Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
Your trip kicks off in London where you'll connect with your Contiki group before heading to Amsterdam. Along the way, you'll check out the White Cliffs of Dover from the English coast, then take a ferry across the Channel through Calais and travel through Belgium. When you arrive in Amsterdam, there's an included group dinner waiting, and after that you can hit up the city's bars and nightlife on your own schedule.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner in Amsterdam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
Included Activities
- Group dinner in Amsterdam
- White Cliffs of Dover viewing
Optional Activities
- Visit to A'DAM Tower for city views
Landmarks/POIs White Cliffs of Dover A'DAM Tower 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
This day is all yours to explore Amsterdam however you want. Walk through the famous canals, check out quirky museums, or hang out at vibrant cafes. You can bar hop, do a museum crawl, take a canal cruise, or just wander the charming streets. If traditional Dutch food interests you, there's an optional dinner at a local cheese-making barn available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise
- Museum visits
- Bar hopping
- Dinner at a local cheese-making barn
- Day 3
Amsterdam to Berlin
Leave Amsterdam and drive to Berlin via the autobahn. Once you arrive in this vibrant city, your Trip Manager will point you toward places to explore. You'll get a historical overview of Berlin and its complicated past, then have time to start discovering the city's sights on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Included Activities
- Historical overview of Berlin
Landmarks/POIs Tiergarten Alexanderplatz Russian War Memorial Brandenburg Gate Reichstag - Day 4
Berlin
Spend the day exploring Berlin at your own pace, from the iconic Checkpoint Charlie to hidden street art throughout the city. Two optional walking tours are available: one focused on Third Reich history or another that covers the vibrant culture of Kreuzberg. Either way, you'll see Berlin's stories and diverse character firsthand.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Optional walking tour of Third Reich sites
- Optional walking tour of Kreuzberg
Landmarks/POIs Checkpoint Charlie East Side Gallery - Day 5
Berlin to Prague
Drive from Berlin to Prague with a stop in Dresden, a city that was rebuilt after World War II destruction and now stands as a symbol of resilience. Here you'll see the Opera House, the famous domed Frauenkirche, and the Royal Residence. After that, continue to Prague where you arrive in the evening with free time to try local beer and walk around before exploring more tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop in Dresden to view Opera House, Frauenkirche, and Royal Residence
Landmarks/POIs Opera House Frauenkirche Royal Residence - Day 6
Prague
You have the full day to explore Prague's Gothic architecture, hunt through market antiques, and experience the local beer culture. This evening, the group heads out together to see Prague's castles and cathedrals while learning about the Bohemian Kings and the city's rich gothic history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
Included Activities
- Evening exploration tour viewing castles, cathedrals, and learning Bohemian history
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle District Old Town Square - Day 7
Prague to Munich
Leave Prague and head to Munich where Bavarian culture is front and center. Even if it's not Oktoberfest season, the city's beer culture and festive atmosphere are year-round. You'll visit a traditional beer hall to experience local culture, and there's the option to explore the city by bike if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Munich Messe (or similar)), Hotel (Wombat's Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to a traditional Bavarian beer hall
Optional Activities
- City bike tour
- Day 8
Munich to Hopfgarten
Head to Austria this morning with a visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, an important WWII site to learn from and reflect on. After that, continue to the Austrian Tyrol where you can try white-water rafting through icy waters. The day ends with a welcome dinner in Hopfgarten.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner in Hopfgarten)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
- Welcome dinner in Hopfgarten
Optional Activities
- White-water rafting in the Austrian Tyrol
Landmarks/POIs Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site - Day 9
Hopfgarten
This day is free in the Austrian Tyrol with epic Alpine views all around you. Bike through the valleys with a BBQ lunch if that appeals to you, or go paragliding to get an unforgettable perspective of the mountains from above.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bike ride through the valleys with BBQ lunch
- Paragliding over the Alpine valleys
- Day 10
Hopfgarten to Venice
After breakfast, you'll travel through the Central Austrian Alps and cross the Brenner Pass into Italy. Arrive in Venice, a floating city with hidden lanes, beautiful bridges, and gondolas. You can take a private gondola ride through the canals, and there's an optional dinner with authentic Venetian food available.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Bountiful breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Bountiful breakfast
- Private gondola ride in Venice
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner with Venetian flavours
Landmarks/POIs Central Austrian Alps Brenner Pass - Day 11
Venice to Rome
Travel from Venice to Rome, the Eternal City. When you arrive, there's a night-time city tour to see Rome illuminated in all its glory. You'll explore iconic sights, try gelato and pizza, and get ready for a full day of exploring Rome tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))
Included Activities
- Night-time city tour of Rome
- Day 12
Rome
Start early to make the most of Rome's ancient sites. You can choose a guided tour of the famous Colosseum or take selfies with pink azaleas at the entrance. Head to the Trevi Fountain to toss in a coin, grab espresso in quiet backstreets, and either learn how to make pasta or just watch Italian life happen around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Colosseum
- Visit to Trevi Fountain
- Pasta-making class and meal
- Espresso and wandering backstreets
Landmarks/POIs Colosseum Trevi Fountain - Day 13
Rome to Florence
Leave Rome and head to Florence in Tuscany, where you'll enjoy antipasto, good wine, and golden countryside views. When you arrive, soak in Tuscan vibes with Chianti wine and look at the magnificent Duomo Cathedral. There's an optional dinner featuring olives, cured meats, crostini, and wine to get your Tuscan experience started.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Florence (or similar))
Included Activities
- Chianti wine tasting
- Visit to Duomo Cathedral in Florence
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner with olives, cured meats, crostini, and wine
Landmarks/POIs Duomo Cathedral - Day 14
Florence
Spend the full day in Florence where culture and la dolce vita show up everywhere. Learn about Florentine leather craftsmanship, then spend the afternoon discovering what the city of dreams has in store for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Florence (or similar))
Included Activities
- Learn the art of Florentine leather craftsmanship
- Day 15
Florence to Swiss Alps
Leave Florence and head toward the Swiss Alps. You'll arrive at a mountain resort town for a two-night stay. The setting is peaceful with crisp mountain air and views that'll fill up your camera roll.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar))
Landmarks/POIs Swiss Alps - Day 16
Swiss Alps
Spend the day taking in Alpine views. Ride a cog train and cable car to the top of Jungfrau Mountain for panoramic views, or try the canyon swing if you want an adrenaline rush. Swiss fondue is available for lunch or dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar))
Included Activities
- Swiss fondue meal
Optional Activities
- Jungfrau Mountain via cog train and cable car
- Canyon swing
Landmarks/POIs Jungfrau Mountain - Day 17
Swiss Alps to Paris
Leave the Alps behind and head to Paris. Cross the Swiss-French border and travel through Burgundy, the beautiful wine region, before arriving in the City of Lights. This evening, there's a night-time tour of Paris to see lamp-lit bridges, the sparkling Eiffel Tower, and charming evening cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator (or similar))
Included Activities
- Night-time tour of Paris
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Louvre Champs-Élysées Notre-Dame Cathedral - Day 18
Paris
Your last full day in Paris starts with a visit to the Fragonard perfumery to learn about fragrance. After that, you have free time to walk tree-lined neighborhoods, hunt for food in Le Marais, shop on the Champs-Élysées, or explore the Louvre galleries. To cap off the evening, there's an optional dinner and Cabaret show available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Fragonard perfumery to learn the art of fragrance
Optional Activities
- Dinner and Cabaret show
Landmarks/POIs Fragonard Perfumery Le Marais - Day 19
Paris to London
Take a final dose of Paris and think back on everything you've experienced and how close you've become with your Contiki group. If you're continuing with the tour, travel south to Calais and cross from France to England. Return to London and say goodbye to the group as your European journey wraps up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
