London to Vienna Trail (Hostels, Winter From Mar '27, Start London, Classic)

Traveler Reviews

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  Giovanna4.0•April 2026
  recently traveled through Europe with Contiki on one of their 18–35 tours and overall had a really good experience....
  recently traveled through Europe with Contiki on one of their 18–35 tours and overall had a really good experience. The trip was very organized, everything stayed on schedule, and transportation between countries was smooth and comfortable. The bus driver always made us feel safe, even during long travel days, and our tour guide was knowledgeable, helpful, and gave great recommendations in every city. One thing future travelers should know is that many of the excursions and activities are optional and require additional payment. At first this surprised me a little, but it makes sense considering the style of the trip and the age group. The atmosphere was definitely more social and party-oriented, with many travelers more interested in nightlife than history or museums. A lot of the people on my tour were from Australia, not sure if contiki only targets that country for tours. Some of the optional activities also included unlimited drinks like wine and beer. The accommodations varied depending on the city — some hostels were good while others were more basic — but overall they were acceptable for a fast-paced group tour around Europe.Show more
  Traveled in April 2026
  

  Reply from: Contiki

  Thank you for travelling with us and for sharing your feedback on your Europe tour. We are pleased to hear that you found the trip well organised, with smooth and comfortable travel between destinations. It is also good to know that your Travel Director’s knowledge and recommendations added value to your experience, and that you felt safe and well supported throughout. We appreciate your comments regarding optional experiences and accommodation. These tours are designed to offer flexibility, allowing guests to choose additional activities based on personal preference, which can vary in style and content. We understand this may have been unexpected, and your feedback is helpful in ensuring clearer communication for future travellers. It is also noted that group dynamics and travel styles can differ from tour to tour, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective on this. Thank you again for your feedback. We hope to welcome you on another journey in the future.

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  Harvey5.0•September 2024
  Led by Rianna
  Unimaginable is the only word that really comes to mind when endeavouring to sum up my trip; it was simply that good,...
  Unimaginable is the only word that really comes to mind when endeavouring to sum up my trip; it was simply that good, that I struggle to describe it. My week with Ri, Angel and the contiki gang has been without a doubt the best week of my life. Rianna is an incredible person and the best trip manager I could have hoped for. She is the reason the trip was as good as it was, turning a fun week away into the best week of my life. Ri is one of the most bubbly, fun, and upbeat people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. She seems to just radiate happiness I really wish she could teach me how. She's somehow also really funny, caring, and empathetic. It would be easier to just google a list of the best traits a person could have and Ri would have all of them. It is abundantly clear that she loves her job and just wants to make people happy, she does both flawlessly. I could not recommend her any higher, I only knew her a week and I miss her and the friends she helped me make. Ri brings out the best in people and she's made me want to do the same.Show more
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  Traveled in September 2024
  

  Reply from: Contiki

  Our dedication is to providing excellent service and professionalism, and we are pleased to have delivered on that promise during your trip. Thank you for choosing us for your travel needs.

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  Sophie5.0•September 2024
  Led by Rianna
  Ri was an amazing trip manager! She made sure we were all safe, gave us tips on what on to do when we had free time...
  Ri was an amazing trip manager! She made sure we were all safe, gave us tips on what on to do when we had free time and helped us out when we needed!! She put so much effort into the maps of each city, the day sheets with recommendations on what to do and helped us immerse ourselves into the local culture in both our free time and during the add-ons. Ri also kept us entertained on the bus with her music and the games that helped us get to know each other. I would 100% come back on contiki if Ro was my trip manager!!Show more
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  Traveled in September 2024
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  Hanan5.0•September 2024
  Led by Rianna
  I had so much fun on my trip. Rianna was such an amazing tour guide. She was so organised and informative, and the...
  I had so much fun on my trip. Rianna was such an amazing tour guide. She was so organised and informative, and the trip ran so smoothly. She was also super funny, nice and lovely. We felt so comfortable with her guiding us, and had an amazing time with Riri !Show more
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  Traveled in September 2024
  

  Reply from: Contiki

  We greatly appreciate your feedback. We are delighted to learn that you thoroughly enjoyed the trip and that our trip manager had a positive impact on your experience. Your choice of Contiki as your adventure partner is truly valued.

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  Rosheen5.0•September 2024
  Led by Rianna
  Ri was the best tour guide we ever could have asked for, she brought us out of our shells. She knew all kinds of...
  Ri was the best tour guide we ever could have asked for, she brought us out of our shells. She knew all kinds of great spots that weren't on the itinerary. It felt like travelling with a local all over the world!!! I simply couldn't have asked for a better guideShow more
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  Traveled in September 2024
  

  Reply from: Contiki

  Thanks for your feedback. It's lovely to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that the trip manager positively impacted your experience. We appreciate you choosing Contiki as your adventure partner.

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  Star5.0•April 2024
  Led by Emily
  The trip was amazing, and Emily and Luis were the biggest highlights!
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  Traveled in March 2024
  

  Reply from: Contiki

  Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next trip with us.

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  Evin5.0•April 2024
  Led by Emily
  This trip was great overall. The tour guide was kind and knowledgeable. She wanted us to have a good time and be...
  This trip was great overall. The tour guide was kind and knowledgeable. She wanted us to have a good time and be safe. All of the stops were amazing and most of the add ons were worth while. The guide gave us great recommendations for what to see and do in our free time as wellShow more
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  Traveled in March 2024
  

  Reply from: Contiki

  We are thrilled that you had an incredible experience, and we look forward to travelling with you again soon.

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  ellie4.5•December 2017
  Had an amazing time! Meeting like minded travellers and seeing and exploring amazing countries! Contiki was awesome...
  Had an amazing time! Meeting like minded travellers and seeing and exploring amazing countries! Contiki was awesome and so would recommend this tour!!Show more
  Traveled in December 2017
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  Ruby4.5•November 2017
  This tour is actually the first third of the eastern trail (I think it's called). This means you're part of a much...
  This tour is actually the first third of the eastern trail (I think it's called). This means you're part of a much larger group, which gives you plenty of opportunities to make friends and makes leaving the group in Vienna that much harder. Accommodation is in large hostels in the cities' suburbs. Gets steadily better - Amsterdam left me with bed bug bites, but the Vienna hostel was a lot nicer. Tour guide, Nate, was awesome and did his best to connect with everyone. Breakfast was free with decent buffets. Lunches were left to us and the optional dinners were usually four course meals.Show more
  Traveled in October 2017
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  Laura5.0•August 2017
  Led by anonymous
  Hi everyone! I went on a trip in Europe (eastern rocker) a few weeks ago. Everything has been great from travelling...
  Hi everyone! I went on a trip in Europe (eastern rocker) a few weeks ago. Everything has been great from travelling by coach, which I love, to visiting new cities, nights out, meeting new people. I miss it so much already, you really feel like you're having the time of your life. My guide was Anne - Elyse and I've got nothing but good things to say about her. Very knowledgeable and professional but at the same time super fun. We had some good time together. She also will always be there for you, anything you need. Show more
  Traveled in July 2017