Ultimate European (Egypt, Start London, End London, 45 Days)

Guide

Expert Trip Manager and Driver Team and Local Guides

Meals

15 Dinner (D) 44 Breakfast (B) 1 Picnic Lunch (PL)

Optional

Parisian Dinner (Euro 36.00) Right in the heart of Paris’ colourful artists’ quarter in Montmartre, this typically French bistro dishes up loads of atmosphere and is the perfect place to get to know your group over a tasty 3-course meal. Parisian Cabaret Show (Euro 81.00) Get dressed up for a stylish night out at a Parisian cabaret show. The intimate atmosphere is the perfect way to kick off your trip. From your cute, lamp-lit table, watch a whirl of can-can girls, acrobats & comedians go by over a glass of French cham Secrets of Venice Walking Tour (Euro 11.00) Get an in-depth look into Venice as you walk through the little lanes & gorgeous squares of the city’s historic heart. Our Local Guide will show you the monuments of St Mark’s Square & reveal the hidden secrets of the floating city. You’ll also visit th Gondola ride (Euro 23.00) 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. 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. 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 Tuscan Dinner (Euro 33.00) Tonight's restaurant is located right in the heart of Florence. Enjoy a traditional 3 course meal including pasta and a delicious main course - all washed down with some local wine. 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 Pompeii Guided Walking Tour (Euro 22.00) Turn back the clock when you learn about Mt Vesuvius’ eruption and the ancient city of Pompeii. Our Local Guide will tell you about this once thriving city and the sites that were buried under all the volcanic ash. Explore the town’s well-preserved neig Captains Cruise of Corfu (Euro 40.00) With your Corfu captain at the helm of a caïque (pronounced kaheek), a traditional Greek wooden sailing boat, set sail to fantastic swimming holes in hidden away spots and get another angle on Corfu from the water. When you’ve worked up an appetite, the Ionian Dinner Experience (Euro 33.00) In a typical Greek taverna, our welcoming hosts will put on a spread of local specialties. Tuck into some succulent lamb roasted on the spit and get into the fun and energetic vibe, complete with dancing and the crazy tradition of plate breaking! Car Hire (Euro 65 - 200) Hire a car and cruise the countryside to get a deeper look at Corfu. With freedom to move how and when you like, you can stop at little mountain villages or gorgeous, remote beaches. Daily hire rates depend on the type and size of car you choose, but our Tour t-shirts (From Euro 21.00 - 32.00) Feeling creative? Make up a one-off design for a tour t-shirt with your group. They’re perfect for keeping your travel memories fresh when you’re back home. Water sports (From Euro 18.00 - 50.00) Test the waters off one of Corfu’s beaches and sign up for some action. With stunning views across the Ionian sea, and olive groves growing right to the water’s edge, you can imagine how this is the perfect spot for adventure. Head out with some friends a Nile Cruise with Buffet Dinner & Show (US $45.00) Tonight, jump on a boat and cruise down Egypt’s life blood, the Nile River. Under Cairo’s night lights, see this busy capital from another angle. Feast on a buffet of local specialties and international dishes with the group. Group Photo (US $11.00) Join the group for a photo in front of the world-famous Pyramids & Sphinx and take home a great picture to remember your travels by. Nubian Village Visit ($25.00) Abu Simbel's Temple of Ramses II (US $273.00) Fly over the vast desert and the world’s largest man-made lake, Lake Nasser, to the famous UNESCO World Heritage site that is also one of Egypt’s most spectacular monuments. Mammoth statues of Ramses II and his queen, Nefertari, are carved into the rock Guided visit of the Temple of Karnak & Luxor (USD $40.00) Explore this open-air museum & get the essential local angle on the site as you tour Egypt’s second most visited attraction, the Temple of Karnak. As our expert Local Guide shows you around, you’ll learn all about this sacred area. Being the largest reli Red Sea Cruise (US $46.00 for 8-11 pax; US $41 for more than 12 pax) Out on the world-famous Red Sea, you’ve got the perfect opportunity to snorkel and get an in-depth look at colourful coral reefs. Don’t worry about gear; we’ve got it all – mask, snorkel and flippers. Then eat your fill of grilled local fish or meats wi 'Kervansaray' Turkish evening (Euro 31.00) Belly dancing is the stuff of legends – and tonight, in the heart of Istanbul, you’ll get a feel for Turkish culture in one of the city’s most popular and legendary restaurant & nightclubs. Enjoy mezes (plate sized nibbles) and kebabs while watching trad Group Photo Budapest (Euro 10.00) River Cruise with dinner (Euro 34.00) Take in a different view of the “Paris of the East” from the Danube River, while cruising past night-time Budapest. Our Local Guide talks about Hungary’s heyday when the Austro-Hungarian Empire was dominant and points out the city’s important buildings fr Old Vienna Schnaps Museum (Euro 7.00) This is a behind-the-scenes look at the production of schnaps and Austrian liqueurs. Have a taste of the finished products and get schnaps savvy as the owners tell you more in their traditional distillery. Schnitzel and Screams (Euro 33.00) Tandem paragliding (Euro 128.00) Take off from the side of a mountain & soar over this stunning region in an adrenalin-pumping tandem paraglide. Flying with an experienced, professional pilot also gives you a chance to grab some great photos on the way! All you need for this adventure Mountain bike tour & BBQ lunch (Euro 33.00) Jump on a bike & head out for a fully guided tour through picture-perfect Austrian mountain scenery. In a region that is all about the outdoors, this is the perfect way to take in the fresh alpine air, waterfalls, mountain streams & fields. Once you’ve w Mike's Bikes Tour (Summer only) (Euro 21.00) Explore Munich like a true Bavarian. Join us on a guided bike tour - you'll cycle past the famous sights as your guide explains the fascinating history of the city. The perfect way to see a lot in a short time. White Water Rafting (Euro 43.00) 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! Jungfrau Mountain visit (EUR 149.00) Head up into the Swiss Alps as you scale 3,454metres (11, 300ft) by cog railway, through 7 kms (4.2 miles) of tunnel, to the highest railway station in the world. Step out onto the “roof” of Europe, on Mt Jungfrau at this UNESCO World Heritage site. Wine tasting (Euro 9.00) 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 specialty. Canal bike tour (Euro 11.00) Kick off your day with some action out on the canals in a fun introduction to Amsterdam. Do your bit on our four-seater pedal boat & cruise along a picturesque route that takes you past gabled houses, buildings from the Dutch Golden Age & house boats, be Canal cruise (1 hour) (Euro 24.00) Floating down Amsterdam's canals by night is the perfect way to toast your travels with your friends & Tour Manager. Cruise past historic buildings & the eye-opening Red Light District. The cruise gives you a different take on one of Europe's hot creativ Sea Palace Dinner (Euro 32.00) Tonight, enjoy rice table dinner at a popular floating restaurant, smack in the middle of Amsterdam. This style of eating began in former Dutch colony, Indonesia & has since become a popular Dutch tradition. Your table will be loaded with a selection of

Transport

Coach

Accommodation

19 nights in Hotels, 19 nights in Hostels, 4 nights in Special Stays, 1 night in Overnight Ferry, 1 night in Overnight Train

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.

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Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it. 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. Beaujolais: Be a VIP at the epic Contiki Château and fill up on a banquet of classic French dishes and wines. Ooh la la! Beaujolais: Clear out the cobwebs and get in touch with you zen side with a guided yoga session on the sweeping lawns of the Château. Beaujolais: Enjoy a French-style picnic while admiring the gorgeous Beaujolais countryside. Barcelona: Combat boots at the ready, folks! Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas are so cool, you won’t know what to photograph first! Barcelona: We’ll check out the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s world-renowned masterpiece. Work began on the church in the 1880s and while it was technically never finished, it’s still a wonder to behold. Arles: Visit the historic city of Arles, famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh. Monaco City: Walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Royal Palace and see the Monte Carlo Casino (where the car park looks like a Fast & Furious set). Nice: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a French perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz). 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! Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to check out one of Europe’s active volcanoes. Corinth Canal: The world’s deepest canal is an epic sight. It was carved through the rock, as a link between the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Cairo: Needs no introduction! Marvel at the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx. #bucketlist Cairo: Aswan: Jump on a traditional Felucca boat and sail down the famous river. Luxor: Follow in the footsteps of the pharaohs as you walk the ancient 2.7km stretch that links the temples of Luxor and Karnak Thermopylae: Take a scenic coastal drive past the legendary Mount Olympus. But stay on your best behaviour: you don’t want any trouble with Zeus! Thermopylae: Fans of the film 300 will love this tribute to Spartan warriors, on the site of the Thermopylae battle. Troy: A treat for the history buffs. Spark your imagination as you visit the mythological Horse of Troy with a local guide. Gallipoli: See the infamous site of the ANZAC troop landings at the battle of Gallipoli in WWI. Gallipoli: Brush up on your history knowledge with a visit to WWI battle sites: Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair Gallipoli Gallipoli: Take a boat around this legendary inland sea and enjoy epic views of Istanbul. Istanbul: If you’re looking for ornate and photogenic buildings we have a treat for you. See the Byzantine Hagia Sophia (Blue Mosque), Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar and Suleymaniye Mosque. Munich: We'll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost! Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich. Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views. Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.

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