Rome to London Quest | Summer | 2025
Rome to London Quest | Summer | 2025
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Rome to London Quest | Summer | 2025
10 Days Starting in Rome and ending in London
Visiting: Rome, Verona, Venice, Salzburg, Prague, Berlin, Amsterdam, London
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CCQEMP20
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
East meets West on this 10 day trip through the distinctly cool, modern vibes & rich history of Europe's capital cities and lesser-known gems. From the one & only Berlin alongside Prague, Amsterdam, Salzburg, Verona, Venice, Rome & more, we’ll flutter from tasting locally-distilled schnaps at an alpine farm, to personal guided tours through royal castles, to private cruises along the iconic canals & islands of Venice, to nights out in eclectic clubs filled with hipster locals, staying in centrally located hostels all the way.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Rome To Venice
Location: Rome, Verona, Venice
Accommodation: A&O Venice Mestre (or similar)
Accommodation Name: A&O Venice Mestre (or similar)
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: Venice
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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: Venice To Salzburg
Location: Salzburg
Accommodation: A&O Salzburg (or similar)
Accommodation Name: A&O Salzburg (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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: Salzburg To Prague
Location: Prague
Accommodation: Plus Prague (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Plus Prague (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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: Prague
Location: Prague
Accommodation: Plus Prague (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Plus Prague (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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: Prague To Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: Generator Mitte (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Generator Mitte (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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: Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: Generator Mitte (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Generator Mitte (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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: Berlin To Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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: Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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: Amsterdam To London
Location: London
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
What's Included
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Dining Summary
The tour includes 9 breakfasts and 2 dinners.
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Verona Experience
Visit the famous balcony in Verona that inspired Romeo & Juliet.
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Venice Experience
Speed across the lagoon to the island of Venice and enjoy the waterways with classic gondola boats.
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Salzburg Experience
Marvel at one of Europe's largest medieval castles in Salzburg.
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Prague Experience
See Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square, and the Astronomical Clock in Prague.
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Dresden Experience
See the Baroque architecture in Dresden, including the Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House, and Frauenkirche.
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Berlin Experience
Visit the longest open-air gallery in the world and see iconic sites like Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, and Brandenburg Gate.
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Transport
Travel across Europe with ease, starting from Rome and ending in London, with private boat rides in Venice and road trips through scenic landscapes, including the autobahn in Germany.
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Accommodation
Stay in comfortable accommodations such as A&O Venice Mestre, Anda Venice Hostel, A&O Salzburg, Plus Prague, Generator Mitte, and Via Hostel Amsterdam, offering a mix of hostels and budget-friendly hotels throughout the journey.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Guided walking tours and gondola rides in Venice are optional and not included in the base tour price.
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Personal Expenses
Any personal expenses such as shopping, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
Dining Summary
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Dinner (D)
Included Experience
- 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.
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 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.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour includes travel across Europe with ease, starting from Rome and ending in London. It features private boat rides in Venice and road trips through scenic landscapes, including the autobahn in Germany.
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What kind of accommodations can I expect on this tour?
You will stay in comfortable accommodations such as A&O Venice Mestre, Anda Venice Hostel, A&O Salzburg, Plus Prague, Generator Mitte, and Via Hostel Amsterdam. These offer a mix of hostels and budget-friendly hotels throughout the journey.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
The tour includes 9 breakfasts and 2 dinners as part of the package.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional activities such as guided walking tours and gondola rides in Venice, which are not included in the base tour price.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
Travel insurance is not included in the tour package and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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What are some of the key experiences included in the tour?
Key experiences include visiting the famous balcony in Verona that inspired Romeo & Juliet, speeding across the lagoon to Venice, marveling at the medieval castle in Salzburg, exploring Prague's Charles Bridge and Astronomical Clock, seeing the Baroque architecture in Dresden, and visiting iconic sites in Berlin like the Brandenburg Gate.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of contiki charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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