Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
You'll meet your group in London and head out toward Amsterdam. The route takes you through the White Cliffs of Dover (worth stopping to see), then you cross by ferry to Calais. From there, it's north through Belgium and into the Netherlands. You arrive in Amsterdam this evening with plenty of options for nightlife when you're ready.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South (or similar))
Landmarks/POIs White Cliffs of Dover 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Today Amsterdam is yours to navigate however you'd like. Walk the canals, check out museums, or just take in the cafe culture. Try some local pancakes and frites from a spot that looks good to you. The A'DAM tower's optional if you want panoramic views. Later you can join your group for an optional dinner in a nearby fishing village followed by a canal cruise.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit A'DAM tower for panoramic views over the city
- Optional dinner at a local fishing village
- Optional canal cruise with drinks
Landmarks/POIs A'DAM Tower - Day 3
Amsterdam to Hamburg
You'll travel from Amsterdam to Hamburg using the autobahn, arriving in a charming German city with canals running through it, cafes dotting the streets, and a central lake surrounded by parks. After an orientation tour to get your bearings, the rest of the day is free to wander around and grab dinner wherever appeals to you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Super 8 by Wyndham Hamburg Mitte (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Hamburg
- Day 4
Hamburg to Copenhagen
Heading from Hamburg toward Copenhagen, you'll stop in Odense to walk its cobbled streets and see the colorful historic houses (this is where Hans Christian Andersen was born). After exploring, you'll continue to Copenhagen, a vibrant city known for craft breweries, a Renaissance-era castle, hip bars, and canals. You'll have free time to find dinner on your own this evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scandic Sydhaven (or similar))
Landmarks/POIs St. Michael's Basilica 
- Day 5
Copenhagen
Spend the day getting to know Copenhagen properly. You'll see locals riding bicycles everywhere, find cute cafes serving Danish pastries, and walk past Renaissance architecture. As a university town and home to Freetown Christiana (the hippie hood), there's unique culture and nightlife throughout the city waiting for you to find it.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scandic Sydhaven (or similar))
Landmarks/POIs Freetown Christiana - Day 6
Copenhagen to Berlin
You'll leave Copenhagen, take the ferry, and arrive in Berlin. This city has a well-earned reputation for its party scene and historical significance. A city tour introduces you to Berlin's key sites and its complex past, then you'll gather together for an included dinner to reconnect with your group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Kreuzberger Himmel in Berlin, where Middle Eastern cuisine (plant-based eats) is served by a diverse staff of refugees to help foster integration & solidarity)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Berlin West (or similar))
Included Activities
- City tour of Berlin including key historical sites
- Day 7
Berlin
Berlin's history goes deeper, and today you can choose how to explore it. Two optional walking tours are available: one covers the site of Hitler's bunker and 20th century history, the other visits hipster neighborhoods and historical spots around the city. If nightlife calls, Berlin's underground raves and basement cocktail lounges are perfect for evening entertainment.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Berlin West (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Historical Walking Tour - Adults €13.00 - Discover the history of 20th century Berlin and the notorious Third Reich spots, including Hitler's last days at his underground bunker, Goebbels at the former Reich's Propaganda Ministry, East German communism, and the Holocaust Memorial
- Alternative Berlin Walking Tour - visiting hipster haunts and historical hotspots
Landmarks/POIs Hitler's Bunker Reich's Propaganda Ministry Holocaust Memorial - Day 8
Berlin to Warsaw
You'll travel from Berlin to Warsaw, arriving in the center of Poland's capital with its lively cafe scene right there to welcome you. The evening's yours for finding dinner, so ask your Trip Manager where to try pierogi (Polish dumplings) and compote at a local restaurant.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Warszawa Centrum (Warsaw, Poland))
- Day 9
Warsaw
A local guide leads you on a walking tour through Warsaw's Old Town, Royal Castle, and you'll learn how the city rebuilt itself after post-war destruction. Museums are scattered throughout, street art covers many surfaces, and the vibe is definitely cool. Keep your ears open since Warsaw has a strong musical heritage. Later, an authentic Polish feast gives you a proper taste of the city's food culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Polish feast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Warszawa Centrum (Warsaw, Poland))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Warsaw including Old Town and Royal Castle
Landmarks/POIs Warsaw Old Town Royal Castle - Day 10
Warsaw to Krakow
You're heading toward Krakow, but first you'll visit Auschwitz, a solemn and important historical site. After that, you'll arrive in Krakow, once Poland's capital. The city's known for its rich history, tasty pretzels, excellent vintage markets, and salt mining heritage. You'll have free time to find a traditional dinner spot, then rest up for exploring tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vienna House Easy Cracow (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Landmarks/POIs Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau - Day 11
Krakow
Morning brings an included sightseeing tour covering Krakow's basics. Afterward, the afternoon is yours to stroll the charming streets, check out Kazimierz and the UNESCO-listed Old Town, and wander through the historic Jewish Quarter with its street art, vintage markets, crumbling cafes, and a 14th century synagogue. An optional pierogi-making class is available if you want to keep busy into the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vienna House Easy Cracow (or similar))
Included Activities
- Included sightseeing tour of Krakow in the morning
Optional Activities
- Traditional Polish Pierogi Evening - Adults €43.00 - Stroll to Europe's largest Medieval town square (Rynek Glowny) and settle in for the night at a centuries-old restaurant. Indulge in traditional Polish specialities including scrumptious pierogi, all washed down with a few drinks
Landmarks/POIs Kazimierz Krakow Old Town Rynek Glowny - Day 12
Krakow to Budapest
Leaving Krakow for Budapest, you'll stop in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia for lunch at this charming pastel-painted town. Then it's onward into Hungary and Budapest, a city split by the Danube River. This evening, you can optionally join a Danube River Cruise with dinner included, floating past night-lit sights while enjoying Hungarian food.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Danube River Cruise with dinner included
Landmarks/POIs Danube River 
- Day 13
Budapest
A local guide takes you on a walking tour of both old and new Budapest. You'll see the Royal Palace, Chain Bridge, and Fisherman's Bastion. Later, explore at your own pace, stop for a drink at a ruin bar in the Jewish Quarter, and keep an eye out for langos (fried bread) to snack on.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Locally guided walking tour of Budapest including Royal Palace, Chain Bridge, and Fisherman's Bastion
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Chain Bridge Fisherman's Bastion - Day 14
Budapest to Austrian Tyrol
You're traveling west through Hungary into Austria, arriving in a charming Alpine town featured in The Sound of Music. You'll stay at Contiki Haus Schöneck, where authentic Austrian cuisine is cooked on site, local beer's available at the bar, and social spaces let you hang out with other travelers. You'll sleep in a same-sex multi-share room with up to 5 others.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))
Landmarks/POIs St. Michael's Basilica - Day 15
Austrian Tyrol
Wake up to Alpine views and decide how to spend your day. If you're active, join a bike tour through green mountains and waterfalls or try tandem paragliding. Prefer something slower? Stroll around soaking in the setting, drink endless hot chocolate, ride a gondola up the mountain, or relax at the Gasthof.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bike tour through green mountains and waterfalls
- Tandem paragliding
- Gondola ride up the mountain
- Day 16
Austrian Tyrol to Ljubljana
Leaving the Austrian Alps, you're heading to Slovenia and Lake Bled, where a medieval castle sits on an islet surrounded by the Julian Alps and turquoise water. A walking orientation gets you oriented, then you explore freely. Check out the bohemian art district of Metelkova Mesto or sit by Ljubljana's atmospheric watercourses. If food's your thing, find the city's best culinary spots this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Styles Ljubljana Centre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walking orientation to Lake Bled and Ljubljana
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled Bled Castle Metelkova Mesto 
- Day 17
Ljubljana to Venice
You're leaving Ljubljana for Venice, one of the world's most beloved cities. It really is as charming as you'd imagine, and yes, you're actually in a floating city with gondolas. If you're a food enthusiast, join the Eating Europe Food Tour to visit local hotspots, sample bites with a guide who knows the city well, and explore Venice's coolest spots with a small group of fellow foodies.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Venice Palace (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Eating Europe Food Tour - small group food tour with local guide visiting Venice's culinary hotspots
Landmarks/POIs Venice 
- Day 18
Venice to Rome
From Venice, you'll head to Rome, the Eternal City. This afternoon brings a glimpse of Rome's glory by night, where you'll see gelato, pizza, and ancient monuments all around you. The evening's free for exploring the city on your own terms.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Santa Costanza (or similar))
- Day 19
Rome
Today's packed with Roman architecture and bucket list sights as you uncover Rome's key features. There's an optional tour about Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators if that interests you. To celebrate your final night, you can join an optional pasta-making class run by a local chef.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Santa Costanza (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Discover Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators
- Pasta-making class led by a local
- Day 20
Rome
After collecting plenty of gelato and memories, you'll say goodbye to Rome and finish your Contiki adventure. You're heading home with new friendships and plenty of travel stories to keep for years to come.
