Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
Your Contiki group kicks off in London and then heads toward the coast to check out the White Cliffs of Dover. After that, you'll take a ferry across the English Channel to Calais, France. From there, the journey continues through Belgium before arriving in Amsterdam for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs White Cliffs of Dover - Day 2
Amsterdam
This day is yours to explore Amsterdam on your own schedule. Walk through the famous canal system, check out quirky museums, and grab coffee at local cafes. If you want higher vantage point views, the A'DAM Tower is an option. Later in the evening, there's an optional dinner at a fishing village followed by a canal cruise with drinks included.
Optional Activities
- A'DAM Tower visit with panoramic views
- Dinner at a local fishing village
- Canal cruise with drinks
Landmarks/POIs A'DAM Tower - Day 3
Amsterdam to Hamburg
After leaving Amsterdam, the group travels through Germany on the autobahn heading to Hamburg. This port city sits along canals with plenty of cafes and parks to explore. You'll get an orientation walk before having free time to find your own dinner spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City orientation of Hamburg
- Day 4
Hamburg to Copenhagen
The route takes you to Copenhagen with a stop in Odense along the way, the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen and full of charming cobbled streets and colorful buildings. Once in Copenhagen, you'll have free time for dinner in this craft beer haven with Renaissance architecture, ruin bars, and its own set of canals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Odense - Day 5
Copenhagen
Spend today exploring Copenhagen at your own pace. Get on a bicycle like the locals and try Danish pastries while taking in the Renaissance architecture around the city. Freetown Christiania, the hipster neighborhood, has unique culture and nightlife if you want to check it out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Freetown Christiania - Day 6
Copenhagen to Berlin
A ferry takes the group from Denmark to Berlin, known for its party scene and complex history. You'll get a guided tour covering Berlin's key sites and learning about its past. Dinner with the group is included this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour with historical sites
- Dinner
- Day 7
Berlin
Two optional walking tours are available today: one focusing on historical sites including Hitler's bunker, and another covering hipster areas and historical hotspots around the city. If nightlife interests you, Berlin's underground rave scene and basement cocktail bars are worth exploring after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Historical walking tour including Hitler's bunker
- Alternative Berlin walking tour of hipster haunts and historical hotspots
Landmarks/POIs Hitler's Bunker - Day 8
Berlin to Warsaw
The group leaves Berlin and heads to Warsaw, Poland's vibrant capital. You'll have free time to hunt down dinner options, and pierogi (Polish dumplings) with compote at one of the lively cafes in the area makes for a solid local meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Warsaw
A local guide leads a walking tour through Warsaw, taking you through the Old Town and past museums while pointing out the vibrant street art scene. The city's story of rebuilding after WWII becomes clear as you walk around. Music echoes through Warsaw throughout the day, and the evening features an authentic Polish feast.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Polish feast)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Warsaw with local guide
- Dinner - Authentic Polish feast
Landmarks/POIs Warsaw Old Town Royal Castle Warsaw - Day 10
Warsaw to Krakow
Travel from Warsaw toward Krakow, with a stop at Auschwitz concentration camp for reflection and education about Poland's WWII history. Arriving in Krakow, the former Polish capital, you'll experience history, local pretzels, vintage markets, and salt mining heritage. An included sightseeing tour happens before free time for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Auschwitz concentration camp visit
- Sightseeing tour of Krakow
Landmarks/POIs Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Wawel Castle - Day 11
Krakow
This day allows you to explore Krakow more deeply. If you want, another visit to Auschwitz is possible in the morning for further reflection. Back in the city, wander through the UNESCO-listed Old Town and the historic Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz with street art, vintage markets, and a 14th-century synagogue. An optional pierogi-making class is on offer if cooking appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Auschwitz concentration camp visit
Optional Activities
- Pierogi making class
Landmarks/POIs Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Kazimierz (Jewish Quarter) Krakow Old Town - Day 12
Krakow to Budapest
Leaving Krakow, the group heads toward Budapest with a lunch stop in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia, a charming town with pastel-colored buildings. Later you'll arrive in Budapest on the Danube River. An optional evening cruise on the Danube with dinner comes with views of the city's lit-up landmarks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Danube River Cruise with dinner
Landmarks/POIs Banska Bystrica - Day 13
Budapest
A local guide leads a walking tour covering the Royal Palace, Chain Bridge, and Fisherman's Bastion. Later, head into the Jewish Quarter to find ruin bars, try langos (fried bread), and experience Budapest's lively nightlife scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Budapest including Royal Palace, Chain Bridge, and Fisherman's Bastion
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Budapest Chain Bridge Fisherman's Bastion - Day 14
Budapest to Salzburg
The journey continues from Budapest to Salzburg, Austria. Once there, you can check out the historic center, see the blue lake, and visit St. Michael's Basilica (the Sound of Music connection is real). A visit to a local farm precedes an included authentic Austrian dinner with schnapps.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Austrian meal with schnapps)
Included Activities
- St. Michael's Basilica
- Local farm visit
- Dinner - Authentic Austrian meal with schnapps
Landmarks/POIs St. Michael's Basilica - Day 15
Salzburg
You have a full day to spend in Salzburg. Choose an optional guided tour with a local to learn about the city's classical music heritage and Alpine views, or simply wander around and explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Salzburg with local expert
- Day 16
Salzburg to Ljubljana
Heading into Slovenia, you'll arrive in Ljubljana with a walking orientation to get your bearings and understand the city's unique character. After that, you can explore the bohemian art district of Metelkova Mesto or relax near one of the atmospheric waterways running through the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking orientation of Ljubljana
Landmarks/POIs Metelkova Mesto - Day 17
Ljubljana to Venice
The group travels to Venice, the floating city built on canals. Wandering the gondola-filled waterways feels like stepping into an Italian fairytale. An optional food tour with a local guide lets you hop between hotspots sampling Venetian bites and getting insider tips on where locals eat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Eating Europe Food Tour with local guide
Landmarks/POIs Venice - Day 18
Venice to Rome
Leaving Venice behind, you head to Rome, Italy's Eternal City. This afternoon focuses on Italian icons and Rome by night with gelato, pizza, and ancient monuments in view. The evening is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Nighttime tour of Rome discovering icons
- Day 19
Rome
A guided tour covers Rome's key features and Roman architecture along with must-see sights. If you want something more specific, an optional tour about the Emperors and Gladiators is available. Later, join an optional pasta-making class with a local chef if cooking interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Rome's key Roman architecture and sights
Optional Activities
- Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators tour
- Pasta-making class with local
- Day 20
Rome to Sorrento
The group heads south along the coast toward Sorrento with an optional stop at Pompeii to see the Roman town preserved in volcanic ash. Once in Sorrento, an optional visit to La Sorgente, a family-owned mozzarella farm, offers an authentic meal with fresh homemade mozzarella, olive oil, and limoncello.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Pompeii ruins visit
- La Sorgente mozzarella farm visit with authentic Italian meal
Landmarks/POIs Pompeii - Day 21
Sorrento
Start by wandering Sorrento's cobbled streets before taking a scenic drive along the Amalfi Coast. Stop in Amalfi town to see castles and coastal views, then visit a lemon farm to learn how limoncello is made. The group returns to Sorrento for an included dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Amalfi Coast drive with Amalfi town visit
- Lemon farm visit
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Amalfi Coast Amalfi - Day 22
Sorrento to Florence
Travel from Sorrento to Florence and check in at your accommodation. After dropping your bags, the group has a free night to explore the city's bars and restaurants on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 23
Florence
After breakfast, join a guided walking tour learning about the Duomo with its famous red dome, the Basilica, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery, and Piazza della Signoria. Take time to take in the sights and maybe stop for lunch at a cozy trattoria. An optional traditional Tuscan dinner is available this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence including Duomo, Basilica, Giotto's Bell Tower, Baptistery, and Piazza della Signoria
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Traditional Tuscan dinner
Landmarks/POIs Duomo of Florence Basilica Santa Croce Giotto's Bell Tower Baptistery of Florence Piazza della Signoria - Day 24
Florence to Lucerne
Have breakfast and leave Florence for Lucerne, a Swiss lake town. An optional lake cruise is available (summer only). The evening is free to try Swiss chocolate or Swiss fondue at a local spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Lake cruise (summer only)
Landmarks/POIs Lake Lucerne - Day 25
Lucerne to Lyon
Leaving Lucerne, the route takes you through charming French countryside to Lyon, France's second-largest city. Check out the charming Old Town and try a local 'bouchon' restaurant where you can sample regional delicacies paired with Beaujolais wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Lyon Old Town - Day 26
Lyon to Paris
The journey continues to Paris where an included dinner happens at your hotel. After eating, your Trip Manager takes the group on a nighttime tour of the 'City of Light,' passing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, Champs-Élysées, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. The evening finishes at the top of Montparnasse Tower for panoramic Eiffel Tower views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinner at hotel
- Nighttime tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Montparnasse Tower visit for panoramic views
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Louvre Museum Champs-Élysées Notre-Dame Cathedral Montparnasse Tower - Day 27
Paris
Begin your day at the glamorous Fragonard perfumery for a lesson in fragrance creation. The rest of the day is yours to explore cozy cafes, see Notre-Dame Cathedral, hunt for vintage treasures in Le Marais, or spend time in the Louvre's galleries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fragonard perfumery visit and lesson
Landmarks/POIs Fragonard Perfumery Le Marais - Day 28
Paris to London
Spend your last hours in Paris reflecting on the journey across Europe with your Contiki group. Then travel back to London where you'll say farewell to your travel family as the adventure concludes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
