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European Highlights (Start London, Age 18-22)

14 days
Start and end in London
4.6
138 reviews

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 18-22
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Paris

    London to Paris
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • View White Cliffs of Dover
    • Ferry crossing to Calais
    • Travel through Valley of the Somme
    • Evening exploration of Paris
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Valley of the Somme
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  2. Day 2

    Paris

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

    Included Activities

    • Explore Paris city streets
    • Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
    • Museum visits (including Louvre)

    Optional Activities

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

    Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Fontainebleau

    Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Fontainebleau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Meal at local restaurant accompanied by local wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Château de Fontainebleau and gardens
    • Travel through Beaujolais wine region
    • Included meal at local restaurant with local wine
    • Wine tasting at château winery
    Landmarks
    Château de Fontainebleau
    Beaujolais Wine Region
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  4. Day 4

    Beaujolais to French Riviera

    Beaujolais to French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Travel to French Riviera
    Landmarks
    French Riviera
  5. Day 5

    French Riviera including Monaco City

    French Riviera including Monaco City
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore French Riviera coastline, markets, and cobblestone streets
    • Scenic drive along Côte d'Azur
    • Visit Monaco City
    Landmarks
    Côte d'Azur
    Monaco City
    Monte Carlo Casino
  6. Day 6

    French Riviera to Florence via Pisa

    French Riviera to Florence via Pisa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Re Dama (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Travel to Florence
    • View Duomo Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Free Time Add-On dinner with Tuscan cuisine and wine
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Duomo Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Florence to Rome

    Florence to Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of traditional leather craftsmanship
    • Explore Florence's heritage streets
    • Evening exploration of Rome's monuments and sights
    Landmarks
    Rome
  8. Day 8

    Rome

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

    Included Activities

    • Explore Rome's key architectural features and sights

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour: Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Roman Forum
    Pantheon
  9. Day 9

    Rome to Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Private boat ride through Venice canals to city center

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride
    • Self-guided exploration of Venice
    Landmarks
    Venice
    St. Mark's Square
  10. Day 10

    Venice to Munich via Tyrol

    Venice to Munich via Tyrol
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Munich Messe (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Austrian Alps via Tyrol
    • Explore Bavarian culture in Munich
    • Visit famous Glockenspiel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Munich's peaceful gardens
    • Visit legendary beer halls
    • Bike tour of Munich
    Landmarks
    Marienplatz Glockenspiel
  11. Day 11

    Munich to Rhine Valley via Dachau

    Munich to Rhine Valley via Dachau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dachau concentration camp memorial
    • Travel through Rhine Valley scenery
    • Wine tasting in Rhine Valley
    Landmarks
    Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
    Rhine Valley
  12. Day 12

    Rhine Valley to Amsterdam via Edam

    Rhine Valley to Amsterdam via Edam
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cycle in Edam countryside and windmills
    • Travel to Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • A'DAM lookout swing observation deck experience
    Landmarks
    Edam
    Amsterdam
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  13. Day 13

    Amsterdam

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

    Included Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam museums and cuisine
    • Included dinner at Dutch farm with Contiki group
    • Classic Amsterdam canal cruise
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
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  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam to London

    Amsterdam to London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Escort to Schiphol Airport (for departing travelers)
    • Travel through Belgium and France to Calais (for London-bound travelers)
    • Return to London
    Landmarks
    Schiphol Airport
    Calais
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Traveler Reviews

4.6
Overall rating based on 138 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.2
  • Food
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  • A
    May 24th, 2026
    The tour guide and driver were both excellent. The trip is very fast paced, but you get to see so much!
    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for travelling with Contiki and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to read that both your Trip Manager and Coach Driver provided excellent support throughout your journey, and that you were able to see so much despite the fast paced itinerary. It is always rewarding to know our guests make the most of their time exploring. Thank you again for your comments. We hope to welcome you on another Contiki adventure in the future.
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    October 20th, 2025
    Led by Courtney
    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
    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
    Led by Courtney
    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
    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, Age 18-22) reviewer 6
    August 18th, 2025
    Led by Courtney
    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, Age 18-22) reviewer 7
    August 18th, 2025
    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, Age 18-22) reviewer 8
    August 18th, 2025
    Led by Courtney
    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
    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
    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

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