Amsterdam to Barcelona

Accomodations
* 10 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation * 10 continental breakfasts (B) & 6 three-course dinners (D) * A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver * Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging * Sightseeing tours of all major cities * Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

The Contiki Difference
* See canals & a windmill on a countryside bike tour in Edam * Paris by night cruise on River Seine * Walking tour of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter

Depart for Europe ( Days)
Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe!

Arrive Amsterdam (Dinner Days)
Check in to your hotel and head out into the buzzing, free-wheeling city of Amsterdam for a first taste. Later, meet up with your Contiki crew and Tour Manager over dinner. Jump start your trip and check out Amsterdam’s eye-opening Red Light District, where the creative and wacky come together on narrow cobbled streets, 24/7.

Amsterdam (Breakfast Days)
Cruise into the countryside and bike around like the laid back locals, past working windmills, to the world-famous cheese village of Edam. In an intro into Dutch culture, see how clogs are made at a clog-maker’s house and try some of the famous Dutch Edam at a cheese farm. Free time this afternoon to experience Amsterdam’s coffee shops, museums and quirky boutiques. Wander along the canals and past gabled houses or try out Amsterdam’s multi-ethnic cuisine. This cultural melting pot dishes up loads of affordable food. With an optional evening canal cruise, there’s a chance to toast your travels with the group, unwind with a few drinks and uncover another angle on Amsterdam at water level. Get some pointers on the city’s hot spots from your Tour Manager and head into town for a fun night out.

Amsterdam to Paris (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Cut across three countries (Netherlands, Belgium, France) in 1 day as we make our way south to Paris, France’s chic capital. Tonight, the group kick starts Paris with the “Tour of Illuminations”, which shows off the French capital’s transformation into the “City of Lights”. Lamp-lit bridges and cool little cafés give us a real taste of Paris’ romance. Your Tour Manager will fill you in on the world’s most-recognised monuments, like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. After the tour, enjoy another look at the city with our included cruise along the River Seine. The lights of Paris and its buildings are spectacular when seen from the water.

Paris (Breakfast Days)
This town is loaded with possibilities. Discover its many bistros, museums, tree-lined avenues and diverse quartiers (neighbourhoods). Get a feel for French flair by window shopping on the Left Bank, step into the huge Notre Dame cathedral or explore the endless galleries of the Louvre where you can get up close to the famous Mona Lisa. Try indulging in some delicious pastries and relax in one of Paris’ many green spaces. Tonight, treat yourself to a real Parisian cabaret experience, complete with can-can girls, dinner and champagne and spend time with the group. But don’t stop there – hit the clubs and finish your time in Paris with a fun night out.

Paris to Lucerne (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
With down-time on the coach, plug in your MP3, chill out to some music and chat with friends while travelling through the scenic wine producing regions of Burgundy and Chablis. Next stop: the jaw-droppingly beautiful alpine town of Lucerne. Wind down the day with an optional cruise on one of Europe’s most striking lakes, where stunning scenes of the Swiss Alps reflect back across the water.

Lucerne to Chamonix (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
With covered wooden bridges, cobbled lanes and quaint buildings, Lucerne’s centre is perfect to explore on foot. Also to stock up on lots of genuine Swiss chocolate! Your Tour Manager can give you pointers on where to pick up the best-priced watches that Switzerland is so famous for. This afternoon we continue on to Chamonix, world-famous mountaineering centre and Mecca for climbers and snow-boarders. Get a taste of the action without working up a sweat in an optional cable car excursion to the heights of the famous Mt Blanc. Make sure you’ve got your camera on hand for the mind-blowing views of the surrounding alps and ice caves.

Chamonix to French Riviera (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Cruise through the Mt Blanc tunnel, cut through Italy and then cross the border again, back into France. We hit the rugged coast line of the stunning Cote d’Azur and follow the beautiful sapphire waters to the palm trees and sun soaked-shores of Nice. En route, we stop on the Riviera and home to the French perfume industry at Fragonard Perfumery. Learn more about how perfume is made and some of its more surprising ingredients. It’s also a chance to pick up a bottle or 2 at great price.

French Riviera (Breakfast Days)
In your free time live a bit of the lifestyle with a visit to the local markets. Try out the region’s produce like lavender honey, aioli (garlic mayonnaise) and mouth-watering rosé wine. Window shop the chic boutiques or choose a beach and catch some sun among all the bronzed bodies! Tonight get a taste of the high life in Monaco, the glamorous principality packed into just 1.92km2 and home of the Formula 1. Indulge in a bit of glitz with the group by opting for a typically French 4-course meal just a few doors down from the Royal Palace. Get the inside story on the royal family and their place of residence from your Tour Manager, then try your luck at a casino later on.

French Riviera to Barcelona (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Unwind on the coach and take in the rustic beauty of Provence, known for its pretty landscapes of lavender, sunflowers and wild herbs. We keep heading south through the rugged and dramatic scenery of the Pyrénées mountains, over the border into Barcelona. A sizzling, festive capital any night of the week, Barcelona is all about action. In Spain fiesta time starts late, so settle in at one of the city’s many outdoor squares to enjoy a glass of sangria in and nibble on tapas (plate sized snacks) before a fun night out exploring Barcelona’s nightlife with your friends.

Barcelona (Breakfast Days)
First stop: Mont Juic. The hilltop has full-blown vistas of the city and it’s where we stop to check out the 1992 Olympic Games complex. Afterwards get a look into the wild imagination of famous Spanish architect, Gaudi, with his art nouveau masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia cathedral. Your Tour Manager walks you through the cobbled lanes of Barcelona’s oldest district, the Gothic Quarter. Then there’s free time to discover more of Barcelona’s creative core. Pick up some quirky buys in the side streets or hit the big label shops on Plaça de Catalunya. Take in all of Barcelona’s buzzing street life on the tree-lined La Rambla – a boulevard packed with street performers, artists, shops and stalls. Other ideas for your afternoon off include hanging out in the colourful gardens of Parc Guell or kicking back with the locals on the beach and taking a swim in the Mediterranean sea. There’s plenty of delicious local seafood to try like Spain’s signature dish, paella. Tonight’s optional dinner and show is a perfect way to finish off your time in this hot city and a chance to get into the local flavours with a Flamenco dance performance and some Sangria. Afterwards, get the low down on Barcelona’s hottest spots and maybe hit the pumping clubs of Port Olympico, by the water.

Depart Barcelona (Breakfast Days)
The tour ends after breakfast and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

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Amsterdam
Visit a fishing and cheese village

Amsterdam
Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house

Amsterdam
See the canals, gable houses and city by night

Amsterdam
Bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside

Paris
Evening Tour of Illuminations

Paris
See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral

Lucerne
See the Wooden Chapel Bridge

Lucerne
View the Lion Monument

Lucerne
Scenic Alpine drive

Burgundy
See the Chablis & Burgundy vineyards

Chamonix
See Mont Blanc (weather permitting)

Paris
Visit a French Perfumery

French Riviera
Scenic drive along the Cote d'Azur

French Riviera
Visit Monaco & see the Royal Palace

French Riviera
Visit a Monte Carlo casino

French Riviera
Visit Nice and enjoy the beach

Barcelona
See Gaudi's Art Nouveau Cathedral & the 1992 Olympic Games complex

Barcelona
Walk through the Gothic Quarter and La Rambla

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