European Escapade

France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)

Map & Sightseeing List

Header-concept 25 days Concept

Tour Price*: A$2910
Food fund: A$585
Total Price From A$139 per day: A$3495 per person

*Based on mostly twin share, with a max quad share.

Meals: 24 1 16
Transportation: Coach, Ferry
Accommodation: Contiki Village, Contiki Special Stopover, Hostel, Hotel

Optional Activities Round out your tour with any of these add on activities.

Paris
- Parisian Dinner Euro 34.00
  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. With a 3-course meal and some local wine, kick start your tour with a night to remember.
- Nouvelle Eve Euro 71.00
  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, colour and sparkly costumes go by over a glass of French champagne.
Barcelona
- Flamenco dance show Euro 30.00
  Tonight, it’s all about Spanish culture with live music and dance. Get caught up in the heart-stopping intensity of flamenco, kick back with a glass of Spain’s famous sangria and get into the rhythms of flamenco. If you’re keen, you can have a go at the dance after the show!
Florence
- Souvenir Group Photo Euro 11.50
  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 and take home a great memento of your travels.
- Space Electronic Disco Euro 12.00
  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 and “get funky” on the dance floor.
- Tuscan Meal Euro 27.00
  Wind down with some fantastic Chianti wine in the heart of Florence. In true Italian fashion, our warm hosts will load your table with a traditional pasta entrée, followed by a house speciality and something dolce for dessert.
Rome
- Guided Imperial Tour Euro 26.00 (10-19 people) / Euro 25.00 (20+ people)
  Wander through the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire’s political heart, while our local guide peels back the layers of history and reconstructs the past. From the intrigues and assassinations of the Forum, to the bloody battles of the Colosseum, learn how the roots of Western culture started here.
Venice
- T-Shirts From Euro 18.00 - 28.50
  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.
- Gondola ride along the canals Euro 21.00
  Sit back and watch the city open up on the canals in a gondola. From magnificent palaces to the local’s laundry strung across the backwaters, Venice’s charm gets at you from every curve. Grab a bottle, open it to share with your travel buddies and toast this unforgettable experience.
- Venice walking tour TBA
  Get an in-depth look into Venice as you walk through the little lanes and gorgeous squares of the city’s historic heart. Our Local Guide will show you the monuments of St Mark’s Square and reveal the hidden secrets of the floating city. You’ll also visit the Rialto Market, a reminder of the ancient city of Venice, now the traditional food market for locals.
Vienna
- Viennese Dinner Euro 27.00
  Get out into the Viennese countryside with the group and cap off the day with a hearty meal. Try traditional flavours, including the world-famous schnitzel, sit back and enjoy the live entertainment. Round off your meal with some delicious apple strudel.
- Old Vienna Schnaps Museum Euro 6.00
  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.
- Mozart & Strauss classical music concert Euro 27.00
  Experience Austria’s cultural heritage with a Mozart and Strauss concert in one of Vienna’s imperial style concert halls. Complete with a small orchestra and singers, you’ll get a great intro into this city’s musical tradition.
Munich
- Dinner & entertainment at one of the oldest & most traditional Bavarian Beerhalls Euro 21.00
  With tons of old-world charm, one of the most famous beer halls in Munich serves up authentic brews, hearty serves of local food (including roasted pork knuckle) and some good times. Get together with your buddies, park yourselves at a long table and watch yodellers, musicians and dancers, entertain you in traditional costume.
Austrian Tyrol
- 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, so pick up a piece or two at great prices to take back home.
- Tandem Paragliding Euro 110.00
  Take off from the side of a mountain and 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 is some warm clothing and walking shoes!
- 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 and safety helmets.
  
  *White water rafting is normally available from May to September.
- Mountain Bike Tour and BBQ Lunch Euro 29.00
  Jump on a bike and head out for a fully guided tour with the group 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 and grassy fields. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, there’s a huge BBQ lunch of Austrian wurst and kraut salad.
Swiss Alps
- Cog-railway ride to the top of Jungfrau Mountain SF 130.00
  Head up into the Swiss Alps. 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, into the high alpine world of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Be amazed by far-reaching vistas that on a clear day stretch to the Black Forrest in Germany and the Vosges Mountains in France. If the weather is right, try skiing on Europe’s longest glacier.
St. Goar
- 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 a range of local wines by sipping on some Riesling and the exclusive ice wine – a speciality of the area.
Amsterdam
- Canal Bike Tour Euro 12.50
  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 and cruise along a picturesque route that takes you past gabled houses, buildings from the Dutch Golden Age and house boats, before docking close to Anne Frank’s house.
- Evening Canal Cruise Euro 20.50
  A cruise on Amsterdam’s world-famous canals is the perfect way to celebrate your final evening on tour. You’ll pass many famous sights including Dutch gabled houses, the Anne Frank house, churches and the Red Light District. Your cruise includes commentary, a couple of drinks and snacks.
- Sea Palace Restaurant Euro 31.00
  Tonight, enjoy a full spread of dishes in a typical rice table dinner at a popular floating restaurant, right in the heart of Amsterdam. This style of eating began in former Dutch colony, Indonesia, and has since become a popular Dutch tradition. Your table will be loaded with a selection of speciality dishes, including satay and noodles, making this experience more of a banquet than a dinner!