Vegan Food Europe Explorer | Start London
Vegan Food Europe Explorer | Start London
Vegan Food Europe Explorer | Start London
9 Days Starting and ending in London
Visiting: London, Dover, Calais, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice, Lucerne, Paris
Tour operator:
Tour code:
LTVFA19
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 18
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, History
Activities:
Tour Overview
Love travel? Love Vegan food? This is the trip for you, combining the world-renowned city vibes of Amsterdam, Paris, Venice and more with some of the tastiest plant-based food around. With plenty of 3-course vegan dinners, food reccos from your Trip Manager and even a locally sourced vegan picnic in Switzerland, you'll bounce between twinkling canals, German beer halls and back again in 9 plant-astic days.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: London To Amsterdam
Location: London, Dover, Calais, Amsterdam
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Gather round, European explorers, gather round. Your voluptuous vegan adventure begins today. Starting out in London, we'll quickly make our way to our first destination. Amsterdam, here we come.
Shortly before we find our ferry for Europe, we'll be taking in the English coastline beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover. They owe their gorgeousness to their composition of chalk - you're learning and we haven't even left the UK!
Off the ferry we arrive in the port town of Calais - French soil! Next we journey to Amsterdam!
And here we are at our final stop for this evening: Amsterdam! We'll start our exploration of this city with a peek of canals, bicycles & 17th century gable houses lit up by night. Next on the agenda tonight, we'll bond over an included vegan dinner, and then you'll have the chance to join an optional evening canal cruise.
Day 2: Amsterdam To Frankfurt
Location: Amsterdam, Frankfurt
Accommodation: A conveniently located hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning you're free to explore Amsterdam, checking out the storybook streets, quaint bookshops and charming cafes however you like. This afternoon, we'll say 'Vaarwel!' because we're setting off for our next country, Germany.
Welcome to Frankfurt, a historical haven known for its sausages and waterways. You're free to explore however you like tonight but first, your Trip Manager will give you a brief orientation (and point out some of their fave vegan food spots too!)
Day 3: Frankfurt To Munich
Location: Frankfurt, Munich
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Munich City West (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise and shine, folks. You're free to explore Frankfurt some more this morning. In the mood for an early afternoon beer (you're on holiday after all)? You'll find plenty of vegan options here. Sticking to coffee and fresh air? You'll find plenty of that too.
"Prost!”. Here in the home of Oktoberfest we'll take a locally guided tour of the city, and amuse ourselves watching the antics of mechanical figurines in the city's famous Glockenspiel. Making the most of our time in Munich this evening, we'll get introduced to 800 years of history at a traditional Bavarian beer hall.
Day 4: Munich To Venice
Location: Munich, Innsbruck, Venice
Accommodation: Hotel Ambra Quarto Daltino (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
'Auf Wiedersehen' Munich, we're off to tick more countries off our list. This morning we'll climb aboard our coach ready for a scenic roll through the Bavarian Alps, past fairytale castles and rambling vineyards, en route to Austria.
Drive through Austria without getting out to say hello? Never! We'll take a brief stop-off in Innsbruck, a laid-back student city famous for its medieval old town, old Olympic Ski Jump & Royal Palace.
Ah, Venice! Lilting accents, lavish views, romantic architecture... we've officially arrived in one of Italy's most famous cities. Tonight we'll relax here, knowing we have all day tomorrow to cruise canals & explore picturesque cobbled streets.
Day 5: Venice
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel Ambra Quarto Daltino (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Buongiorno! Venice is ours for a full and glorious Italian day. We'll start exploring The Floating City by jumping aboard our own private motoscaffo boat and cruising the canals en route to the historical heart of the city. Next, you have the chance to discover hidden Venice with a guided walking tour, take a traditional gondola ride, or just explore these cobbled streets on your own. Tonight, you can choose to sign up for a 3-course Venetian vegan dinner.
Day 6: Venice To Lucerne
Location: Venice, Lucerne
Accommodation: Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
With a few days left, it's time to say 'ciao' to our time in Venice. We'll never forget you, city of canals and beauty, but Switzerland is calling us. Back on our coach we'll pass Lake Como as we cruise out of Italy and head onwards and upwards toward the Swiss Alps.
With magical views unfolding outside our windows, we'll find ourselves in Switzerland, pulling up in the fairytale town of Lucerne, famous for its wooden bridges, cobbled lanes and beautiful setting against the lake it's named after. Here we'll visit the wooden chapel bridge and Lion Monument.
Day 7: Lucerne To Paris
Location: Lucerne, Paris
Accommodation: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It's been sweet, but our time in Lucerne is up this morning. We're Paris-bound! Out with the altitude, in with the inner-city Parisian bliss. We'll jump back onto our coach to cross the border out of Switzerland and (back) into France.
After coasting through the pretty wine producing region of Burgundy, we'll arrive in the City of Lights. Lamp-lit bridges, a sparkling Eiffel Tower and late-night coffee haunts, this evening we'll fall in love with everything Paris on a dreamy night-time tour. Is it just us, or is love in the air? Once we've seen the most famous landmarks, we'll celebrate our first night in the city by heading out for a vegan Parisian dinner - included of course!
Day 8: Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
There's plenty of time to lust over designer haute couture or French vintage stores, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral, order coffee or get artsy at the many museums of the Louvre. We'll also head up the Montparnasse Tower for the best panoramic views of the city. Tonight's your chance to get involved with VIP seats and a fully vegan dinner at the iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret show. With your last night looming, this is the perfect way to make it one to remember. Get ready to go out with a bang!
Day 9: Paris To London
Location: Paris, Calais, Dover, London
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise, shine, and soak up your last dose of Paris this morning over coffee and one final breakfast. It may be over for now, but these friendships and memories will last a lifetime. Our last coach ride together will be a complimentary transfer to CDG airport this morning, or you can stay onboard for the full ride back to London. Plenty of time to start planning the next reunion...
What an adventure! Say a fond farewell to the group as you wrap up the trip on arrival in London.
What's Included
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Accommodations
Stay in a mix of hotels such as Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside, Holiday Inn Express Munich City West, Hotel Ambra Quarto Daltino, Ibis Budget Luzern City, and Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel or similar.
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Meals
Enjoy vegan meals throughout your journey, including breakfasts and dinners as specified in the itinerary.
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Transportation
Travel comfortably with coach transportation provided throughout your tour.
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Guided Tours
Benefit from guided tours in major cities like Munich, Venice, and Paris, including special attractions such as the Glockenspiel in Munich, a private motoscaffo boat in Venice, and a night-time tour of Paris.
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Special Experiences
Experience unique moments such as a scenic drive through the Bavarian Alps, a stop in Innsbruck, and visiting the fairytale town of Lucerne.
What's Not Included
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Airfare
International airfare to and from the start and end points of the tour is not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included but is highly recommended for all participants.
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Optional Activities
Any optional activities outside the itinerary, such as the evening canal cruise in Amsterdam and the Moulin Rouge cabaret show in Paris, are not included.
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Personal Expenses
All personal expenses such as additional meals, beverages, and shopping are not included.
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Tips and Gratuities
Tips and gratuities for tour guides and drivers are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably across multiple European gems with coach transportation provided throughout your tour, ensuring a seamless and relaxing journey from one destination to the next.
Accommodation
Stay in a mix of comfortable hotels such as Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside, Holiday Inn Express Munich City West, Hotel Ambra Quarto Daltino, Ibis Budget Luzern City, and Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel or similar, ensuring a restful night's sleep.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided?
Travel comfortably with coach transportation provided throughout your tour.
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What countries will the tour visit?
The tour will visit England, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
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What meals are included in the tour?
Vegan meals throughout the journey are included, including breakfasts and dinners as specified in the itinerary.
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What type of accommodations can be expected?
Accommodations include a mix of hotels such as Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside, Holiday Inn Express Munich City West, Hotel Ambra Quarto Daltino, Ibis Budget Luzern City, and Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel or similar.
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What are some highlights of the tour?
Highlights of the tour include exploring Amsterdam's storybook streets, discovering Frankfurt's historical haven, experiencing Munich's famous Glockenspiel, cruising the canals of Venice, taking a scenic drive through the Bavarian Alps, visiting the fairytale town of Lucerne, enjoying a night-time tour of Paris including a visit to the Eiffel Tower, and admiring the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre in Paris.
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What are the exclusions?
Exclusions include international airfare to and from the start and end points of the tour, travel insurance, any optional activities outside the itinerary, all personal expenses such as additional meals, beverages, and shopping, and tips and gratuities for tour guides and drivers.
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What is the primary focus of the tour?
The primary focus of the tour is Foodie and Wine Tours.
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Are there any guided tours included?
Yes, the tour includes guided tours in major cities like Munich, Venice, and Paris, including special attractions such as the Glockenspiel in Munich, a private motoscaffo boat in Venice, and a night-time tour of Paris.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Contiki allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform contiki, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Contiki requires a minimum deposit of 200 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of contiki charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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