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European Whirl | Plus | Start London | Summer 2027
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Length
17 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
London (England)
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Ends in
London (England)
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Available Tour Start Dates
APR 5, 2027 to OCT 4, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Contiki tours are only available for 18- to 35-year olds.
From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$3,672.00
Overview
Not sure where to begin your ultimate Europe trip? This one hits the highlights - from Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin to hidden gems like Cinque Terre, plus stunning stops in the Swiss and Austrian Alps. It’s packed with culture, epic views, and a bit of everything. It’s a trip you won’t forget- all with upgraded accommodation.
Visited During Tour
Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Baschi (Italy) | Berlin (Germany) | Calais (France) | Cinque Terre (Italy) | Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site (Germany) | Dover (England) | Dresden (Germany) | Florence (Tuscany, Italy) | Hopfgarten im Brixental (Austria) | London (England) | Munich (Germany) | Paris (France) | Parma (Italy) | Pisa (Tuscany, Italy) | Prague (Czech Republic) | Rome (Italy) | Swiss Alps (Switzerland) | Venice (Italy)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are European Whirl | Plus | Start London | Summer 2027 tour dates available from Contiki. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Contiki Tour Code 625-2435
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1London to Amsterdam
The adventure of a lifetime kicks off today. Meet up with your new Contiki family in 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 of Dover. They owe their gorgeousness to their composition of chalk - you're learning and we haven't even left the UK! Off the ferry we arrive in the port town of Calais - French soil! We travel north through Belgium before reaching...Amsterdam! Tonight, the famed-for-fun Amsterdam is ours to explore. First fill up on your included group dinner, then you're free to explore or hit the local bars.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South (or similar) -
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2Amsterdam
Amsterdam is cute as a button & sure to win your heart with its canals, obscure museums & a cafe culture like no other. There's loads for you to choose from. Check out the STRAAT museum for some art inspo. Head out on a canal cruise, or even grab dinner at a local seafront restaurant. Either way, you'll have damn good time.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar) -
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3Amsterdam to Berlin
Out of Amsterdam, onto the autobahn and on the fast-track to uber-cool Berlin. That's on today's agenda. On the world map of cool party vibes, Berlin has a gold star. We've got two nights to explore every inch of this amazing city, and we'll kick it off tonight with a delicious dinner that helps support refugees!
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: ibis Berlin Messe (or similar) -
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4Berlin
Get into the mood of exploration. Berlin has so much to offer the hungry traveller, from the obvious icons like Checkpoint Charlie to all the obscurities tucked away in the side streets. Luckily, we've got two walking tours to offer you. A historical walking tour in the morning to discover spots like Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag Building and an alternative walking tour in the evening to discover edgy Kreuzberg. Either way, it’s a day packed with stories, sights, and a real taste of Berlin.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: ibis Berlin Messe (or similar) -
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5Berlin to Prague via Dresden
Before we leave Berlin, we'll have the chance to wander the East Side Gallery and soak up our last dose of history before making tracks for the darling of Europe, Prague.A drive from Berlin to Prague would not be complete without stopping in Dresden. Destroyed by World War II, the rebuilt town is now a symbol of resilience, soaked in the re-birthed beauty of the Opera house, the domed Frauenkirche, & the Royal Residence. On arrival in the compact & lovable city of Prague, we'll get out and go exploring, seeing castles and cathedrals and learning of Bohemian Kings and gothic history. Tonight, you could see yourself spending the evening indulging in traditional Czech cuisine while admiring the local folklore dancers as the sun goes down on the 'City of a Hundred Spires'.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Ibis Praha Wenceslas Square Hotel (or similar) -
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6Prague to Munich
We warned you about falling head over heels for Prague! Sorry team, you cannot live here forever. But there's no need to shed tears just yet, we're heading to somewhere even more exciting! It would seem we were born in need of some delightful Bavarian culture, we just didn't know it until now. Munich may be famed for its Oktoberfest festivities, but the spirit of things kicks on year round. A trip to a traditional beer hall will get you very well acquainted with things. Maybe right after you’ve toured the city on two wheels?
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express Munich City West (or similar) -
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7Munich to Austrian Tyrol via Dachau
With no time to waste, we'll make our way to Austria this morning. We'll make a stop for a sobering visit to the Dachau concentration camp memorial. You'll be able to spend some time here to learn and reflect, before we head on. Ahhh, cool breeze on sun-kissed skin... we must be in the Austrian Tyrol. Before we reach our final stop for the evening, you'll have the chance to zip through the icy waters while white-water rafting. Afterwards, we'll continue on to Hopfgarten where a delicious welcome dinner awaits. When it comes to hitting the hay tonight, you'll sleep in a same-sex multi-share with up to 3 other travellers.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar) -
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8Austrian Tyrol
A free day? In Austria? With epic Alpine views? It must be your lucky day… You have the chance to ride a bike through the valleys and enjoy a BBQ lunch. Or even better, paraglide over them. (Whee!)
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar) -
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9Austrian Tyrol to Venice
Hopfgarten, you’ve been incredible. But a very special place awaits us this afternoon. And just like that, we're in a new country and a whole new vibe. Fresh pasta, lilting accents & romantic architecture - we've arrived in one of Italy's most famous cities. And what better way to explore than a Gondola ride? Plus, you have the chance to visit Venice’s most famous restaurants! This is what La Dolce Vita must be all about...
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Riviera dei Dogi (or similar) -
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10Venice to Rome
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. But first, we have an epic, included MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience to enjoy. Casale Polegri is set within the gorgeous town of Baschi, where we'll meet the Polegri family. These guys have run their vineyard and olive orchard for generations, and after giving us the grand tour, will serve us lunch under the Veranda. As we overlook the Tiber Valley, enjoying some of the most authentic Italian food we've ever tasted (topped off with the Polegri's very own wine, naturally), we might reflect that we've never had it so good. It's the kind of local travel experience you don't encounter every day (you're welcome). Then, all roads lead to Rome as we uncover Italian icons in the country's capital and get a glimpse of its glory by night. Gelato, pizza and ancient monuments - perfetto!
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar) -
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11Rome
This morning we're up and out early to make the most of our chance to explore this ancient city. You can opt to take a tour of the famous Colosseum and walk in the footsteps of Emperors and Gladiators in a guided tour, or snap epic selfies against a background of pink azaleas by the entrance. Visit the Trevi Fountain and throw coins to make a wish, sip espresso in a cobbled backstreet and soak up Italian life as it dances by. Oh, and Roman food tour? You won't wanna miss out on that.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar) -
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12Rome to Florence
We may be hitting the road again, but we're not done with Italy just yet. We have one more city to lust over… 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 with a guided walking tour. Tonight you can choose to begin your Tuscan love affair with an optional walking tour and finishing with dinner & wine.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: B&B Hotel Firenze Novoli (or similar) -
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13Florence to Parma via Pisa and Cinque Terre
Hopefully by now you are head to toe in fresh leather, you've eaten your body weight in antipasto, and you're feeling fresh as a daisy and ready to farewell Florence. 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 Italian Riviera. Hello beautiful! The 'Five Lands' or Cinque Terre is completely beautiful and will take your breath away with their stunning colours, washing hanging out windows and picture perfect setting. Perched on a cliff and overlooking the Ligurian Sea this is 100% bucket list worthy destination, use the included day pass to explore this colourful heaven, stopping for an Aperol Spritz on the way too, all in the name of culture of course! Feeling all lovey dovey from our day in the Cinque Terre, we’ll rest our heads in Parma for the night – ready for more magic on the morrow.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Parma & Congressi (or similar) -
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14Parma to Swiss Alps
Parma, it’s been short and sweet but we must move on. Next stop, the Swiss Alps! Swans float under wooden bridges, snow-capped mountains stand regally behind us & chocolate tastes like heaven on earth. Oh, and how about an optional lake cruise to take in all the scenery? You're in the Swiss Alps & you cannot wipe the smile off your face.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar) -
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15Swiss Alps to Paris
It's been sweet, but our time in the Swiss Alps is up this morning. We're Paris-bound! Out with the altitude, in with the inner-city Parisian bliss. We'll jump back onto our coach to cross the border out of Switzerland and (back) into France. After coasting through the pretty wine producing region of Burgundy, we'll arrive in the City of Lights. We'll celebrate our first night in the city by heading up the Montparnasse Tower for the best panoramic views of the city.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar) -
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16Paris
Pastries, paintings, perfume - Paris is yours! We'll kick off with a tour of the city, then take you to the glamorous Fragonard perfumery. Next, you're free to roam tree-lined quartiers, wander Le Marais for food, shop up a storm on the Champs Elysee, or get arty in the galleries of the Louvre. It's our last night together - make it count with can-can girls & a Cabaret show with dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar) -
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17Paris to London
Soak up your last dose of Paris and feel the astonishment of how much you've seen. And how close you've grown to your loved-up Contiki collective. For those not leaving us until London, we'll travel south to Calais. This afternoon we cross from France to England... What a journey, on arrival in London say a fond farewell to the group as you wrap up the journey on arrival.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Contiki is informing us of the following additional details regarding their European Whirl | Plus | Start London | Summer 2027 tour:
Travelers Notes
* DAY 1: Trip starts in London and due to ferry sailing times the start time varies from 04:45 to 06:45. Travellers to arrive into London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). It is not recommended to book flights arriving on the first day of the trip. Pre night is recommended in London. The Trip Manager will be in contact with travellers closer to departure with an exact meeting time. Or start the trip in Amsterdam at 18:00. * DAY 19: Trip ends in Paris at 10:00 or London at 18:30. Complimentary departure transfers arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) at 10:00 on the last day of the tour. It is not recommended to book flights prior to 13:00. Travellers ending in London to depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). It is not recommended to book flights departing on the last day of the trip. Post night is recommended in London. * PLEASE NOTE: If participating in the white water rafting, the rapid is Class 2, Novice-level and Class 3, Intermediate-level.* SPECIAL STAY: Single and twin accommodation is not available at special stays at Contiki Haus Schoneck in Tryrol, Austria (Days 8-9). Travellers will be accommodated in same gender multi-share rooms with a maximum of 4 people during this stay.
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