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European Escapade (Plus, Summer, Start London)

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Start and end in London
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 53
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    London to Paris

    London to Paris
    Meals
    Dinner (Included dinner in Paris)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Paris
    • Included dinner in Paris
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Valley of the Somme
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner followed by iconic Cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
  4. Day 3

    Paris to Lucerne

    Paris to Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Burgundy region
    Chapel Bridge
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Mount Pilatus cogwheel railway with hiking and summer toboggan
    • Lake Lucerne cruise
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Lake Lucerne
    Chapel Bridge
  6. Day 5

    Lucerne to Beaujolais Wine Region via Geneva

    Lucerne to Beaujolais Wine Region via Geneva
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Included dinner and wine tasting at the château)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Included dinner and wine tasting at the château
    Landmarks
    Geneva Fountain
    United Nations Headquarters
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Beaujolais Wine Region to Barcelona

    Beaujolais Wine Region to Barcelona
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Catalonia Park Putxet Barcelona (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Pyrénées Mountains
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Catalonia Park Putxet Barcelona (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Evening Flamenco show
    Landmarks
    Gothic Quarter
    Montjuic
  9. Day 8

    Barcelona to French Riviera via Arles

    Barcelona to French Riviera via Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Appart City Nice Acropolis (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Roman Arena in Arles
  10. Day 9

    French Riviera to Monaco

    French Riviera to Monaco
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Appart City Nice Acropolis (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur)
    • Visit Royal Palace, Monaco City
    • Visit Monte Carlo Casino
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Monte Carlo Casino
  11. Day 10

    French Riviera to Florence via Pisa

    French Riviera to Florence via Pisa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B Hotel Firenze Novoli (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Tuscan feast dinner
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Duomo Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Florence to Rome

    Florence to Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Brand Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Local guided walking tour of Florence including leather craft demonstration
    • City tour of Rome including Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps
    Landmarks
    Duomo
    Basilica Santa Croce
    Giotto's Bell Tower
    Baptistery
    Piazza della Signoria
    Trevi Fountain
    Spanish Steps
  13. Day 12

    Rome

    Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Brand Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Colosseum visit
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
  14. Day 13

    Rome to Venice via Umbria

    Rome to Venice via Umbria
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Antico Frantoio Nunzi)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Riviera dei Dogi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of traditional olive oil mill with olive oil tasting and lunch at Antico Frantoio Nunzi
    Landmarks
    Antico Frantoio Nunzi
    Umbria
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 14

    Venice

    Venice
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Riviera dei Dogi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Private boat ride through Venice canals

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride
    Landmarks
    Venice Canals
  16. Day 15

    Venice to Austrian Tyrol

    Venice to Austrian Tyrol
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Austrian Tyrol setting
    Landmarks
    Dolomite Mountains
  17. Day 16

    Austrian Tyrol

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

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour through green mountains and waterfalls
    • Tandem paragliding
    • Mountain gondola ride
    • Relaxation and hot chocolate at the Gasthof
  18. Day 17

    Austrian Tyrol to Munich

    Austrian Tyrol to Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Munich City West (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Munich
    • Visit to traditional Bavarian beer hall

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour of Munich
    Landmarks
    Glockenspiel
  19. Day 18

    Munich to Prague via Pilsen

    Munich to Prague via Pilsen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Czech evening with dumplings, goulash, and local beer)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zleep Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Pilsen architecture and underground tunnels
    • Visit to Charles Bridge
    • Visit to astronomical clock
    • Authentic Czech evening meal with dumplings, goulash, and local beer
    Landmarks
    Charles Bridge
    Astronomical Clock
    Itinerary Image 1
  20. Day 19

    Prague

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

    Optional Activities

    • Walking food tour
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle District
  21. Day 20

    Prague to Berlin

    Prague to Berlin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Included dinner in Berlin)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Good Morning Berlin City East (or similiar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop and exploration of Dresden including Opera House, Frauenkirche, and Royal Residence
    • City tour of Berlin exploring historical sites
    • Included dinner in Berlin
    Landmarks
    Dresden Opera House
    Frauenkirche
    Royal Residence
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
    Itinerary Image 1
  22. Day 21

    Berlin

    Berlin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Good Morning Berlin City East (or similiar))

    Optional Activities

    • Historical walking tour including Checkpoint Charlie and Hitler's bunker site
    • Alternative street art and counter-culture walking tour
    • Underground raves and basement cocktail lounges
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
    Hitler's bunker site
    East Side Gallery
  23. Day 22

    Berlin to Amsterdam

    Berlin to Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Included dinner in Amsterdam)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Included dinner in Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Comedy show
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Itinerary Image 1
  24. Day 23

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • STRAAT Museum visit
    • Farewell dinner at Volendam
    • Canal cruise with city lights
    Landmarks
    STRAAT Museum
    Volendam
  25. Day 24

    Amsterdam to London/Departure

    Amsterdam to London/Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to Schiphol Airport

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    4.4
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  • Kya5.0•May 2026
    Led by Thomas
    Tom was the best tour guide! He was always very organised, full of knowledge, had great recommendations for each...
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    Traveled in May 2023
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    Thank you for travelling with Contiki and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to read that your Trip Manager provided such an organised, knowledgeable and engaging experience throughout your journey, and that their recommendations helped you make the most of each destination. It is great to know the tour created lasting memories for you. Thank you again for your kind comments. We hope to welcome you on another Contiki adventure in the future.
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  • Peta5.0•May 2026
    Led by Thomas
    Tom was so organised and on top of everything the entire trip, super approachable if you needed help and just went...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    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 a well organised and supportive experience throughout your journey. It is great to know their approachability and commitment helped make the trip more enjoyable for everyone. Thank you again for your kind comments. We hope to welcome you on another Contiki adventure in the future
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  • Sophie5.0•August 2024
    Led by Demi
    This was the best tour! Demi did a great job of teaching us about where we were traveling to and the history for each...
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    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thanks a lot for sharing your excellent experience with us. We're so excited to hear that your trip manager made such a great impression and that you had a fantastic journey. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next trip.
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  • Sophie5.0•August 2024
    Really well organized and got to see lots of amazing places. Demi taught us a bit about each location as we ot there...
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    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for sharing your review, we are thrilled to hear you had amazing experiences with us. We hope to welcome you again.
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  • papi5.0•July 2024
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    [Removed In Moderation] sick coolest people and places
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  • Elle5.0•July 2024
    Led by Demi
    Dem was the best Trip Manager ever!!! She was so prepared, organised and just a lovely person! There was nothing Dem...
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    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thanks a lot for sharing your valuable feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our Trip Manager. At Contiki, we specialise in creating unforgettable moments through social travel experiences. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we'll be sure to pass them along to our Trip Manager.
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  • Alexandra5.0•July 2024
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    Had the most amazing time
    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for taking this adventure with us, we hope to welcome you back again.
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  • Anonymous5.0•July 2024
    It was the most unreal experience of my life and I would recommend Contiki to everyone
    Traveled in July 2024
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    CeCe4.0•June 2024
    It was really good. You're really on the go though and if you are not good at early morning rises, this might not be...
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    Reply from: Contiki
    We are so happy to learn of the new friendships you have formed and the adventures you took with us. We hope to welcome you back on tour with us again.
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    • ContikiOperator•Written November 2025

      Our Black Friday Deal provides a 10% discount on the tour's base price only, and it applies only to select departures. The June 30, 2026 departure is not eligible for this promotion. The closest available departures with the promo applicable are June 24 and July 1, 2026, though please note that the offer is valid only for the standard tour option, not the plus option. Additionally, the discount applies to new bookings only made between 12th November and 4th December 2025, and this offer is not combinable with any other offer.

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      Contiki runs adventures exclusively for travelers between ages (18-35). They are designed and marketed towards budget-minded young travelers wanting to meet other people their age from all over the world. These tend to be very popular with students and backpackers.

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