London to Budapest by Train – Germany | England | UK | Netherlands | France | Czechia | Austria | Hungary Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

London to Budapest by Train Tours for Young Adults

The one that takes you on an epic train adventure through Europe, including London, Paris, Berlin & Budapest

This one makes tracks through some of Europe’s coolest cities, taking the train from London to Budapest and spending time in dreamy Paris, quirky Amsterdam, bohemian Prague and opulent Vienna along the way. Foodie walking tours, street art, Berlin’s iconic nightlife & a cruise on the Danube are just a few of the highlights, while scenic train rides show you authentic Europe from a classic mode of transport.

“70 percent join our trips solo”

“70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”

Reviews by tour participants:

4.8 out of 5 stars (6 Reviews)* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page

Target age group:

18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)

Trip duration and price:

15 days, 7 countries from about $ 3170* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)

Destinations:

Europe > Germany | England | UK | Netherlands | France | Czechia | Austria | Hungary

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: London

Day 2: London

Day 3: London

Paris

Day 4: Paris

Day 5: Paris

Amsterdam

Day 6: Amsterdam

Day 7: Amsterdam

Berlin

Day 8: Berlin

Day 9: Berlin

Prague

Day 10: Prague

Day 11: Prague

Vienna

Day 12: Vienna

Day 13: Vienna

Budapest

Day 14: Budapest

Day 15: Budapest

Day 1: Start London

London
The adventure begins. We’ll start out by getting to know each other over a three-course dinner.

Royal National Hotel (or similar)

Included Meals:

DinnerIncluded ExperienceMeet Your Crew Over DinnerMeet your new gang of besties. After a few beers you’ll feel like you’ve known each other for decades.

Day 2: London

London

Good morning London! How you spend your day is up to you – check out eerily lifelike celebrity waxworks at world famous Madame Tussauds, opt to see the skyline from a peerless perspective on the London Eye, get spooked out at the London Dungeon and more. Then this evening’s activity… yup, we’ll have the option to join an East End food walking tour – sampling as much international cuisine as we can muster.

Ibis Styles Gloucester Road (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Take an East End Food TourTake a tour of this vibrant part of London. With it’s rich history, colourful street art, ever-changing selection of shops and restaurants. And just the right amount of grunge. It’s a corner of the city most Londoners love to explore.
Additional costs apply

Day 3: London to Paris

LondonTa-ra, Thames. Time to hop on the Eurostar to Paris – after our buffet breakfast of course!ParisAn iconic train journey later, and we’re in Paris. We’ll waste no time getting acquainted with the city’s ‘ooh la la’ worthy sites with a free afternoon to see the icons and maybe check out one of Paris’s coolest neighbourhoods, Montmartre or Le Marais, close to our hotel.

Ibis Styles Gare de l’Est Château Landon (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Day 4: Paris

Paris

Cuisine and cabaret day. We’ll start this morning with an optional patisserie walking tour, winding our way around the cutest cafes in Paris, sampling dreamy pastries as we go. Afterwards, you’ve got all day to explore (and check out everything you missed yesterday). Tonight, it’s off to a Paris cabaret show, with dinner and champagne to really switch on the sophistication.

Ibis Styles Gare de l’Est Château Landon (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

See the Patisseries of ParisThey say you haven’t been to Paris if you haven’t tried a chocolate éclair… & maybe a croissant… & perhaps a macaron! Tick off all three of these ‘must do food items of France’ & more on this tour through the best Patisseries of Paris. The French aren’t famous for their food for no reason, it’s delicious. We’re salivating just thinking about it!
Additional costs apply

Day 5: Paris to Amsterdam

ParisAnother day, another incredible European city…AmsterdamDam That’s Preddy. Welcome to Amsterdam! In the evening, we’ll head to Foodhallen to sample eclectic bars, live music and art exhibitions, not to mention some of the best food in Europe.

Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included ExperienceGrab Dinner at the Famous FoodhallenWelcome to Amsterdam’s famous Foodhallen – a street food market full of Europe’s best food.

Day 6: AmsterdamMake Travel Matter®

Amsterdam
Rise and shine! First up, we’ll take to the canals for a truly unique boat tour. We’ll see Amsterdam through the eyes of refugees – hearing their stories as we gawk at the splendid views, you’re guaranteed to step off the boat with a whole new perspective on life. The rest of the day is all about exploration – from Rijksmuseum to the Heineken Factory. This evening, opt to get an exclusive entry pass to the A’Dam Tower and Swing, skipping the queues to enjoy epic views over the sprawling city below. Afterwards the night is yours to explore this vibrant city and experience its legendary nightlife.

Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Make Travel Matter®See Amsterdam Through the Eyes of Refugees (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Join us as we sail out for our Canal Tour, in which we focus on the role migrants have played in the making of Amsterdam. The open and tolerant character of the city has shaped her into the international hotspot it is today. Our guides tell you the hidden history of Amsterdam through the eyes of its immigrants and outsiders, including their personal migration story.
Additional costs apply

Have a Go on Amsterdam’s Highest SwingThere’s no better way to start your time in the capital city than with an exclusive entrance into Europe’s highest swing. An unrivalled panoramic view of Amsterdam’s historic centre, unique Dutch landscape, & famous canals which belong to the UNESCO world heritage list. Be amazed by this vibrant city while you swing back & forth 100 metres above the ground then enjoy a drink at the top.
Additional costs apply

Day 7: Amsterdam to Berlin

AmsterdamYou’ve been a blast, Amsterdam, but today we’re making tracks for our next adventure.Berlin
Hello Berlin! We’ll waste no time in checking out the cutting-edge culinary scene, both vegan and carnivorous! After that, the evening is yours to explore the city’s world-famous nightlife. The buzzing scene here is a joyous tribute to German reunification, and since the fall of the Berlin Wall the city has staked its claim as the techno capital of the world.

Ibis Ostbahnhof (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Day 8: BerlinMake Travel Matter®

Berlin

2 walking tours today. This morning, we’ll enjoy an exclusive MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience with Refugee Voices, learning from young refugees on a fascinating walking tour that draws parallels between Germany’s turbulent past and the present situation in many countries across the world today. This evening, you’ll have the chance to explore Berlin’s oh-so-historical (and oh-so-hipster) Kreuzberg district and finish off with dinner.

B&B Berlin City Ost (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Make Travel Matter® Hear Refugee Voices in Berlin (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience)Refugee hosts give a guided tour of Berlin. For a fresh perspective on the city’s turbulent history. Alternative BerlinYou can put down the history books & discover the most important historical and cultural aspects of Kreuzberg for yourself. Tour includes a delicious dinner.
Additional costs apply

Day 9: Berlin to Prague

BerlinBerlin you’ve been a blast, but we’re making tracks for new adventures today, jumping on the train to Prague.PragueArriving in Prague, we’ll explore the cobblestones, cathedrals and castles on a walking tour, before refuelling with a traditional Czech dinner. Believe us when we say that the beer here is the best in Europe.

Ibis Praha Old Town (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included Experience Tour Prague on foot Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
Included Experience Feast on a traditional Czech dinner Hang out with your Contiki fam and sample some classic Czech food and drink.

Day 10: Prague

Prague

Time to explore more of Prague – catch the tram to one of Prague’s outer neighbourhoods like hipster Vršovice, boasting art nouveau buildings, offbeat coffee haunts and streets lined with communal pianos. Prague is a paradise for beer lovers too, so don’t forget to check out some of the city’s coolest bars (of which there are many to choose from!). Or better yet, join a food tour where you’ll be shown some of the very best spots to eat.

Ibis Praha Old Town (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Prague Food Walking TourA walking tour with iconic food and drink as well as some historical marvels! Pop-up food markets, microbreweries, riverside grills, plenty of bars and local vendors – the options are endless and you’ll get a great taste of Prague along the way.
Additional costs apply

Day 11: Prague to Vienna

PragueWe’re jumping on another train today and making our way to Austria.ViennaAh Vienna! We’ll kick things off in this grand capital with a walking tour and explore the opulent classical architecture and wide streets. Evenings can be spent like a local, watching the sun set over the Donaukanal at a gorgeous beach bar or a classic Viennese coffee house.

JO&JOE Vienna (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceGet to know Vienna Boost your step count with a stroll around Vienna. See St Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera House as you go.

Day 12: ViennaMake Travel Matter®

Vienna

Waking up in the stunning capital of Vienna, a city known for its coffee culture and baroque architecture, we’ll have plenty of adventures to pursue today before ending the day (if you choose) at Habibi & Hawara for a wholesome Make Travel Matter® dinner.

JO&JOE Vienna (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Make Travel Matter®Habibi & Hawara Dinner (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Dine at Habibi & Hawara, a private initiative in the city of Vienna for a diverse and colourful meal. Their mission is to hire staff with refugee and migrant backgrounds to train them with the relevant skills to become successful entrepreneurs of their own.
Additional costs apply

Day 13: Vienna to Budapest

ViennaToday we’re making our way to Hungary!BudapestAnother scenic train ride will take us into the grandeur of Budapest. Tonight, something a bit different, as we have the option to escape the masses and cook dinner with the locals. This immersive, fully interactive experience will bring us closer than ever before to Hungary’s rich history and culinary culture.

Ibis Budapest Heroes Square (or similar)

Ibis Styles Budapest City West (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

CookWith BudapestTonight something different – we escape the masses & cook dinner with the locals. A fantastic interactive experience with an insight into Hungarian history, culture, food, wine & culinary tradition.
Additional costs apply

Day 14: Budapest

BudapestThis morning choose to learn about the past & present of Hungarian history and culture culminating at Budapest’s most famous thermal baths – Szechenyi – enjoying the most traditional spa experience in the world. The water here is supplied by 2 thermal springs to make up the largest medicinal baths in Europe. Tonight we’ll enjoy the best way to experience the city’s flamboyant architecture, as we take a dreamy night time cruise down the Danube, getting to see all of Budapest’s historical buildings from the water as we enjoy a drink.

Ibis Styles Budapest City West (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Széchenyi Baths & Walking TourWith a local guide take a walk through the downtown area of Budapest & hear the stories of this area; You will see Saint Stephen’s Basilica, Liberty square, House of Parliament, the Shoes on the Danube Bank before relaxing in Szechenyi Baths. Szechenyi Baths thermal spring is one of the deepest & warmest in the city.

Additional costs apply

Budapest River Cruise with DrinksTake in a different view of the “Paris of the East” from the river Danube while cruising past night-time Budapest with drinks in hand. Our Local Guide tells you about Hungary’s heyday when the Austro-Hungarian Empire was dominant & points out the city’s important buildings from this period, which are lit up for the night.
Additional costs apply

Day 15: End Budapest

Budapest
Today we say farewell to our Contiki family and our European adventure, but we’ll stay in touch, and we’ll no doubt be back soon enough.

Included Meals:

Breakfast

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page

Some of the Highlights:

Included Experience
Grab Dinner at the Famous Foodhallen

Welcome to Amsterdam’s famous Foodhallen – a street food market full of Europe’s best food.

INCLUDED

Make Travel Matter®
Hear Refugee Voices in Berlin (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience)

Refugee hosts give a guided tour of Berlin. For a fresh perspective on the city’s turbulent history.

INCLUDED

See the Patisseries of Paris

They say you haven’t been to Paris if you haven’t tried a chocolate éclair… & maybe a croissant… & perhaps a macaron! Tick off all three of these ‘must do food items of France’ & more on this tour through the best Patisseries of Paris. The French aren’t famous for their food for no reason, it’s delicious. We’re salivating just thinking about it!

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Alternative Berlin

You can put down the history books & discover the most important historical and cultural aspects of Kreuzberg for yourself. Tour includes a delicious dinner.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Széchenyi Baths & Walking Tour

With a local guide take a walk through the downtown area of Budapest & hear the stories of this area; You will see Saint Stephen’s Basilica, Liberty square, House of Parliament, the Shoes on the Danube Bank before relaxing in Szechenyi Baths. Szechenyi Baths thermal spring is one of the deepest & warmest in the city.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Trip Highlights

The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list

You’ll find all highlights and eventual changes on the details page

FAQs:

You’ll find all FAQs and the latest info on the details page

Included Meals:

14 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Team:

Expert Trip Manager + Local Guides

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Group Size:

Maximum 24 people

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Transfers:

Train

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

More Details:

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