Each Trafalgar vacation is expertly designed to unlock the treasures of Europe – bringing the destinations to life by revealing fascinating history, contrasting cultures and unique local experiences. Trafalgar is Europe’s finest family-run tour operator and since 1947 we have continuously refined and enhanced our itineraries. We invite you to experience the Trafalgar difference:

- Over 60 years of knowledge & expertise in the design of unforgettable touring vacations
- International, award-winning for our unrivaled quality, service and reliability
- More than 150 itineraries and 8 touring styles... perfectly planned and balanced
- First Class hotels carefully selected and located close to the main sights
- The finest Tour Directors who reveal Europe’s hidden treasures and bring Europe to life
- See the “must-see” sights, taste authentic local cuisine to enrich your experience and immerse yourself in the fabric of European life
- Savings of up to 40% when compared with traveling independently

 

Escorted Touring versus Self Drive Vacations


Limited Time Special Offer:

 

Save $500 per couple on our 2009 air-inclusive

First Class and CostSaver European tours.

Offer ends December 15, 2008!**
 

New for 2009 Five First Class Experiences

In 2009, we have six wonderful new First Class European vacations for you to enjoy:


Eastern European Splendors:
10 days from $1,950*
Visiting: Berlin, Dresden, Teresienstadt, Prague, Brno, Krakow, Bratislava & Vienna

 

Contrasts of Scandinavia & Russia:
10 days from $2,625*
Visiting: Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki & St. Petersburg

 

Contrasts of Spain & Portugal:
11 days from $2,450*
Visiting: Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Granada & Lisbon

 


 Highlights of Italy & Switzerland:
13 days from $2,775*
Visiting: Rome, Florence, Montecatini, Pisa, Portofino, Santa Margherita, Geneva, Lausanne, Montreux, Zermatt, Italian Lakes & Orvieto


Southern Spain & Portugal with Douro Valley Cruise:
17 days from $4,150*
Visiting: Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Costa del Sol, La Linea, Gibraltar, Seville, Lisbon, Porto, Bitetos, Regua, Pinhao & Salamanca

 


The CostSaver Way

The perfect balance between traveling independently and traveling First Class! CostSaver provides great value accommodations, includes the must-see sightseeing, yet allows for plenty of free time. The CostSaver Way features Discovery, Regional and new for 2009, we are introducing special itineraries designed for families. Our three Family Experience vacations are guaranteed to be stress-free and fun for kids, parents and grandparents alike! Here are our four new CostSaver tours, including three Family Experiences:

 

Spanish Experience:
10 days from $1,425*
Visiting: Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Peniscola & Barcelona



 European Adventures:
15 days from $2,250*
Visiting: London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Prague, Munich, Venice, Lake Lucerne & Paris



 Castles, Highlands & Heritage:
15 days from $2,050*
Visiting: London, Exeter, Chester, Glasgow, Scottish Highlands, Isle of Skye & Edinburgh



 Gladiators, Gondolas & Mountains:
13 days from $2,175*
Visiting: Rome, Montecatini, Nice, Geneva, Zermatt, Italian Lakes & Venice


 


New & Exclusive: Be My Guest

 

One of the distinctive new features of Trafalgar's 2009 Regional Tours is the opportunity to visit and participate in the true taste of Europe. For example, in the hills overlooking the Bay of Sorrento, you will be welcomed into a traditional family home. Enjoy spectacular views while savoring an unforgettable dinner cooked just for you by 'Mama'. Our exclusive Be My Guest dining experiences are found on all French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Moroccan Regional / Free & Easy Tours.† 

 

Trafalgar's “Be My Guest” dining experiences will show you a side of Europe most travelers never get to experience... the true Europe.

With over 60 years experience, we know that a vacation is so much more than just seeing all the major attractions, its about being immersed in a new culture and way of life. In Europe, some of the most authentic and best experiences centre around food and family. So for 2009, included in our Regional and Free & Easy tours in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Morocco† is an invitation into either a local family’s home or a genuine local dining location, always planned to give you an extraordinary experience. 
 
The venue will be unforgettable, the meal cooked from local produce, you will taste local wines and faire and leave with smiles from the memories as only Trafalgar can do.
 


A Selection of Trafalgar Classics

The tours below are our most popular, proven time and again to be perfectly balanced itineraries providing outstanding value and exceeding your expectations:

 

Best of Italy:
14 days from $3,150*
Visiting: Rome, Sorrento, Assisi, Venice, Lake Maggiore & Florence



Best of Greece:
9 days from $1,650*
Visiting: Athens, Nauplia, Olympia, Delphi & Kalambaka



 Spanish Wonder:
10 days from $1,425*
Visiting: Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia & Barcelona



 Wonders of Ancient Egypt:
13 days from $2,075*
Visiting: Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Aswan, Kom Ombu, Memphis & Giza



 Irish Highlights:
8 days from $1,550*
Visiting: Dublin, Waterford, Kenmare & Limerick

 

 

What's new with River Cruising

 

 

Trafalgar, in partnership with Uniworld presents an unrivalled River Cruise program with unique itineraries and superb five-star inclusions. You’ll travel in comfort and style onboard our luxurious ships and uncover treasures you find straight out of history books and fairytales: magnificent cathedrals, bustling marketplaces and historic castles – all from the comfort of your stateroom.

See what is new in 2009
 

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*Prices are per person, land only and based on double occupancy. **Save $500 per couple ($250 per person) valid on new 2009 air-inclusive Europe First Class and CostSaver vacations of 10 days or more when full payment is received between October 13, 2008 and December 15, 2008. Offer can not be combined with any other brochure discounts or promotional offers, is not valid on City Breaks, tours with cruises, or any Eastern Mediterranean tours including Egypt, Greece and Israel, and offer is not valid for groups of 8 or more. Travel must be completed between May 1 – October 31, 2009. Offer can be withdrawn at any time, subject to availability and other conditions may apply.

†Excludes Treasures of France, Italian Holiday and Milan & Italian Treasures itineraries.