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European Trail (Standard, Summer ( From Mar '27), Start Amsterdam, Classic)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Amsterdam

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit White Cliffs of Dover
    • Ferry crossing to Calais
    • Dinner included

    Optional Activities

    • Panoramic view of Amsterdam
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

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

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at local Dutch farm
    • Canal cruise with city lights
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Berlin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar)), Hotel (A&O Berlin Mitte (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Berlin
    • Dinner included
    Landmarks
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Berlin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar)), Hotel (A&O Berlin Mitte (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Historical walking tour - 20th century Berlin including Hitler's bunker and Holocaust Memorial
    • Alternative Berlin walking tour - hipster haunts and creative venues
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
    Holocaust Memorial
    Hitler's Underground Bunker
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
  5. Day 5

    Berlin to Prague

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

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Dresden to see Baroque architecture, Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche
    • Explore Prague's castles and cathedrals

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Czech evening with cuisine and folklore dancers
    Landmarks
    Frauenkirche
    Royal Residence (Dresden)
    Zwinger Palace
    Dresden Opera House
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Prague

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

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Prague's historic streets and local landmarks
    • Pivo & Pubs - beer tasting tour of Prague's famous breweries and pubs with local beer enthusiast
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle District
  7. Day 7

    Prague to Vienna

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

    Optional Activities

    • Classical concert in Vienna
    Itinerary Image 1
  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
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Krakow

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

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour covering cathedral, Royal Castle and best beer spots

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Polish evening with Pierogi and local cuisine
    Landmarks
    Krakow Royal Castle
    Krakow Cathedral
  10. Day 10

    Krakow to Budapest via Banska Bystrica

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

    Optional Activities

    • River cruise and dinner in Budapest
    Landmarks
    Banska Bystrica
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Budapest

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

    Optional Activities

    • Thermal bath experience
    • Visit to Margaret Island
    Landmarks
    Margaret Island
  12. Day 12

    Budapest to Ljubljana via Lake Bled

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

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Lake Bled scenic area
    • Ljubljana orientation tour

    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

    • Motoscafo boat ride through Venice canals

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride
    • Guided food tour of Venice
    Landmarks
    Venice
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Venice to Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Evening exploration and dinner in Rome
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Itinerary Image 1
  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
    River Arno
  17. Day 17

    Florence to Swiss Alps

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Fondue dinner
  18. Day 18

    Swiss Alps

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

    Optional Activities

    • Mountain trip with travel crew
    • Paragliding
  19. Day 19

    Swiss Alps to Beaujolais Wine Region via Geneva

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner and wine tasting at the château)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner and wine tasting at Beaujolais Château
    Landmarks
    Jet d'Eau (Geneva Water Fountain)
  20. Day 20

    Beaujolais Wine Region

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

    Included Activities

    • Picnic in château gardens
    • Sunrise yoga on château lawns
  21. Day 21

    Beaujolais Wine Region to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A conveniently located hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Night-time tour of Paris featuring Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
  22. Day 22

    Paris

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

    Included Activities

    • Learn fragrance art at Fragonard Perfumery
    • Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
    • Visit the Louvre

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner and cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Fragonard Perfumery
  23. Day 23

    Paris to London

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    May 31st, 2026
    Led by Thomas
    Tom’s 100% best trip manager you could ask for, he deserves to be payed more!
    Traveled in January 2025
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    Thank you for travelling with Contiki and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to read that your Trip Manager made such a strong positive impression and contributed to an enjoyable and memorable journey for you. It is always rewarding to know when our team’s efforts are so greatly appreciated. Thank you again for your kind comments. We hope to welcome you on another Contiki adventure in the future.
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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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    Traveled in September 2024
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    Thanks for your feedback. It’s fantastic to read you enjoyed the trip and that the Trip manager positively impacted your experience. Thank you for selecting Contiki as your adventure partner.
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    December 19th, 2024
    I had the most amazing experience on this trip, all thanks to the incredible organization and planning! Every detail...
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    Traveled in September 2024
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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
    Led by Rianna
    Riana made the trip! It was all organised perfectly making the travel stress free and loads of fun! Would recommend...
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    Thanks for your feedback. It’s fantastic to read you enjoyed the trip and that the Trip manager positively impacted your experience. Thank you for selecting Contiki as your adventure partner.
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    December 18th, 2024
    Recently completed my first Scandinavian Contiki. Such a wonderful experience to see the Scandi scenery in such a...
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    We’re thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time on your trip and that our Trip Manager positively impacted your experience. Thank you for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion; we truly appreciate your feedback.
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    December 18th, 2024
    Led by Rianna
    Would definitely recommend Ri. She was an amazing tour guide.
    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    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
    Ri was an amazing tour guide, would definitely recommend!
    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    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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  • European Trail (Standard, Summer ( From Mar '27), Start Amsterdam, Classic) reviewer 8
    December 17th, 2024
    Led by Rianna
    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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    Reply from: Contiki
    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
    Rianna is such a knowledgable and exciting guide who really was such a wealth of information and insight. Thoroughly...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for sharing your great feedback regarding your trip. Thank you for taking this adventure with us.
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    December 17th, 2024
    Led by Rianna
    Amazing! Especially our tour guide Ri!
    Traveled in September 2024

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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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    Nancy

    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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    • ContikiOperatorWritten January 2025

      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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