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European Escapade (Standard, Summer, Start London)

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 53
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Paris

    Meals
    Dinner (Included welcome dinner with group)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Evening city tour of Paris
    • Included welcome dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Parisian Welcome Dinner (€43.00) - Three-course meal at typical French bistro with local wine
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Valley of the Somme
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Parisian feast dinner in Montmartre
    • Iconic Parisian cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Louvre
    Sacré-Cœur Basilica
  3. Day 3

    Paris to Swiss Alps

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Schützenbach (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Exploring Swiss chocolate shops
    • Walking around town and mountain views
    Landmarks
    Burgundy wine region
  4. Day 4

    Swiss Alps

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Schützenbach (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Jungfrau Mountain excursion (€169.00) - Cog railway to 3,454 meters (11,300 feet), 7 km through tunnel to Europe's highest railway station, UNESCO World Heritage site
    Landmarks
    Jungfrau
  5. Day 5

    Swiss Alps to Beaujolais Wine Region via Geneva

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (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
    Jet d'Eau (Geneva Fountain)
  6. Day 6

    Beaujolais Wine Region to Barcelona

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

    Optional Activities

    • Tapas and city exploration
    Landmarks
    Pyrenees Mountains
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Barcelona

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

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Mediterranean Sea
    • Evening Flamenco performance
    Landmarks
    Gothic Quarter
    Montjuic
  8. Day 8

    Barcelona to French Riviera via Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar)), Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • View of Roman Arena in Arles
    Landmarks
    Roman Arena of Arles
  9. Day 9

    French Riviera to Monaco

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar)), Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Royal Palace
    • See Monte Carlo Casino

    Optional Activities

    • Evening exploration of Monaco's high-end venues
    Landmarks
    Monte Carlo Casino
    Royal Palace of Monaco
  10. Day 10

    French Riviera to Florence via Pisa

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Firenze Certosa Village (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel Re Dama (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Tuscan feast dinner
    • Dancing and nightlife
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Florence to Rome

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

    Included Activities

    • Leather craft demonstration in Florence

    Optional Activities

    • Pizza, pasta and Italian gelato sampling
    Landmarks
    Trevi Fountain
    Spanish Steps
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Rome

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

    Optional Activities

    • Colosseum exploration
    • Espresso and Vespa watching
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
  13. Day 13

    Rome to Venice

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

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner exploration in Venice
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Private boat ride through Venice canals to historical heart

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride
    • Exploring maze of cobbled streets
    Landmarks
    St. Mark's Square
  15. Day 15

    Venice to Austrian Tyrol

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

    Included Activities

    • Exploring the Gasthof and surrounding Alpine setting
    Landmarks
    Dolomite Mountains
  16. Day 16

    Austrian Tyrol

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

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour through green mountains and waterfalls
    • Tandem paragliding (€149.00) - Professional pilot, adrenaline-pumping flight with photo opportunities; maximum weight limit 115kg
    • Mountain gondola ride
    • Hot chocolate and town exploration
  17. Day 17

    Austrian Tyrol to Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Munich Messe (or similar)), Hotel (Wombat's Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Munich
    • Visit to traditional beer hall

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour exploring side streets
    Landmarks
    Glockenspiel (Munich)
  18. Day 18

    Munich to Prague via Pilsen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Czech dinner with dumplings, goulash and local beer)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Charles Bridge
    • See astronomical clock
    • Included authentic Czech dinner with dumplings and goulash

    Optional Activities

    • Pilsen architecture exploration
    • Underground tunnels exploration
    Landmarks
    Charles Bridge
    Astronomical Clock
    Itinerary Image 1
  19. Day 19

    Prague

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

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of ancient streets
    • Castle District visit
    • St. Vitus Cathedral viewing
    Landmarks
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Prague Castle District
  20. Day 20

    Prague to Berlin

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

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Berlin's key historical sites
    • Included dinner
    Landmarks
    Frauenkirche
    Royal Residence (Dresden)
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
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  21. Day 21

    Berlin

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

    Optional Activities

    • Historical walking tour with Checkpoint Charlie and Hitler bunker site
    • Street art and counter-culture walking tour
    • Underground raves and basement cocktail lounges
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
    East Side Gallery (Street Art)
  22. Day 22

    Berlin to Amsterdam

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

    Included Activities

    • Included dinner

    Optional Activities

    • A'DAM tower climb with 'Over the Edge' swing experience
    Landmarks
    A'DAM Tower
    Itinerary Image 1
  23. Day 23

    Amsterdam

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

    Optional Activities

    • Quirky museum exploration
    • Cuisine sampling throughout city
    • Group nightlife and partying
  24. Day 24

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Schiphol Airport

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4.9
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    5.0
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    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.4
  • Food
    4.6
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  • S
    August 9th, 2024
    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
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    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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    August 9th, 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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    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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    July 25th, 2024
    [Removed In Moderation] sick coolest people and places
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  • E
    July 22nd, 2024
    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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    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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    July 22nd, 2024
    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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  • A
    July 22nd, 2024
    It was the most unreal experience of my life and I would recommend Contiki to everyone
    Traveled in July 2024
  • European Escapade (Standard, Summer, Start London) reviewer 7
    June 13th, 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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    Traveled in May 2024
    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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    Tom

    Asked on January 13th, 2026

    do you have installment plan, please let me know how will im going to pay.

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten January 2026

      Full payment is required 60 days prior to departure. If your chosen departure date is still outside of this final payment deadline, you do have the option to pay in installments for your convenience. You may continue making partial payments toward your balance at any time, as long as the full amount is settled before the 60-day deadline.

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    Janet

    Asked on January 2nd, 2026

    Was wondering if there is an option to do laundry on this trip & how many miles a day walking is it?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten January 2026

      Many of our accommodations offer laundry facilities for a small fee, including detergent. If you'd like to save, you can bring your own laundry powder. If your accommodation doesn't have laundry service, your Trip Manager will be happy to help you find a local laundrette.

      Regarding walking distances, this tour involves a moderate amount of walking during sightseeing and optional activities, but exact mileage can vary day to day. We recommend bringing comfortable shoes for exploring cities and attractions.

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      Janet

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      I am 67 & my husband is 69 so this tour would not be for us as it is geared toward young people?

    • ContikiOperatorWritten January 2026

      Unfortunately, as your age does not meet this requirement, we regret to inform you that we are unable to proceed with your reservation for a Contiki tour. However, we would like to recommend one of our sister brands - CostSaver which is open to all ages, and may be a great fit for you. Costsaver has all essentials taken care of with the flexibility of 1000 Choice Experiences, to tailor your trip with your way. Alternatively, you could look at any of our other Tour Brands such as Trafalgar, Insight or Luxury Gold.

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    Tara

    Asked on June 16th, 2025

    Where does the tour start and end in London?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten June 2025

      The trip starts around 04:45-06:45AM and ends approximately 18:30 at London Royal National Hotel. On day 1, travelers meet at London Royal National Hotel courtyard. On the last day, there's a complimentary return transfer to London by ferry. Post-night accommodation will be required as arrival at London hotel will be around 18:30.

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Czech Republic.Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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