• 3 Dinner (D)
• 15 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: 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.
• Rome: You might have the chance to join a guided Colosseum tour. Heads up: sometimes the only available tour slots are later in the day, after the trip ends. If you’re super keen to see the Colosseum, we recommend booking a flight that departs after 4pm.
• 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! 
• Lake Bled: Take it easy with your new besties as you walk around the scenic lake, framed by the Julian Alps. 
• 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! 

Pay respects on a guided visit to the memorial sites of Auschwitz I and Birkenau. Walk through preserved barracks, view exhibitions, and learn about the magnitude of loss that unfolded here during the Holocaust.

Moments of silence and space for reflection are built into this experience to help preserve memory with dignity. Please note that group entry is regulated; if tickets cannot be secured, an alternative included experience of equal value will be provided.

Glide by gondola through hushed back-canals where reflections ripple under stone bridges. Your gondolier navigates narrow waterways that reveal crumbling palazzi and hidden courtyards few visitors see.

Slip onto the Grand Canal for classic views near the Rialto and feel the city’s rhythm from the waterline. This quintessential Venetian moment is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join an orientation walk beside the Ljubljanica River, crossing the Triple Bridge and Dragon Bridge into a web of cobbled lanes and café terraces. Meet the playful side of the city through street sculptures and riverside markets.

Hear how architect Jože Plecnik shaped the skyline, and feel the easy rhythm of riverside café culture as you pick out spots for sunset views and late-night gelato.

Explore the heart of Dresden’s Old Town, where elegant plazas and riverfront terraces frame the Frauenkirche, the ornate courtyards of the Zwinger and Semperoper, and the former Royal Residence. Your host points out the best vistas for photos and the details that make Saxon Baroque so distinctive.

Learn how this cultural gem was rebuilt after WWII bombings, stone by numbered stone, creating a moving dialogue between loss and renewal that defines the city’s identity today.

Discover Prague’s hilltop stronghold as you explore the Castle District, gazing over spires and bridges to the Vltava. Admire the flying buttresses of St. Vitus Cathedral and pause for sweeping photos across to Charles Bridge.

Descend to Old Town Square to spot the Astronomical Clock, pastel facades, and café-lined lanes. Your host shares legends of Bohemian kings and tips for finding classic chimney cake and lesser-known beer halls.

Walk the medieval lanes of Kraków with a host who helps you navigate Rynek Glówny, Europe’s largest market square. Hear the bugle call from St. Mary’s Basilica and trace royal footsteps towards the river.

From artisan stalls in the Cloth Hall to the ramparts leading up to Wawel Royal Castle, get a feel for Polish traditions, café culture, and the city’s layered past from Renaissance courts to student life today.

Stroll Slovakia’s storybook center, taking in pastel facades, the leaning clock tower, and statues across SNP Square. Your host points out photo angles that frame rooftops against the Low Tatras.

Learn how mining wealth shaped the town’s Renaissance look and enjoy photo stops that highlight architectural flourishes and mountain backdrops—a scenic pause that blends small-town calm with Central European charm.

Walk the sapphire shore of Lake Bled, where swans glide past views of Bled Island and the Church of the Assumption. Your host shares the best angles to capture Bled Castle perched on its dramatic cliff.

Breathe in resin-scented air from the surrounding forests and pause for photos and reflection along wooden boardwalks. In warm weather, bring swim gear if you fancy a dip at designated spots.

Cruise the Venetian lagoon by motoscafo, skimming past boatyards and brick campanili toward St Mark’s Square. Watch the city rise from the water as facades sharpen into lace-like stonework.

Disembark beside the Doge’s Palace and basilica domes to feel the shimmer of the canals in the air. Your host offers pointers for exploring quieter sestieri and hidden bridge viewpoints.

Stroll Rome’s historic center with a host who leads you to the Trevi Fountain for a coin toss, through lanes perfumed with espresso, and onwards to the Pantheon’s soaring dome.

Continue to baroque fountains at Piazza Navona and lively piazzas where centuries overlap in stone and sound. Expect tips on gelaterie, twilight viewpoints, and navigating Rome’s labyrinth of lanes with confidence.

Cruise the UNESCO-listed canals as bridges glow and gabled houses reflect in the water. Glide past 17th-century warehouses and narrow facades that speak to merchant wealth and Dutch design flair.

Hear stories of Golden Age trade and modern living on the water while sipping a drink and watching the city lights ripple across the canal belt. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Dine at a local Dutch farm just outside the city, meeting producers who keep age-old cheese-making traditions alive. Learn about Gouda and Edam styles before sampling creamy wedges alongside rustic breads and pickles.

Settle in for a hearty, seasonal meal as your hosts share stories of polder life and village customs. This countryside experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Take in a panoramic view of Amsterdam from a skyline platform overlooking the IJ waterfront and the 17th-century canal belt. Spot museum rooftops, ferries, and cycling paths threading the city below.

It’s a striking way to understand Amsterdam’s relationship with water and reclaimed land. This high-view experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Delve into 20th-century Berlin with a local specialist, exploring sites linked to dictatorship, resistance, and remembrance. Visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, trace the former border, and discuss the site of Hitler’s bunker.

Pass landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie while learning how everyday lives were shaped by ideology and division. This in-depth experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore Alternative Berlin through backstreets where murals bloom across brick and concrete. Decode tags, stencils, and paste-ups as you learn about street art techniques and the city’s creative collectives.

Wander canal-side hangouts and repurposed spaces that host studios, music, and community projects. This culture-forward walk is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a guided walking tour that weaves beyond the main squares into Lesser Town alleys and viewpoints above the river. Cross Charles Bridge by statues and buskers, then explore the lanes of the Jewish Quarter and hidden courtyards.

Hear tales of alchemists, defenestrations, and café salons that shaped Czech identity. This extended exploration is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Attend a classical concert in a historic hall where crystal chandeliers and frescoed ceilings set the scene. Revel in the lilting waltzes of Strauss and the playful melodies of Mozart performed by polished ensembles.

Your host can suggest smart-casual attire and seating options that balance acoustics with budget. This elegant night out is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cruise the Danube by night, drifting past the illuminated Hungarian Parliament Building, the Chain Bridge, and Buda Castle glowing above the water. Capture reflections while savoring a relaxed dinner on board.

Commentary brings river lore and Habsburg history to life as the skyline slides by. This after-dark experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Soak in historic thermal baths where mineral-rich waters steam beneath neo-baroque colonnades. Move between hot pools, cool plunges, and saunas as locals play chess and chat under cupolas.

Hear about centuries-old bathing culture from Ottoman times to spa-town glamour, and learn practical tips for lockers and etiquette. This wellness experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Taste Venice in its bàcari, hopping between tiny wine bars for bite-size cicchetti—salt-cod mousse, marinated artichokes, stuffed olives—paired with regional pours or a spritz. Learn ordering rituals and lingo from your local host.

Discover why standing at the counter is part of the ritual and how neighborhoods each have a signature bite. This foodie wander is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Learn to make fresh pasta with a Roman chef, mixing eggs and flour before you roll and shape tagliatelle or ravioli. Stir classic sauces and pick up tips you can recreate at home.

Finish with a convivial meal, a glass of local wine, and stories of nonna-approved techniques. This hands-on culinary workshop is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step inside the Colosseum with timed entry, imagining gladiators and roaring crowds. Continue through the Roman Forum temples and arches to Palatine Hill, where emperors once surveyed their city.

Unpack layers of engineering, politics, and daily life with your expert guide. This experience is at additional cost, bookable on tour, and subject to availability (often scheduled on day 16—consider later outbound travel).

Join a guided panoramic tour of the German capital to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Soviet War Memorial, the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag. Hear how reunification reshaped neighborhoods and creative scenes while crossing the city’s grand boulevards and leafy parks.

Continue on foot to the East Side Gallery, a 1.3 km open-air section of the Berlin Wall covered in murals. Your expert host connects art with Cold War to creative-capital history, offering space to reflect and time for photos.

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