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- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 8 - 52
- Age range 18 to 35
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Visit the historical and quaint town of Innsbruck, Austria
- Paint your own Venetian mask and enjoy an aperitivo
- Take a cruise along Amsterdam's canals with on-board bar
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 London to Amsterdam
- Day 2 Amsterdam to Rhine Valley
- Day 3 Rhine Valley to Munich via Dinkelsbühl
- Day 4 Munich to Venice via Innsbruck
- Day 5 Venice
- Day 6 Venice to Lucerne
- Day 7 Lucerne to Paris
- Day 8 Paris
- Day 9 Paris to London
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Hotelday 1Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar)
Hotelday 2Holiday Inn Express Munich City West (or similar)
Hotelday 3Venice Palace (or similar)
HotelDays 4, 5Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar)
Hotelday 6Ibis Paris 17 Clichy-Batignolles (or similar)
HotelDays 7, 8
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Operated by
Contiki
Number of tours
583
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
10 hours
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Bartek· December 17th, 2024Amazing trip thanks to Riana. Without her it would be so exceptional and unforgettable. It was a real pleasure to work with so great and professional Tour Manager. Hope we can do many trips together again. Thank you Ri!Show more
Contiki commented on this reviewThank you for travelling with Contiki and being our guest. We hope to have to join us on your next adventure.Trip date: September 2023- AAnonymous· December 17th, 2024It was amazing experience to work with so amazing Tour Manager as Riana. I really hope we will do many trips together again, because the trip with her was unforgettable!Show moreContiki commented on this reviewWe’re thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time on your trip and that our Trip Manager positively impacted your experience. Thank you for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion; we truly appreciate your feedback.Trip date: September 2023
- BZBram· July 21st, 2024Emily was awesome! She facilitated an amazing tripShow moreContiki commented on this reviewWe really appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your awesome experience with our Trip Manager. At Contiki, we're all about creating those epic moments through social travel experiences. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to... Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- FFayte· July 6th, 2024It was unforgettable tour in my lifeShow moreContiki commented on this reviewThank you for taking this lifetime adventure with us, We are thrilled you have enjoyed your experience and hope to have you travel with us again.Trip date: June 2024
- ABAlicia· July 4th, 2024While this trip was only 9 days long, it was so jam packed and full of amazing experiences! This was my first Contiki trip and I truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. We traveled through 7 countries and saw so many bucket list places. The entire trip was so incredibly organised, and Emily was so knowledgeable, I truly learnt something every day from her. She made our trip so memorable and packed full of fun every day.Show moreContiki commented on this reviewWe appreciate you taking the time to write a review and provide feedback. We are pleased that our Trip Manager provided you with a stress-free vacation by handling all the travel details and utilising their professionalism, organisation, and in-depth... Show more
Trip date: June 2024 - AArjun· July 4th, 2024The European Magic trip was easily one of the best vacations I’ve had so far! The trip was the first time I had done solo traveling but our group was incredibly positive and warm, starting with our trip manager Emily. Emily did a wonderful job handling the complex logistics of such a jam-packed tour and at the same time set a positive, open tone for our group. She demonstrated significant knowledge of the places we visited and was not afraid to share her perspective Seeing so much over the course of 9 days while meeting amazing friends - certainly glad to have to been part of this trip!Show moreContiki commented on this reviewWe appreciate you taking the time to write a review and provide feedback. We are pleased that our Trip Manager provided you with a stress-free vacation by handling all the travel details and utilising their professionalism, organisation, and in-depth... Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- AArjun· July 4th, 2024The European Magic trip was easily one of the best vacations of my life so far! The trip was the first time I had ever done solo traveling but our group was incredibly kind, positive, and warm, starting with our trip manager Emily, making the trip a transformative experience for me - one that allowed me to make some really wonderful friends: ) Emily did such a wonderful job handling the complex logistics of such a jam-packed tour and at the same time set a positive, open tone from the start that our group naturally picked up on. She demonstrated significant knowledge of the places we visited and was not afraid to share her experiences, which really enriched my perspectiveShow moreTrip date: June 2024
- THThomas· July 4th, 2024This trip was truly a trip of a lifetime. When venturing to 7 countries in 9 days time was very limited; however, our tour guide (Emily McGuire) excelled in choosing activities that best represented each countries culture, as well as activities that made the trip more magical and memorable for everyone. Contiki not only allowed me to obtain a real taste and love of every country in Europe, but it also allowed me to make new friends from all over the world, which I believe may have been the best part! I highly recommend this trip to anyone seeking to travel to new places and make life lasting memories!Show moreContiki commented on this reviewThank you for choosing to travel with Contiki. It was our pleasure to host you. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your adventure and made many new friendships. When you travel with Contiki, we treat you to traditional cultures, abundant nature, delicious... Show moreTrip date: July 2024
- VFVictoria· July 3rd, 2024Emily is amazing!!!!Show moreContiki commented on this reviewWe are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip and that our Trip Manager positively impacted your experience. Thank you for selecting Contiki as your adventure companion. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.Trip date: June 2024
- Athan· July 3rd, 2024Amazing time. Made lots of good friendsShow moreContiki commented on this reviewWe hope you had memorable moments and you returned home with new friendships. Thank you for choosing Contiki.Trip date: June 2024
What our customers ask about this tour
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Dave
Asked on September 5th, 2024Is the maximum group size of 54 usually full? I am concerned about the travel experience with so many people and would like to enjoy tour with small groups.
ContikiOperator•Written September 2024The maximum group size for this trip is 54 guests, but the average group size is typically around 38, which often means the tour is less crowded than the maximum limit. Travel is generally by bus, which is designed for comfort and convenience.
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Barry
Asked on September 2nd, 2024Do you need a us visa to go to any of the above mentioned places.
- ContikiOperator•Written September 2024
For U.S. citizens traveling to the destinations listed in the "European Magic" tour by Contiki, you generally do not need a visa for short stays (up to 90 days within a 180-day period) in the countries included in this tour, as they are part of the Schengen Area. This applies to the following countries: United Kingdom (London), France (Paris), Switzerland (Swiss Alps), Italy (Venice), Germany (Munich), Netherlands (Amsterdam).
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Barry
Traveler•Written September 2024Hi sorry for Trinidad citizens do you need a visa to travel?
- ContikiOperator•Written September 2024
Citizens of Trinidad generally need a visa to travel to the Schengen Area, which includes most of the countries on the "European Magic" tour by Contiki. You would need to apply for a Schengen visa to cover the countries in the Schengen Area (France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands) and a separate visa for the United Kingdom.
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Brandon
Asked on August 14th, 2024Do you provide translation to Spanish?
- ContikiOperator•Written August 2024
We do not provide Spanish translations. Our Contiki tours are guided by English speaking traveler manager.
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Joan
Asked on May 15th, 2018When and where does the tour start?
- ContikiOperator•Written May 2018
The first day of this tour generally starts from Royal National Hotel in London at 6.30 am, however, you can also choose to meet up with your group in Amsterdam at Tulip Inn at 5 pm instead. Please be aware that both starting hotels are subject to change until your final documents are released.
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Claire
Asked on May 15th, 2018Do you arrange airport transfers?
- ContikiOperator•Written May 2018
Airport transfers are not available for this tour so you will need to make your own way from and to the airport at the end of the tour.
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Rachel
Asked on May 15th, 2018Is there a hotel list available?
- ContikiOperator•Written May 2018
All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. This is a list of hotels that Contiki typically stay at, but please be advised that they are subject to change until your final travel documents are released:
Tulip Inn, Amsterdam Riverside
Acomhotel, Munchen Haar
Hotel Garden, Venice
Ibis Budget Hotel, Luzern City
Campanile Paris Sud Porte d`Italie Hotel, Paris
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Eileen
Asked on April 30th, 2018When and where does the tour end?
- ContikiOperator•Written April 2018
This tour concludes after breakfast, where you will be transferred to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, with an estimated arrival time of 10:00 am. You can also choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London and extend your stay. Regardless of where you choose to end your trip, it is time to say a fond farewell to the group as you wrap up the journey.
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Joe
Asked on April 30th, 2018Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
- ContikiOperator•Written April 2018
Of course, we can! Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.
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Alexander
Asked on April 30th, 2018I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?
- ContikiOperator•Written April 2018
A single supplement is available for this tour at an additional cost, however, if you don't mind sharing you will be roomed with two fellow travellers of the same gender. Please contact our Customer Support team to arrange any room upgrades.
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Ivan
Asked on June 1st, 2016What is the age range?
- ContikiOperator•Written June 2016
Contiki operates tours exclusively for travellers between ages 18-35. They are geared towards active, budget-minded young travellers who want to meet other people from all over the world, and tend to be very popular with students and backpackers. Due to this, children under the age of 18 and adults outside of the age range are not able to participate in this tour.
Good to Know
Tour ID: 1031
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