European Horizon 2025 – UK | England | France | Switzerland | Italy | Austria | Germany | Netherlands Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

European Horizon 2025 Tours for Young Adults

The one that fits in the best of Europe’s icons for those short on time

“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.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“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.”

Reviews by tour participants:

4.6 out of 5 stars (386 Reviews)* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page

Target age group:

18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)

Trip duration and price:

10 days, 7 countries from about $ 1797* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)

Destinations:

Europe > UK | England | France | Switzerland | Italy | Austria | Germany | Netherlands

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: London

Dover

Calais

Amsterdam

Day 2: Amsterdam

Day 3: Amsterdam

Sankt Goar

Day 4: Sankt Goar

Munich

Day 5: Munich

Innsbruck

Venice

Day 6: Venice

Day 7: Venice

Interlaken

Day 8: Interlaken

Paris

Day 9: Paris

Day 10: Paris

Calais

Dover

London

Day 1: London to Amsterdam

LondonThe adventure of a lifetime kicks off today. Meet up with your new Contiki family in London town before hitting the road to Amsterdam.

DoverShortly before we find our ferry for France, we’ll be taking in the English coastline beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover. They owe their gorgeousness to their composition of chalk – you’re learning and we haven’t even left the UK!

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. First fill up on your included group dinner, then an undisguised Red Light District & plenty of bars are there for the curious.

Via Hostel Amsterdam (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: AmsterdamMake Travel Matter®

AmsterdamAmsterdam is cute as a button & sure to win your heart with its canals, obscure museums & a café culture like no other. This afternoon use your time to get local, bar hop, museum crawl, and see what other tastes take your fancy, this town is famous for pancakes, frites and so much more.

Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Make Travel Matter® Clogs, Edam and Dinner Experience (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience) Join local Dutch farmers to get an insight into how clogs and Edam cheese are made. After a demo and a tasting sesh (of the cheese, that is), we’ll enjoy a traditional Dutch dinner in a restored cheese-making barn.
Additional costs apply

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

Day 3: Amsterdam to Rhine ValleyMake Travel Matter®

AmsterdamNow it’s time to pour some sunlight on the agenda & take in the beauty of canals, crooked buildings, obscure museums & a café culture like no other. Sankt GoarAfter the scenic journey of fairy tale castles, vineyards and valleys, you’ll be charmed before we even arrive in Germany’s famous Rhine Valley. This back-in-time town is our wine tasting host for the evening. Squeal!!!

Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included ExperienceSee the River RhineTake in the breath-taking scenery of the River Rhine.Make Travel Matter®Rhine Valley Wine Tasting (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)In the historic setting of an underground candle-lit 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, a speciality of the area.
Additional costs apply

Day 4: Rhine Valley to Munich

Sankt GoarToo much grape juice last night? Not to worry, the prospect of Munich should lift your spirits as we travel south & swap wine culture for beer.MunichToday our eyes will be treated to a famous Glockenspiel, a charming old town & a traditional Bavarian culture. But first, take up the option to explore the side streets and English Gardens by bicycle.

Bento Inn Munich Messe (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceSee Lorelei Rock It’s the stuff of legends. Literally. A singing mermaid named Lorelei is said to sit on the rock, enchanting fishermen before luring them to their demise. Eek!
Mike’s Bike TourExplore Munich like a true Bavarian & join us on a guided bike tour when you cycle past the famous sights as your Local Guide explains the fascinating history of the city. The perfect way to see a lot in a short time.
Additional costs apply

Day 5: Munich to Venice

Munich’Auf Wiedersehen’ Munich, we’re off to tick more countries off our list. This morning we’ll climb aboard our coach ready for a scenic roll through the Bavarian Alps, past fairytale castles and rambling vineyards, en route to Austria.

InnsbruckDrive through Austria without getting out to say hello? Never! We’ll pull into Innsbruck for lunch, a laid-back student city made famous by a medieval old town, an old Olympic Ski Jump & a Royal Palace. VeniceAh, Venice! Fresh pasta, lilting accents & romantic architecture – we’ve arrived in one of Italy’s most famous cities. Tonight we’ll relax here, knowing we have all day tomorrow to cruise canals & explore picturesque cobbled streets.

Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceGet to Know Innsbruck Snow-capped peaks. Pristine air. Chocolate-box buildings. Innsbruck is the answer to all of your Alpine travel wishes.
Austria at Altitude The mountain at the heart of Innsbruck. The Nordkette is part of Austria’s largest nature park, the Karwendel Nature Park. The breathtaking 360° view leaves a lasting impression, with the capital of the Alps on one side and Tyrol’s most extensive conservation area on the other. The Seegrube, at an altitude of 6,250 ft invites visitors and locals alike to relax, unwind and take in nature at its very best.
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 6: VeniceMake Travel Matter®

Venice

Buongiorno! Venice is ours for a full and glorious Italian day. We’ll start exploring The Floating City by jumping aboard our own private motoscaffo boat and cruising the canals en route to the historical heart of the city. Next, you have the chance to discover hidden Venice with a guided walking tour, take a traditional gondola ride, or just explore these cobbled streets on your own. Tonight, you can choose to sign up for an authentic Venetian 3-course feast.

Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceCruise on a Motoscafo to Venice Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.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

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

Make Travel Matter®How to be a Gondelieri MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® ExperienceLearn the history & skills of one of Venice’s most iconic professions with a gondolier training. During this unique experience discover the ancient history of gondoliering & learn the basics of manoeuvring the traditional wooden boats. Under the watchful eye of your professional gondolier instructor, practice standing up & paddling on a training ‘gondoletto’ through some of Venice’s less-trafficked canals & out into the open Venetian Lagoon.
Additional costs apply

Day 7: Venice to Interlaken

VeniceWith a few days left, it’s time to say ‘ciao’ to our time in Venice. We’ll never forget you, city of canals and beauty, but Switzerland is calling us. Back on our coach we’ll pass Lake Como as we cruise out of Italy and head onwards and upwards toward the Swiss Alps. InterlakenWe’ve got a free evening right in the middle of two ethereal emerald lakes (hence the name!). Dense forests. Alpine meadows. Icy glaciers. There’s plenty of time to soak up the idyllic scenery.

Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Day 8: Interlaken to Paris

InterlakenIt’s been sweet, but our time in Interlaken is up this morning. We’re Paris-bound! Out with the altitude, in with the inner-city Parisian bliss. We’ll jump back onto our coach to cross the border out of Switzerland and (back) into France.ParisAfter coasting through the pretty wine producing region of Burgundy, we’ll arrive in the City of Lights. Lamp-lit bridges, a sparkling Eiffel Tower, & evening coffee haunts, this evening we’ll fall in love with everything Paris on a dreamy night-time tour. Is it just us, or is love in the air?

Jo&Joe (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.

Day 9: Paris

Paris

Pastries, paintings, perfume – Paris is yours! We’ll take you to the glamorous Fragonard perfumery, then the time is yours to roam tree-lined quarters, see Notre Dame Cathedral, or get arty in the galleries of the Louvre. It’s our last night together – make it count with an optional Parisian Dinner followed by a cabaret show!

Jo&Joe (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Parisian Farewell DinnerFinish off your trip with a night to remember right in the heart of Paris. This typical French bistro dishes up a three-course meal & some local wine plus loads of atmosphere & is the perfect place to toast your trip before you say farewell to your travel buddies.
Additional costs apply

See a Paris Cabaret ShowGet your glad rags on… it’s time for a night out at the Parisian cabaret. From your lamp-lit table, you’ll feast your eyes on a succession of feathers, sequins, can-can girls, acrobats, and comedians – sipping on delicious French champagne all the while.
Additional costs apply

Day 10: Paris to London

ParisSoak up your last dose of Paris and feel the astonishment of how much you’ve seen. And how close you’ve grown to your loved-up Contiki collective.

Calais

DoverLondonWhat a journey, on arrival in London say a fond farewell to the group as you wrap up the journey on arrival.

Included Meals:

Breakfast

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page

Some of the Highlights:

Included Experience
Cruise on a Motoscafo to Venice

Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.

INCLUDED

Highlights of Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Floating down Amsterdam’s canals by night is the perfect way to finish off your trip as you cruise past historic buildings. The cruise gives you a different take on one of Europe’s hottest creative capitals!

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Make Travel Matter®
Rhine Valley Wine Tasting (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)

In the historic setting of an underground candle-lit 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, a speciality of the area.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Make Travel Matter®
How to be a Gondelieri MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience

Learn the history & skills of one of Venice’s most iconic professions with a gondolier training. During this unique experience discover the ancient history of gondoliering & learn the basics of manoeuvring the traditional wooden boats. Under the watchful eye of your professional gondolier instructor, practice standing up & paddling on a training ‘gondoletto’ through some of Venice’s less-trafficked canals & out into the open Venetian Lagoon.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Trip Highlights

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

You’ll find all highlights and eventual changes on the details page

FAQs:

What currency do I need?

For this trip, you’ll need just three currencies – the British Pound, Swiss Franc and Euro.

You’ll find all FAQs and the latest info on the details page

Included Meals:

9 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Team:

Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Group Size:

Average 47 people

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Transfers:

Coach

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

More Details:

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(Partially) travel with a nice group or entirely travel solo?

By booking an organized UK | England | France | Switzerland | Italy | Austria | Germany | Netherlands tour for young adults or other Europe trips for young people you can not only reduce planning hassle, but often also save money, as tour operators can buy accommodations, transportation, etc. in larger contingents in advance and thus get special conditions. You will also benefit from the experience of the tour operator, professional tour guides (whose stories you can enjoy…) and have the easy opportunity to meet nice fellow travelers when traveling in a group. Anyone who has traveled before will know that travel companions or other traveling acquaintances are one of the most essential factors for unforgettable experiences. In addition, you usually have enough individual freedom even with organized tours and you can, if the arrival and departure is not included, additionally extend your stay individually before or after the group tour with young adults. If you still prefer to organize your trip completely on your own and travel independently, then you’ll find all the practical tools you need to plan and book quickly & cheaply on our individual travel page.