Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna to Kraków
You'll start in Vienna and travel to the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camp memorials, which provide sobering historical context before heading to Kraków. Once you arrive in this medieval city, you'll settle into your accommodations and get oriented with the old town and the creative Kazimierz district.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Auschwitz & Birkenau concentration camp memorials
Landmarks Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Kraków Old Town Kazimierz District 
- Day 2
Kraków
After breakfast, join an orientation tour that shows you the city's best beer spots and historical landmarks around town. Later you can wander through Kraków's old town on your own, checking out the Jewish Quarter and Royal Castle, plus various museums if time allows. By evening, grab some traditional Polish pierogi dumplings to get a taste of local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Kraków
Optional Activities
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town
- Visit Jewish Quarter
- Visit Royal Castle
- Visit museums
- Traditional Polish dinner with pierogi
Landmarks Kraków Old Town Jewish Quarter Royal Castle - Day 3
Kraków to Budapest
You'll leave Kraków and drive through Alpine scenery and small villages, stopping in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia for lunch. From there, continue on to Budapest, where the Danube splits the city into different sections. An optional river cruise and dinner are available when you arrive if you want to ease into the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))
Optional Activities
- River cruise and dinner in Budapest
Landmarks Banska Bystrica 
- Day 4
Budapest
This day is yours to explore Budapest however you like. Many people head to one of the city's thermal baths to relax and soak, or spend time on Margaret Island checking out the gardens, fountains, and old ruins. It's a good chance to recover after all the travel and movement from recent days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Soak in thermal baths
- Visit Margaret Island
Landmarks Margaret Island - Day 5
Budapest to Ljubljana
From Budapest, head south toward Slovenia and stop at Lake Bled for a swim and some photos before continuing to Ljubljana. Once there, take a city tour to get your bearings, then spend time relaxing at a local cafe where you can sit back and take in the laid-back vibe of this European capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ljubljana Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- City tour of Ljubljana
Optional Activities
- Swim at Lake Bled
Landmarks Lake Bled Ljubljana 
- Day 6
Ljubljana to Venice
Leave Ljubljana and make your way to Venice, traveling by motoscafo across the lagoon to reach the historic center. You can choose how to spend your time here, whether that's a gondola ride, a guided food tour through the city, or simply wandering the maze-like streets on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Motoscafo transfer across lagoon to Venice
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
- Guided food tour of Venice
- Self-guided exploration
Landmarks Venice 
- Day 7
Venice to Rome
Travel from Venice to Rome and spend the afternoon exploring Italy's capital. You have options for how to fill your time, whether that's taking a pasta-making class to cook your own dinner or roaming around on your own to soak in Rome's history and atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Pasta making class and homemade dinner
- Self-guided evening exploration of Rome
Landmarks Rome 
- Day 8
Rome
Pack a lot into this one day by taking photos at the Colosseum with its pink azaleas, tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain, and sitting down for espresso while walking through the city's piazzas. You'll get a real sense of what makes Rome feel so iconic, step by step.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Colosseum
- Visit Trevi Fountain
- Explore Roman piazzas
Landmarks Colosseum Trevi Fountain - Day 9
Rome
Your trip ends after breakfast. Take time to say goodbye to your travel group and exchange contact information so you can stay in touch and maybe plan another adventure together down the road.
- Meals
- Breakfast
