Trafalgar Tours of Europe are unbeatable. Trafalgar Tours understands really seeing Europe is important, so our tours in Europe are carefully developed to cover as much of Europe as possible. Europe and Trafalgar Tours are the perfect choice. The Trafalgar Tour of Europe below attracts a 12% ACT Discount.
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar
Tour Code:
CESP
Region:
Europe
Country:
Vacation Quality:
First class
Vacation Type:
Tour
Number of Days:
10
Starting Price:
1950
Countries Visited:
Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia
City Highlights:
Berlin, Dresden, Teresienstadt, Prague, Brno, Krakow, Bratislava, Vienna
Promos:
A relaxed tour taking in 2 nights in Berlin, Prague, Krakow and Vienna. The perfect introduction for the person wishing to see the finest that Europe offers where East met West.
Itinerary
Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Berlin.
Day 2 - Arrive berlin (2 nights) Welcome to Berlin, capital of Germany. After check-in, time to relax or start to explore this lively capital city. Later we join our Tour Director and travelling companions for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: NH Berlin Friedrichstrasse (2 nights)
Day 3 - Berlin sightseeing and at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour will feature a visit to the Checkpoint Charlie Museum and include views of the Reichstag Building, Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard and the German State Opera House. The remainder of the day will be at leisure to do as you please. Tonight we enjoy a Highlight Dinner of local specialities in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 4 - Berlin – Dresden – Prague (2 nights) This morning we head south to the city which is known as Florence on the Elbe, the Renaissance city of Dresden. Here orientation includes the Saxon Wall, Semper Opera and 18th century cathedral. Finally we cross into the Czech Republic where we stop at Teresienstadt, site of a large Jewish Ghetto during World War II, to visit the National Cemetery. We make our way to Prague, one of Europe’s most exciting cities since the coming of the Velvet Revolution. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Holiday Inn Congress Center (2 nights)
Day 5 - Prague sightseeing and at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour reveals one of the most beautifully preserved cities in Europe. Our walking tour includes Prague Castle, a visit to the Cathedral of St. Vitus and the old town square. Later, time to visit one of the royal castles or enjoy a lunch cruise. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6 - Prague – Krakow (2 nights) This morning we travel south through the Czech Republic to Brno which is the capital of the province of Moravia. We see the unusual baroque Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul , as well as the grim Spilberk Fortress , used as a jail during the Second World War. Then we drive on to the Polish border and continue to historic Krakow. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Sympozjum (2 nights)
Day 7 - Krakow sightseeing and at leisure Today our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure of the city. But first our morning sightseeing reveals the castle and the cathedral on the Wawel Hill. We also delight in a walking tour through the medieval old town to visit the Cloth Hall and the 14th century Mariacki Church. Later, maybe take the opportunity to visit the astonishing Wieliczka Salt Mine? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 8 - Krakow – Bratislava – Vienna (2 nights) Today we head south and cross the border with Slovakia. We enjoy a scenic drive through the Mala Fatra mountains and continue via Zilina to the capital city of Bratislava. Here we see the presidential palace and have time to walk through the quaint old town and see the medieval town hall. Then it is just a short journey to the Imperial city of Vienna, the final destination of our tour. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Schönbrunn (2 nights)
Day 9 - Vienna sightseeing and at leisure From the Opera to the Hofburg, the State Opera House to St. Stephen's Cathedral, our guided sightseeing tour reveals this city's elegance. Our included walking tour highlights ‘Am Hof’, the oldest and most secret quarter of Vienna. Later, enjoy time at leisure to sightsee further and shop along the fashionable Kärntnerstrasse. This evening, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 10 - Depart Vienna We bid farewell to our new-found friends and Tour Director as our memorable tour comes to an end as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet breakfast)
Free airport transfers Transfers on Day 2 at Berlin Tegel Airport will operate at 09.00 and 13.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Vienna Airport at 06.30 and 09.00.
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Berlin: Visit Checkpoint Charlie Museum. View Reichstag Building, Tiergarten and Brandenburg Gate.
Dresden: Orientation of Saxon Wall, Semper Opera and Cathedral.
Teresienstadt: See the site of the Jewish Ghetto. Visit the National Cemetery.
Prague: See Prague Castle and old town square. Visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus.
Brno: See the cathedral and the Spilberk Fortress.
Bratislava: See the Presidential palace and the medieval town hall.
Vienna: See St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg, Imperial Boulevards and Parliament.
Dining Highlights
8 hot buffet breakfasts.
2 three-course dinners.
Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Berlin.
Farewell Dinner with wine in Vienna.
12 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
A qualified local city guide in Berlin, Prague, Krakow and Vienna.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 10.
Airport Transfers
Free airport transfers: Transfers on Day 1 at Berlin Tegel Airport will operate at 09.00 and 13.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Vienna Airport at 06.30 and 09.00.
London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London’s airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London’s Heathrow – Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathr
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have booked Trafalgar’s Land and Air packages arriving at London’s Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London’s Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
