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1. Beaujolais Wine Region

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe One thing France is famous for many varieties of wine including the Bordeaux, Burgundy Loire Valley and Champagne wines to name but a few. One of the smallest wine regions by area also happens to be one of the biggest wine producing regions volume wise is the legendary Beaujolais Region, just north of Lyon. The Beaujolais wine... more »

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2. The Chateau

   Situated among the green rolling hills and vineyards of the Beaujolais Wine Region of France is Contiki’s own Chateau de Cruix, one of Contiki’s exclusive Special Stopover sites. Many of Contiki’s Concept/Budget Tours stay in the Chateau. If the Chateau is unavailable, tours stay in the nearby region or city of Lyon while some Time Out/Superior/Hotel Tours and Camping Tours also... more »

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3. Food and Drink - France

   From Crepes and baguettes to cheese and champagne – France is famous the world over for its food and drink. France is also well know for its escargot (snails) and frogs legs however you are also likely to find the locals dining on other French specialties like include duck l’Orange, beef Burgundy and sea food. Croissants are just the beginning as far as pastr... more »

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4. Italian Food and Drink

   People travel from all over the world to experience the true taste of Italy and from your first slice of pizza, sip of wine or fork full of pasta it’s easy to see why…. Food One of the big draw cards of Italy is the food. Italian food is very simple, good chefs use very few ingredients so as not to loose and confuse the flavours. Eating is an integral and i... more »

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5. German Food and Drink

   Food Like the country itself, the foods across Germany are varied from region to region. Authentic German specialties however you cannot go past sauerkraut(Boiled cabbage), pork schnitzels, kartoffel (potato) salads, a variety of wursts (sausage). The roasted pork knuckle of Bavaria is a favorite in beer halls across the region. Servings are usually very generous and very reaso... more »

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6. Food and Drink - Germany

   Like the country itself, the foods across Germany are varied from region to region. Authentic German specialties however you cannot go past sauerkraut(Boiled cabbage), pork schnitzels, kartoffel (potato) salads, a variety of wursts (sausage). The roasted pork knuckle of Bavaria is a favorite in beer halls across the region. Beer is considered a human right in Germany, so m... more »

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7. Food and Drink - Greece

   Greek food is fresh, simple and loaded with flavor. Greek salads are a perfect example; tomato, onion, cucumber, maybe a few peppers and olives, all smothered in olive oil and topped with feta cheese and oregano – fresh, healthy and delicious. For even more traditional foods while you travel through Greece, try authentic soublaki (meat on a stick), gyros (a relative of th... more »

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