The European Discovery May 4-17, 2000 Tour
These are some trip highlights from the "European Discovery Tour" as described by the Contiki Website:
London to Amsterdam. A warm welcome from your Contiki crew as we
head for the White Cliffs of Dover and our ferry crossing to France. We
continue through Belgium to Holland and its capital, Amsterdam, for the
evening.
Amsterdam to St. Goar - Rhine Valley. An orientation tour and a visit to
a diamond cutting exhibition. Then to St. Goar on the banks of the Rhine.
St. Goar to Munich.We take a drive along the Rhine on our way to Munich where
our orientation tour includes the Marienplatz,
with the famous Glockenspiel. Tonight, experience a typical Bavarian beer
hall.
Munich to Innsbruck. A short drive to the capital of Tyrolean Austria.
Our sightseeing tour includes the Golden Roof and Olympic Ski Jump.
Innsbruck to Venice. Spectacular scenery as we head south to Venice.
Enjoy our complimentary motor boat trip to see St Mark's Square, the Doges'
Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and treat yourself to a gondola ride.
Venice to Rome.
We travel southwards as we climb through the Appennine Mountains passing
Medieval hillside villages to the Eternal City, Rome. Tonight why not try the
local cuisine.
Rome Sightseeing. See the Forum, Colosseum and Piazza Venezia.
Why not discover the ancient ruins of Rome with a
local guide at your leisure. In your own time discover
the secrets of the Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel.
Rome to Florence. Our expert local guide takes us on a walking tour of the Duomo, Giotto's Belltower,
Piazza della Signoria and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Enjoy a demonstration of traditional
Florentine leathercraft. Tonight, join the locals at a cafe or club.
Florence to Lucerne. A spectacular Alpine drive as we pass Lake Como
and on into Switzerland. Lucerne awaits with its cobbled streets,
and your orientation tour takes in the beautiful wooden Chapel
Bridge.
Lucerne to Paris. Through the French countryside to romantic Paris. Tonight, an evening tour to view the
illuminations.
Paris Sightseeing. On our city tour visit Notre Dame Cathedral and see the
Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre. Shop on the Champs Elysees and
stroll by the Seine. Tonight, why not experience a famous cabaret?
Paris to London. Going north we visit the Canadian War
Memorial situated near the valley of the Somme. From here to
Calais, where we catch the ferry back to Dover, reaching London early evening.
Trip Itinerary
| Dover, England
| Amsterdam, Nederlands
St.Goar, Germany
| Munich, Germany
| Innsbruck, Austria
| Bus Life
Venice, Italy
| Rome, Italy
| Florence, Italy
| Switzerland
Paris, France
| Barcelona, Spain