Run Club: European Highlights

The one that shows you Europe’s best bucket list destinations in 2 weeks – with plenty of scenic runs along the way

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 the French Riviera to Roman ruins, Amsterdam’s canals & so much more. You’ll stay in Contiki’s legendary private Château, roam around lush vineyards, tick off twinkling cities & historical sights with recovery days & lots of opportunities for carb loading with pasta & wine. Ready? Hit record & let’s go!

Included/Excluded

  • Run past some of the Best Sights in Paris
  • Run through the Eternal City
  • Sweat it out with a Parkrun & Pancakes

Tour Plan

Day 1 London to Paris

LondonTravellers up the Arc de Triomphe with a view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

Welcome to London! Join forces here & get to know the running crew you’re about to take on Europe with. Then, we'll hit the ground running by jumping on the coach & making tracks for two weeks of adventure.

Dover

Shortly before we find our ferry for France, we'll be taking in the English coastline beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover.

Calais

Off the ferry we arrive in the port town of Calais - French soil! We’ll travel via World War I battlefields in the Valley of the Somme, before reaching... Paris!

Paris

Pop the champagne, dial up the romance, & pass the escargot - we're in Paris, baby! Don't waste a second unpacking, we're going to hit the streets and see how this city comes alive by night.

Included Meals

  • Dinner
Day 2 Paris

ParisTravellers taking a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower

Morning, runners! We’ll kick off our first run on the trip with a metro ride to Jardin de Luxembourg, then sprint along the Seine, past Paris’ iconic spots (wave to Notre Dame…). And end right at the Eiffel Tower! Then it’s back to the hostel for a well-deserved brekkie & a full day of exploration. Tonight, you can choose to get together with the crew for a delicious French-style dinner followed by a Cabaret show.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
Day 3 Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Fontainebleau

ParisOutdoor seating are at the Chateau de Cruix in the Beaujoulais Wine Region in France

Grab breakfast & say goodbye to Paris. We’ve got a full day of scenic runs & Château vibes ahead of us.

Fontainebleau

With its medieval stature and grand surrounding ponds, Château Fontainebleau will take your breath away. We'll amble around the gardens then recommence our scenic journey to Beaujolais.

Beaujolais Wine Region

And here you are, at our very own Château de Cruix! Who's breathless? All of us. A good run through France’s prettiest wine region - passing by vineyards will defo take your breath away. Take a quick shower after your run and treat yourself to some wine with a hearty dinner.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Day 4 Beaujolais Wine Region to French Riviera

Beaujolais Wine RegionTraveller riding a bike along the beach in Nice, France

Yes, yes, you wish you could stay here forever. But unfortunately the show must go on. And so should we. So enjoy one last French countryside run before hitting the road once again.

French Riviera

Missing an opportunity to see this glorious part of the world up close and personal would be criminal. Speaking of things you shouldn't miss, this region is famous for lavender honey, aioli & rosé wine; all 3 in one meal should be your mission.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
Day 5 French Riviera (Including Monaco City)

French RivieraTravellers at Nice sign in the French Riviera, France

Another day, another morning run. This time - along the Promenade des Anglais! After breakfast, you have some free time to explore even more coastal scenery and chill with the ocean breeze. Then we’ll drive along the Côte d'Azur towards Monaco.

Monaco City

A night in glamorous Monaco should complete your day slash life. Don a fancy necklace and pop a plum in your mouth - we're about to embark on the lifestyle of the rich and the famous.

French Riviera

After a night on the blackjack table it's back to the coast and to bed, the next part of the adventure starts tomorrow.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
Day 6 French Riviera to Florence via Pisa

French Riviera

After one last run in France, we’re ready for new ground. Italy, perhaps?

PisaView of the Duomo in Florence in Italy

No trip around Europe is complete without seeing the world's most famous #AwkwardLean, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Once you've got that perfect snap of you holding the thing up like you're Arnold Schwarzenegger, we'll be on the fast-track to Florence.

Florence

The dome of Duomo Cathedral sits above the city making certain we know we have arrived in Florence. Tonight you can choose to begin your Tuscan love affair at a Free Time Add-On dinner - think olives, pastas, focaccia, meats & wine.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
Day 7 Florence to Rome

FlorenceTravellers hugging at the Pantheon in Rome, Italy

Need time to rest and carb load? Good thing we’re in Italy! This morning is a perfect balance of guided wisdom and free time to roam. We'll uncover the beautiful art of traditional leather & explore streets bursting with heritage before eventually hitting the road for Rome.

Rome

And you thought your morning was interesting! The afternoon will really take it up a notch as we uncover Italian icons in the country's capital of Rome as you get a glimpse of its glory by night. Gelato, pizza and ancient monuments - perfecto!

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
Day 8 Rome

RomeTravellers stood outside the Colosseum in Rome, Italy

Rise and shine! After an early morning run to see the most iconic sites of Rome, we'll head back to the hostel for breakfast with espresso to keep you buzzin’. Today will be a whirlwind of Roman architecture & the chance to see the Colosseum up close. The afternoon’s free & an optional pasta cooking class with dinner is on the agenda tonight. Oh, and treat yourself to some gelato, will ya? You’ve earned it.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
Day 9 Rome to Venice

RomeTravellers enjoying a gondola ride on the Venetian canals, Venice, Italy

We may be hitting the road again, but we're not done with Italy just yet. We have one more city to lust over...

Venice

Venice is yours for this glorious Italian afternoon. We'll be jumping aboard our own private boat and hitting the canals en route to the historical heart of the city. A gondola ride is up for grabs, or you can always choose to get lost on your own and see where the maze takes you.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
Day 10 Venice to Munich via Tyrol

VeniceTravellers enjoying Bavarian food and beer, Munich, Germany

Confident we have ticked off all the Italian essentials, we can now leg it to Germany. After all the sophistication and glamour of France and Italy, a few beers and the chance to wear Bavarian suspenders will be precisely what we feel like.

Tyrol

Wind through the Austrian Alps to lively Munich.

Munich

Bavarian culture, a famous Glockenspiel and charm aplenty; Munich doesn't just turn it on during Oktoberfest! Explore peaceful gardens and legendary beer halls or join in the bike tour and explore the side streets you wouldn't usually see.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
Day 11 Munich to Rhine Valley via Dachau

MunichTraveller standing on the River Rhine in the Rhine Valley, Germany

A morning run in Munich? Along the sprawling gardens of Riemer Park? What better way to bid farewell to this wonderful city?

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

Journeying out of Munich, we'll make a stop at Dachau for a sobering visit to the Dachau concentration camp memorial. You'll be able to spend some time here to learn and reflect, before we head on to the Rhine Valley.

Sankt Goar

After the scenic journey of fairytale castles, vineyards and valleys, you'll be charmed before we even arrive in Germany's famous Rhine Valley. This back-in-time town is our wine tasting host for the evening.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Day 12 Rhine Valley to Amsterdam via Edam

Sankt Goar

This morning, change into your running kit & head out on a scenic run along the Rhine’s dreamy vineyard landscapes. Afterwards, we'll drag you all away from Germany (sorry!) Only to see you equally infatuated with another dot on the European map hours later...

EdamTravellers riding bikes in Edam, Netherlands

You know the cheese, and now you're going to know the place that pioneered it. We'll cycle into the countryside admiring windmills in Edam.

Amsterdam

Pretty canals lined with quaint crooked houses and cafes bursting with life. Amsterdam is all that and way more than you could ever imagine. And tonight’s your chance to have a go on Amsterdam's highest swing!

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Day 13 Amsterdam

AmsterdamTraveller sat on a bike on a bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands

It's our last full day on trip, better make the most of it! After an invigorating run this morning at the Amsterdamse Bos Parkrun, we’ll head out for a brunch of traditional Dutch pancakes. Then, you’ve got a free day to explore the city with your crew. So how about a canal cruise? And a cheesy-good dinner?

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
Day 14 Amsterdam to London

AmsterdamTraveler At Breakfast in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Down your breakfast and wipe away your tears - this is always the worst day of the trip. We'll escort you to Schiphol Airport by about 10am for those leaving us in the canal lined city.

Calais

For those not leaving us until London, we'll travel south through Belgium, then cross into France to Calais.

Dover

We'll make our way back to London-town, where you'll be left to start dreaming up your next big adventure.

London

Aaand after 14 days of some of the most scenic sprints in Europe, our run has come to an end. And what a journey it has been! Say a fond farewell to the group as you wrap up the trip on arrival in London.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast

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