Run Club: European Highlights

What's Included

• Dover

  See the iconic chalk-white coastline.

• Paris

  Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance, including landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

• London

  Receive matching running merch for the crew.

• Paris Running Tour

  Run to the Eiffel Tower, ticking off Paris's most glorious sights - Jardin du Luxembourg, the Notre Dame, and the River Seine.

• Fontainebleau

  Visit the medieval palace, Château de Fontainebleau, once home to Napoleon.

• Beaujolais Wine Region

  Run past vineyards, farms, castles, and flowering fields.

• Beaujolais

  Enjoy a VIP experience at the Contiki Château with a banquet of classic French dishes and wines.

• Nice

  Run along the coast of Promenade des Anglais, enjoying the breezy blue waters and sandy beaches.

• French Riviera

  Glide through the winding coastal roads with your Contiki crew.

• Monaco City

  Walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Royal Palace and see the Monte Carlo Casino.

• Pisa

  Pose for the classic 'holding the tower up' photo at the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

• Rome

  Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off sights on your bucket list.

• Rome Morning Run

  Head out on an early morning run to see key sights including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Pantheon.

• Venice

  Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.

• Munich

  See Munich's running hotspot on your morning run.

• Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

  Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich.

• Sankt Goar

  Take in the breathtaking scenery of the River Rhine.

• Rhine Valley

  Jog around the Rhine, enjoying spell-binding views.

• Edam

  Explore windmills, canals, and dikes on two wheels.

• Amsterdam

  Run with the locals and sample local pancakes afterwards.

What's Not Included

• Electronic Travel Authorization

  You will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for entering or transiting through the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland from January 8, 2025.
  
  

• Currency

  You will need the British Pound and the Euro for this trip.
  
  

• Room Sharing

  Room sharing arrangements will be advised by the Trip Manager, and you will stay in a multi-share room with other travelers of the same sex.
  
  

Mode of Transport

Travel by coach across Europe, starting from London and visiting major cities like Paris, Florence, Rome, and Amsterdam. Enjoy scenic ferry rides, private boat tours in Venice, and cycling in Edam. The tour concludes with a return to London.

Accommodation

Stay in a variety of accommodations including Jo&Joe Gentilly in Paris, Château de Cruix in the Beaujolais Wine Region, Villa Saint Exupery Beach in the French Riviera, Hotel Auto Park in Florence, Casa San Juan in Rome, Anda Venice Hostel in Venice, Ramada Encore by Wyndham Munich Messe in Munich, Hotel Montag Sankt Goar in the Rhine Valley, and Via Hostel Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

Dining Summary

• 4 Dinner (D)
• 13 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.
• London: What currency do I need? For this trip, you’ll need just two currencies - the British Pound and the Euro.
• London: Can I share a room with my partner on this trip? Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.

Included Experience

• Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Fontainebleau: There’s your everyday châteaux and then there’s Château de Fontainebleau. The medieval palace was once home to Napoleon. And it’s another level of luxe.
• Beaujolais Wine Region: Run past vineyards, farms, castles and flowering fields on your afternoon run.
• Beaujolais: Be a VIP at the epic Contiki Château and fill up on a banquet of classic French dishes and wines. Ooh la la!
• Nice: Run right along the coast of Promenade des Anglais, checking out the breezy blue waters and sandy beaches along the way. If this is not the most beautiful run you've ever done....
• French Riviera: Glide through the winding coastal roads of the French Riviera with your Contiki crew.
• Monaco City: Walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Royal Palace and see the Monte Carlo Casino (where the car park looks like a Fast & Furious set).
• Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap.
• 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.
• Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
• Munich: See Munich's running hotspot on your morning run today.
• Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich.
• Sankt Goar: Take in the breath-taking scenery of the River Rhine.
• Rhine Valley: Look at you! Up & running even before the sun... This morning, we'll jog around the Rhine, ticking off one spell-binding view after another.
• Edam: Explore all the windmills, canals and dikes on two wheels.
• Amsterdam: Running with the locals? Check. Sampling local pancakes afterwards? Check. Best run in Amsterdam ever? Sure sounds like it.