Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and get settled with your group. After dropping off your bags, there's a group dinner featuring Dutch comfort food like cheese croquettes, mini pancakes, and apple tart. The evening is free to explore the canal-side bars and music venues if you're up for it.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dutch comfort food - cheesy potato croquettes, mini cinnamon-dusted pancakes, and warm apple tart)
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's vibrant nightlife - cozy canal-side bars and lively music venues
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Berlin
Start with a guided bike tour through Amsterdam's parks and canal-lined streets. You'll end up at Albert Cuyp Market for food tastings of Dutch classics including salty herring, crispy kibbeling, and creamy cheese. Then you'll board an overnight train to Berlin with your own 5-berth couchette, so you'll arrive rested and ready.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Food tastings at Albert Cuyp Market - salty herring, crispy kibbeling, and creamy cheese)
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour of Amsterdam with food tastings at Albert Cuyp Market
Optional Activities
- Stroopwafel-making workshop in Amsterdam
Landmarks/POIs Albert Cuyp Market 
- Day 3
Berlin
You'll arrive early in Berlin and grab breakfast before taking a walking tour with a local guide. The tour covers Berlin's history with food stops like doughnuts and currywurst. The afternoon is yours to check out Cold War history, the East Side Gallery, museums, Tempelhofer Feld park, or the creative streets of Kreuzberg and Mitte.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Berlin with food tastings (doughnut and currywurst included)
Optional Activities
- Visit Checkpoint Charlie for Cold War history
- Explore East Side Gallery street art
- Jewish Museum
- Tempelhofer Feld park
- Kreuzberg creative district exploration
- Mitte indie galleries exploration
- Street-art tour of Berlin
Landmarks/POIs Checkpoint Charlie East Side Gallery Jewish Museum Tempelhofer Feld - Day 4
Berlin
You'll visit Sachsenhausen, a former concentration camp, for a reflective guided experience covering an important chapter of history. Later, the evening is free to explore Berlin's culinary scene at your own pace or join an optional guided food tour sampling currywurst, Turkish treats, and local favorites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sachsenhausen, a former concentration camp with Trip Leader guidance
Optional Activities
- Food tour of Berlin
Landmarks/POIs Sachsenhausen - Day 5
Berlin to Prague
You'll travel by coach from Berlin to Prague, which takes about four and a half hours with scenic views. Upon arrival, your Trip Leader will guide you through Prague's winding alleys and historic squares. Then you'll gather for an included group dinner to celebrate arriving in this city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader
- Day 6
Prague
Today is about your choices in Prague. You can explore the city's sights at your own pace or try optional activities like stand-up paddleboarding on the Vltava River. In the evening, consider an optional medieval banquet dinner with hearty fare and lively entertainment, or explore the city's vibrant nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stand-up paddleboarding experience on the Vltava River
- Medieval banquet dinner in Prague
Landmarks/POIs Vltava River - Day 7
Prague to Vienna
You'll travel from Prague to Vienna and settle into Austria's capital. Your Trip Leader will help you navigate from grand boulevards to hidden laneways. The evening is yours to consider visiting Belvedere Palace for Klimt's The Kiss at golden hour, catching opera or a concert, or relaxing at a candlelit wine tavern.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Vienna with Trip Leader
Optional Activities
- Visit Belvedere Palace to view Klimt's The Kiss
- Opera or live concert attendance
- Explore candlelit wine taverns (heuriger)
Landmarks/POIs Belvedere Palace - Day 8
Vienna
You'll have the day to explore Vienna at your own pace. Art lovers can dive into the Museum Quartier and Schiele masterpieces. History enthusiasts can explore Hofburg Palace, the Imperial Treasury, or the Austrian National Library. For something different, visit Hundertwasserhaus or consider an optional orchestra experience in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Museum Quartier exploration
- Hofburg Palace visit
- Imperial Treasury exploration
- Austrian National Library visit
- Hundertwasserhaus exploration
- Viennese orchestra concert
- Rooftop bar with Danube views
Landmarks/POIs Museum Quartier Hofburg Palace Austrian National Library Hundertwasserhaus - Day 9
Vienna to Ljubljana
You'll travel from Vienna to Ljubljana, swapping opera houses for old-town charm while soaking in alpine scenery. Upon arrival, your Trip Leader will lead a laid-back stroll through Ljubljana's leafy riverside paths, pastel buildings, and fairytale bridges. The day ends with a group dinner celebrating your arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Ljubljana with Trip Leader
- Day 10
Ljubljana and Lake Bled
You'll head to Lake Bled, one of Slovenia's most iconic spots. You can admire the emerald-green waters, the church-topped island, and the castle perched on the hillside. Walk the scenic lakeside loop, hike for views, or try the legendary Bled cream cake. You'll return to Ljubljana in the evening to explore riverside bars, local bistros, jazz sets, or galleries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Lake Bled
Optional Activities
- Scenic lakeside loop walk
- Hiking for views
- Tasting Bled cream cake
- Riverside bar exploration
- Local bistro dining
- Live jazz performance attendance
- Gallery opening visits
- Outdoor film screening
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled - Day 11
Ljubljana to Venice
You'll leave Ljubljana and head to Venice. Upon arrival, you'll take a bus and boat to the floating city. Your Trip Leader will guide you through canals and cobbled lanes on a welcome walk. Then you'll experience a classic gondola ride gliding beneath centuries-old bridges. The day ends with an included group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Venice with Trip Leader
- Gondola ride in Venice
Optional Activities
- Private water taxi from Piazza San Marco to Piazzale Roma
Landmarks/POIs Piazza San Marco Piazzale Roma - Day 12
Venice
You'll wander Venice at your own pace through the labyrinth of canals and narrow alleys. Check out hidden piazzas like Campo Santa Margherita, visit the Basilica di San Marco, or explore art at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Try a cicchetti crawl with spritzes by the canals, grab gelato, or visit Murano to watch glassmakers at work.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Campo Santa Margherita
- Visit Basilica di San Marco
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection exploration
- Gallerie dell'Accademia visit
- Cicchetti crawl in Venice
- Spritz by the canals
- Gelato tasting
- Zattere promenade sunset stroll
- Vaporetto to Murano island
- Watch Murano glassmakers at work
Landmarks/POIs Campo Santa Margherita Basilica di San Marco Peggy Guggenheim Collection Gallerie dell'Accademia Zattere Murano - Day 13
Venice to Rome
You'll take a high-speed train from Venice to Rome, watching the landscape transform from canals to ancient ruins. Upon arrival, your Trip Leader will guide you through Rome's buzzing streets with food tastings including piping-hot pizza and creamy gelato to start your Roman food journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pizza by the slice and gelato)
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Rome with food tastings (pizza and gelato)
Optional Activities
- Get a personalized trip T-shirt
- Day 14
Rome
You'll follow your curiosity in Rome today. History lovers can take an optional tour inside the Colosseum. Or explore Trastevere's ivy-clad alleyways and laundry-strewn balconies. Later, you'll join an included Italian cooking class where you'll learn Italian cooking secrets and prepare dinner, whether twirling pasta or crafting pizza.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Italian cooking class - prepared by participants (pasta and/or pizza))
Included Activities
- Italian cooking class with dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Colosseum
- Explore Trastevere neighborhood
Landmarks/POIs Colosseum Trastevere - Day 15
Rome
Your day to explore Rome on your terms. Dive into art and history at the Vatican with an optional guided tour covering the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Or take a delicious detour on an optional food tour sampling authentic Roman bites from neighborhood markets. Later, sip a spritz at a terrace bar or watch the Trevi Fountain light up at night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Vatican (Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica)
- Food and wine tour of Rome
- Spritz at terrace bar in Piazza Navona
- Trevi Fountain evening viewing
- Pizza from local forno by the Tiber River
- Live jazz spot in Trastevere
Landmarks/POIs Vatican Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica Piazza Navona Trevi Fountain Tiber River - Day 16
Rome to Florence
You'll travel from Rome to Florence, experiencing Italy's beautiful landscapes. You'll stop at one of Florence's beloved sandwich shops for a classic panino with crusty bread, salty-sweet cured meats, and bold Tuscan flavors. Later, you can optionally unwind at Red Garter, one of Italy's first American-style bars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Classic Florentine panino - crusty bread, cured meats, truffle spreads, and Tuscan flavors)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Florence with sandwich stop
Optional Activities
- Evening at Red Garter
- Day 17
Florence
You'll explore Florence at your own pace. Wander the Uffizi Gallery, climb the Duomo for views, stroll through leather markets, or relax in the Boboli Gardens. For something different, consider joining an optional tipsy tour to sample local wines and cicchetti while hearing fun stories about Florence's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Uffizi Gallery exploration
- Duomo climb for views
- Leather market exploration
- Boboli Gardens relaxation
- Tipsy tour of Florence - local wines and cicchetti with city stories
Landmarks/POIs Uffizi Gallery Duomo Boboli Gardens - Day 18
Florence to Milan
You'll travel from Florence to Milan on a sleek high-speed train. After check-in, your Trip Leader will guide you through Milan's vibrant streets. You'll discover iconic landmarks like the Duomo and La Scala, and experience the city's blend of history, art, and modern flair.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Milan with Trip Leader
Landmarks/POIs Duomo La Scala - Day 19
Milan to Swiss Alps
You'll travel from Milan to the Swiss Alps on an epic journey through winding mountain roads and alpine vistas. After check-in, you'll settle in and enjoy an included dinner surrounded by mountain scenery and cosy fare.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 20
Swiss Alps
You'll experience your alpine adventure your way. For adrenaline seekers, try an optional helicopter skydive over Lauterbrunnen or scenic glacier helicopter ride. Join the Jungfrau excursion via train to the 'Top of Europe' for snow and epic views. Or stay grounded with mountain views and meadow strolls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Jungfrau via train
- Heli-skydiving in Jungfrau
- Scenic glacier helicopter ride
- Mountain views and meadow strolls
Landmarks/POIs Lauterbrunnen Jungfrau - Day 21
Swiss Alps to Paris
You'll travel from the Swiss Alps to Paris. After check-in, gather some picnic goodies like cheese, baguette, fruit, and treats. Then head to the Seine for a dreamy river cruise where you'll enjoy your picnic dinner on board as the city glows around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Picnic dinner on Seine River cruise - cheese, baguette, fruit, and sweet treats)
Included Activities
- Evening Seine River cruise with picnic dinner
Landmarks/POIs Seine River - Day 22
Paris
You can kick off with an optional Paris bike tour gliding through elegant boulevards and along the Seine. In the afternoon, meet your Trip Leader for a walk through Montmartre, Paris's artistic hilltop neighbourhood. You'll explore winding cobbled lanes and enjoy food tastings including croissants, eclairs, and escargot, finishing at Sacré-Cœur with sweeping city views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Food tastings - buttery croissants, glossy eclairs, and escargot)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Montmartre with food tastings
Optional Activities
- Paris bike tour
Landmarks/POIs Montmartre Sacré-Cœur - Day 23
Paris
You'll explore Paris on your terms. Get lost in charming backstreets, tick off iconic sights, or join an optional trip to Versailles to wander palace halls and endless gardens. Evening starts with an included dinner to share stories. Then consider an optional Paris cabaret experience with champagne and can-can energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Versailles Palace, gardens, and grounds
- Explore charming backstreets
- Iconic sights exploration
- Paris cabaret experience
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles - Day 24
Paris to Amsterdam
You'll board the Eurostar from Paris to Amsterdam, a smooth journey through Europe. Upon arrival, check in and welcome back to the land of canals and bikes. The afternoon is yours to explore the Jordaan district, check out a museum, or grab coffee by the canal. Later, you'll gather for an included group dinner followed by a classic Amsterdam canal cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening canal cruise in Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Explore Jordaan district
- Visit quirky museum
- Canal-side coffee
Landmarks/POIs Jordaan - Day 25
Amsterdam
You'll have an included breakfast this morning, one final chance to soak up Amsterdam over coffee and croissants. The tour ends today, but the stories, friendships, and photos are yours to keep. Tot ziens, and see you on the next adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Post-trip activities in Amsterdam
