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Need a serious European fix but don’t have much time? The European Magic is perfect. Taste the different vibes of Europe, from the canals of Venice to the history of Germany & from chic Paris to the exhilarating Alps.
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How much & when Finish Paris or London
Total Cost NZ$ pp*
Apr May May May Jun Jun Jun Jun Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul
1939 1939 1995 2045 2045 2045 2045 2045 2045 2045 2115 2115 2115 2115
2013 Apr Apr May May May Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jul Jul Jul Jul
14 28 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 10 14 17
Start London or Ams’dam
Finish Paris or London
Total Cost NZ$ pp*
2013 22 6 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 18 22 25
Jul Jul Jul Aug Aug Aug Aug Sep Sep Sep Sep Sep Oct
21 Jul 29 28 Aug 5 31 Aug 8 4 Aug 12 11 Aug 19 18 Aug 26 25 Sep 2 1 Sep 9 8 Sep 16 15 Sep 23 22 ● Sep 30 29 ● Oct 7 6 Oct 14
2115 2115 2115 2115 2045 2045 2045 2045 2045 2045 2045 2045 2045
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Winter 2013/14 Code: WWHH 2014
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Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Start London or Amsterdam Meet up with your Contiki team this morning in London (or later this afternoon in Amsterdam). Ferry across the English Channel & head up to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night M Evening boat cruise along the canals
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Day 2: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, canals & cool cafés. Next, stop in the Rhine Valley with its charming wine villages & old-time German atmosphere. (B,D) Stunning drive along the Rhine River M Wine tasting in an historic cellar
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Day 3: Rhine Valley to Munich Head south to Munich, a charming festive 800-year-old city & home of the worldfamous Oktoberfest. (B) Learn how beer steins are crafted See the Lorelei Rock See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall
enchanting Venice. (B,D) See the Golden Roof, Royal Palace & Olympic Ski Jump in Innsbruck M Bobsled ride
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Day 5: Venice Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos, interesting little shops, bars & markets. An optional gondola ride is a must! (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See Venice’s iconic canals & gondolas M Gondola ride along the canals
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Day 6: Venice to Lucerne Catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como & then steer all the way into the heart of the Swiss Alps. (B,D) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
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Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec
19 26 2 23 30 7 14 21 28 30
Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan
27 3 10 1 8 15 22 29 5 7
1699 1699 1665 1665 1665 1665 1665 1749 1749 1749
Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar
2 4 11 25 8 22 8 15 22
Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar
What’s Included: 8 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation: (more on p.30-31)
Summer 2013 Code: BBHH Start London or Ams’dam
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10 12 19 2 16 2 16 23 30
1749 1749 1749 1615 1615 1615 1615 1665 1665
13 meals: 8 continental breakfasts (B) 5 three-course dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings
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SAVE Pay early & save up to NZ$210. See p.27 for details.
5 World Heritage sites visited
* Prices above are based on twin-share.
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Day 7: Lucerne to Paris Pass through the lush vineyards & wine regions of Burgundy to the glittering “City of Lights”. (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral
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Day 8: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris - shop the chic boutiques, overload on pastries, traditional baguettes & cheese or sit back with a café au lait & people watch. (B) Visit a French perfumery M Cabaret show & three course dinner
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Day 9: Depart Paris Morning transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)
If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBHH - Summer 2013 Single room supplement of NZ$509. WWHH - Winter 2013/14 Single room supplement of NZ$435. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price. Tour starts 7:30am in London or 5:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or 6:30pm in London. ● These tours will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for more ways to save see p.27. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.172. For travel insurance see p.171. For details of winter tours between Oct 2012 - Mar 2013, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.
Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.
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Day 4: Munich to Venice Wind through the Bavarian Alps & stop at Innsbruck, Austria before we arrive in
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