Day 1: Paris, France – Bohemian Bliss
You land in Paris, and it’s like stepping into a canvas. Check into a quirky hotel in Montmartre—think cobblestone charm with a modern twist. First up, a guided tour of Montmartre’s artist haunts: Sacré-Cœur’s hilltop views and Place du Tertre’s bustling painters. Lunch is croque-monsieur at a cozy café. Afternoon’s for the Louvre’s Mona Lisa and Musée d’Orsay’s Impressionist gems. Evening’s free—sip absinthe at a Left Bank bar or sketch by the Seine. Paris is pure creative fire.
Day 2: Paris to Brussels – Surrealist Swagger
Morning train to Brussels (1.5 hours, quick and comfy). You’re in Belgium’s capital by noon, checked into a stylish hotel near Grand Place. Lunch is moules-frites (mussels and fries) with a crisp Belgian beer. Afternoon’s a guided tour of the Atomium’s retro-futurist vibe and Magritte Museum’s mind-bending surrealism. Pop into a comic strip mural trail—Brussels loves its Tintin. Evening’s a group dinner with waffles and lambic beer. Brussels is weird, artsy, and totally lovable.
Day 3: Brussels to Amsterdam – Museum Magic
Short train to Amsterdam (2 hours, smooth ride). You’re in the Dutch capital by noon, staying at a canal-side hotel with gabled-house vibes. Lunch is stroopwafel and bitterballen at a street stall—sweet and savory heaven. Afternoon’s a guided tour of the Rijksmuseum’s Rembrandt treasures and Van Gogh Museum’s swirling sunflowers. Evening’s free to bike along the canals or sip jenever at a brown café. Amsterdam’s got this artsy, free-spirited soul that’s infectious.
Day 4: Amsterdam to Berlin – Street Art Grit
Train to Berlin (6 hours, scenic through Dutch and German fields). You’re in Germany’s capital by afternoon, checked into a hip hotel near Kreuzberg. Lunch is döner kebab—Berlin’s street food king. Afternoon’s a guided tour of the East Side Gallery’s mural-covered Berlin Wall and Oberbaum Bridge’s urban cool. Evening’s a group dinner at a Prenzlauer Berg spot with vegan currywurst (yep, it’s a thing) and craft beer. Berlin’s raw, rebellious, and bursting with art.
Day 5: Berlin to Prague – Gothic Beauty
Morning train to Prague (4.5 hours, pretty views of Saxon Switzerland). You’re in the Czech capital by afternoon, staying at a cozy hotel near Old Town Square. Lunch is knedlíky with goulash at a tavern—hearty and perfect. Afternoon’s a guided tour of Prague Castle’s gothic spires and Alfons Mucha’s Art Nouveau stained glass at St. Vitus Cathedral. Evening’s free to sip Pilsner by the Vltava or visit the Kafka Museum. Prague’s like a gothic painting come to life.
Day 6: Prague to Vienna – Musical Legacy
Train to Vienna (4 hours, smooth and green). You’re in Austria’s capital by noon, checked into a classy hotel near the State Opera. Lunch is schnitzel at a traditional gasthaus—crispy and divine. Afternoon’s a guided tour of the Belvedere’s Klimt collection (The Kiss is a must) and Mozarthaus, where the genius composed. Grab a melange at Café Central. Evening’s a group dinner with roast pork and a side of live classical music. Vienna’s all about art and harmony.
Day 7: Vienna to Budapest – Eclectic Energy
Quick train to Budapest (2.5 hours, easy ride). You’re in Hungary’s capital by noon, staying at a trendy hotel with Danube views. Lunch is lángos (fried dough with sour cream—don’t judge) at the Great Market Hall. Afternoon’s a guided tour of Budapest’s street art scene and the eclectic Jewish Quarter’s murals. Evening’s a group dinner at a ruin bar—think graffiti, mismatched chairs, and pálinka shots. Budapest’s got this wild, creative pulse that keeps you buzzing.
Day 8: Budapest – Deep Dive into Art
Full day to soak up Budapest’s eclectic vibe. Morning’s for the Hungarian National Gallery in Buda Castle—think moody landscapes and folk art. Lunch is gulyás (goulash soup) at a cozy spot. Afternoon’s free: maybe visit the House of Houdini for some quirky history or chill at a thermal bath (art for the soul, right?). Our guide’s got tips for secret galleries. Evening’s a farewell dinner with Hungarian wine and live gypsy music. Budapest’s like a canvas you wanna keep painting.
Day 9: Budapest & Departure
Last morning’s for savoring Budapest. Grab a chimney cake and coffee at a café or stroll the Danube for one last artsy view. Need souvenirs? Our guide points you to handmade ceramics or vintage posters. After lunch (maybe more lángos—you’re hooked), we arrange transfers to Budapest
