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Day 1
Day 1: Rome to Venice
Good Morning – meet up with your Trip Manager this morning as you get an early start and meet up with your Contiki Squad who your going to be hanging out with for the upcoming days. First up we have to say Arrivederci Roma. No doubt packed full of pizza, pasta and gelato, we say a fond farewell, knowing that another Italian icon is just around the corner…Verona! In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, a posse of travellers, all alike in excitement, check out the place that inspired Romeo & Juliet, yes, the very same balcony. One for the romantics of the group. We’ll also check out the Roman Arena where other love stories were told. Kudos to the cats of decades gone by who constructed this lagoon fairytale. The 118 islands of Venice are yours to explore. Boats, bridges, gondolas; your heart is going to pound. Relax tonight knowing we have all day tomorrow to cruise canals & explore pretty streets. Just another day in the traveller’s life.
Day 2
Day 2: Venice
Wake-up sleeping beauties! Venice is yours for the entirety of this glorious Italian day. We’ll be jumping aboard our own private boat and hitting the canals en route to the historical heart of the city. An optional food tour and a gondola ride are up for grabs, or you can always choose to get lost on your own and see where the maze takes you.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Day 3: Venice to Salzburg
That’s it for our stint in Italy. Gelato, pizza, historical monuments, coastlines, gondolas; you have all been wonderful! Onwards and geographically upwards – it’s time for the mountain ranges that made the Sound of Music famous. Also home to Mozart, you can be pretty certain this place knows a beat. Today we’ll also see the largest preserved fortress in Central Europe – Hohensalzburg – and have the chance to visit a local farm and enjoy an authentic Austrian Dinner prepared by our hosts.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Day 4: Salzburg to Munich via Dachau
With no time to waste, we’ll journey on to Germany this morning. Before we arrive in Munich, we’ll make a stop at Dachau for a sobering visit to the Dachau concentration camp memorial. You’ll be able to spend some time here to learn and reflect, before we head on to the next spot. Bavarian culture, a famous Glockenspiel and charm aplenty. Munich doesn’t just turn it on during Oktoberfest! Explore peaceful gardens or head over to a legendary beer hall.
Day 5
Day 5: Munich
Munich’s all yours to explore today. Wanna see the city’s best sights with a local? There’s an optional bike tour up for grabs.
Day 6
Day 6: Munich to Berlin via Leipzig
So long, Munich – we’re heading east with a quick stop in a city that’s big on history (and charm). Known for legendary composers and striking monuments, you’ve got the afternoon to grab a bite and explore. Then it’s back on the road…Hello, Berlin. We’ll hit the ground running with a tour of the city’s top sights, then keep the good times rolling tonight.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Day 7: Berlin
Leap out of bed knowing Berlin is ready and waiting to be explored. You can opt to discover Berlin’s restless past on a historical walking tour including Checkpoint Charlie and the site of Hitler’s bunker. Or choose an alternative walking tour to see the street art and counter-culture that tourists often miss. The nightlife is also yours for the taking, so this is your chance to scope out some of the underground raves or cocktail-lounge-in-the-basement scenarios that make this city a world famous party spot.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
Day 8: Berlin to Amsterdam
We’ll journey out of Germany today and travel through the gloriously flat Netherlands with Amsterdam in our sights. Whatever eclectic fantasies you have about Amsterdam, the real life version will impress you more. You can start your exploration of this city with a delicious included dinner. Later, choose to join us at a comedy show. The fun doesn’t stop, knowing there’s plenty of nightlife to keep you going until the early hours.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 9
Day 9: Amsterdam
Opportunities in Amsterdam are infinite & the day is yours to explore one of the world’s most unique cities. Street art and graffiti lovers have the chance to visit the STRAAT Museum. Then, the final night on trip together culminates with a chance to join a farewell dinner at the beautiful fishing village of Volendam & an opportunity to cruise the famous canals and revel under the city lights.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10
Day 10: Amsterdam to London
Get your tissues ready, it’s time to say goodbye to your new Contiki family. We’ll escort you to Schiphol Airport by about 10am. For those not leaving us until London, we’ll travel south to Calais. This afternoon we cross from France to England… and then back to London-town, where you’ll be left to start dreaming up your next big adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
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Dining Summary
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Dinner (D)
FAQs
- 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: Yep. If you’re booking a twin room as a couple, you’ll be roomed together.
Included Experience
- Verona: This is the address behind the legendary love story. Visit Juliet’s House and see the spot that turned Verona into a global icon.
- Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
- Salzburg: Marvel at one of Europe’s largest medieval castles, perched high on the hill over Salzburg. Like something out of the Sound of Music.
- Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich.
- Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building.
- Berlin: Discover the history of 20th century Berlin and the notorious Third Reich spots. Learn about Hitler’s last days at the site of his underground bunker & about Goebbels, the sinister spin doctor at the former Reich’s Propaganda Ministry. You’ll hear about East German communism before a sobering visit to the Holocaust Memorial.
- Amsterdam: Dive into the vibrant world of STRAAT, Amsterdam’s street art and graffiti museum. You’ll see artworks (showcasing the epic untold stories and hidden meanings) from over 180 global artists housed in a massive warehouse.
Venice Lagoon Private Boat to St Mark’s Square & Orientation
Cruise across the lagoon by private boat, arriving in the heart of Venice at St Mark’s Square. Join a relaxed orientation around iconic sights—the Doge’s Palace, the basilica’s mosaics, and the arching Bridge of Sighs—as canals, campi, and quiet calli reveal the city’s rhythm.
Hear how a maritime republic once ruled the Adriatic and funded masterpieces seen today. The scent of briny air, boat wakes lapping at marble steps, and bells over the piazza set the scene for independent exploration.
Salzburg Old Town Stroll & Hohensalzburg Fortress Views
Walk Salzburg’s baroque streets and riverfront to admire the clifftop Hohensalzburg Fortress commanding the skyline. From cathedral spires to pastel townhouses, the Altstadt frames classic Alpine views and photo stops.
Learn how a prince-archbishop’s wealth shaped the old town, why Mozart’s birthplace draws music lovers, and how landscapes later became Sound of Music lore. The fortress, begun in 1077, remains one of Europe’s largest intact medieval strongholds.
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Visit
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site for time to learn and reflect. Walk through the entry gate, view the reconstructed barracks, and engage with documentary exhibits that trace the camp’s function within the Nazi system.
Founded in 1933 as the regime’s first concentration camp, Dachau became a model for those that followed. Memorial chapels and spaces of remembrance encourage quiet contemplation of testimonies, timelines, and the imperative of memory.
Berlin Panoramic City Tour: Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate & Reichstag
Join a guided panoramic tour showcasing Berlin’s green lung, the Tiergarten, the triumphal Brandenburg Gate, and the modernized government quarter crowned by the Reichstag’s glass dome. Pass Alexanderplatz and the Soviet War Memorial for a sweeping city overview.
Hear how a city once divided became a creative capital of Europe. From Prussian grandeur to Cold War scars and cutting-edge architecture, Berlin’s layers reveal a resilient spirit and bold reinvention.
Venice Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal & Back Canals
Settle into a classic black gondola for a serene gondola ride, gliding past palazzi and under graceful bridges along the Grand Canal and hidden waterways. Hear the gentle splash of the oar and admire sightlines toward the Rialto Bridge as stone facades drift by.
Learn about the craftsmanship of these elegant boats and the traditions of licensed gondoliers. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Venetian Cicchetti Tasting in Traditional Bacari
Embark on a flavorsome crawl to sample cicchetti—bite-sized Venetian specialties—in tucked-away traditional bacari. Taste baccalà mantecato, polpette, and marinated seafood while you sip an ombra of local wine shoulder-to-shoulder with Venetians.
Discover how these humble bars have fueled gondoliers and merchants for centuries, keeping lagoon flavors front and center. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Austrian Farm Visit & Home-Cooked Dinner near Salzburg
Drive into the foothills to a working farm for an authentic Austrian dinner hosted by a local family. Share a hearty table of seasonal dishes—think Alpine cheeses, slow-cooked meats, and fruit-studded desserts—paired with regional drinks.
Absorb the warmth of rural hospitality and stories of life between pastures and peaks, a living expression of gemutlichkeit and alpine flavours. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Munich Guided City Bike Tour
Cover more sights on a guided city bike tour, pedaling quiet lanes and riverside paths to the vast English Garden, elegant Odeonsplatz, and colorful markets. Frequent stops offer stories, photos, and local tips.
Munich’s cycling culture makes two wheels the easiest way to connect royal squares, beer gardens, and Isar bridges in a single loop. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Berlin History Walking Tour: Third Reich & Cold War Sites
Trace turbulent history past Checkpoint Charlie, the site of Hitler’s bunker, and the imposing remains of the former Reich Propaganda Ministry. Your guide connects the dots between surviving structures, photos, and personal stories of a city under dictatorship and division.
Conclude among the stelae of the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe for time to reflect on remembrance and responsibility. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Berlin Street Art & Counterculture Walk
Explore the open-air gallery of the East Side Gallery, then dive into alleyways and canalsides in Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain where collectives paint vast facades. Seek hidden courtyards like Haus Schwarzenberg and learn how street-art collectives shaped post-Wall identity.
From paste-ups to towering murals, this scene frames Berlin’s DIY spirit and creative resistance. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Amsterdam Comedy Night
Grab a seat at a local comedy club for a lively comedy show featuring Dutch and international acts. Expect quick-fire sets, sharp improv, and plenty of playful crowd-work in an intimate setting.
Amsterdam’s multilingual scene draws rising talents and touring headliners, with venues tucked along canals and cobbled streets. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
STRAAT Museum of Street Art at NDSM Wharf
Ferry to the creative docklands to explore the STRAAT Museum at NDSM Wharf, a vast former shipyard now filled with large-scale murals and installations by 180+ artists. Curated urban art bursts across towering walls and industrial beams.
Learn how Amsterdam’s graffiti culture evolved from train lines to museum halls, preserving ephemeral works at monumental scale. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise
Glide along UNESCO-listed canals on an evening canal cruise as gabled houses glow and bridges twinkle. Drift past the Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug) and atmospheric waterways where reflections ripple like oil paintings.
Hear stories of the Dutch Golden Age merchants who shaped this elegant ring of canals, warehouses, and facades. Expect calm waters, low bridges, and city lights reflected on the water. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Volendam Farewell Dinner by the Harbor
Travel to the fishing village of Volendam for a celebratory farewell dinner in a harborside setting. Wooden cottages, bobbing boats, and sea air frame courses featuring fresh seafood and Dutch favorites.
Soak up centuries of Zuiderzee fishing heritage and toast new friends as church spires and quay lights shimmer. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
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Verona Highlights: Juliet’s House & Roman Arena
Explore Verona’s storied center to visit Juliet’s House and stand beneath the Juliet’s Balcony made famous by Shakespeare. Wander through cobbled lanes to the vast Roman Arena on Piazza Bra, a remarkably preserved amphitheatre that still hosts grand performances.
Absorb the city’s Renaissance elegance and medieval atmosphere while hearing how Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers turned Verona into a symbol of romance. Architectural layers—from Roman stone to Venetian facades—frame this compact, walkable old town.
