London to Rome Vistas | Start London | Winter | 2024/2025
London to Rome Vistas | Start London | Winter | 2024/2025
London to Rome Vistas | Start London | Winter | 2024/2025
19 Days Starting in London, England and ending in Rome, Italy
Visiting: Amsterdam, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Salzburg, Ljubljana, Venice, Rome
Tour operator:
Tour code:
WLRVMA19
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey from London to Rome with the "London to Rome Vistas" tour, exploring the cultural and historical wonders of Europe. This winter adventure takes you through 12 countries, including England, France, Germany, and Italy, offering a rich tapestry of experiences. Enjoy guided tours in iconic cities like Berlin and Budapest, and savor authentic meals, such as a Polish feast in Warsaw and an Austrian dinner in Salzburg. Travel by coach, ferry, and a private boat ride in Venice, while staying in comfortable hotels like Ibis and Moxy. Highlights include a visit to the White Cliffs of Dover, Auschwitz concentration camp, and the vibrant streets of Amsterdam. This cultural tour promises a blend of history, cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes, making it a perfect winter escape.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: London To Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
The adventure of a lifetime kicks off today. Meet up with your new Contiki family in London town before hitting the road to Amsterdam. Shortly before we find our ferry for France, we'll be taking in the English coastline beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover. They owe their gorgeousness to their composition of chalk - you're learning and we haven't even left the UK! Off the ferry we arrive in the port town of Calais - French soil! We travel north through Belgium and on to Amsterdam! And here we are at our final stop for this evening: Amsterdam! After dinner there's plenty of nightlife to keep you going until the early hours.
Day 2: Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. You can start your exploration of this city with an optional trip up to the A’DAM tower and swing (with drink in hand) for panoramic views over the city. After exploring, you'll want to join your new Contiki family for an optional dinner at a local fishing village and maybe a few drinks aboard a cruise on the canals. Could today get any better?
Day 3: Amsterdam To Hamburg
Location: Hamburg
Accommodation Name: Super 8 by Wyndham Hamburg Mitte (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Out of Amsterdam, onto the autobahn and on the fast-track to Hamburg – that's today's agenda. Crossing over to Germany, we find ourselves in another charming city dotted with canals and cafes, along with a central city lake and plenty of parks. We’ll acquaint ourselves with Hamburg by starting with an orientation of the city, before free time to find some dinner tonight.
Day 4: Hamburg To Copenhagen
Location: Copenhagen
Accommodation Name: Scandic Sydhaven (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hamburg, it’s been sweet, but we have our sights set on another famous port city. And first... On our way to wonderful Copenhagen today, we’ll also pass via Odense, the birthplace of Hans Christian Anderson. With cobbled streets and colourful houses in a historic district full of character, it’s easy to see where his inspiration came from. Constantly named amongst the most livable cities in the world (along with one of the happiest), Copenhagen greets us with craft beer breweries, a Renaissance-era castle, hip bars and cafes, a walkable city centre and - you guessed it - more canals. This evening you'll have time to find dinner in one of the local spots.
Day 5: Copenhagen
Location: Copenhagen
Accommodation Name: Scandic Sydhaven (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Copenhagen is an artwork of locals on bicycles, Danish pastries in cute café windows, and Renaissance architecture. Being a bustling university town and home to the hippie hood of Freetown Christiana, nightlife, and unique culture can be found at every turn.
Day 6: Copenhagen To Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Berlin Messe (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Before you go bursting out of your travel clothes thanks to your new-found Danish pastry dependency, we're saying ‘farvel’ to Denmark. Next stop: the ferry, then Berlin! On the world map of party vibes, Berlin has a gold star. We've got two nights to explore every inch of this iconic city, and we'll kick it off with a bit of a tour of the city and its troubled but fascinating past. Once we've gotten acquainted with the key sites, we'll enjoy an included dinner together.
Day 7: Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Berlin Messe (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tours, glorious tours! After our taster of Berlin's history yesterday, we’ll have two inspiring walking tours in store for today (totally optional of course). First up, take a historical walking tour, including a visit to the site of Hitler's bunker. Next, we’ll embark on an Alternative Berlin walking tour, taking us to all the city’s hipster haunts and historical hotspots. If you're looking for a night out, tonight is the perfect time to scope out one of those underground raves or cocktail-lounge-in-the-basement scenarios that Berlin is famous for.
Day 8: Berlin To Warsaw
Location: Warsaw
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budget Warszawa Centrum (Warsaw, Poland)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we'll motor out of Berlin, ready for our next city. Berlin is one tough act to follow, but we think Poland will deliver. The capital of Poland has a vibrant urban scene and we’re staying right in the centre of it. Tonight you’ll have free time for dinner, so Pierogi (Polish dumplings) and a glass of compote somewhere within Warsaw's lively cafe scene should be on your agenda - just ask your Trip Manager for the best local hangs.
Day 9: Warsaw
Location: Warsaw
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budget Warszawa Centrum (Warsaw, Poland)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Ready to discover Warsaw? Tragic bombings after the war have seen this city experience a re-birth, and it's packed with museums, a buzzing street art scene, and cool vibes dotted with a dose of random to keep us on our toes. Your local guide will give you the insider track as we take it all in on foot. A renowned musical city, keep your ears open day long and see what sound pleasures you also stumble upon. This evening we’ll be treated to an authentic Polish feast tonight to continue our introduction to this lively European city.
Day 10: Warsaw To Krakow
Location: Krakow
Accommodation Name: Vienna House Easy Cracow (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Waving ‘pa!’ to Warsaw, we have our sights set on Krakow this morning. En route, we’ll stop off at the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp for a sobering reminder of Poland’s dark past. Once the capital of Poland, Krakow is now known for its rich history, tasty pretzels, excellent vintage markets (you heard it from us) and salt mining heritage. We’ll cover the basics on our included sightseeing tour before you’ll have time to explore the local restaurants for a traditional dinner, then you can rest up knowing we have all day tomorrow to get our Krakow on.
Day 11: Krakow
Location: Krakow
Accommodation Name: Vienna House Easy Cracow (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Good morning Poland! Today is all about getting up close and personal with Krakow life. Journeying out of Krakow, we'll make a stop at the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp for a sobering reminder of Poland’s dark past. You'll be able to spend some time here to learn and reflect. Then afterwards its back to the city of Krakow, we'll have a free afternoon to stroll the charming streets. Check out Kazimierz, the UNESCO listed Old Town & historic Jewish Quarter with its jumble of street art, vintage markets, crumbling cafes & 14th century synagogue. An optional Pierogi making class will keep us entertained into the evening.
Day 12: Krakow To Budapest
Location: Budapest
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We say a fond farewell to Krakow and head for the bright lights of Budapest this morning. 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. 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. As the evening draws in, you’ll have the chance to jump on board a Danube River Cruise with dinner included. Gliding across the shimmering night-lit river of Danube, you’ll get to experience the beautiful sights of Budapest while enjoying a delicious Hungarian feast.
Day 13: Budapest
Location: Budapest
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ready to explore, we’ll head out on a journey of old and new this morning with a locally guided walking tour of Budapest including the Royal Palace, the Chain Bridge & the Fisherman’s Bastion. Take your time exploring this evening, stop for a drink in a ruin bar tucked away in the Jewish Quarter and keep our eyes peeled for a delicious Langos.
Day 14: Budapest To Salzburg Via Mondsee
Location: Salzburg
Accommodation Name: A&O Salzburg (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bye Budapest! Normally we’d be devastated to be leaving, but with Austria on the horizon we have strudel and music to look forward to. Any 'The Sound of Music' lovers here? Today, we'll check out the historic town centre, the stunning blue lake and the iconic St. Michael's Basilica (as seen in the film) of this charming little town in the Alps. Onwards and upwards we go, into the mountain ranges that made the Sound of Music famous. Also home to Mozart, you can be pretty certain Salzburg knows a tune! 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.
Day 15: Salzburg
Location: Salzburg
Accommodation Name: A&O Salzburg (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 ensure you uncover all the wonders. Fine tune your ear as you discover the deep history of classical music here, and let yourself be captivated by the spectacular scenery. Meet back with the crew for a magical dinner.
Day 16: Salzburg To Ljubljana
Location: Ljubljana
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Styles Ljubljana Centre (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning Salzburg! Today we say goodbye to Austria and continue east in our discoveries, bound for Slovenia. Although you might find nods to neighbouring countries, a distinct identity within Slovenian culture has evolved from the melody of influences surrounding it. After we've had a walking orientation to get acquainted with our new surroundings, you’ll have the chance to explore the bohemian art district of Metelkova Mesto or sit by one of Ljubljana’s atmospheric watercourses.
Day 17: Ljubljana To Venice
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: LH Hotel Sirio Venice (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ever the advocates of a balanced holiday, today we're trading in the obscure unknown for the globally adored hot spot of Venice. Whoop! 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.
Day 18: Venice To Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Santa Costanza (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Farewell floating city, but Italy, we're not done with you yet, our next destination the Eternal City of Rome is just around the corner. The afternoon will really take it up a notch as we uncover Italian icons in the country's capital of Rome as you get a glimpse of it's glory by night. Gelato, pizza and ancient monuments - perfetto!
Day 19: Rome
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Full of gelato and memories, we’ll bid ‘ciao’ to Bella Roma but never goodbye to lasting friendships and future Contiki adventures.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in various hotels including Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South, Ibis Styles Hamburg Barmbek, Moxy Sydhavnen, Ibis Berlin Messe, Ibis Budget Warszawa Centrum, Vienna House Andel's Cracow, Ibis Budapest City South Hotel, A&O Salzburg, B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park, and other conveniently located hotels.
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Meals
Meals included are breakfast daily and several dinners, including an authentic Polish feast in Warsaw, an Austrian dinner prepared by local hosts, and a dinner on a Danube River Cruise in Budapest.
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Transport
Transport by coach, ferry, and private boat ride in Venice.
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Guided Tours
Guided tours in various cities including a historical walking tour in Berlin, a locally guided walking tour in Budapest, and an orientation tour in Hamburg.
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Sightseeing
Sightseeing activities including visits to the White Cliffs of Dover, Auschwitz concentration camp, and various iconic landmarks in Rome.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as a trip up to the A'DAM tower in Amsterdam, a dinner at a local fishing village, and a Pierogi making class in Krakow are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Flights
International and domestic flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees and any other travel documentation costs are not included.
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 18 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Culture
- Kraków: A local expert will take you around the UNESCO-listed Old Town, show you Wawel Castle and tell you the best place to taste some pierogi.
- Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
Foodie
- Baschi: We'll head to the rocky (but so picturesque) village of Baschi to visit Casale Polegri. Stroll around the vineyards and olive orchards on a short tour of the azienda agricola. We'll learn about the farming techniques used by the Polegri Family to harvest their fresh plants and fruit. We'll end the afternoon with a crunchy bruschetta topped with homemade extra virgin olive oil, focaccia bread with homegrown rosemary and vegetables. And of course, some risotto or pasta. All of this with a glass of their homemade wine and dessert. Happy tummy, happy life!
Included Experience
- Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it.
- Berlin: Join us for dinner at Kreuzberger Himmel in Berlin, where Middle Eastern cuisine (think: delicious plant-based eats) is served by a diverse staff of refugees to help foster integration & solidarity.
- Warsaw: Stroll around the Polish capital, listening to pearls of wisdom from your expert guide. You’ll see the Old Town, Royal Castle and more.
- Kraków: A local expert will take you around the UNESCO-listed Old Town, show you Wawel Castle and tell you the best place to taste some pierogi.
- Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau: Reflect on the tragedies of the past with a solemn visit to the largest concentration camp in World War II.
- Budapest: An expert walking tour that’ll take you past the Royal Palace, Chain Bridge and Fisherman’s Bastion.
- Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
- Venice: Life’s all about the waterways here; there’s not an Uber in sight! Get some classic pics of the famous gondola boats.
- Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
- Baschi: We'll head to the rocky (but so picturesque) village of Baschi to visit Casale Polegri. Stroll around the vineyards and olive orchards on a short tour of the azienda agricola. We'll learn about the farming techniques used by the Polegri Family to harvest their fresh plants and fruit. We'll end the afternoon with a crunchy bruschetta topped with homemade extra virgin olive oil, focaccia bread with homegrown rosemary and vegetables. And of course, some risotto or pasta. All of this with a glass of their homemade wine and dessert. Happy tummy, happy life!
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes breakfast daily and several dinners. Some of the dinners feature an authentic Polish feast in Warsaw, an Austrian dinner prepared by local hosts, and a dinner on a Danube River Cruise in Budapest.
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What types of transportation are used during the tour?
Transportation during the tour includes travel by coach, ferry, and a private boat ride in Venice.
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Are there any guided tours included in the itinerary?
Yes, the tour includes guided tours in various cities such as a historical walking tour in Berlin, a locally guided walking tour in Budapest, and an orientation tour in Hamburg.
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What are some of the sightseeing activities included in the tour?
Sightseeing activities include visits to the White Cliffs of Dover, Auschwitz concentration camp, and various iconic landmarks in Rome.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, optional activities include a trip up to the A’DAM tower in Amsterdam, a dinner at a local fishing village, and a Pierogi making class in Krakow.
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What kind of accommodation can be expected on the tour?
Accommodation is provided in various hotels such as Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South, Ibis Styles Hamburg Barmbek, Moxy Sydhavnen, Ibis Berlin Messe, and other conveniently located hotels.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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