Amsterdam to Berlin by Train
5 Days Starting in Amsterdam and ending in Berlin
Visiting: Amsterdam, Berlin
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BANTMA17
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 50
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Contiki with specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTour Overview
Want to hit up two of Europe's coolest cities without flying? Join this scenic train trip starting in Amsterdam and making your way to Berlin by rail. With 2 nights each in both cities, there's plenty of time for canal cruises, street food extravaganzas, dining in the homes of locals, taking in the Berlin Wall and the city's iconic street art & still having free time to fill up on coffee, craft beer, poffertjes & schnitzels.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Your European train adventure begin here. Starting in Amsterdam, we'll immediately fall in love with the cute gable houses, canals, neo-Gothic architecture and friendly locals. First up, an option to sample cocktails whilst cruising the UNESCO World Heritage Listed canals of Amsterdam. In the evening, we'll head to Foodhallen, with its eclectic bars, live music and art exhibitions and sample some of the best food in Europe.
Day 2: Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise and shine! This morning you'll have the option to get an exclusive morning entry pass to the A'Dam Tower and Swing, skipping the queues to enjoy epic views over the sprawling city below. The rest of the day is all about exploration - from Anne Frank's museum to the Heineken Factory. You'll also have the option to captain your own boat down the canals. Then, the night is yours to explore this vibrant city and experience its legendary nightlife.
Day 3: Amsterdam To Berlin
Location: Amsterdam, Berlin
Accommodation: Moxy Berlin Humboldthain Park (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
You've been a blast, Amsterdam, but we're making tracks for the next adventure today.
Hallo Berlin! This eclectic, richly historical and culturally charming city will blow us away as soon as we arrive. We'll waste no time in checking out the cutting-edge culinary scene. Berlin is considered the vegan capital of Europe... and there is plenty for the carnivores too! Then 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.
Day 4: Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: Moxy Berlin Humboldthain Park (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we'll get to enjoy an exclusive Contiki Cares experience with a social enterprise called Refugee Voices, learning from young refugees on a fascinating walking tour that draws parallels between the city's turbulent past and the situation in modern Syria. The rest of the day is yours - why not spend the afternoon eating your way through Berlin's hipster Kreuzberg district?
Day 5: End Berlin
Location: Berlin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Berlin you've been a blast, but this morning we're saying farewell to our Contiki family and our European adventure. We'll stay in touch, and we'll no doubt be back soon enough.
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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