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Europe (France, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Greece, Balkans, Central Europe, Netherlands, England)

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Europe is one of the world's most diverse and historically rich travel destinations, spanning everything from the sun-drenched coastlines of Greece, Spain, and Italy to the Alpine peaks of Switzerland and the medieval cities of Central Europe and the Balkans. Travellers are drawn by world-class art and architecture, iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Colosseum in Rome, and a vast cultural tapestry of languages, cuisines, and traditions. The continent is renowned for its efficient rail network, making it ideal for multi-country itineraries — whether that's island-hopping the Greek Aegean, cycling through the Netherlands, exploring the historic towns of the Balkans, or pub-crawling through England.

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Europe (France, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Greece, Balkans, Central Europe, Netherlands, England) · 37 days

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European Adventurer: Self-Launched 37-Day Grand Tour of Europe (Paris to London)

A self-launched version of Contiki's 37-day "European Adventurer" loop — Paris, the Swiss Alps, Beaujolais, Barcelona, the French Riviera, Venice, Florence, Rome, Athens and the Greek islands, the Balkans, Plitvice, Ljubljana and Lake Bled, the Austrian Tyrol, Munich, the Rhine Valley, Amsterdam and London. Instead of a coach and a tour manager you use budget flights, Eurail/point-to-point trains, ferries and local buses, stay in the same style of hostels and guesthouses and book the big-ticket sights yourself via GetYourGuide, Klook or official sites. Pace is fast and backpacker-friendly — expect big walking days, hostel dorms and cheap eats, with plenty of freedom to linger where you like. All costs are rough per-person estimates in GBP and will swing with season and how far ahead you book.

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