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About this trip
A kaleidoscope of changing scenery, from the foothills of the Dolomites to the elegance of the French Riviera. Explore Tuscany, the tragic ruins of Pompeii and beautiful Rhône Valley.
Trip type: Discoveries i
Trip code: ETRAE
accommodation
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20 hot buffet breakfasts
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1 lunch (Be My Guest)
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2 dinners
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5 dinners with local wine
All transport shown.
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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CITY TOUR in Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Florence and Paris
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ORIENTATION of Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Colmar, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Venice, Sorrento, Assisi, Pisa, Monaco, Nice, Avignon and Lyon
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VISIT Vaduz - the capital of Liechtenstein, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Monaco, Saint-Paul de Vence, Beaune and St. Severin Church in Paris
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CRUISE along the Rhine River and to the Isle of Capri
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VIEW Cathedral, the ancient sites in Rome and Lion Monument in Lucerne, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the White Cliffs of Dover
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SEE the Lorelei Rock in Rhine Valley, Benedictine Abbey in Monte Cassino, the Vineyards of Burgundy and the Somme Battlefields
What's Included
Dining
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20 hot buffet breakfasts
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1 lunch (Be My Guest)
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2 dinners
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5 dinners
with local wine
What's Included
Travel Highlights
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Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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The services of a Trafalgar Local Host if you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
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Ferry across the Channel from Dover to Calais
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Hand-picked Insider Experiences
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Optional Experiences and free time
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Eurostar high-speed train from London to Brussels
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London airport transfer service is available to purchase. Conditions apply. See airport transfer page link below for details
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VIP entry to many sights
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Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
1. London – Eurostar™ – Brussels – Amsterdam
All the highlights of Europe lie ahead on this epic journey from England to Austria, Italy to France. Meet your Travel Director this morning before boarding the Eurostar™ for a high-speed train journey to Brussels. Drive through the lush Belgian and Dutch countryside to Amsterdam. Board a glass-topped boat for a Welcome Reception canal cruise, including a light dinner and welcome drink as you navigate the city's labyrinthine canals lined with centuries-old gabled façades.
2. Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhine Cruise – Rhineland
Travel east, crossing the border into Germany bound for Cologne. Here, you'll see the iconic twin spires of its imposing Cathedral, said to be the final resting place of the Three Wise Men. We cruise from Boppard and St. Goar along the mighty Rhine, lined with medieval villages and castles that cling to the hills. This evening, we stay in the Rhinelands and enjoy dinner at our hotel.
Dinner
3. Rhineland – Heidelberg – Colmar – Engelberg (2 Nights)
The imposing ruins of Heidelberg Castle feature on our drive through this vibrant university city en route to the quaint medieval town of Colmar where we will enjoy an orientation before continuing our journey through the picturesque vineyards of Alsace. Our home the next two nights is the stunning mountain retreat of Engelberg where we will dine in our hotel tonight before continuing our journey through Switzerland tomorrow.
Dinner
4. Lucerne Excursion
Spend the day exploring Lucerne. Pay tribute to the Swiss Guard who lost their lives defending Louise XVI during the French Revolution at the mournful Lion Monument, then admire the splendour of the flower-lined Chapel Bridge with its 17th-century paintings. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or consider joining an Optional Experience up one of the nearby peaks for spectacular panoramic views before returning to Engelberg.
Optional Experiences
Mount Pilatus And Lake Cruise
We’ll ascend by cog-wheel train to Mount Pilatus’ summit, where you’ll have time to explore, admire the views, and breathe the pure air. Then, we’ll descent by cable-car to enjoy a scenic lake cruise. On certain departures this Optional may be operated in reverse.
Adult Price: CHF.112.00
Swiss Countryside & Carriages
A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a farm where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks.
Adult Price: CHF.67.00
5. Engelberg – Liechtenstein – Innsbruck
Admire rugged Alpine scenery en route to the Principality of Liechtenstein, stopping in its capital, Vaduz. Cross the Austrian border and continue along the Arlberg route for a journey filled with pinch-me moments. Snow-capped mountains surround you as you travel through the Tyrol to Innsbruck. Visit the Old Town where you'll see the famous Golden Roof completed in 1500 for Emperor Maximilian I to mark his wedding.
Optional Experiences
Tyrolean Evening With Dinner
You’ll enjoy a delicious meal of traditional Tyrolean cuisine before a lively folklore show, where singers, dancers and musicians dressed in national costume provide an evening of entertainment and fun. Drinks are included.
Adult Price: €67.00
6. Innsbruck – Venice (2 Nights)
Cross the extraordinary Europa Bridge, rising almost 200 metres above the Wipp Valley, following the Brenner Pass past alpine pastures and pine-clad peaks into Italy and the magical island city of Venice. Spend this evening at leisure, gliding by gondola through the city's canals, enjoying a Campari spritz in a quiet piazza or watching the sun set over the romantic Grand Canal.
Dinner with wine
Optional Experiences
Gondolas & the Grand Canal
On arrival in Venice, a private boat will be waiting to take you to St Mark's Square, where you’ll enjoy a gondola ride while being serenaded by local musicians. Later, private water taxi's will take you along Venice's Grand Canal, where you’ll admire the magnificent palazzos and Rialto Bridge.
Adult Price: €70.00
7. Venice Orientation and Free Time
'Dive Into Culture' and witness the centuries-old tradition of Venetian glassmaking. Board a private launch for your journey through the canals of Venice to St. Mark's Square. Here, we'll gain a deeper understanding of the city's centuries-old history and view the ornate Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs. Spend the afternoon getting lost in Venice. Consider a cruise around the lagoon, zigzag up the le Mercerie shopping street or admire the city's Renaissance architecture.
Optional Experiences
Hidden Venice & St. Mark's Basilica
Experience magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica and its glittering gold mosaics the best way possible - with VIP entrance and a Local Specialist! Then delve into the city’s labyrinth of back alleys and canals, bridges and secret squares - enchanting neighbourhoods that you would never find on your own, all explained and brought to life by a true Venetian!
Adult Price: €34.00
Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks
Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of Burano, famous for its multi-coloured houses - a real photographer's paradise.
Adult Price: €72.00
8. Venice – Rome (2 Nights)
Travel over the green and golden landscapes of the Apennine hills through beautiful Tuscany and Umbria, arriving in Rome where you'll spend the next two nights. This evening is yours to embrace la dolce vita. Relax in the Piazza Navona with an espresso, sit on the Spanish Steps or savour a tasty gelato.
Optional Experiences
Piazzas and Fountains of Rome
Starting with a lovely drive and continuing on foot, you'll discover hidden backstreets, piazzas and fountains of the 'Eternal City' with a Local Specialist. Along the way, you'll marvel at the timeless Pantheon, the best-preserved Roman temple in the world. Many additional highlights are revealed on this relaxed tour that also offers free time in a gorgeous Baroque square with street artists, trattorias and gelaterias!
Adult Price: €33.00
9. Rome Sightseeing and Free Time
Delve into the treasures of the Vatican with a Local Specialist who will take you on a sightseeing tour through St. Peter's Basilica to see Michelangelo's sorrowful Pietà . Cross the Tiber into Ancient Rome to see the mighty Colosseum where brave gladiators once fought to the applause of exhilarated spectators, then enjoy views of Circus Maximus which once hosted chariot races. The rest of the day is yours to explore the sights and sounds of the capital of the world. Ramble through Rome's grand boulevards, shop up a storm on the Via del Corso or perhaps take an Optional Excursion to see Michelangelo's beautiful frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Optional Experiences
Roman Evening with Dinner
Spend a light-hearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city.
Adult Price: €61.00
Inside The Vatican & Colosseum
We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for this tour that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo’s amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later we hear fascinating tales of gladitorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with time-saving VIP entrance.
Adult Price: €81.00
Roman Delights With Dinner
Spend an evening getting to know Rome. We’ll take you via coach where you’ll have the chance to see some of the city’s much-loved sights. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy a delicious light dinner of Italian specialities, alongside local music and drinks.
Adult Price: €51.00
10. Rome – Pompeii – Sorrento
Enjoy a scenic drive through the vineyards of Frascati into the Campania region where we'll meet a Local Specialist who will share the tragic story of Pompeii, a city buried in ash and lost for centuries following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. We arrive in the sophisticated seaside retreat of Sorrento this evening where we will spend the night.
Dinner with wine
Optional Experiences
Amalfi Coast and Positano
Come with us for a drive along the famous Amalfi Coast. You’ll have a chance to visit the exclusive artists’ paradise of Positano, which is magnificently positioned on the Mediterranean coast.
Adult Price: €44.00
11. Sorrento – Capri – Assisi
Cross the deep blue waters of the Bay of Naples to the beautiful Isle of Capri, ascending by funiculare to Capri Town where we will join our Local Specialist for a walking tour. Travelling north, we view the restored Abbey of Monte Cassino, the site of a bloody World War II battle, arriving later in mystical Assisi to vie w the Basilica of St. Francis featuring spectacular frescoes by Giotto.
Dinner with wine
Optional Experiences
Discover The Isle Of Capri
Experience Capri's spectacular cliffs, famous turquoise waters and white grotto the best way - by boat with a first-class view of this unique coastline. After the cruise, we ascend to Capri town, where we'll enjoy a thirst-quenching lemon Granita, a specialty of the island. If the weather doesn't allow, we'll take you on a mini bus tour of the island to Anacapri, and a visit to Villa San Michele.
Adult Price: €42.00
12. Assisi – Florence Sightseeing
Beautiful Tuscan and Umbrian landscapes that have inspired painters and poets for centuries follow our journey to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. We join a Local Specialist on an included walking tour to see the city's spectacular heritage, architecture and open-air art, including views of the marble Duomo and 400-year- old Ponte Vecchio. Visit the Piazza della Signoria, Florence's political hub centuries ago, and learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft.
Optional Experiences
Dinner, Wine And Music In The Tuscan Hills
Join us for a scenic drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside. We will enjoy a meal at a charming restaurant where a selection of regional favourites is served, accompanied by a selection of local wines and live music. A truly unforgettable experience, with an atmosphere that is the essence of all things Tuscan.
Adult Price: €65.00
Michelangelo's 'David' & Accademia
Enjoy an insight into the world of Michelangelo and his masterpiece, David. We visit the Academy of Fine Arts and its Michelangelo collection, where you’ll learn all about the life and works of this immortal Renaissance genius through the expert commentary of our Local Specialist. This optional involves reservations and entrance prepayments. If you decide to cancel this optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €47.00
13. Florence – Pisa – Monaco – French Riviera (2 Nights)
Journey to Pisa and its Square of Miracles to see the Leaning Tower and its imposing Baptistery. Leaving the sights, sounds and flavours of Italy behind, we visit the playground of Monaco and see Monte Carlo Casino. Before arriving on the French Riviera, we'll 'Dive Into Culture' during an aromatic visit to the historic Fragonard perfumery to learn how French fragrances are crafted.
Optional Experiences
Capri Island Cruise & Tour
Spectacular cliffs and the famous turquoise-coloured waters are best experienced with a relaxing cruise around the island to view the beautiful white grotto and unique coastline. Our cruise ends in Capri town, with picture postcard views. Enjoy a lemon granita, a specialty of the island. (This optional is weather-dependent, and may be replaced with a mini bus tour of the island to Anacapri, and a visit of the Villa of Axel Munthe.)
Adult Price: €42.00
14. French Riviera – Saint-Paul de Vence Excursion
Tread in the footsteps of famous French actors and artists who for centuries have regarded the medieval town of Saint-Paul de Vence as a haven. Spend the afternoon at leisure or perhaps join an optional experience to see spectacular views of one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe.
Optional Experiences
Corniche Coastline Drive with Meal
You’ll enjoy a scenic excursion along the Riviera corniche roads, with spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea and one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe. An unforgettable experience, we’ll continue onwards to a local restaurant where you’ll enjoy a typical meal of specialities from the region, with drinks included.
Adult Price: €72.00
15. French Riviera – Avignon – Lyon
Visit what was once the centre of Christendom in the Middle Ages, the papal city of Avignon. Here, you will see the Palais des Papes, the Cathedral and famous Pont d'Avignon, which have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 'Connect With Locals' next, joining Poppy Salinger on the banks of the Sorgue for a Provençal Be My Guest lunch. Hear stories about her famous husband before travelling to the historically strategic city of Lyon on the Rhône. Enjoy an orientation tour including views of Fourvière Hill, the "hill that prays", and the impressive Place Bellecour before spending the evening at leisure.
Lunch
16. Lyon – Beaune – Paris (2 Nights)
Visit Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, before continuing north to Paris. The evening is yours to indulge in the sophistication and splendour of the City of Lights. Enjoy a dinner cruise along the magical Seine, stroll through Montmartre or consider a trip to one of the city's most famous cabaret shows revealing French pageantry.
Optional Experiences
Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner
Enjoy dinner and cabaret, including wine and champagne, at the world-famous Moulin Rouge – the original Paris cabaret. Immortalized by the award-winning film of the same name, this Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers and over 1000 costumes!
Adult Price: €165.00
Nouvelle Eve Cabaret And Dinner
One of the oldest and most elegant revue theatres in Paris, Nouvelle Eve is a hidden gem, where you’ll meet the Director and two of the cast members before enjoying a four-course dinner with wine. You will then experience unparalleled Parisian entertainment – including the world-famous Can-Can.
Adult Price: €139.00
Versailles Palace And Gardens
Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of every European ruler. Your Local Specialist will take you through the State apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors, with free time to stroll the symmetrical tree-lined gardens. Please note: this optional is subject to availability and involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Adult Price: €68.00
17. Paris Sightseeing and Free Time
Join a Local Specialist to see the sights and sounds of Paris, including the grand Champs Élysées and the Eiffel Tower. Visit the 13th-century church of St. Severin and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. Our epic European adventure near its end, join your Travel Director and newfound friends for a Farewell Dinner this evening.
Farewell Dinner
Optional Experiences
Seine Cruise And Paris Illuminations
Paris at night is a city transformed. Enjoy this superb 'City of Light' on a leisurely cruise along the River Seine. Afterwards, as we drive through this amazing city, we’ll stop at some vantage points for you to capture the fascinating sights on camera. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset.
Adult Price: €38.00
18. Paris – London
It's time to bid Europe and France a fond adieu as we travel to Calais, crossing the English Channel to Dover before returning to London.
19. DEPART LONDON
Enjoy an English breakfast at the end of your holiday.
Optional Experiences
Seine Cruise And Paris Illuminations
Paris at night is a city transformed. Enjoy this superb 'City of Light' on a leisurely cruise along the River Seine. Afterwards, as we drive through this amazing city, we’ll stop at some vantage points for you to capture the fascinating sights on camera. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset.
Adult Price: €38.00
Available Departures
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Connect with Locals
Enjoy delicious Provençal cooking at our Be My Guest lunch with Poppy Salinger, who will regale you with stories of her famous husband. (Day 15) -
Dive into Culture
Witness the exquisite craft of glassblowing on Giudecca Island, a delicate tradition that generations of Venetian craftsmen have perfected over the centuries. (Day 7)
The scents of France are yours to enjoy at Fragonard, a famous French perfumery that has been creating perfumes since the 1920s. (Day 13) -
Local Specialist
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Sightseeing Highlights
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CITY TOUR in Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Florence and Paris
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ORIENTATION of Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Colmar, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Venice, Sorrento, Assisi, Pisa, Monaco, Nice, Avignon and Lyon
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VISIT Vaduz - the capital of Liechtenstein, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Monaco, Saint-Paul de Vence, Beaune and St. Severin Church in Paris
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CRUISE along the Rhine River and to the Isle of Capri
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VIEW Cathedral, the ancient sites in Rome and Lion Monument in Lucerne, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the White Cliffs of Dover
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SEE the Lorelei Rock in Rhine Valley, Benedictine Abbey in Monte Cassino, the Vineyards of Burgundy and the Somme Battlefields
What's Included
Dining
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20 hot buffet breakfasts
-
1 lunch (Be My Guest)
-
2 dinners
-
5 dinners
with local wine
What's Included
Travel Highlights
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Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
-
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
-
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
-
The services of a Trafalgar Local Host if you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
-
Ferry across the Channel from Dover to Calais
-
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
-
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
-
Optional Experiences and free time
-
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
-
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
-
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
-
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
-
Eurostar high-speed train from London to Brussels
-
London airport transfer service is available to purchase. Conditions apply. See airport transfer page link below for details
-
VIP entry to many sights
-
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
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