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

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    London to Amsterdam

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

    Included Activities

    • View the White Cliffs of Dover
    • Ferry crossing to France
    • Dinner in Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Panoramic view of Amsterdam
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
  3. Day 2

    Amsterdam

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

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at a local Dutch farm
    • Canal cruise and sightseeing
  4. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Berlin

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Berlin

    Optional Activities

    • Nightlife exploration
    Landmarks
    East Side Gallery
    Brandenburg Gate
    Alexanderplatz
    Tiergarten
    Russian War Memorial
    Reichstag
  5. Day 4

    Berlin

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Berlin to Prague

    Berlin to Prague
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dresden (Baroque architecture, Opera House, Frauenkirche, Royal Residence)
    Landmarks
    Frauenkirche
    Zwinger Palace
    Royal Residence Dresden
  7. Day 6

    Prague

    Prague
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))

    Optional Activities

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

    Prague to Vienna

    Prague to Vienna
    Meals
    Dinner (Austrian cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (JO&JOE Vienna (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kutna Hora
    • Dinner in Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Sedlec Ossuary Chapel visit (additional cost)
    • Classical concert in Vienna
    Landmarks
    Sedlec Ossuary Chapel
  9. Day 8

    Vienna

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

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Schönbrunn Palace
    • Tour of State Opera House
    • Tour of St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Classical music concert
    • Art gallery visits
    • Coffee house exploration
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    State Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  10. Day 9

    Vienna to Krakow

    Vienna to Krakow
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
  11. Day 10

    Krakow

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

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Krakow

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Polish cuisine dinner with pierogi
    Landmarks
    Krakow Castle (Wawel)
    Krakow Cathedral
  12. Day 11

    Krakow to Budapest via Banska Bystrica

    Krakow to Budapest via Banska Bystrica
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • River cruise and dinner in Budapest
    Landmarks
    Banska Bystrica
  13. Day 12

    Budapest

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

    Optional Activities

    • Thermal bath experience
    • Margaret Island visit (gardens, fountains, pools, ruins)
    Landmarks
    Margaret Island
  14. Day 13

    Budapest to Ljubljana via Lake Bled

    Budapest to Ljubljana via Lake Bled
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ljubljana Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • City orientation of Ljubljana

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Lake Bled
    Landmarks
    Lake Bled
  15. Day 14

    Ljubljana to Venice

    Ljubljana to Venice
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Motoscafo (speedboat) transfer through the lagoon to Venice's city center

    Optional Activities

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

    Venice to Rome

    Venice to Rome
    Accommodation
    Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Pasta-making class with homemade dinner
  17. Day 16

    Rome

    Rome
    Accommodation
    Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Trevi Fountain
  18. Day 17

    Rome to Florence via Pisa

    Rome to Florence via Pisa
    Accommodation
    Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Tuscan cuisine dinner
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Duomo Cathedral (Florence)
  19. Day 18

    Florence

    Florence
    Accommodation
    Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))
    Landmarks
    River Arno
  20. Day 19

    Florence to Swiss Alps

    Florence to Swiss Alps
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Fondue dinner
  21. Day 20

    Swiss Alps

    Swiss Alps
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Swiss mountain excursion
    • Paragliding
  22. Day 21

    Swiss Alps to Paris

    Swiss Alps to Paris
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner in Paris
  23. Day 22

    Paris

    Paris
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Fragonard Perfumery visit

    Optional Activities

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

    Paris to London

    Paris to London

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  • Ebony4.8•July 2026
    Led by Thomas
    Tom was incredible!! Most enjoyable and memorable trip of my life, thanks to Tom and his knowledge, energy & passion.
    Traveled in December 2023
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    Thank you for travelling with Contiki and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to read that your Trip Manager's knowledge, energy and passion made such a positive impact on your journey. It is encouraging to know that their dedication helped make this one of the most enjoyable and memorable trips you have experienced. We truly appreciate your kind comments and will ensure they are shared with the Trip Manager in recognition of their outstanding service. Thank you again for your valued feedback, and we hope to welcome you on another Contiki adventure in the future.
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  • Sheldon5.0•May 2026
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    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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    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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  • Anonymous5.0•December 2024
    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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  • Ryan5.0•December 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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  • Anonymous5.0•December 2024
    Recently completed my first Scandinavian Contiki. Such a wonderful experience to see the Scandi scenery in such a...
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    Traveled in September 2024
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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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  • Nathan5.0•December 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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  • Anonymous5.0•December 2024
    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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    Jade5.0•December 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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    Rianna is such a knowledgable and exciting guide who really was such a wealth of information and insight. Thoroughly...
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