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How much & when
backstage pass Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price: 20 nights accommodation + 1 night on board a ferry:
Special Stopovers: 2 nights in Contiki’s French Château, 3 nights at Contiki’s Corfu Resort & 5 nights hotel upgrade 8 nights in Contiki Village Cabins 2 nights in hostels 34 meals: 20 breakfasts (B), 1 picnic lunch (PL), 13 dinners (D)
Summer 2014 Code: CCLG Start London
Finish Athens
C$ pp*
May May Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul
3549 3625 3695 3695 3695 3695 3695 3695 3695 3695 3695 3695 3695 3695 3875
2014 Apr May May May May May Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jul
28 3 14 17 27 31 6 9 14 18 20 23 25 28 2
Start London
Finish Athens
C$ pp*
Jul Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Sep Sep Sep Sep Sep Sep
3875 3875 3875 3875 3875 3695 3695 3695 3695 3695 3695 3695 3765 3765
2014 19 24 4 7 17 21 27 30 5 9 11 14 16 19 23
Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Sep
5 12 17 20 26 1 4 9 14 18 23 25 30 3
26 2 7 10 16 22 25 30 4 8 13 15 20 24
An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team, plus exclusive on-site teams at Contiki Villages & Special Stopovers
Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki sales agent or your travel agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets for charging
* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share,
Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations
A sleeping bag is provided, but you will need to bring your own towel on this trip.
Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
with many free upgrades to twin-share.
Trip starts 6:45am London & ends approx. 12:30pm in Athens. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.163.
Ferry crossings
For travel insurance see p.165.
Exclusive inclusions
Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.
• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour with Champagne & escargot • Wine tasting at Contiki’s Château • Visit a Monte Carlo casino • Italian fashion experience • Private boat through the canals of Venice • Discover Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Toga party in Corfu • Guided tour of Athens & the Acropolis Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with
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Itinerary & Sightseeing
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Day 1: Arrive London Check-in to the Royal National Hotel, then free time to explore London. Hotel
See Gaudi’s Sagrada Família & the 1992 Olympic Games complex M Flamenco dance show
Day 2: London to Paris Meet up with your Contiki team, then ferry across the English Channel to France. Journey past World War I battlefields & into the “City of Lights.” Hotel (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral
Day 9: Barcelona to French Riviera Travel through the rustic region of Provence to Arles, once home to Vincent van Gogh. Then onward to the glamorous French Riviera. Contiki Village (B,D) Visit the historic city of Arles Scenic drive along the Côte d’Azur
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Days 3-4: Paris Indulge in this sophisticated city & find magic, romance & history. Day trip to the illustrious Palace of Versailles & opt in for a cabaret show & dinner. Hotel (B,D)(B) See the Palace of Versailles (entrance not included) M Cabaret show & glass of champagne
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Day 5: Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region Stop at Fontainebleau before winding through Burgundy’s wine country to reach Contiki’s very own 16th century Château nestled in the Beaujolais vineyards. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D) See 12th century Château Fontainbleau See Chablis, Burgundy & Beaujolais vineyards
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Day 6: Beaujolais Wine Region Relax at the Contiki Château & immerse yourself in the French countryside on a scenic walk & picnic. Contiki Special Stopover (B,PL,D) French picnic lunch
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Day 7: Beaujolais Wine Region to Barcelona Head to southern France, through the majestic Pyrénées Mountains, on to the Mediterranean city of Barcelona. Hostel (B,D) Walk the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district
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Day 8: Barcelona See why this sexy city sizzles on a sightseeing tour. It’s food, fiesta, fashion & fun. Tonight, feel the passion at an optional flamenco show! Hostel (B)
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Day 10: French Riviera Do as the locals do - stroll through outdoor markets, shop the upscale boutiques & sun worship on the beach. Later, rub shoulders with the rich & famous in Monaco! Contiki Village (B,D) Visit a French perfumery See the Royal Palace in Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino
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Day 11: French Riviera to Venice Grab yourself some bargains this morning – there’s your chance to shop ‘til you drop for designer threads at an outlet mall in Serravalle en route to Venice. Contiki Village (B,D) Day 12: Venice Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos, little shops, bars & markets. Contiki Village (B,D) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See Venice’s iconic canals M Gondola ride along the canals
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Day 13: Venice to Florence Travel through the Apennine Mountains to Pisa & check out its architectural wonder before rolling through the Tuscan hillsides to Renaissance Florence. Contiki Village (B,D) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Day 14: Florence A local guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities. Later on, enjoy exploring at your own pace. Contiki Village (B)
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See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration
Day 15: Florence to Rome Pass through rural Umbria’s pretty rolling hills & terraced vineyards on the road to Rome. Later, there’s a chance to delve into history with a tour of the Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel. Contiki Village (B) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City M Locally guided tour of the Vatican Museums
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Day 16: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum. Contiki Village (B,D) Day 17: Rome to Corfu Pass Naples, catch a view of Mt. Vesuvius & opt in for a tour of Pompeii’s ancient ruins. Then cross southern Italy & board the overnight ferry to Greece. Adriatic Ferry (B) M Guided tour of Pompeii Days 18-20: Corfu Kick back & relax, get into the water sports, shop & soak up the sun in this Greek island paradise. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D) (B)(B,D) M Water sports including parasailing & waterskiing Day 21: Corfu to Athens Leave the island & travel across the impressive Corinth Canal en route to the mythological city of Athens. Hotel (B) M Dinner in the famous Plaka area Day 22: End Athens After visiting the ancient sites, it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Visit the Acropolis & Parthenon with a local guide See the first modern Olympic Stadium
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