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European Highlights (Start Paris, Classic)

14 days
From Paris to London
4.6
136 traveler reviews
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35
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Highlights

  • Explore the White Cliffs of Dover
  • Enjoy dinner & vibes in Paris
  • Wine taste in a 16th century château
  • Experience Monaco's glamorous life
  • Cycle through the Dutch countryside

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 London to Paris
  2. Day 2 Paris
  3. Day 3 Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Fontainebleau
  4. Day 4 Beaujolais Wine Region to French Riviera
  5. Day 5 French Riviera (Including Monaco City)
  6. Day 6 French Riviera to Florence via Pisa
  7. Day 7 Florence to Rome
  8. Day 8 Rome
  9. Day 9 Rome to Venice
  10. Day 10 Venice to Munich via Tyrol
  11. Day 11 Munich to Rhine Valley via Dachau
  12. Day 12 Rhine Valley to Amsterdam via Edam
  13. Day 13 Amsterdam
  14. Day 14 Amsterdam to London
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What's Not Included

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  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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Contiki

Number of tours

730

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

3 hours

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
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    4.2
  • Food
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    4.3
  • 4.7
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  • AS
    · August 26th, 2025
    trip was organised & well curated to ensure everyone had a good experience
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you for being our guest and taking this adventure with us. We hope you will travel with us again.
    Trip date: June 2025
  • WD
    · August 19th, 2025
    From start to finish every day had great trips, food and views. Every day we knew timings and how the whole day was gonna work.
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your kind feedback. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your trip from beginning to end and that each day offered memorable experiences, wonderful food and beautiful views. It is also lovely to know that the clear... Show more
    Trip date: May 2025
  • K
    · August 18th, 2025
    The tour was everything i wanted and more, Courtney made the trip so special
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thanks for travelling with us, we hope you will join us again soon.
    Trip date: June 2025
  • European Highlights (Start Paris, Classic) reviewer 4
    · August 18th, 2025
    Courtney is amazing! She has so much knowledge to share at every destination and is a genuine person and tour guide. She made our trip unforgettable and I'll remember it forever.
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thanks for the great feedback and excellent ratings.
    Trip date: June 2025
  • European Highlights (Start Paris, Classic) reviewer 5
    · August 18th, 2025
    Courtney is the best trip manager!! Very informative, funny and made sure we all had the best experience.
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thanks for join us for the fun we hope you will travel with us again soon.
    Trip date: June 2025
  • European Highlights (Start Paris, Classic) reviewer 6
    · August 18th, 2025
    Absolutely the best fun with the best crew and the best tour manager ever Courtney 😃
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thanks for being our adventure buddy, lets hope you will join us again.
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • T
    · June 5th, 2024
    European horizon tour with Rhi was great. The...
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    Contiki commented on this review
    We are so pleased to hear about your great experience, thank you for the recommendation. We hope to welcome you back soon.
    Trip date: July 2023
  • A
    · June 5th, 2024
    The European tour with Rhi was great. Spent enough time at each place and the information given about the history was very well presented as well. Would recommend this trip for sure.
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    Trip date: July 2023
  • JC
    · June 1st, 2024
    I did a european Magic, contikitour with...
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you for travelling with us. We are so pleased you enjoyed this adventure. It is excellent to receive acknowledgement for Trip Manager's' hard work. We hope you will join us for your next adventure.
    Trip date: July 2023
  • KP
    · April 26th, 2024
    ri ri was the most amazing guide! she was so...
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    Trip date: July 2023

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    Nicola

    Asked on August 13th, 2025

    is it possible to join the trip in paris and end in amsterdam as i dont have UK visa

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten August 2025

      We're pleased to confirm that you may start and join the tour in Paris. However, please note that this tour officially concludes in London. If you prefer to leave the tour earlier—such as in Amsterdam—we can accommodate that request. Kindly be advised that the full tour price will still apply, and no refunds will be issued for any unused portion of the trip.

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    Timothy

    Asked on May 8th, 2025

    can you please share the correct itinerary of this tour? the one in the website starts from London, but it should start from Paris

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten May 2025

      The same itinerary details apply regardless of whether your tour starts in London or Paris, so you can confidently use it for your travel plans.

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    Nathan

    Asked on April 30th, 2025

    Could you please inform me if you have availability in the European Higlights tour leaving from Paris on the13th June or 28th June?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten May 2025

      This tour is available for departure on June 28, 2025, at a cost of EUR 3,678.00 per person, based on a multi-share arrangement. Please note that the quoted price is subject to change at any time. Contiki tours have an age restriction, and guests must be between 18-35 years old to be eligible to join. If you're outside the age restriction, we 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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    Erin

    Asked on April 18th, 2025

    Is it possible to join the tour near 40 years old? Are French passport and ID card sufficient for entering England?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten April 2025

      Contiki tours have an age restriction of 18-35 years old. You would not be eligible to join this trip. A French identity card is not sufficient for entering England. French passport holders require a valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) to enter England for short stays.

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    Claudia

    Asked on April 6th, 2025

    We want to start the tour in Paris and end in Amsterdam. Is it possible to customize such an arrangement?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten April 2025

      We have an option for this tour to start in Paris however, the end city would be in London. You have an option to leave the tour earlier to stay in Amsterdam however, no refund will be given on unused portion of the tour.

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    Sarah

    Asked on March 30th, 2025

    Do you have any tour starts on 12th or 14th of April?? From paris

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten March 2025

      We appreciate you sharing your travel plans with us and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Before we assist you in looking for your perfect tour, please be advised that Contiki tours has an age restriction, and guests must be between 18 and 35 years old to be eligible to join.

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    Sherry

    Asked on February 10th, 2025

    I live in Australia but I have Nepalese passport. How do I apply for the visa?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten February 2025

      You may visit this link to check and apply visa with Tour Radar

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    Kim

    Asked on November 1st, 2024

    What is the age range referring to? Are individuals outside this range not eligible to travel?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten November 2024

      The Contiki brand allows travelers aged 18-35 years old. If you fall outside this age range, you are not eligible to travel with Contiki. For those who fall outside the age restriction, we would be happy to assist in finding a different tour option that meets their preferences.

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    Sheila

    Asked on July 20th, 2024

    I am 44 can I join this trip?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten July 2024

      Contiki's trips are tailored to a specific age group 18 to 35-year-olds.

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    Peter

    Asked on January 18th, 2024

    I am 73 year old need tour that will accommodate me

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten January 2024

      We appreciate your interest in our Contiki trips. We would like to bring to your attention that Contiki tours have an age restriction, and participants are required to be between 18 to 35 years old. No worries! We can offer trips with our sister's company. Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, and Luxury Golds are offering a lot of trips that might be suitable for your liking, and they are open to 5 to 99 years old.

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Tour ID: 233602

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types L, C, E, F, D, M, G.

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 20th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Contiki will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Contiki" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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