Dates & Prices

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
3/23/2010 - 4/5/2010	$2,129
4/6/2010 - 4/19/2010	$2,129
4/13/2010 - 4/26/2010	$2,129
4/20/2010 - 5/3/2010	$2,129
4/27/2010 - 5/10/2010	$2,129
4/29/2010 - 5/12/2010	$2,179
5/6/2010 - 5/19/2010	$2,179
5/13/2010 - 5/26/2010	$2,235
5/18/2010 - 5/31/2010	$2,235
5/20/2010 - 6/2/2010	$2,235
5/25/2010 - 6/7/2010	$2,235
5/27/2010 - 6/9/2010	$2,235
6/1/2010 - 6/14/2010	$2,235
6/3/2010 - 6/16/2010	$2,235
6/8/2010 - 6/21/2010	$2,235
6/10/2010 - 6/23/2010	$2,235
6/15/2010 - 6/28/2010	$2,235
6/17/2010 - 6/30/2010	$2,235
6/20/2010 - 7/3/2010	$2,235
6/22/2010 - 7/5/2010	$2,235
6/24/2010 - 7/7/2010	$2,235
6/27/2010 - 7/10/2010	$2,235
6/29/2010 - 7/12/2010	$2,265
7/1/2010 - 7/14/2010	$2,265
7/6/2010 - 7/19/2010	$2,265
7/8/2010 - 7/21/2010	$2,265
7/11/2010 - 7/24/2010	$2,265
7/13/2010 - 7/26/2010	$2,265
7/15/2010 - 7/28/2010	$2,265
7/18/2010 - 7/31/2010	$2,265
7/20/2010 - 8/2/2010	$2,265
7/22/2010 - 8/4/2010	$2,265
7/25/2010 - 8/7/2010	$2,265
7/27/2010 - 8/9/2010	$2,265
7/29/2010 - 8/11/2010	$2,265
8/3/2010 - 8/16/2010	$2,235
8/5/2010 - 8/18/2010	$2,235
8/10/2010 - 8/23/2010	$2,179
8/12/2010 - 8/25/2010	$2,179
8/17/2010 - 8/30/2010	$2,179
8/19/2010 - 9/1/2010	$2,179
8/24/2010 - 9/6/2010	$2,179
8/26/2010 - 9/8/2010	$2,179
8/31/2010 - 9/13/2010	$2,235
9/2/2010 - 9/15/2010	$2,235
9/7/2010 - 9/20/2010	$2,235
9/9/2010 - 9/22/2010	$2,235
9/12/2010 - 9/25/2010	$2,235
9/14/2010 - 9/27/2010	$2,235
9/16/2010 - 9/29/2010	$2,235
9/19/2010 - 10/2/2010	$2,235
9/21/2010 - 10/4/2010	$2,235
9/23/2010 - 10/6/2010	$2,235
9/24/2010 - 10/7/2010	$2,235
9/26/2010 - 10/9/2010	$2,235
9/28/2010 - 10/11/2010	$2,235
9/30/2010 - 10/13/2010	$2,235
10/5/2010 - 10/18/2010	$2,235
10/7/2010 - 10/20/2010	$2,129
10/12/2010 - 10/25/2010	$2,129

What's Included

Accomodations
* 12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation * 11 continental breakfasts (B) & 6 three-course dinners (D) * A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver * Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with power outlets for charging * Ferry crossings * Sightseeing tours of all major cities * Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

The Contiki Difference
* Gelato in Rome – our treat * Special access Rome sightseeing coach tour * Paris by night cruise on River Seine

Your Tour Itinerary Includes

Depart for Europe ( Days)
Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe!

Arrive London (1 Days)
Check-in to your hotel after 2pm and the remainder of the day is free to relax before meeting your fellow travellers at 6pm. After dinner take a short walk to explore nearby Covent Garden.

London to Amsterdam (Dinner Days)
Meet up with your Contiki Crew before we hit the road and take a ferry past the White Cliffs of Dover. Next stop: the buzzing, freewheeling city of Amsterdam. Check out Amsterdam’s eye-opening Red Light District, where the creative and wacky come together on narrow cobbled streets, 24/7. Try out Amsterdam’s multi-ethnic cuisine. This cultural melting pot dishes up loads of affordable food. With an optional evening canal cruise, you’ve got a chance to get to know the group, unwind with a few drinks and uncover Amsterdam at water level. Get some pointers on the city’s hot spots from your Tour Manager and head into town for a fun night out.

Amsterdam to Rhine Valley (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Experience Amsterdam’s coffee shops, museums and cool, quirky boutiques. In your free time, wander along shady canals and pass gabled houses or hop on two wheels like the laid-back locals and bike through the centre of town. Chill out while the coach follows the Rhine River, weaving through valleys dotted with castles and vineyards. Next stop - the pretty, old-world village of St Goar, complete with fairy-tale castle and even a free standing cuckoo clock! Kick back with a glass of local wine and choose to find out more with the optional wine tasting in a candlelit underground cellar.

Rhine Valley to Munich (Breakfast Days)
Travelling south, pull into the home of the world-famous Oktoberfest, Munich - a city that blends traditional Bavarian culture with a modern lifestyle. Explore the heart of Munich’s Old Town with the crew, and head to Marienplatz. It’s a central gathering spot famous for the Glockenspiel - a gothic clock, complete with 32 dancing figures and 43 chiming bells. Get off the beaten track and onto Munich’s side streets with our Local Guide in a fun biking tour around the city – it’s a great way to see the sights. Then, get a taste of tradition at a typical beer hall. Park yourself at a long wooden table, order yourself some hearty local food, like roasted pork, and quench your thirst with a stein of one of Germany’s 5000 brews.

Munich to Austrian Tyrol (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Roll on through the Tyrol’s massive mountains to a cute Austrian village in a region famous for adventure sports. Plunge into some white-water rafting in an adrenalin-pumping optional activity on the river. Afterward, there’s a chance to visit the Swarovski Museum and pick up some of their world-famous crystal. Wrap up the day with a bit of time to do your own thing - laze about or get out for a walk in the surrounding hills.

Austrian Tyrol to Venice (Breakfast Days)
Wind through the Central Austrian Alps via the Brenner Pass to Italy, the land of passion! Known as the “floating city”, Venice is packed with character, crammed with hidden lanes and linked by a network of canals. The group travels on our private boat through the waters through the waters of the lagoon to visit the city’s historical heart. The limestone Bridge of Sighs, the gothic arches of Doges’ Palace and the expanse of St Mark’s Square (pigeons and all!) show Venice’s unique beauty and way of life. Learn about local artistry with a traditional glass blowing demonstration – a craft Venice has been famous for since the 13th century. Take some time to explore the floating city and lose yourself in the backstreets. There’s an optional walking tour where you can discover the labyrinth of interweaving lanes, waterways, palaces, piazzi and markets with our Local Guide. You’ll see historic monuments, hidden treasures and the Rialto market - a local favourite for food shopping. Maybe grab a table on St Mark’s Square and eat some delicious Italian food al fresco. Cap off the day with an optional gondola ride with your friends. Take a bottle of prosecco (Italian champagne) and toast this unforgettable experience, as you are punted through the waterways.

Venice to Rome (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Criss-cross the Apennine Mountains on the road to Rome. Stylish Rome oozes energy and overflows with relics from another age. Our special access coach tour gets you right into the thriving atmosphere of this living timeline as your Tour Manager shows you the Colosseum and Piazza Venzia. Continue on foot to check out the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Honour tradition at the Trevi Fountain and throw a coin in the fountain’s waters (it’s meant to improve your chances of returning to Rome!) or maybe hang out with your new friends at the Spanish Steps, sit back with a few slices of pizza and people watch.

Rome (Breakfast Days)
This morning, make the most of our local guide’s inside knowledge and uncover the remains of an ancient empire with a fantastic optional tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Then check out the smallest country in the world and home to the Pope, the Vatican City. Take off into the city and absorb the atmosphere, as vespas flash past timeworn monuments that are surrounded by fountains, pizzerias, cafes and bars. Before you hit the shops, let your Tour Manager point you in the right direction with some tips on the best buys. Use your free time and live the local lifestyle by indulging in a long lunch on a paved piazza or knock back a shot of espresso at the bar, just like the Romans.

Rome to Florence (Breakfast Days)
Next up: Umbria’s rustic hills and many vineyards. Travel past the iconic cypress trees of this olive-oil producing region, to the Renaissance city of Florence. The scene-stealing Duomo cathedral rises above the city. Get the inside track on Florence’s cultural beginnings from our local guide as the group explores streets crammed with artworks from masters like Michelangelo. Then, take a look into a skilful demonstration of Florentine leather making and understand this region’s traditional art. The city’s markets are a great place to hang out and bargain. Grab a gelato in your free time and enjoy the feel of this gorgeous city. Tonight there’s a choice of a group dinner - an authentic Tuscan feast, where you’ll get to try regional dishes in the heart of Florence. Afterwards, head with the group to a local bar, order yourself a glass of Chianti wine and kick back Tuscan style.

Florence to Lucerne (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
With covered wooden bridges, cobbled lanes and quaint buildings, Lucerne’s centre is perfect to explore on foot. Also to stock up on lots of genuine Swiss chocolate! Your Tour Manager can give you pointers on where to pick up the best-priced watches that Switzerland is so famous for. This afternoon, choose an optional cruise on one of Europe’s most striking lakes, where stunning scenes of the Swiss Alps reflect back across the water.

Lucerne to Paris (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
With down-time on the coach, plug in your MP3, chill out to some music and chat with friends while travelling through the scenic wine producing region of Burgundy. Tonight, the group kick-starts Paris with the “Tour of Illuminations”, which shows off the French capital’s transformation into the “City of Lights”. Lamp-lit bridges and cool little cafés give us a real taste of Paris’ romance. Your Tour Manager will fill you in on the world’s most-recognised monuments, like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. After the tour, enjoy another angle on the city with our included cruise along the River Seine. The lights of Paris and its buildings are spectacular when seen from the water.

Paris (Breakfast Days)
Next up: Fragonard! This perfumery has an elegant interior and is a unique setting for a look into the history of perfume. It’s also a chance to pick up some French perfume at great prices. This town is loaded with possibilities. Discover its many bistros, museums, tree-lined avenues and diverse quartiers (neighbourhoods). Get a feel for French flair by window shopping on the Left Bank. Step into the Notre Dame or explore the endless galleries of the Louvre, where you can get up close to the famous Mona Lisa. In your free time, try indulging in some delicious pastries and relax in one of Paris’ many city parks. Tonight is the last night with your friends, so make it special. Treat yourself to the full Parisian night out, starting with an optional dinner in an atmospheric restaurant. Then sign up for an authentic cabaret experience, complete with can-can girls, dinner and champagne. But don’t stop there – afterwards hit the clubs and finish up your travels with a big Parisian night out.

Paris to London (1 Days)
After breakfast, there will be a transfer for you to Charles de Gaulle Airport (estimated arrival at 10:00 am) OR choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London with your Tour Manager and Driver and extend your stay.

Sightseeing Highlights

Amsterdam
See the canals, gable houses and city by night

Rhine Valley
Scenic drive along the Rhine River

Rhine Valley
Visit the riverside town St. Goar

Munich
See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz

Munich
Visit a beerhall

Austrian Tyrol
See this pretty mountain region famous for adrenalin sports

Brenner Pass
Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles

Venice
Private motorboat to the historic islands

Venice
See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges' Palace & St. Mark's Square

Venice
Murano glass-blowing demonstration

Rome
See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum

Vatican City
See St. Peter's Basilica

Prague
Walking tour with a local guide

Florence
See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria

Florence
Florentine leather craft demonstration

Lucerne
See the Wooden Chapel Bridge

Lucerne
View the Lion Monument

Burgundy
See the Chablis & Burgundy vineyards

Paris
Evening Tour of Illuminations

Paris
See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral

Paris
Visit a French Perfumery

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Details & Specials

Canal Cruise
Euro 29.00
Floating down Amsterdam’s canals by night is the perfect way to toast your travels with your friends and Tour Manager. Cruise past historic buildings and the eye-opening Red Light District. The cruise gives you a different take on one of Europe’s hot creative capitals!

Wine tasting
Euro 8.00
In the historic setting of an underground candlelit cellar, get the low-down on the region’s reputation as a leading white-wine producer. Try out local wines as you sip on some Riesling & the exclusive ice wine - the areas speciality.

White water rafting
Euro 39.00
Time for action in the Tyrol’s monumental mountains. Have a blast on the Inn River’s rapids in an adrenalin-pumping ride. Follow the river’s surging course under the watch of some professional local guides. Don’t worry – if you can swim, you’re in! And before you hit the alpine waters, you will be fully kitted out with wetsuits & safety helmets. *White water rafting is normally available from May to September.

Swarovski crystal world
Euro 7.00
Visit the Swarovski museum in the village of Wattens. Get up close to cut crystals and check out the impressive “Crystal Wall”. 11 metres high (36 feet) and 42 metres long (138 feet), it is packed with 12 tonnes of glittering stone. The Swarovski shop offers you the chance to buy some stunning crystal to take home too.

Gondola ride
Euro 21.00
Sit back & watch the city open up on the canals on a gondola ride. From magnificent palaces to the local’s laundry strung across the backwaters, Venice’s charm gets at you at every curve.

Venetian restaurant
Euro 29.00
Our chosen venue guarantees a warm and friendly welcome in true Venetian fashion. You'll enjoy a superb selection of local specialities and some local wine, making it an unforgettable evening in one of the most romantic cities in the world.

Vatican Tour
Euro 33.00
Explore the historical treasures of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica on a sightseeing tour with our local guide. Take a walk through the amazing collections of the Tapestry Gallery, visit Michelangelo's awe-inspiring masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel and top off your tour with a visit to the breathtaking Basilica. With an included personal earpiece, it’s guaranteed that you won’t miss any of the guide’s commentary as you explore these amazing and world-famous sites. Note: On occasions, the Vatican museum and Basilica may be closed for events or private visits. Your Tour Manager will advise.

Souvenir group photo
Euro 11.50
Take home a great memento of your travels as you join the group for a photo in one of Florence’s famous piazzas or with one of the city’s stunning panoramas as a backdrop.

Tuscan evening
Euro 38.00
Wind down with an aperitivo and take in the countryside of the Tuscan hills. You’ll enjoy some live local music and delicious Chianti wine. In true Italian fashion, our warm hosts will load your table with a feast of entrées, followed by a house speciality and something dolce for dessert.

Space Electronic Disco
Euro 13.00
Get into the Florentine nightlife at the city’s largest club. Right in the heart of town, Space Electronic Disco draws a mix of both locals and travellers. With different zones spread over 2 levels, you can have some fun with karaoke & show off your moves on the dance floor.

Mt. Stanserhorn
SF 43.00
Journey up the steep slopes of Mt Stanserhorn via a vintage funicular train and aerial cable car. 1,920 metres (6298 feet) above sea level gives you a full-blown vista of mountain ranges, glistening lakes and meadows filled with wild flowers.

Lake Lucerne Cruise
SF 25.00
From the waters of Lake Lucerne, your jaw will drop at the endless postcard panoramas. Take in the typically Swiss scenes – green pastures spotted with chalets and bell-wearing cows – surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains.

Nouvelle Eve Dinner and Show
Euro 114.00
Dress up for a stylish night out at a Parisian cabaret show and dinner. The intimate atmosphere is the perfect way to top off your time in Paris with something special. From your cute, lamp-lit table, watch a whirl of can-can girls, acrobats, comedians, colour and sparkly costumes as you enjoy some delicious French food and sip on wine or champagne.

SPECIALS

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Valid for new bookings made between March 1st-30th only and must pay air portion in full by March 30, 2010.  Offer is valid for $300 off airfare per couple or $150 off if single traveler.  All travel myst be completed by NOv 30, 2010.  Offer is valid on major airlines.  Air tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable after purchase.  Once payment is received, 100% cancellation penalties apply.  No name changes allowed once a reservation is made.  Offer is subject to availability at the time of booking.  Offer can be combined with all brochure discounts and $150 Spring Flin tour promo.  Promotion can be withdrawn at any time.  

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Valid for any Contiki trip 8 days or longer. Active or non-active members are eligible, as long as a valid military ID is provided for each person applying the discount. Mention promo code MILITARY0910 to redeem.

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Terms and Conditions:

1.The referral program is valid for new trips booked as of May 1, 2009.

2.You can refer as many passengers as you’d like! You must provide valid names and e-mail addresses (e.g. you may not enter your own e-mail address or repeat the same address more than once). We will issue up to 10 $100 gift cards per Referrer per calendar year. Referees must be new passengers. Not combinable with Past Passenger discount.

3.Referee must between 18-35 years old at the time of travel.

4.Referee must have been referred online and must mention "Refer a Friend" and Referrer's name when booking their trip.

5.Upon booking their trip, the Referee will receive in their travel documentation $100 in Optional Excursion vouchers. The original Optional Excursion vouchers can be redeemed while on their trip and cannot be exchanged for cash reimbursement.

6.The Referred passenger(s) are responsible for reviewing their travel documentation and making sure they received the Optional Excursion Vouchers prior to their departure from the United States. Contiki will not issue a cash refund to passenger(s) for any Optional Excursion because the Referred passenger(s) paid the tour manager directly, forgot to pack or bring the vouchers on the tour, did not use the entire value of the vouchers, looses the vouchers, or advises us after their travel that they did not receive the vouchers.

7.If booking is made within 14 days of the departure, we cannot guarantee receipt of physical vouchers unless traveler expedites their documents at an additional cost. Scanned copies are not available

8.Contiki is not responsible if a Referrer fails to properly identify a Referee. Contiki will not retroactively record a friend who was not identified at the time of sign-up.

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12.Contiki reserves the right to resolve any disputes at its sole discretion.

$100 Referral cash will be received as a $100 American Express cash gift card.