Days 1-2 ParisBe 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 BrugesIndulge in some of the world's best beer and chocolate in this beautiful city of canals. Days 5-6 AmsterdamExplore 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 BerlinImmerse in progressive and dynamic Berlin, a mecca for artists and architects and home to some of the world's best nightlife. Days 11-12 KrakowThis former imperial capital is home to one of Europe's grandest town squares and an enchanting old quarter. Days 13-14 PragueCastles, cathedrals and underground absinthe bars - there is plenty to see and do in the Czech Republic's bohemian hub. Day 15 Cesky KrumlovExplore the fairytale castle and crooked medieval streets, or hit the Vlatva River for a spot of rafting. Days 16-17 ViennaPeruse modern art and orchestral classics or delight in schnapps and Sacher torte in an atmospheric cafe. Days 18-19 BudapestGrand old-world buildings, glamorous shops and glitzy restaurants make this one of Europe's greatest cities. Days 20-21 BledWhether 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 VeniceMingle 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 TerreExplore 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 FlorenceStronghold of the powerful Medici family during the Renaissance, Florence is full of palazzi, museums and churches to explore. Days 28-29 RomeThis 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.
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