European Encounter (Winter, Start London, 16 Days)

Guide

Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides

Meals

3 Dinner (D) 15 Breakfast (B) 1 Lunch (L)

Others

Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it. Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building. Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world. Dresden: See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche. Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views. Prague: See the bright lights and church spires from a totally new perspective. Ships ahoy! Salzburg: Marvel at one of Europe's largest medieval castles, perched high on the hill over Salzburg. Like something out of the Sound of Music. Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice. Get total James Bond vibes. Venice: Life’s all about the waterways here; there’s not an Uber in sight! Get some classic pics of the famous gondola boats. Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking all the sights off your bucket list! Orvieto: Kick back with your Contiki crew and feast on local pasta, olives, wine and more at this organic Umbrian farm. (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience) Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap. Cinque Terre National Park: We’ll take care of your rail pass, so you can just zip around the iconic clifftop villages and focus on the Insta stories. Lucerne: Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument Paris: Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Paris: Climb to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower for an unbeatable vista of the ‘City of Light’. Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).

Transport

Coach

Accommodation

15 nights in Hotels

Optional

Canal Cruise (1.5 hours) (Euro 31.50) 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 cr Traditional Czech evening (Euro 32.00) In the heart of Prague, you’ll get up close to Czech culture with a live music performance & traditional dancing. Try out the hearty local dishes, like bramboraky (potato pancakes) & dumplings, as you test the local wines. This is the perfect chance for a Cycling & photography tour through the city centre Nuclear Bunker Tour (Euro 15.00) Lurking beneath Prague’s cobble stoned streets lies a real 1950’s nuclear bunker for you to explore. Get your gas masks on ‘literally’, pull apart a gun, throw on a WWII uniform, and receive a booklet on how to survive a nuclear attack…Boom! Czech Folklore Show and Dinner Eagle's Nest (Euro 33.00) Localy guided walking tour of Venice Vatican Tour (Euro 34.00) 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 masterpiece Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators including the Colosseum (Euro 30.00) Wander through the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire’s political heart, while our Local Guide peels back the layers of history & reconstructs the past. From the intrigues and assassinations of the Forum, to the bloody battles of the Colosseum, learn how Souvenir group photo (Euro 11.00) 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 41.00) 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 special Space Disco (Euro 16.00) 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 move Lake Lucerne Cruise (Euro 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. Stadtkeller Lunch (Euro 44.00) Parisian Dinner & Show (Summer Only) (Euro 124.00)

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guests’ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.