• 3 Dinner (D)
• 14 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! 
• 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! 

Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum for a solemn encounter with history. Walk through preserved barracks and exhibits, see remnants of the camp’s infrastructure and learn about the Holocaust through survivor testimony and historical context.

This is a time for quiet reflection and remembrance, acknowledging the magnitude of loss while honoring those who suffered. Entry is subject to local ticket availability; your team will coordinate access in line with site regulations and respectful visitation standards.

Glide in a hand-crafted gondola as your gondolier steers beneath stone bridges and along palazzi-lined canals. Hear the soft splash of the oar and watch sunlit ripples play across weathered brick and marble.

This quintessential Venetian moment reveals hidden side canals and intimate courtyard doors only visible from the water. The ride is at additional cost and is bookable on tour; routes depend on canal traffic and conditions.

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Walk up to the Prague Castle District for sweeping panoramic city views across red rooftops, then admire the Gothic vaults of St Vitus Cathedral. Meander cobbled lanes that tumble down towards the Vltava, with glimpses of the graceful Charles Bridge.

Unpack tales of Bohemian kings, alchemists and astronomers, and see how Prague’s mix of Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau craftsmanship forged its “city of a hundred spires” mystique. The setting invites unhurried exploration of squares, courtyards and timeless stonework.

Get your bearings in Kraków’s UNESCO-listed core, from the lively Main Market Square (Rynek Glówny) to the twin towers of St Mary’s Basilica. Trace royal processions towards the hilltop silhouette of Wawel Castle and the cathedral’s bronzed chapels.

Absorb legends of merchants, monarchs and dragon lore while noting cafés, cellar pubs and pierogi spots for later. The preserved medieval street plan and Renaissance townhouses give the city a storybook rhythm that rewards curious detours.

Pause in Slovakia’s mountain-framed gem to admire the pastel arcades of SNP Square and the town’s colour-washed facades. Capture views of baroque towers against snow-capped peaks, with plenty of angles for striking architectural shots.

Hear how a medieval mining hub evolved into a cultural center, then pause for photos and reflection amid ornate gables and wrought-iron details. It’s a compact burst of Central European charm in a setting built for the camera.

Stroll riverside promenades past the playful dragons of Dragon Bridge and into lively Prešeren Square, with poetry, buskers and al fresco cafés framing the scene. Note viewpoints towards the castle-topped hill and the emerald Ljubljanica River.

Discover architect Jože Plecnik’s elegant urban design—from market colonnades to intimate footbridges—and feel the youthful rhythm of a university city. The orientation leaves you perfectly placed to dip into galleries, wine bars and cozy bistros at your own pace.

Speed across the lagoon by motoscafo to Venice’s historic core, where palazzi line mirror-still canals. Step into the spectacle of St Mark’s Square and wander towards the graceful arches of the Rialto Bridge with your Tour Manager’s local tips.

Absorb the city’s maritime heritage, from Byzantine mosaics to mercantile stonework, and notice how tide, light and bell towers shape the day’s rhythm. This waterside arrival sets the tone for exploring side alleys and hidden campos.

Walk Rome’s golden mile of icons, tossing a coin at the Trevi Fountain, pausing beneath the oculus of the Pantheon and drifting through artists’ stalls on Piazza Navona. Sip espresso-scented air as fountains and facades reveal layers of empire, baroque and daily life.

Hear stories that connect emperors, popes and film sets to today’s bustling streets. The orientation highlights where to return for gelato, rooftop sunsets and twilight passeggiata moments among softly lit piazzas.

Cruise the famous canals as arched bridges glow and reflections ripple against gabled Golden Age warehouses. Glide past cozy houseboats and slender merchant homes while hearing tales of trade, tolerance and the city’s maritime heyday.

See how Amsterdam transforms after dusk, with warm windows and cyclists streaming along the quays. This experience is at additional cost and is bookable on tour, subject to availability and weather conditions.

Visit a countryside farmhouse to sample regional cheeses and sit down to a hearty Dutch supper showcasing seasonal produce. Learn about time-honored techniques behind Gouda and the traditions that shape life on the polder.

Between tastings and folk anecdotes, discover why reclaimed land and windmills defined this nation’s ingenuity. This experience is at additional cost and is bookable on tour; menus vary by season and host.

Ascend to a riverside observation deck to take in a panoramic view of Amsterdam, from the IJ waterfront to the curving canal belt. Spot lit spires, ferry lines tracing the harbor and the city’s checkerboard of rooftops.

Shoot moody night photos and learn how water shaped Amsterdam’s grid and trading power. This experience is at additional cost and is bookable on tour, with timing tailored for after-dark city lights.

Trace 20th-century history on foot, from the solemn geometries of the Holocaust Memorial to the open-air exhibits of the Topography of Terror. Visit the site associated with Hitler’s underground bunker and discuss Berlin’s wartime and postwar transformations.

Contextual stories from a local guide connect streets, scars and rebuilding to today’s plural city. This experience is at additional cost and is bookable on tour; respectful dress and conduct are encouraged.

Explore the city’s creative edge on an Alternative Berlin walk through neighborhoods like Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain. Decode large-scale murals, tucked-away courtyards and artist collectives that fuel the capital’s inventive pulse.

Hear how squats became studios and how food trucks, record shops and independent galleries reimagined former industrial zones. This experience is at additional cost and is bookable on tour, with routes adapting to pop-up shows and current scenes.

Settle into a rustic hall for a traditional Czech dinner with live folk music and dancing. Taste classics like roast pork with dumplings and tangy sauerkraut, washed down with local beer or Moravian wine.

Musicians and dancers in regional costume share rhythms and stories from Bohemia and Moravia, turning supper into a cultural snapshot. This experience is at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Join a local guide to wander Old Town Square, hear the tale of the Astronomical Clock and cross the statue-lined Charles Bridge with views to castle ramparts and river islands.

Stories stitch together guild houses, hidden courtyards and café traditions that shaped Prague’s café-and-culture soul. This experience is at additional cost and is bookable on tour; perfect for deepening your understanding beyond the castle heights.

Dress for a night of melody in the city of Mozart and Strauss. Take your seat in a gilded hall as a chamber orchestra performs Viennese waltzes, playful overtures and lyrical arias that defined the Habsburg court’s soundtrack.

Between crystal chandeliers and polished wood, the program brings Mozart and Strauss to shimmering life. This experience is at additional cost and is bookable on tour; venues and repertoire vary by date.

Cruise the Danube past the floodlit Hungarian Parliament, Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge while savoring paprika-kissed dishes and local pours. City lights shimmer on the water as domes and bastions glow above the river.

Guided commentary ties Ottoman baths, Habsburg grandeur and Art Nouveau facades into one sweeping panorama. This experience is at additional cost and is bookable on tour; menus and boat types vary by season.

Hop between neighborhood bacari wine bars to sample cicchetti—bite-sized Venetian snacks—paired with a spritz or local pour. Learn how lagoon life shaped recipes from salted cod to marinated seafood.

Wander market lanes near the Rialto Bridge as your host shares tips on ordering like a local and the tradition of standing at the counter. This tasting walk is at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Step inside the Colosseum with a licensed guide to decode its arena, seating tiers and engineering. Picture roaring crowds, emperors and gladiators beneath the amphitheatre’s arches as you hear how the Flavian dynasty built Rome’s most famous icon.

This tour is at additional cost and is bookable on tour. Availability can vary and some departures may offer slots later in the day; your team will advise on timings and ticket options.

Explore Dresden’s reborn Baroque heart, taking in the elegant Zwinger Palace, the soaring dome of the Frauenkirche and the stately Semperoper on Theaterplatz. Stroll graceful promenades along the Elbe and admire streets restored with meticulous craftsmanship.

Hear how the city rose from the ashes after WWII, blending original stones with new to achieve today’s harmonious skyline. This is an architectural lesson in resilience, with facades that reveal centuries of Saxon power, artistic patronage and renewal.

Join a guided panoramic tour through reunified Berlin to see icons like the Brandenburg Gate, the glass-crowned Reichstag, leafy Tiergarten and lively Alexanderplatz. Learn how the city’s layers—from Prussian grandeur to post-reunification creativity—shape its bold skyline and street life.

Continue to the East Side Gallery and walk a preserved stretch of the Berlin Wall covered in thought-provoking murals. Hear stories of division and hope as you trace the waterfront path, pausing to reflect on the Cold War era’s profound legacy.