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ENGLAND/FRANCE/MONACO/ITALY VATICAN CITY/AUSTRIA/GERMANY NETHERLANDS/BELGIUM*
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ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING Day 1: Arrive London. Check into your hotel & then later meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow travelers. Hotel Day 2: London to Paris. Ferry across the English Channel to France. Journey past World War I battlefields & into the glittering “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
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Day 3: Paris. Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. Hotel (B) M Cabaret show & glass of champagne Day 4: Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region. Travel through Burgundy’s wine country & the Beaujolais vineyards to Contiki’s very own 16th Century château. (B,D) Contiki Special Stopover See Château Fontainebleau See Chablis, Burgundy & Beaujolais BLACK vineyards SEA
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Day 5: Beaujolais Wine Region to French Riviera. Travel through the region of Provence, before arriving in the glamorous French Riviera. Contiki Village (B,D) Visit a French perfumery Scenic drive along the Côte d’Azur
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Day 6: French Riviera. Do as the locals do – stroll through outdoor markets, shop the upscale boutiques & sunbathe on the pebble beach. Later, rub shoulders with the rich & famous in Monaco & Monte Carlo! Contiki Village (B,D) See the Royal Palace in Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino
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Day 7: French Riviera to Florence. Stop & check out Pisa’s famous architectural wonder before arriving in Renaissance Florence. Contiki Village (B) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Day 8: Florence to Rome. A Local Guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities & then it’s on the road to Rome. Contiki Village (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria in Florence
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• Florentine leather demo • See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum in Rome
Day 9: Rome. Tap into the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum. Later, there’s a chance to delve into history with a tour of the Vatican museums & the Sistine Chapel. Contiki Village (B,D) See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City M Locally guided tour of the Vatican museums
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Day 10: Rome to Venice. Criss-cross the Apennine Mountains past the city of Bologna & on to enchanting Venice. Contiki Village (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square M Gondola ride along the canals
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Day 11: Venice to Munich. Today we wind through the Austrian Alps via the Brenner Pass to lively Munich, festive home of iconic Oktoberfest. Hostel (B) Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz
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Day 12: Munich to Rhine Valley. Stop at the humbling Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial before following the river through the vineyards of the Rhine Valley. Hotel (B,D) Visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial See the Lorelei Rock Learn how beer steins are crafted M Wine tasting in a historic cellar
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Day 13: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam. Next it’s in to the Netherlands & on to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam for endless good times, cool locals & fun. 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 14: Amsterdam. Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, trendy cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. Hotel (B) M Farewell dinner Day 15: 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)
Special Stopovers: 1 night in Contiki’s French Château 6 nights in Contiki Village Cabins & 6 nights hotel upgrade 1 night in a hostel
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Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure.
* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with
a few included upgrades to twin-share hotels. For more information see p.134.
You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:00pm in London & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or approx. 6:00pm in London. � This trip will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. For more ways to save see p.26. For departure points & stay longer accommodations options see p.133. For travel insurance see p.135.
INCLuSIoNS • An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team, plus exclusive On-site Teams at Contiki Villages & Special Stopovers • Modern, air-conditioned coach with power outlets for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges • Ferry crossings
EXCLuSIVE INCLuSIoNS • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour with champagne & escargot • Sample local wine at Contiki’s Château • Visit a Monte Carlo casino • Discover Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Private boat through the canals of Venice • Pay tribute at Dachau • Explore windmills, canals & dijks by bike • Our legendary party nights Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with
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ME TIME opTIoNS M Indulge in local food & wine at a Tuscan feast M Amsterdam canal cruise See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
LoCAL CuLTurE
Contiki’s Château de Cruix
The European highlights trip was amazing. It is a perfect way to see all the major attractions you always dream about. The road crew makes the massive cities like Paris and Rome instantly familiar and are super happy to help and point places out.
Try some unforgettable gelato in Venice. Get off the beaten track & head on over to La Boutique dei Gelato for our favorite Italian treat.
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