Central Europe's imperial capitals give way to Italy's art cities on this Berlin to Rome tour. Explore Prague, Budapest and Vienna before continuing to Venice and Florence. The 14-day Europe itinerary ends in Rome, where ancient landmarks and lively squares offer a different chapter at every turn.
Day 1 (Tuesday): Berlin
On arrival at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), you will be met for your transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or start exploring independently. Overnight in Berlin.
Day 2 (Wednesday): Berlin
After breakfast, join a panoramic tour with a local guide to explore Berlin’s history. The Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Potsdamer Platz, Alexanderplatz and Kurfürstendamm reveal different chapters of the city’s past, while remnants of the Wall recall its years of division. Spend the afternoon at leisure or book an optional visit to the former Sachsenhausen concentration camp. Overnight in Berlin.
Day 3 (Thursday): Berlin - Dresden - Prague
Following breakfast, travel to Dresden on the River Elbe. Enjoy free time in its rebuilt historic centre, with an optional guided visit available. Continue to Prague for the included panoramic tour, taking in the Old Town Square and astronomical clock, Týn and St Nicholas churches, the Powder Tower, Wenceslas Square and the State Theatre. Overnight in Prague. For operational reasons, this tour may take place on Friday instead.
Day 4 (Friday): Prague
Breakfast is followed by a free day in Prague. You may choose an optional excursion to Castle Hill, including St Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane and the Imperial Palace, followed by the Church of the Infant Jesus of Prague and Charles Bridge. These visits and admission tickets are optional. Overnight in Prague.
Day 5 (Saturday): Prague - Bratislava - Budapest
After breakfast, travel through Brno towards Slovakia. A brief stop in Bratislava gives you time to stroll through the old town, with its sculptures, St Martin’s Cathedral and St Michael’s Gate. Continue to Budapest and check in at the hotel. An optional evening excursion combines views of the illuminated city with a Danube cruise.
Day 6 (Sunday): Budapest
After breakfast, a panoramic tour with a local guide introduces Budapest. Explore the Castle Hill area in Buda, with the Royal Palace, Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion, before discovering Pest across the Danube: its broad avenues, Parliament, St Stephen’s Basilica and Heroes’ Square. An optional Hungarian dinner with a folklore show is available in the evening. Overnight in Budapest.
Day 7 (Monday): Budapest - Vienna
Following breakfast, travel to Vienna. The included tour combines a walk around the imperial Hofburg area, Heroes’ Square and the cathedral with a panoramic drive along the Ringstrasse, past the Opera House, Parliament and City Hall towards the Danube and UN district. Stop by the Belvedere for an exterior view of its gardens, then finish in the Opera House area. In the evening, you may book an optional concert featuring works by Strauss and Mozart. Overnight in Vienna.
Day 8 (Tuesday): Vienna
Enjoy breakfast and a free day in Vienna. Walk through the historic centre, pause at a café or explore its avenues and squares at your own pace. Overnight in Vienna.
Day 9 (Wednesday): Vienna - Venice
After breakfast, travel towards Italy via Graz, Klagenfurt and Villach. Enjoy Alpine scenery along the route to the Venice area. Overnight in Mestre.
Day 10 (Thursday): Venice - Florence
Following breakfast, head to Tronchetto and board a boat towards St Mark’s Square. An included walking tour of Venice takes in the exterior of St Mark’s Basilica, the Campanile and Doge’s Palace, as well as the Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy free time, with an optional cruise around the Venetian lagoon available. Continue to Florence for the night.
Day 11 (Friday): Florence - Rome
Breakfast is followed by a panoramic walking tour of Florence. Discover the surroundings of Santa Maria del Fiore, its bell tower and baptistery, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio, exploring the city’s Renaissance heritage through its streets and squares. Continue to Rome in the afternoon. Overnight in Rome.
Day 12 (Saturday): Rome
After breakfast, join a panoramic tour of Rome, taking in Piazza Venezia, the Imperial Forums, Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus and St Peter’s Square. Admission to the monuments is not included in this tour. Optional excursions include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, or the fountains and squares of Baroque Rome. Overnight in Rome.
Day 13 (Sunday): Rome
After breakfast, enjoy a day at leisure. Optional excursions include an interior visit to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, or a trip to Naples combined with Capri from April to October or Pompeii from November to March. Alternatively, continue exploring Rome independently. Overnight in Rome.
Day 14 (Monday): Rome
Your trip ends after breakfast. The departure transfer to the airport is not included.
The order of visits may change for operational reasons.