Vegan Food Europe Explorer – UK | England | France | Switzerland | Italy | Austria | Germany | Netherlands Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

Vegan Food Europe Explorer Tours for Young Adults

The one that explores Europe’s iconic cities and their finest vegan food spots in 9 days

Love travel? Love Vegan food? This is the trip for you, combining the world-renowned city vibes of Amsterdam, Paris, Venice and more with some of the tastiest plant-based food around. With plenty of 3-course vegan dinners, food reccos from your Trip Manager and even a locally sourced vegan picnic in Switzerland, you’ll bounce between twinkling canals, German beer halls and back again in 9 plant-astic days.

“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:

out of 5 stars ()* (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:

9 days, 7 countries from about $ 2127* (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

Frankfurt

Day 3: Frankfurt

Munich

Day 4: Munich

Innsbruck

Venice

Day 5: Venice

Day 6: Venice

Lucerne

Day 7: Lucerne

Paris

Day 8: Paris

Day 9: Paris

Calais

Dover

London

Day 1: London to Amsterdam

LondonGather round, European explorers, gather round. Your voluptuous vegan adventure begins today. Starting out in London, we’ll quickly make our way to our first destination. Amsterdam, here we come.

DoverShortly before we find our ferry for Europe, 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! Next we journey to Amsterdam!AmsterdamAnd here we are at our final stop for this evening: Amsterdam! We’ll start our exploration of this city with a peek of canals, bicycles & 17th century gable houses lit up by night. Next on the agenda tonight, we’ll bond over an included vegan dinner, and then you’ll have the chance to join an optional evening canal cruise.

Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (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.Included ExperienceTuck Into an Amsterdam Welcome DinnerThe best way to bond with your new crew? Over dinner of course (the first of many, might we add!). This evening in Amsterdam, we’ll sample some of the finest plant-based cuisine in the Netherlands.

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

Day 2: Amsterdam to Frankfurt

AmsterdamThis morning you’re free to explore Amsterdam, checking out the storybook streets, quaint bookshops and charming cafes however you like. This afternoon, we’ll say ‘Vaarwel!’ because we’re setting off for our next country, Germany.FrankfurtWelcome to Frankfurt, a historical haven known for its sausages and waterways. You’re free to explore however you like tonight but first, your Trip Manager will give you a brief orientation (and point out some of their fave vegan food spots too!)

A&O Frankfurt Ostend (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceGet to Know Frankfurt Old TownBefore leaving you and your crew to your own devices, the Trip Manager will give you a brief tour of the city. Does this include recommending vibey vegan eateries? Course it does.

Day 3: Frankfurt to Munich

FrankfurtRise and shine, folks. You’re free to explore Frankfurt some more this morning. In the mood for an early afternoon beer (you’re on holiday after all)? You’ll find plenty of vegan options here. Sticking to coffee and fresh air? You’ll find plenty of that too.
Munich”Prost!”. Here in the home of Oktoberfest we’ll take a locally guided tour of the city, and amuse ourselves watching the antics of mechanical figurines in the city’s famous Glockenspiel. Making the most of our time in Munich this evening, we’ll get introduced to 800 years of history at a traditional Bavarian beer hall.

Holiday Inn Express Munich City West (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceSee Munich with Mike’s Bike Tour Roll through the Bavarian city on two wheels with an expert guide, for a fun and fascinating jaunt.Included ExperienceGet to Know Munich This guided walking tour will take you around all the highlights of this Bavarian city, including Marienplatz and Rathaus Glockenspiel.
Included Experience Clink your Steins at a Beer Hall We’ll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost!

Day 4: 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 take a brief stop-off in Innsbruck, a laid-back student city famous for its medieval old town, old Olympic Ski Jump & Royal Palace.VeniceAh, Venice! Lilting accents, lavish views, romantic architecture… we’ve officially 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.

Hotel Ambra Quarto Daltino (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 5: 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 a 3-course Venetian vegan dinner.

Hotel Ambra Quarto Daltino (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceCruise on a Motoscafo to Venice Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.Included ExperienceExplore Venice on Foot On this low-octane, high-inspo Venetian walking tour, we’ll cast our eyes on the best of the city’s architecture, including the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Square.
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

Tuck into a Vegan Venetian DinnerThink you know Italian food? Think again. With sublime plant-based cuisine in a sublime setting!Additional costs apply

Day 6: Venice to Lucerne

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.LucerneWith magical views unfolding outside our windows, we’ll find ourselves in Switzerland, pulling up in the fairytale town of Lucerne, famous for its wooden bridges, cobbled lanes and beautiful setting against the lake it’s named after. Here we’ll visit the wooden chapel bridge and Lion Monument.

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.Lucerne Lake CruiseFrom the waters of Lake Lucerne, your jaw will drop at the endless panoramas. Take in the typically Swiss scenes – green pastures spotted with chalets & bell-wearing cows – surrounded by beautiful mountains.
Additional costs apply

Devour a Vegan Picnic – Switzerland StyleThere’s vegan picnics, and then there’s vegan picnics freshly prepared at a locally owned, locally run vegan restaurant, using only the finest local ingredients, with the option to purchase your own vegan picnic basket too… and this one is the latter.
Additional costs apply

Day 7: Lucerne to Paris

LucerneIt’s been sweet, but our time in Lucerne 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 and late-night 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? Once we’ve seen the most famous landmarks, we’ll celebrate our first night in the city by heading out for a vegan Parisian dinner – included of course!
*Heads up, our Paris plans might shift during the Summer Olympics due to city restrictions, impacting our Illuminations Tour of the city along with other possible disruptions. We’re on it, crafting alternative experiences for your safety and enjoyment. Your understanding means the world to us!

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 ExperienceSample the Best Vegan Food in ParisThought French food hinged on meat and cheese? Think again. Tonight we’ll head out to a Vegan restaurant in the stylish French capital to learn that food doesn’t need to contain butter to be utterly brilliant.

Day 8: Paris

Paris

There’s plenty of time to lust over designer haute couture or French vintage stores, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral, order coffee or get artsy at the many museums of the Louvre. We’ll also head up the Montparnasse Tower for the best panoramic views of the city. Tonight’s your chance to get involved with VIP seats and a fully vegan dinner at the iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret show. With your last night looming, this is the perfect way to make it one to remember. Get ready to go out with a bang!

Ibis Paris Porte D’Orleans Hotel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

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’. 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 9: Paris to London

ParisRise, shine, and soak up your last dose of Paris this morning over coffee and one final breakfast. It may be over for now, but these friendships and memories will last a lifetime. Our last coach ride together will be a complimentary transfer to CDG airport this morning, or you can stay onboard for the full ride back to London. Plenty of time to start planning the next reunion…

CalaisAs we pass through Calais we’ll remember the days gone by with a historical talk alongside a view of striking World War I battlefields in the Valley of the Somme and Vimy Ridge.

DoverWe’ll make our way back to London-town, where you’ll be left to start dreaming up your next big adventure. LondonWhat an adventure! Say a fond farewell to the group as you wrap up the trip on arrival in London.

Included Meals:

Breakfast

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

Some of the Highlights:

Included Experience
Tuck Into an Amsterdam Welcome Dinner

The best way to bond with your new crew? Over dinner of course (the first of many, might we add!). This evening in Amsterdam, we’ll sample some of the finest plant-based cuisine in the Netherlands.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Get to Know Frankfurt Old Town

Before leaving you and your crew to your own devices, the Trip Manager will give you a brief tour of the city. Does this include recommending vibey vegan eateries? Course it does.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Sample the Best Vegan Food in Paris

Thought French food hinged on meat and cheese? Think again. Tonight we’ll head out to a Vegan restaurant in the stylish French capital to learn that food doesn’t need to contain butter to be utterly brilliant.

INCLUDED

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

Devour a Vegan Picnic – Switzerland Style

There’s vegan picnics, and then there’s vegan picnics freshly prepared at a locally owned, locally run vegan restaurant, using only the finest local ingredients, with the option to purchase your own vegan picnic basket too… and this one is the latter.

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

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

FAQs:

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Included Meals:

8 Breakfasts, 2 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 38 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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