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LONDON TO ATHENSLondon or Paris AthensFR$3,79921 DAYSHighlights• See the stunning Versailles Palace• Stay in a 16th Century French château• See the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona• Try your luck at a Monte Carlo casino• Tuck in to a delicious Tuscan feast• Choose to tour the Vatican Museums• Relax and enjoy the rays in Corfu• Discover ancient monuments in AthensDepartures 2015START FINISHMay 03 May 23May 17 Jun 06May 31 Jun 20Jun 09 Jun 29Jun 14 Jul 04START FINISHJun 20 Jul 10Jun 23 Jul 13Jun 28 Jul 18Jul 05 Jul 25Jul 12 Aug 01START FINISHJul 20 Aug 09Aug 04 Aug 24Aug 18 Sep 07Aug 30 Sep 19Additional departure dates are available, please ask for details.Athens, GreeceEUROPEAN TOURINGInclusionsTrip Style: High Energy Age Group: Exclusivelyfor 18-35s Accommodation: French château(2 nts), village cabins (8 nts), hotels (7 nts),hostels (2 nts), overnight ferry (1 nt)Transport: Air con coach with power pointsfor charging, ferry crossings Meals: 20breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch, 13 dinners GroupLeader: Trip Manager & Driver, exclusive onsiteteams at villages and special stopoversGroup Size: Max 53 Tour Code: COCCLGNORTH SEAENGLANDLondonGERMANY1 DoverCalaisValley of the Somme3VersaillesFontainebleauBeaujolais RegionChâteaude CruixFRANCEPyreneesMountainsSPAIN 2ParisFrenchRivieraBarcelonaMEDITERRANEAN SEAYou might like2VenicePOLANDApennine MountainsArles Pisa 2Florence2MonacoRome2Vatican Mt. VesuviusCity PompeiiBrindisiCorinth CanalIONIAN SEACorfuAthensWant to chill in the Greek Islands?Greek Island Hopping Fr $2,465(13 days, Athens to Athens)(COBBGI) see page 141Shorten Your TripLondon to Rome Fr $2,855(16 days) (COCCLR)2131A journey of culture, food and fun. Start off with three awesome nights in Paris whichgives you plenty of time to check out the city highlights and enjoy a trip to Versailles.Make your way down through Italy via Spain and the French Riviera. Chill for a few nightson the beautiful holiday island of Corfu before ending your tour in Athens after ticking theAcropolis off your ‘to do’ list. If you want to add on a bit of Greek island hopping, just saythe word and we’ll get it sorted. Or if you want to jump off in Rome, that’s fine too. This isyour trip and we’re going to make sure it’s the trip of a lifetime!LATVIADAY0102-0304-0506-07ROMANIA08-0910-1112-1314-151617-1920-21ITINERARYLondon / ParisGet to know your new pals on the journey to Paris as you travel across the English Channel and passWorld War I battlefields. Or if you fancy, meet your group later that afternoon in Paris. This eveningyou’ll have a spectacular ‘Paris by Night’ tour taking in the sights with Champagne and escargot. (D)ParisImmerse yourself in French culture with two days to explore the history and sights of the city. You’llalso have the chance to see the impressive and opulent Versailles Palace. (2B, D)Paris / Beaujolais Wine RegionTravel through the Burgundy wine region to a special overnight stop at our 16th Century château. OnDay 5, relax and enjoy the rural setting on a picnic with a view and chill out by the pool. (2B, L, 2D)Beaujolais Wine Region / BarcelonaTravel through southern France, across the Pyrenees and head for the sizzling Mediterranean city ofBarcelona. Take in a city tour on Day 7 to see all the sights, walk down Las Ramblas or hit the beach.Tonight, head out to see an optional traditional flamenco show and try tapas and sangria. (2B, D)Barcelona / French RivieraSit back and enjoy a drive through rustic Provence and along the Côte d’Azur, as you head for theglitzy French Riviera. On Day 9, wander the markets and boutiques and soak up the sophisticatedatmosphere. Head to Monte Carlo to see the Royal Palace and try your luck at a casino. (2B, 2D)French Riviera / VeniceBuongiorno Italia! Today you’ll have the chance to pick up a glamorous bargain or two at a designeroutlet mall en route to Venice. On Day 11, meander through the maze of backstreets and alleys andfollow the canals to marvel at sights such as the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Square. (2B, 2D)Venice / Pisa / FlorenceSnap yourself propping up against an architectural wonder, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, en route toFlorence. Enjoy a locally-guided tour of Florence’s striking buildings and sacred art, and plenty of freetime to explore the collection of Renaissance art or hit the shops for some leather goods. (2B, D)Florence / RomeReady, steady, Rome! Explore all the sights like the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia,the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona on tonight’s walking tour. On Day 15, there’s achance to delve into history with a tour of the Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel. (2B, D)Rome / CorfuPassing Naples, the birthplace of pizza, catch a glimpse of Mt. Vesuvius and take an optional tour ofPompeii’s ancient ruins. It’s then onto the overnight ferry across the Adriatic, bound for Greece. (B)CorfuKick back and relax in Corfu as you soak up some sumptuous Greek rays over the next few days.Enjoy the water sports, food, shopping and local culture in this turquoise island paradise. (3B, 2D)Corfu / AthensLeave the island and travel across the impressive Corinth Canal en route to mythological Athens. OnDay 21, after sightseeing the ancient wonders, it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (2B)49