European Panorama

France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)
28 days Timeout
- Total Price From*A$184 per day
- A$5165 per person
- Meals
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- Transportation
- Modern coach, Ferry crossing
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Feature Hotel, Adriatic Ferry
Optional Activities Round out your tour with any of these add on activities.
- Please Note
- Europe Optional Excursions _
The optional excursions below are a guide of what may be available on this tour in 2010. Complete details will be updated in early 2010.
- Europe Optional Excursions _
- Paris
- Moulin Rouge Euro 137.00
Dress up for a special night out at this world-famous cabaret and finish up your trip. The exciting atmosphere of the evening show is the perfect way to toast your travels with the group over a 3 course French meal. From your lamp-lit table, watch a whirl of can-can girls, acrobats, comedians, feathers and sequins go by as you sip on champagne.
- Moulin Rouge Euro 137.00
- Barcelona
- Tablao de Carmen Euro 56.00
Set in the Andalucian Quarter of El Pueblo Espanol, Tablao de Carmen serves up typical Andaluz specialties and the heart-stopping intensity of flamenco dancing. This live performance introduces the heart of Spanish culture, so kick back with some Spain’s signature drink, sangria, and take in the rhythms.
- Tablao de Carmen Euro 56.00
- Monaco
- Monaco restaurant Euro 34.00
Get a taste of the high life just a few doors down from the Royal Palace – home of Monaco’s glamorous royal family and former residence of movie star Grace Kelly. Eat in style and indulge in a French 4 course spread that includes regional specialties, like the famous salade niçoise and French wine.
- Monaco restaurant Euro 34.00
- Florence
- 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.
- Souvenir group photo Euro 11.50
- Rome
- 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 & 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.
- Imperial Tour Euro 26.00 (10-19 people) / Euro 25.00 (20+ people)
- Pompeii
- Guided tour of ancient Pompeii Euro 19.00 (20-34 people)/ Euro 18.00 (35+ people)
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 neighbourhoods and get inside ancient life by exploring the ruins of shops, houses and markets.
- Guided tour of ancient Pompeii Euro 19.00 (20-34 people)/ Euro 18.00 (35+ people)
- Corfu
- Caique Cruise around Corfu Island Euro 35.00
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 captain will serve up a tasty lunch, made from ingredients from his own back yard. Get a drink at the bar and hang out with the group on this fun day trip. Don’t forget your swimmers, sun block or towel.
- Water sports From Euro 12.00 - 45.00
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 and choose from loads of fun activities, like parasailing, banana boating and waterskiing.
- Car Hire Euro 55.00-155.00 (cost per day depending on car)
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 Contiki Rep can fill you in on all the details.
- Dinner & Greek Dancing Euro 32.00
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!
- Tour 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.
- Caique Cruise around Corfu Island Euro 35.00
- Venice
- 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.
- Gondola ride Euro 21.00
- Vienna
- Dinner and Mozart Concert Euro 61.00
Experience Austria’s cultural heritage with a Mozart and Strauss concert in Vienna’s imperial Schönbrunn Palace. Try traditional Viennese flavours with a meal at an old-world restaurant in the grounds.
- 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.
- Dinner and Mozart Concert Euro 61.00
- Austrian Tyrol
- 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.
- White water rafting Euro 39.00
- 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 local wines as you sip on some Riesling & the exclusive ice wine – the areas speciality.
- Wine tasting Euro 8.00
- Amsterdam
- Volendam Restaurant Euro 31.00
Get a taste of Amsterdam’s maritime tradition at a local restaurant, perched right on the seafront of a pretty fishing village. Wrap up your day with a drink, before digging into some hearty Dutch fare in the restaurant’s cosy interior. Lip-smacking seafood and steaks are on offer with some wine or local Dutch beer.
- 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!
- Volendam Restaurant Euro 31.00





