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London to Budapest by Train | Winter | 2025/2026

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  • Length

    15 Days

  • Quality
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  • Starts in

    London (England)

  • Ends in

    Budapest (Hungary)

  • Available Tour Start Dates

    DEC 13, 2025 to FEB 7, 2026 These are the tour start dates for instances of this tour that were available the last time Contiki sent us such information. There may be other departures for this tour that are not available (i.e. sold out or cancelled).

  • Activity Level

    No Rating Provided These are tours that the vendor has not electronically communicated an activity level for. Contact us if you would like to know the activity level for any of these tours.

  • Language

    English

  • Guaranteed Date(s)
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    Yes

  • Special Interest(s)

    18-to-Thirtysomethings
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    , Small Group
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From
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$2,322.24

Overview

This one makes tracks through some of Europe's coolest cities, taking the train from London to Budapest and spending time in dreamy Paris, quirky Amsterdam, bohemian Prague and opulent Vienna along the way. Foodie walking tours, street art, Berlin's iconic nightlife & a cruise on the Danube are just a few of the highlights, while scenic train rides show you authentic Europe from a classic mode of transport.

Visited During Tour

Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Berlin (Germany) | Budapest (Hungary) | London (England) | Paris (France) | Prague (Czech Republic) | Vienna (Austria)

Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices

The following are London to Budapest by Train | Winter | 2025/2026 tour dates available from Contiki. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.

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Pricing Type: Double Occupancy
Pricing is per person, based on two people per reservation
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$2,322.24
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(Departure #20260207)
Saturday Dec 13, 2025 Saturday Dec 27, 2025 Not Available
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(Departure #20251213)
Tour Itinerary
Contiki Tour Code 486-1659

London to Budapest by Train | Winter | 2025/2026

Contiki Tour Code 486-1659

Map of London to Budapest by Train | Winter | 2025/2026 from Contiki
  • Day
    1

    Start London

    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!

    • Meals Included:
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Royal National Hotel (or similar)
  • Day
    2

    London

    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...

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Royal National Hotel (or similar)
  • Day
    3

    London to Paris

    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!

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Ibis Styles Paris Gare de L'Est (or similar)
  • Day
    4

    Paris

    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.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Ibis Styles Paris Gare de L'Est (or similar)
  • Day
    5

    Paris to Amsterdam

    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!

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
  • Day
    6

    Amsterdam

    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.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
  • Day
    7

    Amsterdam to Berlin

    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.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day
    8

    Berlin

    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.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
  • Day
    9

    Berlin to Prague

    Berlin you've been a blast, but we're making tracks for new adventures today, jumping on the train to Prague. Arriving in Prague, we'll explore the cobblestones, cathedrals and castles, before refuelling with a traditional Czech dinner. Believe us when we say that the beer here is the best in Europe.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Ibis Praha Old Town (or similar)
  • Day
    10

    Prague

    Time to explore more of Prague - catch the tram to one of Prague's outer neighbourhoods like hipster Vršovice, boasting art nouveau buildings, offbeat coffee haunts and streets lined with communal pianos. Prague is a paradise for beer lovers too, so don't forget to check out some of the city's coolest bars (of which there are many to choose from!). Or better yet, join a food tour where you'll be shown some of the very best spots to eat.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Ibis Praha Old Town (or similar)
  • Day
    11

    Prague to Vienna

    We're jumping on another train today and making our way to Austria. Ah Vienna! We'll kick things off in this grand capital with a walking tour and explore the opulent classical architecture and wide streets. End the day (if you choose) at Habibi & Hawara for a wholesome Make Travel Matter® dinner.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof (or similar)
  • Day
    12

    Vienna

    Waking up in the stunning capital of Vienna, a city known for its coffee culture and baroque architecture, we'll have plenty of adventures to pursue today before ending the day at a Mozart and Strauss concert in one of the city's palaces...yes, a palace (just the way they roll here in Vienna).

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof (or similar)
  • Day
    13

    Vienna to Budapest

    Today we're making our way to Hungary! Another scenic train ride will take us into the grandeur of Budapest. Tonight, something a bit different, as we have the option to escape the masses and cook dinner with the locals. This immersive, fully interactive experience will bring us closer than ever before to Hungary’s rich history and culinary culture.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
  • Day
    14

    Budapest

    This morning choose to learn about the past & present of Hungarian history and stop to try a traditional Hungarian specialty of Lángos for lunch. Tonight we'll enjoy the best way to experience the city's flamboyant architecture, as we take a dreamy night time cruise down the Danube, getting to see all of Budapest's historical buildings from the water as we enjoy a drink.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
  • Day
    15

    End Budapest

    Today we say farewell to our Contiki family and our European adventure, but we'll stay in touch, and we'll no doubt be back soon enough.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
More Details

Contiki is informing us of the following additional details regarding their London to Budapest by Train | Winter | 2025/2026 tour:

Travelers Notes

* DAY 1: Trip starts in London at 16:00. Travellers to arrive into London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or Gatwick Airport (LGW). The kick-start meeting starts at 16:00. Recommended flight arrival time by 13:00 to avoid missing the kick-start meeting. * DAY 15: Trip ends in Budapest at 10:00. Travellers to depart from Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). * TRANSFERS: Both complimentary and chargeable transfers are not offered through Contiki. Travellers should make their own way from/to the airport at their own expense. * UNITED KINGDOM: Traveling to the UK & Northern Ireland after January 8, 2025? A new Electronic Travel Authorization ETA is required for entry and transit, if you need to go through border control. For more details & to apply for the ETA visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta.* TRAIN: Standard class train tickets (Carriers subject to change). * LUGGAGE: Travellers must pack wisely and be able to carry their own bags on this trip. Travellers will be travelling to each destination by rail and taking public transport in cities.
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