27 July (Saturday) - Amsterdam to Doha
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26 July (Friday) - Amsterdam
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25 July (Thursday) - Amsterdam
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24 July (Wednesday) - Berlin to Amsterdam
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23 July (Tuesday) - Berlin
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22 July (Monday) - Berlin
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21 July (Sunday) - Dresden to Berlin
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20 July (Saturday) - Prague to Dresden
Catching train to Dresden MEININGER Dresden Zentrum (Wiener Platz 5, Dresden, Germany) Climb to the top of Frauenkirche Church for a panoramic view of the Old Town Walk around Zwinger Palace and Museum Procession of Princes (large mural) Brühl’s Terrace lookout point over river Residenzschloss Dre...
19 July (Friday) - Prague
Exploring Prague Castle and the Lesser Town (aka Mala Strana) Charles Bridge Mediaeval stone bridge that started construction in 1357. Petrin Tower Lookout tower that has panoramic views of Prague Strahov Monastery Premonstratensian Abbey founded in 1143 Prague Castle Still functions as the official...
18 July (Thursday) - Prague
Sightseeing the Old Town Starting at Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Mediaeval clock first installed in 1410, making it the world's oldest clock still in operation. Havels Market Food market with origins back to 1232. Jewish Quarter Former Jewish Ghetto Prague Islands 5x islands/areas of interest...
17 July (Wednesday) - Athens to Prague
Contiki Finish Day 11 Say our goodbyes in the morning. Lycabettus hill A hill with the greatest view in all of Athens. Syntagma Square The central square of Athens with the adjacent parliament building. There is a changing of the guard ceremony that runs every hour Flight from Athens to Prague (2h 3...
16 July (Tuesday) - Ios to Athens
Contiki Day 10 Ios Ferry Ride from Ios to Athens with reserved seating Athens Private Transport from Port to Hotel Hotel Evripides (or similar) Grab a Goodbye Dinner at Psiri - “Wander through the streets of Psiri (known for its restaurants and live music scene). Here, we'll feast inside a delicious...
15 July (Monday) - Ios
Contiki Day 9 Ios “Our final Island day, and your last chance to soak up the Greek sun and frolic in the sand without a care in the world. Now is your chance to get some adrenaline in with a speedboat safari, or take a leisurely stroll around the pretty village of Ios Chora and enjoy some stuffed zu...
14 July (Sunday) - Santorini to Ios
Contiki Day 8 Santorini Ferry Ride from Santorini to Ios with reserved seating Ios Far Out Beach Resort (or similar) “A bit more rugged and remote than Santorini and Mykonos, Ios will prove a nice change of scenery for our final Island night. And thankfully, there will be no change in the good vibes...
13 July (Saturday) - Santorini
Contiki Day 7 Santorini Roam and explore Swim at Perissa Beach Volcano cruise around Santorini Visit Oia Crater hike Local hot springs Explore Oia and black sand beaches in Santorini - “Start your day marvelling at the blue-domed churches of Oia (with stunning views of the Aegean Sea, of course!). T...
12 July (Friday) - Paros to Santorini
Contiki Day 6 Paros Ferry Ride from Paros to Santorini with reserved seating Santorini Explore the island and roam the cobbled streets Hotel Kalipso Villas (or similar) Day trip to Fira Nothing planned specifically besides exploring the main town. Could plan out a few things to do here cause it seem...
11 July (Thursday) - Paros
Contiki Day 5 Paros Sailing Adventure - “Take a full day boat cruise around Paros and Antiparos. This great boat tour will take you to many of the islands secluded and pristine beaches. Take the opportunity to swim, sun bake, or just relax on deck. A barbeque lunch with wine and so drinks is include...
10 July (Wednesday) - Mykonos to Paros
Contiki Day 4 Mykonos Ferry Ride from Mykonos to Paros with reserved seating Paros “Beaches, naturally sculpted swimming coves, a Byzantine church and traditional villages: we must be in Paros. You're free to get into the sun and sea vibes.” Hotel Asterias (or similar) Support Local Shops in the Tra...
9 July (Tuesday) - Mykonos
Contiki Day 3 Mykonos “Get ready for a day full of viewing coastal windmills, stuffing your face with olives, feta, and tzatziki. We'll stroll down storybook streets dotted with those gorgeous blue domes and we'll pick up some evil eye ornaments along the way to keep the bad vibes away. And this is...
8 July (Monday) - Athens to Mykonos
Contiki Day 2 Athens Private Transport from Port to Hotel (Athens) Ferry Ride from Athens to Mykonos Mykonos Paradise Beach Hotel (or similar) This is the main beach on this island and is a pretty happening area Walk Through The A-maze-zing Roads of Mykonos at Night - “Join a local guide and stroll...
7 July (Sunday) - Athens
Acropolis The famous ruins of ancient Greece, the acropolis, dates back to the 4th century BC and is the most visited site in Greece. The acropolis consists of many buildings which include the Parthenon , the main temple. Temple of Athena Nike and Erechtheum which were temples dedicated to Gods. Als...
6 July (Saturday) - Athens
Meteora Day trip from Athens to see the monasteries sitting atop vertical cliffs. A HUGE day from 8am-11pm. Tour is an inclusive package including transport, guided tour, visits inside 3 monasteries and see all 6 plus a caves tour. A thing to note too is that like the Vatican, guys must wear pants,...
5 July (Friday) - Naples to Athens
Flight from Naples to Athens (1h 40m). Departing at 9:40am and arriving at 12:20pm TBC Stay at Athens Hawks Hostel (Menandrou 25, Athina 105 53, Greece) Check in is at 2pm so should align up perfectly with the train Chill out man Relax for a few hours Potentially some shopping for food could be a sh...
4 July (Thursday) - Naples / Amalfi Coast
Path of the Gods
3 July (Wednesday) - Naples
Train from Stazione Di Montesanto to Pompei. (49 mins) Pompei/Mt Vesuvius. We will aim to arrive at Pompei around 10.15am. It’ll take us a number of hours to explore and we have the freedom to choose how long we want to spend here. After this let’s hit the beaches! Sorrento The train from Pompei s...
2 July (Tuesday) - Rome to Naples
Train from Roma Termini to Stazione Di Montesanto (1h 37m). Departing at 10:35 am and arriving at 12.12pm. Stay at Hostel of the Sun (Via Melisurgo 15, Naples) Check in 2pm Once we dump our bags, I think it would be really fun to explore Naples on foot. The Spanish Quarter, Naples. Only a 15-20...
1 July (Monday) - Rome
Vatican City. We will probably be hungover/groggy from winning the beer pong tournament, so can afford to head to the Vatican a bit later if we wanted to. Train: 9.30am Roma Termini to Roma San Pietro Vatican Museums The train will take us to a short walking distance of St Peter’s Square. Here we...
30 June (Sunday) - Rome
Today we venture into Rome’s Colosseum district. Colosseum We will give ourselves time to commute/walk and/or recover from a hangover. I think aiming to get to the Colosseum at 11am should work fine! Palatine, Forum and Imperial Forum After we explore the Colosseum for an hour, we will head to th...
29 June (Saturday) - Florence to Rome
“When in Rome” Train from Florence to Rome (1h 30m). Departing at 11am and arriving at 12.30pm. Let’s be honest, we’re coming off a Friday night in Florence. I think we can be afforded a semi-sleep in. Stay at Yellowsquare Rome. Check in 3pm, (Via Palestro 51, Rome) Trevi Fountain (and the region ar...
28 June (Friday) - Florence / Pisa
Train from Firenze to Pisa departing 9.28am and arriving at 10.38am (1h 10m) The Baptistery Largest Baptistery in Italy and is a stunning architectural feat. We should also check out the Piazza, which is nearby and has a range of food options. Given Pisa is located in Tuscany this is a unique oppo...
27 June (Thursday) - Venice to Florence
Train from Venice (Venezia Porto Marghera) to Florence (Firenze Statuto) (2h 20m) Departing at 10 am arriving at 12:20 Stay in Plus Florence , check in 3pm (Via Santa Caterina d’Allesandra 15, Florence) Duomo On our way to the galleries we should look at the Duomo. It is the most prominent building...
26 June (Wednesday) - Venice
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25 June (Tuesday) - Zurich to Venice
Flight from Zurich to Venice (1h 5m). Departing at 8:50am and arriving at 9:55am Stay Anda Venice (Via Ortigara 10, Venice, Venice - YES DOUBLE VENICE) Check-in 2:00pm - Checkout 10am) We can tick off the tourist route by visiting the main Venetian attractions. St Mark’s Square, The most famous Ven...
24 June (Monday) - Interlaken to Zurich
Check out is at 10am for the Happy Inn Lodge. Optional stop in the lakeside city of Lucern to see: Chapel Bridge Lion Monument Lake Lucerne Old Town Nice lunch before boarding the train to Zurich. 3pm Check-in at Nani City Hotel, Zurich (Langstrasse 120, 8004 Zürich). Head to a bar/restaurant nearby...
23 June (Sunday) - Interlaken
Today we will hike along the ridges of mountains, from Harder Kulm to Augstmatthorn Arrive at a viewing platform and restaurant which is the most popular in Interlaken. After, venture into the forest and begin our 16 km hike. It offers incredible ridgeline views on either side of Lake Brienz and the...
22 June (Saturday) - Interlaken
Jungfraujoch Expensive, so alternatively we can do white water rafting or another cool adventure activity.
21 June (Friday) - Interlaken
Train from Interlaken to Spiez Oeschinensee Cable car to the Panorama Loop hike There are small restaurants scattered around the lake to soak up the view and have a bevvy or two. Blausee A leisurely collection of lakes with serene blue and aqua water, with alpacas and llamas. There are a number of s...
20 June (Thursday) - Zermatt to Interlaken
3pm Happy Inn Lodge check-in , (Rosenstrasse 17, Interlaken)
19 June (Wednesday) - Zermatt
Today we conquer either the 5 Lakes Hike OR the Matterhorn Glacier Trail. Option 1: The 5 Lakes Hike Traverses Five lakes (you guessed it) over a three hour walk. Begin from Blauherd cable car station and hike downwards with a distant view of the Matterhorn, greenery and multiple lakes. You can swim...
18 June (Tuesday) - Zermatt
Gornergrat Morning start aboard the Gornergrat train to the top station with viewing platform. Go down to Rifelsee, a lake which on calm days will directly reflect the Matterhorn from the water. Walk to Riffelberg (Riffelsee lake trail) Kirchbrücke Bridge Best sunset spot over the Matterhorn
17 June (Monday) - Paris to Zermatt
One of our most painful days yet, involving a SEVEN HOUR TRAIN RIDE using high speed rail
16 June (Sunday) - Paris
Hôtel des Invalides A complex of museums, monuments and hospitals (random lol). It houses the tomb of Napoleon in the royal chapel and others. Included in a ticket is the Musée de l’Armée which is a war museum and hosts one of the largest military collections in the world. Montmartre Hill and Sacre-...
15 June (Saturday) - Paris
Eiffel Tower Climb to the top Arc de Triomphe Famous arch in the middle of a 12 way roundabout, dedicated to French people who have served in the wars Champs Elysees The main and very famous shopping strip in Paris that the French call the nicest street in the world. Known mainly for its high end b...
14 June (Friday) - London to Paris
Train from London to Paris (2 hours 34 mins). Departing at 10:24am and arriving at 1:58pm Stay at Enjoy Hostel (5 Rue des Plantes, 75014 Paris, France) Explore Stroll around the area and potentially buy any food or other things we need. Check out Luxembourg Gardens which is supposed to be the nicest...
13 June (Thursday) - London
Today is a free day with no plans or activities scheduled However some options include: Leaden Hall Market A filming location for Harry Potter. Has plenty of shops, food and bars but its architecture stands out Spitalfields Market Everything from clothes, art, furniture, food etc. Its combo of indep...
12 June (Wednesday) - London
St Pauls Cathedral Famous church and a symbol of 'English resilience'. Amazing architecture and artwork and stunning views of the city when you climb the tower. Camden Market Everything from clothes to food, art, furniture etc with a hipster vibe Afternoon Tea Old English tradition which consists of...
11 June (Tuesday) - London
Start the day with a Full English Breakfast Skygarden Highest garden in London and a fantastic viewing point British Museum Mainly focuses on human history/culture and artefacts (that were mostly stolen) Shopping Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, Soho, Carnaby Street Jack the Ripper T...
10 June (Monday) - London
Buckingham Palace View changing of the guard in the morning Big Ben Da clock tower wowowowowow! Westminster Abbey Famous historical church where monarchs are crowned and buried. Natural History Museum Free museum that focuses mostly on wildlife, science and earth history. Double Decker Bus Catch bac...
9 June (Sunday) - London
Tower of London London's major castle built in the 1060s Have a Sunday Roast (on a Sunday) Traditional British cuisine served by every self respecting pub Borough Market Historical food market Tate Modern Contemporary art museum Night out Near-by and Soho
8 June (Saturday) - Glasgow to London
Morning train from Glasgow to London (4.5 hours) arriving at around 2pm Tower Bridge Tour Tickets get you access to both the towers, the glass walkway that connects them and the engine room The Bermondsey Beer Mile Famous pub crawl which is a stretch of 16 mini breweries below railway arches. The ru...
7 June (Friday) - Glasgow / Edinburgh
Train from Glasgow to Edinburgh for day trip. Walk the Royal Mile Most famous street in Edinburgh. Starts at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and ends at the Castle and has plenty of shops, restaurants, cool architecture and a lively vibe. Edinburgh Castle Dean Village Scenic area of town Princess Street...
6 June (Thursday) - Glasgow
Catch up with Tim's Family
5 June (Wednesday) - Dublin to Glasgow
Flight from Dublin to Glasgow (1h 10m). Departing at 10:20am and arriving at 11:30am Arrive at Revolver Hotel (62 Virginia St, Glasgow G1 1TX, United Kingdom) Can also go for a walk to the Glasgow Cathedral which actually offer free guided tours. After, we can visit the Necropolis. The Kelvingrove A...
4 June (Tuesday) - Dublin
Howth Seaside town Cliff loop walk, 6km ~90 mins We have a couple options now Go to anywhere we missed or haven't seen yet. St Patrick's and Christ Church Cathedral. Dublin Castle also if we want to go inside. National Gallery of Dublin is also another option. Shopping. Grafton Street or Henry Stree...
3 June (Monday) - Dublin
Guinness Storehouse Guinness tour "THE HOME OF IRELAND'S MOST ICONIC BEER" St Stephen's Green Park Main park in Dublin where executions took place Irish Whiskey Museum Guided tour into the history and process of Irish whiskey Pub Crawl 5-6 local pubs with a free pint of Guinness upon entry, 4 free s...
2 June (Sunday) - Doha to Dublin
1 June (Saturday) - Melbourne to Doha Flight from Melbourne to Doha (14h 20m). Leaving at 3:15pm and arriving at 10:35pm 2h 25m layover 2 June (Sunday) - Doha to Dublin Flight from Doha to Dublin (7h 40m). Leaving at 1:05am and arriving at 6:45am IMPORTANT!!! AS SOON AS WE LAND WE MUST HAVE A PINT O...