European Horizon
From CAD $2,540
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
Short on time but want to see Europe’s snazziest sights? In 10 days, we'll prove that adventures don’t need to be long to be absolutely EPIC. Discover the canals of Amsterdam and Venice, the remote beauty of the Swiss Alps and the unique charm of Paris – with accommodation upgraded to Twin share in 2-3 star hotels.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
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: 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.
- 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.
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.
- Dinkelsbühl: 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).
Trip Details
Product Code: 19362
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+, Luxury
Tour Operator:
Contiki (CA)
Supplier Code: 624.2136A
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Finishes: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,540 ($254 /day)
Itinerary
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: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
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: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
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)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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: Ibis Munich City South (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
'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: B&B Hotel Quarto d'Altino (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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: B&B Hotel Quarto d'Altino (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
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: Hotel Sursee (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
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: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Contiki (CA)
Contiki is a New Zealand-based tour company that caters to 18 to 35-year-olds, offering over 350 different tours in over 75 countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.[1] It is a subsidiary of The Travel Corporation. Its tours historically had a reputation for partying;[2][3] however, it also operates wellness trips culturally immersive experiences that focus less on alcohol, which are more popular with Generation Z.[4] The company owns lodging facilities in Europe, including the Chateau De Cruix, a 16th century castle in the Beaujolais wine region, and the Gasthof Schoneck in the Austrian Tyrol. The name "Contiki" comes from the portmanteau 'Con' from the word 'Continent' and 'Tiki'; from the Māori referring to the first man, often symbolised as a pendant known as hei-tiki. It can also be attributed to the New Zealand slang 'Tiki-tour' describing taking a longer route to a destination in order to explore.[5]
In Business Since 1931
Reviews
Marxes - Traveled, January 2024
It was a quick trip that showcased a lot of what Europe has to offer! I would recommend possibly doing this trip in early winter or early spring to get more snow. That being said, a trip during spring was very pleasant too! Shout out to the team for being superstars for getting us to places safely and being awesome guides.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/31/2024
Caitlyn - Traveled, February 2024
I had an incredible time on the European Horizons Trip and made so many lovely friends and memories! The trip manager and coach driver were very down to earth and always up for some fun, and I couldn’t fault them in any way! I would love to do the trip all over again and would definitely do another Contiki in the future :)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/29/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, March 2024
Fantastic trip. Tour manager and driver were amazing. You can give a big raise to your tour managers and drivers because they make these trips work and should be well appreciated.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/30/2024
Fleur - Traveled, April 2024
Couldn’t have asked for more!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/28/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2024
Lovely trip manager and driver, lovely experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Gina - Traveled, June 2024
I would highly recommend contiki to anyone keen to travel and meet new people. We had such a fun group, the whole trip was well planned and we got to experience a lot in such a short time. Our trip manager and driver were incredible, they created life long memories for everyone on the trip and made sure we had the best time! The trip was super easy to book online, the process was smooth and Contiki was able to help with any queries or worries I had.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/26/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, July 2024
Overall, my European Horizon Contiki trip was absolutely phenomenal! I had low expectations going into my trip alone; but coming out of the trip I have made tons of lifetime memories and friends that I will forever remember. I will always long to be back on this adventure with my other crazy contiki friends. I completely recommend doing a trip like this! It was just amazing. Fairly easy to book and pay for!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/25/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, August 2024
This trip has been the best adventure of my life. I saw some amazing places, met amazing people, and overall had a blast. I wouldn't have had the experience I did without the help of Kiki and Dave. They truly went above and beyond to make my experience extra special. Not to be dramatic but I would die for both of them. Contiki was super helpful in the booking process as well as helping with all of my questions!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/24/2024
Daylin - Traveled, October 2024
I thought that European Horizan allowed me to explore multiple countries in a short amount of time. That being said, the countries I enjoyed the most were ones that I never would have went to on my own. Overall I liked the diversity of experiences and countries that we explored and the family like atmosphere that accompanied it! I wanted to ensure that I could get flights along with there being enough room on the Contiki for me and a friend. As such, Contiki worked with us to hold a spot for 30 minutes while we booked flights, making our booking experience all the more enjoyable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, November 2024
I met loads of amazing people, my guide was amazing and I saw many new countries in a small amount of time. Great for a beginning traveller!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/21/2024
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