BERLIN / PRAGUE / KRAKOW / ROME / PARIS
DAY 1
On arrival in Frankfurt, travel by train direct service to Berlin Hbf On arrival in Berlin this afternoon, meet your coach and guide for the local city tour - including the main sights in the city center the Brandeburger Gate, the Reichstag, the Victory Column, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Potsdamer Platz, the Topography of Terror, Unter den Linden, Kufurstendamm and of course the UNESCO World Heritage Site Museum Island (entrance fees not included). Afterwards continue to hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 2
Today after breakfast make you way to Berlin Zoo (group to pay upon entrance). Afterwards using your transport card travel to Berlin Dungeons for an English speaking show at 4.30pm (reservation booking only, pay on entrance). Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 3
Today after breakfast meet your guide at the hotel for a walking tour this morning (3hrs) of Third Reich Berlin. Experience the dramatic final days of the World War II in Berlin during this half-day walking excursion. Visit some of the most important historical sites in Berlin with your
guide, discovering the series of events that culminated in the final German surrender. View the site of Hitler's former bunker and learn about daily life for residents during the war, particularly those who opposed the Third Reich. Afterwards make you way to Weihenstephaner am
Hackeschen Markt for lunch before returning to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 4
This morning after breakfast transfer to Berlin Hbf for your train bound for Prague. On arrival in Prague this afternoon, you will be met and greeted by a local guide and transferred by private coach for a guided tour of Prague Castle and all its grandeur as it overlooks the Vltava River and Old Town. Afterwards continue to hotel for check in and free time to explore your new surroundings. Dinner tonight is own arrangements. Return to accommodation for overnight stay.
DAY 5
Today after breakfast transfer by coach for the short journey to Kunsthalle Praha (carpark), then make the short walk down hill to Charles Bridge to meet your guide for a walking tour of the city. Starting off at Charles Bridge with insight commentary from your guide, you will take in the majestic grandeur of Prague with sightseeing including Lesser Town, Jewish Quarter, Old Town. Todays’ excursion also includes a traditional Czech lunch and cruise on the Vltava River. Tour concludes back at Charles bridge where you can continue exploring Prague with your teachers. Dinner at local restaurant before returning to hotel to collect luggage and transfer to Prague hl.n for overnight train to Krakow.
DAY 6
This morning arrival in Krakow where you will be met by your English speaking assistant and meet your coach and transfer for your guided tour of Aushwitz, afterwards lunch in local Auschwitz-Birkenau restaurant. Return to Krakow for overnight stay and dinner
DAY 7
After breakfast meet your local city guide at your hotel to begin a 3 hour morning walking tour of the Old Town - Old Town Walk.
A former capital of Poland, medieval centre of merchandising, the city where all the legends were once true. Discover Krakow from the inside and learn about the most important places with our licenced, English speaking tour guide. Undamaged by the Second World War, Krakow has been listed by UNESCO as one of the most significant historic sites in the world. The tour includes all the highlights of the Old Town that made Krakow famous. It follows the Royal Route which goes along the most beautiful streets in Krakow, the Slowacki Theatre, one of the oldest universities in Europe – the Jagiellonian University, the spectacular Main Market Square compared in size only to Piazza San Marco in Venice, St. Mary’s Basilica, and of course the magnificent Royal Castle on Wawel Hill (all from the outside, entrance fees not included).
The rest of the day at your own leisure – why not enjoy visit the Main Market Square and a bit of shopping. The Cloth Hall is a good place to find handicrafts, such as jewellery, wooden chess sets, glass, textiles, lace and other reasonably priced items. Enjoy dinner tonight at local restaurant before return to hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 8
Early start this morning with check out of hotel and coach transfer from hotel to airport to catch your flight to Rome. On arrival in Rome, you will be transferred to hotel. As rooms may not be ready, hotel will store luggage as you have free time to explore with your teachers prior to check-in. Suggested sightseeing may include Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona. Return for check-in and then make your way to enjoy a Gladiator Experience where you will learn the basics of gladiatorial sword fighting, an experience to remember forever.
DAY 9
After Breakfast coach transfer for a Rome City Tour that takes in the Vatican Museum, St Peters Basilica, Colosseum and Roman Forum / Palatine Hill (entrances included). Afterwards return to hotel where the evening will be free for leisure.
DAY 10
After breakfast you have a free morning to continue to explore Rome. Later this afternoon, make your own way to Rist. Origano Campo de Fiori a short 6min walk from the Pantheon, for your cooking class (appetizer + pizza + dessert tiramisù). Each student will have their own table to prepare their homemade Italian dinner. Once completed enjoy the meal you have prepared with a soft drink and at the end everyone will receive an apron in memory of the day.
DAY 11
This morning after breakfast, a full day excursion to Pompeii. Pompeii was once a prosperous commercial town and the centre of an important wine-producing district. But on 24 August AD 79 Mount Vesuvius erupted burying the entire town under a thick carpet of volcanic ash. The site was rediscovered in the 18th century revealing buildings, artifacts and fascinating details about daily life 2000 years ago. This afternoon, return to Rome hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 12
This morning coach transfer to Rome Airport in readiness for your flight to Paris. On
arrival in Paris, private coach transfer to your accommodation. This highly sought-after accommodation is located in the city centre in the bustling 14th arrondissement and is perfect for school groups. It provides spacious rooms, private bathrooms and fantastic communal areas for groups to gather and discuss their upcoming plans for the day. Rest of day free to explore your new surroundings. Dinner at hostel.
DAY 13
Following breakfast at your accommodation, meet your guide for a walking tour of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral (no entrances included). Afterwards continue to explore Paris with your teachers using your Mobilis 1 Day Card. Dinner is included at your accommodation.
DAY 16
Following breakfast at your accommodation, travel by train to Disneyland Paris for a fun filled day (Packed Lunch included). Later enjoy dinner (own arrangements) before returning to overnight accommodation.
DAY 17
This morning after breakfast travel by train to the Chateau de Versailles, one of the finest achievements of Louis XIV’s reign. Afterwards return to Paris to continue exploring/ shopping and overnight accommodation.
DAY 18
This morning after breakfast you have free time for any last minute sightseeing or shopping using your Mobilis Card, before a coach transfer this afternoon to CDG Airport in readiness for your flight home.