London to Budapest by Train | Summer | 2026

What's Included

• Meals

  The tour includes 4 dinners and 14 breakfasts.

• Accommodation

  Accommodation is provided at various hotels including Royal National Hotel in London, Ibis Styles Gare de l’Est Château Landon in Paris, Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside in Amsterdam, B&B Berlin City Ost in Berlin, Ibis Praha Old Town in Prague, A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof in Vienna, and Ibis Budapest City South Hotel in Budapest.

• Transportation

  Transportation includes train journeys between cities such as London to Paris, Paris to Amsterdam, Amsterdam to Berlin, Berlin to Prague, Prague to Vienna, and Vienna to Budapest.

• Guided Tours

  Guided tours are included in various cities such as a walking tour in London, a visit to a perfumery in Paris, a historical walking tour in Berlin, and a walking tour in Prague.

• Activities

  Activities include a visit to a local Dutch Pancake House in Amsterdam, a boat tour in Amsterdam, a visit to the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin, and a night time cruise down the Danube in Budapest.

What's Not Included

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities such as the East End food walking tour in London, the patisserie walking tour in Paris, and the visit to the A’Dam Tower and Swing in Amsterdam are not included.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
  
  

• Flights

  Flights to and from the starting and ending locations (London and Budapest) are not included.
  
  

• Entry Fees

  Entry fees to attractions such as Madame Tussauds in London, the Heineken Factory in Amsterdam, and the thermal baths in Budapest are not included.
  
  

Mode of Transport

Travel in style and convenience with train journeys connecting major European cities, including the Eurostar from London to Paris and scenic train rides to Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest.

Accommodation

Stay in comfort at well-rated hotels such as the Royal National Hotel in London, Ibis Styles Gare de l’Est Château Landon in Paris, Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside, B&B Berlin City Ost, Ibis Praha Old Town, A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof, and Ibis Budapest City South Hotel.

Dining Summary

• 4 Dinner (D)
• 14 Breakfast (B)

Included Experience

• London: Meet your new gang of besties. After a few beers you’ll feel like you’ve known each other for decades.
• London: Follow your Trip Manager on a stroll around the UK capital to tick off some of the major sights. Just don’t forget to pack an umbrella for the famous (unpredictable) British weather.
• Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
• Paris: Looking for the perfect souvenir? After a guided tour, you’ll have the chance to craft a sumptuous scent of your own – with a local guide on hand to help.
• Amsterdam: We'll head to the local Dutch Pancake House to end the day in style - chomping down on some satisfying savoury pancakes. It doesn't get more classic Dutch than this...
• Berlin: Discover the history of 20th century Berlin with our Local Guide & get up close to notorious Third Reich spots. Get the low-down on Hitler's last days at the site of his underground bunker & learn about Goebbels, the sinister spin doctor at the former Reich's Propaganda Ministry. You'll hear about East German communism before making a sobering visit to the Holocaust Memorial.
• Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
• Prague: Hang out with your Contiki fam and sample some classic Czech food and drink.
• Vienna: Boost your step count with a stroll around Vienna. See St Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera House as you go.

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.