• 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 exhibitions, and reflect at the memorial to honor victims and deepen understanding of the Holocaust’s human cost.

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the complex stands as a powerful call to remembrance and responsibility. Due to local regulations and demand, entry is subject to availability; your team will manage logistics with sensitivity and care.

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals beneath arched bridges as townhouse windows cast warm light on the water. Glide past the Golden Bend and the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring while your crew points out storied merchants’ houses.

Hear tales of trade, tolerance and engineering that shaped this watery city from the Dutch Golden Age onward. This is an optional experience bookable on tour at additional cost; some departures run after sunset for maximum sparkle.

Drift along narrow rii as your gondolier guides a hand-carved boat through mirror-still canals. Glide beneath low bridges and by weathered palazzi, hearing only the swish of water against varnished wood.

The slow pace offers a private glimpse of Venice’s quieter veins, far from the bustle of main thoroughfares. This is an optional experience bookable on tour at additional cost; routes vary with tides and traffic.

Explore creative districts and discover Berlin’s street art scene, from stencil-splashed courtyards to sprawling murals and artist collectives. Unpack how squats, clubs and studios fostered a post-Wall identity.

Expect vivid color, community stories and a sense of constant reinvention in neighborhoods beyond the postcard icons. This is an optional experience bookable on tour at additional cost; routes adapt to current exhibitions and tags.

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Walk the cobbled lanes of Prague’s historic heart, crossing towards the hilltop Castle District for sweeping panoramic city views. Your orientation showcases river-spanning icons and the spire-studded skyline that gives Prague its fairytale glow.

Unpack layers of Gothic and Baroque craft shaped by Bohemian kings, from cloistered courtyards to grand squares. Snapshot moments by Charles Bridge and Old Town’s pastel facades reveal a city that marries medieval drama with café-side ease.

Get your bearings around Europe’s largest medieval square, drifting past the Cloth Hall, St. Mary’s Basilica and the lanes that lead up to Wawel Royal Castle. Your orientation pinpoints great spots for pierogi, bars and photo angles.

As Poland’s former royal capital, Kraków showcases intact townhouses and courtyards that survived turbulent centuries. Hear tales of trade routes and coronations while tracing the city’s medieval layout and lively café culture.

Pause in the pastel-hued heart of central Slovakia at Slovak National Uprising Square, framed by mountain ridges and Renaissance burghers’ houses. Stroll the bell tower arcades and pause for photos and reflection along elegant, car-free promenades.

Once a wealthy mining town, Banská Bystrica blends medieval roots with 20th-century resilience. Subtle architectural details, café terraces and local monuments tell stories of trade, identity and the region’s natural drama.

Wander along the leafy Ljubljanica River past outdoor cafés and artisan stalls. Cross Plecnik’s graceful Triple Bridge and snap the dragon sentinels of the iconic Dragon Bridge, with alpine silhouettes on the horizon.

Ljubljana’s human-scale streets showcase architect Jože Plecnik’s vision of a city made for strolling. Color-washed facades, riverside markets and lively squares reveal Slovenia’s capital as both cultured and comfortably laid-back.

Speed across the lagoon by private launch, skimming past fishing islands and bell towers before gliding into the drama of St Mark’s Square. The skyline of domes and campanili frames the mouth of the Grand Canal.

Hear how a maritime republic rose on timber piles and trade routes. The water-level arrival sets the tone for Venice’s maze of calli and campi, where every stone seems to echo with salt air and history.

Stroll Rome’s storied center, tossing a coin at the Trevi Fountain, admiring the perfect proportions of the Pantheon and lingering in baroque Piazza Navona. Your orientation ties together icons and tucked-away gelato stops.

From ancient forums to Renaissance palaces and lively piazzas, the Eternal City layers epochs within a compact walk. Expect theatrical fountains, honeyed travertine and corners that open suddenly onto myth-worthy vistas.

Rise to a sweeping viewpoint for a panoramic look over Amsterdam’s canals, gabled rooftops and the illuminated harbor. Trace the elegant Canal Belt and pick out landmarks like Westerkerk’s tower and Central Station.

This atmospheric experience showcases the city’s 17th-century plan glowing after dark, with reflections rippling along narrow waterways. This is an optional experience bookable on tour at additional cost; availability may vary by evening and season.

Escape the city bustle for a convivial countryside meal, sampling farmhouse cheeses, hearty stews and seasonal sides in a rustic setting. Taste regional produce and hear about modern Dutch farming traditions.

Stories of polder landscapes, dikes and sustainable techniques bring the Netherlands’ relationship with land and water to life. This is an optional experience bookable on tour at additional cost; menus vary with the farm and season.

Trace the fault lines of 20th-century history with a local expert, visiting the site of Hitler’s underground bunker, the haunting Holocaust Memorial and locations tied to resistance, ruin and rebuilding.

Context-rich storytelling connects paving stones and plaques to pivotal events, offering space to consider memory in the modern metropolis. This is an optional experience bookable on tour at additional cost; comfortable shoes recommended.

Sample Czech cuisine over a lively evening of folk songs and dances, with platters of roasted meats, dumplings and seasonal sides. Toast with local beer as performers bring regional traditions to the table.

Stories of Bohemian harvests and village customs add flavor to the feast, turning supper into cultural immersion. This is an optional experience bookable on tour at additional cost; menus and venues may vary.

Spend an evening with the music of Mozart and Strauss in an intimate hall where crystal chandeliers and chamber ensembles set the mood. Waltzes, arias and overtures showcase Vienna’s golden age of sound.

A brief introduction frames the city’s role as a musical capital, from imperial salons to modern stages. This is an optional experience bookable on tour at additional cost; dress smart-casual for concert ambiance.

Cruise the Danube past floodlit Parliament, Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge as dinner is served on board. The river’s curves reveal Budapest’s twin personalities in one glittering panorama.

Hear how thermal springs and grand boulevards shaped a fin-de-siècle metropolis. This is an optional experience bookable on tour at additional cost; menus and sailing times vary with the season and river levels.

Soak in Budapest’s thermal baths, easing into steaming outdoor pools and vaulted indoor halls fed by mineral springs. Choose from grand complexes like Széchenyi or art nouveau gems such as Gellért.

Bath culture runs deep here, from Ottoman-era domes to Habsburg leisure. Expect mosaics, columns and a blissful contrast of crisp air and hot water. This is an optional experience bookable on tour at additional cost.

Hop between traditional bacari to taste Venetian cicchetti—bite-sized plates like baccalà mantecato and sarde in saor—paired with a glass of local ombra. Learn ordering etiquette and favorite house specialties.

In snug, wood-beamed bars, discover how lagoon life shaped a seafood-centric snack culture perfect for grazing. This is an optional experience bookable on tour at additional cost; tastings vary by venue and season.

Step inside the Colosseum with a licensed guide to decode gladiatorial combat, imperial propaganda and ingenious Roman engineering. Stand beneath the soaring tiers and envision the roar of the crowd.

The tour places the amphitheatre within the wider ancient city, touching on the Forum and Palatine context. This is an optional experience bookable on tour at additional cost and may run in the afternoon depending on ticket availability.

Explore Dresden’s restored Old Town, where ornate facades frame the Elbe. See the elegant Zwinger Palace, the stately Royal Residence and the celebrated Opera House, before standing beneath the soaring dome of the Frauenkirche, rebuilt after WWII bombings.

Hear how citizens and craftspeople revived the “Florence on the Elbe,” reassembling original stones into honeyed sandstone masterpieces. Architectural details, riverside views and a measured pace invite you to pause for photos and reflection amid a story of resilience.

Join a guided panoramic tour to trace Berlin’s dramatic cityscape, taking in landmarks like Brandenburg Gate, the glass-crowned Reichstag and sweeping green Tiergarten. Your local team spotlights the stories that shaped the capital’s rebirth, from Prussian grandeur to contemporary cool.

Continue to the East Side Gallery, a preserved stretch of the Berlin Wall transformed into the longest open-air gallery in the world. Powerful murals and political statements offer insight into division and reunification, with time to pause for photos and reflection.