European Getaway
Highlights and hidden wonders of Europe
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Trip code: CTET
Duration: 23 days
With an epic 23 day itinerary, spanning 13 countries, this trip is the perfect combo of Europeâs biggest bucket list musts, as well as a fine selection of off-the-beaten-track gems. Explore the Renaissance wonders of Michelangeloâs Florence, marvel at the unforgettable beauty of Paris lit up at night, walk through a living fairy-tale at Lake Bled in Slovenia, sample la dolce vita in passionate Rome and gaze out over snow-capped peaks in the Swiss Alps. This is a real Europe âbest ofâ, with some hidden wonders and seriously underrated destinations thrown in as well. What are you waiting for?
Trip Highlights
- Pay an emotional and thought-provoking visit to Auschwitz and Birkenau
- Walk in the footsteps of gladiators with a tour of Romeâs Colosseum and the Forum
- Take a twinkling night-time tour of Paris â the City of Lights
- Enjoy an open-air soak in Budapestâs famous thermal baths
- Drink in snow-capped views thatâll make your jaw drop in the stunning Swiss Alps
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Day 1: London to Amsterdam. Meet the gang in London town and get ready for an unforgettable adventure. Our first destination is the one and only Amsterdam! Check out the cityâs famed canals and gabled houses before a delish dinner and getting to grips with the âDamâs famed nightlife.
Day 2: Amsterdam. Amsterdamâs your oyster today. Rent a bike to explore the centre like a local, sample some local ales, marvel at Van Goghâs Sunflowers, or enjoy views across the city from the AâDam Lookout Tower. Then how does a night-time cruise down the canals sound?
Day 3: Amsterdam to Berlin. Time to hit the Autobahn to uber-cool Berlin. Kick off with a tour of the most iconic sights, including the Berlin Wall and East Side Gallery. After dark, explore some of the best nightlife in Europe with basement clubs, cabaret joints, micro-breweries and more!
Day 4: Berlin. Checkpoint Charlie is on the menu today, and for the hungry traveller, thereâs a historical walking tour of the city (including Hitlerâs bunker) and an alternative walking tour for those who want to uncover a different side to the city. This evening, hit the beers with the locals. Prost!
Day 5: Berlin to Prague (via Dresden). Weâre off to the Czech Republic today with a pit-stop in baroque beauty, Dresden. See the highlights before continuing on to Prague. Weâll see the enchanting Castle and the Cathedral of St Vitus before leaving you to sample some of Europeâs finest beer!
Day 6: Prague. Take a tour of Pragueâs highlights today including Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square and the Astronomical Clock. Thereâs also a city bike tour on offer if youâd like to explore on two wheels, and an authentic Czech evening with traditional music, dancing and dinner. Na Zdravi!
Day 7: Prague to Vienna (via Kutna Hora). Austriaâs next, but before we cross the border, weâll stop in pretty Kutna Hora. Donât miss the Ossuary, decorated with the bones of over 40,000 people â spooky! Next up, itâs Vienna. Get a taste for the cityâs musical chops with a Mozart / Strauss concert.
Day 8: Vienna. Discover some of the finest jewels in the cityâs crown, with a scenic drive taking in St Stephenâs Cathedral, the State Opera House and Schönbrunn Palace. The rest of the dayâs yours. This evening, hit up one of the pub-like BeislnI for hearty fare (schnitzel anybody?) and a beer or two.
Day 9: Vienna to Krakow (via Auschwitz). Todayâs first stop is emotional and thought provoking, as we visit the concentration camp memorials at Auschwitz and Birkenau, Afterwards, weâll continue on to KrakĂłw. Head out to sample some kielbasa (Polish sausage) washed down with some vodka.
Day 10: KrakĂłw. Get cracking early this morning with a tour of the Cathedral and Royal Castle. Weâve also got a bike tour on offer if that takes your fancy, including some delicious pierogi for lunch (Polish dumplings). Make sure you save some energy for our pivo (Polish lager) and pinball evening!
Day 11: KrakĂłw to Budapest (via Banksa Bystrica). Take in three countries today, with a first stop in Banksa Bystrica, Slovakia. Then cross the border into Hungary and keep on trucking to beautiful Budapest. Weâll take a walking tour of the city before an optional dinner cruise on the Danube.
Day 12: Budapest. Todayâs yours to explore the wonders of the Hungarian capital. Weâve got a guided tour on offer if youâd like to learn about the cityâs history (including a stop at one of the famous thermal baths). Tonight, grab some drinks in one of the cityâs iconic ruin bars.
Day 13: Budapest to Ljubljana (via Lake Bled). Weâre making our way into Slovenia today towards lovely Ljubljana. Weâll stop at living fairytale, Lake Bled, on the way (keep your swimmers handy for a dip in the emerald water!) Then itâs onwards to Sloveniaâs capital for an evening of fun.
Day 14: Ljubljana to Venice. Destinations donât come much more special than Venice. Take a motoscafo across the lagoon before touring the highlights including the Dogeâs Palace and St Markâs Square. Then hop on a gondola, before sundowners over the lagoon and a mouthwatering cicchetti (Venetian tapas) tour.
Day 15: Venice to Rome. The Italian big hitters just keep coming with the hot-blooded capital. Take a walking tour of the top spots, then explore at your own pace. Tonight, join our add-on pasta making experience followed by a delicious dinner, or hit one of the local pizzerias.
Day 16: Rome. Weâve got a full day to enjoy the spoils of Rome. Walk in the footsteps of gladiators with our optional tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, visit the Pantheon, or just sample la dolce vita by sipping cappuccino and watching daily life unfold in this most exciting of cities.
Day 17: Rome to Florence. Weâre hitting the road today, but not before squeezing in a tour of the Vatican Museums â Michelangelo here we come! Weâll arrive in Renaissance gem, Florence, in time for an aperitivo on the Arno, before seeking out some lip-smacking Florentine fare in a trattoria.
Day 18: Florence. Get to grips with one of the cityâs top trades today with an included leather craft demo. Follow it up with our guided walking tour and round up your Florence experience with an optional tasting in a 16th Century winery, followed by a delicious dinner â yum!
Day 19: Florence to Swiss Alps (via Pisa). Farewell Florence, weâre heading to the Swiss Alps, with a stop in vibrant Pisa. Take some pics of you holding the tower up for the âgram before we speed our way onwards to Switzerlandâs snowcapped mountains.
Day 20: Swiss Alps. Drink in the spectacular views this morning (youâll have to pinch yourself to check youâre not dreaming). Join our cog train excursion up Jungfrau Mountain, or if youâre feeling daring, how about a paragliding experience? Tonight, grab some fondue and local wine for an alpine party in your mouth.
Day 21: Swiss Alps to Paris. From dazzling mountain views to Parisian chic. Weâll cross the border into France today, travelling through picturesque Burgundy on our way to the City of Lights. After an included dinner, tick off some iconic sights with a twinkling night-time tour â dreamy.
Day 22: Paris. Visit a perfumery, where youâll learn all the secrets of the trade, then spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your leisure. Save some energy though. Weâve got an optional feast in Montmartre on the table for our last night, followed by some classic Parisian cabaret â ooh-la-la!
Day 23: Paris to London. Au revoir Paris, youâve been wonderful! Hop on to the trusty coach for the last time as we drive through the WWI Battlefields on our way back to Calais. Our amazing adventure ends up back where we started, in London.
Did you know this trip runs all year round? Top travel tip - check out our off-peak deals from October to April for less crowds and more winter beauty.
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Online booking isn't currently available but if you'd like to enquire please use the form below. Alternatively if you'd like to discuss alternate trips or if you have any other questions please don't hesitate to contact us.Your trip departs London at 6:30am on day 1. For this reason we recommend you arrive into London the day before your trip starts.
The trip ends in London around 18:30pm on day 23. In case of delays, we recommend that you spend the night in London before departing the following day.
Accommodation
22 nightsâ accommodation is included on this trip. All accommodation is in comfy and centrally located hostels. Rooms are usually single sex with 4 people per room.
Meals
22 breakfasts and 4 dinners are included. Youâll have to buy the rest of your meals yourself. This is a great opportunity to sample some of the local cuisine.
The age requirements for this trip is 18 - 35 years.
UK citizens can travel to countries in the European Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Visits to Schengen countries within the previous 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after your trip.
All visa, passport and entry requirements are subject to change so we recommend travellers check the most up to date information with the relevant embassies before travel.