Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
Meet your group in London and then head down to the coast to check out the White Cliffs of Dover. After that you'll catch a ferry across to Calais in France. From there the coach takes you through Belgium and on to Amsterdam for your first night. There's plenty to do after dinner if you want to get into the nightlife scene.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South (or similar))
Landmarks White Cliffs of Dover 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
The day is yours to explore Amsterdam however you like. Walk through the canal networks, visit the museums, or grab some pancakes and frites. If you're interested, head up the A'DAM tower for views across the city. Later you can join the group for an optional dinner in a local fishing village and then take a canal cruise as the sun goes down.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit A'DAM tower for panoramic views over the city
- Dinner at a local fishing village
- Cruise on the canals with drinks
Landmarks A'DAM tower - Day 3
Amsterdam to Hamburg
Travel by coach through the autobahn heading toward Hamburg, Germany. Once you arrive, get an orientation of the city with its canals, cafes, central lake and parks. You'll have free time in the evening to grab dinner wherever you like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Super 8 by Wyndham Hamburg Mitte (or similar))
- Day 4
Hamburg to Copenhagen
Head toward Copenhagen with a stop in Odense, the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. Walk around the cobbled streets and see the colourful historic buildings. Continue on to Copenhagen and check out this vibrant city with its craft breweries, Renaissance architecture, hip bars and canals. Find somewhere for dinner on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scandic Sydhaven (or similar))
Landmarks St. Michael's Basilica 
- Day 5
Copenhagen
Spend the full day getting to know Copenhagen. Cycle around like the locals do, pop into cute cafes for Danish pastries, and wander through Renaissance architecture. Explore the bustling university town vibe and head to the hipster hood of Freetown Christiana. You'll find nightlife and unique spots scattered throughout the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scandic Sydhaven (or similar))
Landmarks Freetown Christiana - Day 6
Copenhagen to Berlin
Take a ferry from Denmark to Germany and head to Berlin. Start with a guided tour that covers the city's fascinating but difficult history, hitting key historic sites. Dinner is included this evening so you'll eat with the group.
- Meals
- Dinner (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)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Berlin West (or similar))
Included Activities
- City tour of Berlin including its historical sites
- Day 7
Berlin
Your day focuses on Berlin's rich history. Two optional walking tours are available: one covering 20th century history and Hitler's bunker, and an Alternative Berlin tour in the evening that takes you to hipster spots and historical places. At night you can check out Berlin's famous underground rave scene and basement cocktail lounges if you want.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Berlin West (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Historical Walking Tour - €13.00 covering 20th century Berlin, Hitler's bunker, Goebbels' Propaganda Ministry, East German communism sites, and the Holocaust Memorial
- Alternative Berlin walking tour to hipster haunts and historical hotspots
Landmarks Hitler's Bunker Holocaust Memorial - Day 8
Berlin to Warsaw
Leave Berlin and travel to Warsaw, Poland's capital. Arrive in the city centre with its vibrant urban scene. You'll have free time to find dinner, and local pierogi and compote at one of the lively cafes are popular choices.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Warszawa Centrum (Warsaw, Poland))
- Day 9
Warsaw
Take a guided walking tour of Warsaw with a local expert who shares insider knowledge about how the city rebuilt itself after post-war bombings. Explore museums, check out the vibrant street art scene, and hang out in cool cafes throughout the day. Dinner is included this evening with an authentic Polish feast.
- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic Polish feast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Warszawa Centrum (Warsaw, Poland))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Warsaw with local guide including Old Town, Royal Castle and more
Landmarks Warsaw Old Town Royal Castle - Day 10
Warsaw to Krakow
Leave Warsaw and travel to Krakow, the former capital of Poland. The journey includes a sobering stop at Auschwitz concentration camp. Once in Krakow you'll have free time to find a local restaurant for a traditional dinner before you settle in for tomorrow's full day of exploration.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vienna House Easy Cracow (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp
Landmarks Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum - Day 11
Krakow
Start with an included sightseeing tour of Krakow in the morning hitting the key sites. After that, explore at your own pace by strolling through Kazimierz with its street art, vintage markets and old cafes. Check out the UNESCO-listed Old Town and visit the 14th century synagogue in the historic Jewish Quarter. An optional pierogi making class is available if you want to learn in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vienna House Easy Cracow (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Krakow including Wawel Castle and best pierogi spots
Optional Activities
- Pierogi making class
Landmarks Kazimierz Krakow Old Town Wawel Castle - Day 12
Krakow to Budapest
Say goodbye to Krakow and head to Budapest. Stop for lunch in Banska Bystrica, a charming Slovak town with pastel-painted buildings. Arrive in Budapest on the Danube River by evening. If you're interested, there's an optional dinner cruise where you'll see the river lit up at night while trying Hungarian cuisine.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Danube River Cruise with dinner included
Landmarks Banska Bystrica 
- Day 13
Budapest
Join a locally guided walking tour of Budapest to see the Royal Palace, the iconic Chain Bridge and the Fisherman's Bastion. Free time opens up in the evening to hunt for ruin bars tucked away in the Jewish Quarter and try some local Langos.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Budapest including Royal Palace, Chain Bridge and Fisherman's Bastion
Landmarks Royal Palace Chain Bridge Fisherman's Bastion - Day 14
Budapest to Austrian Tyrol
Travel west from Budapest through Hungary into Austria and the Alps. You'll check out a charming Alpine town with its historic centre, blue lake and St. Michael's Basilica (featured in The Sound of Music). Stay at the special Contiki Haus Schöneck with authentic Austrian cuisine cooked on site, an on-site bar with local beer, and same-sex multi-share rooms with up to 5 other travellers.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))
Landmarks St. Michael's Basilica - Day 15
Austrian Tyrol
Wake up to Alpine views and pick your own adventure for the day. Join a bike tour through green mountains and waterfalls, try tandem paragliding if you're feeling brave, or take a more relaxed stroll and enjoy endless hot chocolate. You could also ride a gondola up the mountain or relax at the Gasthof.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bike tour through green mountains and waterfalls
- Tandem paragliding
- Gondola ride up the mountain
- Relaxation at the Gasthof
- Day 16
Austrian Tyrol to Ljubljana
Leave the Austrian Alps for Slovenia and Lake Bled, where a medieval castle sits on an islet surrounded by the Julian Alps and turquoise waters. Arrive in Ljubljana and get a walking orientation to the city layout. Explore the bohemian art district of Metelkova Mesto or relax by the city's atmospheric watercourses. Optional dinner is available at one of the city's culinary hotspots.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Styles Ljubljana Centre (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Dinner at one of Ljubljana's culinary hotspots
Landmarks Lake Bled Metelkova Mesto 
- Day 17
Ljubljana to Venice
Travel to Venice, the floating city in Italy. Experience the gondola-filled waterways and that Italian fairytale feeling. Join an optional Eating Europe Food Tour where you'll hop between local spots, try delicious bites, and get insider tips from a local guide about Venice's coolest places with a small group of other foodies.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Venice Palace (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Eating Europe Food Tour - hopping between local hotspots with a local guide
Landmarks Venice - Day 18
Venice to Rome
Leave Venice and head to Rome, the Eternal City. This afternoon get a night tour discovering Italian icons and the city's glory. Have some gelato, try pizza and see ancient monuments. The evening is free so you can explore on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Santa Costanza (or similar))
- Day 19
Rome
Spend the full day checking out Rome's key features, Roman architecture and bucket list sights. There's an optional tour available covering Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators. Celebrate your final night with an optional pasta-making class led by a local.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Santa Costanza (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators tour
- Pasta-making class led by a local
- Day 20
Rome
Say goodbye to Rome and all the gelato and memories you've collected, but the friendships you've made stick around. Time to head home full of stories and already planning your next Contiki adventure.
