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European Whirl | Start London | Hostels | Winter 2027/2028
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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
OCT 19, 2027 to MAR 7, 2028
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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., Originals
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.
Visited During Tour
Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Berlin (Germany) | Calais (France) | Cinque Terre (Italy) | Dachau (Germany) | Dover (England) | Dresden (Germany) | Florence (Tuscany, Italy) | Innsbruck (Austria) | London (England) | Munich (Germany) | Paris (France) | Parma (Italy) | Pisa (Tuscany, Italy) | Prague (Czech Republic) | Rome (Italy) | Swiss Alps (Switzerland) | Trento (Italy) | Venice (Italy)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are European Whirl | Start London | Hostels | Winter 2027/2028 tour dates available from Contiki. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Contiki Tour Code 625-2713
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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. And if you want a jaw-dropping view of the city from up above, might we interest you with an optional visit to the A'DAM tower?
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Via Hostel Amsterdam (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. This afternoon use your time to get local, bar hop, museum crawl or even jump on a canal cruise. Hungry? How about an optional dinner at a local cheese-making barn?
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Via Hostel Amsterdam (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 with a bit of history into the city and its troubled and interesting past. Once we arrive your Trip Manager can point you in the right direction to go and see the sights.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar) -
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4Berlin
Kick off the day exploring Berlin at your own pace. From the iconic Checkpoint Charlie to hidden side-street gems, the city is full of surprises. We've got two optional walking tours for you. Dive into the history of Third Reich sites or discover the vibrant culture of Kreuzberg. Either way, it’s a day packed with stories, sights, and a real taste of Berlin.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar) -
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5Berlin to Prague via Dresden
"More city hangs" you'll all scream in unison as we motor out of Berlin, high on life & still wanting more. Since you asked so nicely, let us present you with Prague, the darling of Europe. 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. We've arrived in the compact & lovable city of Prague. You've got the evening to get a taste of the pivo & palaces here. Tomorrow? We dive in and explore it all up close.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Plus Prague (or similar) -
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6Prague
With a full day to loiter, expect an entire photo album of Gothic architecture, market antiques & you cheers-ing local beer; not to mention life! Plus, there's an optional walking tour up for grabs that'll show you the lesser known parts of Prague.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Plus Prague (or similar) -
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7Prague to Munich
We warned you about falling head over heels for Prague! Sorry team, you cannot live here forever. Unless....? Journeying out of the Czech Republic, we'll start our time in Germany with 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 to the city of Munich. 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, just after you've swooned at a Gothic clock complete with 32 dancing figures and 43 chiming bells.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Wombat's Hostel (or similar) -
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8Munich to Venice via Innsbruck and Trento
'Auf Wiedersehen' Munich, we're off to tick more countries off our list. This morning we'll climb aboard our coach ready for a scenic roll through the Bavarian Alps, past fairytale castles and rambling vineyards, en route to Austria. Drive through Austria without getting out to say hello? Never! We'll pull into Innsbruck for lunch, a laid-back student city made famous by a medieval old town, an old Olympic Ski Jump & a Royal Palace. Quick pitstop for dinner! We'll check out the charming little city of Trento, right in the heart of the oh-so-beautiful Adige Valley. Ah, Venice! Fresh pasta, lilting accents & romantic architecture - we've arrived in one of Italy's most famous cities. Tonight we'll relax here, knowing we have all day tomorrow to cruise canals & explore picturesque cobbled streets.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Anda Venice Hostel (or similar) -
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9Venice
Buongiorno! Venice is ours for a full and glorious Italian day. We'll start exploring The Floating City by jumping aboard our own private motoscafo and cruising the canals en route to the historical heart of the city. Next, you have the option to discover Venice with a traditional gondola ride, or even a delish dinner with the best Venetian dishes.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Anda Venice Hostel (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. The evening will really take it up to high key as we uncover Italian icons in the country's capital of Rome. With a city tour on arrival, we'll get a glimpse of Rome's glory by night, ready to be fully unveiled tomorrow. Gelato, pizza and ancient monuments, we're here for it all.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: YellowSquare (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. For dinner tonight, opt in for a bowl of freshly made pasta hand crafted by.. YOU!
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: YellowSquare (or similar) -
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12Rome to Florence
With antipasto, good vino and golden countryside ahead, saying goodbye to Rome doesn't feel so bad. Cast your eyes over the city one last time this morning before we hit the road, bound for Tuscany. We can't be this way of the world without a sneaky visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Depriving you of the chance to perfect the holding-up-the-tower shot would be criminal. Florence, the capital of Tuscany, is more proof that Italy has so many great places packed into one small region. Here we'll learn about the art of Florentine leather, get lost in the cobbled streets and try a gelato in the birthplace of the famous Italian sweet-treat. Tonight you can choose to begin your Tuscan love affair at an optional dinner - think olives, cured meats, crostini & wine.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: A&O Florence (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
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14Parma to Swiss Alps
Parma, it's been short and sweet but we must move on. But those Alps? They’re calling loud and clear. This afternoon, we arrive in stunning Interlaken - an alpine jewel. The rest of the day is yours to soak up the breathtaking mountain views and enjoy dinner with your crew.
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- Dinner
Accommodations: Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar) -
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15Swiss Alps to Paris
It's been sweet, but our time in the 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. Lamp-lit bridges, a sparkling Eiffel Tower, & evening coffee haunts, this evening we'll fall in love with everything Paris. Is it just us, or is love in the air?
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Generator (or similar) -
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16Paris
Pastries, paintings, perfume - Paris is yours! We'll take a dreamy tour of Paris, then off to the glamorous Fragonard perfumery. For the rest of the day, the time is yours to roam tree-lined quartiers, wander Le Marais for food, shop up a storm on the Champs Elysees, or get arty in the galleries of the Louvre. It's our last night together - make it count with an optional dinner and a Cabaret show.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Generator (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. Jump on the coach for your free transfer to CDG this morning, or just kick back and enjoy the ride back to London. Either way, there’s plenty of time to start dreaming up the next epic reunion - because adventures this good deserve a sequel! For those not leaving us until London, we'll travel south to Calais. This afternoon we will once again cross the English channel to make our way back to London town! This concludes our whirl around Europe - what a journey! Say a fond farewell to the group as you wrap up your trip on arrival to London.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Contiki is informing us of the following additional details regarding their European Whirl | Start London | Hostels | Winter 2027/2028 tour:
Travelers Notes
* DAY 1: Trip starts in London between 4:45am to 6:45am (due to varying ferry departure times). The Trip Manager will be in contact closer to departure with an exact meeting time. If a message has not been received from the Trip Manager within 24 hours of trip departure detailing the meeting time on day 1, please contact the Contiki Travel Hub by emailing travelhub@contiki.com or call us on +44 207 637 0802. It is not recommended to book flights arriving into London on the first day of the trip.* DAY 17: Trip ends at approx 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx 6:30pm in London. It is not recommended to book flights departing London on the last day of the trip. * ACCOMMODATION: A towel is required for this trip. Please note that multi-share rooms accommodate a maximum of 8 travellers of the same gender.
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