Tour Type: Discovery
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2025 v1

This Grand European trip has all the 'musts', but also takes you off the beaten path. Discover the gourmet talents of France, the heart of the Black Forest and the moreish delights of Sachertorte in classical Vienna, leaving with a song in your heart and a polka in your step.

Be My Guest

• Amsterdam Go Dutch and share a gezellig Be My Guest dinner, savoring delicious local cheeses, with the Pauw family on their dairy farm near Amsterdam.

Dining Summary

• 6 Dinner (D)
• 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
• 22 Breakfast (B)

Iconic Experience

• Saint-Paul-de-Vence Discover the beauty of this hilltop town and gain insight into why it became a refuge for artists.
• Vaduz Explore Vaduz and admire the Royal family's residence, Vaduz Castle, which overlooks the capital.
• Vienna Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
• Beaune Marvel at Beaune's famous renaissance roofing style during an orientation of this wine capital.
• Florence Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
• Heidelberg See the magnificent castle built in red sandstone, overlooking the Student Prince's town.
• Paris Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.
• Pisa During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
• Pompeii Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.
• Salzburg Join your Local Specialist to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in 'The Sound of Music.' See the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozart's birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse.
• Assisi With a Local Specialist, find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered to be one of the crowning artisitic achievements of 13th-century Europe.
• Florence See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.
• Monaco City See the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married.
• Rhineland Cruise beneath the semi-ruined castles and terraced vineyards. Sleepy villages slip by as you saunter upstream to the Lorelei Rock where the enchantress lured sailors to their doom.
• Avignon View the Pont d'Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes.
• Nice Enjoy exploring the beautiful coastal city of Nice on the French Riviera.
• Rome Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you past the city's most iconic sites.
• 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.
• Amsterdam Cruise along the old waterways with your Travel Director and fellow travelers. Discover the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century.
• Innsbruck Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town and learn about its history with your Travel Director.
• Lucerne During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
• Rhine Falls See these spectacular falls.
• Capri Join a Local Specialist on a walk through elegant Capri to gain insight into the island's local culture and historic landmarks.

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

• See the Lorelei Rock in Rhine Valley, the Benedictine Abbey of Monte Cassino and the vineyards of Burgundy
• Scenic Cruise through Amsterdam's canals, by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice, the Rhine River and to the Isle of Capri
• Visit the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, Vaduz, a glassblowing factory in Venice, excavations in Pompeii and the Sistine Chapel in Rome, Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Beaune
• Discover Bruges, Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Venice, Pisa, Monaco, Nice and Avignon
• fast-track Admission to the Vatican Museums
• View the ancient sites of Rome, the Leaning Tower in Pisa, the Papal Palace and Pont d' Avignon in Avignon and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
• Explore London, Salzburg, Vienna, Assisi, Pompeii, Capri, Rome, Florence and Paris with a Local Specialist

Whats Included

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