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20 nights accommodation
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A scenic roadtrip peppered by charming cities & iconic sites, you're onboard the European Experience. The perfect midpoint for those feeling unsure about how much time they have and what their budget is. Questions that will be long behind you when you're sipping vino at Contiki's Château & boating through the canals of Venice.
A scenic roadtrip peppered by charming cities & iconic sites, you're onboard the European Experience. The perfect midpoint for those feeling unsure about how much time they have and what their budget is. Questions that will be long behind you when you're sipping vino at Contiki's Château & boating through the canals of Venice.
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YOU WILL VISIT
England, France, Monaco, Italy, The Vatican, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Belgium
England, France, Monaco, Italy, The Vatican, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Belgium
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DAY 1:
Arrive London
London
Check in to your hotel after 2:00pm and head out into the humming capital of Britain for a sneak peek at what’s to come. At 6:00pm meet up with your Trip Manager and get to know your fellow travellers.
London
DAY 2:
London to Paris
London
Join forces in London & get to know the wolf pack you're about to take on Europe with. We'll hit the road this morning and make tracks for 20 days of adventure.
Dover
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!
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
See the White Cliffs of Dover
Calais
Off the ferry we arrive in the port town of Calais - French soil! We will travel via World War I battlefields in the Valley of the Somme, before reaching .... Paris!
Paris
Pop the champagne, dial up the romance, & pass the escargot - we're in Paris, baby! Don't waste a second unpacking, we're going to hit the streets and see how this city comes alive by night.
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See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral
Champagne & Escargot
Exclusive 'Paris by Night' sightseeing tour
DAY 3:
Paris
Paris
Drool over haute couture you can't afford, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral whilst juggling coffee and crêpes & get artsy at the many museums of the Louvre. Just don't wear yourself out, you will probably want to get involved with dinner and the Nouvelle Eve Champagne show. Smitten and it's only day two!
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Parisian Dinner
EUR 36.00
Nouvelle Eve cabaret show
EUR 82.00
Paris
DAY 4:
Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Fontainebleau
Paris
Farewell French capital! We're off in search of charming countryside & legit, straight from the source vino.
Fontainebleau
With its medieval stature and grand surrounding ponds, Château Fontainebleau will take your breath away. We'll amble around the gardens then recommence our scenic journey to Beaujolais.
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See Chateau Fontainebleau
Beaujolais
Tonight's the night we camp out at Contiki’s very own 16th century Château. We say "camp" - LOL. This might be the most royal experience of your life. Wine tasting at the Château’s working winery is just one of the ways we'll kill time while we're here.
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See Chablis, Burgundy & Beaujolais vineyards
Wine tasting at Contiki's Château
DAY 5:
Beaujolais Wine Region
Beaujolais
Another day, another chance to explore the French countryside and lull about poolside in our castle like setting. We'll be topping the day off with a picnic, no less. Cue the panoramic views and red wine.
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Picnic in the French countryside
Beaujolais
DAY 6:
Beaujolais Wine Region to French Riviera incl Monaco
Beaujolais
Yes, yes, you could stay here forever, but unfortunately the show must go on. And there is more French fabulousness just around the corner, we promise.
French Riviera
Driving along the Côte d'Azur will you get excited for what's to come...and that's in the form of one of the world's most glamorous town, Monaco.
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Scenic drive along the Côte d'Azur
Monaco
Home to the Righteous Royals as well as the world's most famous casino, yes that's right, we've arrived in Monaco. Ogle at supercars, and snack on nibbles before trying your luck on the blackjack table (if you wish) all dressed in your best at Monte Carlo casino.
French Riviera
Oh, what a night! Hopefully with some winnings in hand, we'll head back for a sleep before our next day of adventure tomorrow.
DAY 7:
French Riviera to Florence via Pisa
French Riviera
Full to the brim with all things French and ready for new ground. Italy, perhaps? But first, we'll visit Fragonard Perfumery in the French Riviera, now there's a place to check in on Facebook! And stock up on perfume, obviously. Especially given the greatly discounted prices and authenticity of buying in France.
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Visit a French perfumery
Pisa
No trip around Europe is complete without seeing the world's most famous #AwkwardLean, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Once you've got that perfect snap of you holding the thing up like you're Arnold Schwarzenegger, we'll be on the fast-track to Florence.
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See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Florence
The dome of Duomo Cathedral sits above the city making certain we know we have arrived in Florence. Tonight, begin your Italian adventure with a night out with your group with dancing a plenty.
DAY 8:
Florence
Florence
Today is a perfect balance of guided wisdom and free time to roam. We'll uncover the beautiful art of traditional leather & explore streets bursting with heritage. Take to the local markets, down some gelato & make yourself known for the evening of optional festivities.
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Discover the Secrets of Michelangelo's Florence – see Ponte Vecchio, the Medici Palace & much more on our locally guided walking tour of Florence
See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria
Learn about Florence's leather craft with a demonstration
Florence
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Group Photo
EUR 12.00
Tuscan Dinner
EUR 35.00
Space Electronic Disco
EUR 16.00
DAY 9:
Florence to Rome
Florence
Farewell Florence - today we have the epicenter of Italy on our horizons. Pizza, piazzas...we're coming in hot.
Rome
After our drift through the rustic Tuscan hillsides of cypress trees and glowing fields, we'll be back city side in the Italian capital of Rome. The Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona are just some of the icons we'll be casting our eyes upon before the sun sets on day-8.
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Special access Rome sightseeing coach tour
See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, The Vatican, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona
See St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City
DAY 10:
Rome
Rome
When in Rome...take an optional guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Religious or not, the Vatican's Italian Renaissance church will send shivers down your spine. This is also the day to learn a thing or two about the Colosseum & do a bit of your own exploring. Espressos and people watching should be high priority.
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Vatican Tour
EUR 35.00
Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators including the Colosseum
EUR 30.00
Vatican City
Rome
DAY 11:
Rome to Venice
Rome
We may be hitting the road again, but we're not done with Italy just yet. We have one more city to lust over...
Venice
Kudos to the cats of decades gone who constructed this lagoon fairytale. Boats, bridges, gondolas; your heart is going to pound. Start off this evening with an optional walking tour that not only shows you the sights but also finishes with traditional Venetian cicchetti, washed down with an aperitivo.
DAY 12:
Venice
Venice
Wake-up sleeping beauties! Venice is yours for the entirety of this glorious Italian day. We'll be jumping aboard our own private boat and hitting the canals en route to the historical heart of the city. You have the chance to become truly Venetian with a gondola ride up for grabs, or you can always choose to get lost on your own and see where the maze takes you.
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Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice
See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Square
See Venice's iconic canals & gondolas
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Gondola ride
EUR 23.00
Trip t-shirts
EUR 21.00 - 32.00
Venice
DAY 13:
Venice to Austrian Tyrol
Venice
Confident we have ticked off all the Italian essentials, we're off to Austria for some mountain vibes like nowhere else. Along the way, we'll drive through the Brenner Pass, spotting vineyards and castles as we gear up for more of the good times.
Austrian Tyrol
Start your stay in Austria with the excitement high for our impending visit to our Special Stopover, Contiki's own Gasthof (guest house).
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Scenic drive past vineyards orchards and castles
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
White Water Rafting
EUR 45.50
DAY 14:
Austrian Tyrol
Austrian Tyrol
Wake up, peel open your curtains, and take in the magnificence of your view...and your life in general. If you're feeling lively you can jump onto a bike tour through green mountains and waterfalls. If you're feeling really lively you can go tandem paragliding. Not so lively? Stroll around and take in the incredible setting; drink endless hot chocolate, go up a mountain in a gondola, carry on sighing with happiness.
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
See this pretty mountain region famous for adventure sports
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Tandem Paragliding
EUR 129.00
Bike Ride & BBQ Lunch
EUR 33.00
Austrian Tyrol
DAY 15:
Austrian Tyrol to Munich via Dachau
Austrian Tyrol
Polish off your stay in Austria, with the excitement of our impending visit to Germany, but not before a visit to the home of Swarovski Crystal.
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Swarovski Crystal World
EUR 12.00
Dachau
They say that the more you learn about the past, the better prepared you are for the future. And today the past will unfold itself at the Dachau concentration camp memorial.
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Visit the Dachau concentration camp memorial
Munich
A city famous the world over for its annual beer festival is a city we need to know about. And luckily enough, its Bavarian culture is a year round attraction. You can explore the side streets of Munich on an optional bike tour, or go it on your own and see what you stumble upon.
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Mike's Bike Tour
EUR 21.00
DAY 16:
Munich to Swiss Alps via Liechtenstein and Lucerne
Munich
Goodbye Munich, hello mountains.
Liechtenstein
We'll make a well earned pit stop in the capital of the tiny country of the Principality of Liechtenstein - famous for being landlocked by not one but two countries, now there's a fact we bet you never thought you would learn.
Lucerne
Swans float under wooden bridges, snowcapped mountains stand regally behind us, & chocolate tastes like heaven on earth. You're in the Swiss Alps & you cannot wipe the smile off your face. Eeek!!!
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
See the Wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
Swiss Alps
Arrive in this picture perfect setting ready for two nights at our very own Swiss Chalet, starting off with a night in the infamous 'bomb shelter' bar.
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Scenic drive through the Alps
DAY 17:
Swiss Alps
Swiss Alps
Open the window of your Swiss chalet & drink in the incredible view - if you can find words or photos that do it justice, we applaud you! If you're feeling audacious, catch a cog rail to Europe’s highest railway station on Jungfrau Mountain, keeping your balance on what's known as the 'Top of Europe'.
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Jungfrau Mountain
EUR 142.00
Jungfrau Mountain and Ropes Course
EUR 177.00
Swiss Alps
DAY 18:
Swiss Alps to Rhine Valley via Heidelberg
Swiss Alps
Out with the altitude, into incredible Germany for a second time. Once we've crossed the border out of Switzerland we will be coasting into beer and wine territory in the castle dotted landscapes of the Rhine Valley.
Heidelberg
We keep the suspense with a stop off in Heidelberg and its medieval vibes which are matched only by its student vibes before we're back on the road and the alpine air.
Rhine Valley
After the scenic journey of fairytale castles, vineyards and valleys, you'll be charmed before we even arrive in Germany's famous Rhine Valley. This back-in-time town is our wine tasting host for the evening. Squeal!!!
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Learn how beer steins are crafted
Scenic drive along the Rhine River
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Wine Tasting
EUR 9.00
DAY 19:
Rhine Valley to Amsterdam via Edam
Rhine Valley
This morning we'll drag you all away from Germany kicking and screaming that you want to stay forever. Only to see you equally infatuated with another dot on the European map hours later...
Edam
You know the cheese, and now you're going to know the place that pioneered it. We'll cycle into the countryside to see windmills & picturesque Dutch houses on our way to an actual cheese farm & clog maker's house.
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Visit a cheese farm and clog makers house
See canals and a windmill on a countryside bike tour in Edam
Amsterdam
Flashing red lights, pretty canals, crooked buildings, cafes bursting with pizza + chocolate + French fries. Amsterdam is all that and way too many bags of chips.
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See Amsterdam's canals & gable houses by night
DAY 20:
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
It's our last full day on tour & our last night to party up a storm with the squad. Use the day to explore quirky museums & sample the endless array of cuisines this city has on offer.
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Canal Bike
EUR 11.00
Canal Cruise (1 hour)
EUR 24.00
Sea Palace Dinner
EUR 32.00
Amsterdam
DAY 21:
Amsterdam to London
Amsterdam
Get your tissues ready, it's time to say goodbye to your new Contiki family. We'll escort you to Schiphol Airport by about 10am.
Belgium
For those not leaving us until London, we'll travel south through Belgium - cross another country off your list.
Calais
Dover
London
This afternoon we cross from France to England and then back to London-town, where you'll be left to start dreaming up your next big adventure.
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- A-class team
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- Authentic foodie experiences
- No Regrets Inclusions
- An army of new friends
ACCOMMODATION
20 nights:
At night, we'll be kicking back in some of the coolest accommodation options you'll ever encounter. Spend 2 nights in Contiki's very own French Château, another 2 in our Austrian Gasthof, 2 more in our Swiss Chalet, 6 in our cosy village cabins, 1 in a funky hostel and 7 in hotels.
TEAM
You'll be safe in the hands of your professional Trip Manager, who knows the streets of Europe better than you know the hairs on your toes. When it comes to transport, an experienced and legendary driver team will be taking the reins; trust us, they're always a hoot.
FOOD
32 meals:
This culinary tour of Europe will awaken taste buds you didn't even know existed. Slurp on snails in France, chow on paella in Spain and twirl spaghetti on the cobbled streets of Italy. Breakfast is included every day, and you'll also be treated to 1 picnic lunch and 12 scrumptious dinners on us.
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
All the iconic greats are included as standard on the trip. Soak up the scenery as we zoom through the Swiss Alps, lose yourself (and find yourself) on a private motor boat ride through the snaking canals of Venice and gain an awareness of a tragic slice of history at a WWII concentration camp.
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
There's an enormous selection of extra activities on offer if you want to further funk up your itinerary. Get your can-can on at an amazing cabaret show, see Munich by bike or head to the top of Jungfrau Mountain in the Bernese Alps via a cog railway ride.
TRANSPORT
You and your new besties will be zooming through Europe in an air-conditioned luxury coach, complete with WiFi and charging points. We'll also jump on a ferry occasionally, so prepare to be lulled to sleep on gentle waves come naptime.
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Ashley Catherine Mason
The crew was awesome and the sights were incredible. Definitely a life changing experience.
Traveled Oct 2018
Jessica Lee Widgery
Everything from the information about each places, the add one, places we stayed our nights out were more then I ever could have hoped for. Jack made the trip what it was
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Louisa Shute
Already thinking of booking another trip soon.
Traveled Oct 2018
Anonymous
I didn’t realize how much the add-ons would cost. I don’t regret them but I wish there was a better heads up. The add-ons almost feel mandatory because you’re left with no real plans if you don’t do them.
Traveled Sep 2018
Andrew Magill
Great trip, great people good sights and so might learning which I loved
Traveled Sep 2018
Harriet Allen
Best Summer Ever! Saw 11 countries in 20 days all very well organised and great accommodation and additional add ons.
Booked from Meopham, UK
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Corey Rae
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Amazing sites. Trip manager had in depth knowledge of the area.
Amazing add ons both free and paid
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Damon Schmidt
Value for money every single day. It is the little things with Contiki. World class
Traveled Sep 2018
Campbell Ash
It’s was an awesome experience and made life long friends
Traveled Sep 2018
Amanda Tanti
Saw the best of Europe in this trip and made so many friends. Laura and Mark were the best!
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Anonymous
Was worth every dollar I spent
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Daniel Sheehan
Perfect length not too long not too short.
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Rodney Pitman
Great experience definitely recommend doing a contiki.
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Ali
Loved every second of this tour. We were asked on the last day what our regret was and I honestly have none.
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European Experience
The crew was awesome and the sights were incredible. Definitely a life changing experience.
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Everything from the information about each places, the add one, places we stayed our nights out were more then I ever could have hoped for. Jack made the trip what it was
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Unreal , trip of a lifetime.
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Highly recommend to young opened minded travelers
I didn’t realize how much the add-ons would cost. I don’t regret them but I wish there was a better heads up. The add-ons almost feel mandatory because you’re left with no real plans if you don’t do them.
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Great trip, great people good sights and so might learning which I loved
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Best Summer Ever! Saw 11 countries in 20 days all very well organised and great accommodation and additional add ons.
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Easy to purchase and very helpful staff with every question I had.
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European Experience
Amazing sites. Trip manager had in depth knowledge of the area.
Amazing add ons both free and paid
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Would do it again, no doubt.
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Time of LIFE!
Value for money every single day. It is the little things with Contiki. World class
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It’s was an awesome experience and made life long friends
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Saw the best of Europe in this trip and made so many friends. Laura and Mark were the best!
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Trip of a lifetime, would 100% do again!
Was worth every dollar I spent
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Was very good and easy to do
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Best 3 weeks of my life, met the best people and seen some of the most unbelievable sights. Good mixture of partying and sight seeing. Everyone should do this contiki atleast once in there life!
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Perfect trip awesome adventure!
Perfect length not too long not too short.
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Great experience definitely recommend doing a contiki.
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Absolutely amazing experience
Loved every second of this tour. We were asked on the last day what our regret was and I honestly have none.
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Amazing
The trip was amazing got to see a little bit of everything and the tour manager Anna s and coach driver Kieran d were excpitional they work will together and made the trip so enjoyable and lastly the crew we had were the best
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