Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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London, England
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London, England
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Highlights
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.
Fontainebleau: There’s your everyday châteaux and then there’s Château de Fontainebleau. The medieval palace was once home to Napoleon. And it’s another level of luxe.
Beaujolais: Be a VIP at the epic Contiki Château and fill up on a banquet of classic French dishes and wines. Ooh la la!
Beaujolais Wine Region: Set within the rolling hills of the Beaujolais wine region, the legendary Contiki Château special stay has been wowing travellers for decades. From the luxe bar to the elegant new bedrooms, our Château is the perfect backdrop to long summer days lounging by the pool, capped off with French feasts, local wine and dancing the night away in ‘La Cave.’
French Riviera: Glide through the winding coastal roads of the French Riviera with your Contiki crew.
Monaco City: Walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Royal Palace and see the Monte Carlo Casino (where the car park looks like a Fast & Furious set).
Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap.
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.
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.
Edam: Explore all the windmills, canals and dikes on two wheels.
French Riviera: Glide through the winding coastal roads of the French Riviera with your Contiki crew.
Monaco City: Walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Royal Palace and see the Monte Carlo Casino (where the car park looks like a Fast & Furious set).
Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap.
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.
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.
Edam: Explore all the windmills, canals and dikes on two wheels.
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What's Included
Accommodation
Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar) HotelChteau de Cruix (or similar) HotelBeach Hostel (or similar) HotelHotel Mirage (or similar)Hostel Trustever (or similar) HotelAnda Venice Hostel (or similar) HotelRamada Encore by Wyndham Munich Messe (or similar) HotelHotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar)Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar) Hotel
Ready to tick off Europe’s most iconic sights in just two weeks? The European Highlights tour is tailor-made for young adults craving a whirlwind journey through history, art, and culture. Glide from the dazzling lights of Paris to the romantic canals of Venice, with stops in London, Rome, and the sun-kissed French Riviera. Enjoy legendary experiences like staying at Contiki’s private chateau and exploring lush vineyards. The trip’s unique draw: a fast-paced, expertly guided adventure that showcases Europe’s greatest hits while fostering new friendships and unforgettable memories.
day 1 - London 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, we're going to hit the streets and see how this city comes alive by night.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:London, Dover, Calais, Paris
Accommodation:Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar)
day 2 - 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, order coffee and crpes, 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 Sacr-Cur 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!
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Paris
Accommodation:Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar)
day 3 - Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Fontainebleau
Farewell French capital! We're off in search of charming countryside & legit, straight from the source, vino. With its medieval stature and grand surrounding ponds, Chteau Fontainebleau will take your breath away. We'll amble around the gardens then recommence our scenic journey to Beaujolais. Tonight's the night we camp out at Contikis very own 16th century chteau. We say "camp" - LOL. This might be the most royal experience of your life. Wine tasting at the chteaus working winery is just one of the ways we'll kill time while we're here. Please note: On occasion, certain departures will be moved from Contikis Chateau de Cruix to the French gastronomic capital of Lyon (a title which aint given lightly, believe us!) Well get the party started with an included meal at a local restaurant, accompanied by local wine.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Paris, Fontainebleau, Beaujolais Wine Region
Accommodation:Château de Cruix (or similar)
day 4 - Beaujolais Wine Region to French Riviera
Missing an opportunity to see this glorious part of the world up close and personal would be criminal. Speaking of things you shouldn't miss on your European Highlights tour, this region is famous for lavender honey, aioli & ros wine; all 3 in one meal should be your mission.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Beaujolais Wine Region, French Riviera
Accommodation:Beach Hostel (or similar)
day 5 - French Riviera (Including Monaco City)
This morning we'll take in the crystal blue waters of the Riviera, cobble stone streets and charming markets! Later we take a scenic drive along the Cte d'Azur as we make our way to the heart of it all, Monaco. A night in glamorous Monaco should complete your day slash life. Don a fancy necklace and pop a plum in your mouth - we're about to embark on the lifestyle of the rich and the famous. After a night on the blackjack table it's back to the coast and to bed, the next part of the adventure starts tomorrow.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:French Riviera, Monaco City, French Riviera
Accommodation:Beach Hostel (or similar)
day 6 - French Riviera to Florence via Pisa
After almost a week in France you'll be full to the brim with all things French and ready for new ground. Italy, perhaps? 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. 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 olives, pastas, focaccia, meats & wine.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:French Riviera, Pisa, Florence
Accommodation:Hotel Mirage (or similar)
day 7 - Florence to Rome
This morningis 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 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!
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Florence, Rome
Accommodation:Hostel Trustever (or similar)
day 8 - Rome
Rise and shine, Rome awaits us! Today will be a whirlwind of Roman architecture and bucket list sights as we uncover all of Romes key features. Theres also the option to head back in time and discover Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Rome
Accommodation:Hostel Trustever (or similar)
day 9 - 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 always choose to get lost on your own and see where the maze takes you.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Rome, Venice
Accommodation:Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)
day 10 - Venice to Munich via Tyrol
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. Wind through the Austrian Alps to lively Munich. 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.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Venice, Tyrol, Munich
Accommodation:Ramada Encore by Wyndham Munich Messe (or similar)
day 11 - Munich to Rhine Valley via Dachau
Today its 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. This back-in-time town is our wine tasting host for the evening.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Munich, Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, Sankt Goar
Accommodation:Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar)
day 12 - 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 into the countryside admiring windmills in Edam. 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. This evening, opt to take the A'DAM lookout swing, an incredible observation deck with unrivalled panoramas of the twisting canals below.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Sankt Goar, Edam, Amsterdam
Accommodation:Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
day 13 - 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. The best way to say farewell to this gorgeous city? Opt to hop on the classic Amsterdam canal cruise and then bite into fluffy Dutch pancakes for dinner. So good!
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Amsterdam
Accommodation:Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
day 14 - 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 14-day trip to Europe. What a journey! Say a fond farewell to the group as you wrap up the trip on arrival in London.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Amsterdam, Calais, Dover, London
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One of the best experiences of my life! Full on, chaotic, expensive BUT so glad I did it. Highly, highly recommended- especially as a solo traveler, great way to meet new people and see new places. Monaco and Munich were huge highlights for me!
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This was my first taste of traveling and the best way I could have possibly started. I’ve always wanted to go traveling across Europe before University but I didn’t have anyone to go with a solo traveling felt quite daunting. The Contiki was a perfect fast paced introduction to traveling. Everything is pre-planned and booked, you just have to make it to the bus on time. There’s plenty of option of activities but also loads of free time for you to enjoy the cities. My trip manager was incredible and made the trip what it was. Highly recommend to anyone. :)
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Had such an amazing time, made best friends
And saw places I was waiting years to see.
I will always remember this trip
