17 Day
Tour from London to Athens
Get ready and have
a blast on this excellent journey from
London to Athens! On this exciting tour,
you'll visit tons of cities including
Dover, Paris, Lucerne, Liechtenstein,
Munich, Venice, Verona, Pisa, Florence,
Rome, Vatican City, Corinth, and Athens.
Day
1 - London to Paris.
A friendly welcome from your Contiki crew
on our way to the White Cliffs of Dover.
Cross the Channel to France then past
World War I battlefields to Paris. Tonight,
an evening tour of this beautiful city.(D)
Day 2 - Paris
Sightseeing.
This morning, on our city tour, see the
Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame
Cathedral and the Louvre. Shop on the
Champs Elysées or stroll by the
Seine. A chance to eat out tonight, then
how about a Parisian cabaret? (B)
Day 3 - Paris
to Lucerne.
Today we leave France, cross into Switzerland
heading on to beautiful Lakeside Lucerne.
(B,D)
Day 4 - Lucerne
to Munich.
Enjoy an orientation tour including the
wooden Chapel Bridge. Time to wander the
narrow, cobbled streets shopping for swiss
watches and chocolate. This morning we
leave Switzerland, pausing at Vaduz, the
capital of Liechtenstein before arriving
in Munich. Tonight why not join the locals
in a typical beerhall. (B)
Day 5 - Munich
to Austrian Tyrol.
Our orientation tour takes in the Marienplatz,
with its famous Glockenspiel then through
the Bavarian Alps to Austria and the typical
village of Hopfgarten. En route there
is the opportunity to try white water
rafting (conditions permitting). (B,D)
Day 6 - Austrian
Tyrol at Leisure.
Be as active or inactive as you like.
Take the chairlift (conditions permitting)
for fabulous views, hike through beautiful
countryside with cuckoo-clock houses,
nestled beneath magnificent mountains.
(B,D)
Day 7 - Austrian
Tyrol to Venice.
Spectacular scenery as we head southa
to Venice. First we stop at Verona, home
to Romeo and Juliet's balcony, before
continuing to Venice and our hotel for
dinner. (B,D)
Day 8 - Venice
Sightseeing.
Our complimentary motorboat takes us to
see St Mark’s Square, the Bridge
of Sighs and the Doges’ Palace. See
demonstrations of glass blowing and lace
making. A chance to treat yourself to
a gondola ride for the best view of Venice
from the water. (B)
Day 9 - Venice
to Florence.
We first visit Pisa to see its famous
leaning tower. From here we continue southwards
to Renaissance Florence. (B,D)
Day 10 - Florence
Sightseeing.
Today our local guide takes us on a walking
tour of the Duomo, Giotto’s Belltower,
Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza della
Signoria. Shop for leather, silver and
gold or visit some of the many museums
and art galleries. (B)
Day 11 - Florence
to Rome.
Southwards through the center of Italy
and on to the fabled Seven Hills of the
Eternal City, Rome. Tonight a walking
tour of this ancient city includes the
Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, the
Pantheon and Piazza Venezia. (B)
Day 12 - Rome
Sightseeing.
Today why not discover the ancient ruins
of Rome with a local guide and in your
free time discover the secrets of the
Vatican City and the Sistene Chapel. (B,D)
Day 13 - Rome
to Corfu.
An opportunity to visit the ancient city
of Pompeii before we cross Italy to Brindisi
for our overnight ferry to the idyllic
Greek island of Corfu. Adriatic Ferry.
(B)
Day 14-15 -
Corfu at Leisure.
Two full days on this fabulous Greek Island.
Relax and work on your tan or take to
the water with a chance to enjoy some
watersports. At night, visit a local taverna,
try some Greek specialities and maybe
dance to the sound of Zorba. (B,D)(B)
Day 16 - Corfu
to Athens.
We travel through the Peloponnese and
across the Corinth Canal to Athens. Tonight
explore the bustling Plaka area. (B)
Day 17 - Depart
Athens.
This morning a city tour includes the
Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Acropolis
and Parthenon. Your tour ends in the afternoon.
(B)
What's
Included
ACCOMMODATION &
MEALS - 15 nights in superior tourist
class hotels, 1 night Adriatic ferry -
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
& driver. * Modern air-conditioned
coach with reclining seats * Free Contiki
Travellers Guide information book * Free
Contiki document wallet * Ferry transport
as per itinerary
