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Duration:
10 Nights
Days: 11 days, 7 countries
Accommodation: 7 nights in Hostels, 2 nights in Special Stays, 1 night in Hotel
Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners
Transport: Coach
Group Size: Average 47 people
Team: Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides
Short on time but want to fit in the best of Europe's icons? Broaden your horizons without compromising on the sightseeing. In 11 days we'll journey through 7 countries and fit in plenty of favourites, including Germany, Amsterdam, France & the Swiss Alps. We'll visit the canals & gable houses of Amsterdam, 'a Paris by Night' to see the Eiffel tower lit up, jet through the canal highways of Venice in a private boat, and enjoy legendary Special Stays at our Contiki Haus Schoneck and French château. The European Horizon is proof that adventures don't have to be epic in length to be epic in scope.
DAY 1 LONDON TO AMSTERDAM
London
11-days of heart pounding adventure kick 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 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!
Calais
Off the ferry we arrive in the port town of Calais - French soil! We travel north via Belgium
before reaching ... 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.
Meals: Dinner
Hotel: Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
Included Experiences:
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
DAY 2 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.
Sankt Goar
After the scenic journey of fairy tale 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar)
Included Experiences:
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
DAY 3 RHINE VALLEY TO MUNICH
Sankt Goar
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.
Munich
Today our eyes will be treated to a famous Glockenspiel, a charming old town & a traditional
Bavarian culture. But first, take up the option to explore the side streets and English Gardens
by bicycle.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Ramada Encore by Wyndham Munich Messe (or similar)
Included Experiences:
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
DAY 4 MUNICH TO AUSTRIAN TYROL
Munich
Goodbye Munich, hello mountains. We're hitting the road in search of lands so sweet they
made The Sound of Music.
Hopfgarten im Brixental
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. Next up, Contiki’s very own Austrian Haus Schoneck (guest house) is waiting for us with open arms. Get outside and explore the dreamy setting we've descended upon, or opt for tandem paragliding for those thrill seekers among us.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar)
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
DAY 5 AUSTRIAN TYROL TO VENICE
Hopfgarten im Brixental
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
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)
Included Experiences:
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
DAY 6 VENICE TO SWISS ALPS
Venice
Arrivederci, Venice! You've been splendid. And now we're off to the Swiss Alps - the
splendor just doesn't stop.
Swiss Alps
Arrive in a picture perfect setting ready for two nights at our accommodation in the heart of this traditional resort town. We've got a free evening right in the middle of two ethereal emerald lakes (hence the name!). Dense forests. Alpine meadows. Icy glaciers. There's plenty of time to soak up the idyllic scenery.
Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar)
DAY 7 SWISS ALPS
Swiss Alps
Open the window of your room & drink in the incredible view - if you can find words or
photos that do it justice, we applaud you! Feel free to explore this classic European
adventure town.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar)
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
DAY 8 SWISS ALPS TO BEAUJOLAIS WINE REGION VIA GENEVA
Swiss Alps
Out with the altitude, into France for a brand new day and a brand new country.
Geneva
But first, there's time for one last breath of fresh mountain air. A quick lunch break in the
home of the UN's headquarters and a view of that oh so famous water fountain. Grab a bite
to eat and a last mouthful of delish swiss chocolate (try saying that three times fast) and
then we'll be on our way.
Beaujolais Wine Region
Rolling into the Beaujolais region of France amidst vineyards, we'll arrive at Contiki’s very
own 16th century château. This might just be our most decadent accommodation yet,
complete with newly-renovated bedrooms & bathrooms, an on-site nightclub, artwork in
every room, a games room, and a powder room for makeup and hair. And we haven't even
shown you the pool or the gardens yet! Tonight we'll start off with an included dinner and
wine tasting here at the château, because, when in France...
Please note: On occasion, certain departures will be moved from Contiki’s Chateau de Cruix
to the French gastronomic capital of Lyon (a title which ain’t given lightly, believe us!) We’ll
get the party started with an included meal at a local restaurant, accompanied by local wine.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Château de Cruix (or similar)
Included Experiences:
DAY 9 BEAUJOLAIS WINE REGION TO PARIS
Beaujolais Wine Region
Wake yourself up with some morning yoga on the château's lawn, survey the garden and give
those limbs a good stretch before we pack up for Paris today.
Paris
Touch down in Paris and settle into your digs before we devour a delicious dinner together. And then it's time to rev up for high-energy vibes - because we're exploring the most iconic Parisian hotspots!
*Heads up, our Paris plans might shift during the Summer Olympics due to city restrictions,
impacting our Illuminations Tour of the city along with other possible disruptions. We're on
it, crafting alternative experiences for your safety and enjoyment. Your understanding means
the world to us!
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Jo&Joe (or similar)
Included Experiences:
DAY 10 PARIS
Paris
Pastries, paintings, perfume - Paris is yours! We'll take you to the glamorous Fragonard
perfumery, then the time is yours to roam tree-lined quarters, see Notre Dame Cathedral, or
get arty in the galleries of the Louvre. It's our last night together - make it count with an
optional Parisian Dinner followed by a cabaret show!
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Jo&Joe (or similar)
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
DAY 11 PARIS TO LONDON
Paris
Soak up your last dose of Paris and feel the astonishment of how much you've seen. And how close you've grown to your loved-up Contiki collective.
Calais
Dover
London
What a journey, on arrival in London, say a fond farewell to the group as you wrap up the journey on arrival.
Meals:
Breakfast
Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar)
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Munich Messe (or similar)
Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar)
Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)
Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar)
Château de Cruix (or similar)
Jo&Joe (or similar)
Monday to Friday : 09:00 to 17:00
Saturday : 10:00 - 14:00
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