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European Whirl (Standard ( From Apr '27), Start Amsterdam, Classic)

17 days
Start and end in London
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner (Group dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Group dinner in Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Visit A'DAM tower for aerial city views
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    A'DAM tower
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Canal cruise with on-board bar (EUR 30.00)
    • Dinner at local cheese-making barn
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Berlin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Historical orientation to Berlin
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  4. Day 4

    Berlin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Historical walking tour including Hitler's bunker site (EUR 11.00)
    • Kreuzberg walking tour (EUR 26.00)
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
    East Side Gallery
  5. Day 5

    Berlin to Prague via Dresden

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Frauenkirche
    Royal Residence
    Opera House Dresden
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  6. Day 6

    Prague to Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wombat's Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to traditional Bavarian beer hall

    Optional Activities

    • Mike's Bikes tour through Munich (EUR 22.50)
  7. Day 7

    Munich to Austrian Tyrol via Dachau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Dachau concentration camp memorial
    • Welcome dinner in Hopfgarten

    Optional Activities

    • White-water rafting
    Landmarks
    Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
  8. Day 8

    Austrian Tyrol

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour through Austrian Alps with BBQ lunch (EUR 33.00, Summer only)
    • Paragliding over the Austrian Alps (EUR 132.00, Summer only)
  9. Day 9

    Austrian Tyrol to Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast (Bountiful breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Private gondola ride

    Optional Activities

    • Optional dinner with Venetian flavours
    Landmarks
    Brenner Pass
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  10. Day 10

    Venice to Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casa San Juan (or similar)), Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Night-time city tour of Rome
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Roman Forum
    Trevi Fountain
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  11. Day 11

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casa San Juan (or similar)), Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Colosseum and Roman Forum guided tour (EUR 41.00)
    • Learn to make pasta
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Roman Forum
    Trevi Fountain
    Vatican
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  12. Day 12

    Rome to Florence

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Florence (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Tuscan dinner (EUR 41.00)
    Landmarks
    Duomo Cathedral
  13. Day 13

    Florence to Parma via Pisa and Cinque Terre

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Parma & Congressi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Rail pass for Cinque Terre National Park exploration
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Cinque Terre National Park
  14. Day 14

    Parma to Swiss Alps

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner with group
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  15. Day 15

    Swiss Alps to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Night-time city tour of Paris
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Louvre
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Champs-Élysées
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  16. Day 16

    Paris

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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Fragonard perfumery

    Optional Activities

    • Paris dinner (EUR 38.00)
    • Nouvelle Eve Cabaret show (EUR 82.00)
    Landmarks
    Fragonard Perfumery
    Le Marais
    Champs-Élysées
    Louvre
  17. Day 17

    Paris to London

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    May 8th, 2024
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    Emily was the highlight
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    April 1st, 2024
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    Richard the tour guide was amazing, he went above and beyond for everybody. If I had known this tour was going to be...
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    Traveled in May 2023
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    Thanks for giving us your feedback. We're happy you enjoyed your trip with us. Your Trip Manager was awesome. At Contiki, we offer social travel tours that give you plenty of flexibility so you can create your own unique experience. We're glad you had a great time in the cities you visited. Thanks for choosing us as your travel partner.
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    Ellen

    Asked on March 31st, 2024

    What is the name of the accomodation in Swiss alps???

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten March 2024

      The accommodation in Swiss Alps is at Schutzenbach Backpackers and Camping. It is not yet finalized and is still subject to change.

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    Ann

    Asked on November 30th, 2023

    Is this tour only for age between 18 to 35? Can people age 40s or 50s go on this tour?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten November 2023

      We have age restriction in Contiki. Perhaps, you can travel with our sister brand in Trafalgar that is open age.

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    Jen

    Asked on June 17th, 2022

    I am 64 years old, and my sister is older. Are we able to go on this trip? Please advise

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten June 2022

      Please be advised the operator has informed us you exceed the age limit for this tour.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Czech Republic.Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Czech Republic. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before May 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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