European Horizon | Start Amsterdam | Age 27-35 | Summer 2025
- Overview
- Itinerary
- What's Included
- FAQ
- Dates
Embark on a captivating 10-day European adventure with the "European Horizon" tour, starting in Amsterdam and designed for travelers aged 27-35. This summer 2025 journey takes you through seven enchanting countries, including England, France, Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland. Experience the iconic chalk-white cliffs of Dover, explore Germany's picturesque 'Romantische Straße', and enjoy a guided bike tour in Munich. Discover the snow-capped peaks of Innsbruck, speed across the lagoon to Venice, and marvel at Lucerne's Wooden Chapel Bridge. In Paris, ascend the Montparnasse Tower for breathtaking views and explore the city's romantic landmarks. Travel in comfort with coach transfers and ferry crossings, staying in well-appointed accommodations throughout. This tour promises a blend of cycling, sightseeing, and cultural exploration, offering unforgettable experiences across Europe's most beautiful landscapes.
Highlights
- See the iconic chalk-white cliffs of Dover.
- Drive along Germany's 'Romantische Straße', exploring picturesque medieval towns and fairy-tale castles.
- Roll through Munich on a guided bike tour, visiting Marienplatz and the Rathaus Glockenspiel.
- Experience the snow-capped peaks and pristine air of Innsbruck in the Austrian Alps.
- Speed across the lagoon to the enchanting island of Venice.
- Explore Lucerne's Wooden Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument in Switzerland.
- Take a dreamy tour of Paris, visiting the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
- Climb the Montparnasse Tower for panoramic views of Paris, the 'City of Light'.
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
Active
- Munich: Roll through the Bavarian city on two wheels with an expert guide, for a fun and fascinating jaunt.
Culture
- Dinkelsbuhl: Seatbelts on! Today we're driving along 'Romantische Straße' AKA Germany's most scenic route, winding through picturesque medieval towns, fairy-tale castles, and breathtaking landscapes.
- Innsbruck: Snow-capped peaks. Pristine air. Chocolate-box buildings. Innsbruck is the answer to all of your Alpine travel wishes.
- Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
FAQs
- London: Travelling to (and through) the UK & Northern Ireland? You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From?January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through border control in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an?Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)?before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
- London: Can I share a room with my partner on this trip? Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.
- London: Can I share a room with my partner on this trip? Yep. If you’re booking a twin room as a couple, you’ll be roomed together.
- London: What currency do I need? For this trip, you’ll need just three currencies - the British Pound, Swiss Franc and Euro.
- London: How do I know when to book tickets for non-included attractions in Amsterdam? This trip includes plenty of interesting Free Time Add-Ons in Amsterdam. So if you’re planning to do any other activity, and looking to book in advance - it’s best to book your tickets between 12-3PM. Of course, you can always book any other time (we’re all about freedom to explore!). But make sure you don’t miss the other activities, or a coach transfer to the accommodation!
- London: Who will I room with if I book additional nights before my trip? You'll stay in a Twin share room (meaning you'll be paired with a fellow traveller of the same gender, and will have two separate beds). If you're booking your trip with a friend/travel companion - just let us know, so we can join your bookings and ensure you share a room. Need a lil' more privacy? You're welcome to opt for a single supplement if you like.
Foodie
- Munich: We'll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost!
Included Experience
- Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it.
- Sankt Goar: Take in the breath-taking scenery of the River Rhine.
- Sankt Goar: Take a scenic glide down the river, past fairytale castles, Baroque spires and timbered German houses.
- Dinkelsbuhl: Seatbelts on! Today we're driving along 'Romantische Straße' AKA Germany's most scenic route, winding through picturesque medieval towns, fairy-tale castles, and breathtaking landscapes.
- Munich: Roll through the Bavarian city on two wheels with an expert guide, for a fun and fascinating jaunt.
- Munich: We'll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost!
- Innsbruck: Snow-capped peaks. Pristine air. Chocolate-box buildings. Innsbruck is the answer to all of your Alpine travel wishes.
- Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
- Lucerne: Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument.
- Paris: Climb to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower for an unbeatable vista of the ‘City of Light’.
- 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.
- Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
Mode of Transport
Accommodation
Non-Included Attractions
Optional Activities
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance
Flights
Destinations
- Austria
- England
- Europe
- France
- Germany
- Holland
- Italy
- Switzerland
Tour Types
- Cycling
- Boat/Cruise Excursion
- Sightseeing
- History
- Small Group
- Europe Coach Tours (departing UK)
Location: London, Dover, Calais, Amsterdam
Get ready for 10 days of unforgettable adventures through Europe! You'll meet up with your Contiki crew in London and we'll all board our coach here, ready to set off for European soil. Our first stop is Dover, where we'll take a ferry to cross over the channel. One step closer! As we set off, take in that last glimpse of English coastline with the beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover. Off the ferry, we arrive in the port town of Calais. We're in France! With no time to waste, we'll jump back on our coach and head onwards to Amsterdam. And here we are at our final stop for this evening: Amsterdam! We'll start our exploration of this city with a peek of canals, bicycles & 17th century gable houses lit up by night. Fill up on your included group dinner, then you're free to explore or hit the local bars.
Accommodation: Corendon Village Hotel Amsterdam (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Location: Amsterdam
Amsterdam is as cute as it comes & sure to win your heart with its cobbled main streets, canalside views, obscure museums & a café culture like no other. Today, you're free to use your time to get local, bar hop, or choose to visit the STRAAT museum. If you're hungry to taste your way through the local culture, this place is famous for Dutch pancakes, frites, cheese, stroopwafels and coffee – or you can take the opportunity to visit the small Dutch fishing village of Volendam for an optional dinner. Tonight, you have the option to sign up for an iconic cruise through Amsterdam, complete with an onboard bar.
Accommodation: Corendon Village Hotel Amsterdam (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Amsterdam, Rhine Valley
Yes, yes, you could stay here forever, but unfortunately the show must go on. We'll say goodbye Amsterdam, hello wine country. From narrow canals to one sprawling river, with boats gliding to and fro. Welcome to the Rhine Valley, home of premium German wine. We'll float along the Rhine on a scenic river cruise. It’s a treat for all the senses.
Accommodation: Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: Rhine Valley, Dinkelsbühl, Munich
Saying goodbye to the Rhine Valley, we'll head on to Munich – where lederhosen, dirndls, steins of beer and gingerbread-style buildings await. But not before we explore a Bavarian hidden gem! Quintessential German experiences don't get much better than visiting this charming medieval town. We'll stroll the cobblestoned streets, checking out vibrant market squares and picturesque half-timbered houses along the way. "Prost!”. Here in the home of Oktoberfest we'll take a locally guided tour of the city, and amuse ourselves watching the antics of mechanical figurines in the city's famous Glockenspiel. Making the most of our time in Munich this evening, we'll get introduced to 800 years of history at a traditional Bavarian beer hall.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Munich City West (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Ibis Munich City South (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Munich, Innsbruck, Trento, Venice
'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.
Accommodation: Hotel Ambra Quarto Daltino (or similar)
Accommodation Name: B&B Hotel Quarto d'Altino (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Location: Venice
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 boat and cruising the canals en route to the historical heart of the city. Next, you'll have the chance to take a traditional gondola ride, choose to learn how to ride a gondola (taught by literal experts) or discover Venice with a guided food tour.
Accommodation: Hotel Ambra Quarto Daltino (or similar)
Accommodation Name: B&B Hotel Quarto d'Altino (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Venice, Lucerne
With a few days left, it's time to say 'ciao' to our time in Venice. We'll never forget you, city of canals and beauty, but Switzerland is calling us. Back on our coach we'll pass Lake Como as we cruise out of Italy and head onwards and upwards toward the Swiss Alps. With magical views unfolding outside our windows we'll find ourselves in Switzerland, pulling up in the fairytale town of Lucerne, famous for its wooden bridges, cobbled lanes and beautiful setting against the lake it's named after. Here we'll visit the wooden chapel bridge and lion monument, then you'll have the chance to take an optional lake cruise tonight, giving yourself a better look at the epic Swiss Alps reflected off the water. Our other recommendation for tonight? Swiss chocolate.Time to rest your travel-tired limbs for the day after we check into our accommodation for the night. Dream on!
Accommodation: Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sursee (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Swiss Alps, 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. Lamp-lit bridges, a sparkling Eiffel Tower, & evening coffee haunts, this evening we'll fall in love with everything Paris on a dreamy night-time tour. Is it just us, or is love in the air? Once we've seen the most famous landmarks, we'll celebrate our first night in the city by heading up the Montparnasse Tower for the best panoramic views of the city.
Accommodation: A conveniently located hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: 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 dinner followed by the Moulin Rouge!
Accommodation: A conveniently located hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Paris, 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.<br/>
Meals: Breakfast
Included
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Guided Tours
-Enjoy a guided walking tour in Munich, including Marienplatz and Rathaus Glockenspiel.
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Scenic Experiences
-See the iconic chalk-white coastline of Dover and take in the breathtaking scenery of the River Rhine.
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Cultural Highlights
-Visit landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées, and Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
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Unique Experiences
-Climb to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower for an unbeatable vista of Paris.
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Transportation
-Travel by coach and ferry, including a ferry crossing from Dover to Calais.
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Included Experience
-Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument in Lucerne.
Not Included
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Non-Included Attractions
-Tickets for non-included attractions in Amsterdam are not covered and should be booked in advance.
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Optional Activities
-Optional activities such as a seafood or steak dinner in Volendam, a cruise through Amsterdam, and a traditional gondola ride in Venice are not included.
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Personal Expenses
-Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
-Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Flights
-International flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
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20-Jul-2025
for 0 Nights |
Single | £2083.00 | |
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20-Jul-2025
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Triple | £1652.00 | |
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20-Jul-2025
for 0 Nights |
Triple Share | £1652.00 | |
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20-Jul-2025
for 0 Nights |
Twin | £1738.00 | |
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20-Jul-2025
for 0 Nights |
Twin Share | £1738.00 |
