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European Trail (Standard, Summer ( Until Mar '27), Start London, Classic)

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Start and end in London
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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 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Amsterdam

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit White Cliffs of Dover
    • Ferry crossing from England to France
    • Travel through Belgium to Amsterdam
    • Dinner included

    Optional Activities

    • Panoramic view of Amsterdam
    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 local Dutch farm
    • Canal cruise with evening lights
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
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  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's nightlife
    Landmarks
    Berlin
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  4. Day 4

    Berlin

    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 areas and hidden venues
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
    Holocaust Memorial
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
  5. Day 5

    Berlin - Dresden - Prague

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop and explore Dresden
    • Visit Frauenkirche
    • See Royal Residence
    • See Opera House
    • Explore Prague's castles and cathedrals on arrival
    Landmarks
    Frauenkirche
    Royal Residence
    Opera House
    Prague Castle
  6. Day 6

    Prague

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Czech dinner with folklore dancers
    Landmarks
    Charles Bridge
    Wenceslas Square
    Old Town Square
    Astronomical Clock
  7. Day 7

    Prague - Kutna Hora - Vienna

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

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Kutna Hora
    • Explore Kutna Hora town

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sedlec Ossuary Chapel (additional cost applies)
    • Make Travel Matter Experience
    • Explore Prater Fun Park
    Landmarks
    Sedlec Ossuary
    Prater Park
  8. Day 8

    Vienna

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Schönbrunn Palace
    • See State Opera House
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Scenic Ring Road drive through Vienna

    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

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camp memorials
    Landmarks
    Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
  10. Day 10

    Krakow

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

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Krakow's beer spots and historical hotspots

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Polish evening with Pierogi dinner
    Landmarks
    Krakow Old Town
    Wawel Royal Castle
    Kazimierz District
  11. Day 11

    Krakow - Banska Bystrica - Budapest

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

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Banska Bystrica for lunch

    Optional Activities

    • River cruise and dinner in Budapest
    Landmarks
    Banska Bystrica
  12. Day 12

    Budapest

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

    Optional Activities

    • Soak in Budapest's thermal baths
    • Explore Margaret Island gardens, fountains, and pools
    Landmarks
    Budapest Thermal Baths
    Margaret Island
  13. Day 13

    Budapest - Lake Bled - Ljubljana

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ljubljana Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Lake Bled
    • Orientation tour of Ljubljana

    Optional Activities

    • Swim at Lake Bled
    Landmarks
    Lake Bled
    Ljubljana
  14. Day 14

    Ljubljana to Venice

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Motoscafo ride through Venice canals to city center

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride
    • Guided food tour of Venice
    Landmarks
    Venice
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  15. Day 15

    Venice to Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Yellow (or similar)), Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Pasta making class with homemade dinner
    Landmarks
    Rome
  16. Day 16

    Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Yellow (or similar)), Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Trevi Fountain
  17. Day 17

    Rome - Pisa - Florence

    Accommodation
    Hotel ('Re-Dama Hostel (or similar)), Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Pisa to visit Leaning Tower

    Optional Activities

    • Tuscan specialty dinner
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Florence Duomo
    River Arno
  18. Day 18

    Florence

    Accommodation
    Hotel ('Re-Dama Hostel (or similar)), Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local markets
    • Sample gelato
    • Visit art galleries and museums
    Landmarks
    Florence
  19. Day 19

    Florence to Swiss Alps

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Fondue dinner
    Landmarks
    Swiss Alps
  20. Day 20

    Swiss Alps

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to Swiss mountain peak
    • Paragliding
    • Explore alpine town
    Landmarks
    Swiss Alps
  21. Day 21

    Swiss Alps to Paris

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

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Burgundy wine region
    • Dinner included
    Landmarks
    Burgundy Wine Region
    Paris
  22. Day 22

    Paris

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

    Optional Activities

    • Learn fragrance art at Fragonard Perfumery
    • Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
    • Explore the Louvre
    • Dinner and cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Fragonard Perfumery
  23. Day 23

    Paris to London

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing from Calais to Dover
    • Coach transfer to London
    Landmarks
    Calais
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    December 18th, 2024
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    Would definitely recommend Ri. She was an amazing tour guide.
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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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    Rianna is such a knowledgable and exciting guide who really was such a wealth of information and insight. Thoroughly...
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