Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
You'll meet your group in London and head toward the coast to catch the White Cliffs of Dover before taking a ferry across to France. The route takes you through Belgium, and you'll arrive in Amsterdam this evening. After dinner's included, the city is yours to explore or catch a comedy show if you're feeling it.
- Meals
- Dinner (Amsterdam dinner before heading out to explore)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar))
Included Activities
- View the White Cliffs of Dover
- Ferry crossing from UK to France
Optional Activities
- Comedy show in Amsterdam
Landmarks White Cliffs of Dover 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
The full day is yours in Amsterdam. You can check out street art at the STRAAT Museum, hop between bars, visit some museums, and try local pancakes and frites. If you want, there's an optional evening with dinner in Volendam and a canal cruise under the city lights.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit STRAAT Museum (street art and graffiti)
- Bar hopping and museum crawling
- Dinner at Volendam fishing village
- Canal cruise with city lights
Landmarks STRAAT Museum - Day 3
Amsterdam to Berlin
You'll leave Amsterdam and head south on the autobahn toward Berlin, arriving in the evening. A tour and included dinner get your stay started, then you're free to check out the city's legendary nightlife and see what the party scene is about.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Good Morning Berlin City East (or similiar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Berlin
- Day 4
Berlin
Dig into Berlin's history with two optional walking tours available. One covers historical sites including Hitler's bunker, while the other explores Alternative Berlin's hipster spots and historical areas. The evening is open for exploring the underground rave scene or basement cocktail lounges.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Good Morning Berlin City East (or similiar))
Optional Activities
- Historical walking tour including Hitler's bunker site
- Alternative Berlin walking tour (hipster haunts and historical hotspots)
- Underground raves or basement cocktail lounges
- Day 5
Berlin - Dresden - Prague
Leaving Berlin, you'll head toward Prague and stop in Dresden to see the rebuilt Baroque architecture like the Opera House, Frauenkirche, and Royal Residence. These buildings represent resilience after WWII. Later, you'll reach Prague to explore castles, cathedrals, and learn about Bohemian Kings and Gothic history, with optional traditional Czech dinner and folklore dancers.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Zleep Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop in Dresden to view Baroque architecture (Opera House, Frauenkirche, Royal Residence)
Optional Activities
- Traditional Czech cuisine dinner with local folklore dancers in Prague
Landmarks Opera House Frauenkirche Royal Residence 
- Day 6
Prague
Spend the full day exploring Prague's Gothic architecture, market antiques, and local beer culture. You can photograph the city's iconic sights and take in the atmosphere. There's an optional walking food tour if you want to dive deeper into the local culinary scene.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Zleep Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Optional walking food tour
Landmarks Prague Castle District - Day 7
Prague to Vienna
You'll cross from the Czech Republic into Austria to reach Vienna, the cultured capital. Settle in and optionally join a dinner at Habibi & Hawara followed by a classical concert, or keep the evening relaxed if that's more your style.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Wien Mariahilf Hotel Vienna (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Habibi & Hawara
- Classical concert
- Day 8
Vienna to Krakow
Travel to Poland and visit the concentration camp memorials of Auschwitz and Birkenau. After that sobering experience, you'll continue to Kraków, known for its beautiful old town and creative Kazimierz district. Dinner is included this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vienna House Easy Cracow (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camp memorials
Landmarks Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau - Day 9
Kraków
Start with an orientation tour to discover the city's best beer spots and historical hotspots, then explore Kraków on your own schedule. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed centre, check out the Jewish Quarter and castle, and explore museums. Pierogi, the classic Polish dumpling, is a must-try.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vienna House Easy Cracow (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Kraków (beer spots and historical hotspots)
Optional Activities
- Traditional Polish evening with Pierogi tasting
Landmarks Royal Castle - Day 10
Kraków - Slovakia - Budapest
Depart Kraków and drive through Alpine scenery and traditional villages. You'll stop in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia for lunch, which means you'll visit three countries in one day. By evening, you'll arrive in Budapest, the river-split city, with an optional river cruise and dinner to get you started.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- River cruise and dinner in Budapest
Landmarks Banska Bystrica - Day 11
Budapest
The full day is yours in Budapest. After all the traveling, you've probably earned some downtime soaking in one of the city's famous thermal baths. Margaret Island is another option if you prefer gardens, fountains, pools and ruins.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Thermal bath experience
- Visit Margaret Island (gardens, fountains, pools and ruins)
Landmarks Margaret Island - Day 12
Budapest - Lake Bled - Ljubljana
You'll say goodbye to Budapest and head south to Slovenia. Stop at Lake Bled, surrounded by the Julian Alps, for a dip and photo opportunity. Continue to Ljubljana, Slovenia's charming capital with local vibes. A city tour and time at a local café kick off your stay.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Styles Ljubljana Centre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop at Lake Bled
- Ljubljana orientation tour
Landmarks Lake Bled - Day 13
Ljubljana to Venice
Leave Ljubljana and journey to Venice. You'll arrive at the floating city and speed across the lagoon by motoscafo to reach the historical heart. Optionally take a gondola ride or join a food tour, or simply wander the streets and discover Venice on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Riviera dei Dogi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Motoscafo transfer across the lagoon to Venice
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
- Guided food tour in Venice
Landmarks Venice - Day 14
Venice to Rome
Leave Venice and travel to Rome, the Eternal City, arriving this afternoon. You'll have the evening to explore on your own, getting a glimpse of Rome's glory by night and enjoying the gelato, pizza, and ancient monuments.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar))
- Day 15
Rome
Explore Rome in a day. Snap photos by the Colosseum, throw coins in fountains, and sip espresso while watching Italian life happen around you. There's an optional pasta making class if you want to cook a homemade meal for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Pasta making class with homemade dinner
Landmarks Colosseum - Day 16
Rome to Florence
Travel from Rome to Florence, where the dome of the Duomo Cathedral announces your arrival. Take in the unique beauty of this city where culture and the good life are evident everywhere. A walking tour through Florence's charming streets is followed by included dinner of Bistecca, the iconic Florentine steak.
- Meals
- Dinner (Bistecca (iconic Florentine steak))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (B&B Hotel Firenze Novoli (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walking tour through Florence's charming streets
Landmarks Duomo Cathedral Basilica Santa Croce Giotto's Bell Tower Baptistery Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 17
Florence - Pisa - Swiss Alps
Leave Florence with a stop in Pisa for the classic photo with the Leaning Tower. Continue north as magical views unfold, and you'll enter Switzerland, arriving in Lucerne. Visit the wooden chapel bridge and lion monument, then explore the city and try some Swiss chocolate.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa for photos
- Visit Wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
- Visit Lion Monument in Lucerne
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Wooden Chapel Bridge Lion Monument 
- Day 18
Swiss Alps (Lucerne)
Stroll the beautiful streets of Lucerne and relax in a coffee shop soaking up mountain life. Adventure seekers can visit the top of Mt. Pilatus for Alpine views or take an optional cruise across Lake Lucerne. Foodies can join an optional fondue dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Mt. Pilatus for breathtaking views over the Swiss Alps
- Optional cruise across Lake Lucerne
- Optional fondue dinner
Landmarks Mt. Pilatus Lake Lucerne - Day 19
Swiss Alps (Lucerne) - Geneva - Beaujolais Wine Region
Leave Lucerne with one last breath of fresh mountain air. You'll stop in Geneva for lunch near the UN headquarters and that famous water fountain. Arrive in France's Beaujolais wine region at a 16th-century château with renovated rooms, nightclub, games room, pool and gardens. Included dinner and wine tasting kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner and wine tasting at the château)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop in Geneva for lunch (near UN headquarters and water fountain)
- Wine tasting at the château
Landmarks Jet d'Eau - Day 20
Beaujolais Wine Region
Spend another day at the château living your best French countryside life. Start with sunrise yoga on the sprawling lawn or relax poolside in your castle-like setting. The highlight is a picnic in the gardens with panoramic views and red wine.
- Meals
- Lunch (French-style picnic in the Beaujolais countryside)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sunrise yoga on the château lawn
- Picnic in the château gardens
- Day 21
Beaujolais Wine Region - Burgundy - Paris
Leave the château and coast through Burgundy's wine-producing region before arriving in Paris, the City of Lights. You'll have a dreamy nighttime tour seeing lamp-lit bridges and a sparkling Eiffel Tower. Included dinner and a trip up the Montparnasse Tower for panoramic city views cap off the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Night-time tour of Paris (Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées, Notre-Dame Cathedral)
- Visit Montparnasse Tower (56th floor) for panoramic views
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Louvre Champs-Élysées Notre-Dame Cathedral Montparnasse Tower 
- Day 22
Paris
Your last day together, so make it count. Visit the Fragonard perfumery, explore tree-lined neighbourhoods and Le Marais for food, shop on the Champs-Élysées, or check out the Louvre. End the evening with can-can dancers and a cabaret show with included dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with cabaret show featuring can-can dancers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Fragonard perfumery
Optional Activities
- Explore Le Marais neighbourhood
- Shop on Champs-Élysées
- Visit Louvre galleries
- Cabaret show with dinner (can-can dancers)
Landmarks Fragonard Perfumery Le Marais - Day 23
Paris to London
Soak up your last dose of Paris and reflect on how much you've seen and how close you've become with your group. Travel south to Calais and cross from France to England. You'll say farewell to your group upon arrival in London.
