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

Highlights:

14 days | 8 countries | 'High Energy' travel style

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

With two weeks on the clock, you can't afford to miss a beat. Or miss the European Highlights. The perfect loop from London, it will see you partying in Amsterdam one moment and driving through scenic vineyards the next. Did we mention the French Riviera and Contiki's private chateau?

- ACCOMMODATION: 13 nights: For 13 epic nights, you’ll rest your bones in some of Europe’s most unique accommodation. Spend a night in Contiki’s very own French Chateau, 4 in our cosy cabins, 7 in comfortable hotels and 1 in a funky hostel

- 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: 19 meals: Breakfast is on us every day, and you'll also be treated to 5 dinners come night time. Indulge in spaghetti in Italy, sample snails in France and end naughty nights out in Holland with fries drenched in mayo.

- NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS: Picture yourself rubbing shoulders with the high-rollers in a Monte Carlo casino, sample lashings of cheese at a traditional Dutch factory and get a selfie with the world's most awkward lean in Pisa. All this is just a sample of the best bits of each city you'll get to experience.

- FREE TIME ADD-ONS: Jam-pack your itinerary even more with all the optional ME Time activities on the menu. Spend a night at an amazing cabaret show in Paris, indulge in local food & wine at a Tuscan Feast and soak up some culture on a tour of the Vatican museums.

- TRANSPORT: You and your new besties will be zooming through Europe in an air-conditioned luxury coach, complete with WiFi and charging points. We'll also jump on a ferry to cross the azure Ionian and Aegean seas.

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

From $1993 USD

London to Paris

London
Join forces in London & get to know the wolf pack you're about to take on Europe with. We'll hit the road this morning and make tracks for two weeks of adventure.

Dover
Shortly before we find our ferry for France, 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 will travel via World War I battlefields in the Valley of the Somme, before reaching .... Paris!

Paris
Pop the champagne, dial up the romance, & pass the escargot - we're in Paris, baby! Don't waste a second unpacking, we're going to hit the streets and see how this city comes alive by night.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral
- Champagne & Escargot
- Exclusive 'Paris by Night' sightseeing tour

Paris

Drool over haute couture you can't afford, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral whilst juggling coffee and crêpes & get artsy at the many museums of the Louvre. Just don't wear yourself out, you will probably want to get involved with dinner and the Nouvelle Eve Champagne show. Smitten and it's only day two!

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Parisian Dinner EUR 36.00
- Nouvelle Eve cabaret show EUR 81.00

Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Fontainebleau

Paris
Farewell French capital! We're off in search of charming countryside & legit, straight from the source vino.

Fontainebleau
With its medieval stature and grand surrounding ponds, Château Fontainebleau will take your breath away. We'll amble around the gardens then recommence our scenic journey to Beaujolais.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- See Chateau Fontainebleau

Beaujolais
Tonight's the night we camp out at Contiki’s very own 16th century Château. We say "camp" - LOL. This might be the most royal experience of your life. Wine tasting at the Château’s working winery is just one of the ways we'll kill time while we're here.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- See Chablis, Burgundy & Beaujolais vineyards
- Wine tasting at Contiki's Château

Beaujolais Wine Region to French Riviera

Beaujolais
Yes, yes, you could stay here forever, but unfortunately the show must go on. And there is more French fabulousness just around the corner, we promise.

The Riviera
Fragonard Perfumery in the French Riviera, 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. Then it's back on the road along the stunning Côte d'Azur.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Visit a French perfumery
- Scenic drive along the Côte d'Azur

French Riviera incl Monaco

The Riviera
Missing an opportunity to see this part of the world up close and personal would be criminal. Speaking of things you shouldn't miss, this region is famous for lavender honey, aioli & rosé wine; all 3 in one meal should be your mission.

Monaco
A night in glamorous Monaco should complete your day slash life. Don a fancy necklace and pop a plum in your mouth - we're about to embark on the lifestyle of the rich and the famous.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- See the Royal Palace in Monaco
- Rub shoulders with the rich and famous with a visit to a Monte Carlo casino

The Riviera
After a night on the blackjack table it's back to the coast and to bed, the next part of the adventure starts tomorrow.

French Riviera to Florence via Pisa

The Riviera
After almost a week in France you'll be full to the brim with all things French and ready for new ground. Italy, perhaps?

Pisa
No trip around Europe is complete without seeing the world's most famous #AwkwardLean, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Once you've got that perfect snap of you holding the thing up like you're Arnold Schwarzenegger, we'll be on the fast-track to Florence.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Florence
The dome of Duomo Cathedral sits above the city making certain we know we have arrived in Florence. Tonight you can choose to begin your Tuscan love affair at an optional dinner - think olives, cured meats, crostini & wine.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Group Photo EUR 11.00
- Tuscan Dinner EUR 34.00

Florence to Rome

Florence
Why flee Florence when we still have some discoveries to make? We'll become history buffs on a guided walking tour before we learn the art of leather and eventually hit the road for Rome.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Learn about Florence's leather craft with a demonstration
- 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

Rome
And you thought your morning was interesting! 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 its 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

Rome

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. Espressos and people watching should be high priority.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Vatican Tour EUR 34.00
- Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators including the Colosseum EUR 30.00

Rome to Venice

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...

Venice
Boats, bridges, gondolas; your heart is going to pound.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice
- See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Square

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Secrets of Venice walking tour EUR 11.00
- Gondola ride EUR 23.00
- Trip t-shirts EUR 21.00 - 32.00

Venice to Munich via Austrian Tyrol

Venice
Confident we have ticked off all the Italian essentials, we can now leg it to Germany. After all the sophistication and glamour of France and Italy, a few beers and the chance to wear suspenders will be precisely what we feel like.

Austrian Tyrol
Wind through the Austrian Alps to lively Munich.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Scenic Drive Past Vineyards Orchards and Castles

Munich
Bavarian culture, a famous Glockenspiel and charm aplenty; Munich doesn't just turn it on during Oktoberfest! Explore peaceful gardens and legendary beer halls or join in the bike tour and explore the side streets you wouldn't usually see.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz

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

Munich to Rhine Valley via Dachau

Munich
In case we weren't already aware how devilishly lucky we are, this morning we're reminded with a sobering step back in time to one of the darkest moments in history.

Dachau
They say that the more you learn about the past, the better prepared you are for the future. And today the past will unfold itself at the Dachau concentration camp memorial.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Visit the Dachau concentration camp memorial

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
- Scenic drive along the Rhine River
- Learn how beer steins are crafted

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Wine Tasting EUR 9.00

Rhine Valley to Amsterdam via Edam

Rhine Valley
This morning we'll drag you all away from Germany kicking and screaming that you want to stay forever. Only to see you equally infatuated with another dot on the European map hours later...

Edam
You know the cheese, and now you're going to know the place that pioneered it. We'll cycle into the countryside squealing at windmills & going hysterical over tulip fields on our way to an actual cheese farm & clog maker's house.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- See canals and a windmill on a countryside bike tour in Edam
- Visit a cheese farm and clog makers house

Amsterdam
Pretty canals lined with quaint crooked houses and cafes bursting with life. Amsterdam is all that and way more than what you could ever imagine.

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

Amsterdam

It's our last full day on tour & our last night to party up a storm with the squad. Use the day to explore quirky museums & sample the endless array of cuisines this city has on offer.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Canal Bike EUR 11.00
- Canal Cruise (1 hour) EUR 24.00
- Sea Palace Dinner EUR 32.00

Amsterdam to London

Amsterdam
Down your breakfast and wipe away your tears - this is always the worst day of the trip. We'll escort you to Schiphol Airport by about 10am for those leaving us in the canal lined city.

London
For those not leaving us until London, we'll travel south through Belgium, then cross into France to Calais where we make our way back to London-town, where you'll be left to start dreaming up your next big adventure.

Agency: Contiki

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

From $1993 USD

Agency: Contiki

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

From $1993 USD

Agency: Contiki