12
Day
European Tour -
European
Discovery
Discover
Europe's greatest
cities, including
London, Amsterdam,
Munich, Hopfgarten,
Venice, Rome,
Florence, Lucerne,
and Paris.
London
to
Amsterdam.
We head for the White
Cliffs of Dover and
our ferry crossing to
France. We continue
through Belgium to
Holland and its
capital, Amsterdam
for the evening.
(D)
Amsterdam
to the Rhine
Valley. An
orientation tour and
a visit to a diamond
cutting exhibition.
Then to St Goar on
the banks of the
Rhine. (B, D)
Rhine
Valley to
Munich. We
follow the Rhine on
our way to Bavaria
and its capital,
Munich. Our
orientation tour
includes the
Marienplatz, with the
famous Glockenspiel.
Tonight, experience a
typical Bavarian beer
hall. (B)
Munich
to Austrian
Tyrol. A
scenic drive through
the Bavarian Alps
takes us into the
heart of the Tyrol. A
chance to relax in
this picture postcard
paradise. (B,D)
Austrian
Tyrol to
Venice.
Spectacular scenery
as we head south to
Venice. Enjoy a
complimentary motor
boat trip to see St
Mark's Square, the
Doges' Palace, the
Bridge of Sighs and
treat yourself to a
gondola ride. (B)
Venice
to Rome.
Southwards as we
climb through the
Appennine Mountains
passing medieval
hillside villages and
travel to the Eternal
City, Rome. Tonight a
walking tour of this
ancient city will
include the Trevi
Fountain, Piazza
Navona, the Pantheon
and Piazza Venezia.
(B)
Rome
Sightseeing.
Today why not
discover the ancient
ruins of Rome with a
local guide and in
your free time
leisurely discover
the secrets of the
Vatican City and the
Sistene Chapel.
(B,D)
Rome
to
Florence.
We drive to Florence
where our local
expert guide takes us
on a walking tour of
the Duomo, Giotto's
Belltower, Piazza
della Signoria and
the Basilica of Santa
Croce. Enjoy a
demonstration of
Florentine
leathercraft. Tonight
join the locals at a
restaurant or club.
(B)
Florence
to
Lucerne. A
spectacular Alpine
drive as we pass Lake
Como and head for
Switzerland. Lucerne
awaits with its
cobbled streets, and
our orientation tour
takes in the
beautiful wooden
Chapel Bridge.
(B,D)
Lucerne
to Paris.
Through the French
countryside to the
romance of Paris.
Enjoy a first view of
the sights on our
evening tour of the
illuminations.
(B,D)
Paris
Sightseeing.
Visit Nôtre
Dame Cathedral on our
city tour. See the
Eiffel Tower, Arc de
Triomphe and the
Louvre, shop on the
Champs Elysées
and stroll by the
Seine. Tonight, why
not experience a
Parisian cabaret?
(B)
Paris
to London.
Going north we first
visit the Canadian
War Memorial situated
near the valley of
the Somme. From here
to Calais and our
cross channel ferry
to Dover to arrive in
London early evening.
(B)
What's
Included
11 nights
in superior tourist
class hotels. •
Accommodation based
on your choice of
twin or triple-share
with private
facilities.•
Continental
breakfasts (B) and
three-course dinners
(D) as
itinerary.•
Hotel tips, local
taxes and service
charges.
CONTIKI SPECIALS
• Experienced,
professional Tour
Manager and Driver.
• Modern
air-conditioned coach
with reclining seats.
• Free Contiki
'Travellers Checks'
information book.
• Free Contiki
backpack. •
Ferry transport as
itinerary.
