Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
Your group comes together in London, then you'll head to the White Cliffs of Dover to check out that dramatic chalk coastline. From there, the ferry carries you across the English Channel to Calais, and after driving through Belgium, you'll roll into Amsterdam. Once the included group dinner wraps up, the city and its bars are yours to explore.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner in Amsterdam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit the White Cliffs of Dover
- Ferry crossing to France
- Group dinner in Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam bars and nightlife
Landmarks White Cliffs of Dover 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
The entire day opens up for Amsterdam. The STRAAT museum has street art and graffiti work from over 180 artists worldwide if that interests you. Canal cruises are another option, or you could grab dinner at a place right on the water. The local cafe culture here is different from what you'll find elsewhere, plus there are smaller, less obvious museums scattered around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit STRAAT museum (street art and graffiti museum)
- Canal cruise
- Dinner at a local seafront restaurant
Landmarks STRAAT Museum - Day 3
Amsterdam to Berlin
After leaving Amsterdam, the drive to Berlin takes you down the autobahn. When you arrive, your Trip Manager gives you pointers on the main sights around the city. You'll be settling in for two nights here, so there's time to get your bearings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Berlin Messe (or similar)), Hotel (ibis Berlin Messe (or similar))
Included Activities
- Historical introduction to Berlin
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of city sights
- Day 4
Berlin
Berlin's most famous landmarks come up on the morning historical walking tour, which includes the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag Building. If history tours aren't your thing, there's an evening alternative that goes through Kreuzberg, an edgy neighborhood with its own character. The city has obvious icons like Checkpoint Charlie, but also smaller treasures tucked down side streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Kreuzberger Himmel in Berlin, where Middle Eastern cuisine (plant-based eats) is served by a diverse staff of refugees to help foster integration & solidarity)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Berlin Messe (or similar)), Hotel (ibis Berlin Messe (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dinner at Kreuzberger Himmel (Middle Eastern plant-based cuisine)
Optional Activities
- Morning historical walking tour (Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building)
- Evening alternative walking tour (Kreuzberg)
- Visit Checkpoint Charlie
- Explore Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial
- Visit the longest open-air gallery in the world (East Side Gallery)
Landmarks Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Building Checkpoint Charlie Tiergarten Alexanderplatz Russian War Memorial East Side Gallery Kreuzberger Himmel - Day 5
Berlin - Dresden - Prague
The route to Prague includes a stop in Dresden, where you can walk through rebuilt Baroque architecture, check out the Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, the Opera House, and Frauenkirche. After Dresden, you'll continue into Prague and explore the castles, cathedrals, and gothic elements throughout the city. The evening offers traditional Czech food and folklore dancers if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Praha Mala Strana Hotel (or similar)), Hotel (Ibis Praha Wenceslas Square Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop in Dresden to visit Baroque architecture sites
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague castles and cathedrals
- Traditional Czech cuisine dinner with folklore dancers
Landmarks Royal Residence (Dresden) Zwinger Palace Opera House (Dresden) Frauenkirche Prague Castle District - Day 6
Prague
A full day for Prague means wandering through the gothic architecture and browsing historic market antiques at your own pace. The local beer scene here is worth experiencing, and the winding cobbled streets give you photo opportunities constantly. Every corner seems to have something worth shooting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Praha Mala Strana Hotel (or similar)), Hotel (Ibis Praha Wenceslas Square Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Gothic architecture
- Browse market antiques
- Taste local Czech beer
- Day 7
Prague to Munich
Leaving Prague, you're heading to Munich to get into the Bavarian culture. A traditional beer hall visit helps you understand the local traditions and customs better. If cycling appeals to you, a bike tour around the city is also on the table.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Munich City South (or similar)), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Munich City West (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to a traditional Bavarian beer hall
Optional Activities
- Bike tour of Munich
- Day 8
Munich to Austrian Tyrol via Dachau
Early morning takes you into Austria with a visit to the Dachau concentration camp memorial, a sobering experience that connects you to WWII history. Later, in the Austrian Tyrol, white-water rafting through cold mountain waters provides a change of pace. By evening you'll be in Hopfgarten for a welcome dinner, and you'll be sleeping in same-sex multi-share rooms with up to 3 other travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner in Hopfgarten)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
- White-water rafting
- Welcome dinner in Hopfgarten
Landmarks Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site - Day 9
Austrian Tyrol
The Austrian Tyrol opens up for a free day with epic Alpine views surrounding you. Biking through the valleys with a BBQ lunch is one option, or if you're brave, paragliding over the mountain landscape. The choice is yours for how to spend it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bike ride through valleys with BBQ lunch
- Paragliding over Alpine landscape
- Day 10
Austrian Tyrol to Venice
Crossing from Austria into Italy, you're arriving in Venice this afternoon. The city's waterways are what make it unique, so a gondola ride lets you experience that directly. The restaurants here focus on fresh pasta, and the architecture throughout the city has a romantic quality.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (LH Hotel Sirio Venice (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel Riviera dei Dogi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Gondola ride in Venice
Optional Activities
- Visit Venice's famous restaurants
Landmarks Gondola boats of Venice - Day 11
Venice to Rome
After leaving Venice, the drive brings you to Rome as evening falls. A night tour of the city gives you glimpses of Rome's monuments and architecture lit up after dark. You'll get a feel for what's coming tomorrow before settling in for the night. Gelato, pizza, and ancient sites are all part of what's ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar)), Hotel (The Brand Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Evening city tour of Rome
- Day 12
Rome
Starting early maximizes your time in Rome. A guided tour of the Colosseum walks you through where emperors and gladiators once stood, or you can take photos by the pink azalea entrance if that's more your speed. The Trevi Fountain is worth a coin toss for wishes, and espresso in the narrow backstreets tastes better than you'd expect. An optional Roman food tour shows you how locals actually eat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar)), Hotel (The Brand Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Colosseum
- Visit Trevi Fountain
- Espresso at local cafes
- Roman food tour
Landmarks Colosseum Trevi Fountain - Day 13
Rome to Florence
Heading toward Tuscany, you'll stop at a 16th-century villa that operates as a working winery. Exploring the old cellar and tasting Chianti wine with antipasti gives you a real sense of the region. From there, Florence is next, where the River Arno and the magnificent Duomo Cathedral define the city's character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (B&B Hotel Firenze Novoli (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit 16th-century winery with Chianti tasting and antipasti
Optional Activities
- Explore River Arno
- View Duomo Cathedral
Landmarks Duomo Cathedral (Florence) River Arno - Day 14
Florence
Florence balances structured exploration with free time to wander. A walking tour covers the top sights while a local guide shares knowledge about the city. Afterward, browse the local markets, see traditional leatherwork being made, and taste gelato from a place that actually takes it seriously. An optional evening out finishes things off if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (B&B Hotel Firenze Novoli (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Florence featuring the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery, and Piazza della Signoria
- Traditional leatherwork demonstration
Optional Activities
- Browse local markets
- Taste local gelato
- Evening out (optional)
Landmarks Basilica Santa Croce Giotto's Bell Tower Baptistery of Florence Piazza della Signoria - Day 15
Florence to Lucerne via Pisa
Before leaving Italy, there's one last stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa for those classic holding-up-the-tower photos. Moving into Switzerland, the landscape shifts as you approach Lucerne, a town that feels straight out of a fairytale. The wooden chapel bridge and lion monument are the main sights, but the cobbled lanes and lakeside location are equally worth your time. Swiss chocolate is something to pick up here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Visit Wooden Chapel Bridge
- Visit Lion Monument
Optional Activities
- Explore Lucerne
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Chapel Bridge Lion Monument - Day 16
Lucerne
Spending a full day in Lucerne could mean strolling the streets, sitting in a coffee shop to soak in the mountain air, or trying fondue. For something more active, the top of Mt. Pilatus offers Alpine views that stretch for miles. An optional lake cruise shows you how the Swiss Alps reflect in the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Mt. Pilatus for Alpine views
- Optional cruise across Lake Lucerne
Landmarks Mt. Pilatus Lake Lucerne - Day 17
Lucerne to Paris
Leaving Lucerne, you're crossing from Switzerland into France through the wine-producing region of Burgundy. The coach route takes you past pretty countryside on the way to Paris. Arriving this evening, a night-time tour shows the Eiffel Tower sparkling and the lamp-lit bridges. You'll fall for Paris as darkness settles in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Night-time city tour of Paris
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Louvre Champs-Élysées Notre-Dame Cathedral 
- Day 18
Paris
This is your final day with the group. Starting at the Fragonard perfumery, you'll learn how fragrance comes together, then the rest of the day is yours. Wander through tree-lined neighborhoods, explore Le Marais for food options, shop the Champs Elysees, or spend time in the Louvre galleries. For the last evening, a cabaret show with dinner and can-can dancers sends everyone off right.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Cabaret show with dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Fragonard perfumery
Optional Activities
- Explore Le Marais
- Shop Champs-Élysées
- Visit Louvre galleries
- Cabaret show with dinner
Landmarks Fragonard Perfumery Le Marais - Day 19
Paris to London
Your final morning in Paris gives time to reflect on how much ground you've covered and how close the group has become. Then you're heading south to Calais, crossing the Channel back to England, and arriving in London. From there, everyone says farewell as the 19-day European adventure closes out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
