European Horizon | Start Amsterdam | Standard | Summer 2025

European Horizon | Start Amsterdam | Standard | Summer 2025

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European Horizon | Start Amsterdam | Standard | Summer 2025

10 Days Starting in Amsterdam, Netherlands and ending in London, United Kingdom

Visiting: Amsterdam, Rhine Valley, Munich, Venice, Interlaken, Paris, London

Tour operator:

Contiki

Tour code:

CCEHV20

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

18-35

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

Sightseeing, Wine Tasting

From: $2125 $1593 Barrhead discount: -$532 -25%

NB: Prices correct on 13-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey with the European Horizon tour, starting in vibrant Amsterdam and concluding in iconic London. This summer 2025 adventure takes you through eight captivating countries, including England, France, Germany, and Italy. Experience the charm of Amsterdam's canals, the legendary White Cliffs of Dover, and the enchanting Rhine Valley. Discover the medieval allure of Dinkelsbuhl, the alpine beauty of Innsbruck, and the romantic waterways of Venice. In Paris, fall in love with the Eiffel Tower and the city's timeless elegance. With 9 breakfasts and 4 dinners included, this tour offers a perfect blend of guided experiences and free time to explore. Whether you're tasting wine in Germany or cruising the canals of Venice, this tour promises a rich tapestry of culture, history, and breathtaking landscapes. Join us for a European adventure that will leave you with memories to cherish forever.

Highlights

  • See the iconic chalk-white cliffs of Dover.

  • Take in the breathtaking scenery of the River Rhine in Sankt Goar.

  • Explore the legendary Lorelei rock on the Rhine River.

  • Drive along Germany's scenic 'Romantische Straße' through medieval towns and fairy-tale castles.

  • Experience the snow-capped peaks and pristine air of Innsbruck.

  • Speed across the lagoon to the island of Venice.

  • Enjoy a dreamy tour of Paris, visiting landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Itinerary

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Day 1: London To Amsterdam

Location: Amsterdam

Accommodation: Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)

Meals Included: Dinner

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 an undisguised Red Light District & plenty of bars are there for the curious.

Day 2: Amsterdam

Location: Amsterdam

Accommodation: Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Amsterdam is cute as a button & sure to win your heart with its canals, obscure museums & a café culture like no other. This afternoon use your time to get local, bar hop, museum crawl, and see what other tastes take your fancy, this town is famous for pancakes, frites and so much more.

Day 3: Amsterdam To Rhine Valley

Location: Rhine Valley

Accommodation: Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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.  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!!!

Day 4: Rhine Valley To Munich Via Dinkelsbühl

Location: Munich

Accommodation: Bento Inn Munich Messe (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Bento Inn Munich Messe (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

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. 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.

Day 5: Munich To Venice

Location: Venice

Accommodation: Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)

Meals Included: 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.  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.

Day 6: Venice

Location: Venice

Accommodation: Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

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 have the chance to discover hidden Venice with a guided walking tour, take a traditional gondola ride, or just explore these cobbled streets on your own. Tonight, you can choose to sign up for an authentic Venetian 3-course feast.

Day 7: Venice To Interlaken

Location: Interlaken

Accommodation: Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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.  We've got a free evening right in the middle of two ethereal emerald lakes (hence the name!). Dense forests. Alpine meadows. Icy glaciers. There's plenty of time to soak up the idyllic scenery.

Day 8: Interlaken To Paris

Location: Paris

Accommodation: Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

It's been sweet, but our time in Interlaken 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?

Day 9: Paris

Location: Paris

Accommodation: Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

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!

Day 10: Paris To London

Location: London

Meals Included: 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.

What's Included

  • Meals

    The tour includes 4 dinners and 9 breakfasts.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is provided in multi-share rooms with other travelers of the same sex.

  • Transportation

    Transportation includes a coach transfer and a private motoscafo boat in Venice.

  • Sightseeing

    Included experiences are visits to the White Cliffs of Dover, the River Rhine in Sankt Goar, and a tour around Paris including landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

What's Not Included

  • Non-included Attractions

    Tickets for non-included attractions in Amsterdam are not included and should be booked in advance.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and optional activities are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.

Dining Summary

  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 9 Breakfast (B)

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: What currency do I need? For this trip, you’ll need just three currencies - the British Pound, Swiss Franc and Euro.
  • London: Can I share a room with my partner on this trip? Usually, 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: 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!

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.
  • Lorelei: It’s the stuff of legends. Literally. A singing mermaid named Lorelei is said to sit on the rock, enchanting fishermen before luring them to their demise. Eek!
  • 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.
  • 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.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with coach transfers between destinations, including scenic journeys through the Bavarian Alps and along Germany's Romantic Road, as well as a private motoscafo boat ride in Venice.

Accommodation

Stay in a variety of accommodations including Via Hostel Amsterdam, Hotel Montag Sankt Goar, Bento Inn Munich Messe, Anda Venice Hostel, Youth Hostel Interlaken, and Jo&Joe Gentilly, offering comfortable and convenient lodging options throughout your European journey.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    During the tour, you will stay in a variety of accommodations including hostels and hotels. For example, in Amsterdam, you will stay at Via Hostel Amsterdam or a similar accommodation, and in Venice, you will stay at Anda Venice Hostel or a similar place.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes meals. You will have 9 breakfasts and 4 dinners included throughout the trip.

  • What is the room sharing arrangement on this tour?

    On this tour, you will stay in a multi-share room with other travelers of the same sex. Your trip manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with.

  • What currencies will I need for this trip?

    For this trip, you will need three currencies: the British Pound, Swiss Franc, and Euro.

  • What should I consider when booking tickets for non-included attractions in Amsterdam?

    If you plan to book tickets for non-included attractions in Amsterdam, it's best to book them between 12-3 PM to ensure you don't miss other activities or a coach transfer to the accommodation.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.

Reviews of this operator

Trusted Customer  

Northern Choice plus Kaikoura

16-Jan-2023

The trip ran so smoothly and was well organised! The extra add ons were amazing and all the services were spot on. Food places were reasonable. I'm definitely booking my next contiki trip again soon!

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Sophie  

Exceptional customer service

14-Jan-2023

Contiki were exceptional in providing customer service. They provided me with lots of information and were quick in responding to all my questions. I found that they were super helpful.

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Trusted Customer  

First time traveling with Contiki. Highly recommend! You’ll have a blast

17-Jan-2023

First time traveling internationally since Covid and glad I spent the trip with Contiki. The travel, lodging, meals, activities everything was planned effortlessly. Going to Greece in may with contiki. Highly recommend

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Trusted Customer  

Amazing trip. Made great friends and memories. Can’t wait for my next trip

15-Jan-2023

I had 24 people on my contiki and I think it was the perfect number, we all got to know each other well and got along great. Our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable, the hotels were nice and in great locations.

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Tanner Stokes  

My amazing trip to Africa

13-Jan-2023

Sherif was an excellent tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about every single small detail at each site that we visited. In addition to his great service, he has a glowing spirit that made me feel like I had family with me the entire trip. Anything that I was concerned about, he always had an answer and was there to help. I truly enjoyed my experience and will purchase a tour with him in the future

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