European Discovery Classic

11 Nights / 12 Days - 06 Countries / 09 Cities
Amsterdam (1N) - Rhine Valley (1N) - Munich (1N) - Innsbruck (1N) - Venice (1N) - Rome (2N) - Florence (1N) - Lucerne (1N) - Paris (2N)

Accomodations

  • 01 night at Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South or similar, Amsterdam
  • 01 night at Hotel Montag Sankt Goar or similar, Rhine Valley
  • 01 night at Bento Inn Munich Messe or similar, Munich
  • 01 ight at Hotel Dollinger or similar, Innsbruck
  • 01 night at Hotel Riviera dei Dogi or similar, Venice
  • 02 nights at BB Roma Tuscolana or similar, Rome
  • 01 night at Hotel Auto Park or similar, Florence
  • 01 night at Barabas Hotel Luzern or similar, Lucerne
  • 02 nights at B&B Hotel Paris Nord 18ème or similar, Paris

Sightseeings :

Netherlands 🇳🇱

  • Amsterdam

    • Canals & bridges

    • Canal cruise (optional)

    • Cafés & nightlife

Germany 🇩🇪

  • Rhine Valley

    • Castles & vineyards

    • Wine tasting

  • Dinkelsbühl

    • Medieval town charm

  • Munich

    • Gothic Glockenspiel (clock)

    • Old Town

    • Traditional beer hall

Austria 🇦🇹

  • Innsbruck

    • Medieval old town

    • Olympic ski jump

    • Adventure sports (rafting, etc.)

Italy 🇮🇹

  • Venice

    • Private canal boat ride

    • Hidden lanes & bridges

    • St. Mark’s area

  • Rome

    • Colosseum

    • Fountains (Trevi, etc.)

    • Ancient monuments

    • Italian food (gelato, pizza, espresso)

  • Florence

    • Duomo

    • Walking tour of historic center

    • Leather art & craft

    • Tuscan dinner (optional – olives, meats, wine)

Switzerland 🇨🇭

  • Lucerne / Swiss Alps

    • Chapel Bridge & lakeside

    • Mountain scenery

    • Swiss chocolate

France 🇫🇷

  • Paris

    • Montparnasse Tower views

    • Notre Dame Cathedral

    • Louvre Museum

    • Coffee, crêpes & French dining

    • Cabaret show (optional)

Day 1 | Amsterdam

Your heart-pounding adventure kicks 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 Europe, we'll be taking in the English coastline's beauty as we sail away from 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, after an included dinner and an optional evening canal cruise, the fun-famed Amsterdam is yours to explore in all its glory.

Meals: Dinner 

Included Experiences 
Welcome Dinner: 
Best way to break the ice? By breaking bread of course. You and your new besties can bond over dinner before heading out to explore.

Day 2 | Rhine Valley

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 fairytale 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.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Included Experiences:
See the River Rhine           

Take in the breath-taking scenery of the River Rhine. 

Day 3 | Munich

Too much grape juice last night? Not to worry, the prospect of this Bavarian hidden gem should lift your spirits as we travel south & swap wine culture for beer. 
Dinkelsbühl - 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.
Munich - Today our eyes will be treated to a famous Gothic clock, a charming old town & traditional Bavarian culture. You'll have the option to explore the side streets by foot and afterwards why not choose to explore one of the city's many beer halls, where you can try a stein of beer or even a pork knuckle!

Meals: Breakfast 

Included Experiences 
See Lorelei Rock
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!
Drive along Germany’s most Romantic Road
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.
Get to Know Munich

This guided walking tour will take you around all the highlights of this Bavarian city, including Marienplatz and Rathaus Glockenspiel.

Day 4 | Innsbruck

Goodbye Munich, hello mountains. We're hitting the road in search of lands so sweet they made The Sound of Music.
Innsbruck - 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. After some adventure time, its time to head to this famous Olympic town and your jaw will drop at the sight of the famous ski jump, and you'll have a chance to soak up the medieval old town atmosphere!

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 

Day 5 | Venice

Wake up with the gorgeous snow capped Alps as your backdrop 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 & the 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.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 

Included Experiences 
Cruise on a Motoscafo to Venice 
Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice
Venice: with a local guide

Get an ‘insider’s tour’ of the famous city of canals from a local expert. See all the landmarks and learn a few pearls of wisdom along the way.

Day 6 | Rome

Farewell floating city, but Italy, we're not done with you yet, our next destination - the Eternal City of Rome is just around the corner. 
The afternoon will really take it up a notch as we uncover Italian icons in the country's capital of Rome, as you get a glimpse of its glory by night. Gelato, pizza and ancient monuments - perfetto!

Meals: Breakfast 

Included Experiences:
Indulge in Gelato 
We’ll take you to our fave gelateria and treat you to the creamy Italian dessert. You’re so welcome! 
Tour Rome on Foot 

Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!

Day 7 | Rome


Rome wasn't built in a day - so get up and get going early to make the most of this ancient city. Hit the streets for your own discoveries. Learn a thing or two as you pass the Colosseum, throw coins in fountains and sip espresso in a pretty street watching Italian life float by. 

Meals: Breakfast 

Day 8 | Florence

We may be hitting the road again, but we're not done with Italy just yet. We have one more city to lust over… 
The dome of Duomo Cathedral sits above the city, making certain we know we have arrived in Florence. Take a moment to take in the unique beauty of this beautiful city, where culture and la dolce vita is evident in every direction you look. We'll become history buffs on a guided walking tour, before we learn the art of leather. Tonight you can choose to begin your Tuscan love affair at an optional dinner - think olives, cured meats, crostini & wine. 

Meals: Breakfast

Included Experiences 
Florence Walking Tour 
See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Gioo’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.

Day 9 | Lucerne

Say a fond farewell to Italy, and hello to the land of creamy chocolate, cheese and not to mention watches. Hello Switzerland!
Lucerne - Swans float under wooden bridges, snowcapped mountains stand regally behind us & chocolate tastes like heaven on earth. You're in the Swiss Alps & you cannot wipe the smile off your face!

Meals: Breakfast 

Included Experiences:
See Cultural Gems in Lucerne 

Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument

Day 10 | Paris

Out with the altitude, in with the inner-city Parisian bliss. Once we've crossed the border out of Switzerland, we will be coasting through the pretty wine producing region of Burgundy before our arrival in Paris.

Paris - Ah, we've finally arrived in the city of love! So, of course, we're starting with a gorgeous French dinner. Afterwards, you're free to do what you please. Enjoy a glass of fine wine, explore trendy fashion, or even soak in iconic sights! Finally, we'll end the night with jawdropping city views from the Montparnasse Tower. 
Heads up, our Paris plans might shift during the Summer Olympics due to city restrictions, impacting our Illuminations Tour of the city along with other possible disruptions. We're on it, crafting alternative experiences for your safety and enjoyment. Your understanding means the world to us!

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 

Included Experiences:
Take a tour of Paris 
Take a dreamy stroll across the charming streets and famous spots in Paris. Bet this is what your insta-profile was craving! 
Enjoy the View from the Montparnasse Tower 

Climb to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower for an unbeatable vista of the ‘City of Light’.

Day 11 | Paris


It's time to stroll the dreamy streets of Paris, moan over haute couture you can't afford, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral whilst juggling coffee and crêpes, & get artsy at the many museums of the Louvre. Just don't wear yourself out, you will probably want to get involved with a ticket to an iconic cabaret show and dinner. With your last night looming, make it one to remember in the city of lights.

Meals: Breakfast 

Included Experiences:
Visit a French Perfumery 
Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).

Day 12 | Paris

Soak up your last dose of Paris this morning over a coffee and croissant and marvel at how much you've seen. And, how close you've grown to your new Contiki pals. Sob! Hop back on the coach for a complimentary transfer to CDG airport this morning, or stay onboard for the ride back to London. Plenty of time to start planning the next reunion...
Calais 
Dover 
London - What a journey! Say a fond farewell to the group as you wrap up the trip on arrival in London. 

Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions :

  • 11 nights’ accommodation in hotels 
  • 11 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
  • Transfers by Coach
  • Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides
  • Welcome Dinner 
  • Rhine River & Rhine Valley for wine tasting
  • Walking tour of Munich
  • Cruise on a Motoscafo to Venice
  • Insider’s Tour of Venice
  • Walking Tour of Rome
  • Walking Tour of Florence
  • Cultural Gems in Lucerne 
  • Montparnasse Tower
  • French Perfumery
  • City & Hotel taxes 
  • Entrance fees 

Exclusions :

  • International / Domestic flights tickets
  • Visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Arrival and departure airport transfer
  • Tipping 
  • Any optional tours which are not mentioned in itinerary.
  • Any personal expenses like – laundry, tips, liquor, extra meals etc 
  • Payment Policy (Only for Tours):
  • Booking Amount – USD 200 per person
  • Balance Payment – 60 days prior to trip date
  • Payment Policy (For internal Transfer – Air, Train, Cruise):
  • Additional USD 350 with booking amount 
  • Balance payment – 60 days prior to travel date 

About Explore Tour

Ready for the beginning of your sweet love affair with Europe? This trip uncovers Europe’s finest in 12 days, complete with Bavarian beer & a private boat through the Venetian canals. We’ll discover Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Munich, Venice & Florence, flirting with many more destinations along the way, from a traditional German beer hall to the breathtaking Austrian Tyrol Mountain range and a visit to our fave Roman gelateria (on us). You’ll get a taste for all the best bits of the continent and travel through 8 countries in one trip. By the time you get back to London you’ll be completely smitten.