Ultimate European
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Two week holidays are for the time poor, and that ain't you. A month and a half will get you through an entire Europe guidebook. From Romania to Switzerland & Istanbul to Amsterdam, you're about to cover some serious ground. With included flights and ferries and enough activities to take your breath away, this is nothing short of a trip of a lifetime. And it's all topped off with a trip to the exotic lands of Egypt.
Trip Code: CUEAMA26
Start Location
London (undefined)
End Location
London (undefined)
Duration
14 days
Countries Visited
England, France, Switzerland, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Greece, Egypt, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Netherlands
Trip Type
Iconic Essentials
Itinerary Type
Plus Egypt
Theme
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Season
-
Booking Status
Available
Trip Highlights
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Dining Summary
- 15 Dinner (D)
- 44 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Picnic Lunch (PL)
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FAQs
- London: For this trip, we recommend that you carry the British Pound, Euro, Czech Koruna, Hungarian Forint, Romanian Lei, Turkish Lira, Bulgarian Lev, Swiss Francs, Egyptian Pound & US Dollars. (It’s a coin collector's dream!)
- London: This varies from group to Testing 123 2nd 3rd test data
- London: You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through border control in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
- Istanbul: At the end of 2021 the Republic of Turkey officially changed its English name to 'The Republic of Türkiye' (pronounced “Tur-key-yeah”), which is how it is both spelt and pronounced in Turkish.
- London: Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.
- London: Most accommodations on the trip offer self-service laundry or a laundry service. Wanna know the best time and place to do your laundry? Ask your Trip Manager! They have all the info you need.
- London: You'll stay in a Twin share room (meaning you'll be paired with a fellow traveller of the same gender, and will have two separate beds). If you're booking your trip with a friend/travel companion - just let us know, so we can join your bookings and ensure you share a room. Need a lil' more privacy? You're welcome to opt for a single supplement if you like.
- Cairo: Tipping’s a big deal in Egypt - it's part of the culture and helps support locals (especially those working in tourism). During your trip, you’ll be expected to tip people like hotel staff, local guides, porters, and restaurant crews. To keep it simple (and avoid the awkward maths), your Trip Manager will organise a tipping kitty. They'll let you know the suggested amount upon arrival in Egypt, and collect it in USD or Egyptian Pounds to cover group service tips along the way. Heads-up: this doesn’t include a tip for your Trip Manager.
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Included Experience
- 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.
- Beaujolais: Be a VIP at the epic Contiki Château and fill up on a banquet of classic French dishes and wines. Ooh la la!
- Beaujolais Wine Region: Set within the rolling hills of the Beaujolais wine region, the legendary Contiki Château special stay has been wowing travellers for decades. From the luxe bar to the elegant new bedrooms, our Château is the perfect backdrop to long summer days lounging by the pool, capped off with French feasts, local wine and dancing the night away in ‘La Cave.’
- Beaujolais: Clear out the cobwebs and get in touch with you zen side with a guided yoga session on the sweeping lawns of the château.
- Beaujolais: Enjoy a French-style picnic while admiring the gorgeous Beaujolais countryside.
- Barcelona: Combat boots at the ready, folks! Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas are so cool, you won’t know what to photograph first!
- Arles: Visit the historic city of Arles, famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh.
- Monaco City: Walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Royal Palace and see the Monte Carlo Casino (where the car park looks like a Fast & Furious set).
- Nice: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a French perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
- Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
- Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
- Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance.
- Corinth Canal: The world’s deepest canal is an epic sight. It was carved through the rock, as a link between the Aegean and Ionian Seas.
- Athens: Walk in the footsteps of Gods and Goddesses, as you take a guided tour around the Ancient Greek monuments and explore the Parthenon temple.
- Cairo: Time to take to the sky. Cairo, here we come!
- Cairo: Needs no introduction! Marvel at the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx. #bucketlist
- Cairo: The world's largest archaeological museum complex is no joke. You'll find 100,000 artifacts here (including King Tut's ENTIRE treasure collection). You don't wanna miss this one...
- Aswan: Jump on a traditional Felucca boat and sail down the famous river.
- Luxor: Stroll through the mighty mortuary temple built during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut. Don't forget to bring your camera! You'll definitely want to capture the perfectly symmetrical poles of the Porticos. This is also the spot where the Beautiful Festival of the Valley (celebrated to meet your ancestors) used to take place back in the middle ages.
- Luxor: Grab your camera and explore one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. See the tomb of Tutankhamun from the outside (with the option to add on exploring it from the inside!) and many other Egyptian pharaohs.
- Athens: Time to take to the sky. Athens, here we come!
- Thermopylae: Fans of the film 300 will love this tribute to Spartan warriors, on the site of the Thermopylae battle.
- Gallipoli: See the infamous site of the ANZAC troop landings at the battle of Gallipoli in WWI.
- Gallipoli: Brush up on your history knowledge with a visit to WWI battle sites: Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair Gallipoli
- Istanbul: If you’re looking for ornate and photogenic buildings we have a treat for you. See the Byzantine Hagia Sophia (Blue Mosque), Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar and Suleymaniye Mosque.
- Târgu Mureș: Visit the national monument in Transylvania (and also the inspiration for Dracula's castle) - which is now a museum with art and furniture collected by Queen Marie. And of course, you can take a look inside if you'd like!
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: Join us in the cute lil Austrian Tyrol village of Hopfgarten, where you’ll find Haus Schöneck by Contiki. Next to one of the world’s largest ski regions, this traditional property has had a fresh facelift with all the modcons. We’re talking on-site sauna, Schnapps bar, communal lounge area, a shuttle to the main gondola. Hungry after a day on the slopes? Chow down on some warming locally sourced meals in our dining room.
- Munich: We'll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost!
- Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich.
- Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
- Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.
What's Included in Your Tour
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Dining Summary
- 15 Dinner (D)
- 44 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Picnic Lunch (PL)
- •
Included Experience
• 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
• Beaujolais: Be a VIP at the epic Contiki Château and fill up on a banquet of classic French dishes and wines
• Ooh la la!
• Beaujolais Wine Region: Set within the rolling hills of the Beaujolais wine region, the legendary Contiki Château special stay has been wowing travellers for decades
• From the luxe bar to the elegant new bedrooms, our Château is the perfect backdrop to long summer days lounging by the pool, capped off with French feasts, local wine and dancing the night away in ‘La Cave
• ’
• Beaujolais: Clear out the cobwebs and get in touch with you zen side with a guided yoga session on the sweeping lawns of the château
- Beaujolais: Enjoy a French-style picnic while admiring the gorgeous Beaujolais countryside.
- Barcelona: Combat boots at the ready, folks! Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas are so cool, you won’t know what to photograph first!
- Arles: Visit the historic city of Arles, famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh.
• Monaco City: Walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Royal Palace and see the Monte Carlo Casino (where the car park looks like a Fast & Furious set)
• Nice: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a French perfume house
• You know it makes scents! (soz)
- Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
- Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
• Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list
• Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance
•
• Corinth Canal: The world’s deepest canal is an epic sight
• It was carved through the rock, as a link between the Aegean and Ionian Seas
• Athens: Walk in the footsteps of Gods and Goddesses, as you take a guided tour around the Ancient Greek monuments and explore the Parthenon temple
•
- Cairo: Time to take to the sky. Cairo, here we come!
- Cairo: Needs no introduction! Marvel at the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx. #bucketlist
• Cairo: The world's largest archaeological museum complex is no joke
• You'll find 100,000 artifacts here (including King Tut's ENTIRE treasure collection)
• You don't wanna miss this one
- Aswan: Jump on a traditional Felucca boat and sail down the famous river.
• Luxor: Stroll through the mighty mortuary temple built during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut
• Don't forget to bring your camera! You'll definitely want to capture the perfectly symmetrical poles of the Porticos
• This is also the spot where the Beautiful Festival of the Valley (celebrated to meet your ancestors) used to take place back in the middle ages
• Luxor: Grab your camera and explore one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites
• See the tomb of Tutankhamun from the outside (with the option to add on exploring it from the inside!) and many other Egyptian pharaohs
•
- Athens: Time to take to the sky. Athens, here we come!
• Thermopylae: Fans of the film 300 will love this tribute to Spartan warriors, on the site of the Thermopylae battle
•
- Gallipoli: See the infamous site of the ANZAC troop landings at the battle of Gallipoli in WWI.
- Gallipoli: Brush up on your history knowledge with a visit to WWI battle sites: Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair Gallipoli
• Istanbul: If you’re looking for ornate and photogenic buildings we have a treat for you
• See the Byzantine Hagia Sophia (Blue Mosque), Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar and Suleymaniye Mosque
• Târgu Mureș: Visit the national monument in Transylvania (and also the inspiration for Dracula's castle) - which is now a museum with art and furniture collected by Queen Marie
• And of course, you can take a look inside if you'd like!
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Join us in the cute lil Austrian Tyrol village of Hopfgarten, where you’ll find Haus Schöneck by Contiki
• Next to one of the world’s largest ski regions, this traditional property has had a fresh facelift with all the modcons
• We’re talking on-site sauna, Schnapps bar, communal lounge area, a shuttle to the main gondola
• Hungry after a day on the slopes? Chow down on some warming locally sourced meals in our dining room
• Munich: We'll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’
• Grab your Contiki crew and a beer
• Prost!
• Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich
•
• Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views
• Berlin: Heads up culture vultures
• Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world
Itinerary
Tour Dates & Pricing
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