You’ve dreamt of this moment. You’ve fantasised about the lamp-lit bridges of Paris, the sun-kissed shorelines of Croatia and the eclectic street art of Berlin. This is the trip to make your dreams a reality, hitting up Europe’s major cities without scrimping on its spectacular scenery. Over 19 glorious nights, you’ll unearth the very best of Europe on this life-changing journey.

Whatever the time of year, these are twelve days that will feel like Christmas because every destination on this trip is a gift. Drift from dreamy Italian squares to Contiki’s exclusive Austrian Gasthof where you can choose to unwind or indulge in high- adrenaline adventures. 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.

Small budget, small window of time, big list of Must Dos? The European Encounter should do the trick. Make your way through 10 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! 

Think just over a week isn’t enough to get a good look at Europe? The London to Barcelona Quest is here to prove you wrong.  Experience the contrast of the bustling city of Barcelona to the wine region of Bordeaux & the seaside San Sebastian to the monuments & museums of Paris. When you uncover France & Spain, you’ve truly entered the world of Europe.

On this trip we’ll cross Europe from East to West, checking off plenty of bucket list sights along the way. Take in the cultural hotspots of Eastern Europe, peak your adrenaline with watersports in the Austrian Alps, discover five of the most dreamy Italian destinations, raise a glass of Beaujolais at Contiki’s very own Chateau and soak up the Parisian sights before crossing the Channel to London with a backpack bursting with memories.

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.