Ballin’ on a budget but still wanna flex across Europe? This 8-day whirlwind hits Rome for pizza and ruins, cruises through the Swiss Alps for those jaw-drop views, and lands you in the romance of Paris before wrapping in iconic London. Along the way, we’re snapping pics in Tuscany, vibing in Florence, chilling by Lake Como, goofing off at the Leaning Tower, and maybe even trying snails (with champagne, obvi)—Europe, you’ve been a whole vibe.
Includes
8 Day Contiki Guided Holiday
7 Nights accommodation: 6 in hostels & 1 dinner
Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 1 Dinners
Transport by coach
Expert Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides
Optional free time add on experiences (additional costs apply)
Included Experiences
Visit Pisa (for that Epic Selfie)
Take a Tour of Paris
Visit a French Perfumery and much more!
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
7 Nights accommodation
8 Meals
Included experiences and sightseeing
Itinerary
Day 1: Rome
Buongiorno! Welcome to the Eternal City. Head out and explore some of the sights before tonight when you'll get a chance to meet your travel squad and plan your next epic week together!
Stay: The Yellow (or similar)
Day 2: Rome to Florence
Rome
Lets hit the road as we have more of Italy to lust over…
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 the Florence.
Florence
For those of you not familiar with the whole Florence deal, we have two words for you: it's heaven. Florence, the capital of Tuscany, is more proof that Italy has so many great places packed into one small region. Potter along the River Arno, be totally Tuscan with another drop of Chianti wine, and take in the beauty of the city and its protruding Duomo Cathedral. We have all day tomorrow to let the explorations continue.
Stay: 'Re-Dama Hostel (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Florence
Florence
Today is a perfect balance of guided wisdom, food and free time to roam. Take the opportunity to explore streets bursting with heritage and delicious flavours as you explore the local markets and down some gelato.
Stay: Hotel Mirage (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Florence to Swiss Alps
Florence
Hopefully by now you are head to toe in fresh leather, you've eaten your bodyweight in antipasto, and you're feeling fresh as a daisy and ready to farewell Florence.
Swiss Alps
Bunking down amid fairytale snowcapped mountains tonight shows how far we've come since golden Florence this morning, and that right there is the magic of Europe. Tomorrow we'll set out to explore this magical land of cheese, chocolate and watches.
Stay: Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: 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! If you're feeling audacious, opt to take a trip to a Swiss mountain with your travel crew, or feel free to explore this classic European adventure town.
Stay: Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Swiss Alps to Paris
Swiss Alps
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
We'll reach Paris and enjoy an included dinner before a chance to explore the glittering city of lights.
Stay: Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Paris
Paris
Stock up on perfume at the Fragonard Perfumery. Especially given the greatly discounted prices and authenticity of buying in France. Later you can moan over haute couture you can't afford, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral whilst juggling coffee and crêpes, & get artsy at the many rooms of the Louvre. Just don't wear yourself out, you will probably want to get involved with dinner and a cabaret show. With your last night looming, make it one to remember in the city of lights.
Stay: Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Paris to London
Paris
Soak up your last dose of Paris and feel the astonishment of how much you've seen on this trip. And how close you've grown to your loved-up Contiki collective.
Calais
Dover
London
What a journey, if you've chosen to end your trip on arrival in London say a fond farewell to the remainder of your group as you wrap up the journey on arrival.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Prices are per person twin share/multi share as per itinerary, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date, our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season and availability is correct at time of loading. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and may be found on our website. Contiki reserves the right to validate bookings and will remove any additional offers added online that are not combinable. Savings and discounts are not valid on all itineraries and/or departure dates, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice and have already been included in the advertised price. Offer is not transferable to other dates. Offer can be removed at any time without prior notice. Trips are valid for travellers aged 18-35 years. Normal penalties apply for full cancellation without rebooking or cancellations within 60 days of departure. R1,000 per person deposit is the land only deposit and excludes any additional deposits or flights if applicable (this excludes any applicable taxes, included flight costs, National Park fees, festival tickets, port taxes, extra accommodation, and optional experiences). R1000pp deposit secures your booking, valid for new bookings only and land portions of the trip price only with full payment due 60 days prior to departure. This deposit policy may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice. Supplier and tour operator is not responsible for technical or system errors that may interfere with or otherwise prohibit the use of promotion or sale. Other conditions may apply.
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