The Road to Rome

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Paris

Be romanced by the City of Light and its wealth of iconic landmarks. Picnic under the Eiffel Tower or nibble macarons while strolling the glittering Champs-Elysees.

Days 3-4 Bruges

Indulge in some of the world's best beer and chocolate in this beautiful city of canals.

Days 5-6 Amsterdam

Explore this captivating city the Dutch way - by bicycle. Amsterdam is spoilt for museums - see iconic art at the Rijksmuseum and be moved at Anne Frank's House.

Days 7-10 Berlin

Immerse in progressive and dynamic Berlin, a mecca for artists and architects and home to some of the world's best nightlife.

Days 11-12 Krakow

This former imperial capital is home to one of Europe's grandest town squares and an enchanting old quarter.

Days 13-14 Prague

Castles, cathedrals and underground absinthe bars - there is plenty to see and do in the Czech Republic's bohemian hub.

Day 15 Cesky Krumlov

Explore the fairytale castle and crooked medieval streets, or hit the Vlatva River for a spot of rafting.

Days 16-17 Vienna

Peruse modern art and orchestral classics or delight in schnapps and Sacher torte in an atmospheric cafe.

Days 18-19 Budapest

Grand old-world buildings, glamorous shops and glitzy restaurants make this one of Europe's greatest cities.

Days 20-21 Bled

Whether by raft or rollerblade, in a canoe or a cave, enjoy this lakeside town at leisure before scaling Mt Vogel for a breathtaking view across the Julian Alps.

Days 22-23 Venice

Mingle with locals in a piazza and get a convict's final glimpse of Venice through the peepholes on the evocative Bridge of Sighs.

Days 24-25 Cinque Terre

Explore this stunning, rugged stretch of Italian coast. Walk the challenging path between the five charming villages or take a train for a more relaxed view of olive groves and vineyards plunging to the sea.

Days 26-27 Florence

Stronghold of the powerful Medici family during the Renaissance, Florence is full of palazzi, museums and churches to explore.

Days 28-29 Rome

This epic adventure ends in the Eternal City, steeped in a millennia of history and culture. Don't miss the impressive Roman architecture and the dizzying frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.