The adventure of a lifetime kicks off today. Meet up with your new Contiki family in London town before hitting the road to Amsterdam. Shortly before we find our ferry for France, we'll be taking in the English coastline beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover. They owe their gorgeousness to their composition of chalk - you're learning and we haven't even left the UK!Off the ferry we arrive in the port town of Calais - French soil! We travel north via Belgium before reaching... Amsterdam!
Cross off another country off your list as you cruise through Belgium on your way to Amsterdam. And here we are at our final stop for this evening: Amsterdam! You can start your exploration of this city with an optional trip up to the A’DAM tower and swing (with drink in hand) for panoramic views over the city. Afterwards, there's plenty of nightlife to keep you going until the early hours. (RD) Stay: Ibis Budget City South (Or similar)
Out of Amsterdam, onto the autobahn and on the fast-track to Hamburg – that's today's agenda. Crossing over to Germany, we find ourselves in another charming city dotted with canals and cafes, along with a central city lake and plenty of parks. We'll acquaint ourselves with Hamburg by starting with an orientation of the city, before free time to find some dinner tonight. (B) Stay: A&O Hamburgh Reeperbahn (Or similar)
Hamburg, it's been sweet, but we have our sights set on another famous port city. And first... On our way to wonderful Copenhagen today, we'll also pass via Odense, the birthplace of Hans Christian Anderson. With cobbled streets and colourful houses in a historic district full of character, it's easy to see where his inspiration came from. Constantly named amongst the most livable cities in the world (along with one of the happiest), Copenhagen greets us with craft beer breweries, a Renaissance-era castle, hip bars and cafes, a walkable city centre and - you guessed it - more canals. We'll start with a walking tour of the top sites, followed by free time to find dinner in one of the local spots. (B) Stay: Moxy Sydhavnen (Or similar)
Florence, you've been a dream, but today will see us moving onwards and upwards to Milan. Arriving in super-chic Milan, where Italy's fashionistas and divas alike gather in their droves, you can find bucket list sights like the famous Milan Duomo, Galleria and La Scala. Here you'll have the option to sign up for an EatWith Milan foodie experience, dining in the home of a local who'll teach you how he makes pasta like a pro, before feeding you a delicious meal of local specialties. (B) Stay: BB Hotel Sesto Milano (Or similar)
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