• 15 Breakfast (B)
• 2 Dinner (D)

• 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: Yep. If you’re booking a twin room as a couple, you’ll be roomed together.

• Amsterdam: Best way to break the ice? By breaking bread of course. You and your new besties can bond over dinner before heading out to explore. 
• Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building. 
• Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.
• 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! 

Join a local expert to taste your way through Old Town and lesser-known quarters. Try open-faced chlebícky, comforting dumpling dishes, and bakery treats, pairing bites with Czech beer or soft drinks while hearing the stories behind each recipe.

Discover how markets, seasons, and family traditions shape Prague’s table. This small-group experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, perfect for curious palates.

Settle into a sleek black gondola to glide along quiet rii and beneath stone arches, watching palazzi doors meet the waterline. Hear the gentle swish of the oar as you experience Venice from the canals.

See hidden courtyards and sun-splashed bridges from a timeless vantage point. This quintessential Venetian moment is at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal for photographers and romantics alike.

Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum for a guided, reflective experience. Walk through preserved barracks and exhibitions at Auschwitz I, then continue to Birkenau to see the rail tracks and vast grounds that witnessed unimaginable suffering.

Context from expert guides deepens understanding of Nazi occupation and the Holocaust. This solemn visit encourages remembrance and respect. Please note: due to site regulations, tickets for bookings made within 60 days may not be guaranteed; an alternative inclusion of equal value will be arranged if required on day 9.

Travel to Volendam, a historic fishing village on the IJsselmeer, for a relaxed group dinner by the harbor. Wooden houses, bobbing boats, and traditional dress in shop windows set a timeless scene as you sample North Holland flavors.

Hear stories of dikes, herring fleets, and life lived at the water’s edge. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering a charming Dutch contrast to Amsterdam’s urban buzz.

Cruise the Danube as the city lights up: the floodlit Parliament gleams, Chain Bridge spans glow, and Buda Castle crowns the hill. Savor a relaxed dinner on board while the twin banks of Buda and Pest drift by.

Hear stories of Ottoman baths, Habsburg boulevards, and Art Nouveau flourishes. This evening on the water is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering Budapest at its most cinematic.

Roll up your sleeves to make fresh pasta with a local chef—mixing, kneading, and shaping tagliatelle or ravioli before sitting down to enjoy your creations with classic sauces.

Hear how Italian nonnas perfected technique and why simple, quality ingredients matter. This hands-on culinary evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour, served with convivial Roman spirit.

Join a guided panoramic tour through Germany’s capital to take in Brandenburg Gate, the glass dome of the Reichstag, Tiergarten’s leafy avenues, and Alexanderplatz’s TV Tower. Your guide connects the dots from Prussian grandeur to Cold War checkpoints and 21st-century creativity.

Continue with a stroll along the East Side Gallery, the longest surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall. View vivid murals that chronicle division and reunification, pausing by riverfront viewpoints to reflect on Berlin’s ever-evolving identity and pause for photos and reflection.

Explore Dresden’s majestic heart, where the Frauenkirche rises once more above the Elbe. Walk through Theaterplatz to admire the Zwinger’s sculpted courtyards and the stately Semperoper, with elegant facades restored stone by stone.

Hear how Dresden’s baroque treasures were rebuilt after the WWII bombings, a labor of memory and craftsmanship. Stand by the river embankment for classic skyline views and appreciate how Saxon art, music, and resilience shape the city’s soul today.

Climb into the Castle District for views across red rooftops and the Vltava, stepping past the spires of St. Vitus toward the cobbles below. Cross or admire the storied Charles Bridge and thread into Old Town Square, where pastel facades frame street musicians and café terraces.

Unpack Prague’s Bohemian heritage, from royal coronations to guild craftsmen. Watch the Astronomical Clock mark the hour, feel the rhythm of medieval lanes, and enjoy a city that blends Gothic drama with café culture gloss.

Stroll Kraków’s grand market square, Rynek Glówny, where the Cloth Hall anchors a swirl of street life. See St. Mary’s Basilica and hear the trumpeter’s hejnal before continuing toward the slopes of Wawel Royal Castle, a symbol of Poland’s former kings.

Gain bearings in the lanes of this UNESCO-listed center, from Baroque churches to café-lined courtyards. Your guide points out favorite spots for pierogi and cellar pubs, setting you up to explore with confidence later in the day.

Wander through the pastel facades of SNP Square, framed by a leaning clock tower and Renaissance arcades. Soak up Carpathian foothill views as you pause for photos and reflection in a compact center shaped by centuries of mining wealth and market trade.

Glance at Baroque churches and commemorative plaques that trace Slovakia’s modern history. This scenic break balances architecture, mountain light, and local life—an ideal snapshot between Central European capitals.

Circle the emerald lake on a gentle path, with glassy water mirroring forests and snow-tipped peaks of the Julian Alps. From the shore, admire the cliff-top silhouette of Bled Castle and the tiny island church set like a jewel in the bay.

Breathe alpine air, find quiet viewpoints for photographs, and watch rowboats drift across the water. This is Slovenia at its serene best—scenic, unhurried, and perfectly framed for a mid-journey reset.

Explore riverside promenades and pastel squares as you cross the Triple Bridge into Prešeren Square, then follow the Ljubljanica to the dragon-guarded span of the Dragon Bridge. Cafés spill onto the cobbles, with market stalls adding color.

Learn how architect Jože Plecnik shaped the city’s elegant look—bridges, colonnades, and arcades that marry classicism with Slovenian character. Mountain backdrops and easygoing charm make this compact capital a delight to navigate.

Skim across the lagoon by motoscafo, watching domes and campanili rise from the water as you arrive at St Mark’s Square. Take in the Basilica’s shimmering facade, the Campanile’s height, and the arcaded Procuratie framing the piazza.

Receive pointers for exploring the sestiere, from hidden courtyards to the arches of the Rialto Bridge. Hear stories of the maritime republic that traded silk and spices, then follow the narrow calli into Venice’s dreamlike maze.

Stroll through the historic heart to the baroque spectacle of the Trevi Fountain, continue to the Pantheon with its vast oculus, and drift into Piazza Navona, where fountains sparkle beneath palazzi facades. Your orientation links ancient forums, Renaissance ambition, and today’s street life.

Trace layers of empire and papal Rome while your guide highlights gelaterie, trattorie, and side streets worth a detour. This walk sets you up to explore confidently by day or under the city’s golden evening light.

Admire England’s storied shoreline where chalk escarpments plunge to the Channel and sea breezes salt the air. From viewpoints near Dover, take in the brilliant white cliffs and the glint of the castle ramparts that have guarded the coast for centuries.

Learn how the cliffs’ distinctive geology formed and why this natural bastion became a national symbol. It’s a striking frame for departure—crisp horizons, gulls on the wind, and a moment to pause for photos and reflection.

Settle in for an evening of laughs at a local venue as stand-ups riff on Dutch quirks, travel tales, and life along the canals. It’s a light-hearted way to bond with the group and enjoy Amsterdam’s nightlife beyond the usual bar crawl.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Expect a mix of local and international comics, a lively crowd, and plenty of good-humored energy to kickstart your first night in the city.

Explore the colossal halls of the STRAAT Museum on Amsterdam’s NDSM wharf to see museum-scale murals created by leading international street artists. Wander past towering pieces, stencil works, and bold typography that turn a former shipyard into a vibrant gallery.

Learn how street art evolved from subculture to celebrated movement, with curators spotlighting technique and context. This visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour; it’s a fresh counterpoint to canal-house classicism.

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals after dark as gables glow and bridges twinkle across the water. Glide beneath the Skinny Bridge and along the Golden Bend to see 17th-century merchants’ houses mirrored in the inky surface.

Unwind with commentary on trade, architecture, and life lived on houseboats. This illuminated perspective is at additional cost and bookable on tour, revealing a quieter, atmospheric side of the city.

Trace Germany’s turbulent 20th century on foot, from the government quarter to the unmarked site of Hitler’s bunker near Wilhelmstraße. Pass fragments of the Wall and memorial sites as your guide unpacks layers of history in context.

Expect frank discussion of dictatorship, division, and democratic renewal. This deeper dive is at additional cost and bookable on tour, adding nuance to Berlin’s headlines with streetscape details and survivor narratives.

Roam creative hubs in Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain to spot street art, paste-ups, and murals in former industrial yards. Explore cafés, courtyards, and community spaces that fuel Berlin’s reputation for boundary-pushing culture.

Hear how DIY venues, migrant stories, and nightlife scenes shape the city today. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, balancing headline sights with ground-level perspectives.

Sit down for a hearty Czech feast as musicians strike up lively tunes and dancers in traditional dress bring village stories to life. Sample regional dishes and raise a glass while learning the meanings behind the steps and songs.

It’s a convivial evening that connects cuisine and custom. This cultural experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, adding warmth and rhythm to your Prague stay.

Dress for a night of waltzes and arias as you hear Mozart and Strauss performed in an elegant Viennese setting. Gilded halls, crystal chandeliers, and polished strings evoke the city’s imperial musical heritage.

Your host shares context on composers and courtly salons, enriching the performance. This refined outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour, delivering pure Vienna ambiance.

Follow a local into bacari wine bars for cicchetti—bite-sized Venetian specialties like marinated seafood, crostini, and seasonal fritti—paired with ombra sips or a classic spritz. Explore Cannaregio or Dorsoduro as canals reflect evening light.

Learn how lagoon life shapes ingredients and traditions. This flavor-packed stroll is at additional cost and bookable on tour, a delicious counterpoint to Venice’s grand monuments.

Step inside the Colosseum with a licensed guide to decode gladiator combat, imperial spectacle, and the engineering behind Rome’s most famous arena. Feel the scale beneath the soaring tiers as history comes vividly into focus.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Due to limited slot availability, it may operate later in the day and, in some cases, after the trip ends; your Trip Manager will advise on timings and options.

Gather with your trip mates in a cozy local setting to meet your Trip Manager and share a relaxed first meal in the Dutch capital. Swap stories by the canals as you break the ice over dinner and settle into Amsterdam’s easygoing rhythm, with gabled canal houses and bicycle bells setting the scene.

Hear tips for making the most of your stay and get oriented to the city’s characterful neighborhoods. Expect hearty European flavors, conversation that flows, and a warm start to your adventure just steps from the UNESCO-listed canal belt.

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