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European Highlights (Start London, Gap 18-22)

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14 days
Start and end in London
4.6
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Paris

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • View the White Cliffs of Dover
    • Travel through the Valley of the Somme World War I battlefields
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Valley of the Somme
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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Browse designer haute couture or French vintage stores
    • Explore the Louvre and other museums
    • Dinner at a local restaurant in Montmartre
    • Attend a Parisian cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    The Louvre
    Sacré-Cœur Basilica
  3. Day 3

    Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Fontainebleau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Included meal at a local restaurant, accompanied by local wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Château Fontainebleau and explore the gardens
    • Wine tasting at the château's working winery
    Landmarks
    Château de Fontainebleau
  4. Day 4

    Beaujolais Wine Region to French Riviera

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar))
  5. Day 5

    French Riviera (Including Monaco City)

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

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along the Côte d'Azur

    Optional Activities

    • Explore crystal blue waters of the French Riviera
    • Browse charming markets
    • Visit Monaco City
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Monte Carlo Casino
  6. Day 6

    French Riviera to Florence via Pisa

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

    Included Activities

    • View the Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Optional Activities

    • Free Time Add-On dinner in Florence
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
  7. Day 7

    Florence to Rome

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of traditional leather art in Florence
    • Travel through Rome seeing key sights by night
  8. Day 8

    Rome

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

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
  9. Day 9

    Rome to Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Private boat ride through Venice's canals

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride in Venice
    Landmarks
    St. Mark's Square
  10. Day 10

    Venice to Munich via Tyrol

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Munich Messe (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Travel through the Austrian Alps

    Optional Activities

    • Explore peaceful gardens
    • Visit legendary beer halls
    • Join a bike tour of Munich
    Landmarks
    Glockenspiel
  11. Day 11

    Munich to Rhine Valley via Dachau

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting in the Rhine Valley
    Landmarks
    Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
    River Rhine
  12. Day 12

    Rhine Valley to Amsterdam via Edam

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

    Included Activities

    • Cycle through Edam countryside and see windmills

    Optional Activities

    • A'DAM Lookout observation deck swing
    Landmarks
    Windmills of Edam
  13. Day 13

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner at a Dutch farm with your Contiki group)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at a Dutch farm
    • Amsterdam canal cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Explore quirky museums
    • Sample Amsterdam cuisines
  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam to London

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Where You'll Stay

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Contiki

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Number of tours

487

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

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Traveler Reviews

4.6
Overall rating based on 137 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.2
  • Food
    4.3
  • 4.7

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  • N
    October 20th, 2025
    5
    I went on the European Highlights tour with the absolute gems, Courtney, our trip manager and Marius, our driver....
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you very much for travelling with us and for sharing such a thoughtful and enthusiastic review. We are delighted to hear that your European Highlights tour was such a memorable and enjoyable experience. It is wonderful to know that the Trip Manager made such a positive impact with her knowledge, humour and reliability, keeping everyone informed and comfortable throughout the journey. We are equally pleased that the Coach Driver provided a calm, cheerful and skilful presence on the road. Their teamwork clearly contributed to making your trip smooth and stress-free. We are thrilled that you were able to enjoy both the included experiences and optional excursions, and that your group felt like a family by the end of the tour. Your recommendation means a great deal, and we hope to welcome you on another unforgettable adventure in the future.
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  • A
    August 26th, 2025
    5
    trip was organised & well curated to ensure everyone had a good experience
    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for being our guest and taking this adventure with us. We hope you will travel with us again.
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  • W
    August 18th, 2025
    5
    From start to finish every day had great trips, food and views. Every day we knew timings and how the whole day was...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for sharing your kind feedback. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your trip from beginning to end and that each day offered memorable experiences, wonderful food and beautiful views. It is also lovely to know that the clear communication around timings and daily plans helped you feel well informed and relaxed throughout your journey. We truly value your comments and look forward to welcoming you on another adventure in the future.
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  • K
    August 18th, 2025
    5
    The tour was everything i wanted and more, Courtney made the trip so special
    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thanks for travelling with us, we hope you will join us again soon.
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  • European Highlights (Start London, Gap 18-22) reviewer 5
    August 18th, 2025
    5
    Courtney is amazing! She has so much knowledge to share at every destination and is a genuine person and tour guide....
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thanks for the great feedback and excellent ratings.
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  • European Highlights (Start London, Gap 18-22) reviewer 6
    August 18th, 2025
    5
    Courtney is the best trip manager!! Very informative, funny and made sure we all had the best experience.
    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thanks for join us for the fun we hope you will travel with us again soon.
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  • European Highlights (Start London, Gap 18-22) reviewer 7
    August 18th, 2025
    5
    Absolutely the best fun with the best crew and the best tour manager ever Courtney 😃
    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thanks for being our adventure buddy, lets hope you will join us again.
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  • T
    June 5th, 2024
    5
    European horizon tour with Rhi was great. The tour took us to places I wanted to go and the information given by our...
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    Traveled in July 2023
    Reply from: Contiki
    We are so pleased to hear about your great experience, thank you for the recommendation. We hope to welcome you back soon.
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  • A
    June 5th, 2024
    5
    The European tour with Rhi was great. Spent enough time at each place and the information given about the history was...
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    Traveled in July 2023
  • J
    June 1st, 2024
    5
    I did a european Magic, contikitour with rhianna in 2023, from Londen to Londen. Her energie and positivety was...
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    Traveled in July 2023
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for travelling with us. We are so pleased you enjoyed this adventure. It is excellent to receive acknowledgement for Trip Manager's' hard work. We hope you will join us for your next adventure.
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types L, C, E, F, D, M, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types L, C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types L, C, E, F, G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 11th, 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.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Contiki will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Contiki" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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