Experience Europe's coolest cities by train from Berlin to Budapest, with stops in Prague and Vienna. Indulge in classic German cuisine, stroll cobblestone streets, and savor strudel and schnapps in Vienna. Enjoy scenic train rides between destinations, immersing yourself in the timeless charm of Europe along the way.
Includes
9 Day Contiki Guided Holiday
8 Nights accommodation: 6 nights in Hotels, 2 nights in Hostel
8 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Transport by train
Experienced Trip Manager and Local Guides
Optional free time add on experiences (additional costs apply)
Included Experiences
Tour Prague on foot: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
Feast on a traditional Czech dinner: Hang out with your Contiki fam and sample some classic Czech food, drink and much more!
Excludes
Flights
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature
Extras
You have to be between the age of 18 and 35 years old to travel with Contiki
Additional costs apply for optional free time add on experiences
Secure your spot today with a deposit from as low as R1000* and pay the rest 60 days before departure
Highlights
8 Nights accommodation
10 Breakfasts
Included experiences and sightseeing
Itinerary
Day 1: Berlin
Hallo Berlin! This eclectic, richly historical and culturally charming city will blow us away as soon as we arrive. We'll waste no time in checking out the cutting-edge culinary scene. Berlin is considered the vegan capital of Europe... and there is plenty for the carnivores too! Then 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.
Stay: Ibis Ostbahnhof (or similar)
Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Berlin
2 walking tours today. This morning, take a historical walking tour, including a visit to the site of Hitler's bunker. 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.
Stay: B&B Berlin City Ost (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Berlin to Prague
Berlin
Berlin you've been a blast, but we're making tracks for new adventures today, jumping on the train to Prague.
Prague
Arriving 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.
Stay: Ibis Praha Old Town (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Prague
Time to explore more of Prague - catch the tram to one of Prague's outer neighborhoods 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.
Stay: Ibis Praha Old Town (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Prague to Vienna
Prague
We're jumping on another train today and making our way to Austria.
Vienna
Ah 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 or choose to end the day at Habibi & Hawara for a wholesome Make Travel Matter® dinner.
Stay: A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: 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 at one of the world's most historic theme parks: Prater, and eating schnitzel in the leafy surrounding park.
Stay: A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Vienna to Budapest
Vienna
Today we're making our way to Hungary!
Budapest
Another 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.
Stay: Ibis Styles Budapest City West (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Budapest
This morning choose to learn about the past & present of Hungarian history and culture culminating at Budapest's most famous thermal baths - Széchenyi - 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.
Stay: Ibis Styles Budapest City West (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: 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
Terms & conditions
Prices are per person twin share/multi share as per itinerary, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date, our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season and availability is correct at time of loading. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and may be found on our website. Offer can be removed at any time. Pricing varies pending departure date. Trips valid for travellers aged 18-35 years. Excludes flights. Only R1000 deposit per person is required to confirm your trip booking. Deposit is due within 3 days of booking; airlines may impose different penalties and cancellation fees. Payment due in full 120 days before departure. All savings / discounts mentioned has already been included in advertised price. Pentravel and Tour Operator reserves the right to withdraw or amend promotional offers at any time. Advertised price is based on 7 March 2025 departure. At time of loading this may not be a definite departure. These packages are based on CASH price. E&OE;.
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