European Spirit Tours for 18 - 35 Year Old College Students and Young Professionals

Arrive Paris Day 2  18-35 Village (D)
Check in at the Contiki Village and explore this stylish, cosmopolitan city for the afternoon. Later meet up with your Contiki Crew and get to know your fellow travelers over dinner.

Paris Day 3  18-35 Village (B)
Today take the opportunity to visit the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe or the Champs Elysées. Tonight, why not complete your Parisian experience with a French meal and a famous Parisian cabaret?

Paris to Amsterdam Day 4  Hotel (B,D)
Three countries in one day today! Leaving France, we travel through Belgium and into the Netherlands and its most famous city, Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Day 5 Hotel (B)
Visit the cheese village of Edam on a bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside. Spend your free time wandering along the canals, shopping or visiting famous museums such as the Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank's House.

Amsterdam to Berlin Day 6 Hostel (B,D)
This morning we head east and continue to Berlin, the cultural capital of Germany. You'll have your first glimpse of the Berlin Wall and time to sample the great nightlife of this vibrant city.

Berlin Day 7 Hostel (B)
Time to explore this lively city where East and West once met. A chance for an Historical Walking tour, a visit to the "Checkpoint Charlie" museum or to check out the great shops, cafés and nightlife.

Berlin to Prague Day 8 Hostel (B,D)
Drive south through Germany and stop for lunch in Dresden. We head into the Czech Republic for two nights in Prague, the golden city built on Seven Hills across the River Vltava.

Prague Day 9 Hostel (B)
This morning's sightseeing tour includes Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St Vitus and Wenceslas Square. Then time to explore the Jewish Quarter.

Prague to Vienna Day 10 Hostel (B)
Journey south to Vienna, the majestic capital of Austria. This afternoon join us for a sightseeing tour of the Burg Ring and then a chance for an evening of local culture.

Vienna Day 11 Hostel (B)
On our sightseeing tour see the fabulous Palace of the Hapsburgs, the State Opera House and fashionable Kärntnerstrasse. In your free time try authentic apple strudel and Viennese coffee. Later why not sample some local schnaps and a traditional Viennese meal?

Vienna to Zagreb Day 12 Hotel (B)
Cross through Slovenia en route to the newly buzzing Balkan gem of Zagreb.

Zagreb to Dubrovnik Day 13 Hostel (B,D)
Set out for Croatia’s sparkling coastline and continue on to the picturesque, ancient walled city of Dubrovnik.

Dubrovnik Day 14 & 15 Hostel (B)(B,D)
Two days to sightsee and explore one of Europe's most breathtaking locations and the jewel of the Croatian coastline, the picturesque walled city of Dubrovnik. In your free time enjoy this UNESCO World Heritage Sight by taking a walk along the old town walls or relaxing on the beach.

Dubrovnik to Zadar Day 16 Hostel (B,D)
Travel north to Zadar, a historic port city on the Adriatic Sea.

Zadarto Ljubljana Day 17 Hostel (B)
Today we’ll head to little Ljubljana, Slovenia’s happening university town and colourful capital. Compact and user-friendly, it’s easy to discover on foot and with a gorgeous hill-top castle and striking river, it’s a great place to hang out. Take a walk along the shaded riverside paths or head to the city’s popular meeting point, Presernov Tg, the central town square where you can watch lively street musicians and performers.

Ljubljana to Venice Day 18  18-35 Village (B,D) Use your free time this morning to explore the pretty town of Bled.Sticking to the Adriatic coast, we roll through Slovenia and into Venice. Watch the scenery change and maybe practice some of your Italian phrases!

Venice Day 19  18-35 Village (B,D)
A short boat ride takes us into the historical centre of Venice to see St. Mark's Square, the Doges' Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. See glass and lace making demonstrations and why not treat yourself to a gondola ride?

Venice to Florence Day 20  18-35 Village (B)
We travel to Pisa, home of the famous Leaning Tower. From here it's a short journey to the most spectacular of Renaissance cities, Florence.

Florence to Rome Day 21  18-35 Village (B)
Learn about the Duomo, Giotto's Bell-Tower, Piazza della Signoria and Santa Croce as our expert local guide walks us through the city this morning. Shop for silver and gold and see a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. In your free time perhaps visit one of the many museums and galleries before we continue to the fabled city of Rome. Do as the Romans do and stroll past the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Later be delighted by your first glimpse of the Colosseum on our sightseeing tour.

Rome Day 22  18-35 Village (B,D)
Ancient and modern Rome await your discovery. Why not take a guided tour of the Imperial Forum and walk in the footsteps of Gladiators? In your free time explore the Vatican City and Sistine Chapel, snap up Italian fashions or just watch the world go by with a gelato (or two).

Depart Rome Day 23 (B)
Time to swap addresses and e-mail contacts and say "Arrivederci", your tour ends after breakfast.

Dates & Prices 

*Prices are not guaranteed until time of booking

Important Trip Details

Highlights 

All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!

Paris
Evening Tour of Illuminations; See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral; See Château Fontainebleau

Amsterdam
See the canals, gable houses and city by night; Bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside; Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house; Visit a fishing and cheese village

Berlin
See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, historic Reichstag building and the remains of the Berlin Wall; See the site of 'Checkpoint Charlie'

Dresden
Visit the city destroyed in World War 2 and known as the 'Florence of the North

Prague
See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square

Dubrovnik
See the fortified city and old port

Venice
Private motorboat to the historic islands; See Piazza San Marco, Bridge of Sighs and the Doges' Palace; Murano glass-blowing & Burano lace-making demonstrations

Pisa
See the Leaning Tower

Florence
Walking tour with a local guide; See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria; Florentine leather craft demonstration

Rome
See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum

Vatican City
See St Peter's Basilica

Transportation & Acommodations

Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver

• Resident 18-35 special stopover and village staff Modern air-conditioned coach with outlets for charging 
• Free Travelers Guide 
• Free document wallet 
• Ferry crossings 
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities 
• 22 nights accommodation: 7 nights in comfortable cabins in Contiki’s
  own villages, 4 nights in hotels & 11 nights in hostels 
• 21 breakfasts (B) & 10 dinners (D) included in your food fund Most accommodation is twin-share, with a maximum of quad share 
• The majority of accommodations have private facilities 

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