• 4 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.
• 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! 

Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum on a sobering guided visit that walks through preserved barracks, guard towers and the rail spur at Birkenau. Sensitive, knowledgeable guidance helps contextualize what you are seeing.

Learn about the Holocaust through exhibits and testimonies, taking time to reflect at sites of profound loss. Due to local regulations, entry is by timed ticket arranged in advance whenever possible.

Cruise the famous canals after dark as gabled warehouses and bridges shimmer across the UNESCO-listed Canal Belt. Warm cabin lights and gentle currents set a relaxed pace.

Glide beneath low arches while hearing Golden Age stories of trade, tolerance and innovation, with city lights reflected on the water. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore pivotal sites including the Hitler’s underground bunker site, the Holocaust Memorial and Checkpoint Charlie with a specialist local guide. Streets and stones become primary sources.

Trace Berlin’s journey from dictatorship to division and reunification, reading the city’s scars and memorials with expert context. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Drift through serene back canals on a traditional gondola ride, dipping beneath low bridges as facades and mooring posts slip by at water level.

Your gondoliere shares lore of craftsmen and canals while you emerge onto broader waterways for classic skyline views. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Roll dough in a hands-on pasta-making class, shaping tagliatelle or ravioli before you cook a homemade meal and toast with regional wines.

Discover trattoria techniques and sauces—from silky cacio e pepe to tangy amatriciana—guided by a local chef. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore Dresden’s restored Old Town to admire the Zwinger Palace courtyards, the Semperoper, and the Royal Residence along the Elbe. Elegant facades, sculpted fountains and gallery arcades showcase the city’s famed Baroque grace.

Learn how 1945 air raids shattered the skyline and how meticulous reconstruction brought masterpieces back, culminating in the Frauenkirche rising again, rebuilt after WWII bombings. This is a reflective moment of beauty coaxed from resilience—perfect for photos and quiet contemplation.

Walk cobbled lanes to the Old Town Square, watch the Astronomical Clock strike the hour, and cross the statue-lined Charles Bridge toward the Lesser Town’s baroque domes.

Climb into the Castle District for sweeping rooftops and river bends, hearing tales of Bohemian kings and artisans. From Gothic spires to red-tiled eaves, the skyline delivers panoramic city views that distill Prague’s romance and layered history.

Stroll medieval streets in silver-rich Kutná Hora, once powered by Europe’s silver-mining heritage. Admire frescoed houses and the flying buttresses of St. Barbara’s Church, a Gothic jewel rising above vineyards and rooftops.

Sip coffee in the main square as stories of guild wealth and royal mints give context to the town’s grandeur. Those curious can add the macabre Sedlec Ossuary separately during this stop.

Join a guided drive along the Ring Road to admire the State Opera House, Parliament and the soaring spire of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Monumental museums and palaces line this grand 19th-century boulevard.

Hear Habsburg tales while passing imperial facades and manicured parks, and learn the courtly stories behind Schonbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. This elegant circuit pairs Vienna’s musical soul with café culture and timeless architecture.

Explore Kraków from the Main Market Square, listening for St. Mary’s hourly bugle call and watching carriages circle the cloth hall. Lanes lined with amber shops and cellar bars reveal everyday rhythms.

Trace the royal route toward Wawel Royal Castle for river views and legends of dragons and kings. Helpful tips on pierogi spots and jazz cellars complete this warm introduction to medieval lanes and student energy.

Wander pastel-fronted SNP Square and the leaning Clock Tower in Banská Bystrica, with mountain ridges framing rooftops on clear days. Cafés, stalls and arcades lend a friendly, small-city rhythm.

Hear about the 1944 Slovak National Uprising and the region’s mining heritage as you snapshot ornate facades and quiet courtyards. It’s a photogenic pause blending Alpine scenery with poignant history.

Walk from Prešeren Square across the Triple Bridge, following the willow-draped Ljubljanica to the Dragon Bridge. Market stalls, galleries and riverside cafés showcase the city’s easygoing charm.

Admire the harmonious urban vision of Jože Plecnik while glimpsing Alpine peaks on the horizon. Bridges, river and pocket parks create a compact capital that feels instantly livable.

Speed across the lagoon by private motoscafo, skimming past bell towers and boatyards before gliding into St Mark’s Basin. The city’s silhouette rises like a stage set on the water.

Disembark near St Mark’s Square and the Grand Canal to feel Venice’s watery theatre unfold—Byzantine mosaics, Gothic palazzi and echoing campaniles framing the scene.

Stroll the historic center to admire the Trevi Fountain, the oculus-lit Pantheon and lively Piazza Navona. Stone piazzas, fountains and trattoria scents set a cinematic mood.

Hear how emperors, popes and artists layered the Eternal City over millennia, with suggestions for gelato stops and aperitivo bars. Distant glimpses of ancient Roman forums hint at grander ruins to explore later.

Join a dinner at a local Dutch farm to sample regional cheeses, hearty stamppot and seasonal pies, all shared with warm Dutch hospitality. Barn beams, long tables and laughter set the tone.

Hear how polders, dykes and windmills shape daily life and dairy traditions, meeting the people behind the produce. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ascend to a skyline lookout such as A’DAM Lookout for a panoramic view of Amsterdam—a canal-laced cityscape unfolding around the IJ river and historic harbor.

Survey shipyards, modern Noord architecture and the spires of the old town; thrill-seekers can add the over-the-edge swing. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join an Alternative Berlin walking tour through Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain to uncover street-art culture, artist collectives and the RAW-Gelände creative complex.

Hear how migration, music and DIY spaces forged a world-famous creative scene beyond the museums. Murals, courtyards and canals tell the story. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Feast on traditional Czech cuisine as folklore dancers and live musicians bring village traditions to life. Rustic dishes, clinking glasses and spirited rhythms fill the hall.

Sample farmhouse flavors—roasts, dumplings and local beer or Moravian wines—while learning the stories behind the steps and costumes. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Attend a classical concert in an intimate baroque hall where Mozart arias and the Blue Danube Waltz sparkle beneath chandeliers.

Vienna’s imperial musical heritage surrounds you—stuccoed ceilings, velvet seats and lilting encores. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cruise the Danube past the Parliament’s neo-Gothic spires, Buda Castle and the illuminated Chain Bridge, dining as riverfront palaces glow.

See Buda and Pest from the water while savoring Hungarian flavors and wide-angle photo moments from the open deck. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a guided food tour of hidden bàcari to sample cicchetti—bite-sized Venetian plates—paired with an ombra of local wine.

Learn how lagoon life shaped salty, seasonal snacks from baccalà mantecato to sardele in saor, hopping between convivial counters. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step inside the Colosseum with timed entry to hear stories of gladiators and emperors, then walk the Roman Forum and Via Sacra among triumphal arches and basilicas.

This Free Time Add-On is at additional cost and bookable on tour; due to limited slots it’s often arranged on day 16. If a group allocation isn’t available, your team will advise on securing individual tickets.

Visit the Sedlec Ossuary Chapel, a small sanctuary whose bone-adorned interior is crafted from the remains of more than 40,000 people—arches, chalices and a famed chandelier of skulls and femurs.

Its macabre artistry memorializes centuries of plague and war, encouraging contemplation amid intricate symmetry and candlelit hush. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a guided panoramic tour through central Berlin to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the solemn Russian War Memorial, and icons like the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag. Your Trip Manager connects Prussian boulevards, riverfront parks and modern architecture into a clear portrait of the capital.

Continue along the longest surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery, where artists turned concrete into a hopeful canvas. Encounter narratives that shift from Cold War front line to creative renaissance, pausing for photos beside vivid murals and Spree River views.

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