European Encounter (Start London, Classic)

Traveler Reviews

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  Jade4.7•July 2026
  Led by Thomas
  Tom was an amazing guide and always had the best local recommendations with incredible day sheets and maps of all the...
  Tom was an amazing guide and always had the best local recommendations with incredible day sheets and maps of all the best things to see! He always brought the best vibes and made the trip unforgettable.Show more
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  Traveled in May 2026
  

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  Thank you for travelling with Contiki and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to read that your Trip Manager made such a positive impact on your journey. It is encouraging to know that their local knowledge, thoughtful recommendations and well prepared day sheets and maps enhanced your experience, while their enthusiasm helped create lasting memories. We truly appreciate your kind comments and will ensure they are shared with the Trip Manager in recognition of their outstanding service. Thank you again for your valued feedback, and we hope to welcome you on another Contiki adventure in the future.

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• AH

  Ashleigh5.0•May 2026
  Led by Thomas
  Tom was such an incredible trip manager. I was always so engaged in everything he had to say about either historical...
  Tom was such an incredible trip manager. I was always so engaged in everything he had to say about either historical facts or just day to day recommendations and experiences. He went beyound what you had to do and made some of the best day sheets and power points slides i have ever seen. Tom made sure we made as many incredible and memorable moments, and never failed to get us to have fun!Show more
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  Traveled in April 2026
  

  Reply from: Contiki

  Thank you for travelling with Contiki and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to read that your Trip Manager made such a strong impression and kept you engaged throughout the journey with their knowledge, preparation and recommendations. It is also great to know that their efforts helped create memorable experiences and ensured the group had an enjoyable time together. Thank you again for your kind comments. We hope to welcome you on another Contiki adventure in the future.

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• AW

  Amber5.0•May 2026
  Led by Thomas
  Tom was such an amazing trip manager. His recommendations were always great, and the amount of time and effort he put...
  Tom was such an amazing trip manager. His recommendations were always great, and the amount of time and effort he put into all the day sheets and my maps was very much appreciated. He was super supportive when we wanted to do something outside of the usual recommendations as well and would always give us tips and help us plan our days when we did do something outside of the way. He was the best trip manager i could’ve asked for!Show more
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  Traveled in May 2026
  

  Reply from: Contiki

  Thank you for travelling with Contiki and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to read that your Trip Manager provided such strong support throughout your journey and that their recommendations, planning and detailed preparation helped enhance your experience. It is also great to know they were flexible and supportive when you chose to explore beyond the planned activities. Thank you again for your kind comments. We hope to welcome you on another Contiki adventure in the future.

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• AW

  Allesha5.0•May 2026
  Led by Thomas
  This trip was absolutely amazing and one that will stay with me for a lifetime travelling to the UK/EU solo! The Trip...
  This trip was absolutely amazing and one that will stay with me for a lifetime travelling to the UK/EU solo! The Trip Manager, Tom, went above and beyond to ensure everyone was bringing positive vibes, energy and motivation into each and every day. He would provide intel of each place in great detail with such ease and is proven to be a wealth of knowledge. The time and effort considered into each Day Sheet, PowerPoint presentation and Recommendations was very much appreciated! He is a lovely human being and very approachable/ helpful and kind - all the qualities you could possibly want within a Trip Manager!Show more
  Traveled in May 2026
  

  Reply from: Contiki

  Thank you for travelling with Contiki and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to read that your solo journey through the UK and Europe was such a memorable experience and that your Trip Manager helped create a positive and supportive atmosphere throughout the tour. It is especially rewarding to know their knowledge, preparation and attention to detail enhanced your understanding and enjoyment of each destination. Thank you again for your kind comments. We hope to welcome you on another Contiki adventure in the future.

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  Harper5.0•May 2026
  Led by Thomas
  It was an unforgettable trip - with many amazing sights, fun people and great food!! The Trip Manager Tom was...
  It was an unforgettable trip - with many amazing sights, fun people and great food!! The Trip Manager Tom was amazing, friendly and approachable, and went above and beyond in making sure the trip was consistently well-organised and smooth, as well as being a fountain of knowledge and giving us plenty of historical facts about each destination we visited. The Day Sheets and recommendations he gave us were also extremely helpful, allowing us to have the best possible experience exploring each place.Show more
  Traveled in April 2026
  

  Reply from: Contiki

  Thank you for travelling with Contiki and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that your journey was such a memorable experience, with great sights, food and company along the way. It is also great to know that your Trip Manager provided friendly, knowledgeable and well organised support throughout, and that the Day Sheets and recommendations helped you make the most of each destination. Thank you again for your kind comments. We hope to welcome you on another Contiki adventure in the future.

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• EH

  Ella5.0•November 2025
  Led by Demi
  Amazing with how many activities that were offered
  Traveled in June 2025
  

  Reply from: Contiki

  Thank you for taking this adventure with us.

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  Jenn5.0•October 2025
  I had an amazing time on this trip! At first, I was a bit worried about the long drives between countries, but the...
  I had an amazing time on this trip! At first, I was a bit worried about the long drives between countries, but the coach was super comfortable. The itinerary was perfect, we got to see a lot of different places, experience many different cultures and try different foods which was exactly what I was looking forward to! Grayson our tour guide was absolutely fantastic!! He made the trip even more enjoyable, he is super funny, friendly, and very responsible. He went above and beyond to make sure we all felt comfortable and had an amazing time. Pav our driver was super cool as well and did an excellent job! Very good driver, thanks to him we arrived feeling relaxed! They both work very well as a team!! They made the trip truly unforgettable.Show more
  Traveled in October 2025
  

  Reply from: Contiki

  Thank you very much for travelling with us and for sharing such wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing time and that the itinerary allowed you to experience so many different places, cultures and foods. It is fantastic to know that the Trip Manager made such a positive impact on your trip. His humour, friendliness and dedication to ensuring everyone felt comfortable clearly helped make the journey even more enjoyable. We are equally pleased to hear that the Coach Driver provided a smooth and relaxing journey, and it is lovely to know that the team worked so well together. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We are thrilled that your experience was so memorable and hope to welcome you on another unforgettable adventure in the future.

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  Jed5.0•August 2025
  Led by Demi
  Our tour was incredible and our tour guide and driver (Dem and Figs) made it so much better and special
  Traveled in June 2025
  

  Reply from: Contiki

  Thank you for taking this adventure with us, we are so please you enjoyed this experience.

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  Stephanie5.0•July 2025
  Led by Demi
  Dem was the best. Honestly couldn’t have asked for a better trip manager. She ticks every box and is a massive asset...
  Dem was the best. Honestly couldn’t have asked for a better trip manager. She ticks every box and is a massive asset to contiki.Show more
  Traveled in June 2025
  

  Reply from: Contiki

  Thanks for sharing your feedback, its wonderful to know you have enjoyed the tour and the company of your Trip Manager we hope you will join us again.

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• LF

  Luke5.0•July 2025
  Led by Demi
  My Contiki Experience was amazing and I would recommend the business to any young people travelling solo or with...
  My Contiki Experience was amazing and I would recommend the business to any young people travelling solo or with there mates as it’s the best experience I’ve had so far in my life. Also my Trip manager Dem was absolutely amazing and I couldn’t have asked for a better trip manager. Thanks Contiki and Dem!Show more
  Traveled in June 2025
  

  Reply from: Contiki

  Thanks for your feedback. It’s fantastic to read you enjoyed the trip and that the Trip manager positively impacted your experience. Thank you for selecting Contiki as your adventure partner.

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