Depart for Europe (1 Days)
Your exciting European trip begins.

Arrive Rome (1 Days)
Make your own way to the hotel, then the day is free to explore at leisure. This evening meet your Tour Manager and enjoy an evening sightseeing tour.

Rome (1 Days)
Ancient and modern Rome await your discovery. Why not take a guided tour of the Imperial Forum and walk in the footsteps of Gladiators? In your free time explore the Vatican City and Sistine Chapel, snap up Italian fashions or just watch the world go by with a gelato (or two).

Rome to Florence (1 Days)
We head north through the hills of Tuscany. En-route we stop in the Chianti region where you will have the opportunity to sample some of the local wines and olive oil. From here it's on to the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence.

Florence (1 Days)
The day includes a walking tour of the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Santa Croce, and a chance to shop for leather, gold and silver. In your free time maybe visit one of the city's many museums or galleries and this evening enjoy the colourful Florentine nightlife.

Florence to La Spezia (1 Days)
Free time in Pisa, home of the famous Leaning Tower, then enter the unspoilt Cinque Terre Region. We stop at Portovenere before continuing on to the picturesque villages of Riomaggiore and Monterosso. Tonight we stay in La Spezia.

La Spezia to French Riviera (1 Days)
This morning we say "arrivederci" to Italy. Winding along the beautiful coastline we reach France and the Riviera playground of the Côte d'Azur.

French Riviera (1 Days)
Rub shoulders with the jet-set on the promenade at Nice and enjoy your chance to relax or shop for French fashion. Tonight we visit Monaco! Why not join us for an elegant meal, view the Royal Palace and take the opportunity to try your luck at the casinos of Monte Carlo?

French Riviera to Avignon (1 Days)
A visit to a French perfumery before continuing to Aix-en-Provence, home of Paul Cezanne, for lunch. This afternoon time to explore Avignon, City of the Popes.

Avignon to Barcelona (1 Days)
We leave France and head to Catalonia's most famous city, Barcelona. Our drive takes us along the Mediterranean coast and past the Pyrénées mountain ranges.

Barcelona (1 Days)
Our included sightseeing tour is a great introduction to this celebrated city. See Gaudi's Sagrada Familia Cathedral, the 1992 Olympic Complex and the Gothic district. A chance to experience Barcelona's famed shopping street La Rambla and discover some of Spain's specialties. Tonight why not experience the passion of Flamenco dancing?

Barcelona to Madrid (1 Days)
We travel west to Zaragoza. See the impressive Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar. A chance to lunch in this city of four cultures. Then it's on to Madrid!

Madrid (1 Days)
Our morning sightseeing includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace. The rest of the day is free for you to discover this amazing city. Perhaps see the Bullring or visit the famous Prado Musuem. Tonight a chance to try fabulous traditional Spanish cuisine.

Depart Madrid (1 Days)
Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast.

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10/19/2008 - 11/1/2008	$1,619	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/23/2008 - 12/6/2008	$1,619	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/28/2008 - 1/10/2009	$1,655	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/22/2009 - 3/7/2009	$1,569	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us

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Mix and Match Discounts

Early payment discounts

Offer #1: Save up to US$559

off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 12 months prior to departure.

Offer #2: Save up to US$279

off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure.

Offer #3: Save up to US$139

off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure.

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Multiple Trip Discounts – Save US$50

You can save an extra $50 when you book a second Contiki tour at the same time of booking your first tour.

* Tours may be in different countries/regions and must be a minimum of 7 days.

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Europe Plus Great Britian – Save US$150

Combine a Contiki Europe vacation at least 25 days long with a Contiki Great Britain tour booked at the same time and get a special US$100 discount. Add that to your US$50 extra tour discount and you’ve saved US$150.

* All discounts apply to land tour price only.

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Group Discounts

Funky Four – Save 5%

Save 5% Our “Funky Four” discount means a 5% saving per person when 4 or more people book at the same time on the same trip.

Super Seven – Save 7.5%

Book a group of 7 people traveling on the same vacation at the same time and get a 7.5% discount per person. Super Seven – Save 7.5%

Perfect 10 – Travel for Free!

Experience Contiki’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked on the same trip at the same time and the 11th person travels for free or everyone in your group gets 10% off.

* All group discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4, Super 7 & Perfect 10 offers cannot be combined together.

Triple Discounts

On most Superior trips we offer a triple reduction of up to 5% on twin share price.

Price Guarantee

As soon as Contiki has received your deposit, the land tour price confirmed to you by Contiki reservations is guaranteed so book and pay your deposit as early as possible! It gives you the best choice and could save you money.

Single Traveler Savings

When traveling alone, you may not want to incur the expense of a single room supplement, so why not share with fellow passengers of the same sex on a ‘twin room’ basis. It is an enjoyable way to travel and make new friends and helps stretch your budget further.