Trafalgar gives Travellers Top Five Reasons to Travel to Europe in Autumn, Winter and Spring
Trafalgar’s new 2014-2015 AWS Europe & Britain brochure features over 35 itineraries and three
new itineraries
Toronto, Ontario – May 29, 2014 – Trafalgar (www.trafalgar.com), the Insider of guided vacations, shares
their Insider secrets on the benefits of travelling to Europe and Britain during value season between this
October and next March. Offering more itineraries than ever across 23 countries, there is no better
opportunity to showcase what for many guests is the unknown treasures of Europe during out of peak
season while saving them up to $554 per couple and up to 30 per cent less in travel costs.
“Visiting Europe during the off season is an unknown treasure and a magical time to visit festive markets,
vivid landscapes and the beautiful changes of the season,” says Doug Patterson, President of Trafalgar
Canada. “In addition to fewer people, affordable airfares and lower prices, Trafalgar enables our guests to
travel beyond the expected with our Insider moments such as having shared meals at local
families’ homes.”
Trafalgar is also offering an Early Payment Discount, giving travellers 7.5 per cent off the cost of Trafalgar
Europe Autumn, Winter & Spring 2014-2015 trip if booked and paid in full before July 17, 2014.*
Hidden Treasures
Travel is about the authentic experiences and meeting the locals. Whether it’s the German Winter
markets, pop-up ice rinks in historic squares, Christmas window displays, Paris being lit up at night or
spring flower displays, there is special charm to holidaying in Europe that can only be experienced in the
months of Autumn, Winter and Spring. Trafalgar’s Travel Directors and Local Experts, each chosen for the
special connection they have to the destination they work, are experts at showcasing these hidden
treasures.
Lower Prices
Less demand for hotels compared with summer when travellers are chasing the sunshine and Europeans
are enjoying long holidays away from their daily grind, means holidays cost less. Even more so in the
shoulder season months of autumn and spring away from major holidays.
Fewer crowds
We’ve all heard the stories and many of us have been there - trying to get that special romantic shot on a
gondola in Venice or that quality family photo in front of one of Europe’s best known landmarks only for
other travellers to squeeze into your frames. The odds are less of that happening when Europe’s major
cities are less crowded and you can get closer and roam more freely around key tourist attractions. With
fewer people around, travellers can also be more spontaneous making the most of sightseeing time and it
will be easier to get that table with a view at a favourite Spanish Tapas or Italian Pizzeria.
Same quality
Guests will visit iconic sights, stay in handpicked hotels, meet local characters and enjoy some of the 95
Insider experiences available across the autumn, winter and spring program. At a Be My Guest meal in
Hungary, guests will listen to stories while enjoying hearty winter food and tasting the Schieszl family’s
best vintage at their winery or in Madrid, guests will feast at one of the oldest eateries featuring tapas,
roast suckling pig with caramelized apple and nougat followed by the tradition of eating 12 grapes – one
at each strike of the clock to welcome in the New Year.
Festive celebrations
Fancy a change from the usual Kiwi Christmas? There are plenty of travellers who choose to holiday over
New Year and Christmas to savour the festive season in Europe with family. All Trafalgar holidays that
operate through Christmas and New Year include special festive celebrations to share the occasion
alongside fellow holidaymakers plus there are the other seasonal delights of mulled wine, Christmas
markets and department store window displays.
Wonders of Turkey
Explore Turkey’s iconic destinations in this 12-day Wonders of Turkey trip that begins and ends in Istanbul.
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Istanbul with a Local Guide to the Topkapi Palace Museum, Hippodrome
and the Blue Mosque. A visit to the world’s largest, oldest and famous Grand Bazaar is also on the agenda
where guests can explore over 3,000 shops that cover over 60 streets. In Ankara, guests will visit the
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and Ataturk’s Mausoleum before making their way to Cappadocia
where they will visit the impressive underground city of Sarhatli, the Pasabagi and the red valley.
Travelling south and then back north, guests will spend one night each in Konya, Pamukkale, Izmir and
Canakkale visiting the unique cotton castles formed by mineral springs, St. Mary’s Stone stone cottage
and the famous wooden horse in Troy along the way.
Taste of Britain
The Taste of Britain 8-day trip allows guests to explore the best of England and Scotland with the perfect
blend of included sightseeing and free time. A Local Guide in London will have guests engaging in all
things royal, as they follow in the steps of the monarchy and visit Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and
Westminster Abbey. A scenic drive towards the city of Cambridge will have guests strolling the cobbled
streets where they’ll see world famous colleges, the Gothic Minister and the Shambles. Enroute to
Scotland, guests will see Hadrian’s Wall built by the Romans in 122A and in Edinburgh, a Local Guide will
take travellers on a sightseeing tour to the Georgian New Town, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
Heading back down south, guests will enjoy spectacular views of the Lake District before arriving in
Liverpool where guests will have free time to explore the home city of the “Fab Four.” On the way back to
London, travellers will love Stratford-upon-Avon, the town synonymous with William Shakespeare and a
visit to Anne Hathway’s cottage is surely a memorable end to an incredible journey in the Taste of Britain
itinerary.
Jewels of Italy
This 7-day Jewels of Italy trip takes guests to three of Italy’s most visited cities. Starting in Rome, a Local
Guide will take guests to Vatican City to see the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica to view Michelangelo’s
statue, the Pietà and in ancient Rome, the Forum and Colosseum. Travelling north to Pisa, guests can
explore the Field of Miracles, featuring the Leaning Tower, Cathedral and Baptistery. In Florence, they will
enjoy a walking tour of the city and perhaps during their free time will enjoy shopping for high-quality
leather and jewelry or sampling delicious gelato! The journey ends in Venice but first not without a cruise
by private launch to the heart of Venice, St. Mark’s Square, where guests can admire the Bridge of Sighs,
the ornate Doge’s Palace and the Byzantine Basilica.
For more information on Trafalgar, please contact your local travel agent or visit www.trafalgar.com and
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-ENDSTerms and Conditions: *Save 7.5% when you book your Trafalgar Europe Autumn, Winter & Spring 201415 guided vacation and pay in full by July 17, 2014. Offer is only applicable to itineraries featured in the
Trafalgar Autumn, Winter & Spring 2014-15 brochure. Discount applies to the land portion of the tour
price only. Valid on new bookings only, made between April 20, 2014 to July 17, 2014. Travel must be
completed by April 30, 2015.Deposit is due within 3 days of booking and the balance must be paid in full
on or before the discount’s end date. Early Payment Discount is not valid on all vacations and/or
departure dates (blackout dates apply) and savings amount will vary by itinerary and seasonality. Discount
can be combined with other brochure discounts where applicable and only applies to vacations featuring
the ‘Early Payment Discount’ in the price panel. Discount is not combinable with other time-limited land
offers. Sample savings of $554 per couple ($277 per person) is based on the European Whirl itinerary,
departing Dec 20, 2014.
About Trafalgar: Trafalgar is the world’s leading guided vacation company offering exceptional quality
and value itineraries to a range of exciting destinations. With some 67 years of experience and unrivaled
local expertise, Trafalgar provides an authentic insider’s view to create truly unique travel experiences in
Europe, Britain and Eastern Mediterranean, South Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, China, Mexico,
Central and South America, USA and Canada.
Trafalgar is a part of a joint initiative with The TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation
established by The Travel Corporation to encourage sustainable tourism within our own family of brands
and in the places we visit. To find out more about our work with TreadRight visit: www.treadright.org.
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