• 4 Dinner (D)
• 20 Breakfast (B)

• London: You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From?January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through border control in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an?Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)?before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
• London: 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.
• London: For this trip, we recommend that you carry the British Pound, Euro, Czech Koruna, Polish Zloty, Hungarian Forint, and the Swiss Franc. (It’s a coin collector’s dream!)
• London: This trip includes plenty of interesting Free Time Add-Ons in Amsterdam. So if you’re planning to do any other activity, and looking to book in advance – it’s best to book your tickets between 12-3PM. Of course, you can always book any other time (we’re all about freedom to explore!). But make sure you don’t miss the other activities, or a coach transfer to the accommodation!
• London: You’ll stay in a Twin share room (meaning you’ll be paired with a fellow traveller of the same gender, and will have two separate beds). If you’re booking your trip with a friend/travel companion – just let us know, so we can join your bookings and ensure you share a room. Need a lil’ more privacy? You’re welcome to opt for a single supplement if you like.
• Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum: Due to new regulations, we cannot guarantee Auschwitz entry tickets for bookings made less than 60 days before your visit. We’ll make every effort to secure your ticket, but if we’re unable to do so, we’ll provide an alternative included experience of equal value.
• London: 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.

• Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.
• Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building. 
• Dresden: See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche.
• Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
• 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.  
• Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum: Reflect on the tragedies of the past with a solemn visit to the largest concentration camp in World War II. Please note: Due to new regulations we cannot guarantee tickets for Auschwitz for bookings made less than 60 days prior to your visit. We will make every effort to secure your ticket however if we are unable to do so we will provide an alternative inclusion of equal value. 
• 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.
• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list! 
• Paris: Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
• Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).

Trace Berlin’s turbulent century on foot, from the Hitler’s bunker site to the stark field of stelae at the Holocaust Memorial. Pass the Topography of Terror and Brandenburg Gate as your guide connects Weimar hopes, Nazi terror and the city’s division and reunification.

Contextual stories, archival images and present-day perspectives ground the experience. This optional tour is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Glide through hidden canals on a classic gondola ride, slipping under stone bridges as facades brush past at arm’s length. Gentle oar strokes and ripples set a languid rhythm to explore Venice at water level.

Your gondolier shares local lore while the city’s textures—peeling paint, marble portals, lantern-lit windows—unfold in intimate detail. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Soak in thermal baths beneath Neo-Baroque pavilions or Art Nouveau tiles as steam swirls into the winter air. Move between steaming outdoor pools, saunas and minerals-rich indoor halls to unwind in true Hungarian style.

Rooted in Ottoman and Habsburg leisure, Budapest’s bathing culture pairs healthful waters with social ritual. This optional experience is at additional cost and can be booked on tour.

Dress for a sparkling night of dinner and a cabaret show, complete with feathers, high kicks and live ensemble numbers. Wine flows as sequined spectacle unfolds beneath chandeliers and velvet curtains.

Rooted in late-night Paris energy since the Belle Époque, the cabaret blends comedy, dance and song into a glossy showcase of Parisian panache. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

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Discover Berlin on a coach-and-walking exploration that takes in the city’s grand set pieces: the sweeping greens of Tiergarten, the bustle of Alexanderplatz and icons like the Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building. Trace the city’s shifting borders and stories from imperial avenues to concrete boulevards shaped by the Cold War divide.

Continue on foot along a stretch of the East Side Gallery, the world’s longest open-air gallery where the former Berlin Wall has been transformed by powerful murals. Learn how artists reclaimed a scar of division and turned it into a canvas for hope and remembrance.

Explore Dresden’s restored old town, where elaborate spires and palaces line the Elbe. Stroll past the Frauenkirche with its luminous stonework, the fountains and pavilions of the Zwinger Palace, and the grand Semper Opera House, all radiating Saxon elegance.

Hear how these landmarks were meticulously rebuilt after WWII, making the Altstadt a living lesson in resilience and craftsmanship. Pause amid courtyards and terraces to admire porcelain details, statuary and the river’s reflective light on honey-toned facades.

Walk into Prague’s castle-topped skyline, climbing the lanes of Hradcany for sweeping vistas over the Vltava and the Charles Bridge. Take in the Gothic pinnacles of St. Vitus, pastel townhouses and quiet courtyards that feel lifted from a storybook.

Along the way, hear tales of Bohemian kings, reformers and composers whose legacies echo in this hilltop citadel. The mix of Gothic and Baroque architecture reveals a city layered by empire, faith and artistry—best appreciated from its lofty ramparts.

Explore Kraków’s medieval heart from the vast Main Market Square (Rynek Glówny) to the arcaded Cloth Hall, with time to hear the hourly trumpet call from St. Mary’s Basilica. Continue towards the slopes of Wawel Royal Castle for river views and stories of Poland’s crowned past.

Learn how merchant wealth, university life and sacred traditions shaped this city of scholars and saints. Cobbled lanes, cellar cafés and horse-drawn carriages add atmosphere as you get your bearings for further discoveries.

Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum for a solemn encounter with history. Walk through preserved barracks, guard towers and the rail approach to Birkenau, guided by exhibits that document lives lost and voices preserved.

This is a time to pause for reflection and consider Europe’s darkest chapter, honoring memory with quiet respect. Entry is strictly managed; in rare cases when tickets cannot be secured, an alternative inclusion of equal educational value will be arranged by your team.

Wander the pastel-hued main square of Banská Bystrica, framed by snow-capped mountains and peppered with Renaissance burghers’ houses. Climb the square’s gentle rise toward the Clock Tower and admire the baroque plague column that anchors the view.

Once enriched by silver and copper mining, this Slovak town blends Central European charm with relaxed café corners. The rainbow facades and quiet arcades offer a photogenic interlude and a glimpse of life between the Tatras and the Carpathians.

Stroll the riverside promenades of Slovenia’s capital, crossing Jože Plecnik’s graceful Triple Bridge and pausing at the playful Dragon Bridge. Pastel facades, bike bells and terrace cafés set a friendly rhythm along the Ljubljanica.

Hear how Plecnik’s urban vision shaped squares, markets and embankments, giving the city its human scale and warmth. The castle-topped skyline and student energy keep things lively while Alpine air drifts in from nearby peaks.

Cruise the Venetian lagoon by private motorboat, skimming past boatyards and bell towers before gliding into the heart of La Serenissima. Step ashore near St Mark’s Square, where domes and campanili rise above marble pavements polished by centuries.

Venice’s seafaring past unfurls in every view—traders’ palaces, narrow rii and stone bridges arching over still canals. Catch sight of the Doge’s Gothic tracery and the Byzantine domes of St Mark’s as the lagoon light dances on the water.

Walk Rome’s historic core, tossing a coin at the Trevi Fountain before admiring the perfect proportions of the Pantheon. Drift into Piazza Navona, where Bernini’s fountains and Baroque facades bring centuries of papal Rome to life.

Hear how emperors, popes and modern Romans have layered the city with triumphal columns, churches and cafés. Cobbles underfoot and gelato in hand, this is Rome’s open-air museum—alive with scooters, street music and golden afternoon light.

Glide through the City of Light as monuments ignite against the dusk. Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle, sweep around the Arc de Triomphe and cross lamp-lit bridges while grand facades glow along the Seine.

Learn how Haussmann’s boulevards reframed Paris and how modern lighting keeps its romance alive. From café terraces to mirrored riverbanks, the evening atmosphere heightens every vista and sets the tone for late-night flânerie.

Step inside a Parisian perfume house to discover the art of fragrance. Trace how raw essences become balanced compositions, then test your nose as you explore citrus, floral and amber notes at the Fragonard Perfumery.

From Grasse traditions to modern ateliers, learn about the families and craft behind French perfumes. Leave with a deeper understanding of accords and sillage—and perhaps a scent that captures your own Parisian chapter.

Cruise the canals beneath twinkling bridges as gabled houses shimmer in the water. Drift past skinny warehouses and hidden courtyards while stories of merchants and painters animate the UNESCO canal belt.

Warm reflections, low-slung bridges and the soft hum of the city make for an atmospheric glide. This optional experience is at additional cost and can be booked with your team during your time in Amsterdam.

Travel beyond the city to dine at a local Dutch farm. Sit down to hearty seasonal dishes—think stamppot, farm-baked breads and to sample regional cheeses—while chatting with your hosts about life below sea level in the polders.

Learn how windmills, dikes and careful stewardship shaped the Netherlands’ table. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour for a cozy, authentic evening.

Explore Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain’s creative arteries on an Alternative Berlin walking tour. See vibrant murals, paste-ups and graffiti yards tucked between canals, courtyards and riverside warehouses as you learn the vocabulary of street art.

Hear about collectives, club culture and community projects that shape Berlin’s restless energy. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Settle into a rustic hall for traditional Czech cuisine—hearty roasts, dumplings and garden salads—served with local beer or wine. Musicians strike up Moravian tunes as lively folklore dancers swirl in embroidered costume and invite a few brave guests to join.

Stories, rhythms and generous plates make this a convivial showcase of Czech hospitality. This optional experience is at additional cost and can be booked on tour for a festive evening of clinking steins.

Join a guided stroll across the Old Town Square to the famed Astronomical Clock, weaving through medieval lanes to the statues and views atop the Charles Bridge. Hear legends of alchemists, emperors and saints as spires and domes punctuate the skyline.

Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque layers reveal a city shaped by trade and faith. This optional tour is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Take your seat for a classical concert in Vienna, where waltzes and overtures by Mozart and Strauss ring through gilded halls. Elegant interiors and crisp acoustics set the stage for the Blue Danube waltzes and other favorites.

Habsburg grandeur, candlelit ambiance and virtuoso players deliver a timeless night of music. This optional experience is at additional cost and can be booked with your team.

Cruise the Danube as floodlit landmarks glide by: Buda Castle, the Hungarian Parliament Building and the chain-laced span of the Chain Bridge. A warm dining salon and Magyar dishes set an elegant tone while the city sparkles outside.

Stories of royal courts and 19th-century unification bring both banks to life. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Slip into neighborhood wine bars to sample cicchetti—bite-sized lagoon specialties—paired with a local pour known as an ombra. Stand shoulder to shoulder with Venetians as you graze through rustic counters and chalkboard menus.

From market-fresh seafood to creamy baccalà mantecato, this progressive tasting reveals everyday flavors and convivial rituals of the bacaro. This optional food tour is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Apron on for a hands-on lesson to learn to make pasta from scratch. Knead, roll and cut tagliatelle or ravioli in a friendly kitchen before sitting down to enjoy your creations with regional sauces and a glass of wine in this hands-on cooking class.

Along the way, pick up tips on flour types, shaping and the stories behind Roman favorites like cacio e pepe. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour—perfect for a satisfying end as you twirl your own tagliatelle.

Step inside the Colosseum with a specialist guide to decode arenas, arches and the ancient stone tiers where crowds once roared. Learn how emperors staged spectacles and how the Flavian architects engineered this vast amphitheatre.

Historic context and vantage points bring gladiator lore vividly to life. This optional experience is at additional cost and can be booked on tour (fast-track entry included with the add-on).

Ride a cable car or cogwheel railway high into the Bernese Alps for views of snowy peaks and glaciers. Step out into the bracing crisp mountain air, where lookouts reveal jagged ridgelines and tiny chalets far below.

Your guide shares Alpine stories of avalanches, dairies and mountain railways that tamed these heights. This optional excursion is at additional cost and weather dependent, bookable on tour.

Strap in with a certified pilot and soar over the Swiss Alps, catching thermals as turquoise lakes shimmer below. Take-off is a gentle run from a grassy slope; once airborne, settle into the glide and soak up sky-high serenity on a tandem flight.

With sweeping views of the Jungfrau massif and valleys stitched with rivers and rooftops, this is Alpine scenery at its most immersive. This optional experience is at additional cost and weather dependent, bookable on tour.