Best of Europe (start Amsterdam)

Accomodations
* 9 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation * 9 continental breakfasts (B) & 5 three-course dinners (D) * A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver * High speed train journey between Paris & Amsterdam * Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with power outlets for charging * Flight from Prague to Rome * Sightseeing tours of all major cities * Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

The Contiki Difference
* Locally guided bike tour of Prague * Special access Rome sightseeing coach tour

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 out 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 and try some of the famous Dutch Edam at a cheese farm. There’s free time this afternoon to experience Amsterdam’s coffee shops, museums and quirky, cool boutiques. Wander along the canals and past gabled houses or experience 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 get to know the group, unwind with a few drinks and uncover Amsterdam at water level as you drift past the city lights. Get some pointers on the city’s hot spots from your Tour Manager and head into town for a fun night out.

Amsterdam to Berlin (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Motor down the autobahn and get ready for a dose of uber-cool Berlin. With 2 nights in this historical hot spot, you’ve got time to find out what makes Germany’s capital one of the most cutting-edge cities in the world. It’s hard to believe that this funky town has had such a troubled past. Do as the Berliners do and grab a curry wurst (a local favourite) and kick back at a bierkeller (German beer house). Then top off your time in Berlin with some of your new friends and explore the city’s legendary nightlife. With cool cocktail bars and some of the best techno clubs in the world, there are heaps of fun choices.

Berlin (Breakfast Days)
We’ll give you the background on Berlin’s troubled history in our morning city tour. Learn about the East/West split at the Berlin Wall and check out the controversial Reichstag (German Parliament) as well as Tiergarten (one the world’s biggest parks), while you Tour Manager points out the little details and peels back the layers of history. Visit Checkpoint Charlie, where many East Berliners tried to escape to the West, and be reminded of Germany’s darker past at the Brandenburg Gate. With free time, get inspired by Berlin’s creative scene and check out its galleries and street art. As a world forerunner in contemporary art, Berlin’s walls are covered in cutouts and graffiti. Shopping-wise, this town has it all and is right up there defining style. Berlin is great for small boutiques, funky fashions and one-of-a-kind buys. Your Tour Manager knows Berlin’s ins and outs, so get some pointers before you splurge. Experience the world of espionage in an optional evening Eye Spy Berlin tour with our Local Guide, and enjoy a fascinating look into the Stasi (what was once the East German Secret Police).

Berlin to Prague (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Heading south, we roll on to the region of Dresden, often dubbed “Florence of the North” because of its beauty. This town completely rebuilt itself after being flattened in World War II. Your Tour Manager will show you Dresden’s signature buildings, like the Opera house, the domed Frauenkirche, the Royal Residence – once home to the Saxon Kings – and the Zwinger Fortress, a massive palace where royals went to party! Lunchtime! Go local and hang out in a river side beer garden, order some hearty German dishes with regional specialties like sour roast and potato soup. Then we head over the border and into the Czech Republic to Prague.

Prague (Breakfast Days)
Prague is a beautiful and atmospheric city. It’s also pretty compact, so it’s best explored on foot. Get straight into Prague’s historic heart with your Tour Manager. You’ll walk together over the landmark Charles Bridge, through Hradcany Castle, the home of the original Bohemian Kings and to the gothic St Vitus Cathedral, along the way. Choose a lunch cruise on the Vltava River, which runs through the heart of Prague, and take in stunning views of the city from the water. The Czech capital has a really mixed past so look out for signs of the Roman Empire, the Bohemian Empire, the Nazis and the Communists. Have a go on 2 wheels and discover Prague with our Local Guide, who knows all the city’s ins and outs. Exploring by bike is the perfect way to get an overview of this compact city, as you hit the back alleys and side streets of the old town. Free time means you can get deeper into Prague’s old town in your own time. The city itself is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a jumble of little lanes, alleys and courtyards. Slow the pace down and give yourself a chance to uncover its hidden treasures. Spend some time in the picturesque Old Town Square, where historic buildings and churches surround cafes that spill out onto the pavement. With some world-famous Czech pilsner in hand, park yourself at a table, people-watch and try out some of the traditional local dumplings. This is also the spot to pick up some famous bohemian glass, beads or garnet and amber jewellery. By night, Prague is loaded with all types of music, from jazz bars and hip DJs to opera. There is something for everyone, so make the most of it with the group, and finish your travels off with a night to remember.

Prague to Rome (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Catch a short flight to Rome. It oozes energy and overflows with relics from another age. Get into the thriving atmosphere of this living timeline as your Tour Manager shows you the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Piazza Venezia and Piazza Navona. Honour tradition and throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain’s waters (to better your chances of returning to Rome!) or maybe hang out with your new friends at the Spanish Steps, sit back with a few slices of pizzas and people watch.

Rome (Breakfast, Breakfast Days)
With 2 full days in this hot city, you’ll get a real feel for Rome. Make the most of our local guide’s inside knowledge and uncover the remains of an ancient empire with a fantastic optional tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Then check-out the smallest country in the world and home to the Pope, the Vatican City. You’ve got time to take a closer look at St Peter’s Basilica or Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel. Take off into the city and absorb the atmosphere, as vespas flash past timeworn monuments that are surrounded by fountains, pizzerias, cafes and bars. Before you hit the shops, let your Tour Manager point you in the right direction with some tips on the best buys. Use your free time and live the local lifestyle by indulging in a long lunch on a paved piazza or knock back a shot of espresso at the bar, like the Romans do. Hook up with your new friends and make your last night one to remember with an optional farewell dinner. At a popular pizzeria, you’ll enjoy pizza as it was meant to be (with a thin crispy crust, fresh tomato and loaded with delicious mozzarella) Learn a thing or two about making them as you watch a professional piazzolo show you how it’s done. But don’t sop there – afterward dive into Rome’s night action with your buddies and finish your travels off with a night to remember.

Depart Rome (Breakfast Days)
The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say "arrivederci" to your new friends.

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Amsterdam
See the canals, gable houses and city by night

Amsterdam
Bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside

Amsterdam
Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house

Berlin
See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, historic Reichstag building and the remains of the Berlin Wall

Berlin
See the site of 'Checkpoint Charlie'

Dresden
Visit the city destroyed in World War 2 and known as the 'Florence of the North'

Prague
See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square

Prague
Visit the old town square and see the astronomical clock

Prague
Locally guided bike tour of Prague

Prague
See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square

Prague
Visit the old town square and see the astronomical clock

Rome
See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum

Rome
Evening walking tour

Rome
Special access Rome sightseeing coach tour

Rome
See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum

Rome
Evening walking tour

Vatican City
See St. Peter's Basilica

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