London to Vienna Trail | Start London | Classic | Winter | 25/26
- Overview
- Itinerary
- What's Included
- FAQ
- Dates
Embark on an unforgettable journey from London to Vienna, exploring the heart of Europe in winter. This classic coach tour takes you through the United Kingdom, France, Holland, Germany, Czech Republic, and Austria, offering a blend of cultural and historical experiences. Marvel at the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, explore Berlin's vibrant art scene, and wander through Prague's enchanting Castle District. Discover the Baroque beauty of Dresden and the unique Sedlec Ossuary Chapel in Kutná Hora. In Vienna, enjoy a scenic drive along the historic Ring Road, taking in sights like St Stephen’s Cathedral. Stay in modern hostels, enjoy guided tours, and savor included meals as you immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of European culture. With a mix of sightseeing, walking tours, and free time for personal exploration, this small group tour promises an enriching adventure across some of Europe's most captivating cities.
Highlights
- See the iconic chalk-white coastline of Dover.
- Check out the longest open-air gallery in the world in Berlin.
- Explore Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, and the historic Reichstag building in Berlin.
- See the Baroque architecture in Dresden, including the Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House, and Frauenkirche.
- Walk through the winding cobbled streets of Prague and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
- Visit Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square, and the Astronomical Clock in Prague.
- Explore the quaint town of Kutná Hora and the Sedlec Ossuary Chapel, decorated with 40,000 human skeletons.
- Enjoy a scenic drive along the historic Ring Road of Vienna, seeing St Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera House.
Optional Activities
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance
Flights
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
- Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it.
- Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.
- Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building.
- Dresden: See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche.
- Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
- Prague: Charles Bridge. Wenceslas Square. Old Town Square. The Astronomical Clock. See them all IRL in this whimsical city.
- Kutna Hora: We’ll have some free time to explore the quaint town of Kutná Hora. Looking for an experience you’ll feel in your bones? Don’t miss your chance to check out the local Sedlec Ossuary Chapel – decorated on the inside with 40,000 human skeletons (additional cost applies).
- Vienna: Buckle up for a scenic drive along the historic Ring Road of Vienna. See St Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera House as you go.
FAQs
- London: Travelling to (and through) the UK & Northern Ireland? You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From?January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through border control in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an?Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)?before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
- London: What does a modular trip mean? A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
- London: Can I share a room with my partner on this trip? Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.
- London: Who will I room with if I book additional nights before my trip? You'll stay in a Twin share room (meaning you'll be paired with a fellow traveller of the same gender, and will have two separate beds). If you're booking your trip with a friend/travel companion - just let us know, so we can join your bookings and ensure you share a room. Need a lil' more privacy? You're welcome to opt for a single supplement if you like.
Destinations
- Austria
- Czech Republic
- England
- Europe
- France
- Germany
- Holland
- United Kingdom
Tour Types
- Sightseeing
- Cultural
- History
- Walking
- Small Group
- Europe Coach Tours (departing UK)
Location: London, Dover, Calais, Amsterdam
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 via Belgium before reaching...Amsterdam! Tonight, after an included dinner and a panoramic view of Amsterdam, the fun-famed Amsterdam is yours to explore in all its glory.<br/>
Accommodation Name: Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Location: 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.<br/>
Accommodation Name: Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Amsterdam, Berlin
Amsterdam, it's been lovely, but today's agenda is onto the autobahn and on the fast-track to uber-cool 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 driving tour. After that, you're free to explore, and maybe even sample some of that legendary nightlife for yourself...
Accommodation Name: Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: Berlin
Get into the mood of exploration with a 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 we’ll embark on an Alternative Berlin walking tour, taking us to all the city’s hipster haunts.<br/>
Accommodation Name: Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Berlin, Dresden, Prague
"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. 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. 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.<br/>
Accommodation Name: Plus Prague (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: 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 a Hundred Spires'.<br/>
Accommodation Name: Plus Prague (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Prague, Kutna Hora, Vienna
Today we exchange the Czech Republic for Austria, waving goodbye to pretty Prague knowing that cultured Vienna is coming right up. Before Vienna we'll be stopping in the Bohemian city of Kutna Hora, remembering that Bohemia is the name of the place 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! Austria, we have arrived! It's time for a Habibi & Hawara dinner, followed by a classic night out in one of the city's imperial palaces (both totally optional, should you prefer to spend your evening relaxing in style.)
Accommodation Name: JO&JOE Vienna (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Vienna
Let's delay the inevitable goodbyes as long as we can. Enjoying a leisurely breakfast and taking some time to continue exploring Vienna should do the trick. Then at about lunch time things will start wrapping up - we'll talk shock about how much we've done in just over a week, and wish to the travel gods we could do it all again - 8 times over.<br/>
Meals: Breakfast
Included
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Meals
-3 dinners and 7 breakfasts are included.
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Accommodation
-Accommodation is provided at Via Hostel Amsterdam, Generator Alexanderplatz, Plus Prague, and JO&JOE Vienna (or similar).
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Transportation
-Transportation includes a ferry from Dover to Calais and travel by road through various countries.
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Guided Tours
-Guided tours include a historical walking tour in Berlin and an Alternative Berlin walking tour.
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Sightseeing
-Sightseeing includes visits to the White Cliffs of Dover, Berlin's Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag building, Dresden's Baroque architecture, Prague's Castle District, Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock, and Vienna's Ring Road, St Stephen’s Cathedral, and State Opera House.
Not Included
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Optional Activities
-Optional activities such as visiting the Sedlec Ossuary Chapel in Kutna Hora and a night out in one of Vienna’s imperial palaces are not included.
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Personal Expenses
-Personal expenses such as bar hopping, museum visits, and other personal activities in Amsterdam and other cities are not included.
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Travel Insurance
-Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Flights
-Flights to and from the starting and ending locations (London and Vienna) are not included.
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11-Oct-2025
for 0 Nights |
Multi-share (Mixed sex) | £1031.00 | |
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25-Oct-2025
for 0 Nights |
Multi-share (Mixed sex) | £868.00 | |
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15-Nov-2025
for 0 Nights |
Multi-share (Mixed sex) | £899.00 | |
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22-Nov-2025
for 0 Nights |
Multi-share (Mixed sex) | £949.00 | |
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06-Dec-2025
for 0 Nights |
Multi-share (Mixed sex) | £949.00 | |
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13-Dec-2025
for 0 Nights |
Multi-share (Mixed sex) | £978.00 | |
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20-Dec-2025
for 0 Nights |
Multi-share (Mixed sex) | £875.00 | |
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27-Dec-2025
for 0 Nights |
Multi-share (Mixed sex) | £875.00 | |
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03-Jan-2026
for 0 Nights |
Multi-share (Mixed sex) | £926.00 | |
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24-Jan-2026
for 0 Nights |
Multi-share (Mixed sex) | £788.00 | |
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31-Jan-2026
for 0 Nights |
Multi-share (Mixed sex) | £700.00 | |
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14-Feb-2026
for 0 Nights |
Multi-share (Mixed sex) | £700.00 | |
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07-Mar-2026
for 0 Nights |
Multi-share (Mixed sex) | £744.00 |
