About your tour
* Please note on Winter departures (Oct. - Mar.) the itinerary changes slightly. The night in Hopfgarten is replaced by Innsbruck.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS * 12 nights in superior tourist class hotels. * Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with private facilities.* Continental breakfasts (B) and three-course dinners (D) as itinerary.* Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.
CONTIKI SPECIALS * Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver. * Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats. * Free Contiki Travellers Guide information book *Free Contiki document wallet* Ferry transport as itinerary.
DISCOVER EUROPE
* Dover: See the White Cliffs of Dover. * Amsterdam: Orientation tour including a visit to a diamond exhibition.
* Rhine Valley: Scenic Rhine Drive. See the famous Lorelei Rock. * Munich: Orientation tour. See the Glockenspiel and Marienplatz. Visit to a Bavarian beer hall. * Venice: Motor boat trip to Piazza San Marco. See a Venetian glass-blowing demonstration. See the famous Bridge of Sighs and Doges' Palace. Walk around St Mark's Square. * Vatican City: See St Peter's Basilica home to Michelangelo's famous 'Pieta'. * Rome: Orientation tour including the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona
* Florence: Expert local guide on walking tour of Renaissance Florence, including the Duomo, Basilica of Santa Croce, Giotto's Belltower, the Baptistry and Piazza della Signoria. Demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. * Lucerne: Orientation tour including the wooden Chapel Bridge. Spectacular Alpine drive. * Paris: Sightseeing tour including Nôtre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and the Champs Elysées.
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Your itinerary
Trip Itinerary (Summer)
Day 1: London to Amsterdam: A warm welcome from your Contiki Crew as we head for the White Cliffs of Dover and the Channel crossing to France. We travel through Belgium and into The Netherlands. After dinner a chance to explore this unique city and its amazing nightlife. (D)
Day 2: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley. This morning take time to explore one of Europe's most intriguing cities. Maybe visit Anne Frank's House or the Van Gogh Museum. This afternoon we cross the German border and head for the stunning Rhine Valley. (B,D)
Day 3: Rhine Valley to Munich: A pretty drive along the Rhine River this morning is followed by our arrival in Munich. Our orientation tour takes in the Glockenspiel and Marienplatz and then we have time to visit perhaps the most popular beerhall in Munich, the Hofbrauhaus ? Prost! (B)
Day 4: Munich to Austrian Tyrol: Snow-capped Alps form the backdrop for you to try white water rafting mid-morning and later be dazzled by the sparkle of Swarovski crystal. Tonight we stay in the picture postcard paradise of the Austrian Tyrol. (B,D)
Day 5: Austrian Tyrol to Venice: Today we wind through the astonishing beauty of the Brenner Pass to cross the border into Italy. It's a short boat ride to the historical centre of Venice to see St Mark's Square, the Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. There is no better way to see Venice than from a gondola so why not join us for a ride before treating yourself to a Venetian evening meal? (B)
Day 6: Venice to Rome: Past medieval hillside villages and through the Appennine Mountains, we travel south to the fabled Seven Hills of Rome. Do as the Romans do and stroll past the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Later be delighted by your first glimpse of the Colosseum on our sightseeing tour. (B)
Day 7: Rome Sightseeing: Ancient and modern Rome awaits your discovery. Why not start your day with a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel? In your free time explore the Forum of Imperial Rome, search for Gladiators at the Colosseum, snap up Italian fashions or just watch the world go by with a gelato (or two). (B,D)
Day 8: Rome to Florence: Our morning drive leads us to Florence, the Renaissance city in the beautiful mountain folds of Tuscany. Learn about the Duomo, Giotto's Bell-Tower, Piazza della Signoria and Santa Croce as our expert local guide walks us through the city. (B)
Day 9: Florence to Lucerne: Our path takes us toward the towering Alps and the vast serene lakes of Switzerland. Be charmed by medieval Lucerne with its Chapel Bridge, Lion monument and plentiful shopping opportunities. (B,D)
Day 10: Lucerne to Paris: Our focus today is the journey to Paris, the 'City of Lights'. What better introduction than with our sightseeing tour and your first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower? (B,D)
Day 11: Paris Sightseeing: Visit a French perfume house and then take the opportunity to visit some of the most celebrated icons of Europe. The Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Nôtre Dame, Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées all await your arrival! Tonight, why not complete your Parisian experience with a French meal and a famous cabaret? (B)
Day 12: Paris to London: We visit the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge on the way to our cross-channel ferry back to England. Time to swap addresses and say goodbye as we arrive early evening in London. (B)
Trip Itinerary (Winter)
Day 1: London to Amsterdam. A warm welcome from your Contiki Crew as we head for the White Cliffs of Dover and the Channel crossing to France. We travel through Belgium and into the Netherlands. After dinner a chance to explore this unique city and it's amazing nightlife. (D)
Day 2: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley. This morning take time to explore one of Europe's most intriguing cities. Maybe visit Anne Frank's House or the Van Gogh Museum. This afternoon we cross the German border and head for the stunning Rhine Valley. (B,D)
Day 3: Rhine Valley to Munich. Learn how beersteins are crafted. A pretty drive along the Rhine River this morning is followed by our arrival in Munich. Our orientation tour takes in the Glockenspiel and Marienplatz and then we have time to visit perhaps the most popular beerhall in Munich, the Hofbräuhaus. Prost! (B)
Day 4: Munich to Innsbruck. We continue through impressive mountain scenery and skip into Austria. Explore the cobbled streets of the Winter Olympic town Innsbruck with its magnificent Royal Palace and Imperial church. Don't forget to try a piece of delicious Austrian strudel and some local schnaps! (B,D)
Day 5: Innsbruck to Venice. Today we wind through the astonishing beauty of the Brenner Pass to cross the border into Italy. It's a short boat ride to the historical centre of Venice to see St Mark's Square, the Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. There's no better way to see Venice than from a gondola so why not join us for a ride before treating yourself to a Venetian evening meal? (B)
Day 6: Venice to Rome. Past medieval hillside villages and through the Apennine Mountains, we travel south to the fabled Seven Hills of Rome. Do as the Romans do and stroll past the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Later be delighted by your first glimpse of the Colosseum on our sightseeing tour. (B)
Day 7: Rome. Today why not discover the secrets of the Vatican City and Sistine Chapel with a local guide? In your free time wander the ancient ruins of Rome. (B,D)
Day 8: Rome to Florence. Our morning drive leads us to Florence, the Renaissance city in the beautiful mountain folds of Tuscany. Learn about the Duomo, Giotto's Bell-Tower, Piazza della Signoria and Santa Croce as our expert local guide walks us through the city. Free time to shop or visit one of the famous museums. (B)
Day 9: Florence to Lucerne. Our path takes us toward the towering Alps and the vast serene lakes of Switzerland. Be charmed by medieval Lucerne and enjoy shopping for local specialties - watches, chocolate and Swiss army knives. (B,D)
Day 10: Lucerne to Paris. Our focus today is the journey to Paris, the 'City of Lights'. What better introduction than with our sightseeing tour and your first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower? (B,D)
Day 11: Paris. Visit a French perfume house and then take the opportunity to visit some of the most celebrated icons of Europe. The Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Nôtre Dame, Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées all await your arrival! Tonight, why not complete your Parisian experience with a French meal and a famous cabaret? (B)
Day 12: Paris to London. We visit the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge on the way to our cross-channel ferry back to England. Time to swap addresses and say goodbye as we arrive early evening in London. (B)
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