Central & Western Europe: Essential Cities

First stop, London. Touch down in London Town: drop your bags and meet the fellow travellers you'll be sharing the next two-and-a-half weeks with. Whether you’re fresh off a long-haul flight or thrumming with excitement, chances are you'll be chatting like old friends in no time. First night, British bites: London's food scene is a global melting pot – but tonight, you’re going classic. Our welcome dinner is your crash course in British comfort food: think fish and chips with a twist, seasonal pies, sticky toffee pudding and maybe a cheeky pint or mocktail to toast the trip ahead. Later, your way: jet lag calling? Head back to the hostel for a well-earned rest. Still buzzing? Follow your curiosity down cobbled streets to a cosy pub or catch the glow of the city on a twilight stroll past the Thames. Whatever pace you're feeling, London’s got you.