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14-day tour
Starting at £599 (land only)
To book please call us on 08700 66 45 11
Concept
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Get a taste
of more than 8 countries when you escape to Europe on this
tour! Enjoy the wonders and beauty of Dover, Paris,
Fontainebleu, the French Riviera, Monaco, Florence, Rome,
Vatican City, Venice, Munich, the Rhine Valley and
Amsterdam.
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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"?
Contiki Village (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? Contiki Village
(B)
Day 3: Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region: Today's
journey leads us to Contiki’s exclusive Château de Cruix
nestled in the Beaujolais vineyards near Lyon. Contiki
Special Stopover (B,D)
Day 4: Beaujolais Wine Region to French Riviera: Our
route today takes us south to the fabulous Cóte d’Azur via
the Autoroute de Soleil and Avignon, the city of the Popes.
Tonight we visit Monaco! View the Royal Palace and take the
opportunity to try your luck at the casinos of Monte Carlo.
Contiki Village (B,D)
Day 5: 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 to shop for souvenirs and
explore this "Queen of the Riviera". Contiki Village (B,D)
Day 6: French Riviera to Florence: We visit a French
Perfumery before continuing to Pisa, home of the famous
Leaning Tower. From here it’s a short journey to the most
spectacular of Renaissance cities, Florence. Contiki Village
(B)
Day 7: Florence to Rome: Our morning in Florence
includes a walking tour and time to shop for leather and
gold. A short drive takes us to Rome and its famous Trevi
Fountain, Pantheon, and St Peters Basilica. Contiki Village
(B)
Day 8: 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. Contiki Village (B,D)
Day 9: Rome to Venice: Soak in the changing scenery
of Italy as we drive past golden plains, vineyards and
quaint hilltop towns to Venice. A short boat ride takes us
into the historic centre of Venice to see St. Mark's Square,
the Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs'. A chance for a
Gondola ride and last Italian meal. Contiki Village (B)
Day 10: Venice to Munich: Travelling through the
spectacular Dolomite Mountains and Austria we make our way
to Bavaria’s lively capital of Munich, home to the
Oktoberfest. Maybe join us this evening at one of this
city’s traditional Beer Halls. Youth Hotel (B)
Day 11: Munich to Rhine Valley: Tonight we stay in
the picturesque Rhine Valley after a seeing the famous
Lorelei and how German beersteins are crafted in St Goar.
Hotel (B,D)
Day 12: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam: We cross the Dutch
border and make our way to Amsterdam. Visit a cheese farm
and see how clogs are made. Cycle through the countryside
and the fishing village of Edam. A centrally located hotel
is home for our last two nights. Youth Hotel (B,D)
Day 13: Amsterdam sightseeing.: After a diamond
exhibition, why not take a canal bike ride 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. Youth Hotel
(B)
Day 14: 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. (B)
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