Run Club: European Whirl

What's Included

• Dover

  See the iconic chalk-white coastline.

• London

  Receive matching running merch for the crew.

• Amsterdam

  Enjoy a morning run in Amsterdam's famous running spots like Vliegenbos and Noorderpark.

• Berlin

  Experience a run through Berlin's enchanting forest.

• Dresden

  See the Baroque architecture rebuilt after WWII bombings, including the Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House, and Frauenkirche.

• Prague

  Start your day with a run along the Vltava River, ticking off Charles Bridge, castles, squares, and cathedrals.

• Munich

  Run along the Isor river for your morning miles.

• Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

  Visit the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich.

• Hopfgarten im Brixental

  Run through the streets of this market town, surrounded by mountains.

• Venice

  Capture classic pictures of the famous gondola boats.

• Rome

  Run through Rome's key sights including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Pantheon.

• Florence

  See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery, and Piazza della Signoria on a guided walking tour.

• Pisa

  Pose for a classic photo with the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

• Lucerne

  Enjoy a morning run with snowy mountains as your backdrop.

• Paris

  Learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house.

Mode of Transport

Travel across Europe in style with coach transfers, ferry rides, and scenic drives, ensuring a seamless journey from London to Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Munich, and beyond, with plenty of opportunities to explore each destination.

Accommodation

Stay in comfortable accommodations such as the Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside, Ibis Berlin Messe, and Contiki Haus Schoneck, offering a mix of shared and private rooms, ensuring a cozy and convenient stay throughout your European adventure.

Dining Summary

• 5 Dinner (D)
• 18 Breakfast (B)

FAQs

• London: Travelling to (and through) the UK & Northern Ireland? You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.

Included Experience

• Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it.
• London: Matching merch? Ab-so-lu-tely. We'll hook you up with some running merch so the crew's all matching. We'll be in touch for sizing details a few weeks before your trip starts.
• Amsterdam: Just Vliegenbos? Or Nooderpark? Or both? Kick off your day with a morning run in Amsterdam's most famous running spots!
• Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building.
• Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.
• Berlin: Join us for dinner at Kreuzberger Himmel in Berlin, where Middle Eastern cuisine (think: delicious plant-based eats) is served by a diverse staff of refugees to help foster integration & solidarity.
• Berlin: Get ready for an energising journey to the famous Brandenburg Gate (straight through the Tiergarten!).
• Berlin: Ever ran through a forest before? After today you can, you can say you have! And in Berlin's most enchanting forest too...
• Dresden: See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche.
• Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
• Prague: Start your day with a 8-10 km run along the Vltava River. You'll tick off Charles Bridge, castles, squares and cathedrals along the way.
• Munich: We'll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost!
• Munich: Get your morning miles in as we run along the Isor river.
• Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich.
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Lace up for a trail run through the Austrain Alps as one wonder unfolds after another. To top it all off, we'll get together for a well-deserved authentic Austrian BBQ at the end.
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: This cute market town is your turf this morning, as we run through the streets, surrounded by mountains on all sides. You'll probably need a minute to catch your breath & take in the view...
• Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
• Venice: Life’s all about the waterways here; there’s not an Uber in sight! Get some classic pics of the famous gondola boats.
• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
• Rome: Watch the Eternal City wake up as we head out on an early morning run. We'll check out the key sights (before the crowds emerge!) including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Pantheon.
• Florence: Live out all your sundrenched Tuscan dreams as you tour this 16th Century winery. Then treat yourself to some Chianti and antipasto.
• Florence: We'll hit the tracks for a run through Florence's famous park - with the locals! Then, fuel up with a delicious lunch at a local eatery. Yum!
• Florence: See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.
• Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap.
• Lucerne: Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument.
• Lucerne: Nothing better than a morning run with snowy mountains as your backdrop.
• Paris: Take 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.
• Paris: Climb to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower for an unbeatable vista of the ‘City of Light’.
• Paris: We'll hit the streets for a run to the Eiffel Tower, ticking off Paris's most glorious sights - Jardin du Luxembourg, the Notre Dame and ofc, the River Seine.
• Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).