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3. The Trafalgar Difference 4. Promotions 5. 8. 11. 15. 18. 21. 23. Real Italy (Winter 2013/2014) European Dream 2014 Italy Bellissimo 2014 Contrasts of Italy 2014 Italian Scene 2014 Paris and Rome Superior 2014 Simply Italy (Winter 2013/2014)
Your key to travelling like an insider At Trafalgar, we open doors. We delve deep into the destination and provide a unique insiders perspective on the people, places and history you encounter. We show you the unexpected, provide local expertise and knowledge, and deliver unforgettable experiences you wont find anywhere but on a Trafalgar guided holiday.
Magical Sightseeing
Sightseeing with Trafalgar is about much more than simply seeing the sights. Youll see the hidden places only the locals know about and experience the unique traditions that shape the diverse cultures from an insiders perspective.
Delectable Dining
Enjoy outstanding included meals featuring regional cuisine, including our exclusive Be My Guest dining experiences where youll be invited into family homes or unique dining venues to mingle with your hosts and sample delicious local specialities for a real taste of local culture.
Incredible Value
Travelling with Trafalgar not only assures you of a quality, hassle free holiday; it also makes financial sense. Our buying power means we can negotiate bigger discounts and pass these savings on to you.
Highlights
Dining Highlights * 9 hot buffet breakfasts. * 6 evening meals including: * Welcome Reception with your Travel Director in Rome including light snacks and a Welcome Drink. * 2 three-course dinners with local wine. * Highlight dinner in Florence. * Be My Guest dinner in Sorrento. * Farewell Dinner with wine in Rome. * Christmas & New Year's Eve Highlights Christmas & New Year's Eve Highlights: * The 20 December 2013 departure Celebrate Christmas in Florence where you will enjoy a delicious festive meal with all the trimmings 'Italian style'. Experience the atmosphere of this beautiful city at Christmas. * The 28 December 2013 departure Celebrate New Year's Eve in the enchanting city of Venice. Enjoy the party atmosphere and see the sky lit up with celebratory fireworks after a dinner of local specialities. A night to be remembered forever! Each of these specially arranged Festive meal celebrations will replace one of the included meals featured in the itinerary. First Class Travel Highlights * First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities. * All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included. * Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and an on-board restroom. * The services of a professional Travel Director throughout your journey. * Complimentary keepsake photo and map. * Provided throughout your trip to enhance your included sightseeing experiences. * A travel wallet with your documentation. * Complimentary airport transfers are provided at Rome Fiumicino on Day 1 and on Day 10. Conditions apply. See departure panel on page opposite. Sightseeing Highlights * Rome Explore the Sistine Chapel and St. Peters Basilica in the Vatican City. Visit the Colosseum and see the Circus Maximus.
* Venice Cruise by private motor launch to St. Marks Square, the Byzantine Basilica and the Doges Palace. * Verona See the Roman arena and Juliets balcony. * Florence View Signoria Square, Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo and Baptistery. Admire panoramic views from Piazzale Michelangelo. * Monte Cassino Visit the Commonwealth Cemetery. * Isle of Capri Discover the Isle of Capri (weather permitting) on your included round-trip cruise. * Sorrento Visit an inlaid wood factory. * Pompeii Guided visit of the ancient excavations.
Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS) Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Unwind or take a stroll through ancient streets and soak up the ambience. This evening, meet for a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers and Travel Director.(Welcome Reception) Day 2 ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME See the sights with your Local Guide. Visit the magnificent St. Peters Square, designed so the greatest number of people could see the Pope give his blessing. Explore the Basilica, one of the largest and most important religious sites on earth. On your way to Trastevere, see Tiburtina Island. Admire the Circus Maximus, the ancient site of chariot racing, set in a valley below the Aventine and Palatine Hills. Learn about gladiatorial combat and other public events that took place at the Colosseum on your guided visit. Spend the rest of the day as you choose. You might like to visit the ancient Catacombs along the old Appian Way.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 3 ROME SIGHTSEEING VENICE (2 NIGHTS) Experience a Unique Insight in the Vatican when you ascend the smooth and step-less spiral staircase designed by famous architect Donato Bramante. Visit the Sistine Chapel with your Local Guide and see Michelangelos frescoed ceiling, believed by many to be his crowning achievement. Admire the scenery as you drive north from Rome past the hilltop towns of Orte and Orvieto into Tuscany. See the Chianti vineyards and the extensive olive groves before crossing through the Apennine hills and eventually reaching the flat plains of the Veneto region and magical Venice.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Day 4 VENICE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Venice Queen of the Adriatic was a maritime power and staging post for the Holy Crusades, and played a significant part in the Renaissance. The history and culture of this unique city is revealed as you cruise by private launch to St. Marks Square. See the Byzantine Basilica, Bridge of Sighs and Doges Palace. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialities at a glass-blowing workshop on Giudecca island. Your afternoon is free to discover the delights of Venice or perhaps consider a seafood lunch at a local restaurant.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 5 VENICE VERONA FLORENCE (2 NIGHTS) A leisurely drive brings you to Verona, the setting for Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. See the impressive Roman arena, the third largest in Italy, and Juliets balcony, close to Piazza della Erbe. To the south, through the beautiful landscape of Tuscany lies Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Explore Piazza della Signoria and see the Ponte Vecchio during your walking tour, with commentary from your Local Guide. See the multi-coloured Duomo, with a dome engineered by Brunelleschi, and see the Baptistery, with its towering bronze doors and relief sculptures. Tonight enjoy a Highlight Dinner in a local restaurant.(Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner) Day 6 FLORENCE FREE TIME Plan your days sightseeing as you wish. There are endless things to see in this fascinating city including the Academy of Fine Arts featuring Michelangelos statue of David, and the world-famous Uffizi Gallery. Florence is also renowned for luxury leather goods and 18-carat gold jewellery. This afternoon, you have the opportunity to take an excursion to San Gimignano, whose tall medieval towers can be seen from miles around.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 7 FLORENCE MONTE CASSINO SORRENTO (2 NIGHTS) Visit the Commonwealth Cemetery in Monte Cassino which lies below the famous Abbey that was the site of a fierce battle in May 1944. Continue south through the fertile Campania region to the Bay of Naples in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, and along the coast to Sorrento. Dine tonight at your hotel.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8 ISLE OF CAPRI EXCURSION AND FREE TIME Accompanied by a Local Guide, cross the Bay of Naples by ferry to the Isle of Capri, where Emperor Tiberius built a series of villas and governed the Roman Empire for the last ten years of his life. Spend the afternoon sightseeing or consider an excursion to Anacapri which features magnificent views. Later in Sorrento, visit an inlaid woodwork factory for a short demonstration on the production of this Local Speciality. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a memorable Be My Guest dinner of delicious local ingredients prepared by a local family on a lemon farm.(Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest) Day 9 SORRENTO POMPEII ROME Explore the excavations at Pompeii which was preserved by volcanic ash when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Your Local Guide gives a historical commentary of day-to-day life in the city on your Small Group Sightseeing tour. Your Italian odyssey ends in Rome where you enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your Travel Director and companions.(Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) Day 10 DEPART ROME Say arrivederci to Italy, your travelling companions and your Travel Director at the end of this memorable adventure. Airport transfers are available to Rome Fiumicino. Conditions apply.(Buffet Breakfast)
Available Departures
Departs 15 Mar 2014 22 Mar 2014 29 Mar 2014 05 Apr 2014 Returns 24 Mar 2014 31 Mar 2014 07 Apr 2014 14 Apr 2014 Twin Land Only $2225.00 $2225.00 $2275.00 $2299.00 Single Land Only $2665.00 $2665.00 $2715.00 $2739.00
Highlights
Dining Highlights * 7 hot buffet breakfasts. * 3 dinners (including Welcome Reception, three course dinner and Farewell Dinner). * 7 hot buffet breakfasts. * 3 dinners (including Welcome Reception, three course dinner and Farewell Dinner). First Class Travel Highlights * Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and an on-board restroom. * First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities. * The services of a professional Travel Director throughout your journey. * All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included. * provided throughout your trip to enhance your included sightseeing experiences. * A travel wallet with your documentation. * Ferry across the Channel from Calais to Dover. * The services of a Trafalgar Local Host if you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel. * Drop-off if you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel, booked through Trafalgar, or from the London Reception Centre. * London airport shuttle service is available to purchase. Conditions apply. * Complimentary keepsake photo. Sightseeing Highlights * City tour of Rome, Florence and Paris. * Orientation of Venice and Lucerne. * Visitthe Eiffel Tower in Paris and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. * View the Colosseum in Rome, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, the Champs lyses, Arc de Triomphe in Paris and the White Cliffs of Dover.
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See the Somme Battlefields and the Vineyards of Burgundy in France and the Tuscan countryside. City tour of Rome, Florence and Paris. Orientation of Venice and Lucerne. Visitthe Eiffel Tower in Paris and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. View the Colosseum in Rome, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, the Champs lyses, Arc de Triomphe in Paris and the White Cliffs of Dover. * See the Somme Battlefields and the Vineyards of Burgundy in France and the Tuscan countryside.
Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS) Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Relax after your journey. In the evening enjoy a Welcome Reception with your fellow companions and Travel Director. Later, relax on an orientation drive which will whet your appetite for the sights which await you.(Welcome Reception) Day 2 ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Your sightseeing tour with a Local Expert takes you to visit St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City, one of the largest and most significant churches in the Christian world. Witness Michelangelo's Piet, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture. View the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, site of ancient gladiatorial contests. Spend time on your own experiencing the wonders of the Eternal City. Later, in your free time, perhaps visit the Sistine Chapel or make a wish and throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 3 ROME FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING Cross the Apennine Mountains to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Enjoy stories and views of the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria during your sightseeing tour with a Local Expert. Arrive later at your hotel.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 4 FLORENCE VENICE Upon arrival in Venice, cruise the Grand Canal. View the imposing Basilica and the ornate Doge's Palace before exploring this incredible city. Enjoy a Local Speciality glass blowing demonstration. Sample dinner in one of the many restaurants or sip coffee 'al fresco' while listening to the orchestras in St. Mark's Square.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 5 VENICE LUCERNE Leave Venice and travel across the Veneto plains, then north to the Italian and Swiss Lake Districts via Como and Lugano. Marvel at the picturesque alpine scenery along the St. Gotthard route into central Switzerland, arriving later at Lucerne. Visit the Lion Monument, a memorial to Swiss Guards massacred in Paris in 1792 while guarding Louis XVI. Explore the old town and perhaps join an excursion to one of the surrounding mountain peaks. Dine at your hotel tonight.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Day 6 LUCERNE PARIS (2 NIGHTS) From Lucerne, head northwest past Basel into France. See the extensive vineyards of Burgundy, one of the country's biggest wine producing areas. Arrive in the City of Light for a two night stay.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 7 PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Your Local Expert takes you on a morning tour of the city's sights. Ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower by elevator and get a bird's eye view of the golden dome of Les Invalides. See the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde. Plan your afternoon. Perhaps take an optional experience to visit Versailles, lavishly designed for Louis XIV. Tonight dine with your Travel Director and fellow travellers at a Farewell Dinner.(Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) Day 8 PARIS LONDON Say 'au revoir' as you pass the Somme battlefields en route to Calais. Sail across the Channel to Dover, continuing by coach through Kent to London, your final destination.(Buffet Breakfast)
Available Departures
Departs 21 Apr 2014 28 Apr 2014 05 May 2014 12 May 2014 Returns 28 Apr 2014 05 May 2014 12 May 2014 19 May 2014 Twin Land Only $2435.00 $2435.00 $2499.00 $2499.00 Single Land Only $2975.00 $2975.00 $3039.00 $3039.00
Departs 19 May 2014 26 May 2014 02 Jun 2014 09 Jun 2014 16 Jun 2014 23 Jun 2014 30 Jun 2014 07 Jul 2014 14 Jul 2014 21 Jul 2014 28 Jul 2014 04 Aug 2014 11 Aug 2014 18 Aug 2014 25 Aug 2014 01 Sep 2014 08 Sep 2014 15 Sep 2014 22 Sep 2014 29 Sep 2014 06 Oct 2014 13 Oct 2014 20 Oct 2014 27 Oct 2014
Returns 26 May 2014 02 Jun 2014 09 Jun 2014 16 Jun 2014 23 Jun 2014 30 Jun 2014 07 Jul 2014 14 Jul 2014 21 Jul 2014 28 Jul 2014 04 Aug 2014 11 Aug 2014 18 Aug 2014 25 Aug 2014 01 Sep 2014 08 Sep 2014 15 Sep 2014 22 Sep 2014 29 Sep 2014 06 Oct 2014 13 Oct 2014 20 Oct 2014 27 Oct 2014 03 Nov 2014
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Highlights
Dining Highlights * 10 hot buffet breakfasts. * 5 dinners (including Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, 2 three course dinners with wine and Farewell Dinner). First Class Travel Highlights * Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and an on-board restroom. * First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities. * The services of a professional Travel Director throughout your journey. * All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included. * provided throughout your trip to enhance your included sightseeing experiences. * A travel wallet with your documentation. * Return cruise to the Isle of Capri. Sightseeing Highlights * City Tours in Rome, Pompeii, Assisi and Florence. * Orientations in Venice, Montecatini and Siena. * Visit St. Peter's Basilica, the amazing Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and the Roman Colosseum, the Commonwealth Cemetery, the excavations at Pompeii, St. Francis Basilica and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. * Cruise to the beautiful Isle of Capri and by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice. * View the Roman Forum, the Faraglioni Rocks on the Isle of Capri, the Byzantine St Mark's Basilica, Palladian Villas, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo.
Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS) Welcome to Rome, capital of Italy! Relax after check-in, or take a leisurely stroll through the city's ancient streets. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a Welcome Reception. Then enjoy an evening orientation drive to see St. Peter's Basilica - the perfect introduction to your holiday.(Welcome Reception) Day 2 ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Your included sightseeing tour with a Local Expert begins at the Vatican Museums. Experience a Unique Insight when you ascend the smooth and step-less spiral staircase designed by famous architect Donato Bramante. Admire Michelangelo's magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and then visit St. Peter's Basilica to see his famous Piet. Your tour continues in ancient Rome. View the Forum and visit the impressive Colosseum. There's time afterwards to explore the city on your own, or simply relax and watch the world go by! Note: Certain departures will visit the Sistine Chapel on your return to Rome.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 3 ROME POMPEII ISLE OF CAPRI (2 NIGHTS) Visit the Commonwealth Cemetery at Monte Cassino in the valley below the Abbey. Visit the excavations at Pompeii - buried for centuries beneath volcanic ash after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD - with commentary from your Local Expert. In Sorrento, see fine craftsmanship at an inlaid wood factory, during a Local Speciality demonstration. Cruise across the Bay of Naples to the beautiful Isle of Capri, your home for the next two nights! Dine tonight at your hotel.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner with wine) Day 4 CAPRI ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME Your walking orientation of Capri town includes views of the Marina Piccola. Admire the legendary Piazzetta, the centre of local life! Spend free time shopping at elegant boutiques, or perhaps explore the coast of this pretty island by private motor launch.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 5 ISLE OF CAPRI NAPLES ASSISI Sail back across the Mediterranean to 'Bella Napoli'. Drive through Naples and north via Latium into the Umbrian hills to the mystical town of Assisi. Your Local Expert shows you the sights including views of the Church of St. Mary of the Angels, where St. Francis died. Visit the Basilica, featuring frescoes by Giotto. Dine tonight at your hotel.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner with wine) Day 6 ASSISI VENICE (2 NIGHTS) This morning after breakfast, travel through scenic countryside towards Venice, Queen of the Adriatic. Spend two nights on picturesque Lido island.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 7 VENICE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Venice is a remarkable Byzantine city with a rich cultural and maritime history, which is evident during your cruise to St. Mark's Square. See the Basilica, Bridge of Sighs and Doge's Palace. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating a Local Speciality at a glass-blowing workshop on Giudecca island. This afternoon explore on your own, shop for souvenirs or perhaps take a boat trip around the islands in the lagoon!(Buffet Breakfast) Day 8 VENICE PISA MONTECATINI (TUSCAN HILLS) (2 NIGHTS) This morning travel to Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower. Later arrive in the spa-resort of Montecatini in Tuscany, your home for the next two nights.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 9 FLORENCE EXCURSION Your day excursion to the Renaissance city of Florence is incredible! Your Local Expert shows you all the sights including views of the marble Duomo, magnificent Baptistery and Piazza della Signoria, with its statues and stunning palazzi. Free time afterwards is an opportunity to explore museums and art galleries. Shop for high quality leather goods and 18-carat gold jewellery in Florentine boutiques. Join your companions later for an authentic Tuscan Be My Guest dining experience at a farmhouse set amid beautiful olive groves in the country.(Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest Dining) Day 10 MONTECATINI (TUSCAN HILLS) SIENA ROME Discover Siena, a picturesque medieval town in the heart of Tuscany, famous for the annual Palio horse race. Admire the architecture on Piazza del Campo as you sip a cool drink at a pavement caf. Shop for unique local pottery before returning to Rome. Join your companions this evening and celebrate the end of your holiday with a Farewell Dinner.(Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 11 DEPART ROME After breakfast, say farewell to Italy and your newfound friends as you prepare to return home after a memorable Italian journey of discovery! Airport transfers are available to Fiumicino airport. Conditions apply.(Buffet Breakfast)
Available Departures
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Departs 20 Sep 2014 22 Sep 2014 25 Sep 2014 27 Sep 2014 29 Sep 2014 02 Oct 2014 04 Oct 2014 06 Oct 2014 09 Oct 2014 11 Oct 2014 16 Oct 2014 18 Oct 2014
Returns 30 Sep 2014 02 Oct 2014 05 Oct 2014 07 Oct 2014 09 Oct 2014 12 Oct 2014 14 Oct 2014 16 Oct 2014 19 Oct 2014 21 Oct 2014 26 Oct 2014 28 Oct 2014
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Highlights
Dining Highlights * 9 hot buffet breakfasts. * 1 Regional Meal lunch. * 2 dinners (including Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner). First Class Travel Highlights * First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities. * The services of a professional Travel Director throughout your journey. * All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included. * provided throughout your trip to enhance your included sightseeing experiences. * A travel wallet with your documentation. * High-speed Frecciargento train from Rome to Florence in standard class. * High-speed Frecciargento train from Florence to Venice in standard class. * Porterage is included at train stations. * On day excursions, travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and an on-board restroom. * Complimentary keepsake photo. Sightseeing Highlights * City Tours in Rome, Florence and Venice. * Visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and the Roman Colosseum. * Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice. * View the Roman Forum, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence and the Byzantine St. Mark's Basilica. * See the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVE ROME (3 NIGHTS) Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Relax after your journey or take a stroll through the city's ancient streets. Join your companions and Travel Director this evening for a Welcome Reception. Later, an orientation drive will be the perfect introduction to this magical city.(Welcome Reception) Day 2 ROME SIGHTSEEING Your included sightseeing tour with a Local Expert begins at the Vatican Museums. Experience a Unique Insight in the Vatican when you ascend the smooth and step-less spiral staircase designed by famous architect Donato Bramante. Admire Michelangelo's magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and then visit St. Peter's Basilica to see his famous Piet. Your tour continues in ancient Rome. View the Forum and visit the impressive Colosseum. There's time afterwards to explore the city on your own, or simply relax and watch the world go by!(Buffet Breakfast) Day 3 ROME FREE TIME Your day is free to see the sights of your choice. Consider taking a trip to the ancient Catacombs, or take an excursion to Tivoli to see the house and gardens of the Villa d'Este - a marvellous example of Renaissance architecture. This evening, why not make a wish and throw a coin in the Trevi fountain.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 4 ROME HIGH SPEED TRAIN FLORENCE (3 NIGHTS) Take the high-speed train on a comfortable journey (1 hour 35 minutes) through scenic countryside to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Your Local Expert shows you a wealth of historical treasures during your walking tour of Florence including the Ponte Vecchio. Visit the Fine Arts Academy to see one of the most famous works of the Renaissance Michelangelo's statue of David. Finish at Piazza della Signoria, featuring wonderful sculptures and palazzi.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 5 FLORENCE EXCURSION TO PISA This morning enjoy views of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo before a short drive along the Arno Valley brings you to Pisa, a former maritime city. Explore the Field of Miracles and see the famous Leaning Tower and the marble Cathedral. See the Baptistery the largest in Italy - and the cemetery, which is reputedly built on soil brought from the Holy Land. Afterwards, join your companions for a special Regional Meal at a local restaurant. Relax this evening in Florence.(Buffet Breakfast / Regional Meal) Day 6 FLORENCE FREE TIME Spend the day on your own exploring the delights of this historic and picturesque city. As well as museums and galleries, there are beautiful gardens and wonderful palaces to discover, such as the Boboli and the Pitti Palace. There are many villages just outside the city with wonderful markets where you can buy all manner of local specialities. Or shop for the latest fashions in Florence's elegant and sophisticated boutiques. This evening, consider an optional experience to Chianti for dinner!(Buffet Breakfast) Day 7 FLORENCE HIGH SPEED TRAIN VENICE (3 NIGHTS) All aboard the express train for Venice! Marvel at the scenery as you pass through the Apennine hills and across the Veneto plain. It takes just 2 hours and 8 minutes to reach Venice, its ornate Gothic and Renaissance palaces beautifully reflected in the Venetian lagoon. This evening, consider a gondola ride along enchanting canals - it's the perfect introduction to this magical city!(Buffet Breakfast) Day 8 CANAL CRUISE AND ORIENTATION Savour the sights and sounds of this unique Byzantine city as you cruise to St. Mark's Square by private launch. See the Bridge of Sighs, Palladian Churches, the Customs House, Grand Canal, St. Mark's Basilica and Campanile as well as the Doge's Palace on your orientation of the city. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating a Local Speciality at a glass blowing workshop on Giudecca Island. Spend free time afterwards exploring on your own. Perhaps visit the Accademia or relax and experience 'la dolce vita' at a pavement cafe. You might like to cruise to an island in the lagoon for a delicious seafood meal!(Buffet Breakfast) Day 9 SECRET VENICE WALKING TOUR Your Local Expert brings the city's rich heritage to life. Cross the Rialto Bridge and visit the ancient fish market. Wander through the narrow streets and see the house of Marco Polo, and other interesting and beautiful works of art. See the sights of your choice afterwards, and celebrate this evening with your companions at a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant.(Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 10 DEPART VENICE Say 'arrivederci' to Italy and your fellow travellers as this fascinating holiday comes to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply.(Buffet Breakfast)
Available Departures
Departs 28 Apr 2014 05 May 2014 12 May 2014 19 May 2014 26 May 2014 02 Jun 2014 09 Jun 2014 16 Jun 2014 23 Jun 2014 30 Jun 2014 07 Jul 2014 14 Jul 2014 21 Jul 2014 28 Jul 2014 04 Aug 2014 11 Aug 2014 18 Aug 2014 25 Aug 2014 01 Sep 2014 08 Sep 2014 15 Sep 2014 22 Sep 2014 29 Sep 2014 06 Oct 2014 13 Oct 2014 20 Oct 2014 Returns 07 May 2014 14 May 2014 21 May 2014 28 May 2014 04 Jun 2014 11 Jun 2014 18 Jun 2014 25 Jun 2014 02 Jul 2014 09 Jul 2014 16 Jul 2014 23 Jul 2014 30 Jul 2014 06 Aug 2014 13 Aug 2014 20 Aug 2014 27 Aug 2014 03 Sep 2014 10 Sep 2014 17 Sep 2014 24 Sep 2014 01 Oct 2014 08 Oct 2014 15 Oct 2014 22 Oct 2014 29 Oct 2014 Twin Land Only $3050.00 $3050.00 $3150.00 $3150.00 $3175.00 $3175.00 $3175.00 $3175.00 $3135.00 $3075.00 $2950.00 $2950.00 $2850.00 $2850.00 $2799.00 $2799.00 $2799.00 $2825.00 $3175.00 $3175.00 $3175.00 $3175.00 $3050.00 $3050.00 $3050.00 $3050.00 Single Land Only $3890.00 $3890.00 $3990.00 $3990.00 $4015.00 $4015.00 $4015.00 $4015.00 $3975.00 $3915.00 $3790.00 $3790.00 $3690.00 $3570.00 $3519.00 $3519.00 $3519.00 $3545.00 $4015.00 $4015.00 $4015.00 $4015.00 $3890.00 $3890.00 $3890.00 $3890.00
Highlights
Dining Highlights * 9 buffet breakfasts * 4 three course dinners First Class Travel Highlights * A stylish wallet, travel documents and map. * All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included. * Hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities. * Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and an on-board restroom. * The services of a professional Travel Director throughout your journey. * provided throughout your trip to enhance your included sightseeing experiences. Sightseeing Highlights * Rome Sightseeing tour with your Local Guide includes a visit to St. Peter's Basilica plus views of the Forum and Colosseum. * Sorrento Visit this popular resort. * Monte Cassino Views of the monastery high on the hill. * Assisi Orientation of this beautiful town dedicated to St. Francis. * Venice Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square. Visit a traditional glass-blowing workshop on Giudecca Island. * Verona View Juliet's Balcony and the impressive Roman Arena. * Italian Lakes Visit Lake Como. * Italian Riviera Drive this scenic route. * Pisa Visit the Field of Miracles to view the Leaning Tower. * Florence Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes views of the cathedral and Piazza della Signoria. Stop for breathtaking views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo.
Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS) Welcome to Rome! After check-in, relax and unwind. Later meet with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. This evening, consider a stroll around this fascinating city and take in the vibrant atmosphere.
Day 2 ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Don't miss the opportunity to join an optional excursion to the famous Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. Later, your Local Guide takes you on a sightseeing tour starting with a visit to the Vatican City and the awe-inspiring St. Peter's Basilica to view Michelangelo's statue, the Piet. Cross the Tiber in ancient Rome and view the Forum and the mighty Colosseum.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 3 ROME SORRENTO BAY OF NAPLES Today head south to the Bay of Naples. Drive to the nearby resort of Sorrento to visit an inlaid-wood workshop. Then consider an optional excursion to Positano and the Amalfi Coast. Later enjoy dinner at the hotel.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Day 4 BAY OF NAPLES MONTE CASSINO ASSISI Perhaps join an optional guided walking tour of Pompeii, which lay undiscovered beneath a layer of ash for centuries after Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. Afterwards, leave the Bay of Naples and stop for views of the monastery at Monte Cassino, the scene of fierce fighting during the Second World War. Continue north to the mystical town of Assisi, built on the fertile slopes of Mount Subasio in Umbria.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Day 5 ASSISI VENICE (ORIAGO) (2 NIGHTS) Your morning orientation tour of Assisi reveals a town that has changed little since the time of St. Francis, who was born here in 1182. There is time to visit the great Basilica and see the Saint's tomb. Later see the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, built on the site where St. Francis died in 1226. Your journey continues north across the dramatic Apennine Mountains to near the magical, romantic city of Venice.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Day 6 VENICE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME Your day starts with a cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in the heart of Venice. Admire the Bridge of Sighs, the ornate Doge's Palace and the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialities at a glass-blowing workshop on Giudecca island. Spend free time afterwards exploring this fascinating city or perhaps take a trip out across the lagoon to the island of Burano for a relaxing seafood meal.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 7 VENICE (ORIAGO) VERONA ITALIAN LAKES (SARONNO) Head west across the plains of the Veneto to Verona, the home of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers. View the vast Roman Arena, where concerts are still held regularly each year, and walk to view Juliet's balcony. Continue north to the Italian Lake District to visit Lake Como, a favoured summer retreat of the rich and famous, before arriving at your hotel where you dine tonight.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Day 8 ITALIAN LAKES (SARONNO) PISA FLORENCE This morning leave the Lakes and travel south to the famous town of Pisa. In Pisa, explore the Field of Miracles, featuring the Leaning Tower, Cathedral and Baptistery. There is time to shop for souvenirs and take pictures! Arrive later at your hotel near Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 9 FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING ROME There are few cities in the world with an artistic legacy to equal that of Florence. Your Local Guide gives a superb commentary of the city's history during your walking tour, which includes views of the Baptistery, Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiori, the impressive Giotto's Bell Tower, and Piazza della Signoria. Experience a demonstration of fine leatherwork with time to explore on your own. Shop for high quality leather and 18-carat gold jewellery, for which Florence is renowned and don't forget to try the ice cream! Later travel back to the Eternal City. This evening in Rome you might like to celebrate the end of your holiday in style!(Buffet Breakfast) Day 10 DEPART ROME This morning, say 'arrivederci' to Italy, your Travel Director and newfound friends at the end of an unforgettable holiday. Transfers are available to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Conditions apply.(Buffet Breakfast)
Available Departures
Departs 18 Apr 2014 25 Apr 2014 27 Apr 2014 02 May 2014 Returns 27 Apr 2014 04 May 2014 06 May 2014 11 May 2014 Twin Land Only $1825.00 $1850.00 $1850.00 $1899.00 Single Land Only $2285.00 $2310.00 $2310.00 $2359.00
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Highlights
Dining Highlights * 7 buffet breakfasts. First Class Travel Highlights * Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and an on-board restroom. * First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities. * The services of a professional Travel Director throughout your journey. * All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included. * provided throughout your trip to enhance your included sightseeing experiences. * A travel wallet with your documentation. * The services of a Trafalgar Local Host in Paris and Rome. * Flight from Paris to Rome and associated transfers. * Local Expert in Paris and Rome. Sightseeing Highlights * City Tours in Paris and Rome. * Visit the second level of the iconic Eiffel Tower and St Peter's Basilica in Rome. * View Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre in Paris, the ancient Roman Forum and the Colosseum in Rome.
Itinerary
Days 1 - 3 PARIS (3 NIGHTS) Welcome to Paris! After check-in, there is time to relax and unwind. On your first morning, your Local Expert takes you on a fascinating sightseeing tour. Ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second level for amazing views of Paris. Drive along the Champs lyses to the Arc de Triomphe. Spend the rest of your time sightseeing and shopping in smart boutiques. Visit world-class museums such as the Louvre or perhaps take an optional experience to the Palace of Versailles. Sample the local cuisine and maybe see a renowned Parisian cabaret!(Buffet Breakfast / Buffet Breakfast) Day 4 FLIGHT FROM PARIS TO ROME (4 NIGHTS) This morning transfer to the airport for a short flight to Rome, the Eternal City. On arrival, you are transferred to your hotel, home for the next four nights! Spend the evening exploring or simply relax and watch the world go by.(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 5 ROME SIGHTSEEING This morning, your Local Expert brings the city to life with a half day sightseeing tour featuring views of the Forum, the Colosseum and Circus Maximus as well as a visit to St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City. Spend the rest of the day as you please.(Buffet Breakfast) Days 6 - 7 ROME FREE TIME Spend two full days exploring this exciting city. From Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel to the elegant shops on the Via Condotti and from the ancient Forum to the colourful Piazza Navona, Rome is yours to discover. In the evenings, savour the city's mouth-watering cuisine at the restaurant of your choice.(Buffet Breakfast / Buffet Breakfast) Day 8 DEPART ROME Say 'arrivederci' to Rome and your companions at the end of a memorable holiday in Paris and Rome. Transfers are available to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your return flight home. Conditions apply.(Buffet Breakfast)
Available Departures
Departs 04 Apr 2014 11 Apr 2014 18 Apr 2014 25 Apr 2014 02 May 2014 09 May 2014 16 May 2014 23 May 2014 30 May 2014 06 Jun 2014 13 Jun 2014 20 Jun 2014 27 Jun 2014 04 Jul 2014 11 Jul 2014 18 Jul 2014 25 Jul 2014 01 Aug 2014 08 Aug 2014 15 Aug 2014 22 Aug 2014 29 Aug 2014 05 Sep 2014 12 Sep 2014 19 Sep 2014 26 Sep 2014 03 Oct 2014 10 Oct 2014 17 Oct 2014 24 Oct 2014 Returns 11 Apr 2014 18 Apr 2014 25 Apr 2014 02 May 2014 09 May 2014 16 May 2014 23 May 2014 30 May 2014 06 Jun 2014 13 Jun 2014 20 Jun 2014 27 Jun 2014 04 Jul 2014 11 Jul 2014 18 Jul 2014 25 Jul 2014 01 Aug 2014 08 Aug 2014 15 Aug 2014 22 Aug 2014 29 Aug 2014 05 Sep 2014 12 Sep 2014 19 Sep 2014 26 Sep 2014 03 Oct 2014 10 Oct 2014 17 Oct 2014 24 Oct 2014 31 Oct 2014 Twin Land Only $1999.00 $1999.00 $1999.00 $1999.00 $1999.00 $1999.00 $2050.00 $2050.00 $2050.00 $2050.00 $2050.00 $2050.00 $2050.00 $1935.00 $1935.00 $1935.00 $1935.00 $1935.00 $1935.00 $1935.00 $1935.00 $2075.00 $2075.00 $2075.00 $2075.00 $2075.00 $2050.00 $2050.00 $2050.00 $2050.00 Single Land Only $2709.00 $2709.00 $2709.00 $2709.00 $2709.00 $2709.00 $2790.00 $2790.00 $2790.00 $2790.00 $2790.00 $2790.00 $2790.00 $2615.00 $2615.00 $2615.00 $2615.00 $2615.00 $2615.00 $2615.00 $2615.00 $2815.00 $2815.00 $2815.00 $2815.00 $2815.00 $2790.00 $2790.00 $2790.00 $2790.00
Highlights
Dining Highlights * 7 hot buffet breakfasts. * Be My Guest lunch in Florence. * 3 evening meals including: * Welcome Reception including light snacks and Welcome Drinks with your Travel Director in Rome. * 1 three-course dinner with local wine. * Farewell Dinner with wine in Rome. * Christmas & New Year's Eve Highlights Christmas & New Year's Eve Highlights: * The 22 December 2013 departure Celebrate Christmas the 'Italian way' in Venice. Enjoy a traditional festive meal with all the trimmings. Christmas in Venice is simply unforgettable. * The 29 December 2013 departure Celebrate New Year's Eve in Venice. After a delicious meal in a local trattoria with wine, celebrate by witnessing the local festivities. Each of these specially arranged Festive meal celebrations will replace one of the included meals featured in the itinerary. First Class Travel Highlights * First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities. * All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included. * Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and an onboard restroom. * The services of a professional Travel Director throughout your journey. * A travel wallet with your documentation. * Provided throughout your trip to enhance your included sightseeing experiences. * Complimentary keepsake photo and map. Sightseeing Highlights * Rome View the Forum and Circus Maximus. Visit St. Peters Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum. * Venice Canal cruise by private launch. View St. Marks Square, the Basilica, the Doges Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. * Pisa View the Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles and see the Cathedral and its Baptistery. * Florence See the Cathedral and Signoria Square and view Ponte Vecchio. Admire Florentine leatherwork and enjoy views from Piazzale Michelangelo. * Siena Visit this medieval Tuscan city. Orientation includes the Piazza del Campo.
Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS) Welcome to Rome! Spend the day relaxing or exploring this ancient city on your own. This evening enjoy a Welcome Reception with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. Afterwards, enjoy a drive to see the city lights and finish with a stroll through Piazza Navona featuring the famous Fountain of the Four Rivers.(Welcome Reception) Day 2 ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Your included sightseeing tour with a Local Guide begins at the Vatican Museums. Experience a Unique Insight in the Vatican when you ascend the smooth and step-less spiral staircase designed by famous architect Donato Bramante. Admire Michelangelos magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and then visit St. Peters Basilica to see his famous Piet. Later, view the Forum, centre of daily life in ancient Rome as well as visit the impressive Colosseum, the largest in the Roman Empire. See the Circus Maximus where Ben Hur style chariot racing took place. Spend free time discovering more of the city or relax at a pavement caf and watch the world go by.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 3 ROME VENICE (2 NIGHTS) Travel through scenic Umbria and see the impressive hilltop towns of Orte and Orvieto before entering into Tuscany. Make your way past Chianti vineyards and terraced olive groves before crossing over the forested Apennine hills. Arrive later in Venice - one of the most unique and serene cities in the world. Dine tonight at your hotel.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Day 4 VENICE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME A visit to the magical city of Venice would not be complete without an orientation cruise by private motor launch along the Grand Canal, as well as views of the Doges Palace and the renowned Bridge of Sighs. Witness a Local Speciality demonstration of the ancient art of glass-blowing at a workshop on Giudecca island. Then theres time on your own to join the various optional activities on offer or to explore the labyrinth of streets and canals.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 5 VENICE PISA FLORENCE (2 NIGHTS) This morning cross the Veneto plains then travel over the steep Apennine Mountains to the city of Pisa. See the incredible Leaning Tower and the amazing carved marble Cathedral and Baptistery in the Square of Miracles. Later, travel through the province of Tuscany to Renaissance Florence for your two-night stay.(Buffet Breakfast) Day 6 FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Your Local Guide shows you the multicoloured Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza Signoria during your guided walking tour. Enjoy a panoramic view over the city from Piazzale Michelangelo before free time to shop for high quality leather and gold. Alternatively consider visiting the Fine Arts Academy to see the famous statue of David by Michelangelo. Today enjoy an authentic Be My Guest Tuscan lunch experience made with locally sourced fresh produce.(Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest) Day 7 FLORENCE SIENA ROME Drive through the Chianti vineyards to the medieval city of Siena. Here an orientation includes the Piazza del Campo, scene of the annual Palio horse races. There is time at leisure to shop for Tuscan specialities before returning to the Eternal City of Rome. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travellers.(Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) Day 8 DEPART ROME Say arrivederci to your Travel Director and fellow travellers at the end of this remarkable Italian holiday. Airport transfers are available to Rome Fiumicino. Conditions apply.(Buffet Breakfast)
Available Departures
Departs 02 Mar 2014 09 Mar 2014 16 Mar 2014 23 Mar 2014 30 Mar 2014 06 Apr 2014 13 Apr 2014 20 Apr 2014 Returns 09 Mar 2014 16 Mar 2014 23 Mar 2014 30 Mar 2014 06 Apr 2014 13 Apr 2014 20 Apr 2014 27 Apr 2014 Twin Land Only $1785.00 $1785.00 $1785.00 $1785.00 $1865.00 $1865.00 $2065.00 $2065.00 Single Land Only $2075.00 $2075.00 $2075.00 $2075.00 $2155.00 $2155.00 $2415.00 $2415.00
BOOKING CONDITIONS
AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE Inter-city travel: By private motorcoach, trains and ferries (see itineraries). Motorcoach Travelling: By air-conditioned luxury motorcoaches. Please note that on some Regional Tours and London sightseeing, motorcoaches without toilet facilities are used. In the Middle East and Morocco, air-conditioned motorcoaches (or minibuses in Israel) without toilet facilities are used. If due to circumstances beyond our control coaches are used other than as advertised, a refund of $10 per person will be made. Air transportation: Within Europe is included in the Land price only when indicated in First Class Travel Highlights panel on specific itineraries. Hotel accommodation: Prices are per person and based on two persons sharing a twin-bedded room with private bath or shower. When booking triple rooms please note that this is based on a twin-bedded room the third bed may be a roll-away bed which will limit space in the room. Availability of triple rooms is limited and in some hotels may consist of a double bed with a roll-away bed. Note that single rooms in European hotels are generally smaller than twin-bedded rooms and that European hotel standards, facilities and services provided may vary from those in other parts of the world and are often local in style. Substitute hotels may be used at certain times and will be of similar standard and location whenever possible. There are a limited number of twin-shared rooms available with our Room Share Service. Passengers who are members of Hotel Frequent Traveller programmes are not entitled to earn points with any of the hotels featured on a Trafalgar tour. Cruises: Per person prices are based on two persons sharing a cabin with two berths, private shower and toilet. A limited number of single cabins are available at extra cost. On Nile cruises, triple rooms are not available. Travel Director: Guided holidays are conducted in English only by a professional multi-lingual Travel Director. On some City Breaks there may be a Trafalgar Local Host instead of a Travel Director. Please refer to individual itinerary pages. Meals: In-flight meals and snacks are served according to airline policy. Continental or buffet breakfast on all tours except in Ireland and provincial Britain (not including London) and Scandinavia, where full national style breakfasts are served. Dinners are included as detailed on itineraries. All meals are included on cruises. Sightseeing: Guided visits and entrance fees to places of interest visited as detailed on each itinerary with an English-speaking guide where necessary. Transfers: Between airports, hotels, railway stations and piers in Europe where indicated on each tour itinerary. There will be no refund for unused or missed airport transfers. Conditions apply, for details and London transfers, see page 242. Porterage & luggage allowance:Baggage handling for one suitcase per person on tour, at hotels, is included in the tour price. Due to limited coach capacity, this single bag should have dimensions not exceeding 30x18x10 (76x46x25cm) and weight not exceeding 50 lbs (23kg). A charge of US$3 per travelling day will be collected by the Travel Director if a second piece of baggage is carried, or if the suitcase exceeds the established weight and/or dimensions. However it cannot be guaranteed that more than one suitcase will be carried. Hand luggage should be one piece per person and should be limited in size (not exceeding 30x28x14cm or 12x11x6) so as to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead shelf. These are the responsibility of each tour member and should be taken on/off the motorcoach with you. Please note that luggage with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments and can therefore not be accepted as carry-on luggage for safety reasons. Porterage at train stations is not included. Trafalgar will not accept liability for any loss or damage to baggage or any of the passenger's belongings. Passengers should report any lost items to the Travel Director who will assist in completing a lost/damaged property form that can be used for any insurance claim in this matter. However, Trafalgar cannot assist in locating any lost items once the passenger has returned home. Airlines may impose a stricter weight and size limits for luggage and may also charge fees for checked baggage, including the first checked baggage. Please check with your airline(s) directly for baggage regulations and related fees. Trafalgar is not responsible for additional fees imposed by air carriers regarding baggage. Tips: All tips are included for services on tour provided by dining-room waiters, chambermaids and porters at hotels, airports and docks. WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE Airfares to and from Europe (except where specified), airport taxes; passport and visa fees, insurances of all kinds, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Travel Directors, motorcoach drivers and local city guides and cruise staff, gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships, porterage at train stations, mini-bar, items of a personal nature such as excess baggage and optional excursions. The tour price also does not cover costs and expenses, including the return to your home, if you leave the tour at your own volition or due to illness, or as a consequence of official action by the government of any country visited. RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT TOUR ONLY Deposit*Final Payment US$200 per person per tourAt least 45 days prior to (non-refundable, non transferable) tour departure date* RIVER CRUISES Deposit*Final Payment US$200 per person per tourAt least 90 days prior to (non-refundable, non transferable) tour departure date* 1. Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of US$200 per person per tour is required within 7 days of booking (except on some departures where space is limited and your deposit may be required sooner. You will be advised at time of booking.) Your reservation will automatically be cancelled if the deposit is not received within the specified period. 2. Payment in full is required at time of booking for reservations made less than 45 days before tour departure* or 90 days for river cruise. 3. Trafalgar reserves the right to cancel the reservation and impose cancellation charges should payments not be received within the above specified periods. 4. Payment for Inter-European flights must be made in full within 7 days of booking and are non-refundable. 5. Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only. Trafalgar cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if passengers' special meal requests are not fulfiled. 6. Any change or substitute of a passenger name within 45 days of departure* or 90 days for river cruise will be deemed a cancellation, and applicable cancellation fees will be applied. 7. Reservations will be cancelled if final payment is not received 45 days or 90 days for river cruises prior to departure. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Booking changes:A fee of US$30 per person (per change) will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of tour date or tour itinerary within 45 days (90 days for river cruises) prior to departure will be treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation charges will apply except when the change is to an earlier tour departure of equivalent or greater value, in which case an amendment fee of US$30 fee will be charged. Cancellations:If you cancel 45 days or more prior to departure, (or 90 days or more prior to cruise departure) your US$200 deposit will not be refunded, nor can it be credited to any other booking. Notice of cancellation must be made in writing either directly to Trafalgar or through your Travel Agent. Clients who have purchased Trafalgar's Cancellation Waiver will receive partial refunds of their deposit (refer to Trafalgar's Cancellation Waiver conditions on page 243 of the brochure) and protection against cancellation charges. The following scale of charges will apply: COACH TOURS No. of days prior to tour departure Cancellation fee as % of total price per person per tour Over 45 days US$200 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit 45 - 22 Days 25% 21 - 8 Days 30% 7 - 1 Days 50% Day of departure*/No show 100% RIVER CRUISES No. of days prior to tour departure Cancellation fee as % of total price per person per tour Over 90 days US$200 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit 90 - 60 Days 35% 59 - 30 Days 50% Less than 30 days/No Show 100% TOUR WITH LOUIS CRUISES No. of days prior to tour departure Cancellation fee as % of total price per person per tour Over 45 days US$200 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit 45 - 22 Days 25% 21 - 8 Days 50% Less than 7 days/No Show 100% *Please note: The departure date constitutes the date indicated on Trafalgar's confirmation. If you do not join the tour on the departure day of departure, cancellation fees will be 100%. **Fare is defined as the cost of any cruise element purchased from Uniworld River Cruises inc. Airline Tickets: If you purchase intra-European/Middle Eastern air tickets from Trafalgar in conjunction with any tour, the cancellation charge will be 100% of the cost of the flight if cancelled after booking. Cancellation charges for the LAND portion of the tour are shown above. Extra Night Hotel Accommodation: Extra night hotel accommodation that is cancelled within 14 days of the booked date will incur a 100% cancellation fee; outside 14 days the following fees will be charged: Over 45 days US$30 per person 45 - 22 days25% 21 - 15 days30% Above mentioned cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent. REFUNDS AND PENALTIES Illness or absenteeism: In the event of your withdrawal from a tour after commencement for reasons of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including but not limited to missed meals or sightseeing. Trafalgar makes no representation or guarantees concerning reimbursements of funds paid by you under any insurance claim. Airlines and airfares: If a promotional airfare contained in this brochure is broken or extended for any reason, an additional cost may be incurred. Airfares are subject to change at any time. Changes to flight itineraries and name changes may result in penalties charged by Trafalgar and/or the airline concerned and will be passed on to the passenger. GENERAL INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS Tour prices: Are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies and exchange rates as of 11 August 2011. No surcharges regarding cost or currency fluctuations will be made to the LAND only price once the deposit is received. This guarantee however, excludes potential fuel surcharges and does not apply to taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or its agencies. Airport taxes are subject to change. No refund will be made if costs are reduced. Please note that if the total tour price increases by more than 10%, passengers will have the right to cancel their tour within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. All prices are in US$ unless specified. Tour participation: On all guided holidays children under 5 years are not eligible on coach tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Trafalgar strives to provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable travel experience for all passengers. Trafalgar welcomes passengers with special needs or disabilities. However, please note the following: Passengers are required to advise Trafalgar, at time of booking, of any physical, medical or other special needs that require accommodating. All guests must ensure they are medically and physically fit for travel. Trafalgar may impose safety requirements necessary for the safe operation of the tour. Trafalgar may also exclude an individual from participating in a tour or an activity if that individual's participation poses a direct threat to health or safety. Trafalgar does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as pushing a wheelchair or assistance in eating, toileting or dressing). A companion capable of providing such assistance must accompany any passenger who requires services of a personal nature. Trafalgar does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention will be provided by a local facility at the passenger's expense. Trafalgar is not responsible or liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of medical services obtained while on tour, or for the quality of the care or services received. Passengers should be aware some tours include rough terrain, extensive walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, steps and locations which may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the tour, Trafalgar may make arrangements with carriers, hotels and other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties are independent entities over which Trafalgar has no control. Accommodation on international tours may differ from those in your country Trafalgar cannot guarantee disability access or accommodation for passengers travelling on international tour. Trafalgar may, in its sole discretion, decline the booking of any passenger or remove any passenger who cannot comply or refuses to comply with Trafalgar's terms and conditions. Trafalgar is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a passenger is removed from a tour. Passengers agree not to hold Trafalgar or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions. Young traveller 5-17 discount: The young traveller must be under 18 years of age on the tour departure date, and must be accompanied by an adult, sharing a twin room. The young traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for the applicable discount and is limited to one young traveller discount per room. This discount cannot be combined with our Travel With Family and Friends discount. See page 24 - 25 for details. Itinerary variations and London Olympics 2012: Trafalgar constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods multiple departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order, in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages. London Olympics 2012, Religious Festivals, Holidays, Trade fairs (e.g. Amsterdam IBC Congress) or other events (e.g. Venice Film Festival on Lido) occassionally cause changes from scheduled hotels. In these and in other cases substitute hotels may be used and will be of a similar standard and location whenever possible. On tours that include cruises the ship may be changed due to operational reasons. Ports of call on Mediterrannean cruises may be subject to alterations if weather conditions do not permit docking. On locally hosted tours, sightseeing and other services may occasionally be provided by third parties in which case transportation and itineraries may vary. Trafalgar's Be My Guest experiences are unique and take place in singular exclusive locations. In the unlikely event that our local hosts are unable to welcome Trafalgar guests, Trafalgar will attempt to find an alternate experience or a highlight meal will be provided in place of the Be My Guest experience. Holidays & Changes: During local or national holidays abroad, certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing tours and shopping may be limited. In such instances, and whenever possible, slight itinerary changes are made by Trafalgar to minimise inconvenience to our passengers. If, however, you feel your enjoyment might be diminished by such limitations, please check with the respective national tourist office before selecting a specified departure. Similarly, holidays, closing days and other circumstances may necessitate a change of the day of the week for scheduled highlight dinners, sightseeing or other activities Extended stays: If you have arranged with us to remain at a destination before or after your tour, please understand your stay will be at your sole expense as is the transfer to either the hotel or airport. Regrettably, Trafalgar is unable to provide free transfers for passengers booking pre and post night accommodation in Europe. Additional transfers can be purchased from Trafalgar, please see page 242 for details. Please also be aware if your extra night hotel is not the hotel where your tour begins or ends, you will be responsible for your own transfer arrangements at your own expense. For your comfort: Trafalgar operates a daily seat rotation system and seats on coaches cannot be booked. Also there is a strict nonsmoking policy onboard motorcoaches, but regular comfort stops are made on travelling days. Travel insurance: Trafalgar recommends that all passengers purchase comprehensive travel insurance. Certain European countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to have valid medical insurance on entry. Trafalgar cannot be held responsible if a passenger is denied entry for being unable to provide details to the authorities of such insurance. RESPONSIBILITIES Trafalgar Tours Limited and Uniworld River Cruises inc, referred to as the Operators, undertake the following duties: 1. The Operators shall be responsible to the passenger for supplying the services and accommodations described in this brochure, except where such services cannot be supplied or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the control of the Operators. In such circumstances, the Operators will do their best to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no refund in this connection. 2. This brochure represents the entire agreement between the passenger and the above mentioned Operators. 3. In the absence of their own negligence, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organisations shall be responsible for any cancellations or for acts of any other service providers concerned, diversions or substitution of equipment of any act, variations, postponements, omission or default whatsoever by air carriers, land carriers, hoteliers or hotels, transportation companies, or any other persons providing any of the services and accommodations to passengers including any results thereof, such as changes in services, accommodations or facilities necessitated by same. Nor shall they be liable for any loss or damage to baggage or property, or for injury, illness or death, or for any damages or claims whatsoever arising from loss, negligence or delay from the act, error, omission default or negligence of any person not their direct employee or under their exclusive control, including any act, error, omission, default, or negligence of any country, government or governmental authority, officer or employee. All baggage and personal effects are at all times and in all circumstances at the risk of the tour participant. Baggage insurance is recommended. The carriers, accommodation and other suppliers providing services are independent contractors and are not agents, employees, servants or joint ventureers of the operators or their affiliates. All certificates and other travel documents for services issued by the operators are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the carriers and suppliers and to the laws of the countries in which the services are supplied. Carriage by sea is subject to the Carrier's Conditions of Carriage, which are expressly incorporated into this contract, copies of which are available upon request. The Operators are not responsible for any criminal conduct by third parties. 4. Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organisations or service providers concerned will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such accident or incident. 5. Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not onboard planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international conventions which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions that apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefits of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrolment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. 6. All matters arising are subject to English law. 7. Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to press; however, Trafalgar cannot be held responsible for printing of typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. All bookings made with any provider of any transport, facilities, meals, other goods or of any services are subject to terms and conditions imposed by them in relation to matters not covered particularly and expressly by our agreement with any of the above-mentioned two Operators in the Trafalgar group of companies. If you decide that you do not want to visit a country or part of a country you intended to visit because of any law, condition or requirement of any government authority, official, servant or agent, you are responsible for any costs, expenses, charges, fees, losses or damage incurred as a consequence and any cancellation or amendment fees. None of the companies in the Trafalgar group of companies, or any of their servants or agents, accept any responsibility or liability for your acts, omissions, defaults, conduct, state of health, condition or circumstances. OTHER CONDITIONS It is your responsibility to comply with the terms, conditions or requirements of any service provider, or any country or governmental authorities, or to bear any costs or losses incurred as a consequence of you not complying with them. BOOKING ARRANGEMENTS Your booking arrangements are to be made by your Travel Agent and the person effecting the booking shall be deemed to have accepted the booking conditions. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS With Trafalgar, you will enjoy many of Europe's famous highlights as included features on your tour - at no extra cost. We also offer an exciting array of optional excursions to further enhance your experience. These are offered at special preferential prices and they can only be booked once you start your tour in Europe, as many of them are carefully programmed to coincide with the best highlights available at the time of your visit. A detailed list and cost of these and many more exciting options are included in your travel documentation. You can only book and pay for them through your Travel Director, by cash, Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards. CONSUMER PROTECTION Complaints procedure: Should you have a complaint in respect of your holiday, you should inform your Travel Director/Representative immediately. If the matter cannot be resolved after the Travel Director's/ Representative's best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint can be made in writing to your local Trafalgar office. Data protection: 1. In order to process your tour booking, Trafalgar will need to use personal information for you and other passengers included in your booking, which may include each passenger's name, address, phone number, email address, passport number, credit/ debit card number and sensitive information such as health, medical, dietary, mobility, religious or other special requirements. This personal information may be passed on to other suppliers for your travel arrangements in addition to public authorities (such as customs and immigration), security and credit checking organisations, and otherwise as required by law. Similarly, we may also need to provide personal information to contractors who provide services to or for us (such as sending mail, processing payments, providing marketing assistance). This may involve sending personal information (including sensitive information) to other countries that may not afford the same level of protection of personal information. 2. We may also use the personal information you provide us to review and improve the tours and services that we offer, and to contact you (by post, email and/or phone) about other tours and services offered by Trafalgar that you may be interested in. If you don't want to receive this information or want a copy of the personal information we hold about you, write to us at Trafalgar Tours, Customer Relations, Case Postale 12, 1216 Cointrin (GE), Switzerland. Trafalgar may charge a fee for supplying you with this information as permitted by law. All Continental Europe & British Isles tours are operated by Trafalgar Tours Ltd. Picquet House, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1AF Channel Islands All River Cruises are operated by Uniworld River Cruises Inc 17323, Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, California 91316 The Trafalgar group of companies has Marketing/Sales/ Administrative offices/agents in: Australia, Canada, China, Guernsey, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, London, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, and USA. For further information visit our website at: www.trafalgar.com. Published in August 2011. This brochure supersedes any other current brochure in the market.