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European Traveler

Operated by: Trafalgar

10 Days from $2,655 per person
APR - OCT 2023
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Countries Visited

England, France, Switzerland, Italy, Vatican City ...more England, France, Switzerland, Italy, Vatican City

Locations Visited

London, Dover, Calais, Paris, Lucerne, Venice, Florence, Rome, Vatican ...more London, Dover, Calais, Paris, Lucerne, Venice, Florence, Rome, Vatican
  1. Day 1 Welcome to London

    Spend the day exploring the pomp and pageantry of a city that effortlessly combines old and new.

    hotel Park Plaza County Hall
  2. Day 2 Discover Historic London

    Join a Local Specialist this morning for a tour of the iconic and unexpected highlights of London, including Big Ben, the imposing Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Spend a leisurely afternoon shopping on Carnaby Street, consider visiting one of London's museums or wander along the Thames watching ambitious Londoners pound the pavements.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Park Plaza County Hall
  3. Day 3 Cross the English Channel to Paris

    Meet your Travel Director before saying cheerio London and hello sparkling White Cliffs of Dover, England's last hurrah before we cross the English Channel by ferry bound for Calais. We pass the tragic World War I battlefields of the Somme before arriving in Paris where we will enjoy a Welcome Reception with dinner. This evening the City of Lights provides an enchanting backdrop for an orientation drive that will showcase several of the sights which await us tomorrow.

    meals Breakfast, Welcome Reception
    hotel Novotel Centre Bercy
  4. Day 4 Explore the Sights of Paris

    Embark on a scenic sojourn, with your Local Specialist, along the grand Champs-Élysées to view the Arc de Triomphe, honouring those who fought for France. View Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. This afternoon, you’ll have some leisure time to explore the treasures of Paris. Perhaps enjoy breath-taking views from the highest rooftop terrace in Paris or relax at a cosy French café and enjoy a glass of wine while watching the world go by.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Novotel Centre Bercy
  5. Day 5 Onwards to Explore Lucerne

    We wind our way through the sprawling vineyards of Auxerrois and Burgundy, journeying south past the 15th-century fortress of Châteauneuf and rolling green farmlands into Switzerland bound for Lucerne. Cross the famous wooden Chapel Bridge with its 17th-century paintings and view the mortally wounded lion hewn from rock, paying tribute to the hundreds of brave Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner
    hotel Grand Europe
  6. Day 6 Journey to the Floating City of Venice

    The contrast of scenery today is nothing short of remarkable. Traversing the Alps, we travel through the St. Gotthard tunnel and the border at Chiasso into Italy. Catch a glimpse of northern Italy's beautiful lakes, whose scenic retreats have attracted the aristocracy for centuries, before arriving this afternoon in Venice.

    meals Breakfast
  7. Day 7 On to Florence Make Travel Matter

    Take to the water and board a private motor launch to the gateway of Venice, St. Mark's Square. View the Bridge of Sighs and ornate Doge's Palace, then embark on your unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where you’ll witness the centuries-old craft of glassblowing at one of the oldest workshops in Venice. Watch how talented master craftsmen shape the molten glass into the delicate works of art you’ve come to admire from afar and perhaps be inspired to buy your own souvenir to remind you of this special experience. Later, there’s time to explore the hidden calle and campi of Venice to fit in some shopping or soak up the sights and sounds of the Queen of the Adriatic before crossing the Apennine Mountains bound for Florence, the 'Cradle of the Renaissance'.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Villa Neroli
  8. Day 8 Journey to Rome

    The magnificent Renaissance dome of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and the Baptistery stand imposingly in the centre of Florence and are among the sights we will view during our guided walking tour with a Local Specialist. Delve into the city’s rich cultural, artistic and architectural heritage, then learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Marvel at the impressive palazzi and art in the Piazza della Signoria, the political hub of the city. Rome is our final stop today.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel TH Roma Hotel Carpegna Palace
  9. Day 9 Uncover Ancient Rome and the Vatican City Connect with Locals

    Visit the Vatican for a memorable encounter with the centre of Christianity. A Local Specialist will take you on a tour of St. Peter's Basilica, the home of Michelangelo's Pietà, crafted from the most perfect block of Carrara marble. Consider an Optional Experience to see the magnificent frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, before travelling to Ancient Rome to view the Colosseum where brave gladiators and slaves fought to the death to the thunderous applause of thousands of spectators. This evening, at our Farewell Dinner, we Connect With Locals at a Be My Guest experience and celebrate the Italian zest for life, food and good company.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner
    hotel TH Roma Hotel Carpegna Palace
  10. Day 10 Farewell Rome

    Our adventure together has come to an end. We say a fond farewell to Rome and our travel companions at the end of our journey. Find out more about available airport transfers at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

    meals Breakfast
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Price Includes

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Ferry across the Channel from Dover to Calais
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel

Dining Summary

  • 9 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
  • 2 Dinner (D)

Be My Guest

  • Rome: Travel to Isola Tiberina for an evening with Fabio and his family. Enjoy a drinks reception at their apartment before our Be My Guest dinner in a unique setting amongst Roman excavations.

Iconic Experience

  • Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.
  • Switzerland: Marvel at the Alpine landscape as you drive past breathtakingly beautiful mountains and valleys.
  • Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
  • Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.
  • Vatican: Visit Vatican City and tour St. Peter's Basilica with a Local Specialist. Witness the early genius of Michelangelo as you take in the Pietà.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • Venice: Learn about the history and ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing, playing your role in ensuring the survival of this traditional craft through your visit.

Must-see Highlights

  • : Explore London, Paris, Florence and Rome with a Local Specialist
  • : Discover Lucerne and Venice
  • : Visit a glassblowing factory in Venice and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
  • : View the White Cliffs of Dover, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice and the ancient sites of Rome
  • : See the Somme Battlefields and the vineyards of Burgundy in France
  • : Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice

Whats Included

  • : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • : Ferry across the Channel from Dover to Calais
  • : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • : Optional Experiences and free time
  • London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel

Dates & Prices

Prices shown are per person based on two people sharing a twin room. To request a personalized travel quote, click "Request Quote" and a Travel Specialist will send your custom quote including airfare if requested.

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Optional Add-Ons

Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.

Paris

Available on Day 2

Montparnasse and Seine Cruise

Today we'll take the fastest elevator in Europe to the Panoramic Observation Deck of Montparnasse Tower for unbeatable views of all of the city’s iconic monuments, including the Eiffel Tower. The highest rooftop terrace in Paris offers a breath-taking 360-degree view, with all of Paris at your feet! Then, we’ll enjoy a relaxing cruise on the River Seine, discovering the wonders of Paris as we go.
Adult Price: € 44

Available on Day 2

Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Dinner

It’s world famous for a reason, and this is your chance to see the real-life inspiration behind the award-winning movie. This Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers with over 1,000 costumes to create a dazzling spectacle. You'll enjoy wine, dinner and Champagne during this unforgettable soirée at the original Parisian Cabaret!
Adult Price: € 165

Lucerne

Available on Day 4

Mount Pilatus Explorer

Enjoy a scenic drive to the cog-wheel railway, where we’ll board the train to Mount Pilatus’ summit. Here you’ll have time to explore, admire the views and breathe the fresh mountain air, before descending through fields and forests by cable car, to the foot of this majestic mountain.
Adult Price: 85 CHF
Note: On certain departures ascent and descent will be by cable car only.

Venice

Available on Day 4

Mount Stanserhorn

We experience one of the greatest scenic highlights Europe has to offer! We climb to the top of Mt Stanserhorn by old-timer railway and the world's only Cabrio cable car. At the peak, there's time to enjoy glorious views of the central Alpine chain, explore the hiking trails or just relax at the panoramic terrace before descending.
Adult Price: 78 CHF

Available on Day 6

Gondolas & the Grand Canal

Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, catching a glimpse of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways.
Adult Price: € 79

Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks

This afternoon, discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You'll enjoy a delicious meal, with a selection of drinks, on the fisherman's island of Burano, famous for its multi-coloured houses - a photographer's paradise.
Adult Price: € 77

Florence

Available on Day 7

Dinner, Wine and Music in the Tuscan Hills

This evening we'll take a scenic drive to experience a fun and relaxed evening at a friendly, typical restaurant in the countryside. The chef will delight our senses with regional dishes, made with freshly-bought ingredients from the local farmers' markets. Your delicious meal will be accompanied by excellent wines from the vineyards for which this area is so well known. In short, a Tuscan dream come true in an authentic setting.
Adult Price: € 85

Available on Day 7

Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks

This afternoon, discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You'll enjoy a delicious meal, with a selection of drinks, on the fisherman's island of Burano, famous for its multi-coloured houses - a photographer's paradise.
Adult Price: € 77

Available on Day 8

Michelangelo's 'David' & Accademia

Enjoy an insight into the world of Michelangelo and his masterpiece, David. We'll 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: € 49
Note: This optional is subject to availability and involves reservations and entrance prepayments. If you decide to cancel this optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.

Rome

Available on Day 9

Inside The Vatican & Colosseum

We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for a tour with our Local Specialist 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 gladiatorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with a time-saving entrance.
Adult Price: € 95

Reviews
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Phyllis Schneider
Review date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Service
Helping to set up the trip & answering all my questions.
Vacation
No meet & greet on Friday, May 5., In London. I know there was a coronation going on; however, it wasn't going on in the hotel. Didn't know there were two other people also traveling solo until Sunday morning. All three of us ate alone for two days. Too many meetings that turned into a sales pitch (glass blowing, leather, jewelry, etc ). I didn't spend all that money to go to Europe to sit thru the home shopping network. The hotel in Rome was an absolute dump. There was no hot water in the bathroom & no toilet paper. One guest didn't even have running water in the bathroom.
Response from Grand European Travel:
We are sorry to hear about the disappointing aspects of your trip. We will be sure to share the short comings you mentioned with the operations team and specifically address the hotel in Rome so they can follow up with them directly. We appreciate you brining this to our attention.
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Gary Babic
Review date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Service
Excellent organization, fast paced lots to see
Response from Grand European Travel:
It sounds like you had a great time on your European Traveler tour. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your business and your feedback. Happy Travels!
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Vacation
just as promised good value
Trusted Customer
Review date: Sunday, October 2, 2022
Service
We were given a lot of information about the tour that helped in deciding to book
Response from Grand European Travel:
So glad to hear you enjoyed your European Traveler tour. Thank you for choosing us to help you plan and book this memorable vacation. We appreciate your business, review and feedback.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Vacation
It was a great highlights tour. Saw it all!
Ghada Wright
Review date: Sunday, September 25, 2022
Service
The whole process was done very well. Your company directed and guided me with all steps needed and that were important to me. I thank you!
Response from Grand European Travel:
We are so glad you enjoyed your European Traveler tour. It sounds like it was a memorable trip. Thank you for letting us help you plan and book this adventure. We appreciate your review and your comments. Take care!
Monday, September 26, 2022
Vacation
Every step was done professionally.
Trusted Customer
Review date: Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Service
Had no problem booking the tour. Customer service was available to answer questions even after booked
Response from Grand European Travel:
We are thrilled that you enjoyed your European Traveler tour and extremely happy we were able to help you plan it. It sounds like you came back with lifelong memories! Thank you for leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback.
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Vacation
Met a lot of good people. Hotels were nice, excellent tour guide. Fascinating history of each country we toured
Eric Hosking
Review date: Sunday, July 24, 2022
Service
Booked the entire trip online...very easy. Email communication from Trafalgar was on-time and all documents and travel information was provided beforehand. On the first day of the trip we needed to contact the European Service Team for an important question and they were very helpful.
Response from Grand European Travel:
Well, it sounds like you had a wonderful time traveling through Europe! We are thrilled you enjoyed your trip. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback.
Monday, July 25, 2022
Vacation
Great trip...all of the details were taken care of which allowed us to focus on having fun and experiencing the location. Travel Director managed all of the details. Coach Driver was amazing, always got us to easy walking distance of everything we wanted to see and handled our luggage at the hotels. Wellness Director kept us safe so that we could be in the moment. Well done Trafalgar!
Trusted Customer
Review date: Friday, July 15, 2022
Service
Overall, not too much problem with communication but sometimes difficult to talk with the same advisor.
Vacation
Covered a lot of places and sites but sometimes physically stressful. Try to reduce coverage of each site giving more time (in the morning) and breaks. Hotels could be better. Some important spots were not included, such as, Eifel tower, Louvre. On the other hand, some shopping breaks were excessive.
Henry Schmitt
Review date: Friday, July 8, 2022
Service
Easy and helpful reservations, but too many optional experiences distort the true cost.
Vacation
Too many "optional" experiences, several of which should be included in the base price of the vacation. Those optionals distort the true cost of this trip.
Trusted Customer
Review date: Sunday, June 12, 2022
Service
I called May of 2021 and talked to a female travel agent and I asked one simple question, do you think our trip will happen. She told me " I can only tell you what the president tells us. I didn't ask what the president said, I just asked if she felt the trip would go. This happened 4 times, I told her she was very rude and I hung up on her. I called later and talked to a male travel agent and asked what the rules are for a refund on our trip. He said that GET does not refund money. I said under certain circumstances they would, in the same conversation he told me that If I wanted my money back that I would have to call the insurance company. I get that GET doesn't want to refund money in times like this, but, they could have been a lot friendlier. Would I do business with GET?. I would have to think about that
Response from Grand European Travel:
We apologize for the lack of clarity surrounding the definite departure of your trip. More than a year away from your departure, it was next to impossible for Trafalgar to give us a firm answer on whether trips would operate. Everything was changing frequently and rapidly and often we would not receive updates until the last minute. We are glad to see that you were able to take your trip and had an enjoyable time.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Vacation
The tour director and bus driver were perfect. The trip was well planned . Vince kept everybody well informed. I would definately use Trafalgar again. Great time
Trusted Customer
Review date: Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Service
They explain every small detail and allowed us to ask as many questions as we needed until we had a complete understanding of our situation. Also, booking out next trip to Spain/Portugal 2020 was even better and easier to book because we caught the special of only paying $99 deposit and then making our payments. PERHAPS THE COMPANY SHOULD ADOPT THAT SPECIAL PERMANENTLY! I'm sure it would continue to attract more and more people to travel with only this company. And of course, I have already recommended this travel company and we are already booked for our next trip which will be in Spain/Portugal in September 2020 and some of us are already starting to discuss possible trips for 2021 while the $99 special last, if possible before it ends the first of February. However, many folks receive an "income tax return check" in April thru June, so if you could extend this special, it would definitely be helpful! Yippee!
Response from Grand European Travel:
Thank you for your comments and suggestions. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your trip and were able to take advantage of our $99 deposit to book your next adventure. We appreciate your business and the time you took to reply.
Monday, January 13, 2020
Vacation
First, I have no photos because I only have a "flip phone", LOL; however other than my luggage getting severely damaged during the "on & off" transition from the buss to one of the hotels during the trip, it was a wonderfully plan trip! I would, however like to make just one recommendation that can only be made and verified by a person who has travelled several times with your company. THE TRAVEL COMPANION SHOULD CLEARLY TELL EVERYONE ON THE BUS 30 MINUTES BEFORE ARRIVAL TO EACH HOTEL & EMPHASIZE ALL OF THE AMENITIES, I.E. POOL, SPA, & EXERCISE ROOM/FACILITY WITHIN THE HOTEL, VERSUS WE FIND SOME OF THOSE THINGS IN EACH HOTEL ACCIDENTALLY! IT'S A PLUS FOR THE TYPE AND STYLE OF EACH HOTEL, AND IF MORE PEOPLE WERE INFORMED OF THESE ADDITIONAL PERKS, THEY WOULD USE THEM! OF COURSE, I GO AND SEEK-THESE THINGS IN EACH AND EVERY HOTEL, ALWAYS! LOL
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