Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
Your group meets in London, then heads south to see the White Cliffs of Dover along the English coastline. After that, you'll cross the Channel by ferry to Calais and drive through Belgium before reaching Amsterdam. Once there, you'll have an included dinner, and there's a chance to take an optional panoramic view of the city if you'd like to see it from above before exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit White Cliffs of Dover
- Ferry crossing from Dover to Calais
- Travel through Belgium to Amsterdam
- Included dinner in Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Panoramic view of Amsterdam
- Explore Amsterdam canals and museums
Landmarks White Cliffs of Dover - Day 2
Amsterdam
This day is yours to check out Amsterdam at whatever pace works for you. Walk through the canal neighborhoods, find some lesser-known museums, grab a coffee at one of the cafes, and try local food like Dutch pancakes and frites. By evening, you can either join an optional dinner at a local farm or take a canal cruise under the city lights if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bar hopping and museum crawling
- Dinner at local Dutch farm
- Canal cruise under city lights
- Explore Amsterdam cafes and local food
- Day 3
Amsterdam to Berlin
You'll leave Amsterdam early and drive via autobahn to Berlin, staying for two nights. When you arrive, there's an included city tour and dinner to get oriented. After that, the rest of the evening is free so you can check out what the city's known for - it's got a reputation for its nightlife and creative scene, so you'll have time to find your own spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel to Berlin via autobahn
- City tour of Berlin
- Included dinner in Berlin
Optional Activities
- Explore Berlin's nightlife
- Day 4
Berlin
Spend the day going through Berlin's history and culture at your own pace. Checkpoint Charlie and the side street galleries are worth seeing. If history interests you, there's an optional walking tour covering the 20th century, Hitler's bunker, and the Holocaust Memorial. Later in the day, another optional tour explores the alternative neighborhoods where you'll find street art and hipster cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Historical walking tour of 20th century Berlin
- Visit Hitler's underground bunker
- Visit Holocaust Memorial
- Explore Checkpoint Charlie
- Alternative Berlin walking tour of hipster areas
- Discover Berlin side streets and obscure locations
Landmarks Checkpoint Charlie Holocaust Memorial Hitler's Underground Bunker (Führerbunker) East Side Gallery Alexanderplatz Russian War Memorial Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Tiergarten - Day 5
Berlin to Prague
Leaving Berlin, you'll stop in Dresden on the way to Prague. This city was rebuilt after World War II and has Baroque buildings like the Opera House and Frauenkirche that are worth seeing. From there, continue to Prague and start wandering through its castles, cathedrals, and Gothic side streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel through Dresden
- Explore Prague on arrival - castles and cathedrals
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Dresden's Baroque architecture
Landmarks Frauenkirche Royal Residence (Dresden) Zwinger Palace Dresden Opera House Prague Castle - Day 6
Prague
You've got a full day to walk around Prague and take it in. Check out Charles Bridge, the Cathedral, Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square, and see the Astronomical Clock. Wander through market stalls for antiques and just soak up the atmosphere. If you're interested, there's an optional dinner in the evening where you can try traditional Czech food while watching local dancers perform.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Gothic architecture
- Visit Charles Bridge
- Visit Wenceslas Square
- Visit Old Town Square
- Visit the Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Traditional Czech cuisine dinner with folklore dancers
Landmarks Charles Bridge Wenceslas Square Old Town Square Astronomical Clock St. Vitus Cathedral - Day 7
Prague to Vienna
Head out from Prague toward Vienna. Along the way, stop in Kutna Hora, a small Bohemian town where you can walk around and explore. If you want something different, there's an optional visit to the Sedlec Ossuary Chapel, which has an unusual history and decoration. Arrive in Vienna later and settle in, with optional dinners available in the evening if you'd like to try local restaurants or visit one of the imperial palace sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JO&JOE Vienna (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel to Kutná Hora
- Travel to Vienna
Optional Activities
- Explore Kutná Hora quaint town
- Visit Sedlec Ossuary Chapel
- Habibi & Hawara dinner in Vienna
- Night out in Vienna's imperial palaces
Landmarks Sedlec Ossuary Chapel - Day 8
Vienna
A guide will take you through Vienna's main sites including Schonbrunn Palace, the State Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. After that tour ends, you'll have free time to walk through art galleries, sit in local coffee houses, and grab a slice of Sacher Torte, which is famous here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JO&JOE Vienna (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace
- Guided tour of State Opera House
- Guided tour of St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road of Vienna
Optional Activities
- Visit art galleries
- Explore local coffee houses
- Try Sacher Torte
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace State Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 9
Vienna to Krakow
You'll drive south to Krakow, Poland today. The morning includes a visit to the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camp memorials, which is somber and important. After that reflective time, continue on to Krakow, a city with a beautiful old town and the creative Kazimierz district. You'll settle in for the night and explore more tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp memorial
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Krakow's old town
- Explore Kazimierz district
Landmarks Auschwitz-Birkenau - Day 10
Krakow
Start with an orientation tour that covers local beer spots and historical sites around Krakow. After that, the UNESCO-listed city center is yours to explore however you want. Visit the Jewish Quarter, see the castle, and check out the museums. By evening, join a traditional Polish dinner and try pierogi, the classic dumplings everyone talks about.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Krakow
Optional Activities
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed city centre
- Visit Jewish Quarter
- Visit Royal Castle
- Visit museums
- Traditional Polish evening with Pierogi dinner
Landmarks Krakow Royal Castle Krakow Cathedral - Day 11
Krakow to Budapest
Leaving Krakow, you'll drive through Alpine scenery and traditional villages. Stop in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia for lunch, a pastel-colored city that's great for photos. You'll pass through three countries in one day before reaching Budapest, where you're staying two nights. In the evening, there's an optional river cruise and dinner if you want to start exploring right away.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel through Alpine scenery
- Lunch stop in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Optional Activities
- River cruise and dinner in Budapest
Landmarks Banská Bystrica - Day 12
Budapest
After all that travel, spend today doing what feels right for you in Budapest. Many people relax at one of the city's thermal baths, which is a nice way to unwind. If you'd rather stay active, head to Margaret Island to see the gardens, fountains, and old ruins there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Soak in thermal baths
- Visit Margaret Island
- Explore gardens and fountains
- Explore ruins and pools
Landmarks Margaret Island - Day 13
Budapest to Ljubljana
Leave Budapest and head south into Slovenia. Stop at Lake Bled, an alpine lake with mountains around it where you can swim or take photos if the weather's nice. Then continue to Ljubljana, a smaller European capital with a laid-back feel and plenty of local character. There's a city tour when you arrive, and after that you can grab a coffee at a cafe and just relax for a bit.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ljubljana Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Bled
- City tour of Ljubljana
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Lake Bled
- Photography at Lake Bled
- Explore Ljubljana cafes and local scenes
Landmarks Lake Bled - Day 14
Ljubljana to Venice
Travel to Venice today, arriving by motoscafo water taxi through the canals right into the city. Once you're there, you can take a gondola ride, join a guided food tour to try local spots, or just wander through the streets and get lost in it. Venice really does feel like an Italian fairytale when you're actually walking around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel to Venice by motoscafo through canals
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
- Guided food tour of Venice
- Explore Venice independently
Landmarks Venice Lagoon - Day 15
Venice to Rome
Say goodbye to Venice and head to Rome this afternoon. You'll arrive with time to settle in, and the evening is yours to plan. There's an optional pasta-making class where you can cook your own dinner, or you can explore Rome at night and see the city's famous sites lit up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Yellow (or similar)), Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel to Rome
Optional Activities
- Pasta-making class with homemade dinner
- Explore Rome by night
- Day 16
Rome
Spend your final morning walking through Rome's landmarks at your own pace. Check out whatever you haven't seen yet or revisit a favorite spot. Then it's time to wrap up and say goodbye to the group, reflecting on everything you've seen across Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Rome's iconic landmarks
