Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
Meet up with your group in London and head out toward Amsterdam. You'll drive through England and catch sight of the White Cliffs of Dover before boarding a ferry to Calais. From there, you'll drive through Belgium on your way to Amsterdam. By evening, dinner and a panoramic view of the city are included, then you have the rest of the night to wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
Included Activities
- Panoramic view of Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam
Landmarks White Cliffs of Dover Calais Port 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
This is your day to explore Amsterdam however you like. Walk through the museums, check out the cafes, and try local foods like Dutch pancakes and frites. The evening gives you a choice: join an optional dinner at a local farm or take a canal cruise under the city lights, or do your own thing.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Museum crawl
- Bar hopping
- Dinner at a local Dutch farm
- Canal cruise with city lights
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 3
Amsterdam to Berlin
Leave Amsterdam and drive to Berlin via the autobahn. Once you arrive, there's a city tour included followed by dinner. After that, Berlin's nightlife and attractions are open for you to explore at whatever pace you like.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Berlin
Optional Activities
- Explore Berlin nightlife
Landmarks Checkpoint Charlie East Side Gallery - Day 4
Berlin
Spend the day checking out Berlin's historical sites and iconic attractions. You can join a walking tour to learn about 20th century history, including Hitler's bunker and the Holocaust Memorial, if you want to. Later in the evening, there's an optional Alternative Berlin tour to see hipster neighborhoods and underground culture.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Historical walking tour covering 20th century Berlin, Hitler's underground bunker, and Holocaust Memorial
- Alternative Berlin walking tour to hipster haunts
Landmarks Checkpoint Charlie Holocaust Memorial Führerbunker (Hitler's Bunker) - Day 5
Berlin to Prague
Head from Berlin toward Prague with a stop in Dresden. There you'll see the rebuilt Baroque architecture like the Opera House, Frauenkirche, and Royal Residence. From there, continue to Prague and start exploring its castles and cathedrals while learning about Bohemian and gothic history.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop and exploration of Dresden including viewing Baroque architecture, Opera House, Frauenkirche, and Royal Residence
- Exploration of Prague castles and cathedrals
Landmarks Frauenkirche Dresden Royal Residence Zwinger Palace Prague Castle - Day 6
Prague
Wander through Prague's gothic architecture and market antiques at your own pace. This evening, you can opt to have traditional Czech cuisine while watching local folklore dancers perform as the sun sets over the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Evening with traditional Czech cuisine and local folklore dancers
Landmarks Charles Bridge Wenceslas Square Old Town Square Astronomical Clock - Day 7
Prague to Vienna
Travel from Prague to Vienna with a stop in Kutna Hora to see the Sedlec Ossuary chapel, which is decorated with bones from over 40,000 people. Once you reach Vienna, you have options for dinner and entertainment, including an optional dinner experience or a night out at one of the imperial palaces.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JO&JOE Vienna (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Sedlec Ossuary chapel in Kutna Hora
- Habibi & Hawara dinner in Vienna
- Classic night out in one of Vienna's imperial palaces
Landmarks Sedlec Ossuary - Day 8
Vienna
Check out Vienna's historical highlights like Schönbrunn Palace, the State Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral with guidance from your Trip Manager. After that, you have free time to visit art galleries, sit at local coffee houses, or try the famous Sacher Torte cake.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JO&JOE Vienna (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour including Schönbrunn Palace, State Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road of Vienna
Optional Activities
- Explore art galleries
- Visit local coffee houses
- Try Sacher Torte
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace State Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 9
Vienna to Krakow
Travel to Krakow, but the day starts with a serious visit to the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camp memorials. Once you arrive in Krakow, explore the beautiful old town and the creative energy of the Kazimierz district before settling in for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camp memorials
Optional Activities
- Explore Krakow's old town
- Explore Kazimierz district
Landmarks Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Kazimierz District - Day 10
Krakow
Start with an orientation tour that shows you the best beer spots and historical areas around the city. Then explore the UNESCO-listed old town center on your own, checking out the Jewish Quarter, Royal Castle, and museums. In the evening, you can opt for traditional Polish cuisine and pierogi.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation tour covering best beer spots and historical hotspots including cathedral and Royal Castle
Optional Activities
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed centre
- Visit Jewish Quarter
- Explore museums
- Traditional Polish evening with Pierogi
Landmarks Wawel Royal Castle Krakow Cathedral - Day 11
Krakow to Budapest
Leave Krakow and drive through the Alps with views of traditional villages. You'll stop for lunch in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia, then continue into Hungary and arrive in Budapest. Once there, you can choose to join an optional river cruise and dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))
Optional Activities
- River cruise and dinner in Budapest
Landmarks Banska Bystrica - Day 12
Budapest
Spend the day in Budapest however you want. Relax in one of the city's famous thermal baths or head to Margaret Island to see the gardens, fountains, pools, and ruins. After all the travel, this is your chance to slow down and recharge.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Soak in thermal baths
- Visit Margaret Island
Landmarks Margaret Island - Day 13
Budapest to Ljubljana via Lake Bled
Travel south from Budapest to Slovenia with a stop at Lake Bled for a swim and photos. Continue to Ljubljana where you'll get a city tour when you arrive, then relax at a local cafe and take in the laid-back vibe of this charming European city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ljubljana Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- City tour of Ljubljana on arrival
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Lake Bled
- Explore Lake Bled
Landmarks Lake Bled Bled Island Church - Day 14
Ljubljana to Venice
Head from Ljubljana to Venice, boarding a motorboat to navigate the canals and reach the historical center. You can choose to take a gondola ride, join a guided food tour, or simply wander through Venice's winding streets on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Motoscafo ride through Venice canals to the city centre
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
- Guided food tour of Venice
- Self-guided exploration of Venice
Landmarks St. Mark's Basilica Rialto Bridge - Day 15
Venice to Rome
Leave Venice and travel to Rome, arriving with the afternoon ahead. You have options: take a pasta-making class to cook your own dinner, or explore Rome's attractions on your own schedule.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Yellow (or similar)), Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Pasta making class with homemade dinner
- Explore Rome by night
Landmarks Colosseum Trevi Fountain - Day 16
Rome
Spend your full day in Rome seeing the iconic sights. Get photos at the Colosseum with pink azaleas blooming, toss coins in the Trevi Fountain, and enjoy espresso as you walk through the city's piazzas, feeling the classic Roman atmosphere as you go.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Yellow (or similar)), Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Colosseum
- Visit Trevi Fountain
- Explore Rome's piazzas
Landmarks Colosseum Trevi Fountain - Day 17
Rome to Florence via Pisa
Travel from Rome toward Florence with a stop in Pisa to snap that classic photo of you holding up the Leaning Tower. Then continue to Florence where you can walk along the River Arno, sample Chianti wine, and admire the Duomo Cathedral. Tomorrow you'll have more time to explore.
- Accommodation
- Hotel ('Re-Dama Hostel (or similar)), Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Explore Florence along River Arno
- Sample Chianti wine
- Visit Duomo Cathedral
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Florence Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) Arno River - Day 18
Florence
Have a balanced day with some guided exploration, food experiences, and free time to roam Florence's historic streets. Check out the local markets and grab gelato, or take an optional pizza-making class to learn how to make authentic pizza.
- Accommodation
- Hotel ('Re-Dama Hostel (or similar)), Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore local markets
- Try gelato
- Pizza-making class
Landmarks Florence Duomo - Day 19
Florence to Swiss Alps
Leave Florence and head toward the Swiss Alps, driving through beautiful Alpine scenery and traditional villages. When you arrive in the mountains, you can opt for a fondue dinner surrounded by snowcapped peaks. Tomorrow brings more Alpine adventures.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Fondue dinner in Swiss Alps
- Day 20
Swiss Alps
Open your hotel window and take in the incredible views of the Swiss Alps. If you're feeling adventurous, go up a Swiss mountain with your group or try paragliding. If not, explore this classic European adventure town on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Trip to a Swiss mountain with travel crew
- Paragliding
- Self-guided exploration of Swiss Alps town
- Day 21
Swiss Alps to Paris
Leave the Swiss Alps and travel toward Paris, crossing the border and passing through the wine-producing region of Burgundy. Once you arrive in Paris, dinner is included, then you have the evening to explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dinner in Paris
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Louvre Museum Champs-Élysées Notre-Dame Cathedral 
- Day 22
Paris
Spend your last full day in Paris however you like. Shop at Fragonard Perfumery, check out haute couture, have coffee and crepes by Notre-Dame Cathedral, and explore the Louvre's rooms. This evening, you can join an optional dinner and cabaret show to celebrate your final night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Shop at Fragonard Perfumery
- Explore haute couture shops
- Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Explore Louvre Museum
- Dinner and cabaret show
Landmarks Fragonard Perfumery Notre-Dame Cathedral Louvre Museum - Day 23
Paris to London
Take time to enjoy your last moments in Paris and think back on everything you've done with your group. Then travel south to Calais and cross from France to England by ferry. If your trip ends in London, you'll say goodbye to your travel companions when you arrive.
