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Vienna to Rome Trail (Standard, Summer ( Until Mar '27), Age 18-22)

9 days
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From Vienna to Rome
4.9 (13 reviews)
  • Three friends sit on canal wall laughing with colorful Venetian buildings behind
  • Colorful painted building with artistic balconies.
  • Historic palace with gardens and city in the background.
  • Aerial view of a historic castle on a hill.
  • Square with historic buildings and a church at sunset.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 46
Ages 18-22
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Dinner (Group dinner with fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Meet and greet with other travelers and Trip Manager
    • Group dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Classical music concert
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  2. Day 2

    Vienna to Krakow

    Vienna to Krakow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
    Landmarks
    Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
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  3. Day 3

    Krakow

    Krakow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Krakow including cathedral, Royal Castle, and local beer spots

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Jewish Quarter
    • Visit Royal Castle
    • Visit museums
    • Traditional Polish evening with Pierogi
    Landmarks
    Krakow Old Town
    Wawel Royal Castle
    Kazimierz District
  4. Day 4

    Krakow - Banska Bystrica - Budapest

    Krakow - Banska Bystrica - Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • River cruise and dinner in Budapest
    Landmarks
    Banska Bystrica
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  5. Day 5

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Soak in thermal baths
    • Visit Margaret Island
    Landmarks
    Margaret Island
  6. Day 6

    Budapest - Lake Bled - Ljubljana

    Budapest - Lake Bled - Ljubljana
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ljubljana Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Lake Bled and scenic lake area
    • City orientation of Ljubljana

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Lake Bled
    Landmarks
    Lake Bled
    Ljubljana
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  7. Day 7

    Ljubljana to Venice

    Ljubljana to Venice
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Motoscafo ride through Venice canals

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride
    • Guided food tour of Venice
    Landmarks
    Venice
  8. Day 8

    Venice to Rome

    Venice to Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Pasta making class with homemade dinner
    Landmarks
    Rome
  9. Day 9

    Rome

    Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Colosseum visit (Free Time Add-On, availability not guaranteed)
    Landmarks
    Colosseum

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What's Included

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  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • A&O Budapest (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Ljubljana Resort (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 6

  • Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 7

  • YellowSquare (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 8

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Rating
4.7 (6,340 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
88%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Moments

  • Group photo of friends with city view through arches.
  • Group of women posing together with city view.
  • Large group in front of the Colosseum.
  • Group photo at the Roman Forum.
  • Group with a view of the Budapest Parliament at sunset.
  • Two women posing on a boat at night.
  • Group photo in front of the Colosseum.
  • Three women with a canal and colorful buildings.
  • Group of people with a scenic city view at sunset.
  • Two women smiling in a swimming pool with a historical building.
  • Group standing at an architectural viewpoint.
  • Group of women posing with an architectural background.
  • Five women posing in a swimming pool with people in the background.
  • Group tour visiting an underground cellar.

Traveler Reviews

4.9
Overall rating based on 13 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.7
  • Tour Operator
    4.7

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  • Sarah
    Sarah5.0•September 2024
    Led by Rianna
    I am so grateful for my experience with Ri, she went above and beyond my expectations for a trip manager. Her...
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    • Group photo of friends with city view through arches.
    • Group photo at the Roman Forum.
    • Group of women posing together with city view.
    • Group with a view of the Budapest Parliament at sunset.
    • Two women posing on a boat at night.
    • Large group in front of the Colosseum.
    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thanks for letting us know about your awesome experience! We're so stoked to hear that your Trip Manager made such a great impression and that you had an amazing journey. Can't wait to have you back on your next trip!
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  • Anonymous5.0•September 2024
    Overall experience was very good. Would have loved to spend more than 1 day in the cities. Everything was run smooth...
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    Traveled in September 2024
  • Emma5.0•September 2024
    Led by Rianna
    For the type of trip it is, i vive its a good amount of time in places & good mix of on and off coach days. Re...
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    • Group standing at an architectural viewpoint.
    • Group tour visiting an underground cellar.
    • Two women smiling in a swimming pool with a historical building.
    • Five women posing in a swimming pool with people in the background.
    • Group of women posing with an architectural background.
    • Group photo in front of the Colosseum.
    • Three women with a canal and colorful buildings.
    • Group of people with a scenic city view at sunset.
    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for sharing your fantastic Contiki experience with us. We're delighted that you had such an amazing adventure. We carefully select our team members for their professionalism, passion, and knowledge of their regions, so we're thrilled to hear that they made your trip so memorable.
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  • Eliza
    Eliza5.0•April 2024
    Led by Emily
    I loved it! Especially the trip manager Em, she was so beyond lovely
    • People walking on a snowy path under lit decorations.
    • Group of people gathered outdoors at night.
    • Group of women holding drinks, with lit bridge in the background.
    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for your excellent feedback. We are overjoyed to hear that you had a fantastic experience from start to finish. It's lovely that the Trip Manager created an unforgettable itinerary that made your trip memorable. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to them. They have set a very high standard, but we are committed to improving your next Contiki adventure.
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  • Marina5.0•April 2024
    Led by Emily
    It was literally the best and most fun experience ever
    Traveled in January 2024
  • Anonymous5.0•April 2024
    This trip was amazing overall, however, it wouldn't have been as great without our group leader, Emily! Her care and...
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    Traveled in March 2024
  • Brendan4.0•December 2016
    Led by Greg
    I wasn't expecting to much when I took a tour with Contiki. My expectations were to enjoy my time off and meet new...
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    • Large group posing in front of a historical amphitheater at night.
    • Colorful illustrated map with various landmarks and destinations.
    Traveled in December 2015
  • Richard5.0•September 2016
    Led by Trent
    Trent made the trip incredibly fun and insightful. There was not a moment in which we weren't either learning...
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    Traveled in August 2016
  • Dannielle5.0•May 2016
    Led by Trent
    Trent was the best guide ever! He was very knowledgable about all the cities we visited and went above and beyond to...
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    Traveled in February 2014
  • Laura5.0•May 2016
    Led by Trent
    The trip was more than I could of ever expected. Trent made myself and everyone else on the tour feel so safe but got...
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    Traveled in February 2016

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    Asked on May 12th, 2025

    Is it possible to include more meals and optional experiences? What would be the cost?

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    • ContikiOperator•Written May 2025

      We are unable to include additional meals in this tour package. Optional experiences will be offered by the Trip Manager throughout your journey, payable in local currency. Optional experiences must be paid on-site and are not available for pre-booking.

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    Thomas

    Asked on June 30th, 2023

    We are super interested in this trip but concerned that there aren't any reviews in the past several years. Why is that?

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    • ContikiOperator•Written June 2023

      Thank you for your interest in Vienna to Rome Trail! Fantastic choice! I can guarantee you this trip is still running with plenty of 2023 departures that are filling up quickly.

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