Your itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: London to Amsterdam
Meet in London, drive to Dover to view the White Cliffs, ferry to Calais, then continue via Belgium to Amsterdam. Included dinner, with an optional panoramic city view, then free time to explore.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Day 2: Amsterdam
Free day to explore Amsterdam’s canals, museums and cafes. Optional Dutch farm dinner and an evening canal cruise.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Day 3: Amsterdam to Berlin
Travel to Berlin via the autobahn. Begin a two-night stay with a city tour, then enjoy free time and Berlin’s nightlife.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 4
Day 4: Berlin
Optional historical walking tour covering Hitler’s bunker and the Holocaust Memorial, plus time for icons like Checkpoint Charlie. Optional evening Alternative Berlin walking tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Day 5: Berlin to Prague via Dresden
Drive from Berlin to Prague with a stop in Dresden to see the Opera House, Frauenkirche and Royal Residence. On arrival, explore Prague’s castles and cathedrals and its Bohemian and Gothic history. Optional Czech dinner with folklore show.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Day 6: Prague
Free day to explore Prague’s Gothic architecture, markets and pubs. Optional walking tour of historic streets and landmarks.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Day 7: Prague to Vienna
Travel to Vienna. After arrival, enjoy Austrian cuisine and choose an optional classical concert or a relaxed evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
Day 8: Vienna
Breakfast in Vienna and trip end; farewells and departures.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s included
What’s not included
Additional information
Dining Summary
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 7 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.
- 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.
Dresden Baroque Revival Walk
Explore Dresden’s riverfront core where the Zwinger Palace, the elegant Semperoper (Opera House), and the restored Frauenkirche frame grand squares in pale Saxon sandstone. Stroll past palace courtyards and stately terraces overlooking the Elbe to admire the city’s revived silhouette.
Hear how Dresden was rebuilt after WWII bombings, with original stones carefully reincorporated into facades. The contrast of dark, fire-scarred blocks and new stone tells a moving story of loss, craftsmanship, and civic pride.
Prague Old Town Walk & Castle District Panoramas
Walk cobbled lanes past the Astronomical Clock and across the statues of Charles Bridge, then rise into the Castle District for sweeping panoramic city views over red roofs and the looping Vltava. This revealing route threads Gothic spires, baroque facades, and café-lined squares.
Unpack tales of Bohemian kings and imperial intrigue beside St. Vitus Cathedral’s flying buttresses. The mix of medieval alleys and grand courtyards sets the stage for Prague’s fairy-tale ambience and layered history.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise by Night
Cruise the famous canals as bridges glow and gabled townhouses reflect in the water. Glide through the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring, past merchant mansions of the Golden Bend and cozy Jordaan quays, soaking up the city’s intimate scale under city lights.
Hear stories of the Dutch Golden Age, innovative water management, and canal-house quirks as the boat slips beneath low arches. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Dutch Farm Dinner & Cheese Tasting
Taste countryside comfort with a dinner at a local Dutch farm. Share hearty seasonal dishes and sample regional cheeses like Gouda and Edam, meeting local producers in a warm, rustic setting surrounded by fields and dykes.
Learn how windmills, polders, and cooperative dairying shaped the Netherlands’ food identity. Expect convivial long tables, farm stories, and generous plates. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Amsterdam Panoramic Night View & Skyline
Ascend to a city viewpoint for a panoramic view of Amsterdam, where ferries trace the IJ and canals lace a web of lights across the old town. Capture the skyline over the IJ and pause for photos and reflection above the gabled rooftops.
Gain perspective on Dutch urban planning, tilting canal houses, and maritime heritage from a dramatic perch. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Berlin 20th-Century History Walking Tour: Bunker Site & Holocaust Memorial
Trace Berlin’s turbulent century with a historian-guide, from Hitler’s underground bunker site to the stark field of stelae at the Holocaust Memorial. Walk through avenues reshaped by war, division, and reunification, unpacking from the Third Reich to the Cold War.
Discuss memory and responsibility amid austere architecture and contested spaces. Thoughtful commentary anchors a respectful, illuminating experience. This tour is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Alternative Berlin Street Art & Subcultures Walk
Explore Alternative Berlin through courtyards, canals, and creative hubs in Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain. Read the city’s walls as canvases, encountering street art and subcultures that channel Berlin’s raw creative energy into murals, collectives, and repurposed spaces.
Learn how reunification, migration, and DIY culture forged a globally influential scene. Expect vivid color, social commentary, and unexpected pockets of community. This walk is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Czech Folklore Dinner with Live Music & Dance
Feast on traditional Czech cuisine—think roast meats, dumplings, and tangy cabbage—while tankards clink and live music strikes up. Costumed performers bring village rhythms to life as folklore dancers weave through a convivial tavern setting.
Hear stories of Bohemian and Moravian traditions, toasts, and seasonal customs that still flavor local life. A hearty, festive evening. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Prague Historic Quarter Walking Tour
Join a guided walking tour through Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter (Josefov), and over the Charles Bridge. Hear the Astronomical Clock chime, trace arcades and courtyards, and discover layers of Gothic, baroque, and art-nouveau detail.
Unravel legends of emperors, merchants, and the Golem while exploring river views and lantern-lit lanes. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Vienna Classical Concert in a Historic Venue
Experience a classical concert in one of Vienna’s grand music halls, where chandeliers glow and strings sing Mozart, Strauss, and the lilting Blue Danube waltz. Elegant interiors and warm acoustics set a celebratory mood.
Soak up the city’s imperial music heritage, from Habsburg patronage to modern virtuosi performing in gilded salons. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
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Berlin Panoramic City Tour & East Side Gallery
Join a guided panoramic tour to take in Brandenburg Gate, the historic Reichstag, lively Alexanderplatz, and leafy Tiergarten, where the Soviet War Memorial still stands sentinel. This sweeping introduction reveals Berlin’s layers, from Prussian grandeur to Cold War fault lines and today’s creative capital.
Continue along the Spree to the East Side Gallery, the longest open-air gallery in the world. See powerful murals painted on surviving Wall segments and pause for context on reunification, resilience, and the city’s continuing reinvention.