Trip Overview
Trip itinerary
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Rome – Venice
2No lies – we have a long drive today. BUT name a better way to get to know your trip mates than handing round the AUX cord. Later, we'll park up in Venice – home to over 400 bridges and birthplace of Vivaldi. Acquaint yourself with the usual suspects on a walking tour – ticking off the likes of St Mark's Square, Doge’s Palace and Accademia Bridge. Tonight: this beautifully romantic city is yours for the taking. Round up the gang, score a cheap(ish) meal at Osteria Al Portego, then enjoy a spritz (or two) overlooking one of Venice’s fuchsia-pink sunsets.
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Included Today
- Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Optional extras
- Get a personalised trip T-shirt or hoodie: from €23
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Included Today
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Venice
3Centuries-old architecture. Inventive cuisine. And a bucket-load of culture. Venice is just begging to be explored. Do the obvious and hop aboard a gondola ride along the Grand Canal. Spend your time seeking out the epic Libreria Acqua Alta bookshop. Head off the tourist trail with a trip to Giudecca Island. Or forget all the above and embark on a day-long gelataria-crawl. Go wandering. Get lost in the maze of canals and piazzas. That’s what makes the memories.
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Venice – Vienna (Austria)
4Order one last coffee in poor Italian (hey, you tried!), this morning we’ll weave our way through the Alps to Austria. Ten points if you can guess what Vienna is famous for. Musicians. Grand coffee houses. And strudel (duh!). Enjoy a quick stop at the opulent Schönbrunn Palace (home of the Princess Sisi), before driving by the likes of the Opera House, Hofburg Palace, Museum Quarter and Ringstrasse. The rest of the afternoon is 100% up to you. For dinner, head to the Naschmarkt and try some knödel (Austrian dumplings) or go for the obvious choice – schnitzel. Later: gather the fam and make a beeline for the city’s microbreweries or cool cocktail bars.
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Included Today
- Vienna highlights drive
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Included Today
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Vienna
5A whole day in Vienna – prepare to have your heart well and truly stolen. Head to the Museum Quarter and explore. All about the aesthetic? MUMOK’s modern art is a must. Wander around the pretty-extra Hofburg Palace. Grab a table at Cafe Central for the most boujee afternoon tea you’ve ever had (be prepared to queue). Or experience Vienna’s hipster hub in Neubau. Tonight, enjoy the sweet sounds of Mozart and Bach played by a Viennese orchestra at an optional concert. Even if classical music isn’t your usual go-to, this is something special.
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Optional extras
- Viennese orchestra experience: from €45
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Optional extras
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Vienna – Bratislava (Slovakia) – Budapest (Hungary)
6Our Vienna love affair was short but oh-so-sweet. Up next? The twin cities of Buda and Pest. But first: a quick whip around Slovakia’s fascinating capital. Three countries in one day? Only with us. In the City of Bridges, we’ll be chauffeured past the Chain Bridge, Castle District, Gellert Hotel, Heroes’ Square and House of Terror on a driving tour. SD cards full and tummies grumbling, it’s time to sample some of the local fare. Goulash. Chicken paprikash. Langos. Dobos cake. Hopefully you like paprika, they’re kinda obsessed with it here. Later, hang with the hipsters and drink local pálinka (fruit brandy) at one of the original ruin bars.
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Included Today
- Orientation walk of Bratislava with Trip Leader
- Budapest highlights drive
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Included Today
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Budapest
7You wanted freedom to explore – here it is. Check out the Central Market Hall. Explore the Jewish Quarter. Play pinball at the Flippermúzeum. Get a harrowing education at the House of Terror. Hunt down the Anonymous Statue. Soak in the therapeutic waters of the Széchenyi Thermal Baths. Head to Buda Castle and check out all the views from Fisherman’s Bastion. And tonight? Opt for a dinner cruise down the Danube (Buda Castle and House of Parliament look extra spesh lit up like Christmas). Or swing by a few of the city’s rooftop bars for sophisticated vibes and UN-real views.
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Optional extras
- Danube River cruise: prices available locally
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Optional extras
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Budapest – Kraków (Poland)
8Legend has it a dragon had to be defeated in order for Kraków to be built (eat your heart out, Game of Thrones). Get acquainted with this gem of a city on a walking tour – complete with an introduction to its resident dragon. Then? Take Fleetwood's advice and go your own way. Top up your history knowledge at Wawel Castle, explore the hip cafes and boutiques in the Jewish Quarter, head to Schindler's Museum or find a local haunt and tuck into a piled-high plate of pierogi.
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Included Today
- Walking tour of Kraków with Trip Leader
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Included Today
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Kraków
9Here’s a free day we prepared earlier. Need some suggestions? Head to Hamsa in the heart of the Jewish Quarter for some 'Hummus and Happiness', shop for the ‘Gold of the Baltic’ in the UNESCO-listed Cloth Hall. Or do as the locals do and head to Okraglak for some drool-worthy street food – Zapiekanki is a must! Then: it's time to refine your vodka palette on an optional tasting tour. Learn the history behind Polish vodka and sample a few uniquely flavoured varieties as you go. Refuse to drink it without Red Bull? There are plenty of bars to pull into for a tasting of the local beer instead.
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Optional extras
- Vodka tasting: from 218 PLN
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Optional extras
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Kraków – Prague (Czech Republic)
10Onwards to the spire-filled skyline and mysterious streets of Prague! Our Trip Leader will get us acquainted with this picture-perfect city – complete with quirky clock tower – and point out all the must-dos for our free day tomorrow. After hunting down some sma~ený sýr (fried cheese of dreams) for dinner, hit the town to try some local Czech beer or sample a cocktail at The Alchemist – an old-school venue with a 1950s’ vibe. Hint: if you want the full experience, ask for the 'choose your fate'. We'll see you in the morning.
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Included Today
- Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Included Today
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Prague
11Another day, completely your way. Trust us, there’s plenty to Czech out (ha!). Seek out the John Lennon wall. Soak up some history at the Communist Museum. Take the funicular up Petrin Hill for allll the views. Check out what the Dancing House is all about. Or grab a delish roast pork roll at one of the street vendors lining Old Town Square. Fancy yourself as a bit of a beer connoisseur? Don’t miss the beer tasting optional this afternoon. 11 different Czech beers + tapas = good times all around.
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Optional extras
- Local beer tasting in Prague: from €40
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Optional extras
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Prague – Dresden (Germany) – Berlin
12From one beer capital to the next. Get acquainted with 800 year-old Dresden – a city virtually destroyed in WWII and then rebuilt – before we make tracks to Berlin. Prep yourself for currywurst and more hipsters per capita than anywhere else. We'll drive you around to see the main sights including (what's left of) the Berlin Wall, the Holocaust Memorial, Museum Island and Alexanderplatz. Tonight: get the group together to see whether this city’s nightlife really lives up to the hype.
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Included Today
- Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader
- Berlin highlights drive
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Included Today
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Berlin
13A city exploding with culture, history and bloody good food – you’ve got 24 hrs to make the most of it. Our advice? Opt in for a historic walking tour that’s actually interesting. You’ll get a local insight into what the city was like under Nazi rule and tick off the likes of the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie and Brandenburg Gate. Plus, all the insider tips on how to spend the rest of your free day. Or put those elastic waistbands to the ultimate test on a locally-led food tour. We’re talking kebabs, pastries, more currywurst, pierogi and local Pilsner beer. Tonight, seek out Burgermeister for dinner. This place used to be a public toilet (ew) but now serves up the best burgers in Berlin (yum). Or see if Mustafa’s kebabs meets expectations.
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Optional extras
- Third Reich walking tour: from €20
- Berlin food tour: from €45
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Optional extras
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Berlin – Amsterdam (Netherlands)
14Ok, nobody panic – the adventure is coming to a close. But we’re not done yet! The GPS is set for Amsterdam today. Once we arrive, hit the cobblestones and explore the likes of Dam Square, the Royal Palace and the National Monument. This place is a foodie’s haven so you’ll have no issues finding somewhere to settle in for dinner. Give into temptation and grab a cone of hot chips with mayo. Mmm. Later, head to a canalside wine bar or brewery to keep the good times rolling.
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Meals
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Amsterdam
15This is our last full day together. So, don’t hang about – get on your bike! Check out Amsterdam's iconic canals, bridges and parks on an optional bike tour. History buffs should pay a visit to the Anne Frank House (don’t forget to book in advance!). If you *did* forget to book, there’s the chance to join a virtual reality tour of the Secret Annex instead. Culture fiends should make a beeline for the Van Gogh Musuem and Rijksmuseum. Or if you’re wanting a more chill vibe, head to Hannekes Boom for waterfront views, good food and all-round good times. Whatever you get up to, make sure you’re back in time to toast the final night of our European adventure at tonight’s group dinner.
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Meals
- Dinner
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Optional extras
- Bike tour of Amsterdam: from €28
- Anne Frank’s last walk and VR experience: from €37
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Meals
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Amsterdam – London (England)
16Seriously? It’s over? After breakfast, we’ll make tracks to LDN. Blast the Trip Song one last time – who’s up for a reunion trip next year?
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Meals
What's included
Included experiences
- - Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
- - Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
- - Vienna highlights drive
- - Orientation walk of Bratislava with Trip Leader
- - Budapest highlights drive
- - Walking tour of Kraków with Trip Leader
- - Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader
- - Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader
- - Berlin highlights drive
Accommodation
- 12 nights in hostels, 3 nights in bungalows at European campsites
Transport
Optional activities
- FYI: these are optional activities available locally. Things might change – prices are here to give you a rough idea.
- Get a personalised trip T-shirt or hoodie: from €23
- Viennese orchestra experience: from €45
- Danube River cruise: prices available locally
- Vodka tasting in Kraków: from 218 PLN
- Local beer tasting in Prague: from €40
- Third Reich walking tour: from €20
- Berlin food tour: from €45
- Bike tour of Amsterdam: from €28
- Anne Frank’s last walk and VR experience: from €37
Views & Reviews
Latest Reviews
Average rating based on 7 reviews
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Anonymous September 2023
This trip was one of the best travel experiences I’ve had to date. Our trip leader was excellent and very knowledgeable on the cities we visited. Optional activities were a hoot and generally worth the money. A great way to make friends with like-minded people who love to explore new destinations and have a good time. But just a warning - this trip includes a lot of drinking!
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Anonymous September 2023
Perfectly designed fast paced tours run by absolute professionals to really see as much of Europe as possible in a short amount of time. Takes the hassle out of having to book and organise your own transport and accommodation so you really just get to enjoy the destinations… and the hangovers!
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Anonymous September 2023
What an amazing time!!! I think if I travel again I’d like more time than one full day in each city, but I absolutely made the most of the time we had. Our trip leader Maddy & bus driver Dan made the trip SO great, Maddy is incredibly knowledgeable, gave excellent recommendations as we reached each city, made the walking tours both informative and fun & was great at making our checkins/outs & extra activities run smoothly. Dan had some great recommendations too and got us all from A to B safely every travel day. Hostels were all decent, clean & comfy beds and (other than hu Rome), convenient locations.
Oh! And we had only 23 people on our trip so we all got extra space on the bus 👌
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