Whether you're indulging in the atmosphere of a classic German beer hall, gazing at the awe-inspiring Austrian mountain landscapes, or delighting in a delectable treat at a Roman gelateria, this journey offers a tantalizing glimpse of Europe's finest attractions. Over the course of 12 days, you'll explore 8 diverse countries.
Includes
12 Day Contiki Guided Holiday
10 nights in Hotels
11 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
Transport by coach
Experienced Trip Manager and Local Guides
Optional free time add on experiences (additional costs apply)
Included Experiences
Get to Know Innsbruck: Snow-capped peaks. Pristine air. Chocolate-box buildings. Innsbruck is the answer to all of your Alpine travel wishes.
See Cultural Gems in Lucerne: Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument.
Take a Tour of Paris: Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Excludes
Flights
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature
Extras
You have to be between the age of 18 and 35 years old to travel with Contiki
Additional costs apply for optional free time add on experiences
Secure your spot today with a deposit from as low as R1000* and pay the rest 60 days before departure
Highlights
11 nights in Hotels
11 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
Included experiences and sightseeing
Itinerary
Day 1: Amsterdam
Tonight, after an included dinner and an optional evening canal cruise, the fun-famed Amsterdam is yours to explore in all its red-lit glory.
Accommodation:
Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South (or similar)
Included Meals: Dinner
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 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.
Accommodation: Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar) Twin Rooms
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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 Gothic clock, a charming old town & traditional Bavarian culture. You'll have the option to explore the side streets by foot and afterwards why not choose to explore one of the city's many beer halls, where you can try a stein of beer or even a pork knuckle!
Accommodation: Bento Inn Munich Messe (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Munich to Innsbruck
Munich
Goodbye Munich, hello mountains. We're hitting the road in search of lands so sweet they made The Sound of Music.
Innsbruck
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.
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!
Accommodation: Hotel Dollinger (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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 & the 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.
Accommodation: Hotel Riviera dei Dogi (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: 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 its glory by night. Gelato, pizza and ancient monuments - perfetto!
Accommodation: A conveniently located hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Rome
Rome
Rome wasn't built in a day - so get up and get going early to make the most of this ancient city.
Vatican
When in Rome...take an optional guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel. Religious or not, the Vatican's Italian Renaissance church will send shivers down your spine.
Rome
Then hit the streets for your own discoveries. Snap pink Azaleas by the Colosseum as you learn a thing or two, throw coins in fountains and sip espresso in a pretty street watching Italian life float by.
Accommodation: A conveniently located hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: 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.
Accommodation: Hotel Mirage (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: 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!
Accommodation: Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: 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 the Montparnasse Tower.
Accommodation: Ibis Paris Porte D'Italie (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11: Paris
It's time to stroll the dreamy streets of Paris, moan 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 a ticket to an iconic cabaret show and dinner. With your last night looming, make it one to remember in the city of lights.
Accommodation: Ibis Paris Porte D'Italie (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: End Paris
Paris
Soak up your last dose of Paris this morning over a coffee and croissant and marvel at how much you've seen. And, how close you've grown to your new Contiki pals. Sob! Hop back on the coach for a complimentary transfer to CDG airport this morning, or stay onboard for the ride back to London. Plenty of time to start planning the next reunion...
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