21 Days,
Athens to London
An epic tour of Europe
Visiting 11 countries: Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands
Join us as we travel from Ancient Greece, where the Olympics were first held, to modern-day London, host to one of the Games’ most recent Olympics. We'll follow the torch on this tour of Europe’s greatest cities and most spectacular scenery. From the island paradise of Mykonos, rugged beauty of Croatia, cobbled streets of Budapest and spires of Prague to historic Berlin and buzzing Amsterdam, this is the gold-medal standard of Europe tours!
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Day 1:
Athens, Greece
It doesn’t get much feta than this! Get to know Athens before you meet the group today - exciting times ahead.
Meals:
-Dinner
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Day 2:
Athens to Mykonos
Today we hop on a ferry over to Mykonos (aka 'that island with the cute windmills’). Epic beaches, sinfully good local restaurants and a bustling nightlife. What's not to love?
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 3:
Mykonos
Free day in para-para-paradise. Loving it? We hope so! Soak up those rays and dive into 50 shades of blue.
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 4:
Mykonos
You could totally get used to Mykonos’ dreamy backdrop of chalky villages, sky blue churches and laze-worthy beaches. Another free day to spend exactly how you please.
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 5:
Mykonos to Athens
Today it’s back on the ferry to Athens for a second dose of ancient vibes. Make sure your camera’s charged today – we’re taking you on a driving tour.
Included today:
-Driving tour of Athens
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 6:
Athens to Meteora
Leave your fear of heights in Athens. We're driving to Meteora, perched on the nail biting cliffs of Thessaly (Google it). Later, round off the day with good friends, good food and some FaceTiming.
Included today:
-Visit the cliffside monasteries of Meteora (entry not included)
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 7:
Meteora to Tirana, Albania
Next stop, Tirana! Your Trip Leader will clue you up on everything you need to know about this former hardline communist state. Add a splash of colour to your Insta story today as you take a wander around.
Included today:
-Driving tour of Tirana with a local guide
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 8:
Tirana to Dubrovnik, Croatia
Press your nose to the window and soak up all the stunning views that race past the coach window as we head up Montenegro’s coast on our way to the most famous walled city in Europe (stopping at Budva on the way). Later, we’ll take a wander around Dubrovnik's tiny cobblestoned streets and explore a few hidden cafés and shops before grabbing dinner and checking out the glitzy nightlife.
Included today:
-Visit Budva
-Walking tour of Dubrovnik with a local guide
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 9:
Dubrovnik
Yay! A free day in Dubrovnik! Spend some time checking out the residential homes further up in the Old Town for some awesome views, then relish a cold beer on the wall as the sun sets over the Adriatic. Alternatively, take to the turquoise water with a spot of optional sea kayaking around the city walls. This is the good life.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Sea kayaking around the Dubrovnik Walls
-Game of Thrones tour
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Day 10:
Dubrovnik to Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Roll out of Dubrovnik and into Sarajevo, a city that’s still shaking off its tragic past – but first, there’s just enough time for a pit stop in historic Mostar. When we reach Sarajevo, we’ll show you the sights on a guided tour and round off the day with some delicious local food.
Included today:
-Walking tour of Sarajevo
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 11:
Sarajevo Belgrade, Serbia
Gritty but charming Belgrade is up next. Honour the victims of the 1995 genocide at the haunting Srebrenica Genocide Memorial, a sobering reminder of the greatest atrocity on European soil since the Second World War.
Included today:
-Walking tour of Belgrade
-Visit the Srebrenica Memorial
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 12:
Belgrade to Budapest, Hungary
Hungary for more? Budapest is up next! A driving tour will get you down and Danube (that being the river) with twin cities Buda and Pest. Check out Hero's Square, Parliament House, the National Palace, Fisherman's Bastion and the swanky Andrássy Avenue. Then it's time to meet the major food groups: goulash, cabbage rolls and dumplings.
Included today:
-Driving tour of Budapest
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 13:
Budapest
A free day to take on a city with enough baroque, neoclassical and art nouveau architecture to keep you entertained for hours. Tonight, hang with the hipsters and drink local fruit brandy at one of the original ruin bars. Wanna go one step further? An optional dinner cruise on the Danube has your name on it.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Dinner cruise on the Danube River
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Day 14:
Budapest to Vienna, Austria
Prepare your retinas – there’s gonna be some amazing scenery playing outside the coach windows today as we make our way to Vienna. Don’t forget to wave hello to the President as we go past the Hofburg Palace! Vienna is famous for three things: musicians, grand coffee houses and, of course, apple strudel. Classical music fans, opt in for a night out to hear the works of Mozart, Beethoven, Bach and Strauss at the Viennese Chamber Orchestra.
Included today:
-Driving tour of Vienna
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Tickets to the Viennese Chamber Orchestra
-Tickets to the Viennese Chamber Orchestra (dinner included)
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Day 15:
Vienna to Prague, Czech Republic
First, a visit to former concentration camp Mauthausen for a lesson in the resilience of humanity. Then, on to Prague. Get Insta-happy and seek out the John Lennon Wall, soak up some Czech history at the National or Communist Museum or get a taste of the quirky local culture at a marionette puppet opera (you gotta see it to believe it).
Included today:
-Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
-Walking tour of Prague
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 16:
Prague
Another free day for the win. Snap a selfie at Prague's own Eiffel Tower, visit a miniatures museum, eat roast pork from one of the street vendors lining Old Town Square and wash it all down with a beer. As in, a really good beer. Prague, we love you.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Local beer tasting
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Day 17:
Prague to Berlin, Germany
Get acquainted with 800 year-old Dresden – a city virtually destroyed in WWII and then rebuilt – and check out the Frauenkirche before we make tracks to Berlin. Prep yourself for currywurst, absinthe and more hipsters per capita than anywhere else. We'll drive you around to see (what's left of) the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building.
Included today:
-Walking tour of the restored city of Dresden
-Driving tour of Berlin
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 18:
Berlin
Today, why not step out on an optional Third Reich walking tour for a local insight into what the city was like under Nazi rule during World War II? Kreuzberg is a hit for lunch. Afternoon suggestion? Have a picnic at the historic Tempelhof airport-turned-public park. Tonight: explore the city after dark on an optional alternative street art and nightlife tour.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Third Reich walking tour
-Street art and nightlife tour
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Day 19:
Berlin to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Start dreaming of cheese, clogs and cheeky café stops as we roll through tulip and windmill dotted fields to Amsterdam. DAM, it's going to be a good day! Learn how cheddar and clogs are made, then get your bearings on a walking tour of the vibrant capital. We’re talking the Dam Square, the Royal Palace and the National Monument, so get your cameras at the ready. For the perfect end to the perfect day, give in to temptation and grab a cone of hot chips with mayo. Mmm.
Included today:
-Dutch cheese and clogs demonstration
-Walking tour of Amsterdam
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 20:
Amsterdam
Join 881,000 bikes and get your cycle on with an optional bike tour of Amsterdam's iconic canals, bridges and parks. Culture fiends, delve deeper with a visit to the Anne Frank House or the Van Gogh or Rijksmuseum. Still thirsty for more? Check out the Heineken Experience and indulge in a spot of beer tasting. What better way to toast the final night of your Europe Inspired adventure than with a dinner cruise on the canal?
Included today:
-Canal dinner cruise
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Optional activities:
-Bike tour of Amsterdam
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Day 21:
Amsterdam to London, England
After all the Amster-damage has been done, it’s time to hit the road back to ol’ Blighty. Soak up all the happy group vibes you can possibly handle – this is your last coach ride with the gang. #sadface.
Meals:
-Breakfast
