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

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From Amsterdam to London
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner (Amsterdam: Best way to break the ice? By breaking bread of course. You and your new besties can bond over dinner before heading out to explore.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit the White Cliffs of Dover
    • Ferry crossing to Europe
    • Arrive in Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Comedy show in Amsterdam (evening)
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit STRAAT Museum
    • Dinner in Volendam with canal cruise
    Landmarks
    STRAAT Museum
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Berlin

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Good Morning Berlin City East (or similiar))

    Included Activities

    • Berlin city tour
    • Dinner in Berlin
    Landmarks
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
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  4. Day 4

    Berlin

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Good Morning Berlin City East (or similiar))

    Optional Activities

    • Historical walking tour including Hitler's bunker site
    • Alternative Berlin walking tour
    Landmarks
    East Side Gallery
  5. Day 5

    Berlin to Prague via Dresden

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zleep Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Prague castles and cathedrals

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Czech cuisine dinner with folklore dancers
    Landmarks
    Frauenkirche
    Royal Residence
    Opera House (Dresden)
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  6. Day 6

    Prague

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zleep Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Walking food tour
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle District
    Old Town Square
  7. Day 7

    Prague to Vienna

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Wien Mariahilf Hotel Vienna (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Travel from Prague to Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Classical concert in Vienna (evening)
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  8. Day 8

    Vienna to Krakow

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vienna House Easy Cracow (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
    • Explore Krakow old town and Kazimierz district
    • Dinner in Krakow
    Landmarks
    Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
    Kazimierz District
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  9. Day 9

    Krakow

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vienna House Easy Cracow (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Krakow

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Polish evening with pierogi
    Landmarks
    Krakow Old Town
    Royal Castle
    Cathedral
    Jewish Quarter
  10. Day 10

    Krakow to Budapest

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

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

    Budapest

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

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

    Budapest to Ljubljana via Lake Bled

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Styles Ljubljana Centre (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ljubljana city orientation tour

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Lake Bled
    Landmarks
    Lake Bled
    Julian Alps
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  13. Day 13

    Ljubljana to Venice

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Riviera dei Dogi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Motoscafo transfer across the lagoon to Venice

    Optional Activities

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

    Venice to Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar))
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  15. Day 15

    Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar))

    Optional Activities

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

    Rome to Florence

    Meals
    Dinner (Bistecca (Florentine steak))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B Hotel Firenze Novoli (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Florence
    • Dinner featuring Bistecca (Florentine steak)
    Landmarks
    Duomo Cathedral
    Basilica Santa Croce
    Giotto's Bell Tower
    Baptistery
    Piazza della Signoria
  17. Day 17

    Florence to Swiss Alps via Pisa

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Visit Wooden Chapel Bridge
    • Visit Lion Monument
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Wooden Chapel Bridge
    Lion Monument
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  18. Day 18

    Swiss Alps

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Mt. Pilatus
    • Fondue dinner
    • Lake Lucerne cruise
    Landmarks
    Mt. Pilatus
    Lake Lucerne
  19. Day 19

    Swiss Alps to Beaujolais Wine Region via Geneva

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner with wine tasting at Beaujolais Château)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner with wine tasting at Beaujolais Château
  20. Day 20

    Beaujolais Wine Region

    Meals
    Lunch (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 Wine Region to Paris

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Paris nighttime tour
    • Dinner in Paris
    • Montparnasse Tower visit
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Montparnasse Tower
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  22. Day 22

    Paris

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner with Cabaret show)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fragonard perfumery
    • Cabaret show with dinner
  23. Day 23

    Paris to London

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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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    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
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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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    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
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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
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    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 (Plus ( From Mar '27), Start Amsterdam, Classic) reviewer 7
    December 17th, 2024
    5.0
    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
    5.0
    Amazing! Especially our tour guide Ri!
    Traveled in September 2024
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    December 17th, 2024
    4.0
    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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    Asked on February 8th, 2026

    Am I correct that the difference between this tour and the European Trail Standard is the accommodations -- the tour itself is the basically same? The other apparent difference is the originating city -- either London or Amsterdam. The Plus states Amsterdam but the itinerary states London. Plz explain.

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten February 2026

      Yes, the Plus option primarily differs in the accommodations, it allows you to upgrade to hotel rooms and choose your preferred rooming type (single or twin share). In addition, there are some differences in the itineraries, such as the extra free-time add-ons offered during the tour. For both versions of the tour, you can choose to start in London or Amsterdam. The starting city will depend on the booking you create. While the Plus option may list Amsterdam, the itinerary itself also shows London as a possible starting point.

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