EuroTrip 2022: A Journey Through Time and Culture

João Paulo Neto

16 Jan 2024

Embark on a 22-day adventure through Rome, Florence, Venice, Vienna, Prague, and London. Discover ancient marvels, immerse yourself in vibrant cultures, and create unforgettable memories. Join me as I explore iconic landmarks, indulge in local cuisine, and soak in the rich history of these enchanting cities.

Trip to Rome

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Viator

Day 1Vatican Wonders and Piazza Delights

Day 2St. Peter's Splendor and Hilltop Views

$70

$ 4

Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$36

12 - 17 min

Directions

Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

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$34

17 - 21 min

Directions

No time set

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Free

Day 3Castles, Pantheon, and Fountain Magic

$34

Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$34

13 - 20 min

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Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Gardens, Steps, and People-Watching

$72

Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.

No time set

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.

No time set

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$32

8 - 11 min

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Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.

No time set

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.

No time set

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.

9:30 AM - 10:10 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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1:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$40

Day 5Artistic Treasures and Colossal Wonders

No time set

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Free

Day 6Orange Garden Serenity and Ancient Baths

Budget breakdown: $1145 In total

Activities & Food:$1090

Transport:$55

Trip to Florence

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Viator

Day 1Vatican Wonders and Piazza Delights

$80

Art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons.

No time set

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$50

5 - 8 min

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Landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome, colored marble facade & elegant Giotto tower.

No time set

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Neo-Gothic Franciscan church known for its Giotto frescoes, plus tombs of Michelangelo & Galileo.

No time set

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$30

17 - 26 min

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19th-century piazza with a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David & panoramic views over the city.

No time set

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Hilltop, 11th-century church with a gleaming Romanesque facade, medieval interiors & city views.

No time set

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Free

Day 2St. Peter's Splendor and Hilltop Views

$86

Pedestrianized square lined with elegant cafes, also featuring a traditional merry-go-round.

No time set

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Free

7 - 10 min

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16th-century building housing vast collection of Primitive & Renaissance paintings & masterpieces.

No time set

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$62

4 - 5 min

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Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.

No time set

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Formal gardens laid out in the 16th & 17th centuries, with Renaissance statues & ornate fountains.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$24

Day 3Castles, Pantheon, and Fountain Magic

Budget breakdown: $1145 In total

Activities & Food:$1090

Transport:$55

Trip to Venice

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Viator

Day 1Vatican Wonders and Piazza Delights

$30

18th-century waterside palace with a 20th-century art collection & an interior sculpture garden.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

8 - 12 min

Directions

Ornate covered 16th-century stone footbridge crossing the Grand Canal, with shops & restaurants.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2St. Peter's Splendor and Hilltop Views

$64

Ornate Gothic palace buildings hosting exhibitions with duke's rooms, prison & armoury tours.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$64

3 - 4 min

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Iconic square & gathering place dating back to the 12th century & dominated by St. Mark's Basilica.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1145 In total

Activities & Food:$1090

Transport:$55

Trip to Vienna

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Viator

Day 1Vatican Wonders and Piazza Delights

$146

$ 11

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

Medieval Roman Catholic place of worship with an ornate spire, catacombs & a treasury museum.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$34

31 - 38 min

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18th-century summer palace with tours of lavish rococo ceremonial rooms, plus gardens with a maze.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$62

17 - 21 min

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World-famous opera house offering major productions, original decor & multilingual guided tours.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$50

Day 2St. Peter's Splendor and Hilltop Views

$116

$ 6

19th-century park with statues, mature trees & fountains, plus summer cinema & winter ice rink.

No time set

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Free

4 - 6 min

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No time set

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Stately 19th-century courthouse with statues & a grand atrium, plus a stylish rooftop restaurant.

No time set

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Habsburg palace complex with ornate, baroque interiors, imperial apartments & a silver museum.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$40

6 - 9 min

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Imposing 19th-century museum with lavish interiors housing art collections & antiquities.

No time set

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$40

10 - 15 min

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Vast market with 16th-century origins, with more than 100 food & vintage stalls, plus restaurants.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Baroque, 18th-century palaces housing art from Middle Ages to today, with notable Klimt collection.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$36

Day 3Castles, Pantheon, and Fountain Magic

$54

500 species of animals, including giant pandas, Siberian tigers & elephants, in 18th-century zoo.

No time set

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$54

Budget breakdown: $1145 In total

Activities & Food:$1090

Transport:$55

Trip to Prague

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Viator

Day 1Vatican Wonders and Piazza Delights

$26

Oldest square in the historic center with 10th-century origins, site of many Gothic buildings.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

Medieval timepiece on the facade of city hall displaying the twelve apostles as the clock strikes.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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$26

8 - 12 min

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Landmark stone bridge linking Prague's Old & New Towns, with street artists & entertainers.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

Day 2St. Peter's Splendor and Hilltop Views

$22

Gothic resting place of saints including Vitus, Wenceslas & Adalbert as well as the state treasury.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$22

Day 3Castles, Pantheon, and Fountain Magic

$38

Vast castle complex with buildings revealing architecture from Roman-style to Gothic & 20th century.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $1145 In total

Activities & Food:$1090

Transport:$55

Trip to London

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Viator

Day 1Vatican Wonders and Piazza Delights

$ 8

Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2St. Peter's Splendor and Hilltop Views

$62

$ 8

Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$62

6 - 9 min

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16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Castles, Pantheon, and Fountain Magic

$86

$ 8

A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$86

Day 4Gardens, Steps, and People-Watching

$74

$ 8

Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$74

Day 5Artistic Treasures and Colossal Wonders

$30

$ 8

Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $1145 In total

Activities & Food:$1090

Transport:$55