TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trafalgar (www.trafalgar.com) the Insider of guided vacations has launched their much anticipated 2015 Europe and Britain program featuring a record 117 carefully crafted itineraries with 14 new trips, across 10 trip styles and covering 44 European countries. With more than 600 Insider Experiences, travelling with Trafalgar gives guests an authentic insight into the local culture of each destination. The Hidden Journeys collection is an exciting new trip style, which takes smaller, intimate groups of up to 26 guests to less-visited places such as the Dordogne and Bordeaux regions in France. To make it easier for solo travellers, Trafalgar has decreased its single supplement from 50-100 per cent on multiple departure dates of 12 holidays (including all trips to Egypt) in 2015.
"For 2015, our Trafalgar difference is that we created a European program for travellers that is the Real Deal, offering real choice, real flexibility and real ease," says Doug Patterson, president of Trafalgar Canada. "As the real Insiders, our exclusive Be My Guest experiences, Cultural Insights, Local Specialists and Authentic Accommodations are designed to bring each destination to life."
Trafalgar is also offering a fantastic Early Payment Discount, giving travellers savings of up to $1726 per couple off the cost of Trafalgar Europe and Britain 2015 trip if booked and paid in full before January 15, 2015.*
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Trafalgar's 2015 guided vacations include:
Secrets of Italy
This NEW 7-day Hidden Journey takes guests deep into the scenery and gastronomy of Italy's Piedmont region famous for its antipasti, amoretti and wines. Beginning in Milan, guests will enjoy a city tour with a Local Specialist and see the Gothic Duomo and La Galleria before travelling to Aosta Valley, a dramatic mountainous region that borders France and Switzerland. Spending four nights in Pollenzo, guests will visit neighbouring cities of Cherasco, Astim La Morra and Turin to explore food markets, indulge in wine tasting and enjoy a Be My Guest lunch on a wine estate. Travelling back north, guests will stop at the picturesque Lake Orta before spending their last night in Baveno on scenic Lake Maggiore.
Iconic Ireland & Ashford Castle
This leisurely Country Explorer 11-day trip begins and ends in the Emerald Isle. The spectacular Powerscourt Garden, St. Patrick's Cathedral, stately Georgian Squares and Trinity College along with exploring the city at one's own pace is planned during the 2-night stay. Guests will then leave the city behind as they travel to County Kilkenny and relish a Be My Guest lunch at Belmore House, the home of Joe and Maeve O'Connell. Guests will travel to Blarney Castle for the "gift of the gab," then Killarney, the gateway to magnificent Killarney Park and the famous Ring of Kerry. Travelling north on the way to Connermara, guests will stop for a walk along the iconic Cliffs of Moher to take in the awe-inspiring views of endless ocean. On the way back to Dublin, guests will board "The Isle of Innisfree," for an exclusive cruise on shimmering Lough Corrib, which will take them to the edge of stately Ashford Castle where they will enjoy an elegantly royal dining experience and spend the night in this Authentic Accommodation.
Madrid to Rome
This NEW 14-day trip is the only Trafalgar itinerary that unites Spain, France and Italy. Beginning in Spain, the capital of Madrid, guests will enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city with a Local Specialist where they will see the Royal Palace, Puerto del Sol and the Cervantes Monument with free time to explore the city as they wish. Spending one night in Zaragoza, guests can explore the old city at their leisure before travelling to Catalonia where they will enjoy a Be My Guest lunch of Spanish cuisine at a winery before arriving in Barcelona where they spend two nights exploring Las Ramblas, seeing La Sagrada Familia and visiting La Boqueria Market. Onto France where guests will visit Avignon, Monaco and the French Riviera where they will see the areas that inspired great artists such as van Gogh and Cezanne and enjoy beautiful beaches and perhaps venture to Cannes, famous for its annual film festival. In Italy, guests will visit Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and stay in Florence and Rome before returning home.
For more information on Trafalgar, please contact your local travel agent or visit www.trafalgar.com and follow us on Twitter at @TrafalgarCanada and Facebook.
Terms and Conditions: *Early Payment Savings of 10 per cent is only applicable to trips featured in 2015 Europe & Britain, CostSaver, At Leisure, Family Experiences, Italy & Hidden Journeys brochures. Valid on New bookings only, made between Sept 25, 2014 and Jan 15, 2015. Early Payment Discount savings will vary by itinerary and are not valid on all vacations and/or departure dates (blackout dates may apply). Not applicable to departures marked with a diamond which operate as per Trafalgar's 2014 brochure. A deposit of $200 per person is due within 3 days of booking, full payment is required by Jan 15, 2015. 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 cannot be combined with other National promotions and time-limited offers.
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 68 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. www.trafalgar.com
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