Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome to Venice
You'll meet your tour group in Rome this morning, then travel to Venice to see Italy's floating city. The canals are everywhere, and you'll want to catch sight of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square as you walk around. Your evening is yours to spend however you'd like, or you can join an optional gondola ride and dinner if that interests you.
- Start point
- Rome, Italy (Hotel in Rome, 07:30)
Included Activities
- Explore Venice, Italy's floating city
Optional Activities
- An Evening in Venice (gondola ride, water taxi, and dinner)
Landmarks Rialto Bridge St. Mark's Square 
- Day 2
Ljubljana - Zagreb
You're heading to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, where a local guide will walk you through the city's natural beauty and architecture. After that, you'll travel to Zagreb, Croatia's capital, for another orientation walk showing off its mix of Hapsburg and Communist-era buildings. Check into your hotel later and have dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Ljubljana
- Orientation walk of Zagreb
Landmarks Ljubljana Zagreb - Day 3
Lake Balaton - Budapest
Today takes you across the border into Hungary with a scenic stop at Lake Balaton on the way. By the time you reach Budapest, you'll join a local guide for a driving tour of the city and its setting along the Danube River. The evening is free for you to explore, relax in one of the geothermal bathhouses, or try local food and see the architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Locally guided driving tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Danube Dinner Cruise
Landmarks Lake Balaton Danube River 
- Day 4
Bratislava - Vienna
You'll head to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital, surrounded by mountains and vineyards. An orientation tour includes trying to spot Bratislava Castle, then you continue on to Vienna. You're exploring Austria's capital on both a walking and driving tour, seeing classical buildings, concert halls, museums, and palaces. Dinner tonight is authentic Viennese cuisine at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Viennese cuisine at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Bratislava
- Walking and driving tour of Vienna
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Vienna
Landmarks Bratislava Castle 
- Day 5
Vienna
You've got the day to yourself in Vienna, which means you can wander around however you like. If history interests you, Schönbrunn Palace is there as an option to check out on your own time. Or if classical music is more your thing, you can catch a Mozart concert followed by a three-course dinner at the Schönbrunn Palace Orangery. The choice is totally yours for how to spend it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Schönbrunn Palace
- Attend Mozart concert featuring classical music from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with three-course dinner at Schönbrunn Palace Orangery
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace - Day 6
Prague
You're arriving in Prague for a walking tour led by a local guide hitting the major spots like Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, St. Vitus Cathedral, and the Charles Bridge. The afternoon is free to wander around on your own, poke into small bars, and find hidden courtyards. An optional traditional Czech dinner with folk music finishes the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Prague with local guide
Optional Activities
- Four-course dinner with traditional Czech folk music and dance
Landmarks Old Town Square Wenceslas Square St. Vitus Cathedral Charles Bridge - Day 7
Dresden - Berlin
You'll start in Dresden, a city carefully rebuilt and showing beautiful architecture after World War 2 reconstruction. An orientation walk takes you through the paved streets with free time to sample local Bratwurst. Then you travel to Berlin for a walking tour covering the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and Checkpoint Charlie. Dinner at a local restaurant wraps things up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Dresden
- Walking tour of Berlin
Landmarks Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe Checkpoint Charlie 
- Day 8
Berlin
You have the whole day free in Berlin to dig into its history. The Berlin Wall with its street art is worth seeing, and free museums and galleries show the city's modern history and culture. There's also an optional guided Berlin+ tour if you want a deeper look at the city's past and present.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Berlin+ tour (guided exploration of the city's rich past and contemporary culture)
Landmarks Berlin Wall - Day 9
Berlin to Amsterdam
You're leaving Germany and heading to the Netherlands today. As you travel, the landscape shifts to windmills and waterways before you reach Amsterdam. Check into your hotel, get settled, and have dinner at a local restaurant. The rest of your evening is open for checking out bars, cafés, or whatever catches your interest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 10
Amsterdam
You'll start with a guided canal cruise where you'll learn about Amsterdam's history and how the city's architecture developed along the waterways. After the cruise, the afternoon and evening are open for you to do what interests you. You can head to Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum, or the Van Gogh Museum if you want to spend time indoors. Alternatively, there's an optional excursion out to the Dutch countryside where you'll visit Volendam and Zaanse Schans to see how locals make cheese and clogs, and you'll get to see the old windmills that are still around these villages.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Canal cruise of Amsterdam with commentary on city's history and development
Optional Activities
- Visit Anne Frank House
- Visit Rijksmuseum
- Visit Van Gogh Museum
- Dutch countryside excursion including cheese and clog-making demonstration
- Visit Volendam village
- Visit Zaanse Schans windmills
Landmarks Anne Frank House Rijksmuseum Van Gogh Museum Volendam Zaanse Schans - Day 11
Amsterdam - Bruges - London
You're leaving Amsterdam with a stop in Bruges, Belgium, often called the 'Venice of the North'. Take time to explore this medieval city, grab authentic Belgian waffles or beer, and see the historic architecture. Then you're off to the UK, crossing the English Channel on your way back to London where this 11-day tour across Eastern Europe ends this evening.
- End point
- London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom (Hotel in London, 19:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the medieval Belgian city of Bruges
Landmarks Bruges 
