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London to Vienna Trail | Hostels | Start Amsterdam | Winter 27/28 route map

Meet in London, drive to Dover to view the White Cliffs, ferry to Calais, then continue via Belgium to Amsterdam. Included dinner, with an optional panoramic city view, then free time to explore.

Meals: Dinner

Free day to explore Amsterdam’s canals, museums and cafes. Optional Dutch farm dinner and an evening canal cruise.

Meals: Breakfast

Travel to Berlin via the autobahn. Begin a two-night stay with a city tour, then enjoy free time and Berlin’s nightlife.

Meals: Breakfast,Dinner

Optional historical walking tour covering Hitler’s bunker and the Holocaust Memorial, plus time for icons like Checkpoint Charlie. Optional evening Alternative Berlin walking tour.

Meals: Breakfast

Drive from Berlin to Prague with a stop in Dresden to see the Opera House, Frauenkirche and Royal Residence. On arrival, explore Prague’s castles and cathedrals and its Bohemian and Gothic history. Optional Czech dinner with folklore show.

Meals: Breakfast

Free day to explore Prague’s Gothic architecture, markets and pubs. Optional walking tour of historic streets and landmarks.

Meals: Breakfast

Travel to Vienna. After arrival, enjoy Austrian cuisine and choose an optional classical concert or a relaxed evening.

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast in Vienna and trip end; farewells and departures.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s included

7 breakfasts and 2 dinners included during the 8-day trip.
7 nights in hostels (multi-share, single-sex rooms), staying at Via Hostel Amsterdam, A&O Berlin Mitte, Plus Prague, and JO&JOE Vienna (or similar).
Services and support of a Trip Manager throughout the trip.
Transport between cities as per the itinerary, including a ferry crossing from Dover to Calais when traveling from London, and a train from Berlin to Prague.
Included experiences and orientation sightseeing: see Berlin’s East Side Gallery, Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag; stop in Dresden to view Baroque highlights including the Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, the Opera House and Frauenkirche; explore Prague’s Castle District for panoramic city views.

What’s not included

International flights to and from the tour are not included.
Entry visas and travel documents are not included; if entering or transiting the United Kingdom from 8 January 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is required.
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged independently.
Meals not specified in the itinerary (including most lunches and some dinners) are at your own expense.
Optional experiences and entrance fees are not included (e.g., Amsterdam canal cruise or Dutch farm dinner; Berlin historical or alternative walking tours; Prague folklore dinner or walking tour; Vienna classical concert).
Single supplement for a private room is available at additional cost.

Additional information

  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • London: 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: 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: 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.
  • London: 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.
  • 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.

Explore Dresden’s riverfront core where the Zwinger Palace, the elegant Semperoper (Opera House), and the restored Frauenkirche frame grand squares in pale Saxon sandstone. Stroll past palace courtyards and stately terraces overlooking the Elbe to admire the city’s revived silhouette.

Hear how Dresden was rebuilt after WWII bombings, with original stones carefully reincorporated into facades. The contrast of dark, fire-scarred blocks and new stone tells a moving story of loss, craftsmanship, and civic pride.

Walk cobbled lanes past the Astronomical Clock and across the statues of Charles Bridge, then rise into the Castle District for sweeping panoramic city views over red roofs and the looping Vltava. This revealing route threads Gothic spires, baroque facades, and café-lined squares.

Unpack tales of Bohemian kings and imperial intrigue beside St. Vitus Cathedral’s flying buttresses. The mix of medieval alleys and grand courtyards sets the stage for Prague’s fairy-tale ambience and layered history.

Cruise the famous canals as bridges glow and gabled townhouses reflect in the water. Glide through the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring, past merchant mansions of the Golden Bend and cozy Jordaan quays, soaking up the city’s intimate scale under city lights.

Hear stories of the Dutch Golden Age, innovative water management, and canal-house quirks as the boat slips beneath low arches. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Taste countryside comfort with a dinner at a local Dutch farm. Share hearty seasonal dishes and sample regional cheeses like Gouda and Edam, meeting local producers in a warm, rustic setting surrounded by fields and dykes.

Learn how windmills, polders, and cooperative dairying shaped the Netherlands’ food identity. Expect convivial long tables, farm stories, and generous plates. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ascend to a city viewpoint for a panoramic view of Amsterdam, where ferries trace the IJ and canals lace a web of lights across the old town. Capture the skyline over the IJ and pause for photos and reflection above the gabled rooftops.

Gain perspective on Dutch urban planning, tilting canal houses, and maritime heritage from a dramatic perch. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Trace Berlin’s turbulent century with a historian-guide, from Hitler’s underground bunker site to the stark field of stelae at the Holocaust Memorial. Walk through avenues reshaped by war, division, and reunification, unpacking from the Third Reich to the Cold War.

Discuss memory and responsibility amid austere architecture and contested spaces. Thoughtful commentary anchors a respectful, illuminating experience. This tour is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore Alternative Berlin through courtyards, canals, and creative hubs in Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain. Read the city’s walls as canvases, encountering street art and subcultures that channel Berlin’s raw creative energy into murals, collectives, and repurposed spaces.

Learn how reunification, migration, and DIY culture forged a globally influential scene. Expect vivid color, social commentary, and unexpected pockets of community. This walk is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Feast on traditional Czech cuisine—think roast meats, dumplings, and tangy cabbage—while tankards clink and live music strikes up. Costumed performers bring village rhythms to life as folklore dancers weave through a convivial tavern setting.

Hear stories of Bohemian and Moravian traditions, toasts, and seasonal customs that still flavor local life. A hearty, festive evening. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a guided walking tour through Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter (Josefov), and over the Charles Bridge. Hear the Astronomical Clock chime, trace arcades and courtyards, and discover layers of Gothic, baroque, and art-nouveau detail.

Unravel legends of emperors, merchants, and the Golem while exploring river views and lantern-lit lanes. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Experience a classical concert in one of Vienna’s grand music halls, where chandeliers glow and strings sing Mozart, Strauss, and the lilting Blue Danube waltz. Elegant interiors and warm acoustics set a celebratory mood.

Soak up the city’s imperial music heritage, from Habsburg patronage to modern virtuosi performing in gilded salons. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

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Join a guided panoramic tour to take in Brandenburg Gate, the historic Reichstag, lively Alexanderplatz, and leafy Tiergarten, where the Soviet War Memorial still stands sentinel. This sweeping introduction reveals Berlin’s layers, from Prussian grandeur to Cold War fault lines and today’s creative capital.

Continue along the Spree to the East Side Gallery, the longest open-air gallery in the world. See powerful murals painted on surviving Wall segments and pause for context on reunification, resilience, and the city’s continuing reinvention.

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