22 Days | Leave no stone unturned as you journey from Berlin to Rome
Embark on a true Eastern European escapade on this 22-day adventure from Berlin to Rome. With plenty of free time in each spot and a local leader providing recommendations along the way, you’ll get immersed in the buzz of Berlin, the beauty of Prague and the bustle of Budapest. Tour the grand summer palace in Vienna, step into a fairytale in Salzburg’s Old Town and walk through the enchanting Vintgar Gorge in Bled. Finish with the canals and clifftop villages of Venice and Cinque Terre, and the piazzas of Rome – this is an adventure you truly won’t want to miss.
Trip overview
- Start
- Berlin, Germany
- Finish
- Rome, Italy
- Theme
- Explorer, Rail
- Destinations
- Italy, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, Austria
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- AMRRC
- Begin your adventure in Berlin – an exciting city with a complex history. In your own time, see the remaining fragments of the infamous wall that once divided the city but now unites it with murals and memorials.
- Experience the artistic history of unique Vienna – the perfect blend of modern and historic personality – then enjoy some kaffe and kuchen (coffee and cake) at a local café that empowers older residents with employment and purpose.
- Escape city life on the peaceful shores of Lake Bled in Slovenia. Maybe visit the iconic church on the tiny fairytale island in the lake's centre and treat yourself to a slice of Bled's famous cream cake.
- Discover the landmarks of Rome with your leader and wander around the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, the Forum, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, Via Dei Condotti.
- Make cross-country travel a breeze with a European trip including train travel. Enjoy extra time to sit back, relax, play games with your fellow travellers or watch the changing scenery roll by.
- This trip is made for travellers who value their independence but also want the benefit of a local leader and a group of like-minded travellers. The itinerary has a mix of included activities and free time when your leader will offer suggestions. Please budget spending money for optional activities you want to partake in.
- Accommodation on this trip is basic. Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart. Rooms can be small, especially compared to American or Australian standards, and in some cases bathroom facilities will be shared rather than ensuite. A single supplement is not available on this trip.
- Summer temperatures can be very high in many of the regions visited (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Please keep in mind that many European hotel rooms are not equipped with air-conditioning. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
- The primary means of transportation on this trip is by train. Train travel is a fast way to traverse long distances, allowing you to avoid traffic jams and arrive right into the city centre. Trains are comfortable and often decked out with air-conditioning, toilets, a snack bar (or vending machine) and power points. You'll have to carry your own luggage on and off the train, as well as some short distances to the hotel (no longer than 30 minutes), so make sure it doesn’t exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find details in the 'What to Take' section of the Essential Trip Information.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Itinerary
Inclusions
9 breakfasts
Metro, Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi, Train
Hostel (3 nights), Hotel (14 nights), Guesthouse (4 nights)
- Bastei - Hike
- Prague - Czech Brewery Visit
- Vienna - Kaffee and Kuchen Experience
- Bled - Lake Walk
- Venice - Leader-led Orientation Walk
- Venice – San Marco Square
- Venice - Cicchetti Snack Stop
- Cinque Terre - Day Trip, including Cinque Terre Pass
- Florence - Leader-led Orientation Walk
- Rome – Leader-led Orientation Walk
- Rome – Trevi Fountain
- Berlin - Museum Pass (3 Day Ticket) - EUR32
- Berlin - Bike Tour - EUR30
- Berlin - Jewish Museum - EUR10
- Berlin - National History Museum - EUR10
- Berlin - Pergamon Museum - EUR18
- Berlin - Spree River Cruise - EUR27
- Berlin - Berliner Dom Cathedral - EUR10
- Berlin - TV Tower - EUR25
- Berlin - Kulturforum Potsdamer Platz - EUR12
- Berlin - German History Museum - EUR7
- Berlin - Checkpoint Charlie Museum - EUR18
- Berlin - Schloss Charlottenburg - EUR12
- Berlin - Reichstag (time slot must be booked online in advance) - Free
- Berlin - Topography of Terror - Free
- Dresden - Electric Car Manufacturer Tour - EUR9
- Prague - Castle Visit - CZK350
- Prague - National Museum - CZK350
- Prague - Town Hall Clock Tower - CZK250
- Prague - Museum of Communism - CZK380
- Prague - Jewish Quarter - CZK500
- Prague - Bike Tour - CZK650
- Prague - Kafka Museum - CZK260
- Prague - Mucha Museum - CZK300
- Kutna Hora - Day Trip (by public transport) - CZK250
- Kutna Hora - Church of St Barbara - CZK160
- Kutna Hora - Sedlec Ossuary & Bone Church - CZK160
- Bratislava - Blue Church Bratislava - Free
- Bratislava - Kamzik TV Tower - Free
- Bratislava - Slavin War Memorial - Free
- Budapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths (starting from) - HUF9400
- Budapest - Pub Crawl (starting from) - HUF9000
- Budapest - Central Market - Free
- Budapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park - HUF5000
- Budapest - Parliament Tour - HUF12000
- Budapest - Great Synagogue - HUF9000
- Budapest - Bike Ride - HUF6000
- Budapest - Hungarian National Museum - HUF2900
- Budapest - House of Terror - HUF4000
- Vienna - Spanish Riding School Practice - EUR28
- Vienna - Schoenbrunn Palace - EUR22
- Vienna - Food, Coffee & Market Tour Urban Adventure - EUR115
- Vienna - St Stephen's Tower - EUR6
- Vienna - Prater Ferris Wheel - EUR14
- Vienna - Belvedere Gallery (Lower Gallery) - EUR15
- Vienna - Albertina Museum - EUR19
- Vienna - Leopold Museum - EUR15
- Vienna - Hofburg Palace & Sisi Museum - EUR16
- Salzburg - Mirabell Palace and Gardens - Free
- Salzburg - Mozart's Birthplace - EUR12
- Salzburg - Old Market Place - Free
- Salzburg - Old City Hall - Free
- Salzburg - St. Peter's Abbey - Free
- Salzburg - Hohensalzburg Castle - EUR11
- Salzburg - Salzburg Cathedral - Free
- Triglav National Park - River Rafting - EUR55
- Triglav National Park - Bus and Cable Car Trip to Mt Vogel - EUR32
- Triglav National Park - Emerald River Adventure (full day) - EUR110
- Triglav National Park - Canyoning - EUR65
- Bled - Mountain Bike Hire - EUR25
- Bled - Pletna Boat Trip - EUR14
- Bled - Castle - EUR15
- Ca’ D’Oro - Galería Franchetti - EUR15
- Venice - Accademia Gallery - EUR16
- Venice - Chicchetti & Wine Tour of Venice Urban Adventure - EUR112
- Venice - Gondola Ride - EUR80
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection - EUR17
- Venice - Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs - EUR30
- Venice - St Mark's Basilica Treasury - EUR5
- Venice - St Mark's Campanile - EUR12
- Venice - Ca' Rezzonico Museum of Eighteenth Century Art - EUR11
- Venice - Glass Museum Murano - EUR11
- Venice - Museum of St Mark's Basilica - EUR5
- Venice - Scuola Grande di San Rocco - EUR14
- Cinque Terre - 'Il Laboratorio del Pesto' Making & Demonstration - EUR25
- Cinque Terre - Coastal Cruise - EUR41
- Florence - Foodies Walk Urban Adventure - EUR79
- Siena - Day Trip to Siena by Public Bus - EUR24
- Florence - Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, Giotto Bell Tower and Brunelleschi Dome - EUR30
- Florence - Palazzo Vecchio - EUR12
- Florence - Accademia - EUR20
- Florence - Uffizi Gallery - EUR29
- Florence - Pitti Palace (Boboli Gardens, Museo Argenti, Costume Gallery, Porcellain Museum) - EUR22
- Florence - Bargello Museum - EUR16
- Florence - Medici Chapels - EUR17
- Rome - Castel Sant'Angelo - EUR19
- Rome - Christian Catacombs - EUR10
- Rome - Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - EUR19
- Rome - Keats-Shelley Memorial House - EUR6
- Vatican City - Vatican Museum - EUR25
- Rome - Pantheon - EUR5
- Vatican City - St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator - EUR10
- Rome - Venezia Palace - EUR17
- Rome - Galleria Borghese - EUR17
Dates and availability
Important notes
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is not available on this trip.
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