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European Trail (Standard, Start London, Gap 18-22)

23 days
Start and end in London
4.8
158 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-22
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Amsterdam

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

    Included Activities

    • View White Cliffs of Dover
    • Ferry crossing to Calais
    • Dinner in Amsterdam
    • Panoramic view of Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam nightlife and attractions
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

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

    Optional Activities

    • Bar hopping
    • Museum crawling
    • Dinner at a local Dutch farm
    • Canal cruise
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  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Berlin

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

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Berlin
    • Dinner in Berlin

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Berlin nightlife
  4. Day 4

    Berlin

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

    Optional Activities

    • Historical walking tour (20th century Berlin, Hitler's underground bunker, Holocaust Memorial)
    • Alternative Berlin walking tour (hipster districts)
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
    Holocaust Memorial
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
  5. Day 5

    Berlin to Prague

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

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Dresden to see Baroque architecture and rebuilt landmarks

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Prague's castles and cathedrals independently
    Landmarks
    Royal Residence (Dresden)
    Zwinger Palace
    Frauenkirche (Dresden)
    Opera House (Dresden)
  6. Day 6

    Prague

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

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Czech cuisine dinner with folklore dancers
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle
    Charles Bridge
    Old Town Square
    Astronomical Clock
    Wenceslas Square
  7. Day 7

    Prague to Vienna

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

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Kutna Hora

    Optional Activities

    • Sedlec Ossuary Chapel (additional cost applies)
    • Make Travel Matter Experience
    • Prater Fun Park
    Landmarks
    Sedlec Ossuary Chapel
  8. Day 8

    Vienna

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace
    • Guided tour of State Opera House
    • Guided tour of St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Art galleries
    • Local coffee houses
    • Sacher Torte tasting
    • Classical music concert
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    State Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  9. Day 9

    Vienna to Krakow

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
    Landmarks
    Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
  10. Day 10

    Krakow

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

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Krakow

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Polish evening with Pierogi
    Landmarks
    Wawel Castle
    Krakow Old Town
    Kazimierz District
  11. Day 11

    Krakow to Budapest via Banska Bystrica

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

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Banska Bystrica for lunch

    Optional Activities

    • River cruise in Budapest
    • Dinner in Budapest
    Landmarks
    Banska Bystrica
  12. Day 12

    Budapest

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

    Optional Activities

    • Thermal baths
    • Margaret Island exploration
    Landmarks
    Margaret Island
  13. Day 13

    Budapest to Ljubljana via Lake Bled

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

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Lake Bled
    • City orientation in Ljubljana

    Optional Activities

    • Swim at Lake Bled
    • Cafe time in Ljubljana
    Landmarks
    Lake Bled
  14. Day 14

    Ljubljana to Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Motoscafo transfer to Venice city center

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride
    • Guided food tour
    Landmarks
    Venice
  15. Day 15

    Venice to Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Yellow (or similar)), Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Pasta making class with homemade dinner
  16. Day 16

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Yellow (or similar)), Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Trevi Fountain
  17. Day 17

    Rome to Florence via Pisa

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

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Pisa to see Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Tuscan dinner
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Florence Duomo Cathedral
  18. Day 18

    Florence

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

    Optional Activities

    • Local market exploration
    • Gelato tasting
  19. Day 19

    Florence to Swiss Alps

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

    Optional Activities

    • Fondue dinner
  20. Day 20

    Swiss Alps

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

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to a Swiss mountain peak
    • Paragliding
  21. Day 21

    Swiss Alps to Paris

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

    Included Activities

    • Pass through Burgundy wine region
    • Dinner in Paris
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  22. Day 22

    Paris

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fragonard Perfumery

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner and cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Fragonard Perfumery
  23. Day 23

    Paris to London

    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.8
Overall rating based on 158 Reviews
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    4.9
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  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
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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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    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
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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.
    Traveled in August 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
    5
    Ri was an amazing tour guide, would definitely recommend!
    Traveled in August 2024
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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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  • European Trail (Standard, Start London, Gap 18-22) reviewer 7
    December 17th, 2024
    5
    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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