When you book Trafalgar with AAA, you receive these exclusive benefits:**
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Looking for the last-minute deals? Start planning your 2025 tour with Trafalgar and be the first to experience the year's most sought-after destinations. From iconic landmarks to hidden treasure, your worldwide adventure awaits!
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From America’s treasures including the great geysers of Yellowstone and Grand Teton’s majestic peaks to Canada’s Kluane National Park and Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this travel style is designed to take you away from the crowds so you can appreciate the magnificence of your surroundings with our unprecedented access.
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From the flavors of Rome and the romance of Paris to the pageantry of Harry and Meghan’s London, Europe is both ancient and modern, a mix of cultures that’s on every traveler’s must-do list. Guided vacations get you closer to Europe’s people and places with the special extras like skipping the lines at iconic sites and dining with locals.
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Experience the stunning Wild Atlantic Way, kiss the legendary Blarney Stone, wander through Dublin, and encounter the world's friendliest locals. A land steeped in heritage and storytelling, the enchanting Emerald Isle is ready to be explored.
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Nothing connects you to a place like being invited into the home of a local. With Trafalgar’s exclusive Be My Guest experiences, you will discover local life in chateaus, ryokans, farms and castles with the owners and families that bring these places to life.
In 2008, Trafalgar founded the non-profit TreadRight initiative. The mission involves having a positive impact on local communities, protecting wild and marine life, and caring for the planet. You can join Trafalgar in making a difference through the Make Travel Matter® experiences featured on their trips.
You have up to 60 days before your trip to change your travel plans. No matter the reason, you can choose new dates and/or a new destination without penalty on the land portion of your trip.
You’ll be supported at every step, by a dedicated Tour Director to local experts, making travel in these new times worry-free. From the moment you arrive in your destination to the moment you depart; everything is taken care of, with your road team equipped to provide advice and guidance plus porterage and optional experience bookings.
Discover the art of touring in style. With premium dining, accommodations, services, transportation and more, you'll experience all the sights and the insights, up close and personal, in comfort and in style.
Experience Ireland and Scotland with Brendan Vacations, guided by local experts. Enjoy personalized, immersive trips planned by Celtic travel specialists. Discover hand-crafted itineraries from Dublin, offering unique insights, must-see sights, and exceptional service.
Enjoy affordable, all-inclusive Costsaver trips with essentials like transportation, accommodations, sightseeing, meals, and expert guides. Customize your vacation with optional experiences or explore on your own.
Travel exclusively for 18-35 year olds with Contiki. Join global travelers to explore new cultures and yourself. With 350+ trips, Contiki handles transport and accommodation, offering unique experiences. Expert Trip Managers and Local Guides provide authentic insights into each destination.
From trip interruption to trip cancellation, emergency medical transportation and more, travel insurance gives you peace of mind – especially if things go wrong before or during your trip.
Trafalgar is a leading guided vacation company offering curated travel experiences around the world. Their tours include hand-picked accommodations, exclusive local experiences, and expert Travel Directors who take care of every detail.
Yes, every Trafalgar tour is led by an expert Travel Director who handles logistics, provides insider knowledge, and ensures a seamless and enriching travel experience. Travel Directors come from a variety of backgrounds and countries, but they all share a passion for travel and the countries that you’re visiting and showing you what the guidebooks can’t – a true insider’s perspective of each destination.
Trafalgar offers tours to destinations across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand - including popular spots like Italy, France, Ireland, the USA, and South Africa.
Best of Italy (13 days)
Locations Visited: Rome, Vatican (with fast track entry), Pompeii, Capri, Assisi, Florence, Venice, Milan, Pisa, Lake Como, San Gimignano, Verona. Includes scenic ferry rides, local meals, and expert-led sightseeing
Best of Portugal (11 days)
Locations Visited: Lisbon, Panoias-Ourique, The Algarve, Lagos, Albufeira, Évora, Castelo de Vide, Viseu, Guimaraes, Porto, Coimbra, Tomar, Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré, Obidos, Alentejo, Cape St. Vincent.
European Traveler (10 days)
Locations Visited: London, Dover, Calais, Paris, Lucerne, Venice, Florence, Rome, Vatican City.
Irish Highlights (7 days)
Locations Visited: Dublin, Galway, Bunratty, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Blarney, Waterford, New Ross.
Trafalgar offers a wide variety of travel styles to suit every kind of traveler. These include: Guided Tours, Family Vacations, At Leisure Trips, Country Explorer Tours, Regional Explorer Tours, Cruise & Rail Journeys & NEW: River Cruises: All-inclusive, luxury river cruising combined with Trafalgar’s signature guided experiences and AAA perks.
You can book directly through AAA Travel or contact your local AAA Travel Agent for expert help and exclusive member benefits.
Yes! AAA members receive exclusive savings and sometimes added extras like free excursions or travel credits. Ask your AAA Travel Agent for current offers.
While Trafalgar tours are pre-planned, many itineraries offer optional experiences and free time to personalize your trip. Pre-and post-tour extensions may also be available.
Most tours include hotel accommodations, transportation, some meals, guided sightseeing, exclusive “Be My Guest” experiences, and the services of a dedicated Travel Director. Be My Guest ensures your journey is truly one-of-a-kind, wherever it takes you. This experience, unique to Trafalgar, allows travelers to connect with locals in the heart of the destination they are visiting. Locals will welcome travelers to their home away from home when you step into the lives of your hosts who open their homes, wineries, farms and more to share stories about their families, history and their communities, over good food and great hospitality.
When you travel with Trafalgar, you’ll stay in a carefully curated selection of 3- and 4-star hotels, thanks to their network of trusted global partners such as Sheraton, Hilton, and Best Western, among many others. Beyond these well-known brands, many tours also feature unique Stays with Stories - charming accommodations that reflect the heritage and character of each destination, turning every overnight into a memorable part of your journey.
Flights are not typically included in the base package but can be arranged separately through AAA at AAA.com/Travel.
Trafalgar offers two deposit levels per person: Level 1 at $200 and Level 2 at $350, based on your trip. Deposits are non-refundable and secure your spot. Your AAA Travel Agent will confirm which level applies to your journey. Final payment is due before departure, based on your destination and travel date. Your agent will provide your specific due date at booking. For multiple trips, full payment follows the departure date of the first trip. If booking after the final payment deadline, full payment is required at the time of booking. Special promotions may have different terms.
Travel insurance is highly recommended to help protect your vacation investment. AAA offers travel protection plans with special AAA benefits through our partnership with award-winning Allianz Travel Insurance. Contact your AAA Travel Agent for a free quote or visit AAA.com/TravelInsurance.
Pack comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and essentials based on the climate of your destination. Your AAA Travel Agent can help you with a packing checklist.
*Last Minute Deals Terms: Save on select departures as featured as Last Minute Deals. New bookings only. Must pay in full at time of booking. Savings are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices displayed are per person, based on double occupancy and are in United States Dollars for select departure dates only. Deals are not combinable with group discounts, Future Travel Credit carry forward discounts or any other promotional offers. Other conditions may apply.
**AAA Member Benefits restrictions apply. Ask your AAA Travel Agent for complete terms and conditions. If you make a booking with us for a qualifying AAA Vacations® cruise or tour vacation, and you find a valid better rate for the exact itinerary within 24 hours of your booking, AAA Vacations® will match the lower rate and send you a $50 AAA Vacations® future travel credit certificate. Certain restrictions apply. For complete terms and conditions for the AAA Vacations® Best Price Guarantee, AAA Vacations® 24/7 Member Care, and travel providers contact your AAA branch or visit AAA.com/AAAVacations. Best Price Guarantee valid only for new bookings made through a participating AAA motor club and/or AAA travel agency. AAA Vacations® 24/7 Member Care vouchers are only available to AAA Vacations® customers. At least one member of the traveling party must be a AAA/CAA member. The Auto Club Group and Trafalgar are not responsible or liable for any printing errors. Offers may be changed or revoked at any time. Prices vary by departure date, are subject to availability, additional restrictions and conditions apply. Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change. Airport transfers are at scheduled times on arrival and departure days. Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport, or purchase a transfer through Trafalgar. It is your responsibility to update your AAA Travel Agency and Trafalgar with any changes to your flight schedule to ensure that you are met by Trafalgar’s local representative and receive your arrival transfer. Failure to do so may result in missing these services and no refund shall be due for missed arrival transfers resulting from missing or outdated flight information. Trafalgar reserves the right to cancel departures if minimum participation is not achieved. AAA Vacations® amenities: On-Tour credit vouchers can be redeemed directly with the travel director on tour. Standard AAA Member Benefit does not apply. Offers may be withdrawn at any time without notice; other conditions may apply. For more information and booking conditions, contact your travel agent.