THE ITINERARY 30 DAY BUCKET LIST TOUR

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1 Day 1 Australia - Barcelona, Spain Today depart from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth to Barcelona! Fly with award winning airlines such as Emirates, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Finnair or Swiss Airlines to name a few (subject to availability) Meals included: In-Flight Day 2 Welcome to Barcelona Welcome to Barcelona! Be met on arrival and transfer to your hotel for the night. Relax for the remainder of the day. Overnight: Rafael Hotel Badalona, Barcelona Meals included: None Day 3 Barcelona Free Day Today you are free to enjoy this bustling city. Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capital of Spain s Catalonia region. Defined by quirky art and architecture, imaginative food and vibrant street life. It has medieval roots, seen in the maze like Gothic Quarter, but a modernist personality represented by architect Antoni Gaudí s fantastical Sagrada Família church (entrance not included). Its restaurant scene, anchored by the central Boqueria market, ranges from fine dining to tiny tapas bars - you won t be short of things to busy yourself. Overnight: Rafael Hotel Badalona, Barcelona Day 4 Barcelona - Montpellier, France (Approx. 350km Day) Enjoy today a scenic drive through Costa Brava towards Montpellier - a French stylish metropolis with elegant buildings, grand hotel, stately boulevards and shady backstreets. The city is distinguished by conical towers, dating back to The city s Antigone district is a chic, modern development inspired by neoclassical motifs. Paintings from French and European Old Masters hang at the Musée Fabre. Overnight: Hotel Ibis Montpellier Sud, Montpellier Day 5 Montpellier - Arles - Cannes (Approx. 300km Day) After breakfast continue your journey to Cannes, you will make a stop in the UNESCO Heritage Site of Arles, famous for its historical buildings and links to such artists as Van Gough (many of his paintings were inspired by this city). Head the French Riviera, in Cannes famous for the Cannes Film Festival. This resort town is home to a level of wealth and glamour that cannot fail to impress. Enjoy dinner (not included) at one of the many waterfront restaurants and become a local as you stroll through the cobbled streets of town. Overnight: Hotel Ibis Mandelieu, Cannes Day 6 Cannes - Nice Monaco - Cannes (Approx. 100Km Day) Today travel along the Riviera to Nice, where you ll stop to sample its vibrant culture, before heading to Monaco home of the rich and famous. Monaco is like another world! Home to Grace Kelly, the Monaco Grand Prix, one of the most impressive harbours (purely for the size of the yachts!) In the late afternoon return to your hotel in Cannes. Overnight: Hotel Ibis Mandelieu, Cannes Day 7 Cannes - Paris (TGV High Speed Train Journey) Bid Cannes farewell after breakfast and head north today. Board the TGV (High Speed Train) and relax travelling through Aix-en-Provence - Avignon - Lyon, and onto the French country side, disembarking in Paris (approx. 5-hour journey). Upon arrival be met by your English-speaking Tour Leader and transferred to the Hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in the French Capital city. Overnight: Hotel Mercure Porte de Pantin, Paris

2 Day 8 Paris City Tour This morning after breakfast, begin a half day guided city tour seeing Ile de la Cite, Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Germain de Pres. Place Vendome and Place de la Concorde, the Eiffel Tower, the beautiful Champs Elysee and the Arc de Triomphe (entrances not included). Afterwards feel free to enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure in this beautiful city. Overnight: Hotel Mercure Porte de Pantin, Paris Day 9 Paris London, England (Eurostar Train Journey) This morning transfer to Paris Station to board the Eurostar train to London, United Kingdom (approx. a 2.5-hour journey). You will arrive at St. Pancras International Station and be transferred to the hotel. Enjoy the afternoon free at leisure. Overnight: Novotel London Excel, London Day 10 London City Tour After breakfast begin your half day guided tour of London. See Buckingham Palace - residence of the Royal family, Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and see the Tower of London, where the crown jewels have been kept since the 14th century (entrances not included). Enjoy the remainder of the day free at leisure. Overnight: Novotel London Excel, London Day 11 London Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Eurostar Train Journey) Following breakfast, transfer to St. Pancras International Station to take the Eurostar train to Amsterdam (approx. a 4.5-hour journey). Once you have arrived at Amsterdam Station you will be transferred to the hotel. You are then free to enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure artistic Capital City of Netherlands. Overnight: Hotel NH Schipol, Amsterdam Day 12 Amsterdam Walking Tour This morning after breakfast you will take a walking tour of Amsterdam. For centuries the world s largest commercial port has been known as the Venice of the North because of the many canals and over 600 bridges that cross it. See the famous Dam Square, the Benginhof, the flower Market on the Singel and The Tower of Montelbaan. In the afternoon take the opportunity to take part in a boat ride along the canals (not included), admiring masterpieces of five centuries of architecture and poetic views that have inspired countless artists. Overnight: Hotel NH Schipol, Amsterdam Day 13 Amsterdam - Hannover, Germany (Approx. 370km Day) After breakfast depart for Hannover, a major city of Northern Germany, see the red-brick Gothic Market Church and the Old Town Hall stand among half-timbered houses in the rebuilt old town. Overnight: Mercure Hotel Oldenburger Allee, Hannover Day 14 Hannover - Berlin (Approx. 280km Day) Today continue your journey to Berlin, the German capital city. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure for relaxing in Berlin with its many cafés, clubs, bars, street art, and numerous museums, palaces, and other sites of historic interest. Overnight: Park Inn by Radisson Alexanderplatz, Berlin Day 15 Berlin Walking Tour Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards enjoy a walking tour to the Berlin Wall Memorial in Bernauer Strasse, the Checkpoint Charlie, and the Mauermuseum (entrance fees not included).

3 Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure in this amazing city. Overnight: Park Inn by Radisson Alexanderplatz, Berlin Day 16 Berlin - Dresden Prague, Czech Republic (Approx. 350km Day) After breakfast, begin the journey to Prague. Stop in Dresden, known as the Jewel Box of Germany, thanks to its Baroque and Rococo city centre. In the late afternoon arrive at the hotel in beautiful Prague. Overnight: Duo Hotel, Prague Day 17 Prague Walking Tour After breakfast walk through Prague, the City of the Hundred Spires. See the most important places and sights, including Wenceslas Square, the National Theatre, the Lesser Town and Hradčany with Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, the former Jewish district and the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square. The afternoon is free to enjoy at leisure. Overnight: Duo Hotel, Prague Day 18 Prague Bratislava, Slovakia (Approx. 320km Day) After breakfast, continue the journey to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. The 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes. Perched atop a hill, Bratislava Castle overlooks the old town and the Danube River. Overnight: Mercure Centrum Hotel, Bratislava Day 19 Bratislava - Budapest, Hungary (Approx. 200km Day) Today depart for Budapest, one of Europe s most delightful cities. Thanks to its scenic setting and architecture, it is widely known as the Paris of the East. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight: Ibis Styles Budapest Centre, Budapest Day 20 Budapest Walking Tour After breakfast, explore Hungary s capital on a walking tour. See the 19th-century Chain Bridge that connects its hilly Buda district with flat Pest. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen s Bastion, which offer sweeping views. Overnight: Ibis Styles Budapest Centre, Budapest Day 21 Budapest Vienna, Austria - Walking Tour (Approx. 240km Day) This morning depart for the Imperial City of Vienna. This afternoon, enjoy a walking city tour. In Austria s capital, lies in the country s east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs summer residence. In the Museums Quartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display work by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists. Overnight: Arcotel Hotel Wimberger, Vienna Day 22 Vienna Free Day Today is free at your own leisure to explore this fabulous city. Overnight: Arcotel Hotel Wimberger, Vienna Day 23 Vienna - Graz - Klagenfurt (Approx. 340km Day) Today after breakfast travel to Klagenfurt. On the way stop in Graz, which blends Renaissance and baroque architecture and hints at nearby Italy with its Renaissance courtyards and baroque palaces. In the afternoon reach the enjoyable, vibrant and sunny city of Klagenfurt.

4 Overnight: Hotel Sandwirth, Klagenfurt Day 24 Klagenfurt - Venice, Italy (Approx. 280km Day) After enjoying your breakfast, you ll head the vintage Italian city of Venice. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Hotel Sport All Ancora, Mestre (Venice Area) Day 25 Venice City Tour After breakfast you will explore Venice on a half day guided tour. Prepare to be awe struck this morning with an incredible adventure through Venice. Begin with a waterbus ride to San Marco Island. Once on the island you ll be led around some of Venice s best-known locations, beginning in the Piazza with the Basilica di San Marco, a stunning piece of Byzantine architecture. See the legendary Bridge of Sighs, which appears on many a postcard or picture of Venice and connects the old prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge s Palace. Afterwards feel free to walk the alleyways and canals of this beautiful floating city. Overnight: Hotel Sport All Ancora, Mestre (Venice Area) Day 26 Venice - Florence - Walking Tour (Approx. 250km Day) Relax over a coffee and breakfast before setting out for heading Florence. In the heart of Tuscany, Florence (Firenze to the locals) was the centre of medieval European trade and finance and is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. Take a wonderful panoramic overview of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo, which boasts glorious vistas over the red roofs, Arno River and ancient city walls out towards the surrounding countryside. From here enjoy a walk around Florence s many highlights, including the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno, the Piazza del Duomo and Campanile Tower. Overnight: Datini Hotel, Prato (Florence Area) Day 27 Florence - Rome - City Tour (Approx. 270km Day) Today head south through the Tuscan countryside into Rome. Rome, Italy s capital, is a sprawling, cosmopolitan city of globally influential art, architecture and culture. In the afternoon enjoy a half day guided tour to see some of the richest history in the world; including the iconic St Peter s Basilica at Vatican City. Walk through the area surrounding the ruins of the Colosseum and see The Arc of Constantine and The Pantheon (entrances excluded). Make a wish in the Trevi Fountain before a relaxing tour through the Spanish Square. Overnight: Hotel Cristoforo Colombo, Rome Day 28 Rome Free Day Today after breakfast enjoy the last full day of this journey free at leisure. Overnight: Hotel Cristoforo Colombo, Rome Day 29 Rome, Italy - Australia After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home. One magical journey through Europe and beyond! Please note: if your flight departs early, breakfast will be arranged for pick up from the hotel reception the night before. ;In-Flight Day 30 Arrive in Australia Please note, some flights may arrive in Australia +1 day later.

5 TOUR INCLUSIONS HIGHLIGHTS Discover the best of 11 European Countries on one bucketlist Trip-of-a-lifetime Explore Spain, France, Italy, England, The Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria and Monaco Visit Barcelona, Budapest, Prague, Amsterdam, Berlin, Cannes and Monaco Enjoy guided tours of Paris, London, Venice and Rome Marvel at the sights of Barcelona free at leisure Stop in beautiful Montpellier in the south of France Explore the UNESCO listed city of Arles Stay in the seaside town of Cannes on the French Rivera Discover Monaco, home to the Formula 1 Grand Prix Take the high-speed TGV train from Paris to Cannes Witness the magnificent Eiffel Tower Travel on the Eurostar from Paris to London & London to Amsterdam Marvel at Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London Visit famous Dam square and the Bengijnhof in Amsterdam See the The red-brick Gothic Market Church in Hannover Germany Discover lively Berlin and see its most iconic monuments Stop in the beautiful Baroque city of Dresden Enjoy a walking tour through Prague s Castle District Hradčany Discover the lively Slovakian capital of Bratislava on the Danube River Explore Budapest, the Paris of the East Take a walking tour of the highlights of Vienna including its Imperial palaces Experience Graz and Klagenfurt Renaissance and baroque architecture Austrian cities Discover the beautiful floating city of Venice Experience Florence, Tuscany from Piazzale Michelangelo See the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain on a guided city tour of Rome FLIGHTS Return international flights (economy class) departing SYD/ MEL/BNE/ADL/PER ACCOMMODATION 27 nights hotel accommodation DINING Enjoy daily buffet breakfast TOUR ESSENTIALS English-speaking Tour leader English-speaking Tour Guide (Day 8, 10, 25 & 27) Venice Waterbus Tronchetto from/to San Marco Place European city taxes Airline taxes and surcharges TRANSPORT Transportation by A/C private vehicle TRANSFERS Return airport transfers