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European Horizon (Start London, End London, 11 Days)

11 days
Start and end in London
4.7
118 traveler reviews
European Horizon (Start London, End London, 11 Days) - Contiki

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Tour Operator:
Contiki
Max group size:
47
Physical rating:
Active
Age range:
18 to 35
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
4543
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Highlights

  • Enjoy a canal cruise with an onboard bar in Amsterdam
  • Watch and sip champagne at a Parisian Cabaret Show
  • See the famous Lorelei Rock in Rhine Valley
  • Eat a Parisian feast in the district of Montmartre
  • Walk along the breathtaking River Rhine and spot castles

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 London to Amsterdam
  2. Day 2 Amsterdam to Rhine Valley
  3. Day 3 Rhine Valley to Munich
  4. Day 4 Munich to Austrian Tyrol
  5. Day 5 Austrian Tyrol to Venice
  6. Day 6 Venice to Swiss Alps
  7. Day 7 Swiss Alps
  8. Day 8 Swiss Alps to Beaujolais Wine Region via Geneva
  9. Day 9 Beaujolais Wine Region to Paris
  10. Day 10 Paris
  11. Day 11 Paris to London
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Optional Extras

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Operated by

Contiki

Number of tours

576

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

Contiki has been running tours for over 50 years, all exclusively for travellers aged 18-35 years old. Their mission is to bring young travellers together to see the world, focusing on unforgettable experiences and lifelong memories. Contiki believes in real travel experiences, and they care...

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Customer Reviews

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    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.4
  • 4.7
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  • European Horizon (Start London, End London, 11 Days) reviewer 1
    · August 10th, 2024
    Incredible and Ella and Anita made it the best possible time
    Contiki commented on this review
    Thanks a bunch for sharing your amazing experience with us. We're absolutely thrilled to hear that The Crew left such a positive impression and that you had an incredible journey. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next trip.
    Trip date: July 2024
  • European Horizon (Start London, End London, 11 Days) reviewer 2
    · June 10th, 2024
    Ashleigh was absolutely amazing as a tour guide, very knowledgeable, fun and overall great personality
    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you for your positive feedback, thank you for travelling with us.
    Trip date: May 2024
  • JB
    · June 9th, 2024
    Ash was an amazing contiki guide all the way through the trip. She made each day fun and kept us all informed with recommendations and insider knowledge at each stop. She encouraged a really fun social environment that really helped people break out of their shells and really have a special trip.
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you for your amazing feedback. We're thrilled that you had a unique experience with us. Our Trip Manager made the itinerary memorable, and we'll pass on your compliments. We can't wait to improve your next Contiki adventure.
    Trip date: May 2024
  • J
    · June 8th, 2024
    Ash was brilliant!! The overall organisation of the adventure was incredible if you’re looking to travel everywhere and make friends while you do it. Ash’s knowledge on every destination and activities she would provide were exceptional and even surprising! I speak on behalf of a lot of people from my group when I say this trip made us excited for a second. Would do it 1000x again
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    Contiki commented on this review
    We would love to have you travel with us again in the near future. Thank you for being our adventure buddy, hoping to take many more trips together.
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • LR
    · June 7th, 2024
    Such a good tour guide helps with everything and goes the extra mile to help and tells you the dos and don’ts
    Contiki commented on this review
    Thanks for the positive rating and review. We hope to welcome you back again soon,
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • CO
    · June 7th, 2024
    ASHLEY LARKIN IS THE GOAT! Best tour manager ever! If I book contiki again I would loveee to have her! Made the trip so smooth and she’s very knowledgeable. A total sweetheart!
    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you for such an excellent review. It's great to hear you genuinely valued this dynamic itinerary and really threw yourself into our Social Travel ethos. We hope you'll return to make more lasting memories and friendships soon.
    Trip date: May 2024
  • European Horizon (Start London, End London, 11 Days) reviewer 7
    · June 7th, 2024
    Ash is absolutely phenomenal at being a trip manager and tour guide. Her knowledge about each country in europe and her hot tips for the best locations in each country made the whole trip amazing. She is a 10/10 and contiki should be proud to have her working under their brand.
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thanks a million for the fantastic review. We're thrilled that you enjoyed our exciting itinerary and embraced our Social Travel ethos. Can't wait to have you back for more fun-filled adventures and new friendships soon.
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • AC
    · April 27th, 2024
    The European Horizon Contiki was amazing, got to explore so many countries and experience great fun and thrilling activities, in a short amount of time. Rianna was the absolute best tour guide to have, she is very knowledgable on each countries history and also fun facts, she also has such a fun, positive vibe and would definitely love to tour with her again!
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to write an excellent review. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the unique itinerary we provided. Our Social Travel ideology is integral to our company, and we are glad you embraced it. We are... Show more
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    Trip date: July 2023
  • OF
    · April 24th, 2024
    Rianna was incredible and made the whole tour the best. Couldn’t recommend her more. The trip as a whole was great and Rianna kept up good vibes the whole way through. The best!
    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your review. We're delighted you had such an incredible journey and that our Trip Manager was able to make this remarkable itinerary even more special for you.
    Trip date: July 2023
  • AJ
    · September 26th, 2022
    Heavily focused on “add ons” (experiences that you have to pay extra for). There were days where if you didn’t purchase an add on for the day, you stayed on the bus. Be mindful all you are paying for is bus rides, stay in the hostel (with 4-6 people per room) and breakfast and dinner (not provided every day). Any type of activity or an actual guided tour (educating you on the history of the particular city) have to be paid separately. When I booked my trip it specifically said “hotels/hostels”, however, we did not stay in a hotel even once. You share shower/toilette with 4-6 other people and at some stays with the entire floor. Overall, it was not worth the money for me and I will never use Contiki again
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    Contiki commented on this review
    We appreciate your honest review of the European Horizon, and regret that it may not have met your expectations on this occasion. Our team truly strives to create the most exciting, and well-organised trips possible for our valued guests, however we... Show more
    Trip date: September 2022

What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • When and where does the tour end?

      On the last day of this tour, breakfast is included, followed by three options on how to end your tour:

      - End in Paris after breakfast and do your own thing
      - End in Paris and catch the included transfer to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (estimated arrival 10:00 am)
      - Take the complimentary transfer to central London and end your tour around 6:30 pm

    • Are flights included?

      International flights to and from the tour are not included in the tour cost and this is something you will need to organise separately to the tour. As we are tour specialists we are unable to quote or book flights on your behalf, however, we do recommend following the below link which is powered by Skyscanner, where you can book and price your own flights- https://flights.tourradar.com/en-GB/flights


      Please note we do not recommend booking flights until your tour is confirmed and guaranteed to depart.

    • What are the optional excursions?

      The optional excursions and extras for this tour are:

      Wine tasting. Price EUR 9
      Mike's Bike Tour. Price EUR 21
      Tandem Paragliding. Price EUR 128
      White water rafting. Price EUR 45
      Secrets of Venice walking tour. Price EUR 11
      Gondola ride. Price EUR 23
      Venice Group Photo. Price EUR 11
      Jungfrau Mountain. Price EUR 149
      Paris Dinner. Price EUR 36
      Nouvelle Eve cabaret show. Price EUR 81

      Please note that this list is a guideline only and all prices are subject to change.

    • How many travellers can be expected on this tour?

      On this Contiki European tour you can expect up to 52 travellers on the trip.

    • What is the age range?

      Contiki operates tours exclusively for travellers between ages 18-35. They are geared towards active, budget-minded young travellers who want to meet other people from all over the world, and tend to be very popular with students and backpackers. Due to this, children under the age of 18 and adults outside of the age range are not able to participate in this tour.

    • Do you spend time with the group the whole time or do you have free time?

      This one is a bit varied- you'll have a combination of free time as well as included group activities that you stick together as a group. You can at any stage though opt to not participate in the optional activities and have extra free time.

    • I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

      A single supplement is unavailable on the tour as this tour is based on multi-share accommodation with 2 - 4 people per room. If you are travelling alone you will share a room with other people on your tour of the same sex.

    • Can you request meals with Halal food?

      It is possible to have a special diet when travelling on a tour operated by Contiki. Just make sure you let us know when your booking is confirmed so we can request your dietary requirements and we also recommend speaking to your tour manager on day 1 of the tour to ensure in each place you visit that Halal food is available for you.

    • Is there a hotel list available?

      All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details. The accommodation is in multi-share same-sex dorm style, which will be allocated as follows:

      1 night in Contiki's Austrian Gasthof, 2 nights in Contiki's Swiss Chalet, 1 night in a Contiki Village cabin, 4 nights in hotel upgrade and 1 night in a hostel. This is a list of accommodations they typically stay at, but please be advised that they are subject to change:

      Nieuw Slotania Hotel Amsterdam
      Hotel Montag St Goar
      Haus International
      Haus Schoneck
      Camping Fusina Hotel Venice
      Camping SCCV Jungfrau Lauterbrunnen
      Ibis Paris 17 Clichy Batignolles Hotel

      Hopefully, this list will give you a better idea of what kind of accommodation you can expect while on tour.

    • Do you arrange airport transfers?

      Airport transfers are not included in the tour cost and Contiki is unable to arrange transfers so we recommend making your own way to the tour starting point.

    Can’t find the answer to your question?
    Reach out to the experts at Contiki with your enquiry, they usually respond within 1 day.

    Good to Know

    • Currencies
      Euro
      Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Netherlands
      Fr.
      Swiss Franc
      Switzerland
      £
      Pound Sterling
      England
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, L, J, G. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, L, J.

      Type C
      Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Netherlands
      Type E
      Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Netherlands
      Type F
      Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Netherlands
      Type L
      Italy
      Type J
      Switzerland
      Type G
      England
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Germany and Switzerland. 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.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before January 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 30th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Contiki will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
      • The following cards are accepted for "Contiki" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
    • Cancellation Policy
    • Accessibility
      Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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