Contiki - European Discovery (for 18-35 yr old) from Contiki

Highlights:

12 days | 9 countries | 'Discoverer' travel style

Only US$200 deposit to book.
Pay in full 45 days before travel.

Wet your European appetite on the European Discovery. From a traditional German beer hall to a breathtaking Austrian mountain range, and a gelateria in Rome, you will get a taste for all the best bits, ticking off 9 countries in one trip. By the time you get back to London you'll be completely smitten by all things Europe.

- ACCOMMODATION: 11 nights: Our European selection of hotels will be your accommodation of choice for 11 fabulous nights. Sleep twin or triple share, or upgrade to a single room if you prefer to sleep alone.

- TEAM: You'll be safe in the hands of your professional Trip Manager, who knows the streets of Europe better than you know the hairs on your toes. When it comes to transport, an experienced and legendary driver team will be taking the reins; trust us, they're always a hoot.

- FOOD: 16 meals: Prep your taste buds for a culinary sensation. Hearty French, Dutch, Austrian and Italian cuisine will be on offer each day, with 11 continental breakfasts and 5 dinners included.

- NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS: The coolest and most fascinating snippets of each city are included as standard. Don your lederhosen and sip on tasty brews in a traditional German beer hall, indulge your senses at a Parisian perfumery and consider quitting your day job after learning the Florentine art of leather craft.

- FREE TIME ADD-ONS: There are endless optional activities you can funk up your itinerary with. Woo your latest squeeze on a romantic gondola ride in Venice, party your face off in one of Florence's biggest nightclubs or brave your fears white-water rafting the Austrian rapids, just to name a few options.

- TRANSPORT: You and your new besties will be zooming through Europe in an air-conditioned luxury coach, complete with WiFi and charging points. Occasionally, we'll jump on a ferry to cross rivers.

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Contiki - European Discovery (for 18-35 yr old)

From $2056 USD

London to Amsterdam

London
Your heart-pounding adventure kicks off today. Meet up with your Contiki posse & share notes on London town before hitting the road to Amsterdam.

Dover
Shortly before we find our ferry for Europe, we'll be taking in the English coastline beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover. They owe their gorgeousness to their composition of chalk - you're learning and we haven't even left the UK!

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- See the White Cliffs of Dover

Calais
Off the ferry we arrive in the port town of Calais - French soil! We travel north via Belgium before reaching ... Amsterdam!

Belgium
Cross off another country off your list as you cruise through Belgium on your way to Amsterdam.

Amsterdam
Tonight, the famed for fun Amsterdam is ours to explore following an optional evening canal cruise. An undisguised Red Light District & plenty of bars are there for the curious.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- See Amsterdam's canals & gable houses by night

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Canal Cruise (1.5 hours) EUR 31.50

Amsterdam to Rhine Valley

Amsterdam
Now it's time to pour some sunlight on the agenda & take in the beauty of canals, crooked buildings, obscure museums & a café culture like no other.

Rhine Valley
After the scenic journey of fairytale castles, vineyards and valleys, you'll be charmed before we even arrive in Germany's famous Rhine Valley. This back-in-time town is our wine tasting host for the evening. Squeal!!!

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Learn how beer steins are crafted
- Scenic drive along the Rhine River

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Wine Tasting EUR 9.00

Rhine Valley to Munich

Rhine Valley
Too much grape juice last night? Not to worry, the prospect of Munich should lift your spirits as we travel south & swap wine culture for beer.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- See the Lorelei Rock

Munich
Today our eyes will be treated to a famous gothic clock, a charming old town & traditional Bavarian culture. You'll have the option to explore the side streets by bicycle and afterwards why not choose to explore one of the cities many beer halls, where you can try a stein of beer or even a pork knuckle!

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Mike's Bike Tour EUR 21.00

Munich to Austrian Tyrol via Austrian Tyrol and Innsbruck

Munich
Goodbye Munich, hello mountains. We're hitting the road in search of lands so sweet they made The Sound of Music.

Austrian Tyrol
This part of the world is famous for adventure sports, so best put your name next to the optional White Water Rafting and get in the spirit of things

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- White water rafting EUR 45.00

Innsbruck
After some adventure time, its time to head to this famous Olympic town and your jaw will drop at the sight of the famous ski jump, and you'll have a chance to soak up the medieval old town atmosphere before it's back on the road to our Gasthof for the night!

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- See the Golden Roof, Royal Palace & Olympic Ski Jump in Innsbruck

Austrian Tyrol
Tonight you'll rest up in a local Austrian Gasthof (guest house) that is waiting for us with open arms. With so much fresh air to breathe in outside, explore the dreamy setting we've descended upon.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- See this pretty mountain region famous for adventure sports

Austrian Tyrol to Venice

Austrian Tyrol
Wake up roamers, we have a bountiful breakfast and a floating city in Italy to tend to. Life's tough!

Venice
You'll think you've seen enough beauty for one day after taking in the Central Austrian Alps & Brenner Pass en route to Italy. And then we'll arrive in Venice & your jaw will hit the floor over hidden lanes, story book bridges & a private canal boat ride.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Scenic drive past vineyards orchards and castles
- Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice
- See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Square
- Locally guided walking tour of Venice

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Gondola ride EUR 23.00
- Venetian Dinner EUR 34.50

Venice to Rome

Venice
Farewell floating city, but Italy, we're not done with you yet, our next destination the Eternal City of Rome is just around the corner.

Rome
The afternoon will really take it up a notch as we uncover Italian icons in the country's capital of Rome as you get a glimpse of it's glory by night. Gelato, pizza and ancient monuments - perfecto!

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Special access Rome sightseeing coach tour
- See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, The Vatican, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona
- Gelato on us

Rome with Vatican City

Rome
Rome wasn't built in a day - so get up and get going early to make the most of this ancient city.

Vatican City
When in Rome...take an optional guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Religious or not, the Vatican's Italian Renaissance church will send shivers down your spine. This is also the day to learn a thing or two about the Colosseum & do a bit of your own exploring.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- See St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Vatican Tour EUR 35.00

Rome
Then hit the streets for your own discoveries. Snap pink azaleas by the Colosseum, throw coins in fountains and sip espresso in a pretty street watching Italian life float by.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators including the Colosseum EUR 30.00

Rome to Florence

Rome
We may be hitting the road again, but we're not done with Italy just yet. We have one more city to lust over…

Florence
The dome of Duomo Cathedral sits above the city making certain we know we have arrived in Florence. Take a moment to take in the unique beauty of this beautiful city where culture and la dolce vita is evident in every direction you look at. We'll become history buffs on a guided walking tour before we learn the art of leather. Tonight you can choose to begin your Tuscan love affair at an optional dinner - think olives, cured meats, crostini & wine.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Discover the Secrets of Michelangelo's Florence – see where his David was gifted to the Florentines, Ponte Vecchio, the Medici Palace & much more on our locally guided walking tour of Florence
- See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria
- Learn about Florence's leather craft with a demonstration

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Group Photo EUR 11.00
- Space Electronic Disco EUR 16.00
- Tuscan Evening EUR 41.00

Florence to Lucerne

Florence
Say a fond farewell to Italy, and hello to the land of creamy chocolate, cheese and not to mention watches. Hello Switzerland!

Lucerne
Swans float under wooden bridges, snowcapped mountains stand regally behind us & chocolate tastes like heaven on earth. You're in the Swiss Alps & you cannot wipe the smile off your face. Eeek!!!

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- See the Wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Lake Cruise EUR 25.00
- Swiss Mountain EUR 51.00

Lucerne to Paris

Lucerne
Out with the altitude, in with the inner-city Parisian bliss. Once we've crossed the border out of Switzerland we will be coasting through the pretty wine producing region of Burgundy before our arrival in Paris.

Paris
Lamp-lit bridges, a sparkling Eiffel Tower, & evening coffee haunts, tonight we fall in love with everything Paris. Our Trip Manager fills us in on the city's secrets, then to celebrate our first night in the city, we'll head up to the viewing platform on Montparnasse tower.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral
- Exclusive 'Paris by Night' sightseeing tour
- Get a view of Paris from the Eiffel Tower

Paris

Fragonard Perfumery now there's a place to check out, and stock up on perfume, obviously! Especially given the greatly discounted prices and authenticity of buying in France. Later you can drool over haute couture, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral whilst juggling coffee and crêpes, & get artsy at the many exhibitions of the Louvre. Just don't wear yourself out, you will probably want to get involved with dinner and the Nouvelle Eve cabaret show. With your last night looming, make it one to remember in the city of lights.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Visit a French perfumery

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Parisian Cabaret EUR 124.00

Paris to London

Paris
Soak up your last dose of Paris and feel the astonishment of how much you've seen during this awesome trip. And how close you've grown to your Contiki pals.

London
What a journey!? On arrival in London say a fond farewell to the group as you wrap up the journey on arrival.

Agency: Contiki

Contiki - European Discovery (for 18-35 yr old)

From $2056 USD

Agency: Contiki

Contiki - European Discovery (for 18-35 yr old)

From $2056 USD

Agency: Contiki