provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable<br />
travel experience for all guests. Trafalgar welcomes guests<br />
with special needs or disabilities. Please note the following:<br />
- Guests must advise Trafalgar, in advance, as early as<br />
possible, of any physical, medical or other special needs<br />
that require accommodating. Trafalgar will make reasonable<br />
modifications to its policies, practices and procedures when<br />
necessary, unless doing so will fundamentally alter the<br />
nature of the services provided.<br />
- Guests must ensure they are medically and physically<br />
able to travel.<br />
- Trafalgar may impose safety requirements. Trafalgar may exclude<br />
an individual from participating in a guided vacation or an<br />
activity if the individual’s participation poses a direct threat<br />
to health or safety of others that cannot be eliminated by a<br />
reasonable modification of policies, practices or procedures or<br />
by the provision of auxiliary aids and services. This decision<br />
to exclude an individual will be based on an individualized<br />
assessment based on reasonable judgment that relies on<br />
current medical evidence or on the best available objective<br />
evidence to determine the nature, duration and severity of<br />
the risk, the probability that potential injury will occur and<br />
whether reasonable modifications of policies, practices or<br />
procedures will mitigate the risk.<br />
- Trafalgar does not provide personal devices (such as<br />
wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or<br />
services of a personal nature (such as eating, toileting or<br />
dressing). A traveler who requires services of a personal<br />
nature (eating, toileting or dressing, as examples) should<br />
consider bringing a companion to provide such assistance<br />
and must understand that other travelers, Travel Directors<br />
and Trafalgar Staff will not be available for such purpose.<br />
- Regrettably, motorized scooters are not allowed on guided<br />
vacations.<br />
Trafalgar does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary<br />
medical attention must be sought at a local facility, if available,<br />
at the guest’s expense. Trafalgar is not responsible or liable<br />
for losses or costs incurred due to unavailability of medical<br />
services, or medical services obtained while on vacation, or<br />
for the quality of the care or services received.<br />
Some guided vacations include rough terrain, extensive walking<br />
over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, steps and locations<br />
which may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair.<br />
During the guided vacation, Trafalgar may make arrangements<br />
with carriers, hotels and other independent suppliers to<br />
provide travel services. These parties are independent entities<br />
which Trafalgar does not control. Trafalgar cannot guarantee<br />
disability access or accommodations for guests traveling on<br />
international guided vacations.<br />
Many Optional Experiences are operated by independent<br />
third party suppliers, not Trafalgar. These are not part of the<br />
package vacation provided by us. Your contract will be with<br />
the operator of the experience. We are not responsible for<br />
providing of the experience, or anything that happens during<br />
the experience. Some experiences involve outdoor activities<br />
and/or can be physically demanding. You must make your own<br />
decisions about experiences and participate only in activities that<br />
suit your physical ability. We recommend you check whether<br />
any insurance you have also includes your participation in<br />
adventure activities you may undertake.<br />
Trafalgar may, in its sole discretion, decline booking any guest<br />
or remove any guest who cannot comply or refuses to comply<br />
with Trafalgar’s terms and conditions.<br />
Behavior We are here to provide the best services possible<br />
but in doing so we will not tolerate abusive or aggressive<br />
behavior from our Guests. We will refuse to deal with and<br />
may terminate the vacation of people who assault our Company<br />
Representatives or who continue to be verbally abusive or<br />
aggressive when asked to behave reasonably.<br />
When you make a booking, you accept responsibility for the<br />
proper conduct of all members of your party during your<br />
stay. We reserve the right at any time to terminate the travel<br />
arrangements and/or cease to deal with any party member(s)<br />
whose behavior, in the reasonable opinion of us or our<br />
suppliers, may cause danger, upset, disruption or distress to<br />
anyone else or damage to property. Full cancellation charges<br />
will apply and no refund will be made. We shall have no<br />
obligation to pay compensation or meet any costs or expenses<br />
(including but not limited to alternative accommodations and<br />
return transportation arrangements) guest may incur as a result<br />
of the travel arrangements being terminated.<br />
If you damage the accommodations in which you are staying<br />
or any property, you must reimburse the accommodation<br />
provider or property owner concerned for the cost of the<br />
damage before the end of your stay if the cost has been<br />
established by then or as soon as it has been established<br />
if later. You must indemnify us for the full amount of any<br />
claim (also including legal costs) made against us. Criminal<br />
proceedings may be instigated. Trafalgar is not responsible<br />
for any costs incurred concerning a guest removed from a<br />
guided vacation or aircraft, ship or train. Guests agree not<br />
to hold Trafalgar or any of its related entities liable for any<br />
actions taken under these terms and conditions.<br />
Young Traveler Discount The Young Traveler must be<br />
under age 18 on the vacation departure date, and must be<br />
accompanied by an adult, sharing a twin room. The Young<br />
Traveler must be the specified age at the start of travel<br />
to be eligible for the discount. Only one Young Traveler<br />
discount per room. This discount cannot be combined with<br />
our Travel With Family and Friends Discount. Please see our<br />
Savings pages for details.<br />
Itinerary Variations Trafalgar strives to improve guided<br />
vacation itineraries, services and features. If improvements<br />
can be made, or if circumstances beyond our control make<br />
changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries<br />
and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods multiple<br />
departures may operate, sometimes in reverse order; hotels<br />
may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages. On guided<br />
vacations which include cruises, the ship may be changed for<br />
operational reasons. Departures in early and late season are<br />
potentially operated in cool weather conditions. As a result,<br />
itinerary variations may occur. Certain activities may not be<br />
precisely as described or may not be available due to seasonality<br />
or weather conditions. We try to notify you or your Travel<br />
Agent of changes. If your enjoyment may be diminished by<br />
such limitations, please check with us or your Travel Agent<br />
before making a reservation.<br />
Trafalgar’s ‘Be My Guest’ experiences are unique and take place<br />
in singular exclusive locations. In the unlikely event that our<br />
local hosts are unable to welcome Trafalgar guests, Trafalgar<br />
will attempt to find an alternate experience or a highlight meal<br />
will be provided in place of the ‘Be My Guest’ experience.<br />
Holidays & Changes During local or national holidays,<br />
certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing trips and<br />
shopping may be limited or unavailable. In such instances<br />
itinerary changes are made by Trafalgar seeking to reduce<br />
inconvenience to guests. Such changes are deemed not to<br />
be a major change to the itinerary, and no compensation<br />
will be payable to guests. Holidays, closing days and other<br />
circumstances may necessitate a change of the day of the<br />
week for scheduled highlight dinners, sightseeing or other<br />
activities. If, you feel your enjoyment might be diminished by<br />
any of these circumstances please check with the respective<br />
national tourist office before selecting a specific departure date.<br />
Extended stays If you arranged with us to remain at a<br />
destination before or after your guided vacation, your stay<br />
will be at your sole expense as is the transfer to either the<br />
hotel or airport. Please see the ‘Extend Your Stay in Gateway<br />
Cities’ section for a list of pre and post guided vacation<br />
accommodations. Space is limited and if available is for up<br />
to three nights before and/or after each guided vacation.<br />
Breakfast and luggage handling is not included unless otherwise<br />
noted. Trafalgar does not provide complimentary transfers for<br />
guests booking pre-and post-night accommodations. However,<br />
inexpensive airport transfers can be purchased from Trafalgar. If<br />
your extra night accommodations is not the hotel where your<br />
guided vacation begins or ends, you will be responsible for<br />
your transfer arrangements at your own expense.<br />
For your comfort Trafalgar operates a daily seat rotation<br />
system and enforces a strict no smoking and no alcohol policy<br />
on board motorcoaches. Regular comfort stops are made on<br />
traveling days. Many hotels, restaurants, trains, cruises and<br />
other venues are 100% smoke free.<br />
Guided Vacation Cancellation Trafalgar reserves the right<br />
to cancel or re-schedule any guided vacation departure in<br />
any circumstances, including in accordance with operating<br />
requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation<br />
is made by Trafalgar any time prior to departure date of the<br />
guided vacation except when you failed to pay the final balance<br />
on time, Trafalgar will either refund the amount received for<br />
the guided vacation booking, or offer a comparable vacation<br />
if available. (Trafalgar will refund any difference in price<br />
if the alternative is of a lower price however, the Guest<br />
will be responsible for additional costs if the alternative is<br />
priced higher.) Trafalgar is not responsible for other travel<br />
arrangements affected due to our cancellations and is not<br />
liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on other travel<br />
arrangements including air tickets.<br />
Travel Insurance Trafalgar recommends that all guests<br />
purchase comprehensive Travel Insurance. Certain countries<br />
have a requirement for foreign visitors to have valid medical<br />
insurance on entry. Trafalgar cannot be held responsible<br />
for denied entry if a guest is unable to provide details to<br />
authorities of insurance or denial of entry for any reason.<br />
Disclaimer of Warranties The Operator warrants only that<br />
the services shall be generally, though in view of the vagaries<br />
of travel, not necessarily precisely, as described, and subject<br />
to changes and the other terms and conditions herein. All<br />
other warranties, express and implied, including warranties<br />
of fitness for a specific purpose and merchantability are<br />
expressly excluded. There is no warranty that extends beyond<br />
the description of the face hereof.<br />
RESPONSIBILITY<br />
Complete Agreement These booking conditions together<br />
with terms expressly incorporated into this contract represent<br />
the entire agreement between the parties.<br />
Changes The Operator shall be responsible to the guest<br />
for supplying the services and accommodations described<br />
in this brochure, except where they cannot be supplied or<br />
the itinerary is changed due to delays or other causes of<br />
whatever kind or nature beyond the Operator’s control. In such<br />
circumstances, the Operator will seek to supply comparable<br />
services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be<br />
no refund in these circumstances.<br />
Disclaimer of Liability Neither the Operator nor its agents or<br />
affiliated entities shall be responsible or liable for cancellations, acts<br />
of other service providers, diversions or substitution of equipment<br />
or any act, variation, postponement, omission or default by air<br />
carriers, land carriers, hoteliers or hotels, transportation companies,<br />
or any other persons providing services or accommodations to<br />
guests including any results thereof, such as changes in services,<br />
accommodations or facilities. Nor shall they be liable for loss or<br />
damage to baggage or property, or for injury, illness or death,<br />
or for any damages or claims whatsoever arising from loss,<br />
negligence or delay from the act, error, omission default or<br />
negligence of any person not its direct employee or under its<br />
exclusive control, including any act, error, omission, default, or<br />
negligence of any country, government or governmental authority,<br />
officer or employee. Trafalgar shall not be liable for indirect,<br />
special or consequential damages. All baggage and personal<br />
effects are at all times and in all circumstances at the risk of<br />
the guided vacation participant. Trafalgar recommends that guest<br />
obtain baggage insurance. After return at the end of the guided<br />
vacation, if lost articles are found and returned to the owner, a<br />
service fee will be charged. The Travel Directors, carriers, hotels<br />
and other suppliers who provide services on guided vacation<br />
are independent contractors; they are not agents, employees<br />
or servants of the Operator or its associated companies. All<br />
certificates and other travel documents for services issued by<br />
the Operator are subject to the terms and conditions specified<br />
by the carriers and suppliers and to the laws of the countries<br />
in which the services are supplied. Carriage by sea is subject<br />
to the Carrier’s Conditions of Carriage which are expressly<br />
incorporated into this contract, copies of which are available<br />
upon request. The Operator is not responsible for any criminal<br />
or other conduct by third parties, whether criminal, intentional,<br />
grossly negligent, negligent or otherwise.<br />
Safety Where the guest occupies a motorcoach seat fitted<br />
with a safety belt, neither the Operator nor its agents or<br />
co-operating organizations or service providers will be liable<br />
for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or damages or<br />
claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the<br />
safety belt is not being worn at the time of such an accident<br />
or incident. This exclusion and limitation of liability shall not<br />
be used to imply that the Operator or its agents or affiliated<br />
entities are liable in other circumstances.<br />
International Treaties Transportation companies, airlines etc.<br />
are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event<br />
during the time guests are not on board planes, transportation<br />
or conveyances. We rely on international convention which<br />
may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or<br />
agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by<br />
you against us as a result of the provision of those services.<br />
International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw<br />
Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal<br />
Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the<br />
Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for<br />
carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road<br />
and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be<br />
regarded as having all the benefits of these conventions on<br />
limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury,<br />
loss, damage and delay to guests and luggage. Enrollment in<br />
and payment for a guided vacation shall constitute agreement<br />
and acceptance by the guest of the terms and conditions in<br />
this brochure. These cannot be varied except in writing by an<br />
officer of the Company.<br />
Trafalgar Tours of Canada Ltd Limited Role: Trafalgar<br />
Tours of Canada Limited only responsible for the services of<br />
reservations and ticketing. It does not accept any responsibility<br />
or liability for any of the acts, omissions or defaults, whether<br />
negligent or otherwise, of any of the companies of the Trafalgar<br />
group of companies. The agreement arising between the guest<br />
and the Operator under this brochure and the booking made<br />
by the guest shall be governed by the law of the Province of<br />
Ontario, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the case of<br />
any dispute between the parties.<br />
Errors and Omissions In the case of computer or human<br />
billing errors, we reserve the right to re-invoice participants<br />
with correct billing.<br />
We try to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of printing.<br />
However Trafalgar shall not be held responsible for printing or<br />
typographic errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances.<br />
Airline(s) do not by virtue of being referred to in this brochure<br />
represent itself or themselves as contracting with or as having<br />
any legal relationship with any purchaser of a vacation from<br />
Trafalgar. All bookings made with any provider of transport,<br />
facilities, meals, other goods or of any services are subject to<br />
terms and conditions imposed by them in relation to matters<br />
not covered particularly and expressly by our agreement with<br />
the above mentioned Operator. If you decide you do not want<br />
to visit a country or part of a country you intended to visit<br />
due to any law, condition or requirement of any government<br />
or government authority, official, servant or agent, you are<br />
responsible for any costs, expenses, charges, fees, losses or<br />
damage incurred, and any cancellation or amendment fees.<br />
None of the companies in the Trafalgar group of companies,<br />
or any of their servants or agents, accept responsibility or<br />
liability for your acts, omissions, defaults, conduct, state of<br />
health, condition or circumstances.<br />
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES & CONSUMER PROTECTION<br />
Complaint Procedure If you have a problem during your vacation<br />
please inform Trafalgar’s Travel Director/Local Representative<br />
immediately, who will try to make things right. If the matter<br />
was not resolved locally, please write to Trafalgar’s Guest<br />
Relations Department at the address below within sixty (60)<br />
days of the end of the Trafalgar vacation, as it is important<br />
that you provide us the information quickly. Please quote<br />
your booking reference number and all relevant information.<br />
Failure to follow this procedure may delay or deny us the<br />
opportunity to investigate and rectify the problem, which<br />
may affect the way your complaint is dealt with and your<br />
rights under this contract.<br />
Data Protection To process your guided vacation booking,<br />
Trafalgar will need to use personal information for you and<br />
guests in your booking. Personal information may include each<br />
guest’s name, address, phone number, email address, passport<br />
number, and sensitive information such as health, medical,<br />
dietary, mobility, religious or other special requirements. This<br />
personal information may be passed on to other suppliers of<br />
your travel arrangements in addition to public authorities (such<br />
as customs and immigration), security and credit checking<br />
organizations, and otherwise as required by law. We may need<br />
to provide personal information to contractors who provide<br />
services to or for us (e.g. sending mail, providing marketing<br />
assistance, etc). This may involve sending personal information<br />
(including sensitive information) to other countries that may<br />
not afford the same level of protection of personal information.<br />
In making your booking, you consent to your personal data<br />
being passed to relevant third parties as set out above.<br />
We may also use the personal information you provide us to<br />
review and improve the guided vacations and services that we<br />
offer, and to contact you (by post, email and/or telephone)<br />
about other guided vacations and services offered by Trafalgar<br />
that you may be interested in. If you don’t want to receive this<br />
information, or if you want a copy of the personal information<br />
we hold about you, write to us at Trafalgar, Attn: TRAFALGAR<br />
TOURS Of CANADA LTD, 33 Kern Road, Toronto, Ontario,<br />
Canada, M3B 1S9. Trafalgar may charge a fee for supplying<br />
you with this information as permitted by law.<br />
OTHER CONDITIONS<br />
Each guest is required to comply with the terms, conditions,<br />
requirements, laws, rules and/or regulations of any service<br />
provider, or any country or governmental authority, and shall<br />
be liable for any such non-compliance.<br />
Booking Arrangements Your booking arrangements can<br />
be made through your Travel Agent, or with us directly.<br />
When you make a booking you must be at least 18 years<br />
of age at the time of booking. You are guaranteeing that<br />
you understand and have the authority to accept and do<br />
accept on behalf of yourself and all members of your party<br />
the terms of these booking conditions. We will deal only<br />
with the lead booking name in all subsequent correspondence<br />
and dealings. You are responsible for making all payments<br />
due, ensuring the accuracy of all personal details and other<br />
information supplied in respect of yourself and your party,<br />
notifying us of any changes or cancellations and for receiving<br />
correspondence and keeping your party informed.<br />
Additional Optional Experiences With Trafalgar, you will<br />
enjoy many famous highlights as included features on your<br />
guided vacation, at no extra cost. An exciting array of additional<br />
Optional Experiences and Activities may be made available<br />
to further enhance your experience. These Experiences and<br />
Activities are optional, and are offered at special preferential<br />
prices. They can be booked only after you start your guided<br />
vacation, as many of them are carefully programmed to coincide<br />
with highlights available at the time of your visit. A detailed list<br />
and cost of these will be included in your travel documentation.<br />
You can book and pay for them through your Travel Director,<br />
by cash or credit card. Optional experiences may vary due to<br />
seasonal conditions and require minimum guest participation.<br />
Prices are subject to change without notice. Please also see the<br />
relevant section of “Guided Vacation Participation” regarding<br />
limitation (exclusion) of our liability for optional experiences<br />
operated by independent third party suppliers.<br />
TRAFALGAR TOURS OF CANADA LIMITED.<br />
33 Kern Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3B 1S9<br />
Tel: (416) 322 8466 toll-free in Canada: 1-800 387 2680<br />
email address: info@trafalgartours.ca<br />
TICO Registration Numbers: 50015870 and 1583987<br />
Trafalgar Tours Ltd, Picquet House, St Peter Port, Guernsey,<br />
GY1 1AF, Channel Islands<br />
The Trafalgar group of companies has Marketing/Sales/<br />
Administrative offices/agents in:<br />
Australia, Canada, China, Guernsey, Hong Kong, India,<br />
Israel, Japan, United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, New<br />
Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland,<br />
Thailand and the USA.<br />
For further information visit our website at:<br />
www.trafalgar.com<br />
This brochure supersedes any other prior brochure on<br />
the market. See back cover for brochure version and<br />
print date.<br />
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SAVE<br />
UP TO<br />
C$850<br />
Six ways<br />
to save<br />
Book and pay early<br />
The earlier you book and pay, the more you save with our Early Payment Discounts. We<br />
give you up to 10% off – so, to get our best prices, book before they run out.<br />
Get 10% off<br />
Saving up to<br />
C$850 per person<br />
until Jan 15 2014<br />
Get 7.5% off<br />
Saving up to<br />
C$637 per person<br />
until Mar 31 2014<br />
Available on selected vacations – see itinerary pages. Can be combined with other discounts where applicable. A deposit is required on booking<br />
and the full amount must be paid by the date shown. Subject to availability and may be withdrawn. See page 243 for full conditions.<br />
Frequent Traveler<br />
Discount<br />
SAVE<br />
5%<br />
Traveled with us in the last<br />
five years?<br />
Join our free Travel Club and get<br />
5% off your next vacation.<br />
Discount only applies to the land part of your<br />
vacation. Only one discount available per person,<br />
per year, and only one discount can be redeemed<br />
against each further vacation. You must be a<br />
member of Trafalgar Travel Club at time of booking<br />
(you cannot save by joining after booking) or have<br />
traveled with one of our Travel Corporation sister<br />
brands (www.thetravelcorporation.com) in the last<br />
five years.<br />
Not available on City Breaks, extra night stays,<br />
airfares, taxes and fees, flight supplements or<br />
airport transfers.<br />
Second Trip<br />
Discounts<br />
SAVE<br />
2.5%<br />
Want to combine two of our trips? If<br />
they’re eight days or longer, we give<br />
you money off when you book two or<br />
more trips for one vacation.<br />
• Book two trips – and save up to<br />
C$115 per person on the shorter trip<br />
• Book three trips – and save on the<br />
two shortest trips<br />
• Book more trips and keep saving<br />
Check the itinerary pages for the<br />
discount amounts and ask your Travel<br />
Agent for the best combinations.<br />
See itinerary pages for discounts. Discount only<br />
applies to the land part of your vacation. All<br />
vacations must be booked at the same time.<br />
Not available on City Breaks, extra night stays or<br />
Eastern Mediterranean trips (except Greek Island<br />
Hopper, Best of Greece without cruise, Highlights of<br />
Turkey without cruise or Best of Turkey without cruise).<br />
Trafalgar’s<br />
TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN<br />
For peace of mind, see our Travel Plan<br />
Protection on page 242.<br />
Definite Departures<br />
We guarantee our trips will depart<br />
(weather and other conditions<br />
dependent of course), as soon as<br />
enough guests are booked on them.<br />
After all, it would be a bit lonely if you<br />
were the only one on the coach.<br />
Just look for the green check<br />
when you search for prices and dates<br />
on www.trafalgar.com
AZERBAIJAN<br />
Family & Friends Discounts<br />
One size doesn’t fit all with families, so we have<br />
three different ways of saving money.<br />
Group Discounts<br />
• Get 5% off per person – for groups of 5-8<br />
• Get 50% off for one guest – for groups of 9-15<br />
• Get one free place – for groups of 16 or more<br />
ARAL<br />
Guests aged 5-17 save up to 10% when SEA travelling with an adult<br />
on many vacations – see vacation pages for savings.<br />
See itinerary pages for discounts. Cannot be combined with Group Discount. Discount<br />
only applies to the land part of your vacation. Only one discount per room. Young travelers<br />
CASPIAN must be aged 5-17 at the time of travel. Not available on City Breaks, extra night stays<br />
or Eastern Mediterranean vacations (except Greek Island Hopper, Best of Greece without<br />
cruise, SEA Highlights of Turkey without cruise and Best of Turkey without cruise).<br />
IRAN<br />
SAVE<br />
UP TO<br />
10%<br />
Cannot be combined with Young Traveller or Triple Room Discounts. Discount only applies<br />
to the land part of your vacation. Limited to one group per coach and all guest names are<br />
needed at the time of booking. 50% off and free place are based on twin share (ask your<br />
Travel Agent for larger group discounts). Not available on City Breaks, special interest<br />
vacations with trains, extra night stays or Eastern Mediterranean trips (except Highlights<br />
of Turkey without cruise, Best of Greece without cruise, Best of Turkey without cruise and<br />
Greek Island Hopper).<br />
Young Traveler Discount<br />
Triple Room Discount<br />
When you book a triple room we give discounts to all three<br />
guests – see itinerary pages for savings.<br />
Available on selected vacations – see itinerary pages. Cannot be combined with Group<br />
Discount. Discount only applies to the land part of your vacation. Rooms suitable for 2<br />
adults and 1 child (three adults may find rooms too small as they often have 1 double and 1<br />
foldaway bed with limited suitcase space).<br />
Single Travelers<br />
We know solo travelers have different needs – some want<br />
the privacy of their own room while others would rather save<br />
money and share.<br />
Guaranteed Room Share<br />
We’ll pair you up (don’t worry they’ll be the same gender) and, if<br />
we can’t pair you, you’ll get a single room at no extra cost.<br />
Single Supplement<br />
To see our low single room prices, just check our itinerary pages.<br />
PERSIAN Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences vacations unless travelling as part<br />
of a family group. Sharing guests may be of different ages and will be in non-smoking twin<br />
GULF bed rooms. Guaranteed Room Share is not available for City Breaks, Family Experiences,<br />
special interest vacations with trains, extra night stays or Eastern Mediterranean trips (except<br />
Highlights of Turkey without cruise and Best of Turkey without cruise).<br />
Airfare deals<br />
We work with leading<br />
global airlines to find<br />
you the right flight at<br />
the right price.<br />
Book early for the best<br />
vacation and air deal.<br />
For our latest offers and<br />
airfares visit www.trafalgar.com or<br />
talk to your expert Travel Agent.<br />
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Trafalgar Tours of Canada Limited<br />
33 Kern Road, Toronto, Ontario M3B 1S9<br />
Business Number: 12386 6584<br />
TICO Registration Numbers: W1583987, R50015870<br />
Call Toll Free: Local Travel Agent Reservations:<br />
1-800 387-2680 (416) 322-8466<br />
Trafalgar is a member of the family-owned The Travel Corporation<br />
and is renowned and trusted for its outstanding quality, service, value,<br />
reliability and financial stability. www.TheTravelCorporation.com<br />
Printed in the USA<br />
Let us<br />
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Our guided vacations cover<br />
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1st Edition CA, 09 Sep 2013