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

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 53
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Amsterdam

    London to Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit White Cliffs of Dover
    • Ferry crossing to Calais
    • Travel through Belgium to Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

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

    Amsterdam

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit STRAAT Museum
    • Dinner and canal cruise in Volendam
    • Have a Go on Europe's Highest Swing
    Landmarks
    STRAAT Museum
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Berlin

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Berlin
    • Visit to key Berlin landmarks
    Landmarks
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Berlin

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

    Optional Activities

    • Historical walking tour including Hitler's bunker site
    • Alternative Berlin walking tour of hipster haunts and historical spots
    • Underground raves and basement cocktail lounges
    Landmarks
    Hitler's Bunker Site
    Holocaust Memorial
    East Side Gallery
  5. Day 5

    Berlin to Prague via Dresden

    Berlin to Prague via Dresden
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zleep Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop and tour Dresden
    • Visit Opera House, Frauenkirche, and Royal Residence in Dresden
    • Explore Prague on arrival

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Czech Evening with live music, dancing, local dishes, wine and beer
    Landmarks
    Opera House
    Frauenkirche
    Royal Residence
    Zwinger Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Prague

    Prague
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zleep Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Walking food tour
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle
    Prague Castle District
  7. Day 7

    Prague to Vienna

    Prague to Vienna
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Wien Mariahilf Hotel Vienna (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Classical concert in Vienna
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  8. Day 8

    Vienna to Krakow

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
    Landmarks
    Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Krakow

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

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Krakow

    Optional Activities

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

    Krakow to Budapest

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

    Included Activities

    • Lunch stop in Banska Bystrica

    Optional Activities

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

    Budapest

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

    Optional Activities

    • Soak in thermal baths
    • Visit Margaret Island
    Landmarks
    Margaret Island
  12. Day 12

    Budapest to Ljubljana via Lake Bled

    Budapest to Ljubljana via Lake Bled
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    Hotel (Ibis Styles Ljubljana Centre (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Lake Bled
    • Orientation tour of Ljubljana

    Optional Activities

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

    Ljubljana to Venice

    Ljubljana to Venice
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Riviera dei Dogi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Motoscafo transfer to Venice

    Optional Activities

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

    Venice to Rome

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

    Rome

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Rome to Florence

    Rome to Florence
    Meals
    Dinner (Bistecca - Florentine steak)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B Hotel Firenze Novoli (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Duomo Cathedral
  17. Day 17

    Florence to Swiss Alps via Pisa

    Florence to Swiss Alps via Pisa
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    Hotel (Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Swiss Alps

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Swiss Alps to Beaujolais Wine Region via Geneva

    Swiss Alps to Beaujolais Wine Region via Geneva
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner and wine tasting at Château)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Lunch stop in Geneva
    • Dinner and wine tasting at Château
    Landmarks
    Geneva Fountain
  20. Day 20

    Beaujolais Wine Region

    Beaujolais Wine Region
    Meals
    Picnic Lunch (Picnic in picturesque 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

    Beaujolais Wine Region to Paris
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Night-time tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  22. Day 22

    Paris

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fragonard Perfumery

    Optional Activities

    • Cabaret show with can-can girls and dinner
    Landmarks
    Fragonard Perfumery
    Le Marais
  23. Day 23

    Paris to London

    Paris to London

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    December 18th, 2024
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    December 18th, 2024
    Ri was an amazing tour guide, would definitely recommend!
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    December 17th, 2024
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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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