Road to Croatia | London to Split | 2024
Road to Croatia | London to Split | 2024
Road to Croatia | London to Split | 2024
14 Days Starting in London and ending in Split
Visiting: Dover, London, Calais, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Dresden, Budapest, Bratislava, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Mostar, Split
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BBRCMA19
Group size:
0 - 52
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey with the "Road to Croatia | London to Split | 2024" tour, traversing nine captivating countries from England to Croatia. Starting in London, this cultural adventure takes you through the scenic beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover, the vibrant nightlife of Amsterdam, the historical richness of Berlin, and the charming streets of Prague. Experience the unique allure of Budapest's ruin bars, the resilience of Sarajevo, and the medieval charm of Mostar. Conclude your trip in the stunning coastal cities of Dubrovnik and Split, where history meets breathtaking landscapes. This tour is perfect for foodies, history buffs, and photography enthusiasts, offering a blend of sightseeing, walking tours, and cultural immersion.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: London To Amsterdam
Location: Dover, London, Calais, Amsterdam
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
The adventure of a lifetime kicks off today. Meet up with your new Contiki family in London town before hitting the road. We'll take in the English coastline beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover - they owe their gorgeousness to their composition of chalk! French soil! We travel north via Belgium before reaching Amsterdam. We'll start our exploration of Amsterdam with a peek of canals, bicycles & 17th century gable houses lit up by night.
Day 2: Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Amsterdam is cute as a button & sure to win your heart with its canals, obscure museums & a café culture like no other. Today use your time to get local, bar hop, museum crawl, and see what other tastes take your fancy, this place is famous for pancakes, frites and so much more, and that's all before we have an optional dinner with the rest of our Contiki fam in the cute fishing village of Volendam.
Day 3: Amsterdam To Berlin
Location: Amsterdam, Berlin
Accommodation Name: Good Morning Berlin City East (or similiar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today's agenda? Out of Amsterdam, onto the autobahn and on the fast-track to uber-cool Berlin.
Willkommen to Berlin! The city full of cool culture, edgy fashion, and irresistible street food. Once we arrive, your Trip Manager can point you in the right direction to go and see the sights, including the Berlin Wall and the Brandenburg Gate.
Day 4: Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation Name: Good Morning Berlin City East (or similiar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’ll be hard not to leap out of bed today knowing Berlin is ready and waiting to be explored. Today, we’ll learn more about the city’s fascinating history with a chance to do a Historical city walk. Not your jam? Why not opt for an alternative Berlin tour, showing you another side of the city. Tonight, we’ll get a taste of the city’s famed nightlife as we turn it up, Berlin-style.
Day 5: Berlin To Prague
Location: Prague, Dresden, Berlin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Zleep Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Still not done with the city vibes, we'll head out of Berlin and onto Prague. A drive from Berlin to Prague would not be complete without stopping in Dresden. Destroyed by World War II, the rebuilt town is now a symbol of resilience, soaked in the rebirth beauty of an Opera house, Frauenkirche, & the Royal Residence. On arrival in the compact & lovable city of Prague, we’ll get orientated with a walking tour, being blown away by beautiful bridges, rivers and gothic architecture. The evening will see us immerse ourselves in Czech culture with an optional Traditional Czech evening, featuring a folklore show and dinner.
Day 6: Prague
Location: Prague
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Zleep Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is the day we get to know the real Prague. If you’re looking to give your feet a rest, hop on a bike to whirl through the city with ease, stopping off for chimney cakes to keep energy levels high. The night is yours to amble around the Old Town Square and find a few haunts to let the hours slip away in.
Day 7: Prague To Budapest
Location: Budapest, Prague, Bratislava
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Prague, you’ve been nothing short of an Eastern fairytale setting but today we’ll scoot off to Hungary, heading for Budapest.
A quick lunch stop in Bratislava, this is your chance to culture up your Instagram feed with shots of this beautiful capital, sitting on the border of 3 different countries, and tick another country off your list!
Arriving in Budapest, we’ll barely be able to contain our excitement. Tonight, we’ll be hitting the streets to uncover the city’s famous ‘ruin bars’ as we discover Budapest after dark.
Day 8: Budapest
Location: Budapest
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Those still keen to explore can jump on the Budapest Past and Present Tour and continue learning about this incredible city. The House of Terror, the Parliament Building and more, we will take you on a journey of old and new. After all the beauty and knowledge you soaked up yesterday at the church of St Matthias, the Royal Palace and the Chain Bridge, you’ll probably be feeling like a day soaking in the city's famous outdoor thermal pools, set amongst Art Nouveau architecture while getting a bargain-priced massage. As the evening draws in, why not take an optional River Cruise and dinner? Gliding across the shimmering night-lit river of Danube, you’ll get to experience the beautiful sights of Budapest while enjoying a delicious al-la-carte Hungarian feast.
Day 9: Budapest To Sarajevo
Location: Budapest, Sarajevo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Hollywood Sarajevo (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bye bye Budapest, your soothing spas and unique charm will remain in our hearts forever. We’ll journey south through Hungary, passing through Croatia to Bosnia. Touchdown in Sarajevo, Bosnia’s eclectic capital city. With a full day of discovering this Eastern gem on the cards tomorrow, we’ll turn in for an early night after grabbing a bite to eat.
Day 10: Sarajevo
Location: Sarajevo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Hollywood Sarajevo (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
The only way to uncover the town of Sarajevo is with the wisdom shared on a guided walking tour. We'll help you tap into history & understand the magnitude of our destination before having a chance for a tantalising cultural immersion as you enjoy a quintessential Sarajevo dinner in the home of some local chefs and hosts. Afterwards, enjoy an evening of bars and nightlife, should you so choose.
Day 11: Sarajevo To Dubrovnik
Location: Dubrovnik, Mostar, Sarajevo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Petka Dubrovnik (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a hearty breakfast, we’ll depart Sarajevo and head to the famous town of Mostar for a spot of lunch. Mostar is home to the world's cutest bridge. According to us. But still - we've seen a lot of bridges. You'll have plenty of time to oohh and aahh before we kick on to our 2-night site of Dubrovnik. After being wowed and enthralled by Mostar’s medieval charm, we’ll make our way to Croatia and roll up to Dubrovnik, where we’ll be greeted by limestone walls, an Old Town filled with Hollywood sights, and a mountain meets sea situation.
Day 12: Dubrovnik
Location: Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Petka Dubrovnik (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
The city of Dubrovnik is so much more than just a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Game of Thrones location - not that either of those claims to fame are even mildly mediocre. After you’ve been guided around the city with intricate detail with our local guide, you’ll be armed with the knowledge to pick out a waterside rock bar where you can swim and play to your heart's content. Tonight, why not opt for a dinner cruise with the crew?
Day 13: Dubrovnik To Split
Location: Dubrovnik, Split
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Split Inn (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We’ll set off from sunny Dubrovnik today and head north, bound for the sensational seaside delights of Split. Upon arrival into majestic Split, you can choose to head up into the Hills optional “Let’s Split” dinner, in which local artisans are on site preparing oils & handicrafts to purchase, with all proceeds going back into the local community. Full and content, it's time to spend a few hours on the dance floor. The nightlife here goes off, and your Trip Manager knows all the best places to head.
Day 14: End Split
Location: Split
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we'll wrap up our adventure & say our goodbyes to the group.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided at various hotels including Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South, Ibis Berlin Messe, A&O Prague Rhea, Ibis Budapest City South Hotel, Hotel Hollywood Sarajevo, Hotel Petka Dubrovnik, and Hotel Split Inn.
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Meals
Meals are included as specified in the itinerary, including breakfasts and some dinners.
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Guided Tours
Guided walking tours are included in cities such as Sarajevo and Dubrovnik.
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Transport
Transport between cities is included, with travel by coach and ferry.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as the Traditional Czech evening, Budapest Past and Present Tour, and River Cruise and dinner in Budapest are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
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Flights
Flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
Mode of Transport
Transport between cities is included, with travel by coach and ferry.
Check out our Q&As
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Are meals included in the tour?
Meals are included as specified in the itinerary, including breakfasts and some dinners.
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What can I expect on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will meet up with your group in London and travel to Amsterdam, with a stop to view the White Cliffs of Dover before taking a ferry to Calais and then traveling north via Belgium to Amsterdam.
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What activities are planned in Amsterdam?
In Amsterdam, you can explore the city's canals, museums, and café culture. There will also be an included dinner with the group.
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What transportation is provided during the tour?
Transport between cities is included, with travel by coach and ferry.
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What can I do in Prague?
In Prague, you can explore the city's beautiful bridges, rivers, and gothic architecture. There is also an optional Traditional Czech evening with a folklore show and dinner.
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Are flights included in the tour package?
No, flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
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What historical sites can I visit in Berlin?
In Berlin, you can visit the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, and other historical sites. There are also optional tours available, such as a historical walking tour or an Alternative Berlin tour.
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What personal expenses are not included in the tour?
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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What can I expect in Dubrovnik?
In Dubrovnik, you will have a guided tour of the city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Game of Thrones location. You can also enjoy the city's waterside rock bars and have the option for a dinner cruise.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
Accommodation is provided at various hotels including Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South, Ibis Berlin Messe, A&O Prague Rhea, Ibis Budapest City South Hotel, Hotel Hollywood Sarajevo, Hotel Petka Dubrovnik, and Hotel Split Inn.
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What will I experience in Sarajevo?
In Sarajevo, you will have a guided walking tour to learn about the city's history and enjoy a traditional Sarajevo dinner in the home of local chefs and hosts.
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What kind of guided tours are included?
Guided walking tours are included in cities such as Sarajevo and Dubrovnik.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
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What is special about Budapest on this tour?
In Budapest, you can explore the city's famous 'ruin bars' and have the option to take a Budapest Past and Present Tour or a River Cruise and dinner. You can also visit the city's outdoor thermal pools.
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What is unique about Mostar?
Mostar is known for its medieval charm and the famous bridge, which is a highlight of the visit.
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What happens on the last day of the tour?
On the last day, after breakfast, the tour will wrap up and you will say your goodbyes to the group in Split.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, optional activities such as the Traditional Czech evening, Budapest Past and Present Tour, and River Cruise and dinner in Budapest are available but not included in the tour price.
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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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