European Trail
Ready to live your best Euro summer? The European Trail is 23 days of friends, food, freedom and flat-out fun. You’ll hop between 12 countries, hit all the big names like Paris, Rome and Amsterdam, and discover the cool little spots only Contiki seems to know about.
Hostels with character, iconic experiences, killer nightlife and a crew of like-minded travellers… it’s the perfect blend of culture, chaos and memories you’ll talk about forever. Europe, done properly.
23 Days from $3,539* per person
✨SAVE $1,516*pp!✨
BOOK FOR FEBRUARY 2026!
12 countries
20 cities
Not ready to go yet? Other trips available, subject to fare difference.
Includes:
🔥All accommodation
🔥22 breakfasts
🔥5 dinners
🔥17 included experiences
🔥All internal transport
🔥Expert trip manager, driver team, local guides
Highlights:
✔️Marvel at the White Cliffs of Dover
✔️Have a Go on Europe’s Highest Swing
✔️Highlights of Amsterdam Canal Cruise
✔️Tour Berlin
✔️Traditional Czech Evening
✔️Visit Auschwitz Concentration Camp
✔️Discover Budapest’s Thermal Baths
✔️Gondolas – Venice
✔️Colosseum
✔️Swiss Paragliding
ITINERARY:
Day 1: London to Amsterdam
- London: The adventure of a lifetime kicks off today. Meet up with your new Contiki family in London town before hitting the road to Amsterdam.
Dover: 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!
Calais: Off the ferry we arrive in the port town of Calais - French soil! We travel north via Belgium before reaching...Amsterdam!
Amsterdam: Tonight, after an included dinner, there's the option to get a panoramic view of Amsterdam. Then fun famed Amsterdam is yours to explore in all its glory.
Accommodation: Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
Dinner included
Included experiences:
- Marvel at the White Cliffs of Dover
- Have a Go on Europe's Highest Swing
Day 2: Amsterdam
- 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. Then, you have a chance to join a dinner at a local Dutch farm & an opportunity to cruise the famous canals and revel under the city lights. Via Hostel
Accommodation: Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
Breakfast included
Add on experiences:
- Highlights of Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- Clogs, Edam and Dinner Experience MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Day 3: Amsterdam to Berlin
- Amsterdam: Amsterdam, it's been lovely, but today's agenda is onto the autobahn and on the fast-track to uber-cool Berlin.
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 start them off with a tour and a delicious dinner! After that, you're free to explore, and maybe even sample some of that legendary nightlife for yourself...
Accommodation: Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar)
Breakfast, Dinner included
Included experiences:
- Browse East Side Gallery
- Tour Berlin
Day 4: Berlin
- Get into the mood of exploration with an optional historical walking tour where you'll discover 20th century Berlin (including Hitler's underground bunker & the Holocaust Memorial) with our local guide. Berlin has so much to offer the hungry traveller, from the obvious icons like Checkpoint Charlie to all the obscurities tucked away in the side streets. This evening, you'll have the option to embark on an Alternative Berlin walking tour, taking us to all the city’s hipster haunts.
Accommodation: Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar)
Breakfast included
Add-on experiences:
- Historical Walking Tour
- Alternative Berlin
Day 5: Berlin to Prague
- Berlin: "More city hangs" you'll all scream in unison as we motor out of Berlin, high on life & still wanting more. Since you asked so nicely, let us present you with Prague, the darling of Europe.
Dresden: A drive from Berlin to Prague would not be complete without stopping in Dresden. Destroyed by World War II, the rebuilt town is now a symbol of resilience, soaked in the rebirthed beauty of an Opera house, the domed Frauenkirche, & the Royal Residence.
Prague: On arrival in the compact & lovable city of Prague, we'll get out and go exploring, seeing castles and cathedrals and learning of Bohemian Kings and gothic history.
Accommodation: Plus Prague (or similar)
Breakfast, Dinner included
Included experiences:
- See Dresden highlights
- Tour Prague on foot
Day 6: Prague
- With a full day to loiter, expect an entire photo album of Gothic architecture, market antiques & you cheers-ing beer; not to mention life! Tonight, you could see yourself spending the evening indulging in traditional Czech cuisine while admiring the local folklore dancers as the sun goes down on the 'City of Hundred Spires'.
Accommodation: Plus Prague (or similar)
Breakfast included
Included experiences:
- Prague's iconic landmarks
Add-on experiences:
- Traditional Czech Evening
Day 7: Prague to Vienna
- Prague: Today we exchange the Czech Republic for Austria, waving goodbye to pretty Prague knowing that cultured Vienna is coming right up.
Kutna Hora: Before Vienna we'll be stopping in the Bohemian city of Kutna Hora, remembering that Bohemia is the name of the region and not a nod to the fashion sense of the people that live there. Make the local Sedlec Ossuary chapel a high priority, it's decked out and furnished in the bones of over 40,000 ... humans. Eeep!
Vienna: Austria, we have arrived! Tonight, you have the option to join a Make Travel Matter Experience or spend the evening relaxing.
Accommodation: JO&JOE Vienna (or similar)
Breakfast included
Included experiences:
- Visit Kutna Hora (Home of the Bone Church)
Add-on experiences:
- Habibi & Hawara Dinner MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Day 8: Vienna
- A whole day lies ahead to uncover the ethereal Austrian capital. Our Trip Manager will uncover the historical heritage of Schönbrunn Palace, the State Opera House and the gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral. And once you've seen all that, you'll have a bit of free time to check out art galleries and local coffee houses, maybe even try a slice of the famous Sacher Torte or join us on a Classic Night Out.
Accommodation: JO&JOE Vienna (or similar)
Breakfast included
Included experiences:
- Get to know Vienna
Add-on experiences:
- Discover Austria's Musical Heritage
Day 9: Vienna to Krakow
- Vienna: Rise up travellers and start practicing your Polish pleasantries, we'll be in Krakow later today so they may come in handy.
Kraków: It's onto the city of Krakow, which is now known for its salt mining heritage and tales of mythical dragons. Join an Orientation tour to get to know the city and it's historical hotspots. Tonight you'll have a free night to explore Kraków's vibrant food and nightlife scene.
Accommodation: Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar)
Breakfast included
Included experiences:
- Introduction to Krakow
Day 10: Krakow
- Kraków: This morning we're up and on our way.
Auschwitz: Today we will change pace 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 after all.
Kraków: Back in the city, you'll have a free night. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a traditional Polish evening and try Pierogi, a Polish favourite - these dumplings are an absolute classic.
Accommodation: Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar)
Breakfast included
Included experiences:
- Visit Auschwitz Concentration Camp
Add-on experiences:
- Polish Pierogi Evening
Day 11: 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.Banska 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. Accommodation: A&O Budapest (or similar) Breakfast included Included experiences: - Visit Banska Bystrica Add-on experiences: - Budapest River Cruise with Dinner