European Horizon (London, London)

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Short on time but want to fit in the best of Europe's icons? Broaden your horizons without compromising on the sightseeing. In 11 days we'll journey through 7 countries and fit in plenty of favourites, including Germany, Amsterdam, France & the Swiss Alps. We'll visit the canals & gable houses of Amsterdam, 'a Paris by Night' to see the Eiffel tower l...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Short on time but want to fit in the best of Europe's icons? Broaden your horizons without compromising on the sightseeing. In 11 days we'll journey through 7 countries and fit in plenty of favourites, including Germany, Amsterdam, France & the Swiss Alps. We'll visit the canals & gable houses of Amsterdam, 'a Paris by Night' to see the Eiffel tower lit up, jet through the canal highways of Venice in a private boat, and enjoy legendary Special Stays at our Contiki Haus Schoneck and French château. The European Horizon is proof that adventures don't have to be epic in length to be epic in scope.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLondon
End CityLondon

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • England
  • Austria
  • Switzerland
  • Germany
  • France
  • Netherlands
  • Italy

Activities

  • Culture

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: London to Amsterdam

11-days of heart pounding adventure kick off today. Meet up with your Contiki posse & share notes on London town before hitting the road to Amsterdam. Shortly before we find our ferry for France, we'll be taking in the English coastline beauty of the White Cliffs ...

Day 2: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley

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.  After the scenic journey of fairy tale castles, vineyards and valleys, you'll be charmed before we even arrive...

Day 3: Rhine Valley to Munich

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. Today our eyes will be treated to a famous Glockenspiel, a charming old town & a traditional Bavarian culture. But f...

Day 4: Munich to Austrian Tyrol

Goodbye Munich, hello mountains. We're hitting the road in search of lands so sweet they made The Sound of Music. 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. Nex...

Day 5: Austrian Tyrol to Venice

Wake up roamers, we have a bountiful breakfast and a floating city in Italy to tend to. Life's tough!  You'll think you've seen enough beauty for one day after taking in the Central Austrian Alps & Brenner Pass en route to Italy. And then we'll arrive in Venice &a...

Day 6: Venice to Swiss Alps

Arrivederci, Venice! You've been splendid. And now we're off to the Swiss Alps - the splendor just doesn't stop. Arrive in a picture perfect setting ready for two nights at our accommodation in the heart of this traditional resort town. We've got a free evening right ...

Day 7: 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! Feel free to explore this classic European adventure town.

Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar)

Breakfast

Day 8: Swiss Alps to Beaujolais Wine Region via Geneva

Out with the altitude, into France for a brand new day and a brand new country. But first, there's time for one last breath of fresh mountain air. A quick lunch break in the home of the UN's headquarters and a view of that oh so famous water fountain. Grab a bite to e...

Day 9: Beaujolais Wine Region to Paris

Wake yourself up with some morning yoga on the Chateau's lawn, survey the garden and give those limbs a good stretch before we pack up for Paris today. Touch down in Paris and settle into your digs before we devour a delicious dinner together. And then it's time to re...

Day 10: Paris

Pastries, paintings, perfume - Paris is yours! We'll take you to the glamorous Fragonard perfumery, then the time is yours to roam tree-lined quarters, see Notre Dame Cathedral, or get arty in the galleries of the Louvre. It's our last night together - make it count with an optional Parisian Dinner followed by a cabaret show!

Jo&Joe (or similar)

Breakfast

Day 11: Paris to London

Whether you take your complimentary transfer to Paris CDG Airport or central London, it will be sad goodbyes all round this morning as our trip comes to an end.

Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$218
Last Updated: 5/8/2024
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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European Horizon

So fun, trip manager was amazing, she had such useful trips to make the most of out time and keep us safe. Easily the best way to travel without fear. Only down side...

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Excellent tour manager, amazing fellow travellers, beautiful destinations!

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Tour Operator

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We’re firm believers that life’s greatest experiences are made better by the people you share them with. That’s why Contiki invented group travel for young people in 1962 and we’ve spent the past 53 years perfecting it. You’ll explore amazing destinations with a group of 18-35 year olds from around the world who share your passion for adventure, good times and creating memories that define what it is to be young, wild and free.

No two travellers are the same and we know that, which is why we offer eight unique ways to explore the world. We have a number of options to choose from to create a vacation that’s perfect for you, from budget to accommodation style.

We're all about exploring the world with like-minded people, which is why we only run trips for 18-35 year olds, to celebrate being young, spirited and curious. You can expect to join a group of 18-53 awesome people from around the world on our Europe, Australia, North America and New Zealand trips, and in Asia and Latin America it's all about small group adventures with up to 25 travellers. Don't worry if you're not traveling as a couple or with a friend from home – though there are plenty of pairs, 50% of our travellers set off solo, meaning you'll have a ton of opportunities to make new friends.

With over 270 trips around the world and plenty of departure dates to work into your schedule, you'll never be short of options on where to go for your next great adventure.

About the company:
Contiki are the world leaders in social youth travel. We’ve been providing amazing travel experiences for young travellers, from 18-35 years old, since 1962. Imagine how good you would be at something if you had been doing it for more than 60 years?

Everything about Contiki is deeply rooted in our core values ‘Make Every Moment Count’ and ‘We’re about people’. We don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk and live by our brand philosophy of ‘Travel.Together.’ which means to travel with one another, the destinations we visit, the cultures we enjoy and the environment, too.

Why we love this operator
Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.
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Social travel for 18-35 year olds around the world.

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Accommodation

Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar) Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar) Ramada Encore by Wyndham Munich Messe (or similar) Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar) Anda Venice Hostel (or similar) Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar) Château de Cruix (or similar) Jo&Joe (or similar),
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Meals Included
  • 6 Dinner (D)
  • 10 Breakfast (B)
Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
Additional Information
Trip ID
contiki-CCEHA19

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