European Spirit: NEW Itinerary!

- Multi-Country

Locations in Europe

  Austria

• Vienna: 
Vienna

  Croatia

Dubrovnik,  Zagreb

  Czech Republic

• Prague: 
Prague

  France

• Paris: 
Paris

  Germany

• Berlin: 
Berlin

  Italy

• Florence: 
Florence
• Rome: 
Roma (Rome)
• Venice: 
Venice

  Netherlands

Amsterdam

  Slovenia

Ljubljana

Description: 23 Days (10 countries). Visit: Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Croatia, Venice, Florence, Rome

The European Spirit is THE sightseeing tour of 2009. Start in Paris, finish in Rome and in between... let your imagination run wild! Cruise the canals in Amsterdam, wander the cobbled streets of Prague and watch the sunset from a cliffside bar in Dubrovnik. You'll also enjoy a day trip to the very cool Pag Island in Croatia - a place where you can relax by the sea or check out one of the many happening bars.

Highlights: Tour Highlights

Paris         
* Evening Tour of Illuminations
* See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral

Amsterdam         
* See the canals, gable houses and city by night
* Bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside 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
* 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

Vienna         
* Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road
* See Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House

Dubrovnik         
* See the fortified city and old port

Venice         
* Private motorboat to the historic islands
* See Piazza San Marco, Bridge of Sighs and the Doges' Palace
* Murano glass-blowing & Burano lace-making demonstrations

Florence         
* Florentine leather craft demonstration
* See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria

Pisa         
* See the Leaning Tower

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

Vatican City         
* See St. Peter's Basilica

Cost in US$: From USD 2,835 ($124/day)

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel Independently Or in Groups

Contiki Holidays's Mission Statement: Contiki Holidays is the worldwide leader in vacations for 18-35 year-olds. For over 40 years, Contiki Holidays has been taking travelers around the world and offering them an unforgettable travel experience. Our tours have been individually created to include a mix of sightseeing, free time, culture, socializing and adventure. Regardless of your destination or traveling style, Contiki is committed to providing you with an amazing trip at an affordable price.

Year Founded: 1962