London to Berlin by Train
Experience Overview
Wanna explore Europe’s coolest cities by train, with unique experiences that go deeper than sightseeing? On this trip, you’ll see famous cities through a whole new lens as we explore Amsterdam with refugees. You’ll see a cabaret show in Paris, and get to know Berlin’s alternative art scene. Go dancing, dining and daydreaming with a small, close-knit group. And then there’s the scenery...
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
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 border control in 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.
- London: What does a modular trip mean? A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
- London: Who will I room with if I book additional nights before my trip? You'll stay in a Twin share room (meaning you'll be paired with a fellow traveller of the same gender, and will have two separate beds). If you're booking your trip with a friend/travel companion - just let us know, so we can join your bookings and ensure you share a room. Need a lil' more privacy? You're welcome to opt for a single supplement if you like.
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.
Trip Details
Product Code: 18798
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+, Luxury
Tour Operator:
Contiki (CA)
Supplier Code: 357.1662A
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Finishes: Berlin, Germany
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,471 ($275 /day)
Itinerary
Hello and welcome, train travellers! Our journey begins in the buzzing city of London. Exchange hellos with your crew before we head out to a local pub for a traditional British dinner. Cheers to our new adventure!
Accommodation: Royal National Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Morning! London is all yours today. First, we'll head out for a tour of the city on foot. Then, London is yours to explore. How about posing with your fave celebs at the Madame Tussauds wax museum? Or seeing the Big Ben IRL? Or even checking out the skyline from the London Eye? There's no getting bored here. This evening, you have the chance to join an East End food walking tour. Expect lip-smacking samples of the best international cuisine out there. What a night...
Accommodation: Royal National Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Ta-ra, Thames. Time to hop on the Eurostar to Paris – after our buffet breakfast of course! An iconic train journey later, and we're in Paris. With no time to waste, you’ll visit a Perfumery, where you’ll take a look around and even have the chance to craft a signature scent of your own. We'll then get acquainted with the city's 'ooh la la' worthy sites with a free afternoon to see the icons and maybe check out some of Paris's coolest neighbourhoods, think, Montmartre or Le Marais!
Accommodation: Ibis Styles Gare de l’Est Château Landon (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Cuisine and cabaret day. We'll start this morning with an optional patisserie walking tour, winding our way around the cutest cafes in Paris, sampling dreamy pastries as we go. Afterwards, you’ve got all day to explore (and check out everything you missed yesterday). Tonight, it's off to a Parisian Cabaret Show, with a 3-course dinner and champagne to really switch on the sophistication.
Accommodation: Ibis Styles Gare de l’Est Château Landon (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Another day, another incredible European city... Dam That’s Preddy. Welcome to Amsterdam! This evening, we'll head to a local pancake house to try a soft and savoury Dutch delicacy. Then? You've got the option to watch a comedy show. The night is still young. And the inky canals are just waiting to be explored!
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Rise and shine! First up, we’ll take to the canals for a truly unique boat tour. We’ll see Amsterdam through the eyes of refugees – hearing their stories as we gawk at the splendid views, you’re guaranteed to step off the boat with a whole new perspective on life. The rest of the day is all about exploration – from Rijksmuseum to the Heineken Factory. Afterwards the night is yours to explore this vibrant city and experience its legendary nightlife.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
You've been a blast, Amsterdam, but today we're making tracks for our next adventure.Hello Berlin! After an included dinner underneath the famous TV Tower, the evening is yours to explore the city's world-famous nightlife. The buzzing scene here is a joyous tribute to German reunification, and since the fall of the Berlin Wall the city has staked its claim as the techno capital of the world.
Accommodation: B&B Berlin City Ost (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
2 walking tours today. This morning, take a historical walking tour, including a visit to the site of Hitler's bunker. This evening, you’ll have the chance to explore Berlin's oh-so-historical (and oh-so-hipster) Kreuzberg district and finish off with dinner.
Accommodation: B&B Berlin City Ost (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Our trip ends in Berlin today. After giving us art, culture, eye-widening experiences and incredible food, it’s safe to say Europe has stolen our hearts, and we can’t wait to come back soon.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Contiki (CA)
Contiki is a New Zealand-based tour company that caters to 18 to 35-year-olds, offering over 350 different tours in over 75 countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.[1] It is a subsidiary of The Travel Corporation. Its tours historically had a reputation for partying;[2][3] however, it also operates wellness trips culturally immersive experiences that focus less on alcohol, which are more popular with Generation Z.[4] The company owns lodging facilities in Europe, including the Chateau De Cruix, a 16th century castle in the Beaujolais wine region, and the Gasthof Schoneck in the Austrian Tyrol. The name "Contiki" comes from the portmanteau 'Con' from the word 'Continent' and 'Tiki'; from the Māori referring to the first man, often symbolised as a pendant known as hei-tiki. It can also be attributed to the New Zealand slang 'Tiki-tour' describing taking a longer route to a destination in order to explore.[5]
In Business Since 1931
Reviews
Anonymous - Traveled, December 2024
Kate was great! She's was a fantastic tour organiser, we knew where we were going and how to get there. She prepared history voice memos for each city we visited. Super easy to book! The tour could have got into contact with us earlier.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, December 2024
My girlfriend and I had a great time. We didn’t know what to expect but the Contiki host and tour guides were great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/30/2024
Brigitte - Traveled, November 2024
We saw and experienced so much in a short amount of time. Everything was planned and organised well. It meant our holiday was as stress free as possible. Would definitely do another Contiki in future. My husband and I went together and we made so many new friends along the way. Everything ran smoothly, all questions were answered in a timely manner prior to our trip. Great customer care by our trip manager. She was amazing! Appreciate all the effort she put in and support. Would definitely recommend contiki.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/29/2024
Onnalee - Traveled, October 2024
All of the included experiences and FTAs were great and went way beyond what I expected. The meals, both included & optional, were fantastic! Their customer service is great. The online chat service is great and there is always the option to call. The on the road staff/trip managers are always super helpful by giving recommendations and maps to help you find your way.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/12/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, September 2024
Accommodations were great, the meals were wonderful, and was a fantastic guide and support! Customer service staff gave us all the information we needed about booking, deadlines, and timelines. They helped us get a spot on the trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/13/2024
Austin - Traveled, August 2024
The issue we had in the trip was timing. At the start we were told about add ons that we could do. We choose a couple but never knew the time until basically the day before. It was stressful for planning purposes. If we would have known the time for some we would have not done them. The included tours we didn’t know were optional as informative as it was, it just took up time we could have used for other things. We would have skipped them if we knew they were optional. The hotel that we stayed at was the worst, it smelled, wet paint on the walls, one of our friends found drugs and a half eaten croissant in her room. We did have a blast in our trip and made lots of new friends. I would have preferred 2 full days in each city and not have 1 day be counted as a travel day.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/14/2024
Perla - Traveled, July 2024
It was a Great experience. It was amazing!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/19/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, August 2024
The trip itself was amazing! Have plenty of free time throughout to do what you want - whilst still being able to see all the sights! A smooth, quick whip around Europe that was utterly enjoyable in every way!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/20/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2025
Our tour guide Andrew, was absolutely amazing and made the trip so much more memorable! he was always keeping us on schedule and organising events. i highly recommend a trip via train. Everyone was so accommodating and helpful!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/21/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, April 2024
My trip manager was amazing!! She was fun and nice. The ininerary was good because it gave us plenty of free time if we had any plans we wanted to do on our own. Everything was clear and simple.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/15/2024
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