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European Trail (Standard, Start Amsterdam, Age 18-22)

23 days
From Amsterdam to London
4.8
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-22
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing to Calais
    • Dinner included

    Optional Activities

    • Panoramic view of Amsterdam
    • Explore Amsterdam independently
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Calais
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at a local Dutch farm
    • Canal cruise under city lights
    • Bar hopping
    • Museum visits
    • Explore local food scene
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Berlin

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Berlin
    • Dinner included

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Berlin nightlife
    • Explore Berlin independently
    Landmarks
    Berlin
  4. Day 4

    Berlin

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Historical walking tour (20th century Berlin, Hitler's bunker, Holocaust Memorial)
    • Visit Checkpoint Charlie
    • Explore side streets and hidden attractions
    • Alternative Berlin walking tour (hipster neighborhoods)
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
    Holocaust Memorial
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
    East Side Gallery
  5. Day 5

    Berlin - Dresden - Prague

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Dresden to view rebuilt Baroque architecture

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Prague independently (castles, cathedrals)
    Landmarks
    Dresden Royal Residence
    Frauenkirche
    Zwinger Palace
    Dresden Opera House
    Prague Castle District
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  6. Day 6

    Prague

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Czech cuisine dinner with folklore dancers
    • Explore Gothic architecture
    • Visit market antiques
    • Enjoy local beer
    Landmarks
    Charles Bridge
    Wenceslas Square
    Old Town Square
    Astronomical Clock
  7. Day 7

    Prague to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious Austrian cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (JO&JOE Vienna (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along Vienna's historic Ring Road
    • View St Stephen's Cathedral
    • View the State Opera House

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sedlec Ossuary Chapel in Kutna Hora (additional cost applies)
    • Attend a classical concert in Vienna
    • Free time to explore Kutna Hora
    Landmarks
    Sedlec Ossuary Chapel
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    State Opera House
  8. Day 8

    Vienna

    Accommodation
    Hotel (JO&JOE Vienna (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Trip Manager-guided heritage tour (Schönbrunn Palace, State Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral)
    • Scenic drive along historic Ring Road

    Optional Activities

    • Explore art galleries
    • Visit local coffee houses
    • Try Sacher Torte
    • Classical music concert
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    State Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  9. Day 9

    Vienna to Krakow via Auschwitz-Birkenau

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Krakow independently
    Landmarks
    Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
    Krakow
    Kazimierz District
  10. Day 10

    Krakow

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour (beer spots, historical hotspots, Cathedral, Royal Castle)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Jewish Quarter
    • Visit Krakow Castle
    • Explore museums
    • Traditional Polish evening with Pierogi
    Landmarks
    Krakow Cathedral
    Wawel Royal Castle
    Jewish Quarter
  11. Day 11

    Krakow - Banska Bystrica - Budapest

    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • River cruise in Budapest
    • Dinner in Budapest
    • Explore Budapest independently
    Landmarks
    Banska Bystrica
    Budapest
  12. Day 12

    Budapest

    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Soak in thermal baths
    • Visit Margaret Island (gardens, fountains, pools, ruins)
    • Explore Budapest independently
    Landmarks
    Margaret Island
  13. Day 13

    Budapest to Ljubljana via Lake Bled

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ljubljana Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • City orientation of Ljubljana

    Optional Activities

    • Swim at Lake Bled
    • Walk around Lake Bled
    • Explore Ljubljana cafes
    • Explore Ljubljana independently
    Landmarks
    Lake Bled
    Ljubljana
  14. Day 14

    Ljubljana to Venice

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Motoscafo transfer to Venice city centre

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride
    • Guided food tour
    • Explore Venice independently
    Landmarks
    Venice
  15. Day 15

    Venice to Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Pasta making class with dinner
    • Explore Rome at night
    Landmarks
    Rome
  16. Day 16

    Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Colosseum
    • Visit Trevi Fountain
    • Explore Roman piazzas
    • Enjoy local espresso
    • Explore Rome independently
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Trevi Fountain
  17. Day 17

    Rome - Pisa - Florence

    Accommodation
    Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Leaning Tower of Pisa for photos

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Tuscan dinner
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Duomo Cathedral
    River Arno
  18. Day 18

    Florence

    Accommodation
    Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided heritage tour

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local markets
    • Sample gelato
    • Explore Florence independently
  19. Day 19

    Florence to Swiss Alps

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Fondue dinner in Swiss Alps
    Landmarks
    Swiss Alps
  20. Day 20

    Swiss Alps

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Swiss mountain excursion
    • Paragliding
    • Explore Swiss Alps town independently
    Landmarks
    Swiss Alps
  21. Day 21

    Swiss Alps to Paris via Burgundy

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner included

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Paris at night
    Landmarks
    Burgundy
    Paris
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  22. Day 22

    Paris

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Fragonard Perfumery
    • Browse haute couture shops
    • Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
    • Explore Louvre
    • Dinner and cabaret show
    • Enjoy coffee and crepes
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Fragonard Perfumery
  23. Day 23

    Paris to London

    Landmarks
    Calais
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    December 18th, 2024
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    Ri was an amazing tour guide, would definitely recommend!
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    December 17th, 2024
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    Rianna is such a knowledgable and informative tour guide who brings each place to life. She is so enthusiastic and i...
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