Go East…with Contiki
Explore the big four of Eastern Europe – Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest – and do it with a bunch of other young, fun people on Contiki’s 11-day Berlin to Budapest holiday.
A region of contrasts, with a turbulent historical background mixed with a vibrant modernity, your tour manager will get you out of the guidebook and right into the heart of this fascinating historical and cultural part of Europe.
Contiki’s expert road crew will also point you in the right direction of cool local hotspots and authentic cafes, restaurants and markets so you can rub shoulders with the locals and get under the skin of each and every destination you visit.
Here is a taste of what you’ll get up to on your Contiki holiday:
Berlin: see the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, historic Reichstag building and the remains of the Berlin Wall
Dresden: see the rebuilt baroque architecture of the Royal Residence, Zwinger Fortress, Opera House and Frauenkirche
Prague: walking tour with a local guide; See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square; Visit the old town square and see the astronomical clock
Kutna Hora: visit this World Heritage town
Vienna: scenic drive along the historic Ring Road; See the Hapsburg Palaces, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera House
Bratislava: visit the historic old town; See St. Martins Cathedral, Michael Gate and Baroque Tower
Budapest: sightseeing of Buda and Pest; See the Castle District, Royal Palace, Church of St. Matthias, Chain Bridge and Fisherman’s Bastion.
The 11-day Berlin to Budapest, one of Contiki’s In-depth Regional Time Out tours, is priced from $1565 per person, twin share (land only), and includes hotel accommodation, all transport, most meals, city sightseeing and the benefit of Contiki’s experienced and fun road crew.
Contiki has been helping 18 to 35s from around the globe have unforgettable travel experiences in the some of the world’s most fantastic destinations for over 45 years. Contiki has designed all its trips to include the perfect balance of sightseeing and adventure, coupled with plenty of free time to do whatever you want. And all Contiki’s trips represent great value with heaps of amazing activities included. It’ll make your travel loads cheaper than doing it on your own, adding up to more spending money in your back pocket for all the cool, fun stuff like shopping, going out and great souvenirs to take home and make your friends jealous.
Contiki’s 2008-09 Europe brochures are out now!
For more information visit www.contiki.com.au/berlin-budapest or call 1300 CONTIKI (1300 266 845).
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