European Whirl

The one that combines history, adventure, natural beauty, food and fun times over 18 days
Travel Style
Iconic Essentials
Take your time and explore in-detail each destination on this trip. Find out more
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Duration
18 days
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Countries
10 Countries
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Meals
16 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners
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Transport Style
Coach
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Group Size
Average 43 people
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Team
Experienced Trip Manager and Driver Team and Local Guides
London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Munich, Austrian Tyrol, Venice, Rome, Florence, Swiss Alps, Beaujolais, Paris, Dover, Calais, Belgium, Dresden, Vatican City, Pisa
Top Experiences
23 included & 20 free time add-ons available to add later
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See Amsterdam's canals & gable houses by night
Included
Amsterdam
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See the colourful East side Gallery and the iconic Berlin Wall
Included
Berlin
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See Hradčany Castle and the Cathedral of St. Vitus
Included
Prague
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Gain exclusive access to the A'DAM Lookout Tower & Swing and get an enthralling view of the city
EUR 15.00
Amsterdam
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Captain your own electric boat along the canals of Amsterdam and explore the city at your own pace
EUR 28.00
Amsterdam
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Historical Walking Tour
EUR 11.00
Berlin
European Whirl
23 Inclusions
Experiences that are included with your trip
- See Amsterdam's canals & gable houses by night
- See the White Cliffs of Dover
- See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate & historic Reichstag building
- See the colourful East side Gallery and the iconic Berlin Wall
- See the site of Checkpoint Charlie
- See Hradčany Castle and the Cathedral of St. Vitus
- Visit the richly historical city of Dresden that was decimated in WW2 and then reborn
- See the rebuilt Baroque architecture of the Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche
- See the Glockenspiel and Marienplatz
- See this mountain region famous for adventure sports
- Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles
- Take a traditional Motoscafo across the iconic lagoon to the island of Venice
- See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Square
- Peel back the layers of Rome's history on a city walking tour including the Trevi Fountain
- See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence
- Learn about Florence's leather craft with a demonstration
- Special stay: Contiki's XVI century Chateau
- Wine Tasting at Contiki's Chateau
- Unwind on the lawn with Yoga
- See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral
- Take a dreamy nighttime tour of the 'city of lights', Paris
- Visit a French perfumery
- Drive through the WWI Battlefields on our way to London
20 Free Time Add-Ons
Optional experiences that you can choose from and pay for on your trip
- 1ste Klas Dinner EUR 35.00
- Gain exclusive access to the A'DAM Lookout Tower & Swing and get an enthralling view of the city EUR 15.00
- Captain your own electric boat along the canals of Amsterdam and explore the city at your own pace EUR 28.00
- Historical Walking Tour EUR 11.00
- Alternative Berlin (Summer Departures Only) EUR 26.00
- Pivo and Pubs EUR 26.00
- Enjoy an authentic Czech evening with traditional music, dancing & dinner EUR 32.00
- Take a funny and fascinating tour through Munich on two wheels with Mike's Bikes EUR 22.50
- Soar over the spectacular Austrian Alps on a exhilarating paragliding experience (Summer Only) EUR 132.00
- Bike along the vibrant green trails of the Austrian Alps followed by a BBQ at our Gasthof (Summer Only) EUR 33.00
- Glide down the canals of Venice on a traditional gondola EUR 23.00
- Uncover a hidden Venice with an in-depth walking tour followed by an aperitivo EUR 17.00
- Witness Renaissance masterpieces on a guided tour of the holy Vatican City, the smallest country in the world EUR 41.00
- Vatican Tour EUR 41.00
- Tuscan Dinner EUR 41.00
- Adventure Park EUR 37.00
- Canyon Swing EUR 130.00
- Journey to the 'top of the world' as you take a cog train up Jungfrau Mountain in the Swiss Alps EUR 150.00
- Eat a traditional Parisian feast in the historic 2e arrondissement EUR 38.00
- Nouvelle Eve Cabaret Show EUR 82.00
Where You'll Stay
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Haus Schoneck
Hopfgarten, Austria
Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, bubbling rivers and iconic vistas, our cosy, traditional and exclusive Chalet has been wowing travellers for decades
1 night
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Chateau De Cruix
Beaujolais, France
Contiki’s exclusive 16th century chateau is unlike anywhere you’ve stayed before
1 night
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17 nights
All accommodation is included on this trip
15 nights in Hostel, 2 nights in Contiki Special Stay
About this trip
Dreaming of your European adventure, but don't know where to start? Welcome to the European Whirl. Taking in all the iconic hotspots you could want through Paris, Rome and Amsterdam, it also ventures to east to the trendy must-see cities of Berlin and Prague, not to mention swoon-worthy flings with the Austrian Tyrol and Michelangelo's Florence. Along the way you can expect private boats through Venetian canals, an exclusive Paris by Night tour and a blissful balance of active adventures, local experiences, foodie hotspots and total relaxation. It's the perfect way to see this blockbuster continent in all its glory.
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