European Vista: A Travel Narrative
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Brunelleschi's Duomo

Venetian Sunset

The Alps

From top:
Brunelleschi's Duomo, a Venetian sunset and the sky-high peaks of the Alps

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Day 8: Florence to Rome
This morning our local guide takes us on a walking tour to see the Duomo, Giotto's Belltower, Basilica de Santa Croce and Piazza della Signoria. Time to shop for silver and gold and see a Florentine leathercraft demonstration before we continue to Rome. Tonight, a walking tour of the ancient city includes Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Venezia.

Day 9: Rome Sightseeing
In the morning, see the ancient ruins of Rome with a local guide. Take the afternoon to leisurely discover the secrets of the Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel.

Day 10: Rome to Venice
Our route takes us across the Appennine Mountains for our two-night stay in fairytale Venice.

Day 11: Venice Sightseeing
A motoscaffe takes us to the main island of Venice, to see St. Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs and Doge's Palace. See demonstrations of glass blowing and lace making and wander the fascinating sidestreets. Take a gondola ride through the many canals of Venice.

Day 12: Venice to Vienna
From the towering mountains, we drive through the gently rolling countryside past picturesque villages for our two-night stay in Vienna.

Day 13: Vienna Sightseeing
Take a city walking tour in the morning, then visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Opera House and the Spanish Riding School. Take time to shop and wander at leisure in the afternoon.

Day 14: Vienna to Munich
From Austria, our route today takes us to Bavarian Munich. Tonight, join the locals in the famous Hofbrauhaus beer hall.

Day 15: Munich to Hopfgarten - Austrian Tyrol
Our city tour takes us to the Marienplatz, with its famous Glockenspiel. After leaving Munich, we head through the Bavarian Alps to Austria and the beautiful Tyrol region for a special Contiki welcome at the village of Hopfgarten.

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