Run Club: European Whirl Plus (Bus Tour)

Highlights

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 border control in 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: How often will we run? Group runs are scheduled almost every other day but remain completely optional. Travelers have the flexibility to rest when needed or can add additional runs if they chose.
• London: Is there a minimum fitness level required to join the trip? Everyone is welcome, whether they’re a seasoned runner, a beginner, or just curious to give it a try. At the start of each trip, the Trip Managers will discuss experience levels and pacing to ensure every traveler can find their group and feel comfortable.
• London: Who will be leading the run groups? Contiki’s Run Club trips will be led by our expert Trip Managers, who bring a unique combination of running enthusiasm and in-depth destination knowledge.

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).

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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Run Club: European Highlights (14 Days)

Wanna get those miles in? All while ticking off Europe’s most epic highlights? This is the perfect trip for you! Get ready for 14 days of one refreshing run after another (oh, and beginners, pros, or just curious souls - everyone’s welcome here!), from th...

Next Departure: 25-Aug-2025
Starting at: ± EUR 1,988.00

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