21 Day
Tour of Europe - European Vista
This tour
includes stops in Dover, Paris,
the French Riviera, Monaco, Pisa,
Florence, Rome, Vatican City,
Venice, Vienna, Munich, Lucerne,
the Rhine Valley and Amsterdam
London to Paris. A
friendly welcome from your 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
the illuminations. (D)
Paris Sightseeing. This
morning we visit the Nôtre
Dame Cathedral on our city tour.
See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe
and the Louvre. There's time to shop
on the Champs Elysées, stroll
by the Seine or watch the world go
by at a side-walk café. Why
not join us tonight for an evening
meal and afterwards a famous Parisian
cabaret? (B)
Paris to Lyon. South
from Paris, we pass through beautiful
countryside and the famous vineyards
of the Burgundy Region. We visit
Contiki's own Château de Cruix
to taste some of the local wine before
travelling on to Lyon. (B)
Lyon to Nice
- French Riviera. Visit
the city of Popes, Avignon as
we head for the sun and sand
of the Côte d'Azur. Tonight
we visit magnificent Monaco to
see the Royal Palace and a Monte
Carlo Casino. (B)
Nice Sightseeing
at Leisure. Rub shoulders
with the jet-set on the promenade
at Nice. A chance to relax, swim
or shop for French fashion &endash;
the choice is yours! (B,D)
Nice to Florence. First
we visit a French perfumery before
continuing to Pisa, home of the famous
Leaning Tower. Then to our hotel
in Renaissance Florence before exploring
the Florentine nightlife. (B)
Florence to Rome. This
morning our local guide takes us
on a walking tour to see the Duomo,
Giotto's Belltower, Basilica of Santa
Croce and Piazza della Signoria.
Time to shop for silver and gold
and see a demonstration of Florentine
leathercraft, before we continue
to the fabled city of Rome. Tonight
a walking tour of this ancient city
includes Piazza Navona, the Trevi
Fountain 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 Venice. Our
route takes us across the Appennine
Mountains for two nights at our hotel
near fairytale Venice. (B,D)
Venice Sightseeing. Our
complimentary motor boat takes us
to see St Mark's Square, the Bridge
of Sighs and the Doges' Palace. See
demonstrations of glass blowing and
lace making and wander the fascinating
side streets. A chance to treat yourself
to a gondola ride. (B)
Venice to Vienna. From
the towering mountains we drive through
gently rolling countryside past picturesque
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)
Vienna Sightseeing. A
city tour and then time to visit
St Stephen's Cathedral, the State
Opera House and maybe the Spanish
Riding School. Enjoy a drive along
the famous Ring Road, perhaps see
the Palace of the Hapsburg's, take
time to shop, wander at leisure and
try authentic apple strudel. Resort
Hotel (B)
Vienna to Munich. From
Austria, our route today takes us
to Bavarian Munich. Tonight why not
join the locals in a typical beer
hall? (B)
Munich to Hopfgarten &endash;
Austrian Tyrol. Our
orientation tour takes in the
Marienplatz, with its famous
Glockenspiel. Then through the
Bavarian Alps to Austria and
the beautiful Tyrol region where
you have the opportunity to try
white water rafting (conditions
permitting). A special Contiki
welcome at the typical Tyrolean
village of Hopfgarten. (B,D)
Austrian Tyrol
at Leisure. Be as
active or inactive as you like.
Take the chairlift (conditions
permitting) for fabulous views,
hike through the beautiful countryside
with its cuckoo-clock houses,
nestled beneath magnificent mountains.
Perhaps go fishing or bike through
the mountain valleys.(B,D)
Hopfgarten to
Mt. Pilatus &endash; Lucerne. We
leave Austria and 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)
Lucerne Sightseeing. We
take the cable car down for a day
exploring Lucerne. Enjoy an orientation
tour, perhaps visit the Lion Monument,
cross the Chapel Bridge, wander through
the narrow cobbled streets shopping
for watches and Swiss chocolate.
Resort Hotel (B,D)
Lucerne to the
Rhine Valley. Northward
to beautiful St Goar by the River
Rhine. We take a Rhine cruise
passing spectacular scenery including
the famous Lorelei Rock. (B,D)
Rhine Valley
to Amsterdam. From
the scenic Rhine Valley, we travel
past Cologne and cross the border
into Holland. Visit the cheese
making village of Edam, a cheese
farm, and see clogs being made.
Past canals and windmills we
arrive in Amsterdam for our final
two nights. (B,D)
Amsterdam Sightseeing. Shop
for diamonds and take a bicycle tour
of the Dutch countryside. Tonight
why not get together for a farewell
meal to round off a perfect tour?
(B)
Amsterdam to
London. Travelling
south through the Dutch and Belgian
countryside to France, we catch
the ferry from Calais to Dover,
reaching London early evening.
(B)
What's
Included
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS • 4
nights in special Resort Hotels plus
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)
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.
