27 days tour

European Contrasts (Start London, 27 Days) (23 Destinations)

This tour includes:

Guide

Expert Trip Manager & Driver Team + Local Guides

Meals

10 Dinner (D) 26 Breakfast (B) 1 Picnic Lunch (PL) Hopfgarten im Brixental: Enjoy a home cooked dinner, prepared fresh on site by our in house Kitchen Team

Others

Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that itโ€™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 ร‰lysรฉes and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Beaujolais: Be a VIP at the epic Contiki Chรขteau and fill up on a banquet of classic French dishes and wines. Ooh la la! Beaujolais: Clear out the cobwebs and get in touch with you zen side with a guided yoga session on the sweeping lawns of the Chรขteau. Beaujolais: Enjoy a French-style picnic while admiring the gorgeous Beaujolais countryside. 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! Plitvice Lakes National Park: Turquoise lakes. Sparkling waterfalls. Lush green forests. Youโ€™ll never want to leave this little slice of heaven. Ljubljana: Join your new gang for an orientation of Sloveniaโ€™s fairytale-like capital. Get your fix of rainbow architecture, Insta-friendly bridges and epic mountain backdrops. Hopfgarten im Brixental: Tuck into a wholesome feast, prepared fresh on site by our in-house Kitchen Team. Munich: We'll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian โ€˜Bier Halleโ€™. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost! Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich. 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.

Transport

Coach

Accommodation

13 nights in Hostels, 8 nights in Hotels, 4 nights in Special Stays, 1 night in Overnight 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 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:

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

Optional

Parisian Welcome Dinner Jungfrau Mountain Gondolas Traditional Tastes of Venice Tuscan Dinner Emperors & Gladiators inc Colosseum Vatican Tour Austrian Paragliding Bike Ride & BBQ Austrian White Water Rafting Mike's Bike Tour Pivo & Pubs Traditional Czech Evening Historical Walking Tour Alternative Berlin A'DAM Tower & Swing Theetuin Dutch Farm Dinner Highlights of Amsterdam Canal Cruise

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Itinerary of your trip European Contrasts (Start London, 27 Days) (23 Destinations)

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

      Day 1: London To Paris

      Welcome to the first day of the best trip of your life - we're calling it early! After a few pleasantries in London we'll get the show on the road with Paris in our sights. A few hours in and your jaws are on the floor already. These chalk cliffs that edge the English coastline are known as the White Cliffs of Dover, the first of many natural beauties we'll see on our trip. After we ferry across the English Channel for France we'll arrive in Calais, where we will take in the history of World War I battlefields in the Valley of the Somme. Kicking off night one, we arrive in none other than the lust-worthy Paris! It's straight down to business with a tour of the city lit up by the lights of night.

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

      Day 2: Paris

      Today's the day to stroll the beautiful streets of Paris, with plenty of time to lust over designer haute couture or French vintage stores, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral, order coffee and crรชpes, or get artsy at the many museums of the Louvre. Tonight, foodies will have the chance to eat a Parisian feast in Montmartre, surrounded by cobbled lanes, village-esque cafes, street artists and the Sacrรฉ-Cล“ur Basilica. Otherwise, this is your night to sign up for an iconic Parisian cabaret show. Either option will give you the perfect way to make it one to remember!

  • Day 3 Day 3: Paris To Beaujolais Wine Region
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Paris To Beaujolais Wine Region

      Just before you get too comfortable in that beret and striped shirt combo, we're dragging you away in search of vineyards and a very special chรขteau. Rolling into the Beaujolais region of France amidst vineyards, we'll arrive at Contikiโ€™s very own 16th century chรขteau. 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 Chรขteau, because, when in France... Please note: Due to so many people wanting to party with us, 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. We'll also uncover all the city's magic on a guided tour.

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Tour leaving from London

London is the capital and largest city of England and the UK. It is located next to the Thames river. It is a city that blends the traditional british culture with the modernity. It is one of the most important business centers in the world.

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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