Ultimate European
plus Egypt
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The one that goes big and bold, covering everything from Paris to The Pyramids
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Duration
45 days
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Countries
18 Countries
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Meals
44 Breakfasts, 1 Picnic Lunch, 15 Dinners
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Transport Style
Coach
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Group Size
Average 49 people
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Team
Experienced Trip Manager & Driver Team and Local Guides
London, Paris, Beaujolais, Barcelona, French Riviera, Venice, Florence, Rome, Overnight Adriatic Ferry, Corfu, Athens, Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Red Sea, Kavala, Canakkale, Istanbul, Sofia, Belgrade, Budapest, Vienna, Austrian Tyrol, Munich, Swiss Alps, Rhine Valley, Amsterdam, Dover, Calais, Arles, Monaco, Pisa, Vatican City, Pompeii, Bari, Corinth Canal, Giza, Thermopylae, Troy, Gallipoli, Mauthausen, Liechtenstein, Heidelberg, Edam, Belgium
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About this trip
Two week holidays are for the time poor, and that ain't you. A month and a half will get you through an entire Europe guidebook. From Serbia to Switzerland & Istanbul to Amsterdam, you're about to cover some serious ground. With included flights and ferries and enough activities to take your breath away, this is nothing short of a trip of a lifetime. And it's all topped off with a trip to the exotic lands of Egypt.
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Ultimate European
plus Egypt
On this version of the trip you'll spend 6 days exploring Egypt, including a Nile cruise, instead of the Greek Islands
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Ultimate European
plus Greek Islands
Map & Itinerary
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Top Experiences
51 included & 35 free time add-ons available to add later
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See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral
Included
Paris
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Take a dreamy nighttime tour of the 'city of lights', Paris
Included
Paris
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Enjoy a French picnic in the beautiful countryside of the Beaujolais wine region
Included
Beaujolais
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Experience the passion of a flamenco show then top off the evening with some tapas
EUR 50.00
Barcelona
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Walk in the footsteps of gladiators and emperors at the Colosseum and Roman Forum
EUR 41.00
Rome
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Take a Captain's Cruise across the glittering med with lunch, swim stops and watersports, Corfu
EUR 43.00
Corfu
Ultimate European plus Egypt
51 Inclusions
Experiences that are included with your trip
- 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
- See the White Cliffs of Dover
- See Château Versailles (entrance not included)
- See Chablis, Burgundy and Beaujolais Vineyards
- Wine Tasting at Contiki's Chateau
- Enjoy a French picnic in the beautiful countryside of the Beaujolais wine region
- Unwind on the lawn with Yoga
- See Gaudi's Sagrada Familia & the 1992 Olympic Games complex
- Explore Barcelona's Gothic beauty on a walking tour including Las Ramblas
- Visit the historic city of Arles
- See the Royal Palace in Monaco and the Monte Carlo casino
- 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
- See Venice's iconic canals & gondolas
- Visit the iconic Tower of Pisa and pose for the classic insta snap
- Learn about Florence's leather craft with a demonstration
- Peel back the layers of Rome's history on a city walking tour including the Trevi Fountain
- See St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City
- See Mount Vesuvius
- Locally guided tour of the awe-inspiring Ancient Greek monuments including entry to the Acropolis and Parthenon
- See the first modern Olympic Stadium
- See the impressive Corinth Canal
- Visit Cairo Museum
- See the great pyramids and Sphinx in Giza
- See the Aga Khan Mausoleum
- Sit back and chill as you drift down the Nile on a traditional felucca sailing boat
- Visit the ancient Valley of the Kings & get face to face with the pharaohs in Egypt
- Scenic coastal drive past Mt. Olympus
- See the Spartan Memorial at Thermopylae
- Spark your imagination as you visit the mythological Horse of Troy with a local guide
- Pay tribute to heroes at Gallipoli and ANZAC Cove
- Journey along the Sea of Marmara
- Visit Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair
- The Blue Mosque the Galata Bridge the Spice Markets - discover Istanbul with our expert local guide
- See the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- See the Kalemegdan Fortress and the historic old town
- Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace, the Church of St. Matthias, the Chain Bridge & Fisherman's Bastion
- Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road of Vienna & see St. Stephen’s Cathedral & the State Opera House
- Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road of Vienna & see St. Stephen’s Cathedral & the State Opera House
- Reflect on the tragedies of the 20th century at Mauthausen Concentration Camp
- See this mountain region famous for adventure sports
- See the Glockenspiel and Marienplatz
- Scenic drive through the Alps
- Visit the capital of Liechtenstein, Vaduz
- Learn how beer steins are crafted
- Walk (or jog) along the breathtaking River Rhine & spot castles on the German hillside
- See the famous Lorelei Rock, where sirens are said to sing their beguiling songs
- See Amsterdam's canals & gable houses by night
- Visit a cheese farm and clog makers house
- See canals and a windmill on a countryside bike tour in Edam
35 Free Time Add-Ons
Optional experiences that you can choose from and pay for on your trip
- Eat a Parisian feast in the oh-so-chic district of Montmartre EUR 38.00
- Nouvelle Eve Cabaret Show EUR 82.00
- Experience the passion of a flamenco show then top off the evening with some tapas EUR 50.00
- Nice Bike Ride EUR 25.00
- Glide down the canals of Venice on a traditional gondola EUR 23.00
- Burano Island Cruise and Cicchetti EUR 44.00
- Tuscan Dinner EUR 41.00
- Welcome to Florence Walking Tour EUR 10.00
- Sip n Dip EUR 35.00
- Pizza Making Evening EUR 35.00
- Vatican Tour EUR 41.00
- Walk in the footsteps of gladiators and emperors at the Colosseum and Roman Forum EUR 41.00
- Take a guided tour of the lost Roman city of Pompeii EUR 24.50
- Take a Captain's Cruise across the glittering med with lunch, swim stops and watersports, Corfu EUR 43.00
- Explore Corfu by night and taste its delicacies with a foodie walking tour EUR 35.00
- Water sports EUR 15.00 - 45.00
- Nile Cruise with Buffet Dinner & Show US 50.00
- Egyptian Village Visit USD 26.00
- Abu Simbel by bus USD 145.00
- Guided visit of the Temple of Karnak & Luxor USD 58.00
- Red Sea Cruise USD 62.50-74.50
- 'Kervansaray' Turkish evening EUR 35.00
- Take in the beauty of Budapest as you cruise down the Danube River & dine on a feast EUR 43.00
- Eat Schnitzels & take thrill rides at one of the world's oldest theme parks, Prater in Vienna EUR 34.00
- 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
- Feel the unique thrill of White Water Rafting in the stunning Austrian Alps (Summer Only) EUR 50.00
- Take a funny and fascinating tour through Munich on two wheels with Mike's Bikes EUR 22.50
- Swiss Mountain EUR 54.00
- Adventure Park EUR 37.00
- Canyon Swing EUR 130.00
- German Wine Tasting in the picturesque village of St.Goar, the Rhine Valley EUR 9.00
- Gain exclusive access to the A'DAM Lookout Tower & Swing and get an enthralling view of the city EUR 15.00
- Sea Palace Dinner EUR 35.00
- Glide along the canals of Amsterdam with an evening sightseeing cruise and on-board bar EUR 23.00
Where You'll Stay
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Chateau De Cruix
Beaujolais, France
Contiki’s exclusive 16th century chateau is unlike anywhere you’ve stayed before
2 nights
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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
2 nights
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44 nights
All accommodation is included on this trip
20 nights in Hotel, 4 nights in Contiki Special Stay, 18 nights in Hostel, 1 night in Adriatic Ferry, 1 night in Overnight Train
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Reply by Contiki Support
We have acknowledged your feedback and would like to express regret to read that there were certain aspects of your trip that did not meet your expectations on this occasion. We were particularly concerned to read that you may have felt there was not enough time allocated to each place of interest, especially as our Product Development and Operations teams work together closely to ensure our travellers are really able to experience everything detailed within our itineraries. Furthermore, our Ultimate European trip is designed to give our travellers a taste of the whopping seventeen countries that we visit, and, naturally, this means there is a certain amount of time dedicated to travelling on our Contiki coach. Nevertheless, we certainly appreciate that you may have preferred to have had more time at certain sites, and this is something we have shared with our departments for their attention and consideration going forward. Having said this, we hope your trip with us to Europe won't be your last, and that we'll have the chance to discover somewhere new before too long.