• 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).

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed waterways as gabled townhouses glow in reflection and bridges twinkle with fairy lights. A canal cruise reveals Golden Age merchants’ houses, slim facades and waterside warehouses from a serene vantage.

Glide beneath low arches while hearing stories of trade, tolerance and everyday canal life. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; it’s an atmospheric introduction to the city after dark.

Settle into a sleek black gondola and glide through back-canals where laundry flutters and stone bridges arch low. Drift along quiet waterways before emerging onto broader canals with palace views.

Your gondolier steers a tradition dating to Venice’s maritime zenith—a slow, silent way to feel the city’s pulse. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Discover Germany’s capital on a coach-based guided panoramic tour, taking in Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building. Glide down Unter den Linden and past memorials that anchor Berlin’s bold, modern identity.

Continue to the East Side Gallery, the longest open-air section of the Berlin Wall. See striking murals that chronicle the city’s spirit of renewal, charting its journey from Cold War division to reunified capital and Europe’s creative powerhouse.

Walk the storied lanes of Hradcany and the Castle District, passing courtyards and the soaring St. Vitus Cathedral. From the ramparts, enjoy panoramic city views over red roofs and the Vltava River.

Descend toward Old Town Square to see the famed Charles Bridge and its statues, along with the Astronomical Clock chiming on the hour. Tales of Bohemian kings and Gothic grandeur bring Prague’s layers of history into focus.

Glide aboard a private boat and speed across the lagoon, skimming past islets and church domes toward the heart of La Serenissima. Step onto the Riva to face St Mark’s Square and the lace-worked Doge’s Palace.

Hear how Venice rose from marsh and trade to maritime power, with gondola-lined canals and campanili punctuating the skyline. An orientation here sets you up to wander storied sestieri and quiet backstreets alike.

Walk the historic core of the Eternal City, tossing a coin at the Trevi Fountain, marveling at the oculus of the Pantheon and pausing amid fountains and facades in Piazza Navona.

From ancient marble to Baroque bravura, layers of Rome unfold at every turn—lanes perfumed with espresso, sun-warmed stone and lively piazzas where daily life plays out beneath centuries of art and power.

Step inside a Parisian perfume house to learn the art of fragrance with experts from Fragonard Perfumery. Decode scent families and discover how raw essences become balanced compositions.

Trace the city’s long love affair with perfume, from royal courts to chic contemporary ateliers. Test your nose with classic notes—citrus, florals, woods—and leave with a deeper appreciation of Paris’s sensorial savoir-faire.

Walk Berlin’s layers of memory with a local guide, tracing Nazi-era sites, the Topography of Terror, the Holocaust Memorial and the site associated with Hitler’s bunker. Join a guided walking tour that contextualizes a turbulent century.

Understand how memorials and absence shape the cityscape today. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering depth and perspective on pivotal European history.

Dress up for a night of Mozart and Strauss in an elegant Viennese hall, where waltzes and arias float beneath stucco and chandeliers. Experience a classical concert in the city of composers.

Hear how imperial patronage shaped Europe’s musical heartland as an orchestra and soloists reprise timeless pieces. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Sail past lit-up landmarks as a Danube cruise reveals Buda Castle, the Parliament and the Chain Bridge aglow. A relaxed dinner on board pairs Hungarian flavors with river breezes.

Learn how the Danube shaped a city of twin identities—hilly Buda and grand Pest—united by sweeping spans. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Gather in a trattoria for rustic Tuscan fare—sample regional wines, crostini, ribollita or pappardelle al ragù—served in a candle-lit room of brick vaults and family portraits.

Hear how the countryside’s seasons shape the table while clinking glasses of Chianti among friends. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, pairing Florence’s Renaissance glow with slow-food warmth.

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Explore Dresden’s resplendent core, where Baroque architecture lines Theaterplatz and the Zwinger Palace frames elegant courtyards. Admire the Semperoper’s graceful facade and the domes of the Frauenkirche rising over the Elbe.

Hear the story of a city rebuilt after WWII bombings, where sandstone blocks were painstakingly returned to their original places. It’s a powerful lesson in resilience—and a beautiful setting to pause for photos before continuing your journey.

Get your bearings on an orientation walk through Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, circling the vast Rynek Glówny, the Cloth Hall and the twin spires of St. Mary’s Basilica.

Continue toward Wawel Hill for storybook views of the Wawel Royal Castle and the Vistula below. Medieval lanes, café terraces and church towers reveal a city that blends student buzz with centuries-deep heritage.

Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum for a guided, reflective experience at the largest concentration camp in World War II. Exhibitions, barracks and testimony illuminate the human stories behind the history.

Walk the grounds of Birkenau, where the railway line and international memorial stand as solemn reminders. This is a time to bear witness, learn and honor the memory of those who suffered—an experience approached with dignity and respect.

Stretch your legs in Slovakia’s mountain-ringed charmer, strolling the pastel arcades and cafés of SNP Square. The colorful facades and clock tower create a perfect snapshot of Central European small-town grace.

With the Low Tatras as a distant frame and pastel Renaissance facades all around, this photogenic pause delivers a sense of place—calm, compact and quietly proud of its mining heritage and market-town roots.

Wander the leafy riverfront of Slovenia’s capital, crossing the poetic spans of the Triple Bridge and pausing for dragon guardians on the Dragon Bridge. Prešeren Square’s pastel palette sets a relaxed tone.

Learn how architect Jože Plecnik shaped the city’s human-scaled beauty—arcades, markets and riverside promenades designed for lingering. It’s a compact capital with a café culture that invites you to settle in and people-watch.

Pause on the shores of Lake Geneva to watch the Jet d’Eau surge skyward, often catching rainbows in its mist. On clear days, distant Alpine silhouettes, including Mont Blanc, edge the horizon.

Glance toward the international district—home to the United Nations—then trace church spires and neat quays that frame the city’s polished Swiss-French character. It’s a crisp, scenic interlude before you roll onward.

See the City of Light at its most theatrical on a dreamy night-time tour. Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle, circle the Arc de Triomphe and cruise down the Champs-Élysées beneath glowing plane trees.

Cross elegant Seine bridges and trace the grand boulevards that shaped modern Paris. Monuments, riverfronts and café terraces take on a film-set glow, making this the perfect first look—or fond reprise—of Parisian romance.

Venture beyond the canals to a family-run farm for a convivial supper featuring local produce and artisan cheeses. Sample regional cheeses and hearty Dutch favorites in a rustic setting amid flat, wind-brushed polders.

Hear how centuries of land reclamation shaped Dutch foodways and rural life. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, pairing warm hospitality with down-to-earth flavors.

Explore Berlin’s creative undercurrents on a guided ramble through courtyards, collectives and mural-splashed walls. Discover how post-reunification energy forged a street-art scene that’s now a defining Berlin signature.

From hidden galleries to sticker-bombed lanes, hear stories of artists and neighborhoods evolving in real time. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, perfect for culture hounds who like their art off-map.

Sit down to a lively evening of traditional Czech cuisine with musicians and folk dancers bringing village traditions to life. Expect roast meats, dumplings and plenty of convivial toasts.

Learn the stories behind Moravian melodies and Bohemian rhythms while sampling local flavors in a warm, wood-beamed setting. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a local guide to thread through lanes to the Old Town Square, hearing the Astronomical Clock’s tale before crossing the Charles Bridge beneath baroque statues and castle views.

Unpack Prague’s blend of Gothic, Renaissance and Art Nouveau facades while learning hidden histories of guilds and emperors. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Slip into steaming outdoor pools and vaulted indoor baths as you sample Budapest’s spa culture. Soak in mineral-rich waters beneath Neo-Baroque domes while locals play chess at poolside tables.

Hear how hot springs have eased aches since Ottoman times, then unwind amid mosaics and rhythmic fountains. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Nibble your way through local bacari on a guided food stroll, pairing small plates with ombra wine. Taste Venetian cicchetti—salt-cod mousse, marinated seafood, seasonal bites—where locals linger shoulder-to-shoulder.

Unpack centuries of lagoon trade that shaped the city’s palate, from spice routes to Adriatic catches. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Roll, cut and shape fresh dough under a chef’s eye, then sit down to enjoy your handiwork with regional sauces. Learn to make pasta in a convivial kitchen setting, glass of Italian wine in hand.

Hear the lore behind cacio e pepe or amatriciana while mastering simple techniques to recreate them back home. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step inside the Colosseum with a licensed guide to unravel spectacles of emperors and gladiators. Continue through the Roman Forum and up Palatine Hill for sweeping views over ancient Rome.

Stories of conquest, commerce and civic pride animate columns and triumphal arches. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, bringing the empire’s heart to life among its stones.

Ride cogwheel trains past alpine meadows and glaciers to the high-altitude station at Jungfraujoch. Ascend into the high Alps for ice-palace tunnels, Aletsch Glacier vistas and crisp air above the cloud line.

Learn how engineering conquered peaks to connect villages with year-round access. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, delivering true summit drama.

Clip in with a professional pilot, sprint a few steps, and soar. Float over lakes and chalet roofs with the Jungfrau massif ahead, catching thermals as Interlaken unfurls far below.

From launch to gentle landing, this is an alpine thrill with postcard views at every glide. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Sparkling costumes, live music and high-kicks set the tone for a classic night out in Paris. Enjoy dinner and a cabaret show in a storied venue where old-world glamour meets modern stagecraft.

Between numbers, soak up Belle Époque ambiance and a glass-clink of celebratory mood. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, a theatrical finale to your Paris stay.