Itinerary
- Day 1
Berlin
You'll arrive in Berlin and head to your welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you get there earlier, there's plenty to see on foot around the city. Walk past historic landmarks, check out the contemporary galleries, and take in the diverse architecture. Grab some currywurst and meet the rest of your group to get to know everyone.
Optional Activities
- Storyline of Berlin Urban Adventure (EUR65)
- German History Museum (EUR7)
- Kulturforum Potsdamer Platz (EUR9)
- TV Tower (EUR23)
- Checkpoint Charlie Museum (EUR18)
- Story of Berlin Museum (EUR14)
- Topography of Terror (Free)
- Reichstag (Free - time slot must be booked online in advance)
- Schloss Charlottenburg (EUR12)
- Berliner Dom Cathedral (EUR10)
- Jewish Museum (EUR8)
- Bike Tour (EUR30)
- Museum Pass - 3 Day Ticket (EUR32)
- National History Museum (EUR10)
- Spree River Cruise (EUR27)
- Pergamon Museum (EUR18)
Landmarks Topography of Terror Reichstag Checkpoint Charlie - Day 2
Berlin to Wroclaw
After traveling to Wroclaw, you'll arrive early afternoon and get settled into your hotel. Your leader takes you on an orientation walk through this historic city on the River Oder. The rest of the day is yours to explore. You could head to Cathedral Island, wander through the Old Town Square, check out the Four Denominations District, or find a spot by the river for a picnic.
Included Activities
- Orientation walk around Wroclaw
Optional Activities
- Visit Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island)
- Explore Old Town Square
- Visit Four Denominations District
- Picnic along River Oder
- Panorama Raclawicka entrance (PLN50)
Landmarks Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island) Old Town Square - Day 3
Wroclaw to Krakow
You'll board a train to Krakow for your two-night stay. Your leader walks you through the UNESCO-listed Old Town, pointing out medieval buildings, castles, churches, and the sprawling squares. Grab some zapiekanka along the way. Later, explore on your own and maybe visit Wawel Royal Castle on the hill, St Mary's Basilica with its Gothic altarpiece, or St Francis' Basilica.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led walk through Old Town
Optional Activities
- Visit Wawel Royal Castle (PLN35)
- Explore St Mary's Basilica (PLN15)
- Visit St Francis' Basilica
- Bike Tour - Day or Night (PLN100)
- Galicia Jewish Museum (PLN20)
- History Museum (PLN28)
- Wieliczka Salt Mines Tour (PLN230)
- Oswiecim - Half-Day Trip & Guided Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau (PLN180)
- Walking Tour (Free)
Landmarks Wawel Royal Castle St Mary's Basilica St Francis' Basilica 
- Day 4
Krakow
You have the day free to explore Krakow at your own pace. Walk the Royal Route, the historic path Polish monarchs once traveled, and you'll pass most of the Old Town's key sites like Florianska Gate and the Barbican. For dinner, your leader can take you to a traditional bar mleczny where there's no English menu, shared tables, and real Polish atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional bar mleczny (milk bar))
Included Activities
- Bar Mleczny dinner experience
Optional Activities
- Walk the Royal Route
- Visit Florianska Gate
- Explore the Barbican
Landmarks Florianska Gate Barbican - Day 5
Krakow to Prague
After breakfast, you head to the Czech Republic by bus to Ostrava, then catch a train to Prague. Once at your hotel, your leader gives you an orientation walk hitting Prague's top sites. Then you have free time to check out the Jewish Quarter with its historic synagogues, visit the Franz Kafka Museum, walk across Charles Bridge, or watch the Astronomical Clock do its thing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Visit Jewish Quarter (CZK500)
- Kafka Museum (CZK260)
- Explore Charles Bridge
- Watch Astronomical Clock
- Bike Tour (CZK650)
- Mucha Museum (CZK300)
- Museum of Communism (CZK380)
- National Museum (CZK350)
- Castle Visit (CZK350)
- Town Hall Clock Tower (CZK250)
Landmarks Charles Bridge Astronomical Clock - Day 6
Prague
You have more free time in Prague to catch what you missed yesterday. Prague Castle gives you sweeping views across red rooftops and medieval architecture. Consider taking a day trip to Kutna Hora to see the Sedlec Ossuary with its skeleton decorations, St Barbara Church with medieval frescoes, or wander Prague's Old Town at night. If you're into jazz, the city has a solid music scene to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Prague Castle (CZK350)
- Kutna Hora day trip by public transport (CZK250)
- Sedlec Ossuary & Bone Church (CZK160)
- Church of St Barbara (CZK160)
- Evening stroll in Old Town
- Visit cellar hangouts or Absinthe bars
- Jazz venues
Landmarks Prague Castle Sedlec Ossuary Church of St Barbara - Day 7
Prague to Cesky Krumlov
You'll travel south to Cesky Krumlov, a town that feels like it's straight out of a fairytale and dates back to the 13th century. Your leader walks you around town explaining the architectural details and Old Town history. Later you can visit the Castle Tower for views, explore the castle and gardens, browse shops along the river, or ask about rafting and canoeing options if the weather cooperates.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led walk around town
Optional Activities
- Visit Castle Tower
- Explore castle and gardens
- Browse riverfront shops
- Rafting or canoe trip (CZK1200 per person)
- Brewery Tour (CZK200)
- Guided walking tour (CZK300)
- Egon Schiele Art Centrum (CZK200)
- Guided Castle Tour (CZK300)
Landmarks Cesky Krumlov Castle 
- Day 8
Cesky Krumlov to Vienna
A private transfer takes you across the border into Austria and Vienna, a Baroque city known for its liveable neighborhoods. Your leader takes you on a walk to get oriented, and then you have free time. Art fans can visit the Leopold Museum for modern Austrian work, the Albertina for Monet and Picasso, or Belvedere Palace to see Gustav Klimt's largest collection. Later, catch a performance at the Vienna State Opera House or another historic venue.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led walk
Optional Activities
- Leopold Museum (EUR15)
- Albertina Museum (EUR19)
- Belvedere Gallery - Lower Gallery (EUR15)
- Vienna State Opera House performance
- Schoenbrunn Palace (EUR22)
- Hofburg Palace & Sisi Museum (EUR16)
- St Stephen's Tower (EUR6)
- Prater Ferris Wheel (EUR14)
- Spanish Riding School Practice (EUR28)
- Vienna Boys Choir Concert (EUR70)
Landmarks Vienna State Opera House Belvedere Palace Schoenbrunn Palace Albertina Leopold Museum - Day 9
Vienna
Another day in Vienna to dig deeper into its artistic side. You could visit Belvedere Palace, Schoenbrunn Palace, or the Hofburg Palace complex. Check out specific museums like the Schnapps Museum, Sigmund Freud Museum, or the Globe Museum. Climb St Stephen's Cathedral tower, take a ride on the Prater Ferris Wheel, or watch a dressage show at the Spanish Riding School. End with Mozart, Bach, or Schubert at the opera house.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Schloss Belvedere (Belvedere Palace) (EUR15)
- Schoenbrunn Palace (EUR22)
- Hofburg Palace complex (EUR16)
- Schnapps Museum
- Sigmund Freud Museum
- Globe Museum
- Austrian National Museum
- St Stephen's Cathedral Tower
- Prater Ferris Wheel (EUR14)
- Spanish Riding School dressage show (EUR28)
- Opera house performance
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral Prater Ferris Wheel Spanish Riding School - Day 10
Vienna to Budapest
You'll take a train to Budapest, watching the landscape change along the way. When you arrive, your leader shows you around and you can try langos, a fried dough specialty. Beyond the historic architecture, Budapest has hip bars, trendy cafes, and affordable food. Later, your leader gives you insider tips on the best ruin bars and where the locals actually go for drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk
- Ruin Bar visit
Optional Activities
- Bike Ride (HUF6000)
- Great Synagogue (HUF9000)
- House of Terror (HUF4000)
- Hungarian National Museum (HUF2900)
- Hungarian State Opera House Tour (HUF7000)
- Parliament Tour (HUF10000)
- Pub Crawl starting from HUF9000
- Szechenyi Thermal Baths starting from HUF9400
- Transport and Entry to Statue Park (HUF5000)
- Central Market (Free)
Landmarks Hungarian Parliament Building Buda Castle - Day 11
Budapest
You have a free day to explore Budapest further. Buda Castle from the 13th century is worth seeing, and you can tour the palace complex which houses the Hungarian National Gallery and Budapest History Museum. Head up to Fisherman's Bastion for the best city views and walk the cobbled streets of the Castle District. Or take a boat trip along the Danube for a different look at the Parliament building and bridges. Tonight, find a good dinner spot or head back to the ruin bars.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Buda Castle tour
- Hungarian National Gallery
- Budapest History Museum
- Fisherman's Bastion
- Danube River boat trip
- Dinner at local restaurants
- Ruin bars
Landmarks Buda Castle Fisherman's Bastion Danube River - Day 12
Budapest to Bled
You're in for a long travel day heading to Slovenia. After reaching Ljubljana, you continue to Bled, a scenic lakeside town at the foothills of the Julian Alps. You'll arrive late afternoon and head straight to the lake. Your leader points out the 11th-century clifftop castle and the small island in the center. Later, hunt down Bled's famous cream cake or join the group for an optional dinner of Slovenian specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner of Slovenian specialties
Landmarks Lake Bled Bled Castle 
- Day 13
Bled
Bled is perfect for adventure and you decide how active to get on this free day. Hiking, biking, canoeing, and rafting are all options. Rent a bike to explore the surroundings, walk through Vintgar Gorge's natural canyon, or go rafting on the Soca River. If you prefer a slower pace, visit Bled Castle or take a pletna wooden boat to the island church to ring the wishing bell. You could also day trip to Bohinj, another lakeside town nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Mountain Bike Hire (EUR25)
- Hiking
- Biking around the lake
- Vintgar Gorge walk
- Rafting on Soca River (EUR55)
- Bled Castle exploration (EUR15)
- Pletna boat trip to island church (EUR14)
- Day trip to Bohinj
- Canyoning (EUR65)
- Bus and Cable Car Trip to Mt Vogel (EUR32)
- Emerald River Adventure full day (EUR110)
Landmarks Vintgar Gorge Bohinj - Day 14
Bled to Venice
You'll travel to Venice and the scenery on the way is worth the ride. Venice sits on over a hundred small islands connected by 400 bridges, and it's unlike anywhere else. Beyond the romantic canals, there's great food, performances, art, and architecture throughout. Explore on foot and take in the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge shops, Palazzo Ducale, Piazza San Marco with its golden basilica, and the Bridge of Sighs. Try tiramisu before you leave, the dish was invented here.
Optional Activities
- Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs (EUR30)
- Guggenheim Museum (EUR17)
- St Mark's Campanile (EUR12)
- St Mark's Basilica Treasury (EUR5)
- Accademia Gallery (EUR16)
- Venezia Ca' d'Oro (EUR15)
- Gondola Ride (EUR80)
- Chicchetti & Wine Tour of Venice Urban Adventure (EUR99)
- Glass Museum Murano (EUR11)
- Ca' Rezzonico Museum of Eighteenth Century Art (EUR11)
- Scuola Grande di San Rocco (EUR14)
- Museum of St Mark's Basilica (EUR5)
Landmarks Grand Canal Rialto Bridge Palazzo Ducale Piazza San Marco St Mark's Basilica Bridge of Sighs 
- Day 15
Venice
You have a free day to explore Venice however you want until the 6 pm welcome meeting for new group members. Window shop near Ponte di Rialto, browse the Libreria Acqua Alta bookshop, or take a gondola ride through the canals. At 6 pm, join the group for dinner at Orient Experience, a restaurant that supports Venice's migrant and refugee community with a menu inspired by their journeys to Europe.
Optional Activities
- Window shopping at Ponte di Rialto
- Libreria Acqua Alta bookshop
- Gondola ride (EUR80)
Landmarks Ponte di Rialto Libreria Acqua Alta - Day 16
Venice to Lake Garda
You'll leave Venice and head to Verona, the city behind the world's most famous love story. An orientation walk takes you through the city and into the courtyard where you can see Juliet's balcony. You'll also see Arena di Verona, a Roman amphitheatre from AD30 and one of the best-preserved ancient structures, older than the Colosseum. Look for Sfogliatine di Villafranca, a crumbly puff pastry dessert. Later, catch the train to Lake Garda for dinner with the group at a lakeside restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk around Verona
- View Juliet's balcony
Optional Activities
- Explore Arena di Verona
Landmarks Juliet's Balcony Arena di Verona - Day 17
Lake Garda
You wake up in the Lake Garda region on Italy's largest lake. You have free time to explore at your own pace. Peschiera del Garda, one of the most beautiful small towns here, has plenty to see. Wander along the canals and rivers toward the lakefront for a swim in turquoise water or grab lunch at local restaurants. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage fortress to learn how Venice defended itself back in the 16th and 17th centuries. Tonight, watch the sunset with the group while sipping Aperol spritz or negroni.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Swim in lake
- Lunch at lakefront restaurants
- Visit Peschiera del Garda fortress
- Gardaland Park (EUR50)
Landmarks Lake Garda Peschiera del Garda Fortress - Day 18
Lake Garda to Parma
You leave Lake Garda and head to Parma, a food lover's destination in northern Italy. Your leader takes you on an orientation walk through the colorful streets before leaving you to explore. This is the birthplace of Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano, so eat your fill of cured hams and aged cheeses. Check out the incredible art in Duomo di Parma with its intricately frescoed ceilings. About an hour out, you could also visit Labirinto di Franco Maria Ricci, the world's largest labyrinth.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Duomo di Parma
- Labirinto di Franco Maria Ricci (about an hour away)
Landmarks Duomo di Parma - Day 19
Parma to La Spezia
You head to La Spezia, the gateway to Cinque Terre on the Mediterranean coast in northern Italy. This is a perfect day for beach time, soaking up sun, and eating seafood. You could day trip to Portovenere, the unofficial sixth town of Cinque Terre, on a peninsula surrounded by water. Walk to the 12th-century Doira Castle or visit Grotta di Lord Byron, a swimming cove that inspired the author. The Mediterranean coast is yours to experience however you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach day at La Spezia
- Day trip to Portovenere
- Visit Doira Castle (12th century)
- Grotta di Lord Byron
Landmarks Portovenere Doira Castle Grotta di Lord Byron - Day 20
Cinque Terre
You arrive in Cinque Terre, one of Italy's most beautiful coastal stretches. Historically, walking trails were the only way between villages, so you'll get hiking alongside incredible views. Your leader takes you on a hike through these tracks with the Mediterranean in sight. You'll walk past terraced farms and coastal forests. After the hike, the rest is free time. Head to a beach club to relax, join a pesto-making demonstration, or take a boat cruise around the coast for a different perspective.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led hike
- Cinque Terre Day Pass
Optional Activities
- Traditional pesto making demonstration (EUR15)
- Beach club
- Coastal Cruise (EUR30)
Landmarks Cinque Terre - Day 21
Cinque Terre to Florence
You travel to Pisa and visit Piazza del Duomo where Battistero di San Giovanni, Cattedrale di Pisa, and the famous Leaning Tower all stand. Join everyone else holding up the tower for a photo or try something more original. You'll have free hours to ask your leader for the best places to try salami, cheeses, and Tuscan wine. Taste Cecina Toscana, a traditional flatbread. Mid-afternoon, head to Florence where your leader takes you on an orientation walk and can tell you about food tours or happy hour spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day trip to Pisa
- Orientation walk of Florence
Optional Activities
- Sample Pisan food and wine
- Optional food tour
- Aperitivo happy hour
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza del Duomo Battistero di San Giovanni Cattedrale di Pisa - Day 22
Florence
You have a full day to explore one of Italy's most beautiful cities. Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, or see the replica and other Renaissance sculptures in Piazza della Signoria. Climb 463 steps to the top of the Duomo for 360-degree city views. Hunt through the streets for wine windows, over 180 of them scattered around, quirky holes in walls originally used for plague-era wine sales. Tonight, gather with the group for a sunset aperitivo at Piazzale Michelangelo before heading out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunset Aperitivo in Piazzale Michelangelo
Optional Activities
- Accademia Gallery - David (EUR16)
- Piazza della Signoria sculptures
- Duomo climb - 463 steps (EUR30)
- Hunt for wine windows
- Foodies Walk Urban Adventure (EUR67)
- Aperitivo Time! Urban Adventure (EUR77)
- Pitti Palace (EUR12)
- Bargello Museum (EUR13)
- Medici Chapels (EUR15)
- Uffizi Gallery (EUR24)
- Palazzo Vecchio (EUR12)
Landmarks Accademia Gallery Piazza della Signoria Duomo Piazzale Michelangelo Uffizi Gallery Pitti Palace Palazzo Vecchio - Day 23
Florence to Rome
Your time in Florence ends as you head to Rome, the capital steeped in centuries of history. Your leader takes you on an orientation walk to get oriented. Walk past the Colosseum, one of the Seven Wonders and a must-see. Check out the Forum, now home to cats wandering the ancient Roman architecture. Ask your leader about Vatican City, where you can climb St Peter's Dome or visit the Vatican Museum and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. Tonight, find a good dinner spot to celebrate the trip's final days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Roman Colosseum (EUR16)
- Roman Forum (EUR16)
- Pantheon (EUR2)
- Christian Catacombs (EUR8)
- Keats-Shelley Memorial House (EUR6)
- Venezia Palace (EUR12)
- Galleria Borghese (EUR15)
- Castel Sant'Angelo (EUR14)
- Vatican - St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator (EUR10)
- Vatican - Vatican Museum (EUR21)
Landmarks Roman Colosseum Roman Forum Pantheon St Peter's Basilica Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel 
- Day 24
Rome
Your trip comes to an end this morning and it's time to say goodbye to your group. Rome has so much more to see, so consider staying longer and booking extra days. Talk to your booking agent about extending your time in the city before you head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
