14 Days,
Munich to London
Ready for a winter spree?
Visiting 6 countries: Germany, Slovenia, Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Netherlands
Immerse yourself in the true spirit of the chilly season as you embark on a journey through some of Europe’s most picturesque winter wonderlands. Get ready for medieval cities, historical landmarks and next-level food. Oh, the food! Don your finest elastic-waist pants and delve right in to seven countries worth of food. Think: hearty goulash, pierogi and Dutch cheese. The perfect antidote to the brisk temperatures outside.
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Day 1:
Munich, Germany
What better place to start than in the friendliest city there ever was? No really, ‘Munich likes you’ is the city motto. Thanks Munich! Now that you and the city have broken the ice, enjoy a stroll through its enigmatic streets, and then treat yourself to a stein at Hofbräuhaus.
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Day 2:
Munich to Ljubljana, Slovenia
Give one last prost to Munich before we move on to the magical Lake Bled (yep, that’s the one with the fairytale castle in the middle). After you’ve Instagrammed your heart out, we’ll make our way to Ljubljana (lyoob-lya-nah), capital of Slovenia. Jump in the 70-metre funicular and shoot back to the Middle Ages on a walking tour – the Ljubljana Castle and Old Town here have been waiting for you since Celtic times. Tonight, hit up military-barracks-turned-bar-and-gallery-strip, Metelkova Mesto for a tea or vino with a side of live music and underground art installations.
Included today:
-Visit to Lake Bled
-Walking tour of Ljubljana
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 3:
Ljubljana to Budapest, Hungary
Your house in Budapest awaits. A driving tour will get you down and Danube (that be the river) with twin cities, Buda and Pest. Check out Hero's Square, Parliament House, the National Palace, Fisherman's Bastion and swanky Andrássy Avenue. After gorging on goulash, cabbage rolls and dumplings, roll into bed at your comfy hotel.
Included today:
-Driving tour of Budapest
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 4:
Budapest
Free day! Indulge in a spa treatment at the world famous Gellért Baths and visit the Buda Castle or House of Terror Museum. Tonight, hang with the hipsters and drink local fruit brandy at one of the original ruin bars.
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 5:
Budapest to Krakow, Poland
Legend has it a dragon had to be smited in order for Kraków to be built (with a sulphur stuffed lamb as bait). Bit tougher than the usual council approvals, no? Meet Poland's beating heart – and the largest medieval town square in Europe – on a walking tour. Buff up on history at Wawel Castle, feed the ducks amongst the slushy snow on the bank of the Wisla and after dinner, slay a few glasses of mead.
Included today:
-Walking tour of Kraków
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 6:
Krakow
Get all up in the streets of Kraków today and let the statement, "Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire" really sink in at Oskar Schindler's factory. Go 327-metres underground to see hundreds of shades of rock salt in the Wieliczka Salt Mine, visit a centuries-old synagogue in the Jewish district and shop for amber in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Cloth Hall. Your day, your choice.
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 7:
Krakow to Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
This morning we pay our respects at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Afterwards, take some time to reflect before arriving into the fairytale that is Ceský Krumlov. The entire place is UNESCO World Heritage listed but basically it's all about the castle. And not just because bears live in the moat. After a stroll around town to get your bearings, embrace the wintry vibe while you tuck into a traditional Czech meal.
Included today:
-Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
-Walking tour of Ceský Krumlov
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 8:
Cesky Krumlov to Prague
Prague is all about the charm. Fuel up on trdelník (pastry deliciousness) before a walking tour among spires and cobblestone streets. Suss out the castle deemed worthy by Guinness World Records as being the largest ancient castle in the world, cross medieval Charles Bridge and watch 'Death' toll the hour on an astronomical clock that's over 600 years old. After dinner, get cosy in a café with hot chocolate.
Included today:
-Walking tour of Prague
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 9:
Prague
Channel your inner bohemian and seek out the John Lennon memorial wall to start your free day. Soak up some more Czech history at the National Museum or Communist Museum or get a taste of the quirky local culture at a marionette puppet opera (you gotta see it to believe it). Snap a selfie at Prague's own Eiffel Tower, visit The Museum of Miniatures, eat roast pork from one of the street vendors lining Old Town Square and drink beer. Really. Good. Beer.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Beer tasting in Prague
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Day 10:
Prague to Berlin, Germany
Get acquainted with 800-year-old Dresden – a city virtually destroyed in WWII and then rebuilt. Then: Berlin, we’re coming for ya. We'll drive you around to see the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building before knuckling down with some pork at Hofbräuhaus.
Included today:
-Walking tour of Dresden
-Driving tour of Berlin
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 11:
Berlin
Join the optional Third Reich walking tour for an insight into what the city was like under Nazi rule during WWII, go on a museum crawl or head to the zoo. More culture awaits on Museum Island, with creative types and memorable meals available in the Prenzlauer Berg and Kreuzberg neighbourhoods. Tonight, no curfew at clubs = get ready for a night to remember.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Third Reich walking tour
-Berlin Alternative Tour & Nightlife tour
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Day 12:
Berlin to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amster-DAM it's going to be a good day! Start dreaming of cheese and clogs as we roll through tulip and windmill dotted fields to Amsterdam. Get your bearings on a walking tour of the vibrant capital and see the Dam Square, Royal Palace and National Monument. End the night with a cone of hot chips with mayo. Mmm.
Included today:
-Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration
-Walking tour of Amsterdam
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 13:
Amsterdam
Get on your bike and ride! Do as the locals do and join the 881,000 bicycles on an optional city bike tour to soak up the wintery canal vistas before retreating with hot chocolate, poffertjes and stroopwafels. Take on the city's 51 museums (must-dos: Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frank House). Still thirsty for more? Check out the Heineken Experience for an interactive visit and tasting at the brewery. Top it off 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 14:
Amsterdam to London, England
Today it's back on the ferry as we journey back to London. Start planning the next adventure. Facebook friends?
Included today:
-English Channel ferry ticket
Meals:
-Breakfast
