Itinerary
- Day 1
Berlin
You'll arrive in Berlin and check into your hostel for the first of two nights. This is a good time to meet other travelers and get oriented, then head out to see some of the city's key spots. The Berlin Wall remains are definitely on the agenda, along with wandering through different neighborhoods to get a feel for how the city looks today.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Tiergarten
- Visit Alexanderplatz
- Visit Russian War Memorial
- Visit Brandenburg Gate
- Visit historic Reichstag building
- Explore longest open-air gallery in the world
Landmarks Berlin Wall Tiergarten Alexanderplatz Russian War Memorial Brandenburg Gate Reichstag 
- Day 2
Berlin
After breakfast, you'll join a historical walking tour with a local guide who'll take you through 20th century Berlin. You'll visit Hitler's underground bunker and the Holocaust Memorial, learning about significant periods in the city's past. Later in the evening, you'll head out on an Alternative Berlin tour that focuses on the hipster neighborhoods, galleries, and street art scenes around the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Included Activities
- Historical walking tour of 20th century Berlin including Hitler's underground bunker
- Holocaust Memorial visit
- Alternative Berlin walking tour
Optional Activities
- Historical Walking Tour - EUR 11.00
- Alternative Berlin (Summer Departures Only) - EUR 26.00
Landmarks Hitler's Underground Bunker (Führerbunker) Holocaust Memorial Checkpoint Charlie - Day 3
Berlin to Prague
You'll drive south from Berlin toward Prague with a stop in Dresden along the way. There you can check out the opera house, the Frauenkirche cathedral, and the Royal Residence to see the Baroque architecture. After exploring Dresden for a few hours, you'll continue on to Prague, where you'll have time to start discovering the castles, bridges, and gothic structures the city is known for.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Baroque architecture rebuilt after WWII bombings in Dresden
- Visit Royal Residence in Dresden
- Visit Zwinger Palace in Dresden
- Visit Opera House in Dresden
- Visit Frauenkirche in Dresden
- Explore Prague's winding cobbled streets
- Visit Prague Castle District for panoramic city views
Landmarks Royal Residence (Dresden) Zwinger Palace Semperoper (Opera House, Dresden) Frauenkirche Prague Castle Charles Bridge 
- Day 4
Prague
This day is all about Prague. You can walk around taking in the Gothic architecture throughout the city, browse antique markets if that interests you, and try some local beer at cafes and pubs. When evening comes around, there's an option to have traditional Czech cuisine while watching local folklore dancers perform as the sun sets.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague on a city bike tour - EUR 23.50 (Summer Departures Only)
- Authentic Czech evening with traditional music, dancing & dinner - EUR 32.00
Landmarks Old Town Square - Day 5
Prague to Vienna
You'll head from Prague to Vienna with a stop at Kutná Hora, a World Heritage site. The main attraction there is the Sedlec Ossuary chapel, which has a striking interior decorated with the bones of over 40,000 people from centuries past. After that visit, you'll continue on to Vienna for two nights. In the evening, you'll catch a Mozart and Strauss concert performed in an imperial palace, which is a nice introduction to the city's musical culture.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JO&JOE Vienna (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit World Heritage-listed Kutn\u00e1 Hora
- Explore quaint town of Kutn\u00e1 Hora during free time
- Mozart and Strauss concert in Vienna imperial palace
Optional Activities
- Sedlec Ossuary Chapel visit - additional cost applies
Landmarks Kutn\u00e1 Hora Sedlec Ossuary Chapel 
- Day 6
Vienna
You'll wake up in Vienna and have time to explore the city's famous coffee culture and Baroque architecture. On your agenda are Schönbrunn Palace, the State Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. You can also head to Prater, one of the world's oldest amusement parks, and if you're interested, there are rides available to try out during your visit.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JO&JOE Vienna (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace
- Visit State Opera House
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Visit Prater Fair Ground
- See Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel) - entry free
Optional Activities
- Kick Bike tour through Vienna - EUR 34.00
- Prater theme park rides - EUR 34.00 for rides package
Landmarks Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace State Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Prater Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel) - Day 7
Vienna to Budapest
You'll travel from Vienna to Budapest. There's an option to take a river cruise across the Danube with lunch included where you can see the city's main sights from the water. Later in the afternoon and evening, you'll head to Sziget Festival to experience the festival atmosphere and check out some of the performances and activities happening there.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sziget Festival - 3-day ticket included
Optional Activities
- Danube River cruise with lunch - EUR 43.00
Landmarks Danube River Sziget Festival 
- Day 8
Budapest
After included breakfast, you'll learn that Buda and Pest are actually two separate cities divided by the Danube River, which adds interesting context to what you've been seeing. You'll spend the day at Sziget Festival, exploring the different stages, performances, and areas of the festival, enjoying the energy and variety of acts throughout the day and into the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sziget Festival
Landmarks Sziget Festival - Day 9
Budapest
This is the final day of Sziget Festival, so you'll want to make the most of it. Hit as many performances and areas as you can, stay up late catching your favorite artists, and soak in the festival atmosphere one last time. The good news is you have tomorrow to rest and recover if needed.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sziget Festival final day
Landmarks Sziget Festival - Day 10
Budapest
Your 10-day trip comes to an end today. You'll exchange contact information with the people you've met along the way and say goodbye to your travel companions before heading out from Budapest. It's a good time to reflect on everything you've seen and experienced across the cities.
Optional Activities
- Group photo souvenir - EUR 11.00
