European Horizon | Start Amsterdam | Age 27-35 | Winter 2025/2026
European Horizon | Start Amsterdam | Age 27-35 | Winter 2025/2026
Amsterdam
Munich, Germany
Paris
$1886
European Horizon | Start Amsterdam | Age 27-35 | Winter 2025/2026
10 Days Starting in Amsterdam, Netherlands and ending in London, United Kingdom
Visiting: London, Dover, Calais, Amsterdam, Rhine Valley, Dinkelsbühl, Munich, Innsbruck, Trento, Venice, Lucerne, Swiss Alps, Paris
Tour operator:
Tour code:
WLTHHE20
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
27-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 10-day European adventure with the "European Horizon" tour, starting in Amsterdam and ending in London. Designed for travelers aged 27-35, this limited edition winter journey takes you through nine captivating countries, including England, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland. Experience the charm of Amsterdam's canals, the scenic beauty of the Rhine Valley, and the vibrant culture of Munich. Discover the romantic allure of Venice, the majestic Swiss Alps, and the iconic landmarks of Paris. With included experiences like a Rhine river cruise, a guided tour of Munich, and a visit to a Parisian perfume house, this tour offers a perfect blend of exploration and relaxation. Enjoy local cuisines, explore picturesque towns, and create lasting memories with fellow travelers on this extraordinary European escapade.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: London To Amsterdam
Location: London, Dover, Calais, Amsterdam
Accommodation Name: Corendon Village Hotel Amsterdam (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Get ready for 10 days of unforgettable adventures through Europe! You'll meet up with your Contiki crew in London and we'll all board our coach here, ready to set off for European soil. Our first stop is Dover, where we'll take a ferry to cross over the channel. One step closer! As we set off, take in that last glimpse of English coastline with the beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover. Off the ferry, we arrive in the port town of Calais. We're in France! With no time to waste, we'll jump back on our coach and head onwards to Amsterdam. And here we are at our final stop for this evening: Amsterdam! We'll start our exploration of this city with a peek of canals, bicycles & 17th century gable houses lit up by night. Fill up on your included group dinner, then you're free to explore or hit the local bars.
Day 2: Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation Name: Corendon Village Hotel Amsterdam (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Amsterdam is as cute as it comes & sure to win your heart with its cobbled main streets, canalside views, obscure museums & a café culture like no other. Today, you're free to use your time to get local, bar hop, or choose to visit the STRAAT museum. If you're hungry to taste your way through the local culture, this place is famous for Dutch pancakes, frites, cheese, stroopwafels and coffee – or you can take the opportunity to visit the small Dutch fishing village of Volendam for an optional dinner. Tonight, you have the option to sign up for an iconic cruise through Amsterdam, complete with an onboard bar.
Day 3: Amsterdam To Rhine Valley
Location: Amsterdam, Rhine Valley
Accommodation Name: Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Yes, yes, you could stay here forever, but unfortunately the show must go on. We'll say goodbye Amsterdam, hello wine country. From narrow canals to one sprawling river, with boats gliding to and fro. Welcome to the Rhine Valley, home of premium German wine. We'll float along the Rhine on a scenic river cruise. It’s a treat for all the senses.
Day 4: Rhine Valley To Munich Via Dinkelsbühl
Location: Rhine Valley, Dinkelsbühl, Munich
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Munich City West (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. "Prost!”. Here in the home of Oktoberfest we'll take a locally guided tour of the city, and amuse ourselves watching the antics of mechanical figurines in the city's famous Glockenspiel. Making the most of our time in Munich this evening, we'll get introduced to 800 years of history at a traditional Bavarian beer hall.
Day 5: Munich To Venice Via Innsbruck And Trento
Location: Munich, Innsbruck, Trento, Venice
Accommodation Name: Hotel Ambra Quarto Daltino (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
'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. Quick pitstop for dinner! We'll check out the charming little city of Trento, right in the heart of the oh-so-beautiful Adige Valley. 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 Name: Hotel Ambra Quarto Daltino (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'll have the chance to take a traditional gondola ride, choose to learn how to ride a gondola (taught by literal experts) or discover Venice with a guided food tour.
Day 7: Venice To Swiss Alps Via Lucerne
Location: Venice, Lucerne, Swiss Alps
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sursee (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. With magical views unfolding outside our windows we'll find ourselves in Switzerland, pulling up in the fairytale town of Lucerne, famous for its wooden bridges, cobbled lanes and beautiful setting against the lake it's named after. Here we'll visit the wooden chapel bridge and lion monument, then you'll have the chance to take an optional lake cruise tonight, giving yourself a better look at the epic Swiss Alps reflected off the water. Our other recommendation for tonight? Swiss chocolate.Time to rest your travel-tired limbs for the day after we check into our accommodation for the night. Dream on!
Day 8: Swiss Alps To Paris
Location: Swiss Alps, Paris
Accommodation Name: A conveniently located hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It's been sweet, but our time in the Swiss Alps 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? Once we've seen the most famous landmarks, we'll celebrate our first night in the city by heading up the Montparnasse Tower for the best panoramic views of the city.
Day 9: Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation Name: A conveniently located hotel
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 dinner followed by the Moulin Rouge!
Day 10: Paris To London
Location: Paris, 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
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Dover
See the iconic chalk-white coastline.
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Sankt Goar
Take in the breath-taking scenery of the River Rhine.
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Sankt Goar River Cruise
Take a scenic glide down the river, past fairytale castles, Baroque spires and timbered German houses.
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Dinkelsbühl
Drive along 'Romantische Straße', Germany's most scenic route, winding through picturesque medieval towns, fairy-tale castles, and breathtaking landscapes.
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Munich Bike Tour
Roll through the Bavarian city on two wheels with an expert guide.
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Munich Walking Tour
Guided walking tour around all the highlights of this Bavarian city, including Marienplatz and Rathaus Glockenspiel.
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Bavarian Bier Halle
Stop at a traditional Bavarian 'Bier Halle'.
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Innsbruck
Visit the Alpine city with snow-capped peaks and chocolate-box buildings.
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Venice
Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
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Lucerne
Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument.
What's Not Included
Optional ActivitiesOptional activities such as the STRAAT museum visit, gondola ride in Venice, and dinner at the Moulin Rouge are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style and comfort aboard a coach, with scenic ferry crossings and river cruises, as you journey through the picturesque landscapes of Europe, from the White Cliffs of Dover to the enchanting canals of Venice.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Corendon Village Hotel Amsterdam, Hotel Montag Sankt Goar, Holiday Inn Express Munich City West, Hotel Ambra Quarto Daltino, Hotel Sursee, and a conveniently located hotel in Paris, ensuring a restful night after each day's adventure.
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
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.
- Sankt Goar: Take a scenic glide down the river, past fairytale castles, Baroque spires and timbered German houses.
- 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.
- Munich: Roll through the Bavarian city on two wheels with an expert guide, for a fun and fascinating jaunt.
- Munich: This guided walking tour will take you around all the highlights of this Bavarian city, including Marienplatz and Rathaus Glockenspiel.
- Munich: We'll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost!
- 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.
- Lucerne: Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument.
- Paris: Climb to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower for an unbeatable vista of the ‘City of Light’.
- 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.
- Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
Check out our Q&As
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What is the starting point of the European Horizon tour?
The tour starts in Amsterdam.
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What is the final destination of the tour?
The tour ends in London.
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What kind of activities can I expect in Amsterdam?
In Amsterdam, you can explore the canals, visit museums, enjoy the café culture, and have the option to take a cruise through the city with an onboard bar.
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What unique experience is offered in the Rhine Valley?
In the Rhine Valley, you will enjoy a scenic river cruise, which is a treat for all the senses.
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What can I expect to see in Munich?
In Munich, you will explore the city with a locally guided tour, visit a traditional Bavarian beer hall, and see the famous Glockenspiel.
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What activities are available in Venice?
In Venice, you can take a private motoscafo boat ride, enjoy a traditional gondola ride, or participate in a guided food tour.
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What will we do in Lucerne?
In Lucerne, you will visit the wooden chapel bridge and the lion monument, with an option to take a lake cruise.
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What experiences are included in Paris?
In Paris, you will have a night-time tour of the city, visit the Montparnasse Tower for panoramic views, and have the opportunity to explore landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
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Is there an option to learn about perfume in Paris?
Yes, you will have the chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house.
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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.
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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.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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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.
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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.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of contiki charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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