Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll meet your group and have a group dinner to kick things off. This is where you get to know everyone before heading into 36 days across Europe.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Group dinner
- Day 2
London to Paris
Early morning travel across the Channel puts you in Paris by midday. After a guided highlights drive through the city, you'll have the afternoon and evening free to wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Paris highlights drive
- Day 3
Paris
The whole day is yours to explore Paris at your own pace. Museums, shopping, hunting for patisseries, or you can book optional tours and river cruises if you prefer guided experiences.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the Louvre museum (book tickets in advance)
- Visit Musée d'Orsay
- Browse Shakespeare and Co. Bookshop
- Shop on the Champs Élysées
- Visit the I Love You Wall
- Bike tour of Paris: from €30
- Seine River cruise: from €10
- Parisian cabaret show: from €75
Landmarks/POIs Louvre Museum Musée d'Orsay Shakespeare and Co. Bookshop Champs Élysées I Love You Wall - Day 4
Paris to Loire Valley to Bordeaux
You'll drive through Loire Valley vineyards and stop at Chateau de Chambord before heading to Bordeaux. There's a guided walk through the historic city with your Trip Leader, then free time to explore further.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Loire Valley
- Orientation walk of Bordeaux with Trip Leader
Optional Activities
- Visit Château de Chambord: from €10
Landmarks/POIs Château de Chambord - Day 5
Bordeaux to Carcassonne
Start with wine tasting and a cellar tour at Chateau du Taillan. Travel to Carcassonne's medieval walled city after that and walk around with your Trip Leader. Evening includes a group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at Château du Taillan
- Orientation walk of Carcassonne with Trip Leader
Landmarks/POIs Château du Taillan Château Comtal Basilica of Saints Nazarius Carcassonne Fortifications - Day 6
Carcassonne to Barcelona
You'll travel through the Pyrenees with a quick stop in Andorra. Later you arrive in Barcelona and get a highlights drive to see the main attractions and get oriented to the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Andorra
- Barcelona highlights drive
Landmarks/POIs Olympic Park Plaça d'Espanya National Museum Montjuïc Hill - Day 7
Barcelona
All day is free to explore Barcelona. Park Guell and Sagrada Familia need online booking, but you could also check out Las Ramblas, museums, the Gothic Quarter, or relax at Barceloneta Beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Park Güell (book tickets online in advance)
- Visit Sagrada Familia (book tickets online in advance)
- Explore Las Ramblas
- Visit National Museum
- Explore Gothic Quarter
- Visit Barceloneta Beach
- Visit Els Quatre Gats bar
- Flamenco show in Barcelona: from €15
Landmarks/POIs Park Güell Sagrada Familia Las Ramblas National Museum Gothic Quarter Barceloneta Beach Els Quatre Gats - Day 8
Barcelona to Nice
Travel along the Mediterranean coast takes you to Nice. An orientation walk with your Trip Leader shows you around, then the rest of the day is yours to explore, hit the beach, or find good seafood.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Nice with Trip Leader
- Day 9
Nice to Monaco
You have a free day in Nice to relax at the beach, shop, or climb up to Castle Hill. Later you'll take a walking tour of Monaco to see the Grand Prix circuit and Monte Carlo Casino.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Monaco with Trip Leader
Optional Activities
- Relax at Blue Beach
- Shop in Nice's Old Town designer boutiques
- Trek up Castle Hill for views
Landmarks/POIs Blue Beach Castle Hill Grand Prix Circuit Monte Carlo Casino - Day 10
Monaco to Engelberg
Travel through Provence and into the Swiss Alps brings you to Engelberg, a quiet village setting. Group dinner happens in the evening, and you can spend extra time at the hotel bar or just rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)
- Day 11
Engelberg
You have the full day free in Engelberg. Options include hiking, biking, or taking the revolving gondola up to Mt Titlis for views. The town has hot chocolate and cheese fondue if you want to relax instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Scenic excursion to Mt Titlis: from CHF 92 (summer only)
- Hiking
- Biking
- Hot chocolate and cheese fondue in town
Landmarks/POIs Mt Titlis - Day 12
Engelberg to Venice
Leaving the Alps, you head to Venice and check in. A walking tour follows to see the main sights like St Mark's Square and Doge's Palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
Optional Activities
- Get a personalised trip T-shirt or hoodie: from €21
Landmarks/POIs St Mark's Square Doge's Palace Accademia Bridge - Day 13
Venice
An included gondola ride down the Grand Canal is part of your Venice exploration. After that, wander through canals, find bookshops, visit Giudecca Island, or just grab gelato and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Gondola ride down the Grand Canal
Optional Activities
- Visit Libreria Acqua Alta bookshop
- Visit Giudecca Island
- Hunt down gelato
Landmarks/POIs Grand Canal Libreria Acqua Alta Giudecca Island - Day 14
Venice to Pisa to Florence
You'll stop in Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower. Then it's on to Florence where you'll catch sunset views along the Arno River. Evening options include optional karaoke or gelato hunting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
Optional Activities
- Karaoke at local bar
- Gelato hunting
Landmarks/POIs Leaning Tower of Pisa Arno River - Day 15
Florence to Rome
A local guide leads a walking tour through Florence. After that, travel to Rome and explore major sights including the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Colosseum on a guided walking tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Florence with local guide
- Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
Landmarks/POIs Pantheon Trevi Fountain Spanish Steps Colosseum - Day 16
Rome
You have the day free in Rome. Check out Capitoline Hill, find the Lost Food Factory sandwich shop, relax at a cafe, or book an optional Vatican City tour if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Vatican City: from €60
- Visit Capitoline Hill
- Eat at Lost Food Factory
- Explore piazzas and cafes
Landmarks/POIs Vatican City Capitoline Hill - Day 17
Rome
Another free day in Rome means more time to explore. You could take a day trip to Pompeii, visit the Knights of Malta Keyhole, try famous pizza, shop around, or just relax in a park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Pompeii
- Visit Knights of Malta Keyhole
- Eat pizza at Pizzarium Bonci
- Shop on Via Condotti
- Picnic at Villa Borghese Park
- Gelato at Fatamorgana
Landmarks/POIs Pompeii Villa Borghese Park - Day 18
Rome to Ancona to Greece
Travel from Rome to Ancona takes up most of the day. You'll board an overnight ferry to Greece with a cabin that has an ensuite, giving you time to relax with other travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 19
Corfu
The ferry brings you to Corfu, which has a UNESCO-listed old town, medieval fortress, and beaches. Included dinner is provided so you can settle in and enjoy the island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage old town
- Visit medieval fortress
- Explore sun-bleached beaches
Landmarks/POIs Corfu Old Town - Day 20
Corfu
Full free day in Corfu for swimming, eating souvlaki, exploring Old Town, visiting the fortress for views, trying loukoumades, or just relaxing. Find a local tavern for dinner yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town narrow streets
- Try loukoumades (Greek donuts) at local haunt
- Try frozen yogurt
- Climb fortress for panoramic views
- Day 21
Corfu
Your last day in Corfu, you could take a boat to Pontikonisi for around 2.50 euros, check out remote beaches at Palaiokastritsa, or explore more of the island. It's the final night out with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat to Pontikonisi (Mouse Island): €2.50 - visit church and café
- Visit Palaiokastritsa remote beaches
Landmarks/POIs Pontikonisi Palaiokastritsa - Day 22
Corfu to Tirana
Travel to Tirana, Albania's colorful capital. A highlights drive with a local guide shows you the main sights, and you'll visit old bunkers. Group dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Tirana highlights drive with local guide
Optional Activities
- Explore old bunkers
- Day 23
Tirana to Budva to Dubrovnik
Scenic travel through Budva, Montenegro (called the Miami of Montenegro), then on to Dubrovnik. A local guide leads a walk through Dubrovnik's cobblestone streets. Included dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local haunt)
Included Activities
- Visit Budva
- Walking tour of Dubrovnik with local guide
Optional Activities
- Nightclub in 16th-century fortress
Landmarks/POIs Dubrovnik City Walls - Day 24
Dubrovnik
More time to explore Dubrovnik. Walk the ancient city walls, visit Lokrum Island, take the cable car to Mt Srd, check out Buza Bar, or try optional sea kayaking around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sea kayaking around ancient City Walls of Dubrovnik: from HRK 230
- Game of Thrones themed tour
- Walk ancient city walls
- Visit Lokrum Island
- Cable car to Mt Srd
- Buža Bar for cliffside drinks at sunset
Landmarks/POIs Lokrum Island Mt Srd - Day 25
Dubrovnik to Zadar
Travel to Zadar for a walking tour that covers the unique Sea Organ art installation and Roman ruins with your Trip Leader. After that, free time to wander and see what else the city offers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Sea Organ art installation
- Explore Old Town
- Visit city walls
- Relax at Garden Lounge
Landmarks/POIs Sea Organ - Day 26
Zadar to Ljubljana
You arrive in Ljubljana, Slovenia for a quick stroll through Old Town. Then explore the city and castle at your own pace. An optional food tour is available if you prefer guided dining.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Food tour of Ljubljana: from €46
- Visit Ljubljana Castle (since Celtic times)
- Explore Old Town
Landmarks/POIs Ljubljana Castle - Day 27
Ljubljana to Budapest
Travel to Budapest with a highlights drive showing Chain Bridge, Castle District, Heroes' Square and more. An included dinner cruise down the Danube lets you see illuminated landmarks from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Danube dinner cruise)
Included Activities
- Budapest highlights drive
- Danube dinner cruise
Landmarks/POIs Chain Bridge Castle District Heroes' Square House of Terror Gellert Hotel House of Parliament Buda Castle - Day 28
Budapest
Full free day in Budapest. You could explore Central Market Hall, the Jewish Quarter, House of Terrors, Szechenyi Thermal Baths, Fisherman's Bastion, or check out ruin bars.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Central Market Hall
- Explore Jewish Quarter
- Play pinball at Flippermúzeum
- House of Terrors
- Hunt down Anonymous Statue
- Széchenyi Thermal Baths
- Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion views
- Local fare (goulash, chicken paprikash, langos, dobos cake)
Landmarks/POIs Széchenyi Thermal Baths Fisherman's Bastion - Day 29
Budapest to Vienna
Travel to Vienna with a highlights drive past the Opera House, Hofburg Palace, Museum Quarter and Schonbrunn Palace gardens. Afternoon is free or you can book an optional orchestra concert.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Vienna highlights drive
Optional Activities
- Explore Museum Quarter in depth
- Viennese orchestra experience: from €65
- Viennese orchestra experience (dinner included): from €110
- Afternoon tea at Cafe Central
Landmarks/POIs Opera House Hofburg Palace Museum Quarter Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace - Day 30
Vienna to Mauthausen to Prague
You'll visit the former concentration camp Mauthausen on the way to Prague. After arriving, an orientation walk with your Trip Leader highlights what to see. Included dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
- Orientation walk of Prague with Trip Leader
Landmarks/POIs Mauthausen Concentration Camp - Day 31
Prague
Full free day in Prague to explore. Check out the John Lennon Wall, Communist Museum, Petrin Hill, Old Town Square for roast pork rolls, or book optional beer tasting with tapas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit John Lennon Wall
- Communist Museum
- Funicular up Petrin Hill for views
- Street vendor roast pork rolls at Old Town Square
- Local beer tasting in Prague: from 800 CZK
- Jazz performance on Charles Bridge
Landmarks/POIs John Lennon Wall Petrin Hill Old Town Square Charles Bridge - Day 32
Prague to Dresden to Berlin
Travel through the 800-year-old city of Dresden takes you to Berlin. A highlights drive shows you the Berlin Wall, Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie and Brandenburg Gate. Group dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader
- Berlin highlights drive
Landmarks/POIs Berlin Wall Reichstag Checkpoint Charlie Brandenburg Gate - Day 33
Berlin
You have 24 hours free in Berlin. Visit Mauerpark markets, Museum Island, take a Trabi ride, hang out in Tiergarten park, or book optional walking tours and a food tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Third Reich walking tour: from €12
- Berlin food tour: from €45
- Mauerpark markets
- Museum Island
- Trabi rides
- Tiergarten park
- Burgermeister burgers
Landmarks/POIs Mauerpark Museum Island Tiergarten - Day 34
Berlin to Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam with a highlights tour of Dam Square, Royal Palace, and National Monument. Free time after to find dinner, try hot chips with mayo, and visit Proeflokaal Arendsnest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Dam Square
- Royal Palace
- National Monument
- Dutch street food (hot chips with mayo)
- Proeflokaal Arendsnest (100+ Dutch beers)
Landmarks/POIs Dam Square Royal Palace National Monument - Day 35
Amsterdam
Last full day in Amsterdam with options like an optional bike tour, visiting Anne Frank House (book ahead), Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, or exploring neighborhoods. Final group dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final group dinner)
Optional Activities
- Bike tour of Amsterdam: from €25
- Visit Anne Frank House (book in advance)
- Van Gogh Museum
- Rijksmuseum
- Explore Amsterdam canals and neighborhoods
- Visit Hannekes Boom for waterfront views
Landmarks/POIs Anne Frank House Van Gogh Museum Rijksmuseum - Day 36
Amsterdam to London
Final day starts with breakfast before you travel back to London. That wraps up your 36-day journey through 17 countries. The group mentions a potential reunion trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
