European Whirl

European Whirl

Belgium (in transit), Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Vatican City, Switzerland, France

Header-concept 18 days Concept

Tour Price*
A$2149
Food fund
A$370
Total Price From
A$139 per day
A$2519 per person
Choose a Departure *Based on mostly twin share, with a max quad share.
Meals
Breakfast Count 17 Dinner Count 9
Transportation
Coach, Ferry
Accommodation
Hotel, Hostel, Contiki Special Stopover, Contiki Village

Optional Activities Round out your tour with any of these add on activities.

  • Amsterdam
    • Evening Canal Cruise Euro 20.50

      A cruise on Amsterdam’s world-famous canals is the perfect way to celebrate your final evening on tour. You’ll pass many famous sights including Dutch gabled houses, the Anne Frank house, churches and the Red Light District. Your cruise includes commentary, a couple of drinks and snacks.

    • Sea Palace Restaurant Euro 31.00

      Tonight, enjoy a full spread of dishes in a typical rice table dinner at a popular floating restaurant, right in the heart of Amsterdam. This style of eating began in former Dutch colony, Indonesia, and has since become a popular Dutch tradition. Your table will be loaded with a selection of speciality dishes, including satay and noodles, making this experience more of a banquet than a dinner!

  • Berlin
    • Berlin Historical Walking Tour Euro 9.00

      Discover the history of 20th Century Berlin with our Local Guide and get up close to notorious Third Reich spots. Get the low down on Hitler’s last days at the site of his underground bunker and learn about Goebbels, the sinister spin-doctor at the former Propaganda Ministry of the Reich. You’ll hear about East German communism before making a sobering visit to the Holocaust Memorial.

    • Eye Spy Berlin Euro 16.00

      Get ready for an evening packed with spies, plots and undercover agents, as you uncover the background on the Stasi – the East German secret police. Your Local Guide will take you back in time to visit the once secret Tunnel 57 and the death strip. With a couple of drinks included, this is the perfect way to kick off an evening before heading out into Berlin’s nightlife.

  • Prague
    • Lunchtime Cruise Euro 26.00

      For another angle on Prague, hop on board a lunch time cruise and take in this gorgeous city as you drift along the River Vlatva. See hundreds of spires rising above the city and landmarks like Charles Bridge and the National Theatre, to name a few. Pile your plate high with local foods from the buffet and if the weather’s good, sit on the deck, soak up the sun and sip on a pilsner beer.

  • Munich
    • Dinner & entertainment at one of the oldest & most traditional Bavarian Beerhalls Euro 21.00

      With tons of old-world charm, one of the most famous beer halls in Munich serves up authentic brews, hearty serves of local food (including roasted pork knuckle) and some good times. Get together with your buddies, park yourselves at a long table and watch yodellers, musicians and dancers, entertain you in traditional costume.

  • Austrian Tyrol
    • Mountain Bike Tour and BBQ Lunch Euro 29.00

      Jump on a bike and head out for a fully guided tour with the group through picture-perfect Austrian mountain scenery. In a region that is all about the outdoors, this is the perfect way to take in the fresh alpine air, waterfalls, mountain streams and grassy fields. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, there’s a huge BBQ lunch of Austrian wurst and kraut salad.

    • White Water Rafting Euro 39.00

      Time for action in the Tyrol’s monumental mountains. Have a blast on the Inn River’s rapids in an adrenalin-pumping ride. Follow the river’s surging course under the watch of some professional local guides. Don’t worry – if you can swim, you’re in! And before you hit the alpine waters, you will be fully kitted out with wetsuits and safety helmets.

      *White water rafting is normally available from May to September.

    • Tandem Paragliding Euro 110.00

      Take off from the side of a mountain and soar over this stunning region in an adrenalin-pumping tandem paraglide. Flying with an experienced, professional pilot also gives you a chance to grab some great photos on the way! All you need for this adventure is some warm clothing and walking shoes!

  • Venice
    • T-Shirts From Euro 18.00 - 28.50

      Feeling creative? Make up a one-off design for a tour t-shirt with your group. They’re perfect for keeping your travel memories fresh when you’re back home.

    • Gondola ride along the canals Euro 21.00

      Sit back and watch the city open up on the canals in a gondola. From magnificent palaces to the local’s laundry strung across the backwaters, Venice’s charm gets at you from every curve. Grab a bottle, open it to share with your travel buddies and toast this unforgettable experience.

    • Venice walking tour TBA

      Get an in-depth look into Venice as you walk through the little lanes and gorgeous squares of the city’s historic heart. Our Local Guide will show you the monuments of St Mark’s Square and reveal the hidden secrets of the floating city. You’ll also visit the Rialto Market, a reminder of the ancient city of Venice, now the traditional food market for locals.

  • Rome
    • Guided Imperial Tour Euro 26.00 (10-19 people) / Euro 25.00 (20+ people)

      Wander through the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire’s political heart, while our local guide peels back the layers of history and reconstructs the past. From the intrigues and assassinations of the Forum, to the bloody battles of the Colosseum, learn how the roots of Western culture started here.

  • Florence
    • Tuscan Meal Euro 27.00

      Wind down with some fantastic Chianti wine in the heart of Florence. In true Italian fashion, our warm hosts will load your table with a traditional pasta entrée, followed by a house speciality and something dolce for dessert.

    • Souvenir Group Photo Euro 11.50

      Join the group for a photo in one of Florence’s famous piazzas or with one of the city’s stunning panoramas as a backdrop and take home a great memento of your travels.

  • Swiss Alps
    • Cog-railway ride to the top of Jungfrau Mountain SF 130.00

      Head up into the Swiss Alps. Scale 3,454metres (11, 300ft) by cog railway, through 7 kms (4.2 miles) of tunnel, to the highest railway station in the world. Step out onto the “roof” of Europe, into the high alpine world of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Be amazed by far-reaching vistas that on a clear day stretch to the Black Forrest in Germany and the Vosges Mountains in France. If the weather is right, try skiing on Europe’s longest glacier.

  • Paris
    • Paris Farewell Dinner Euro 34.00

      Right in the heart of Paris’ colourful artists’ quarter in Monmartre, this typically French bistro dishes up loads of atmosphere and is the perfect place to toast your trip and farewell your travel buddies. With a 3-course meal and some local wine, finish your tour with a night to remember.

    • Nouvelle Eve Euro 71.00

      Get dressed up for a stylish night out at a Parisian cabaret show. The intimate atmosphere is the perfect way to kick off your trip. From your cute, lamp-lit table, watch a whirl of can-can girls, acrobats, comedians, colour and sparkly costumes go by over a glass of French champagne.

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