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European Escapade (Plus, Winter, Start London)

24 days
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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 (Delicious included dinner with Contiki group)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Paris city tour with evening lights
    • Included dinner in Paris
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Valley of the Somme
    Eiffel Tower
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Paris

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

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner followed by iconic Cabaret show
    • Parisian Dinner - Adults €43.00 at a typical French bistro with three-course meal and local wine
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Louvre Museum
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Champs-Élysées
  3. Day 3

    Paris to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Burgundy region
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Lucerne

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

    Optional Activities

    • Mount Pilatus cogwheel railway trip with hiking
    • Switzerland's longest summer toboggan ride on Mount Pilatus
    • Lake Lucerne cruise - Adults €27.00 viewing Swiss pastures, chalets, bell-wearing cows and mountains
    • Visit Chapel Bridge (dated 1333)
    • Swiss souvenirs shopping
    • Swiss fondue dining
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Lake Lucerne
    Chapel Bridge
  5. Day 5

    Lucerne to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B Hotel Lyon Ouest Tassin (or similar)), Hotel (Ibis Styles Lyon Confluence (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Lyon Old Town
  6. Day 6

    Lyon to Barcelona

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A conveniently located hotel), Hotel (Hotel Catalonia Park Putxet Barcelona (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Sagrada Familia
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Barcelona

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

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in the Mediterranean Sea
    • Evening Flamenco show
    Landmarks
    Gothic Quarter
    Montjuic
    Las Ramblas
  8. Day 8

    Barcelona to French Riviera via Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Arles)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hôtel Amarante Cannes (or similar)), Hotel (Appart City Nice Acropolis (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit ancient Roman Arena in Arles
    Landmarks
    Arles Roman Arena
    Arles
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    French Riviera

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hôtel Amarante Cannes (or similar)), Hotel (Appart City Nice Acropolis (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along Côte d'Azur
    • View Royal Palace in Monaco
    • View Monte Carlo Casino
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Monte Carlo Casino
    Côte d'Azur
  10. Day 10

    French Riviera to Florence via Pisa

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Auto Park (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Optional Activities

    • Tuscan feast dinner
    • Dancing and night out in Florence
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Florence Duomo
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  11. Day 11

    Florence to Rome

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

    Included Activities

    • Locally-guided walking tour of Florence
    • Leather craft demonstration in Florence
    • Tour of Rome's iconic sites including Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps
    Landmarks
    Florence Duomo
    Basilica Santa Croce
    Giotto's Bell Tower
    Baptistery
    Piazza della Signoria
    Trevi Fountain
    Spanish Steps
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Rome

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Colosseum
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
  13. Day 13

    Rome to Venice via Umbria

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of traditional olive oil mill in Umbria
    • Olive oil tasting
    • Lunch at Antico Frantoio Nunzi family farm in Umbria
    Landmarks
    Antico Frantoio Nunzi
    Umbria
  14. Day 14

    Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Private boat ride across Venice lagoon and canals

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride
    Landmarks
    Venice Lagoon
    Grand Canal
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Venice to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Senator Hotel (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Dolomites
  16. Day 16

    Vienna

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Schönbrunn Palace
    • Walking tour including St. Stephen's Cathedral and State Opera House
    • Historic Ring Road scenic drive

    Optional Activities

    • Habibi & Hawara dinner
    • Classic night out in Vienna
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    State Opera House
    Swarovski
  17. Day 17

    Vienna to Munich

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit traditional Bavarian beer hall
    • Explore Old Town and Marienplatz
    • View Glockenspiel
    Landmarks
    Marienplatz
    Glockenspiel
    Munich Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 18

    Munich to Prague via Pilsen

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

    Included Activities

    • Explore Pilsen architecture and underground tunnels
    • Visit Charles Bridge in Prague
    • View astronomical clock in Prague Old Town
    • Included authentic Czech dinner with dumplings, goulash and local beer
    Landmarks
    Charles Bridge
    Prague Astronomical Clock
    Prague Old Town Square
    Pilsen
  19. Day 19

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B Hotel Prague (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Walking food tour
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle District
    Prague Old Town Square
  20. Day 20

    Prague to Berlin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Berlin Messe (or similar)), Hotel (ibis Berlin Messe (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Berlin historical tour including Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag building
    • Included dinner in Berlin
    Landmarks
    Dresden Opera House
    Frauenkirche
    Royal Residence, Dresden
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
  21. Day 21

    Berlin

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

    Optional Activities

    • Historical walking tour including Checkpoint Charlie and Hitler's bunker
    • Street art and counter-culture walking tour
    • Longest open-air gallery visit
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
    Hitler's Bunker
    East Side Gallery
  22. Day 22

    Berlin to Amsterdam

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

    Included Activities

    • Included dinner in Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Comedy show
  23. Day 23

    Amsterdam

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit STRAAT Museum for street art and graffiti
    • Farewell dinner in Volendam fishing village
    • Canal cruise under city lights in Amsterdam
    Landmarks
    STRAAT Museum
    Volendam
  24. Day 24

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Schiphol Airport
    Calais

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4.9
Overall rating based on 7 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.4
  • Food
    4.6
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    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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    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
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    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
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    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 (Plus, Winter, 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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    Louis

    Asked on February 22nd, 2026

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

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten 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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    Jan

    Asked on November 23rd, 2025

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

    Flights / Transfers
    • ContikiOperatorWritten 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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    Alan

    Asked on October 8th, 2025

    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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    • ContikiOperatorWritten 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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    James

    Asked on August 9th, 2025

    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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    • ContikiOperatorWritten 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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      James

      TravelerWritten 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?

    • ContikiOperatorWritten 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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    • 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.Spain. 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 July 4th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 4th, 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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