Unforgettable Tours for Young Adults & Young Solo Travelers

This trip delivers a highlight reel of European beauty, history, culture and food over two unforgettable weeks. The perfect loop from that will see you gawping at the glittering lights of Paris one moment to gliding through Venetian canals the next. Oh, and did we mention the French Riviera and a stay at Contiki’s legendary private chateau? Twinkling cities, lush vineyards and enough culture to fill a thousand journals – this one has it all.

Ready for the most wonderful time of the year? Jump on board for one of Europe’s most festive destinations, Germany, for this Contiki trip that takes in Christmas markets in six different cities. Fill your stocking with traditional and handmade gifts from local market stalls while sipping steaming mulled wine, nibbling on gingerbread and exploring cobbled streets, Bavarian beer halls and gothic architecture, and soak up the nostalgic yuletide atmosphere and old-world charm of dancing lights, Christmas trees and guaranteed good vibes on this 7-day celebration of all things Christmas.

Dreaming of your European adventure, but don’t know where to start? Welcome to the European Whirl. Taking in all the iconic hotspots you could want through Paris, Rome and Amsterdam, it also ventures to the east to the trendy must-see cities of Berlin and Prague, not to mention swoon-worthy flings with the Austrian Tyrol and Michelangelo’s Florence. Along the way you can expect private boats through Venetian canals, an exclusive Paris by Night tour and a blissful balance of active adventures, local experiences, foodie hotspots and total relaxation. It’s the perfect way to see this blockbuster continent in all its glory.

The ultimate collision of history and modernity happen here in the arms of Eastern Europe. Commencing in Berlin with the option to loop back around or end in Warsaw, you will flutter from traditional meals and royal castles, to eclectic clubs filled with well-dressed locals.

The perfect mix of seasides and cities, the Barcelona to London Quest kicks off in Barcelona, skirting the Mediterranean Sea before heading up through the middle of Italy and on to Eastern Europe, winding up in London after a perfectly balanced adventure.

Whatever the time of year, these are twelve days that will feel like Christmas because every destination on this trip is a gift. Delight in dreamy Italian squares, raise a glass in the beer halls of Munich, admire the Gothic beauty of Prague, party in Berlin and cruise the canals and cafes of Amsterdam. A little bit of everything and a whole lot of fun and memories.