• Tour Highlight :
  • Madrid
  • Zaragoza
  • Barcelona
  • Avignon
  • Aix-en-Provence
  • French Riviera
  • Cinque Terre
  • Pisa
  • Florence
  • San Gimignano
  • Rome
  • Vacitan City
     
• Days 1 - Arrive Madrid   Hotel   ( D )
  After checking in to your hotel, the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the Spanish capital. This evening meet your Contiki Tour Manager and fellow travellers at 6pm in the hotel.
   
• Days 2 - Madrid   Hotel   ( B )
  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 Museum. Tonight a chance to try fabulous traditional Spanish cuisine.
   
• Days 3 - Madrid to Barcelona   Hotel   ( B ,D )
  The first stop today is Zaragoza. See the impressive Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar. A chance for lunch in this city of four cultures. We travel east arriving in Catalonia's most famous city, Barcelona.
   
• Days 4 - Barcelona   Hotel   ( B )
  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?
   
• Days 5 - Barcelona to Avignon   Hotel  ( B ,D )
  We say goodbye to Spain today as we head for France. Travelling through Provence to arrive at our overnight stop, Avignon, City of the Popes.
   
• Days 6 - Avignon to French Riviera   Hotel   ( B )
  This morning we continue to Aix-en-Provence, home of Paul Cezanne, for lunch. We visit a French Perfumery in Grasse before continuing to our hotel in Nice. Tonight we visit magnificent Monaco to see the Royal Palace and a Monte Carlo Casino.
   
• Days 7 - French Riviera   Hotel  ( B ,D )
  Today rub shoulders with the rich and famous on the Nice promenade or shop for French fashion - the choice is yours.
   
• Days 8 - French Riviera to Pisa   Hotel  ( B ,D )
  Past Genoa, the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, before entering the unspoilt Cinque Terre Region to visit the various villages along this stunning coast. Then on to Pisa to enjoy the nightlife.
   
• Days 9 - Pisa to Florence   Hotel  ( B ,D )
  Free time this morning in Pisa, then through Tuscany to the Renaissance city of Florence. A chance to learn about Florentine leathercraft and shop for silver and gold.
   
• Days 10 - Florence   Hotel  ( B )
  The day includes a walking tour of the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Santa Croce. In your free time maybe visit one of the city's many museums or galleries and this evening enjoy the colourful Florentine nightlife.
   
• Days 11 - Florence to Rome   Hotel  ( B )
  This morning we head to San Gimignano for free time, then we leave Tuscany behind and make our way to Italy's capital, Rome. This evening enjoy your first taste of this amazing city on our sightseeing tour.
   
• Days 12 - Rome   Hotel  ( B )
  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).
   
• Days 13 - Depart Rome   ( B )
  Time to swap addresses and email details and say 'Arrivederci Roma' as the tour ends after breakfast.
   

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• Tour code : WWMD( Winter 2009 / 2010 )
• Important Trip Details
  • Start 6.00pmm and end approx 8.00am
  • Prices above are twin share. For triple share rate reduce twin price by 5%
  • For Departure point, please refer to page : Pre & Post Accommodation
  • Single room Supplement additional is US$639
• # This is a Preferred Departure.
• In winter the itinerary changes slightly, we will use the train rather than the boat in Cinque Terre.
• Please call us for more detail of winter tours between Oct 2008 - Mar 2009
• Please refer to Pre & Post Accommodation for some great deals that can save you money on your trip.
• Prices correct at time of website going live. Subject to confirmation at time of booking.
• Booking Conditions - Click here for more Information
  

• 12 nights twin or triple share hotel accommodation.
• 12 Breakfast (B) & 6 three-course Dinner (D)
• A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver
• Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities.
• Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges.