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 Accommodations & Meals,
11 nights in
superior tourist class hotels.
Accommodations 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
Contiki Specials: Experienced professional Tour Manager and Driver.
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats. Free Contiki
"Traveller's Guide" information book. Free Contiki document wallet.
Ferry transport as per itinerary.
Trip Itinerary
Arrive London: After checking into the Imperial Hotel the day
is yours to experience London at your leisure.
London to Amsterdam: A warm welcome from your Contiki crew as
we head for the White Cliffs of Dover and our ferry crossing to France.
We continue through Belgium to Holland and its capital, Amsterdam for
the evening. (D)
Amsterdam to the Rhine Valley: An orientation tour and a visit
to a diamond cutting exhibition. Then to St Goar on the banks of the
Rhine.(B, D)
Rhine Valley to Munich: We follow the Rhine on our way to
Bavaria and its capital, Munich. Our orientation tour includes the
Marienplatz, with the famous Glockenspiel. Tonight, experience a
typical Bavarian beer hall.(B)
Munich to Austrian Tyrol: A scenic drive through the Bavarian
Alps takes us into the heart of the Austrian Tyrol. En route, perhaps
a chance to try White Water Rafting. Later relax in this picture
postcard paradise. (B,D)
Austrian Tyrol to Venice: Spectacular scenery as we head south
to Venice. Enjoy a complimentary motor boat trip to see St Mark’s
Square, the Doges’ Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and treat yourself to
a gondola ride.(B)
Venice to Rome: Southwards as we climb through the Appennine
Mountains passing medieval hillside villages and travel to the Eternal
City, Rome. Tonight a walking tour of this ancient city will include
the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona 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 Belltower,
Piazza della Signoria and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Enjoy a
demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Tonight join the locals at
a restaurant or club. (B)
Florence to Lucerne: A spectacular Alpine drive as we pass
Lake Como and head for Switzerland. Lucerne awaits with its cobbled
streets, and our orientation tour takes in the beautiful wooden
Chapel Bridge. This afternoon, there’s also a chance to visit Mt.
Stanserhorn. (B,D)
Lucerne to Paris: Through the French countryside to the
romance of Paris. Enjoy a first view of the sights of this
spectacular city of light. (B,D)
Paris Sightseeing: On our city tour, see the Eiffel Tower,
Arc de Triomphe, Nôtre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre, shop on the
Champs Elysées and stroll by the Seine. Tonight, why not experience
a Parisian cabaret? (B)
Paris: This morning your scheduled tour ends at the hotel.
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)
*Includes return airfare to London
*Price DOES NOT include optional pre/post tour hotel nights in London |
