European Adventurer (Start London, End London, 37 Days)

Guide

A highly trained Trip Manager who brings your adventure to life. An expert driver who knows foreign roads better than Google Maps. Local Guides who make tourist traps a thing of the past. This is your team. Smart, friendly, fun, and integral to everything we do.

Meals

14 Dinner (D) 36 Breakfast (B) 1 Picnic Lunch (PL)

Optional

Parisian Dinner (Euro 36.00) Right in the heart of Paris’ colourful artists’ quarter in Montmartre, this typically French bistro dishes up loads of atmosphere and is the perfect place to get to know your group over a tasty 3-course meal. Parisian Cabaret Show (Euro 81.00) Get dressed up for a stylish night out at a Parisian cabaret show. The intimate atmosphere is the perfect way to kick off your trip. From your cute, lamp-lit table, watch a whirl of can-can girls, acrobats & comedians go by over a glass of French cham Gondola ride (Euro 23.00) Sit back & watch the city open up on the canals on a gondola ride. From magnificent palaces to the local’s laundry strung across the backwaters, Venice’s charm gets at you at every curve. Hidden Venice and Aperitivo (Euro 17.00) Souvenir group photo (Euro 11.00) Take home a great memento of your travels as you join the group for a photo in one of Florence’s famous piazzas or with one of the city’s stunning panoramas as a backdrop. Space Disco (Euro 16.00) Get into the Florentine nightlife at the city’s largest club. Right in the heart of town, Space Electronic Disco draws a mix of both locals and travellers. With different zones spread over 2 levels, you can have some fun with karaoke & show off your move Tuscan Dinner (Euro 33.00) Tonight's restaurant is located right in the heart of Florence. Enjoy a traditional 3 course meal including pasta and a delicious main course - all washed down with some local wine. Vatican Tour (Euro 34.00) Explore the historical treasures of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica on a sightseeing tour with our local guide. Take a walk through the amazing collections of the Tapestry Gallery, visit Michelangelo's awe-inspiring masterpiece Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators including the Colosseum (Euro 30.00) Wander through the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire’s political heart, while our Local Guide peels back the layers of history & reconstructs the past. From the intrigues and assassinations of the Forum, to the bloody battles of the Colosseum, learn how Pompeii Guided Walking Tour (Euro 22.00) Turn back the clock when you learn about Mt Vesuvius’ eruption and the ancient city of Pompeii. Our Local Guide will tell you about this once thriving city and the sites that were buried under all the volcanic ash. Explore the town’s well-preserved neig A Traditional Athens Affair (Euro 43.00) Head to the winding streets of the historic Plaka district, set on shady slopes beneath the Acropolis. Feast on a traditional 3 course meal in a typical Greek taverna and soak up the culture with your friends. With Greek dancers, singing and Bouzouki mu Hidden treasures of Mykonos (Euro 38.00) Head into town with the group and get the low-down on Mykonos as you wander through the little lanes. After dinner at a traditional tavern, there’s heaps of free time to head towards the action and hit the clubs. We’ll take you back home after the clubs Delos Tour (Euro 55.00) Boat Cruise (Euro 23.00) This family run excursion gives you another look at Dubrovnik from the water. It’s a breathtaking panorama of the town’s massive walls and red roofs. While exploring its famous blue-green seas, island hop all afternoon, swim and relax on board. Mozart & Strauss concert (Euro 30.00) Experience Austria’s cultural heritage with a Mozart & Strauss concert in one of Vienna’s imperial style concert halls. Complete with a small orchestra & singers, you’ll get a great intro into this city’s musical traditions. Old Vienna Schnaps Museum (Euro 7.00) This is a behind-the-scenes look at the production of schnaps and Austrian liqueurs. Have a taste of the finished products and get schnaps savvy as the owners tell you more in their traditional distillery. Schnitzel and Screams (Euro 33.00) Tandem paragliding (Euro 128.00) Take off from the side of a mountain & soar over this stunning region in an adrenalin-pumping tandem paraglide. Flying with an experienced, professional pilot also gives you a chance to grab some great photos on the way! All you need for this adventure Mountain bike tour & BBQ lunch (Euro 33.00) Jump on a bike & head out for a fully guided tour through picture-perfect Austrian mountain scenery. In a region that is all about the outdoors, this is the perfect way to take in the fresh alpine air, waterfalls, mountain streams & fields. Once you’ve w Mike's Bikes Tour (Summer only) (Euro 21.00) Explore Munich like a true Bavarian. Join us on a guided bike tour - you'll cycle past the famous sights as your guide explains the fascinating history of the city. The perfect way to see a lot in a short time. White Water Rafting (Euro 43.00) Time for action in the Tyrol’s monumental mountains. Have a blast on the Inn River’s rapids in an adrenalin-pumping ride. Follow the river’s surging course under the watch of some professional local guides. Don’t worry – if you can swim, you’re in! Wine tasting (Euro 9.00) In the historic setting of an underground candlelit cellar, get the low-down on the region’s reputation as a leading white-wine producer. Try out local wines as you sip on some Riesling & the exclusive ice wine - the areas specialty. Jungfrau Mountain visit (EUR 149.00) Head up into the Swiss Alps as you scale 3,454metres (11, 300ft) by cog railway, through 7 kms (4.2 miles) of tunnel, to the highest railway station in the world. Step out onto the “roof” of Europe, on Mt Jungfrau at this UNESCO World Heritage site. Canal bike tour (Euro 11.00) Kick off your day with some action out on the canals in a fun introduction to Amsterdam. Do your bit on our four-seater pedal boat & cruise along a picturesque route that takes you past gabled houses, buildings from the Dutch Golden Age & house boats, be Canal cruise (1 hour) (Euro 24.00) Floating down Amsterdam's canals by night is the perfect way to toast your travels with your friends & Tour Manager. Cruise past historic buildings & the eye-opening Red Light District. The cruise gives you a different take on one of Europe's hot creativ Dutch Farewell Dinner (Euro 31.50) Tonight, enjoy a full spread of dishes in a typical rice table dinner. This style of eating began in former Dutch colony, Indonesia, and has since become a popular Dutch tradition. Your table will be loaded with a selection of speciality dishes, includi

Transport

Mykonos: Your included return transfer gives you the best of both worlds – you can get from your accommodation to the beach parties and the major tourist attractions in Mykonos in no time!

Accommodation

For 36 amazing nights, you'll be sleeping in some of the coolest and most diverse accommodation Europe has to offer. Spend 2 nights in Contiki's own French Château, 2 in our Austrian Gasthof, 2 in our Swiss Chalet, 6 in our cosy village cabins, 12 in hotels, 11 in funky hostels and 1 aboard a ferry.

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 guests’ 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.

Others

Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it. 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. Beaujolais: Be a VIP at the epic Contiki Château and fill up on a banquet of classic French dishes and wines. Ooh la la! Beaujolais: Enjoy a French-style picnic while admiring the gorgeous Beaujolais countryside. Beaujolais: Clear out the cobwebs and get in touch with you zen side with a guided yoga session on the sweeping lawns of the Château. Barcelona: We’ll check out the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s world-renowned masterpiece. Work began on the church in the 1880s and while it was technically never finished, it’s still a wonder to behold. Barcelona: Combat boots at the ready, folks! Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas are so cool, you won’t know what to photograph first! French Riviera: Glide through the winding coastal roads of the French Riviera with your Contiki crew. Monaco City: Walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Royal Palace and see the Monte Carlo Casino (where the car park looks like a Fast & Furious set). Verona: Ah! The sight of this famous balcony will turn even the most hardened cynic into a romantic soul. And the Roman arena is an Insta post just waiting to happen. Nice: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a French perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz). Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice. Get total James Bond vibes. Venice: Life’s all about the waterways here; there’s not an Uber in sight! Get some classic pics of the famous gondola boats. Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap. Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking all the sights off your bucket list! Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to check out one of Europe’s active volcanoes. Athens: Take an orientation in this ancient metropolis of treasures, myths and legends. See the city’s past and present. Athens: Walk in the footsteps of Gods and Goddesses, as you take a guided tour around the Ancient Greek monuments and explore the Parthenon temple. Athens: Even if you’re not a sports nut, this is probably the most iconic Olympic stadium in the world and you won’t want to miss it. Mykonos: Recharge your batteries by relaxing on these famous sands with 10 of your new BFFs. Dubrovnik: Stroll through the UNESCO-listed old town with a local guide. And play a game of ‘spot the Game of Thrones film set’ as you go. Sarajevo: See the sights of the Bosnian capital and get up to speed on 500 years of history, from the Ottomans to the present day. Plitvice Lakes National Park: Turquoise lakes. Sparkling waterfalls. Lush green forests. You’ll never want to leave this little slice of heaven. Ljubljana: Join your new gang for an orientation of Slovenia’s fairytale-like capital. Get your fix of rainbow architecture, Insta-friendly bridges and epic mountain backdrops. Lake Bled: Take it easy with your new besties as you walk around the scenic lake, framed by the Julian Alps. Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich. Edam: Explore all the windmills, canals and dikes on two wheels.

Others

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included