Tour Summer Compass | Visit United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Meals

23 breakfasts 3 lunches 9 dinners

Accommodation

18 nights in hostels, 2 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 4 nights in hotel upgrades

Others

Driving tour of Paris and gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower Visit the Loire Valley Bordeaux winery experience Walking tour of San Sebastián Driving tour of Madrid Walking tour of Valencia Driving tour of Barcelona Walking tour of Marseille Walking tour of Florence with a local guide Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower Walking tour of Rome Walking tour of Verona Walking tour of Venice Vaporetto ride in Venice Walking tour of Amsterdam Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

Transport

Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Traditional cabaret show Seine river cruise Bike tour of Paris Visit Château de Chambord Food tour of Madrid Flamenco show Guided tour of the Vatican City Get a personalised trip T-shirt or hoodie Gondola ride Scenic excursion to Jungfrau (’The Top of Europe’) Skydiving Scenic helicopter ride Visit a Swiss watch shop Bike tour of Amsterdam

Optional

Other activities and services not included

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Day 1 Day 1: London, England To Paris, France
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: London, England To Paris, France

All good things start with Paris. Meet the crew and grab some supplies before we hit the road early in the morning and jump across the English Channel. The home of Coco Chanel, the Pompidou Centre and the Mona Lisa, Paris more than deserves its reputation as the European capital for all things culture, fashion and food-related. What better way to start the trip than with a driving tour and delicious picnic next to the Eiffel Tower?

Included today:
- Driving tour of Paris and gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower

Meals:
- Dinner
Day 2 Day 2: Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Paris

This morning: free time en Français. From the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay to the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées, you’ll be sure to make a solid dent in your bucket list. Later on, it’s up to you: stretch those legs on an optional bike tour of Paris or simply roam the streets on your own. End your day with an optional Seine River cruise or a #throwback cabaret show.

Optional activities:
- Traditional cabaret show
- Seine river cruise
- Bike tour of Paris

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 3 Day 3: Paris To Bordeaux
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Paris To Bordeaux

Today we roll on to Bordeaux, where half the city is UNESCO World Heritage-listed and vineyards reign supreme. Along the way, you could opt in to take a stroll around the Château de Chambord (the largest château in the Loire Valley), and learn why French Renaissance architecture is famous around the world.

Included today:
- Visit the Loire Valley

Optional activities:
- Visit Château de Chambord

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 4 Day 4: Bordeaux
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Bordeaux

As the home of over 9,000 wine producers, Bordeaux fo’ sure knows how to wine and dine. Date night, anyone? See how many grapes you can squeeze into one day.

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 5 Day 5: Bordeaux To San Sebastián, Spain
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Bordeaux To San Sebastián, Spain

Wake up and roll out of bed – it’s wine o’clock somewhere in the world! This morning, we’ll learn the A to Z of the grape-y stuff at an included tasting session. Top tip: pick up some bottles to send home (your future self will thank you). Before you know it we’ll be eating alllllll of the pintxos and tapas in San Sebastián. Yum.

Included today:
- Bordeaux winery tour and tasting
- Walking tour of San Sebastián

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 6 Day 6: San Sebastián
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: San Sebastián

Beach day! Hit up the Old Town before you catch some rays – and don’t miss the chance to shaka like a Spaniard in the surf or head up Mt Ulia to capture that totally #instagrammable sunset shot.

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 7 Day 7: San Sebastián To Madrid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: San Sebastián To Madrid

Today we head inland to the Spanish capital: Madrid, home of artistic masterpieces (Picasso and Dalí, anyone?) and buzzing nightlife. While you’re here, make sure you take the time to explore the Royal Palace, Plaza de España, Reina Sofia and all the other architectural delights this city has to offer. Need more? Don’t miss the Prado Museum, the botanical gardens and the home of Real Madrid FC.

Included today:
- Driving tour of Madrid

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 8 Day 8: Madrid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Madrid

Don’t miss a visit to the Chocolatería San Ginés - serving up some ah-mazing churros since 1894. In the mood for chills? Kick back and relax in the Malasaña or Chueca neighbourhood. Shopping fiend? You’ll be well catered for in the Salamanca district.

Optional activities:
- Food tour of Madrid

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 9 Day 9: Madrid To Valencia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Madrid To Valencia

Valencia, here we come! This coastal city has heaps to offer (and it isn’t afraid to shout about it). Oh – and did we mention it’s also the home of paella? Make sure you hunt some down while you have the chance!

Included today:
- Walking tour of Valencia

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 10 Day 10: Valencia To Barcelona
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Valencia To Barcelona

Next stop: Barça! Get your cameras charged and keep an eye out for those bucket list sights on today’s driving tour. Then: finish off the day in true Spanish style with an optional flamenco performance. Olé!

Included today:
- Driving tour of Barcelona

Optional activities:
- Flamenco show

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 11 Day 11: Barcelona
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Barcelona

Pull on your Barcelona shirt and go get your Gaudí fix. La Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló and Park Güell: they’re all here! Think you’ve eaten it all? We’re willing to bet that you haven’t! Why not tick a few more Spanish delicacies off the list at one of the city’s amazing food markets?

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 12 Day 12: Barcelona To Marseille, France
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Barcelona To Marseille, France

French border, we meet again! This time, we’re off to Marseille. Head out on an included walking tour and uncover the delights this port city has to offer. It’s multiculturalism and history at its best!

Included today:
- Walking tour of Marseille

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 13 Day 13: Marseille
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Marseille

Any sailing fans out there? Mast-to-mast with yachts, Marseille’s Vieux Port is a little slice of maritime heaven. Later on, dig into some local French fare and watch the sun set over the port. Charming, really.

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 14 Day 14: Marseille To Florence, Italy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Marseille To Florence, Italy

Time to make your food baby sing! Today we’ll set a course for the home of Tuscan cuisine: Florence. Whip around Santa Maria del Fiore before ending your day in true Italian fashion: in a carb induced coma at a local trattoria. It would be rude not to!

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 15 Day 15: Florence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Florence

Florence has more stories than Bilbo Baggins, more culture than a Shoreditch hipster, over 1,800 restaurants AND it gave the world gelato. Get schooled on the Medici family, stroll the Ponte Vecchio (the only bridge not bombed in WWII) and get an in-depth tour of the city with a local guide.

Included today:
- Walking tour of Florence with a local guide

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 16 Day 16: Florence To Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Florence To Rome

Time to give that bucket list a workout - we’re off to Rome! Did someone say walking tour? We’ll pass by the Pantheon, throw our two cents in the Trevi Fountain, sit on the Spanish Steps and check out the mighty Colosseum before the day is done. Tonight, you’re in Disneyland for foodies. Have fun!

Included today:
- Walking tour of Rome
- Visit Pisa and the famous Leaning Tower

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 17 Day 17: Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Rome

Create the ultimate Roman Holiday in one day with a whirlwind of Vespas, espresso, two-cheek kisses and pizza the way it’s supposed to taste. Count your blessings on an optional tour of Vatican City, then play ’I-spy’ with two-and-a-half millennia worth of history. Want more? You could always shop till you drop on Via Condotti, head to Capitoline Hill for awesome views of the Roman Forum and Colosseum or just kick back in Piazza Navona for some dolce far niente (delicious idleness).

Optional activities:
- Guided tour of the Vatican City

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 18 Day 18: Rome To Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Rome To Venice

Onwards to fair Verona, the place where Romeo and Juliet found love. Why not snap a selfie at Juliet’s balcony and join throngs of lovers leaving notes on the wall? If that’s not your thing, you could always avoid the crowds and head for the ancient arena instead. Then: say ciao to Venice. Yep, you’re really here!

Included today:
- Orientation tour

Optional activities:
- Get a personalised trip T-shirt or hoodie

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 19 Day 19: Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Venice

You know it as The Floating City, but this place is actually sinking (slowly). Today we’ll check out a who’s who of Venice’s usual suspects on a guided walking tour (ticking off the likes of St Mark’s Square and Accademia Bridge) before rounding things off with a vaporetto ride along the Grand Canal. Need suggestions for this afternoon? Insider tip: spend some time seeking out the epic Libreria Acqua Alta bookshop (or just go on a mission to find the perfect gelato).

Included today:
- Walking tour of Venice
- Vaporetto ride

Optional activities:
- Gondola ride

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 20 Day 20: Venice To Swiss Alps, Switzerland
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Venice To Swiss Alps, Switzerland

Ready for a breath of fresh air? Good! We’re off to the Swiss Alps. Home to the ’Top of Europe’, 72 waterfalls and one of the largest nature conservations in Switzerland, Interlaken is where we’ll be spending the night. Upon arrival, we’ll get stuck into an included dinner before heading to the bar for a nightcap. Cheers!

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 21 Day 21: Swiss Alps
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Swiss Alps

Scenic hikes and jaw-dropping views are high on today’s agenda. Go low key with a mountain walk or hop on board the Jungfraubahn railway for an optional visit to the Jungfrau Mountain summit. Expect plenty of fairytale villages en route! Another feast awaits your return, regardless of how you make your way back down.

Optional activities:
- Scenic excursion to Jungfrau (’The Top of Europe’)
- Skydiving
- Scenic helicopter ride
- Visit a Swiss watch shop

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 22 Day 22: Swiss Alps To Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 22: Swiss Alps To Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Roll yourself down the Alps towards Luxembourg, one of the world’s top three nations in terms of both wealth AND wine consumption (they know what’s up). This city might be small, but it packs a punch.

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 23 Day 23: Luxembourg City To Amsterdam, Netherlands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 23: Luxembourg City To Amsterdam, Netherlands

Start dreaming of cafes, clogs and canals as we roll through tulip and windmill-dotted fields to Amsterdam. We’ll get our bearings on a walking tour to Dam Square, the Royal Palace and the National Monument - so get your cameras at the ready! For the perfect end to the perfect day, give in to temptation and grab a cone of hot chips with mayo. Mmm.

Included today:
- Orientation tour

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 24 Day 24: Amsterdam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 24: Amsterdam

Join 881,000 bikes and get your cycle on with an optional bike tour of Amsterdam’s iconic canals, bridges and parks. And for the culture fiends? Delve deeper with a visit to the Anne Frank House (make sure to book in advance!) or the Van Gogh or Rijksmuseum. Whatever you get up to, make sure you’re back in time to toast the final night of our European adventure on a dinner cruise along the canal.

Included today:
- Canal dinner cruise

Optional activities:
- Bike tour of Amsterdam
Day 25 Day 25: Amsterdam To London, England
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 25: Amsterdam To London, England

Today we love and leave you. Summer Compass, it was fun. Too soon for the next adventure?

Meals:
- Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Summer Compass

Day 1: London, England To Paris, France

Day 2: Paris

Day 3: Paris To Bordeaux

Day 4: Bordeaux

Day 5: Bordeaux To San Sebastián, Spain

Day 6: San Sebastián

Day 7: San Sebastián To Madrid

Day 8: Madrid

Day 9: Madrid To Valencia

Day 10: Valencia To Barcelona

Day 11: Barcelona

Day 12: Barcelona To Marseille, France

Day 13: Marseille

Day 14: Marseille To Florence, Italy

Day 15: Florence

Day 16: Florence To Rome

Day 17: Rome

Day 18: Rome To Venice

Day 19: Venice

Day 20: Venice To Swiss Alps, Switzerland

Day 21: Swiss Alps

Day 22: Swiss Alps To Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Day 23: Luxembourg City To Amsterdam, Netherlands

Day 24: Amsterdam

Day 25: Amsterdam To London, England

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