Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
Your journey kicks off in London where you'll connect with the group before heading across to Amsterdam. On the way, you'll catch sight of the White Cliffs of Dover, then board a ferry to Calais and travel through Belgium. By evening you're in Amsterdam for an included group dinner, after which the bars and nightlife are there if you want to check them out.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner in Amsterdam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
Included Activities
- Group dinner in Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam bars and nightlife
- Visit local cafes and pubs
Landmarks White Cliffs of Dover 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is yours to explore at your own speed. The canals are worth a wander, and there are museums if that's your thing. Try some local pancakes and frites, do some bar hopping, or just walk around the streets and soak it in. You've got the full day here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bar hopping in Amsterdam
- Museum crawl
- Try local pancakes
- Taste Dutch frites
- Day 3
Amsterdam to Berlin
After leaving Amsterdam, you'll drive through the autobahn heading toward Berlin. Once you arrive, the trip manager gives you some orientation and background on the city's complex history. You'll be staying two nights here, so after you settle in, the evening is open for exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Included Activities
- City orientation and history with Trip Manager
Optional Activities
- Explore Berlin's sights and attractions
- Day 4
Berlin
This is your chance to dig into Berlin's history. You'll hit Checkpoint Charlie, see the Berlin Wall, check out the Russian War Memorial, walk through the Brandenburg Gate, and tour the Reichstag building. Side streets have hidden things worth discovering too. The evening is free, so you can relax or head out into Berlin's nightlife scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Checkpoint Charlie
- Explore the Berlin Wall
- Visit Russian War Memorial
- Visit Brandenburg Gate
- Visit Reichstag building
Optional Activities
- Explore Berlin's side streets and hidden attractions
- Experience Berlin's nightlife
Landmarks Checkpoint Charlie Berlin Wall Russian War Memorial Brandenburg Gate Reichstag - Day 5
Berlin to Prague
From Berlin, you head toward Prague with a stop in Dresden along the way. There you'll see the Baroque architecture, the rebuilt Opera House, the Frauenkirche cathedral, and the Royal Residence, all testaments to the city rebuilding after WWII. Later you continue on to Prague and have the evening to explore this compact, charming city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Dresden's Baroque architecture
- Visit Opera House in Dresden
- Visit Frauenkirche in Dresden
- Visit Royal Residence in Dresden
- Explore Prague's pints and palaces
Landmarks Opera House Frauenkirche Royal Residence 
- Day 6
Prague
Spend the day walking through Prague's Gothic architecture, browsing antiques at the markets, and trying the local beer. There's plenty to photograph and the atmosphere itself is worth just taking in. In the evening, you'll get a guided tour covering castles, cathedrals, and the region's Bohemian history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
Included Activities
- Evening exploration of castles and cathedrals
- Learn about Bohemian Kings and Gothic history
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague's Gothic architecture
- Browse market antiques
- Try local Czech beer
- Day 7
Prague to Munich
You're heading to Munich now for some Bavarian culture. Though Oktoberfest is the big draw, the festive vibe is there year-round. You'll visit a traditional beer hall to get a feel for local customs. If you're interested, there's also an optional bike tour of the city available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Munich Messe (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit traditional Bavarian beer hall
Optional Activities
- Bike tour of Munich
- Explore Munich on two wheels
- Day 8
Munich to Hopfgarten
This day starts with a visit to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, a reflective and educational experience. After that, you head into the Austrian Tyrol where white-water rafting through icy waters gives you an adrenaline rush. By evening you'll arrive in Hopfgarten for a welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner in Hopfgarten)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
- Welcome dinner in Hopfgarten
Optional Activities
- White-water rafting
Landmarks Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site - Day 9
Hopfgarten
You've got the full day in the Austrian Tyrol to do what appeals to you. Bike through the valleys and grab a BBQ lunch, or go for paragliding over the mountains if you want that rush. The Alpine views are there either way, and it's your call what you do with the time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bike ride through the valleys
- BBQ lunch
- Paragliding over the Alps
- Day 10
Hopfgarten to Venice
After a hearty breakfast, you head toward Venice. The route takes you through the Central Austrian Alps and over the Brenner Pass into Italy. Once you get to Venice, you'll take a private canal boat ride through the floating city and start exploring those hidden lanes and storybook bridges.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Private canal boat ride in Venice
Optional Activities
- Explore Venice's hidden lanes and bridges
Landmarks Brenner Pass - Day 11
Venice to Rome
Leaving Venice behind, you travel to Rome. After you arrive, there's a night tour of the city so you get to see Rome's iconic monuments lit up. You'll try gelato and pizza, and by tomorrow you'll be ready to dig deeper into the ancient history and attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))
Included Activities
- City tour of Rome by night
Optional Activities
- Enjoy gelato and pizza
- Explore Rome in the evening
- Day 12
Rome
Early morning and you're exploring ancient Rome. You can tour the Colosseum and walk where emperors and gladiators once did, or head to Trevi Fountain to make a wish. Sip espresso in cobbled backstreets, pick up a pasta-making lesson, or just wander and take in Italian life. There's a lot to choose from.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Colosseum
- Walk in footsteps of Emperors and Gladiators
- Visit Trevi Fountain and make a wish
- Sip espresso in backstreets
- Learn pasta-making class
Landmarks Colosseum Trevi Fountain - Day 13
Rome to Florence
From Rome you travel to Tuscany, heading toward Florence. Along the way you'll drift along the River Arno and soak up those Tuscan vibes. There's local Chianti wine to try and the magnificent Duomo Cathedral to admire. Tomorrow you'll have more time to explore, but this evening gives you a feel for the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mirage (or similar))
Included Activities
- Drift along the River Arno
- Taste Chianti wine
Optional Activities
- View Duomo Cathedral
Landmarks River Arno Duomo Cathedral 
- Day 14
Florence
This full day in Florence is about experiencing everything the city offers. You can learn Florentine leather crafting techniques, then explore the city at your own pace. In the evening, there's an optional Tuscan dinner with olives, cured meats, crostini, and wine if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mirage (or similar))
Included Activities
- Learn the art of Florentine leather
Optional Activities
- Explore Florence
- Optional Tuscan dinner with olives, cured meats, crostini and wine
- Day 15
Florence to Swiss Alps
Leaving Florence, you head toward the Swiss Alps with those iconic views getting better as you go. You'll spend two nights at a traditional resort town right in the heart of the Alps. Once you arrive, the evening comes alive as the sun sets, and the local nightlife and food scene are there to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore local nightlife
- Explore local food scene
- Day 16
Swiss Alps
Today is all about those Alpine views. You'll take the cog train and cable car up to the top of Jungfrau Mountain. If you want extra thrills, there's a canyon swing to get your adrenaline going. Swiss fondue is on the menu during the day to fuel you up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Youth Hostel Interlaken (or similar))
Included Activities
- Swiss fondue meal
Optional Activities
- Cog train and cable car to Jungfrau Mountain
- Canyon swing
Landmarks Jungfrau Mountain - Day 17
Swiss Alps to Paris
Time to leave the Alps and head toward Paris. You'll coach through Burgundy with its wine-producing regions as you cross back into France. Once you reach Paris, there's a night tour to take in the City of Lights, passing lamp-lit bridges and seeing the Eiffel Tower sparkle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator (or similar))
Included Activities
- Night-time tour of Paris
Optional Activities
- Explore Parisian landmarks and coffee haunts
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Louvre Champs-Élysées Notre-Dame Cathedral - Day 18
Paris
Your last day in Paris gives you time for pastries, paintings, and perfume. Visit the Fragonard perfumery, roam through tree-lined neighborhoods, explore Le Marais for food, shop on the Champs-Élysées, or check out galleries in the Louvre. The evening ends with a Cabaret show and can-can dancers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Fragonard perfumery
- Can-can and Cabaret show
Optional Activities
- Explore tree-lined quartiers
- Visit Le Marais
- Shop on Champs-Élysées
- Visit art galleries in the Louvre
Landmarks Fragonard Perfumery - Day 19
Paris to London
Take your final moments in Paris to reflect on everything you've experienced. You'll travel back to London where your tour comes to an end and you'll say goodbye to your fellow travelers. It's the last stop after an incredible journey across Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris one last time
