Basix
18 to 35s
Epic Europe: Central and Italy
24 Days | Traverse Europe’s best spots and indulge in some of the most delicious food in the world
24 days
Start
Berlin, Germany
Finish
Rome, Italy
Trip Code
AMYCC
Min Age
18
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
8 breakfasts
Transport
Train, Metro, Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (11 nights), Guest house (3 nights), Hostel (multi-share) (7 nights), Guesthouse (multi-share) (2 nights)
From £3,438(24 days)
Trip Informations
See seven countries and hit all the highlights of Europe on this 24-day journey through Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Italy and Slovenia. Discover nightlife you can only get in Berlin, walk the ‘Royal Route’ in Krakow, then soak up the terracotta views of Prague and Cesky Krumlov. See the fairytale-like Lake Bled, and then it’s onto Italy to eat your weight in delicious carbs. Explore the postcard-perfect canals of Venice, beach hop around sparkling coasts, sample Tuscan wine, and soak in heaps of art, history and culture. Take a bucket list trip that explores iconic ruin bars, historic landmarks, hilltop castles, cobblestone streets, romantic canals, world wonders and epic sunset spots and do it all with likeminded individuals and a local leader who knows all the secrets.
Why you’ll love this trip
Start your trip with a bang in Berlin, where history and modern culture dance. If it’s nightlife you’re after, Germany’s capital is home to thriving bars, underground clubs and an alternative scene not to be missed.  
Discover the magical Cesky Krumlov – you'd be forgiven for thinking you'd stepped straight into a fairytale, as this place is filled with medieval buildings, verdant countryside and the flowing Vltava River. 
Step into the pages of a fairytale on the shore of Slovenia’s Lake Bled – home to the bluest waters you might ever see. Explore the church on the island, walk around the lake surrounded by mountains and treat yourself to a slice of cream cake. 
Eat your way through Italy, stopping in at some of the country’s finest food destinations. Whether it’s a real spaghetti carbonara in Rome, a traditional pesto-making demonstration in Cinque Terre or wine windows in Florence, your tastebuds are front and center.
Explore some of the most beautiful and iconic cities in Italy, soak in incredible views and photo ops and tick off plenty of bucket list items, whether it’s playing Romeo or Juliet in Verona or looking out over the Mediterranean Sea from the hills of Cinque Terre.
Is this trip right for you?
The best way to experience a city is by doing as the locals do – that means using public transport such as trams, trains, buses and metro at some locations. You’ll get an authentic look at daily life but be aware you may find yourself sharing a busy bus ride with local commuters. The trains used on this trip are comfortable, and all have toilets but can also be very busy.
Europe is steeped in history, which means sometimes the infrastructure is old. Often there are no lifts or escalators, particularly in some train stations or hotels. The cobblestone streets, narrow steps and tiny bridges of Europe are very romantic but they’re also a good reason to pack light and leave the wheeling suitcase at home. You may have to carry your bags up and down stairs, as well as some short distances to the hotel (no longer than 30 minutes). Make sure it doesn’t exceed our weight and size recommendations – check the 'Packing' section of the Essential Trip Information.
Don’t let the heat keep you from exploring the world! Summer temperatures can be very high in Europe, making things uncomfortable. It’s essential to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water.
It’s bunking season! As some accommodation on this trip is twin or multi-share, solo travellers will share a room with other travellers of the same gender, an excellent opportunity to get to know other like-minded people. A single supplement is unavailable on this trip as space is at a premium in Europe, and your hotel is no exception. For those travelling as a pair, European hotels often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
8 breakfasts
Transport
Train, Metro, Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (11 nights), Guest house (3 nights), Hostel (multi-share) (7 nights), Guesthouse (multi-share) (2 nights)
Activities
Krakow - Zapiekanka Snack in Kazimierz Quarter
Budapest - Market Visit and Snack
Budapest – Ruin Bar Visit
Verona - Orientation walk & Juliet's Balcony
Peschiera del Garda – Orientation walk
Parma – Orientation Walk
Cinque Terre – Leader-led Hike
Cinque Terre – Day Pass
Pisa - Half Day Trip
Florence – Orientation Walk
Florence - Sunset Aperitivo in Piazzale Michelangelo
Rome - Orientation Walk
Add on activities
Berlin - Storyline of Berlin Urban Adventure - EUR65
Berlin - German History Museum - EUR7
Berlin - Kulturforum Potsdamer Platz - EUR12
Berlin - TV Tower - EUR25
Berlin - Checkpoint Charlie Museum - EUR18
Berlin - Story of Berlin Museum - EUR14
Berlin - Topography of Terror - Free
Berlin - Reichstag (time slot must be booked online in advance) - Free
Berlin - Schloss Charlottenburg - EUR12
Berlin - Berliner Dom Cathedral - EUR10
Berlin - Jewish Museum - EUR8
Berlin - Bike Tour - EUR30
Berlin - Museum Pass (3 Day Ticket) - EUR32
Berlin - National History Museum - EUR10
Berlin - Spree River Cruise - EUR27
Berlin - Pergamon Museum - EUR18
Wroclaw - Panorama Raclawicka entrance - PLN50
Krakow - Bike Tour (Day or Night) - PLN100
Krakow - Galicia Jewish Museum - PLN20
Krakow - History Museum - PLN28
Krakow - St Mary's Basilica - PLN15
Krakow - Wawel Royal Castle - PLN35
Wieliczka - Salt Mines Tour - PLN230
Oswiecim - Half-Day Trip & Guided Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau - PLN180
Krakow - Walking Tour - Free
Prague - Kafka Museum - CZK260
Prague - Bike Tour - CZK650
Prague - Jewish Quarter - CZK500
Kutna Hora - Day Trip (by public transport) - CZK250
Prague - Mucha Museum - CZK300
Prague - Museum of Communism - CZK380
Prague - National Museum - CZK350
Prague - Castle Visit - CZK350
Kutna Hora - Sedlec Ossuary & Bone Church - CZK160
Kutna Hora - Church of St Barbara - CZK160
Prague - Town Hall Clock Tower - CZK250
Cesky Krumlov - Brewery Tour - CZK200
Cesky Krumlov - Guided walking tour - CZK300
Cesky Krumlov - Egon Schiele Art Centrum - CZK200
Cesky Krumlov - Rafting or Canoe Trip (per person) - CZK1200
Cesky Krumlov - Guided Castle Tour - CZK300
Vienna - Albertina Museum - EUR19
Vienna - Belvedere Gallery (Lower Gallery) - EUR15
Vienna - Hofburg Palace & Sisi Museum - EUR16
Vienna - Leopold Museum - EUR15
Vienna - Prater Ferris Wheel - EUR14
Vienna - Schoenbrunn Palace - EUR22
Vienna - Spanish Riding School Practice - EUR28
Vienna - St Stephen's Tower - EUR6
Vienna - Vienna Boys Choir Concert - EUR70
Budapest - Bike Ride - HUF6000
Budapest - Great Synagogue - HUF9000
Budapest - House of Terror - HUF4000
Budapest - Hungarian National Museum - HUF2900
Budapest - Hungarian State Opera House Tour - HUF7000
Budapest - Parliament Tour - HUF10000
Budapest - Pub Crawl (starting from) - HUF9000
Budapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths (starting from) - HUF9400
Budapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park - HUF5000
Budapest - Central Market - Free
Bled - Mountain Bike Hire - EUR25
Bled - Pletna Boat Trip - EUR14
Triglav National Park - Canyoning - EUR65
Bled - Castle - EUR15
Triglav National Park - River Rafting - EUR55
Triglav National Park - Bus and Cable Car Trip to Mt Vogel - EUR32
Triglav National Park - Emerald River Adventure (full day) - EUR110
Venice - Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs - EUR30
Peggy Guggenheim Collection - EUR17
Venice - St Mark's Campanile - EUR12
Venice - St Mark's Basilica Treasury - EUR5
Venice - Accademia Gallery - EUR16
Ca’ D’Oro - Galería Franchetti - EUR15
Venice - Gondola Ride - EUR80
Venice - Chicchetti & Wine Tour of Venice Urban Adventure - EUR99
Venice - Glass Museum Murano - EUR11
Venice - Ca' Rezzonico Museum of Eighteenth Century Art - EUR11
Venice - Scuola Grande di San Rocco - EUR14
Venice - Museum of St Mark's Basilica - EUR5
Peschiera del Garda – Gardaland Park - EUR50
Cinque Terre - Coastal Cruise - EUR41
Cinque Terre - 'Il Laboratorio del Pesto' Making & Demonstration - EUR25
Florence - Foodies Walk Urban Adventure - EUR67
Florence - Aperitivo Time! Urban Adventure - EUR77
Florence - Pitti Palace (Boboli Gardens, Museo Argenti, Costume Gallery, Porcellain Museum) - EUR12
Florence - Bargello Museum - EUR13
Florence - Medici Chapels - EUR15
Florence - Uffizi Gallery - EUR24
Florence - Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, Giotto Bell Tower and Brunelleschi Dome - EUR30
Florence - Palazzo Vecchio - EUR12
Florence - Accademia - EUR16
Vatican City - St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator - EUR10
Vatican City - Vatican Museum - EUR22
Rome - Pantheon - EUR5
Rome - Christian Catacombs - EUR10
Rome - Keats-Shelley Memorial House - EUR6
Rome - Venezia Palace - EUR17
Rome - Galleria Borghese - EUR16
Rome - Castel Sant'Angelo - EUR13
Rome - Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - EUR19
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Important notes
1. Pre and post tour accommodation and transfers are available to book upon request, subject to availability. Please contact your booking agent for more details.
2. A single supplement is not available on this trip.
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