Tour Get Social: Central & Eastern Europe (Winter) 2024-25 | Visit United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Meals

15 breakfasts 2 dinners

Others

Paris highlights drive Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower Walking tour of Florence with local guide Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader Walking tour of Salzburg 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

- 18 nights in hostels, 5 nights in bungalows at campsites

Hygieneprotocol

From 27 October 2021, all customers will be required to provide proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination status in order to join the tour.

Guide

The services of a Trip Leader are included

Transport

Air-conditioned coach

Not included:

Optional

Seine River cruise: from €10 Bike tour of Paris: from €30 Parisian cabaret show: from €75 Skydiving in the Swiss Alps: from 450 CHF Scenic excursion to Jungfrau (’The Top of Europe’): from 161.80 CHF Guided tour of Vatican City: from €60 Get a personalised trip T-shirt or hoodie: from €21 Gondola ride down the Grand Canal: from €30 Skiing in the Alps: from €150 Viennese orchestra experience: from €65 Viennese orchestra experience (dinner included): from €110 Danube River cruise: from €43 Vodka tasting: from 218 PLN Local beer tasting in Prague: from 800 CZK Third Reich walking tour: from €12 Berlin food tour: from €45 Bike tour of Amsterdam: from €25

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

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Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: London (England) – Paris (France)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: London (England) – Paris (France)

Get ready to leave the routine behind and uncover extraordinary. We’ll hit the road early and drive across the English Channel. Use the ride to brush up on your bonjours and s’il vous plaîts – and get to know your awesome AF trip mates. This is what it’s all about! The home of Coco Chanel, the Mona Lisa and world’s yummiest macarons – Paris has earnt its rep as the European capital for all things fashion, culture and drool-worthy food. Tick off all the showstoppers on a driving tour before getting OUT there and exploring the City of Lurve.

Included today:
- Paris highlights drive
Day 2 Day 2: Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Paris

Yep, you’re finally here – make the most of it! Get your fill of warm pastries at your Trip Leader’s recommended spot. Catch a glimpse of Mona with a visit to the Louvre (top tip: get your tix in advance!) Snap a pic of the Arc de Triomphe. Spend some of your hard-earned along the Champs Elysées. Or head out solo to explore the hidden backstreets and charismatic local cafés. Feeling the chill? Warm up those legs on an optional bike tour. There’s even an optional river cruise down the Seine to jump on. Tonight, it’s our first group dinner – time to learn (then forget) everyone’s names. After: dress to impress for the cabaret. You’re in Paris after all.

Optional activities:
- Seine River cruise: from €10
- Bike tour of Paris: from €30
- Parisian cabaret show: from €75

Meals:
- Dinner
Day 3 Day 3: Paris – Swiss Alps (Switzerland)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Paris – Swiss Alps (Switzerland)

Banging tunes and scenic views – we’ll be trading in Parisian streets for snowy peaks as we head to the mountains. Unlike the Toblerone box, the Swiss Alps aren’t all lined up perfectly, so it’s gonna be a bit of a drive. BUT you’ll be too busy squishing your face against the window to notice. Home to the ‘Top of Europe’, 72 waterfalls and one of the largest nature conservations in Switzerland – tonight we’re bunking down in the inCREDIBLE Swiss Alps. Sit back in the fresh (jk: it’s freezing) mountain air with a mug of creamy hot choc and dig out that pack of UNO. Dealing in mittens = cards everywhere.

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 4 Day 4: Swiss Alps
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Swiss Alps

If the Swiss Alps had a Tinder bio it would read: fun-filled outdoor enthusiast – looking for a fellow adrenalin junkie to share adventures with. Swiping right? Heck yes! Hop aboard the Jungfraubahn railway for an optional visit to the ‘Top of Europe’. Make like Arnie, and get to the chopper for all the picture-perfect views. Or for the more adventurous (read: crazy) – why not throw yourself out of a plane at 14,000 ft? Fun. Tonight: gather the gang, head into town and get toasty with a glühwein or two.

Optional activities:
- Skydiving in the Swiss Alps: from 450 CHF
- Scenic excursion to Jungfrau (’The Top of Europe’): from 161.80 CHF
Day 5 Day 5: Swiss Alps – Pisa (Italy) – Florence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Swiss Alps – Pisa (Italy) – Florence

Today, we’re off to see one of the most famous screw-ups in history (no, we’re not talking about Fyre Festival) – Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower. Snap a photo (you know the one), then prep your fat pants for Florence: the home of gelato and drool-worthy Tuscan cuisine. Before you grab dinner, stroll along the Arno River for all those frosty-this-is-what-I-came-here-for vibes. Then: did someone say karaoke? If you’re feeling it, join the gang in a battle of the classics at the bar later. Or seek out a cosy candle-lit wine bar to sample the region’s famous vino rosso.

Included today:
- Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 6 Day 6: Florence – Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Florence – Rome

Dust the crumbs off your lap after another group brekkie. This morning prepare for a blast from the past as we walk through centuries of history with a local guide – soaking up all the artistic charm and dazzling architecture only Florence can deliver. We’re talking: Uffizi Gallery. Ponte Vecchio. Piazza della Signoria. And the showstopping Duomo. Then? Bella Roma awaits. Dinner tonight is up to you, but you’re in Disneyland for foodies. Meaning? EVERYTHING is good.

Included today:
- Walking tour of Florence with local guide

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 7 Day 7: Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Rome

What you do this morning is 100% up to you. But if you need some suggestions, we’ve got your back. Rise early and count your blessings on an optional tour of Vatican City. Head up Capitoline Hill for awesome views of the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Then, perch in a picture-perfect piazza with your espresso and indulge in a little dolce far niente (delicious idleness). Later, we’ll rendezvous with ancient architecture’s biggest players on a walking tour to end all walking tours. Pass by the Pantheon, (don’t) sit on the Spanish Steps, check out the mighty Colosseum and throw your two cents in the Trevi Fountain before the day is done. Thought this place couldn’t get better looking? Watch two-and-a-half-millennia of ancient history light up like Christmas – and think again.

Included today:
- Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader

Optional activities:
- Guided tour of Vatican City: from €60

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

Day 8: Rome

This is your adventure, so here’s 24 hours of freedom to get out there and do your thing. 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. Shop till you drop on Via Condotti. Hunt down the Knights of Malta Keyhole for an alternative view of the city. Battle the lunchtime rush for a slice at Pizzarium Bonci. Or stop and take it all in at Piazza Nuova (hot chocolate in hand, obvs). Tonight, shake out those fat pants and seek out the world’s best pasta alla carbonara. It’s from here, so it’s gotta be good.

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 9 Day 9: Rome – Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Rome – Venice

No lies – we have a long drive today. Now is the chance to share snaps with your new mates, catch up on some zzzzs and text the ’rents (trust us, you’ll be too busy later). Later, we’ll park up in the Floating City – home to over 400 bridges and birthplace of Vivaldi. Throw on your beanie and acquaint yourself with the who’s who of Venice’s usual suspects on a walking tour – we’re talking: St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace and Accademia Bridge. Tonight, you’re free to get lost amongst the misty alleyways and shimmering piazzas of this romantic city. What delicious carb-laden Italian meal haven’t you tried yet? Order two.

Included today:
- Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader

Optional activities:
- Get a personalised trip T-shirt or hoodie: from €21

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 10 Day 10: Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Venice

You wanted the freedom to do your own spontaneous-this-is-what-I-came-here-for thing. So here’s a full day to do just that. Need some suggestions? Float past the famous Rialto Bridge on an optional gondola ride. Spend your time seeking out the epic Libreria Acqua Alta bookshop. Then find yourself next to a roaring fire with a mug of hot vin brulé. Later, score a cheap meal at Osteria Al Portego or fill up on alllll the drool-worthy Italian pastries (no judgement here).

Optional activities:
- Gondola ride down the Grand Canal: from €30

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 11 Day 11: Venice – Salzburg (Austria)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Venice – Salzburg (Austria)

Today: we’re setting a course for Salzburg. So much more than strudel and The Sound of Music – this place has got elegance written on every grand Baroque building. We’ll tick off the likes of the Mirabell Gardens, Mozart’s birthplace, Fortress Hohensalzburg and the Cathedral on a walking tour with our expert Trip Leader. What you get up to tonight is 100% on you. Getting hangry? Pull up a pew at a local restaurant and dig into a weiner schnitzel, washed down with a pint of Ottakringer for good measure.

Included today:
- Walking tour of Salzburg with Trip Leader

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 12 Day 12: Salzburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Salzburg

Rise and shine – the Austrian Alps await! This place is a snow-fanatic’s ultimate fantasy and you’ll have a full day to shred to your heart’s content. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, ask your Trip Leader for the best slopes for you – then hit the powder! Or just sit back and enjoy a day sipping hot chocolate surrounded by gobsmacking alpine scenery. It’s 100% up to you. Rather stay put in Salzburg? Take the funicular up to the Castle. Check out Mozart’s birthplace. Visit St Peter’s Catacombs. Or organise a Sound of Music tour. Disclaimer: you’ll be ‘doe-a-deer-ing’ for the rest of the trip. Make sure you try a mozartkugel before the day is done. Trust us.

Optional activities:
- Skiing in the Alps: from €150
Day 13 Day 13: Salzburg – Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Salzburg – Vienna

Ten points if you can guess what Vienna is famous for. Musicians. Grand coffee houses. And strudel (duh!). Prepare to have your heart captured as we drive by the likes of the Opera House, Hofburg Palace, Museum Quarter and Ringstrasse. Then: the afternoon is yours. Head to Cafe Central where the likes of Freud, Trotsky and Lenin used to hang out. Show off your best Bambi impression at the seasonal ice rink outside the Rathaus. Or soak up the sweet sounds of Mozart and Bach played by a Viennese orchestra at an optional concert. The 1700s had some bops.

Included today:
- Vienna highlights drive

Optional activities:
- Viennese orchestra experience: from €65
- Viennese orchestra experience (dinner included): from €110

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 14 Day 14: Vienna – Bratislava (Slovakia) – Budapest (Hungary)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Vienna – Bratislava (Slovakia) – Budapest (Hungary)

First up today: a pit stop in Slovakia. Check out all the panoramic views from Bratislava Castle, wander through the Gothic Old Town and grab lunch. Tip: warm up with a serving of kapustnica (cabbage soup) or bryndzové pirohy (Slovak dumplings). Then? The twin cities of Buda and Pest. We’ll be chauffeured past the Chain Bridge, Castle District, Heroes’ Square and House of Terror on a driving tour of the city. Then: swing by 360 Bar and cosy up in a rooftop igloo complete with eye-popping views of the icy skyline. It doesn’t get more winter-y than this.

Included today:
- Orientation walk of Bratislava with Trip Leader
- Budapest highlights drive

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

Day 15: Budapest

You 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 Terrors. Hunt down the Anonymous Statue. Soak in the warm therapeutic waters of the Széchenyi Thermal Baths. Or head to Buda Castle and check out all the views from Fisherman’s Bastion. Tonight, get stuck into some local fare: goulash, chicken paprikash, langos, dobos cake. Hopefully you like paprika, they’re kinda obsessed with it here. Or opt for a dinner cruise down the Danube – Buda Castle and House of Parliament look extra spesh lit up like Christmas.

Optional activities:
- Danube River cruise: from €43
Day 16 Day 16: Budapest – Kraków (Poland)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Budapest – Kraków (Poland)

As the legend goes, a dragon had to be defeated for Kraków to be built (eat your heart out, Game of Thrones). Get acquainted with this gem of a city and the largest medieval town square in Europe (size isn’t everything, Kraków) on today’s walking tour. Then? Take Fleetwood’s advice and go your own way. Top up your history knowledge at Wawel Castle. Explore the quirky cafes and boutiques in the Jewish Quarter. Head to Schindler’s Museum (be prepared to queue). Or find a local haunt and tuck into a piled-high plate of Polish potato pancakes – delicious AND a bonus tongue-twister.

Included today:
- Walking tour of Kraków with Trip Leader

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

Day 17: Krakow

Ready for round two exploring Kraków’s frosty, fairytale streets? We’ve got some suggestions for your free day. Head to Hamsa in the heart of the Jewish Quarter for some ’Hummus and Happiness’. Shop for amber 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 vodka time. On an optional tasting tour, wander the cobblestone streets with a local guide – learning the history behind Polish vodka and sampling a few flavoured varieties as you go. This stuff is not for mixing with cranberry juice. Trust us. Feeling buzzed? Przypiecek is a pierogi place with your name on it.

Optional activities:
- Vodka tasting: from 218 PLN
Day 18 Day 18: Kraków – Prague (Czech Republic)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Kraków – Prague (Czech Republic)

Onwards to the spire-filled skyline and mysterious streets of Prague! Get acquainted with this picture-perfect city as our Trip Leader takes us on a wander through Wenceslas Square, past the largest ancient castle in the world and across medieval Charles Bridge. Then: get stuck into some sma~ený sýr (fried cheese = yes please) and watch the quirky show the 600-year-old Astronomical Clock puts on every hour. Tonight, rally the troops and head to a traditional pub to sample some of that famous Czech beer. Or – if you’re here in December – warm up with some mulled wine under the ginormous Christmas tree in Old Town Square.

Included today:
- Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader

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

Day 19: Prague

That’s right folks – it’s your day, your way. So, make like Dora and get exploring. Check out the John Lennon wall. Soak up some history at the Communist Museum. Take the funicular up Petrin Hill for allll the views. Or grab a delish roast pork roll at one of the street vendors lining Old Town Square. Fancy yourself as a bit of a hops connoisseur? Don’t miss the beer tasting optional this afternoon. Or fully commit to the sugar rush with a serving of trdelník. Think: fire-roasted pastry coated in cinnamon sugar – add Nutella and you’ve got the stuff of dessert dreams *wipes drool from chin*.

Optional activities:
- Local beer tasting in Prague: from 800 CZK
Day 20 Day 20: Prague – Dresden (Germany) – Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Prague – Dresden (Germany) – Berlin

From 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 the main sights including (what’s left of) the Berlin Wall, Museum Island, the Holocaust Museum and Alexanderplatz. Then: gather the crew and hunt down a steaming döner kebab. Yes, you’ll be finding bits in your scarf for the next four days. But it’s worth it.

Included today:
- Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader
- Berlin highlights drive

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 21 Day 21: Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Berlin

You’ve got 24 hrs here. Make the most of it. Our advice? Opt in for a historic walking tour that’s, you know, not boring. 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, get the in-the-know tips on where to spend your free time later. Or put those taste buds to the ultimate test on an awesome AF food tour. We’re talking kebabs, pastries, more currywurst, pierogi and local beers (you’re in Germany after all). Tonight, round up the fam and see whether this city’s nightlife really lives up to the hype.

Optional activities:
- Third Reich walking tour: from €12
- Berlin food tour: from €45
Day 22 Day 22: Berlin – Amsterdam (Netherlands)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 22: Berlin – Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Our trip may be coming to a close, but it’s not over yet! We’ve got our eye on Amsterdam today. Dump your stuff and hit the cobblestones – Dam Square, the Royal Palace and the National Monument are waiting. For dinner tonight, you’re gonna be spoilt for choice – Dutch steakhouses, trendy vegan haunts, fancy à la carte menus and the best take-away hot chips you’ve had in your life. Guaranteed. Later, head to Proeflokaal Arendsnest for a selection of over 100 local beers and all the cosy vibes.

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 23 Day 23: Amsterdam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 23: Amsterdam

And just like that, this is our last full day together. FFS don’t hang about! Join the locals and 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!). Then: there are 51 museums here, but the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum should be top of your list. Or get lost amongst backstreets of this city’s diverse districts – each one’s got a distinct vibe. Whatever you get up to, make sure you’re back in time for tonight’s included dinner – we’ll be going out with a bang!

Optional activities:
- Bike tour of Amsterdam: from €25

Meals:
- Dinner
Day 24 Day 24: Amsterdam – London (England)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 24: Amsterdam – London (England)

24 days. 11 countries. Countless thrills, spills and good times. You embraced it all and shared the Euro-winter ride with a bunch of strangers who are now like family. After one last brekkie (no crying over your cornflakes), it’s time to hit the road back to ol’ Blighty. Stick next year’s trip in the iCal – who’s coming?

Meals:
- Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Get Social: Central & Eastern Europe (Winter) 2024-25

Day 1: London (England) – Paris (France)

Day 2: Paris

Day 3: Paris – Swiss Alps (Switzerland)

Day 4: Swiss Alps

Day 5: Swiss Alps – Pisa (Italy) – Florence

Day 6: Florence – Rome

Day 7: Rome

Day 8: Rome

Day 9: Rome – Venice

Day 10: Venice

Day 11: Venice – Salzburg (Austria)

Day 12: Salzburg

Day 13: Salzburg – Vienna

Day 14: Vienna – Bratislava (Slovakia) – Budapest (Hungary)

Day 15: Budapest

Day 16: Budapest – Kraków (Poland)

Day 17: Krakow

Day 18: Kraków – Prague (Czech Republic)

Day 19: Prague

Day 20: Prague – Dresden (Germany) – Berlin

Day 21: Berlin

Day 22: Berlin – Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Day 23: Amsterdam

Day 24: Amsterdam – London (England)

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