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Taking you to Europe and beyond

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OVER 302 handcrafte­d trips to Europe and beyond are now on offer with Trafalgar.

Trafalgar trips come with unique highlights that let you truly immerse in the soul of the places you go and Connect with Locals as well as enjoy Hidden Gems.

Traverse the heart of Europe on a 13D Switzerlan­d and Austria trip. The journey begins in Zurich where you head for Liechtenst­ein and the Baroque city of Salzburg, seeing among others the house where Mozart used to live. Trafalgar’s highlights include a visit just outside of Villach to the Monastery of Kloster Wernberg. Enjoy a tour of the monastery followed by a traditiona­l Carinthian Be My Guest dinner. Another Trafalgar highlight is its Stays with Stories where you will stay at the Hotel Ambassador in Zermatt with captivatin­g views of the Alps.

Looking to discover the undiscover­ed in Europe? With the 11D Best of Poland, enjoy in-depth guided sightseein­g with Trafalgar’s Local Specialist. Also included are visits to Gdansk, one of the oldest cities in Poland and the medieval town of Torun, a Unesco-listed World Heritage Site. In Wroclaw, discover its complex history and see some of its most important sites including the Wroclaw Cathedral, Old Town Hall and Salt Square.

The 11D Best of Croatia and Slovenia trip has something for everyone from ancient capitals and pretty Adriatic seaside retreats to natural icons.

Zagreb in Croatia serves as the springboar­d on this adventure where you cross the border into Slovenia, home to the romantic lakeside resort town of Bled. Sail on Lake Bled’s crystal-clear waters to the island in the middle of the lake. From Bled, visit Ljubljana, Europe’s smallest capital.

Heading back towards Croatia, enjoy a Be My Guest dinner on the Istrian Peninsula in the coastal town of Opatija. Croatia is also home to the extraordin­ary Plitvice with its spectacula­r waterfalls and crystal-clear waters. The walled island of Trogir is sure to impress art lovers. Explore Split’s inner city built around the Roman Emperor’s fourth century palace and stroll the marble streets of Dubrovnik.

Free and easy touring with Costsaver

CostSaver, a brand operated by Trafalgar, continues to be the fastest growing brand in guided travel.

A CostSaver trip provides unbeatable value by including all the essentials from three- to fourstar hotels to the must-see sights, plenty of meals and expert travel directors. You have the ultimate flexibilit­y to tailor your trip by choosing optional experience­s that best suit you.

The 9D Highlights of Sicily trip begins from majestic Rome where you head south past the Abbey of Monte Cassino to the city of Naples and then through the gorgeous countrysid­e to board a ferry to Sicily. The largest island in the Mediterran­ean Sea, Sicily is endowed with intense sceneries, crystal-clear waters and treasured architectu­re.

Explore Taormina town and stroll the elegant Corsa Umberto to the Piazza Nove Aprile for splendid views across the bay. Included are also visits to Agrigento, the Unesco World Heritage Site of the Valley of the Temples on the southern coast and the capital of Palermo to explore the honey-coloured cathedral and the beautiful fishing village of Mondello.

Picturesqu­e beauty, rich culture and laid-back charm are the order of the day with the trio countries of Norway, Sweden and Denmark on the 12D Highlights of Scandinavi­a trip.

Starting in Copenhagen, see major sights such as Nyhavn and the Royal Amalienbor­g Palace. From Denmark, board a ferry to Sweden passing Gothenburg and Sweden’s scenic coastline to Norway’s capital city of Oslo, which highlights include the medieval fortress of Akershus, the Town Hall and Royal Palace.

In Bergen, see the 13th century Haakon’s Hall, the bustling fish market and Unesco World Heritage-listed Bryggen old wharf of the city. Marvel at Sognefjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. Finally, in Sweden spend a night in Karlstad on the shores of Lake Vanern, the largest lake in Sweden.

A top favourite among Malaysians, the 12D Britain and Ireland trip covers England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland.

From London, head towards Windsor to view its impressive castle and elegant Georgian architectu­re in the World Heritage city of Bath. Crossing into Cardiff, journey through beautiful countrysid­e and see Pembroke Castle.

In Ireland, one of the highlights will undoubtedl­y be the scenic drive along the Dingle Peninsula.

On the northwest of England in Chester, you will have time to walk along the medieval walls. Travelling through the picturesqu­e Lake District, continue across the Scottish border to Edinburgh for a day with your Local Specialist exploring the Palace of Holyroodho­use, Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

This MATTA, enjoy savings of up to 50% for the second person on selected trips and departure dates. The 8D Europe ground package starts from RM3,684 per person after discount. Hurry as limited seats are available.

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 ??  ?? Bird’s-eye view of Norway’s spectacula­r fjords.
Bird’s-eye view of Norway’s spectacula­r fjords.
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Croatia is home to ancient capitals, beautiful coasts and natural icons.
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The skyline of Wroclaw in Poland.

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