Daily Itinerary European Panorama
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Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe!
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Check-in to your hotel after 2pm and the remainder of the day is free to relax before meeting your fellow travellers at 6pm. After dinner take a short walk to explore nearby Covent Garden.
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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” and a first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower?
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Today 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?
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Our journey south today takes us through the Loire Valley, home to over 3000 Châteaux. See the magnificent Château Chambord and the vineyards which produce many of France’s finest wines.
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This morning we visit Carcassonne, a medieval walled city. We continue south, skim past the Pyrénées and catch our first glimpse of the world-famous Mediterranean before arriving in vibrant Barcelona.
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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 Rambla and discover some of Spain’s specialties. Tonight why not experience the passion of Flamenco dancing?
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We return to France and travel through Provence, one of France’s most stunning regions, past Cannes, to the glamorous resort town of Nice on the French Riviera.
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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. Tonight we visit Monaco! Why not join us for an elegant meal, view the Royal Palace and take the opportunity to try your luck at the casinos of Monte Carlo?
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Today we visit a French perfumery before arriving in Italy to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. We travel past the vineyards and olive groves of Tuscany to the most spectacular of Renaissance cities, Florence.
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The day includes a walking tour of 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 colorful Florentine nightlife.
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All roads lead to Rome where our included sightseeing tour is the perfect introduction to the Eternal City. Do as the Romans do and stroll past the Trevi Fountain, the amazing Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Take the time to discover Roman cuisine in a trattoria for a delicious meal with some local wine before relaxing for the evening at the palatial Hotel Cabala, one of Contiki’s Feature Hotels.
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Ancient and modern Rome await your discovery. Why not take a guided tour of the Imperial Forum and walk in the footsteps of Gladiators? In your free time explore the Vatican City and Sistine Chapel, snap up Italian fashions or just watch the world go by with a gelato (or two).
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A chance to take a guided tour of the ancient city of Pompeii as we travel across Italy to board our overnight ferry to Greece.
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Spend your days on this fabulous Greek Island relaxing beside the hotel pool, working on your tan or cruising along the coast on a traditional Greek boat. At night an opportunity to visit a local taverna, try some Greek specialities and maybe dance to the sound of Zorba!
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A full day and night cruise across the Adriatic back to Italy. Relax and enjoy the boat’s facilities.
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Our spectacular morning arrival into the port of Venice is one of Europe’s most impressive sights. After docking we make our way to Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet. Time to wander through this beautiful town before we make our way to our hotel near the fabled city of Venice.
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A short boat ride takes us into the historical centre of Venice to see St Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs and the Doges’ Palace. Ample time to wander the bustling streets, see the skill required to create local crafts such as Venetian glass and fine lace and visit one of the many amazing museums. Why not treat yourself to a gondola ride and evening meal with your fellow travellers as a perfect end to your Venetian experience?
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We drive through gently rolling countryside, past picture-postcard villages and majestic mountains into the home of Mozart and Strauss for an evening experiencing the classical tastes and sounds of this city.
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Our sightseeing tour takes in the grandeur of the Palace of the Hapsburgs, the fame of the State Opera House and fashionable Kartnerstrasse. Take time to wander at leisure and why not try some local schnaps, strudel or a schnitzel?
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On to Bavaria’s lively capital Munich, home to the Oktoberfest. View sights such as the animated Glockenspiel, stroll through the shopping streets and take the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of a local beerhall.
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A scenic drive through the Bavarian Alps takes us into the heart of the Austrian Tyrol. Take the opportunity to go white water rafting in the Austrian Alps before relaxing in this idyllic region.
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Stop in tiny Liechtenstein & lakeside Lucerne before spending 2 days in the magical Swiss Alps.
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Chill for a day in the breathtaking alps & enjoy one of the many outdoor activities this popular region has to choose from.
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Follow the Rhine River to a valley full of castles & vineyards.
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We continue north along the Rhine River and cross the border into the Netherlands. Enjoy a visit to a cheese farm and see clogs being made before we check in to our hotel. Tonight your first taste of Amsterdam’s famous nightlife.
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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 Museum and Anne Frank’s House.
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After breakfast, there will be a transfer for you to Schipol Airport (estimated arrival at 10:00 am) OR choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London with your Tour Manager and Driver and extend your stay.
What's Included
- 28 nights twin or triple-share accommodation: 20 nights in hotels, 6 nights in Contiki’s feature hotels & 2 nights on board ferries
- 27 continental breakfasts (B) & 14 three-course dinners (D)
- A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver
- Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
- Ferry crossing
- Sightseeing tours of all major cities
- Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
- Paris by night cruise on River Seine
- Special access Rome sightseeing coach tour
- Feature hotels: Swiss mountain lodge & a Roman villa
- Contiki onsite Rep in Corfu
- Rhine River scenic cruise
- See canals & a windmill on a countryside bike tour in Edam
13 world heritage sites visited
30 days Superior
*Based on twin share.
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