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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 46
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • See White Cliffs of Dover
    • Ferry crossing to Calais
    • Travel through Belgium to Amsterdam
    • Dinner in Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Panoramic view tour of Amsterdam
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Calais
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at a local Dutch farm
    • Canal cruise with city lights
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Berlin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Berlin
    • Dinner in Berlin

    Optional Activities

    • Sample Berlin's legendary nightlife
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  4. Day 4

    Berlin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Historical walking tour (20th century Berlin including Hitler's underground bunker and Holocaust Memorial)
    • Visit Checkpoint Charlie
    • Explore side streets and obscure attractions
    • Alternative Berlin walking tour (hipster neighborhoods)
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
    Holocaust Memorial
    East Side Gallery
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
  5. Day 5

    Berlin - Dresden - Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Berlin to Prague
    • Visit Dresden (Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House, Frauenkirche)
    • Explore Prague castles and cathedrals

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Czech evening with folklore dancers and Czech cuisine
    Landmarks
    Frauenkirche
    Zwinger Palace
    Royal Residence
    Dresden Opera House
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  6. Day 6

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour through historic streets and local landmarks
    • Pivo & Pubs beer tour (tasting unique Czech beers and visiting famous pubs)
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle District
  7. Day 7

    Prague to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (JO&JOE Vienna (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Habibi & Hawara
    • Classical concert
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  8. Day 8

    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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  9. Day 9

    Krakow

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

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Krakow (discovering beer spots and historical hotspots)

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Polish evening with Pierogi (Polish dumplings)
    Landmarks
    Krakow Cathedral
    Royal Castle
    Krakow Old Town
    Jewish Quarter
    Kazimierz District
  10. Day 10

    Krakow - Banska Bystrica - Budapest

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

    Included Activities

    • Lunch stop in Banska Bystrica

    Optional Activities

    • River cruise in Budapest
    • Dinner in Budapest
    Landmarks
    Banska Bystrica
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  11. Day 11

    Budapest

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

    Optional Activities

    • Soak in thermal baths
    • Visit Margaret Island (gardens, fountains, pools, ruins)
    Landmarks
    Margaret Island
  12. Day 12

    Budapest to Ljubljana via Lake Bled

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ljubljana Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lake Bled
    • City orientation of Ljubljana

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Lake Bled
    Landmarks
    Lake Bled
    Julian Alps
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Ljubljana to Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Venice by motoscafo

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride
    • Guided food tour of Venice
    Landmarks
    Venice Lagoon
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  14. Day 14

    Venice to Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rome's icons independently
    • Night-time exploration of Rome
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  15. Day 15

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Pasta making class with homemade dinner
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Trevi Fountain
  16. Day 16

    Rome to Florence

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Re-Dama Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Tuscan dinner
    Landmarks
    Florence Duomo Cathedral
    River Arno
  17. Day 17

    Florence - Pisa - Swiss Alps

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Optional Activities

    • Optional fondue dinner in Swiss Alps
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
  18. Day 18

    Swiss Alps

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Trip up a Swiss mountain
    • Paragliding
  19. Day 19

    Swiss Alps - Geneva - Beaujolais Wine Region

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Wine tasting included)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Lunch in Geneva
    • Dinner at château
    • Wine tasting at château
    Landmarks
    Jet d'Eau
  20. Day 20

    Beaujolais Wine Region

    Meals
    Breakfast, Picnic Lunch (French-style picnic in château gardens with red wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Picnic in château gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise yoga on château lawns
  21. Day 21

    Beaujolais - Burgundy - Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A conveniently located hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Night-time tour of Paris (lamp-lit bridges, Eiffel Tower, coffee haunts)
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
  22. Day 22

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at Fragonard Perfumery
    • Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Explore the Louvre
    • Dinner and cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Fragonard Perfumery
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
  23. Day 23

    Paris to London

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    December 20th, 2024
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    I was a little nervous to travel to Europe alone, as a single woman. I had a friend recommend that I try a tour...
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    December 19th, 2024
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    I had the most amazing experience on this trip, all thanks to the incredible organization and planning! Every detail...
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    We're so happy to hear that you had a great time on your trip and that our Trip Manager made a difference in your experience. Thank you for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion - we truly appreciate your feedback.
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    December 18th, 2024
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    Riana made the trip! It was all organised perfectly making the travel stress free and loads of fun! Would recommend...
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    December 18th, 2024
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    Recently completed my first Scandinavian Contiki. Such a wonderful experience to see the Scandi scenery in such a...
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    December 18th, 2024
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    Would definitely recommend Ri. She was an amazing tour guide.
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    December 18th, 2024
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    Ri was an amazing tour guide, would definitely recommend!
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    We're so glad to hear you had an awesome time on your trip and that our Trip Manager made it even better for you! Thanks for picking Contiki to be your adventure buddy; we really appreciate your feedback.
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    December 17th, 2024
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    Rianna is such a knowledgable and informative tour guide who brings each place to life. She is so enthusiastic and i...
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    Thanks for being our travel buddy, we are so pleased you have enjoyed the tour. We hope to welcome to you back again.
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    December 17th, 2024
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    Rianna is such a knowledgable and exciting guide who really was such a wealth of information and insight. Thoroughly...
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    December 17th, 2024
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    Amazing! Especially our tour guide Ri!
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    December 17th, 2024
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    On my last Contiki being it my first I didn't know what to expect but the guide Rianna was amazing I went on my own...
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    Ron

    Asked on April 7th, 2025

    Any availabilities?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten April 2025

      Contiki runs adventures exclusively for travelers between ages (18-35). They are designed and marketed towards budget-minded young travelers wanting to meet other people their age from all over the world. These tend to be very popular with students and backpackers.

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    Asked on April 5th, 2025

    Im really looking for an epic European trip with a good young bunch of people, but im 42. Tbh i look 35 and fit physically, please let me join the group?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten April 2025

      Contiki tours do have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate, and unfortunately, this policy applies across all their trips. We have several sister brands that offer fantastic travel experiences without age restrictions, which may be a perfect fit for you: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Luxury Gold.

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    Asked on January 27th, 2025

    Is there a reason it is only good up to age 35?

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      Contiki is renowned for offering exciting adventures specifically designed for young travelers aged 18 to 35. The age restriction is in place to ensure a fun and dynamic atmosphere that's perfect for creating lasting memories and friendships with fellow travelers who are at similar stages of life. By focusing on this age group, Contiki crafts experiences that cater to the interests and energy levels of young adults, with itineraries packed with adventure, cultural exploration, and vibrant social activities. The itineraries also includes stays in Hostels which is not suitable to every age group.

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