European Vistas (Winter)
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- Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road
- See Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House
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Welcome to the first day of the best trip of your life - we’re calling it early! After a few pleasantries in London, we’ll get the show on the road with Paris in our sights.A few hours in and your jaws are on the floor already. These chalk cliffs that edge the English...
No time for lie-ins - today, we’ll be waking up in the city of light, love, and eternal elegance. The day is ours to explore, unearthing the city’s trendy side with its hidden coffee shops and super fashionable boutique stores. Why not take to two wheels for a spot of...
We’ll tear ourselves away from Paris today, with one more croissant for the road. Taking the scenic route, we’ll cruise past the picturesque vineyards of Burgundy before arriving in luscious Lucerne.Switzerland, we have arrived! Cameras at the ready, we’ll get clued u...
A whole day to enjoy Lucerne - when did we get so lucky? In a land inundated with irresistible chocolate and breathtaking natural wonder, our options are endless. Test out your yodelling abilities at the top of the Swiss Alps complete with a folklore show, keep it chill with a Lake Cruise or simply gorge on cheese fondue, the choice is yours.
It’s time to wrap up our Swiss fantasy and cross the Alps chain to the fashion capital of Milan. As if insta-worthy mountain vistas weren’t gobsmackingly beautiful enough for you, we’ll also be passing the celebrity hotspot of Lake Como before arriving in Milan.Ciao B...
Up and at ‘em, travellers - this morning we wave goodbye to Milan and hit the road, our sights set for the Italian capital of Rome.No need to pinch yourself, you’re really here in Rome, also known as the eternal city. First thing’s first; drop off our bags and hunt do...
Rise and shine, Rome awaits us! Today will be a whirlwind of Roman architecture and bucket list sights as we uncover all of Rome’s key features, from the Colosseum to St Peters Basilica, and even the Vatican City. Not enough? There’s also the option to head back in time and discover Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators.
With our bellies full of gelato and our camera memories full of gorgeous snaps, we’ll bid ‘ciao’ to Bella Roma and journey north to Florence, Tuscany’s capital.Ah, Florence. If there was anywhere in Italy to experience la dolce vita, it’s here. We’ll get the low down ...
Florence, you’ve been a dream, but today will see us push on to the romantic city of Venice, crossing over the breathtaking Apennine mountain range on the journey.We’ll arrive in Venice in high spirits, ready to take on the city. We’ll jump right in, catching a motosc...
Oh Italy, we miss you already - but Austria calls. We’ll head to the picturesque city of Salzburg, passing the Dolomites as we cruise to the border with Germany.Here in Salzburg, the city made famous by ‘The Sound of Music’, we’ll be blown away by colourful houses, lush green pastures and enchanting city squares.
Today is ours to enjoy all of Salzburg’s delights. The options are endless; take a guided tour of the city with a local expert to uncover its wonders, or perhaps jump in the car for a drive through spectacular scenery. We'll also have the chance to visit a local farm and enjoy an authentic Austrian Dinner prepared by our hosts, followed by some schnaps.
Salzburg, you’re a city like no other - but it’s time to hit the road again. Next up, we travel east to Vienna, a city full of culture and vibrancy.Here in Vienna, we’ll be greeted by Baroque streetscapes and trendy coffee shops, it’ll be pretty hard not to fall in lo...
Time to wrap it up in Austria, the Czech Republic is on the horizon. We’ll journey through the quaint countryside to the enigmatic city of Prague.Straight off the bat, Prague will serve us eastern fairytale vibes with its castles, churches and cobblestone streets. We’...
With a full day to loiter, expect an entire photo album of Gothic architecture, market antiques & you cheers-ing local beer; not to mention life! We'll explore the city one of our favourite ways today, by bike, with our Local Guide to show us all the sights and so...
Saying goodbye is never easy, but Prague you sure knew how to show us a good time. Today, we’re off to Poland, bound for the Polish gem of Krakow.From one fairytale city to another, we’ll roll up to Krakow, ready to take on Poland. We’ll keep it chill today, roaming the charming streets of the city centre and taking in the historical sites.
Good morning Poland! Today is all about getting up close and personal with Krakow life. We’ll cover the basics on our included sightseeing tour in the morning, and you have a free afternoon to stroll the charming streets of Krakow. Check out Kazimierz, the UNESCO-list...
Time to say ‘do widzenia’ to Krakow, and make our way to Warsaw, the capital of Poland.En route, we’ll stop off at the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp for a sobering reminder of Poland’s dark past.After a full day of Polish cultural adventure, we’ll arrive in Wa...
Warsaw is a city with a turbulent past and a super-vibrant present, and we’ll get to know it’s unique story with our included guided tour, visiting the Royal Castle and unearthing the secrets of the Old Town. With its coffee shops and cafes, we’ll indulge in Polish pastries and get to know the quirky side of this colourful, creative metropolis.
Another day, another country. This time, we’ll set off from Poland and head for Germany, bound for the uber cool city of Berlin.Willkommen to Berlin! The city full of cool culture, edgy fashion, and irresistible street food. We’ll get the low down on a city tour, which will show us the city’s highlights, including the Berlin Wall and the Brandenburg Gate.
It’ll be hard not to leap out of bed today knowing Berlin is ready and waiting to be explored. Today, we’ll learn more about the city’s fascinating history with a chance to do a Historical city walk. Not your jam? Why not opt for an epic view of the entire city, you w...
We’ll journey out of Germany today and travel through the gloriously flat Netherlands with Amsterdam in our sights.We’ll get a taste for Dutch hospitality today as Amsterdam welcomes us with open arms. We’ll enjoy an included dinner before taking on the Dutch nightlif...
Amsterdam is cute as a button & sure to win your heart with its canals, obscure museums & a café culture like no other. Today use your time to get local, bar hop, museum crawl, and see what other tastes take your fancy, this place is famous for pancakes, frites and so much more, and that's all before we enjoy a delicious included dinner with the rest of our Contiki fam.
It’s been one heck of a trip, but all good things must come to an end. Whether you’re ending the trip in Amsterdam or returning to London, we’ll say our goodbyes and swap deets. New adventures lie ahead!
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