When I see the age range on your Europe tours being 18 - 35 is that definate or are you happy to have ages 14 - 50?

All our Contiki tours are strictly for travellers ages 18 to 35 years old only. We are unable to accommodate travellers outside of that age range.

May I know if you have tour for older groups? I am over 45 yrs old. I wouldn't mind joining the younger groups if it's permitted.

Of course! we have trips for open age, you can join the group in our sister brand Trafalgar, which the trip is European Whirl (Start London, Classic, 18 Days).

I am wanting to book this tour but see that the Age starts at 18. I have 3 children (Aged 12,14,16). Will this be a problem? Can I still book this trip?

Unfortunately Contiki is a social travel brand made for ages 18 to 35 exclusively. Feel free to check out our all-ages brands such as Trafalgar, Insight, and more.

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

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Start and end in London

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Really well organized and got to see lots of amazing places. Demi taught us a bit about each location as we got there.
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Platinum Operator: Contiki
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
London to Amsterdam
Meals
Dinner (Group dinner in Amsterdam)
Accommodation
Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
Included Activities
- Group dinner in Amsterdam
- White Cliffs of Dover viewing
- Ferry crossing to Calais
Optional Activities
- A'DAM Tower & Swing visit
Landmarks
White Cliffs of Dover
A'DAM Tower
Day 2
Amsterdam
Accommodation
Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise
- Bar hopping
- Museum crawling
- Theetuin Dutch Farm Dinner
- Amsterdam Self Drive Boat
Day 3
Amsterdam to Berlin
Accommodation
Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel to Berlin
Optional Activities
- Historical Walking Tour
- Alternative Berlin walking tour (Kreuzberg)
Landmarks
Checkpoint Charlie
Day 4
Berlin
Accommodation
Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Historical Walking Tour (Third Reich sites)
- Alternative Berlin walking tour (Kreuzberg culture)
Landmarks
Checkpoint Charlie
Tiergarten
Alexanderplatz
Russian War Memorial
Brandenburg Gate
Reichstag building
East Side Gallery
Kreuzberg
Day 5
Berlin - Dresden - Prague
Accommodation
Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dresden city viewing (Baroque architecture, Opera House, Frauenkirche, Royal Residence)
Optional Activities
- Pivo & Pubs Berlin
- Traditional Czech Evening in Prague
Landmarks
Frauenkirche
Royal Residence (Dresden)
Zwinger Palace
Semper Opera House
Prague Castle District
Day 6
Prague to Munich
Accommodation
Hotel (Wombat's Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Traditional Bavarian beer hall visit
Optional Activities
- Mike's Bike Tour of Munich
Day 7
Munich to Austrian Tyrol via Dachau
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner in Hopfgarten)
Accommodation
Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site visit
- White-water rafting
- Welcome dinner in Hopfgarten
Landmarks
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Austrian Alps
Brenner Pass
Day 8
Austrian Tyrol
Accommodation
Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bike through valleys with BBQ lunch
- Austrian Paragliding
Landmarks
Austrian Alps
Day 9
Austrian Tyrol to Venice
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Arrival in Venice
- Travel through Central Austrian Alps and Brenner Pass
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride in Venice
- Food walking tour of Venice
- Hidden Venice & Aperitivo
Landmarks
Brenner Pass
Day 10
Venice to Rome
Accommodation
Hotel (Casa San Juan (or similar)), Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))
Included Activities
- Evening city tour of Rome
Landmarks
Colosseum
Trevi Fountain
Day 11
Rome
Accommodation
Hotel (Casa San Juan (or similar)), Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Emperors & Gladiators guided tour including Colosseum
- Pasta making class
Landmarks
Colosseum
Trevi Fountain
Day 12
Rome to Florence
Accommodation
Hotel (A&O Florence (or similar))
Included Activities
- Florence city tour
- Duomo Cathedral viewing
Optional Activities
- Tuscan Dinner
Landmarks
Florence Duomo
Day 13
Florence - Pisa - Cinque Terre - Parma
Meals
Lunch (Aperol Spritz stop in Cinque Terre)
Accommodation
Hotel (Parma & Congressi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Leaning Tower of Pisa viewing
- Cinque Terre rail pass and village exploration
Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Cinque Terre National Park
Day 14
Parma to Swiss Alps
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dinner with crew in Interlaken
Landmarks
Interlaken
Day 15
Swiss Alps to Paris
Accommodation
Hotel (Generator (or similar))
Included Activities
- Evening city tour of Paris
Landmarks
Eiffel Tower
Arc de Triomphe
Louvre
Champs-Élysées
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Day 16
Paris
Accommodation
Hotel (Generator (or similar))
Included Activities
- Fragonard Perfume House visit
Optional Activities
- Parisian Farewell Dinner
- Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show
Landmarks
Fragonard Perfume House
Le Marais
Moulin Rouge
Day 17
Paris to London

Landmarks
White Cliffs of Dover
A'DAM Tower

Landmarks
Checkpoint Charlie

Landmarks
Checkpoint Charlie
Tiergarten
Alexanderplatz
Russian War Memorial
Brandenburg Gate
Reichstag building
East Side Gallery
Kreuzberg

Landmarks
Frauenkirche
Royal Residence (Dresden)
Zwinger Palace
Semper Opera House
Prague Castle District

Landmarks
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Austrian Alps
Brenner Pass

Landmarks
Austrian Alps

Landmarks
Brenner Pass

Landmarks
Colosseum
Trevi Fountain

Landmarks
Colosseum
Trevi Fountain

Landmarks
Florence Duomo

Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Cinque Terre National Park

Landmarks
Interlaken

Landmarks
Eiffel Tower
Arc de Triomphe
Louvre
Champs-Élysées
Notre-Dame Cathedral

Landmarks
Fragonard Perfume House
Le Marais
Moulin Rouge

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Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar)
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Plus Prague (or similar)
Hotel
day 5
Wombat's Hostel (or similar)
Hotel
day 6
Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar)
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)
Hotel
day 9
Casa San Juan (or similar)
Hotel
Days 10, 11
Hostel Trustever (or similar)
Hotel
Days 10, 11
A&O Florence (or similar)
Hotel
day 12
Parma & Congressi (or similar)
Hotel
day 13
Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar)
Hotel
day 14
Generator (or similar)
Hotel
Days 15, 16

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Response rate: 72%
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Traveler Reviews

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Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Tour Operator
4.7

Aileen
March 17th, 2026
One of the best decisions I’ve ever made! I got to explore South Europe with the most amazing people, and every...
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Traveled in February 2026
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for travelling with us and for sharing such wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that your trip through Southern Europe was such a memorable experience and that everything felt smooth and well organised throughout. It is especially lovely to hear your kind words about the Trip Manager. We are pleased she made such a positive impact and ensured everything ran seamlessly. Thank you for your recommendation. We truly appreciate it and hope to welcome you on another unforgettable journey in the future.
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Anonymous
May 8th, 2024
Emily was the highlight
Traveled in June 2023
Jesse
April 1st, 2024
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
Reply from: Contiki
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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Nathan
Asked on May 21st, 2024
When I see the age range on your Europe tours being 18 - 35 is that definate or are you happy to have ages 14 - 50?
Age Range
- ContikiOperator•Written May 2024
  All our Contiki tours are strictly for travellers ages 18 to 35 years old only. We are unable to accommodate travellers outside of that age range.
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Liz
Asked on February 15th, 2024
May I know if you have tour for older groups? I am over 45 yrs old. I wouldn't mind joining the younger groups if it's permitted.
Age Range
- ContikiOperator•Written February 2024
  Of course! we have trips for open age, you can join the group in our sister brand Trafalgar, which the trip is European Whirl (Start London, Classic, 18 Days).
C
Carmen
Asked on December 20th, 2022
I am wanting to book this tour but see that the Age starts at 18. I have 3 children (Aged 12,14,16). Will this be a problem? Can I still book this trip?
Age Range
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2022
  Unfortunately Contiki is a social travel brand made for ages 18 to 35 exclusively. Feel free to check out our all-ages brands such as Trafalgar, Insight, and more.

From

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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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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before August 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 6th, 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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