Warsaw to London Vistas | Summer | 2024
Warsaw to London Vistas | Summer | 2024
Warsaw to London Vistas | Summer | 2024
19 Days Starting in Warsaw and ending in London
Visiting: Warsaw, Kraków, Banská Bystrica, Budapest, Hopfgarten im Brixental, Ljubljana, Venice, Rome, Pompei, Sorrento, Capri, Florence, Milan, Lucerne, Lyon, Paris, Calais, Dover, London
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Tour code:
BWLVMA19
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 53
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey from Warsaw to London with the "Warsaw to London Vistas | Summer | 2024" tour. This cultural adventure takes you through ten captivating countries, including Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, France, and England. Experience the rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cultures of each destination. Highlights include a sobering visit to Auschwitz, a walking tour of Budapest, a gondola ride in Venice, and a night-time tour of Paris. Enjoy local cuisines, explore historic sites, and create lasting memories on this comprehensive European tour.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Warsaw To Krakow
Location: Warsaw, Kraków
Accommodation Name: Vienna House Easy Cracow (or similar)
Welcome aboard! Wave ‘pa!’ to Warsaw, we have our sights set on Krakow this morning. En route, we’ll stop off at Auschwitz concentration camp for a sobering reminder of Europe's history. Once the capital of Poland, Krakow is now known for its rich history, tasty pretzels, excellent vintage markets (you heard it from us) and salt mining heritage. Tonight you’ll have time to explore the local restaurants for a traditional dinner, then you can rest up knowing we have all day tomorrow to get our Krakow on.
Day 2: Krakow
Location: Kraków
Accommodation Name: Vienna House Easy Cracow (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Good morning Poland! Today is all about getting up close and personal with Krakow life. We’ll cover the basics on our included sightseeing tour in the morning, and you have a free afternoon to stroll the charming streets of Krakow. Check out Kazimierz, the UNESCO-listed Old Town & historic Jewish Quarter with its jumble of street art, vintage markets, crumbling cafes & 14th century synagogue. An optional Pierogi making class will keep us entertained into the evening.
Day 3: Krakow To Budapest
Location: Kraków, Banská Bystrica, Budapest
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We say a fond farewell to Krakow and head for the bright lights of Budapest this morning. Pastel painted and manicured to perfection, Banska Bystrica is a lunch break that will charm you to no end. Being in Slovakia, it's also your chance to brag 3 countries in one day - you crazy globetrotter you. Welcome to Hungary! Coming in at number 3 on our list of countries ticked off through the day. From the moment we arrive in the river split city, you'll understand why we needed a couple of nights here. As the evening draws in, you’ll have the chance to jump on board a Danube River Cruise with dinner included. Gliding across the shimmering night-lit river of Danube, you’ll get to experience the beautiful sights of Budapest while enjoying a delicious Hungarian feast.
Day 4: Budapest
Location: Budapest
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ready to explore, we’ll head out on a journey of old and new this morning with a locally guided walking tour of Budapest including the Royal Palace, the Chain Bridge & the Fisherman’s Bastion. Take your time exploring this evening, stop for a drink in a ruin bar tucked away in the Jewish Quarter and keep our eyes peeled for a delicious Langos.
Day 5: Budapest To Austrian Tyrol
Location: Budapest, Hopfgarten im Brixental
Accommodation Name: Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Bye bye Budapest, your unique charm will remain in our hearts forever. Hitting the road, we’ll journey west and cross-country through Hungary and into Austria.
Here in the Austrian Tyrol, you'll have the chance to stay at Contiki Haus Schöneck, a Special Stay worthy of the name, where you can socialise with fellow skiers and Contiki travelers across multiple hang-out spaces, with authentic Austrian cuisine cooked on site too. There's also local beer available at the bar (which is also on site.) When it comes to hitting the hay tonight, you'll sleep in a same-sex multi-share with up to 5 other travelers.
Day 6: Austrian Tyrol
Location: Hopfgarten im Brixental
Accommodation Name: Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Wake up, peel open your curtains, and take in the magnificence of your view. If you're feeling lively you can jump onto a bike tour through green mountains and waterfalls. If you're feeling really lively you can go tandem paragliding. Not so lively? Stroll around and take in the incredible setting; drink endless hot chocolate, go up a mountain in a gondola or relax at our Gasthof.
Day 7: Austrian Tyrol To Ljubljana
Location: Hopfgarten im Brixental, Ljubljana
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Styles Ljubljana Center (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Farewell life in the blissful Austrian Alps, the enchanting allure of Slovenia lies ahead. With its fairytale medieval castle reaching out of an islet, surrounded by the towering peaks of the Julian Alps and its Turquoise waters, Lake Bled really is like something out of a Disney movie. Although you might find nods to neighbouring countries, a distinct identity within Slovenian culture has evolved from the melody of influences surrounding it. We'll have a walking orientation to get acquainted with our surroundings and after that, you're free to explore the bohemian art district of Metelkova Mesto or sit by one of Ljubljana’s atmospheric watercourses. This evening foodies will have the chance to enjoy a cultural evening of dining and entertainment.
Day 8: Ljubljana To Venice
Location: Ljubljana, Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: LH Hotel Sirio Venice (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ever the advocates of a balanced holiday, today we're trading in the obscure unknown for the globally adored hot spot of Venice. Whoop!
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! A private boat ride, gothic architecture and a web of lanes to explore will keep your day filled quite nicely.
Day 9: Venice To Rome
Location: Venice, Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Santa Costanza (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Farewell floating city, but Italy, we're not done with you yet, our next destination the Eternal City of Rome is just around the corner.
The afternoon will really take it up a notch as we uncover Italian icons in the country's capital of Rome as you get a glimpse of it's glory by night. Gelato, pizza and ancient monuments - perfetto!
Day 10: Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Santa Costanza (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise and shine, Rome awaits us! Today will be a whirlwind of Roman architecture and bucket list sights as we uncover all of Rome’s key features, from the Colosseum to the Vatican City. Not enough? There’s also the option to head back in time and discover Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators.
Day 11: Rome To Sorrento
Location: Rome, Pompei, Sorrento
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Albatross (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Full of gelato and memories, we’ll bid ‘ciao’ to Bella Roma and head south for Sorrento, with a special stop on the way.
Driving down the coast today, we have the option to check out the ruins of Pompeii, the fascinating Roman town that was destroyed by Vesuvius and then perfectly preserved in volcanic ash.
Soak up the sweeping views on route to gorgeous Sorrento, where sun-bleached pastel houses perch along cliffs, tumbling down to the Mediterranean sea. Here you’ll have the chance to treat yourself with a visit to La Sorgente, a nearby locally-owned family mozzarella farm, for an authentic Italian meal complete with fresh homemade mozzarella, rich olive oil and sunshine-colored limoncello.
Day 12: Sorrento
Location: Sorrento, Capri, Sorrento
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Albatross (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It simply wouldn't be a trip to Sorrento without a side note to...
We'll head over to the island of Capri for the day. With its gorgeous cragged coastline and opulent cafes, it's easy to see why this is such a playground for the rich and famous. If you'd like to spend some time on the water, opt for a cruise, with swim stops & great views of the coastline.
Back in Sorrento, we'll all tuck into an included dinner.
Day 13: Sorrento To Florence
Location: Sorrento, Florence
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Mirage (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
See you, Sorrento! Thanks for making our Instagram feeds look like shoots for Italian Vogue!
Woah, what’s that big thing in the sky?! It’s not a hot cross bun, is it… Oh wait, it's just the Duomo! You know, the one with the famous red dome that sits above Florence? We’ll learn all about Duomo, plus the Basilica, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and more as locals show us around the city of Florence. Was that thunder?! Oh thank goodness, it was just your stomach… all that walking really gets the old appetite going. Good thing there’s a Tuscan evening ahead - a feast of local food from Central Italy with music. Opt in to this experience as a free time add on (trust us, you won’t regret it!). Eating pasta in Italy is as good as it sounds, but also keep your eye out for sumptuous Florentine steak, boozy tiramisu, and more local specialties.
Day 14: Florence To Milan
Location: Florence, Milan
Accommodation Name: BB Sesto San Giovanni (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Woah, what’s that big thing in the sky?! It’s not a hot cross bun, is it… Oh wait, it's just the Duomo! You know, the one with the famous red dome that sits above Florence? We’ll learn all about Duomo, plus the Basilica, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and more as locals show us around the city of Florence. Arriving in super-chic Milan, get ready to feel your diva self. Strut your stuff downtown to see the famous Milan Duomo, Galleria and La Scala.
Day 15: Milan To Lucerne
Location: Milan, Lucerne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leaving Milan this morning we’ll be saying a final ‘Ciao’ to Italy, but the dreamy destinations don’t stop coming as we cross the border over the Swiss Alps.
With magical views unfolding outside our windows we'll find ourselves in Switzerland, pulling up in the fairytale town of Lucerne, famous for its wooden bridges, cobbled lanes and beautiful setting against the lake it's named after. Here you'll have the chance to ascend Mt Stanserhorn, or take an optional lake cruise (summer only), giving yourself a better look at the epic Swiss Alps reflected off the water. Our other recommendation for tonight? Swiss chocolate.
Day 16: Lucerne To Lyon
Location: Lucerne, Lyon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Lyon Sud Oullins (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Though we left France in body, part of our spirit stayed behind. Today we leave Lucerne to go pick it up, venturing to the country's second biggest city for 1-night of play before Paris.
After rolling past the charming French countryside we grew very fond of, we'll pull up at Lyon where a charming Old Town is calling our names. Lyon is the gastronomic capital of France, so head off in search of a quaint 'bouchon' to sample the local delicacies.
Day 17: Lyon To Paris
Location: Lyon, Paris
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Paris 17 Clichy-Batignolles (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Rolling out of Lyon this morning we’re Paris-bound, swapping countryside for inner-city bliss. Ah, we've finally arrived in the city of love! So, of course, we're starting with a gorgeous French dinner. Afterwards, you're free to do what you please. Enjoy a glass of fine wine, explore trendy fashion, or even soak in iconic sights! Finally, we'll end the night with jaw-dropping city views from the Montparnasse Tower. *Heads up, our Paris plans might shift during the Summer Olympics due to city restrictions, impacting our Illuminations Tour of the city along with other possible disruptions. We're on it, crafting alternative experiences for your safety and enjoyment. Your understanding means the world to us!
Day 18: Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Paris 17 Clichy-Batignolles (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pastries, paintings, perfume - Paris is ours! First we’ll visit the glamorous Fragonard perfumery for a lesson in the olfactory arts, then the time is yours to roam tree-lined quartiers, explore Notre Dame Cathedral, hunt for vintage treasures in Le Marais, or get arty in the galleries of the Louvre.
Day 19: Paris To London
Location: Paris, Calais, Dover, London
Meals Included: Breakfast
Soak up your last dose of Paris and feel the astonishment of how much you’ve seen during this awesome trip, not to mention how close you’ve grown to your Contiki pals.
What a journey! On arrival in London say a fond farewell to the group - the adventure has come to an end.
What's Included
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Auschwitz Concentration Camp Visit
Visit the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp for a sobering reminder of Poland's dark past.
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Krakow Sightseeing Tour
Explore Krakow's UNESCO-listed Old Town and historic Jewish Quarter.
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Budapest City Tour
Discover the vibrant city of Budapest, including the Royal Palace, Chain Bridge, and Fisherman's Bastion.
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Danube River Cruise
Experience a Danube River Cruise with dinner in Budapest.
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Austrian Tyrol Activities
Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Austrian Tyrol with options for biking, paragliding, or relaxing.
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Venice Private Boat Ride
Take a private boat ride in Venice and explore its gothic architecture and charming lanes.
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Rome Monuments Tour
Uncover the ancient monuments of Rome, including the Colosseum and Vatican City.
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Capri Island Visit
Visit the island of Capri with its stunning coastline and opulent cafes.
What's Not Included
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Optional Pierogi Making Class
An optional Pierogi making class will keep us entertained into the evening.
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Pompeii Ruins Visit
Driving down the coast today, we have the option to check out the ruins of Pompeii, the fascinating Roman town that was destroyed by Vesuvius and then perfectly preserved in volcanic ash.
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Capri Cruise
If you'd like to spend some time on the water, opt for a cruise, with swim stops and great views of the coastline.
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Tuscan Evening in Florence
Opt in to this experience as a free time add on (trust us, you won’t regret it!).
Eating pasta in Italy is as good as it sounds, but also keep your eye out for sumptuous Florentine steak, boozy tiramisu, and more local specialties. -
EatWith Experience in Milan
If you want to dine like a Milanese opt for an EatWith experience.
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Mt Stanserhorn Ascent or Lake Cruise
Here you'll have the chance to ascend Mt Stanserhorn, or take an optional lake cruise (summer only), giving yourself a better look at the epic Swiss Alps reflected off the water.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style and comfort with coach transportation, including scenic drives through multiple countries, a private boat ride in Venice, and a Danube River Cruise with dinner in Budapest.
Accommodation
Stay in comfortable and well-located hotels such as Vienna House Easy Cracow, Ibis Budapest City South Hotel, Contiki Haus Schoneck, and Ibis Paris 17 Clichy-Batignolles, offering amenities to ensure a pleasant stay throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What activities are included in the Austrian Tyrol?
In the Austrian Tyrol, you can enjoy biking, paragliding, or simply relaxing and taking in the scenic beauty.
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What can I expect during the Danube River Cruise in Budapest?
During the Danube River Cruise in Budapest, you will experience a dinner cruise with beautiful night-lit views of the city, including landmarks like the Royal Palace, Chain Bridge, and Fisherman’s Bastion.
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What are the highlights of the visit to Rome?
In Rome, you will uncover ancient monuments including the Colosseum and Vatican City. There is also an option to explore the ruins of Pompeii on the way to Sorrento.
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What optional activities are available in Sorrento?
In Sorrento, you have the option to visit the ruins of Pompeii and take a cruise around the island of Capri with swim stops and great views of the coastline.
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What unique experiences are offered in Milan?
In Milan, you can opt for an EatWith experience to dine like a local Milanese.
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What can I do during the free time in Krakow?
During your free time in Krakow, you can explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town, the historic Jewish Quarter, and participate in an optional Pierogi making class.
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What is included in the visit to Venice?
In Venice, you will take a private boat ride and explore its gothic architecture and charming lanes.
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What are the main attractions in Paris?
In Paris, you will visit the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral. You will also take a trip up the Montparnasse Tower for the best views of the Eiffel Tower.
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What can I expect from the visit to the island of Capri?
On the island of Capri, you will enjoy its stunning coastline and opulent cafes. There is also an option to take a cruise with swim stops and great views of the coastline.
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What is the accommodation like in the Austrian Tyrol?
In the Austrian Tyrol, you will stay at Contiki Haus Schöneck, a Special Stay with multiple hang-out spaces, authentic Austrian cuisine, and local beer available at the on-site bar. You will sleep in a same-sex multi-share with up to 5 other travelers.
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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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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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