Hola! Welcome to Barcelona, Spain. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting around 7 pm today. If you arrive early, why not use this time to get your bearings. There are plenty of galleries, cafes and historic corners to keep you busy. After the welcome meeting, perhaps head out for some tapas with your fellow travellers so you can get to know them – your group leader will know some choice spots to go.

Today is free for you to explore at your own pace. There are plenty of optional activities to choose from. Perhaps take the funicular to the top of Montjuic or Tibidabo for panoramic views of the harbour or visit Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia Basilica – possibly the most iconic landmark in Barcelona. Speak to your leader if you’re having trouble deciding where to spend your time today.

Optional Activities:
-Barcelona - National Art Museum of Catalonia
-Barcelona - Museum of City History
-Barcelona - Old Santa Creu Hospital
-Barcelona - Museum of Gaudi
-Barcelona - Andean-Amazonian Ethnographic Museum - Free
-Barcelona - Guell Palace
-Barcelona - Contemporary Art Museum
-Barcelona - Cable car to Montjuic (one way)
-Barcelona - Picasso Museum
-Barcelona - La Sagrada Familia (must be prebooked in advance)
-Barcelona - Casa Batllo
-Barcelona - Cathedral
-Barcelona - Tapas Tour in El Raval Urban Adventure

Take the train to Avignon in southwest France (approximately 5–6 hours). This journey is quite spectacular, so make sure you’re ready for photos and try to nab a window seat. With mountain hideaways and emerald vineyards, the Mediterranean coastline folds into table-top mountains where fields of lavender and wildflower cover the landscape. On arrival into Avignon, check in to your hotel and then take a walk around a walled city that was once home to French popes for more than a century.

There are no scheduled activities today, so you can explore the local sites at your own pace with help from the optional activities list. Maybe comb the city's impressive collection of art, visit the grand Palais des Papes (Pope's Palace) or cross the iconic bridge of Pont St-Benezet. You could even hire a bike to see more of this picturesque valley and head to one of the city's amazing bakeries. There are also are many small local bistros that serve up great regional cuisine – why not get some of your travel pals together for a French-inspired feast.

Optional Activities:
-Avignon - Bike Hire
-Avignon - Palais des Papes
-Avignon - Wine Museum - Free
-Avignon - Lavender Museum
-Avignon - Musée des Arômes et du Parfum
-Avignon - Roure Palace
-Avignon - Pont d'Avignon (Bridge of Avignon)
-Avignon - Museum of the Petit Palace
-Avignon - Museum Calvet
-Avignon - Collection Lambert Museum
-Avignon - Museum Lapidaire

Travel north on a train to France’s cosmopolitan capital Paris (around 3–4 hours). Rich in museums, art galleries, monuments, fashion and delicious food, Paris offers a wealth of major sights and things to do. On arrival into the city, check in to the hotel and then explore at your leisure. Wandering around the Champs-Elysees, the student-filled Latin Quarter, or bohemian Montmartre will give you a good feel for the city. There is so much to do in Paris that it might be a good idea to make a plan before you arrive, so you can get to see all you want!

Enjoy another free day to discover the pleasures of Paris at your own pace. The Tuileries, Plantes and Jardin du Luxembourg are all excellent places to enjoy a simple baguette with cheese. Or perhaps explore the world-famous Louvre, where you can see the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. Maybe climb the Eiffel Tower – or take the lift – for some impressive aerial views of Paris. When night falls, Marais is a great district for trendy bars and eateries, while Bastille is well-known for its clubs.

Optional Activities:
-Paris - Louvre Museum
-Paris - Eiffel Tower
-Paris - Palace of Versailles & Gardens (from) - Free
-Paris - Napoleon's Tomb & Les Invalides Army Museum
-Paris - Musee d'Orsay
-Paris - Picasso Museum
-Paris - Da Vinci Code Walking Tour
-Paris - Paradis Latin Cabaret Show
-Paris - Rodin Museum
-Paris - Arc de Triomphe
-Paris - Sainte Chapelle & Conciergerie
-Paris - Centre Pompidou
-Paris - Catacombs
-Paris - Fragonard Perfume Museum - Free
-Paris - Museum of Comparative Anatomy and Paleontology

Another free day in Paris? Oui oui! There is still plenty to discover, including the ‘other’ museums like the Museum of Comparative Anatomy and Paleontology. Or maybe hit the streets for the best graffiti-viewing at Canal St Martin in the tenth arrondissement – an eclectic neighbourhood full of wonderful restaurants and artistic shops. In the evening, you could visit the quai along the left bank of Port St Bernard, which comes alive with people strolling, picnicking and dancing.

Optional Activities:
-Paris - Beer vs. Wine: Bastille Bites Tour Urban Adventure
-Paris - Gourmet Marais Urban Adventure
-Paris - Hidden Montmartre Urban Adventure
-Paris - Secret Paris: Cheese, Art, and Local Life Urban Adventure
-Paris - Experience Bohemian Paris Urban Adventure

Take the train from Paris to Luxembourg City (approximately 2 hours). One of the smallest countries in the EU, Luxembourg is full of historical charm and natural beauty. Check in to the hotel on arrival and then head out into the city's World Heritage-listed Old Town, which is perched high above the narrow valleys of the Alzette and Petrusse rivers. Stroll along the promenade of Chemin de la Corniche – said to be 'Europe's most beautiful balcony'. The rest of your day is free for you do to whatever you want. Perhaps take a guided tour of the 16th-century turreted Palais Grand-Ducal, which is home to the Grand Duke.

Optional Activities:
-Luxembourg - Palais Grand-Ducal
-Luxembourg - Musée d'Histoire de la Ville de Luxembourg
-Luxembourg - MNHA (Musée National d'Histoire et d'Art)
-Luxembourg - Bike Hire

Leave Luxembourg behind and jump on a train to Brussels (around 3.5 hours), where you can explore at your own pace on arrival. Maybe wander down to the Manneken Pis (Little Peeing Man) – an iconic symbol of Belgium. If you’re interested in music, a must-see place is The Musical Instrument Museum. Three floors of musical instruments coming from every corner of the world and hundreds of years of musical history in one place. If you feel like a night out, Ilot Sacre is a great place to find good food and fun bars.

Optional Activities:
-Brussels - Grand Place - Free
-Brussels - Manneken Pis - Free
-Brussels - Magritte Museum
-Brussels - Mini Europe Attraction Park
-Brussels - Cantillon Brewery Visit
-Brussels - Museum of the Musical Instruments

Enjoy another free day in Brussels. Perhaps visit the iconic Atomium – a silver structure built in 1958 for Brussels World’s Fair. If you want to explore further afield, you could choose to take a day trip to Antwerp or Bruges. As always, chat to your leader for advice – it’s why they’re here!

Optional Activities:
-Bruges - Day Trip by Train
-Antwerp - Day Trip by Train

New day, new country! Cross another border as you travel by bus to the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam (approximately 3 hours). The best way to get your head around this city is to do as locals do – cycle. Amsterdam is a network of canals, bridges and parks perfect for exploring on a bike. If you’re an art-lover, Amsterdam is home to plenty of museums. One of its best is the Rijksmuseum, which houses one of Rembrandt’s most famous works – 'The Night Watch'. Alternatively, head to the Van Gogh Museum, which comprises nearly every painting, sketch, print, etching and piece of correspondence that Vincent van Gogh ever produced, including 'Sunflowers'.

Enjoy another day to explore at your own pace in Amsterdam. You could visit Anne Frank's House – the former hiding place of the famous child diarist and seven others during WWII has been preserved as a museum. Or perhaps visit the De Waag, a 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt square first constructed as a gate for the city’s fortified walls.

Optional Activities:
-Amsterdam - Heineken Museum
-Amsterdam - Royal Palace
-Amsterdam - Bike Hire
-Amsterdam - Oude Kerk
-Amsterdam - Bike Tour
-Amsterdam - Canal Cruise (1 hour)
-Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
-Amsterdam - Anne Frank's House
-Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum

With yet another free day, why not get to know the secrets of its food and drink? For a snack, pannekoeken will go down a treat – sometimes sweet, sometimes savoury, but always delicious! You could order some salty fries, taste some of the rich cheeses on offer, or discover their café culture. A popular activity is to bask in the glory of liquid sunshine – visit the best bars, breweries and beer halls of this brew-loving city. From a place where nuns used to brew ales, to the mothership of Dutch beer brewing – the original Heineken building – get out to see and taste the Netherlands’ strong beer history.

Optional Activities:
-Amsterdam - Food by Foot Urban Adventure
-Amsterdam - The Original Amsterdam Beer Tour Urban Adventure

Take the train to Berlin (approximately 6.5 hours). Berlin is huge, with plenty of impressive sites and a great bar scene. There’s the Brandenburg Gate, remnants of the Berlin Wall, the dominating Reichstag building and popular Checkpoint Charlie. There are also a couple of unique memorials like the Jewish memorial and the Topography of Terror, both of which are well worth your time.

Optional Activities:
-Berlin - Storyline of Berlin Urban Adventure
-Berlin - Food and Art in Funky Kreuzberg Urban Adventure

There are no activities planned for today and your tour comes to an end after breakfast. If you’d like to spend more time in Berlin, we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability). Please speak to an Intrepid booking agent for more information.

Optional Activities:
-Berlin - Museum Pass (3 Day Ticket)
-Berlin - Berliner Dom Cathedral
-Berlin - Kulturforum Potsdamer Platz
-Berlin - Schloss Charlottenburg
-Berlin - National History Museum
-Berlin - Pergamon Museum
-Berlin - Checkpoint Charlie Museum
-Berlin - Jewish Museum
-Berlin - German History Museum
-Berlin - Story of Berlin Museum
-Berlin - Topography of Terror - Free
-Berlin - TV Tower
-Berlin - Bike Tour