European Trail
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The one that trails through Europe’s bucket list musts & lesser known secrets
Travel Style
Iconic Essentials
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Duration
23 days
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Countries
13 Countries
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Meals
22 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
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Transport Style
Coach
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Group Size
Average 46 people
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Team
Expert Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides
London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Krakow, Budapest, Ljubljana, Venice, Rome, Florence, Swiss Alps, Paris, Dover, Calais, Belgium, Dresden, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, Auschwitz, Banska Bystrica, Lake Bled, Pisa
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STEP 2
Book 7 hotels, try figuring out public transport in a foreign language, get into an argument with your taxi driver, lose your passp… -
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Everything has been sorted for you. Cool, convenient accom, smooth transport from place to place - plus a bunch of meals and travel experiences all locked in.
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STEP 3
Have the time of your life
Your Trip Host has designed every trip to be packed with incredible, local experiences, made even more amazing as you share it with other incredible 18-35 year old travelers.
Top Experiences
25 included & 25 free time add-ons available to add later
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See Amsterdam's canals & gable houses by night
Included
Amsterdam
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See the colourful East side Gallery and the iconic Berlin Wall
Included
Berlin
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See Hradčany Castle and the Cathedral of St. Vitus
Included
Prague
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Gain exclusive access to the A'DAM Lookout Tower & Swing and get an enthralling view of the city
EUR 15.00
Amsterdam
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Historical Walking Tour
EUR 11.00
Berlin
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Enjoy an authentic Czech evening with traditional music, dancing & dinner
EUR 32.00
Prague
European Trail
25 Inclusions
Experiences that are included with your trip
- See Amsterdam's canals & gable houses by night
- See the White Cliffs of Dover
- See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate & historic Reichstag building
- See the colourful East side Gallery and the iconic Berlin Wall
- See the site of Checkpoint Charlie
- See Hradčany Castle and the Cathedral of St. Vitus
- Visit the richly historical city of Dresden that was decimated in WW2 and then reborn
- See the rebuilt Baroque architecture of the Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche
- See Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock
- Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road of Vienna & see St. Stephen’s Cathedral & the State Opera House
- Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road of Vienna & see St. Stephen’s Cathedral & the State Opera House
- Take a moment to reflect on the tragedies of the 20th century at Auschwitz Concentration Camp
- Sightseeing of the cathedral & Royal Castle on Wawel Hill
- Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace, the Church of St. Matthias, the Chain Bridge & Fisherman's Bastion
- See Ljubljana's castle & old town
- Take a traditional Motoscafo across the iconic lagoon to the island of Venice
- See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Square
- See Venice's iconic canals & gondolas
- Peel back the layers of Rome's history on a city walking tour including the Trevi Fountain
- Learn about Florence's leather craft with a demonstration
- Visit the iconic Tower of Pisa and pose for the classic insta snap
- See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral
- Take a dreamy nighttime tour of the 'city of lights', Paris
- Visit a French perfumery
- Drive through the WWI Battlefields on our way to London
25 Free Time Add-Ons
Optional experiences that you can choose from and pay for on your trip
- Glide along the canals of Amsterdam with an evening sightseeing cruise and on-board bar EUR 23.00
- Sea Palace Dinner EUR 35.00
- Gain exclusive access to the A'DAM Lookout Tower & Swing and get an enthralling view of the city EUR 15.00
- Historical Walking Tour EUR 11.00
- Alternative Berlin (Summer Departures Only) EUR 26.00
- Pivo and Pubs EUR 26.00
- Explore the cobbled streets of Prague on two wheels with a city bike tour (Summer Departures Only) EUR 23.50
- Enjoy an authentic Czech evening with traditional music, dancing & dinner EUR 32.00
- Experience Austria’s cultural heritage with a Mozart & Strauss concert EUR 32.50
- Pedals and Pierogis EUR 30.00
- Pivo and Pinball EUR 20.00
- Take in the beauty of Budapest as you cruise down the Danube River & dine on a feast EUR 43.00
- Szechenyi Baths and Walking Tour EUR 32.00
- Head to local bars and enjoy authentic cuisine with the Bitemojo app, Ljubljana EUR 24.00
- Glide down the canals of Venice on a traditional gondola EUR 23.00
- Eat cicchetti in local bars and learn about the culinary traditions of Venice EUR 37.00
- Learn how to make fresh pasta in Rome's most historic district followed by a pasta dinner EUR 50.00
- Walk in the footsteps of gladiators and emperors at the Colosseum and Roman Forum EUR 41.00
- Witness Renaissance masterpieces on a guided tour of the holy Vatican City, the smallest country in the world EUR 41.00
- Welcome to Florence Walking Tour EUR 10.00
- Get a taste of Tuscany with wine tasting in a 16th century winery, followed by dinner (paired with wines) EUR 45.00
- Alpine Paragliding EUR 150.00
- Journey to the 'top of the world' as you take a cog train up Jungfrau Mountain in the Swiss Alps EUR 150.00
- Eat a Parisian feast in the oh-so-chic district of Montmartre EUR 38.00
- Nouvelle Eve Cabaret Show EUR 82.00
Where You'll Stay
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Plus Hostel
Berlin, Germany
This cool, contemporary hostel features an indoor pool, table tennis, sauna, bar, restaurant and BBQ area, whilst relishing its edgy, very-Berlin sense of style
2 nights
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22 nights
All accommodation is included on this trip
20 nights in Hostel, 2 nights in Hotel
About this trip
This epic 23 day trail through Europe balances all the sightseeing icons with unexpected marvels and underrated destinations. From walking the cobbled streets of Michelangelo's Florence and seeing Paris lit up at night, to being blown away by the fairy-tale beauty of Slovenia's Lake Bled, getting a sobering WW2 education in Poland and bunking down amid snow-capped mountains in the Swiss Alps, this is a barnstorming European best-of. Because we don't want you to miss out on the unmissable.
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It's great to hear that you enjoyed getting to see some of the cultural sights that Europe has to offer, and we hope that you've returned home with many lasting memories in tow. Having said this, we do note that there were a few aspects of your time away on the European Trail that may not have met your expectations, including the size of your group, the service provided by our Trip Manager and the itinerary. We certainly appreciate these concerns, and will be sharing them with our Operations Team for their consideration going forward. Here at Contiki, we're also looking for ways to improve our trips and make them even more unique, so thanks again for sharing your feedback.