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36-day tour
Starting at £1625 (land only)
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Featuring: · France · Spain ·
Monaco · Italy · Vatican City · Greece · Austria · Germany ·
Liechtenstein · Switzerland · Holland · Belgium (in transit)
Get ready...'cause there's tons of energy, excitement, and
awesome sights on this tour! Highlights include Paris,
Barcelona, the French Riviera, Florence, Athens 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 Sightseeing: Today we visit the majestic
Château Versailles (entry not included) followed by more
free time to uncover the romance of Paris. Contiki Village (B,D)
Day 4: 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 5: Beaujolais Wine Region: This morning explore
the French countryside and enjoy your included picnic lunch.
In the afternoon relax and soak in the idyllic atmosphere of
rural France. Contiki Special Stopover (B, Picnic Lunch, D)
Day 6: Beaujolais Wine Region to Barcelona: Our
journey south today takes us to the impressive Roman
aqueduct at Pont du Gard. As we skim past the Pyrenées we
catch our first glimpse of the world-famous Mediterranean
and arrive in vibrant Barcelona. Contiki Village (B,D)
Day 7: 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? Contiki Village (B)
Day 8: 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. Contiki Village
(B,D)
Day 9: 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.
Contiki Village (B,D)
Day 10: 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. Contiki Village (B,D)
Day 11: 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? Contiki Village (B,D)
Day 12: 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.
Contiki Village (B,D)
Day 13: 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. Contiki Village (B)
Day 14: Florence to Rome: All roads lead to Rome
where our included sightseeing tour is the perfect
introduction to the Eternal City. This afternoon why not
discover this city of Gladiators with a local guide? Then,
do as the Romans do and stroll past the Trevi Fountain, the
amazing Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Contiki Village (B)
Day 15: 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 16: Rome to Athens: A chance to take a guided
tour of the ancient city of Pompeii as we travel across
Italy to board our overnight ferry to Athens. Adriatic Ferry
(B)
Day 17 Athens: A whole day in Athens where our city
tour includes the first modern Olympic stadium, the
Acropolis and the Parthenon. Hotel (B)
Day 18: Athens to Mykonos: Ferry to the striking
beauty of Mykonos, a Greek island of white-washed houses,
windmills and sapphire-blue water. This is your time to
relax and adapt to Greek island life ; sun-soaked beaches by
day and cool bars and clubs by night. Pensions/Hotels (B,D)
Days 19-20: Mykonos at Leisure: White-washed houses,
cobbled streets, windmills, exquisite boutiques, sun-soaked
beaches (some are even perfect for an all-over tan), Mykonos
has got the lot! At night choose from typical tavernas to
sophisticated restaurants, from bars playing classical music
to hard rock, from Greek dancing to outrageous floor shows ;
there’s no place like Mykonos! Pensions/Hotels (B,D)(B,D)
Day 21: Mykonos to Preveza: Return to mainland Greece
and make our way to Corinth and into the mountains to
Preveza. Hotel (B,D)
Day 22: Preveza to Durres: Into Albania via the
Adriatic Coast Hotel. Hotel (B,D)
Day 23: Durres to Dubrovnik: Into Montenegro
following the coastline northwards to Dubrovnik. Hotel (B,D)
Day 24: 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? Hotel (B)
Day 25: 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. Hotel (B,D)
Day 26: Zadar to Vienna: Heading north we pass
through the mountain range that makes the scenic Paklenica
National Park. We pass the unusual Sveti Rock before making
our way around Zagreb. We cross into Slovenia and past
Maribor before arriving in Austria for the scenic drive to
Vienna. Hotel (B)
Day 27: 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?
Hotel (B)
Day 28: Vienna 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. Youth
Hotel (B)
Day 29: Munich to Austrian Tyrol: Our orientation
tour of Munich includes the Glockenspiel and Marienplatz.
Take the opportunity to go white-water rafting in the heart
of the Austrian Alps before a special welcome awaits at
Contiki’s own Gasthof. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)
Day 30: Austrian Tyrol at Leisure: The
picture-postcard village of Hopfgarten is an excellent base
to make the most of the beautiful countryside. Experience a
vast range of outdoor activities: hiking, mountain biking,
paragliding or perhaps trout fishing. Contiki Special
Stopover (B,D)
Day 31: Austrian Tyrol 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. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)
Day 32: 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! Contiki Special Stopover
(B,D)
Day 33: Swiss Alps to Rhine Valley: Heading north we
re-enter Germany and visit the university town of Heidelberg
on the banks of the Neckar River. Tonight we stay in the
picturesque Rhine Valley after seeing the famous Lorelei and
hearing how German beersteins are crafted in St Goar. Hotel
(B,D)
Day 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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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Itinerary
France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Austria,
Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium ... |
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Dates & Rates
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What's Included
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