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European Contrasts (Bus Tour)

Summary:

So, fancy the scenic views of The Swiss Alps, the Croatian Riviera & Austria? What about roaming cities like Prague, Rome and Paris? With this trip you will leave no path untrodden visiting 10 countries in less than a month.

Duration
27 Days
Countries
10
Next Departure
10-May-2025
Starting at
USD 3,591.00
Price per day
USD 133.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Dates and Details
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  • Contiki
 
Operator
Contiki
Tour
European Contrasts
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Participants
Tour for Young Adults
Age Group
18 - 35 Years
Categories
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Summary

So, fancy the scenic views of The Swiss Alps, the Croatian Riviera & Austria? What about roaming cities like Prague, Rome and Paris? With this trip you will leave no path untrodden visiting 10 countries in less than a month.

Map: European Contrasts (Contiki)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
London To Paris
Day 2
Paris
Day 3
Paris To Beaujolais Wine Region Via Fontainebleau
Day 4
Beaujolais Wine Region
Day 5
Beaujolais Wine Region To Swiss Alps
Day 6
Swiss Alps
Day 7
Swiss Alps To Venice
Day 8
Venice
Day 9
Venice To Florence Via Pisa
Day 10
Florence To Rome
Day 11
Rome
Day 12
Rome To Overnight Adriatic Ferry Via Perugia And A...
Day 13
Overnight Adriatic Ferry To Croatian Riviera
Day 14
Croatian Riviera
Day 15
Croatian Riviera
Day 16
Croatian Riviera To Plitvice Lakes
Day 17
Plitvice Lakes To Ljubljana
Day 18
Ljubljana To Austrian Tyrol
Day 19
Austrian Tyrol
Day 20
Austrian Tyrol To Munich
Day 21
Munich To Prague Via Dachau & Regensburg
Day 22
Prague
Day 23
Prague To Berlin
Day 24
Berlin
Day 25
Berlin To Amsterdam
Day 26
Amsterdam
Day 27
Amsterdam To London

Countries (10): Austria, Croatia, Czechia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Slovenia, Switzerland

Travel Cities (21): Amsterdam, Ancona, Berlin, Brandenburg, Calais, Dresden, Florence, Geneva, Hopfgarten, Ljubljana, London, Munich, Paris, Perugia, Pisa, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Prague, Regensburg, Rome, Split, Venice

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 10 Dinner (D)
  • 26 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Picnic Lunch (PL)

Included Experience

  • Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’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-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
  • Beaujolais: Be a VIP at the epic Contiki Château and fill up on a banquet of classic French dishes and wines. Ooh la la!
  • Fontainebleau: There’s your everyday châteaux and then there’s Château de Fontainebleau. The medieval palace was once home to Napoleon. And it’s another level of luxe.
  • Beaujolais Wine Region: Set within the rolling hills of the Beaujolais wine region, the legendary Contiki Château special stay has been wowing travellers for decades. From the luxe bar to the elegant new bedrooms, our Château is the perfect backdrop to long summer days lounging by the pool, capped off with French feasts, local wine and dancing the night away in ‘La Cave.’
  • Beaujolais: Enjoy a French-style picnic while admiring the gorgeous Beaujolais countryside.
  • Beaujolais: Clear out the cobwebs and get in touch with you zen side with a guided yoga session on the sweeping lawns of the château.
  • Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
  • Venice: Life’s all about the waterways here; there’s not an Uber in sight! Get some classic pics of the famous gondola boats.
  • Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap.
  • Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park: Turquoise lakes. Sparkling waterfalls. Lush green forests. You’ll never want to leave this little slice of heaven.
  • Ljubljana: Join your new gang for an orientation of Slovenia’s fairytale-like capital. Get your fix of rainbow architecture, Insta-friendly bridges and epic mountain backdrops.
  • Hopfgarten im Brixental: Enjoy a home cooked dinner, prepared fresh on site by our in house Kitchen Team.
  • 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 ‘Bier Halle’. 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. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building.
  • Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.

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