The Ultimate
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight from USA to London.
Day 2 - Arrive London Time to relax after checking into your Trafalgar hotel.
Day 3 - London - Paris (2 nights) After breakfast, we're off through Kent to Dover where we cross the Channel by ferry to France. Soon we can see the Sacre Coeur, the Eiffel Tower and more as we approach this glamorous city. Then get to know the rest of your group at this evening's welcome drink. (Continental Breakfast)
Day 4 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure This morning we enjoy an included sightseeing tour with a local Parisian expert. Then time at leisure. Tonight, if you fancy 'painting the town red' at Clubs such as 'Les Bains Douches' we'll have
late-night transportation at hand! (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 5 - Paris - Bordeaux Late morning departure for Bordeaux takes us past Tours with its towering Cathedral and the strange Futuroscope buildings at Poitiers to Bordeaux. Tonight, why not try a little claret with our included dinner in a downtown restaurant" (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 6 - Bordeaux - Biarritz - Pamplona Our first stop is in nearby Biarritz with its sandy beaches and stylish surfers! Time for a swim before crossing into Spanish Basque country and Pamplona. Renowned for the running of the bulls at the San Firmin Festival. Orientation tour shows us the main sights, before dinner at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 7 - Pamplona - Burgos - Madrid (2 nights) First we visit Burgos, city of 'El Cid', where the gothic Cathedral houses the warriors' tomb. We continue over the Guadarrama Mountains to Madrid. Bars and clubs abound in this exciting city, where at four o'clock in the afternoon there is a silent lull — but at four o'clock in the morning, things are really happening! We will have a coach available to bring you back to your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 8 - Madrid sightseeing & at leisure A morning panoramic sightseeing tour with a local guide encompasses all you need to know about the Spanish capital. Later, you may wish to go to Toledo or maybe take a little siesta! This evening, why not try out some of the late night bars around the Plaza Mayor" (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 9 - Madrid - Barcelona (2 nights) As we drive along the Jalon gorges we see the old Arab irrigation systems still in use today on our approach to Barcelona. Don't miss out on a fiery Flamenco show tonight. We'll have late-night transportation to get you back to your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 10 - Barcelona sightseeing & at leisure From Gaudi's incredible 'Sagrada Familia' to the Paseo de Gracia with its chic boutiques this is a city of surprises. We'll explore its many facets with our local guide. Enjoy Catalan specialties in a local restaurant tonight and then the city is yours. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 11 - Barcelona - Cannes - Nice (2 nights) Into France, and through the Camargue with its white horses and black bulls. Then along the coast to Cannes' Croisette with its Film Festival Centre and 'palace-hotels' before dinner tonight in a Nicois restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 12 - Nice at leisure Nice at leisure This is where the French come to jog along the Promenade, sizzle in the sun or just show off their latest boutique purchases. Enjoy an included excursion to Monaco and Monte Carlo. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 13 - Nice - Pisa - Florence (2 nights) Mid-morning departure takes us into Italy, where we continue along the coast past Genoa and the quarries of Carrara to Pisa famous for its Leaning Tower. We'll have time to visit the Square of Miracles before continuing to Florence. This evening, we'll enjoy a meal in one of the city's most popular pizzerias! (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 14 - Florence sightseeing & at leisure Trafalgar's local expert will bring the city to life on an included walking tour. We'll also have time for shopping, there are bargains to be had in fine quality leather goods and 18 carat gold jewellery. Tonight, why not try out some of the local clubs" We'll have transportation on hand to take you back to your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 15 - Florence - Orvieto - Rome (2 nights) This morning we stop in the medieval walled town of Orvieto, famous for its glorious wines, its richly decorated Cathedral and its pretty pottery shops. Later we arrive in Rome where this evening you may like to do "as the Romans do" and linger in the fountain-filled squares and pavement cafés! (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 16 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Our local guide takes us on a tour seeing the Forum, the Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. Then you may wish to explore further or maybe chill out in the Piazza Navona. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 17 - Rome - Isle of Capri - Sorrento We drive to Naples to embark on our short sea crossing to the beautiful Isle of Capri. By funicular, we reach Capri town with its café-filled 'Piazzetta' and trendy boutiques and admire views of the Faraglioni Rocks. Then we cruise to Sorrento a resort with oodles of nightlife! We dine at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 18 - Sorrento - Pompeii - Bari - At Sea With a local guide we'll visit the excavations at Pompeii and learn much about life in Roman times.
Then across the Italian Peninsula to Bari, where we embark on our overnight sea crossing to Patras.
(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 19 - Arrive Patras - Athens sightseeing & at leisure Lunchtime arrival at the port of Patras where we re-board our coach to travel to the Corinth Canal and Athens. Our guide takes us on a sightseeing tour which includes the Parthenon on top of the Acropolis. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 20 - Athens - Piraeus - Mykonos We transfer to Piraeus and sail to Mykonos. Enjoy a few hours at leisure on this cosmopolitan island before continuing our cruise. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 21 - Rhodes An early arrival in Rhodes. Time for an excursion to Lindos or laze on the beach. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 22 - Patmos - Kusadasi Early morning visit to Patmos, why not visit the Monastery. Later we cruise to Turkish Kusadasi with time to visit Ephesus. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 23 - Arrive Piraeus - Delphi - Patras - At Sea Arriving back in Piraeus we are taken to Delphi to consult the Oracle who will predict the fantastic time we will have on the rest of our tour! Finally back to Patras where we board our ship for the overnight cruise to Ancona. (Breakfast)
Day 24 - Arrive Ancona - Venice (Marghera) (2 nights) We arrive at the ancient port of Ancona and then drive to Venice and back in time to the era of Canaletto as we cruise past St. Mark's Square, the Doges' Palace and the island of San Giorgio. Maybe later enjoy a gondola serenade before enjoying an Italian dinner in a canal-side restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 25 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure A private launch takes us to St. Mark's Square where a short stroll past the Basilica to one of the oldest glass-blowing workshops for a demonstration! Then you are free to explore. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 26 - Venice (Marghera) - Vienna (2 nights) Through the rugged mountains of the Friuli and through the Austrian Lake District. Finally via the Semmering Pass to elegant Vienna. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 27 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure The architectural heritage of this fine city is evident on our included sightseeing tour. This evening, we enjoy Viennese music and food in a Heurige in the Vienna Woods. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 28 - Vienna - Salzburg - Munich This morning we drive along the Danube Valley past the monastery of Melk to Salzburg for an orientation tour. Then we continue to Germany and Bavarian Munich, where orientation points out the Hofbräuhaus and Glockenspiel. Then we enjoy a typical Bavarian dinner in a characteristic tavern! (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 29 - Munich - Neuschwanstein Castle - Lucerne (2 nights) First to Neuschwanstein, where we visit mad King Ludwig's fairytale castle. Then to Liechtenstein and lakeside Lucerne. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 30 - Lucerne orientation & at leisure Our orientation tour shows us the Lion Monument and wooden Chapel Bridge. Then you are free to shop for souvenirs or take a cog-wheel train up an Alpine peak! Tonight, a dinner of Swiss specialities in a local restaurant is included. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 31 - Lucerne - Strasbourg - Rhineland (Ludwigshafen) Along the Rhine valley to Strasbourg. Then into Germany and to the River Neckar and Heidelberg. We view the ruined Castle, explore the streets of the Baroque town with its 'Student Inns' and enjoy dinner in a local tavern before heading to our Rhineland hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 32 - Rhineland (Ludwigshafen) - Rhine Cruise - Amsterdam (2 nights) First a Rhine cruise past the Lorelei Rock to Boppard. Then on to Cologne to view the Cathedral before crossing the Dutch border to Zaandam for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 33 - Amsterdam orientation & Countryside Excursion Morning orientation shows us the main sights including Dam Square, the Tower of Tears and the Skinny Bridge. Then we drive to the fishing village of Volendam where there's time to try some smoked eel for lunch! Tonight, our final dinner — an Indonesian banquet on a floating restaurant! (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 34 - Amsterdam - London We drive past windmills to the Belgian border and into France. At Calais we embark on our ferry crossing across the Channel to the White Cliffs of Dover. Then a short drive brings us back to London.(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 35 - London - USA Time for farewells or perhaps extend your stay with your new friends. (Buffet Breakfast)
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