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E U RO P E A N H O R I Z O N ( LO N D O N T O LO N D O N , S U M M E R
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Short on time but want to fi

t in the best of Europe's

icons? Broaden your horizons without

compromising on the sightseeing. In 11 days we'll
journey through 8 countries and fi t in plenty of

favourites, including Germany, Amsterdam, France

& the Swiss Alps. We'll visit the canals & gable
houses of Amsterdam, see the Ei ff el tower lit up in
a Paris by Night, jet through the canal highways of
Venice in a private boat, and enjoy legendary
Special Stays at our Austrian Gasthof and French
Chateau. The European Horizon is proof that
adventures don't have to be epic in length to be
epic in scope.

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DAY 1
LONDON TO AMSTERDAM

London

11-days of heart pounding adventure kick off today. Meet up

w ith your Conti ki pos s e & s hare notes on London tow n

before hitting the road to Am s terdam .

Dover

Shortly before w e fi nd our ferry for France, w e' l l be taking in

the E nglis h coas tli ne beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover.

They ow e their gorgeous nes s to thei r com pos ition of chal k -

you' re learning and w e haven' t even left the UK!

Calais

O ff the ferry w e arri ve in the port tow n of Calais - French

s oil! We travel north vi a Belgi um before reaching . ..

Am s terdam !

Amsterdam

Toni ght, the fam ed for fun Am s terdam is ours to expl ore

follow i ng an optional evening canal cruis e. An undi s gui s ed

Red Light Di s tri ct & plenty of bars are there for the curi ous .

Meals

Dinner

Hotel

Via Hos tel Am s terdam (or s im ilar)

Included Experiences

Marvel at the White Cli ff s of Dover

Free Time Add-ons

Highlights of Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Floating down Amsterdam's canals by night is the

perfect way to finish o ff your trip. Cruise past historic

buildings & the eye-opening Red Light District. The

cruise gives you a di ff erent take on one of Europe's

ho est creative capitals!

€ 23

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DAY 2
AMSTERDAM TO RHINE VALLEY

Amsterdam

Now i t' s tim e to pour s om e s unli ght on the agenda & take i n

the beauty of canals , crooked buildi ngs , obs cure m us eum s &

a café culture li ke no other.

Sankt Goar

After the s ceni c journey of fairy tale cas tl es , vineyards and

val leys , you' l l be charm ed before w e even arrive in

Germ any' s fam ous Rhine Vall ey. Thi s back-in-tim e tow n is

our w ine tas ting hos t for the eveni ng. Squeal! ! !

Meals

Breakfas t, Dinner

Hotel

Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or s im ilar) Tw in Room s

Included Experiences

See the River Rhine

Free Time Add-ons

Rhine Valley Wine Tasting

In the historic se ing 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.

€ 9

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DAY 3
RHINE VALLEY TO MUNICH

Sankt Goar

Too m uch grape jui ce l as t ni ght ? Not to w orry, the pros pect

of Munich s houl d li ft your s pi rits as w e travel s outh & s w ap

w ine culture for beer.

Munich

Today our eyes w ill be treated to a fam ous Glockens pi el , a

charm ing ol d tow n & a traditional Bavari an culture. But fi rs t,

take up the option to expl ore the s i de s treets and E ngl is h

Gardens by bicycle.

Meals

Breakfas t

Hotel

Wom bat' s Hos tel (or s im il ar)

Included Experiences

See Lorelei Rock

Free Time Add-ons

Mike's Bike Tour

Explore 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.

€ 23

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DAY 4
MUNICH TO AUSTRIAN TYROL

Munich

Goodbye Munich, hel lo m ountains . We' re hi tting the road in

s earch of l ands s o s w eet they m ade The Sound of Mus ic.

Hopfgarten im Brixental

This part of the w orld is fam ous for adventure s ports , s o bes t

put your nam e next to the optional White Water Rafti ng and

get i n the s piri t of things . Next up, Conti ki’s very ow n

Aus trian Gas thof (gues t hous e) i s w aiting for us w i th open

arm s . Before w e s w ing i nto acti on w i th a them ed party, get

outs ide and expl ore the dream y s etti ng w e' ve des cended

upon, or opt for tandem paragl idi ng for thos e thrill

s eekers am ong us .

Meals

Breakfas t, Dinner

Hotel

Conti ki Haus Schoneck (or s im il ar)

Free Time Add-ons

Austrian White Water Ra ing

Time for action in the Tyrol's monumental mountains!

Have a blast on the River Inn's rapids in an adrenaline-

pumping ride. Follow the river 's surging course under

the watch of professional Local Guides. Don't worry: if

you can swim, you're in – & before you hit the alpine

waters, you'll be fully ki ed out with wetsuits & safety

helmets.

€ 50

Austrian Paragliding

Take o ff from the side of a mountain & soar over this

stunning region in an adrenaline-pumping tandem

paraglide. Flying with an experienced, professional pilot

also gives you a chance to grab some great photos on

the way! All you need for this adventure is some warm

clothing & walking shoes.

€ 134

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DAY 5
AUSTRIAN TYROL TO VENICE

Hopfgarten im Brixental

Wake up roam ers , w e have a bountiful breakfas t and a

floati ng city in Ital y to tend to. Life' s tough!

Venice

You' ll think you' ve s een enough beauty for one day after

taking in the Central Aus tri an Al ps & the Brenner P as s en

route to Ital y. And then w e' ll arri ve in Veni ce & your jaw w il l

hit the floor over hi dden lanes , s tory book bridges & a private

canal boat ride.

Meals

Breakfas t

Hotel

Hotel Rivi era dei Dogi (or s im il ar)

Included Experiences

Cruise on a Motoscafo to Venice

Free Time Add-ons

Gondolas

Sit back & watch the city open up from the canals in a

gondola. From magni ficent palazzi looming in the

distance to the locals' laundry strung across the

backwaters, Venice's charm gets you at every turn.

€ 26

Venetian Dinner

Feast on some authentic Venetian food in a busy local

eatery. Start your culinary journey with traditional

antipasto before moving on to a huge variety of regional

specialties. Sweeten the experience with something a

li le 'dolce' for dessert.

€ 40

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DAY 6
VENICE TO SWISS ALPS

Venice

Arrivederci, Venice! You' ve been s pl endi d. And now w e' re off

to the Sw is s Alps - the s pl endor jus t does n' t s top.

Swiss Alps

Arrive in a pi cture perfect s etting ready for tw o nights at our

accom m odation in the heart of thi s tradi tional res ort tow n.

This pl ace com es to li fe as the s un s ets , s o toni ght w e' ll have

a chance to check out the local ni ghtli fe and foodi e s cene.

Meals

Breakfas t, Dinner

Hotel

Youth Hos tel Interlaken (or s im ilar)

DAY 7
SWISS ALPS

Swiss Alps

O pen the w indow of your room & drink i n the incredi ble vi ew

- if you can find w ords or photos that do i t jus ti ce, w e

appl aud you! Feel free to expl ore thi s clas s ic E uropean

adventure tow n.

Meals

Breakfas t

Hotel

Youth Hos tel Interlaken (or s im ilar)

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DAY 8
SWISS ALPS TO BEAUJOLAIS WINE REGION

Swiss Alps

O ut w i th the alti tude, into France for a brand new day and a

brand new country.

Beaujolais Wine Region

Rolli ng i nto the Beaujolais region of France am i ds t

vineyards , w e' ll arrive at Conti ki’s very ow n 16th century

Château. Thi s m ight jus t be our m os t decadent

accom m odation yet, com pl ete w ith new l y-renovated

bedroom s & bathroom s , an on-s i te nightclub, artw ork in

every room , a gam es room , and a pow der room for m akeup

and hair. And w e haven' t even s how n you the pool or the

gardens yet! Tonight w e' ll s tart off w i th an incl uded dinner

and w ine tas ti ng here at the Château, becaus e, w hen i n

France...

Meals

Breakfas t, Dinner

Hotel

Chateau de Crui x (or s i m i lar)

Included Experiences

Taste wine at the château

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DAY 9
BEAUJOLAIS WINE REGION TO PARIS

Beaujolais Wine Region

Wake yours el f up w ith s om e m orni ng yoga on the Chateau' s

law n, s urvey the garden and give thos e li m bs a good s tretch

before w e pack up for P aris today.

Paris

Lam p-li t bridges , a s parkl ing E iffel Tow er, & eveni ng coffee

haunts , tonight w e fall in love w ith everythi ng P ari s . After an

included di nner at the hotel , our Tri p Manager w i ll fill us in

on the city' s s ecrets w ith a dream y ni ght-ti m e tour of the

' city of li ghts ' , pas s ing the E iffel Tow er, Arc de Triom phe, the

Louvre, the Cham ps -É l ys ées , and Notre Dam e Cathedral.

Meals

Breakfas t, Dinner

Hotel

Jo& Joe (or s im ilar)

Included Experiences

Take a guided yoga session on the Château lawns

A twilight tour of Paris

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DAY 10
PARIS

Paris

P as tries , painti ngs , perfum e - P aris is yours ! We' l l take you

to the glam orous Fragonard perfum ery, then the tim e i s

yours to roam tree-l ined quarters , s ee Notre Dam e

Cathedral, or get arty i n the gal leri es of the Louvre. It' s our

las t night together - m ake it count w ith an opti onal P ari s ian

Dinner foll ow ed by a cabaret s how !

Meals

Breakfas t

Hotel

Jo& Joe (or s im ilar)

Free Time Add-ons

Parisian Farewell Dinner

Finish o ff 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.

€ 38

Nouvelle Eve Cabaret Show

Get 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.

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DAY 11
PARIS TO LONDON

Paris

Soak up your l as t dos e of P aris and feel the as toni s hm ent of

how m uch you' ve s een. And how clos e you' ve grow n to your

loved-up Conti ki col lecti ve.

Calais

Dover

London

What a journey, on arrival in London s ay a fond farew ell to

the group as you w rap up the journey on arrival.

Meals

Breakfas t

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