European Discovery | Start Amsterdam | | Season 2025/2026
Tour Description:
Ready for the beginning of your sweet love affair with Europe? This European Discovery tour uncovers Europe’s finest in 12 days, complete with Bavarian beer & a visit to a French perfumery. We'll discover Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Munich, Venice & Florence, flirting with many more destinations along the way, from a traditional German beer hall to lunch at Casale Polegri (on us). You’ll get a taste for all the best bits of the continent and travel through 6 countries in one trip. By the time you get back to London you'll be completely smitten.
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Dates & Pricing
Thursday 09 Oct 25 — Monday 20 Oct 25 | Starting at $2,412 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 04 Nov 25 — Saturday 15 Nov 25 | Starting at $1,917 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 11 Nov 25 — Saturday 22 Nov 25 | Starting at $1,804 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 18 Nov 25 — Saturday 29 Nov 25 | Starting at $2,030 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 29 Nov 25 — Wednesday 10 Dec 25 | Starting at $1,804 | Get a Quote | |
Friday 05 Dec 25 — Tuesday 16 Dec 25 | Starting at $1,917 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 09 Dec 25 — Saturday 20 Dec 25 | Starting at $1,917 | Get a Quote | |
Sunday 21 Dec 25 — Thursday 01 Jan 26 | Starting at $2,174 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 30 Dec 25 — Saturday 10 Jan 26 | Starting at $2,053 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 13 Jan 26 — Saturday 24 Jan 26 | Starting at $1,804 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 03 Feb 26 — Saturday 14 Feb 26 | Starting at $1,804 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 24 Feb 26 — Saturday 07 Mar 26 | Starting at $1,804 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
3 Dinner (D)
11 Breakfast (B)
1 Lunch (L)
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.
Included Experience
Amsterdam: Best way to break the ice? By breaking bread of course. You and your new besties can bond over dinner before heading out to explore.
Sankt Goar: Take in the breath-taking scenery of the River Rhine.
Lorelei: It’s the stuff of legends. Literally. A singing mermaid named Lorelei is said to sit on the rock, enchanting fishermen before luring them to their demise. Eek!
Dinkelsbühl: Seatbelts on! Today we're driving along 'Romantische Straße' AKA Germany's most scenic route, winding through picturesque medieval towns, fairy-tale castles, and breathtaking landscapes.
Munich: We'll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost!
Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
Venice: Life’s all about the waterways here; there’s not an Uber in sight! Get some classic pics of the famous gondola boats.
Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
Baschi: We'll head to the rocky (but so picturesque) village of Baschi to visit Casale Polegri. Stroll around the vineyards and olive orchards on a short tour of the azienda agricola. We'll learn about the farming techniques used by the Polegri Family to harvest their fresh plants and fruit. We'll end the afternoon with a crunchy bruschetta topped with homemade extra virgin olive oil, focaccia bread with homegrown rosemary and vegetables. And of course, some risotto or pasta. All of this with a glass of their homemade wine and dessert. Happy tummy, happy life!
Florence: See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.
Lucerne: Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument.
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.
Paris: Climb to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower for an unbeatable vista of the ‘City of Light’.
Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).