Itinerary
- Days 1 - 2
Venice
You'll arrive in Venice during the late afternoon and connect with your group at the hostel. From there, the canal network and 127 islands are yours to explore at your own pace. Check out the Basilica San Marco for the views it offers, then head over to Murano and Burano to see the colorful buildings and try some gelato before you depart for Rome.
Included Activities
- Visit Murano Island
- Visit Burano Island
- Visit Torcello Island
Optional Activities
- Visit Basilica San Marco
- Explore Venice canals
- Enjoy gelato
Landmarks/POIs Basilica San Marco Murano Island Burano Island Torcello Island - Days 3 - 4
Venice to Rome
Travel to Rome and drop your bags at the hostel before heading out for traditional pizza or pasta. By morning on day 4, you'll have included access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. The afternoon opens up with options: you can visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum, walk around and see what catches your eye, or just take it easy. When evening comes around, YellowBar is available for drinks if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Vatican Museums visit
- Sistine Chapel visit
Optional Activities
- Visit Colosseum
- Visit Roman Forum
- Explore Rome sights
- Drinks at YellowBar
Landmarks/POIs Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Colosseum Roman Forum - Days 5 - 6
Rome to Florence
Head to Florence, which sits in Tuscany. On day 5, you'll explore at your own pace, walking past the Florence Cathedral, Piazza Della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the Porcellino Fountain (touching its nose is supposed to bring luck). The Uffizi Museum and Boboli Gardens are optional if you want to go deeper. Day 6 brings an included tour of the Chianti vineyards where you'll sample regional wines.
Included Activities
- Chianti Wine Tour
Optional Activities
- Visit Florence Cathedral
- Visit Piazza Della Signoria
- Visit Ponte Vecchio
- Visit Porcellino Fountain
- Uffizi Museum visit
- Boboli Gardens picnic
- Explore Florentine steakhouses
Landmarks/POIs Florence Cathedral Piazza Della Signoria Ponte Vecchio Porcellino Fountain Uffizi Museum Boboli Gardens Chianti Region - Days 7 - 9
Florence to Nice
Travel to Nice on the French Riviera where you can relax in the sunshine. Day 7 offers optional activities like a walking tour of the old town and Castle Hill, or you can join a club and bar crawl. The next day, after grabbing food, you'll head out for included scuba diving in the Mediterranean to see the sea life, then speed past homes of wealthy residents and join an evening bar crawl. Day 9 gives you options to try kayaking or a Segway tour around the city.
Included Activities
- Scuba Diving in Mediterranean Sea
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Nice old town
- Castle Hill visit
- Club and bar crawl
- Kayak rental
- Nice Segway Tour
Landmarks/POIs Nice Old Town Castle Hill Mediterranean Sea - Days 10 - 12
Nice to Barcelona
You'll arrive in Barcelona during early evening and can catch the energy on Las Ramblas. Day 11 is free time, so take the Montjuic Cable Car for the 360-degree views of Barcelona and the Spanish coastline, or relax on the beach. Day 12 has an included cooking class where you'll learn to make traditional tapas, leaving the afternoon open for the Gaudi Museum, Parc Guell, the Gothic Quarter, a catamaran sail, or the beach-front ice bar.
Included Activities
- Tapas Cooking Experience
Optional Activities
- Montjuic Cable Car ride
- City beach visit
- Gaudi Museum visit
- Parc Guell visit
- Gothic Quarter walk
- Catamaran sail
- Beach-front ice bar
Landmarks/POIs Las Ramblas Montjuic Cable Car Gaudi Museum Parc Guell Gothic Quarter - Days 13 - 14
Barcelona to Paris
Travel to Paris and take in the city while you're here. On day 14, spend time at the Louvre absorbing the art and culture on display. Later, you'll have an included sunset visit to Tour Montparnasse where you'll watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle while reflecting on your four weeks traveling together.
Included Activities
- Montparnasse Tower visit
Optional Activities
- Eiffel Tower visit
- Louvre Museum visit
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Louvre Tour Montparnasse - Day 15
Paris to London
You'll arrive in London during late afternoon. This is where your journey ends, or you can continue on to your nearest UK station to head home.
