Tour Highlights:

These highlights are included in the price of your tour.

• Paris
• Amsterdam
• Berlin
• Dresden
• Prague
• Vienna
• Venice
• Dubrovnik
• Florence
• Pisa
• Rome
• Vatican City
• Europe

Optional Activities:

* Paris
o Parisian Dinner Euro 34.00

Right in the heart of Paris’ colourful artists’ quarter in Montmartre, this typically French bistro dishes up loads of atmosphere and is the perfect place to get to know your group over a tasty 3-course meal.
o Nouvelle Eve cabaret show Euro 71.00

Get dressed up for a stylish night out at a Parisian cabaret show. The intimate atmosphere is the perfect way to kick off your trip. From your cute, lamp-lit table, watch a whirl of can-can girls, acrobats & comedians go by over a glass of French champagne.
* Amsterdam
o Canal cruise Euro 21.00

Floating down Amsterdam’s canals by night is the perfect way to toast your travels with your friends & Tour Manager. Cruise past historic buildings & the eye-opening Red Light District. The cruise gives you a different take on one of Europe’s hot creative capitals!
o Sea Palace Restaurant Euro 31.00

Tonight, enjoy rice table dinner at a popular floating restaurant, smack in the middle of Amsterdam. This style of eating began in former Dutch colony, Indonesia & has since become a popular Dutch tradition. Your table will be loaded with a selection of speciality dishes, including satay and noodles, making this experience more of a banquet than a dinner!
* Berlin
o Berlin historical walking tour Euro 9.00

Discover the history of 20th Century Berlin with our Local Guide and get up close to notorious Third Reich spots. Get the low down on Hitler’s last - Days at the site of his underground bunker and learn about Goebbels, the sinister spin-doctor at the former Propaganda Ministry of the Reich. You’ll hear about East German communism before making a sobering visit to the Holocaust Memorial.
o Eye Spy Berlin Euro 16.00

Get ready for an evening packed with spies, plots & undercover agents, as you uncover the background on the Stasi – the East German secret police. Your Local Guide will take you back in time to visit the once secret Tunnel 57 & the death strip. With a couple of drinks included, this is the perfect way to kick off an evening before heading out into Berlin’s nightlife.
* Prague
o Lunchtime cruise Euro 26.00

For another angle on Prague, hop on board a lunch time cruise & take in this gorgeous city as you drift along the River Vlatva. See hundreds of spires rising above the city & landmarks like Charles Bridge & the National Theatre, to name a few. Pile your plate high with local foods from the buffet & if the weather’s good, sit on the deck, soak up the sun and sip on a pilsner beer.
* Vienna
o Mozart & Strauss concert Euro 27.00

Experience Austria’s cultural heritage with a Mozart & Strauss concert in one of Vienna’s imperial style concert halls. Complete with a small orchestra & singers, you’ll get a great intro into this city’s musical traditions.
o Old Vienna Schnaps Museum Euro 6.00

This is a behind-the-scenes look at the production of schnaps and Austrian liqueurs. Have a taste of the finished products and get schnaps savvy as the owners tell you more in their traditional distillery.
o Viennese Dinner Euro 27.00

Get out into the Viennese countryside with the group & cap off the - Day with a hearty meal. Try traditional flavours, including the world-famous schnitzel while you sit back & enjoy the live entertainment. Round off your meal with some delicious apple strudel.
* Dubrovnik
o Dubrovnik cruise Euro 20.00

This family run excursion gives you another look at Dubrovnik from the water. It’s a breathtaking panorama of the town’s massive walls and red roofs. While exploring its famous blue-green seas, island hop all afternoon, swim and relax on board.
* Venice
o Gondola ride Euro 21.00

Sit back & watch the city open up on the canals on a gondola ride. From magnificent palaces to the local’s laundry strung across the backwaters, Venice’s charm gets at you at every curve.
o Tour t-shirts From Euro 18.00 - 28.50

Feeling creative? Make up a one-off design for a tour t-shirt with your group. They’re perfect for keeping your travel memories fresh when you’re back home.
o Venice walking tour Euro 11.00

Get an in-depth look into Venice as you walk through the little lanes & gorgeous squares of the city’s historic heart. Our Local Guide will show you the monuments of St Mark’s Square & reveal the hidden secrets of the floating city. You’ll also visit the Rialto Market – the traditional food market for locals.
* Florence
o Souvenir group photo Euro 11.50

Take home a great memento of your travels as you join the group for a photo in one of Florence’s famous piazzas or with one of the city’s stunning panoramas as a backdrop.
o Tuscan Meal Euro 27.00

Wind down with some fantastic Chianti wine in the heart of Florence. In true Italian fashion, our warm hosts will load your table with a feast of entrées, followed by a house speciality & something dolce for dessert.
o Space Electronic Disco Euro 13.00

Get into the Florentine nightlife at the city’s largest club. Right in the heart of town, Space Electronic Disco draws a mix of both locals and travellers. With different zones spread over 2 levels, you can have some fun with karaoke & show off your moves on the dance floor.
* Rome
o Imperial Tour Euro 26.00 (10-19 people) / Euro 25.00 (20+ people)

Wander through the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire’s political heart, while our Local Guide peels back the layers of history & reconstructs the past. From the intrigues and assassinations of the Forum, to the bloody battles of the Colosseum, learn how the roots of Western culture started here.

Tour Itinerary:

1. Depart for Europe - Day 1

   Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe!
2. Arrive Paris - Day 2

   Check-in to your hotel after 2pm and the remainder of the - Day is free to relax before meeting your fellow travellers at 6pm. After dinner take a short walk to explore nearby Covent Garden.

   
3. Paris - Day 3

   Meet up with your Contiki Crew before we hit the road and take a ferry past the White Cliffs of Dover. Next stop: the buzzing, freewheeling city of Amsterdam.

   Check out Amsterdam’s eye-opening Red Light District, where the creative and wacky come together on narrow cobbled streets, 24/7.

   Try out Amsterdam’s multi-ethnic cuisine. This cultural melting pot dishes up loads of affordable food.

   With an optional evening canal cruise, you’ve got a chance to get to know the group, unwind with a few drinks and uncover Amsterdam at water level. Get some pointers on the city’s hot spots from your Tour Manager and head into town for a fun night out.

   • Hotel

   • Dinner

   
4. Paris to Amsterdam - Day

   Meet up with your Contiki Crew before we hit the road and take a ferry past the White Cliffs of Dover. Next stop: the buzzing, freewheeling city of Amsterdam.

   Check out Amsterdam’s eye-opening Red Light District, where the creative and wacky come together on narrow cobbled streets, 24/7.

   Try out Amsterdam’s multi-ethnic cuisine. This cultural melting pot dishes up loads of affordable food.

   With an optional evening canal cruise, you’ve got a chance to get to know the group, unwind with a few drinks and uncover Amsterdam at water level. Get some pointers on the city’s hot spots from your Tour Manager and head into town for a fun night out.

   • Hotel

   • Dinner

   

   - Day 4

   Experience Amsterdam’s coffee shops, museums and cool, quirky boutiques. In your free time, wander along shady canals and pass gabled houses or hop on two wheels like the laid-back locals and bike through the centre of town.

   Chill out while the coach follows the Rhine River, weaving through valleys dotted with castles and vineyards.

   Next stop – the pretty, old-world village of St Goar, complete with fairy-tale castle and even a free standing cuckoo clock! Kick back with a glass of local wine and choose to find out more with the optional wine tasting in a candlelit underground cellar.

   • Hotel

   • Breakfast
   • Dinner

   

5. Travelling south, pull into the home of the world-famous Oktoberfest, Munich – a city that blends traditional Bavarian culture with a modern lifestyle.

   Explore the heart of Munich’s Old Town with the crew, and head to Marienplatz. It’s a central gathering spot famous for the Glockenspiel – a gothic clock, complete with 32 dancing figures and 43 chiming bells.

   Get off the beaten track and onto Munich’s side streets with our Local Guide in a fun biking tour around the city – it’s a great way to see the sights.

   Then, get a taste of tradition at a typical beer hall. Park yourself at a long wooden table, order yourself some hearty local food, like roasted pork, and quench your thirst with a stein of one of Germany’s 5000 brews.

   • Hotel

   • Breakfast

   
   Amsterdam - Day 5
6. Amsterdam to Berlin - Day 6
7. Berlin - Day 7
8. Berlin to Prague - Day 8
9. Prague - Day 9

   This morning, make the most of our local guide’s inside knowledge and uncover the remains of an ancient empire with a fantastic optional tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Then check out the smallest country in the world and home to the Pope, the Vatican City.

   Take off into the city and absorb the atmosphere, as vespas flash past timeworn monuments that are surrounded by fountains, pizzerias, cafes and bars.

   Before you hit the shops, let your Tour Manager point you in the right direction with some tips on the best buys.

   Use your free time and live the local lifestyle by indulging in a long lunch on a paved piazza or knock back a shot of espresso at the bar, just like the Romans.

   • Hotel

   • Breakfast

   
10. Prague to Vienna - Day 10

    Next up: Umbria’s rustic hills and many vineyards. Travel past the iconic cypress trees of this olive-oil producing region, to the Renaissance city of Florence.

    The scene-stealing Duomo cathedral rises above the city. Get the inside track on Florence’s cultural beginnings from our local guide as the group explores streets crammed with artworks from masters like Michelangelo. Then, take a look into a skilful demonstration of Florentine leather making and understand this region’s traditional art.

    The city’s markets are a great place to hang out and bargain. Grab a gelato in your free time and enjoy the feel of this gorgeous city.

    Tonight there’s a choice of a group dinner – an authentic Tuscan feast, where you’ll get to try regional dishes in the heart of Florence. Afterwards, head with the group to a local bar, order yourself a glass of Chianti wine and kick back Tuscan style.

    • Hotel

    • Breakfast

    
11. Vienna - Day 11

    With covered wooden bridges, cobbled lanes and quaint buildings, Lucerne’s centre is perfect to explore on foot. Also to stock up on lots of genuine Swiss chocolate! Your Tour Manager can give you pointers on where to pick up the best-priced watches that Switzerland is so famous for.

    This afternoon, choose an optional cruise on one of Europe’s most striking lakes, where stunning scenes of the Swiss Alps reflect back across the water.

    • Hotel

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner

    
12. Vienna to Zagreb - Day 12

    With down-time on the coach, plug in your MP3, chill out to some music and chat with friends while travelling through the scenic wine producing region of Burgundy.

    Tonight, the group kick-starts Paris with the “Tour of Illuminations”, which shows off the French capital’s transformation into the “City of Lights”. Lamp-lit bridges and cool little cafés give us a real taste of Paris’ romance. Your Tour Manager will fill you in on the world’s most-recognised monuments, like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe.

    After the tour, enjoy another angle on the city with our included cruise along the River Seine. The lights of Paris and its buildings are spectacular when seen from the water.

    • Hotel

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner

    
13. Zagreb to Dubrovnik - Day 13

    Next up: Fragonard! This perfumery has an elegant interior and is a unique setting for a look into the history of perfume. It’s also a chance to pick up some French perfume at great prices.

    This town is loaded with possibilities. Discover its many bistros, museums, tree-lined avenues and diverse quartiers (neighbourhoods).

    Get a feel for French flair by window shopping on the Left Bank, step into the huge Notre Dame cathedral or explore the endless galleries of the Louvre where you can get up close to the famous Mona Lisa. Try indulging in some delicious pastries and relax in one of Paris’ many green spaces.

    Tonight, treat yourself to a real Parisian cabaret experience, complete with can-can girls, dinner and champagne and get to know your crew. But don’t stop there – hit the clubs and start your trip off with a fun night out.

    • Hotel

    • Breakfast

    
14. Dubrovnik - Day 14
15. Dubrovnik - Day 15
16. Dubrovnik to Zadar - Day 16
17. Zadar to Ljubljana - Day 17
18. Ljubljana to Venice - Day 18
19. Venice - Day 19
20. Venice to Florence - Day 20
21. Florence to Rome - Day 21
22. Rome - Day 22
23. Depart Rome - Day 23

    After breakfast, there will be a transfer for you to Charles de Gaulle Airport (estimated arrival at 10:00 am) OR choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London with your Tour Manager and Driver and extend your stay.

    • Breakfast