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2009 Trafalgar Coach Tour - European Highlights - 7 Days.

ITINERARY

Day 1 - London - Amsterdam
Greetings from our Tour Director before a scenic drive to the White Cliffs of Dover. Here we board our ferry for the short sea crossing to Calais in France. On our arrival we'll continue by coach through Belgian countryside to Holland and Amsterdam, one of Europe's friendliest cities. This evening, we join our Tour Director and fellow passengers for a Welcome Drink and then we board our glass-covered boat for our included canal cruise.

Day 2- Amsterdam – Rhine Cruise – Heidelberg
After an orientation tour of this city featuring the Mint Tower and Royal Palace we will visit a diamond-cutting and polishing factory, (opening times permitting). Later, we travel past Arnhem, en route to Cologne to see its magnificent Cathedral. Then via Bonn to the Rhine Valley where we embark on a Rhine cruise gliding past terraced vineyards and medieval castles. We disembark at St. Goar with views of the impressive Lorelei Rock before reaching beautiful Heidelberg where we will enjoy magnificent views over the University city from the castle terraces before having dinner in our hotel this evening. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 3- Heidelberg – Black Forest – Rhine Falls – Lucerne (2 nights)
Today we drive through the fairytale Black Forest where cuckoo-clocks were first invented, to Lake Titisee pausing to view the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen. Next into Switzerland past geranium-covered wooden chalets to lakeside Lucerne for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 4- Lucerne orientation & at leisure
Our orientation of this medieval town includes a visit to the Lion Monument plus our Tour Director reveals a Hidden Treasure to us all in this charming town. Then time at leisure to take a mountain excursion or shop for Swiss watches and chocolate. Later, why not join in the fun of a Swiss Folklore show? (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 5- Lucerne – Paris (2 nights)
This morning we head into France, passing Belfort and the remains of the Maginot Line. Then past the onion-domed churches of Montbeliard and we make a picture stop to view the vineyards at Savigny-Les-Beaune. Finally, we arrive in Paris with the chance to go to one of Europe’s finest cabaret shows tonight! (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 6 - Paris sightseeing & at leisure
Our guided sightseeing includes views of the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and Notre Dame. Then we ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for spectacular city views. Free time in the afternoon and tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our new found friends. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 7- Paris - London
After breakfast we travel across the Battlefields of the Somme. We see the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge before we drive along the Opal Coast viewing German World War II bunkers. On our arrival in Calais, we board our ferry to Dover, where we drive back to London. (Buffet Breakfast)

PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Itinerary 2009
Prices, itineraries and tour content mentioned in this Preview are based on tours as featured in Trafalgar's Europe & Britain 2008 brochure.

The exact final composition of your tour will be published in Trafalgar's Europe & Britain 2009 Brochure, due for release in October 2008. By paying your deposit, you are agreeing to accept the finalised version of your tour itinerary, as published in Trafalgar's Euroe and Britain 2009 Brochure, In return, Trafalgar will honour the tour prices listed in this brochure, even should the final tour price listed in Trafalgar's Europe & Britain 2009 Brochure, increase. In the event that your finalised tour price is lower, Trafalgar will refund the difference to you.

This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any goverment or its agencies.

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