28
Day
European Panorama
See and do as much as you can on this
fabulous tour! See all the highlights
of Western Europe, including the White
Cliffs of Dover, Paris, Loire Valley,
Barcelona, the French Riviera, Monaco,
Pisa, Florence, Rome, the Adriatic coast,
Vatican City, Venice, Vienna, Munich,
Liechtenstein, Lucerne, Rhine Valley and
Amsterdam. 
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 the romance
of Paris. Tonight our evening tour of
this beautiful city. (D)
Day 2 - Paris
Sightseeing.
This morning on our city tour see the
Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Nôtre
Dame Cathedral. Shop on the Champs Elysées,
stroll by the Seine or watch the world
go by at a sidewalk café. A chance
to eat out tonight, then how about a Parisian
cabaret?(B)
Day 3 - Paris
to Bordeaux.
We travel south through the Loire Valley,
home of over 3,000 chateaux, for our overnight
stop in the famous wine producing town
of Bordeaux. (B,D)
Day 4 - Bordeaux
to Barcelona.
First to Carcassone, a medieval walled
city, before crossing into Spain and on
to 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)
Day 5 - Barcelona
Sightseeing.
This morning, our walking tour takes us
to the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas.
Then try ‘tapas’, go shopping
for Lladró porcelain and Majorica
pearls, or perhaps take in a Flamenco
show. (B)
Day 6 - Barcelona
to Nice - French Riviera.
Back into France for the Riviera playground
and two nights at our hotel on the Côte
d’Azur. (B,D)
Day 7 - 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)
Day 8 - Nice
to Florence.
First, visit a French perfumery before
traveling to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower
and Baptistry. Then the vineyards and
olive groves of Tuscany as we reach Florence.
(B,D)
Day 9 - 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 and silver
and gold. Take the time to visit one of
the many galleries or museums in this
‘City of Art’. Tonight why not
join the locals in a restaurant or club.
(B)
Day 10 - Florence
to Rome.
Southwards through the center of Italy
passing medieval hillside villages 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 and the Pantheon.
(B)
Day 11 - 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.
(B,D)
Day 12 - Rome
to Corfu.
Leaving Rome there is a chance to tour
the ancient city of Pompeii as we cross
Italy to Brindisi for our overnight ferry
to the Greek island of Corfu. Adriatic
Ferry (B)
Day 13-15 -
Corfu at Leisure.
Three days on this fabulous Greek Island.
Relax beside the hotel pool, work on your
tan or take to the water - a chance to
enjoy some watersports. Hire a 4-wheel
drive jeep to explore through the olive
groves, discover hidden beaches off the
beaten track and perhaps take a cruise
on a Greek caique. At night, visit a local
taverna, try some Greek specialities and
maybe dance to the sound of Zorba. Corfu
is as laid-back or as action-packed as
you like. (B,D)(B)(B,D)
Day 16 - Corfu
to Italy - Mini Cruise.
Board our cruise boat and enjoy the facilities
on board as we cruise the Adriatic. (B)
Day 17 - To
Venice.
Our spectacular morning arrival into the
Port of Venice is one of Europe’s
most impressive sights. After docking
we head to St Mark’s Square, the
Doges’ Palace and Bridge of Sighs.
See glass and lace making demonstrations
before checking into our hotel. (B,D)
Day 18 - Venice
at Leisure.
Our complimentary motor boat takes us
back into Venice. Perhaps take a trip
to one of the outer islands and later
treat yourself to a Gondola Ride. (B)
Day 19 - Venice
to Vienna.
We drive through gently rolling countryside
past picture-postcard villages for two
nights at our special resort in Vienna.
Take a dip in the pool, work out at the
gym or just relax at the bar. Resort Hotel
(B,D)
Day 20 - Vienna
Sightseeing.
See St Stephen’s Cathedral, the State
Opera House and maybe the Spanish Riding
School. Drive along the famous Ring Road,
perhaps see the Palace of the Hapsburg’s
and wander at leisure. Resort Hotel (B)
Day 21 - Vienna
to Munich.
Now Germany and the capital of Bavaria,
Munich, arriving early afternoon. Our
orientation tour includes the Marienplatz
and famous Glockenspiel. Tonight we check-out
a Bavarian beer hall. (B)
Day 22 - Munich
to Austrian Tyrol.
We leave Munich early to drive through
the Alps to Austria and the beautiful
Tyrol. A warm welcome awaits you at your
hotel. Perhaps try trout fishing or enjoy
a bike ride through the beautiful mountain
valleys. (B,D)
Day 23 - Austria
Tyrol to Lucerne.
First an opportunity to try white water
rafting (conditions permitting) we then
pause at Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein,
on our way to Switzerland and lakeside
Lucerne. A very special treat as we take
the cable car or cog railway for breath
taking views from our resort on top of
Mt Pilatus, the highest hotel in Europe.
Resort Hotel (B,D)
Day 24 - Lucerne
Sightseeing.
We take the cable car down for a day exploring
Lucerne. Enjoy our orientation tour, a
chance to see the Lion Monument, cross
the Chapel Bridge, spend time wandering
through the narrow cobbled streets shopping
for watches, jewellery and Swiss chocolate.
Resort Hotel (B,D)
Day 25 - Lucerne
to Rhine Valley.
Northward to beautiful St Goar, by the
river Rhine. We take a Rhine cruise past
beautiful scenery including the famous
Lorelei Rock. (B,D)
Day 26 - Rhine
Valley to Amsterdam.
From the spectacular Rhine Valley, we
continue past Cologne to cross the border
into Holland. Past canals and windmills,
we arrive in Amsterdam for our final two
nights. (B,D)
Day 27 - Amsterdam
Sightseeing.
Visit the cheese village of Edam, a cheese
farm and see clogs being made. Enjoy the
city tour and shop for diamonds and take
a bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside.
Tonight why not get together for a meal
of traditional Dutch fare to round off
a great tour? (B)
Day 28 - Amsterdam
to London.
Travelling south through the Dutch and
Belgian countryside to France, we catch
the ferry from Calais to Dover and reach
London early evening. (B)
NB: the tour price does not include a
night in London at the end of your tour.
What's
Included
ACCOMODATION AND MEALS
- 4 nights in Contiki's special Resort
Hotels, 21 nights in superior tourist
class hotels plus 1 night on overnight
ferry and i night (mini) cruise * 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
SPECIALS - Experienced
professional Tour Manager and Driver
* Modern air-conditioned coach with
reclining seats * Free Contiki Traveller's
Guide information guide * Free Cotiki
document wallet * Ferry itinerary as
itinerary
