• 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! 

Cruise the UNESCO-listed canals beneath illuminated bridges as slender canal houses, church spires, and warehouse gables slide by. Reflections ripple across the water, framing perfect photos.

Hear how 17th-century merchants shaped the city’s ring of waterways and elegant facades that still define Amsterdam today. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Glide by gondola along quiet back canals, slipping beneath stone bridges as palazzi and laundry lines reflect on the water. The slow rhythm reveals Venice’s intimate side.

Hear how this centuries-old craft endures—hand-built boats, a single oar, and a city designed for waterways. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Attend a classical concert in a gilded Viennese hall, where the waltzes of Strauss and melodies of Mozart come alive. Velvet seats, chandeliers, and crisp acoustics set a regal tone.

Hear why imperial patronage made Vienna Europe’s musical capital, and feel the city’s elegance through timeless compositions. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Glide along the Danube past the glowing Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle, and the Chain Bridge as the city lights shimmer on the water. A relaxed dinner pairs views with Hungarian flavors.

Learn how the river shaped Buda and Pest into a single capital and why its illuminated skyline is Europe’s evening showstopper. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit Dresden’s restored Baroque core to admire the Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche, Semperoper, and the former Royal Residence. Elegant squares, ornate facades, and riverfront views make this a compelling cultural pause.

Learn how the city rose from the devastation of 1945 through meticulous reconstruction, blending original stones with new. This is a chance to pause for photos and reflection in a setting that embodies European artistry and resilience.

Walk up to the Castle District for sweeping panoramas over Prague’s red rooftops and the Vltava. Take in the Gothic silhouette of St. Vitus Cathedral and the lanes that lead toward Charles Bridge, framed by spires and statues.

Hear stories of Bohemian kings and the city’s medieval prosperity, then pause for photos and reflection as you look across a skyline often called a “city of a hundred spires.” It’s a concise, image-rich primer on Prague’s heritage.

Explore Kraków’s UNESCO-listed core, from the Main Market Square to the courtyards of Wawel Castle and Cathedral. Stroll past burgher houses and the towers of St. Mary’s as the city’s blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Polish folklore comes into view.

Get your bearings while hearing how trade routes and royal patronage shaped the old capital. Your walk highlights essential spots to revisit for cafés, local dishes, and pause-for-photos moments throughout your stay.

Pay respects at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, visiting preserved barracks, guard towers, and exhibits that testify to the crimes of the Holocaust. This is a solemn, educational experience handled with care.

Learn how the sites of Auschwitz I and Birkenau functioned and why remembrance matters. The visit encourages you to bear witness, reflect, and honor the victims while engaging with Europe’s most difficult history in a place of memory.

Wander through the pastel facades of Banská Bystrica’s center, pausing on SNP Square beneath the town’s Clock Tower. Framed by mountain silhouettes, the streets reveal centuries of mining wealth and Central European charm.

Hear how trade and craftsmanship shaped this Slovak city’s identity, then pause for photos and reflection among Renaissance arcades and colorful gables that contrast with the surrounding Carpathian foothills.

Take a leisurely circuit by the jade waters of Lake Bled to frame picture-perfect shots of Bled Island and the Church of the Assumption, with the Julian Alps beyond. The scene changes at every bend.

Spot the cliff-top silhouette of Bled Castle and listen for the bell that locals ring for good luck. Fresh alpine air and tranquil reflections make this a restorative nature interlude.

Stroll riverside promenades to the Triple Bridge and Dragon Bridge, pausing in Prešeren Square to admire Baroque facades and café culture along the Ljubljanica. The compact center is made for walkers.

Hear how architect Jože Plecnik shaped the city’s elegant look, then note favorite spots for evening returns. Pastel buildings, arcaded markets, and a breezy student vibe define Ljubljana’s easy charm.

Speed across the water by motoscafo to the heart of Venice, gliding past domes and campanili before arriving at St Mark’s Square. Take in the mosaicked Basilica and the Doge’s Palace facades as the lagoon breeze sets the mood.

Feel the city’s maritime pulse while noting landmarks like Santa Maria della Salute and island silhouettes on the horizon. It’s a scene-setting arrival that orients you among Venice’s icons.

Stroll Rome’s cobbled lanes to toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain, admire the portico of the Pantheon, and linger by Bernini fountains in Piazza Navona. Espresso bars and gelaterias punctuate every corner.

Hear how ancient forums gave way to Baroque spectacle, with layers of history revealed block by block. This walk spotlights key districts to revisit for sunset photos, street food, and people-watching.

Ascend to a panoramic viewpoint for sweeping, 360-degree vistas over Amsterdam’s canal belt, gabled rooftops, and illuminated spires. The city’s lattice of waterways glows beneath you.

Gain perspective on the historic layout and maritime heritage while capturing the night-time skyline. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Dine at a local Dutch farm, sharing rustic tables and stories with hosts as you sample regional cheeses and seasonal dishes. Expect hearty flavors, simple ingredients, and a warm countryside welcome.

Learn how traditional methods shape taste and sustainability in the Netherlands, from dairy craft to garden produce. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore Third Reich and Cold War sites with a local expert, visiting the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the site of Hitler’s bunker, and Checkpoint Charlie for context on division and reunification.

Understand how ideology shaped the cityscape and how Berliners memorialize trauma and resilience today. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Discover Berlin’s street art and creative enclaves, reading vibrant murals, paste-ups, and stencils that turn alleys and courtyards into open-air galleries. Learn how crews and collectives shape the scene.

Discuss the city’s DIY ethos, squats-to-startup evolution, and what walls reveal about identity and change. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Enjoy a traditional Czech folklore dinner with live musicians and dancers, clinking steins as platters of Bohemian specialties arrive. Expect lively rhythms, costumes, and hearty flavors.

Hear how regional traditions and seasonal ingredients define Czech hospitality, from dumplings to roasted meats and sweet endings. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Stroll Old Town Square, watch the Astronomical Clock strike the hour, and weave through lanes toward Charles Bridge as statues and spires frame the Vltava. Markets and cafés spill into cobbled alleys.

Unpack Prague’s merchant wealth, guild traditions, and Gothic-to-Baroque transitions that shaped its storybook streetscape. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Taste Venetian cicchetti in traditional bacari wine bars, pairing small bites—seafood, crostini, and local specialties—with ombra (a glass of wine) or a spritz.

Discover how lagoon ingredients and market culture shape Venice’s snack-time ritual, perfect for grazing between bridges and squares. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Roll fresh pasta with a local chef, learning to knead, shape, and sauce like a Roman before sitting down to feast on your creations. Expect flour-dusted fun and bold flavors.

Hear how regional traditions—from cacio e pepe to amatriciana—define the city’s beloved cucina. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step inside the Colosseum with a licensed guide to unpack gladiator lore, imperial spectacle, and the engineering behind Rome’s amphitheatre. Views extend toward the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Please note some departures may secure slots later in the day, potentially after the trip ends; your Trip Manager will advise. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to availability.

Join a guided panoramic tour to trace Berlin’s layers of history and creativity, from Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag to Alexanderplatz and Tiergarten. Continue to the open-air art corridor of the East Side Gallery, where the former Wall is transformed into color and commentary.

Gain context on how Berlin evolved from a divided city to a creative capital, passing memorials and modern landmarks that speak to resilience and reunification. It’s a sharp, insightful overview that helps you navigate the city with confidence.

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