Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
You'll arrive in Vienna and connect with your travel group over coffee and sachertorte at a local café. Later, head to dinner together where you'll get to know everyone better, and there's a chance to try some local schnapps if you're interested.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof (or similar)), Hotel (JO&JOE Vienna (or similar))
- Day 2
Krakow
Travel to Poland and spend the day at the concentration camp memorials of Auschwitz and Birkenau. After that, you'll head to Krakow where you can walk through the old town and check out the Kazimierz district, known for its creative vibe and history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
Landmarks Auschwitz-Birkenau 
- Day 3
Krakow
Join a guided orientation tour that takes you to Krakow's best beer spots and historical sites. You'll see the UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Jewish Quarter, and the Royal Castle. Museums are available if you want to explore them on your own pace. For dinner, try traditional Polish pierogi at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Krakow
Optional Activities
- Traditional Polish evening with Pierogi dinner
Landmarks Krakow Old Town Wawel Castle Kazimierz District 
- Day 4
Banska Bystrica - Budapest
Leave Krakow and travel through Alpine scenery and traditional villages on your way to Budapest. You'll stop in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia for lunch. When you arrive in Budapest later, there's an optional river cruise and dinner if you'd like to join.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))
Optional Activities
- River cruise and dinner in Budapest
Landmarks Banska Bystrica 
- Day 5
Budapest
You have a free day to explore Budapest however you'd like. Many people spend time in one of the city's famous thermal baths, or head out to Margaret Island where you can see gardens, fountains, pools, and old ruins.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Thermal bath visit
- Margaret Island exploration
Landmarks Margaret Island - Day 6
Lake Bled - Ljubljana
Head south from Budapest toward Slovenia. Stop at Lake Bled for a swim and photos before continuing to Ljubljana. Once there, you'll get an orientation tour of the capital and have time to wander through the city's quieter neighborhoods and relax at a local café.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ljubljana Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ljubljana orientation tour
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Lake Bled
Landmarks Lake Bled - Day 7
Venice
Leave Ljubljana and travel to Venice. You'll take a motoscafo across the lagoon to reach the historical center. From there, you can choose to take a gondola ride, join a guided food tour, or simply explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Motoscafo transfer across the Venice lagoon
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
- Guided food tour of Venice
Landmarks Venice 
- Day 8
Rome
Travel from Venice to Rome. You'll have the afternoon to check out some of Italy's most iconic sites in the capital. There's an optional pasta making class available for dinner, or if you prefer, you can explore Rome's historic sites and neighborhoods on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Yellow (or similar)), Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Pasta making class with homemade dinner
- Day 9
Rome
On your final morning, you'll have breakfast with your travel group before saying goodbye. It's a good time to exchange contact information and make plans to stay in touch after the trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
