21
Day
Tour From London to Athens
Here's a great
Mediterranean adventure, including Dover,
Paris, Versailles, the Beauolais Wine
region, Barcelona, the French Riviera,
Monaco, Venice, Florence, Rome, Vatican
City, Corinth and Athens.
Day 1- London
to Paris.
Meet your Contiki Crew as we head for
the White Cliffs of Dover and our cross-Channel
ferry to France. Tonight, a perfect introduction
to romantic Paris as we view the splendid
illuminations. Contiki Village (D)
Day 2-3 - Paris
Sightseeing at Leisure.
Our sightseeing tour takes in the many
sights and sounds. Gaze at the Eiffel
Tower, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe,
visit Nôtre Dame and stroll along
the Champs Elysées. A trip to the
Palace of Versailles is included or in
your own time perhaps visit Euro Disney.
At night, a chance to see a famous cabaret.
Contiki Village (B)(B,D)
Day 4 - Paris
to Beaujolais Wine Region, Lyon.
We head south to the Beaujolais vineyards
near Lyon and spend the next two nights
at Contiki’s exclusive Château
de Cruix. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)
Day 5 - Beaujolais
Wine Region.
Drink in the atmosphere, enjoy our included
picnic lunch and explore the French country-
side – the choice is yours. Contiki
Special Stopover (B, Picnic Lunch, D)
Day 6 - Lyon
to Barcelona.
Continuing south via the aqueduct of Pont
du Gard we cross the Spanish border to
Barcelona. Contiki Village (B,D)
Day 7 - Barcelona
Sightseeing.
Our tour of the city sights takes in Gaudi’s
Art Nouveau Cathedral and the 1992 Olympic
Games complex. Stroll along the Ramblas,
shop for Lladró and Majorica pearls,
eat tapas and check-out a Flamenco show.
Contiki Village (B)
Day 8 - Barcelona
to Antibes-French Riviera.
Back into France via the beautiful Camargue
with a lunch stop at the walled city of
Aigues Mortes. Explore the area before
continuing to Antibes. Contiki Village
(B,D)
Day 9 - Riviera
Sightseeing.
Its your choice today – perhaps mix
with the rich and famous on the beach
at Cannes or take a trip into Nice to
souvenir shop and explore this “Queen
of the Riviera”. At night, we go
to Monte Carlo to see the Royal Palace
and visit a casino. Contiki Village (B,D)
Day 10 - Antibes
to Venice.
We visit a French perfumery before entering
Italy. Our first stop is Verona, the town
of Romeo and Juliet, before heading for
the magnificent city built on water, Venice.
Contiki Village. (B,D)
Day 11 - Venice
Sightseeing.
Our complimentary motor boat takes you
to see St Mark’s Square, the Doges’
Palace and Bridge of Sighs. See glass
and lace-making demonstrations, wander
the canal side streets and why not treat
yourself to a gondola ride? Contiki Village
(B,D)
Day 12 - Venice
to Florence.
Travelling south we visit Pisa to see
its famous leaning tower. From here we
travel on to Renaissance Florence. Contiki
Village (B,D)
Day 13 - Florence
Sightseeing.
Begin with our included walking tour to
see the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo
and Santa Croce. Shop for leather, gold
and silver and tonight, join the locals
at a restaurant or club. Contiki Village
(B)
Day 14 - Florence
to Rome.
All roads lead to Rome and our Contiki
Village. Tonight, a walking tour of this
ancient city will include the Trevi Fountain,
Piazza Venezia, Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
Contiki Village (B)
Day 15 - 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 Sistine Chapel.
Tonight, perhaps a barbecue and a party.
Contiki Village (B,D)
Day 16 - Rome
to Corfu.
A chance to take a guided tour of Pompeii
as we cross Italy to Brindisi to board
our overnight ferry. Adriatic Ferry (B)
Day 17-19 -Corfu
at Leisure.
Three sun-filled days on the Greek island
of Corfu staying at Contiki’s Frini
Beach Stopover. Watersports, beaches,
caique cruises, Corfu offers it all. At
night, there’s Greek dancing, bars
and restaurants to guarantee excellent
nightlife. Contiki Special Stopover(B,D),(B),(B,D)
Day 20 - Corfu
to Athens.
Journey to mainland Greece and then travel
through the Peloponnese and across the
Corinth Canal to Athens, the Greek capital.
Hotel (B)
Day 21 - 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 - 20 nights accommodation - 5 nights
in Contiki Special Stopovers, 13 nights
in Contiki Villages, 1 night ina hotel,
1 night on Adriatic ferry * Breakfasts
(B) and dinners (D) as per itinerary
CONTIKI SPECIALS
- Experienced, professional tour manager
& driver. * Sightseeing tours as specified
in itinerary * Resident Contiki manager
and team at Special Stopovers * Contiki
Village representatives * Modern air-conditioned
coaches * Free Contiki document wallet
* Free Contiki Travellers Guide * Ferry
Crossings
