High Energy
European Horizon
Start the clock: you have 7 countries to see in one trip. It can be done! And with 6 World Heritage Sites, snails & champagne in Paris, a chalet in the Swiss Alps & a private boat through the canals of Venice, the European Horizon is proof it can be done very, very well indeed.
Day 1 | London to Amsterdam
Hook up with the Fly To Europe Team this morning in London or this afternoon in Amsterdam. Londonites will whiz past the White Cliffs of Dover & chocolate famed Belgium. By night, the team will unite & whirl through Amsterdam's pretty setting. Hotel (D)
F Canal Cruise
Day 2 | Rhine Valley
After a morning roaming the eclectic streets of Amsterdam, we'll leap into the wine villages & old world charm of the Rhine Valley. Jaw-dropping river scenery & a lesson in crafting beer steins will fill up our first day in Germany. Hotel (B, D)
Day 3 | Munich
Saying goodbye to the Rhine, we'll kick off to the German city of Munich. Here in the home of Oktoberfest, we'll be wowed by 800 years of history & a traditional Bavarian beer hall. Hostel (B)
Day 4 | Austrian Tyrol
Today we'll head out of Munich & on to Austria, arriving in the bucket list ticking adventure sports mecca of Tyrol. Explore the nooks of this scenic little mountain village & get to know its wild side with a thrill-seeking experience. (B, D)
F Whitewater Rafting
Day 5 | Venice
Taking the gorgeous Brenner Pass past orchards & castles, we'll roll into Italy with our map set to Venice. Here we will fall head over heels for the ''floating city,'' with its artistic palazzi, markets & maze of canals. Fly To Europe Village (B)
F Gondola Ride
Day 6 - 7 | Swiss Alps
Lake Como & lakeside Lucerne will mark our drive from Italy into the Swiss Alps. Then it's two nights of Swiss chocolate, a breathtaking mountain setting, & the chance to ride the cog railway up Jungfrau Mountain - don't mind if we do! (B, D) (B, D)
Day 8 - 9 | Paris
Today a drive past the vineyards of Burgundy will take us to two nights in Paris - Oui merci! Here in the city of lights & love, we'll marvel at monuments amidst a frenzy of boutique bars & countless baguettes. Hotel (B, D) (B)
F Parisian Dinner
Day 10 | Paris
Whether you take your complimentary transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 1000 am) or central London, it will be sad goodbyes all round this morning as our trip comes to an end. (B)
NIGHTS IN CABINS & SPECIAL STOPOVERS: Special Stopovers - 1 night Austrian Gasthof, 2 nights Swiss Chalet. 1 night Fly To Europe Village, 4 nights hotel & 1 night hostel accommodation
INCLUDED MEALS: 9 breakfasts, 6 dinners
ESSENTIALS: See p.176 for more info on our essentials.
FREE TIME ADD-ONS:
F Paragliding, Tyrol
F Jungfrau Mountain, Swiss Alps
F Cabaret Show, Paris
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS:
- Exclusive 'Paris by night' sightseeing tour with champagne & escargot
- Our legendary party nights
KEY: B Breakfast D Dinner
Ibiza & Beyond
From bright disco lights to boutique shopping, idyllic pebbled bays to crumbling alleys of coffee shops - this trip is a wonderland of all things Spain. We'll hop through a kaleidoscope of sceneries ensuring there's never a dull moment, starting at the beach side beauty of Barcelona and concluding at the inland capital of Madrid.
Day 1 - 2 | Barcelona
We'll join up & kick off in the sultry Spanish city of Barcelona. Exploring the Gothic Quarter, La Rambla & beyond, we won't leave a pocket of this sizzling city uncovered. Churros & sangria enjoyed at rooftop bars & cosy cafes - we'll take it all, with a side portion of paella. Hostel (D) (B)
F Bike ride
F Flamenco show & tapas
Day 3 - 5 | Ibiza
Switching from ancient streets to strobe lights, we'll ferry to the world's party capital of Ibiza. Life will be dialled up to 100% from the moment we pull up. Day parties, DJs, beach clubs, warehouse bars - this island has earned its reputation as a mecca of good times. Those not fussed on 6am dance floor sessions will find no shortage of enjoyment thanks to the beaches, markets & water sports that abound the island. Hotel (B) (B) (B)
Day 6 | Valencia
After our Mediterranean Sea sail & a short bout by land, we'll find ourselves in Valencia, where crumbling coloured buildings meet spaceship looking architecture, & parks & fountains fill the streets. Step one of our cultural immersion will be to sign up for a cook off & dinner - Valencia is the birthplace of Spain's much adored paella dish. Hotel (B)
F Cooking class & dinner
Day 7 - 8 | Madrid
From rooftop bars to 1920's architecture, Madrid holds an unassuming charm & multi-layered persona that's hard to resist. We'll bunker down here for the rest of our trip, getting acquainted with every nook & cranny. You'll be guided by our city tour, & can choose to venture beyond the city skirts to the medieval walled city of Toledo. We'll then top things off with an optional farewell Espanola dinner. Hostel (B, D) (B)
Day 9 | Madrid
Trip ends after breakfast & say farewell to your new friends. (B)
NIGHTS: 8 nights quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation
INCLUDED MEALS: 8 breakfasts, 2 dinners
ESSENTIALS: See p.176 for more info on our essentials.
FREE TIME ADD-ONS:
F Flamenco Show & Tapas
F Visit to Medieval Toledo
F Valencia Cooking Class
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS:
- Madrid City Tour
- Barcelona Gothic Quarter Walking Tour
KEY: B Breakfast D Dinner
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