Tour Vienna To Rome Trail (Summer, 9 Days)

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Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides

Accommodation

5 nights in Hostels, 3 nights in Hotels

Meals

1 Dinner (D) 8 Breakfast (B)

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Kraków: Get your bearings in this medieval Polish city. Our orientation will get you familiar with the cathedral, Royal Castle and all the best places to grab a beer. Banská Bystrica: This historic Slovakian city is filled with ornate buildings and framed by snow-capped mountains. It’s the perfect Insta backdrop! Lake Bled: Take it easy with your new besties as you walk around the scenic lake, framed by the Julian Alps. Ljubljana: Join your new gang for an orientation of Slovenia’s fairytale-like capital. Get your fix of rainbow architecture, Insta-friendly bridges and epic mountain backdrops. 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. Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau: Reflect on the tragedies of the past with a solemn visit to the largest concentration camp in World War II.

Transport

Coach

Hygieneprotocol

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.

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Day 1 Day 1: Start Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Start Vienna

We’ll arrive in Vienna full of excitement and ready for coffee & sachertorte, otherwise known as the world’s greatest chocolate cake. Get to know your new travel squad over dinner tonight, and maybe a few schnaps, since we’re in Austria after all.
Day 2 Day 2: Vienna To Krakow
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Vienna To Krakow

Rise up travellers and start practicing your Polish pleasantries, we’ll be in Krakow later today so they may come in handy. Today we will change pace once we cross the border, as we drop to an unfamiliar and sobering level by visiting the concentration camp memorials of Auschwitz & Birkenau. Learning and growing is what we travellers do. Then afterwards its onto the city of Krakow, which is now known for its salt mining heritage and tales of mythical dragons. Relax tonight as we have all day tomorrow to explore.
Day 3 Day 3: Krakow
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Krakow

Join an Orientation tour to get to know the city’s best beer spots and historical hotspots then you’re free to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed centre in your own time. A Jewish Quarter, a jaw-dropping castle & museums aplenty are just some of the relics found in the relatively untouched Krakow. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a traditional Polish evening and try Pierogi, a Polish favourite - these dumplings are an absolute classic.
Day 4 Day 4: Krakow To Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Krakow To Budapest

Alpine scenery and traditional villages will make our departure from Krakow more manageable. Particularly with the knowledge that we have Budapest coming up in the eve. 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. Waste no time getting involved with Budapest by joining the optional river cruise and dinner.
Day 5 Day 5: Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Budapest

The day is yours to tackle Budapest however you see fit. After all the travelling we’ve done, you’ve probably earned yourself an afternoon soaking in the city’s famous outdoor thermal pools set amongst Art Nouveau architecture. Blissed out in Budapest - there’s an insta caption for you. If gardens, fountains, pools and ruins are the call of your day, put Margaret Island top and centre of your to do list.
Day 6 Day 6: Budapest To Ljubljana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Budapest To Ljubljana

This morning we say goodbye to the city of Budapest and head south to Slovenia! Though the name Ljubljana might not be as well known as Budapest, that doesn’t diminish its delight as a European city. In fact, its undiscovered charm is all part of the fascination... WOW is probably the one word we hear in unison as we pull up at this jaw dropping lake. Don’t forget to keep your swimmers out today, this is the perfect place for a dip to break up the journey, and grab a few lust-worthy snaps. Aesthetically wonderful and filled with youthful moods, Ljubljana is one to love for its off the tourist trail vibes and casual attitude. Without a list of monuments to tick off, you’re free to get cozy in a cafe and lap up the endless local feels.
Day 7 Day 7: Ljubljana To Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Ljubljana To Venice

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 8 Day 8: Venice To Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Venice To Rome

Farewell floating city, but Italy, we’re not done with you yet, our next destination the Eternal City is just around the corner. This afternoon will really take it up a notch as we uncover Italian icons in the country’s capital of Rome. Gelato, pizza, and ancient monuments galore, but why not try a pasta making class and cook a homemade meal for dinner? If that’s not your style feel free to explore and get a glimpse of Rome’s glory by night.
Day 9 Day 9: End Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: End Rome

The best week of your life has almost come to an end, hug it out after breakfast & make plans to reunite outside of Rome.

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Vienna To Rome Trail (Summer, 9 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Vienna To Rome Trail (Summer, 9 Days)

Day 1: Start Vienna

Day 2: Vienna To Krakow

Day 3: Krakow

Day 4: Krakow To Budapest

Day 5: Budapest

Day 6: Budapest To Ljubljana

Day 7: Ljubljana To Venice

Day 8: Venice To Rome

Day 9: End Rome

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