Itinerary - Contiki
Itinerary - Contiki
Itinerary - Contiki
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European Discovery<br />
12 Days, 8 Countries<br />
From €1249pp*<br />
€105 per day<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
& sightseeing<br />
Day 1: Start London or<br />
Amsterdam<br />
Meet up with your <strong>Contiki</strong> team<br />
this morning in London (or later<br />
this afternoon in Amsterdam).<br />
Ferry across the English Channel<br />
& head to the free-wheeling,<br />
vibrant city of Amsterdam via<br />
Belgium. (D)<br />
• See the White Cliffs of Dover<br />
• See Amsterdam’s canals &<br />
gable houses by night<br />
Day 2: Amsterdam to<br />
Rhine Valley<br />
Check out Amsterdam’s myriad<br />
of museums, canals & cool<br />
cafés. Next, stop in the Rhine<br />
Valley with its charming wine<br />
villages & old-time German<br />
atmosphere. (B,D)<br />
• Stunning drive along the<br />
Rhine River<br />
Day 3: Rhine Valley to<br />
Munich<br />
Head south to Munich, the<br />
home of Oktoberfest. (B)<br />
• Learn how beer steins are<br />
crafted<br />
• See the Lorelei Rock<br />
• See the Glockenspiel &<br />
Marienplatz<br />
• Visit a traditional beer hall<br />
Day 4: Munich to<br />
Austrian Tyrol<br />
Be ‘wowed’ by stunning Alpine<br />
scenery en route to a cool<br />
Tyrolean village. (B,D)<br />
• See this pretty mountain region<br />
famous for adventure sports<br />
Day 5: Austrian Tyrol<br />
to Venice<br />
Wind through the Austrian Alps<br />
via the Brenner Pass to Italy.<br />
Meander through the ‘floating<br />
city’ & find grand squares,<br />
art-filled palazzos & interesting<br />
little shops. (B)<br />
• Scenic drive past vineyards,<br />
orchards & castles<br />
• Private motorboat to the<br />
historic islands<br />
• See the Bridge of Sighs, the<br />
Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s<br />
Square<br />
Day 6: Venice to Rome<br />
Leave enchanting Venice &<br />
criss-cross the Apennine Mountains<br />
on the road to Rome. (B,D)<br />
• See the Colosseum, the<br />
Roman Forum, Piazza<br />
Venezia, Trevi Fountain,<br />
Pantheon & Piazza Navona<br />
• See St. Peter’s Basilica in<br />
Vatican City<br />
Day 7: Rome<br />
Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the<br />
“Eternal City” & explore. Later,<br />
there’s a chance to delve into<br />
history with a tour of the Vatican<br />
Museums & Sistine Chapel. (B)<br />
Day 8: Rome to Florence<br />
Pass through rural Umbria’s<br />
rolling hills & terraced vineyards<br />
to Renaissance Florence. A local<br />
guide gives you the inside track<br />
Explore more: optional activities<br />
on the city’s striking buildings &<br />
sacred art. (B)<br />
• See the Duomo, Basilica<br />
Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell<br />
Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza<br />
della Signoria<br />
• Florentine leather craft<br />
demonstration<br />
Day 9: Florence to<br />
Lucerne<br />
Catch a glimpse of magical Lake<br />
Como en route to Lucerne,<br />
nestled in the breathtaking<br />
Swiss Alps.<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Feature Hotel (B,D)<br />
• See the Wooden Chapel<br />
Bridge in Lucerne<br />
• View the Lion Monument<br />
Day 10: Lucerne to Paris<br />
Pass through the lush vineyards<br />
of Burgundy & Chablis to the<br />
“City of Lights”. (B,D)<br />
• See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de<br />
Triomphe, the Louvre, the<br />
Champs-Élysées & Notre<br />
Dame Cathedral<br />
Day 11: Paris<br />
Indulge in sophisticated Paris<br />
where you’ll find magic &<br />
history among the city’s<br />
legendary icons. (B)<br />
• Visit a French perfumery<br />
Day 12: Depart Paris<br />
Morning transfer to Paris CDG<br />
Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or<br />
choose to take a complimentary<br />
transfer to central London &<br />
extend your stay. (B)<br />
Amsterdam Evening boat cruise along the canals Rhine Valley Wine tasting<br />
in a historic cellar Tyrol Whitewater rafting (summer departures only) • Bike ride<br />
(summer departures only) Venice Gondola ride along the canals • Guided<br />
walking tour Rome Locally guided tour of the Vatican Museums Lucerne Cruise<br />
on Lake Lucerne (summer departures only) Florence Entrance to one of the<br />
largest nightclubs in Florence Paris Cabaret show & dinner<br />
Visit contiki.com/discovery-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do<br />
Rome<br />
London<br />
Dover<br />
Calais<br />
ENGLISH CHANNEL<br />
ATLANTIC<br />
OCEAN<br />
ENGLAND<br />
Valley of the Somme<br />
2 PARIS<br />
Burgundy Region<br />
FRANCE<br />
NORTH SEA<br />
1 AMSTERDAM<br />
BELGIUM<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
LUCERNE<br />
Ruhr Valley<br />
RHINE 1<br />
VALLEY<br />
Places visited<br />
MEDITERRANEAN<br />
SEA<br />
Nightstops<br />
Optional start city<br />
Optional end city<br />
Optional start/end city<br />
Special Stopover night<br />
MUNICH 1<br />
SWITZ<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
1 Swiss<br />
Brenner Pass<br />
Alps<br />
Slovenia<br />
Lake Como<br />
FLORENCE 1<br />
GERMANY<br />
Apennine<br />
Mountains<br />
Vatican City<br />
1 TYROL<br />
1 VENICE<br />
ITALY<br />
How much & when<br />
Czech Rep<br />
2 ROME<br />
ADRIATIC<br />
SEA<br />
Code: WWHW winter 2012/13<br />
Tour validity: Oct 2012 to Mar 2013<br />
www.contiki.com/discovery<br />
Code: BBHD summer 2012<br />
Tour validity: Mar 2012 to Oct 2012<br />
Visit www.contiki.com/discovery<br />
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share.<br />
If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a<br />
same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin<br />
or triple-share). Alternatively ask us about our single<br />
room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season<br />
- check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.<br />
Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on<br />
twin-share tour price.<br />
Tour starts 7:30am in London or 5:00pm in<br />
Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG<br />
airport or 6:30pm in London.<br />
For departure points & stay longer accommodation<br />
options see contiki.com/staylonger.<br />
For travel insurance see p.66.<br />
Winter departures feature a slightly modified<br />
itinerary. 1 night in the Austrian Tyrol is replaced by<br />
1 night in Innsbruck.<br />
Arc de Triomphe, Paris<br />
24 | 25<br />
Time Out<br />
European<br />
Discovery<br />
12 Days<br />
What’s Included:<br />
11 nights twin or tripleshare<br />
hotel<br />
accommodation:<br />
1 night in <strong>Contiki</strong>’s Feature<br />
Hotel, 10 nights in hotels<br />
17 meals:<br />
11 continental breakfasts (B)<br />
6 dinners (D)<br />
An experienced &<br />
professional Tour<br />
Manager & Driver team<br />
Modern, air-conditioned<br />
coach with powerpoints<br />
for charging<br />
Sightseeing tours of<br />
all major cities plus<br />
orientations in all<br />
other destinations<br />
Hotel tips, local taxes &<br />
service charges<br />
Ferry crossings<br />
GO<br />
Only <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
includes<br />
• Locally guided bike tour of<br />
Munich’s famous landmarks<br />
• Private boat through the<br />
canals & islands of Venice<br />
• Special access Rome<br />
sightseeing tour<br />
• Enjoy delicious gelato in<br />
Rome – our treat<br />
• Discover the Statue of David,<br />
Ponte Vecchio, Medici Palace<br />
& much more on our locally<br />
guided walking tour<br />
• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’<br />
sightseeing tour<br />
• Check out Paris from the top<br />
of the Eiffel Tower<br />
Plus<br />
Plus<br />
Feature<br />
Hotel<br />
• The Jailhotel, Lucerne<br />
€ SAVE<br />
Pay 12 months in<br />
advance you save<br />
€129. Or pay 6<br />
months in advance<br />
& save up to €85.<br />
See p.16 for details.<br />
8<br />
World Heritage<br />
sites visited
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