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European Highlights

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18 days (ex Amsterdam)

Destinations visited: The Netherlands, Amsterdam, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, France, Monaco, Germany, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

This exciting new trip reads like a who's who of Europe - Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, Venice, Munich, Prague to name just a few. Beginning in free-spirited Amsterdam, the tour heads down to the Cote d'Azur via Paris, through the marbled piazzas of Italy, up into the Austrian alps and across the Czech Republic before winding up in Germany. If you are short on time and want the big guns of Europe served up on a platter â“ this is the holiday for you.

Highlights

Soak up Amsterdam's cafe culture.
Be wooed by Paris.
Walk along pebble-strewn beaches in Nice.
Discover an 'outdoor museum' in Florence.
Grab a gelati and chill out in a Roman piazza.
Be mesmerised by the breathtaking Alps.
Admire post-war relics in Berlin.

Itinerary

Day 1 Amsterdam

Descend upon the leafy, liberal streets of Amsterdam â“ a city that likes to zig while other places zag â“ and the perfect launching pad for this highlights of Europe adventure. If here early, why not see wondrous works in the Van Gogh Museum, take a guided canal tour, visit Anne Frank's hideaway or join in the national pastime of cafe cruisin'.

Days 2-3 Paris

Travel through Belgium and the northern reaches of France to Paris. Ponder the secrets of Aphrodite and Mona Lisa in the Louvre, gaze at the gargoyles atop Notre Dame Cathedral or relax in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.

Days 4-5 Nice

Find a private beach to lie on, trawl through the flower and evening markets on Cours Saleya or visit Grasse, the perfume capital of France.

Days 6-7 Florence

Be romanced by the timeless cityscape of Florence, arguably one of the most significant cultural centres in Italy. Visit the remarkable Uffizi Gallery, Santa Croce Church, Galleria dell'Accademia or Pitti Palace. Then, drool over cheese wheels in a lively mercato, meet bow-tied waiters in the Piazza della Signoria or rub the nose of the Fontana del Porcellino, or 'Piggy Fountain', for luck.

Days 8-9 Rome

Join well-dressed crowds on the sidewalks of rambunctious Rome. Visit the former papal fortress of Castel Sant'Angelo, admire the Arch of Constantine, the Colosseum or the Forum, or feast on pasta in a trattoria. In the evening, perhaps saunter through fairy light covered piazzas, a melting cup of gelato in hand.

Day 10 Venice

Experience this iconic, alluring city that has inspired poets and painters for centuries. Dodge pigeons in Piazza San Marco, get wonderfully lost amid a muddle of side streets, bridges and canals, or peruse the opulent Museo del Settecento Veneziano.

Days 11-12 Innsbruck

Travel into Austria by train. Be mesmerised by the alpine backdrop of Innsbruck, a vibrant city that mixes history and modernity with relative ease. Dabble in thrill-seeking outdoor activities or roam through a selection of modern galleries.

Days 13-14 Munich

Uncover a heady mix of sophistication and culture in Munich. In free time, see dazzling crown jewels at the Residenz or check out the age-old city gates. Then, perhaps enjoy some revelry in a rowdy beer hall or a sleek bar.

Days 15-16 Prague

Skip northeast to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. While here, visit Prague Castle and enjoy a day trip to Kutna Hora, once one medieval Bohemia's most affluent towns.

Days 17-18 Berlin

Wind up the tour in Berlin, a city brimming with post-war attractions, lush parks and a dynamic arts scene.

Group Size

Maximum of 14 travellers per group

Accommodation

Hotel (12 nts), Hostel (3 nts), Private apartment (2 nts)

Transport

Train, Metro

Budget

Allow EUR €540 for meals not included.

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