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- Visit a clog and cheesemakers house
- See canals and a windmill on a countryside bike tour in Edam
- Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice
- See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Square
- See Venice's iconic canals & gondolas
- Walking tour of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter
- See Gaudi's Sagrada Família & the 1992 Olympic Games complex
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Check in to your hotel after 2:00pm and head out into the humming capital of Britain for a sneak peek at what’s to come. At 4:00pm meet up with your Trip Manager and get to know your fellow travellers.
Yourheart-pounding adventure kicks off today. Meet up with your Contiki posse & share notes on London town before hitting the road to Amsterdam. Shortly before we find our ferry for Europe, we'll be taking in the English coastline beauty of the White Cliffs of Dov...
Now it's time to pour some sunlight on the agenda & take in the beauty of canals, crooked buildings, obscure museums & a café culture like no other. Before the day is out we've hit the Rhineland, listen out for oh's and ah's on the drive in, as we settle in for a night.
Germany, it's been great - we'll be back! Passing gorgeous landscapes as far as the eye can see is on the cards as you relax and get ready for jaw drops in our overnight stop. With a warm Wilkomme (welcome) we arrive in picture perfect Lucerne for a look at what's in...
Open the window of your hotel & drink in the incredible views - if you can find words or photos that do it justice, we applaud you! There's the option to visit a beautiful Swiss Mountain today, for some views that will take your breath away - trust us. Other optio...
Exchanging one amazing country for another today we smooch Switzerland goodbye and make our way back into Germany -we just can't get enough of that place. 3 countries in one day! Although just a tiny dot on the map, Liechtenstein is an economically and geographically ...
Say "Auf Wiedersehen"to Munich as you climb aboard the coach ready for a scenic roll through the Bavarian Alps en route to Italy. Drive through Austria without getting out to say hello? Never! We'll pull into Innsbruck for lunch, a laid-back student city made famous b...
Wake-up sleeping beauties! Venice is yours for the entirety of this glorious Italian day. We'll be jumping aboard our own private boat and hitting the canals en route to the historical heart of the city. A guided walking tour and a gondola ride are up for grabs, or you can always choose to get lost on your own and see where the maze takes you.
Venice we love you, but we need to see a bit more of this boot to satisfy our hungry wanderlust ways. Florence we are on our way! We are now nesting under the Tuscan sun in the breathtaking city of Florence. The adventures commence pronto with a tour of the city, a leather craft demo and many sites. Conserve some energy for the evening of Tuscan feasting and disco dancing on offer.
Farewell Florence - today we have the French Riv on our horizons. Glamour town, we're coming in hot. As if we were going to leg it from Florence to the French Riviera without a sneaky side trip to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Depriving you of the chance to perfect the h...
Missing an opportunity to see this part of the world up close and personal would be criminal. Speaking of things you shouldn't miss, this region is famous for lavender honey, aioli & rosé wine; all 3 in one meal should be your mission. A night in glamorous Monaco ...
Today we say our farewells to the French Riviera and take a jaunt into Spain. Tapas, fiestas & cheeky siestas are just around the corner, after a drive along the remainder of Côte d'Azur. Well would you look at that for timing, we've pulled into Barcelona just on...
Cobbled lanes of the Gothic Quarter, Montjuic hilltop vistas, & wild Spanish architecture will season our day to perfection. There's plenty of free time to roam free or take a dip in the Mediterranean sea, just don't tire yourself out - chances are you'll want to partake in the evening of Flamenco fun.
We can't get enough of you either, Spain, so with that in mind we are onwards, to Madrid, Spain's capital city and packed with stunning wide boulevards, perfect parks, and big city vibes. We'll make a stop to stretch out and explore Zaragoza, as we roam the casco (old...
An epic collision of new-age vibes & tradition, Madrid is going to leave you love-struck. Artistic, vibrant and filled with culinary hotspots, your spare time between seeing the Gran Via, the Puerta del Sol, Royal Palace (entry included) & Plaza de Espana (the...
We continue our Iberian roadtrip this morning as we travel north in search of another slice of Spain. Pamplona may be known for its Running of the Bulls mayhem, but that doesn't interfere with its popularity and worth right through the year. Venture through the well-...
This morning we head into France, but not before our last Spanish port of call, the glamorous San Sebastian. What a way to start your day - dipping in the Bay of Biscay. San Sebastian is a postcard city where cobbled lanes slope towards pristine beaches. Take a dip, d...
Breathe in your last breath of Bordeaux before we hit the road in search of our final destination. Being the darling of Paris, some may say we've saved the best for last. Lamp-lit bridges, a sparkling Eiffel Tower, & evening coffee haunts, tonight we fall in love...
You can drool over haute couture, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral whilst juggling coffee and crêpes, & get artsy at the many exhibitions of the Louvre. Just don't wear yourself out, you will probably want to get involved with dinner and the Nouvelle Eve cabaret show. With your last night looming, make it one to remember in the city of lights.
Soak up your last dose of Paris and feel the astonishment of how much you've seen during this awesome trip. And how close you've grown to your Contiki pals. What a journey!? On arrival in London say a fond farewell to the group as you wrap up the journey on arrival.
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