Travel Itinerary

• Monday, April 27, 2009 - Depart for Europe
  
  Take 10:00 A.M. Santa Barbara Airbus to LAX, flight departs LAX at 4:30 P.M.
  

• Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - Arrive in London
  

  Arrive in London at 11:00 A.M. Check-in to hotel after 2pm and the remainder of the day is free to relax before meeting my fellow travellers at 6pm. After dinner take a short walk to explore nearby Covent Garden.

• Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - London to Amsterdam
  

  A warm welcome from your Contiki Crew as we head for the White Cliffs of Dover and the Channel crossing to France. We travel through Belgium and into the Netherlands. After dinner a chance to explore this unique city and it's amazing nightlife.

• Thursday, April 30, 2009 - Amsterdam to Rhine Valley
  

  This morning take the time to explore the delights of Amsterdam - visit a museum or do a spot of shopping. We travel into Germany for a chance to try some local wine and finish with a scenic drive along the Rhine Valley to our hotel.

• Friday, May 1, 2009 - Rhine Valley to Munich
  

  We visit the town of St. Goar to see how German beer steins are crafted before travelling south through Germany to Bavaria and its capital, Munich. Our orientation tour of Munich takes us to Marienplatz with its famous Glockenspiel. Tonight the Beerhalls beckon all thirsty travellers.

• Saturday, May 2, 2009 - Munich to Austrian Tyrol
  

  Take the opportunity to go white-water rafting in the heart of the Austrian Alps before a special welcome awaits at Contiki's own Gasthof.

• Sunday, May 3, 2009 - Austrian Tyrol to Venice
  

  Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery as we head south to Italy. It's a short boat ride to the historical centre of Venice to see St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. Why not treat yourself to a gondola ride?

• Monday, May 4, 2009 - Venice to Swiss Alps
  

  A magnificent Alpine drive takes us past Lake Como and climbs into Switzerland. Enjoy time to shop and sightsee in Lucerne before reaching our idyllic stop in the Swiss Alps.

• Tuesday, May 5, 2009 - Swiss Alps

  A spectacular day where you can choose to hike the many trails or maybe enjoy a trip up the snow-covered Jungfrau mountain on a cog railway that passes through the Eiger mountain!

• Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 - Swiss Alps to Paris

  Travel past vineyards and through the French countryside to the romantic city of Paris and your first glimpse of this beautiful city.

• Thursday, May 7, 2009 - Paris
  

  Visit a French perfume house and then 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?

• Friday, May 8, 2009 - Paris to London
  

  After breakfast, there will be a transfer for you to central London. Meet up with my cousin, Scott.

• Saturday, May 9, 2009 - London
  
  Spend the day exploring London with my cousin.

• Sunday, May 10, 2009 - Depart for LAX
  
  Flight departs Heathrow Airport at 4:15 P.M. Arrive in Los Angeles at 7:30 P.M. Take 8:30 P.M. Santa Barbara Airbus back to Santa Barbara. Arrive in Santa Barbara 11:00 P.M.