View allCouldn't recommend this the European Discovery Tour enough!! It definitely is fast pace but the Bus rides help to break it up.
Morgan, traveled in September
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- Contiki
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 8 - 50
- Ages 18-35
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Amsterdam's vibrant nightlife
- Taste wines in Germany's Rhine Valley
- Discover medieval towns in Bavaria
- Enjoy a private boat ride in Venice
- Experience Paris from Montparnasse Tower
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 London to Amsterdam
- Day 2 Amsterdam
- Day 3 Amsterdam to Rhine Valley
- Day 4 Rhine Valley to Munich via Dinkelsbühl
- Day 5 Munich to Venice
- Day 6 Venice to Rome via Baschi
- Day 7 Rome
- Day 8 Rome to Florence
- Day 9 Florence to Lucerne
- Day 10 Lucerne to Paris
- Day 11 Paris
- Day 12 Paris to London
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
HotelDays 1, 2Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar)
Hotelday 3Ibis Munich City South (or similar)
Hotelday 4Venice Palace (or similar)
Hotelday 5Villa Patriarca (or similar)
Hotelday 5Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar)
HotelDays 6, 7Hotel Auto Park (or similar)
Hotelday 8Barabas Hotel Luzern (or similar)
Hotelday 9Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)
HotelDays 10, 11
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Operated by
Contiki
Number of tours
641
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
5 hours
Response rate
80%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Dhanishta· June 25th, 2025Too much walking in the scorching sun. We have to find our own transport several timesShow more
Contiki commented on this reviewThank you for travelling with us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that certain aspects of your experience did not meet your expectations. In particular, we understand how challenging it must have been to... Show moreTrip date: June 2025 - JSJulissa· March 13th, 2025Very organized, could have had more included add ons and interactions with the group.Show moreContiki commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your feedback, we appreciate your suggestions and will share them with our Product Development Team.Trip date: January 2025
- MHMelissa· February 17th, 2025This tour with all its sights and activities was great! But it was truly our guide Bailey & our driver Tomasz that made it extraordinary!Show moreContiki commented on this reviewWe appreciate your feedback and are delighted that you found the services provided by our On The Road Team exceptional. Their dedication is invaluable to our company, and we are fully committed to ensuring the best possible experience for our clients.Trip date: February 2025
- Beck· December 18th, 2024An unforgettable experience! I can't speak highly enough of how well organised, interesting and diverse the itinerary was. Our guide Riana was friendly, engaging, highly knowledgeable and happy to accommodate any requests and answer our questions (of which there were many!). Being our first trip to Europe, we weren't sure what to expect, but we weren't disappointed. Memories to cherish forever and a huge thank you to Riana for making the experience so amazing! 🥰Show moreContiki commented on this reviewIt’s great that your Trip Manager did such a fantastic job and made the trip so smooth, and we hope you made tons of great memories and new friendships. Thank you for taking this adventure with us.
Trip date: June 2024 - MMorgan· December 18th, 2024Our guide Ri and her incredible passion and enthusiasm for travelling made our trip one to remember! Her cheerful and bright personality was radiant and her smile contagious, she created such a bright atmosphere within our group. Absolutely 5 stars for Ri she ticked all the boxes, we couldn’t have asked for a better guide!Show moreContiki commented on this reviewWe’re excited to hear that you had an amazing time on your trip and that our Trip Manager made a great impact on your experience. Thank you for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion; your feedback is truly valued and essential to our missionTrip date: June 2024
- AAnonymous· December 18th, 2024What a fabulous trip! I can't speak highly enough of how well organised and diverse the experience was. Our guide Riana was friendly, engaging, very knowledgeable and happy to accommodate our requests and answer our questions (of which there were many!). The whole experience was amazing. ?Show moreContiki commented on this reviewWe are pleased to learn that you had a wonderful time on your trip and that our Trip Manager played a positive role in enhancing your experience. We sincerely appreciate your choice of Contiki as your adventure partner, and your feedback is invaluable... Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- FFelicity· December 17th, 2024I had an unforgettable Contiki tour through...Show moreContiki commented on this reviewWe’re excited to hear that you had an amazing time on your trip and that our Trip Manager made a great impact on your experience. Thank you for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion; your feedback is truly valued and essential to our mission.Trip date: July 2024
- AAnonymous· December 17th, 2024I had an unforgettable Contiki tour through Europe, and I have to give a special shout-out to our incredible tour guide, Rianna. From the very first day, Rianna went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing experience. Her energy, passion, and knowledge of each destination truly elevated the trip.Show moreContiki commented on this reviewWe're so glad to hear you had an awesome time on your trip and that our Trip Manager made it even better for you! Thanks for picking Contiki to be your adventure buddy; we really appreciate your feedbackTrip date: July 2024
- SSara· December 17th, 2024I had the pleasure of traveling with Rianna,...Show moreTrip date: July 2024
- AAmy· December 9th, 2024Ri made the tour fun and was very educationalShow moreContiki commented on this reviewThank you for taking this adventure with us. We hope to welcome you back again.Trip date: July 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Alex
Asked on May 17th, 2025Is there a 35-45 ish age group? I want to go on holiday May 30- June 12th Europe but need to fly from Amsterdam
ContikiOperator•Written May 2025We do have a similar trip with our sister brand Insight Vacations. You have the option to start in Amsterdam and end in Paris. However, there is no available date on for the month of May.
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Bill
Asked on April 23rd, 2025Is this package customizable? Also is there any plan from 17th May?
- ContikiOperator•Written April 2025
Contiki does not offer a customized trip, but we are happy to assist you if you would like to travel with one of our groups. The available dates for the month of May are May 08, 2025, and May 31, 2025. Please be advised that Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate.
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Marloes
Asked on March 31st, 2025Is there any fee for changing the departure date if my visa gets rejected?
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2025
There might be a fee involved if the tour is rescheduled within 60 days prior to the original departure.
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Melanie
Asked on March 22nd, 2025We are a group of 4 adults and 3 children planning a Europe trip for about 10 or 12 days. We would prefer to visit Amsterdam, Paris, Zurich, Rome, Venice.
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2025
Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate. We have several sister brands that offer fantastic travel experiences without age restrictions: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Luxury Gold.
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Jose
Asked on March 10th, 2025Can they still join the trip? Is the age range a problem?
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2025
Contiki tours have an age restriction, and guests must be between 18-35 years old to be eligible to join. Unfortunately, as your age does not meet this requirement, we regret to inform you that we are unable to proceed with your reservation for a Contiki tour. However, we would like to recommend one of our sister brands, CostSaver, which is open to all ages and may be a great fit for you.
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Annette
Asked on March 6th, 2025My mom and I are wanting to travel to Europe early June! I know it said young adults, would she still be able/have fun going?
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2025
Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate. As you are outside this age range, you would not be eligible to join the trip. However, we have several sister brands that offer fantastic travel experiences without age restrictions, which may be a perfect fit for you: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Luxury Gold.
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Pat
Asked on March 2nd, 2025What packages do you have for the month of June and July?
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2025
We have available departure dates on the 5th, 15th, 17th, 21st, and 26th in June. In July, you can choose from departure dates on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 8th, 17th, and 31st. Our tour package includes accommodations, essential transport, and a selection of meals like breakfast every day, along with unique activities and sights and support from our expert Contiki staff throughout your journey.
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Joy
Asked on February 25th, 2025Are there airport transfers available on arrival and departure?
- ContikiOperator•Written February 2025
Apologies as arrival transfer is not available for this tour. For departure transfer, we only have a complimentary return transfer to London by ferry. Post-night accommodation will be required as arrival at London hotel will be at about 18:30.
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Juan
Asked on February 19th, 2025Is there a similar tour for older travellers. I like the itinerary but I'm 75
- ContikiOperator•Written February 2025
Contiki's trips are tailored to a specific age group of 18 to 35-year-olds. We have plenty of tours from our open-age sister brands like Costsaver.
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Timo
Asked on February 15th, 2025Do we need a Schengen Visa for this trip?
- ContikiOperator•Written February 2025
Yes, a Schengen Visa is needed for entry into France, which is part of the travel itinerary.
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