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45-day tour
Starting at £1389 (land only)
To book please call us on 08700 66 45 11
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Featuring: . France
. Monaco . Spain . Italy . Vatican City . Greece . Turkey .
Bulgaria . Macedonia . Albania . Montenegro . Croatia . Hungary . Czech Republic . Austria .
Germany . Liechtenstein . Switzerland . Holland . Belgium
(in transit)
The best style tour for all you pleasure-seekers out for an
easy-going holiday on a budget... Contiki’s up-beat camping
tours. Here's a fantastic way to tour Europe and get
excellent value for your money.
Yes, you participate in setting up camp and with the
preparation of meals, but this is all part of the fun.
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Trip
Itinerary
Day 1: London to Paris: A warm welcome from
your Contiki Crew as we head for the White Cliffs of Dover
and the Channel crossing to France. We drive past World War
I battlefields to the splendour of Paris. What better way to
begin than with an evening tour of the "City Of Lights"?
Camping (D)
Day 2: Paris Sightseeing: Today's sightseeing
includes some of the most celebrated icons of Europe.
Perhaps take the opportunity to visit the Louvre, Eiffel
Tower, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe or the Champs Elysées.
Tonight, why not complete your Parisian experience with a
French meal and a famous Parisian cabaret? Camping (B)
Day 3: Paris Sightseeing: Today we visit the majestic
Château Versailles (entry not included) followed by more
free time to uncover the romance of Paris. Camping (B,D)
Day 4: Paris to Lyon: Through Burgundy to Contiki's
Chateau de Cruix, then on to Lyon. Camping (B,D)
Day 5: Lyon to Barcelona: Through Provence to Pont du
Gard, then past the Pyrenees Mountains to the Mediterranean
city of Barcelona. Camping (B,D)
Day 6: Barcelona Sightseeing: Our included
sightseeing tour is a great introduction to this celebrated
city. See Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia Cathedral, the 1992
Olympic Complex and the Gothic district. A chance to
experience Barcelona’s famed shopping street La Ramblas and
discover some of Spain’s specialties such as Lladró
porcelain and Majorca pearls. Tonight why not experience the
passion of Flamenco dancing? Camping (B)
Day 7: Barcelona to French Riviera: We return to
France today and travel through the beautiful Camargue
region to the walled city of Aigues Mortes. A chance to
wander through the streets of this historic wonder before
continuing to the glamorous French Riviera. Camping (B,D)
Day 8: French Riviera at Leisure: It’s your choice
today, perhaps mix with the rich and famous on the beach at
Cannes or take a trip into Nice for a spot of shopping.
Tonight we visit Monaco! View the Royal Palace and take the
opportunity to try your luck at the casinos of Monte Carlo.
Camping (B,D)
Day 9: French Riviera to Venice: We visit a French
perfumery before entering Italy and making our way to
Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet. A warm welcome awaits
tonight at Contiki’s Venice village. Camping (B,D)
Day 10: Venice Sightseeing: A short boat ride takes
us into the historical centre of Venice to see St. Mark’s
Square, the Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. See
glass and lace making demonstrations and why not treat
yourself to a Gondola ride? Camping (B,D)
Day 11: Venice to Florence: We travel to Pisa, home
of the famous leaning tower. From here it’s a short journey
to the most spectacular of Renaissance cities, Florence.
Camping (B,D)
Day 12: Florence Sightseeing: Your day includes a
walking tour seeing the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and
Santa Croce and a chance to shop for leather, gold and
silver. In your free time maybe visit one of the city’s many
museums or galleries and this evening enjoy the colourful
Florentine nightlife. Camping (B)
Day 13: Florence to Rome: All roads lead to Rome
where our included sightseeing tour is the perfect
introduction to the Eternal City. Do as the Romans do and
stroll past the Trevi Fountain, the amazing Pantheon, and
Piazza Navona. Camping (B)
Day 14: Rome Sightseeing: Once at the centre of the
powerful Roman Empire this city, steeped in centuries of
ancient history, awaits your discovery. The Colosseum,
Imperial Forum and the treasures of the Vatican City make
for a day of serious sightseeing. Camping (B,D)
Day 15: Rome to Sorrento: After leaving Rome we head
south to Naples to board our complimentary motor boat to the
island of Capri. After exploring the island we rejoin our
boat and set sail to Sorrento situated on Italy's stunning
Amalfi coast. Camping (B)
Day 16: Sorrento to Corfu: Today is your chance to
explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii with a local guide.
Later we take in the beautiful scenery of southern Italy as
we travel east to board our overnight ferry to Greece.
Camping (B)
Days 17-19: Corfu at Leisure: Three sun-filled days
on the beautiful Greek island of Corfu. Windsurf, waterski,
parasail, swim or just soak up the sun. Get off the beaten
track in an open-top 4-wheel drive jeep or cruise along the
coast. At night, enjoy the local cuisine and try your hand
(or feet) at Greek dancing. Camping (B,D)(B,D)(B)
Day 20: Corfu to Athens: Today we we travel through
the Peloponnese and across the Corinth Canal to Athens.
Camping (B,D)
Day 21: Athens: A whole day in Athens where our city
tour includes the first modern Olympic stadium, the
Acropolis and the Parthenon. Camping (B)
Day 22: Athens to Kavala: We drive past Spartan
Thermopylae and Thessaloniki, once the capital of the
Byzantine Empire, and then on to our seaside overnight stop
at Kavala. Camping (B,D)
Day 23: Kavala to Cannakale: After crossing the
border into Turkey, we make time to pay tribute at Gallipoli
and Anzac Beach. Then we cross the Dardenelles to see Troy’s
Wooden Horse. Camping (B,D)
Day 24: Cannakale to Istanbul: Our local guide
escorts us to the Blue Mosque and reveals exotic Istanbul
before a chance to revel in a night of belly dancing,
eastern food, and music. Camping (B)
Day 25: Istanbul Sightseeing: Today our guide leads
us through the spice markets and into the heart of the city
where you can bargain at the Grand Bazaar or treat yourself
to a relaxing Turkish bath. Camping (B,D)
Day 26: Istanbul to Sofia: We pass the Turkish border
town of Erdine before crossing into Bulgaria and drive to
the capital, Sofia. Enjoy an orientation followed by free
time to shop at the stalls near the Alexander Nevsky
Cathedral. Camping (B,D)
Day 27: Sofia to Ohrid: Leaving Bulgaria we journey
over the hills and into Macedonia. After a lunch stop in
Skopje, we travel south to Lake Ohrid to spend an evening
near the beautiful shores of Europe's deepest lake. Camping
(B,D)
Day 28: Ohrid to Durres: We cross the border to
Albania and past Elbansan to Durres. Camping (B,D)
Day 29: Durres to Dubrovnik: Into Montenegro
following the coast, once a favourite retreat of Europe's
royalty, to Dubrovnik. Camping (B,D)
Day 30: Dubrovnik Sightseeing: Todays sightseeing
shows us one of Europe’s most breathtaking locations and the
jewel of the Croatian coastline, the picturesque walled city
of Dubrovnik. In your free time enjoy this UNESCO World
Heritage Site by taking a walk along the old town walls or
climb up Mt Srj for a panoramic view of the city and
stunning coast. Tonight why not have dinner amongst the
locals or enjoy a Sunset Cruise with drinks? Camping (B)
Day 31: Dubrovnik to Zadar: We follow the Dalmatian
Coast, enjoying the scenic Dalmatian Archipelago that mixes
stunning blue waters with the many islands. We pass
agricultural fields of lemons and oranges on our way to
Split, home to the Roman remains of Diocletian’s Palace.
From here we follow the coast north past Sibenik and on to
our overnight stop. Camping (B,D)
Day 32: Zadar to Budapest: Heading north we drive
through the scenic Paklenica National Park and pass the
unusual Sveti Rock before making our way around Zagreb.
After crossing the Hungarian border, we make a stop on the
beautiful shores of Lake Balaton, before making our way to
the capital Budapest. Camping (B,D)
Day 33: Budapest Sightseeing: A day to fall under the
spell of this jewel of the east. Magnificent views from the
castle district, plenty of shopping opportunities and time
to appreciate the museums of this former-Communist capital.
Tonight choose a restaurant to tempt your palette with
Hungarian specialities. Camping (B)
Day 34: Budapest to Vienna: Sightseeing takes in the
quaint hill-top Buda and bustling Pest, before we waltz into
the home of Mozart and Strauss to see the splendours of the
once mighty Austrian Empire. Classical music to heighten
your senses tonight? Camping (B,D)
Day 35: Vienna Sightseeing: On our sightseeing tour
see the fabulous Palace of the Hapsburgs, the State Opera
House and fashionable Karntnerstrasse. In your free time try
authentic apple strudel and Viennese coffee. Later why not
sample some local Schnaps and a traditional Viennese meal?
Camping (B)
Day 36: Vienna to Prague: Today we drive through
Bohemia to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Our
sightseeing tour takes in Hradcany Castle and the Church of
St Vitus. We also stop at the Old Town Square to view the
Astronomical Clock before making our way to our
accommodation. Camping (B,D)
Day 37: Prague Sightseeing: Free time to further
discover the labyrinth of streets in the old town, the
medieval castle district and Karlov Most, the most
photographed bridge in Prague. Tonight’s dinner is your
choice and afterwards enjoy the local nightlife. Camping (B)
Day 38: Prague to Munich: On to Bavaria’s lively
capital Munich, home to the Oktoberfest. Maybe join us this
evening at one of this city’s traditional Beer Halls.
Camping (B,D)
Day 39: Munich Sightseeing: Our sightseeing tour
includes the Glockenspiel and Marienplatz. A unique
opportunity to discover the Bavarian capital as you cycle
the streets and parks with a local guide. Souvenir shopping
or perhaps a museum for your free time. Camping (B)
Day 40: Munich to Swiss Alps: We stop for lunch in
Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Enjoy time to shop and
sightsee in Lucerne before reaching our idyllic stop in the
Swiss Alps. Camping (B,D)
Day 41: Swiss Alps at Leisure: A spectacular day
where you can choose to hike the many trails or enjoy a trip
up the snow-covered Jungfrau mountain on a cog railway that
passes through the Eiger mountain! Camping (B,D)
Day 42: Swiss Alps to Heidelberg: Heading north we
re-enter Germany and visit the university town of Heidelberg
on the banks of the Neckar River. Heidelberg’s captivating
old town and picturesque river are best viewed from its
imposing castle. Camping (B,D)
Day 43: Heidelberg to Amsterdam: We pass the
legendary Lorelei before a short pause in St Goar in the
Rhine Valley famous for its storybook castles. Then we cross
the Dutch border and on to Amsterdam, the "City of
Diamonds". Camping (B,D)
Day 44: Amsterdam Sightseeing: A chance to visit Edam
and take a bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside. Then,
after a diamond exhibition, time to further explore
Amsterdam? In your free time perhaps visit famous sights
such as Anne Frank’s house or the Van Gogh museum. Tonight
we celebrate our last evening together. Camping (B)
Day 45: Amsterdam to London: Time to swap addresses
and e-mail contacts as we travel through the Belgian
Countryside and back to Calais for our ferry crossing to
England.
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Itinerary
France, Monaco, Spain, Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Turkey,
Bulgaria Romania, Hungary.... |
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Map
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Dates & Rates
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What's Included
Accommodation, Meals, Transport,
Sightseeing Tours & Excursions...
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