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

Meet in London, see the White Cliffs of Dover, ferry to Calais, then travel via Belgium to Amsterdam. Included dinner and free evening to explore Amsterdam.

Meals: Dinner

Free day to explore Amsterdam. Optional STRAAT Museum visit, optional dinner in the fishing village of Volendam, and an optional canal cruise after dark; bar hop, museum crawl, and try pancakes and frites.

Meals: Breakfast

Travel from Amsterdam to Berlin on the autobahn. Get an intro to the city’s history and start exploring with pointers from your Trip Manager.

Meals: Breakfast

Explore Berlin with optional walking tours: a morning historical tour visiting Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag Building, and an evening alternative tour in Kreuzberg. Icons like Checkpoint Charlie await.

Meals: Breakfast

Drive to Prague with a stop in Dresden to see the Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and the domed Frauenkirche. In Prague, explore castles and cathedrals; optional traditional Czech dinner with folklore dancers.

Meals: Breakfast

Free day for Gothic architecture, markets and local beer. Optional walking food tour available.

Meals: Breakfast

Travel from Prague to Vienna. Enjoy Austrian cuisine and optionally attend a classical concert, or relax for the evening.

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast and farewells in Vienna.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s included

7 breakfasts and 1 group dinner in Amsterdam included.
Coach travel between cities as per the itinerary, including Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague and Vienna, with a sightseeing stop in Dresden.
Services of a Trip Manager to provide recommendations and on-the-ground support throughout the trip.
7 nights in twin-share hotels (or similar) in Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague and Vienna. Example properties: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside; Holiday Inn Berlin West; B&B Hotel Prague; Ibis Wien Mariahilf (or similar).
Included experiences: Berlin sightseeing (Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag) and East Side Gallery; Dresden highlights (Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House, Frauenkirche); Prague Castle District walk with panoramic city views.

What’s not included

International flights to and from the tour are not included.
Visas and travel authorizations are not included (e.g., UK ETA if entering/transiting the UK).
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged by the traveller.
All lunches and 6 dinners not specified in the itinerary.
Optional activities and entrance fees such as the Amsterdam comedy show, Volendam dinner, canal cruise, Prague walking food tour, and a classical concert in Vienna.
Single room supplement for travellers preferring a private room.

Additional information

  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Dinner (D)
  • 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: Yep. If you’re booking a twin room as a couple, you’ll be roomed together.
  • Amsterdam: Best way to break the ice? By breaking bread of course. You and your new besties can bond over dinner before heading out to explore. 
  • Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building. 
  • Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.
  • 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.

Join a guided panoramic tour through Berlin’s icons and avenues, taking in Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Brandenburg Gate, and the glass dome of the Reichstag Building. Your guide threads together Imperial grandeur, wartime scars, and Cold War frontlines as the city’s bold architecture rolls by.

Continue on foot at the East Side Gallery, where artists transformed a preserved stretch of the Berlin Wall into a kilometer-long canvas. Hear the stories behind famous murals and how a divided city reinvented itself through creativity and memory.

Explore Dresden’s reborn Baroque core on a guided stroll past the sculpted courtyards of the Zwinger Palace, the riverside Semperoper (Opera House), and the once-royal Residenzschloss. Wind through grand squares to the luminous sandstone dome of the Frauenkirche, restored to its pre-war silhouette.

Learn how historic facades were painstakingly rebuilt after the WWII bombings, with original stones catalogued and reset as acts of civic remembrance. It’s a moving blend of art, resilience, and Saxon splendor in a compact, walkable heart.

Wander from Old Town’s storied squares toward the Prague Castle District, pausing for views of spires, red-tiled roofs, and the statues lining Charles Bridge. In the castle courtyards, admire the Gothic heights of St. Vitus Cathedral and savor panoramic city views over the Vltava River.

Hear tales of Bohemian kings, artisan guilds, and baroque facades that survived empires and upheaval. Your guide weaves in the Astronomical Clock, medieval lanes, and café culture that make Prague both a preserved treasure and a living city.

Cruise the famous canals aboard a glass-roofed boat as bridges and gables glow after dusk. Glide past the skinny Magere Brug, merchant houses, and storied warehouses, while the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring casts shimmering reflections and you revel under the city lights.

Onboard commentary reveals how 17th-century trade shaped the city’s design and why those iconic stepped facades still charm. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cross the IJ to Amsterdam-Noord to explore the STRAAT Museum, a vast former shipyard turned cathedral of urban art. Inside the industrial expanse of NDSM Wharf, encounter monumental murals and installations by international street artists, each piece curated with its street context in mind.

Learn how graffiti leapt from clandestine walls to museums while retaining its social voice. Bold color, scale, and storytelling collide in this immersive showcase. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Savor a coastal evening in the fishing village of Volendam, where wooden houses line the Markermeer and boats bob at the quay. Settle in for a relaxed meal to sample regional dishes—think North Sea herring, smoked eel, or local cheese—paired with Dutch beers or crisp white wines.

Absorb tales of fishermen, folk costumes, and polders as sunset colors the harbor. It’s a gentle escape from the city with a maritime soul. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Catch a comedy show at an English-language venue for a lively night of improv and stand-up. Sit shoulder-to-shoulder with locals and travelers as quick-fire sketches riff on Dutch quirks and global headlines, turning one evening into a shared laugh-fest.

The city’s creative edge shines brightest on stage, where sharp wit meets high energy and you laugh with locals long into the night. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Trace Berlin’s 20th-century crucible on a focused walk from the frontline of the Cold War at Checkpoint Charlie to the linden-lined boulevard of Unter den Linden. See Bebelplatz and hear about the 1933 book burnings, then explore memorials that invite you to pause for photos and reflection.

Context-rich storytelling links Prussian pomp, Nazi trauma, and division to today’s confident capital. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Discover Berlin’s creative engine on an alternative walking tour through Kreuzberg, where bold street art, canal-side cafés, and indie studios thrive. Learn how migration, music, and activism shaped this neighborhood’s layered identity.

From hidden courtyards to legendary murals, your guide reveals the subcultures and social history behind the city’s edge. Expect color, commentary, and plenty of photo stops. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Settle into a warm tavern atmosphere for traditional Czech cuisine served alongside a lively ensemble of strings and cimbalom as folklore dancers whirl in embroidered costume. Raise a glass of Moravian wine or a crisp pilsner as rhythms and stories from village life light up the room.

Between courses, learn the meanings behind melodies and steps that have traveled generations. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a curated walking food tour through Prague’s old lanes and local haunts to sample regional dishes such as chlebícky (open-faced sandwiches), beef svícková with dumplings, and apple strudel, paired with craft lagers or kvásnicové unfiltered beer.

Your guide unpacks culinary traditions shaped by imperial courts, hearty farms, and brewery culture—revealing where Prague eats beyond the tourist trail. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Dress up for a night of Viennese elegance at a classical concert in a historic hall such as the Kursalon or Palais Auersperg. Hear Mozart and Strauss performed where imperial society once gathered, from effervescent overtures to the waltz of The Blue Danube.

Golden stucco, chandeliers, and velvet seats frame an evening steeped in Habsburg-era grace—an ideal finale to your time in Austria’s capital. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Contiki

Gather with your group in a cozy local brasserie to meet your Tour Director and enjoy a welcome dinner in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring. Share first impressions over Dutch comfort bites and local beers as gabled canal houses glow outside the window, setting an easygoing, social tone for the days ahead.

Hear tips for navigating the city and an intro to Amsterdam’s mercantile past and celebrated “gezellig” culture. This hosted experience typically occurs on day 1 in Amsterdam, giving everyone a relaxed space to connect before the pace picks up.

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