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European Discovery

​May 27 - June 7, 2023
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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 9 countries in one trip. By the time you get back to London you'll be completely smitten.
DISCOVERER
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12 days
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8 countries
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11 breakfasts, 4 dinners

Your Itinerary

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May 27, 2023 London to Amsterdam
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London 
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 beauty of 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!
Calais Off the ferry we arrive in the port town of Calais - French soil! We travel north via Belgium before reaching... Amsterdam!
Amsterdam Tonight, after an included dinner and an optional evening canal cruise, the fun-famed Amsterdam is yours to explore in all its red-lit glory. 
​Stay: A&O Amsterdam (or similar)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Included Experiences: 
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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. ​

Free Time Add-Ons:
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Floating down Amsterdam's canals by night is the perfect way to finish off your trip. Cruise past historic buildings & the eye-opening Red Light District. The cruise gives you a different take on one of Europe's hottest creative capitals! EUR 30.00
May 28, 2023 Amsterdam to Rhine Valley
Amsterdam 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. 
​Sankt Goar 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.
Stay: Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar)
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
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Walk (or jog) along the breathtaking River Rhine & spot castles on the German hillside.
Free Time Add-Ons:
Try out local wines as you sip on some Riesling & the exclusive ice wine, a specialty of the area. EUR 9.00
May 29, 2023 Rhine Valley to Munich
Sankt Goar ​Too much grape juice last night? Not to worry, the prospect of Munich should lift your spirits as we travel south & swap wine culture for beer.
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 bicycle 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! ​
​Stay: Bento Inn Munich Messe (or similar)
Meal(s): Breakfast
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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! 
Free Time Add-Ons: ​
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Explore Munich like a true Bavarian & join us on a guided bike tour when you cycle past the famous sights as your Local Guide explains the fascinating history of the city. The perfect way to see a lot in a short time. EUR 23.00
May 30, 2023 Munich to Austrian Tyrol
​​Munich 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 before it's back on the road to our Gasthof for the night!
Hopfgarten im Brixental Tonight you'll rest up in a local Austrian Gasthof (guest house) that is waiting for us with open arms. With so much fresh air to breathe in outside, explore the dreamy setting we've descended upon.  This is the perfect cosy retreat to swap stories with new friends, while tucking into authentic Austrian food and local beer prepared on site and served by our amazing chefs and bar staff.
Stay: Hotel Ambra Quarto Daltino​ (or similar)
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Highlights: 
Snow-capped peaks. Pristine air. Chocolate-box buildings. Innsbruck is the answer to all of your Alpine travel wishes. 
Free Time Add-Ons:
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Time for action in the Tyrol's monumental mountains! Have a blast on the River Inn's rapids in an adrenaline-pumping ride. Follow the river's surging course under the watch of professional Local Guides. EUR 50.00
May 31, 2023 Austrian Tyrol to Venice
Hopfgarten im Brixental Wake up 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. 
Stay: Hotel Riviera dei Dogi​ (or similar)
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Included Experiences: 
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See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Square
Free Time Add-Ons: 
Sit back & watch the city open up from the canals in a gondola. From magnificent palazzi looming in the distance to the locals' laundry strung across the backwaters, Venice's charm gets you at every turn. EUR 26.00
June 1, 2023 Venice to Rome
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Venice 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.
Rome 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 - perfecto!
Stay: The Yellow (or similar)
​Meal(s): Breakfast
Included Experiences: 
We’ll take you to our fave gelateria and treat you to the creamy Italian dessert. You’re so welcome!
Included Experiences:
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Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking all the sights off your bucket list! See the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and more
June 2, 2023 Rome
Rome Rome wasn't built in a day - so get up and get going early to make the most of this ancient city.
Vatican When in Rome...take an optional guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel. Religious or not, the Vatican's Italian Renaissance church will send shivers down your spine. This is also the day to learn a thing or two about the Colosseum & do a bit of your own exploring.
Rome Then hit the streets for your own discoveries. Snap pink Azaleas by the Colosseum, throw coins in fountains and sip espresso in a pretty street watching Italian life float by. 

​Stay: The Yellow (or similar)
​Meal(s): Breakfast
Free Time Add-Ons: 
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Explore the historical treasures of the Vatican City, inside its Museums & the Sistine Chapel on a sightseeing tour with our Local Guide. Admire the wonders of this most impressive collection, with the highpoint being Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpieces ‘The Creation’ & ‘The Last Judgement’.  Note: On occasions, the Vatican Museum & Basilica may be closed for events or private visits. Your Trip Manager will advise.  EUR 44.00​
Free Time Add-Ons: 
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Wander through the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire's political heart, while our Local Guide peels back the layers of history & reconstructs the past. From the assassinations at the Forum to the bloody battles in the Colosseum, learn how the roots of Western culture started here. EUR 45.00​
June 3, 2023 Rome to Florence
Rome We may be hitting the road again, but we're not done with Italy just yet. We have one more city to lust over…
Florence 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 at. 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. 
Stay: Hotel Mirage (or similar)
​Meal(s): Breakfast
Included Experiences: 
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See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence
Free Time Add-Ons:
Wind down with an aperitivo & take in the scenery of the Tuscan hills. You'll enjoy some live local music & the local Chianti wine. In true Italian fashion, our warm hosts will load your table with a feast of antipasto, followed by a house specialty & something 'dolce' for dessert. 
​EUR 49.00
June 4, 2023 Florence to Lucerne
Florence Rise, shine, and soak up your last dose of Paris this morning over a coffee and croissant together, as we marvel at how much we've seen on this magical journey. It may be over for now, but these friendships and memories will last a lifetime. Our last coach ride together will be a complimentary transfer to CDG airport this morning, or you can stay onboard for the full ride back to London. Plenty of time to start planning the next reunion...
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!
​Stay: Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar)
​​Meal(s): Breakfast
Highlights:
Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument
Free Time Add-Ons:
From the waters of Lake Lucerne, your jaw will drop at the endless panoramas. Take in the typically Swiss scenes – green pastures spotted with chalets & bell-wearing cows – surrounded by beautiful mountains. EUR 25.00
June 5, 2023 Lucerne to Paris
Lucerne 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 Lamp-lit bridges, a sparkling Eiffel Tower, & evening coffee haunts, tonight we fall in love with everything Paris. Our Trip Manager fills us in on the city's secrets, then to celebrate our first night in the city, we'll head up the Montparnasse Tower.
Stay: Ibis Paris Porte D'Italie (or similar)
​​Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences:
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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. ​
Highlights:
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Climb to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower for an unbeatable vista of the ‘City of Light’. ​
June 6, 2023 Paris
​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.
Stay: Ibis Paris Porte D'Italie (or similar)
​​Meal(s): Breakfast
Free Time Add-Ons:
​Dress up for a special night out at this world-famous cabaret. The exciting atmosphere of the evening show is the perfect way to toast your travels with the group over a three-course French meal. From your lamp-lit table, watch a succession of can-can girls, acrobats, comedians, feathers & sequins whirl by as you sip champagne. EUR 160.00
June 7, 2023 Paris to London
​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.​

​​Meal(s): Breakfast
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University of Idaho
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May 27, 2023

Starting at:
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$2,750.00

per person rate
​Land only (international air from USA not included)
based on multi-share

$514.00 Single Supplement*
​*subject to availability
For more information,
​please contact:

Scheduled Groups Department 
P: (888) 370-2736
E: scheduled@ttc.com

  • Tour is for 18-35-year-old travelers.
  • Pre-night recommended as tour begins in London at 6:30am
  • Guests have the option to leave from Paris (flights needs to be booked at 1:00 pm or later)
  • Post-night recommended if ending in London​

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Your Stops
  • ​Amsterdam 1 night
  • Rhine Valley 1 night
  • Munich 1 night
  • Austrian Tyrol 1 night
  • Venice 1 night
  • Rome 2 nights
  • Florence 1 night
  • Lucerne 1 night
  • Paris 2 nights
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Accommodations
All accommodation is included on this trip. 11 nights in Hotels
Trip Experiences
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Inclusions
Experiences that are included with your trip.
  • A twilight tour of Paris
  • Visit a Bavarian Beer Hall
  • See Lorelei Rock
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12 Free Time Add-Ons
Optional experiences that you can choose from and pay for on your trip.
  • Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise. EUR 30.00
  • Rhine Valley Wine Tasting. EUR 9.00
  • Mike's Bike Tour. EUR 23.00
  • Austrian White Water Rafting. EUR 50.00
  • Gondolas in Venice. EUR 26.00
  • Venetian Dinner. EUR 40.00
  • Vatican Tour. EUR 44.00
  • Emperors & Gladiators including the Colosseum. EUR 45.00
  • Tuscan Evening. EUR 49.00
  • Mt. Stanserhorn. EUR 54.00
  • Lake Lucerne cruise. EUR 25.00
  • Moulin Rouge Dinner & Show. EUR 160.00
​​**Pricing for optional experiences and free time add-ons is based on 2022 prices and is subject to change without notice.
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University of Idaho
​European Discovery

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May 27, 2023

Starting at:
​
$2,750.00

per person rate
​Land only (no international air), based on multi-share

$514.00 Single Supplement*
​*subject to availability
For more information,
​please contact:

Scheduled Groups Department 
P: (888) 370-2736
E: scheduled@ttc.com