21 Day Camping Tour of 10 European Countries
Easy-going pleasure seekers will revel in seeing 10 countries with this up-beat camping tour. It’s a great way to see Europe on a budget and you can’t beat the value. Why wander aimlessly on a rail car not knowing what to see and do when you arrive? Contiki takes the mystery out of it and sets you up with a bunch of great people to share the experience with. Sure, you’ll assist with tent and meal set ups, but that’s all part of the fun. Let us handle the details so you can focus on enjoying the trip of a lifetime.
Day 1 - London to Paris
A warm welcome from your Contiki Crew as we head for the White Cliffs of Dover and the Channel crossing to France. We drive past World War I battlefields to the splendour of Paris. What better way to begin than with an evening tour of the "City Of Lights"? Camping (D)
Day 2 - Paris Sightseeing
Today's sightseeing includes some of the most celebrated icons of Europe. Perhaps take the opportunity to visit the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe or the Champs Elysées. Tonight, why not complete your Parisian experience with a French meal and a famous Parisian cabaret? Camping (B)
Day 3 - Paris to Lyon
Through Burgundy to Contiki's Chateau De Cruix, then on to Lyon. Camping (B,D)
Day 4 - Lyon to French Riviera
Through Provence to Grasse, then past Cannes, home of the film festival, to the French Riviera. Tonight Monaco and Monte Carlo!. Camping (B,D)
Day 5 - French Riviera at Leisure
It’s your choice today, perhaps mix with the rich and famous on the beach at Cannes or take a trip into Nice to shop for souvenirs and explore this "Queen of the Riviera". Camping (B,D)
Day 6 - French Riviera to Florence
We visit a French Perfumery before continuing to Pisa, home of the famous Leaning Tower. From here it’s a short journey to the most spectacular of Renaissance cities, Florence. Camping (B,D)
Day 7 - Florence Sightseeing
Your day includes a walking tour seeing 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. Camping (B)
Day 8 - Florence to Rome
All roads lead to Rome where our included sightseeing tour is the perfect introduction to the Eternal City. Do as the Romans do and stroll past the Trevi Fountain, the amazing Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Camping (B)
Day 9 - Rome Sightseeing
Once at the centre of the powerful Roman Empire this city, steeped in centuries of ancient history, awaits your discovery. The Colosseum, Imperial Forum and the treasures of the Vatican City make for a day of serious sightseeing. Camping (B,D)
Day 10 - Rome to Venice
Soak in the changing scenery of Italy as we drive past golden plains, vineyards and quaint hilltop towns to Venice, our home for the next two nights. Camping (B,D)
Day 11 - Venice Sightseeing
A short boat ride takes us into the historical centre of Venice to see St. Mark’s Square, the Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. See glass and lace making demonstrations and why not treat yourself to a Gondola ride? Camping (B,D)
Day 12 - Venice to Vienna
An enchanting drive as we waltz into the home of Mozart and Strauss to see the splendours of the once mighty Austrian Empire. Camping (B,D)
Day 13 - Vienna Sightseeing
On our sightseeing tour see the fabulous Palace of the Hapsburgs, the State Opera House and fashionable Karntnerstrasse. In your free time try authentic apple strudel and Viennese coffee. Later why not sample some local Schnaps and a traditional Viennese meal? Camping (B)
Day 14 - Vienna to Salzburg
Mozarts birthplace, Mirabell Gardens, Hohensalzburg Castle and stunning mountain scenery, these are a few of our favourite things in Salzburg! Camping (B,D)
Day 15 - Salzburg to Munich
On to Bavaria’s lively capital Munich, home to the Oktoberfest. Maybe join us this evening at one of this city’s traditional Beer Halls. Camping (B)
Day 16 - Munich to Swiss Alps
We stop for lunch in Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Enjoy time to shop and sightsee in Lucerne before reaching our idyllic stop in the Swiss Alps. Camping (B,D)
Day 17 - Swiss Alps at Leisure
A spectacular day where you can choose to hike the many trails or enjoy a trip up the snow-covered Jungfrau mountain on a cog railway that passes through the Eiger mountain! Camping (B,D)
Day 18 - Swiss Alps to Heidelberg
Heading north we re-enter Germany and visit the university town of Heidelberg on the banks of the Neckar River. Heidelberg’s captivating old town and picturesque river are best viewed from its imposing castle. Camping (B)
Day 19 - Heidelberg to Amsterdam
We pass the legendary Lorelei before a short pause in St Goar in the Rhine Valley famous for its storybook castles. Then we cross the Dutch border and on to Amsterdam, the "City of Diamonds". Camping (B,D)
Day 20 - Amsterdam Sightseeing
A chance to visit Edam and take a bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside. Then, after a diamond exhibition, time to further explore Amsterdam? In your free time perhaps visit famous sights such as Anne Frank’s house or the Van Gogh museum. Tonight we celebrate our last evening together. Camping (B)
Day 21 - Amsterdam to London
Time to swap addresses and e-mail contacts as we travel through the Belgian Countryside and back to Calais for our ferry crossing to England.
