34
Day
Tour of Europe - European Explorer
One of our comprehensive
tours of Western Europe, including the
white cliffs of Dover, Paris, Loire Valley,
Barcelona, the French Riviera, Monaco,
Pisa, Florence, Rome, Sorrento, Capri,
Vatican City, Corinth, Athens, the Adriatic
coast, Venice, Vienna, Munich, Liechtenstein,
Lucerne, the Rhine Valley and Amsterdam.
Day
1 - London to Paris.
A warm 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
our evening tour of this beautiful city.
(D)
Day 2 - Paris
Sightseeing.
This morning, on the city tour, see the
Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and the
Louvre. Shop on the Champs Elysées,
or watch the world go by at a sidewalk
café. Why not join us tonight for
an evening meal and afterwards experience
a famous Parisian cabaret? (B)
Day 3 - Paris
to Bordeaux.
Through the Loire Valley, home of over
3,000 châteaux. See magnificent
Chambord and the vineyards which produce
many of France’s finest wines. (B,D)
Day 4 - Bordeaux
to Barcelona.
First to Carcassone, a medieval walled
city before crossing into Spain and heading
for fascinating Barcelona. Time to view
Gaudi’s amazing Art Nouveau Cathedral
and to see the 1992 Olympic Games complex.
(B,D)
Day 5 - Barcelona
Sightseeing.
This morning, our walking tour includes
the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas. Try
‘tapas’, go shopping for Lladró
porcelain and Majorica pearls, wander
at leisure and why not 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 near the centre
of Nice. (B,D)
Day 7 - Nice
at Leisure.
Rub shoulders with the jet-set on the
promenade at Nice. A chance to relax,
swim or shop for French fashion –
the choice is yours! Tonight we visit
Monaco to see the Royal Palace and a Monte
Carlo Casino. (B)
Day 8 - Nice
to Florence.
Today starts with a visit to a French
perfumery before continuing across to
Italy to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Then the vineyards and olive groves of
Tuscany as we reach Florence. (B,D)
Day 9 - Florence
Sightseeing.
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 in this most famous of Renaissance
Cities. (B)
Day 10 - Florence
to Rome.
Southwards through the centre 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 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 Sistene Chapel.
(B,D)
Day 12 - Rome
to Sorrento.
First, an opportunity to visit the ancient
city of Pompeii, then on to cliffside
Sorrento with its marvellous views of
the Bay of Naples. (B)
Day 13 - Sorrento
- Isle of Capri.
Our complimentary cruise takes you to
the Isle of Capri for a full day to enjoy
its many attractions from the Blue Grotto
to the hilltop town of Anacapri. (B,D)
Day 14 - Sorrento
to Greece.
We cross Italy to Bari for our overnight
ferry to Greece. Adriatic Ferry (B)
Day 15 - To
Athens.
From Patras we cross the famous Corinth
Canal before arriving in historic Athens.
An opportunity to join us for an optional
meal in Athens. (B)
Day 16 - Athens
to Mykonos.
Board the ferry this morning for the journey
to the Cycladic Island of Mykonos. The
dazzling white houses, windmills and the
harbour are an unforgettable sight as
you arrive. (B)
Check out Option 2 (4 days Royal Olympic
Cruising) which also begins today - see
below
Day 17-19 -
Mykonos at Leisure.
Make the most of the island’s myriad
pleasures. Greek tavernas with traditional
dancing or watch the sun set over Little
Venice to the strains of Vivaldi. By day
there’s excellent beaches, shops
and trips to neighbouring islands. And
so you have the freedom to eat when and
where you please, only breakfast is included
each day. (B)(B)(B)
Day 20 - Mykonos
to Athens.
We take the ferry journey back to Athens.
Tonight an opportunity to explore Athens
nightlife. (B,D)
Day 21-22 -
Athens to Italy - Mini Cruise.
This morning a guided tour of the Acropolis
and Parthenon. Enjoy a city tour before
boarding our ferry for the 2 nights and
a full day cruise across the Adriatic
to Italy. (B,D)(B)
Day 23 - 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 on the
“Mainland’. (B,D)
Day 24 - Venice
at Leisure.
Our complimentary motorboat 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 25 - Venice
to Vienna.
Past picturesque villages for two nights
at our special resort in Vienna. Take
a dip in the pool, try the gym or just
relax. Resort Hotel (B,D)
Day 26 - Vienna
Sightseeing.
Visit St Stephen’s Cathedral, see
the State Opera House and maybe the Spanish
Riding School. Drive along the famous
Ring Road, perhaps see the palaces of
the Hapsburg’s and take time to wander
at leisure. Resort Hotel (B)
Day 27 - Vienna
to Munich.
A leisurely start as we head for Munich,
capital of Bavaria. View some of the sights
before we check-in to our hotel. Tonight,
we experience a typical Bavarian beer
hall. (B)
Day 28 - Munich
Sightseeing.
See the sights on the city tour including
the town hall with its famous Glockenspiel.
Explore the shops on Marienplatz or perhaps
visit the Deutches Technological Museum.
(B,D)
Day 29 - Munich
to Lucerne.
We 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 breathtaking
views from our resort on top of Mt Pilatus,
the highest hotel in Europe. Resort Hotel
(B,D)
Day 30 - Lucerne
Sightseeing.
We take the cable car down for a day exploring
Lucerne. Enjoy our orientation tour including
the Chapel Bridge, and wander through
the cobbled streets. Why not visit the
Lion Monument and check-out the shopping!
Resort Hotel (B,D)
Day 31 - Lucerne
to Rhine Valley.
Northward to the old town of St Goar with
superb views of the River Rhine. We take
a scenic Rhine cruise past the famous
Lorelei Rock. (B,D)
Day 32 - Rhine
Valley to Amsterdam.
From the Rhine Valley, we travel past
Cologne and cross the border into Holland.
Past canals and windmills, we arrive in
Amsterdam. (B,D)
Day 33 - Amsterdam
Sightseeing.
Visit the cheese village of Edam, a cheese
farm, and see clogs being made. Enjoy
the orientation tour and shop for diamonds.
Tonight why not get together for a farewell
meal. (B)
Day 34 - Amsterdam
to London.
Travelling south 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.
Option 2 - 4 day Olympic Cruising (Days
16 - 20)
Day 16 - Athens
to Mykonos
This morning we transfer you to your Olympic
cruice liner before setting sail for Mykonos
(B, L, D, S)
Day 17 - Mykonos
to Kusadasi, Turkey
Cruise (B, L, D, S)
Day 18 - Patmos
to Rhodes
Cruise (B, L, D, S)
Day 19 - Crete
and Santorini
Cruise (B, L D, S)
Day 20 - Return
Athens
Disembark before being transferring back
to our Athens hotel to re-join the remainder
of your companions (B)
What's
Included
ACCOMMODATION &
MEALS - 4 night's in Contiki's special
Resort hotels plus 26 nights in superior
tourist class hotels, 1 night Adriatic
ferry, 2 nights 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
CONTIKI SPECIALS
- Experienced, professional tour manager
& driver. * Modern air-conditioned
coach with reclining seats * Free Contiki
Traveller Guide information book * Free
Contiki document wallet * Ferry transport
as itinerary
