Vienna to London Trail
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Vienna to London Trail – UK | England | France | Switzerland | Italy | Austria | Czechia | Slovenia | Hungary | Poland Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers
Vienna to London Trail Tours for Young Adults
The one that gives you the bucket-list European highlights across 9 countries from Vienna to London
A castle and an old town in Ljubljana. Snails & champagne in Paris. A concentration camp in Krakow & pizza by a World Heritage Site in Rome. The trail to London is all about balancing the things you’ve always dreamed of with the things you’ve not even fathomed. With 9 countries conquered in 16 days, you’ll know exactly which places stole your heart & deserve a second visit.
“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:
4.5 out of 5 stars (11 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:
16 days, 9 countries from about $ 2419* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)
Destinations:
Europe > UK | England | France | Switzerland | Italy | Austria | Czechia | Slovenia | Hungary | Poland
You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page
Planned Itinerary:
Day 1: Vienna
Day 2: Vienna
Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Kraków
Day 3: Kraków
Day 4: Kraków
Banská Bystrica
Budapest
Day 5: Budapest
Day 6: Budapest
Lake Bled
Ljubljana
Day 7: Ljubljana
Venice
Day 8: Venice
Rome
Day 9: Rome
Day 10: Rome
Pisa
Florence
Day 11: Florence
Day 12: Florence
Swiss Alps
Day 13: Swiss Alps
Day 14: Swiss Alps
Paris
Day 15: Paris
Day 16: Paris
Calais
Dover
London
Day 1: Start Vienna
Vienna
We’ll arrive in Vienna full of excitement and ready for coffee & sachertorte, otherwise known as the world’s greatest chocolate cake. Get to know your new travel squad over dinner tonight, and maybe a few schnaps, since we’re in Austria after all.
A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof (or similar)
Included Meals:
DinnerDay 2: Vienna to Krakow
ViennaRise up travellers and start practicing your Polish pleasantries, we’ll be in Krakow later today so they may come in handy.
Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-BirkenauToday we will change pace once we cross the border, as we drop to an unfamiliar and sobering level by visiting the concentration camp memorials of Auschwitz & Birkenau. Learning and growing is what we travellers do.KrakówThen afterwards its onto the city of Krakow, which is now known for its salt mining heritage and tales of mythical dragons. Relax tonight as we have all day tomorrow to explore.
Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included ExperienceSee Auschwitz Concentration Camp Reflect on the tragedies of the past with a solemn visit to the largest concentration camp in World War II.
Day 3: Krakow
Kraków
Join an Orientation tour to get to know the city’s best beer spots and historical hotspots then you’re free to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed centre in your own time. A Jewish Quarter, a jaw-dropping castle & museums aplenty are just some of the relics found in the relatively untouched Krakow. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a traditional Polish evening and try Pierogi, a Polish favourite – these dumplings are an absolute classic.
Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experience Introduction to Kraków Get your bearings in this medieval Polish city. Our orientation will get you familiar with the cathedral, Royal Castle and all the best places to grab a beer.
Traditional Polish Pierogi EveningHungry? Take a step back in time this evening by indulging in traditional Polish favourites. Stroll to Europe’s largest Medieval town square, Rynek Glowny, where we settle in for the night at a centuries-old restaurant. This isn’t a meal for the faint-hearted so make sure you’ve got an empty stomach! You’ll indulge in all the delicious specialities that the Polish are famous for, including scrumptious pierogi, all washed down with a few drinks.
Additional costs apply
Day 4: Krakow to Budapest
Kraków
Alpine scenery and traditional villages will make our departure from Krakow more manageable. Particularly with the knowledge that we have Budapest coming up in the eve.
Banská Bystrica
Pastel painted and manicured to perfection, Banska Bystrica is a lunch break that will charm you to no end. Being in Slovakia, it’s also your chance to brag 3 countries in one day – you crazy globetrotter you.
Budapest
Welcome to Hungary! Coming in at number 3 on our list of countries ticked off through the day. From the moment we arrive in the river split city, you’ll understand why we needed a couple of nights here. Waste no time getting involved with Budapest by joining the optional river cruise and dinner.
A&O Budapest (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included ExperienceTour Banská Bystrica This historic Slovakian city is filled with ornate buildings and framed by snow-capped mountains. It’s the perfect Insta backdrop!
Budapest River Cruise with DinnerTake in a different view of the “Paris of the East” from the river Danube while cruising past night-time Budapest. 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. Try some Hungarian specialities like goulash & enjoy some drinks.
Additional costs apply
Day 5: Budapest
Budapest
The day is yours to tackle Budapest however you see fit. After all the travelling we’ve done, you’ve probably earned yourself an afternoon soaking in the city’s famous outdoor thermal pools set amongst Art Nouveau architecture. Blissed out in Budapest – there’s an insta caption for you. If gardens, fountains, pools and ruins are the call of your day, put Margaret Island top and centre of your to do list.
A&O Budapest (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
Day 6: Budapest to Ljubljana
Budapest
This morning we say goodbye to the city of Budapest and head south to Slovenia! Though the name Ljubljana might not be as well known as Budapest, that doesn’t diminish its delight as a European city. In fact, its undiscovered charm is all part of the fascination…
Lake Bled
WOW is probably the one word we hear in unison as we pull up at this jaw dropping lake. Don’t forget to keep your swimmers out today, this is the perfect place for a dip to break up the journey, and grab a few lust-worthy snaps.
Ljubljana
Aesthetically wonderful and filled with youthful moods, Ljubljana is one to love for its off the tourist trail vibes and casual attitude. Without a list of monuments to tick off, you’re free to get cozy in a cafe and lap up the endless local feels.
Ljubljana Resort (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experience Visit Lake BledTake it easy with your new besties as you walk around the scenic lake, framed by the Julian Alps. Included Experience Get to know Ljubljana Join your new gang for an orientation of Slovenia’s fairytale-like capital. Get your fix of rainbow architecture, Insta-friendly bridges and epic mountain backdrops.
Day 7: Ljubljana to Venice
Ljubljana
Ever the advocates of a balanced holiday, today we’re trading in the obscure unknown for the globally adored hot spot of Venice. Whoop!
Venice
Yes, it’s as cute as you imagine. Yes, you’ll feel like you’re part of an Italian fairytale. Yes, you are actually hanging out in the gondola clad floating city of Venice! A private boat ride, gothic architecture and a web of lanes to explore will keep your day filled quite nicely.
Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included ExperienceCruise on a Motoscafo to Venice Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.Included Experience See canals and gondolas Life’s all about the waterways here; there’s not an Uber in sight! Get some classic pics of the famous gondola boats.
GondolasSit back & watch the city open up from the canals in a gondola. From magnificent palazzi looming in the distance to the locals’ laundry strung across the backwaters, Venice’s charm gets you at every turn.
Additional costs apply
Traditional Tastes of VeniceEating the true Venetian way – our local expert will take you bar hopping, sampling various cicchetti (Venetian style tapas) & wines at a host of locations off the beaten track. Get a real insight in to local life & the flavours of Venice.
Additional costs apply
Day 8: Venice to Rome
Venice
Farewell floating city, but Italy, we’re not done with you yet, our next destination the Eternal City is just around the corner.
RomeThis afternoon will really take it up a notch as we uncover Italian icons in the country’s capital of Rome. Gelato, pizza, and ancient monuments galore, but why not try a pasta making class and cook a homemade meal for dinner? If that’s not your style feel free to explore and get a glimpse of Rome’s glory by night.
The Yellow (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Rome Pasta Cooking Class & DinnerIt’s time to cook like a true Italian. This unique cooking experience offers you the opportunity to learn how to make traditional pastas, then relax & indulge in your own creation. Learn, laugh, drink & most importantly, eat!
Additional costs apply
Day 9: Rome
Rome
Rome wasn’t built in a day but we sure can try and see it all in one day! Snap pink azaleas by the Colosseum, throw coins in fountains and sip espresso in a pretty street watching Italian life float by.
The Yellow (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Ancient Rome of the EmperorsDiscover the wonders of ancient Rome by embarking on a captivating tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Immerse yourself in history as you explore the iconic ruins and archaeological treasures that once stood at the heart of the Roman Empire. Take in the the best view of the Colosseum as your local guide brings these ancient sites to life with fascinating stories and historical insights.
Additional costs apply
Emperors & Gladiators inc ColosseumWander through the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire’s political heart, while our Local Guide peels back the layers of history & reconstructs the past. From the assassinations at the Forum to the bloody battles in the Colosseum, learn how the roots of Western culture started here. Subject to availability – if Colosseum tickets are not available for your trip, the alternative Ancient Rome of the Emperors tour will be offered.
Additional costs apply
Day 10: Rome to Florence via Pisa
Rome
Lets hit the road as we have more of Italy to lust over…
PisaNo trip around Europe is complete without seeing the world’s most famous #AwkwardLean, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Once you’ve got that perfect snap of you holding the thing up like you’re Arnold Schwarzenegger, we’ll be on the fast-track to Florence.FlorenceFor those of you not familiar with the whole Florence deal, we have two words for you: it’s heaven. Florence, the capital of Tuscany, is more proof that Italy has so many great places packed into one small region. Potter along the River Arno, be totally Tuscan with another drop of Chianti wine, and take in the beauty of the city and its protruding Duomo Cathedral. We have all day tomorrow to let the explorations continue.
Hostel 7 Santi (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experience Visit Pisa (for that Epic Selfie) Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap. Tuscan DinnerWind down with the fantastic local wine, Chianti, in the heart of Florence. In true Italian fashion, our warm hosts will load your table with a feast of entrées followed by a house speciality & something ‘dolce’ for dessert.
Additional costs apply
Day 11: Florence
Florence
Today is a perfect balance of guided wisdom, food and free time to roam. Take the opportunity to explore streets bursting with heritage and delicious flavours as you explore the local markets and down some gelato.
Hostel 7 Santi (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Welcome to Florence Walking TourTraveling on foot provides for a pace that opens your eyes to various hidden treasures that you would have not have seen otherwise. With a local guide you’ll be taken on a walking tour to find out the hidden stories of Florence.
Additional costs apply
Day 12: Florence to Swiss Alps
Florence
Hopefully by now you are head to toe in fresh leather, you’ve eaten your bodyweight in antipasto, and you’re feeling fresh as a daisy and ready to farewell Florence.
Swiss Alps
Bunking down amid fairytale snowcapped mountains tonight shows how far we’ve come since golden Florence this morning, and that right there is the magic of Europe. Tomorrow we’ll set out to explore this magical land of cheese, chocolate and watches.
Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Swiss FondueDip into a Swiss tradition, gather around a pot full of delicious melted cheese and dunk until your hearts content.
Additional costs apply
Day 13: Swiss Alps
Swiss Alps
Open the window of your room & drink in the incredible view – if you can find words or photos that do it justice, we applaud you! If you’re feeling audacious, opt to take a trip to a Swiss mountain with your travel crew, or feel free to explore this classic European adventure town.
Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Swiss ParaglidingTake off from the side of a mountain & soar over this stunning region in an adrenaline-pumping tandem paraglide. Flying with an experienced, professional pilot also gives you a chance to grab some great photos on the way!
Please note: there is a weight limit of 90kg for paragliding
Additional costs apply
Jungfrau Mountain Journey to the ‘top of Europe’ as you take a cog train & Cable Car up Jungfrau Mountain in the Swiss Alps
Additional costs apply
Day 14: Swiss Alps to Paris
Swiss Alps
Out with the altitude, in with the inner-city Parisian bliss. Once we’ve crossed the border out of Switzerland we will be coasting through the pretty wine producing region of Burgundy before our arrival in Paris.
Paris
We’ll reach Paris and enjoy an included dinner before a chance to explore the glittering city of lights.
*Heads up, our Paris plans might shift during the Summer Olympics due to city restrictions, impacting our Illuminations Tour of the city along with other possible disruptions. We’re on it, crafting alternative experiences for your safety and enjoyment. Your understanding means the world to us!
Jo&Joe (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Dinner
Included ExperienceTake a Tour of ParisTake a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Day 15: Paris
Paris
Stock up on perfume at the Fragonard Perfumery. Especially given the greatly discounted prices and authenticity of buying in France. Later you can moan over haute couture you can’t afford, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral whilst juggling coffee and crêpes, & get artsy at the many rooms of the Louvre. Just don’t wear yourself out, you will probably want to get involved with dinner and a cabaret show. With your last night looming, make it one to remember in the city of lights.
Jo&Joe (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included ExperienceVisit a French Perfumery Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).Parisian Farewell DinnerFinish off your trip with a night to remember right in the heart of Paris. This typical French bistro dishes up a three-course meal & some local wine plus loads of atmosphere & is the perfect place to toast your trip before you say farewell to your travel buddies.
Additional costs apply
See a Paris Cabaret ShowGet your glad rags on… it’s time for a night out at the Parisian cabaret. From your lamp-lit table, you’ll feast your eyes on a succession of feathers, sequins, can-can girls, acrobats, and comedians – sipping on delicious French champagne all the while.
Additional costs apply
Day 16: Paris to London
Paris
Soak up your last dose of Paris and feel the astonishment of how much you’ve seen on this trip. And how close you’ve grown to your loved-up Contiki collective.
Calais
DoverLondon
What a journey, if you’ve chosen to end your trip on arrival in London say a fond farewell to the remainder of your group as you wrap up the journey on arrival.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page
Some of the Highlights:
Included Experience
See canals and gondolas
Life’s all about the waterways here; there’s not an Uber in sight! Get some classic pics of the famous gondola boats.
INCLUDED
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
Emperors & Gladiators inc Colosseum
Wander through the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire’s political heart, while our Local Guide peels back the layers of history & reconstructs the past. From the assassinations at the Forum to the bloody battles in the Colosseum, learn how the roots of Western culture started here. Subject to availability – if Colosseum tickets are not available for your trip, the alternative Ancient Rome of the Emperors tour will be offered.
ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED
See a Paris Cabaret Show
Get your glad rags on… it’s time for a night out at the Parisian cabaret. From your lamp-lit table, you’ll feast your eyes on a succession of feathers, sequins, can-can girls, acrobats, and comedians – sipping on delicious French champagne all the while.
ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED
Trip Highlights
The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list
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FAQs:
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Included Meals:
15 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page
Team:
Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides
You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page
Group Size:
Average 46 people
You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page
Transfers:
Coach
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More Details:
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