Your itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: London to Amsterdam
Meet in London, drive to Dover to view the White Cliffs, ferry to Calais, then travel via Belgium to Amsterdam. Included dinner, optional panoramic city view, and free time to explore.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Day 2: Amsterdam
Free day in Amsterdam for canals, museums and cafes. Optional dinner at a local Dutch farm and an evening canal cruise.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Day 3: Amsterdam to Berlin
Travel from Amsterdam to Berlin via the autobahn. On arrival begin with a city tour, then free time to explore and sample the nightlife.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 4
Day 4: Berlin
Optional historical walking tour covering 20th-century sites (Hitler’s bunker, Holocaust Memorial). Explore icons like Checkpoint Charlie, with an optional Alternative Berlin walking tour in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Day 5: Berlin to Prague via Dresden
Drive from Berlin to Prague with a stop in Dresden to view the rebuilt Baroque landmarks (Opera House, Frauenkirche, Royal Residence). On arrival, explore castles and cathedrals and learn Bohemian and Gothic history. Optional traditional Czech dinner with folklore dancers.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Day 6: Prague
Free day in Prague for Gothic architecture and markets. Optional walking tour of the historic streets and landmarks.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Day 7: Prague to Vienna
Travel from Prague to Vienna. Enjoy Austrian cuisine, with an optional classical concert or time to relax in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
Day 8: Vienna
Trip ends in Vienna after breakfast; farewells and contact swaps.
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.
Vienna Classical Concert Evening
Dress up for a classical concert in Vienna, where musicians perform Mozart and Strauss in an elegant salon setting. Waltzes, polkas and soaring arias—including the “Blue Danube” waltz—bring the city’s musical soul to life.
Feel the Habsburg-era glamour that made Vienna the “City of Music.” This Optional Experience is at additional cost and can be booked on tour, subject to availability.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise by Night
Glide through Amsterdam on an evening boat as you cruise the famous canals past the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring, slender 17th-century merchant houses and arched bridges lit in soft gold. Windows glow, cyclists zip by and the city lights reflected on the water set a mellow mood.
Hear stories of Dutch trade, gables and houseboats with onboard commentary. This is an Optional Experience at additional cost, bookable on tour, and a relaxed way to see the city’s architecture from water level.
Prague Castle District Walk & Panoramic Views
Walk with your group through the Castle District to grand courtyards, the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral and the storybook cottages of Golden Lane. From the ramparts, take in panoramic city views across terracotta roofs and the silver arc of the Vltava River.
Unpack centuries of power and pageantry—seat of Bohemian rulers and presidents—while spotting spires of Old Town and the statues of Charles Bridge below. It’s Prague’s epic skyline, seen from its historic heart.
Dutch Farm Dinner Experience
Head into the countryside for a hosted dinner at a local Dutch farm, where you might sample regional cheeses and seasonal dishes served fresh from the fields. Windmills and polder landscapes frame a warm evening of farm-to-table flavors and convivial company.
Learn about dairying traditions that made Gouda and Edam famous and how reclaimed land shaped Dutch life. This is an Optional Experience at additional cost and can be booked with your team in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Night Panoramic Viewpoint
Ascend to a skydeck for a panoramic view of Amsterdam, capturing a 360° skyline over the IJ river and canal belts as the sparkling city lights switch on. It’s a photographer’s dream and a great way to get your bearings.
Venues vary (such as A’DAM Lookout) and access is subject to availability. This is an Optional Experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.
Berlin 20th-Century History Walking Tour
Trace Berlin’s turbulent past on a historical walking tour with a local expert, visiting the Holocaust Memorial, the site of Hitler’s underground bunker and the stark trenches of the Topography of Terror. Streets and squares become open-air chapters in Germany’s modern history.
Discuss the rise of Nazism, the war’s devastation and the city’s division and reunification, with space for reflection and questions. This Optional Experience is at additional cost and can be booked on tour.
Alternative Berlin Street Art & Subcultures Walk
Experience an Alternative Berlin walking tour through street art-filled courtyards, canals and creative hubs in Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain. See giant murals, sticker-bombed facades and repurposed industrial spaces where creative subcultures thrive.
Discover how post-reunification Berlin nurtured experimentation, permission walls and artist collectives. This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable with your Trip Manager.
Prague Old Town Walking Tour
Stroll the Prague Old Town, threading cobbled lanes to Old Town Square, the ticking Astronomical Clock and the statues that line the Charles Bridge. Hear legends of saints, emperors and alchemists as pastel facades frame street musicians.
Uncover layers from Romanesque cellars to Baroque churches and Kafka’s Prague. This Optional Experience is at additional cost and can be booked during your time in the city.
Prague Folklore Dinner & Dance Night
Sit down to a traditional Czech dinner accompanied by live folklore music and dance, where fiddles, cimbalom and bright costumes set a spirited pace. Expect hearty Bohemian flavors and friendly toasts with local beer.
Hosts share regional customs from Moravia and Bohemia between courses, turning supper into culture. This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable with your Trip Manager.
Dresden Rebuilt Baroque Landmarks Visit
Pause in Dresden to see the Baroque “Florence on the Elbe” on an orientation walk around the Frauenkirche, the exuberant courtyards of the Zwinger Palace, and the Royal Residence.
Learn how much of the old town was painstakingly rebuilt after WWII bombings, with original stones numbered and reset to restore the skyline’s domes and pavilions. The Elbe terraces and palace facades tell a moving story of resilience and craftsmanship, perfect for photographs and a moment of reflection.
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Berlin Panoramic City Tour & East Side Gallery
Explore Berlin on a guided panoramic tour taking in the city’s signature sights: the Brandenburg Gate, the historic Reichstag building, leafy Tiergarten and lively Alexanderplatz. Continue along the former border to the East Side Gallery, where color-splashed murals run along the longest surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall.
Hear how Berlin evolved from Prussian grandeur to Cold War front line and on to reunification. Your Trip Manager and local commentary point out Checkpoint Charlie and memorials that frame the city’s 20th-century story, with time to pause for photos at landmark viewpoints.