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European Spree 2010 (Oberammergau)

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Starting Price:	$3,025
Tour Length:	10 Days
Countries Visited:	See Description

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More Information About This Tour:
Tour Type:	Oberammergau 2010
Tour Category:	Discovery
Tour Operator:	Trafalgar Tours
Tour Code:	TT-OSPR-2010

Cities Visited:
Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France

Modern Frankfurt and Innsbruck contrast beautifully with medieval Lucerne. Visit Renaissance Florence and Venice, and the always-romantic destination of Paris. Once every 10 years, Oberammergau, a tiny, picturesque village in the heart of the Bavarian Alps, reenacts an event which draws people of every religious denomination from the four corners of the world to witness the most poignant and moving story ever told. The sheer spectacle of the performance is beyond any West End or Broadway production, and is not to be missed.

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Sightseeing Highlights

Frankfurt: Orientation tour.
Oberammergau: See the remarkable and awe inspiringPassion Play.
Venice: Canal cruise by private motor launch. SeeSt. Mark''s Square, Doges'' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Witnessthe ancient craft of glass-blowing.
Florence: Sightseeing tour includes SignoriaSquare, the Baptistry and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica.
Lucerne: Orientation including the Lion Monument,Chapel Bridge and the walled Old Town.
Savigny-Les-Beaune: View the ancient vineyards.
Paris: Sightseeing includes views of the ChampsElysees, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral plus ascent ofthe Eiffel Tower.

Dining Highlights

8 hot buffet breakfasts
Lunch in Oberammergau
4 three-course dinners
Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Florence
Farewell dinner with wine in a restaurant in Paris

15 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms withprivate facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggagehandling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and awashroom onboard.
A qualified local city guide in Florence and Paris.
The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingualTour Directors.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 10, conditionsapply.

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive,particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But whenyou book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and airpackages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London''sairports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who havetheir own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity topurchase inexpensive transfers to and from London''s Heathrow -Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transferfrom London''s Heathr
Important - Please Note: Passengers will only beentitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing thefollowing conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly byTrafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeabletransfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight informationto Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Oncetransfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked byTrafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to yourdeparture date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar''s control, thetransfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is thereforeavailable for missed transfers, or passengers not using thisservice.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works,strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible fordelayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot willpick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London''sHeathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange yourtransfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport Passengers who have bookedTrafalgar''s Land and Air packages arriving at London''s GatwickAirport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. TheGatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London''sVictoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make theirway from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengerswill receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on thescheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the timesspecified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves yourflight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air packageand who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on thescheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also beprovided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tourdays are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase onethrough Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additionalpre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask forprices of transfers at the time of booking your extra nightaccommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tourarrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with thelisted transfer times below may also book and purchase thesetransfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not lessthan 21 days before the flight departure.

Free airport transfers: Transfers on Day 2 at Frankfurt Airport will operate at 09.30 and 12.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel.

Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Frankfurt.

Day 2 - Arrive Frankfurt
Welcome to Frankfurt! After check-in, time to relax and unwind. Ourafternoon orientation tour of Germany''s financial centre, includesthe Römer building in the old town. Later we enjoy a WelcomeDrink with our Tour Director.Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach

Day 3 - Frankfurt - Oberammergau
This morning we drive south along the Rhine Valley and then headfor the picturesque region of Bavaria. First we enjoy an includedlunch before continuing to the charming village of Oberammergau toattend the Passion Play performance at 2.30pm. In the intervaldinner is included at a restaurant and the play then concludes at10.30pm. All passengers will be transferred to their overnightaccommodation. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 4 - Oberammergau - Venice
After breakfast, we rejoin our Trafalgar touring coach and meet allour fellow travelers before resuming the regular itinerary as wecontinue to Venice via Innsbruck. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Day 5 - Venice - Florence
We savour the sights and sounds of this Byzantine city on our canalcruise to St. Mark''s Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs, Doge''sPalace and St. Mark''s Basilica before witnessing the ancient craftof Venetian glass-blowing. Later, we make our way to RenaissanceFlorence where a guided walking tour using our sophisticated audiosystem, features the cathedral, Signoria Square and visits theSanta Croce Basilica. Tonight we enjoy a Highlight Dinner of localspecialties in a typical trattoria. (Buffet breakfast / Highlightdinner) Hotel: Holiday Inn

Day 6 - Florence - Lucerne (2 nights)
Time to shop for high quality leather and gold jewelry and thechance to discover one of the many Hidden Treasure of thisfascinating city. Then we head north across the Apennines, passingMilan, which lies on the great northern plain of Italy, to theItalian and Swiss Lake Districts via Como and Lugano. Later, wetake the scenic St. Gotthard route, which takes us into centralSwitzerland to picturesque lakeside Lucerne. Why not enjoy anoptional folklore show with dinner tonight? (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Schiller

Day 7 - Lucerne orientation and leisure
Our orientation tour includes a visit to the poignant Lion Monumentand a stroll across the Chapel Bridge to the Jesuit Church. Thereis time to maybe take a trip by cable car and cog railway up nearbyMount Pilatus for stunning Alpine views or to shop for Swisswatches and chocolates. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Day 8 - Lucerne - Paris (2 nights)
This morning we head to the French border past Belfort and theremains of the Maginot Line and continue into the wine-producingregion of Burgundy with views of the ancient vineyards atSavigny-Lès-Beaune. From here our journey brings us to livelyParis. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Pullman Rive Gauche

Day 9 - Paris sightseeing and at leisure
Enjoy views of Notre Dame Cathedral and other great monuments onour guided sightseeing tour this morning, which also features theArc de Triomphe, the Place de la Concorde and the ChampsÉlysées. We will also ascend to the second level of theEiffel Tower by elevator, for spectacular views of the city. Thentime at leisure to relax or explore further. Tonight, we enjoy aFarewell Dinner with our new-found friends. (Buffet breakfast /Farewell dinner)

Day 10 - Paris - USA
Time to say ''au revoir'' to Paris, our Tour Director and touringfriends as our memorable tour of Europe comes to an end. There isan airport transfer which will arrive at Paris Charles de GaulleAirport at 8.00, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)

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Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Germany
Austria
Italy
Switzerland
France

Save on your adventure Down Under with Trafalgar!

Trust the experts to give you more on your 2011 vacation to Australia and New Zealand. Book early to enjoy fantastic savings!

· Save $600 per couple ($300 per person) on air-inclusive vacations*

· Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on land vacations*

Plus, both offers are combinable with Early Payment Discount, so this equals an additional saving of up to approximately $1485 per couple!**

View Trafalgar 2011 Australia and New Zealand tours

Terms and Conditions: *Valid on new 2010 2011 Australia and New Zealand bookings only when full payment on entire booking (land or land/air) is made between 07/26/10 and 09/30/10. Save $600 per couple ($300 per person) good for air-inclusive bookings and $300 per couple ($150 per person) good for land-only bookings. Valid for tours departing 01/01/11 through 12/31/11. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts and Show Coupons, but not valid with other promotional offers. Not valid on Free & Easy or A La Carte tours. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and is subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. **Sample savings based on Trafalgar’s Early Payment Discount of 10% on Treasures of Australia and New Zealand tour departing 11/02/11 for two, when full payment is made by 11/01/10. CST#2077132-20

Save up to $300 per couple on North America 2011 vacations!

From the United States and Canada to Mexico and Costa Rica, discover all the classics and a few special surprises on your guided vacation with Trafalgar. Book by September 30, 2010 and you’ll save $300 per couple on tours 10 days or more, or $200 per couple on tours 9 days or less.*

Offers end September 30, 2010 – don’t delay!

Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on tours 10 days or more (code: 150AMER11)

Save $200 per couple ($100 per person) on tours 9 days or less (code: 100AMER11)

*Valid on new 2011 North America bookings only. Full payment on land portion is due between August 9, 2010 and September 30, 2010. Travel must be completed between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts and Show Coupons. Promotion can be booked online. Applicable for groups; subject to availability. Promotion code must be mentioned at time of booking. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Subject to availability.

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

Save on Trafalgars extraordinary China 2011 vacations!

Your 2011 vacation to China just got better.

Book early to save! Choose one of these great offers:

1. Book and pay in full by September 30, 2010 and receive a complimentary Executive Suite Upgrade on select 2011 vacations.* This upgrade includes these onboard extras: a la carte dining at the VIP restaurant, concierge service, use of the Executive Lounge and Business Center, private cultural lectures and reserved seating for evening entertainment.

2. Book and pay in full by November 30, 2010 and save up to $600 per couple with our Pay-In-Full Discount.** See your favorite itinerary for exact savings.

3. Book and deposit by December 31, 2010 and save up to $300 per couple with our Early Booking Discount.*** For exact savings, see the itinerary page of your vacation.

*Valid on new 2011 bookings on these select tours: Highlights of China and the Yangtze; Grand China and the Yangtze; and China, Tibet and the Yangtze. Full payment must be made between 07/26/10 and 09/30/10. Travel must be completed between 01/01/11 and 12/31/11. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts (except Pay-In-Full Discount and Early Booking Discount) and Show Coupons. Offer is not applicable to groups and is subject to availability. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. **Full payment is due at time of booking and is required before 11/30/10. Actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings. ***Booking and deposit must be made by 12/31/10 and actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings.

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