19 Days,
Rome to London
A European tour of sun, sea and breathtaking scenery
Visiting 10 countries: Vatican City, Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Netherlands
The Mediterranean means ‘the middle of the Earth’ – and this European tour begins at its very heart. You'll spend three days sailing and swimming in Greece, and also get a taste for the new in places like Albania and Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. As we venture north we'll then be introduced to classic capitals Prague, Berlin and Amsterdam. This European tour won’t just broaden your horizons – it’ll blow them away!
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Day 1:
Rome
Meet with the group today in Rome and prepare to give that bucket list a workout! If you arrive early, shop 'til you drop on Via Condotti, head to Capitoline Hill for awesome views of the Roman Forum and Colosseum or just kick back in Piazza Navona. Get excited - it's gonna be one heck of a trip.
Included today:
-Walking tour of Rome
Meals:
-Dinner
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Day 2:
Rome to Sailing in Greece
Play connect the dots with the stars or let the swell rock you to sleep as we ferry our way from from bella Italia to Greece. Restaurants, bars, and cosy cabin rooms will keep you comfortable.
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 3:
Sailing in Greece
A short drive along the Greek coastline, then it’s on to our flotilla of yachts for three days of sun, sand and sailing on the Ionian Sea. By night, flaunt those European tan lines as we drop anchor and hop between authentic Greek tavernas for a hat-trick of feasting, table dancing and ouzo. You know the saying ‘too much of a good thing’? Neither do we.
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Lunch
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Day 4:
Sailing in Greece
A free day to sail, swim, eat, sleep, repeat. Spend the day your way.
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Lunch
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Day 5:
Sailing in Greece
More turquoise water. More swimming. More diving off boats. More epic Instagram shots. You could probably get used to this.
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Lunch
-Dinner
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Day 6:
Sailing in Greece to Tirana, Albania
What happens when you paint a former communist capital in vivid colours? According to Tirana's artist-turned-mayor-turned-TED speaker Edi Rama, people start paying taxes and crime rates plummet. True story. We’ll kick things off with a driving tour and a group dinner before we let you loose into the night.
Included today:
-Driving tour of Tirana with a local guide
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 7:
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 8:
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 9:
Dubrovnik to Zadar
Today we’ll listen to the ocean play an instrument in Zadar. Yep, you read that right. The Sea Organ is a quirky art installation nested within the city’s eclectic mix of Roman ruins and public art. More cool facts await you on an orientation tour with your brainy Trip Leader.
Included today:
-Orientation tour of Zadar
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 10:
Zadar to Venice, Italy
First up today: an optional round of stalagmite spotting at the beautiful (not to mention huge) Postojna Cave. This all-natural maze of tunnels and caverns was hollowed out by the Pivka River two million years ago. True story. Then, it’s time to say ciao to Venice. After checking into our accommodation, we’ll have an Eat Pray Love-worthy relationship with an irresistible Italian (meal) and get pumped for living out our own version of The Italian Job tomorrow.
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Optional activities:
-Visit Postojna Cave
-Get a personalised trip T-shirt or hoodie
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Day 11:
Venice
You know it as The Floating City, but this place is actually sinking (slowly). Today we’ll check out a who's who of Venice's usual suspects on a guided walking tour (ticking off the likes of St Mark's Square and Accademia Bridge), then jump on a vaporetto to explore the Grand Canal. If that’s not enough, you can also hop on an optional gondola ride. Throw away your map in the afternoon and try to find the world's most epic little bookshop, Libreria Acqua Alta, or just go on a mission to find the perfect gelato.
Included today:
-Walking tour of Venice
-Vaporetto ride
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Optional activities:
-Gondola ride
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Day 12:
Venice to Munich, Germany
It's time to get to know the city where beer is officially considered a food. Your Trip Leader will clue you up on the Bavarian capital on a walking tour. Then: slide on your lederhosen and have a royal Happy Hour experience (none of that craft beer nonsense here) at the 428-year-old Hofbräuhaus. Did you know that the recipes here were passed down from Wilhelm V, the Duke of Bavaria? You do now!
Included today:
-Walking tour of Munich
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Lunch
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Day 13:
Munich to Prague, Czech Republic
First, a visit to former concentration camp Dachau 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 Dachau
-Walking tour of Prague
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 14:
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
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Day 15:
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 16:
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 17:
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 cheese and clogs are made, then get your bearings on an orientation 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
-Orientation tour of Amsterdam
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 18:
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 in Amsterdam
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Optional activities:
-Bike tour of Amsterdam
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Day 19:
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
