Amsterdam to Barcelona

What’s Included | Trip Itinerary | Rates | How to book | More Info

---

Amsterdam to Barcelona
July 24 – August 4, 2008
12 days for $1903

Join Kelsey Rumfello to explore the best of Europe! Don’t miss the once in a lifetime opportunity to see Amsterdam, Paris, Lucerne, Chamonix, the French Riviera and Barcelona with Contiki Holidays, the world leader in vacations for 18 to 35 year olds

---

What’s Included

Highlights

All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!

• Amsterdam: Visit a fishing and cheese village; Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house; See the canals, gable houses and city by night
• Paris: Evening Tour of Illuminations; See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral
• Lucerne: View the Lion Monument; See the Wooden Chapel Bridge; Scenic drive through the Alps
• Burgundy: See the Chablis & Burgundy vineyards
• Chamonix: See Mont Blanc (weather permitting)
• French Riviera: Visit Nice and enjoy the beach; Visit Monaco & see the Royal Palace; Visit a Monte Carlo casino; Visit a French Perfumery; Scenic Drive along the Riviera coast
• Barcelona: See Gaudi’s Art Nouveau Cathedral & the 1992 Olympic Games complex; Walk through the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas

Accommodation

• 10 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 per itinerary
• Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges

Back to top

---

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart for Europe
Your exciting European trip begins.

Day 2: Arrive Amsterdam
After checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to explore this energetic city. This evening meet your Contiki Tour Manager and fellow travellers. (D)

Day 3: Amsterdam
Visit the cheese village of Edam on a bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside. Spend your free time wandering along the canals, shopping or visiting famous museums such as the Van Gogh Musuem and Anne Frank’s House. (B)

Day 4: Amsterdam 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 5: Paris
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 Élysées. Tonight, why not complete your Parisian experience with a French meal and a famous Parisian cabaret? (B)

Day 6: Paris 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. Maybe a cruise on Lake Lucerne to enhance your ultimate Swiss encounter? (B,D)

Day 7: Lucerne to Chamonix
This morning an opportunity to shop for famous Swiss chocolate and watches before we make our way to Chamonix, located at the foot of Mont Blanc. This afternoon there’s a chance for you to travel the cable-car to the Aiguille du Midi for a breathtaking view of this king of mountains! (B,D)

Day 8: Chamonix to French Riviera
Today we take the tunnel through the heart of Mont Blanc, dip into Italy and back into France to arrive on the elegant French Riviera where we visit Monaco. After viewing the Royal Palace, take this opportunity to try your luck at one of Monte Carlo’s casinos! (B)

Day 9: French Riviera
Rub shoulders with the rich and famous on the Nice promenade, shop for French fashion or laze the day away on the sun-drenched beaches – the choice is yours! (B,D)

Day 10: French Riviera to Barcelona
We travel south today and visit a French perfumery in the heart of Provence. We skim past the Pyrenees before arriving in the vibrant Mediterranean city of Barcelona. (B,D)

Day 11: Barcelona
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 Las Ramblas and discover some of Spain’s specialties (B)

Day 12: End Barcelona
This morning a final farewell to your fellow travellers as your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

Back to top

---

Rates

• $1903 per person land only in twin accommodations
• Single supplement: TBA
• Triple share reduction: $95

Please inquire for our competitive air rates from your gateway city and to find out how to extend your trip with additional nights in Amsterdam & Barcelona!

Back to top

---

How to book

1. Download and fill out the registration form.
2. Submit your $344 non-refundable deposit (includes travel insurance) and registration form to:

Your Magical Vacations
14060 Ridge Road
Prairieville, LA 70769

Make checks payable to Contiki Holidays

Final payment is due May 24

Back to top

---

More Info

For more information contact:

Your Magical Vacations
Call: 225-677-7508
Fax: 225-673-8955

Kelsey Rumfello:
kelsey@yourmagicalvacations.com

Back to top