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European Escapade (Plus, Winter, Start London)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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 - 53
Ages 18-35
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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

    • Paris city tour
    • Included dinner in Paris
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Valley of the Somme
    Eiffel Tower
  3. Day 2

    Paris

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

    Optional Activities

    • Parisian Dinner (€43.00 per adult) - three-course meal with local wine at a typical French bistro
    • Cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    The Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
  4. Day 3

    Paris to Lucerne

    Paris to Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Burgundy Region
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  5. Day 4

    Lucerne

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

    Optional Activities

    • Mount Pilatus trip via cogwheel railway with hiking
    • Switzerland's longest summer toboggan on Mount Pilatus
    • Lake Lucerne cruise
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Lake Lucerne
    Chapel Bridge
  6. Day 5

    Lucerne to Lyon

    Lucerne to Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Appart'City Confort Lyon Cité Internationale (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Old Town Lyon
  7. Day 6

    Lyon to Barcelona

    Lyon to Barcelona
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Catalonia Park Putxet Barcelona (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Pyrenees Mountains
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Barcelona

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

    Optional Activities

    • Flamenco show
    Landmarks
    Gothic Quarter
    Montjuic
    Mediterranean Sea
  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))

    Included Activities

    • Ancient Roman Arena in Arles
    Landmarks
    Arles Roman Arena
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Appart City Nice Acropolis (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride with Côte d'Azur views
    • Dinner in Monaco
    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
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  12. Day 11

    Florence to Rome

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Florence's cultural history
    • Leather craft demonstration
    • Tour of Rome including Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps
    Landmarks
    Trevi Fountain
    Spanish Steps
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 12

    Rome

    Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Colosseum visit
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
  14. Day 13

    Rome to Venice via Baschi

    Rome to Venice via Baschi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Riviera dei Dogi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Casale Polegri organic farm including vineyards and olive orchards
    • Farm lunch featuring local pasta, bruschetta with homemade olive oil, focaccia, risotto or pasta, homemade wine, and dessert
    Landmarks
    Casale Polegri
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 14

    Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Private boat to Venice's historical center

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride
    Landmarks
    St. Mark's Square
  16. Day 15

    Venice to Vienna

    Venice to Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Senator Hotel (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Dolomites
  17. Day 16

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Senator Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ring Road scenic drive
    • St. Stephen's Cathedral viewing
    • State Opera House viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Schönbrunn Palace visit
    • Evening night out
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    State Opera House
  18. Day 17

    Vienna to Munich

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

    Included Activities

    • Old Town exploration
    • Glockenspiel and Marienplatz viewing
    • Traditional Bavarian beer hall visit
    Landmarks
    Marienplatz
    Glockenspiel
    Itinerary Image 1
  19. Day 18

    Munich - Pilsen - Prague

    Munich - Pilsen - Prague
    Meals
    Dinner (Authentic Czech evening complete with dumplings, goulash, and plenty of local beer)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B Hotel Prague (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dachau concentration camp memorial
    • Explore Pilsen architecture and underground tunnels
    • See Charles Bridge in Prague's Old Town
    • See astronomical clock in Prague's Old Town
    Landmarks
    Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
    Charles Bridge
    Prague Astronomical Clock
  20. Day 19

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B Hotel Prague (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 (ibis Berlin Messe (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dresden Opera house, Frauenkirche, and Royal Residence viewing
    • Berlin city tour
    • Included dinner in Berlin
    Landmarks
    Frauenkirche
    Royal Residence (Dresden)
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
  22. Day 21

    Berlin

    Berlin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ibis Berlin Messe (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Historical walking tour including Checkpoint Charlie and Hitler's bunker site
    • Street art and counter-culture alternative walking tour
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
    East Side Gallery
  23. Day 22

    Berlin to Amsterdam

    Berlin to Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Included dinner in Amsterdam)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Included dinner in Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Comedy show
  24. Day 23

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • STRAAT Museum - Street Art and Graffiti Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Farewell dinner at Volendam fishing village
    • Canal cruise under city lights
    Landmarks
    STRAAT Museum
    Volendam
  25. Day 24

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Schiphol Airport

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    4.4
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    4.7
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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
    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 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
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    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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    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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    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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  • Elle5.0•July 2024
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    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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  • 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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    Asked on May 12th, 2026

    We are 59 & 61 yrs old, your age group is not that would you still consider a husband & Wife Couple to join your tour group for these 24 days?

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    • ContikiOperator•Written May 2026

      Contiki tours are designed for travelers aged 18–35 years old, and this age range is a firm requirement across all departures. Unfortunately, we would not be able to confirm your participation on this tour given that both of you are outside the eligible age bracket.

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    Asked on February 22nd, 2026

    For this trip, is it private hotel? I do not want to stay in hostels.

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    • ContikiOperator•Written February 2026

      Your selected trip, European Escapade in Plus version will have hotels as accommodation for the duration of the trip.

      Please also note that Contiki only caters to travellers ages 18 to 35 years old.

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    Asked on November 23rd, 2025

    Not sure about the itinerary. Where do I need to find flights from and forth?

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    • ContikiOperator•Written November 2025

      This tour is a fixed guided itinerary, so flights are not included in the package. You'll need to arrange your flights to and from the tour's start and end cities: Start city: London, England. End city: London, England (the tour is a loop, beginning and ending in London). That means you'll book your flights into London before the tour begins and out of London after the tour ends. Be aware that pre-tour hotel accommodation in London is required, as the departure time on the first day is very early. Many travelers choose to arrive at least one night before to ensure they're ready for the start of the trip.

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    Is the age limit a hard cutoff? I just turned 36 in August. Does the age demographic skew higher or lower range?

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    • ContikiOperator•Written October 2025

      Contiki tours have an age restriction, and guests must be between 18-35 years old to be eligible to join. We would like to recommend CostSaver which is open to all ages, and may be a great fit for you.

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    If I book this tour, will it be acceptable to apply for a French visa? Do I need to purchase travel insurance separately, or will the insurance provided by your company be sufficient for the visa application? What is the difference between the Standard and Plus tour packages? Is the tour fully refundable?

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    • ContikiOperator•Written August 2025

      Australian citizens do not require a visa to enter France for short stays. Starting in 2026, you will need to apply for an ETIAS. Travel insurance is mandatory and must be purchased separately. Standard Tour stays in multi-share hostels with up to 5 other travelers. Plus Tour provides upgraded 3-star hotels with twin-sharing. The tour is not fully refundable as deposit is non-refundable and cancellation penalties vary based on days before tour departure.

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      Traveler•Written August 2025

      I am a Myanmar passport holder currently residing in the UK on a PSW visa. This will be my first time traveling to Europe, and I would like to apply for a Schengen visa. Could you please advise which type of Schengen visa I should apply for? Would I be eligible for a refund if my visa application is rejected?

    • ContikiOperator•Written August 2025

      Visa requirements vary based on nationality and residence. Check updated visa requirements through official channels. If your visa application is rejected, deposits are non-refundable.

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