Your itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Start London
Meet the group in London, then head to a local pub for a traditional British dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Day 2: London
Take a walking tour of London, then explore independently. Suggested sights include Madame Tussauds, Big Ben and the London Eye. An East End food walking tour is available in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Day 3: London to Paris
After a buffet breakfast, take the Eurostar from London to Paris. Visit a perfumery and have the chance to craft a scent. Spend the afternoon exploring Paris, with Montmartre and Le Marais among the suggested neighbourhoods.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Day 4: Paris
Join an optional patisserie walking tour to sample pastries, then explore Paris at your own pace. In the evening, attend a Parisian cabaret show with a three-course dinner and champagne.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Day 5: Paris to Amsterdam
Travel from Paris to Amsterdam. Spend the evening exploring independently, finding dinner and discovering the canals.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Day 6: Amsterdam
Take a canal boat tour that shares refugees’ stories and views of Amsterdam. Explore independently afterward; suggested places include the Rijksmuseum and the Heineken Factory. The evening is free to experience the city’s nightlife.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Day 7: Amsterdam to Berlin
Travel from Amsterdam to Berlin. The evening is free to explore Berlin’s nightlife.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
Day 8: Berlin
Take a historical walking tour that includes the site of Hitler’s bunker. In the evening, there is a chance to explore Kreuzberg and finish with dinner.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9
Day 9: Berlin to Prague
Take the train from Berlin to Prague. Explore the city’s cobbled streets, cathedrals and castles, then use free time to find a traditional Czech dinner.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10
Day 10: Prague
Explore more of Prague. Suggested options include taking a tram to Vršovice to see its art nouveau buildings, cafés and communal pianos, visiting the city’s bars, or joining a food tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11
Day 11: Prague to Vienna
Take the train from Prague to Vienna. On arrival, join a walking orientation to explore the city’s architecture and streets.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12
Day 12: Vienna
Spend the day in Vienna, then attend a Mozart and Strauss concert in one of the city’s palaces.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13
Day 13: Vienna to Budapest
Take a scenic train ride from Vienna to Budapest. In the evening, there is an option to cook dinner with locals and learn about Hungarian history and food culture.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14
Day 14: Budapest
Choose to learn about Hungary’s past and present, and stop to try lángos for lunch. In the evening, cruise the Danube to see Budapest’s historic buildings from the water while enjoying a drink.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 15
Day 15: End Budapest
The tour ends in Budapest with a farewell to the group.
Meals: Breakfast
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Dining Summary
- 1 Dinner (D)
- 14 Breakfast (B)
FAQs
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- 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: 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.
Included Experience
- London: Meet your new gang of besties. After a few beers you’ll feel like you’ve known each other for decades.
- London: Follow your Trip Manager on a stroll around the UK capital to tick off some of the major sights. Just don’t forget to pack an umbrella for the famous (unpredictable) British weather.
- Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
- Paris: Looking for the perfect souvenir? After a guided tour, you’ll have the chance to craft a sumptuous scent of your own – with a local guide on hand to help.
- Berlin: Discover the history of 20th century Berlin with our Local Guide & get up close to notorious Third Reich spots. Get the low-down on Hitler’s last days at the site of his underground bunker & learn about Goebbels, the sinister spin doctor at the former Reich’s Propaganda Ministry. You’ll hear about East German communism before making a sobering visit to the Holocaust Memorial.
- Vienna: Boost your step count with a stroll around Vienna. See St Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera House as you go.
London Walking Tour: Westminster to Trafalgar
Join a guided walking tour through Westminster to see the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the coronation heritage of Westminster Abbey and the ceremonial facade of Buckingham Palace. Hear stories that knit royal pageantry with everyday London life.
Trace the evolution from Roman Londinium to modern London as you pass Trafalgar Square and Whitehall, pausing for photos of red buses and regal guards. Expect crisp winter air and city energy in equal measure.
Paris Perfumery Workshop & Scent Creation
Step inside a Parisian perfume house for a guided introduction to France’s aromatic arts. Learn about distillation, accords and the craft that made Grasse legendary.
Under expert guidance, craft a signature scent from notes of citrus, jasmine or cedar, and bottle it as a one-of-a-kind memento. The setting evokes Belle Époque ateliers, where fragrance was fashion, and each blend hinted at a personal story.
Paris Cabaret Dinner & Show
Savour a three-course dinner with champagne before the curtain rises on a classic Parisian cabaret. Feathered costumes, live music and high-kicking choreography sparkle beneath art-deco lights.
Soak in the Belle Époque glamour that defined Montmartre’s nightlife, as witty numbers and swirling can-can rhythms fill the room. It’s an evening of showtime spectacle that pairs cuisine with culture.
Amsterdam Refugee Perspectives Canal Cruise
Glide along Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed waterways on a reflective cruise led by guides with refugee backgrounds. Take to the canals past slender gables, arched bridges and winter-lit houseboats.
As you sail the Canal Ring, hear first-hand refugee stories that frame the city’s Golden Age architecture with modern journeys of resilience and hope. It’s a fresh lens on a beloved silhouette.
Berlin Historical Walking Tour: Third Reich to Reunification
Join a historical walking tour that confronts Berlin’s turbulent 20th century. Visit the unmarked site of Hitler’s bunker, stand at the Holocaust Memorial and view the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag.
Your Local Guide traces Nazi rule, Cold War division and the hopeful energy after 1989, revealing how memory and modernity collide in Germany’s capital. Expect sober reflection alongside striking architecture.
Vienna Orientation Walk: Ringstrasse & St. Stephen’s
Stroll Vienna’s grand boulevards on an orientation walk that frames imperial drama and café tradition. St. Stephen’s Cathedral soars above winding lanes while the Vienna State Opera anchors the Ringstrasse.
Pass the Hofburg and elegant coffeehouses where waltz melodies once debuted, and gather practical bearings for your own explorations. The city’s baroque poise and winter sparkle make a refined first impression.
Vienna Palace Concert: Mozart & Strauss
Experience a Mozart and Strauss concert in a gilded palace salon, where crystal chandeliers and stucco reliefs set the stage for Viennese elegance.
From effervescent overtures to the Blue Danube Waltz, the program channels salon culture and the city’s musical heritage. Intimate acoustics and poised musicianship turn an evening performance into a golden-age reverie.
Budapest Danube Night Cruise with Drink
Cruise the Danube after dark as Budapest’s monuments ignite in gold. Sip an included drink while the illuminated Hungarian Parliament Building, Chain Bridge and Buda Castle glide by.
From the river you’ll feel the city’s dual personality—regal Buda and urbane Pest—reflected in rippling water and winter air. A serene vantage on Central Europe’s most theatrical skyline.
London East End Food Walking Tour
Join an East End food walking tour through Brick Lane, Shoreditch and Spitalfields Market, sampling bagels, bhajis and bold curries where immigration has seasoned London’s palate.
Trace Huguenot weavers, Jewish bakeries and Bangladeshi cafés while admiring street-art murals. This experience is at additional cost and bookable with your Trip Manager on tour.
Paris Patisserie Walking Tour
Indulge in a patisserie walking tour, hopping between artisan counters for macarons and éclairs, tarte au citron and buttery mille-feuille.
Learn the secrets of laminated doughs and silky ganache in quarters like Saint-Germain or Le Marais, guided by a sweet-toothed local. Expect buttery aromas on frosty mornings. Optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.
Berlin Kreuzberg Street-Art Stroll & Dinner
Explore Kreuzberg, Berlin’s bohemian heart, where riverside paths and street-art corridors pulse with creative energy. Follow the Landwehr Canal past cafés, markets and studios.
Cap the walk with a relaxed sit-down dinner that nods to the district’s Turkish heritage and contemporary scene. Optional experience; additional cost, bookable on tour.
Prague Food Tour: Classics & Craft Beer
Taste your way through Prague on a food tour pairing open-faced chlebícky, hearty svícková or guláš with caramel-toned Czech lager.
Duck into tiled beer halls and tucked-away bistros in the Old Town while hearing how Bohemian kitchens evolved from empire to modern republic. Optional, at additional cost, bookable on tour.
Budapest Home Cooking Class with Locals
Roll up your sleeves to cook with locals in a welcoming kitchen, learning family recipes like chicken paprikash and sweet palacsinta.
Discover the flavor range of Hungarian paprika as stories of everyday life unfold over a shared dinner and warm hospitality. Optional experience; additional cost, bookable on tour.
Budapest History Walk with Lángos Tasting
Choose a guided walk that learns about Hungarian history along Andrássy Avenue and the Danube embankment, connecting empire, war and renewal.
Pause at the Great Market Hall to sample warm lángos—crisp, doughy and garlicky—before continuing toward Heroes’ Square. Optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.
London Welcome Pub Dinner & Orientation Social
Settle into London’s pub culture as you meet your Trip Manager and fellow travellers over a traditional British dinner. Swap introductions in a cosy tavern where polished brass, crackling fireplaces and local chatter set the tone.
Sample classics like fish and chips or steak-and-ale pie with a pint of cask ale, and pick up insider tips for the days ahead. It’s a relaxed way to meet your Trip Manager and toast the journey in a traditional British pub.
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