19 days tour

European Inspiration (Summer, Start London, 19 Days)

European Inspiration (Summer, Start London, 19 Days)

This tour includes:

Meals

4 Dinner (D) 18 Breakfast (B)

Accommodation

18 nights in Hotels

Others

Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that itโ€™s had songs dedicated to it. Berlin: Get your culture on. Itโ€™s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building. Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Hereโ€™s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world. Dresden: See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche. Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views. Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich. Munich: Weโ€™ll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian โ€˜Bier Halleโ€™. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost! Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice. Get total James Bond vibes. Venice: Lifeโ€™s all about the waterways here; thereโ€™s not an Uber in sight! Get some classic pics of the famous gondola boats. Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking all the sights off your bucket list! Florence: Live out all your sundrenched Tuscan dreams as you tour this 16th Century winery. Then treat yourself to some Chianti and antipasto. Florence: See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giottoโ€™s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence. Pisa: Your ultimate chance to โ€˜hold the tower upโ€™ as you pose for that classic Insta snap. Lucerne: Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument Paris: Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs ร‰lysรฉes and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Paris: Climb to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower for an unbeatable vista of the โ€˜City of Lightโ€™. Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).

Transport

Coach

Guide

Expert Trip Manager & Driver Team + Local Guides

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guestsโ€™ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included.

Optional

Aโ€™DAM Tower Evening & Drink Volendam Dinner Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise Historical Walking Tour Traditional Czech Evening Mikeโ€™s Winter Walking Tour Emperors & Gladiators inc Colosseum Vatican Tour Certosan Monastery & Tuscan Evening Mt. Pilatus Lucerne Lake Cruise Moulin Rouge Dinner & Show

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip European Inspiration (Summer, Start London, 19 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: London To Amsterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: London To Amsterdam

      Get ready for 19 days of unforgettable adventures through Europe! Youโ€™ll meet up with your Contiki crew in London and weโ€™ll all board our coach here, ready to set off for European soil. Our first stop is Dover, where weโ€™ll take a ferry to cross over the channel. One step closer! As we set off, take in that last glimpse of English coastline with the beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover. Off the ferry, we arrive in the port town of Calais. Weโ€™re in France! With no time to waste, weโ€™ll jump back on our coach and head onwards to Amsterdam. And here we are at our final stop for this evening: Amsterdam! Weโ€™ll start our exploration of this city with a peek of canals, bicycles & 17th century gable houses lit up by night. Next on the agenda tonight, youโ€™ll have the option to get an exclusive entry pass to the Aโ€™Dam Tower and Swing, skipping the queues to enjoy epic views over the sprawling city below with an included drink in your hand. Afterwards, thereโ€™s plenty of nightlife to keep you going until the early hours.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Amsterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Amsterdam

      Amsterdam is as cute as it comes & sure to win your heart with its cobbled main streets, canalside views, obscure museums & a cafรฉ culture like no other. Today, youโ€™re free to use your time to get local, bar hop, museum crawl, or just explore. If youโ€™re hungry to taste your way through the local culture, this place is famous for Dutch pancakes, frites, cheese, stroopwafels and coffee โ€“ or you can take the opportunity to visit the small Dutch fishing village of Volendam for an optional seafood or steak dinner. Tonight, you have the option to sign up for an iconic cruise through Amsterdam, complete with an onboard bar.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Amsterdam To Berlin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Amsterdam To Berlin

      Amsterdam, itโ€™s been lovely, but todayโ€™s agenda is onto the autobahn and on the fast-track to uber-cool Berlin. On the world map of party vibes, Berlin has a gold star. Weโ€™ve got two nights to explore every inch of this iconic city, and weโ€™ll kick it off with a bit of a tour of the city and its troubled but fascinating past. Once weโ€™ve gotten acquainted with the key sites, youโ€™ll have some free time to discover the city. Berlin has so much to offer the hungry traveler, from the somber icons like the Holocaust memorial to side streets with hidden cafes and shops. And if youโ€™re not sure where to start, your Trip Manager can always point you in the right direction.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Berlin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Berlin

      Tours, glorious tours! After our taster of Berlinโ€™s history yesterday, weโ€™ll have two inspiring walking tours in store for today (totally optional of course). First up, take a historical walking tour, including a visit to the site of Hitlerโ€™s bunker. Next, weโ€™ll embark on an Alternative Berlin walking tour, taking us to all the cityโ€™s hipster haunts and historical hotspots. If youโ€™re looking for a night out, tonight is the perfect time to scope out one of those underground raves or cocktail-lounge-in-the-basement scenarios that Berlin is famous for.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Berlin To Prague
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Berlin To Prague

      This morning weโ€™ll motor out of Berlin, ready for our next city. Berlin is one tough act to follow, but luckily weโ€™re headed for the darling of Europe: Prague. A drive from Berlin to Prague wouldnโ€™t be complete without stopping in Dresden. Sadly destroyed by World War II, the rebuilt town is now a symbol of resilience, soaked in the beauty of an Opera house, the domed Frauenkirche, & the Royal Residence. Weโ€™ll spot them all on a tour of the best spots before hitting the road again. Arriving in the fairytale city of Prague with medieval spires, curvy cobbled lanes and street carts selling fried cheese, weโ€™ll waste no time in getting out and exploring for ourselves. Starting with castles and cathedrals, weโ€™ll soak up stories of Bohemian Kings and gothic history. Then, the night is yours to amble around the Old Town Square and find a few haunts to let the hours slip away in.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Prague
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Prague

      With a full day to explore, Prague is yours! By the end of today youโ€™ll be an expert on Gothic architecture, artisanal food markets & locally-brewed Czech beer. Tonight, youโ€™ll have the chance to join an optional Czech evening with traditional music, dancing & dinner for all the Czech vibes you could hope for.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Prague To Munich
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Prague To Munich

      We warned you about falling head over heels for Prague! Sorry team, you cannot live here forever. Unless....? Journeying out of the Czech Republic, weโ€™ll start our time in Germany with a sobering visit to the Dachau concentration camp memorial. Youโ€™ll be able to spend some time here to learn and reflect, before we head on to the city of Munich. It would seem we were born in need of some delightful Bavarian culture, we just didnโ€™t know it until now. Munich may be famed for its Oktoberfest festivities, but the spirit of things kicks on year round. A trip to a traditional beer hall will get you very well acquainted with things, just after youโ€™ve swooned at a Gothic clock complete with 32 dancing figures and 43 chiming bells.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Munich
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Munich

      Today is your chance to dive deep into Munichโ€™s cute culture and urban life. After our walking tour, youโ€™re free to roam the old town, buy yourself a pair or lederhosen or a traditional dirndl, or visit the busy streets and cafes of the university district.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Munich To Venice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Munich To Venice

      Goodbye Munich, hello mountains. Today weโ€™re hitting the road for Italy, but first weโ€™re in search of lands so sweet they made The Sound of Music. Take a breath of that fresh alpine air! Weโ€™re in the Austrian Tyrol, and this part of the world is famous for adventure sports. And just like that, weโ€™re in a new country and a whole new vibe. Ah, Venice! Fresh pasta, lilting accents & romantic architecture - weโ€™ve arrived in one of Italyโ€™s most famous cities. Tonight weโ€™ll relax here, knowing we have all day tomorrow to cruise canals & explore picturesque cobbled streets.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Venice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Venice

      Buongiorno! Venice is ours for a full and glorious Italian day. Weโ€™ll start exploring The Floating City by jumping aboard our own private motoscafo boat and cruising the canals en route to the historical heart of the city. Next, you have the option to discover hidden Venice with a guided walking tour or a traditional gondola ride, or take a guided cruise out to the UNESCO heritage site of Burano. At this picture-perfect fishermanโ€™s island decorated with gorgeous technicolour houses, youโ€™ll visit a local family restaurant and indulge in the best seafood feast youโ€™ve ever experienced.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Venice To Rome
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Venice To Rome

      Farewell floating city, but Italy, weโ€™re not done with you yet, our next destination the Eternal City of Rome is just around the corner. The evening will really take it up to high key as we uncover Italian icons in the countryโ€™s capital of Rome. With a city tour on arrival, weโ€™ll get a glimpse of Romeโ€™s glory by night, ready to be fully unveiled tomorrow. Gelato, pizza and ancient monuments, weโ€™re here for it all.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Rome
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Rome

      This morning weโ€™re up and out early to make the most of our chance to explore this ancient city. Starting with a visit to the worldโ€™s smallest country, Vatican City. Here in Vatican City, youโ€™ll be able to take an optional guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel. Religious or not, the Vaticanโ€™s Italian Renaissance church will send shivers down your spine. Back in Rome, weโ€™ll have time to hit the streets and discover the incredible ancient civilization on our doorstep. You can opt to take a tour of the famous Colosseum and walk in the footsteps of Emperors and Gladiators in a guided tour, or snap epic selfies against a background of pink azaleas by the entrance. Visit the Trevi Fountain and throw coins to make a wish, sip espresso in a cobbled backstreet and soak up Italian life as it dances by.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Rome To Florence
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Rome To Florence

      With antipasto, good vino and golden countryside ahead, saying goodbye to Rome doesnโ€™t feel so bad. Cast your eyes over the city one last time this morning before we hit the road, bound for Tuscany. Weโ€™ll stop off to visit a gorgeous 16th Century villa thatโ€™s now a working winery. Weโ€™ll check out the old cellar, and even sample some Chianti wine for ourselves โ€“ with antipasti too of course (rude not to, right?) Florence, the capital of Tuscany, is more proof that Italy has so many great places packed into one small region. Here weโ€™ll drift along the River Arno, get into the Tuscan vibes with another drop of Chianti wine, and take in the beauty of the city and its magnificent Duomo Cathedral. Take it all in - we have all day tomorrow to let the explorations continue.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Florence
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Florence

      Ready for a full day of all things Florence? Today is the perfect balance of guided local wisdom and free time to roam. Weโ€™ll uncover the beautiful art of traditional leatherwork, explore streets bursting with heritage, and see all the top sights on a walking tour. This afternoon youโ€™ll have free time to take to the local markets and taste the local gelato before a special optional evening out tonight, a visit to a 14th century Certosan monastry, followed by dinner and wine at a magical Tuscan restaurant nestled in the countryside nearby.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Florence To Lucerne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Florence To Lucerne

      Itโ€™s almost time to say a heartfelt โ€™ciaoโ€™ to Italy, and hello to the land of creamy chocolate, cheese and watches. But we have one more thing to do in Italy first.... As if we were going to jump from Florence to Switzerland without a sneaky side trip to the Leaning Tower of Pisa! Hereโ€™s your chance to perfect the holding-up-the-tower shot, so make it a good one. With magical views unfolding outside our windows weโ€™ll find ourselves in Switzerland, pulling up in the fairytale town of Lucerne, famous for its wooden bridges, cobbled lanes and beautiful setting against the lake itโ€™s named after. Here weโ€™ll visit the wooden chapel bridge and lion monument and take the chance to explore. Our recommendation for tonight? Swiss chocolate.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Lucerne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Lucerne

      Today youโ€™re free to stroll the beautiful streets of Lucerne, sit in a coffee shop soaking up mountain life, or consume your body weight in chocolate. But if youโ€™re looking for something a little more adventurous, you can opt for a visit the top of Mt. Pilatus for breathtaking views over the Swiss Alps, sign up for a traditional Swiss fondue lunch, or take an optional cruise across Lake Lucerne for a look at the epic Swiss Alps reflected off the water. Donโ€™t say we donโ€™t spoil you.

  • Day 17 Day 17: Lucerne To Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Lucerne To Paris

      Itโ€™s been sweet, but our time in Lucerne is up this morning. Weโ€™re Paris-bound! Out with the altitude, in with the inner-city Parisian bliss. Weโ€™ll jump back onto our coach to cross the border out of Switzerland and (back) into France. After coasting through the pretty wine producing region of Burgundy, weโ€™ll arrive in the City of Lights. Lamp-lit bridges, a sparkling Eiffel Tower, & evening coffee haunts, this evening weโ€™ll fall in love with everything Paris on a dreamy night-time tour. Is it just us, or is love in the air? Once weโ€™ve seen the most famous landmarks, weโ€™ll celebrate our first night in the city by heading up the Montparnasse Tower for the best panoramic views of the city.

  • Day 18 Day 18: Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Paris

      Todayโ€™s the day to stroll the beautiful streets of Paris - and weโ€™ll start with a visit to an authentic French perfumery to learn all the secrets of the trade. Then thereโ€™s plenty of time to lust over designer haute couture or French vintage stores, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral, order coffee and crepes, or get artsy at the many museums of the Louvre. Just donโ€™t wear yourself out, because tonightโ€™s your chance to get involved with VIP seats, dinner & French champagne at an iconic Parisian cabaret show. With your last night looming, this is the perfect way to make it one to remember. Get ready to go out with a bang!

  • Day 19 Day 19: Paris To London
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Paris To London

      Rise, shine, and soak up your last dose of Paris this morning over a coffee and croissant together, as we marvel at how much weโ€™ve seen on this magical journey. It may be over for now, but these friendships and memories will last a lifetime. Our last coach ride together will be a complimentary transfer to CDG airport this morning, or you can stay onboard for the full ride back to London. Plenty of time to start planning the next reunion... What an adventure! Say a fond farewell to the group as you wrap up the trip on arrival in London.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 35

This experience is exclusive for travelers from 18 years old, ID must be showed.

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