Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
Meet up with your group in London and set out toward Amsterdam. You'll stop to see the White Cliffs of Dover along England's coast, then catch a ferry across to Calais in France. After driving through Belgium, you'll arrive in Amsterdam for an included dinner and a panoramic view of the city before the evening is yours to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
Included Activities
- Panoramic view of Amsterdam
Landmarks/POIs White Cliffs of Dover 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Spend your day walking through Amsterdam's canals and checking out the city's museums and cafe scene. Hit up bars, do a museum crawl, and try local food like pancakes and frites. By evening, you can either join an optional dinner at a local Dutch farm or take a cruise on the canals under the city lights.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local Dutch farm
- Canal cruise
- Day 3
Amsterdam to Berlin
Head out from Amsterdam toward Berlin on the autobahn. Once you arrive, you'll get a city tour and included dinner, then have free time to see the city's nightlife and major sites. This is the first of your two nights here.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Included Activities
- City tour of Berlin
- Day 4
Berlin
Berlin has optional historical walking tours available if you want to learn about 20th century history, including Hitler's bunker and the Holocaust Memorial. Walk around to see Checkpoint Charlie and hidden spots in the side streets. In the evening, there's an optional Alternative Berlin tour that covers hipster neighborhoods and local culture.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Historical Walking Tour - €13.00 (Adults) - Discover 20th century Berlin including Hitler's underground bunker, Goebbels' Propaganda Ministry site, East German communism history, and Holocaust Memorial
- Alternative Berlin walking tour - hipster neighborhoods
Landmarks/POIs Checkpoint Charlie Holocaust Memorial Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Tiergarten Alexanderplatz Russian War Memorial - Day 5
Dresden - Prague
Leave Berlin and head to Prague, stopping in Dresden along the way. In Dresden, you'll see Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after WWII bombing, like the Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, the Opera House, and Frauenkirche. Then continue on to Prague to see the castles, cathedrals, and learn about the city's Bohemian history.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop and exploration in Dresden - Baroque architecture, Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House, Frauenkirche
- Prague exploration - castles and cathedrals
Landmarks/POIs Frauenkirche Royal Residence Dresden Zwinger Palace 
- Day 6
Prague
You have the full day to explore Prague's Gothic buildings, look through market antiques, and check out the local beer scene. Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up to the Castle District for views of the city. Walk across Charles Bridge, visit Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square, and see the Astronomical Clock. There's an optional traditional Czech dinner and folklore dancers show in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Traditional Czech cuisine dinner with local folklore dancers
Landmarks/POIs Charles Bridge Wenceslas Square Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Prague Castle District - Day 7
Kutna Hora - Vienna
Travel from Prague to Vienna, stopping in the Bohemian city of Kutna Hora to visit the Sedlec Ossuary Chapel, which has bones from over 40,000 humans decorating the walls. Once in Vienna, there are optional activities like a Habibi & Hawara dinner or a night out in one of the imperial palaces, or you can just relax at your accommodation.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JO&JOE Vienna (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Sedlec Ossuary Chapel - additional cost applies
- Habibi & Hawara dinner in Vienna
- Night out in one of Vienna's imperial palaces
Landmarks/POIs Sedlec Ossuary Chapel 
- Day 8
Vienna
Spend the day learning about Vienna's history. Your Trip Manager will take you through Schonbrunn Palace, the State Opera House, and the gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral. You'll also have free time to walk through art galleries and local coffee houses, and you can try a slice of the famous Sacher Torte if you get hungry.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JO&JOE Vienna (or similar))
Included Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - historical heritage tour
- State Opera House
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Art galleries
- Local coffee houses
Landmarks/POIs Schönbrunn Palace State Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 9
Vienna to Krakow
Head out from Vienna toward Krakow in Poland. Along the way, visit the concentration camp memorials of Auschwitz and Birkenau for reflection on these historical tragedies. After arriving in Krakow, you'll explore the old town and the creative Kazimierz district, then settle in for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))
Included Activities
- Concentration camp memorials of Auschwitz & Birkenau
Landmarks/POIs Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum 
- Day 10
Krakow
Join an orientation tour to find Krakow's best beer spots and historical locations. You'll spend time at the UNESCO World Heritage city centre, the Jewish Quarter, and the castle. Look through museums and walk around the relatively untouched medieval streets. Later, have traditional Polish cuisine and try Pierogi, the classic Polish dumplings.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation tour - beer spots and historical hotspots
Optional Activities
- Traditional Polish evening with Pierogi
Landmarks/POIs Krakow Royal Castle Krakow Cathedral Krakow Old Town Kazimierz District - Day 11
Banska Bystrica - Budapest
Leave Krakow and drive through Alpine scenery and traditional villages toward Budapest, passing through three countries today. Stop in the charming Slovakian city of Banska Bystrica for lunch to see its pastel-colored buildings and neat surroundings. Arrive in Budapest with an optional river cruise and dinner to see the 'Paris of the East' from the Danube.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Budapest River Cruise with Dinner - €74.00 (Adults) - Cruise past night-time Budapest on the Danube, learn about the Austro-Hungarian Empire period and its important lit-up buildings, try Hungarian specialties like goulash and enjoy drinks
Landmarks/POIs Banska Bystrica 
- Day 12
Budapest
The day is yours to spend however you want in Budapest. After all the travel, think about relaxing in one of the city's famous thermal baths. If you'd rather stay active, head to Margaret Island to see the gardens, fountains, pools, and ruins for a full day out.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Thermal bath experience
- Margaret Island exploration - gardens, fountains, pools and ruins
Landmarks/POIs Margaret Island - Day 13
Ljubljana
Head south from Budapest toward Slovenia and stop at Lake Bled, surrounded by the Julian Alps. You'll have time to swim and take photos before continuing to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital with its fairytale feel and off-the-beaten-path character. After arriving, get a city tour and then spend time in a local cafe to take in the relaxed atmosphere.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ljubljana Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Lake Bled - scenic walk and swimming opportunity
- Ljubljana city tour
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled Julian Alps 
- Day 14
Ljubljana to Venice
Travel from Ljubljana to Venice. When you arrive, take a motoscafo (water taxi) through the canals to reach the historical center. You can optionally take a gondola ride, join a guided food tour, or just walk around on your own to get lost in the streets and canals.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Motoscafo (water taxi) to Venice city centre
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride - €29.00 (Adults) - Watch the city open up from the canals in a gondola, from magnificent palazzi to locals' laundry strung across the backwaters
- Guided food tour
Landmarks/POIs Venice 
- Day 15
Venice to Rome
Leave Venice and travel to Rome, Italy's Eternal City. This afternoon, you'll start exploring Rome's major sites and history. Optional activities include a pasta making class where you cook your own dinner, or you can explore the city on your own or with your group to find Rome's historic attractions.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Pasta making class and homemade meal for dinner
- Day 16
Rome
Your last morning in Rome is time to make the most of exploring the Eternal City before heading home. Visit the iconic sites, take in the atmosphere, and say goodbye to the group. It's time for farewells, talking about future plans, and thinking back on the journey you've all completed together.
