Europe Explorer

Our adventure starts early this morning as we hit the road for Paris, enjoying a scenic stop at the White Cliffs of Dover along the way. This evening, we'll head out to explore the signature sights of Paris, from the Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower!

Today is all yours to fall head over heels for the 'City of Love'. Now's your chance to tour the Louvre, discover vibrant neighbourhoods like Le Marais or Montmartre, or simply relax in the city gardens. This evening, you can optionally attend a traditional three-course dinner, plus one of the best Cabaret shows in Paris!

This morning we'll depart Paris for Bordeaux, a hidden gem city renowned for its wine culture and fairytale architecture. Lose yourself in the cosy city vibes, or join us on an optional wine tasting tour to indulge in the famous flavours of Bordeaux!

Speaking of Europe's best-kept secrets, our next destination is one to remember! Today we're travelling to Spain's northern coast, with the city of San Sebastián awaiting us. Aside from those crashing ocean waves and the pristine stretches of golden sand, one of San Sebastián's biggest draws has to be the food. Tonight is all yours to explore - or come along on an optional pintxos tour (it's like tapas, but unique to this part of Spain!).

Today is all yours to relax and explore San Sebastián however you like, whether you're craving a chilled beach day, picking up some pintxos or a surfboard, hiking along the coastline... The options are endless!

Our adventure continues to the backstreets of Barcelona, stopping at a hidden gem historic city called Zaragoza along the way. This evening's completely free for you to get to know Barcelona, soaking in the unbeatable city views and going tapas bar-hopping. Or for a night of music, you can optionally attend a flamenco dancing show.

We'll start our day discovering two of Barcelona's most legendary sights, the enchanted Gothic Quarter and bustling La Rambla. From there, the rest of today is free for you to explore. Maybe you're in the mood to explore some local markets, or tick iconic landmarks like Park Güell, Casa Batlló and Barça Stadium off your Barcelona bucket list.

If there is anywhere in the world more glamorous than the Côte d'Azur (aka the French Riviera), we've yet to find it! Enjoy the coastal views on our drive today as we make our way for the sun-kissed shores of Nice, celebrating our arrival with a group dinner.

Enjoy a relaxed start to the day, with this morning completely free for you to visit the beaches of Nice, or take an optional bike ride along the city's boulevard. Later, we'll take a scenic drive along the Côte d'Azur coast, stopping for photos until we pull up in Monaco for the ultimate evening out at the Royal Palace and Monte Carlo Casino.

Ah, Italy! It's impossible to visit without falling in love with this destination - especially when five colourful fishing villages called Cinque Terre are right around the corner. Your train ticket is included, so how you explore is your call. Whether you feel like hiking along the coast or kicking back with an aperol spritz, nothing can prepare you for the beauty packed inside this region. P.S., don't forget to order some pesto pasta while you're here (it's a regional speciality)!

Have you really visited Pisa without stopping at the Leaning Tower? This morning we'll have a friendly competition to see who can take the most creative photos here. Then we're heading onto Florence, enjoying a free afternoon in the gorgeous city that gifted the world with the Renaissance and gelato!

Get ready to experience "La Dolce Vita" ("The Sweet Life") as we journey through Italy to reach Sorrento on the southwestern coast. Tonight's all yours to relax and soak in those sea cliff views at sunset, or experience a more local side to Sorrento with an optional dinner at a family-run farm.

If you're taking this trip in the summer, we'll head over to the paradise island of Capri for the day. For winter trips, we'll take a scenic drive along the Amalfi Coast and enjoy its local town. Optional activities today include an island cruise in the summer, or a lemon farm visit in the winter.

Our journey continues to Italy's iconic capital today, with impressive views of Mount Vesuvius along the way. Today you can take an optional guided tour around the ancient ruins of Pompeii. When in Rome, we'll head out for a delicious dinner before uncovering the city on foot!

What better way to start the day than by exploring the streets of Rome? Soak in the incredible atmosphere from outside the Colosseum, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, before making a wish at the Trevi Fountain. So legend goes, it's one coin for a return to Rome, two for an Italian romance and three for a wedding... Who knows what your adventure holds on this free day in Rome?

Today we're taking a day trip to fair Verona: the city that inspired William Shakespeare's most famous play, Romeo & Juliet. We'll visit Juliet's Balcony and the love lock wall before heading to the Roman Arena, which is older than the Colosseum. Our next destination is Venice, and tonight we'll be staying right outside the floating city.

We'll start the day in style, gliding along the waters on a Motoscafo cruise to reach the heart of Venice. Enjoy an entire day to uncover Venice's winding canals and alleyways entirely at your own pace. Optional extras include a gondola ride and a food tour led by a local guide.

Italy has been a dream come true, but today we're ticking Austria off our European bucket list! While Salzburg's claim to fame is The Sound of Music, it's easy for anyone to fall in love with the fairytale architecture and rolling hills. Enjoy a free afternoon in Salzburg, or come along on some optional activities - like a musical-themed city tour, or a traditional evening of delicious food and schnapps in the Austrian Alps.

It's one incredible destination to the next as we head over to Prague, Czechia's enchanting capital. Get ready to explore its famous city trail leading from Charles Bridge to the Castle District, stopping at the Astronomical Clock, the Old Town Square and so much more!

Today's completely free for you to discover Prague at your own pace. Whether you're in the mood for some chill time exploring the cobblestone streets or after a more action-packed day in the city, the choice is all yours.

We're discovering not one, but two epic cities today as our adventure takes us into Germany. First up is Dresden, where we'll soak in the views of its stunning architectural sites. Then it's time to experience the best of Berlin, exploring everything from the colourful street art at the East Side Gallery to landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie and Brandenburg Gate. Enjoy a free night in Berlin, chasing out its best food spots or getting a taste of some of the best nightlife in the entire world!

Enjoy a free day to relax and explore Berlin at your own pace. Today you could escape to the emerald stretches of Tiergarten, check out Museum Island, or get to know Berlin better with some optional cultural activities.

This trip of a lifetime may almost be over, but not before ticking one more city off our bucket list. Kick back and relax as part of our journey across the border to the Netherlands today. When we arrive in Amsterdam, we'll go for a group dinner before enjoying a free evening in the city.

Today's all about choosing your adventure in Amsterdam. This charming city can match any pace, whether you're after a relaxed day exploring the local neighbourhoods or want to join some amazing optional activities - like a trip to Amsterdam's street art & graffiti museum, or a canal cruise.

Our adventure finishes today as our journey takes us back across the border to London, stopping at Dover and Calais along the way. This trip finishes upon arrival in London in the late evening.

There will also be a 10am stop at Amsterdam's Schipol Airport today, if you would prefer to fly home (flights not included).

If you're looking for a shorter trip to Europe that's still packed with amazing destinations, check out our 16-day Best of Europe (which also starts and finishes in London)!