Your itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: London to Amsterdam
Meet in London, view the White Cliffs of Dover, ferry to Calais, and continue via Belgium to Amsterdam. After an included dinner, opt for a panoramic view and enjoy free time to explore.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Day 2: Amsterdam
Free day to explore canals, museums and cafes, bar hop or museum crawl. Optional Dutch farm dinner and nighttime canal cruise.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Day 3: Amsterdam to Berlin
Travel to Berlin and kick off with a tour. Free time afterwards to explore and sample the nightlife.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 4
Day 4: Berlin
Optional historical walking tour (Hitler’s underground bunker and the Holocaust Memorial). See icons like Checkpoint Charlie; optional Alternative Berlin walking tour this evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Day 5: Berlin to Prague
Drive via Dresden to see its rebuilt Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche. Arrive in Prague and explore castles, cathedrals and Bohemian history.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 6
Day 6: Prague
Free day for Gothic architecture, markets and beer. Optional traditional Czech dinner with folklore dancers.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Day 7: Prague to Vienna
Travel via Kutna Hora with the chance to visit the Sedlec Ossuary. Arrive in Vienna for a free evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
Day 8: Vienna
See Schönbrunn Palace, the State Opera House and St. Stephen’s Cathedral with your Trip Manager. Free time for galleries and coffee houses; optional classical concert.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 9
Day 9: Vienna to Krakow
Travel to Kraków and join an orientation tour of the city’s historical hotspots. Free night for food and nightlife.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10
Day 10: Krakow
Visit the concentration camp memorials of Auschwitz & Birkenau. Back in Kraków, enjoy a free evening; try pierogi or a traditional Polish evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11
Day 11: Krakow to Budapest Via Banska Bystrica
Scenic drive via Banská Bystrica for lunch, then continue to Budapest (three countries in one day). Optional river cruise and dinner on arrival.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12
Day 12: Budapest
Free day to soak in thermal baths, explore Margaret Island and discover the city at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13
Day 13: Budapest to Ljubljana
Travel to Ljubljana and enjoy its undiscovered charm with free time for cafes and local vibes.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14
Day 14: Ljubljana to Venice
Journey to Venice and speed by motoscafo to the historic center. Optional gondola ride or guided food tour, or explore independently.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 15
Day 15: Venice to Rome
Travel to Rome and uncover Italian icons on arrival. Optional pasta-making class or explore the city by night.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 16
Day 16: End Rome
Trip ends after breakfast in Rome. You may be able to join an optional Colosseum visit; if not, your Trip Manager can help with tickets.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s included
What’s not included
Additional information
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 15 Breakfast (B)
FAQs
- 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.
Included Experience
- 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.
- Prague: Charles Bridge. Wenceslas Square. Old Town Square. The Astronomical Clock. See them all IRL in this whimsical city.
- Kutna Hora: We’ll have some free time to explore the quaint town of Kutná Hora. Looking for an experience you’ll feel in your bones? Don’t miss your chance to check out the local Sedlec Ossuary Chapel – decorated on the inside with 40,000 human skeletons (additional cost applies).
- Vienna: Buckle up for a scenic drive along the historic Ring Road of Vienna. See St Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera House as you go.
- 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!
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Visit
Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum to learn about the Holocaust at the sites of Auschwitz I and Birkenau. Preserved barracks, exhibitions and memorials foster a sober, reflective experience led with care and respect.
Entry is regulated and secured in advance; for bookings made less than 60 days prior, tickets may not be guaranteed and an alternative inclusion of equal value will be provided. Expect a thoughtful pace, with space for personal reflection throughout.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise by Night
Glide along UNESCO-listed waterways on an evening canal cruise, where lit bridges and 17th-century merchant houses shimmer on the water’s surface. A glass-roof boat frames the city like a moving gallery.
Hear tales of the Dutch Golden Age and distinctive neighbourhoods as you cruise beneath low arches and past ornate gables. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Venice Gondola Ride
Drift along back canals on a traditional gondola ride, gliding beneath low bridges as palazzos and stone archways slip past at water level.
Centuries of craftsmanship and lagoon lore infuse this intimate Venetian moment. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Berlin 20th-Century History Walking Tour
Join a specialist guide for a 20th-century history walking tour, visiting the site of Hitler’s bunker, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and Checkpoint Charlie. Clear storytelling places each site in its historical context.
Trace the arc from Weimar turbulence to dictatorship, division and reunification through streets and memorials designed to provoke reflection. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Rome Pasta-Making Class & Dinner
Roll, cut and shape fresh pasta in a hands-on pasta-making class with a Roman cook, then sit down to enjoy your creations with wine.
Pick up techniques for classic Roman sauces and celebrate a shared table with your fellow travellers. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Alternative Berlin Street Art & Subculture Walk
Experience the city’s creative edge on an Alternative Berlin walking tour, exploring courtyards, canals and repurposed industrial spaces animated by bold murals.
Learn how post-reunification freedoms fostered street art, collectives and pop-up venues in neighbourhoods locals love. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Vienna Classical Music Concert
Spend an evening at a classical music concert, hearing Mozart and Strauss performed in an intimate Viennese hall where crystal chandeliers and velvet seats set the scene.
Waltz rhythms and virtuoso solos evoke the city’s Habsburg-era elegance, rounding out your Vienna experience in style. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Budapest Danube River Cruise with Dinner
Cruise the Danube River as the illuminated Parliament, Chain Bridge and Buda Castle glow along the skyline, then dine on board as reflections dance across the water.
River breezes, city lights and Hungarian flavours combine for an atmospheric evening. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Venice Cicchetti Food Tour
Join a guided cicchetti food walk through tucked-away bàcari, tasting bite-sized plates paired with local wines in neighbourhood bars favoured by Venetians.
Learn how trade routes shaped the lagoon’s pantry, from briny seafood to spices, and get tips for exploring the city’s bacaro culture. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Berlin Panoramic City Tour & East Side Gallery
Join a guided panoramic tour through central Berlin to see the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, Tiergarten and Alexanderplatz. Hear crisp orientation tips that link landmarks with the city’s modern identity, from royal avenues to creative quarters.
Trace Berlin’s story from Prussian grandeur to the Cold War as you walk a stretch of the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery, the longest open-air gallery in the world. Striking murals and local commentary illuminate reunification and the resilience of this ever-evolving capital.
Dresden Baroque Revival Highlights
Explore Dresden’s resurrected heart, taking in the domed Frauenkirche, the elegant Zwinger Palace, the Semperoper Opera House and the Royal Residence. Graceful squares and riverfront promenades reveal why the city was once called the “Florence on the Elbe.”
Learn how Dresden was rebuilt after the WWII bombings, its golden sandstone facades painstakingly restored stone by stone. The blend of meticulous reconstruction and solemn memorials lends this stop a quietly powerful atmosphere along the Elbe’s broad curve.
Prague Old Town & Castle District Walk
Walk cobbled lanes into the Castle District for sweeping panoramas over the Vltava and a skyline of Gothic spires. Your orientation traces ridge-top fortifications and palaces that once anchored royal power.
Continue to Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock, then towards Wenceslas Square. Stories of Bohemian kings, defenestrations and guild traditions add depth to one of Europe’s best-preserved historic centres, rich with frescoed facades and bell towers.
Vienna Ringstraße Drive & Historic Centre Orientation
Buckle up for a scenic circuit of the Ringstraße, passing the State Opera House and pausing by the precinct around St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Your orientation highlights orderly boulevards, grand museums and stately parks.
Hear how Habsburg power shaped music, architecture and cafe life, then view the baroque silhouette of Schonbrunn Palace from its grand grounds. Thoughtful pointers help you choose galleries, coffeehouses and concert halls to enjoy later.
Kraków Orientation Walk of the Old Town
Stroll the UNESCO-listed centre to get your bearings around Rynek Glówny and the Cloth Hall, with views toward Wawel Castle and Cathedral. Lively streets and horse-drawn carriages frame a classic Central European scene.
Hear how medieval trade routes, guilds and royal ceremonies shaped Kraków’s lanes and churches. Your Trip Manager shares smart tips on neighbourhoods for pierogi, live music and late-night spots, so you can return with purpose.
Ljubljana Orientation Walk & Storybook Bridges
Explore the compact centre around Prešeren Square, crossing the Triple Bridge and pausing by the Dragon Bridge over the Ljubljanica River. Riverside markets and ivy-clad embankments set a gentle rhythm.
Hear how architect Jože Plecnik reimagined the city’s waterfront with colonnades, arcades and leafy promenades. Pastel facades, independent cafes and mountain backdrops make this capital feel intimate and effortlessly photogenic.
Venice Lagoon Boat Arrival by Motoscafo
Cruise across the Venetian Lagoon by private motoscafo, approaching the domes and campanile of St Mark’s Basin as the city rises from the water. The skyline unfolds like a stage set of palaces and bell towers.
Skimming past boatyards and quiet islets, feel the shift from mainland bustle to canal-side calm. This scenic transfer doubles as a first glimpse of Venice’s waterways, sometimes capped by a glowing sunset over the lagoon.
Rome Orientation Walk
Explore the historic core with your Trip Manager, weaving through elegant piazzas, baroque fountains and characterful lanes that reveal Rome’s layered past. This is a clear, lively introduction to key districts and how they connect.
Concise stories link imperial avenues and ancient forums to today’s neighbourhood life, with pointers on trattorie, gelato spots and evening strolls. A smart overview to help you focus your passions during your time in the historic centre.
Amsterdam Panoramic Night Viewpoint
Elevate your evening at a city viewpoint to take in panoramic views of Amsterdam as canals and gabled rooftops glow under the night sky. Lights trace the waterways in ribbons below.
This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; it’s ideal for orientation photos and appreciating the historic canal belt from above.
Dutch Farm Dinner & Country Evening
Savour a homestyle meal during a dinner at a local Dutch farm, surrounded by flat fields and wind-managed polders just beyond the city. Warm hospitality and hearty flavours set an easy, convivial mood.
Hear about land reclamation traditions and daily farm life as you sample regional dishes with your group. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Sedlec Ossuary Chapel Visit, Kutná Hora
Step inside the Sedlec Ossuary, a small chapel decorated with the bones of more than 40,000 people, arranged into chandeliers, coats of arms and archways.
Discover the centuries-old memento mori tradition that shaped this striking memorial to transience. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Colosseum Guided Visit (Free Time Add-On)
Step inside the Colosseum on a timed-entry guided visit, learning how gladiatorial spectacles once animated this mighty amphitheatre’s tiers and corridors.
This Free Time Add-On is at additional cost and subject to availability; tour slots are sometimes scheduled in the afternoon on day 16. If a group slot cannot be confirmed, your Trip Manager can advise on securing individual tickets.
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