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All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guests’ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

Meals

9 Breakfast (B) 2 Dinner (D)

Others

Verona: Ah! The sight of this famous balcony will turn even the most hardened cynic into a romantic soul. Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice. Venice: Life’s all about the waterways here; there’s not an Uber in sight! Get some classic pics of the famous gondola boats. 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. Prague: Charles Bridge. Wenceslas Square. Old Town Square. The Astronomical Clock. See them all IRL in this whimsical city. Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views. Dresden: See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche. 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.

Accommodation

8 nights in Hostels, 1 night in Hotel

Transport

Coach

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Others

Other activities and services not mentioned.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

- Swoon at the balcony & Roman Arena made famous by Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet - Cruise through the canals & islands of Venice in a private boat - See Hradčany Bohemian castle & the gothic cathedral of St Vitus in a walking tour of Prague - Witness the art-covered remains of the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery* - Cycle past Dutch windmills on a visit to a traditional Edam cheese farm and clog maker’s house - See Amsterdam’s famous canals and gable houses by night *This experience is a Free Time Add-on and not included in trip costs

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Day 1 Day 1: Rome To Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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. Yes, it’s as cute as you imagine. Yes, you’ll feel like you’re part of an Italian fairytale. Yes, you are actually hanging out in the gondola clad floating city of Venice! And tomorrow it is yours to explore...
Day 2 Day 2: Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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. A guided walking 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.
Day 3 Day 3: Venice To Salzburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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.
Day 4 Day 4: Salzburg To Prague
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Salzburg To Prague

Austria, you are an overwhelming beauty. Although it would be nice to stay forever, it’s time for us to cross the border into the Czech Republic. With Prague on the horizon, things are looking mighty fine. Castles and bridges and gothic cathedrals make the city of Prague a surprise and delight. Compact and bursting with atmosphere, use your free time to trot around on foot and see what you stumble upon (hoping to heaven it’s the traditional fruit dumpling of ovocné knedlíky).
Day 5 Day 5: Prague
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Prague

With a full day to loiter, expect an entire photo album of Gothic architecture, market antiques & you cheers-ing local beer; not to mention life! Use your free time to shop for some famous Bohemian beads and amber jewellery or dive a little deeper into the lanes and courtyards of the Old Town, and sus out a roof bar for a cocktail overlooking the city.
Day 6 Day 6: Prague To Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Prague To Berlin

Just remember, with every great city we leave behind, we get a little bit closer to somewhere new to explore. And today that somewhere new happens to be the cultural hub of Berlin. Thanks for everything, Czech! road trip from Prague to Berlin would not be complete without stopping in Dresden. Destroyed during World War II, the rebuilt city is now a symbol of resilience, soaked in the rebirth beauty of an Opera house, the domed Frauenkirche, & the Royal Residence. Come for a wall covered in art & history, stay for a culture of cool, a smorgasbord of partying & enough unique German flair to leave you desperate to see the rest of the country. Today we will shower you in iconic sites, none more interesting than the remains of the Berlin Wall.
Day 7 Day 7: Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Berlin

Get into the mood of exploration. 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.
Day 8 Day 8: Berlin To Amsterdam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Berlin To Amsterdam

It’s time to hit the original fast-track of the autobahn and make our way out of Germany. We have one last city to tick off & it’s sure to see us go out with a bang. Whatever eclectic fantasies you have about Amsterdam, the real life version will impress you more. Fire yourself up for pretty canals, a bounty of unique museums & quirky cafes galore.
Day 9 Day 9: Amsterdam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: 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. This evening, opt in to enjoy a unique (and absolutely delicious) dinner with the rest of our Contiki fam.
Day 10 Day 10: Amsterdam To London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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 through Belgium - cross another country off your list. 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.

10 days tour

Rome To London Quest (Winter, 10 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Rome To London Quest (Winter, 10 Days)

Day 1: Rome To Venice

Day 2: Venice

Day 3: Venice To Salzburg

Day 4: Salzburg To Prague

Day 5: Prague

Day 6: Prague To Berlin

Day 7: Berlin

Day 8: Berlin To Amsterdam

Day 9: Amsterdam

Day 10: Amsterdam To London

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