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European Whirl (Standard ( Until Mar '27), Start Amsterdam, Age 18-22)

19 days
Start and end in London
4.7
6,240 traveler reviews

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 - 43
Ages 18-35
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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 to A'DAM Tower for 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
    • Museum visits
    • Bar hopping
    • Dinner at a local cheese-making barn
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Berlin

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

    Included Activities

    • Historical overview of Berlin

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Third Reich sites
    • Guided walking tour of Kreuzberg culture
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
    East Side Gallery
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  4. Day 4

    Berlin

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

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Third Reich sites
    • Walking tour of Kreuzberg culture
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
  5. Day 5

    Berlin - Dresden - Prague

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

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Evening exploration of castles and cathedrals with historical guidance

    Optional Activities

    • Hidden Prague tour with local guide
    • Traditional Czech evening
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle District
  7. Day 7

    Prague to Munich

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to traditional Bavarian beer hall

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour of Munich
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  8. Day 8

    Munich to Austrian Tyrol via Dachau

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Dachau concentration camp memorial
    • Welcome dinner at Haus Schöneck accommodation

    Optional Activities

    • White-water rafting
    Landmarks
    Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
  9. Day 9

    Austrian Tyrol

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

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride through the valleys with BBQ lunch
    • Paragliding over Alpine views
  10. Day 10

    Austrian Tyrol to Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast with views of Central Austrian Alps and Brenner Pass

    Optional Activities

    • Private gondola ride
    • Food walking tour of Venice
    Landmarks
    Brenner Pass
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  11. Day 11

    Venice to Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rome by night
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  12. Day 12

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the Colosseum and walking tour with emperors and gladiators theme
    • Alternative ancient Rome guided tour
    • Vatican tour
    • Pasta-making class
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Trevi Fountain
  13. Day 13

    Rome to Florence

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

    Optional Activities

    • Tuscan dinner with olives, cured meats, crostini and wine
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  14. Day 14

    Florence

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Florence Renaissance history and Medici family streets
  15. Day 15

    Florence to Swiss Alps

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar))
  16. Day 16

    Swiss Alps

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

    Included Activities

    • Swiss fondue dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Jungfrau Mountain visit via cog train and cable car
    • Canyon swing
    Landmarks
    Jungfrau Mountain
  17. Day 17

    Swiss Alps to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Night-time tour of Paris with Eiffel Tower, bridges and landmarks
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
  18. Day 18

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Fragonard perfumery and fragrance lesson

    Optional Activities

    • Parisian farewell dinner
    • Paris cabaret show
  19. Day 19

    Paris to London

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Contiki

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Number of tours

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Age Range

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    Emily was the highlight
    Traveled in June 2023
  • European Whirl (Standard ( Until Mar '27), Start Amsterdam, Age 18-22) reviewer 2
    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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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types L, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type L.

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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. Ideally 6 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 May 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 19th, 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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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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2028

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