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- Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided holiday in Europe.
- Your London Hotel: This trip starts at our London Reception Centre or the Park Plaza County Hall hotel, providing that you have reserved your accommodation at this hotel through Trafalgar.
- Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
- Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.
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- Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).
- For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.
About this trip
Don those designer sunglasses - it's time to enjoy the bright city lights and stylish promenades of Europe's classiest capitals where you can kick back at quaint Old Town cafés and brush shoulders with the rich and famous. Amble along the grand avenues of Paris, explore the labyrinthine lanes of Venice and soak up Mediterranean sunshine in trendy Monaco.
Trip type: Discovery
Trip code: EELE
11 Nights
accommodation
16 Meals
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11 hot buffet breakfasts
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4 dinners with local wine
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1 lunch (Be My Guest)
On-trip Transport
All transport shown.
Highlights
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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City tour in Paris, Florence and Rome
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Orientation of Beaune, Geneva, Monaco, Nice, Pisa and Venice
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See the Somme Battlefields and the Vineyards of Burgundy in France
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View the White Cliffs of Dover, The Royal Palace in Monaco, the ancient sites of Rome and the Leaning Tower and Square of Miracles in Pisa
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Visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Fragonard Perfumery in Grasse and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
What's Included
Dining
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11 hot buffet breakfasts
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4 dinners
with local wine -
1 lunch (Be My Guest)
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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Channel ferry cross 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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London airport transfer service is available to purchase. Conditions apply
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Pick-up and Drop-off if you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel, booked through Trafalgar, or from the London Reception Centre
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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
European Spotlight
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Day 1
London – Paris (2 Nights) Day 1 - London – Paris (2 Nights)Bid farewell to England watching the mystical White Cliffs of Dover disappearing in the distance as you travel by ferry across to France in the company of your Travel Director and fellow travellers. We'll pass the tragic World War battlefields of northern France en route to romantic Paris, where we will join newfound friends for a Welcome Reception, including dinner and drinks, and an orientation drive through the dazzling City of Light.
Hotel
Evergreen Laurel
Meals
- Welcome Reception
Hotel
Evergreen Laurel
Meals
- Welcome Reception
Day 2
Paris Sightseeing Day 2 - Paris SightseeingExplore grand boulevards and famous Paris sights during a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist, including the expansive Champs Élysées and Arc de Triomphe, where we pay tribute to the brave men and women who fought for France. Ascending to the second level of the Eiffel Tower, we admire the city's iconic skyline - the glint of the Louvre's pyramid, beautiful Tuileries gardens and imposing white dome of Notre Dame. Spend the rest of the afternoon discovering the magic of Paris. Amble along the Seine admiring the work of artists who have set up their easels alongside the river, shop in the trendy Marais district or find a cosy bistro with great views of the city. You may wish to embrace the colourful nightlife this evening, attending a famous cabaret show.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
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: €162.00
Notre Dame And Latin Quarter
A guided drive through Paris' bohemian Left Bank with our Local Specialist brings us to amazing Notre Dame to discover one of the world's most famous Cathedrals and the epitome of Gothic architecture. Afterwards, take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares.
Adult Price: €33.00
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
Day 3
Paris – Beaune – Geneva (2 Nights) Day 3 - Paris – Beaune – Geneva (2 Nights)A patchwork of golds and greens provide a beautiful backdrop for our journey through France's rolling countryside to the Burgundy wine region. We visit the region's capital, Beaune, renowned for its 15th century Hôtel-Dieu with its characteristic and colourful geometrically patterned Burgundy tiled roof before crossing the border to Geneva where we will spend the next two nights.
Hotel
Warwick
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Warwick
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Day 4
Geneva Orientation Day 4 - Geneva OrientationExplore the City of Peace today - the dramatic Alps and scenic Lake Geneva provide the perfect backdrop for an enjoyable morning of sightseeing. Join your Travel Director on an orientation of this small city to view the Reformation Monument, and see the Old Town, United Nations Building and Red Cross headquarters. Meandering along the picturesque shores of Lake Geneva, we arrive in the celebrated Chexbres wine region where we will enjoy a Be My Guest lunch delving into fascinating Vaud traditions and generations of expert wine making at the 15th century vineyards of Cave Champ de Clos. Returning to Geneva, the rest of the day is at leisure. Meander through the Botanical Gardens and admire the gigantic outdoor flower clock made with colourful blooms that change seasonally.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Be My Guest Dining
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Be My Guest Dining
Optional Experiences
Cruise And Visit To Yvoire Village
We'll enjoy a steamer cruise on Lake Geneva crossing from Switzerland to France arriving at the enchanting Yvoire - considered one of France's most picturesque villages. You'll have time to explore the winding streets lined with old stone houses of former fisherman and dominated by the ancient chateau of the Count & Countess, before returning to Geneva through the fields of Savoy.
Adult Price: Fr.46.00
Yvoire and Mt Saleve
A gorgeous drive through the French region of Savoie brings us to lakeside Yvoire, voted one of the country’s ten most picturesque villages. Winding cobbled streets and medieval stone houses are overlooked by a 14th-century chateau. Then, we'll visit the 'Balcony of Geneve', Mt Saleve, to experience stunning views of the city and surroundings.
Adult Price: €42.00
Day 5
Geneva – Grasse – Nice (2 Nights) Day 5 - Geneva – Grasse – Nice (2 Nights)The idyllic playground of southern France takes centre stage over the next two days as we meander to Nice, the jewel of the French Riviera. En route, the heady scents of French perfume infuse our senses during a visit to the Fragonard Perfumery in the village of Grasse where we will enjoy a Cultural Insight into the art of creating beautiful fragrances.
Hotel
Holiday Inn
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Holiday Inn
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Day 6
Nice Orientation Day 6 - Nice OrientationSoak up the charm and sophistication of Nice which for long has lured sun-worshipping aristocrats and tourists in search of a quiet seaside sojourn. Against the backdrop of colourful Italian and French façades, we drive along the Promenade des Anglais and see Place Massena during our orientation of the Bay of Angels. Spend the rest of the day discovering the Old Town, enjoying a coffee at one of the sidewalk cafés or dipping your toes in the warm turquoise Mediterranean waters.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Optional Experiences
St. Paul And Corniche Discovery with Lunch or Dinner
Join us on a drive inland towards the mountains to visit the historic, walled hilltop town of St. Paul - an artists’ paradise. We’ll continue along the Riviera, passing through glamorous Nice and travelling on the Corniche roads as you admire the spectacular views, before arriving at a characteristic restaurant for a delicious meal including drinks.
Adult Price: €82.00
Day 7
Nice – Monaco – Pisa – Florence Day 7 - Nice – Monaco – Pisa – FlorenceTravelling along the spectacular coastline of the south of France we stop at the Principality of Monaco to see the famous Prince's Palace of Monaco, built as a Genoese fortress and home to the Grimaldi family since the 13th century. We cross the border into Italy and visit Pisa and its Square of Miracles, where you'll have an opportunity to view the spectacular Leaning Tower and Baptistery, said to be the largest in Italy. We arrive in the Cradle of the Renaissance this evening where we will enjoy dinner at our hotel.
Hotel
Grand Mediterraneo
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Hotel
Grand Mediterraneo
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Day 8
Florence Sightseeing – Venice (2 Nights) Day 8 - Florence Sightseeing – Venice (2 Nights)Join a Local Specialist this morning as they share the story of the wealthy Medici family that influenced the art and architecture of what became one of the cultural centres of the world. You'll visit the Piazza della Signoria with its beautiful statues and palazzi and enjoy views of the magnificent marble Duomo and Ponte Vecchio on whose arches were built the shops of successful merchants 400 years ago. Learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. We drive across the Veneto plain to the magical island city of Venice, where we will spend the next two nights.
Hotel
NH Laguna Palace
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Hotel
NH Laguna Palace
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Optional Experiences
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.
Adult Price: €41.00
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
Day 9
Venice Orientation Day 9 - Venice OrientationGlide through the turquoise waters of the Adriatic by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. Mark's Square and see the Bridge of Sighs and the ornate Doge's Palace. We travel to Giudecca Island to gain a fascinating Cultural Insight into the centuries-old Venetian tradition of glassblowing before spending the afternoon at leisure exploring the city's labyrinthine alleys and ornate bridges that span almost 200 canals. Enjoy sundowners at a charming trattoria on the water, shop up a storm in the alleyways of Le Mercerie or consider an Optional Experience to the colourful fishing island of Burano for a delicious meal.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
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: €71.00
Day 10
Venice – Rome (2 Nights) Day 10 - Venice – Rome (2 Nights)Today we cross the picturesque Apennine Mountains and journey through the rolling gold and green landscape of Tuscany and past the hilltop towns of Orvieto and Orte, arriving later in Rome, the Eternal City.
Hotel
Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
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
Day 11
Rome Sightseeing Day 11 - Rome SightseeingJoin a Local Specialist to uncover the treasures of a city whose history spans millennia. Venture to St. Peter's Basilica to view Michelangelo's Pietà, hewn from the most 'perfect' block of Carrara marble, and travel across the Tiber River into Ancient Rome to see the Circus Maximus, which once played host to exhilarating chariot races, and view the Colosseum where brave gladiators and slaves met their fate. This evening we exchange stories about our epic journey through Europe with newfound friends and our Travel Director at a Farewell Dinner.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Farewell Dinner
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Farewell Dinner
Optional Experiences
Piazzas and Fountains of Rome
Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of Rome's historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.
Adult Price: €33.00
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
Day 12
Depart Rome Day 12 - Depart RomeFor now it's a fond arrivederci to our Travel Director and travel companions at the end of a memorable holiday together. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
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Be My Guest
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Cultural Insight
The scents of France are yours to enjoy at Fragonard, a famous French perfumery that has been creating perfumes since the 1920s. Witness the exquisite craft of glassblowing on Giudecca Island, a delicate tradition that generations of Venetian craftsmen have perfected over the centuries -
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Highlights
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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City tour in Paris, Florence and Rome
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Orientation of Beaune, Geneva, Monaco, Nice, Pisa and Venice
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See the Somme Battlefields and the Vineyards of Burgundy in France
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View the White Cliffs of Dover, The Royal Palace in Monaco, the ancient sites of Rome and the Leaning Tower and Square of Miracles in Pisa
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Visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Fragonard Perfumery in Grasse and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
What's Included
Dining
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11 hot buffet breakfasts
-
4 dinners
with local wine -
1 lunch (Be My Guest)
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
-
Channel ferry cross 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
-
London airport transfer service is available to purchase. Conditions apply
-
Pick-up and Drop-off if you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel, booked through Trafalgar, or from the London Reception Centre
-
VIP entry to many sights
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Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
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