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Limited budget to rock Europe but don't want to

compromise? This trip hits up London, Rome & Paris
plus ancient ruins & alpine views in 8 days. Starting
in Rome for pizza & history, we'll parade through
the breath-taking Alpine views of Switzerland and
fall in love with romantic Paris, before arriving in the
one-and-only city of London. On the way we'll take
time to snap pictures in Tuscany, Florence, Swiss
villages & Lake Como, laze around the Leaning
Tower of Pisa, as well as a empting to devour snails
& wash them down with French champagne.
Europe, it's been real.

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DAY 1
START ROME

Rome

Buongi orno! Wel com e to the E ternal Ci ty. Head out and explore s om e of the s i ghts before

tonight w hen you' ll get a chance to m eet your travel s quad and plan your next epi c w eek

together!

Hotel

The Yel low (or s im il ar)

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DAY 2
ROME TO FLORENCE VIA PISA

Rome

Lets hit the road as w e have m ore of Italy to l us t over…

Pisa

No tri p around E urope is com plete w ithout s eei ng the w orld' s m os t fam ous #Aw kw ardLean,

the Leaning Tow er of P i s a. O nce you' ve got that perfect s nap of you hol ding the thing up l ike

you' re Arnol d Schw arz enegger, w e' ll be on the fas t-track to Florence.

Florence

For thos e of you not fam il iar w ith the w hole Florence deal , w e have tw o w ords for you: i t' s

heaven. Fl orence, the capi tal of Tus cany, i s m ore proof that Italy has s o m any great pl aces

packed i nto one s m all region. P otter along the Ri ver Arno, be total ly Tus can w ith another

drop of Chi anti w ine, and take in the beauty of the ci ty and its protruding Duom o Cathedral.

We have all day tom orrow to let the expl orations continue.

Meals

Breakfas t

Hotel

Hos tel 7 Santi (or s im il ar)

Included Experiences

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Visit Pisa (for that Epic Sel

Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap.

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Tuscan Dinner -

Wind down with the fantastic local wine, Chianti, in the heart of Florence. In true Italian fashion, our

warm hosts will load your table with a feast of entrées followed by a house speciality & something

'dolce' for dessert.

Adult: 40.00 EUR

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DAY 3
FLORENCE

Florence

Today i s a perfect bal ance of gui ded w is dom , food and free tim e to roam . Take the

opportunity to expl ore s treets burs ti ng w ith heritage and deli cious fl avours as you explore

the local m arkets and dow n s om e gel ato.

Meals

Breakfas t

Hotel

Hos tel 7 Santi (or s im il ar)

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Welcome to Florence Walking Tour -

Traveling on foot provides for a pace that opens your eyes to various hidden treasures that you

would have not have seen otherwise. With a local guide you'll be taken on a walking tour to find out
the hidden stories of Florence.

Adult: 10.00 EUR

Tuscan Dinner -

Wind down with the fantastic local wine, Chianti, in the heart of Florence. In true Italian fashion, our

warm hosts will load your table with a feast of entrées followed by a house speciality & something

'dolce' for dessert.

Adult: 40.00 EUR

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DAY 4
FLORENCE TO SWISS ALPS

Florence

Hopefully by now you are head to toe i n fres h leather, you' ve eaten your bodyw ei ght in

antipas to, and you' re feeli ng fres h as a dais y and ready to farew ell Fl orence.

Swiss Alps

Bunki ng dow n am id fairytal e s now capped m ountains tonight s how s how far w e' ve com e

s ince gol den Florence this m orni ng, and that right there is the m agi c of E urope. Tom orrow

w e' ll s et out to explore this m agical l and of chees e, chocolate and w atches .

Meals

Breakfas t

Hotel

Adventure Hos tel Interlaken (or s im il ar)

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Swiss Fondue -

Dip into a Swiss tradition, gather around a pot full of delicious melted cheese and dunk until your

hearts content.

Adult: 33.00 EUR

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DAY 5
SWISS ALPS

Swiss Alps

O pen the w indow of your room & drink in the i ncredi bl e view - i f you can find w ords or

photos that do i t jus ti ce, w e appl aud you! If you' re feel ing audacious , opt to take a trip to a

Sw i s s m ountain w ith your travel crew , or feel free to explore this clas s ic E uropean adventure

tow n.

Meals

Breakfas t

Hotel

Adventure Hos tel Interlaken (or s im il ar)

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Swiss Paragliding -

Take o ff from the side of a mountain & soar over this stunning region in an adrenaline-pumping

tandem paraglide. Flying with an experienced, professional pilot also gives you a chance to grab

some great photos on the way!

Please note: there is a weight limit of 90kg for paragliding

Adult: 175.00 EUR

Jungfrau Mountain -

Journey to the ‘top of Europe’ as you take a cog train & Cable Car up Jungfrau Mountain in the

Swiss Alps

Adult: 166.00 EUR

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DAY 6
SWISS ALPS TO PARIS

Swiss Alps

O ut w ith the altitude, i n w i th the inner-ci ty P ari s ian bli s s . O nce w e' ve cros s ed the border out

of Sw itz erl and w e w i ll be coas ting through the pretty w i ne produci ng region of Burgundy

before our arrival i n P aris .

Paris

We' l l reach P aris and enjoy an i ncluded dinner before a chance to expl ore the gl ittering city

of l ights .

Meals

Breakfas t, Dinner

Hotel

Jo& Joe (or s im il ar)

Included Experiences

Take a Tour of Paris

Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Ei ffel

Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

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DAY 7
PARIS

Paris

Stock up on perfum e at the Fragonard P erfum ery. E s pecial ly gi ven the greatl y dis counted

prices and authentici ty of buying in France. Later you can m oan over haute couture you can' t

afford, adm i re the Notre Dam e Cathedral w hils t juggli ng coffee and crêpes , & get arts y at the

m any room s of the Louvre. Jus t don' t w ear yours elf out, you w il l probably w ant to get

i nvolved w ith di nner and a cabaret s how . With your las t night l oom i ng, m ake it one to

rem em ber in the city of l ights .

Meals

Breakfas t

Hotel

Jo& Joe (or s im il ar)

Included Experiences

Visit a French Perfumery

Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes

scents! (soz).

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Parisian Farewell Dinner -

Finish o ff your trip with a night to remember right in the heart of Paris. This typical French bistro

dishes up a three-course meal & some local wine plus loads of atmosphere & is the perfect place to

toast your trip before you say farewell to your travel buddies.

Adult: 40.00 EUR

Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show -

Dress up for a special night out at a Parisian cabaret show. From your lamp-lit table, watch a

succession of can-can girls, acrobats, comedians, feathers & sequins whirl by as you sip

champagne.

Adult: 126.00 EUR

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DAY 8
PARIS TO LONDON

Paris

Soak up your las t dos e of P ari s and feel the as toni s hm ent of how m uch you' ve s een on this

trip. And how clos e you' ve grow n to your l oved-up Contiki coll ective.

Calais

Dover

London

What a journey, if you' ve chos en to end your trip on arrival in London s ay a fond farew ell to

the rem ai nder of your group as you w rap up the journey on arri val .

Meals

Breakfas t