14 Days,
Rome to London
An awesome adventure fit for a Roman emperor
Visiting 7 countries: Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands
Embark on an trip as huge as Caesar’s empire as you explore the magical wonderland that is Europe in winter. Starting in Rome, you’ll venture through Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and the Netherlands – experiencing amazing food, culture and landscapes along the way. BYO winter woolies and sense of adventure!
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Day 1:
Rome, Italy
The Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Vatican City... they’re all here. And now you are too! Whizz around and tick off those bucket-list sights before you meet the crew later today. This is gonna be awesome!
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Day 2:
Rome to Venice
Go all soppy over Juliet’s balcony in Verona before we say ciao to Venice. And what a beauty the Floating City is! Seriously - you may have seen Venice a million times before on Instagram, but nothing compares to actually being here. Tonight, dinner is on us.
Included today:
-Walking tour of Verona
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 3:
Venice
We’ll head out on a walking tour of the city’s greats (think: the Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square) before cranking up the Venetian vibes with a classic gondola ride on the Grand Canal. And later? You do you! Carnevale mask, anyone?
Included today:
-Walking tour of Venice
-Gondola ride in Venice
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 4:
Venice to Ljubljana, Slovenia
We’ll make a very beautiful pit stop at the 100% Insta-worthy Lake Bled on our way to Ljubljana today. Then: get ready to warp back to the Middle Ages on a walking tour of Ljubljana Castle and Old Town. Awesome!
Included today:
-Visit Lake Bled
-Walking tour of Ljubljana
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 5:
Ljubljana to Budapest, Hungary
Feeling ‘Hungary’? You soon will be! We’ll roll into Budapest just in time for a wander to the Citadella, where the views are next level. Then: time to indulge in some delicious local fare. Expect plenty of paprika!
Included today:
-Driving tour of Budapest
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 6:
Budapest
Yes! You’ve got a free day to do whatever you fancy. Grab a little ‘me time’ and indulge in a spa treatment at the Gellért Baths, soak up some history at the House of Terror Museum or hang with the hipsters at one of the city’s iconic ruin bars. Fruit brandies all round!
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Dinner cruise on the Danube river in Budapest
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Day 7:
Budapest to Vienna, Austria
Next stop: the City of Dreams, aka Vienna. Famous for its Baroque architecture, musical heritage and the wonder that is the apple strudel (YUM), it’s safe to say that there’s a lot to see here. You’ve got one day to take it all in, so get moving!
Included today:
-Driving tour of Vienna
-Visit Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Tickets to the Sound of Vienna Orchestra
-Tickets to the Sound of Vienna Orchestra (dinner included)
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Day 8:
Vienna to Prague, Czech Republic
First on the agenda: a sobering visit to Mauthausen, a former concentration camp complex during WWII. Then: hit up a street vendor and stock up on trdelník before a walking tour through the fairytale city of Prague.
Included today:
-Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
-Walking tour of Prague
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 9:
Prague
What’s it gonna be today - clock-watching in the Old Town Square, a wander through the Castle District or selfie time with the statues on Charles Bridge? Whatever you choose, make sure you have some time left to swing by the John Lennon Wall for that photo.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Local beer tasting in Prague
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Day 10:
Prague to Berlin, Germany
See ya later, Prague - time to move on to Berlin, where a driving tour awaits. We’ll tick off the likes of the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate before tucking into an epic meal at the Hofbräuhaus. Prost!
Included today:
-Walking tour of the restored city of Dresden
-Driving tour of Berlin
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 11:
Berlin
Today is all about you. Kick back with the locals in Kreuzberg, take a close-up look at some of the city’s monuments or make a beeline for the nearest currywurst stall. Tonight, get ready to go grungy on an optional street art and nightlife tour.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Third Reich walking tour of Berlin
-Street art and nightlife tour of Berlin
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Day 12:
Berlin to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, we’re ready for you! After an orientation tour, you’ll be sufficiently clued up to get out there and do the Dam Square, the Royal Palace and the National Monument your way. Then: a cone of hot chips and mayo is calling your name...
Included today:
-Walking tour of Amsterdam
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 13:
Amsterdam
Take in the wintry canal views on an optional bike ride, then cosy up with a healthy dose of hot chocolate, poffertjes and stroopwafels (Google them). Tonight, prepare to get emotional as we round off the trip with a farewell dinner cruise. Stifle those sobs!
Included today:
-Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Optional activities:
-Bike tour of Amsterdam
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Day 14:
Amsterdam to London, England
Today it's back on the ferry to London. It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later. *cries*
Included today:
-English Channel crossing
Meals:
-Breakfast