Italy, Central Europe and Germany End Berlin
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating 16-day journey through the heart of Europe, exploring the rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Germany, and the Netherlands. This multi-day tour offers an immersive experience of Western civilization, from the ancient Roman forums to the vibrant city life of modern capitals. Marvel at the architectural wonders of Florence, cruise along the picturesque Rhine, and delve into the vibrant nightlife of Amsterdam. With optional excursions to Naples, Capri, and Pompeii, this tour provides a perfect blend of guided sightseeing and free time for personal exploration. Enjoy comfortable accommodation, delicious meals, and the company of like-minded travelers as you journey through these enchanting destinations.
Included
Includes arrival transfer
Evening transfer: Trastevere in Rome, Old Town Square in Prague , Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam
Transfer: Michelangelo´s viewpoint in Florence
Basic travel insurance
City tour in: ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE, BUDAPEST, PRAGUE, AMSTERDAM, BERLIN
Ticket admission: Murano glass factory in Venice, Prague Castle , Diamond Cutting Workshop in Amsterdam , Holocaust Memorial and Berlin Wall Museum in Berlin
English speaking tour in: ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE, BUDAPEST, PRAGUE, AMSTERDAM, BERLIN
Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.
Meals as stated
1 Lunch Included in: VENICE
ROMA
: ERGIFE or MIDAS or IBIS STYLES ROMA EUR
FLORENCIA
: NILHOTEL or RAFFAELLO or NOVOTEL FIRENZE NORD
VENECIA
: LUGANO TORRETTA or DELFINO or ELITE
VIENA
: NOVUM PRINZ EUGENE or RAINERS HOTEL VIENNA or MERCURE BUDAPEST CASTLE HILL
PRAGA
: DUO or PANORAMA HOTEL PRAGUE or WELLNESS HOTEL STEP
FRANKFURT
: MERCURE HOTELRESIDENZ FRANKFURT MESSE or NIU AIR FRANKFURT or NIU BELT
AMSTERDAM
: IBIS SCHIPOL AMSTERDAM AIRPORT or AMEDIA AMSTERDAM AIRPORT or INTERCITY AMSTERDAM AIRPORT
BERLIN
: MERCURE BERLIN TEMPELHOF or GRAND CITY BERLIN EAST or HOLIDAY INN BERLIN CITY WEST
We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.
THE BAROQUE ROME. A TOUR AROUND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SQUARES AND FOUNTAINS (2 HRS 30 MIN)(35 EUR)
This excursion is essential to complete your stay in Rome. You can enjoy
the great Rome of Bernini and Borromini, the great baroque Rome with
its beautiful fountains, squares and obelisks. That Rome that the Popes
created. We will make a complete tour knowing: Lungotevere, Ara Pacis,
Porta Pinciana, Via Veneto, Plaza de España with its wonderful fountain
of the boat and its staircase Trinidad de los Montes, Fontana de Trevi
where you can fulfill the rite of throwing your coin, Piazza Colona ,
Pantheon, possibly the best preserved archaeological temple of ancient
Rome and we will finish in the extraordinary Piazza Navona. An important
part of this excursion is done on foot enjoying the center and heart of
Rome. -Transportation by bus starting from St. Peter’s Square to Piazza di Spagna, the starting point of the walking tour.
-Walking tour conducted by a specialized guide.
-Several photo stops at the most iconic sites
-Audio devices to ensure that all participants can hear the guide throughout the tour. 15 number of people required.
VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL AND ST. PETER’S BASILICA-GM (3 HRS)(70 EUR)
Accompanied by an expert guide, we will visit the most important rooms of the Vatican Museums: gallery of tapestries, sculptures, paintings and other rooms in which we will have the opportunity to appreciate some of the most important works of art of classical and Renaissance antiquity. Our highlight will be the Sistine Chapel, dazzling after its brilliant restoration. Finally, we will visit the Basilica, where we can see Michelangelo´s Pieta, the Baldachin of San Pedro and the dome of Michelangelo.
"Due to
to high demand and limited availability,
we advise you to purchase this activity in advance."
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your participation!
-Entrance ticket to the Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica
-Entrance through the priority lane, to eliminate waiting time
-Visit conducted by an authorized and specialized guide
-Audio devices to ensure that all participants can hear the guide throughout the tour. 20 number of people required.
NAPLES POMPEII AND CAPRI (DIA COMPLETO FULL DAY)(175 EUR)
The city of Naples, capital of the south, is a little more than 200 km
away from Rome. We will rise early to arrive at Pompeii first thing in
the morning. Pompeii was the Roman city at the foot of Mount Vesuvius
which was buried under volcanic ash. It shows us how life was back in
that period in a most realistic way. We will later go to the Gulf of
Naples where we will take a fast boat to the famous island of Capri.
Upon arriving to this beautiful island, we will go on a boat trip to the
White Grotta, the Red Grotta and the Faraglioni as well as Marina
Piccola. Once we return to the main port, there will be shuttle buses
waiting for us to take us to the city of Capri where we will enjoy a
free lunch at a typical restaurant. Afterwards, we will take a fantastic
tour, with our guide, through the island’s narrow romantic streets.
Free time in the city of Capri. We will later take the cable car down to
the port where we will get on the boat that will take us back to
Naples.
Occasionally, due to the large number of tourists, the tour can be
reversed visiting first the island of Capri and later Pompeii in order
to offer a better service.
-Travel by coach with our accompanying guide
-Visit of Pompeii with local guide and entrance ticket included.
-Fast boat Naples-Capri-Napoli.
-Dinner included en route.
-Ascent to Capri by minibus or funicular.
-Boat trip to the White Grotto, Faraglioni, Coral Grotto and Marina Piccola.. 30 number of people required.
GONDOLA RIDE IN VENICE (20MIN)(40 EUR)
A
gondola ride along the Canals of Venice
is on the wish list of every traveller who visits “the city of the water streets”. For any mythomaniacs, a gondola ride in
Venice is nothing but
a romantic dream coming true
. There is only one
Venice, and the gondola ride is the unique opportunity to get to know the city
from the right perspective, the water line.
So, get ready for an unforgettable ride in
the narrow canals of a city that has
existed for more than 1,200 years
.
This boat, the gondola, is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic images of Venice and one of the most recognisable icons in the world. In the past it was the symbol of elegance and extravagance, why almost every king in Europe wanted gondolas in the lakes and canals of their palaces.
For our gondola excursion, we have chosen
a special route that runs along part of the Canal Grande
, the most elegant avenue in the city. But we will
also
enter the small c
anals
, of which many are only accessible by boat. In these narrow straits, we will get the best opportunity to see the gondolier, in his traditional uniform, demonstrate his skills to navigate the vessel around sharp corners and under beautiful bridges.
To make the excursion perfect, our procession of
gondolas will be accompanied by musicians
who with their traditional songs will create the soundtrack for your visit to Venice. -Excursion accompanied by an Europamundo guide until the starting point of the cruise.
-Gondolas reserved in advance to avoid waiting time
-20 minutes canal cruise in shared gondola up to 5 persons in each gondola
-Gondola ride accompanied by two musicians in separate vessel. 15 number of people required.
SAILING AROUND THE VENICE LAGOON (2HRS)(40 EUR)
We sail towards the north of the lagoon passing by the island of San Michele where there is a monumental cemetery and then by the island of MURANO.
We continue sailing until we reach the islands of BURANO and TORCELLO, the northernmost islands of the lagoon.
Sailing along the eastern side of the lagoon we pass the island of SAN FRANCESCO DEL DESERTO and the long peninsula of Punta Sabbioni, the Venetians´ beach.
We will be able to admire the Mose plan, the last masterpiece of high engineering technology, which helps Venice during the phenomenon of high tides and separates the Adriatic Sea and the inner lagoon of Venice.
We continue to the canal where the Lido of Venice is located, famous for its prestigious Hotel Excelsior and above all where the Palazzo del Cinema is located, where every year the Venice Film Festival takes place.
We enter the canal in the south of Venice admiring the 2 famous islands:
ISOLA DEGLI ARMENI and SAN SERVOLO also called the island of the madmen.
We will pass through the Finance canal where you can admire the famous HOTEL CIPRIANI and we will end the navigation entering again in the Bacino of San Marco.
-Private panoramic boat
-Explanation with local guide.
-A refreshing drink and a snack.
NOTE: Occasionally due to low winter visibility, this excursion on the Venice lagoon will not be operational.. 25 number of people required.
VALSES IN VIENN (1HR 30 MIN)(55 EUR)
Transfer to a beautiful baroque palace where you can enjoy a chamber concert performed by the Residenz orchestra of Vienna. The concert has two parts: the first dedicated to the great musician Mozart and the second to the Strauss. At the concert you can listen to a tenor and a soprano representing some famous areas. During the concert we will hear Polkas and Sardas reminiscent of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, as well as we will see some pieces of classical ballet. -Transfer by coach with our guide.
-Entry and reservation to the concert.. 10 number of people required.
MAGYAR FOLKLORE AND DINNER SHOW (2 HRS)(65 EUR)
It is not only
the monuments that forms the heritage of a country and its culture.
Gastronomy
and folklore
are a very big and essential part of it. So, when you are
travelling around the world, you should use any possibility to get to know them. - Transportation by bus from/to your hotel to the restaurant
- Excursion accompanied by an Europamundo guide.
- Hungarian folklore show with traditional music and dances
- A traditional and hearty Hungarian dinner
- Hungarian wine and drinks during the dinner. 10 number of people required.
THE CANALS OF AMSTERDAM (2HRS)(50 EUR)
You will have the opportunity to take a boat trip through the beautiful canals of Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands, considered the "Venice of the North", with its 160 canals and 1,000 bridges, its beautiful houses of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, unique churches with carillon and stores, and the famous "Red Light District" . -Transfer by coach round trip with our guide.
-Cruise of 1 hour and a half through the channels, where we will have explanations during the tour, accompanied by some drinks and snacks.. 20 number of people required.
SACHSENHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP (4hrs)(45 EUR)
In this visit we will know a piece of our contemporary history. It is a concentration camp and not an extermination camp. When it was created in 1936, it became the "university" for SS members who then had to control other fields. In it we will see an example of what the barracks were where the prisoners lived poorly, isolated cells of punishment, the dispensary of death, the use he had during the entire Nazi period and in successive times. - Round-trip bus service from central Berlin.
- Visit and explanations with local guide.. 15 number of people required.
Destinations
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Italy
- Rome - Arrival day
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Welcome to the start of your European adventure! Upon your arrival at the airport, we will arrange a transfer to your hotel. Once you've settled in, check the hotel reception area for information about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Rome
- Rome
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Begin your day with a panoramic tour of Rome, the capital of Italy and a cornerstone of Western civilization. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum, the Roman forums, and St. Peter's of the Vatican. In the evening, we'll take you to Trastevere, a vibrant neighborhood known for its traditional restaurants.
Day 3 – Day 3: Free Day in Rome
- Rome
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Enjoy a full day at your leisure in Rome. You have the option to join an excursion to Naples, Capri, and Pompeii, or continue exploring the city at your own pace.
Day 4 – Day 4: Journey to Florence
- Rome
- Florence
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Today, we travel to Florence, the capital of Tuscany. Upon arrival, we'll stop at the Michelangelo viewpoint for a breathtaking view of the city. A local guide will then take you on a sightseeing tour, highlighting the Gothic cathedral, the ancient Stone Bridge, and the Signoria square.
Day 5 – Day 5: Venice Exploration
- Florence
- Venice
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We leave Florence early and head towards Venice. Upon arrival, we'll take a boat transfer to the city center and embark on a walking tour of the St. Mark's area. We'll also visit a Murano glass factory to witness traditional glass-working techniques. Accommodation will be provided in the Mestre area.
Day 6 – Day 6: Slovenia and Austria
- Venice
- Ljubljana
- Maribor
- Vienna
- More
After breakfast, we'll leave for Slovenia, stopping in its capital, Ljubljana, for lunch and a stroll through its charming old town. We'll then continue to Maribor, Slovenia's second-largest city, before heading to Vienna, Austria, where we'll arrive at the end of the day.
Day 7 – Day 7: Vienna Sightseeing
- Vienna
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Today, we'll take a scenic tour around Vienna with a local expert, exploring its majestic avenues, palaces, and vibrant city center. In the evening, we'll transfer you to Grinzing, an old wine-growing village known for its traditional taverns, where you'll have free time to dine in one of its typical restaurants.
Day 8 – Day 8: Budapest Discovery
- Vienna
- Budapest
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We'll travel to Budapest, the capital of Hungary. After some free time for lunch, we'll take a boat trip on the Danube River to see the city's two sides: the historic 'Buda' and the cosmopolitan 'Pest'. In the evening, you have the option to enjoy a traditional Magyar show with dinner.
Day 9 – Day 9: Bratislava and Prague
- Budapest
- Bratislava
- Prague
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We'll leave Budapest for Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, where you'll have time to explore the city and enjoy lunch. After lunch, we'll continue our journey to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. In the evening, we'll transfer you to the Old Town Square, a lively area full of restaurants offering a variety of international cuisines.
Day 10 – Day 10: Prague City Tour
- Prague
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Today, we'll explore Prague, the Baroque jewel of Europe. A local expert will guide you through the city's outstanding monuments, including a walk through Prague Castle. We'll also take a boat tour on the Vltava River. The afternoon is yours to continue exploring the city at your leisure.
Day 11 – Day 11: Pilsen, Rothenburg, and Frankfurt
- Prague
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- Frankfurt
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We'll depart from Prague and stop in Pilsen, a city renowned for its beer. After a walk through its historic center, we'll continue to Rothenburg, a fairy-tale-like town considered one of the most beautiful in Germany. We'll then head to Frankfurt, the financial capital of Germany, where you'll have free time to explore the historic city center and enjoy dinner at a restaurant of your choice.
Day 12 – Day 12: Rhine Cruise and Amsterdam
- Frankfurt
- Cologne
- Amsterdam
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Today, we'll take a small cruise on the Rhine, between the villages of Rudesheim and St. Goar, the river's most picturesque section. After this, we'll travel to Cologne, a city known for its immense gothic cathedral. We'll then head to the Netherlands, arriving in Amsterdam in the evening.
Day 13 – Day 13: Dutch Delights
- Amsterdam
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We'll start the day by visiting Zaanse Schans with its mills, canals, and typical houses. Next, we'll head to Volendam, a picturesque fishing village. A short boat trip will take us to Marken, an island joined to the mainland by a fixed dike. In the afternoon, we'll return to Amsterdam for a panoramic city tour, including a visit to a diamond cutting technique demonstration. In the evening, enjoy dinner in Rembrandtplein, an area with many restaurants from all corners of the world.
Day 14 – Day 14: Hamelin and Berlin
- Amsterdam
- Hamelin
- Berlin
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We'll leave Amsterdam and head to Hamelin, a picturesque German town known for the fairy tale of the Pied Piper. We'll then continue to Berlin, passing through Marienborn, the old border that separated East and West Germany until 1990. We'll arrive in Berlin in the evening.
Day 15 – Day 15: Berlin City Tour
- Berlin
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Today, we'll take a guided tour of Berlin, Germany's incredible capital. We'll visit the historic center, Museum Island, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gates, and the city's magnificent parks. We'll also stop at the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Museum to understand the city's difficult history. In the evening, enjoy dinner in the lively area of Kantstrasse, which offers a variety of ethnic restaurants.
Day 16 – Day 16: Departure
- Berlin - Departure day
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After breakfast, your unforgettable European journey will come to an end. We hope you leave with wonderful, lasting memories.
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