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European Highlights (Start Paris, Classic)

14 days
From Paris to London
4.6
5 traveler reviews
European Highlights (Start Paris, Classic) - Contiki
  • Explorer
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Coach / Bus
  • Historical
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Age range 18 to 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 Included

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  • Meals
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  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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594

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.5
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  • T
    · June 5th, 2024
    European horizon tour with Rhi was great. The tour took us to places I wanted to go and the information given by our tour guide was well presented. Would recommend this trip.
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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
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    · 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
  • JH
    · 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
  • European Highlights (Start Paris, Classic) reviewer 5
    · June 30th, 2023
    i wish they put in switzerland in it
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    Contiki commented on this review
    We appreciate you sharing your feedback with us. Our goal is to provide exceptional travel experience for our travellers, and your feedback makes sure our guests have the best travel experience possible. Your comments allow us to identify areas where we... Show more
    Trip date: June 2023
  • JC
    · August 20th, 2022
    The trip overall was great thanks to Jayde and Michal. I would suggest Contiki to disclose the departure time the tour starts. Jayde was amazing with time management and making our reservation, as well as providing content/history to the places we visited. Michal was a great driver, making sure we were on time and safely!
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback during your time in Europe and for sharing your memories with us. We apologise during your pre-trip experience that there was a miscommunication regarding the departure time on the day the trip started. Nevertheless, we are... Show more
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    Trip date: August 2022
  • S
    · September 3rd, 2019
    I really enjoyed the trip around Greece, primarily due to Sophie Park's help, guidance and advice on the trip. I would happily recommend any trip involving Sophie as a guide to my friends and colleagues. She makes you feel 100% welcome and will ensure that you have a great experience whatever your level of participation is! Fantastic knowledge about the local spots, particularly in Mykonos and Ios. Thank you, Sophie!
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    Trip date: June 2017
  • European Highlights (Start Paris, Classic) reviewer 8
    · July 11th, 2019
    The trip over all was great. Mitch was organized, knew all the places to go see, knew the history of all the places.
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    Trip date: June 2019
  • AS
    · July 7th, 2019
    Trip was fantastic! The only thing I didn't quite like is how far the accomodations are from the city. It makes it a hassle to get to the city and explore more.
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    Trip date: June 2019
  • J
    · July 4th, 2019
    This tour was way too rushed and poorly designed. People on the tour were not friendly and will not be doing a contiki for a while!
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    Contiki commented on this review
    It saddens us to learn that the European Highlights trip with Contiki did not live up to what you may have been expecting this time. Exploring so many captivating destinations in a snapshot of time can be quite an adventure, and we always strive to... Show more
    Trip date: June 2019

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14 days
European Highlights (Start Paris, Classic)
From Paris to London

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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?

    Tour Details
    • 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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    Gail

    Asked on August 14th, 2023

    I am interested in the tour European Highlights but would like to know the names of the hotels and how long we stay at each

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten August 2023

      Hotels for each trip are confirmed closer to departure so we won't have the confirmed list of hotels for our July 2024 dates just yet! If you look at the Contiki website and expand each day it will show you the name of the hotel we typically use for each destination. This spot of the Contiki website will also show you how long the traveler will stay in each destination for.

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    Margaret

    Asked on July 17th, 2023

    We are interested in touring Europe next summer of 2024 (around July 1st week). The total number of family members is seven, of which 4 are US Green Card holders. Would you also arrange visa processing if we wish to go with your tour package?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten July 2023

      TourRadar is not a Visa authority. Visa requirements are regularly being updated and vary from one traveller to the next depending on nationality and residence etc. Please note, visa requirements are the responsibility of the individual traveller, and TourRadar can not advise on different requirements or restrictions. Furthermore, this adventure is strictly for travellers ages 18 to 35.

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    Nancy

    Asked on July 8th, 2023

    Do hostels have their own bedding or must one take a sleeping bag

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten July 2023

      Hostels provide bedding so sleeping bags are not required. However towels are not provided.

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Tour ID: 233602

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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.
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