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European Whirl (Standard ( Until Mar '27), Summer, Start London, Classic)

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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 1 - 53
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner (Group dinner in Amsterdam)
    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

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Canal cruise
    • Museum visits
    • Bar hopping
    • Dinner at local cheese-making barn
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Berlin

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    Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Historical orientation to Berlin and its past
  4. Day 4

    Berlin

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Third Reich sites
    • Guided walking tour of Kreuzberg district
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
    East Side Gallery
  5. Day 5

    Berlin to Prague via Dresden

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

    Prague

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Evening exploration of castles and cathedrals with historical context on Bohemian kings and Gothic history

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Gothic architecture
    • Market shopping for antiques
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle District
  7. Day 7

    Prague to Munich

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to traditional Bavarian Beer Hall

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour of Munich city
  8. Day 8

    Munich to Austrian Tyrol via Dachau

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial with time for reflection
    • Welcome dinner at Haus Schöneck, Hopfgarten

    Optional Activities

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

    Austrian Tyrol

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))

    Optional Activities

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

    Austrian Tyrol to Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

    Optional Activities

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

    Venice to Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rome by night
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  12. Day 12

    Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the Colosseum
    • Visit to Trevi Fountain
    • Pasta-making class with meal
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Trevi Fountain
  13. Day 13

    Rome to Florence

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mirage (or similar)), Hotel (A&O Florence (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Learn about Florentine leather
    • Gelato tasting
    • Optional dinner with olives, cured meats, crostini and wine
  14. Day 14

    Florence

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

    Included Activities

    • Learning about the Renaissance and Medici family history
  15. Day 15

    Florence to Swiss Alps

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Swiss Alps
  16. Day 16

    Swiss Alps

    Meals
    Dinner (Swiss Fondue)
    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

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Paris

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Fragonard perfumery

    Optional Activities

    • Optional dinner and cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Fragonard Perfumery
  19. Day 19

    Paris to London

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer to CDG airport or return to London

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  • European Whirl (Standard ( Until Mar '27), Summer, Start London, Classic) reviewer 1
    March 17th, 2026
    One of the best decisions I’ve ever made! I got to explore South Europe with the most amazing people, and every...
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    Traveled in February 2026
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for travelling with us and for sharing such wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that your trip through Southern Europe was such a memorable experience and that everything felt smooth and well organised throughout. It is especially lovely to hear your kind words about the Trip Manager. We are pleased she made such a positive impact and ensured everything ran seamlessly. Thank you for your recommendation. We truly appreciate it and hope to welcome you on another unforgettable journey in the future.
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    May 8th, 2024
    Emily was the highlight
    Traveled in June 2023
  • European Whirl (Standard ( Until Mar '27), Summer, Start London, Classic) reviewer 3
    April 1st, 2024
    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
    Reply from: Contiki
    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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      The European Whirl Standard Tour by Contiki is a 19-day trip covering 8 countries and 15 cities, starting and ending in London. It's designed for 18–35 year-olds, including shared accommodation with up to 5 other travellers (16 nights in Hostels and 2 nights in a special stay), 18 breakfasts, 6 dinners, an expert Trip Manager, Driver, and Local Guides. This one takes you through all the biggest destinations – hitting up the modern vibes and bouncing nightlife of Berlin and Prague, the Italian Holy Trinity of Venice, Rome and Florence, some chill time in the Swiss Alps and much more.

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