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Tour Description:
Ready to fall head over heels for Europe? This 13-day trip serves up the continent’s finest - think Bavarian beer halls, Swiss mountain views, and the ancient monuments of Rome. You'll hit icons like Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Munich, Venice and Florence, with cheeky flings in between. Six countries, one whirlwind romance. By the time you're back in London, you'll be totally smitten. We promise.
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Dates & Pricing
| Sunday 28 Mar 27 — Friday 09 Apr 27 | Starting at $2,925 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 18 Apr 27 — Friday 30 Apr 27 | Starting at $2,935 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 02 May 27 — Friday 14 May 27 | Starting at $3,075 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 23 May 27 — Friday 04 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,025 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 06 Jun 27 — Friday 18 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,225 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 15 Jun 27 — Sunday 27 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,165 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 22 Jun 27 — Sunday 04 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,205 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 04 Jul 27 — Friday 16 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,205 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 11 Jul 27 — Friday 23 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,195 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 18 Jul 27 — Friday 30 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,165 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 01 Aug 27 — Friday 13 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,135 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 15 Aug 27 — Friday 27 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,235 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 29 Aug 27 — Friday 10 Sep 27 | Starting at $3,245 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 05 Sep 27 — Friday 17 Sep 27 | Starting at $3,245 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 26 Sep 27 — Friday 08 Oct 27 | Starting at $3,345 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingDining Summary
5 Dinner (D)
12 Breakfast (B)
FAQs
London: Travelling to (and through) the UK & Northern Ireland? You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through border control in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
London: What currency do I need? For this trip, you’ll need just three currencies - the British Pound, Swiss Franc and Euro.
London: How do I know when to book tickets for non-included attractions in Amsterdam? If you're travelling before March 2025, this trip spends 1 night in Amsterdam. You will have free time in the morning of day 2 until 12pm, during which time you can book activities. After this time, we will head off to the Rhine Valley.From March 2025, this trip will spend 2 nights in Amsterdam and you will have free time in the afternoon of day 2 from 12pm - 3pm, during which time you can book activities. Of course, you can book other times during this day, but it might mean you miss out on other included activities or a coach transfer to the accommodation!
London: Who will I room with if I book additional nights before my trip? You'll stay in a Twin share room (meaning you'll be paired with a fellow traveller of the same gender, and will have two separate beds). If you're booking your trip with a friend/travel companion - just let us know, so we can join your bookings and ensure you share a room. Need a lil' more privacy? You're welcome to opt for a single supplement if you like.
London: Can I share a room with my partner on this trip? Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.
Included Experience
Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it.
Paris: Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Nice: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a French perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
Munich: We'll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost!
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich.
Sankt Goar: Take in the breath-taking scenery of the River Rhine.
Sankt Goar: Visit a local stein store and learn how the famous German steins are crafted, and as a bonus we will show you the worlds largest free hanging Cuckoo-clock!
Edam: Explore all the windmills, canals and dikes on two wheels.
Edam: Love cheese? Love clogs? Love learning too? Today is your lucky day. We'll visit a local farm where both cheese and clogs are made, and we'll get a demonstration of both. You'll also get to sample lots of cheese (and an aperitif too if you like).
5 Dinner (D)
12 Breakfast (B)
FAQs
London: Travelling to (and through) the UK & Northern Ireland? You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through border control in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
London: What currency do I need? For this trip, you’ll need just three currencies - the British Pound, Swiss Franc and Euro.
London: How do I know when to book tickets for non-included attractions in Amsterdam? If you're travelling before March 2025, this trip spends 1 night in Amsterdam. You will have free time in the morning of day 2 until 12pm, during which time you can book activities. After this time, we will head off to the Rhine Valley.From March 2025, this trip will spend 2 nights in Amsterdam and you will have free time in the afternoon of day 2 from 12pm - 3pm, during which time you can book activities. Of course, you can book other times during this day, but it might mean you miss out on other included activities or a coach transfer to the accommodation!
London: Who will I room with if I book additional nights before my trip? You'll stay in a Twin share room (meaning you'll be paired with a fellow traveller of the same gender, and will have two separate beds). If you're booking your trip with a friend/travel companion - just let us know, so we can join your bookings and ensure you share a room. Need a lil' more privacy? You're welcome to opt for a single supplement if you like.
London: Can I share a room with my partner on this trip? Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.
Included Experience
Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it.
Paris: Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Nice: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a French perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
Munich: We'll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost!
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich.
Sankt Goar: Take in the breath-taking scenery of the River Rhine.
Sankt Goar: Visit a local stein store and learn how the famous German steins are crafted, and as a bonus we will show you the worlds largest free hanging Cuckoo-clock!
Edam: Explore all the windmills, canals and dikes on two wheels.
Edam: Love cheese? Love clogs? Love learning too? Today is your lucky day. We'll visit a local farm where both cheese and clogs are made, and we'll get a demonstration of both. You'll also get to sample lots of cheese (and an aperitif too if you like).
ITINERARY
ITINERARYLondon to Paris
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 two weeks of adventure. 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 will travel via World War I battlefields in the Valley of the Somme, before reaching... Paris! Pop the champagne, dial up the romance, & pass the escargot - we're in Paris, baby! Don't waste a second unpacking, dinner’s calling, and after that, we're going to hit the streets and see how this city comes alive by night.
Paris
Today's the day to stroll the beautiful streets of Paris, with plenty of time to lust over designer haute couture or French vintage stores, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral, discover a French perfumery, or get artsy at the many museums of the Louvre. Tonight, foodies will have the chance to eat a Parisian feast in Montmartre, surrounded by cobbled lanes, village-esque cafes, street artists and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Otherwise, this is your night to sign up for an iconic Parisian cabaret show. Either option will give you the perfect way to make it one to remember!
Paris to Swiss Alps
Out with the city life, in with the fresh mountain air. On leaving Paris we’ll coast through the pretty wine producing region of Burgundy before crossing the border to Switzerland. With magical views unfolding outside our windows we'll find ourselves in Switzerland, ready for two nights surrounded by the Swiss mountains. We'll settle in tonight with an included dinner and perhaps take a stroll around town to really take in the beautiful landscape.
Swiss Alps
Open the window of your room and drink in the incredible view. Welcome to lush green Lauterbrunnen! Feeling extra adventurous? You have the option to visit the picture-perfect Jungfrau mountain, aka ‘the Top of the World’. Next up, you can choose to do an epic canyon swing in the mountains, or head back into town to enjoy some ground-level scenery. Afterwards, you can join us for an included dinner back at our hostel.
Swiss Alps to Florence
It’s been sweet, but we’re swapping Switzerland for Italy today.The dome of Duomo Cathedral sits above the city making certain we know we have arrived in Florence. Tonight you can choose to begin your Tuscan love affair at a Free Time Add-On dinner - think crostini, bistecca alla fiorentina, pasta & Chianti wine.
Florence to Rome
This morning you'll have free time to roam. We'll uncover the beautiful art of traditional leather & explore streets bursting with heritage before eventually hitting the road for Rome. And you thought your morning was interesting! The afternoon will really take it up a notch as we uncover Italian icons in the country's capital of Rome as you get a glimpse of its glory by night. Gelato, pizza and ancient monuments - perfecto!
Rome
Rise and shine, Rome awaits us! Today will be a whirlwind of Roman architecture and bucket list sights as we uncover all of Rome’s key features. There’s also the option to head back in time and discover Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators. Just remember to keep some space in your tummy - you wouldn’t wanna miss out on the chance to make & eat pasta in Rome.
Rome to Venice
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 is yours for this glorious Italian afternoon. We'll be jumping aboard our own private boat and hitting the canals en route to the historical heart of the city. A gondola ride is up for grabs, or you can discover Venice with a guided food tour, both totally optional. Or simply choose to get lost on your own and see where the maze takes you.
Venice to Munich
Confident we have ticked off all the Italian essentials, we can now leg it to Germany. After all the sophistication and glamour of France and Italy, a few beers and the chance to wear Bavarian suspenders will be precisely what we feel like. Bavarian culture, a famous Glockenspiel and charm aplenty; Munich doesn't just turn it on during Oktoberfest! Explore peaceful gardens and legendary beer halls or join in the bike tour and explore the side streets you wouldn't usually see.
Munich to Rhine Valley via Dachau
Today it’s goodbye Munich, hello wine country. But first, we have an important stop to make. Journeying out of Munich, we'll make a stop at Dachau for a sobering visit to the Dachau concentration camp memorial. You'll be able to spend some time here to learn and reflect, before we head on to the 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. We’ll enjoy an included dinner here, and you’ll have the chance to take up an offer of wine tasting for the evening.
Rhine Valley to Amsterdam via Edam
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... You know the cheese, and now you're going to know the place that pioneered it. We’ll cycle through the countryside, taking in the windmills of Edam, before visiting a local cheese farm to see how Dutch cheese (and clogs!) are made. Pretty canals lined with quaint crooked houses and cafes bursting with life. Amsterdam is all that and way more than what you could ever imagine. Tonight, we'll kick things off with an included group dinner, then you've got the chance to take on the A'DAM Lookout swing, an incredible observation deck with unrivalled panoramas of the twisting canals below.
Amsterdam
It's our last full day on trip & 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. This evening, opt in to enjoy a delicious dinner with your Contiki fam at a Dutch farm followed by a cruise along the canals.
Amsterdam to London
Down your breakfast and wipe away your tears - this is always the worst day of the trip. We'll escort you to Schiphol Airport by about 10am for those leaving us in the canal lined city. For those not leaving us until London, we'll travel south through Belgium, then cross into France to Calais. We'll make our way back to London-town, where you'll be left to start dreaming up your next big adventure. This concludes your 13-day trip to Europe. What a journey! Say a fond farewell to the group as you wrap up the trip on arrival in London.
