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Small budget, small window of time, big list of Must Dos? The European Encounter should do the trick. Make your way through 9 countries, catching some rays on the Italian Riviera, downing pizza in Rome & exploring castles in Prague. If you know a better way to spend just under two and a half weeks, we need to hear about it!


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Europäische Begegnungen – Vereinigtes Königreich | England | Frankreich | Schweiz | Italien | Österreich | Deutschland | Niederlande | Tschechien Reise für junge Leute & junge Alleinreisende

Europäische Begegnungen Reisen für junge Leute

The one that ticks off highlight European cities over 16 days

Small budget, small window of time, big list of Must Dos? The European Encounter should do the trick. Make your way through 9 countries, catching some rays on the Italian Riviera, downing pizza in Rome & exploring castles in Prague. If you know a better way to spend just under two and a half weeks, we need to hear about it!

„70 percent join our trips solo“

„70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.“ (Zitiert vom sehr erfahrenen und international beliebten Anbieter dieser Reise für junge Leute. Für die neuesten Infos und etwaige Änderungen siehe hier)

„Most popular youth travel company in the world“

Infos vom sehr erfahrenen und international beliebten Anbieter dieser Reise für junge Leute („Most popular youth travel company in the world“, Wikipedia): „Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.“

Bewertungen durch Reiseteilnehmer/-innen:

4.7 von 5 Sternen (256 Bewertungen)* (alle Bewertungen und etwaige Änderungen findest du auf der Detailseite)

Alterszielgruppe:

18 bis 35 (35 bis 45 bei „Reunion Trips“)

Reisedauer und Preis:

16 Tage, 9 Länder ab ca. € 2.204* (finale Preise je nach Reisedatum, Zimmer und Extras findest du auf der Buchungsseite)

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Reiseziele:

Europa > Vereinigtes Königreich | England | Frankreich | Schweiz | Italien | Österreich | Deutschland | Niederlande | Tschechien

Für alle Details und etwaige Änderungen siehe die Detailseite

Geplanter Reiseverlauf:

Day 1: London

Dover

Calais

Amsterdam

Day 2: Amsterdam

Day 3: Amsterdam

Berlin

Day 4: Berlin

Day 5: Berlin

Dresden

Prague

Day 6: Prague

Day 7: Prague

Salzburg

Day 8: Salzburg

Venice

Day 9: Venice

Rome

Day 10: Rome

Vatican

Rome

Day 11: Rome

Florence

Day 12: Florence

Pisa

Cinque Terre

Parma

Day 13: Parma

Lucerne

Day 14: Lucerne

Paris

Day 15: Paris

Day 16: Paris

Calais

Dover

London

Day 1: London to Amsterdam

LondonYour heart-pounding adventure kicks off today. Meet up with your Contiki posse & share notes on London town before hitting the road to Amsterdam.

DoverShortly before we find our ferry for Europe, we’ll be taking in the English coastline beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover.

CalaisOff the ferry we arrive in the port town of Calais – French soil! We travel north via Belgium before reaching … Amsterdam!AmsterdamTonight, the famed for fun Amsterdam is ours to explore. An undisguised Red Light District & plenty of bars are there for the curious.

Ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport (or similar)

Included Meals:

DinnerIncluded ExperienceMarvel at the White Cliffs of Dover See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it.Have a Go on Amsterdam’s Highest SwingThere’s no better way to start your time in the capital city than with an exclusive entrance into Europe’s highest swing. An unrivalled panoramic view of Amsterdam’s historic centre, unique Dutch landscape, & famous canals which belong to the UNESCO world heritage list. Be amazed by this vibrant city while you swing back & forth 100 metres above the ground then enjoy a drink at the top.
Additional costs apply

Day 2: Amsterdam

Amsterdam
Amsterdam is cute as a button & sure to win your heart with its canals, obscure museums & a café culture like no other. Today use your time to get local, bar hop, museum crawl, and see what other tastes take your fancy, this place is famous for pancakes, frites and so much more. This evening, opt in to enjoy a delicious dinner with the rest of our Contiki fam.

Ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Highlights of Amsterdam Canal CruiseFloating down the canals by night is the perfect way to see Amsterdam as we cruise past historic buildings. The cruise gives you a different take on one of Europe’s hottest creative capitals!
Additional costs apply

Volendam DinnerGet a taste of Amsterdam’s maritime tradition at a local restaurant perched right on the seafront of a pretty fishing village. Wrap up your day with a drink before digging into some hearty Dutch fare in this cosy restaurant. Lip-smacking seafood & steaks are on offer. Wash it all down with some wine or local Dutch beer.
Additional costs apply

Day 3: Amsterdam to Berlin

AmsterdamOut of Amsterdam, onto the autobahn and on the fast-track to uber-cool Berlin. That’s on today’s agenda. BerlinOn the world map of cool party vibes, Berlin has a gold star. We’ve got two nights to explore every inch of this amazing city, and we’ll kick it off with a bit of history into the city and its troubled and interesting past. Once we arrive your Trip Manager can point you in the right direction to go and see the sights.

Ibis Berlin Messe (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included ExperienceTour BerlinGet your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building.

Day 4: Berlin

Berlin

Get into the mood of exploration. Berlin has so much to offer the hungry traveller, from the obvious icons like Checkpoint Charlie to all the obscurities tucked away in the side streets. Today we’ll embark on an Alternative Berlin walking tour, taking us to all the city’s hipster haunts and historical hotspots.

Ibis Berlin Messe (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceBrowse East Side Gallery Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.Historical Walking TourDiscover the history of 20th century Berlin with our Local Guide & get up close to notorious Third Reich spots. Get the low-down on Hitler’s last days at the site of his underground bunker & learn about Goebbels, the sinister spin doctor at the former Reich’s Propaganda Ministry. You’ll hear about East German communism before making a sobering visit to the Holocaust Memorial.
Additional costs apply

Alternative BerlinYou can put down the history books & discover the most important historical and cultural aspects of Kreuzberg for yourself. Tour includes a delicious dinner.
Additional costs apply

Day 5: Berlin to Prague

BerlinFinishing Berlin off on an important note we see the longest remaining section of the Berlin Wall known as East Side Gallery and one of the city’s symbols, covered in graffiti from head to toe. Next up, we head to the border and stop at a town called Dresden.

DresdenA drive from Berlin to Prague would not be complete without stopping in Dresden. Destroyed by World War II, the rebuilt town is now a symbol of resilience, soaked in the rebirthed beauty of an Opera house, the domed Frauenkirche, & the Royal Residence.PragueOn arrival in the compact & lovable city of Prague, we’ll get out and go exploring, seeing castles and cathedrals and learning of Bohemian Kings and gothic history. Prague is a paradise for beer lovers and in the afternoon you have the chance for a local expert to take you on a tour of some of Prague’s coolest drinking spots.

B&B Hotel Prague (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceSee Dresden highlights See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche.
Included Experience Tour Prague on foot Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.

Day 6: Prague

PragueWith a full day to loiter, expect an entire photo album of Gothic architecture, market antiques & you cheers-ing local beer; not to mention life! Tonight choose to get up close to Czech culture with a live music performance & traditional dancing over dinner and drinks. live music performance & traditional dancing.

B&B Hotel Prague (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceTake a Boat Cruise Around PragueSee the bright lights and church spires from a totally new perspective. Ships ahoy!Traditional Czech EveningIn the heart of Prague, you’ll get up close to Czech culture with a live music performance & traditional dancing. Try out the hearty local dishes, like different dumplings, as you sample the local wine & beer. This is the perfect chance for a festive night out with the group, so make sure you get some pointers from your Trip Manager & keep it going with a night out, Prague style.
Additional costs apply

Day 7: Prague to SalzburgMake Travel Matter®

PragueWe warned you about falling head over heels for Prague! Sorry kids, you cannot live here forever.SalzburgOnwards we go – it’s time for the mountain ranges that made the Sound of Music famous. Also home to Mozart, you can be pretty certain this place knows a beat. Today we’ll also see the largest preserved fortress in Central Europe – Hohensalzburg – and have the chance to partake in the Sights & Sounds of Salzburg. Never a dull moment! This evening opt to join our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and venture off the beaten path visiting a farming family in the hills above Salzburg who invite us into their home to eat, drink and learn about their lives. The family have lived on this farm for many generations and now look to tourism to help support them and their local community. The ribs you will eat come from the next-door neighbour, the fruit for the schnapps from the village and the service from the locals.

A&O Salzburg (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceSee Hohensalzburg Fortress Marvel at one of Europe’s largest medieval castles, perched high on the hill over Salzburg. Like something out of the Sound of Music.
Sights & Sounds of SalzburgSalzburg is the home, beating heart & birthplace to some of the greats in classical music! Whether the hills are alive with the sound of music or the streets are captivating you with their charm, take in the magnificence of one of Europe’s most elegant cities on foot. See all the iconic sites of this wondrous city including many from the Sound of Music movie plus some hidden gems along the way too.
Additional costs apply

Make Travel Matter®Austrian Farmers Dinner & Schnaps Evening (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)This evening we take a beautiful drive in to the Austrian Alps where we dine with the locals. We visit a local farming family who will not only prepare a delicious meal for us but also invite us to sample & enjoy their homemade ‘Schnaps‘- a true Austrian specialty. Stunning scenery and a hearty meal? What more could you ask for!
Additional costs apply

Day 8: Salzburg to Venice

SalzburgAustria, you are an overwhelming beauty. Although it would be nice to stay forever, it’s time for us to cross the border and prepare to stuff ourselves full of all things pizza & pasta. Yes, traveller we’re making our way to Italy! VeniceYou’ll think you’ve seen enough beauty for one day after taking in the Central Austrian Alps, and then we’ll arrive in Venice & your jaw will hit the floor over hidden lanes, story book bridges & a private canal boat ride.

A&O Hotel Venice Mestre (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceCruise on a Motoscafo to Venice Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.Included Experience See canals and gondolas Life’s all about the waterways here; there’s not an Uber in sight! Get some classic pics of the famous gondola boats.
Hidden Venice & AperitivoGet an in-depth look into Venice as you walk through the lanes & squares of the city’s historic heart. Our Local Guide will show you the monuments & reveal the hidden secrets of the floating city before finishing with a drink & some cicchetti (Venetian style tapas) in true Venetian fashion.
Additional costs apply

GondolasSit 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.
Additional costs apply

Venetian DinnerFeast on some authentic Venetian food in a busy local eatery. Start your culinary journey with variety of traditional regional specialties. Think warm Risotto followed by something ‚dolce‘ for dessert.
Additional costs apply

Gooses T-ShirtsFeeling creative? Make up a one-off design for a trip t-shirt with your group. They’re perfect for keeping your travel memories fresh when you’re back home.
Additional costs apply

Day 9: Venice to RomeMake Travel Matter®

VeniceFarewell floating city, but Italy, we’re not done with you yet. Our next destination the Eternal City of Rome is just around the corner.RomeAll roads lead to Rome as we uncover Italian icons in the country’s capital and get a glimpse of its glory by night. Enjoy a Contiki family dinner at La Trattoria: local food served by local people. Gelato, pizza, and ancient monuments – perfetto!

A conveniently located hotel

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included ExperienceTour Rome on Foot Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list! Make Travel Matter®Dinner at La Trattoria de Gli Amici MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience Kick back with your Contiki crew and feast on some yummy Italian cuisine – served at a local restaurant working to train and provide jobs for members of the community with disabilities.

Day 10: Rome

RomeRome wasn’t built in a day – so get up and get going early to make the most of this ancient city.

VaticanWhen 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.RomeThen hit the streets for your own discoveries. Learn a thing or two as you pass the Colosseum, throw coins in fountains and sip espresso in a pretty street watching Italian life float by.

A conveniently located hotel

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Vatican TourExplore historical treasures in the Vatican City on a sightseeing tour with our local guide. You’ll venture inside and witness ‘The Creation’ and ‘The Last Judgement’ in the Sistine Chapel for yourself – perhaps the highpoint of the day! Note: The Vatican Museum and Basilica may be closed for special occasions. Your Trip Manager will advise.

Additional costs apply

Emperors & Gladiators inc ColosseumWander 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. Subject to availability – if Colosseum tickets are not available for your trip, the alternative Ancient Rome of the Emperors tour will be offered.
Additional costs apply

Ancient Rome of the EmperorsDiscover the wonders of ancient Rome by embarking on a captivating tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Immerse yourself in history as you explore the iconic ruins and archaeological treasures that once stood at the heart of the Roman Empire. Take in the the best view of the Colosseum as your local guide brings these ancient sites to life with fascinating stories and historical insights.
Additional costs apply

Day 11: Rome to Florence

RomeWe may be hitting the road again, but we’re not done with Italy just yet. We have one more city to lust over…FlorenceThe 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. Tonight you can choose to begin your Tuscan love affair with a dinner of Bistecca, a Florentine Steak.

A conveniently located hotel

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Tuscan Bistecca DinnerWhere gastronomy is as precious as its Renaissance past, indulge in the city where the sun sets on the terracotta skyline with a traditional Florentine steak and wine.
Additional costs apply

Day 12: Florence to Parma via Pisa and Cinque Terre

FlorenceHopefully by now you are head to toe in fresh leather, you’ve eaten your body weight in antipasto, and you’re feeling fresh as a daisy and ready to farewell Florence.

PisaNo trip around Europe is complete without seeing the world’s most famous #AwkwardLean, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Once you’ve got that perfect snap of you holding the thing up like you’re Arnold Schwarzenegger, we’ll be on the fast-track to the Italian Riviera.

Cinque TerreHello beautiful! The ‚Five Lands‘ or Cinque Terre is completely beautiful and will take your breath away with their stunning colours, washing hanging out windows and picture perfect setting. Perched on a cliff and overlooking the Ligurian Sea this is 100% bucket list worthy destination, use the included day pass to explore this colourful heaven, stopping for an Aperol Spritz on the way too, all in the name of culture of course!ParmaFeeling all lovey dovey from our day in the Cinque Terre, we’ll rest our heads in Parma for the night – ready for more magic on the morrow.

Parma & Congressi (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included Experience Visit Pisa (for that Epic Selfie) Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap. Included ExperienceExplore Cinque Terre by TrainWe’ll take care of your rail pass, so you can just zip around the iconic clifftop villages and focus on the Insta stories.

Day 13: Parma to Lucerne

ParmaParma, it’s been short and sweet but we must move on. Next stop, Lucerne! LucerneSwans float under wooden bridges, snow-capped 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.

Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceSee Cultural Gems in LucerneCheck out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument.

Day 14: Lucerne to Paris

LucerneOut 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.ParisLamp-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 to the viewing platform on Montparnasse tower.

Ibis Paris Porte D’Orleans Hotel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included ExperienceTake a Tour of ParisTake 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.
Included ExperienceEnjoy the View from the Montparnasse TowerClimb to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower for an unbeatable vista of the ‘City of Light’.

Day 15: Paris

Paris

If you’re waiting for a chance to indulge yourself in all things Paris, today is your day. With our last night looming, we’ll start with a morning visit to Montmartre’s cobbled street, village-esque cafes, street artists and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Later you have plenty of time to wander up the Champs-Élysées for a pastel-hued macaron at the original Ladurée, then pop in to local favourite Colette, drool over haute couture on rue Saint-Honoré, admire the Notre-Dame cathedral while juggling coffee & sugared crêpes, or hustle your way through the crowds for a glimpse of the enigmatic Mona Lisa at the Louvre. Just don’t wear yourself out, because tonight you have the chance to grab tickets for dinner at the Moulin Rouge cabaret show, an optional group evening out to perfectly top off your time in the city of lights.

Ibis Paris Porte D’Orleans Hotel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceVisit a French Perfumery Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).Moulin Rouge Dinner & ShowDress up for a special night out at the world-famous cabaret, the Moulin Rouge. 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.
Additional costs apply

Day 16: Paris to London

ParisSoak 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 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

DoverLondonWhat a journey! Say a fond farewell to the group as you wrap up the trip on arrival in London.

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Alle aktuellen Details und etwaige Änderungen findest du auf der Detailseite

Ein paar der Highlights:

Included Experience
Browse East Side Gallery

Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Take a Boat Cruise Around Prague

See the bright lights and church spires from a totally new perspective. Ships ahoy!

INCLUDED

Make Travel Matter®
Austrian Farmers Dinner & Schnaps Evening (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)

This evening we take a beautiful drive in to the Austrian Alps where we dine with the locals. We visit a local farming family who will not only prepare a delicious meal for us but also invite us to sample & enjoy their homemade ‘Schnaps‘- a true Austrian specialty. Stunning scenery and a hearty meal? What more could you ask for!

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Emperors & Gladiators inc Colosseum

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. Subject to availability – if Colosseum tickets are not available for your trip, the alternative Ancient Rome of the Emperors tour will be offered.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Moulin Rouge Dinner & Show

Dress up for a special night out at the world-famous cabaret, the Moulin Rouge. 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.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Trip Highlights

The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list

Für alle Details und weitere Höhepunkte siehe die Detailseite

FAQ:

What currency do I need?

For this trip, we recommend that you carry the British Pound, Euro, Czech Koruna, Swiss Franc. (It’s a coin collector’s dream!)

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Inkludierte Kulinarik:

15 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

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Transfers:

Coach

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Gruppengröße:

Average 41 people

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Team:

Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides

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Weitere Details:

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