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European Trail (Hostels, Summer From Mar '27, Start London, Classic)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    London to Amsterdam

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit the White Cliffs of Dover
    • Ferry crossing from England to France
    • Included dinner in Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Amsterdam
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Calais Port
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  3. Day 2

    Amsterdam

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

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at a local Dutch farm
    • Canal cruise with city lights viewing
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
  4. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Berlin

    Amsterdam to Berlin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Berlin Mitte (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Berlin

    Optional Activities

    • Experience Berlin's legendary nightlife
    Landmarks
    Berlin
  5. Day 4

    Berlin

    Berlin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Berlin Mitte (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Historical walking tour covering 20th century Berlin, Hitler's underground bunker, and the Holocaust Memorial
    • Alternative Berlin walking tour of hipster haunts
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
    Holocaust Memorial
    Hitler's Underground Bunker (Führerbunker)
    East Side Gallery
  6. Day 5

    Berlin to Prague via Dresden

    Berlin to Prague via Dresden
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Dresden's rebuilt Baroque architecture
    • Visit Opera House in Dresden
    • Visit Frauenkirche in Dresden
    • Visit Royal Residence in Dresden
    • Explore Prague castles and cathedrals
    • Walking tour of Prague's Gothic history

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Czech cuisine dinner with local folklore dancers
    Landmarks
    Frauenkirche
    Royal Residence Dresden
    Zwinger Palace
    Semper Opera House
    Prague Castle District
  7. Day 6

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour through Prague's historic streets and local landmarks
    Landmarks
    Old Town Square
  8. Day 7

    Prague to Vienna

    Prague to Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (JO&JOE Vienna (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Classical concert in Vienna
    Landmarks
    Vienna
  9. Day 8

    Vienna to Krakow

    Vienna to Krakow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Krakow covering historical hotspots
    Landmarks
    Krakow Cathedral
    Royal Castle Krakow
  10. Day 9

    Krakow

    Krakow
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Polish dinner with pierogi
    Landmarks
    Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
  11. Day 10

    Krakow to Budapest via Banska Bystrica

    Krakow to Budapest via Banska Bystrica
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Travel through alpine scenery and traditional Slovak villages
    • Stop in Banska Bystrica for lunch

    Optional Activities

    • River cruise and dinner in Budapest
    Landmarks
    Banska Bystrica
  12. Day 11

    Budapest

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

    Optional Activities

    • Soak in Budapest's thermal baths
    • Visit Margaret Island with gardens, fountains, pools and ruins
    Landmarks
    Margaret Island
  13. Day 12

    Budapest to Ljubljana via Lake Bled

    Budapest to Ljubljana via Lake Bled
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ljubljana Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Lake Bled for scenic walk and swimming
    • City orientation of Ljubljana
    Landmarks
    Lake Bled
    Lake Bled Island Church
    Ljubljana
  14. Day 13

    Ljubljana to Venice

    Ljubljana to Venice
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Private boat transfer (motoscafo) through Venice lagoon to city center

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride in Venice
    • Guided food tour of Venice
    Landmarks
    Venice
    St. Mark's Square
  15. Day 14

    Venice to Rome

    Venice to Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rome's sights and enjoy Rome by night
    • Pasta making class with dinner
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Rome
  16. Day 15

    Rome

    Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stroll around the Italian capital ticking off sights on your bucket list

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the Colosseum with walk in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
  17. Day 16

    Rome to Florence

    Rome to Florence
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Re-Dama Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Tuscan dinner in Florence
    Landmarks
    Duomo Cathedral
    River Arno
  18. Day 17

    Florence to Swiss Alps

    Florence to Swiss Alps
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Fondue dinner in the Swiss Alps
    Landmarks
    Swiss Alps
  19. Day 18

    Swiss Alps

    Swiss Alps
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Trip up a Swiss mountain
    • Paragliding in the Swiss Alps
    Landmarks
    Swiss Alps
  20. Day 19

    Swiss Alps to Beaujolais Wine Region via Geneva

    Swiss Alps to Beaujolais Wine Region via Geneva
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch break in Geneva), Dinner (Dinner and wine tasting at the château)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Geneva with lunch break and views of UN headquarters fountain
    • Dinner and wine tasting at the château
    Landmarks
    Geneva Jet d'Eau
    United Nations Headquarters
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  21. Day 20

    Beaujolais Wine Region

    Beaujolais Wine Region
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in the château gardens with red wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided sunrise yoga on château lawns
    • Picnic lunch in château gardens with panoramic vineyard views and red wine
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais Wine Region
  22. Day 21

    Beaujolais Wine Region to Paris

    Beaujolais Wine Region to Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A conveniently located hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Night-time tour of Paris featuring landmarks and evening atmosphere
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
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  23. Day 22

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Fragrance experience at Fragonard Perfumery

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner and cabaret show in Paris
    Landmarks
    Louvre
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Champs-Élysées
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  24. Day 23

    Paris to London

    Paris to London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing from Calais to England
    Landmarks
    Calais Port
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