Day 1: LONDON TO AMSTERDAM

LONDON
11-days of heart pounding adventure kick off today. Meet up with your Contiki posse & share notes on London town before hitting the road to Amsterdam.
DOVER
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!
CALAIS
Off the ferry we arrive in the port town of Calais – French soil! We travel north via Belgium before reaching … Amsterdam!
AMSTERDAM
Tonight, the famed for fun Amsterdam is ours to explore following an optional evening canal cruise. An undisguised Red Light District & plenty of bars are there for the curious.
Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
Included Meals: Dinner

Day 2: AMSTERDAM TO RHINE VALLEY

AMSTERDAM
Now it’s time to pour some sunlight on the agenda & take in the beauty of canals, crooked buildings, obscure museums & a café culture like no other.
SANKT GOAR
After the scenic journey of fairy tale castles, vineyards and valleys, you’ll be charmed before we even arrive in Germany’s famous Rhine Valley. This back-in-time town is our wine tasting host for the evening. Squeal!!!
Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: RHINE VALLEY TO MUNICH

SANKT GOAR
Too much grape juice last night? Not to worry, the prospect of Munich should lift your spirits as we travel south & swap wine culture for beer.
MUNICH
Today our eyes will be treated to a famous Glockenspiel, a charming old town & a traditional Bavarian culture. But first, take up the option to explore the side streets and English Gardens by bicycle.
Wombat’s Hostel (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: MUNICH TO AUSTRIAN TYROL

MUNICH
Goodbye Munich, hello mountains. We’re hitting the road in search of lands so sweet they made The Sound of Music.
HOPFGARTEN IM BRIXENTAL
This part of the world is famous for adventure sports, so best put your name next to the optional White Water Rafting and get in the spirit of things. Next up, Contiki’s very own Austrian Haus Schoneck (guest house) is waiting for us with open arms. Get outside and explore the dreamy setting we’ve descended upon, or opt for tandem paragliding for those thrill seekers among us.
Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: AUSTRIOAN TYROL TO VENICE

HOPFGARTEN IM BRIXENTAL
Wake up roamers, we have a bountiful breakfast and a floating city in Italy to tend to. Life’s tough!
VENICE
You’ll think you’ve seen enough beauty for one day after taking in the Central Austrian Alps & Brenner Pass en route to Italy. And then we’ll arrive in Venice & your jaw will hit the floor over hidden lanes, story book bridges & a private canal boat ride.
Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: VENICE TO SWISS ALPS

VENICE
Arrivederci, Venice! You’ve been splendid. And now we’re off to the Swiss Alps – the splendor just doesn’t stop.
SWISS ALPS
Arrive in a picture perfect setting ready for two nights at our accommodation in the heart of this traditional resort town. This place comes to life as the sun sets, so tonight we’ll have a chance to check out the local nightlife and foodie scene.
Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: SWISS ALPS

SWISS ALPS
Open the window of your room & drink in the incredible view – if you can find words or photos that do it justice, we applaud you! Feel free to explore this classic European adventure town.
Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: SWISS ALPS TO BEAUJOLAIS WINE REGION VIA GENEVA

SWISS ALPS
Out with the altitude, into France for a brand new day and a brand new country.
GENEVA
But first, there’s time for one last breath of fresh mountain air. A quick lunch break in the home of the UN’s headquarters and a view of that oh so famous water fountain. Grab a bite to eat and a last mouthful of delish swiss chocolate (try saying that three times fast) and then we’ll be on our way.
BEAUJOLAIS WINE REGION
Rolling into the Beaujolais region of France amidst vineyards, we’ll arrive at Contiki’s very own 16th century château. This might just be our most decadent accommodation yet, complete with newly-renovated bedrooms & bathrooms, an on-site nightclub, artwork in every room, a games room, and a powder room for makeup and hair. And we haven’t even shown you the pool or the gardens yet! Tonight we’ll start off with an included dinner and wine tasting here at the château, because, when in France…
Please note: On occasion, certain departures will be moved from Contiki’s Chateau de Cruix to the French gastronomic capital of Lyon (a title which ain’t given lightly, believe us!) We’ll get the party started with an included meal at a local restaurant, accompanied by local wine.
Château de Cruix (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9: BEAUJOLAIS WINE REGION TO PARIS

BEAUJOLAIS WINE REGION
Wake yourself up with some morning yoga on the château’s lawn, survey the garden and give those limbs a good stretch before we pack up for Paris today.
PARIS
Lamp-lit bridges, a sparkling Eiffel Tower, & evening coffee haunts, tonight we fall in love with everything Paris. After an included dinner at the hotel, our Trip Manager will fill us in on the city’s secrets with a dreamy night-time tour of the ‘city of lights’, passing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Jo&Joe (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10: PARIS

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 Parisian Dinner followed by a cabaret show!
Jo&Joe (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: PARIS TO LONDON

PARIS
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.
CALAIS
DOVER
LONDON
What a journey, on arrival in London say a fond farewell to the group as you wrap up the journey on arrival.
Included Meals: Breakfast