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An 11-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $1,599

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Starting Price:	$1,599
Tour Length:	11 Days
Countries Visited:	France, Italy, Switzerland, England

Book 6,10 or 12 months in advance save up to 10%
Young Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off tours
Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free
Triple Room Discount available


More Information About This Tour:
Tour Type:	Autumn, Winter & Spring 2009/2010
Tour Category:	Discovery
Tour Operator:	Trafalgar Tours
Tour Code:	TT-WTAV-2010

Cities Visited:
Dover, Châteauneuf, Paris, Lucerne, Florence, Rome, Venice

An enticing introduction to Europe''s cream of the crop: London, Paris, Lucerne, Florence and Rome.

Sightseeing Highlights

London: Half day sightseeing shows us Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and much more.
Dover: See the White Cliffs
Paris: Ascent to the second level of the Eiffel Tower. Sightseeing includes views of the Louvre, Champs Elysées, Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe and more.
Châteauneuf: See the hilltop Castle
Lucerne: Orientation tour including the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument.
Florence: Sightseeing tour with special audio system includes Signoria Square, Giotto''s Bell Tower, Baptistery and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica.
Rome: Sightseeing tour with special audio system includes views of the Forum and Colosseum plus a visit to St. Peter''s Basilica.
Venice: Enjoy a canal cruise and see St. Mark’s Square, Bridge of Sighs and Doge’s Palace.

Dining Highlights

Welcome Drink with your Tour Director.
1 buffet breakfast in London
1 continental breakfast in London
7 hot buffet breakfasts on tour
2 three-course dinners
Highlight Dinner in Florence
Farewell Dinner with wine in Rome

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
Pick-up at your Trafalgar London hotel.
Cross-Channel ferry.
London Airport shuttle service available (Conditions apply). Airport transfers are provided on Day 11.
Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional, multi-lingual Tour Directors.
The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
A qualified local city guide in Paris, Florence and Rome.
Experience Trafalgar’s commitment to conservation in Venice.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers
Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 07.00 and 09.30.

London Gateway: Trafalgar passengers purchasing either “Land Only” or “Land and Air” will receive Hotelink transfers during published hours of operation. This is providing that
Passengers are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar on the night of their arrival and the night before their departure.
Passengers or their Travel Agents supply Trafalgar with accurate flight information not less than 21 days prior to departure.
European Gateways: Trafalgar passengers purchasing “Land Only” will receive coach transfers at the times published in the brochure at NO extra charge. However, if these “Land Only” passengers arrive outside the brochure advertised coach transfer times they must make their own arrangements at their own expense.
Passengers purchasing “Land and Air” from Trafalgar will receive coach transfers at times published in the brochure or, if they arrive outside of these set times, then a separate transfer will be booked for them. These transfers will be available only on the days of arrival and departure of the tour.
Passengers purchasing pre and post tour accommodation must arrange their own transfers regardless of whether or not they have bought “Air” from Trafalgar.

Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to London.

Day 2 - Arrive London (2 nights) After checking into your hotel, the rest of your day is at leisure.

Hotel: Holiday Inn Regents Park

Day 3 - London sightseeing and at leisure Many major sights are included on our morning sightseeing tour such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Your tour will finish in central London, so the rest of the day is at leisure to discover more of the city for yourself. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 4 - London – Paris (2 nights) Greetings from our Tour Director as we head to Dover for our sea crossing to Calais in France. We drive across the Somme battlefields to Paris, Europe’s most romantic city. Later, we enjoy a Welcome Drink together – the ideal way to get to know your Tour Director and fellow travelers. (Continental breakfast)

Hotel: Holiday Inn la Villette

Day 5 - Paris sightseeing and at leisure Guided sightseeing today shows us the Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Opera House and Notre Dame Cathedral. We also take the elevator to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for spectacular views over the entire city! Later you may wish to visit the Louvre Museum and check out the inverted glass pyramid made famous by the Da Vinci Code. Tonight, don’t miss the opportunity to take in a Parisian cabaret! (Buffet breakfast)

Day 6 - Paris – Lucerne An early start today as we drive through the Auxerrois and Burgundy vineyards, passing the Castle of Châteauneuf. Past the remains of the Maginot Line at Belfort we reach the Swiss border at Basel and continue to lakeside Lucerne, where an orientation tour shows us the wooden covered Chapel Bridge and the poignant Lion Monument. This evening after dinner at our hotel, perhaps enjoy a drink in one of the cozy bars along the banks of the River Reuss. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Schiller

Day 7 - Lucerne – Venice The St. Gotthard highway takes us past Alpine peaks and on to the Italian border at Chiasso. We glimpse Lake Como and skirt around Milan before continuing to the magical city of Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Antony

Day 8 - Venice – Florence This morning our canal cruise takes us to St. Marks Square where we see the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge’s Palace. We witness a glassblowing demonstration and have time to explore before driving across the Apennines to the Renaissance city of Florence, where we enjoy our Highlight Dinner tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo

Day 9 - Florence – Rome (2 nights) Today’s guided sightseeing tour on foot shows us the Cathedral, the Baptistery, Signoria Square and includes a visit to the Basilica of Santa Croce where we see the tomb of Michelangelo. Then time to stop for leather and gold and our Tour Director shows us a Hidden Treasure before we travel on to Rome, the Eternal City. (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Melia Roma Aurelia Antica

Day 10 - Rome sightseeing and at leisure Our morning sightseeing with a local expert includes a visit to one of the world’s most splendid churches, St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican – allegedly built at the site where the beloved saint met his death. We also see Piazza Venezia and take time to photograph the Victor Emmanuel monument and the 15th century Palazzo Venezia before continuing along the ‘Sacred Way’ to see the Roman Forum and of course the breathtaking Colosseum. Later, we celebrate the end of our tour together with our Tour Director at a Farewell Dinner with wine in a local restaurant! (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Day 11 - Rome – USA Today time to bid farewell to our fellow travelers and Tour Director. There is an
airport transfer available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)

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Includes round-trip air from Los Angeles via Qantas. $120 per couple savings is based on double occupancy for the May 5, 2010 departure only of the Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand 2010 tour. No deviations will be permitted at this discounted rate. All bookings must be booked and deposited by April 15, 2010 to qualify for this discount. Subject to availability. Includes all fuel surcharges and carrier-imposed fees, but fare does not include up to $10 in September 11th Security Fees, $3-$18 PFCs, and air taxes of up to $186 per person. Air portion of the itinerary is non-commissionable. Tickets are non-refundable once ticketed. Not valid for groups. Additional restrictions may apply.CST#2077132-20 Trafalgar Great Ways to Save Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money. Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries. There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money! The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour. The earlier you pay - the more you save! Below are our Early Payment Saving options: Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10% Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5% Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5% Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301. Travel with Family and Friend and Save! *5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends! 9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. Share a Room and Save!* When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
3/18/2010 - 3/28/2010	$1,599

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Venice
Dover
Châteauneuf
Paris
Lucerne
Florence
Rome

Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included.
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

Traveling to Italy - Upgrade to Business Class from only $249!* - Learn How

FROM TO BUSINESS CLASS FARE

(plus taxes of approx. $80)

New York (JFK & EWR) Rome $2088

Boston (BOS) Rome $2328

Florida (MIA & ORD) Rome $2524

Los Angeles (LAX) Rome $2927

HURRY! Offer ends March 30, 2010.

- Terms and Conditions: *Business Class upgrade is valid on new 2010 bookings only when booked and paid in full 03/01/10 – 03/30/10 for travel between 06/02/10 (06/05/10 for LAX) – 09/05/10. Upgrade starts at $249 per person each direction. Valid for one way or round trip travel. Valid on Alitalia flights (600 – 699) from JFK, EWR, BOS, ORD, MIA and LAX to FCO only. Taxes of approximately $80 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details and conditions. Sample Alitalia Business Class Special Fares are subject to change and will be quoted and confirmed at time of booking. Promotion code is 10ITALYBC. Commission paid on air portion is 0%; land portion is paid at applicable agency commission level. Promotion cannot be booked online. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase and no name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Subject to availability, not valid on groups and may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/businessclass for additional details, conditions, restrictions and combinability. **Prices are per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Call for airfare. CST#2077132-20

Save $300 per couple on Air Inclusive Europe Vacations

Terms and Conditions: *Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) valid on new 2010 Europe air-inclusive bookings when full payment is made 03/01/10 – 03/30/10 for travel between 04/01/10 – 10/24/10. Valid on select airlines and gateways only. Promotion code is 10EBAIR150. Promotion cannot be booked online. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase and no name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/europesale for additional details, conditions, restrictions and combinability.

Book the May 15th departure of Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand & Save up to $1,200 per couple.

18 days from $5824* NOW $5224* per person air-inclusive

Travel Value Includes:

- Round-trip international airfare on Qantas

- All intra-tour air flights

- Round-trip airport transfers

- Sightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary

- Meals and dining, including a Be My Guest exclusive as indicated in the itinerary

- Trafalgar’s First Class Travel Highlights

Terms and Conditions: *The above rate is per person, double occupancy and is based on travel on May 5, 2010. Includes round-trip air from Los Angeles via Qantas. $120 per couple savings is based on double occupancy for the May 5, 2010 departure only of the Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand 2010 tour. No deviations will be permitted at this discounted rate. All bookings must be booked and deposited by April 15, 2010 to qualify for this discount. Subject to availability. Includes all fuel surcharges and carrier-imposed fees, but fare does not include up to $10 in September 11th Security Fees, $3-$18 PFCs, and air taxes of up to $186 per person. Air portion of the itinerary is non-commissionable. Tickets are non-refundable once ticketed. Not valid for groups. Additional restrictions may apply.CST#2077132-20

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

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