17
Day
Tour of Europe -
European
Impressions
See
the White Cliffs of
Dover, Paris, the
Loire Valley,
Barcelona, the French
Riviera, Monaco,
Pisa, Florence,
Venice, Innsbruck,
Munich, Heidelberg
and
Brussels.
London
to
Brussels.
London to the White
Cliffs of Dover.
Cross the Channel to
France. From there we
drive to Belgium and
its capital Brussels.
See the Grand Place -
a Medieval Square,
the Palace of Justice
and the statue of
Mannekin-Pis. (D)
Brussels
to
Heidelberg.
We exit Belgium
transiting through
the tiny Benelux
country of Luxembourg
and on into Germany.
Then an orientation
tour of Heidelberg,
the student city
situated on the banks
of the Neckar River.
(B)
Heidelberg
to
Lauterbrunnen.
We head for
Switzerland, stopping
for an orientation
tour of Lucerne with
time to shop for that
Swiss watch you've
wanted or famous
Swiss chocolate. Then
continuing onto our
hotel for two nights
in Lauterbrunnen set
in the heart of the
Swiss Alps. (B,D)
Swiss
Alps at
Leisure. A
spectacular region
where you can choose
to hike the many
trails or why not
enjoy a trip up the
snow covered Jungfrau
mountain on a cog
railway that passes
through the Eiger
mountain? (B)
Lauterbrunnen,
Swiss Alps to
Munich. We
head for Germany via
the tiny principality
of Liechtenstein.
From there our route
takes us to the
Bavarian capital
Munich. Our
orientation tour
takes in the
Marienplatz, with its
famous Glockenspiel.
Tonight, why not join
the locals in a
typical Beer Hall?
(B)
Munich
to
Innsbruck.
South through the
Fern Pass, into
Austria and
picturesque
Innsbruck. See the
Golden Roof and view
the Olympic Ski jump.
(B,D)
Innsbruck
to Venice.
South through the
Alps and the Brenner
Pass we cross to
Italy and on to
fairytale Venice.
(B,D)
Venice
Sightseeing.
Our complimentary
motor boat takes us
to St. Marks Square.
See the Doges Palace
and the Bridge of
Sighs. Watch glass
and lace making
demonstrations,
wander the
fascinating canal
side streets and why
not treat yourself to
a gondola ride?
(B)
Venice
to
Florence.
This morning we
travel through the
vineyards and olive
groves of Tuscany as
we reach Florence.
This afternoon our
local guide takes us
on a walking tour to
see the Duomo,
Giottos Bell Tower,
Basilica of Santa
Croce and Piazza
della Signoria. Time
to shop for gold or
silver and see a
demonstration of
Florentine leather
craft. (B)
Florence
to Nice - French
Riviera.
Our first stop this
morning is at Pisa to
see the Leaning Tower
and Baptistry.
Heading across the
Italian French border
for the Riviera
playground and two
nights at our hotel
on the Cote d'Azur.
(B,D)
Nice
Sightseeing at
Leisure.
Rub shoulders with
the jet-set and shop
for souvenirs or
French fashion. A
chance to swim in the
sea or relax on the
promenades and watch
the world go by.
Tonight, we drive to
Monaco to see the
Royal Palace and
visit a casino.
(B)
Nice
- French Riviera to
Barcelona.
From Nice we cross
into Spain and head
for fascinating
Barcelona. Time to
view Gaudi's amazing
Art Nouveau Cathedral
and see the 1992
Olympic Games complex
before dinner at our
hotel. (B,D)
Barcelona
Sightseeing.
This morning, our
walking tour takes us
to the Gothic Quarter
and Las Ramblas. The
try "tapas", go
shopping for Lladro
porcelain and
Majorica pearls, or
perhaps take in a
Flamenco show.
(B)
Barcelona
to
Bordeaux.
We travel north back
into France to the
famous wine producing
town of Bordeaux.
(B,D)
Bordeaux
to Paris.
Continuing North
through the Loire
Valley, home of over
3000 Chateau to
France's capital
Paris. Tonight we
enjoy a magical
evening tour of this
beautiful city.
(B,D)
Paris
Sightseeing.
This morning visit
Notre Dame Cathedral
on our city tour. See
the Eiffel Tower, Arc
de Triomphe, shop on
the Champs Elysees,
stroll by the Seine
or watch the world go
by at a sidewalk
cafe. Tonight join us
for dinner and famous
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
ACCOMMODATION
& MEALS • 16
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 per 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
per itinerary.
