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Price: £725.00

Per Person

For 10 Days

Description

Seven countries in ten days...sounds like a tour for people who know what they want and dont have time to wait around for it! This is a great introduction to Europe for first timers, giving you a taste for more. Wear clogs in Amsterdam, visit a beerhall in Munich and cruise the canals of Venice on a gondola, you wont want to miss a moment! This tour is also one of the best for scenery lovers with drives over the famous Brenner Pass and past Lake Como.
Tour Highlights - These highlights are included in the price of your tour.
• Amsterdam
o See the canals, gable houses and city by night
• Rhine Valley
o Scenic drive along the Rhine River
o Visit the riverside town St. Goar
• Munich
o See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz
• Venice
o Private motorboat to the historic islands
o See Piazza San Marco, Bridge of Sighs and the Doges Palace
o Murano glass-blowing demonstration
• Lucerne
o See the Wooden Chapel Bridge
o Scenic drive through the Alps
• Paris
o See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral
o Visit a French Perfumery

Optional Activities - Round out your tour with any of these add on activities.
• Amsterdam
o Canal Cruise Euro 29.00
A cruise on Amsterdam’s world-famous canals is the perfect way to see this wonderful city. You’ll pass many famous sights including Dutch gabled houses, the Anne Frank house, churches and the Red Light District. The included beer, wine, soft-drinks and snacks will make your evening complete.
• St. Goar
o Wine Tasting Euro 8.00
A chance to sample and learn about some of the most famous wines of the Rhine region of Germany. There’s also the opportunity to purchase some of your favourites! Don’t leave your tasting glass behind – it’s yours to keep.
• Munich
o Bavarian Beerhall Euro 21.00
Join us in one of the oldest and most famous beerhalls in Munich, which was established in 1406, for a traditional evening of fun. Taste German specialties including roasted pork knuckle and beer, while watching dancers, yodellers and musicians in full costume. Prost!
• Austrian Tyrol
o White Water Rafting Euro 39.00
Experience the thrills of white water rafting in the most picturesque setting imaginable! You’ll travel through rapids in the company of your tour mates and a highly professional rafting team. Full equipment (including safety helmets and wet suits) is included in the cost (white water rafting is normally available from May to September).
• Venice
o T-Shirts From Euro 18.00 - 28.50
Be inspired by the Italian Masters, or better still let your imagination run wild and create your own group design!
A terrific souvenir of your tour.
o Gondola Ride Euro 21.00
No trip to Venice is complete without a ride on the canals in a world-famous gondola. Take in the sights, savour every minute and treasure this truly memorable Venetian experience.
• Swiss Alps
o Jungfrau Mountain SF 130.00
A fabulous trip on the highest cog railway in the world up the Jungfrau Mountain, which rises to 4,158m (13,600ft). Travel through 7kms (4.2 miles) of tunnel and stop for grand views from the plate glass windows – literally in the North Face of the Eiger Mountain. The journey ends at Jungfraujoch – 3,454m (11,300ft) above sea level with impressive views from the highest railway station and post office in the world! Whatever the time of year, the scenery is fabulous and there’s even the opportunity to ski (at a small charge and weather permitting).
• Paris
o Nouvelle Eve Euro 71.00
Enjoy an evening at Nouvelle Eve, one of the top cabaret shows in Paris. Situated near Montmartre, the show is an extravaganza of dancing girls, exquisite costumes and comedy acts. Your visit includes half a bottle of champagne and one of the most dazzling ‘French Can Can’ dances around. A truly French evening that is unforgettable!
o Group Photo at the Eiffel Tower Euro 11.00
A famous Parisian icon – the Eiffel Tower, forms the backdrop of your group photograph – a great souvenir to take home with you!
o Paris Farewell Dinner Euro 34.00
Tonight’s traditional restaurant is the perfect place to tempt your taste buds with French cuisine and say farewell to your fellow travellers. A three course meal with local wine and a great atmosphere means this will be an evening to remember.
Daily Itinerary
• Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver
• Resident Contiki special stopover & village staff
• Modern air-conditioned coach with power point for charging
• Free Travellers Guide
• Free document wallet
• Ferry crossing as per itinerary
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities
Accommodations
• 9 nights accommodation: 2 nights in our exclusive Swiss Chalet,
1 night in our exclusive Austrian Gasthof, 3 nights in comfortable cabins in our own villages, 2 nights in hotels & 1 night in a hostel
• 9 breakfasts (B) and 6 dinners (D) included in Food Fund – as per itinerary
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1. London to Amsterdam Day 1 Hotel
Meet your Crew and see the White Cliffs of Dover before travelling through Belgium and into the Netherlands to Amsterdam. (D)
2. Amsterdam to Rhine Valley Day 2 Hotel
This morning take the time to explore the delights of Amsterdam - visit a museum or do a spot of shopping. We travel into Germany for a chance to try some local wine and finish with a scenic drive along the Rhine Valley to our hotel. (B,D)
3. Rhine Valley to Munich Day 3 Hostel
We visit the town of St. Goar to see how German beer steins are crafted before travelling south through Germany to Bavaria and its capital, Munich. Our orientation tour of Munich takes us to Marienplatz with its famous Glockenspiel. Tonight the Beerhalls beckon all thirsty travellers. (B)
4. Munich to Austrian Tyrol Day 4 Contiki Special Stopover
Take the opportunity to go white-water rafting in the heart of the Austrian Alps before a special welcome awaits at our own Gasthof. (B,D)
5. Austrian Tyrol to Venice Day 5 Village
Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery as we head south to Italy. Its a short boat ride to the historical centre of Venice to see St. Marks Square, the Doges Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. Why not treat yourself to a gondola ride? (B)
6. Venice to Swiss Alps Day 6 Special Stopover
A magnificent Alpine drive takes us past Lake Como and climbs into Switzerland. Enjoy time to shop and sightsee in Lucerne before reaching our idyllic stop in the Swiss Alps. (B,D)
7. Swiss Alps Day 7 Special Stopover
A spectacular day where you can choose to hike the many trails or maybe enjoy a trip up the snow-covered Jungfrau mountain on a cog railway that passes through the Eiger mountain! (B,D)
8. Swiss Alps to Paris Day 8 Village
Travel past vineyards and through the French countryside to the romantic city of Paris and your first glimpse of this beautiful city. (B,D)
9. Paris Day 9 Village
Visit a French perfume house and then take the opportunity to visit the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe or the Champs Elysées? Tonight, why not complete your Parisian experience with a French meal and a famous Parisian cabaret? (B)
10. Paris to London Day 10
Departing Paris, we travel past World War I battlefields on our way to Calais for our ferry crossing to England. (B)

Important Trip Details
• Tour starts in London and ends in London
• Compulsory Food Fund of £85 per person applies (in addition to tour cost).
• You will need to bring your own sleeping bag and towel for this tour.
• Prices are based mostly twin share, with a max. of quad share.
• Start 6.45am and end approx. 6.30pm.”

Suitable For

Everyone welcome

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