European Vista
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- See the Wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
- View the Lion Monument
- Discover the Secrets of Michelangelo's Florence – see Ponte Vecchio, the Medici Palace & much more on our locally guided walking tour of Florence
- See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria
- Learn about Florence's leather craft with a demonstration
- 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
- Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road
- See Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House
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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.
Welcome to the first day of the best time of your life - we're calling it early! After a few pleasantries in London we'll get the show on the road with Paris in our sights. A few hours in and your jaws are on the floor already. These chalk cliffs that edge the English...
Today you can drool over haute couture, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral whilst juggling coffee and crêpes, & get artsy at the many museums of the Louvre. Just don't wear yourself out, you will probably want to get involved with dinner and the Moulin Rouge cabaret show.
Already enjoying the vibes of Europe we take things up a notch this morning - quite literally - and head to the Swiss Alps. The journey there will be a poem of scenic vineyards and French countryside. Just when you think France is the most scenic place on Earth, we m...
There's no reason why today can't be wasted strolling these beautiful streets or sitting in a coffee shop pondering mountain life. And consuming more chocolate - that's perfectly acceptable too. However! Those wanting to spice up their day can take an optional lake cruise, journey to the top of a Swiss mountain and enjoy a Swiss fondue lunch & show. Spoilt for choice much?
Today we make a swap from Swiss mountains to suave seasides. We'll depart Lucerne then slice through Italian countryside en route to the French Riviera. No bad days - have you noticed that's our motto? You're not a real celebrity until you've frolicked on the French ...
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 ...
After a few days in France you'll be full to the brim with all things French and ready for new ground. Italy, perhaps? No trip around Europe is complete without seeing the world's most famous #AwkwardLean, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Once you've got that perfect snap o...
Why flee Florence when we still have some discoveries to make? We'll become history buffs on a guided walking tour before we learn the art of leather and eventually hit the road for Rome. And you thought your morning was interesting! The afternoon will really take it...
Rome wasn't built in a day - so get up and get going early to make the most of this ancient city. When in Rome...take an optional guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Religious or not, the Vatican's Italian Renaiss...
We may be hitting the road again, but we're not done with Italy just yet. We have one more city to lust over... Kudos to the cats of decades gone by who constructed this lagoon fairytale. The 118 islands of Venice are yours to explore. Boats, bridges, gondolas; your ...
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.
Wake from your Venetian dinner coma Italian revelers, we have an Austrian mountain town to swoon over. In fact we have a whole day of swooning - even the journey of vineyards, orchards & castles to get us there will win you over. 2-nights in an Austrian Gasthof (...
Wake up, peel open your curtains, and take in the magnificence of your view...and your life in general. If you're feeling lively you can jump onto a bike tour through green mountains and waterfalls. If you're feeling really lively you can go tandem paragliding. Not so...
Finish off your stay in Austria with a spectacular drive this morning out of the Austrian Alpine region as we head north and drive along the Autobahn in Germany. After journeying out of Austria this morning, we head into Germany and start with a sobering visit to Dac...
Sweet, sweet Bavarian culture - you will stay in our hearts a lifetime. And we are now about 120% convinced we need to sign up to Contiki's Oktoberfest festivities. So it's not goodbye, it's see you at the beer fest!! An Old Vienna Schnaps Museum & a Mozart and Strauss concert with dinner will prove the perfect introduction for those feeling cultured and curious in this grand city.
This morning we'll dig into Vienna's heritage, oggling at the masterpieces of Schönbrunn Palace, the State Opera House and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Then it's time to say vielen dank to Vienna! We'd stay for another strudel but we've heard about these famous Ovocné Kne...
With a full day to explore, expect an entire photo album of Gothic architecture, market antics & you cheers-ing Czech beer; not to mention life!
Pack your bags and say your sincere thanks to the Czech Republic for being such a lovely host. It's time to make our way into Germany where one of the most stunning wine regions on the planet awaits us. Our chosen spot in this gob-smackingly gorgeous valley is St. Go...
Time to snap out of that whimsical valley mode you've found yourself in - we have a buzzing city to liven up for. And it's none other than the one and only Amsterdam. Weaving through Dutch countryside we find ourselves in the famously eclectic capital of The Netherla...
You know the cheese, and now you're going to know the place that pioneered it. We'll cycle into the countryside to see windmills & gorgeous tulip fields on our way to an actual cheese farm & clog maker's house. It's our last full day on the trip & our l...
Get your tissues ready, it's time to say goodbye to your new Contiki family. We'll escort you to Schiphol Airport by about 10am. For those not leaving us until London, we'll travel south through Belgium - cross another country off your list. This afternoon we cross from France to England and then back to London-town, where you'll be left to start dreaming up your next big adventure.
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