Ultimate European + Greek Islands

France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)
45 days Concept
- Tour Price*
- A$5589
- Food fund
- A$1140
- Total Price FromA$149 per day
- A$6729 per person
- Meals
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- Transportation
- Coach, Ferry
- Accommodation
- Contiki Village, Contiki Special Stopover, Hostel, Adriatic Ferry, Hotel
Optional Activities Round out your tour with any of these add on activities.
- Paris
- Parisian Dinner Euro 34.00
Right in the heart of Paris’ colourful artists’ quarter in Montmartre, this typically French bistro dishes up loads of atmosphere and is the perfect place to get to know your group over a tasty 3-course meal.
- Nouvelle Eve cabaret show 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 go by over a glass of French champagne.
- Parisian Dinner Euro 34.00
- Barcelona
- Flamenco evening show Euro 30.00
Tonight, it’s all about Spanish culture with live music and dance. Get caught up in the heart-stopping intensity of flamenco, kick back with a glass of Spain’s famous sangria and get into the rhythms.
- Flamenco evening show Euro 30.00
- Venice
- Gondola ride Euro 21.00
Sit back & watch the city open up on the canals on a gondola ride. From magnificent palaces to the local’s laundry strung across the backwaters, Venice’s charm gets at you at every curve.
- Venice walking tour Euro 11.00
Get an in-depth look into Venice as you walk through the little lanes & gorgeous squares of the city’s historic heart. Our Local Guide will show you the monuments of St Mark’s Square & reveal the hidden secrets of the floating city. You’ll also visit the Rialto Market – the traditional food market for locals.
- Gondola ride Euro 21.00
- Florence
- Souvenir group photo Euro 11.50
Take home a great memento of your travels as you 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.
- 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 feast of entrées, followed by a house speciality & something dolce for dessert.
- Space Electronic Disco Euro 13.00
Get into the Florentine nightlife at the city’s largest club. Right in the heart of town, Space Electronic Disco draws a mix of both locals and travellers. With different zones spread over 2 levels, you can have some fun with karaoke & show off your moves on the dance floor.
- Souvenir group photo Euro 11.50
- Rome
- 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 & 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.
- Imperial Tour Euro 26.00 (10-19 people) / Euro 25.00 (20+ people)
- Pompeii
- Guided tour of ancient Pompeii Euro 19.00 (20-34 people)/ Euro 18.00 (35+ people)
Turn back the clock when you learn about Mt Vesuvius’ eruption and the ancient city of Pompeii. Our Local Guide will tell you about this once thriving city and the sites that were buried under all the volcanic ash. Explore the town’s well-preserved neighbourhoods and get inside ancient life by exploring the ruins of shops, houses and markets.
- Guided tour of ancient Pompeii Euro 19.00 (20-34 people)/ Euro 18.00 (35+ people)
- Corfu
- Tour 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.
- Water sports From Euro 12.00 - 45.00
Test the waters off one of Corfu’s beaches and sign up for some action. With stunning views across the Ionian sea, and olive groves growing right to the water’s edge, you can imagine how this is the perfect spot for adventure. Head out with some friends and choose from loads of fun activities, like parasailing, banana boating and waterskiing.
- Car Hire Euro 55.00-155.00 (cost per day depending on car)
Hire a car and cruise the countryside to get a deeper look at Corfu. With freedom to move how and when you like, you can stop at little mountain villages or gorgeous, remote beaches. Daily hire rates depend on the type and size of car you choose, but our Contiki Rep can fill you in on all the details.
- Dinner & Greek Dancing Euro 32.00
In a typical Greek taverna, our welcoming hosts will put on a spread of local specialties. Tuck into some succulent lamb roasted on the spit and get into the fun and energetic vibe, complete with dancing and the crazy tradition of plate breaking!
- Caique Cruise around Corfu Island Euro 35.00
With your Corfu captain at the helm of a caïque (pronounced kaheek), a traditional Greek wooden sailing boat, set sail to fantastic swimming holes in hidden away spots and get another angle on Corfu from the water. When you’ve worked up an appetite, the captain will serve up a tasty lunch, made from ingredients from his own back yard. Get a drink at the bar and hang out with the group on this fun day trip. Don’t forget your swimmers, sun block or towel.
- Tour t-shirts From Euro 18.00 - 28.50
- Istanbul
- 'Kervanseray' Turkish Evening Euro 28.00
Belly dancing is the stuff of legends – and tonight, in the heart of Istanbul, you’ll get a feel for Turkish culture in one of the city’s most popular and legendary restaurant & nightclubs. Enjoy mezes (plate sized nibbles) and kebabs while watching traditional folkloric dances and some of Turkey’s top belly dancers.
- 'Kervanseray' Turkish Evening Euro 28.00
- Budapest
- River cruise with dinner Euro 32.00
Take in a different view of the “Paris of the East” from the Danube River, while cruising past night-time Budapest. Our Local Guide talks about Hungary’s heyday when the Austro-Hungarian Empire was dominant and points out the city’s important buildings from this period, which are lit up for the night. Try some Hungarian specialties, like goulash and caviar, and enjoy some drinks.
- River cruise with dinner Euro 32.00
- Vienna
- Old Vienna Schnaps Museum Euro 6.00
This is a behind-the-scenes look at the production of schnaps and Austrian liqueurs. Have a taste of the finished products and get schnaps savvy as the owners tell you more in their traditional distillery.
- Viennese Dinner Euro 27.00
Get out into the Viennese countryside with the group & cap off the day with a hearty meal. Try traditional flavours, including the world-famous schnitzel while you sit back & enjoy the live entertainment. Round off your meal with some delicious apple strudel.
- Mozart & Strauss concert Euro 27.00
Experience Austria’s cultural heritage with a Mozart & Strauss concert in one of Vienna’s imperial style concert halls. Complete with a small orchestra & singers, you’ll get a great intro into this city’s musical traditions.
- Old Vienna Schnaps Museum Euro 6.00
- Austrian Tyrol
- Swarovski crystal world Euro 7.00
Visit the Swarovski museum in the village of Wattens. Get up close to cut crystals and check out the impressive “Crystal Wall”. 11 metres high (36 feet) and 42 metres long (138 feet), it is packed with 12 tonnes of glittering stone. The Swarovski shop offers you the chance to buy some stunning crystal to take home too.
- Tandem paragliding Euro 115.00
Take off from the side of a mountain & 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 & walking shoes!
- 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 & safety helmets.
*White water rafting is normally available from May to September.
- Mountain bike tour & BBQ Lunch Euro 29.00
Jump on a bike & head out for a fully guided tour 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 & fields. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, there’s a huge BBQ lunch of Austrian wurst & kraut salad to finish.
- Swarovski crystal world Euro 7.00
- Munich
- Bavarian beer hall Euro 22.00
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) & some good times. Get together with your buddies, park yourselves at a long table & watch yodellers, musicians and dancers, entertain you in traditional costume.
- Bavarian beer hall Euro 22.00
- Swiss Alps
- Jungfrau mountain visit CHF 130.00
Head up into the Swiss Alps as you 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, on Mt Jungfrau at this UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Jungfrau mountain visit CHF 130.00
- St. Goar
- Wine tasting Euro 8.00
In the historic setting of an underground candlelit cellar, get the low-down on the region’s reputation as a leading white-wine producer. Try out local wines as you sip on some Riesling & the exclusive ice wine – the areas speciality.
- Wine tasting Euro 8.00
- Amsterdam
- Dutch Rice Table Dinner Euro 26.00
Tonight, enjoy a full spread of dishes in a typical rice table dinner. 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!
- Canal bike tour Euro 12.50
Kick off your day with some action out on the canals in a fun introduction to Amsterdam. Do your bit on our four-seater pedal boat & cruise along a picturesque route that takes you past gabled houses, buildings from the Dutch Golden Age & house boats, before docking close to Anne Frank’s house.
- Canal cruise Euro 21.00
Floating down Amsterdam’s canals by night is the perfect way to toast your travels with your friends & Tour Manager. Cruise past historic buildings & the eye-opening Red Light District. The cruise gives you a different take on one of Europe’s hot creative capitals!
- Dutch Rice Table Dinner Euro 26.00





