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Itinerary

• Day 1: Munich, Germany

  Get to know the city where beer is king. That’s right, you’ll meet the gang in the one and only Munich. We’ll cheers to that!

• Day 2: Munich to Ljubljana, Slovenia

  Give one last prost to Munich before we get to Ljubljana. Travel back to the Middle Ages with a visit to the Ljubljana Castle and Old Town. Tonight, the evening is all yours. Hit up Metelkova Mesto for a tea or vino with a side of live music and underground art installations. You’ll be fitting in with the locals in no time.
  
  Included today:
  -Visit Lake Bled
  -Walking tour of Ljubljana
  
  Meals:
  -Breakfast

• Day 3: Ljubljana to Budapest, Hungary

  Get a feel for Budapest on a driving tour taking in some of the big names: Andrássy Avenue, Heroes’ Square and Fisherman’s Bastion. Haven’t heard of ruin bars yet? You’ll get to know them soon enough. Feel free to hit the town tonight for some signature European nightlife with a hipster twist.
  
  Included today:
  -Driving tour of Budapest
  
  Meals:
  -Breakfast
  -Dinner

• 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

• Day 5: Budapest to Krakow, Poland

  Kraków’s up next on our Winter Pathway. Check out the largest medieval town square in Europe and loads more on a walking tour with your Topdeck family. Then, why not brush up on history at Wawel Castle or enjoy the views on the bank of the Wisla?
  
  Included today:
  -Walking tour of Kraków
  
  Meals:
  -Breakfast

• Day 6: Krakow

  Your day, your choice. Our top tip? Be sure to check out Kazimierz, the Old Jewish quarter. Labyrinthine streets, markets, bars and cafés – this is where the cool kids hang out. For more great places to visit in Kraków, ask your Trip Leader for the insider info.
  
  Meals:
  -Breakfast

• Day 7: Krakow to Ceský Krumlov, Czech Republic

  This morning we’ll visit the former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Take time to reflect before arriving into fairytale Ceský Krumlov. The entire place is UNESCO World Heritage-listed so prepare to be wowed. Be sure to visit the castle while you’re here. After a stroll around town to get your bearings with the crew, embrace the wintry vibe while you tuck into a traditional Czech meal for dinner tonight.
  
  Included today:
  -Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
  -Walking tour of Ceský Krumlov
  
  Meals:
  -Breakfast
  -Dinner

• Day 8: Ceský Krumlov to Prague

  Prague is all about the charm. Fuel up on trdelník (pastry deliciousness) before a walking tour among grand spires and cobblestone streets. Suss out the castle, cross medieval Charles Bridge and watch 'Death' toll the hour on an astronomical clock that's over 600 years old. Yes, really! After dinner, the night is yours. Get cosy in a café with hot chocolate or go find out why Prague is famous for its nightlife.
  
  Included today:
  -Walking tour of Prague
  
  Meals:
  -Breakfast
  -Dinner

• Day 9: Prague

  You’ve got a whole free day to tick off everything you didn’t get the chance to do yesterday. A trip to Prague wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the John Lennon Wall. Want more history? You could always stop by 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). Want more? 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:
  -Local beer tasting in Prague

• Day 10: Prague to Berlin, Germany

  Get to know 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 the restored city of Dresden
  -Driving tour of Berlin
  
  Meals:
  -Breakfast
  -Dinner

• Day 11: Berlin

  Almost too many choices on this free day! Do culture, do food, do history. Join the optional Third Reich walking tour for an insight into what the city was like under Nazi rule during WWII or go on a museum crawl. More culture awaits on Museum Island, with creative types and yummy meals on offer 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 of Berlin
  -Street art and nightlife tour of Berlin

• Day 12: Berlin to Amsterdam, Netherlands

  Amster-DAM it's going to be a good day! Get your bearings on a walking tour of the vibrant capital this evening and see the Dam Square, Royal Palace and National Monument. End the night with a cone of hot chips with mayo. Mmm.
  
  Included today:
  -Walking tour of Amsterdam
  
  Meals:
  -Breakfast

• Day 13: Amsterdam

  Get on your bike and ride! Take on the optional city bike tour to soak up the wintery canal views before warming up in a café with a hot chocolate 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 with your Topdeck family. Quick, take all of the selfies!
  
  Included today:
  -Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
  
  Meals:
  -Breakfast
  -Dinner
  
  Optional activities:
  -Bike tour of Amsterdam

• Day 14: Amsterdam to London, England

  That’s all folks. Head back to London, or stay put in Amsterdam – it’s up to you!
  
  Included today:
  -English Channel crossing
  
  Meals:
  -Breakfast