Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
You'll arrive in Vienna and meet up with your Trip Manager and the rest of the group at your accommodation. Dinner tonight gives everyone a chance to get acquainted and start figuring out who you'll be traveling with for the next couple weeks.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof (or similar))
- Day 2
Vienna to Krakow
Head into Poland today, crossing the border from Vienna. You'll visit the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camp memorials, which is a heavy but important part of understanding European history. After that, continue on to Krakow and settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp memorials
Landmarks Auschwitz-Birkenau 
- Day 3
Krakow
Start with an orientation tour that covers Krakow's best beer spots and historical sites. Then you've got free time to wander the UNESCO-listed old town center, check out the Jewish Quarter, and walk around Wawel Castle. Try some traditional Polish food while you're exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Krakow including cathedral, Royal Castle and beer spots
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed center
Optional Activities
- Traditional Polish evening with Pierogi dinner
Landmarks Wawel Castle Krakow's Jewish Quarter - Day 4
Krakow to Budapest
Leave Krakow and drive through the Alps and small villages in Slovakia. You'll stop in Banska Bystrica for lunch, which is a pretty little town with pastel buildings everywhere. Later you'll arrive in Budapest, and there's an optional river cruise and dinner if you want to get out on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop in Banska Bystrica for lunch
Optional Activities
- River cruise and dinner in Budapest
Landmarks Banska Bystrica 
- Day 5
Budapest
Take the day to explore Budapest on your own schedule. You could relax in the Széchenyi thermal baths, which are huge and really popular, or head out to Margaret Island to see the gardens and walk around the fountains and old ruins there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Széchenyi Baths & Walking Tour - Adults €55.00 (includes walking tour of downtown, Saint Stephen's Basilica, Liberty square, House of Parliament, the Shoes on the Danube Bank, and thermal bath relaxation)
- Visit Margaret Island
Landmarks Széchenyi Thermal Bath Margaret Island Saint Stephen's Basilica House of Parliament The Shoes on the Danube Bank - Day 6
Budapest to Ljubljana
Travel south from Budapest toward Slovenia. You'll stop at Lake Bled, this beautiful alpine lake where you can jump in for a swim if you want and take photos. Keep going to Ljubljana, which has this laid-back, young vibe and feels less touristy than a lot of European cities. Spend the rest of the day checking it out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ljubljana Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop at Lake Bled for swimming and photos
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Ljubljana including rainbow architecture, Insta-friendly bridges and mountain backdrops
Landmarks Lake Bled 
- Day 7
Ljubljana to Venice
Head to Venice today, the city built on water in northern Italy. You'll get a private motoscafo ride through the lagoon to see how the city actually works, then walk through the gothic architecture and narrow lanes that make Venice so different from anywhere else.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Private Motoscafo ride to Venice
- Explore Venice's gothic architecture and lanes
Landmarks Venice - Day 8
Venice to Rome
Travel to Rome this afternoon and jump right into exploring. Check out some of the ancient monuments and Italian icons, grab some gelato and pizza, and just soak in the Roman atmosphere. There's an optional pasta making class for dinner or a night tour if you want to see Rome lit up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Yellow (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel to Rome
Optional Activities
- Pasta making class with homemade dinner
- Explore Rome's landmarks and culture by night
- Day 9
Rome
Dedicate your full day to Rome's major sights. See the Colosseum, throw coins into the fountains, find a café for espresso, and just walk around taking in all the history and energy of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Yellow (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Emperors & Gladiators tour including Colosseum - Adults €52.00 (guided tour of ancient Roman Empire's political heart, Forum and Colosseum with local guide; subject to availability - if Colosseum tickets unavailable, Ancient Rome of the Emperors tour offered instead)
Landmarks Colosseum - Day 10
Rome to Florence
Head out of Rome through Tuscany today. Stop in Pisa to get your photo with the Leaning Tower, then continue to Florence. Once there, wander along the River Arno, try some Chianti wine from the region, and see the Duomo Cathedral with its distinctive dome.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ('Re-Dama Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop in Pisa for photos with Leaning Tower
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Florence Duomo River Arno 
- Day 11
Florence
This day balances guided tours with free time to do your own thing in Florence. Walk through the historic streets with a guide, hit up the local markets, and take breaks to have gelato whenever you feel like it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mirage (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Florence's heritage sites and local markets
- Day 12
Florence to Swiss Alps
Leave Florence and head toward the Swiss Alps. You'll swing through Pisa one more time for photos, then drive up into the mountains. By evening you'll be surrounded by snowcapped peaks in an alpine village that feels straight out of a storybook.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop in Pisa for final photos with Leaning Tower
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa - Day 13
Swiss Alps
Spend your day in the Swiss Alps with free time to explore or take part in mountain activities. Paragliding is an option if you're into that kind of thing, but you can also just walk around and soak in the views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Trip to a Swiss mountain with travel crew
- Swiss Paragliding - Adults €184.00 (tandem paraglide from mountainside with experienced professional pilot; weight limit 90kg per person)
- Day 14
Swiss Alps to Paris
Leave the Alps and cross into France, driving through the Burgundy wine region on your way to Paris. Dinner's included when you arrive, and there's time to explore the city a bit this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel through Burgundy wine region
- Dinner in Paris
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris by night
- Day 15
Paris
Explore Paris on your last full day. Visit the Fragonard Perfumery to pick up discounted fragrances, see Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Louvre, and walk down the Champs-Élysées. For your final night, consider doing dinner and a cabaret show to make it really memorable.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Fragonard Perfumery
- Admire Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Visit the Louvre
- Explore Champs-Élysées
Optional Activities
- Dinner and cabaret show
Landmarks Fragonard Perfumery Notre-Dame Cathedral Louvre Champs-Élysées Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe - Day 16
Paris to London
Take your final morning in Paris to reflect on everything you've seen and the connections you've made with the group. Then you'll depart for London, wrapping up your European trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
