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EUROPEAN INTERLUDE

15 days - 9 countries

Code: EINT

The birthplaces of arts, culture and history are on show in this discovery of Europe, from Amsterdam’s charming canal houses with their gabled façades and the imposing Cologne Cathedral to Vienna’s Opera House and the exquisite Doge’s Palace in Venice. Medieval castles, Baroque palaces and Renaissance masterpieces are yours to explore along this creative pilgrimage.

14 nights Hotel accommodation

19 meals 14 hot buff et breakfasts 4 dinners (including Be My Guest) with local wine1 dinner

On-trip transport All transport shown

(including Eurostar™, Rhine cruise

and ferry)

THE ICONS City tour in Salzburg ▶ Vienna ▶ Rome ▶ Florence ▶ Paris

Orientation of Amsterdam ▶ Munich ▶ Innsbruck ▶ Venice ▶ Lucerne

Visit Cologne Cathedral ▶ St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome ▶ the Eiff el Tower in Paris Cruise along the River Rhine

View the castles of the Rhine Valley ▶ the ancient sites of Rome ▶ the Swiss Alps ▶ the White Cliff s of Dover See the Lorelei Rock ▶ Lake Lugano ▶ the Vineyards of Burgundy ▶ the Somme Battlefi elds

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Enjoy our hand-picked Trafalgar Insider Experiences. Here’s a sample of what you can expect

BE MY GUEST Tyrolean hospitality is famous in Austria so this evening we will introduce you to our local friends who will treat you to some delicious regional specialities at their property on the outskirts of Innsbruck

CULTURAL INSIGHT Witness the exquisite craft of glassblowing on Giudecca Island, a delicate tradition that generations of Venetian craft smen have perfected over the centuries

LOCAL SPECIALIST For included sightseeing in Salzburg, Vienna, Rome, Florence and Paris

HIDDEN TREASURE Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure

THE REAL THINGTrafalgar highlights

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1 London ▶ Eurostar™ ▶ Amsterdam Set forth on an unforgettable journey capturing the highlights of Europe from Amsterdam to Vienna, Paris to Rome. This morning we meet our Travel Director before boarding the Eurostar™ high-speed train to Brussels. We meander through the lush green Belgian and Dutch countryside to the charming city of Amsterdam where we will spend tonight. Join your new travel companions and Travel Director on a glass-topped boat gliding through the canals as you enjoy a light supper and welcome drink. (WR) Hotel: Mercure City

2 Amsterdam ▶ Cologne ▶ Rhine Cruise ▶ Mannheim We travel to Germany this morning to see Cologne Cathedral. Winding our way down the picturesque Rhine River from Boppard to St. Goar, we pass fairy-tale castles, charming medieval towns and vineyard-clad hills. We spend tonight in the Rhinelands, dining at our hotel this evening. (BB, D) Hotel: Mercure am Rathaus

3 Mannheim ▶ Munich ▶ Innsbruck d Meander to the Bavarian capital of Munich where we will enjoy an orientation of the city to view the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz. Watch the bright sunlight glint on Innsbruck’s Golden Roof and marvel at the 18 th century Baroque Cathedral of St. Jakob’s before indulging in a memorable Be My Guest experience soaking up fi ne Tyrolean fare and hospitality. (BB, BG) Hotel: Grauer Bär

4 Innsbruck ▶ Salzburg ▶ Vienna (2 Nights) d Waltz into the scenic city of Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and enjoy a walking tour with your Local Specialist to delve into the city’s major landmarks, many of which featured in the fi lm ‘The Sound of Music’. We continue to the imperial city of Vienna. (BB) Hotel: Falkensteiner Wien Margareten

5 Vienna Sightseeing e d Explore Baroque splendour on your morning sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist to view the Opera House, Stadtpark, Parliament and the Hofburg. This aft ernoon is yours at leisure. Perhaps consider joining an Optional Experience to the opulent Schönbrunn Palace. (BB)

6 Vienna ▶ Venice (2 Nights) Journey to the heart of the magnifi cent Austrian Alps, past the picturesque Austrian Lake District, over the Italian border through the fertile Veneto Plains. We arrive in the romantic island city of Venice, our home for the next two nights. (BB, DW) Hotel: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana

7 Venice Orientation e d Take to the turquoise waters for an exploration of the rich heritage of Venice which kicks off in St. Mark’s Square. Admire the beautiful Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica and the Bridge of Sighs, dating back to the 17 th century. We travel to Giudecca Island to gain a fascinating Cultural Insight into the fi ne, centuries-old craft of Venetian glassblowing before enjoying time at leisure to soak up the romantic atmosphere of the Queen of the Adriatic. (BB)

8 Venice ▶ Rome (2 Nights) We leave the picturesque backdrop of Venice, travelling through the Po Valley and over the Apennines to the Eternal City of Rome, where we will spend the next two nights. Enjoy an evening

discovering the eff ervescent spirit of a city that never sleeps and embrace la dolce vita around every turn. (BB) Hotel: Ateneo Garden Palace

9 Rome Sightseeing e d We venture to the centre of Christianity this morning and the home of Michelangelo’s Pietà masterpiece in St. Peter’s Basilica with your Local Specialist , before crossing the Tiber River to Ancient Rome to view the Colosseum and Circus Maximus. (BB)

10 Rome ▶ Florence Sightseeing e d The scenic beauty of Tuscany is our constant companion as we journey north to the beautiful city of Florence, whose Renaissance heritage, art and architecture we will explore on a guided walking tour with a Local Specialist . We have an opportunity to view the 400-year-old Ponte Vecchio bridge before spending the aft ernoon at leisure. (BB) Hotel: Nilhotel

11 Florence ▶ Lucerne (2 Nights) Driving north past the picturesque Lake Lugano, we wind our way along the scenic St. Gotthard route through the snow-capped Alps to the picturesque town of Lucerne. (BB) Hotel: Renaissance

12 Lucerne Orientation e Visit the monument to the Swiss Guard and the fl ower-lined wooden Chapel Bridge spanning the Reuss. Spend the rest of your day at leisure or enjoy an Optional Experience to one of the surrounding peaks for breath-taking panoramic views. (BB)

13 Lucerne ▶ Paris (2 Nights) From Lucerne, we cross into France and journey through the rolling vineyards of Burgundy before arriving in Paris for an evening on your own terms. Watch the pageantry of a traditional Parisian Cabaret, amble along the Seine admiring the city’s exquisite architecture. (BB) Hotel: Pullman La Defense

14 Paris Sightseeing e d Join a Local Specialist for a morning sightseeing tour to see the iconic sights of Paris, including the Place de la Concorde, Champs Élysées and Arc de Triomphe. Admire stunning views of the Seine, Notre Dame and the Tuileries gardens from the second level of the Eiff el Tower before enjoying the rest of the day at leisure. This evening, we celebrate a memorable holiday with our newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner. (BB, FD)

15 Paris ▶ London We journey across Northern France past the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge on the tragic World War I battlefi elds of the Somme. We cross the English Channel to Dover and continue by coach to London where our splendid European holiday comes to an end. (BB)

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RM Regional MealBG Be My Guest DiningD Dinner

DW Dinner with WineFD Farewell Dinner

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f MORE ABOUT YOUR TRIP

Your London Hotel: Cumberland

For rates and full details please see page 259. This trip starts and ends at our London Reception Centre or the above hotel, providing that you have reserved your accommodation at this hotel through Trafalgar.

London Airport Transfers: Transfers available to purchase, conditions apply. See page 262 for details.

Gratuities : Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver, US$146 per person.

WiFi: See page 256 for details.

* All prices are per person, twin share.

Book early for great savings - see pages 32-33. Extra night hotels see page 261.

Visit trafalgar.com for availability, up-to-date itineraries and Optional Experiences.

Single Supplement (add to price above): US$850 p.p.

Exceptions 08 Jul 18 to 15 Jul 18 : US$980 p.p.

EARLY BIRDSAVINGS SAVE US$425 p.p.

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SU 06 MAY SU 20 MAY 4150 SU 05 AUG SU 19 AUG 4050SU 13 MAY SU 27 MAY 4150 SU 12 AUG SU 26 AUG 4050SU 20 MAY SU 03 JUN 4150 SU 19 AUG SU 02 SEP 4050SU 27 MAY SU 10 JUN 4150 SU 26 AUG SU 09 SEP 4150

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SU 30 SEP SU 14 OCT 4150SU 01 JUL SU 15 JUL 4150SU 08 JUL SU 22 JUL 4250 SU 07 OCT SU 21 OCT 4150SU 15 JUL SU 29 JUL 4250

OPTIONAL EUROSTAR™ EXTENSION

From US$430 per person on a twin share basis. Includes one-way Eurostar train ticket from Paris to London Standard Class, London accommodation at the Cumberland and station transfers. See page 252 for full details.

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