Vienna to Rome Trail
Experience Overview
Krakow & Ljubljana sound familiar? Probably not. That's because the Vienna to Rome Trail is about blazing a new trail. But just to keep things interesting we sandwich the obscure between hotspots like Venice & Vienna. It doesn't get much better than 9 brimming days to explore a lot of Europe.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 1 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
FAQs
- London: Can I share a room with my partner on this trip? Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.
- 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.
Included Experience
- 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.
- 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.
- Banská Bystrica: This historic Slovakian city is filled with ornate buildings and framed by snow-capped mountains. It’s the perfect Insta backdrop!
- 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.
- Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
Trip Details
Product Code: 22074
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+, Luxury
Tour Operator:
Contiki (CA)
Supplier Code: 57.1223A
Starts: Vienna, Austria
Finishes: Rome, Italy
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,711 ($190 /day)
Itinerary
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.
Accommodation: A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Rise up travellers and start practicing your Polish pleasantries, we'll be in Krakow later today so they may come in handy. It's onto the city of Krakow, which is now known for its salt mining heritage and tales of mythical dragons. Join an Orientation tour to get to know the city's best beer spots and historical hotspots. Tonight you'll have a free night to explore Kraków's vibrant food and nightlife scene.
Accommodation: Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
This morning we're up and on our way. Today we will change pace 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 after all. Back in the city, you'll have a free night. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a traditional Polish evening and try Pierogi, a Polish favourite - these dumplings are an absolute classic.
Accommodation: Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: A&O Budapest (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: A&O Budapest (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
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... 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.
Accommodation: Ljubljana Resort (or similar)
Meals: 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.
Accommodation: Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: The Yellow (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
The best week of your life has almost come to an end, hug it out after breakfast & make plans to reunite outside of Rome.
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, May 2024
Great accommodation, included meals and experiences as well as value for money free time add ons. Our trip manager *Personal information removed by Feefo* was a superstar who kept all the pieces moving and made this trip so special.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/28/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2024
Everything was great. Ellyse and madalin are beauties. Bys were best kind.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, April 2024
The handful of extra activities that our trip manager *Personal information removed by Feefo* setup! I always had something to do! It was easy to book, but wish the first and last day were a little more structured in terms of group activities, I had to do my own activities on the first day because I could... Read more. It went well, as an older folk (33) I had a little of a hard time connecting to younger strokes folks, but quickly fell into an accepting group and never felt alone!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/05/2024
Benny Boy - Traveled, May 2024
Class activities, loads of booze, good nightclubs, trip leader was a legend, the Aussies weren't too bad all things considering.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2024
Spending time with the great people on the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/30/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2024
Pasta making in Rome and our awesome tour guide, Lauren sharing her personal memories of the places we traveled to. Also, I loved that there was equal gender... Super easy to book! The only note is that it wasn't easy to extend my stay if I wanted to so if there's an option to add on a night in the same start or end... Life changing. Despite it being a modular trip, it was a great time to join as it was the "middle module" of the European trail so people somewhat knew each other but weren't too cliquey. I kind of wished I had an extra two days but got so much done and made so many memories in the time of the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2024
So much fun.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/28/2024
Bradley Hultzer - Traveled, May 2024
*personal info removed by Feefo* were fantastic, they did more than the most to make the trip memorable and meaningful, really felt like a family! We're readily on hand for any requests we had or booking queries, did their utmost to make solutions and answer questions.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2024
The trip was absolutely amazing and I loved every second of it! Exploring Europe was a dream come true and to be able to have experienced it with such amazing new friends made it even better. My trip manager, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was the highlight of the trip -she was super friendly and kind and helpful. She made the trip worth every cent and I would 100% reccommend her to anyone who asks. The other travellers were so friendly and I made fast friend with them. definitely friendships that will last for many years to come. The website was easy to navigate and booking the trip was a great pleasure. I got reminders and updates whenever I entered the website which kept me excited for the trip and the 'chat' option allowed me to make friends with my fellow travellers before I even met them!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2025
Amazing trip! So many fantastic add ons as well. Booking the trip was easy. Would be nice to advertise more clearly as a modular trip. I received excellent assistance.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/23/2025
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