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EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE NORTH SEA
NETHERLANDS
21 days
Edam
rome
2 AMSTERDAMGERMANY
ENGLAND Wales
Ruhr Valley
LONDON 1
1 RHINE VALLEY
Dover
21 Days 11 countries
Calais
St Goar
BELGIUM
ENGLISH CHANNEL Valley of the Somme
From US$2915pp* US$139 per day SAVE
Day 2: London to Paris. This morning we head to Paris. Hotel (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral
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Day 3: Paris. Indulge in sophisticated Paris. Hotel (B) M Parisian cabaret show & glass of champagne
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Places visited Nightstops Optional end cities Special Stopover night
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Florentine leather craft demo M Entrance to one of the largest nightclubs in Florence Day 9: Florence to Rome. Pass through rural Umbria’s rolling hills & terraced vineyards on the road to Rome. 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 4: Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region. Travel through Burgundy’s wine country to Contiki’s 16th century Château. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D) See Château Fontainebleau See Burgundy & Beaujolais vineyards
Day 10: Rome. Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history. Contiki Village (B,D)
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Day 11: Rome to Venice. Say ‘arriverderci’ to Rome, and take in the view en route to Venice. Contiki Village (B,D)
Day 5: Beaujolais Wine Region. Relax at the Contiki Château & enjoy a picnic. Contiki Special Stopover (B,PL,D)
Day 12: Venice. Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ canals & alleyways. Contiki Village (B,D) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See Venice’s iconic canals & gondolas M Guided walking tour
Day 6: Beaujolais Wine Region to French Riviera. Travel through the Provence region to the glamorous French Riviera. Contiki Village (B) Scenic drive along the Côte d’Azur Visit Monaco & see the Royal Palace Visit a Monte Carlo casino
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Day 7: French Riviera to Florence. Check out Pisa’s famous architectural wonder before arriving in Renaissance Florence. Contiki Village (B,D) Visit a French perfumery See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Day 8: Florence. A local guide gives you the inside track on the city. Later on, enjoy exploring at your own pace. Contiki Village (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria
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SWISS 2 ALPS
AUSTRIA Liechtenstein Lucerne Brenner Pass
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Day 13: Venice to Austrian Tyrol. Wind through the Austrian Alps to a quaint Tyrolean village. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D) Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles M Whitewater rafting adventure
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Day 14: Austrian Tyrol. Choose your own adventure, including tandem paragliding, hiking & mountain biking! Contiki Special Stopover (B,D) See this pretty mountain region famous for adventure sports
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Day 15: Austrian Tyrol to Munich. Stop at sobering Dachau concentration camp before reaching Munich, home
Slovenia
VENICE 2
2 FLORENCE
Pisa
FRENCH 1 RIVIERA
World Heritage sites visited
Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Arrive London. Check into your hotel & then later meet up with your Tour Manager & fellow travelers. Hotel
SWITZ
CHâTEAU 2 DE CRUIX
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Visit contiki.com/experience
1 MUNICH 2 TYROL
FRANCE
Beaujolais Region
pay early & save up to US$265. See p.27 for details
Monaco
ADRIATIC SEA
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
2 ROME Vatican City
ITALY
How much & when to Oktoberfest. Hostel (B) Visit Dachau concentration camp memorial See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz
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Summer 2014 Code: CCMX
Day 16: Munich to Swiss Alps. Stop in tiny Liechtenstein & lakeside Lucerne before reaching the Swiss Alps. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D) Visit Liechtenstein’s capital, Vaduz See the Wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne Scenic drive through the Alps
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Day 17: Swiss Alps. Chill for a day in the Swiss Alps & opt in for a cog railway ride. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D) M Cog railway ride up Jungfrau Mountain Day 18: Swiss Alps to Rhine Valley Move on to the Rhine Valley with its charming wine villages & traditional atmosphere. Hotel (B,D) See Heidelberg’s medieval castle See the Lorelei Rock Learn how beer steins are crafted M Wine tasting in an historic cellar
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Day 19: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam Next it’s on to the vibrant city of Amsterdam. Hotel (B,D) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house See the city’s canals & gable houses by night
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Day 20: Amsterdam Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, trendy cafés & fun nightclubs. Hotel (B) M Evening canal boat cruise Day 21: Depart Amsterdam Morning transfer to Schiphol Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)
Start London
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backstage pass
Dachau
2 PARIS Fontainebleau Burgundy Region
Czech Rep
Heidelberg
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Finish Ams’dam or London
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Start London
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20 nights accommodation:
Special Stopovers: 2 night in Contiki’s French Château, 2 nights in Contiki’s Austrian Gasthof, 2 nights in Contiki’s Swiss Chalet
& 6 nights hotel upgrade 7 nights in Contiki Village Cabins 1 night in a hostel 33 meals: 19 breakfasts (B), 1 picnic lunch (PL), 13 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team, plus exclusive on-site teams at Contiki Villages & Special Stopovers Modern, air-conditioned coach with power outlets for charging
Finish Ams’dam or London
US$ pp*
Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
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Your Backstage Pass includes all this & more in your trip price:
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Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. Need flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals. * Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. A free, brand-new sleeping bag will be provided for your added comfort. You will need to bring your own towel. Trip starts 7:00pm in London & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. For travel insurance see p.115.
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Exclusive inclusions • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour with Champagne & escargot • French countryside picnic • Sample local wine at Contiki’s Château • Discover Florence on foot with ou Local Guide • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Private boat through the canals of Venice • Explore windmills, canals & dijks by bike • Indulge in Swiss fondue • Pay tribute at Dachau Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with
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ME TIME optionals M Gondola ride in Venice M Mountain bike adventure in the Tyrol M Paragliding See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
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