31 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: London to Paris. Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry across the English Channel to Paris. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysees & Notre Dame Cathedral Days 2-3: Paris. Indulge in this sophisticated city & find magic, romance & history. Day trip to the beautiful Château Versailles. (B)(B,D) See Château Versailles (entrance not included) Day 4: Paris to Lyon. Travel through Burgundy & Beaujolais wine country to gourmet Lyon. (B,D) Stop at Contiki’s very own 16th century Chateau Taste local wine Day 5: Lyon to Barcelona. Head through the majestic Pyrénées Mountains to Barcelona. (B,D) Check out the Roman Aqueduct at Pont du Gard Day 6: Barcelona. See why this sexy city sizzles on a sightseeing tour. Tonight, feel the passion at an optional Flamenco show! (B) See Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia & the 1992 Olympic Games complex Walk the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district Day 7: Barcelona to French Riviera. Travel through Provence to Arles, en-route to the French Riviera. (B,D) Scenic drive along the Cote d'Azur Visit the historic city of Arles Day 8: French Riviera. Stroll through outdoor markets, shop the upscale boutiques & sun worship on the beach. (B,D) Visit a French perfumery See the Royal Palace in Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino Day 9: French Riviera to Venice. Stop in Romeo & Juliet’s home of Verona before we head to enchanting Venice. (B,D) See Juliet’s balcony & the Roman Arena Day 10: Venice. Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos, bars & markets. (B,D) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing demonstration Day 11: Venice to Florence. Snake through the Apennine Mountains to Pisa & check out its architectural wonder before rolling through Tuscany to Florence. (B,D) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Day 12: Florence. A local guide gives you the inside track on one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities. Later on, enjoy exploring at your own pace. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration Day 13: Florence to Rome. Pass through rural Umbria’s rolling hills & terraced vineyards on the road to Rome. (B) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Day 14: Rome. Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B,D) Day 15: Rome to Sorrento. From Naples, catch a boat to the Isle of Capri, soak up its sweeping views & set sail for Sorrento. (B)
Day 16: Sorrento to Corfu. Pass along the Bay of Naples, catch a view of Mt. Vesuvius & opt for a tour of Pompeii’s ancient ruins. Board the overnight ferry to Greece. (B) Days 17-19: Corfu. Kick back & relax, get into the water sports, shop & soak up the sun in this Greek island paradise. (B,D)(B,D)(B) See Corfu's Venetian fortress Day 20: Corfu to Athens. Travel across Corinth Canal to Athens. (B,D) Day 21: Athens. Sightsee the ancient wonders of this bustling city. (B) See the first modern Olympic Stadium Day 22: Athens to Kavala. Journey along Greece’s coastline, past Mt. Olympus, to harbourside Kavala. (B,D) Drive past Spartan Thermopylae & Byzantine Thessaloniki Day 23: Kavala to Eceabat. Visit the historic Gallipoli battlefields as we make our way to Turkey. (B,D) Journey along the Sea of Marmara Visit Lone Pine Cemetery See ANZAC Cove Day 24: Eceabat to Istanbul. Ferry across the Dardanelles & make a visit to Troy before continuing on to Istanbul. Hotel (B) Visit Troy’s Wooden Horse with a local guide Day 25: Istanbul. Savour an incredible mosaic of sights in this diverse city where East literally meets West. Hotel (B,D) See the Blue Mosque & the Grand Bazaar with a local guide Day 26: Istanbul to Sofia. Traverse the plains of Bulgaria to Sofia, a city with a curious blend of Socialist heritage & modern Euro living. Hotel (B,D) See the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Day 27: Sofia to Ohrid. Cut across Macedonia to the red-roofed houses, sidewalk cafés & rustic fish restaurants of Lake Ohrid. (B,D) Day 28: Ohrid to Durres. Cross into Albania & on to Durres where steep mountains plunge into the deep Adriatic sea. Hotel (B,D) Day 29: Durres to Dubrovnik. Continue along the sparkling coastline through tiny Montenegro toward the picturesque, ancient walled city of Dubrovnik. (B,D) Scenic drive along the Croatian coastline Days 30-31: Dubrovnik. Find historic buildings, modern galleries & amazing seafood in this stunning town. (B)(B,D) See the fortified city & old port Day 32: Dubrovnik to Zadar. Move up the Dalmatian Coast, stopping in beautiful Split & then travel on to Zadar. (B,D) See Diocletian’s Palace in Split Day 33: Zadar to Budapest. Head north, past Lake Balaton to a lively arts, café & music scene in the “Paris of the East.” (B,D) Day 34: Budapest. Feel the history of this fascinating city – split by the Danube River into hilltop Buda & bustling Pest. (B) Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace, the Church of St. Matthias, the Chain Bridge & Fisherman's Bastion Day 35: Budapest to Vienna. Stop for lunch in Slovakia before arriving in Austria to hit the rides at Prater park tonight. (B) See Bratislava’s medieval castle Visit Vienna’s Prater fun park Day 36: Vienna. Viennese culture waltzes right up to you on a morning tour. Take the afternoon to wander the city & encounter its wealth of music, cafes, parks, incredible architecture & of course, strudel! (B,D) See Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road
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Day 37: Vienna to Prague. Stop at the World Heritage listed town, Ceský Krumlov as you travel through Bohemia to Prague, the “City of a Thousand Spires”. (B,D) Visit the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov Day 38: Prague. Snake through this medieval city’s maze of cobbled streets & discover Gothic architecture, beer & Bohemian crystal beads. (B) See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Day 39: Prague to Munich. Head to Munich, the festive home of Oktoberfest celebrating 200 years in 2010. (B) Visit Dachau concentration camp memorial Day 40: Munich. Explore the cultural side of Munich. There’s world-class museums, shopping & lots of traditional food & beer gardens. (B,D) See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Day 41: Munich to Swiss Alps. Stop in tiny Liechtenstein & lakeside Lucerne before reaching the spectacular Swiss Alps. (B,D) Visit Liechtenstein’s capital, Vaduz See the Wooden Chapel Bridge Scenic drive through the Alps Day 42: Swiss Alps. Chill for a day in the Swiss Alps & opt in for a cog railway ride up the Jungfrau Mountain. (B,D) Day 43: Swiss Alps to Heidelberg. Head north to Heidelberg. (B,D) See Heidelberg’s medieval castle Day 44: Heidelberg to Amsterdam. Next it’s on to free-wheeling Amsterdam. (B) Visit the riverside town of St. Goar See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night Day 45: Amsterdam. Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, trendy cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house Day 46: Amsterdam to London. Ferry across the English Channel to England, where the tour ends. (B)
46 Days Europe Camping 22 countries 40 nights camping, 4 nights hotels & 1 night ferry 45 breakfasts & 29 dinners
What’s included All as per itinerary • 45 nights accommodation: 40 nights in twin-share tents (including air mattresses), 4 nights in hotels & 1 night onboard a ferry (more on pages 24-25) • 45 breakfasts (B) & 29 dinners (D) included in your food fund • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager, Driver & Mobile Cook • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossings • Sightseeing tours of all major cities WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES VISITED Heritage sites visited
25
When to go and how much
Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance you save A$209. See page 19 for details.
Code: CCCA Summer 2010 Start London
Finish London
Tour A$ pp*
Food Fund A$ pp*
Total Cost A$ pp*
2010 APR 20 APR 27 MAY 11 MAY 18 MAY 25 JUN 8 JUN 22 JUN 29 JUL 6 JUL 13 JUL 20 JUL 27 AUG 3 AUG 14 • AUG 19 • AUG 21 •
JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT
4029 4029 4135 4239 4239 4239 4239 4239 4455 4455 4455 4455 4455 4349 4349 4349
790 790 790 790 790 790 790 790 790 790 790 790 790 790 790 790
4819 4819 4925 5029 5029 5029 5029 5029 5245 5245 5245 5245 5245 5139 5139 5139
4 11 25 2 9 23 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 28 3 5
All tour prices above are based on twin-share tents. *If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge. You need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel on this tour. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com.au/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 141. • These tours will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. Tour starts 6:45am & ends approx. 6:30pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 142. Paris
VENICE: Gondola ride along the canals - Guided walking tour CORFU: Hire a jeep & discover the island ISTANBUL: Fun belly-dancing evening & dinner DUBROVNIK: Island cruise & swimming MUNICH: Dinner & entertainment at one of the oldest & most traditional Bavarian beerhalls SWISS ALPS: Cog-railway ride to the top of Jungfrau Mountain Go to contiki.com/camping46-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).