18-to-Thirtysomethings: Rome to London on a Shoestring (EIRS)
Countries Visited: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom
Trip Style: Information Not available
Service Level: Basic
Excellent value, amazing prices, quality experiences Simple and clean hotels, guesthouses and hostels chosen for location and character Affordable public and private transport for maximum cultural interaction Plenty of optional activities tailored to your interests and budget
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 16, avg 10.
Meals Included: No meals included
Accommodations: Not Availaible
Highlights
Visit Budapest and opt to soak in the famous thermal baths, enjoy a pint or two at a Berlin beer hall, stroll down cobblestone streets in Italy
Description
Hope your happiness muscles are in peak condition because this epic 23-day combo tour of Europe is going to leave you feeling like life is good. Ride on trains from city to city where you'll get to explore cobblestoned streets, ancient sculptures, thermal baths, packed beer halls, and the most amazing dance floors that southern, eastern, and northern Europe have on offer. Loads of free time and optional activities mean you get to see these nine countries your way. Roam, bike, boat, mosey, glide, dance, and laugh yourself through Europe's best. Better start stretching now.
Trip Style: Information Not available
Service Level: Basic
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 16, avg 10.
Meals Included: No meals included
Accommodations: Not Availaible
Highlights
Visit Budapest and opt to soak in the famous thermal baths, enjoy a pint or two at a Berlin beer hall, stroll down cobblestone streets in Italy
Description
Hope your happiness muscles are in peak condition because this epic 23-day combo tour of Europe is going to leave you feeling like life is good. Ride on trains from city to city where you'll get to explore cobblestoned streets, ancient sculptures, thermal baths, packed beer halls, and the most amazing dance floors that southern, eastern, and northern Europe have on offer. Loads of free time and optional activities mean you get to see these nine countries your way. Roam, bike, boat, mosey, glide, dance, and laugh yourself through Europe's best. Better start stretching now.
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- Tour Operator
- G Adventures
- Duration
- 23 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Rome | Day 1 Rome Arrive at any time. Additional Notes: If you are arriving early and wish to see the Vatican Museums, it's a good idea to book a ticket to the Vatican online from home. If you try waiting until you arrive it may be too late! Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting |
| Day 2 | Viareggio | Day 2 Rome/Viareggio Stop by the Leaning Tower of Pisa en route to coastal Tuscany, using Viareggio as a base for exploration in the region. Included Activities: Leaning Tower of Pisa Visit Transport: Train (4.50 hour(s)) |
| Day 3 | Viareggio | Day 3 Viareggio We include the Cinque Terre Day Pass, which gives access to trains and the entrance to the coastal path hike, which we recommend. However, it is up to you how you spend time in Cinque Terre. Included Activities: National Park Pass and Unlimited Train Ticket Cinque Terre Coastal Path Hike Transport: Train (1.50 hour(s)) Train (1.50 hour(s)) |
| Day 4 | Viareggio | Day 4 Viareggio No city can boast of such artistic richness as the romantic Renaissance city of Florence. Food, art, culture, and beautiful views put this outstanding Italian city in a field of its own. The list of things to see and do in Florence and the surrounding Tuscan countryside is unlimited, be it art, nature, architecture, history, or food and drink! Additional Notes: Please note that it is strongly advised to book tickets in advance for both the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries. The line-ups at these museums are always long and the time to visit them is limited due to the fact that Day 3 is a day trip to Florence. These tickets can be booked online from home before you leave at www.weekendafirenze.com or by phone (+39) 055 294883 from Monday to Friday 08:30-18.30, Saturday 08.30-12.30. If you are interested in purchasing tickets we recommend that you do so once your G Adventure trip is confirmed (up to 2 months before if possible), especially for the ever-popular Uffizi, and for any time after 11:00 the day your tour visits Florence. For additional museum resources, refer to this website, www.firenzemusei.it, for more information to plan your day in Florence. Transport: Train (2.00 hour(s)) Train (2.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 5 | Venice | Day 5 Viareggio/Venice Venice - the floating city. Marvel at the colourful Venetian architecture lining the grand canal, and opt to take a ride a gondola. Choose your favourite flavour of gelato from an ornate rainbow of options at a local gelateria. Go deeper into the winding backstreets streets and stumble into quaint shops, grand churches and quiet caFes. Opt to visit Piazza San Marco, or discover the magic behind Murano glass. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Transport: Train (4.50 hour(s)) |
| Day 6 | Vienna | Day 6 Venice/Vienna Opt to explore the artisan islands of Murano and Burano with their picturesque streets, visit the Basilica di San Marco or Doges Palace. Overnight train to Vienna. Transport: Overnight train (beds) (10.50-11.50 hours) |
| Day 7 | Vienna | Day 7 Vienna After tiring yourself out with sightseeing, pop into a cafE, a Viennese institution. For a slice of local life, the caFes are good places to relax and get your bearings while deciding what to do next. A delicious cafE experience involves Gugelhupf, one of Vienna's specialty cakes, and a cup of Melange (half coffee, half milk). Included Activities: Orientation Walk |
| Day 8 | Vienna | Day 8 Vienna Enjoy another free day in Vienna. |
| Day 9 | Budapest | Day 9 Vienna/Budapest Orientation walk upon arrival in Budapest, then enjoy a free afternoon to explore. Opt to check out the beautiful Parliament building, stroll along the streets or check out the thermal baths. Opt for an evening out with the group. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Big Night Out Transport: Train (3.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 10 | Budapest | Day 10 Budapest Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of the adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner. |
| Day 11 | Krakow | Day 11 Budapest/Krakow With the Danube River dividing old town, Buda, from the newer area, Pest, there is plenty to see and do. Transport: Overnight train (beds) |
| Day 12 | Krakow | Day 12 Krakow Opt to visit Rynek GlOwny - Europe's largest medieval market square; savour a traditional Polish breakfast (kielbasa, yum), or sit back with a coffee and a slice of Polands famous cheesecake (sernik babci) at one of the many caFes in the area. Then, walk it off with a stroll uphill to marvel at the impressive Wawel Royal Castle. Included Activities: Orientation Walk |
| Day 13 | Krakow | Day 13 Krakow Enjoy free time to wander the city and explore the Jewish Quarter. Opt to travel further afield to Auschwitz for a sobering look into the history of this region, or take a visit to to see the old Wieliczka Salt Mine. |
| Day 14 | Prague | Day 14 Krakow/Prague Imagine a city lined with Bohemian art, beer halls offering the finest brews in the region, tranquil gardens, and ornate chapels - its no wonder why visitors fall in love with this place. Take the afternoon and get lost. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Transport: Train (8.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 15 | Prague | Day 15 Prague Enjoy all Prague has to offer. Opt to visit the famous Charles Bridge, the clock tower in the main square or a traditional Czech beer hall with serious helpings of meat and potatoes. |
| Day 16 | Berlin | Day 16 Prague/Berlin Berlin is an amazing city with tangible historical importance and a melting pot of different cultures and flavours. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Big Night Out Transport: Train (5.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 17 | Berlin | Day 17 Berlin Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of the adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner. |
| Day 18 | Berlin | Day 18 Berlin Take an included bike tour around Berlin. Enjoy free time to explore historic monuments, such as the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate and the Checkpoint Charlie Museum. Experience Berlins famous nightlife. Included Activities: Bike Tour |
| Day 19 | Amsterdam | Day 19 Berlin/Amsterdam Hop on a train and cross into the Netherlands. Transport: Train (6.50-7.00 hours) |
| Day 20 | Amsterdam | Day 20 Amsterdam Head into a cozy bruin cafE or "eetcafE" (to the Dutch what pubs are to the British and Irish), local spots where friends gather to catch up over a beer or glass of house wine. |
| Day 21 | Bruges | Day 21 Amsterdam/Bruges Jump on a bus from Amsterdam and head into Belgium, for a visit to the small medieval trading town of Bruges. Bruges is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe and has remained practically unchanged since its heyday. Once inside the city walls, the town closes in around you with street after street of historic houses and a canal always nearby. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Transport: Local bus (5.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 22 | London | Day 22 Bruges/London Hop on a bus to London and enjoy a final night out with the group. Transport: Local bus (5.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 23 | London | Day 23 London Depart at any time. |
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Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered.
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