Europe

European Whirl

From R59,400

Per person sharing

Valid

22 November 2023 - 27 December 2023

Travel outside of these dates may be subject to supplements and increases

11 Nights 16 Meals

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Mountains and Monuments dot your route as you mender through the heart of Europe against the backdrop of the Alps. The tring tring of Dutch bicycles launch your Europe adventure, from picture-perfect Amsterdam and vine-clad hills along the Rhine with its medieval castles, to the magnificent open-air museum that is Rome.

Includes

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

  • 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners

  • Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation

  • 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

  • VIP entry to many sights

  • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing

  • Eurostar high-speed train from London to Brussels.

  • Use of Trafalgar's™ London Reception Center offering a range of services including tickets for day trips and local attractions.

  • London airport shuttle service is available to purchase. Conditions apply.

  • The services of a Trafalgar Local Host if you stay at Trafalgar’s recommended London hotel.

Exclude

  • Flights and taxes (Ask us – we can arrange this!)

  • Visas

  • Travel insurance (Highly recommended!)

  • Trafalgar Tour Only Gold Seal Protection

  • Anything not mentioned

  • All items of a personal nature

DAY 1

London – Eurostar™ – Brussels – Amsterdam
A brief interlude with the British capital this morning sees us meet our Travel Director before travelling to London's St. Pancras International where we will board the Eurostar™ for a high-speed train journey to Brussels and a luxury coach journey to Amsterdam. Enjoy an orientation of this historic Dutch city before joining your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception dinner cruise on its canals.

Hotel - Mercure City

Included Meals - Welcome Reception

DAY 2

Amsterdam – Rhine Cruise – Heidelberg
Driving through the lush landscapes of The Netherlands and Germany, we arrive in Boppard where we board a cruise along the Rhine to St. Goar, passing vineyard-clad hills and medieval castles perched above riverside towns. Arriving in the Baroque city of Heidelberg, we explore its iconic and unexpected highlights before travelling to our hotel.

Hotel - Leonardo Heidelberg

Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 3

Heidelberg – Munich – Innsbruck
Crossing the Swabian Alps on the edge of the Black Forest, we arrive in the Bavarian capital of Munich. Our orientation takes us past the Olympic Stadium and neo-Gothic Town Hall, which dominates the Marienplatz. We cross the Austrian border next, arriving in Innsbruck, the capital of the Alps. Admire the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture of the Old Town, including Emperor Maximilian's famous Golden Roof with its ornate façade and consider an evening of traditional Tyrolean entertainment.

Hotel - Tivoli Hotel Innsbruck

Included Meals - Breakfast

DAY 4

Innsbruck – Venice
Journey through the emerald-green landscape along the Brenner Pass into Italy and across the Dolomite Mountains to Venice. We cruise the beautiful Venetian lagoon by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. Mark's Square. View the ornate Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, so named for the sound made by condemned prisoners as they look one last longing look at their beautiful city before meeting their fate. Then, 'Dive Into Culture' and witness the centuries-old craft of Venetian glassblowing before spending the afternoon at leisure to soak up the romantic atmosphere. Get lost in Venice, cross bridges and discover hidden campi where locals share their daily stories over a glass of Venetian Spritz.

Hotel - Novotel Mestre Castellana

Included Meals - Breakfast

DAY 5

Venice – Rome (2 Nights)
Travel south across the Veneto Plain, passing Bologna and the dramatic Apennine Mountains as well as the green and golden fields of Lazio before reaching Rome, the Eternal City. En route, 'Connect with Locals' and sample Tuscan hospitality as you enjoy a Be My Guest lunch with a local family on their private estate in the Chianti countryside.’

Hotel - Barceló Aran Mantegna Rome

Included Meals - Breakfast,Lunch

DAY 6

Rome Sightseeing and Free Time
Our first stop today sees us discover the divine beauty of the Vatican City. We'll visit St. Peter's Basilica with a Local Specialist to view Michelangelo's Renaissance masterpiece, the Pietà. We continue to ancient Rome to view the iconic Colosseum and Circus Maximus, once the site of exhilarating chariot races centuries ago. The afternoon is yours to explore the city on your terms. Sit on the Spanish Steps savouring a tasty gelato, shop up a storm on the trendy Via Corso or perhaps join an Optional Experience to see the magnificent frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

Hotel - Barceló Aran Mantegna Rome
Included Meals - Breakfast

DAY 7

Rome – Florence Sightseeing
From Rome, we travel north through the rolling countryside of Tuscany and along the Arno valley to the Cradle of the Renaissance, Florence. Delve into the rich Medici heritage of this beautiful medieval city with your Local Specialist. Visit what was once the political hub of the city, Piazza della Signoria, with its impressive sculptures and stunning palazzi. View the imposing Duomo with its Brunelleschi dome and Baptistery renowned for its bronze doors filled with relief sculptures.

Hotel - Grand Hotel Mediterraneo Florence/Hilton Florence Metropole

Included Meals - Breakfast

DAY 8

Drive via the scenic Italian Lakes District, across the Alps into beautiful Switzerland, where we'll spend the next two nights in the medieval lakeside city of Lucerne. View the mournful, mortally wounded lion hewn from rock to commemorate the Swiss Guards who lost their lives defending Louis XVI. Walk along the flower-lined 14th-century covered Chapel Bridge, crossing the river Reuss.

Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date

Hotel - Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne/Hotel Astoria Lucerne

Included Meals - Breakfast

DAY 9

This morning join an exciting Optional Experience to one of the surrounding peaks for breath taking views of the Swiss countryside. We have some time later to discover the best Swiss chocolates in town.

Hotel - Hotel Astoria Lucerne

Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 10

Crossing the border into France this morning, we travel past the picturesque vineyards and country towns of Burgundy en route to the City of Light. Spend some time this evening strolling along the Seine and grand boulevards in search of a cosy bistro for fine French cuisine or consider an Optional Experience to a colourful Parisian cabaret.

Hotel - Renaissance La Defense

Included Meals - Breakfast

DAY 11

Paris Sightseeing and Free Time
Join a Local Specialist today for a sightseeing tour of this romantic city. View the sophisticated Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde and the 19th-century Arc de Triomphe, honouring those who fought for France. Visit the 13th-century church of St. Severin and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. Our European Whirl almost at its end, we spend the evening with fellow travellers and Travel Director, enjoying a Farewell Dinner in a local bistro.

Hotel - Renaissance Paris La Défense

Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

DAY 12

Today bid adieu to your fellow travellers and Travel Director at the end of your memorable experience. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

Included Meals - Breakfast

  • Conditions and validities apply.

  • This offer is subject to availability

  • Prices may change due to seasonal and exchange rate fluctuations

  • Visas may be necessary and Insurance is essential

  • Accommodation is per person sharing, unless otherwise specified

  • Errors and omissions in this offer are excepted

  • Subject to IGO Travel's general Conditions of Business

  • Excludes high season/school holidays, block out dates may apply

  • A variety of Summer & winter departure dates are available

    • Why we like it

    Explore Europe's countries and cities while experiencing the best of its history on this Discoveries trip : 12 Days, 6 Countries & 12 cities