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Vienna to Rome Trail (Standard, Summer ( Until Mar '27), Age 18-22)

9 days
From Vienna to Rome
4.9
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vienna

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Classical music concert
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  2. Day 2

    Vienna to Krakow

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camp memorials
    Landmarks
    Auschwitz Concentration Camp
    Birkenau Concentration Camp
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  3. Day 3

    Krakow

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

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour including cathedral and Royal Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Jewish Quarter
    • Visit museums
    • Traditional Polish evening with pierogi
    Landmarks
    Krakow Old Town
    Wawel Royal Castle
    Krakow Cathedral
    Kazimierz District
  4. Day 4

    Krakow - Banska Bystrica - Budapest

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

    Optional Activities

    • River cruise and dinner in Budapest
    Landmarks
    Banska Bystrica
  5. Day 5

    Budapest

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

    Optional Activities

    • Thermal bath experience
    • Visit Margaret Island
    Landmarks
    Margaret Island
  6. Day 6

    Budapest - Lake Bled - Ljubljana

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

    Included Activities

    • City orientation in Ljubljana

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Lake Bled
    Landmarks
    Lake Bled
  7. Day 7

    Ljubljana to Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Motoscafo transfer through Venice canals

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride
    • Guided food tour
    • Self-guided exploration
    Landmarks
    Venice
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  8. Day 8

    Venice to Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Pasta making class with homemade dinner
    • Self-guided exploration of Rome by night
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  9. Day 9

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Colosseum visit (Free Time Add-On - availability not guaranteed)
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
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Where You'll Stay

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Contiki

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Number of tours

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Age Range

18 to 35 years old

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4.9
Overall rating based on 13 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.7
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  • Vienna to Rome Trail (Standard, Summer ( Until Mar '27), Age 18-22) reviewer 1
    September 25th, 2024
    5
    I am so grateful for my experience with Ri, she went above and beyond my expectations for a trip manager. Her...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thanks for letting us know about your awesome experience! We're so stoked to hear that your Trip Manager made such a great impression and that you had an amazing journey. Can't wait to have you back on your next trip!
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  • A
    September 25th, 2024
    5
    Overall experience was very good. Would have loved to spend more than 1 day in the cities. Everything was run smooth...
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    Traveled in September 2024
  • E
    September 23rd, 2024
    5
    For the type of trip it is, i vive its a good amount of time in places & good mix of on and off coach days. Re...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for sharing your fantastic Contiki experience with us. We're delighted that you had such an amazing adventure. We carefully select our team members for their professionalism, passion, and knowledge of their regions, so we're thrilled to hear that they made your trip so memorable.
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  • Vienna to Rome Trail (Standard, Summer ( Until Mar '27), Age 18-22) reviewer 4
    April 30th, 2024
    5
    I loved it! Especially the trip manager Em, she was so beyond lovely
    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for your excellent feedback. We are overjoyed to hear that you had a fantastic experience from start to finish. It's lovely that the Trip Manager created an unforgettable itinerary that made your trip memorable. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to them. They have set a very high standard, but we are committed to improving your next Contiki adventure.
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  • M
    April 25th, 2024
    5
    It was literally the best and most fun experience ever
    Traveled in January 2024
  • A
    April 24th, 2024
    5
    This trip was amazing overall, however, it wouldn't have been as great without our group leader, Emily! Her care and...
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    Traveled in March 2024
  • B
    December 8th, 2016
    4
    I wasn't expecting to much when I took a tour with Contiki. My expectations were to enjoy my time off and meet new...
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    Traveled in December 2015
  • R
    September 6th, 2016
    5
    Trent made the trip incredibly fun and insightful. There was not a moment in which we weren't either learning...
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    Traveled in August 2016
  • D
    May 16th, 2016
    5
    Trent was the best guide ever! He was very knowledgable about all the cities we visited and went above and beyond to...
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    Traveled in February 2014
  • L
    May 16th, 2016
    5
    The trip was more than I could of ever expected. Trent made myself and everyone else on the tour feel so safe but got...
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    Traveled in February 2016

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, L.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Hungary.Poland.Slovakia.Slovenia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary.Poland.Slovakia.Slovenia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary.Poland.Slovakia.Slovenia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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