Trip Itinerary
Depart USA
Arrive London: After checking into the Imperial Hotel the day is yours to experience London at your leisure.
London to Amsterdam: Meet your Contiki crew as we drive to the White Cliffs of Dover for our cross-Channel ferry to France. Then through Belgium to Holland and its capital, Amsterdam for the evening. (D)
Amsterdam Sightseeing: Visit the cheese village of Edam, a cheese farm and see clogs being made. Shop for diamonds and take a bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside. Tonight why not get together for a local meal?(B)
Amsterdam to the Rhine Valley: Leaving Holland we enter Germany and head for the Rhine Valley. We travel past Cologne, seeing the barges and boats on the waterways. At St Goar we take a Rhine river cruise past vineyards, castles and the infamous Lorelei rock. (B, D)
Rhine Valley to Engelberg: Today we head for the Alps and lakeside Lucerne. Enjoy an orientation tour of the beautiful city of Lucerne. An opportunity to see the Lion Monument, cross the Chapel Bridge and shop for watches and Swiss chocolate. Later we take a short journey to Engelberg and our hotel. (B,D)
Engelberg at Leisure: This morning, an opportunity for your to take the revolving cable to the top of Mount Titlis for spectacular view at 10,000 ft. Relax in Engelberg for the afternoon. After dinner, enjoy the nightlife in Engelberg. (B,D)
Engelberg to Innsbruck: Now to Austria via Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Perhaps take the opportunity to try white water rafting before arriving in Innsbruck to see the Golden Roof. (B,D)
Innsbruck to Venice: We head south over the Brenner Pass to Venice where we learn about glass-blowing. Enjoy our complimentary motor boat to see St Mark?s Square, the Doges? Palace and Bridge of Sighs. Tonight why not treat yourself to a gondola ride? (B)
Venice to Rome: Southwards as we pass Bologna, climb through the Appennine Mountains, passing medieval hillside villages and on to the fabled Seven Hills of the Eternal City, Rome. Tonight a walking tour of this ancient city includes the Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. (B)
Rome Sightseeing: Today why not discover the ancient ruins of Rome with a local guide and in your free time leisurely discover the secrets of the Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel.(B,D)
Rome to Florence: We drive to Florence where our local expert guide takes us on a walking tour of the Duomo, Giotto?s Bell-tower, Piazza della Signoria and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Enjoy a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Tonight join the locals in a restaurant or club. (B)
Florence to Nice - French Riviera: We continue via Italy?s west coast to view the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then to the Côte d?Azur and our hotel on the French Riviera. Tonight, we drive to Monaco to see the Royal Palace and visit a casino. (B)
Nice Sightseeing at Leisure: Rub shoulders with the jet-set on the promenade at Nice. A chance to relax, swim or shop for French fashion ? the choice is yours! (B,D)
Nice to Lyon: Visit a French perfumery before our drive to see the Palace of the Popes in the Papal city of Avignon. Then north along the Rhône Valley to Lyon.(B)
Lyon to Paris: Drive north to the Château of Fontainbleau before continuing on to Paris. Tonight we enjoy a magical evening tour of the city illuminations. (B,D)
Paris Sightseeing: Today, a full day for you to explore Paris. See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and Nôtre Dame Cathedral. There?s time to shop on the Champs Elysées, take in a museum or stroll by the Seine. Tonight join us for dinner and a famous Parisian cabaret.(B)
Paris: This morning your scheduled tour ends at your accommodation. After breakfast but before 10am, there will be a transfer for you to Paris (Charles de Gaulle) airport for those on our fly & tour package.
Alternatively, you could choose to take a complimentary transfer back to central London with your driver and tour manager if flying out of London suits you better. You will arrive in London early evening where you can also choose to extend your stay at either the Imperial or Royal National Hotels. (B)
