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Discover Europe with Trafalgar

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FOR over 70 years, Trafalgar has been creating delightful and hassle-free experience­s for its guests at unrivalled value with over 160 itinerarie­s for Europe alone.

This MATTA Fair, Trafalgar offers an unbeatable value, letting guests book 2018 summer trips (travel period from April till October) at 2017 prices.

With this 2018 preview offer, guests will enjoy up to 40% off for the second person.

If you are looking to explore Europe’s autumn, winter and spring (travel period from Oct 2017 until April 2018), secure your spot with up to 30% off for the second person.

To top it off, the first 100 pax to book at the MATTA Fair will also walk away with an additional RM200 flight rebate per person.

Europe through the seasons

From the bustling summer, breathtaki­ng autumn sceneries, the magic of festive Christmas cheer to the vibrant and colourful spring, Europe serves up many seasonal delights.

Here are just a handful of trips to whet your appetite.

> 10-day Great Italian Cities

Take a leisurely jaunt through Rome, Venice and Florence on Trafalgar’s 10-day Great Italian Cities trip and be inspired by the magnificen­ce of Michelange­lo and da Vinci at the Vatican Museums.

With Trafalgar, enjoy an exclusive visit up the spiral staircase designed by world-renowned architect Donato Bramante in part of the Vatican not open to the public. In the Square of Miracles, see some of Pisa’s most famous sights, including the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa and the beautifull­y sculpted marble cathedral.

As part of Trafalgar’s Be My Guest dining experience, enjoy a traditiona­l lunch with the Landi family at their villa set against the backdrop of Tuscan vineyards and olive groves. While in Venice, explore the centuries-old Rialto food market and narrow streets with the Secret Venice Walking tour.

> Seven-day Festive St Petersburg and Moscow

Walk in the footsteps of Peter the Great along the winter-white carpets of St Petersburg and Moscow on Trafalgar’s seven-day Festive St Petersburg and Moscow trip.

See Moscow magically transforme­d with over 400 dazzling Christmas light installati­ons around the city and squares, coming to live with Christmas Market stalls offering traditiona­l food and gifts.

This festive sojourn will also reveal Russia’s vibrant and modern culture, its rich history and grand palaces.

Some of the sights that you will enjoy with Trafalgar’s Local Specialist include the Tsar’s Winter Palace, St Isaac’s Cathedral and the statue of Peter the Great.

Also included is a visit to the Hermitage Museum to see one of the world’s largest and most valuable art collection­s from the Stone Age to the 20th century.

> Six-day Northern Lights of Iceland and the Blue Lagoon

Explore the many miracles of nature, from towering waterfalls and volcanoes to the vivid Blue Lagoon and the mystical Aurora Borealis on the six-day Northern Lights of Iceland trip.

Go snap-happy at the world-famous hot spring area of Geysir with its many great photo opportunit­ies.

See spectacula­r waterfalls, a black sand beach at Vik or an ice-capped mountain covering a volcano.

Get acquainted with the unique Icelandic horses, visit the Skorgar Folk Museum to learn about Icelandic heritage or bathe in the world-famous Blue Lagoon.

> 10-day Prague, Vienna and Budapest

Explore Europe’s centres of culture and arts on Trafalgar’s 10-day Prague, Vienna and Budapest trip.

In the beautiful city of Prague, Trafalgar’s Local Specialist takes you on a guided walk to see the monumental St Vitus Cathedral in the precincts of Prague Castle, the Astronomic­al Clock in the charming Old Town Square and the atmospheri­c Charles Bridge.

In the imperial city of Vienna, enjoy an exclusive Cultural Insight with a guided visit to the Habsburgs royal collection of art and wonders before the doors are open to the public.

A fascinatin­g adventure awaits in Budapest where you will see the Great Synagogue, the largest in Europe and also enjoy a Be My Guest dinner of authentic cuisine at a local family-run restaurant.

> 12-day European Whirl

On Trafalgar’s 12-day European Whirl trip, explore some of Europe’s finest with a visit to nine countries.

From London, take a high-speed train to Brussels before continuing on coach to picture-perfect Amsterdam.

Crossing the border into Germany, enjoy a visual feast of picturesqu­e scenery all the way to Boppard where an included cruise takes you past vine-clad hills along the Rhine with their fairy-tale medieval castles on display.

In the Austrian city of Innsbruck, admire the architectu­re of the Old Town including the Emperor Maximilian’s famous Golden Roof.

Cruise by private launch to Venice’s St Mark’s Square before continuing on to the magnificen­t open-air museum that is Rome.

Drive via the picturesqu­e Italian Lakes, cross the Alps into the beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne.

Crossing the border into France, picturesqu­e villages are the order of the day en route to Paris and the final stop in London.

■ Visit Holiday Tours at Booth No.1233-1244, Hall 1 or call 03-6286 6220 for more informatio­n.

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Picture-perfect Amsterdam.
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Prague, the beautiful city of spires.

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