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London to Budapest by Train (Summer)

15 days
From London to Budapest
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 24
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    You'll arrive in London and meet your group before settling into your accommodation. Later this evening, head out with your crew to a traditional British pub for dinner and start getting to know everyone as your European adventure begins.

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional British dinner at a local pub)
  2. Day 2

    London

    After a morning walking tour with your Trip Manager, you'll have the rest of the day to explore London on your own. Check out Madame Tussauds wax museum, see Big Ben up close, or head to the London Eye for citywide views. If you're interested, join an optional East End food walking tour in the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of London with Trip Manager

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Madame Tussauds wax museum
    • View Big Ben
    • London Eye observation deck
    • East End food walking tour
    Landmarks/POIs
    Big Ben
    London Eye
    Madame Tussauds
  3. Day 3

    London to Paris

    Start with a buffet breakfast, then travel via Eurostar train to Paris. You'll visit a perfumery and create your own signature scent before having free time to walk around neighborhoods like Montmartre and Le Marais, discovering what interests you most.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Eurostar train journey to Paris
    • Perfumery visit and fragrance creation experience

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Montmartre neighbourhood
    • Explore Le Marais neighbourhood
    • Visit Paris landmarks
    Landmarks/POIs
    Montmartre
    Le Marais
  4. Day 4

    Paris

    Join an optional patisserie walking tour this morning if pastries appeal to you, visiting charming cafes along the way. Spend your afternoon exploring Paris however you like, and by evening you'll be back for a 3-course dinner with champagne at a Parisian cabaret show.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (3-course dinner with champagne at Parisian Cabaret Show)

    Included Activities

    • Parisian Cabaret Show with 3-course dinner and champagne

    Optional Activities

    • Patisserie walking tour with pastry sampling
  5. Day 5

    Paris to Amsterdam

    Travel to Amsterdam and settle into this canal-lined city. Grab authentic Dutch savoury pancakes at a local pancake house, then you can catch a comedy show later or simply wander along the canals as the evening unfolds.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Savoury Dutch pancakes at local pancake house)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to local Dutch pancake house

    Optional Activities

    • Comedy show
    • Canal exploration
  6. Day 6

    Amsterdam

    Take a boat tour through Amsterdam's canals where you'll hear stories from refugees and learn different perspectives on the city. After that, you have time to check out the Rijksmuseum or the Heineken Factory before heading out to experience Amsterdam's nightlife later.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Canal boat tour with refugee stories and perspectives

    Optional Activities

    • Rijksmuseum visit
    • Heineken Factory visit
    • Amsterdam nightlife exploration
    Landmarks/POIs
    Rijksmuseum
    Heineken Factory
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam to Berlin

    Travel to Berlin and arrive in this vibrant city known for its music scene. Have dinner under the iconic TV Tower, then explore Berlin's famous nightlife scene as the night continues.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner underneath the TV Tower)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner underneath the TV Tower

    Optional Activities

    • Berlin nightlife exploration
    Landmarks/POIs
    TV Tower Berlin
  8. Day 8

    Berlin

    This morning you'll take a historical walking tour that includes the site of Hitler's bunker and covers Berlin's 20th century history. Later, head to the hipster Kreuzberg district in the evening and enjoy dinner there.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Historical walking tour including Hitler's bunker site with Local Guide
    • Kreuzberg district exploration with dinner
    Landmarks/POIs
    Hitler's Bunker Site
    Kreuzberg
  9. Day 9

    Berlin to Prague

    Take a train to Prague and walk through the cobblestone streets to see cathedrals and castles. Refuel with a traditional Czech dinner and try some of the best beer Europe has to offer.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Czech dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Prague exploration including cobblestones, cathedrals and castles
    • Traditional Czech dinner
  10. Day 10

    Prague

    Join a walking tour through Prague's castle districts and old town square. Take a tram to outer neighborhoods like Vrsovice with its art nouveau buildings and offbeat cafes. Explore the beer culture or join a food tour to find the best dining spots.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Prague's castle districts and old town with Trip Manager

    Optional Activities

    • Tram visit to Vršovice neighbourhood
    • Prague beer bar exploration
    • Prague food tour
    Landmarks/POIs
    Vršovice
  11. Day 11

    Prague to Vienna

    Travel by train to Vienna and start with a walking tour exploring baroque buildings and wide streets. Spend your afternoon like a local at a beach bar by the Donaukanal or a traditional Viennese coffee house. You can optionally have a Make Travel Matter dinner at Habibi & Hawara.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Vienna walking tour with Trip Manager exploring classical architecture

    Optional Activities

    • Beach bar at Donaukanal
    • Viennese coffee house visit
    • Habibi & Hawara Make Travel Matter dinner
    Landmarks/POIs
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    State Opera House
    Donaukanal
  12. Day 12

    Vienna

    Explore Vienna's baroque architecture and coffee culture at your own pace throughout the day. End your evening attending a Mozart and Strauss concert in one of Vienna's grand palaces.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mozart and Strauss concert in a Vienna palace

    Optional Activities

    • Vienna coffee culture exploration
    • Baroque architecture exploration
  13. Day 13

    Vienna to Budapest

    Travel by train to Budapest and experience the city's grandeur. You have the option to cook dinner with locals in an interactive experience that connects you to Hungary's history and food traditions.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Cook dinner with locals experience
  14. Day 14

    Budapest

    Optionally explore Hungarian history and culture this morning, including a traditional Langos fried bread lunch. Later this evening, take a night-time cruise down the Danube with drinks and see Budapest's historical buildings lit up from the water.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Danube night cruise with drinks

    Optional Activities

    • Hungarian history and culture exploration
    • Traditional Lángos lunch
    Landmarks/POIs
    Danube River
  15. Day 15

    Budapest

    Say goodbye to your group as your European adventure comes to an end. Check out and depart, carrying memories of this journey through Europe with you.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • ava
    · August 26th, 2025
    trip was organised & well curated to ensure everyone had a good experience
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  • Dylan
    · August 25th, 2025
    Courtney our trip manager is amazing. She did a wonderful job of making the trip special, bonding the group together and bonding with us. The extra effort she puts into the daily tips and tricks doesn't go unnoticed.
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  • Eamonn
    · August 20th, 2025
    Courtney is an incredible guide! We felt privileged to have her running our contiki tour, and feel she balanced the responsibility and duties of her role with the social and fun aspect of travelling perfectly. Courtney’s effort for the day sheets, planning and recommendations deserves commendation, and her history lessons are legendary. We love Courtney!
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