(GBP) Topdeck | Europe Summer 2018/19 by Topdeck Travel

EPIC TRIPS FOR 18 TO 30 SOMETHINGS

Prices & itineraries valid until 13th April 2019

BARCELONA, DUBROVNIK, PARIS, ICELAND, ROME, BERLIN, GREEK ISLANDS, AMSTERDAM, LISBON, DUBLIN AND MORE

2018-19

WE ARE TOPDECK.

A COLLECTIVE OF EXPLORERS WHO ARE DEVOTED TO TRAVEL, WE STRIVE TO OPEN MINDS, SHIFT PERSPECTIVES, LEARN NEW THINGS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE. OUR PASSION IS TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH LIFE CHANGING TRAVEL EXPERIENCES. OUR BUSINESS IS TO MAKE TRAVEL DREAMS A REALIT Y.

We know what works. And we’re not afraid to shout about it. We refuse to sacrifice quality, independence and freedom, and believe solo adventures should go hand in hand with unforgettable moments with like-minded travellers. We offer variety, comfort and value for money, and promise a hassle-free holiday, loaded with authentic local experiences. We are lively, curious, knowledgeable and dedicated; driven by the desire to laugh and have fun. We build the trips. You build the memories.

ARE YOU READY TO DISCOVER WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A #TOPDECKER? LET’S GO.

WHY TOPDECK

In case you needed persuading.

HOW WE TRAVEL

08 OUR CREW

We’ll make sure the journey is just as fun as the adventure.

HOTEL Our Hotel trips offer private ensuite

CAMPING Sociable and fun, our camping trips offer the ultimate outdoor travelling

amenities you’ll need.

experience.

Channel your inner wanderer with our

in-depth and relaxed small-group trips.

09 UNIQUE EXPERIENCES 12

Our dedicated Topdeck crew make the best travel pals, ever.

twin-share/double rooms with all the

EXPLORER

WHAT'S IN THIS BROCHURE

SAILING All aboard! Take to the seas with your

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For those extra-special memories.

WINTER

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Because Europe should be seen in winter too right?

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SHORT BREAKS AND STOPOVERS

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Make the most of a few days away.

travel amigos for adventure on the water.

HOSTEL PLUS This mix of stays suits fun-seeking travellers who are looking for a taste of

LIMITED EDITION These once-in-a-lifetime experiences are like nothing else.

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CONNECT WITH US Share the travel love and learn what it means to be a true #Topdecker.

adventure.

VALUE FOR MONEY

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04 WHERE WE GO

27 DAY SUMMER FUN & SAILING

AKUREYRI EGILSSTAOIR

ICELAND REYKJAVIK

KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR

Embrace the power of nature with our new 7 Day Iceland Summer trip. P. 38

Expect a one-of-a-kind summer as we take in Europe’s most

STEINKJER TRONDHEIM/HELL

breathtaking natural wonders and check off a list of unmissable

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Eu rope

city stops as long as your arm.

ÅNDALSNES

Plus: the Greek coastline is

GEIRANGER FJORD

calling, and we’re going to sail it.

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Get psyched!

LILLEHAMMER

OSLO

NORWAY

LOCH NESS

EDINBURGH

GLASGOW

NORTHERN IRELAND

DENMARK

SCOTLAND

GIANT’S CAUSEWAY LONDONDERRY/DERRY

HADRIAN’S WALL

BELFAST YORK

IRELAND GALWAY CLIFFS OF MOHER KILLARNEY

HAMBURG

NORTH WALES

DUBLIN

ENGLAND

WALES

BLARNEY CASTLE

CARDIFF BATH

10 DAY GREEK ISLAND HOPPER

NETHERLANDS AMSTERDAM

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON OXFORD LONDON STONEHENGE

GERMANY RHINE VALLEY

PARIS

MUNICH

SWITZERLAND

LOIRE VALLEY

SWISS ALPS

FRANCE

VERONA

BORDEAUX AVIGNON PONT DU GARD SAN SEBASTIÁN

ancient wonders of Athens to partying in Mykonos and chilling out in Paros, get ready for island hopping at its finest. After all, you’re in Greece baby!

PISA

FLORENC

FRENCH RIVIERA ORVIETO

From exploring the whitewashed buildings of Santorini and the

MARSEILLE

MONACO

ZARAGOZA PORTO

SPAIN

SALAMANCA

PORTUGAL

MADRID

ERICEIRA SINTRA LISBON

SEGOVIA VALENCIA

LAGOS

GRANADA

P. 43 ASILAH MEKNES

VOLUBILIS FES

MARRAKECH

MOROCCO

BARCELONA

ROME

OLDERFJORD

05 WHERE WE GO

13 DAY BRAVO ITALIA

SKIBOTN

TYSFJORD

16 DAY EASTERN SPIRIT BJERKA

ROVANIEMI

FINLAND

With the postcard-perfect villages of Cinque Terre, the iconic architecture of Rome and the romantic waterways of

SWEDEN

Venice, Italy’s classic beauty is like nothing else. Embark on the

JYVASKYLA

trip of a lifetime through some of Italy’s most stunning locations. Ciao bella!

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From the elegant architecture of Budapest to the moreish delicacies of Prague and the achingly hip vibes of Berlin, prepare to unearth rich cultures, intricate histories and new favourite foods on this journey through Central

HELSINKI ST PETERSBURG STOCKHOLM

and Eastern Europe’s best and brightest.

TALLINN

ESTONIA

RIGA

NOVGOROD

LATVIA

For a once-in-a-lifetime adventure check out our

VELIKIYE LUKI

new 17 Day Trans-Mongolian Railway trip. P. 158

LITHUANIA

COPENHAGEN

49 DAY MEGA EUROPEAN - GREECE

POLAND MOSCOW

DRESDEN

WARSAW

YEKATERINBURG IRKUTSK

PRAGUE AUSCHWITZ -BIRKENAU

CZECH REPUBLIC

SLOVAKIA

MONGOLIA

VIENNA

VENICE

PULA PLITVICE LAKES

BEIJING

HUNGARY CHINA

CROATIA BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA HVAR

Introducing the heavyweight

BELGRADE

SARAJEVO

ZADAR

ITALY

GORKHI TERELJ NATIONAL PARK

BUDAPEST

AUSTRIA SLOVENIA

LJUBLJANA

ULAANBAATAR BRATISLAVA

SALZBURG AUSTRIAN ALPS

SERBIA

champion of Europe trips. Uncover this amazingly diverse

MOSTAR DUBROVNIK BUDVA

continent in all its glory as you

SOFIA

MONTENEGRO BULGARIA

VATICAN CITY

spend seven fabulous weeks

TIRANA

soaking up sun-drenched

ISTANBUL

ALBANIA GALLIPOLI ÇANAKKALE TROY

METEORA

GREECE

ESKIŞEHIR

PERGAMON ATHENS MYKONOS PAROS SANTORINI

RUSSIA

VILNIUS

BERLIN

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TURKEY CAPPADOCIA

EPHESUS KUŞADASI ANTALYA FETHIYE SAKLIKENT GORGE

Barcelona, the buzz of Paris, the beauty of the Balkans, the serenity of Scandinavia and much, much more. Ready? Let's go!

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why

WHY TOPDECK

Unique

EXPERIENCES

Passion

AND EXPERTISE

Freedom

Our one-of-a-kind included and

With over 40 years in the travel

We realise that everyone’s

optional activities in both iconic

industry, a team of passionate crew

different – which is why our

hotspots and off-the-beaten-track

and a collection of award-winning

trips offer loads of free time to

places mean there’s never a dull

trips under our belt, you can be

play, discover and channel your

moment on your trip of a lifetime.

sure we know our stuff.

inner explorer.

TO EXPLORE

WHY TOPDECK

Delicious

Value

Lasting

FOOD

FOR MONEY

FRIENDSHIPS

With visits to local restaurants and

With no hidden costs, free Wi-Fi

Memories fade but Facebook friends

delicious feasts prepared by our

on our coaches and our No Tipping

are forever. Hang out with other

very own Chefs, we’ll ensure your

policy, we’ve got all the important stuff

young explorers aged 18-39 and create

tummy is just as full as

covered – meaning you score a great

bonds that last longer than your

your passport.

value trip, completely hassle-free.

festival wristband.

how we SAILING GREECE, CROATIA & TURKEY

From boats to planes and big comfy coaches, we’ll make sure the journey is just as fun as the adventure. Ready to make a move? Let’s go.

‘Seas’ the day (like what we did there?) on board our Topdeck vessels and get ready for a nautical adventure of epic proportions. Whether you're sailing the Aegean or Saronic in Greece, cruising Croatia in a stylish motorised boat or kicking back in a traditional gulet in Turkey, you can expect some serious lounging sessions and postcard-worthy sunsets. It’s a tough life…

TOPDECK COACH EUROPE

TRAIN RUSSIA, MONGOLIA & CHINA

Consider our Topdeck coach your home away from home. With all the comforts you’ll need, including free Wi-Fi, power points and reclining seats, you’ll hit the road and see Europe from the best viewpoint ever.

Introducing our very first expedition on the Trans-Mongolian Railway – arguably the world’s greatest train journey (and soon to be your next major bucket list item). Staying in safe and social cabins, you’ll cover the breadth of Russia, China and Mongolia while seeing breathtaking scenery and awe-inspiring landscapes.

METRO PASS ROME, BARCELONA & MORE Get to the heart of a city as we take you underground with included Metro passes in places like Rome and Barcelona. A super convenient and efficient way to get around, you’ll be rubbing shoulders with the locals on their daily commute while en route to your next bucket list stop (just don’t forget your Metro map!).

FLIGHTS GREECE, EGYPT Let’s face it, Europe is huge. That’s why a handful of our trips include flights to get you to your next destination as quick as a flash. Joining the Mega European? You’ll fly between Athens and Cairo.

FERRY GREECE, MOROCCO & SCANDINAVIA Hold on to your hats as you take to the water with your new amigos on several of our trips that include ferry journeys. A fast and comfy way to get from A to B (with food and shopping options galore) you’ll have loads to keep you and your shipmates occupied until you reach your next grand destination. Did we mention the on-board bar? See you on the dancefloor.

Best trip experience of my life! (I work in the travel industry and have been with multiple companies and multiple tours). My tour leader and coach driver were fantastic and really helped make the trip unforgettable with their extensive knowledge! To simply put it, I just LOVED everything :)

OUR CREW

TRIP: Spirit of Europe

With a thirst for adventure, an endless stream of knowledge and letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face it, a keen eye for a hearty local meal, our dedicated Topdeck crew make the best travel pals, ever.

Europe Uncovered was a great way to see a lot of Europe and have a lot of wonderful experiences with great people, without blowing the budget. TRIP: Europe Uncovered Very attentive to the needs of the group and went out of the way if the group wanted to do anything outside the box. Everything went so smoothly. We were never late, all the activities were to exceptional standards and the Trip Leader went above and beyond in the service he provided us. TRIP: Summer Fun & Sailing

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Our Trip Leader was AMAZING! Without her it would have been a good trip, but she took the whole experience to another level. Her work is clearly her passion and it showed. TRIP: Grand European

OUR CREW

DELICIOUS FOOD

delicious Some may bring home a tacky souvenir, others a picture-perfect postcard. But that epic feast you ate while on the trip of a lifetime? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a memory that will stay with you forever. Dig in!

DELICIOUS FOOD

CIDER HOUSE IN SAN SEBASTIAN SPAIN Try cider the Basque Country way: straight from the barrel. Team with a traditional steak dish or cod omelette to really get those tastebuds tingling and embrace this unique local experience with your travel amigos.

MODERN TAPAS IN MADRID SPAIN Tapas + sangria = Insta-worthy moments. With rad twists on traditional favourites like patatas bravas, croquetas and alioli, these small bites are sure to pack some big flavour. Eat, drink, and be merry!

PORK KNUCKLE IN A GERMAN BEER HALL GERMANY

EXPLORE ITALYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FINEST ITALY Get ready to live la dolce vita as you explore Italy aka foodie heaven. The pizza, pasta and risotto here are the real deal. If you have a sweet tooth, think: tiramisu and endless varieties of ice cream. Gelato for breakfast, lunch and dinner? We won't judge.

With more lederhosen and dirndl than you can shake a litre-sized beer at, think Oktoberfest but all year round. Sound like your kinda vibe? Expect a traditional band, pork knuckle with crackling and guaranteed good times. Prost!

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

GREEK ISLANDS, GREECE

INCLUDED

GOURMET PICNIC BY THE EIFFEL TOWER

You’d have to be living in a Netflix-induced bubble not to know how darn awesome the Greek islands are. Now, picture this: you + the wind in your hair + a bunch of new best mates, navigating the azure waters of the Mediterranean on your own motorised sailing yacht. Not a bad way to spend your summer, eh?

Indulge your inner foodie as you join your fellow Topdeckers and Crew at an oh-so-Frenchy picnic in Paris. Spoiled with an abundance of Snapchat-worthy platters, you’ll chow down on only the finest locallysourced produce whilst taking in the view of the most famous icon in the world (yeah, we’re looking at you, Eiffel Tower).

WALKING TOUR OF ROME Introducing a battle of Rome’s heavyweights. First up, you’ve got the mighty Colosseum in all its hulking glory. Next, the sparkling Trevi Fountain. And the Spanish Steps. Oh, and the Pantheon. Let’s be honest, we could go on forever. With so many eye-catching sites, you’re bound to walk away a bonafide expert on Rome.

SAILING IN GREECE

PARIS, FRANCE

ROME, ITALY

INCLUDED

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

DINNER CRUISE IN AMSTERDAM Park your bike and hop aboard the floating restaurant that is your canal boat in Amsterdam on this unforgettable experience. Duck and weave under bridges and take in the sights of the gorgeously narrow Dutch houses as you tuck into a tasty meal and share stories with your newfound travel mates.

Cruise the Fjords in Norway A uniquely spectacular experience, ain’t nothin’ can compare to cruising the mighty fjords of Norway. Gawk at the almost moon-like landscapes that have long been recognised as some of the most stunning natural attractions in the world and learn just why this region is at the top of every traveller’s bucket list.

INCLUDED

G E I R A N G E R FJ O R D & TROLLSTIGEN, NORWAY

INCLUDED

Wine tasting in Tuscany

Raise a glass in the world’s most famous wine region as you swirl, sip (or swig) some of the best vinos to ever hit your lips. The home of some of Italy’s most famous wineries, an immersive wine tasting experience in Tuscany will linger on in your memory long after the last drop is gone.

TUSCANY, ITALY

OPTIONAL

FREEDOM TO EXPLORE

freedom to Put down the itinerary, stray from the crowd and make good use of your spare time with some of these not-to-be-missed experiences. Freedom never felt so good.

CYCLE YOUR WAY AROUND AMSTERDAM AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

EXPLORE THE SWISS ALPS SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND OMG scenery awaits in the land of cheese and chocolate. For some #epicviews, a revolving gondola at Mount Titlis or a cable car up the Schilthorn should do the trick. Wanna go higher? The Jungfrau Mountain summit isn’t called ‘The Top of Europe’ for nothing. And for the fearless, a skydive over this unbelievable landscape will take your breath away. Literally.

Cycle in style and get your bearings with a guided bike ride of this buzzing city. Check off those bucket list must-sees on your valiant steed. Zipping through the city with your travel mates, you’ll be feeling like a local in no time.

GO SEA KAYAKING IN DUBROVNIK DUBROVNIK, CROATIA Soak up those adventure vibes and explore the ‘Jewel of the Adriatic’ by kayak. A paddle by the historic city walls will deliver your culture fix, whilst hidden caves give you a chance for a snorkel and swim. Did we mention this place is gorgeous?

VALUE FOR MONEY

VALUE FOR MONEY Check out how you’ll get more bang for your buck with Topdeck.

NO HIDDEN COSTS

Thanks to our No Tipping policy you don’t need to worry about extra cash for hidden fees and payments. The result? You’ve got more left over to spend on the fun stuff!

LOGISTICS: SORTED

Our expert Drivers and comfy coaches will get you around. So, no researching routes, booking transport tickets or bus depot waiting rooms. We’ve also got your accommodation sorted. You’re welcome.

UNLOCK THE HIGHLIGHTS

Tick off those bucket list items. We’ve done the haggling for you, which means easier access to those holiday musts: landmarks, museums, food tours and loads more locally sourced experiences. Explorers assemble!

INCLUDED MEALS

We know food and we’re not afraid to shout about it. With plenty of included meals, you can look forward to lots of hearty European feasts throughout your trip.

SECURE YOUR BOOKING WITH A LOW £60 DEPOSIT

MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR BOOKING AT NO EXTRA COST

PAY THE BALANCE VIA INSTALMENTS THAT BEST SUIT YOU

ENJOY A FLEXIBLE ROLLING DEPOSIT, SHOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND

Our Trip Leaders and local guides will offer you all of the tips and tricks that can’t be found anywhere else so that you can focus on the memory making.

No Strings GUARANTEE

EXPERT GUIDES ON-HAND

WAYS TO SAVE

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SAVE UP TO

MULTI TRIP DISCOUNT

SAVE UP TO

FRIENDS DISCOUNT

SAVE UP TO

PAST PASSENGER

p ick you r From hostels, hotels, motels and lodges, we’ve got your accommodation sorted.

Because all travellers are different All travellers are different. Some like creature comforts, others like discovering up-andcoming destinations, and some prefer the adventure of camping. As long as you have the urge to explore, experience new things and meet awesome people, you’ll find that our trip styles cater to (almost) everyone. BYO fondness for a really good time.

HOTEL TRIPS

EXPLORER TRIPS

Fit for couples and singles who love creature comforts, our Hotel trips offer private ensuite twin-share/double rooms with all the amenities. With properties that are centrally located or close to transport links, you can expect more ‘me-time’.

With all the benefits of a Hotel trip, but with extra time to explore a region more thoroughly, these focused itineraries let you travel in-depth. Fellow explorers, unite!

ACCOMMODATION 3+ STAR HOTELS

TRIP LENGTH 7-34 DAYS

TRIP LENGTH 6-18 DAYS

ROOM T YPES SINGLE/TWIN/DOUBLE

HOTEL NAME, VIENNA EASY HOUSE, CITY BERLIN

HOTEL NAME, HARCOURT HOTEL, CITY DUBLIN

STAY CITY, MARSEILLE

STAY CENTRAL, EDINBURGH

SKI LODGE, ENGELBERG

PETINOS HOTEL, MYKONOS

GENERATOR HOSTEL, BARCELONA

PICK YOUR ST YLE

HOSTEL PLUS TRIPS

CAMPING TRIPS

SAILING TRIPS

LIMITED EDITION TRIPS

Get the most out of your Topdeck trip, without breaking the bank. From modern hostels and bungalows to cabins and yachts, you’ll stay in varied multi-share accommodation. Our most social trip style, Hostel Plus is perfect for fun-seeking travellers.

Our Camping trips may be the most affordable way to see Europe, but don't think you’re slumming it: from deluxe European campsites to an on-road Chef, this is camping Topdeck style. Go for the ultimate outdoor experience.

Take to the seas with our Greece, Croatia and Turkey sailing trips. Think daily swim stops, stunning beaches and more hidden gems than you can shake a snorkel at. You’ll get double/twin or triple share cabins and daily breakfast and lunch. Ahoy there!

Europe is flush with iconic cultural events, experiences and festivals. Tick some off that bucket list and get a unique feel for a country and its traditions with our Limited Edition trips. From music festivals to parties, historical trips to railway journeys, these once-in-a-lifetime experiences are like nothing else.

ACCOMMODATION HOTELS/CAMPSITES/ TRAINS/HOSTELS

ACCOMMODATION HOSTELS/BUNGALOWS/HOTELS

ACCOMMODATION CAMPSITES

ACCOMMODATION YACHTS, GULETS, SHIPS

TRIP LENGTH 7-49 DAYS

TRIP LENGTH 8-34 DAYS

TRIP LENGTH 7-8 DAYS

TRIP LENGTH 4-17 DAYS

ROOM T YPES MULTI-SHARE

ROOM T YPES TWIN-SHARE TENTS

ROOM T YPES TWIN/DOUBLE/TRIPLE

ROOM T YPES TWIN/DOUBLE/MULTI-SHARE

HOTEL NAME,PATHWAY, POSEIDON'S CITY GREECE

A ROOM IN THE CITY, SAN SEBASTIÁN

CAMPING ROMA, ROME

OKTOBERFEST, MUNICH

HOTEL NAME, CITY SWISS ALPS LAUTERBRUNNEN,

CROATIA SAILING

HOTEL NAME, SZIGET, BUDAPEST CITY

CAMPING JOLLY, VENICE

SUMMER FUN & SAILING, GREECE

LA TOMATINA, VALENCIA

GENERATOR HOSTEL, PARIS

HOTEL NAME, LAPOINT SURFCITY CAMP, PORTUGAL

HOTEL

Fit for couples and singles who are looking for creature comforts, our Hotel trips offer private ensuite twin-share/ double rooms with all the amenities you’ll need. With properties that are centrally located or close to transport links, you can expect a little more ‘me-time’ and space

VIENNA EASY HOUSE, BERLIN

to spread out.

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ACCOMMODATION 3+ STAR HOTELS

TRIP LENGTH 7-34 DAYS

ROOM TYPES

SINGLE/TWIN/DOUBLE

HOTEL

DAYS | TRIP NAME

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7 DAY | CAESAR'S FOOTSTEPS

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7 DAY | TAPAS TRAIL

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8 DAY | ROMAN PATHWAY

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9 DAY | ADRIATIC DREAMS

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9 DAY | COASTAL TRAIL

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10 DAY | ROMAN ROAD

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10 DAY | DEMOCRACY ROAD

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11 DAY | PAPARAZZI PARADE

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12 DAY | ESSENTIAL EUROPE

14 DAY | SOHO TO BOHO

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14 DAY | VENETIAN TRAIL

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15 DAY | EUROPEAN EMPEROR 27 • 16 DAY | ROAD TO PRAGUE

17 DAY | MEDITERRANEAN HORIZONS

18 DAY | EUROPEAN ODYSSEY

20 DAY | COBBLESTONES & CANALS

23 DAY | EUROPE UNCOVERED

34 DAY | DISCOVER EUROPE

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What are sectors?

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Sector trips offer you a great way to choose a departure city, set of experiences or journey length that best suits you. A Sector trip is part

NOTE: US SINT REPERATE COMMO ENDAE NON POS ET ACCAESTE EX ET ERIT QUI AUT ACCULPA DOLUPTAof a larger journey, meaning your new friends ECTIORE VOLUPTA SITATATIORE MOS

might continue on after you leave, or you might be joining a trip already in progress.

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YOUR ROUTE

MEALS

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FRANCE

Lucerne

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 6 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Paris city driving tour ++ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower ++ Bordeaux winery tour & tasting START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN BARCELONA

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 6 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. DAY 2 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B)

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D)

DAY 3 ROME TO FLORENCE. (B,D)

DAY 2 PARIS. (B)

DAY 4 FLORENCE TO LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND. (B)

DAY 3 PARIS TO BORDEAUX. (B,D)

DAY 5 LUCERNE TO PARIS, FRANCE. (B)

DAY 4 BORDEAUX TO CARCASSONNE. (B)

DAY 6 PARIS. (B,D)

DAY 5 CARCASSONNE TO BARCELONA, SPAIN VIA ANDORRA. (B,D)

DAY 7 PARIS TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B)

DAY 6 BARCELONA. (B) DAY 7 BARCELONA. (B)

This is a section of the 12 Day Essential Europe trip. See p.25 or visit our website. This is a section of a the 34 Day Discover Europe trip. See p.32 or visit our website. TRIP PRICE OF £889 TRIP PRICE OF £969

TRIP PRICE OF £929

TRIP PRICE OF £1029

TRIP PRICE OF £979

TRIP PRICE OF £1099

G= Guaranteed Departure

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £269

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £289

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All items listed within the ‘Bucket List’ and ‘More Inclusions’ are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional and may cost extra (but are too awesome to miss out!)

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Dinner at Hofbräuhaus, Berlin ++ Berlin driving tour ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam START MEET AT 5PM IN PRAGUE FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

AUG

OCT

JUN

AUG

APR

OCT

AUG

MAY

OCT

JUN

SEP

JUN

AUG

MAY

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FINISH

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AUG

S TA R T G

MAY

JUL

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MAY

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MAY

APR

FINISH

APR

MAY

S TA R T

2018

2 16

VATICAN CITY

TRIP CODE: EHWELR

2018 18

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

++ Wine tasting in the Rhine Valley ++ Gondola ride in Venice ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN AMSTERDAM) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN ROME START

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 7 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (OR JOIN IN AMSTERDAM). DAY 2 AMSTERDAM. (B,D)

DAY 2 PRAGUE. (B)

DAY 3 AMSTERDAM TO RHINE VALLEY, GERMANY. (B,D)

DAY 3 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D)

DAY 4 RHINE VALLEY TO MUNICH. (B)

DAY 4 BERLIN. (B)

DAY 5 MUNICH TO VENICE, ITALY. (B)

DAY 5 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B)

DAY 6 VENICE TO ROME. (B)

DAY 6 AMSTERDAM. (B,D) DAY 7 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B)

DAYS 7-8 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B) (B)

This is a section of a the 18 Day European Odyssey trip. See p.29 or visit our website.

This is a section of the 12 Day Essential Europe trip. See p.25 or visit our website. TRIP PRICE OF £1019

TRIP PRICE OF £869

TRIP PRICE OF £1069

TRIP PRICE OF £929

TRIP PRICE OF £1119

TRIP PRICE OF £999

G= Guaranteed Departure

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £309

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £259

8 DAYS FROM

7 DAYS FROM

869

DAY 1 PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (D)

1019

GBP PER PERSON

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 25 S P E £1 P E R R PE

GBP PER PERSON

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 28 S P E £1 P E R R PE

22 HOTEL

9 D A Y | A D R I AT I C D R E A M S ROME

YOUR ROUTE

DUBROVNIK

1 STOP & STAY

MEALS

9 D A Y | C O A S TA L T R A I L

COUNTRIES

DUBROVNIK

YOUR ROUTE

DAY STOP

ROME

MEALS

1 STOP & STAY

COUNTRIES

WI-FI

DAY STOP

FINISH

Dubrovnik CROATIA

VATICAN CITY

2 START

Rome ITALY

Ljubljana

SLOVENIA

Budva

ITALY

1 Tirana

ALBANIA

overnight ferry

Venice

MONTENEGRO

Florence Pisa

Postojna Caves

Hvar

1 Sarajevo

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

START

Dubrovnik CROATIA

FINISH

Rome

Corfu

ITALY

GREECE

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FINISH

S TA R T

2018 31

MAY

TRIP CODE: EHCIDR

JUN

FINISH

JUN

JUL

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Local guide in Tirana & Dubrovnik START MEET AT 3PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN DUBROVNIK

S TA R T G

AUG

FINISH 10

S TA R T 8

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 8 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double), 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

FINISH

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2018

AUG JUN

FINISH

JUN

JUL

JUN

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Local guide in Dubrovnik & Florence ++ Gondola ride in Venice START MEET AT 10AM IN DUBROVNIK FINISH APPROXIMATELY 4PM IN ROME

S TA R T G

AUG

FINISH 18

AUG

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 8 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

DAY 1 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. DAY 2 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. (B,D)

DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. (D)

DAY 3 SARAJEVO TO HVAR, CROATIA. (B,D)

DAY 2 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B)

DAY 4 HVAR. (B)

DAY 3 ROME TO CORFU, GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. (B)

DAY 5 HVAR TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. (B)

DAYS 4 - 6 CORFU (B,D) (B) (B)

DAY 6 LJUBLJANA TO VENICE, ITALY VIA POSTOJNA CAVES, SLOVENIA. (B,D)

DAY 7 CORFU TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. (B,D) DAY 8 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. (B,D) DAY 9 DUBROVNIK. (B)

DAY 7 VENICE. (B) DAY 8 VENICE TO FLORENCE. (B,D) DAY 9 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B)

This is a section of the 17 Day Mediterranean Horizons trip. See p.28 or visit our website.

TRIP PRICE OF £1259 TRIP PRICE OF £1059

TRIP PRICE OF £1339

TRIP PRICE OF £1119

TRIP PRICE OF £1419

TRIP PRICE OF £1169

G= Guaranteed Departure

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £379

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £319

9 DAYS FROM

1259

9 DAYS FROM

1059

GBP PER PERSON

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 40 S P E £1 P E R R PE

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 18 S P E £1 P E R R PE

LONDON

YOUR ROUTE

ROME

MEALS

1 STOP & STAY

10 DAY | DEMOCRACY ROAD

COUNTRIES

WI-FI

BUDAPEST

YOUR ROUTE

DAY STOP

LONON

1 STOP & STAY

MEALS

COUNTRIES

HOTEL

10 D A Y | R O M A N R O A D

WI-FI

DAY STOP

START

London

ENGLAND

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS FINISH

2 Berlin

London

ENGLAND

Paris

FRANCE

Dresden

GERMANY

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

MONACO

Pisa

Mauthausen Vienna

AUSTRIA

HUNGARY

VATICAN CITY

TRIP CODE: EHPALR

TRIP CODE: EHDEHL

FINISH

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MAY

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MAY

JUN

S TA R T

FINISH

JUN

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JUN

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JUL

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2018 APR

JUL

AUG

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Paris city driving tour ++ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower ++ French Riviera perfumery experience ++ Local guide in Florence MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 12PM IN ROME START

S TA R T G G G G

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 9 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ++ 9 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

S TA R T

FINISH

JUL

SEP

JUL

SEP

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

JUL

AUG

OCT

AUG

SEP

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Dinner at Hofbräuhaus, Berlin ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen START MEET AT 6PM IN BUDAPEST FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

SEP

OCT

NOV

G G

DAY 5 PRAGUE. (B)

DAY 5 SWISS ALPS. (B)

DAY 6 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D)

DAY 6 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. (B,D)

DAY 7 BERLIN. (B)

DAY 7 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. (B)

DAY 8 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B)

DAY 8 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. (B,D)

DAY 9 AMSTERDAM. (B,D)

DAY 9 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B)

DAY 10 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B)

DAY 10 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B) This is a section of the 23 Day Europe Uncovered trip. See p.31 or visit our website.

This is a section of the 34 Day Discover Europe trip. See p.32 or visit our website. TRIP PRICE OF £1189

TRIP PRICE OF £1349

TRIP PRICE OF £1269

TRIP PRICE OF £1419

TRIP PRICE OF £1349

TRIP PRICE OF £1499

G= Guaranteed Departure

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £359

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £399

10 DAYS FROM

1189

FINISH

JUL

DAY 4 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D)

DAY 4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,D)

GBP PER PERSON

S TA R T 9

DAY 3 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. (B)

DAYS 2-3 PARIS. (B) (B)

1349

FINISH 2018

DAYS 1-2 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (D) (B)

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D)

START

2 Budapest

ITALY

Rome FINISH

Florence

French Riviera

S TA R T

Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 35 S P E £1 P E R R PE

GBP PER PERSON

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 19 S P E £1 P E R R PE

11 D A Y | PA PA R A Z Z I PA R A D E

HOTEL

BARCELONA

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

ROME

MEALS

COUNTRIES

WI-FI

DAY STOP

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

Venice ITALY

Verona MONACO

Pisa

1 Florence

2 French Riviera

START

SPAIN

FINISH

FRANCE

Barcelona

Rome

VATICAN CITY

CLOCKWISE: SWISS ALPS, BARCELONA, FRENCH RIVIERA

DAY 1 BARCELONA, SPAIN. Kick things off in the home of tapas, siestas and a super passionate football team. It’s Barça, baby! (D)

TRIP CODE: EHDEBR S TA R T

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DAY 2 BARCELONA. Sun, Gaudí and sangrias. Check out the architecture at Park Güell, go shopping or check out a Flamenco show (optional). (B) DAY 3 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Time for celebrity spotting and a Mediterranean chillout session. (B,D) DAY 4 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. Bring your paparazzi posse to the beach or just chill out under the Mediterranean sun. More glitz tonight as we hit Monaco and the Monte Carlo casinos. (B) DAYS 5-6 FRENCH RIVIERA TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. You’ll want full battery to capture the scenery happening outside your window today. Next stop: Engelberg. (B,D) (B)

TRIP PRICE OF £1529 TRIP PRICE OF £1609

DAY 7 SWISS ALPS TO VENICE, ITALY. Channel Romeo and Juliet and leave your message of lurrrve on the wall at Verona, before we hit The Floating City. (B,D)

TRIP PRICE OF £1699 G= Guaranteed Departure

DAY 8 VENICE. A day to get lost in the floating (sinking) city. Check out St Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and the nearby Bridge of Sighs. Then jump on a gondola and do the canals in style. (B)

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £459

11 DAYS FROM

1529

DAY 9 VENICE TO FLORENCE. Today we roll on, but not before nabbing THAT shot of The Leaning Tower of Pisa. After you’ve posed to your heart’s content, we’ll make tracks to Florence. (B,D)

GBP PER PERSON All items listed within the ‘Bucket List’ and ‘More Inclusions’ are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional and may cost extra (but are too awesome to miss out!)

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 39 S P E £1 P E R R PE

DAY 10 FLORENCE TO ROME. Discover why Florence is often called an open air museum. Rome next for a walking tour to make a solid dent in that bucket list of yours. (B) DAY 11 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. An optional morning visit to Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. Then it’s a wrap. (B) This is a section of the 34 Day Discover Europe trip. See p.32 or visit our website.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ French Riviera perfumery experience ++ Local guide in Florence ++ Gondola ride in Venice

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

10 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) 10 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Flamenco show in Barcelona ++ Mount Titlis excursion START MEET AT 6PM IN BARCELONA FINISH APPROXIMATELY 12PM IN ROME

12 D A Y | E S S E N T I A L E U R O P E LONDON

MEALS

COUNTRIES

HOTEL

LONDON

WI-FI

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

START/FINISH

London

DAY STOP

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS

ENGLAND

1 Rhine Valley GERMANY

2 1 Munich

Paris

FRANCE

Lucerne

SWITZERLAND

1 1 Venice ITALY

Florence

Rome

VATICAN CITY

CLOCKWISE: ROME

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (OR JOIN IN AMSTERDAM). Kick off your Eurotrip with a canal dinner cruise to meet the wolfpack. DAY 2 AMSTERDAM. Your day, your way. Visit the Anne Frank House, pose in front of the ‘i amsterdam’ sign or do as the locals do on an optional bike tour. (B,D) DAY 3 AMSTERDAM TO RHINE VALLEY, GERMANY. Medieval castles, vineyards and the mighty Rhine River are all up next today. Raise a glass of wine to another day on your travels. (B,D) DAY 4 RHINE VALLEY TO MUNICH. This is the home of Oktoberfest and BMW so you know what to do. If you can’t afford a beamer, grab a stein. Why not seal the deal with a traditional pork knuckle at one of Munich’s famous beer halls? Make like a local. Prost! (B) DAY 5 MUNICH TO VENICE, ITALY. You know it as the floating city, but this place is actually sinking (slowly). Get lost in a maze of bridges, canals and gelato. We’ll hook you up with a gondola. Then go local with prosecco and peach puree, the Bellini was born here. (B) DAY 6 VENICE TO ROME. Down that espresso. Today we make a solid dent in your bucket list. Think Spanish Steps, Pantheon, the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Tonight’s carbs are guilt-free. (B) DAY 7 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. You won’t be fighting lions today, but that’s okay. Pay a visit to the Pope and check out the 360-degree views from the Basilica. Don’t miss the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. With us, you skip the lines. (Vatican City entry optional). (B) DAY 8 ROME TO FLORENCE. Florence is a hat trick of great shopping, renaissance art and steak Florentine. Shop, eat, shop, eat, explore then eat again. (B,D) DAY 9 FLORENCE TO LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND. Prepare for more #epicviews as we head to the lakeside town Lucerne. Check out the famous Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, Glacier Gardens and Hofkirche on a guided tour. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam Wine tasting in Rhine Valley Gondola ride in Venice Local guide in Florence Paris city driving tour Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Towe

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

11 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) 11 in nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) English Channel crossings Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Traditional Paris cabaret show ++ Vatican City tour START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN AMSTERDAM) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

DAY 10 LUCERNE TO PARIS, FRANCE. There are only two places in the world where happiness is guaranteed: at home and in Paris. Ease yourself in with our city driving tour ticking off your whole Pinterest collection of OMG must-go-there spots. (B) DAY 11 PARIS. A day to channel your inner Parisian. Hang out with local creatives along the river and check out the Notre Dame. Finish off with a gourmet picnic under the Eiffel Tower and maybe check out a cabaret show in the Latin Quarter. (B,D) DAY 12 PARIS TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Pack some macarons for the trip back home, or just, you know, keep travelling forever. (B)

TRIP CODE: EHWELL S TA R T

FINISH

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MAY

JUL

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TRIP PRICE OF £1519 TRIP PRICE OF £1579 TRIP PRICE OF £1689 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £459

12 DAYS FROM

1519

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 27 S P E £1 P E R R PE

26 HOTEL

14 D A Y | S O H O T O B O H O LONDON

YOUR ROUTE

PRAGUE

1 STOP & STAY

MEALS

14 DAY | VENETIAN TRAIL

COUNTRIES

WI-FI

ROME

YOUR ROUTE

DAY STOP

LONDON

1 STOP & STAY

MEALS

COUNTRIES

WI-FI

DAY STOP

START

London

ENGLAND

Amsterdam

FINISH

Prague

NETHERLANDS

FINISH

2 Berlin

London

CZECH REPUBLIC

ENGLAND

Dresden GERMANY

2 Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

Mauthausen

Paris

FRANCE

Mauthausen

1 Austrian

SWITZERLAND

Salzburg

Alps

Swiss Alps

Verona

Pisa

2 Venice

Verona

Lake Bled

Postojna Caves

Florence

1 Ljubljana

SLOVENIA

Venice

ITALY

AUSTRIA

2 Pula

CROATIA

Orvieto Rome

START

VATICAN CITY

Rome ITALY

TRIP CODE: EHEVLP S TA R T

TRIP CODE: EHPARL

FINISH

S TA R T

2018 7

APR

MAY

JUL

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19 2

FINISH

26 16

AUG

SEP

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower ++ Tuscan winery experience & al fresco dinner ++ Gondola ride in Venice ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen

FINISH

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SEP

OCT

SEP

OCT

1 8

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2018

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 13 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D) ++ 13 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN PRAGUE

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Gondola ride in Venice Pula getaway Dinner at Hofbräuhaus, Berlin Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen

START MEET AT 2PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. DAY 2 ROME TO VENICE. (B,D)

DAYS 1-2 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D) (B)

DAY 3 VENICE. (B)

DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,D) (B)

DAYS 4-5 VENICE TO PULA, CROATIA. (B,D) (B)

DAYS 5-6 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. (B) (B,D)

DAY 6 PULA TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. (B)

DAYS 7-8 FLORENCE TO ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY. (B) (B)

DAY 7 LJUBLJANA TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. (B,D)

DAYS 9-10 ROME TO VENICE. (B,D) (B)

DAYS 8-9 SALZBURG TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D) (B)

DAY 11 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. (B,D)

DAYS 10-11 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D) (B)

DAYS 12-13 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D) (B)

DAYS 12-13 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B) (B,D)

DAY 14 PRAGUE. (B)

DAY 14 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B)

This is a section of the 18 Day European Odyssey trip. See p.29 or visit our website.

This is a section of the 23 Day Europe Uncovered trip. See p.31 or visit our website.

TRIP PRICE OF £1779

TRIP PRICE OF £1679

TRIP PRICE OF £1909

TRIP PRICE OF £1769

TRIP PRICE OF £2049

TRIP PRICE OF £1869

G= Guaranteed Departure

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £529

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £499

14 DAYS FROM

1779

GBP PER PERSON

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 28 S P E £1 P E R R PE

1679

GBP PER PERSON

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 20 S P E £1 P E R R PE

LONDON

YOUR ROUTE

ROME

MEALS

1 STOP & STAY

COUNTRIES

WI-FI

ROME

YOUR ROUTE

DAY STOP

PRAGUE

1 STOP & STAY

London

Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

AUSTRIA

Paris

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

MONACO

SPAIN

Pisa

French Riviera

ANDORRA

START

ITALY

Rome ITALY

FINISH

Rome

VATICAN CITY

FINISH

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MAY

JUN

MAY

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S TA R T

Corfu

GREECE

FINISH

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++ Paris city driving tour ++ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower ++ Bordeaux winery tour & tasting ++ French Riviera perfumery experience ++ Local guide in Florence

SEP

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 14 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D) ++ 14 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Visit historic Dubrovnik ++ Visit Corfu ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen START MEET AT 2PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN PRAGUE

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 15 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ++ 14 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double), 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

DAY 2 ROME TO CORFU, GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. (B) DAYS 3-5 CORFU. (B,D) (B) (B)

DAY 2 PARIS. (B)

DAY 6 CORFU TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. (B,D)

DAY 3 PARIS TO BORDEAUX. (B,D)

DAYS 7-8 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. (B,D) (B)

DAY 4 BORDEAUX TO CARCASSONNE. (B) DAYS 5-6 CARCASSONNE TO BARCELONA, SPAIN VIA ANDORRA. (B,D) (B) DAYS 7-8 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE, INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. (B,D) (B) DAYS 9-10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,D) (B)

DAY 9 DUBROVNIK TO ZADAR. (B) DAY 10 ZADAR TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. (B) DAYS 11-12 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (B,D) (B) DAY 13 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. (B)

DAYS 11-12 SWISS ALPS TO VENICE, ITALY. (B,D) (B)

DAY 14 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D)

DAY 13 VENICE TO FLORENCE. (B,D)

DAYS 15-16 PRAGUE. (B) (B)

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DAYS 1-2 ROME, ITALY INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Take on the Pantheon, the Colosseum and the Spanish Steps on the #bestwalkever. Check out the smallest country in the world, the Vatican City (optional), or just kick back with a gelato. (D) (B) DAY 3 ROME TO CORFU, GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. Jump on the ferry in Italy, wake up in Greece and find some gyros. (B) DAYS 4-6 CORFU. Home to a World Heritage-listed Old Town, a Castle and enough beaches to satisfy the biggest sun-worshipper; Corfu is base camp for the next three days. (B,D) (B) (B) DAY 7 CORFU TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. What happens when you paint a former communist capital in vivid colours? According to Tirana’s artist-turned mayorturned TED speaker Edi Rama, people start paying taxes and crime rates plummet. True story. (B,D) DAYS 8-9 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. Irish writer George Bernard Shaw called this place heaven on earth. You got time to find out why. Explore the old town, grab some tasty dinners and check out the glitzy nightlife. #itwasalwaysgoingtohappen. (B,D) (B) DAY 10 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Like a phoenix from the ashes, Sarajevo has rebuilt from its tragic past to be a buzzing, bohemian city. (B,D) DAYS 11-12 SARAJEVO TO HVAR, CROATIA. Silent discos, golden beaches and fifty shades of blue on the horizon as we make landfall on Croatia’s most beautiful island. (B,D) (B) DAY 13 HVAR TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. Jason of the Argonauts famously slayed a dragon here. Count all the statues as we explore this living fairytale. (B)

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DAYS 14-15 LJUBLJANA TO VENICE, ITALY VIA POSTOJNA CAVES, SLOVENIA. Get ready as we roll into one of the most romantic cities in Europe. See you on the gondola. (B,D) (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Gondola ride in Venice ++ 3 nights stay in Corfu ++ Local guide in Tirana, Dubrovnik and Florence

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 16 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D) ++ 15 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double), 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Vatican City tour ++ Ljubljana food tour START MEET AT 3PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 4PM IN ROME

DAY 16 VENICE TO FLORENCE. If art is your thing you could do worse than the museum at the back of the Duomo for some off-the-beaten-track works. (B,D) DAY 17 FLORENCE TO ROME. #sadface. We’re at the end of the road as we arrive in Rome today. (B)

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DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Pinch yourself and Instagram your first selfie. We tour Paris and picnic by the Eiffel Tower. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. With a free day in Paris there’s almost too much to do. If you need a hand, we’ve got a bike tour, Seine cruise or cabaret. (B) DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. No rest for the wicked as we head across the Swiss border to the village of Engelberg. Take in the mountain air by foot, bike or goat (if you can get them to stand still long enough). (B,D) (B) DAY 5-6 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Shimmy past Pisa then straight to Tuscany to eat, sleep, repeat in the foodie capital. Two words: Florentine steak. Then, kick back at a winery for a course of homegrown grapes. (B) (B,D) DAY 7 FLORENCE TO ROME. This city is more than food, wine and gluttony. Work off those calories on a guided tour. (B) DAY 8 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Visit the Vatican (optional), then the Via del Corso, the straightest street among winding alleyways. (B) DAYS 9-10 ROME TO VENICE. Sing a romantic ballad under Juliet’s balcony in Verona. Next stop: Venice. On your free day, check out St Mark’s Basilica and the nearby Bridge of Sighs. Next: jump on a gondola and ride in style. (B,D) (B) DAY 11 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. Grab your #gopro. Chase adrenaline with a skydive. (B,D)

DAYS 12-13 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Visit the former concentration camp Mauthausen. Then on to Prague for a guided tour and some free time. (B,D) (B) DAY 14 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Let Dresden flash its 800-year-old history before we hit the German capital. (B,D)

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DAY 15 BERLIN. Start your day with an optional history lesson at the Berlin Wall. Then strap on your dancing shoes — tonight we party. (B) DAY 16 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. To Amsterdam, famous for liberal attitudes and vintage shopping. 32 markets and 6,159 shops should keep you busy. (B)

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DAY 2 ROME TO CORFU, GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. Jump on the ferry in Italy, wake up in Greece and find some gyros. (B) DAYS 3-5 CORFU, GREECE. Home to a World Heritage-listed Old Town, a fortress, a castle and enough beaches to satisfy the biggest sunworshipper, Corfu is base camp for the next three days. (B,D) (B) (B) DAY 6 CORFU TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Roll into Tirana and discover Albania’s lively capital (and arguably Europe’s quirkiest city). (B,D) DAYS 7-8 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. Gawk at all the stunning views that race past the coach window as we head up the gorgeous coast of Montenegro and make for the most famous walled city in Europe. (B,D) (B) DAY 9 DUBROVNIK TO ZADAR. Time to check out the oh-so romantic Zadar where you can chill out, kick back and enjoy the essence of Croatia. Plus, the architectural beauty of the Sea Organ is seriously #impressive. (B) DAY 10 ZADAR TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. Giddy up, we're off to Ljubljana (lyoob-lya-nah), aka the capital of Slovenia. (B) DAYS 11-12 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Welcome to Budapest. A driving tour will get you down and Danube (that being the river) with the twin cities, Buda and Pest. (B,D) (B) DAY 13 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Let the Vienna Orchestra be your soundtrack as we slide into the City of Dreams. (B)

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Dinner at Hofbräuhaus, Berlin ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen

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tour amongst the spires and cobblestone streets of Prague. (B,D) (B)

DAYS 16-17 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Get acquainted with 800 year-old Dresden before making your beard all the more ironic in Berlin. Prep yourself for currywurst, absinthe and more hipsters per capita than anywhere else. (B,D) (B) DAYS 18-19 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Cheese lovers, rejoice. Next stop is Amsterdam for cheddar, clogs and all those red lights. (B) (B,D) DAY 20 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Today it’s back on the ferry to ol’ Blighty to start planning your next adventure. Facebook friends? (B) This is a section of the 34 Day Discover Europe trip. See p.32 or visit our website.

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DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Love is in the air as we kick off our trip in the city of romance. Then it’s picnic time at the Eiffel Tower. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. OMG your way down the Champs-Élysées, sip cafés au lait with the locals in Le Marais and watch life go by. Optional cabaret show and Seine river cruise tonight. (B) DAY 3 PARIS. An extra day in the city = optional food tour or visit to Versailles. Get your walking shoes ready! (B) DAYS 4-5 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Cue jaw drop as we roll into the Swiss Alps today for scenery like you’ve never seen before. Embrace that laid-back village living. (B,D) (B) DAY 6 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. A road trip down the mountain, then on to the red carpets and Rolexes of the Riviera. (B,D) DAY 7 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. Window shop those haute couture boutiques or just hang out on the beach. Roll the dice in Monaco tonight. (B) DAY 8 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. First stop at the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Tonight we’ll show you the A to Z of Florence. (B,D) DAY 9 FLORENCE TO ROME. Join our local guide as we show you the artsy side of Florence. Next stop, Rome. (B) DAY 10 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Check out the Spanish Steps and the Roman Forum. Also: the Vatican City (optional). (B) DAYS 11-12 ROME TO VENICE. Stop off in Verona to check out Juliet’s balcony before arriving into Venice. Gondola ride and walking tour awaits. (B,D) (B) DAYS 13-14 VENICE TO PULA, CROATIA. With an ancient Roman amphitheatre that doubles as a concert venue, this place is pretty rad. (B,D) (B) DAY 15 PULA TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. An eclectic mix of ancient and new makes for a bohemian vibe. Heads up: the café and bar scene is ah-maze! (B) DAY 16 LJUBLJANA TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. A quick stop at stunning Lake Bled before we roll on to the home of The Sound of Music. (B,D)

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DAY 11 SWISS ALPS TO VENICE, ITALY. Channel Romeo and Juliet and leave your message of lurrrve on the wall at Verona, before we hit The Floating City. (B,D) DAY 12 VENICE. A day to get lost in the floating (sinking) city. Check out St Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and the nearby Bridge of Sighs. Then jump on a gondola and do the canals in style. (B)

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DAY 4 BORDEAUX TO CARCASSONNE. Become a student of the grape in the red wine centre of the world. Then: the historic, walled city Carcassonne. (B)

DAY 2 PARIS. It may only sparkle at night, but it’s probably one of the world’s most famous spots. Ogle at the Eiffel Tower, then join us for a cruise or cabaret. (B)

DAY 5 CARCASSONNE TO BARCELONA, SPAIN VIA ANDORRA. Through the majestic Pyrenees mountains today with a stop in Andorra before we hit the city of Art Nouveau. (B,D)

DAY 3 PARIS TO BORDEAUX. A stop in the heart of the Loire Valley before we head to Bordeaux to see what all the fuss is about (think: red). (B,D)

DAY 6 BARCELONA. Sun, Gaudí and sangrias. Check out the architecture at Park Güell, go shopping or just indulge in patatas bravas. (B)

DAY 13 VENICE TO FLORENCE. Today we roll on, but not before nabbing THAT shot of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. After you’ve posed to your heart’s content, we’ll make tracks to Florence. (B,D) DAY 14 FLORENCE TO ROME. Discover why Florence is often called an open air museum. Rome next for a walking tour to make a solid dent in that bucket list of yours. (B) DAY 15 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. An optional morning visit to the Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. Then you’re free to explore. (B) DAYS 16-19 ROME TO CORFU, GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. Jump on the overnight ferry to the birthplace of gyros and democracy. You’ve got three nights to get down with island time. Count shades of blue and pinch yourself. Life doesn’t get any better than this. (B) (B,D) (B) (B)

DAY 20 CORFU TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Roll into Tirana and discover Albania’s lively capital (and arguably Europe’s quirkiest city). (B,D)

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DAY 21 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. Gawk at all the stunning views that race past the coach window as we head up the gorgeous coast of Montenegro and make for the most famous walled city in Europe. (B,D) DAY 22 DUBROVNIK. Relish a cold beer on the wall as the sun sets over the Adriatic or catch the views from the turquoise water with a spot of optional sea kayaking. Did we mention an optional Game of Thrones tour? (B) DAY 23 DUBROVNIK TO ZADAR. Time to check out the oh-so romantic Zadar where you can chill out, kick back and enjoy the essence of Croatia. Plus, the architectural beauty of the Sea Organ is seriously #impressive. (B) DAY 24 ZADAR TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. Think castles, endless sunflower fields and green, rolling hills. Slovenia’s capital is a modern fairytale with a funky twist. (B) DAY 25 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Bring on the home of goulash, ruin bars and the Rubik’s cube. (B,D) DAY 26 BUDAPEST. Free day to explore. What will you choose in the twin cities of Buda and Pest? (B) DAY 27 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Bring on opera and apple strudel as we roll into the hometown of Freud. (B) DAY 28 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. On to the cobblestone streets of Prague. But first a sobering visit to former concentration camp Mauthausen. (B,D) DAY 29 PRAGUE. Star in your own fairytale as you take on the Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and hip café scene. Also: street food. (B) DAY 30 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Stop by historic Dresden on our way to Berlin. (B,D) DAY 31 BERLIN. Over to you. Head east to uncover the meaning of Ostalgie or cross off the main sights. Don’t miss the German take on Doner Kebab. (B) DAY 32 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Amsterdam is a bit like a liberal Venice with bicycles.

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Paris city driving tour Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Bordeaux winery tour & tasting Local guides in Florence, Tirana & Dubrovnik Gondola ride in Venice French Riviera perfumery experience Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen Dinner at Hofbräuhaus, Berlin Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

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TOP OPTIONALS ++ Flamenco show in Barcelona ++ Sea kayaking in Dubrovnik START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

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ACCOMMODATION 3+ STAR HOTELS

TRIP LENGTH 6-18 DAYS

ROOM TYPES

SINGLE/TWIN/DOUBLE

EXPLORER

DAYS | TRIP NAME

PAGE

6 DAY | THE BRITISH ISLE

SECTOR

36 •

6 DAY | THE ROAD TO TROY

6 DAY | SPANISH EXPRESS

37 •

7 DAY | SULTAN'S TRAIL

7 DAY | ICELAND SUMMER

• •

8 DAY | ESPRESSO ITALIA

•

8 DAY | PRONTO ITALIA

•

8 DAY | BALKAN TRAIL

40 •

8 DAY | BALKAN BLITZ

•

8 DAY | EASTERN DISCOVERY

•

9 DAY | SPANISH HIGHLIGHTS

•

9 DAY | CELTIC TRAIL

•

10 DAY | GREEK ISLAND HOPPER 43 12 DAY | TURKEY EXPLORED

12 DAY | BALKAN COASTS

45 •

12 DAY | SPANISH FIESTA

13 DAY | BRAVO ITALIA 48 13 DAY | EASTERN ESCAPE

49 •

14 DAY | BRITAIN & IREL AND

15 DAY | BALKAN EXPLORER

18 DAY | BIG BALKAN

What are sectors?

Sector trips offer you a great way to choose a departure city, set of experiences or journey length that best suits you. A Sector trip is part of a larger journey, meaning your new friends might continue on after you leave, or you might be joining a trip already in progress.

36 EXPLORER

6 DAY | THE BRITISH ISLE LONDON

YOUR ROUTE

GLASGOW

MEALS

1 STOP & STAY

6 DAY | THE ROAD TO TROY

COUNTRIES

WI-FI

FETHIYE

YOUR ROUTE

DAY STOP

ISTANBUL

1 STOP & STAY

MEALS

COUNTRY

WI-FI

DAY STOP FINISH

Istanbul

Loch Ness

Gallipoli

1 Çanakkale Troy

Edinburgh

SCOTLAND

FINISH

Glasgow

Hadrian’s Wall

Pergamon

TURKEY

Ephesus

Pamukkale

1 York

Stratford-upon-Avon

Kuşadası

Oxford START

London

START

Fethiye

ENGLAND

TRIP CODE: EXUKLG S TA R T

TRIP CODE: EXTUFI

FINISH

S TA R T

2018 8

APR

G G

FINISH

JUN

S TA R T G G

FINISH

JUL

AUG

G G

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

MAY

JUL

AUG

JUL

MAY

JUN

JUL

JUN

JUL

JUN

JUL

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Visit Hadrian’s Wall ++ Angel of the North visit START MEET AT 7.30AM IN LONDON FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN GLASGOW

S TA R T

AUG

SEP

G G G

MAY

JUN

S TA R T

FINISH

JUN

JUL

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Entry to the ancient Greek city of Ephesus & Pergamon Acropolis ++ Visit ANZAC Cove, Gallipoli ++ Farewell dinner in Istanbul

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 5 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) ++ 5 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Walking tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

FINISH 2018

START MEET AT 9.30AM IN FETHIYE FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN ISTANBUL

S TA R T G

FINISH

AUG

SEP

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 5 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) ++ 5 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Smaller group size ++ Modern air-conditioned vehicle ++ Sightseeing tours of all major cities ++ Experienced English-speaking guide

DAY 1 FETHIYE. DAY 2 FETHIYE TO KUŞADASI. (B,D) DAY 3 KUŞADASI. (B) DAY 4 KUŞADASI TO ÇANAKKALE. (B) DAY 5 ÇANAKKALE TO ISTANBUL. (B,D)

DAY 1 LONDON TO YORK, ENGLAND. (D)

DAY 6 ISTANBUL. (B)

DAY 2 YORK TO EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. (B,D) DAY 3 EDINBURGH. (B)

This is a section of the 12 Day Turkey Explored trip. See p.44 or visit our website.

DAY 4 EDINBURGH. (B)

TRIP PRICE OF £549

DAY 5 EDINBURGH TO GLASGOW. (B)

TRIP PRICE OF £569

DAY 6 GLASGOW. (B)

TRIP PRICE OF £599

This is a section of the 14 Day Britain & Ireland trip. See p.50 or visit our website.

TRIP PRICE OF £799

6 DAYS FROM

549

TRIP PRICE OF £839

G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £229

759

GBP PER PERSON

6 DAYS FROM

G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £159

TRIP PRICE OF £759

GBP PER PERSON

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 27 S P E £1 P E R R PE

M RO Y F BP N A O D R 2G S P E £9 P E R R PE

MADRID

YOUR ROUTE

BARCELONA

1 STOP & STAY

MEALS

COUNTRY

7 D A Y | S U LTA N ' S T R A I L WI-FI

ISTANBUL

YOUR ROUTE

DAY STOP

FETHIYE

1 STOP & STAY

MEALS

COUNTRY

EXPLORER

6 D A Y | S PA N I S H E X P R E S S

WI-FI

DAY STOP

START

Istanbul

Eskişehir 1

Bilbao 1 Zaragoza

Cappadocia 2

TURKEY

FINISH

2 Barcelona

2 START

Madrid SPAIN

TRIP CODE: EXBOMB S TA R T MAY

FINISH 1

JUN

10 24

JUN

Saklikent Gorge

TRIP CODE: EXTUIF S TA R T

2018 27

1 Antalya

FINISH

Fethiye 1

FINISH

JUL

AUG

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Welcome dinner in Madrid ++ Driving tour of Madrid ++ Driving tour of Barcelona START MEET AT 2PM IN MADRID FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10AM IN BARCELONA

S TA R T G G

FINISH

S TA R T G

FINISH

AUG

MAY

AUG

JUN

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 5 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) ++ 5 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Smaller group size ++ Awesome Trip Leader

DAY 1 MADRID, SPAIN. (D)

S TA R T

2018

FINISH

JUN

JUL

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Welcome dinner in Istanbul ++ Visit Saklikent Gorge ++ Visit to Love Valley START MEET AT 7PM IN ISTANBUL FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN FETHIYE

S TA R T G

FINISH

AUG

SEP

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 6 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Smaller group size ++ Air-conditioned vehicle ++ Sightseeing tours of all major cities ++ Experienced English-speaking guide

DAY 1 ISTANBUL, TURKEY. (D)

DAY 2 MADRID. (B)

DAY 2 ISTANBUL TO ESKIŞEHIR. (B)

DAY 3 MADRID TO BILBAO. (B)

DAY 3 ESKIŞEHIR TO CAPPADOCIA. (B,D)

DAY 4 BILBAO TO BARCELONA. (B,D)

DAY 4 CAPPADOCIA. (B)

DAYS 5-6 BARCELONA. (B) (B)

DAY 5 CAPPADOCIA TO ANTALYA. (B)

This is a section of the 12 Day Spanish Fiesta trip. See p.46 or visit our website.

DAY 6 ANTALYA TO FETHIYE. (B,D) DAY 7 FETHIYE. (B)

TRIP PRICE OF £759

This is a section of the 12 Day Turkey Explored trip. See p.44 or visit our website.

TRIP PRICE OF £799 TRIP PRICE OF £849

TRIP PRICE OF £619

G= Guaranteed Departure

TRIP PRICE OF £649

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £229

TRIP PRICE OF £679

6 DAYS FROM

759

G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £189

GBP PER PERSON

7 DAYS FROM

619

GBP PER PERSON

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 27 S P E £1 P E R R PE

M RO Y F BP N A O D R 9G S P E £8 P E R R PE

7 DAY | ICELAND SUMMER

EXPLORER

REYKJAVÍK

YOUR YOUR ROUTE ROUTE

STOP & STAY 11 STOP

REYKJAVÍK

MEALS

COUNTRY

WI-FI

DAY DAY STOP STOP

Akureyri

2 1 Egilsstaðir

START/FINISH

Reykjavík ICELAND

1 1 1 Kirkjubæjarklaustur

CLOCKWISE: AKUREYRI, EGILSSTAÐIR, REYKJAVÍK

TRIP CODE: EXISJJ S TA R T

FINISH

S TA R T

2018 28

MAY

JUN

JUL

FINISH

JUL

AUG

SEP

TRIP PRICE OF £2079 TRIP PRICE OF £2259 TRIP PRICE OF £2449 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £619

7 DAYS FROM

2079

DAY 1 REYKJAVÍK. Topdeck crew, unite! We kick things off in Reykjavík today. Get ready for a group dinner tonight and discover for yourself why Iceland’s nightlife is so famous. Pssst: drinks on whoever spots Iceland’s famous hidden people. (D) DAY 2 REYKJAVÍK TO AKUREYRI. We’re heading north to Akureyri (‘ah-koo-rare-ee’) on one of the most scenic drives this volcanic island can offer. We’re talking lava fields, farmlands, fjords and *gasp* Icelandic horses! Later: wander around town with a coffee buzz or try to spot humpback whales from the shore. (B) DAY 3 AKUREYRI. Free day in your new fave town. Think: floating in geothermal baths (for the softest skin ever) or a local beer tasting (optional). After a day of exploring, share your experiences and snaps with the crew tonight over dinner – it’s on us. (B,D) DAY 4 AKUREYRI TO EGILSSTAÐIR. We’re off east to Egilsstaðir. But first a stop off at Goðafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods. Can you smell the fresh air? No? That’s ‘cos we’re checking out Námaskarð – a geothermal park with bubbling mud pools and steaming springs. Waiting for us in Egilsstaðir is hiking, views of glacial mountains and Lagarfljót, Iceland’s third-largest lake. Talk about awesome. (B,D) DAY 5 EGILSSTAÐIR TO KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR. Kirkjubæjarklaustur awaits. Talk about a tongue twister! It’s all good, the locals know this southern town as ‘Klaustur’ (pronounced ‘cloister’). This afternoon we’re iceberg and glacier hunting with an optional tour of Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs – no biggie! Ten points for anyone who spots a seal! (B,D)

M RO YF P DA GB ON R 97 S P E £2 P E R R PE

DAY 6 KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR TO REYKJAVÍK. Today we complete the Golden Circle and head back to Reykjavík. But first a stop at Eyjafjallajökull to learn about this island mountain glacier. Do you like waterfalls? We’re chasing them today at Seljalandsfoss and Gullfoss. Play your cards right and we’ll even chuck in a geysir. Our advice? Try not to nap – the scenery on today’s drive is too good to miss! (B,L)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Visit the Black Sand beach ++ Explore Iceland's Golden Circle

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 6 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Air-conditioned vehicle ++ Sightseeing tours of all major cities ++ Experienced English-speaking guide

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Whale watching START MEET AT 4PM IN REYKJAVÍK FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10AM IN REYKJAVÍK

DAY 7 REYKJAVÍK. The trip may end today but at least you have a ton of memories. Swap numbers and get that next adventure planned ASAP. (B)

ROME

FLORENCE

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

MEALS

COUNTRIES

WI-FI

FLORENCE

YOUR ROUTE

DAY STOP

1 STOP & STAY

ITALY

Verona

Rome

TRIP CODE: EXBIFR

FINISH

S TA R T

2018

FINISH

S TA R T

JUN

JUL

AUG

JUL

AUG

SEP

JUL

APR

JUL

MAY

JUL

MAY

JUL

MAY

JUN

JUL

SEP

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

JUN

AUG

OCT

JUN

AUG

APR

MAY

27 3 10 17

S TA R T

FINISH

24 APR

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Welcome dinner in Rome ++ Tuscan winery experience & al fresco dinner ++ Local Italian guides in Assisi, Siena & Florence START MEET AT 3PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN FLORENCE

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 7 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Smaller group size ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

FINISH

S TA R T

2018 13

APR

JUL

AUG

JUL

AUG

SEP

APR

MAY

JUL

MAY

JUL

MAY

JUN

JUL

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

JUN

AUG

OCT

JUN

AUG

OCT

JUN

AUG

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++

Gondola ride in Venice Train Day Pass to visit Cinque Terre Farewell dinner in Rome Local Italian guides in Florence & Lucca

START MEET AT 8PM IN FLORENCE FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN ROME

DAY 4 CINQUE TERRE. (B)

DAY 4 SORRENTO. (B)

DAY 5 CINQUE TERRE TO VENICE. (B,D)

DAY 5 SORRENTO TO ASSISI. (B,D)

DAY 6 VENICE. (B)

DAY 6 ASSISI TO FLORENCE. (B,D)

DAY 7 VENICE TO ROME. (B,D)

DAY 7 FLORENCE. (B)

DAY 8 ROME. (B)

DAY 8 FLORENCE. (B)

This is a section of the 13 Day Bravo Italia trip. See p.48 or visit our website.

This is a section of the 13 Day Bravo Italia trip. See p.48 or visit our website. TRIP PRICE OF £1049

TRIP PRICE OF £1139

TRIP PRICE OF £1109

TRIP PRICE OF £1199

TRIP PRICE OF £1169

TRIP PRICE OF £1269

G= Guaranteed Departure

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £309

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £339

8 DAYS FROM

FINISH

DAY 3 FLORENCE TO CINQUE TERRE. (B,D)

DAY 3 ROME TO SORRENTO. (B,D)

GBP PER PERSON

S TA R T

JUN

DAY 2 FLORENCE. (B)

DAY 2 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B)

1049

FINISH

DAY 1 FLORENCE, ITALY. (D)

DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. (D)

Orvieto

FINISH

TRIP CODE: EXBIRF

APR

2 Venice

Pompeii

Sorrento

WI-FI

DAY STOP

ITALY

VATICAN CITY

S TA R T

COUNTRY

Lucca Cinque Terre 2 2 Pisa START Florence

1 Assisi

START

MEALS

Lake Garda

Florence

Rome

ROME

FINISH

Siena

8 D A Y | P R O N T O I TA L I A

EXPLORER

8 D A Y | E S P R E S S O I TA L I A

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 32 S P E £1 P E R R PE

1139

GBP PER PERSON

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 43 S P E £1 P E R R PE

40 EXPLORER

8 DAY | BALKAN TRAIL BUDAPEST

YOUR ROUTE

DUBROVNIK

1 STOP & STAY

MEALS

8 DAY | BALKAN BLITZ

COUNTRIES

WI-FI

DUBROVNIK

YOUR ROUTE

DAY STOP

BUDAPEST

1 STOP & STAY

MEALS

COUNTRIES

WI-FI

DAY STOP FINISH

START

Budapest

HUNGARY

2 Ljubljana

SLOVENIA

1 Belgrade

SERBIA BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA 2

Plitvice Lakes 2

Sarajevo

Zadar 1

2 Srebrenica

Mostar

Mostar Dubrovnik 1

START

Dubrovnik

MONTENEGRO

TRIP CODE: EXBEHD

TRIP CODE: EXBEDH

FINISH

S TA R T

2018 12

MAY

JUN

JUL

Kotor

Budva

CROATIA

S TA R T

CROATIA

FINISH

G G

FINISH

JUL

AUG

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Local guide in Dubrovnik ++ Farewell dinner in Dubrovnik ++ Welcome dinner in Budapest START MEET AT 4PM IN BUDAPEST FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN DUBROVNIK

S TA R T G

FINISH

AUG

SEP

S TA R T

FINISH

S TA R T

2018 G

MAY

SEP

JUN

SEP

JUN

JUL

SEP

JUL

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 7 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Smaller group size ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

G G

FINISH

JUL

AUG

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park START MEET AT 10AM IN DUBROVNIK FINISH APPROXIMATELY 4PM IN BUDAPEST

S TA R T G

FINISH

AUG

SEP

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 7 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Smaller group size ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Sightseeing tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

DAY 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (D)

DAY 1 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA.

DAY 2 BUDAPEST. (B)

DAY 2 DUBROVNIK TO BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. (B,D)

DAY 3 BUDAPEST TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. (B)

DAY 3 BUDVA. (B)

DAY 4 BELGRADE. (B)

DAY 4 BUDVA TO ZADAR, CROATIA. (B)

DAY 5 BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. (B,D)

DAY 5 ZADAR TO PLITVICE LAKES. (B,D)

DAY 6 SARAJEVO. (B)

DAY 6 PLITVICE LAKES. (B)

DAY 7 SARAJEVO TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. (B,D)

DAY 7 PLITVICE LAKES TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. (B)

DAY 8 DUBROVNIK. (B)

DAY 8 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (B)

This is a section of the 15 Day Balkan Explorer trip. See p.52 or visit our website.

TRIP PRICE OF £879

TRIP PRICE OF £979

TRIP PRICE OF £929

TRIP PRICE OF £1039

TRIP PRICE OF £979

TRIP PRICE OF £1099

G= Guaranteed Departure

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £259

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £289

8 DAYS FROM

879

979

GBP PER PERSON

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 10 S P E £1 P E R R PE

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 23 S P E £1 P E R R PE

BUCHAREST

DUBROVNIK

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

MEALS

COUNTRIES

9 D A Y | S PA N I S H H I G H L I G H T S WI-FI

BARCELONA

YOUR ROUTE

DAY STOP

MADRID

1 STOP & STAY

MEALS

COUNTRY

EXPLORER

8 DAY | EASTERN DISCOVERY

WI-FI

DAY STOP

START

Srebrenica Sarajevo

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA FINISH

Belgrade

Veliko Tarnovo

SERBIA

ROMANIA

Seville 2

Sofia

FINISH

JUN

2 Granada

TRIP CODE: EXBOBM

TRIP CODE: EXBBBD 2018

Valencia

Córdoba

2 BULGARIA

S TA R T

Toledo

Mostar

CROATIA

SPAIN

FINISH

Madrid

Bucharest

Dubrovnik 1

2 Barcelona

S TA R T

FINISH

JUN

JUL

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Visit Veliko Târnovo ++ Visit to the Srebrenica Memorial ++ Visit Mostar START MEET AT 4PM IN BUCHAREST FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10AM IN DUBROVNIK

S TA R T G

S TA R T

FINISH

AUG

FINISH

S TA R T

2018 30

MAY

JUN

JUL

FINISH

JUL

AUG

S TA R T G G

FINISH

AUG

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 7 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights in hotel accommodation ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Walking tour of Granada ++ Welcome dinner in Barcelona

TOP OPTIONALS

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 8 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Smaller group size ++ Awesome Trip Leader

++ Flamenco show

DAY 1 BUCHAREST, ROMANIA. DAY 2 BUCHAREST TO SOFIA, BULGARIA. (B,D)

START MEET AT 6PM IN BARCELONA FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10AM IN MADRID

DAY 3 SOFIA. (B) DAY 4 SOFIA TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. (B,D)

DAY 1 BARCELONA, SPAIN. (D)

DAY 5 BELGRADE. (B)

DAY 2 BARCELONA. (B)

DAY 6 BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. (B,D)

DAY 3 BARCELONA TO VALENCIA. (B,D)

DAY 7 SARAJEVO TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. (B)

DAY 4 VALENCIA TO GRANADA. (B,D)

DAY 8 DUBROVNIK. (B)

DAY 5 GRANADA. (B) DAY 6 GRANADA TO SEVILLE. (B,D)

This is a section of the 18 day Big Balkan trip. See p.54 or visit our website.

DAY 7 SEVILLE. (B)

TRIP PRICE OF £979

DAY 8 SEVILLE TO MADRID. (B)

TRIP PRICE OF £1039

DAY 9 MADRID. (B)

TRIP PRICE OF £1099

This is a section of the 12 day Spanish Fiesta trip. See p.46 or visit our website.

G= Guaranteed Departure

TRIP PRICE OF £1119

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £289

TRIP PRICE OF £1179

8 DAYS FROM

979

TRIP PRICE OF £1249

G= Guaranteed Departure

GBP PER PERSON

Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £339

9 DAYS FROM

1119

£ M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 23 S P E £1 P E R R PE

GBP PER PERSON

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 25 S P E £1 P E R R PE

9 D A Y | C E LT I C T R A I L

EXPLORER

BELFAST

LONDON

YOUR ROUTE

MEALS

1 STOP & STAY

COUNTRIES

WI-FI

DAY STOP

Giant’s Causeway Derry/ Londonderry

START

Galway

IRELAND

Cliffs of Moher Killarney

Belfast

NORTHERN IRELAND

North Wales

Dublin

1 Blarney Castle

Cardiff

WALES

FINISH

London

1 Bath

ENGLAND

Stonehenge

CLOCKWISE: GALWAY

TRIP CODE: EXUKBL S TA R T

FINISH

S TA R T

2018 13

APR

MAY

G G

FINISH

JUL

AUG

G G

MAY

AUG

MAY

AUG

MAY

JUN

AUG

JUN

AUG

JUN

AUG

SEP

JUN

AUG

SEP

AUG

SEP

JUN

JUL

JUN

JUL

SEP

OCT

TRIP PRICE OF £1269 TRIP PRICE OF £1339 TRIP PRICE OF £1409 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £379

9 DAYS FROM

1269

GBP PER PERSON

M RO YF P DA GB ON R 41 S P E £1 P E R R PE

G G G

DAY 1 BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND. Wander through Belfast’s streets and get a feel for the land of mythical pots of gold. Optional Black Cab Tour for more local tales than you can shake a four leafed clover at. (D) DAY 2 BELFAST TO GALWAY, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Walk in the footsteps of Giants at Causeway before rolling onwards to bohemian Galway. Cue Ed Sheeran sing-along sesh. Singing voices at the ready! (B) DAY 3 GALWAY. Sail out on an optional trip to the Aran Islands or stick around town to roam free. Think: local shops and cool cafés that make light of the city’s sleepy reputation. (B) DAY 4 GALWAY TO KILLARNEY. This morning is all #nofilter as we journey through Burren National Park and past the Cliffs of Moher. Later, Killarney awaits for an optional jaunting horse and cart ride. (B) DAY 5 KILLARNEY TO DUBLIN. Pit stop at Blarney Castle and quaint Cashel before rocking up to Dublin for a night of living like a local. Are you ready? (B) DAY 6 DUBLIN. Take to the streets of Dublin then get a rad view of the city from the Guinness Skybar. Pint anyone? (B) DAY 7 DUBLIN TO NORTH WALES, WALES. Hold on to your hats as we sail over to Wales. Oh, and a photo op at the place with the longest name in Europe: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. Try saying that three times in a row. (B) DAY 8 NORTH WALES TO CARDIFF. Cardiff calls today before our emotional farewell dinner with the crew. (B,D) DAY 9 CARDIFF TO LONDON, ENGLAND. The last hurrah. On to Bath and then Stonehenge to assess your aura. London town awaits. Why not stick around and check out the big city? (B) This is a section of the 14 Day Britain & Ireland trip. See p.50 or visit our website.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Entrance to Blarney Castle ++ The world-famous Guinness Storehouse in Dublin ++ The Cliffs of Moher ++ Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland ++ Visit Stonehenge ++ Visit historic Bath

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 8 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Smaller group size ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Walking tours of all major cities ++ Irish Sea ferry crossing ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver START MEET AT 3PM IN BELFAST FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

10 D A Y | G R E E K I S L A N D H O P P E R ATHENS

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DAY 1 ATHENS, GREECE. Cue epic adventures, crystal clear water and more gyros than your tummy has room for. Round up your 300 spartans, we’re hitting the town tonight. DAY 2 ATHENS. Tick off your ancient must-do list today with a tour of the Plaka area, Acropolis, Parthenon and Syntagma Square. Then: traditional Greek dancing and the best souvlaki outside Olympus. (B,D) DAY 3 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. If Athens invented democracy, Mykonos pioneered the beach party that followed. Hit up the windmills in Little Venice for a sunset cocktail, then head to Paradise Beach aka where Europe goes to party. (B) DAY 4 MYKONOS. Head to Delos Island to check out the birthplace of the sun god Apollo or worship the sun on your own time. Bonus round: learn the legend behind Petros the Pelican. (B) DAY 5 MYKONOS TO PAROS. More white and blue plus long sandy beaches on the horizon. Start off with a quick orientation tour before cutting loose to explore. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ See the famous Greek islands ++ Party on the island of Mykonos ++ Tours of Mykonos, Paros & Santorini

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 9 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) ++ 9 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Transfers from ferry ports & hotels ++ Local Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Half-day trip to Delos Island ++ View the sunset at Oia, Santorini START MEET AT 5PM IN ATHENS FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN ATHENS

TRIP PRICE OF £1229

DAY 6 PAROS. A free day to chill out on the beach, top up the tan and explore the island. Check out the church of Ekatontapiliani, Naoussa and Kolimbithres, or jump on the bus to Lefkes for some #views. (B) DAY 7 PAROS TO SANTORINI. Back on the ferry and on to Santorini. Punch “sunset over Oia” into the Google search bar — a picture says more than a thousand words. (B) DAY 8 SANTORINI. Goggle at blue-domed churches, rustic windmills and the whitewashed houses. You could also take an optional boat trip out to the volcanic crater. Then finish with a dinner overlooking the caldera. #bestdayever. (B,D) DAYS 9-10 SANTORINI TO ATHENS. Love and leave Santorini for Athens. Our Greek odyssey ends after breakfast, but we won’t blame you for sticking around. (B) (B)

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DAY 1 ISTANBUL, TURKEY. You could cross two continents in half an hour, but that’s before dinner. Start off with a baklava, this is going to be epic. (D)

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DAY 2 ISTANBUL TO ESKIŞEHIR. Nicknamed the ‘student’s city’, Eskişehir is a haven of liberalism in a largely conservative region. Delve in and discover this buzzing metropolis for yourself. (B) DAY 3 ESKIŞEHIR TO CAPPADOCIA. Work up an appetite today before we go off the beaten track in Cappadocia for a traditional dinner in a local family home. (B,D) DAY 4 CAPPADOCIA. A full day exploring the fairy chimneys of Devrent Valley. (B) DAY 5 CAPPADOCIA TO ANTALYA. Onwards south to the Mediterranean Coast as we pass Caravansary in Sultanhani, the deep blue lake in Obruk and Konya. Tonight, we rest our heads in Antalya. (B) DAY 6 ANTALYA TO FETHIYE. Locals call this place a paradise granted to earth by God. When you see the beaches, you’ll know why. Hot tip: keep your camera charged for Saklikent Gorge, Turkey’s longest and deepest canyon. (B,D) DAY 7 FETHIYE. Like most rivieras, this place doesn’t lack ways to worship the sun. Cruise around the islands or check out Oludeniz beach. This is the good life. (B) DAY 8 FETHIYE TO KUŞADASI. On to the cotton castles of Pamukkale for a dip in the best natural hot tubs in Turkey. Then a tour of the ancient Roman city of Hierapolis before we roll into Kuşadası in the early evening. (B,D)

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DAY 9 KUŞADASI. Embrace your inner Indiana Jones today as we check out the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus. The stunningly-preserved front façade of the Library of Celsus takes centre stage – as can you in the old amphitheatre. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ANZAC Cove in Gallipoli ++ Visit Pamukkale & Hierapolis ++ Visit the historic site of Troy (entrance fee not included) ++ Welcome & farewell dinner in Istanbul ++ Entry to the ancient Greek city of Ephesus & Pergamon Acropolis

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 11 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ++ 11 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Smaller group size ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Sightseeing tours of all major cities ++ Local Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Islands of Fethiye boat tour START MEET AT 7PM IN ISTANBUL FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN ISTANBUL

DAY 10 KUŞADASI TO ÇANAKKALE. Keep your eyes out for Brad Pitt today as we hustle our way into Troy. Before that: the amazing ruins of Pergamon Acropolis. (B) DAY 11 ÇANAKKALE TO ISTANBUL. On to the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli for a guided tour of this significant memorial site. Pay your respects at the Australian Memorial at Lone Pine, the New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair, ANZAC Cove and the Turkish Memorial. Lest we forget. (B,D) DAY 12 ISTANBUL. You can never have enough baklava. Eat yourself into a food coma this morning, we’re out of here after breakfast. (B)

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DAY 1 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. Say hi to Dubrovnik before an exciting walking tour to kick things off. Travelling solo? You won’t be for much longer. Exciting times ahead. (D) DAY 2 DUBROVNIK. Free day – aaah yeah! Today Dubrovnik is yours to explore. Will you give sea kayaking a go or check out the Game of Thrones tour? Decisions. (B) DAY 3 DUBROVNIK TO TIRANA, ALBANIA VIA KOTOR, MONTENEGRO. Say buh-bye to Croatia, we’re off to Albania via a pit stop in Montenegro. That’s right! Three countries in one day. Check you out! Seeing the world like a boss. (B,D) DAY 4 TIRANA TO OHRID, MACEDONIA. Today we’re off to Ohrid. Think: medieval churches, monasteries, ruins and a lake so serenely blue, you’ll forget what stress even is. (B,D) DAY 5 OHRID. Free day in Macedonia's answer to heaven today. Skip through historic monuments one minute and lie on a deck chair with your toes in the water the next. (B) DAY 6 OHRID TO SKOPJE. Macedonia’s capital, Skopje (pronounced skope-yey) awaits. Before we hit the big city, we’re stopping off at Matka Valley. Think: 5000 hectares of forest, monasteries and cool rocks. Photo ops all around! (B) DAY 7 SKOPJE TO PLOVDIV, BULGARIA. Off to Bulgaria’s second largest city. Get caught up in the history and architecture. Round up the day with good friends, good food and some serious selfie taking. (B,L) DAY 8 PLOVDIV TO BURGAS. To the beach! Today the seaside town of Burgas gives us a dose of sun and sand. Sundowners anyone? (B) DAY 9 BURGAS. Free days are the best days. Today you have two options: flick your towel out on the beach or don your best boots for exploring. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Local guide in Dubrovnik Visit Kotor Visit Matka Valley Visit Ruse Visit Veliko Târnovo

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DAY 10 BURGAS TO BUCHAREST, ROMANIA.. A pit stop at Ruse: this Viennese inspired UNESCO town is sure to set your Insta feed on fiyah. Later, we cruise into Romania. (B,D) DAY 11 BUCHAREST. Welcome to Bucharest where we’re on a mission for cheap beers and vampire hunting. Be sure to check out the Palace of Parliament and the Cişmigiu Gardens. Pssst: ten points if you find the Mini Arc De Triomphe. 10,000 steps? Too easy. (B)

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DAY 12 BUCHAREST. All good things come to an end, today we say goodbye. Number swap and prepare for the next adventure. (B) This is a section of the 18 day Big Balkan trip. See p.54 or visit our website.

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DAY 4 BILBAO TO BARCELONA. Get your bearings with a driving tour of colourful Barcelona. Get your cameras charged and ready and keep an eye out for those bucket list sites. Then, finish off the day with flamenco and the sounds of a Spanish guitar (optional). But first, a sneak peak of Zaragoza’s beauty on our way to Barça. (B,D)

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DAY 5 BARCELONA. Pull on your favourite Barça shirt and get your Gaudí fix. La Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló and Park Güell. They're all here. If you think you’ve eaten it all, nah-ah not even close. Uncover the food market gems scattered across Barcelona and satisfy your inner gastronome. Try: La Boquería for a luxe open air experience. (B) DAY 6 BARCELONA TO VALENCIA. Valencia – we’re coming for ya! Being Spain’s third-largest city behind Madrid and Barcelona, Valencia has heaps to offer and isn’t afraid to shout about it. Cue modern buildings, a beautiful riverbed and a beautiful old quarter. This is also the home of paella so hunt some down while you have the chance. Tonight, hit the town and see what all the fuss is about. It’ll be a night to remember. (B,D) DAY 7 VALENCIA TO GRANADA. Granada next. Get your bearings on a walking tour before cutting loose in the young university town. The Sierra Nevada mountains will provide the backdrop: cue stunning sunsets over the city’s medieval architecture. Talk about Insta-worthy! (B,D)

DAY 1 MADRID, SPAIN. Meet your new amigos and set your clock to Spanish time. Kick things off with a driving tour and get a lay of the land. It’s gonna be an awesome 12 days. (D) DAY 2 MADRID. Madrid is a city known for its artistic pedigree, culinary wonders and buzzing nightlife. Fiesta or siesta? The choice is yours on your free day as we hand you over to the Spanish capital. Don’t miss the Prado Museum, the botanical gardens and the home of Real Madrid FC. Want more? Make like a local at one of the buzzing bistros at Malasaña

– an uber trendy neighbourhood with a unique character and a provocative past. You can't lose. (B)

DAY 3 MADRID TO BILBAO. Bilbao is famed for its titanium-clad Guggenheim Museum that boasts an incredible collection of contemporary art and more curves than Beyoncé. Now a leading European art centre, this is a site not to be missed. Did we mention a beautiful mountain landscape as the backdrop to this cultural city? It’s pretty darn beaut. Also: Basque Country = perfect for foodies. Delish. (B)

DAY 8 GRANADA. Off to one of the world's 'must-do before you die' sights today as we visit Alhambra; a place so gorgeous, poets have been describing it for centuries. Hot tip: keep your cameras charged. You’re gonna want to take pics today. (B) DAY 9 GRANADA TO SEVILLE. Off to Seville, the city that was supposedly founded by Hercules 3000 years ago. Seville is pretty awesome if we do say so ourselves. Roman ruins and colonial remains mix with contemporary development to create a unique blend to explore. But hold your horses. Because first, we check out Córdoba. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

EXPLORER

CLOCKWISE: BARCELONA, GRANADA

Keep an eye out for historic architecture, churches and other religious structures as you explore. (B,D)

DAY 10 SEVILLE. Your day, your way. Wander the streets once roamed by the greedy conquistadors counting gold or crane your neck through the corridors of Alcázar. Seville’s Old Town has an impressive three UNESCO World Heritage Sites to explore. What are you waiting for? Be sure to check out some tapas as you wander around and satisfy that appetite of yours: Seville's small bites are famous for a reason. (B) DAY 11 SEVILLE TO MADRID. En route to Madrid, we call in at Toledo: the old Spanish capital. Then, it’s our last night together, so hit the streets of Madrid. The nightlife isn’t confined to bars and pubs, it spills into the street quicker than Spanish vino into your glass. So grab your fellow Topdeckers, snap a group selfie and get ready to party. (B) DAY 12 MADRID. Swap contact details with your amigos as we say farewell to Madrid where our trip ends. Why not stick around for a bit longer? (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Guided tour of the Alhambra ++ Welcome dinner in Madrid

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 11 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ++ 11 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Smaller group size ++ Awesome Trip Leader

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++ Flamenco show START MEET AT 2PM IN MADRID FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10AM IN MADRID

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ROME

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DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. Buongiorno Italia! Kick off your expedition with the Roman Forum and the Spanish Steps. Then get down with emperors and gladiators at the Colosseum. (D)

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DAY 2 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Check out the home of the pope, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel for a full Da Vinci Code experience at the Vatican City today (optional). (B) DAY 3 ROME TO SORRENTO. On to Sorrento via the buried city of Pompeii. This UNESCO World Heritage Site used to be a bustling city until it was destroyed by volcanic eruptions in 79AD. (B,D) DAY 4 SORRENTO. Take the local bus along the scenic Amalfi coast to Positano or head to the Isle of Capri to check out the famous Blue Grotto. (B) DAY 5 SORRENTO TO ASSISI. Through dramatic mountain scenery to Assisi, the birthplace of the Franciscan friars. Explore the 14th century frescoes of the Basilica of St Francis with a local guide today. (B,D) DAY 6 ASSISI TO FLORENCE. Stop in the medieval city of Siena before we hit the grape trail at a local Chianti winery for a tasting round and a light dinner. (B,D) DAY 7 FLORENCE. Your mission tonight: track down the best steak in Florence. But first we explore the city on foot with a local Italian guide. Ponte Vecchio, Duomo Cathedral and the Uffizi Gallery. It’s all here, baby. (B) DAY 8 FLORENCE TO CINQUE TERRE. Start off with a tour of the walled town Lucca, then on to the Leaning Tower of Pisa to join the world’s longest-running cheesy photo competition. Final destination: La Spezia, gateway to the stunning Cinque Terre. (B,D)

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DAY 9 CINQUE TERRE. The five cliff-side villages of Cinque Terre didn’t end up on the World Heritage list for nothing. Mostly void of corporate development and largely inaccessible by road, slow life is not only encouraged – it comes with a world class glass of red. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Tuscan winery tour & al fresco dinner Train day pass to visit Cinque Terre Gondola ride in Venice Local guides in Assisi, Siena, Florence & Lucca Welcome & farewell dinner in Rome

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 12 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D) ++ 12 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Smaller group size ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Guided Pompeii visit ++ Day trip to Isle of Capri START MEET AT 3PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN ROME

DAY 10 CINQUE TERRE TO VENICE. Cruise the largest lake in Italy before we fall in love at that famous balcony in Verona, the hometown of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. (B,D) DAY 11 VENICE. A full day to get lost in Venice. Check out St Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and the nearby Bridge of Sighs. But first, jump on a gondola and do the canals in style. (B) DAY 12 VENICE TO ROME. Travel south to the volcanic city Orvieto, famous for its food, wine and dramatic location, before we hit Rome for a farewell dinner. (B,D) DAY 13 ROME. Say arrivederci to your trip mates – we’re rolling out after breakfast. (B)

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DAY 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Start your trip in the home of goulash, ruin bars and the Rubik’s cube. Yep, we’re talking the twin cities of Buda and Pest. (D) DAY 2 BUDAPEST. Wake up in your own version of the Grand Budapest Hotel (you’ve probably made the connection by now) and hit the hot springs. Just because you can. Then head out to explore Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue and Heroes’ Square. (B) DAY 3 BUDAPEST TO TIMIȘOARA, ROMANIA. Some call it ‘Little Vienna’, we just call it epic. Don’t miss the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral – it’s a screensaver for sure. (B) DAY 4 TIMIȘOARA TO BUCHAREST. Now it’s time for the little sister of Paris. With credentials like that, we’re sold. This is an up-and-comer with attitude. (B,D) DAY 5 BUCHAREST. This city wears its history on its sleeve. Or along its streets at least. See 300-year-old churches, communist-era apartments and modern glass and steel within a few steps. The Lipscani District is worth checking out, too. (B) DAY 6 BUCHAREST TO BRAȘOV. Stock up on garlic, we’re off to visit Dracula. En route to Brasov, we’re stopping at Peleș Castle for haunted vibes. Cobbled streets and turrets at our final stop make for a storybook ending. (B) DAY 7 BRAȘOV TO CLUJ-NAPOCA. Known as the ‘heart of Transylvania’, Cluj-Napoca is a cosmopolitan city with oodles of classic, European charm. Be wooed on a city walking tour, before exploring the fairytale-like Bran Castle. (B,D) DAY 8 CLUJ-NAPOCA TO KOŠICE, SLOVAKIA. Awarded the European Capital of Culture in 2013, Košice sure knows how to entertain. Take to the streets and bars of the Old Town centre and indulge in a cocktail or two. (B) DAY 9 KOŠICE TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. Situated in Tatra National Park, Zakopane is an outdoor paradise. Let your nature-loving self run free as we cruise through this alpine town en route to Kraków. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau ++ Visit the region of Transylvania

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 12 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ++ 12 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Smaller group size ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Bran Castle ++ Peleș Castle ++ Danube River dinner cruise START MEET AT 4PM IN BUDAPEST FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN PRAGUE

DAY 10 KRAKÓW. With more bars per square metre than anywhere else in the world, thirst ain’t a thing around here. Check out the Jewish Quarter or the 13th century Wieliczka salt mines and don’t miss the Old Town and the Wawel Castle. (B)

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DAY 11 KRAKÓW TO ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, CZECH REPUBLIC. Welcome to Český Krumlov, the town with more Renaissance appeal than you can poke a castle spire at. (B) DAYS 12 ČESKÝ KRUMLOV TO PRAGUE. This is probably the only place you can love more than Paris. Soak up the boho vibes and check out the city on foot. (B,D) DAY 13 PRAGUE. Say goodbye to your comrades – we’re outta here after breakfast. Round two, anyone? (B)

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DAY 5 EDINBURGH TO GLASGOW. Today starts with the ‘water of life’ (aka whisky). Cue optional distillery tour. Tonight’s about meeting the locals. Merchant City for sophisticated cool, Ashton Lane for a laidback feel. (B)

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Glasgow

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Cliffs of Moher Killarney

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DAY 6 GLASGOW TO BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND. We’re off to the Cathedral Quarter for street art and murals coupled with cool venues the locals don’t want you to know about. (B,D)

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DAY 8 GALWAY. Check out Wolfe Tones Bridge and the Spanish Arch. Make sure you visit the main street too – local shops and cool cafés kill the town’s sleepy reputation. (B)

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Dublin

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DAY 1 LONDON TO YORK, ENGLAND. From the buzz of London to the medieval walled city of York. With a real historic feel, this quaint town has a stunning Gothic cathedral, narrow streets and woodenbeamed houses to fill up that camera roll with. (D) DAY 2 YORK TO EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. Spread your wings and take a selfie under the Angel of the North before we hit Hadrian's Wall. Then get your daily dose of Gothic architecture at Alnwick Castle and hit up Edinburgh tonight for a local pub feast (think: haggis, real ale and endless malts). End your day by getting (or losing) your bearings on an optional

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DAY 7 BELFAST TO GALWAY, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Play a giant’s game of hopscotch as we visit the famous Giant's Causeway before moving on to Derry. Next up: Galway for vibrant culture and bohemian vibes. (B)

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Stonehenge

pub crawl. When in Rome! Or Edinburgh, for that matter. (B,D)

DAYS 3-4 EDINBURGH. A walking tour to get your bearings. See the Castle, Princes Street and the Royal Mile. On your free day, hit up the Port of Leith for a cool, contemporary Edinburgh or spend the day chasing the Loch Ness monster on an optional trip to the notorious lake. Want even more? Why not stretch your legs and hike up to Arthur's Seat for jaw-dropping views as far as the eye can see. (B) (B)

DAY 9 GALWAY TO KILLARNEY. This morning is all #nofilter. First through the Burren National Park, then past the Spielberg-worthy backdrop at the Cliffs of Moher. Later, gear up for a #throwback tour of Killarney by means of a jaunting horse and cart. Tonight is all you, so get lost or drink up. (B) DAY 10 KILLARNEY TO DUBLIN. Kiss the Blarney Stone and legend has it you’ll be gifted with ‘Gift of the Gab’. And then the (dare we say) main event as we arrive into Dublin tonight. (B) DAY 11 DUBLIN. Get your bearings and some great shots on a walking tour today. Then take in the view of the city from the Guinness Skybar. (B) DAY 12 DUBLIN TO NORTH WALES, WALES. Back on the sea and over to Wales. We’re mixing it up again with a stop in rural North Wales. (B) DAY 13 NORTH WALES TO CARDIFF. Ymlaen! We’re off to Cardiff to find out exactly why so many English students choose to study there. Don’t get too upset over farewell dinner. (B,D)

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CLOCKWISE: CLIFFS OF MOHER, GIANT'S CAUSEWAY, BELFAST, CARDIFF

DAY 14 CARDIFF TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Bath’s regal streets first before channelling our inner spiritualist with a stop-off at Stonehenge en route to London to say goodbye. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Welcome dinner in York Visit Hadrian’s Wall Entrance to Blarney Castle The world-famous Guinness Storehouse in Dublin The Cliffs of Moher, Ireland Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland Visit Stonehenge Visit historic Bath

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 13 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ++ 13 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Irish Sea ferry crossings ++ Smaller group size ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Walking tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

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DAY 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Flowery beards have yet to catch on, but the hipsters here have converted old ruins into chic little bars. Also: the epic hot springs at the Gellért Baths, St Stephen’s Basilica and the Rubik’s cube. (D) DAY 2 BUDAPEST. Free day = put down your Rubik's Cube and take on a city with enough baroque, neoclassical and art nouveau architecture to keep you puzzled for hours. Tonight, hang with the hipsters and drink local fruit brandy at one of the original ruin bars. (B)

DAY 3 BUDAPEST TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. Off the beaten track and on to the final resting place of Tito. Get a guide and learn more about the country’s communist past. (B) DAY 4 BELGRADE. Another day of Danube-side wanderings and museum explorations. Think: Belgrade Fortress, the bohemian hub Skadarlija and Republic Square. (B)

DAY 6 SARAJEVO. A free day to explore one of Europe's most up-and-coming cities. Go underground in the war-time tunnels under the airfield or check out the city's mosques, synagogues and churches. Round off with Sarajevo's best food and explore at your own pace. (B) DAY 7 SARAJEVO TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. On to the home of King’s Landing and the 101 Dalmatians. With more World Heritage items than anywhere else in Europe, you guessed right, it’s pretty special. Explore the city with a local guide before we cut loose to do that other thing Croatia rocks at: beaches. (B,D) DAY 8 DUBROVNIK. A free day in Dubrovnik for the win! Check out the residential homes further up in the old town for awesome views and a local perspective. Did we mention an optional Game of Thrones tour? Yep. It’s happening. Then: a cold beer on the wall as the sun sets over the Adriatic. This is the good life. (B) DAY 9 DUBROVNIK TO BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. Hug the Dalmatian coastline south as we head to Budva. Bring on multi-million dollar yachts, cobblestoned streets and the best nightlife in Montenegro. (B,D) DAY 10 BUDVA. Part beach resort part walled medieval wonder-city, Budva should keep you well occupied today. Lucky you, this city is a hidden gem. Set foot and explore the backstreets of Budva, then share your finds with the group later. (B) DAY 11 BUDVA TO ZADAR, CROATIA. Hitchcock called Zadar the best sunset in the entire world. You be the judge today. (B) DAY 12 ZADAR TO PLITVICE LAKES. First thought: it really is that pretty. Spend a day exploring 16 lakes, waterfalls and hiking trails that will make your Facebook friends scream ‘Photoshop!’ (B,D)

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DAY 13 PLITVICE LAKES. Today is brought to you by Mother Nature. Plitvice Lakes didn't make it onto the UNESCO World Heritage list without reason. Hike up to see the tallest waterfall in Croatia or glide across the crystal blue lakes in a rowboat. Mindfulness just got a whole new meaning. (B) DAY 14 PLITVICE LAKES TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. Prepare for vineyards, crystal clear lakes and a castle to rival Game of Thrones as we roll into the capital of Slovenia. (B) DAY 15 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Back to Budapest for a last bowl of goulash. Or langos. Or palacsinta (hit up Google). Your trip may end here, but that doesn’t mean the eating has to stop. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park ++ Local guides in Dubrovnik ++ Welcome dinner in Budapest

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 14 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ++ 14 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Smaller group size ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Sightseeing tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Sea kayaking in Dubrovnik ++ Game of Thrones tour in Dubrovnik START MEET AT 4PM IN BUDAPEST FINISH APPROXIMATELY 4PM IN BUDAPEST

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DAY 6 OHRID TO SKOPJE. Macedonia’s capital, Skopje (pronounced SKOPE-yey) awaits. Before we hit the big city, we’re stopping off at Matka Valley. Think: 5000 hectares of forest, monasteries and cool rocks. Photo ops all around! (B)

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DAY 1 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. It doesn’t get much better than this! Say hi to Dubrovnik before you meet the group today for an exciting walking tour to kick things off. Travelling solo? You won’t be for much longer. Exciting times ahead. (D) DAY 2 DUBROVNIK. Free day – aaah yeah! Today Dubrovnik is yours to explore. Will you give sea kayaking a go or check out the Game of Thrones tour? Decisions. (B) DAY 3 DUBROVNIK TO TIRANA, ALBANIA VIA KOTOR, MONTENEGRO. Say buh-bye to Croatia, we’re

DAY 7 SKOPJE TO PLOVDIV, BULGARIA. Off to Bulgaria’s second largest city. Get caught up in the history and architecture. Round up the day with good friends, good food and some serious selfie taking. (B,L) DAY 8 PLOVDIV TO BURGAS. To the beach! Today the seaside town of Burgas gives us a dose of sun and sand. Sundowners anyone? (B) DAY 9 BURGAS. Free days are the best days. Today you have two options: flick your towel out on the beach or don your best boots for exploring. (B) DAY 10 BURGAS TO BUCHAREST, ROMANIA. A pit stop at Ruse: this Viennese inspired UNESCO town is sure to set your Insta feed on fiyah. Later, we cruise into Romania. (B,D) DAY 11 BUCHAREST. Welcome to Bucharest where we’re on a mission for cheap beers and vampire hunting. Be sure to check out the Palace of Parliament and the Cişmigiu Gardens. Pssst: ten points if you find the Mini Arc De Triomphe. 10,000 steps? Too easy. (B)

off to Albania via a pit stop in Montenegro. That’s right! Three countries in one day. Check you out! Seeing the world like a boss. (B,D)

DAY 4 TIRANA TO OHRID, MACEDONIA. Today we’re off to Ohrid. Think: medieval churches, monasteries, ruins and a lake so serenely blue, you’ll forget what stress even is. (B,D) DAY 5 OHRID. Free day in Ohrid today. Skip through historic monuments one minute and lie on a deck chair with your toes in the water the next. (B)

DAY 12 BUCHAREST TO SOFIA, BULGARIA, VIA VELIKO TARNOVO. The charming and historical Sofia is up next on our Balkan bucket list. But to break the day up, we’re stopping at Veliko Târnovo for some pics. (B,D) DAY 13 SOFIA. Free day to explore this gem of a capital city. Hot tip: get your butts to the Aleksander Nevski Cathedral. You can thank us later. (B) DAY 14 SOFIA TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. A guide awaits us in Belgrade to show us how to explore this city like a local. After, dinner’s on us. (B,D)

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CLOCKWISE: TIRANA, DUBROVNIK, SARAJEVO, SKOPJE

DAY 15 BELGRADE. Sleep in or get up early – today it’s all on you to explore some hidden gems in this up and coming city. (B) DAY 16 BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Today, we go to Sarajevo. But first, a sobering visit to the Srebrenica Memorial before a guided tour of the capital city. (B,D) DAY 17 SARAJEVO TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. Croatia’s calling. But first, a pit stop in Mostar is en route. Check out the iconic Stari Most (Old Bridge), a reconstructed medieval arched bridge sitting above the Neretva River. (B) DAY 18 DUBROVNIK. All good things come to an end, today we say goodbye. Number swap and prepare for the next adventure. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Local guides in Dubrovnik & Sarajevo Visit Kotor Visit Matka Valley Visit Ruse Visit Veliko Târnovo Visit the Srebrenica Memorial Visit Mostar

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam ++ Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration START MEET AT 5PM IN PRAGUE FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

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MORE INCLUSIONS 6 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) 6 nights in hostels English Channel crossing Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver ++ ++ ++ ++

++ Russian guide travelling with the group for 8 days through Russia ++ Local city guide in St Petersburg ++ Local city guide in Novgorod ++ Entrance & guided tour to the Hermitage museum & Kremlin ++ Local guide in Moscow ++ Metro & Kremlin tours in Moscow

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 7 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights in hotels ++ Included arrival & departure airport transfers ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

START MEET AT 5PM IN ST PETERSBURG FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN MOSCOW

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DAY 1 LISBON, PORTUGAL. Pocket a Portuguese tart and get to know your soon-to-be surfari mates. Get excited, it’s going to be an incredible eight days. (D) DAY 2 LISBON TO LAGOS. Bye for now Lisbon, and onwards to Lagos. Here, you’ll find beaches galore – but first, we tackle the cobbled backstreets. (B) DAY 3 LAGOS. Beach and chill. Done. See how many of the 100+ beaches in the area you can tick off before sunset (epic views included). (B) DAY 4 LAGOS TO ERICEIRA. Set up at the surf camp before we launch into all things mind, body and soul over the next few days. (B,D) DAY 5 ERICEIRA. First time surfer? No stress. Kick off the day with an included lesson to get acquainted with the lingo and skills, and then off you go. Later, adopt the savasana position with an included yoga class before dinner. (B,L,D) DAY 6 ERICEIRA. Learn to surf 101 continued. A new day means new skills to be mastered in our second class before we take on the pro circuit (or not). Attempt to catch some waves or soak up the sun. (B,L,D) DAY 7 ERICEIRA TO LISBON. Back to the heart and soul of Portugal, we meet again with Lisbon. Find (or lose) your bearings on a guided tour of the undulating capital, wander through the narrow cobblestone streets of Alfama and the hip Barrio Alto, and round off the day with a cool beverage beside the Tagus river. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Guided tour of Lisbon ++ Surf lessons ++ Yoga lesson

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DAY 1 DUBLIN, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Dial up the craic as we meet in Dublin this afternoon. Get your bearings before we head out to capture some great snaps on a walking tour through town. Next up is a visit to the Guinness Storehouse where we drink in the history of Ireland (literally). (D) DAY 2 DUBLIN TO KILLARNEY. First stop, stunning Cork. Think snug pubs, colourful houses and artisan coffee. On the way to the green hills of Killarney, we make a pit stop at Blarney Castle. Feeling medieval? Kiss the Blarney Stone and legend has it that you’ll be gifted with ‘The Banter’. (B,D) DAY 3 KILLARNEY. With astounding 1000m high peaks towering over lakes, waterfalls and woodland, Killarney should keep you well occupied today. Later, gear up for a #throwback tour of Killarney by means of an optional horse and cart. (B) DAY 4 KILLARNEY TO GALWAY. Next up, we journey to Galway. A city steeped in history, it is described by many as the most ‘Irish’ place in Ireland. Tonight, hang with the hipsters and feast on the local cuisine. (B,D) DAY 5 GALWAY. Opt to venture back to the Ireland of old with a visit to the award winning heritage centre in Connemara, which offers a unique insight into the history of the West of Ireland. Eyre Square and the Spanish Arch are also worth checking out. Your choice. (B) DAY 6 GALWAY TO BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND. Leaving behind the medieval town walls, we venture to the world-famous Giant’s Causeway to play a huge game of hopscotch before continuing to the ancient city of Derry, famed for its art and foodie scene. Then: the capital of Northern Ireland is calling. (B,D)

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DAY 7 BELFAST. Today is up to you. Hit up the Cathedral Quarter for street art and murals coupled with cool venues the locals don’t want you to know about. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Walking tour of Dublin ++ Brewery experience at the Guinness Storehouse ++ See the UNESCO World Heritage site of Giant’s Causeway

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

7 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) 7 nights in hostels Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Old Irish Day Out ++ Killarney Horse and Carriage START MEET AT 2PM IN DUBLIN FINISH APPROXIMATELY 1PM IN DUBLIN

DAY 8 BELFAST TO DUBLIN. We sit down for one last Irish breakfast before heading back to Dublin where we say our goodbyes. (B)

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Walking tour of Amsterdam Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam Walking tour of Munich Visit former concentration camp Dachau ++ Walking tour of Venice ++ Walking tour of Rome ++ Vaporetto ride in Venice

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 7 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 3 dinners (D) ++ 3 nights in hostels & 4 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Walking tour of Rome ++ Visit Pisa ++ Walking tour of Florence with local guide ++ Driving tour of Paris & gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower

START MEET AT 4PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10AM IN AMSTERDAM

START MEET AT 4PM IN AMSTERDAM FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10AM IN ROME

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 8 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights in hostels & 2 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. DAY 1 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (D)

DAY 2 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B)

DAY 2 AMSTERDAM TO HEIDELBERG, GERMANY. (B)

DAY 3 ROME TO FLORENCE. (B,D)

DAY 3 HEIDELBERG TO MUNICH. (B)

DAY 4 FLORENCE TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,D)

DAY 4 MUNICH TO VENICE, ITALY. (B,D)

DAY 5 SWISS ALPS. (B,L)

DAY 5 VENICE. (B,D)

DAY 6 SWISS ALPS TO PARIS, FRANCE. (B)

DAY 6 VENICE TO ROME. (B,L)

DAY 7 PARIS. (B,D)

DAY 7 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B)

DAY 8 PARIS TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B,L)

DAY 8 ROME. (B)

DAY 9 AMSTERDAM. (B)

This is a section of the 14 Day The Euro Trip. See p.71 or visit our website.

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++ Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower ++ Paris city driving tour ++ Wine tasting in Bordeaux START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN MADRID

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 8 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 3 dinners (D) ++ 2 nights in hotels, 6 nights in hostels ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

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++ Paris city driving tour ++ Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower ++ Driving tour of Barcelona

TOP OPTIONALS

DAY 2 PARIS. (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO BORDEAUX. (B, L)

++ Bike tour of Paris ++ Jungfrau excursion ++ Flamenco show in Barcelona

DAY 4 BORDEAUX. (B) DAY 5 BORDEAUX TO SAN SEBASTIÁN, SPAIN. (B,D) DAY 6 SAN SEBASTIÁN. (B)

START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN BARCELONA

DAY 7 SAN SEBASTIÁN TO MADRID. (B,D) DAY 8 MADRID. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 8 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights in hostels, 2 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

DAY 9 MADRID. (B) DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D)

This is a section of the 25 Day Summer Compass trip. See p.98 or visit our website.

DAYS 2-3 PARIS. (B) (B) DAY 4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,L,D)

TRIP PRICE OF £839

DAY 5 SWISS ALPS. (B, L D) DAY 6 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. (B, L)

TRIP PRICE OF £879

DAY 7 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. (B,D)

TRIP PRICE OF £929

DAYS 8-9 BARCELONA. (B) (B)

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This is a section of the 37 day European Pioneer trip. See p.112 or visit our website.

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DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Pinch yourself and Instagram your first selfie before we dig into a gourmet picnic under the Eiffel Tower. Food matters in Europe. A lot. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. This morning: free time. Check out the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay to l'Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées. This evening: an optional Seine River cruise or a cabaret show. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++

Paris city driving tour Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower Local guide in Florence French Riviera perfumery experience

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DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Scenic hikes and jaw-dropping views today. Go for a mountain walk or hop on board the Jungfraubahn railway for an optional visit to the Jungfrau Mountain summit. (B, L, D)

++ 8 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D) ++ 5 nights in hostel accommodation & 3 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Try celeb spotting as you explore the world's most lavish waterfront property. (B, L)

TOP OPTIONALS

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++ Jungfrau excursion

DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Trade in Parisian streets for handsome peaks. Upon arrival, local cuisine awaits. Later, hit the bar for a nightcap. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. Roll into Monaco for a guided tour and the chance to see how the 1% live. Feeling lucky? Hit the tables at the Monte Carlo Casino and make it rain (or not). (B)

START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 12PM IN ROME

DAY 9 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. After breakfast, we’re outta here. But before you go, don’t miss a chance to steal a look at the Pope’s hang out spot - the Vatican City. (B) This is a section of the 24 Day Spirit of Europe and the 27 Day Summer Fun and Sailing trips. See p.96 or visit our website.

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DAY 7 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Take THAT shot at the Leaning Tower of Pisa before trucking on to Florence aka the foodie capital of the world. (B,D) DAY 8 FLORENCE TO ROME. Check out the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and the Colosseum today. (B)

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam ++ Walking tour of Amsterdam

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Gondola ride in Venice ++ Jungfrau excursion ++ Bicycle tour of Amsterdam

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 8 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) ++ 5 nights in hostels, 3 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs START MEET AT 2PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++

Welcome dinner in Berlin Driving tour of Berlin Driving tour of Copenhagen Walking tour of Stockholm

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Berlin Alternative Tour & Nightlife Tour ++ Guided tour of Stockholm City Hall ++ Visit The Viking Ship Museum

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 9 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights in hostels, 2 nights in bungalows ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef START MEET AT 5PM IN BERLIN FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN OSLO

DAY 1 ROME, ITALY.. (D) DAY 2 ROME TO VENICE. (B,D)

DAY 1 BERLIN, GERMANY. (D)

DAY 3 VENICE. (B,D)

DAY 2 BERLIN. (B)

DAY 4 VENICE TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,L,D)

DAY 3 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 SWISS ALPS. (B, L)

DAY 4 COPENHAGEN. (B)

DAY 6 SWISS ALPS TO LUXEMBOURG CITY, LUXEMBOURG. (B)

DAY 5 COPENHAGEN TO STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 LUXEMBOURG CITY TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B)

DAY 6 STOCKHOLM. (B)

DAY 8 AMSTERDAM. (B,D)

DAY 7 STOCKHOLM. (B)

DAY 9 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B)

DAY 8 STOCKHOLM TO OSLO, NORWAY. (B,L,D) DAY 9 OSLO. (B, L)

This is a section of the 25 Day Summer Compass trip. See p.98 or visit our website. TRIP PRICE OF £849

DAY 10 OSLO. (B) This is a section of the 37 Day Red Star Special. See p.114 or visit our website.

TRIP PRICE OF £899 TRIP PRICE OF £899 TRIP PRICE OF £949 TRIP PRICE OF £959

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++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice ++ Visit former concentration camp Dachau ++ Walking tour in Prague ++ Farewell canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

++ 9 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 5 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights in hostels, 2 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Gondola ride in Venice ++ Berlin Alternative Tour & Nightlife Tour ++ Bike tour of Amsterdam

START MEET AT 6PM IN VENICE FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Port winery tour & tasting in Porto ++ Visit Sintra ++ Visit UNESCO Heritage listed city Porto ++ Visit the Valley of the Fallen & Segovia ++ Farewell dinner in Barcelona

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 9 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ++ 9 nights in hostels ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver START MEET AT 6PM IN LISBON FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN BARCELONA

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Six Bridges boat cruise down the Douro river ++ Madrid food tour ++ Surfing lesson in San Sebastián DAY 1 LISBON, PORTUGAL. (D) DAY 2 LISBON. (B)

DAY 5 PORTO TO MADRID, SPAIN. (B,D) DAY 6 MADRID. (B) DAY 7 MADRID TO SAN SEBASTIÁN. (B,D) DAY 8 SAN SEBASTIÁN. (B) DAY 9 SAN SEBASTIÁN TO BARCELONA. (B,D) DAY 10 BARCELONA. (B) This is a section of the 21 Day Iberian Voyager. See p.90 or visit our website.

This is a section of the 27 Day Summer Fun and Sailing trip. See p.102 or visit our website.

TRIP PRICE OF £849 TRIP PRICE OF £899

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TRIP PRICE OF £939

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DAY 1 MADRID, SPAIN. Rise and shine, it’s Madrid time. Meet the group today and prepare yourself for the excitement and adventure ahead. (D)

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DAY 2 MADRID. Hot foot it along Gran Vía to Plaza Mayor. Before you go, don’t miss a visit to the Chocolatería San Ginés - serving some hot dayum churros since 1894. In the mood for chills? Kick back and relax in the Malasaña or Chueca neighbourhood. (B) DAY 3 MADRID TO VALENCIA. Grab a calamari sandwich then head to Valencia. More food. Some argue Valencia is THE home of paella, but we’ll leave that for the Spaniards to battle out. (B)

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DAY 4 VALENCIA TO BARCELONA. Get acquainted with Barcelona on an included driving tour before we set you free into the buzzing city. Later, uncover the food market gems scattered across the city and satisfy your inner gastronome. Tonight: shall we dance? Prepare for an optional flamenco show. (B,D)

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DAY 5 BARCELONA. Next up, rowdy Gaudí. Free day today to tick off Park Güell or La Sagrada Familia. At night, rumble with Las Ramblas for a taste of the Spanish nightlife. (B)

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DAY 6 BARCELONA TO MARSEILLE, FRANCE. Today we hop over the French border to Marseille. Head out on an included walking tour and uncover the delights this port city has to offer. It’s multiculturalism and history at its best. (B) DAY 7 MARSEILLE. It’s maritime heaven in the Vieux Port – mast-to-mast with yachts (for the sailing fans out there). Dig into local French fare and watch the sun set across the port. (B)

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DAY 8 MARSEILLE TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Time to roll on to Florence, aka the home of the world’s best gelato and most awe-inspiring open air museum. End your day in true Italian fashion: in a carb induced coma at a local trattoria. (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Local guide in Florence ++ Driving tour of Barcelona ++ Walking tour of Valencia

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 10 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights in hostels, 3 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Madrid food tour ++ Flamenco show ++ Visit the Vatican City START MEET AT 6PM IN MADRID FINISH APPROXIMATELY 12PM IN ROME

DAY 9 FLORENCE. Renaissance beauty meets Italian style. Say ciao to cheeky David and strut along the Ponte Vecchio, gelato in hand. (B) DAY 10 FLORENCE TO ROME. Enter Rome and become an amateur historian in no time on our guided city walking tour. Cross off some red hot ruins, oodles of obelisks and of course, the big ticket sights. (B) DAY 11 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. It wouldn’t be Rome without a visit to the Pope. Catch that 360-degree view from the Basilica (optional). After, you’re on your own as we love and leave you here. (B) This is a section of the 25 Day Summer Compass trip. See p.98 or visit our website.

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DAYS 1-2 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Today we jump across the English Channel to Paris. Then, a guided tour and a gourmet picnic next to the Eiffel Tower awaits. On your free day, tick off the sites, from the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay to l'Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées. (D)(B) DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Trade in Parisian streets for snowy peaks. Upon arrival, chow down on local cuisine and hit the bar for a nightcap. Scenic hikes and jaw-dropping views are on the second day’s agenda. Go for a mountain walk or hop on board the Jungfraubahn railway for an optional visit to the Jungfrau Mountain summit. (B,L,D) (B,L)

DAYS 5-6 SWISS ALPS TO VENICE, ITALY. Say ciao to Venice. You know it as the floating city, but this place is actually sinking (slowly). Check out St. Mark's Square, Accademia Bridge and a who's who of the city's usual suspects on a guided walking tour on day two here, then jump on a vaporetto and explore the Grand Canal. (B,D)(B,D) DAY 7 VENICE TO MUNICH, GERMANY. It's time to get to know the city. Your Trip Leader will clue you up on the Bavarian capital on a walking tour. (B,L) DAY 8 MUNICH TO RHINE VALLEY.Medieval castles, vineyards and the mighty Rhine River are up next. (B,D)

DAYS 9-10 RHINE VALLEY TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Start dreaming of cheese, clogs and café stops as we roll through tulip and windmill dotted fields to Amsterdam. Get your bearings on a walking tour of the vibrant capital. On day two, hop on an optional city bike tour of iconic canals, bridges and parks. Culture fiends, delve deeper with a visit to the Anne Frank House or the Van Gogh Museum or Rijksmuseum. Top it off with a dinner cruise on the canal. (B) (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Driving tour of Paris & gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower ++ Vaporetto ride in Venice ++ Walking tour of Venice ++ Walking tour of Munich ++ Visit former concentration camp Dachau ++ Walking tour of Amsterdam ++ Stay in the scenic Rhine Valley castle region ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 10 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights in hostels & 2 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

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Scenic river cruise on the Seine Skydiving in the Swiss Alps Gondola ride in Venice Bike tour of Amsterdam

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DAY 11 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. After all the Amster-damage has been done, it's back to ol' Blighty to start planning your next adventure. (B)

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Paris city driving tour ++ Local guide in Florence ++ Italian feast & stay at a resort in Tuscany ++ Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower ++ French Riviera perfumery experience ++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Paris bike tour ++ Scenic Jungfrau excursion in the Swiss Alps ++ Vatican City tour ++ Gondola ride in Venice

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 12 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D) ++ 2 nights in hotel upgrades, 4 nights in hostels & 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free W-iFi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN VENICE

++ Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower ++ Paris city driving tour ++ French Riviera perfumery experience ++ Local guide in Florence

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Bike tour of Paris ++ Flamenco show in Barcelona ++ Scenic Jungfrau excursion in the Swiss Alps

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 12 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights in hostels, 1 night in a hotel, 3 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ English Channel crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN ROME

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D) DAY 2 PARIS. (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,L,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. (B) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. (B)

DAYS 1-2 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D) (B)

DAY 6 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. (B,D)

DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,L,D) (B,L)

DAY 7 BARCELONA. (B)

DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA. (B)

DAY 8 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. (B)

DAY 6 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. (B)

DAY 9 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. (B)

DAYS 7-8 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. (B,D) (B)

DAY 10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. (B,D)

DAY 9 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B,D)

DAY 11 FLORENCE. (B)

DAY 10 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B)

DAY 12 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B)

DAYS 11-13 ROME TO VENICE. (B,D) (B,D) (B)

DAY 13 ROME. (B)

This is a section of the 20 Day European Getaway. See p.84 or visit our website.

This is a section of the 28 Day Grand European trip. See p.106 or visit our website.

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++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam ++ Local guide in Dubrovnik ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen ++ Tour of Sarajevo

MORE INCLUSIONS 13 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) 9 nights in hostels, 4 nights in hotels English Channel crossing Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver ++ ++ ++ ++

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Sea kayaking around the Dubrovnik walls ++ Danube River dinner cruise ++ Berlin Alternative Tour & Nightlife Tour

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice ++ Pag Island getaway ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen

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Guided tour of Vatican City Gondola ride in Venice Nightlife tour of Ljubljana Skydiving in the Austrian Alps

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 13 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights in hostels, 3 nights in bungalows at European campsites & 2 nights in an Austrian Gasthof ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs START MEET AT 2PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN BERLIN

DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. (D) DAY 2 ROME TO VENICE INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B,D) DAY 3 VENICE. (B,D)

DAYS 1-2 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. (D) (B)

DAY 4 VENICE TO PAG ISLAND, CROATIA VIA POSTOJNA CAVES, SLOVENIA. (B,L,D)

DAY 3 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. (B,D)

DAYS 5-6 PAG ISLAND. (B) (B)

DAY 4 SARAJEVO TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. (B)

DAY 7 PAG ISLAND TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. (B)

DAYS 5-6 BELGRADE TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (B) (B)

DAY 8 LJUBLJANA TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. (B,D)

DAY 7 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. (B)

DAY 9 AUSTRIAN ALPS. (B, L)

DAYS 8-9 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D) (B)

DAY 10 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,L,D)

DAYS 10-11 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D) (B)

DAY 11 PRAGUE. (B)

DAYS 12-13 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B) (B,D)

DAY 12 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D)

DAY 14 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B)

DAYS 13-14 BERLIN. (B) (B)

This is a section of the 37 Day European Pioneer. See p.112 or visit our website.

This is a section of the 28 Day Grand European trip. See p.106 or visit our website.

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DAYS 1-2 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS).We’re off to Paris! Pinch yourself and Instagram your first selfie before we kick off the trip with a guided tour and a gourmet picnic next to the Eiffel Tower. On day two, the city is yours to explore. (D) (B) DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Upon arrival, chow down on Swiss cuisine and hit the bar for a nightcap. On day two, go for a mountain walk or hop on board the Jungfraubahn railway for an optional visit to the Jungfrau Mountain summit. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Make your food baby sing as we roll into the land of hearty Tuscan cuisine and birthplace of gelato: Florence. (B,L,D) DAYS 6-7 FLORENCE TO ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Onwards to Rome. Make like Caesar and work up a ‘colossus’ hunger as you pass by the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and visit ancient history's version of The Hunger Games set at the Colosseum. On day two, an optional tour of the Vatican City awaits. (B,D) (B)

TRIP PRICE OF £1369 TRIP PRICE OF £1439 TRIP PRICE OF £1519 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

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DAY 8 ROME TO VENICE. Say buongiorno to Venice from across the lagoon as we check into our accommodation. (B) DAY 9 VENICE TO MUNICH, GERMANY. Your Trip Leader will clue you up on the Bavarian capital on a walking tour. (B, L)

M RO Y F BP N A O D R 8G S P E £9 P E R R PE

DAYS 10-11 MUNICH TO BERLIN. Today we’ll hit uber-cool Berlin and set off on a driving tour to get your bearings, checking out (what's left of) the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and the Reichstag building On day two, go exploring! (B) (B) DAYS 12-13 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Start dreaming of cheese, clogs and café stops as we roll through tulip and windmill dotted fields to Amsterdam. Get your bearings on a walking tour of the vibrant capital and tomorrow, go

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Driving tour of Paris & gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower ++ Walking tour of Florence with local guide ++ Visit Pisa & the famous Leaning Tower ++ Walking tour of Rome ++ Walking tour of Munich ++ Driving tour of Berlin ++ Vaporetto ride in Venice ++ Walking tour of Venice ++ Walking tour of Amsterdam ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 13 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights in hostels & 5 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ English Channel crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

TOP OPTIONALS ++ ++ ++ ++

Traditional cabaret show in Paris Scenic Jungfrau excursion in the Swiss Alps Gondola ride in Venice Bike tour of Amsterdam

START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

explore some of the city’s awesome museums. (B) (B,D)

DAY 14 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. After all the Amster-damage is done, it's back to ol' Blighty to start planning your next adventure. (B)

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DAY 1 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Welcome to Amsterdam, where you’ll meet the Topdeck squad and jump on a walking tour. Next up, a canal cruise for dinner and drinks. (B,D) DAY 2 AMSTERDAM TO HEIDELBERG, GERMANY. Wave bye to windy Amsterdam ‘cos Germany awaits. Hear that? It’s a bratwurst and Weissbier calling your name… (B) DAY 3 HEIDELBERG TO MUNICH. Today we’re off to Munich for a guided tour. Lose yourself in the city as you listen to the stories behind landmarks such as the Frauenkirche and, of course, the city’s famous beer halls. (B) DAYS 4-5 MUNICH TO VENICE, ITALY. Today we’re off to Venice – but first, we’ll be paying a sobering visit to Dachau, one of Germany’s former WWII Concentration Camps. In Venice, enjoy a walking tour and enjoy an optional Gondola ride (it’s the only way to travel here). (B,D) (B,D) DAYS 6-7 VENICE TO ROME. Rome awaits. Spot the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and claim Insta fame at the Colosseum. Don’t forget to say hi to the Pantheon, endless Roman Ruins, the Vatican City (optional) and more! (B,L) (B) DAY 8 ROME TO FLORENCE. We’re off to Florence via Pisa to see the Leaning Tower. Have you practiced your pose for the perfect Insta pic? Waiting for us in Florence is a walking tour. (B,D) DAYS 9-10 FLORENCE TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Another day, another country. This time, we’re Swiss bound, so glue your face to the coach window ‘cos you’ll wanna capture the views coming your way. Optional activities include a ride to the top of Jungfrau, skydiving over massive mountains, floating down the Aare River or even a helicopter ride. (B,D) (B) DAYS 11-12 SWISS ALPS TO PARIS, FRANCE. Sacré bleu! Today we’re off to Paris, the city of love, croissants and the Eiffel Tower. (B,L) (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Walking tour of Amsterdam Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam Walking tour of Munich Visit former concentration camp Dachau Walking tour of Venice Vaporetto ride in Venice Walking tour of Rome Visit Pisa & the famous Leaning Tower Walking tour of Florence with local guide Driving tour of Paris & gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower

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Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Guided tour of Vatican City ++ Scenic Jungfrau excursion in the Swiss Alps ++ Bike tour of Paris

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DAYS 13-14 PARIS TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Catch a ride on the coach back to Amsterdam. It’s your last day with the Topdeck crew. We’d tell you to go hard or go home, but we know you’ll do that anyway… (B, L) (B)

M RO Y F BP N A O D R 8G S P E £8 P E R R PE

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Guided tour of the Alhambra, Granada ++ Local guide in Fes & Volubilis ++ Visit the World Heritage-listed city Meknes START MEET AT 2PM IN BARCELONA FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN LISBON

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 13 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D) ++ 4 nights in hotels, 9 nights in hostels ++ Strait of Gibraltar ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

DAY 1 BARCELONA, SPAIN. (D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp AuschwitzBirkenau ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam START MEET AT 6PM IN BUDAPEST FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

MORE INCLUSIONS 14 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) 14 nights in hostels All ferry crossings Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver ++ ++ ++ ++

DAYS 1-2 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (D) (B)

DAY 2 BARCELONA TO VALENCIA. (B,D)

DAY 3 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. (B)

DAY 3 VALENCIA. (B)

DAYS 4-5 VIENNA TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. (B) (B)

DAYS 4-5 VALENCIA TO GRANADA. (B) (B)

DAYS 6-7 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D) (B)

DAY 6 GRANADA TO ASILAH, MOROCCO. (B,D)

DAYS 8-9 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D) (B)

DAY 7 ASILAH TO FES. (B,D)

DAYS 10-11 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. (B) (B)

DAYS 8-9 FES. (B) (B)

DAY 12 COPENHAGEN TO HAMBURG, GERMANY. (B)

DAYS 10-11 FES TO SEVILLE, SPAIN. (B,D) (B)

DAY 13 HAMBURG TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B)

DAY 12 SEVILLE TO LISBON, PORTUGAL. (B,D)

DAYS 14- 15 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B,D) (B)

DAYS 13-14 LISBON. (B) (B)

This is a section of a the 49 Day Mega European trip. See p.118 or visit our website. This is a section of the 21 Day Iberian Voyager trip. See p.90 or visit our website. TRIP PRICE OF £1119 TRIP PRICE OF £1279

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DAYS 1-2 OSLO, NORWAY. We're not sure, but we think Norway is the only country in the world to have awarded a knighthood to a penguin. Meet the crew for dinner and the chance to share travel tales. (D) (B,L) DAYS 3-4 OSLO TO ÅNDALSNES. Today we’re off to Lillehammer, home of the 1994 Winter Olympics, where you can have your own Cool Runnings moment as you hurtle down the bobsled track. Next: escape to the quaint town Åndalsnes. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAY 5 ÅNDALSNES TO STEINKJER. Chase the sun to Trondheim, the religious capital of Norway. Repent your sins. Next stop is Hell. Yes, really. Only this one is usually frozen over. Temps can dip down to -25°C #brrr. After snapping up some photographic proof, we're off to Steinkjer for the night. (B,L,D) DAY 6 STEINKJER TO BJERKA. Another day, another round of Snapchat-worthy scenery. Next up: Bjerka. (B,L,D) DAY 7 BJERKA TO TYSFJORD. Tysfjord for the night to experience the narrowest point in Norway. (B,L,D) DAY 8 TYSFJORD TO SKIBOTN. A chance to check out Svartisen—the second largest glacier in Norway (seasonal)—before we cross the Arctic Circle. Polar ice baths and wood-fired saunas build character. (B,L,D)

DAYS 9-10 SKIBOTN TO OLDERFJORD. Midnight sun (seasonal), reindeer and moose ahead. Also the chance to see the top of the world in Nordkapp. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAY 11 OLDERFJORD TO ROVANIEMI, FINLAND. Sing jingle bells as we make our way to Rovaniemi, the home of Santa Claus. (B,L,D) DAY 12 ROVANIEMI TO JYVASKYLA. Next up: on to the lakeside town of Jyvaskyla to find out why they call it the Athens of Finland. (B,L,D)

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Geiranger Fjord cruise Polar plunge & wood fired sauna in Skibotn Cross the Arctic Circle Visit Santa’s workshop in Rovaniemi, Finland

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DAY 13 JYVASKYLA TO HELSINKI. A short trip south to the Finnish capital, Helsinki. Kick back and let us show you the highlights of this funky town. (B,L) DAY 14 HELSINKI TO TALLINN, ESTONIA. More fairytale magic as we hop across to Tallinn with its old city walls and medieval buildings. A walking tour will show you the highlights before we hand you over to the city. (B,D)

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DAY 15 TALLINN. Sad farewells as we leave after breakfast. Round two, anyone? (B) This is a section of the 37 Day Red Star Special trip. See p.114 or visit our website.

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DAY 6 BARCELONA. Next up, rowdy Gaudí. Free day today to tick off Park Güell or the Sagrada Família. At night, rumble with the La Ramblas. (B)

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DAY 7 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Bye bye, Barça. Hello, to the turquoise waters and lush stylings of the French Riv. (B)

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DAY 8 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. Picture life in the fast lane as we cruise through dazzling Monaco (ticking off another country in the process). Glitzy and glam? You bet your fur coat it is. (B)

DAY 9 FRENCH RIVIERA TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Roll up and out of the Riviera and onwards to the Alps. Aim high and think epic peaks. (B,D) DAY 10 SWISS ALPS. Scenic hikes and jaw-dropping views are on today's agenda. (B,L,D)

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DAY 11 SWISS ALPS TO VENICE, ITALY. Stop off in Verona to view Juliet’s balcony before arriving in the city of canals. (B,L,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

French Riviera perfumery experience Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Paris city driving tour Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Local guide in Florence

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 14 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) ++ 1 night in a hotel, 8 nights in hostels & 5 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Sky diving in the Swiss Alps ++ Flamenco show in Barcelona START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 12PM IN ROME

DAY 12 VENICE. A vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal and a walking tour unveils the treasures of St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. (B,D) DAY 13 VENICE TO FLORENCE. A must-do stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa before arriving in Florence. (B,L,D) DAY 14 FLORENCE TO ROME. Create the ultimate Roman Holiday in one day with a whirlwind of Vespas, espresso, two-cheek kisses and pizza the way it's supposed to taste. (B) DAY 15 ROME. Last chance to find the best pizza or pasta before we head off. Say your goodbyes, we’re outta here today. (B) This is a section of a the 49 Day Mega European trip. See p.118 or visit our website.

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DAY 1-2 BARCELONA, SPAIN. Bienvenidos to the city of art nouveau, alluring accents and most importantly, tapas. We’re in Barça, baby! (D) (B) DAY 3 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Get that selfie stick out as we roll on north along the coast to rub shoulders with the rich and famous at the world's most lavish waterfront property, aka the French Riviera. (B) DAY 4 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. Roll out the red carpet and wear your best fake Rolex, it’s go time. Dodge the paparazzi on the promenade before we hit the casinos of Monaco tonight. It’s your time to shine. (B) DAY 5 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. Leave a love letter to your boo at Juliet’s balcony in Verona, before we move onto the #epic floating city. Yep, we’re talking Venice. (B,D) DAY 6 VENICE. Get acquainted with Venice’s best on a walking tour, before taking to the canals on an optional gondola ride. Corny smooching encouraged. (B,D) DAY 7 VENICE TO FLORENCE. Take THAT shot at the Leaning Tower of Pisa today before trucking on to the Tuscan hills outside Florence to eat, sleep, repeat in the foodie capital of the world. (B,L,D) DAYS 8-9 FLORENCE TO ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Onwards to Rome. Make like Caesar (the emperor, not the salad) and work up a ‘colossus’ hunger as you pass by the Pantheon, throw your two cents in the Trevi Fountain, sit on the Spanish Steps and visit ancient history's version of The Hunger Games set at the Colosseum. (B,D) (B) DAYS 10-11 ROME TO ATHENS, GREECE. Back on land after an overnight ferry trip, stretch your legs and explore the cradle of civilization on a guided tour. Cue jaw drop at the Acropolis and Parthenon then grab some yiros or hit the sack. (B) (B,D) DAYS 12-14 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. Ferry over to Mykonos (aka 'that island with the cute windmills')

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++

Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Local guide in Florence French Riviera perfumery experience Sun, sea & party on Mykonos

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 15 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 7 dinners (D) ++ 2 nights in hotels, 5 nights in hostels, 4 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 3 nights in canvas cabins, & 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

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for two nights of tropical bliss. Epic beaches, sinfully good local restaurants and a bustling nightlife. What's not to love? #sorrynotsorry. (B,D) (B) (B)

DAY 15 MYKONOS TO ATHENS. Make your way back to Athens with a heavy heart (or a hearty headache) for a much needed early night. You'll get your bearings on a guided driving tour before checking in. (B) DAY 16 ATHENS. Share a last kleftiko with your new BFFs. Our trip ends after breakfast. (B) This is a section of a the 37 Day European Pioneer trip. See p.112 or visit our website.

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DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. Meet your Trip Leader and step back to 753 BC in one of the world's oldest open-air museums on a walking tour and give that bucket list a workout. (D) DAYS 2-3 ROME TO VENICE INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Say buongiorno to Venice from across the lagoon as we check into our accommodation, have an Eat Pray Love-worthy relationship with an irresistible Italian (meal) and get pumped for living out your own version of The Italian Job tomorrow. (B,D) (B,D) DAYS 4-6 VENICE TO PAG ISLAND, CROATIA VIA POSTOJNA CAVES, SLOVENIA. Check out Postojna Caves and cast your eye out for stalagmites on the way to one of Croatia's coolest today. Set your watch to island time. (B,L,D) (B) (B) DAY 7 PAG ISLAND TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. Shoot one last longing look at Pag before arriving in Ljubljana (lyoob-lya-nah) – capital of Slovenia. (B) DAYS 8-9 LJUBLJANA TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. Lake Bled is one of those names that keeps popping up in all those lists of amazing places; find out why as we climb the Austrian Alps. Take in the mountain air by foot, bike or goat (if you can get one to stand still long enough). (B,D) (B,L) DAYS 10-11 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Begin the day with a sobering visit to the former concentration camp Mauthausen. Then: on to Prague to fuel up on trdelník (pastry deliciousness) before a walking tour amongst the spires and cobblestone streets. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 12-13 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Get acquainted with 800 year-old Dresden, before making your beard all the more ironic in Berlin. Currywurst, anyone? (B,D) (B)

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DAYS 14-15 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Cheese lovers, rejoice. Your next stop is a local Dutch farm to see how cheddar (and clogs) gets made. Next: Amsterdam for mayo-dipped fries and dazzling red lights. (B) (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Pag island getaway Visit Lake Bled in Slovenia Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 15 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 8 dinners (D) ++ 10 nights in hostels, 3 nights in bungalows & 2 nights in an Austrian Gasthof ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Postojna Caves in Slovenia ++ Beer tasting in Prague START MEET AT 2PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

DAY 16 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Love and leave Amsterdam this morning as we ferry back to London. (B) This is a section of the 28 Day Grand European trip. See p.106 or visit our website.

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DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. Meet your new travel mates in the afternoon. (D)

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DAYS 2-3 ROME TO VENICE. To Venice via Verona to check out the home of Romeo and Juliet. Tick off the sights then head out to explore the canals. (B,D) (B,D)

++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

DAYS 4-5 VENICE TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Stunning scenery outside the window today as we cross the border from Italy to Austria. Our destination is Vienna, known for its famous musicians, grand coffee houses and, of course, apple strudel. Yum. (B,L) (B) DAYS 6-7 VIENNA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. Via Bratislava to the twin cities of Buda and Pest. (B) (B) DAYS 8-9 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. A second day to explore Budapest. Then on to Kraków with a sobering visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau en route. (B) (B) DAYS 10-11 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Explore the buzzing Kazimierz district in Kraków, before we roll on. Next stop: Prague. (B,D) (B) DAYS 12-13 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. A stop at historic Dresden before we jet off to funky Berlin. (B,D) (B) DAYS 14-15 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Amsterdam is a bit like a liberal Venice with bicycles and a world-famous Red Light District. Check out Anne Frank’s house, grab some herring and soak up the night vibes. You’ll be back. (B) (B,D)

DAY 16 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. One more breakfast, then it's back to London. Bye Amsterdam! (B) This is a section of the 24 Day Spirit of Europe trip. See p.96 or visit our website.

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 15 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 6 dinners (D) ++ 12 nights in hostels & 3 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

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DAYS 2-4 TALLINN TO ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. Early start to the land of 11 time zones and an epic history. Luckily, we have a local guide to start us off on the right foot. (B,L,D) (B) (B) DAY 5 ST PETERSBURG TO NOVGOROD. Travel through the Russian countryside to the World Heritage listed city Novgorod, get your bearings on a walking tour and then chase it all down with some Medovukha, the Russian version of mead. (B,D) DAYS 6-8 NOVGOROD TO MOSCOW. Drivebys include former communist farmland and the birthplace of Tchaikovsky's greatest symphonies. Afternoon rendezvous with Moscow. (B,D) (B) (B) DAY 9 MOSCOW TO VELIKIYE LUKI. Bid farewell to Moscow. Next stop: Velikiye Luki. (B,D) DAYS 10-11 VELIKIYE LUKI TO RIGA, LATVIA. Cross the border into Latvia. Riga's up next, another World Heritage star in an already star-studded Baltic line-up. Our recommendation? Get quaint in the Old Town district. (B,D) (B) DAY 12 RIGA TO VILNIUS, LITHUANIA. Next stop on the Baltic boulevard of fame is Lithuania's Vilnius. Home to Europe’s largest baroque old town and the world's only statue of Frank Zappa. Why? No idea. But let us know if you find out. (B) DAYS 13-14 VILNIUS TO WARSAW, POLAND. Warsaw next. Steeped in history, but a far cry from its war-torn past. Also: an old town so fine, it's World Heritage listed. (B,D) (B)

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DAYS 15-16 WARSAW TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Our final leg brings us to Berlin. Explore the ubercool city on your own terms, and exchange teary goodbyes over an included dinner. Auf wiedersehen is hard enough to say in English, so book another trip so you can don your lederhosen once again. (B,D) (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Local city guides in St Petersburg, Novgorod & Moscow ++ Local guide for 8 days through Russia ++ Entrance to the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg ++ Tour of the Moscow Kremlin

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TOP OPTIONALS ++ Russian ballet in Moscow ++ Guided Armory tour in Moscow START MEET AT 12PM IN TALLINN FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN BERLIN

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DAY 1 ATHENS, GREECE. Get to know the wolfpack tonight over a big, fat, Greek dinner. (D) DAYS 2-4 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. Three nights to party on the beach. (B,D) (B) (B) DAY 5 MYKONOS TO ATHENS. Return ferry transfer to Athens. (B) DAY 6 ATHENS TO METEORA. North to Meteora to explore a complex of clifftop monasteries dating back to the 14th century. (B,D) DAY 7 METEORA TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Funky façades make for a fresh selfie backdrop in this low key city. (B,D) DAYS 8-9 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. Hum the Game of Thrones theme today as we head to Dubrovnik, the real life version of King’s Landing. (B,D) (B) DAY 10 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. On to Sarajevo, a city that is still shaking off its tragic past. (B,D) DAY 11 SARAJEVO TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. Next stop Belgrade for a history tour. Must-do: old town. (B)

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DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). OMG, did someone say Paris? Meet the team, ogle the city on a driving tour and feast at our #epic picnic by the Eiffel Tower. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. You’ll have the entire day to eat and explore before wrapping up with an optional river cruise or cabaret show. (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. We’re off to the Alps with a drive worthy of the Tour de France. Stay in Lauterbrunnen, a tiny village that inspired Tolkien’s elvish world of Rivendell. (B,L,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Jump on an optional ride to the top of the spectacular Jungfrau mountain for some #epicviews. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Head south to Italy’s foodie/renaissance art capital. The tomatoes here have quite the reputation. Then again so does the art, the wine and the food. (B,L) DAY 6 FLORENCE TO ROME. Lots to see today: the Spanish Steps, Pantheon, the ancient Roman Forum, the Colosseum and...phew. (B,D) DAY 7 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Visit the Vatican Sistine Chapel or let the city’s winding alleys lead the way. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++

Local guide in Florence Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam Paris city driving tour Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 16 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 9 dinners (D) ++ 10 nights in hostels & 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ English Channel crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Traditional cabaret in Paris ++ Scenic Jungfrau excursion in the Swiss Alps START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

DAY 8 ROME TO VENICE. Venice goes by many names; Queen of the Adriatic, City of Canals and the City of Bridges. We call it awesome. (B,D)

DAY 13 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Stop in 800-year-old Dresden on the way to the German capital. Cue brilliant food, history, and nightclubs without the velvet rope nonsense. (B,D)

DAY 9 VENICE. Today we’ve got the vaporetto lined up and will show you the ropes. Don’t miss the magic duo of bubbly and peach (this city’s home to the Bellini). (B,D)

DAY 14 BERLIN. Start your day with an optional history lesson at the Berlin Wall. (B)

DAY 10 VENICE TO MUNICH, GERMANY. Say guten tag to the Bavarian beer halls and roasted pork knuckles of Munich. (B,L)

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DAY 11 MUNICH TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Arrive in Prague to explore a city that offers way more than the obvious. (B,D) DAY 12 PRAGUE. Loads of free time to explore Prague’s nooks and crannies today. Explore the city’s worldrenowned beer range. (B)

DAY 15 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Get excited as we head to a city with more contrasts than you can shake a herring at. (B) DAY 16 AMSTERDAM. Grab some frites and mayo, check out the Red Light District or hit the museums. (B,D) DAY 17 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Love and leave Amsterdam this morning as we head back to London. (B)

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DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Spot French poodles on an epic driving tour then feast on a #gourmet picnic under the Eiffel Tower. Watch Paris do her thang. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. Soak up all the Parisian vibes. Roll along the River Seine with an optional bike tour or get cruise-y. Tonight: cabaret anyone? (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO BORDEAUX. Home to over 9,000 wine producers, Bordeaux knows the A to Z of a fine drop. FYI: UNESCO World Heritage site alert. (B,L) DAY 4 BORDEAUX. Free day - snack on canelé then see how many grapes you can squeeze into one day. (B) DAY 5 BORDEAUX TO SAN SEBASTIÁN, SPAIN. Wine time? Learn from the Bordeaux wine bosses with an included tasting. #Fancy. Later, head to San Sebastián. (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower ++ Guided tour of Florence ++ Wine tasting in Bordeaux

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 16 breakfasts (B), 1 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) ++ 2 nights in hotels, 11 night in hostels, 3 nights in bungalows in European campsites ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 12PM IN ROME

DAY 12 BARCELONA TO MARSEILLE, FRANCE. France, we meet again. Today we shake hands with one of the most visited cities in the country. (B)

DAY 7 SAN SEBASTIÁN TO MADRID. Head inland to the capital. Home to some big ol’ masterpieces and Real Madrid FC. Swap stories over an included dinner.

DAY 13 MARSEILLE. Continue that foodie mission with a serve of bouillabaisse – a big ol’ fishy stew. (B)

DAY 8 MADRID. Conquer Madrid and make it all yours, but just for the day. Tonight, discover the city’s wild and eccentric nightlife – get dancing. (B) DAY 9 MADRID TO VALENCIA. Today, we roll on over to Valencia. Cue walking tour and insert #instaworthy pics here. (B) DAY 10 VALENCIA TO BARCELONA. Say hey Barcelona! Shall we dance? Tonight: Flamenco show optional. (B,D) DAY 11 BARCELONA. Rumble along Las Ramblas to find a feast of pintxos and a taste of those fresh as night vibes. (B)

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DAY 14 MARSEILLE TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Head to fabulous Florence via Pisa. Go on, grab THAT tourist shot. (B,D) DAY 15 FLORENCE. Hit the streets with a local guide. Keep an eye out for the essentials, then strut along the Ponte Vecchio. Afterwards, take a peek at for that naked dude, David. (B)

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DAY 8 DUBROVNIK. Free day in Dubrovnik. Catch the views from the water with a spot of optional sea kayaking. Then, stroll around town, grab a cocktail at sunset and find out why this city is known as the Jewel of the Adriatic. (B)

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DAY 9 DUBROVNIK TO ZADAR. From one beautiful walled Croatian city to another as we head northwards to Zadar. The Sea Organ is a quirky art installation that sits amongst Zadar's eclectic mix of Roman ruins and public art - and it plays music! (B)

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DAY 10 ZADAR TO VENICE, ITALY VIA POSTOJNA CAVES, SLOVENIA. First up are the surreal Postojna Caves – cast your eye out for stalagmites. Then say ciao to Venice from across the lagoon as we check into our accommodation, have an Eat Pray Loveworthy relationship with an irresistible Italian (meal) and get pumped for tomorrow. (B,D)

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DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. All roads lead to Rome. Dig into a tasty Roman-style dinner and get to know your trip mates tonight. (D) DAY 2 ROME TO SAILING IN GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. Take the overnight ferry to Greece where we’ll set sail aboard our yachts. Don’t forget the sunscreen. (B) DAYS 3-5 SAILING IN GREECE. Turquoise water. Swimming. Diving off boats. Epic Instagram shots. You could probably get used to this. By night, flaunt those European tan lines as we drop anchor and hop

between authentic Greek tavernas for feasting, table dancing and a splash of ouzo. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L)

DAY 6 SAILING IN GREECE TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Stuff one last gyros into your backpack as we leave Greece and head north for the bright lights of Albania. Kick off with a driving tour and a group dinner before we let you loose in the night. (B,D) DAY 7 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. Breathtaking coastal scenery and a quick stop in Montenegro before we cross the border into Croatia. Your destination is Dubrovnik, aka King’s Landing. (B,D)

DAY 11 VENICE. You know it as the floating city, but this place is actually sinking (slowly). Check out St. Mark's Square, Accademia Bridge and a who's who of Venice's usual suspects on a guided walking tour. Don’t forget a vaporetto on the Grand Canal. Also on the schedule: an optional gondola ride. (B,D) DAY 12 VENICE TO MUNICH, GERMANY. Munich is known for two things: beer and BMW. Put your pedal to the metal at a beer hall tonight. (B,L) DAY 13 MUNICH TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Stop at the former concentration camp Dachau for a lesson in the resilience of humanity. Then to Prague for a mixed platter of glasnost and ancient history. (B,D) DAY 14 PRAGUE. Snap a selfie at Prague's own Eiffel Tower, visit a miniatures museum, eat roast pork from one of the street vendors lining Old Town Square and drink beer. Really. Good. Beer. (B) DAY 15 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Hello Berlin. Soak up the cool, artsy and historical vibes before dining with the wolfpack tonight. (B,D)

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DAY 16 BERLIN. Berlin is now an art-loving, übertrendy, hip, hop and happening city that has your name all over it. From the Berlin Wall to Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin is still brimming with bucket loads of history and tell-tale signs of its colourful past. (B) DAY 17 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Cheese lovers, rejoice. Your next stop is a local Dutch farm to see how cheddar cheeses (and clogs) get made. Next: Amsterdam, mayo-dipped fries and red lights. Get your bearings on a walking tour of the vibrant capital. Then: explore all that this notoriously liberal city has to offer. (B) DAY 18 AMSTERDAM. Culture fiends, delve deeper with a visit to the Anne Frank House or the Van Gogh Museum or Rijksmuseum. Still thirsty for more? Check out the Heineken Experience for an interactive visit and tasting at the brewery. Top it off with a dinner cruise on the canal. (B,D) DAY 19 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Love and leave Amsterdam this morning as we head back to London. (B) This is a section of the 27 Day Summer Fun & Sailing trip. See p.102 or visit our website.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

3 nights sailing in Greece Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Local guides in Tirana & Dubrovnik Visit former concentration camp Dachau

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 18 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 9 dinners (D) ++ 1 night in a hotel, 10 nights in hostels, 3 nights sailing in Greece, 3 nights in bungalows at European campsites & 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry from Italy to Greece ++ English Channel crossing ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

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DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Pinch yourself and Instagram your first selfie. We’ll show you the bright lights of Paris before an #epic picnic by the Eiffel Tower. (D)

the ski slopes. Trade in Parisian streets for snowy peaks. Urban charm ain't got nothing on Swiss scenery. Upon arrival, chow down on local cuisine and hit the bar for a nightcap. (B,L,D)

DAY 2 PARIS. Time for the Louvre and Sacré Coeur, the trendy bars in the Latin Quarter or a bike tour around town. Then: an optional cruise or cabaret show. (B)

DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Scenic hikes and jaw-dropping views are on today's agenda. Go for a mountain walk or hop on board the Jungfraubahn railway for an optional visit to the Jungfrau Mountain summit. Fairytale villages en route, plus sky-diving out of a helicopter (if heights don't scare you). (B,L)

DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. No rest for the wicked as we head across the Swiss border to the Alps, where Blofeld chased 007 down

DAY 6 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. Bring your paparazzi posse to the beach or just chill out under the Mediterranean sun. More glitz tonight as we hit Monaco and the Monte Carlo casinos. (B) DAY 7 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. It's on to the renaissance romance of Florence. Take THAT shot at the Leaning Tower of Pisa before trucking on to the Tuscan hills outside Florence to eat, sleep, repeat in the foodie capital of the world. (B,D) DAY 8 FLORENCE. Culinary art meets renaissance art in a city that’s half artisan food market and half outdoor museum. Say ciao to the world’s most famous nude statue (Michelangelo’s David) then eat, eat, eat. (B) DAY 9 FLORENCE TO ROME. Step back to 753 BC in one of the world's oldest open-air museums on an in-depth walking tour and give that bucket list a workout. Make like Caesar and work up a ‘colossus’ hunger as you pass by the Pantheon, throw your two cents in the Trevi Fountain and sit on the Spanish Steps. (B,D) DAY 10 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. We’re off to the Vatican City – home of the Pope, the Catholic Church and the best views of Rome. Check out the Sistine Chapel or head straight out to explore the piazzas. (B) DAY 11 ROME TO VENICE. To Verona for a bit of Romeo and Juliet at the world’s most famous balcony. Then on to Venice. (B,D) DAY 12 VENICE. Gondolas, canals and 118 bridges. You know what to do. (B,D) DAY 13 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. Grab your #gopro, it’s action time! (B,L,D)

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DAY 14 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. A sobering visit to the former concentration camp Mauthausen. Then: on to Prague we go! (B,L,D) DAY 15 PRAGUE. Hit up Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square or go golem chasing in the Jewish quarter. Prague is yours today. (B) DAY 16 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. We hit up the 800-year-old city Dresden before heading to funky and modern Berlin for a driving tour. (B,D) DAY 17 BERLIN. See Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag building and the Holocaust Memorial with a local guide or set your own agenda – we’ve cleared your schedule today. (B) DAY 18 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Home to cheese, clogs and tulips. Also home to the tallest people in the world, 15 Nobel prize winners and an undying love for herring. (B) DAY 19 AMSTERDAM. Explore the city by bike and check out the first Red Light District to turn into a tourist attraction. (B,D) DAY 20 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Love and leave Amsterdam this morning as we ferry back to London. (B)

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Paris city driving tour Local guide in Florence Italian feast & stay at a resort in Tuscany Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam French Riviera perfumery experience Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen

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DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Oh, Paris. A quick jump across the English Channel and a tour of the City of Love. Did we mention the #epic picnic by the Eiffel Tower? Bon appétit. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. A free day for pastry shopping and exploration before we experience the razzle dazzle of an optional cabaret show. Time to channel your inner Parisienne, feather boa and all. (B) DAYS 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Set your cuckoo clock to mountain time as we head

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DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Jump on an optional ride to the top of the spectacular Jungfrau mountain for some #epicviews, or test your nerves by leaping out of a helicopter. Talk about bucket list item: ticked. Three, two, one...go time! (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Follow in Napoleon’s footsteps down to the glamorous French Riviera. Grab your fur coat and

DAY 8 FLORENCE TO ROME. See Florence’s renaissance treasures before we leave for the magnificent open-air museum that is Rome. Tick off all the big guns, throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain and experience la dolce vita (the sweet life). (B) DAY 9 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Visit the Vatican Sistine Chapel and crane your neck at the masterpiece on the ceiling (optional), or let the city’s winding alleys lead the way. Don’t forget ample espresso stops to refuel. (B,D) DAYS 10–13 ROME TO SAILING IN GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. An overnight ferry crossing to Greece to set sail on the Ionian Sea. Act like the Greek god or goddess you are, with endless sunbathing, feasting and Med swimming. Your flotilla leader will help you grow your sea legs in no time. (B) (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L)

DAY 14 SAILING IN GREECE TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. To Albania, once cut off from the western world. Get to know the social science behind the city’s famed rainbow-coloured buildings. (B,D) DAY 15 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. Today we reach gorgeous Dubrovnik, home to underrated wine and epic

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sunsets. Take in the town’s incredible beauty with a walking tour with a local guide. (B,D)

DAY 16 DUBROVNIK. Roam free in search of the locations used in that little ol’ TV show Game of Thrones. Alternatively, walk along the top of the 1,940 metres of city walls then grab a front row seat for the sunset. Yeah, it’s good to be you. (B) DAY 17 DUBROVNIK TO ZADAR. Make your way up the Dalmatian Coast to the walled city of Zadar. (B) DAY 18 ZADAR TO VENICE, ITALY VIA POSTOJNA CAVES, SLOVENIA. First a chance to explore the Postojna Caves on an optional visit. Then, onto the amazing floating city of Venice. Jaw dropping scenes (and theatrical gondoliers) guaranteed. (B,D) DAY 19 VENICE. A walking tour, an optional gondola ride and a vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal makes your last full day in Italy magnifico. Raise your Bellini and toast to a legendary trip! (B,D) DAY 20 VENICE. Your adventure finishes after breakfast, but we won’t blame you for sticking around. Round two, anyone? (B) This is a section of the 27 Day Summer Fun & Sailing trip. See p.102 or visit our website for details.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower Paris city driving tour Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice French Riviera perfumery experience 3 nights sailing in Greece Local guides in Florence, Tirana & Dubrovnik

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 19 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D) ++ 1 night in a hotel, 8 nights in hostels, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 3 nights sailing in Greece & 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

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++ Scenic Jungfrau excursion in the Swiss Alps ++ Gondola ride in Venice START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN VENICE

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DAY 7 BUDAPEST. Free day = put down your Rubik's Cube and take on a city with enough baroque, neoclassical and art nouveau architecture to keep you puzzled for hours. Don’t miss out on the optional dinner cruise on the river tonight. (B)

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DAY 1 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. Meet the group, wander Dubrovnik's tiny cobblestoned streets and prepare yourself for the journey ahead. Good times are coming your way! (D)

DAY 4 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Out of Dubrovnik and onwards to Sarajevo for a walking tour and a chance to get to know this town’s A to Z. (B,D)

DAY 2 DUBROVNIK. A free day in Dubrovnik for the win! Later, steal a cold beer on the wall as the sun sets over the Adriatic. This is the good life. (B)

DAY 5 SARAJEVO TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. More of Eastern Europe's unique mix of glasnost and capitalism as we dig into Belgrade: capital of modernday Serbia. Today we visit the Srebrenica Memorial to pay our respects and for a sobering reminder of past events. (B)

DAY 3 DUBROVNIK. Are you a kayaker or Game of Thrones fan? Today, you can be both. Jump on the optional kayaking day trip, or get pumped for a GOT tour of this city made famous by the TV show. (B)

DAY 8 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. Today we move on to Vienna – but first, a pit stop at Bratislava, Slovakia. Later, pick your Baroque from Rococo and top off your day with a search for schnitzels and apple strudel. (B) DAY 9 VIENNA TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. On to gothic Kraków to devour all the pierogi. (B) DAY 10 KRAKÓW. Miraculously untouched by the effects of war, this city boasts some serious Middle Ages swag and a quaint Old Town neighbourhood. (B) DAY 11 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Learn more about the Holocaust at the AuschwitzBirkenau concentration camp. Next: crack on to Prague. Welcome to a land of cheap beer and fairytale-like architecture. (B,D) DAY 12 PRAGUE. Channel your inner bohemian at the John Lennon memorial wall, soak up some Czech history at the National or Communist Museums or get a taste of the quirky local culture at a marionette puppet opera (you gotta see it to believe it). (B) DAYS 13-14 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Berlin, here we come! Prep yourself for currywurst, absinthe and more hipsters per capita than anywhere else. We’ll drive you around to see (what’s left of) the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate. (B,D) (B) DAYS 15-16 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Home of more Nordic cool than you can poke a hipster’s beard at, Copenhagen is sure to impress.

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Uncover the food market gems scattered across the city and satisfy your inner gastronome. (B) (B)

DAY 17 COPENHAGEN TO HAMBURG, GERMANY. On to Hamburg, aka the ‘Gateway to the World’. Boasting more bridges than Venice and Amsterdam combined, it’s one of the hippest cities in Europe. (B) DAYS 18-19 HAMBURG TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS.Welcome to the ‘Dam. Get your clogs on for a walking tour and delve deeper with a visit to the Anne Frank House. Finish on a high with a farewell dinner cruise. (B) (B,D) DAY 20 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. One more breakfast, then we’re outta here. (B) This is a section of of the 49 day Mega European trip. See p.116 and 118 or visit our website for details.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau ++ Walking tour of Sarajevo ++ Walking tour of Amsterdam ++ Visit to the Srebrenica memorial

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

19 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D) 2 nights in hotels & 17 nights in hostels English Channel crossing Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

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DAY 1 BARCELONA, SPAIN. Tick off your must-do items: the Columbus Monument, Sagrada Família, Montjuic, Pueblo Español and Las Ramblas. Then: tapas. (D) DAY 2 BARCELONA TO VALENCIA. A whole morning exploring Barcelona before we head to Valencia via the Cava Caves (optional). (B,D) DAY 3 VALENCIA. If you’re looking for the Holy Grail, your quest ends here (literally). Check out the old riverbed turned public park or kick back in a horse

taxi and explore some of Spain’s most untouched beaches. (B)

DAYS 4-5 VALENCIA TO GRANADA. Leave paella town for Granada, the last Moorish city in Spain to fall to the Christians. Then check out the palaces and gardens of the old Alhambra fortress. (B) (B) DAY 6 GRANADA TO ASILAH, MOROCCO. Head across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco. Enter Asilah, a gorgeous whitewashed resort town that echoes Greece in looks and boasts Spanish-like cuisine. (B,D)

DAY 9 FES. Take a day trip out to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. This ancient site dates back to 40AD and was once the ruling centre of the Roman province of Mauritania. Also: a visit to the World Heritage-listed city Meknes. (B) DAY 10 FES TO SEVILLE, SPAIN. Out of Africa and back to the capital of Andalucia. (B,D) DAY 11 SEVILLE. This Spanish town has perfected three things: flamenco, tapas and the art of having fun. Hit up Casa de la Guitarra to experience a renaissance of flamencologists. Yep, it’s officially a job. (B) DAY 12 SEVILLE TO LISBON, PORTUGAL. Start off with Jeronimos Monastery and the World Heritagelisted Belem Tower. Strap on the dancing shoes tonight and head to Bairro Alto, the heart of Lisbon’s nightlife. (B,D) DAY 13 LISBON. A free day to explore the city. Don’t miss the elevator in Santa Justa, aka the Eiffel Tower’s little cousin. (B) DAY 14 LISBON TO PORTO. If you think Porto has something to do with wine, you’re right. A quick stop in Sintra to visit the Palácio Nacional da Pena, and Vila Nova de Gaia, then we hit the cellars. (B,D) DAY 15 PORTO. Check out Ribeira, the famous medieval old town of Porto. Medieval streets, quirky alleyways and hand-painted azulejos culminate in a fairytale port with traditional boats bobbing along the river shores. UNESCO rates it and so should you. (B) DAY 16 PORTO TO MADRID, SPAIN. On to the old haunts of Picasso, Dalí, Miró and a number of

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old-time celebs you read about in school. But first: Salamanca, one of the most spectacular renaissance cities in Europe and home to the oldest university in Spain. (B,D)

DAY 17 MADRID. Check out the Royal Palace— home to one of Europe’s oldest monarchies—and Plaza Mayor. Enjoy some free time to visit the Prado or just kick back and relax in the botanical gardens. (B) DAY 18 MADRID TO SAN SEBASTIÁN. First stop Segovia then it’s on to San Sebastián. (B,D) DAY 19 SAN SEBASTIÁN. Try surfing or just chill on the beach. Don’t worry, there are enough pintxos to keep you occupied for a lifetime. (B) DAY 20 SAN SEBASTIÁN TO BARCELONA. Today is Zaragoza then it’s on to Barcelona for a final sangria to celebrate/lament the end of another adventure. (B,D) DAY 21 BARCELONA. Should you stay or should you go? Your call, but we’re outta here after breakfast. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Guided tour of the Alhambra, Granada Local guide in Fes & Volubilis Port winery tour & tasting in Porto Welcome & farewell dinner in Barcelona Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed cities Porto & Meknes

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

20 breakfasts (B), 10 dinners (D) 4 nights in hotels & 16 nights in hostels Strait of Gibraltar ferry crossings Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

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TOP OPTIONALS ++ Cava Caves tour ++ Flamenco show in Seville

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DAY 1 ATHENS, GREECE. First things first. Kick off your trip with an included big, fat, Greek dinner. (D)

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DAYS 2-4 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. Three nights to explore one of Europe’s most happening islands: Mykonos. Head down to Paradise Beach if you’re looking for the party. (B,D) (B) (B) DAY 5 MYKONOS TO ATHENS. Catch you later, Mykonos, this show is back on the road. (B) DAY 6 ATHENS TO METEORA. Head north to Meteora, where we visit a complex of clifftop monasteries. (B,D) DAY 7 METEORA TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. To Albania, once cut off from the western world. (B,D) DAYS 8-9 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. On to Montenegro then across the border to the old city, Dubrovnik. (B,D) (B) DAY 10 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Visit a city that’s heroically rebuilding itself from its recent tragic past. (B,D) DAY 11 SARAJEVO TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. On to Belgrade, where locals use voda to wash down a meal (hint: it's H2O). Also: underrated nightlife. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++

Local guides in Tirana & Dubrovnik Sun, sea & party on Mykonos Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 20 breakfasts (B), 9 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights in hotels, 9 nights in hostels & 3 nights in canvas cabins ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Beer tasting in Prague ++ Sea kayaking in Dubrovnik START MEET AT 6PM IN ATHENS FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

DAYS 12-13 BELGRADE TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Spend the next two nights among the hot springs and art nouveau of Budapest. (B) (B)

DAYS 19-20 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Next up: Amsterdam, famous for its canals, bicycles and Red Light District. Get ready for a farewell dinner canal cruise. (B) (B,D)

DAY 14 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. On to charming Vienna: home to opera, great coffee and apple strudel. (B)

DAY 21 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. Back to London today. Time to swap social handles with your new friends. (B)

DAYS 15-16 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Experience a sombre visit to Mauthausen. Then arrive in Prague for a tour of the neighbourhood. (B,D) (B)

This is a section of the 37 Day European Pioneer trip. See p.112 or visit our website.

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DAYS 17-18 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. A stop in Dresden before we head to Berlin, one of the most happening cities in Europe. (B,D) (B)

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DAYS 1 -3 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Paris doesn’t really need an introduction, but we’ll ease you into the groove with a tour of the city and a #gourmet picnic by that famous tower. Next day: dance to the beat of your own drum before we get together for an optional cabaret show or river cruise. (D) (B) (B)

DAY 4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. We'll make our way to the gorgeous Swiss Alps and the scenic village Lauterbrunnen. The views? OMG. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS. Reach new heights with an optional skydive or helicopter ride over the stunning Swiss Alps. Or, hunker down and eat more Toblerone. We won’t judge. (B,L,D) DAY 6 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. On to the medieval walled city of Avignon, once known as the City of Popes. (B,L) DAY 7 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. First stop, a visit to the famous Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard before arriving in Barcelona, Spain’s most cosmopolitan city. (B,D) DAY 8 BARCELONA. A free day of sun, Gaudí and sangria. Visit Park Güell to see some Gaudí architecture, go shopping or just stuff yourself on patatas bravas. (B) DAYS 9-10 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. To the home of the rich and famous. Explore the Riviera and kick back at the beach before we hit the casinos of Monte Carlo. (B) (B) DAYS 11-12 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. A quick stop in Verona, the hometown of Romeo and Juliet, before we cruise down to Venice. Jump on a vaporetto on the Grand Canal and explore a maze of colour and culture. (B,D) (B,D) DAY 13 VENICE TO FLORENCE. Get THAT shot in Pisa (#topdecker) before we feast in Florence. Three things today: Michelangelo’s ‘David’, great shopping and most importantly, food. (B,L,D) DAYS 14-15 FLORENCE TO ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. On to Rome for an epic walking tour before we hand you over to the city. Don’t miss: the Vatican City (optional) and the Spanish Steps. (B,D) (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Paris city driving tour Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Local guide in Florence Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Sun, sea & party on Mykonos Visit the Pont du Gard

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 21 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D) ++ 2 nights in hotels, 9 nights in hostels, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 3 nights in canvas cabins & 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

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DAYS 16-17 ROME TO ATHENS, GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. Overnight ferry to the Port of Patras then onto Athens, the birthplace of gyros and democracy. (B) (B,D)

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DAY 21 MYKONOS TO ATHENS. Today we take the ferry back to Athens. (B)

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DAYS 1-2 BERLIN, GERMANY. Start off your journey north in the city that pioneered the 3am staple Doner kebab. Also: The Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall and an insight into the city’s wartime history. (D) (B) DAYS 3-4 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. On to the home of anarchy, doughy goodness and The Little Mermaid. Don’t miss Nørrebro for a taste of local hipsterdom and Christiania for some serious hippie vibes. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 5-7 COPENHAGEN TO STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. Past Hamlet’s Castle and on to Sweden’s stylish capital. Cue ridiculously good looking people and quality coffee in medieval Gamla Stan. (B,L,D) (B) (B) DAYS 8-9 STOCKHOLM TO OSLO, NORWAY. On to Norway, the only country in the world to award a knighthood to a penguin. Also the birthplace of the Nobel Peace Prize and an epic Opera House. (B,L,D) (B,L) DAYS 10-11 OSLO TO ÅNDALSNES. A quick stop in the Olympic town Lillehammer before heading to Åndalsnes and the epic Geiranger Fjord. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAY 12 ÅNDALSNES TO STEINKJER. Chase the sun to Trondheim, the religious capital of Norway. Repent your sins – next stop is Hell. Yes, really. Only this one is usually frozen over. Temps can dip down to -25°C #brrr. After snapping up some photographic proof, we're off to Steinkjer for the night. (B,L,D) DAY 13 STEINKJER TO BJERKA. Another day, another set of Snapchat-worthy scenery. Next up: Bjerka. (B,L,D) DAY 14 BJERKA TO TYSFJORD. Tysfjord for the night to experience the narrowest point in Norway. (B,L,D) DAY 15 TYSFJORD TO SKIBOTN. A chance to check out Svartisen—the second largest glacier in Norway—before we cross the Arctic Circle. Polar ice baths and wood-fired saunas build character. (B,L,D)

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DAYS 16-17 SKIBOTN TO OLDERFJORD. Midnight sun (seasonal), reindeer and moose ahead. Also the chance to see the top of the world in Nordkapp. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAY 18 OLDERFJORD TO ROVANIEMI, FINLAND. Sing jingle bells as we make our way to Rovaniemi, the home of Santa Claus. (B,L,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Geiranger Fjord cruise Cross the Arctic Circle Polar plunge & wood fired sauna in Skibotn Visit Santa's workshop in Rovaniemi, Finland Welcome dinner in Berlin

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 21 breakfasts (B), 15 lunches (L), 15 dinners (D) ++ 9 nights in hostels, 1 night in a hotel & 11 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ All ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Road Chef

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Lillehammer Bobsled Track in Åndalsnes ++ Svartisen Glacier START MEET AT 5PM IN BERLIN FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN TALLINN

DAY 19 ROVANIEMI TO JYVASKYLA. Next up: Jyvaskyla. Come find out why they call it the Athens of Finland. (B,L,D) DAY 20 JYVASKYLA TO HELSINKI. Check out the highlights of Finland’s capital. (B,L) DAY 21 HELSINKI TO TALLINN, ESTONIA. Ferry across the Baltic Sea to the fairytale capital of Estonia. A walking tour then plenty of free time to explore. (B,D) DAY 22 TALLINN. Our trip finishes this morning after breakfast. (B) This is a section of the 37 Day Red Star Special trip. See p.114 or visit our website.

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DAYS 1-2 BERLIN, GERMANY. Meet your wolfpack and explore the history of Berlin before we head north. (D) (B) DAYS 3-4 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Contemplate your favourite pastry as we move on to the über cool gateway to Scandinavia. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 5-6 COPENHAGEN TO STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. Castles and cobblestoned streets meet swanky nightlife and the world’s best internet. No wonder Spotify was born here. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 7-8 STOCKHOLM TO TALLINN, ESTONIA VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. Hop on the overnight ferry across the Baltic and land in one of the best preserved medieval cities in the world. (B) (B) DAYS 9-11 TALLINN TO ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. On to Russia’s old capital to check out the ancient art treasures at the Hermitage Museum. (B,L,D) (B) (B) DAY 12 ST PETERSBURG TO NOVGOROD. Medovukha is the Russian version of mead. This and more as we hit World Heritage-listed Novgorod. (B,D) DAYS 13-15 NOVGOROD TO MOSCOW. Our guide in Moscow will show you what’s up today. Also: nightclubs with $10,000 tables. (B,D) (B) (B) DAY 16 MOSCOW TO VELIKIYE LUKI. Leave Moscow for an overnight stay in the town of Velikiye Luki. (B,D) DAYS 17-18 VELIKIYE LUKI TO RIGA, LATVIA. Cross the border into Latvia and head to Riga on the Baltic Sea coast. (B,D) (B) DAY 19 RIGA TO VILNIUS, LITHUANIA. On to Vilnius to check out the world’s only statue of Frank Zappa. Expect: dreamy bohemians and Europe’s largest baroque old town. (B) DAYS 20-21 VILNIUS TO WARSAW, POLAND. South to Warsaw. Plenty of free time to explore the Old Jewish Quarter, Pawiak Prison and those wellkept secrets you saw on Buzzfeed. (B,D) (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Entrance to the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg ++ Welcome & farewell dinners in Berlin ++ Metro & Kremlin tours in Moscow ++ Local city guides in St Petersburg, Novgorod & Moscow ++ Local guide for 8 days through Russia

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TOP OPTIONALS ++ Russian ballet in Moscow ++ Guided Armory tour START MEET AT 5PM IN BERLIN FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN BERLIN

DAY 22 WARSAW TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Go full circle today as we head back to Berlin. Practice your German over dinner tonight. (B,D)

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DAY 8 FLORENCE TO ROME. Digest your food baby as we show you the artsy side of Florence. Next stop, Rome for a tour of Caesar’s old stomping ground. Tick off the Spanish Steps and Colosseum. (B)

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DAY 9 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Start off the morning in the Vatican (optional), the world’s smallest country. There’s an option to explore the Sistine Chapel before we let you loose in Rome. (B,D) DAY 10 ROME TO VENICE. Break up the trip north in Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet. (B,D) DAY 11 VENICE. Explore St Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge and the rest of Venice’s grand cast on foot, then jump on a vaporetto to take on the canals. (B,D) DAY 12 VENICE TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Three things you need to know about Vienna: opera, coffee and apple strudel. They also invented the croissant. Sorry, France. (B,L) DAY 13 VIENNA. Vienna is all yours, baby. The Opera House, St Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Hofburg Palace are a good start. (B)

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DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Bright city lights and love in the air as we kick off our trip in the city of romance. Then it’s picnic time at the Eiffel Tower. (D)

DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Welcome to Rivendell (that’s what Tolkien called it). Jump on Europe’s most epic train ride to the top of Jungfrau mountain. Close your mouth and grab that camera. Now. (B,L,D)

DAY 2 PARIS. The city is yours. OMG your way down Champs-Élysées, explore Le Marais and watch life go by on Paris time. (B)

DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Follow in Napoleon’s footsteps down to the French Riviera. (B,L)

DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Loosen your jaw with the epic scenery outside your window today. Next stop: Lauterbrunnen. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. Time for some celebrity spotting and mingling with stars at the casinos of Monaco. (B)

DAY 14 VIENNA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. A walking tour through Bratislava before heading to the twin cities of Buda and Pest. (B) DAY 15 BUDAPEST. Hot springs, art nouveau and one of the oldest zoos in the world. We love you Budapest. (B) DAY 16 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. We reverse back through Slovakia before arriving in Kraków. (B) DAY 17 KRAKÓW. Visit Europe’s largest old town square and the castle of the Polish Kings. (B) DAY 18 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. En route to Prague, a sobering visit to the former

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concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Then: the only city you can love more than Paris. (B,D)

DAY 19 PRAGUE. Write your own fairytale as you tour the Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and Old Town. Also: street food and craft beer. (B) DAY 20 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Dresden’s history dates back 800 years and makes for an interesting break on our journey to Berlin. (B,D) DAY 21 BERLIN. Once divided, now twice as cool, Berlin is possibly the most happening city in Europe. Awesome DJs, a laid-back atmosphere and quirky clubs don’t hurt either. (B) DAY 22 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. More #funtimes as we head to artsy Amsterdam for a liberating take on life. (B) DAY 23 AMSTERDAM. Shake off last night with an optional bike ride along the canals, then off to find out more about this town. Tonight we feast and swap emails with newfound friends. (B,D) DAY 24 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Love and leave Amsterdam this morning as we ferry back to London. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau ++ Paris city driving tour ++ Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower ++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice ++ Local guide in Florence ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 23 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D) ++ 17 nights in hostels & 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ English Channel crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

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DAY 6 SAN SEBASTIÁN. Did someone say beach day? Hit up the old town before you catch some rays. Don’t miss the option to join a surfing lesson. (B)

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DAY 7 SAN SEBASTIÁN TO MADRID. Head inland to the capital. Home to Spanish masterpieces (Picasso and Dalí anyone?) and buzzing nightlife. (B,D)

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DAY 8 MADRID. Hot foot it along Gran Vía to Plaza Mayor. Before you go, don’t miss a visit to the Chocolatería San Ginés - serving some hot dayum churros since 1894. (B)

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DAY 11 BARCELONA. Next up, rowdy Gaudí. Free day today to tick off Park Güell or the La Sagrada Família. At night, rumble with Las Ramblas. (B)

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DAY 12 BARCELONA TO MARSEILLE, FRANCE. We meet again with the French border crossing back to Marseille. (B) DAY 13 MARSEILLE. It’s maritime heaven in the Vieux Port, which is mast-to-mast with yachts (for the sailing fans out there). (B)

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DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Spot French poodles on an epic driving tour then feast on a #gourmet picnic under the Eiffel Tower. Kick back and watch Paris sparkle. (D)

DAY 4 BORDEAUX. Home to over 9,000 wine producers, Bordeaux fo’ sure knows how to wine and dine (date night anyone?). See how many grapes you can squeeze into one day. (B)

DAY 2 PARIS. Grab your baguette and go. Run, don’t walk. Explore by foot or roll with an optional bike tour. Tonight: any takers for cabaret? (B)

DAY 5 BORDEAUX TO SAN SEBASTIÁN, SPAIN. It’s wine o’clock somewhere in the world. Learn the A to Z of wine with an included tasting then say buh-bye Bordeaux. Before you know it, pintxos and tapas x100 in San Sebastián. (B,D)

DAY 3 PARIS TO BORDEAUX. Enter Bordeaux where vineyards abound and fromage is king. (B,L)

DAY 10 VALENCIA TO BARCELONA. Say hey Barcelona! Shall we dance? Flamenco shoes optional. (B,D)

DAY 14 MARSEILLE TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Time to roll on to Florence aka the home of the world’s best gelato and most awe-inspiring open air museum. (B,D) DAY 15 FLORENCE. Renaissance beauty meets Italian style. Say ciao to cheeky David and strut along the Ponte Vecchio, gelato in hand. Obvs. (B) DAY 16 FLORENCE TO ROME. Enter Rome and prepare yourself for the ultimate walking tour. Cue major sights and espresso hopping. (B)

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DAYS 17 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. It wouldn’t be Rome without a visit to the Pope. Catch that 360-degree view from the Basilica (optional). Top tip: Trastevere. Just go. (B,D) DAY 18 ROME TO VENICE. We’ve got a sinking feeling that Venice is the way to go. (B,D) DAY 19 VENICE. Gondola ride, essential. Head into St Mark’s Square, shoo pigeons and jump over the Rialto Bridge to find the best damn pizza. Here, it’s all about the on-foot and getting-lost vibes. (B,D) DAY 20 VENICE TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Fresh air and Swiss vibes today as we roll up into the Alps. (B,L,D) DAY 21 SWISS ALPS. High five those heights with an optional Jungfrau adventure – or maybe skydiving is more your thing? (B,L) DAY 22 SWISS ALPS TO LUXEMBOURG CITY, LUXEMBOURG. Make like a snow angel and melt down those slopes towards Luxembourg. Very luxe. (B) DAY 23 LUXEMBOURG CITY TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Amsterdam - more than just that famous district. Grab a stroopwafel and hit the streets like a local. A visit to the Heineken HQ, Van Gogh Museum or the Anne Frank house is a must. (B) DAY 24 AMSTERDAM. Freshen up and make your own way around the city. Grab some Dutch fries and finish on a high – farewell dinner cruise tonight. Start swapping those phone numbers. (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Local guide in Florence Paris city driving tour Wine tasting in Bordeaux

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TOP OPTIONALS ++ Scenic Jungfrau excursion in the Swiss Alps ++ Gondola ride in Venice START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

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DAY 25 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Today we love and leave you. Summer Compass, it was fun. Too soon for the next adventure? (B)

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DAY 13 VENICE TO FLORENCE. Get THAT photo at the Leaning Tower of Pisa today, before we roll into the home of the world’s best gelato: Florence. One scoop or two? (As if that’s even a question). (B,L,D) DAY 14 FLORENCE TO ROME. Become an amateur historian on our guided city walking tour in Rome. Don’t worry, we won’t test you. (B)

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). All good things start with Paris. Ease yourself in with a tour of the city and a #gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower. (D)

DAY 4 BORDEAUX TO SAN SEBASTIÁN, SPAIN. Roll out of France and onwards to the top of Spain where the beaches are flawless and the food is todie-for. (B)

DAY 15 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. The day is yours to check out the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and the Vatican City (optional). Note to self: make time for espresso stops to refuel. (B,D)

DAY 2 PARIS. Don your beret and roam free in the City of Love before finishing your day with an optional Seine River cruise or cabaret show. (B)

DAY 5 SAN SEBASTIÁN TO BARCELONA. Get your bearings with a driving tour of Barça, and channel your inner Spaniard at tonight’s optional flamenco show. Olé! (B,D)

DAY 16 ROME TO SAILING IN GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. An Italian road trip today to meet our overnight ferry to Greece. Just try to contain your excitement – this is going to be one epic adventure. (B)

DAY 3 PARIS TO BORDEAUX. Roll into the wine capital of Europe and soak up all the Frenchy feels with a glass of the region’s finest. (B,L)

DAY 6 BARCELONA. Barcelona has it all, from wacky architecture to culture, food and buzzing neighbourhoods. You won’t be short of things to do. (B)

DAYS 17-19 SAILING IN GREECE. Bring on three great days of sailing the waters of Greece. Think:

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Swim. Sleep. Sunbake. Party. Repeat. Oh, yeah – this is the #boatlife. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L)

DAY 20 SAILING IN GREECE TO ATHENS. Off the boats and on to the Greek capital for all the gyros you can handle. (B,D) DAY 21 ATHENS TO CAIRO, EGYPT VIA FLIGHT & AIRPORT TRANSFER THEN OVERNIGHT COACH TO ASWAN. Time to walk (or fly) like an Egyptian into Snapchat-worthy Cairo, before an overnight coach to Aswan. (B) DAYS 22-23 ASWAN. We’ve got the felucca ride, Nubian village and four colossal statues at Abu Simbel. You bring the wonder. (B) (B) DAY 24 ASWAN TO LUXOR. Once the capital of ancient Egypt, Luxor’s now a history-strewn landscape of souks and temples. Today we’ll visit Karnak and Luxor temples. (B) DAY 25 LUXOR TO CAIRO VIA OVERNIGHT COACH. Today we walk into the Valley of the Kings. Big shoes. Then: an overnighter back to Cairo. (B) DAY 26 CAIRO. It’s all about the Pyramids of Giza today (that, and the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum). (B) DAY 27 CAIRO. Say goodbye to the crew in The City of a Thousand Minarets, we’re outta here after breakfast. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower French Riviera perfumery experience Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice 3 nights sailing in Greece Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza Plateau (entrance fees not included) ++ Temples of Luxor & Karnak (entrance fees not included) ++ Visit historic Valley of the Kings (entrance fees not included)

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TOP OPTIONALS This is a section of the 49 Day Mega European trip. See p.117 or visit our website.

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DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Paris is always a good idea. We’ll kick things off by taking in the city on a driving tour, before feasting at our #epic picnic by the Eiffel Tower. You’re finally here. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. The city is yours today. Stuff yourself on buttery goodness then maybe go for a river cruise or bohemian cabaret. Oui oui! (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. To the Swiss Alps and our secluded alpine village at the foot of Jungfrau mountain. (B,L,D)

DAY 15 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. On to Montenegro and the stunning coastal scenery of Budva before reaching Dubrovnik, home to underrated wine and epic sunsets. (B,D)

DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. There’s a railway station with unbelievable views at the summit of Jungfrau mountain. Mission accepted. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Follow in Napoleon’s footsteps down to the glamorous French Riviera. (B,L) DAY 6 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. Assemble the paparazzi crew as we go celebrity spotting on the French Riviera. More mingling tonight at the casinos of Monaco. (B)

DAY 17 DUBROVNIK TO ZADAR. More breathtaking views as we make our way up the Dalmatian Coast to the walled city of Zadar. (B) DAY 18 ZADAR TO VENICE, ITALY. A chance to go underground at Postojna Caves, the largest underground cave system in Europe, en route to Venice. (B,D) DAY 19 VENICE. Gondolas, vaporettos and a guided tour through a maze of bridges, canals, and quirky spaces. (B,D) DAY 20 VENICE TO MUNICH, GERMANY. You’re here for the beer and the pork knuckle. Prost! (B,L)

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DAY 21 MUNICH TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Start off with a few hours of reflection in Dachau. Then we make our way to the cobblestoned fairytale city of Prague. (B,D) DAY 22 PRAGUE. The Charles Bridge, Prague Castle and the Old Town Square are a good start. Don’t miss the quirky museums and the chance to party in the castle district. (B) DAY 23 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Let Dresden show off some of its 800-year-old history before we hit the German capital to find out what it means to be ein Berliner. (B,D) DAY 24 BERLIN. This funky city boasts history and culture by the bucket-load. Check out the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate before we party it up, Berlin style. (B) DAY 25 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Expect Van Goghs and plenty of liberal thoughts as we hit Amsterdam today. (B) DAY 26 AMSTERDAM. The world’s tallest nation also knows a thing or two about cheese and clog making. Let the Facebook friend requests flow at the farewell dinner canal cruise tonight—it’s been epic. (B,D) DAY 27 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Love and leave Amsterdam this morning as we ferry back to London. (B)

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Paris city driving tour Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam 3 nights sailing in Greece French Riviera perfumery experience Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Local guides in Florence, Tirana & Dubrovnik Visit former concentration camp Dachau

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 26 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 13 dinners (D) ++ 1 night in a hotel, 15 nights in hostels, 3 nights sailing in Greece, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites & 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry ++ English Channel crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

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DAYS 11-12 SWISS ALPS TO VENICE, ITALY. Seek out Juliet’s balcony in Verona before we push through to the canal-lined maze of Venice and take to the water on a vaporetto ride. Cheesy photos encouraged. (B,L,D) (B,D)

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DAY 13 VENICE TO FLORENCE. Get THAT photo at the Leaning Tower of Pisa today. You know. Then, we steam on through to the home of the best gelato: Florence. (B,L,D)

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DAYS 14-15 FLORENCE TO ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Become an amateur historian in no time on our guided city walking tour in Rome. Then, a free day to check out the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and the Vatican City (optional). (B) (B,D)

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DAYS 1-2 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Next stop: Paris. Get your kicks on a driving tour before we indulge at a #gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower. (D) (B)

DAYS 5-6 SAN SEBASTIÁN TO BARCELONA. Get your bearings with a driving tour of Barça, and channel your inner Spaniard at an optional flamenco show. Olé! (B,D) (B)

DAYS 3 PARIS TO BORDEAUX. Roll into the wine capital of Europe and soak up all the Frenchy feels with a glass of the region’s finest. (B,L)

DAY 7 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. Bye bye, Barça. Hello, turquoise waters and lush stylings of the French Riviera. Picture life in the fast lane as we cruise through dazzling Monaco (ticking off another country in the process). (B) (B)

DAY 4 BORDEAUX TO SAN SEBASTIÁN, SPAIN. Roll out of France and onwards to the top of Spain where the beaches are flawless and the food is to-die-for. (B)

DAYS 17-19 SAILING IN GREECE. Bring on three great days of sailing on the Ionian Sea. Find your sea legs, don your best sailor stripes and immerse yourself in all things #boatlife. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L) DAY 20 SAILING IN GREECE TO ATHENS. Anchors up and off the boats to explore the Greek capital, Athens. Gyros, anyone? (B,D) DAYS 21-23 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. Ferry over to Mykonos (aka 'that island with the cute windmills') for two nights of tropical bliss. Epic beaches, sinfully good local restaurants and a bustling nightlife. What's not to love? #sorrynotsorry (B,D) (B) (B) DAYS 24-25 MYKONOS TO SANTORINI. Try to contain your excitement as we arrive in Santorini – home to the world's best sunset. Get ready for

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romcom-worthy landscapes and views to write home about. (B,D) (B)

DAYS 26-28 SANTORINI TO ATHENS. Back to Athens for a final dose of ancient architecture and tragic myths. (B,D) (B) (B) This is a section of the 49 Day Mega European trip. See p.118 or visit our website.

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Paris city driving tour Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice 3 nights sailing in Greece Sun, sea & party on Mykonos French Riviera perfumery experience Local guide in Florence

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 23 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 13 dinners (D) ++ 4 nights in hotels, 8 nights in hostels, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 5 nights in canvas cabins, 3 nights sailing in Greece & 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry ++ English channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Vatican City tour ++ Helicopter ride in the Swiss Alps START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN ATHENS

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DAY 7 BARCELONA. Tapas, sangria and one of the best football teams in the world. Also Gaudí, gothic architecture and the best nightlife in Spain. (B)

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DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Bonjour Paris. Kick back and relax as we ease you into the Parisian experience with a driving tour and gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. Check out some iconic sights, get lost in the locals’ hidden spots and gorge on as many pastries as possible. Tonight: an optional cruise on the River Seine or a cabaret show. (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Interlaken: all the magic of Middle Earth sans wizards. Plus yodeling. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Your photos from the highest train station in Europe at the summit of Jungfrau mountain will make all your followers jealous. (B) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. Through the vineyards of Rhône Valley to Avignon. (B) DAY 6 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. A visit to the famous Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard on our way to Barcelona. (B,D)

DAY 9 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. Fake it 'til you make it as we go celebrity spotting on the French Riviera. More mingling tonight at the casinos of Monaco. (B) DAY 10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. First stop is the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Tonight’s equation: Tuscany + feast = #thegoodlife. (B,D) DAY 11 FLORENCE. Renaissance art and retail therapy on the schedule today as we get to know Florence better. (B) DAY 12 FLORENCE TO ROME. Onwards to Rome to learn more about what the Romans actually did. (B) DAY 13 ROME. Piazzas and pizza. Rome is yours for the day. Channel your inner gladiator at the Colosseum or take in the views from Capitoline Hill. You can do no wrong. (B,D) DAY 14 ROME TO VENICE INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. A morning visit to the Vatican City (optional) and the chance to see the amazing Sistine Chapel before we take the show back on the road. (B,D) DAY 15 VENICE. Tick an optional gondola ride off your bucket list and join us for a tour of this sinking beauty. Also: vaporetto on the Grand Canal. Oh, yeah. (B,D) DAY 16 VENICE TO PAG ISLAND, CROATIA VIA SLOVENIA. Check out the optional Postojna Caves before we set our watches to island time. (B,L,D) DAYS 17-18 PAG ISLAND. Two days to relax and chill out in the sun. The water is warm, the food is

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awesome and well, this island knows how to party. (B) (B)

DAY 19 PAG ISLAND TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. An eclectic mix of ancient and new makes for a fairytale experience off the beaten track. (B) DAY 20 LJUBLJANA TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. Lake Bled is one of those names that keep popping up in Buzzfeed lists of amazing places. Today you’ll find out why. (B,D) DAY 21 AUSTRIAN ALPS. Take in the mountain air by foot, bike or goat (if you can get one to stand still long enough). (B,L) DAY 22 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Time for reflection at the former concentration camp Mauthausen before we take on the cobblestone streets of Prague. (B,L,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice French Riviera perfumery experience Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam Stay at a resort in Tuscany Italian feast in the Tuscan hills Local guide in Florence Pag Island getaway Paris city driving tour Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen Visit the Pont du Gard

DAY 24 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Quick stop in Dresden then on to the awesomeness we call Berlin. (B,D) DAY 25 BERLIN. See the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie before checking out the nightlife. (B)

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DAY 26 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. On to canals, bicycles and the notorious Red Light District. (B) DAY 27 AMSTERDAM. Bike around the canals in the morning, then a farewell dinner canal cruise. (B,D)

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DAY 23 PRAGUE. Free day. #YOLO. Cue strolls around Old Town, selfies on Charles Bridge and epic views from Prague Castle. (B)

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DAY 1 CAIRO, EGYPT. The City of a Thousand Minarets. (D)

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DAY 2 CAIRO TO ASWAN VIA OVERNIGHT COACH. Soak up some ancient history and haggle at Khan elKhalili market. (B) DAYS 3-4 ASWAN. We’ve got four colossal statues at Abu Simbel. (B) (B) DAY 5 ASWAN TO LUXOR. Cue souks and temples. (B) DAYS 6-7 LUXOR TO CAIRO VIA OVERNIGHT COACH. Valley of the Kings and Pyramids of Giza = EPIC. (B) (B) DAY 8 CAIRO TO ATHENS, GREECE. Today we venture across the Med. (B) DAY 9 ATHENS TO METEORA. Next up: Meteora, a city perched on the cliffs of Thessaly. (B,D) DAY 10 METEORA TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Tirana ticks all the rainbow coloured boxes. (B,D) DAYS 11-13 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. On to Montenegro and the stunning coastal scenery of Budva before reaching Dubrovnik. (B,D) (B) (B)

DAY 14 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. To Sarajevo today. (B,D)

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DAY 16-17 BELGRADE TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Goulash = ah-mazing. (B,D) (B) DAY 18 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. On to charming Vienna. (B) DAYS 19-20 VIENNA TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. Learn the Kraków A-Z. (B) (B) DAYS 21-22 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Welcome to cheap beer and fairytale-like architecture. (B,D) (B)

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DAYS 23-24 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Stop by historic Dresden on our way to Berlin. (B,D) (B) DAYS 25-26 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Home to Nordic cool, Copenhagen is sure to impress. (B) (B)

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Local guide XXXXX XXXXX inXXXXX Dubrovnik XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX Visit Srebrenica XXXXX XXXXX Memorial XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX Pyramids & Sphinx XXXXXatXXXXX Giza Plateau XXXXX XXXXX (entrance fees not included) XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX Visit historic Valley of the Kings (entrance fees not included)

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 29 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D) ++ 10 nights in hotels, 17 nights in hostels & 2 nights aboard overnight coach ++ Cairo arrival & departure transfers ++ One-way flight from Cairo to Dubrovnik ++ All ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi (transportation varies in Egypt) ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Viennese Chamber Orchestra ++ Sea kayaking in Dubrovnik START MEET AT 7PM IN CAIRO FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

DAY 27 COPENHAGEN TO HAMBURG, GERMANY. On to Hamburg aka the ‘Gateway to the World’. (B) DAYS 28-29 HAMBURG TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Welcome to the most liberal city in Europe. (B) (B,D) DAY 30 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Love and leave Amsterdam. (B) This is a section of a the 49 Day Mega European trip. See p.118 or visit our website.

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DAY 1 ATHENS, GREECE. Start your adventure in the Greek capital. (D) DAYS 2-4 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. Three nights to kick back on Greek island time. (B,D) (B) (B) DAYS 5-6 MYKONOS TO SANTORINI. Next up: Santorini – home to the world's best sunset. (B,D) (B) DAYS 7-8 SANTORINI TO ATHENS. Catch the ferry back to Athens for a final dose of ancient architecture. (B,D) (B) DAY 9 ATHENS TO METEORA. Off north to Meteora. (B,D) DAY 10 METEORA TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Tirana ticks all the rainbow coloured boxes. (B,D) DAYS 11-13 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. On to Montenegro and the stunning coastal scenery of Budva before reaching Dubrovnik. (B,D) (B) (B) DAY 14 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Out of Dubrovnik and onwards to Sarajevo for a walking tour. (B,D) DAY 15 SARAJEVO TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. Belgrade next. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam ++ Monastery visit in Meteora (entry fee not included)

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 29 breakfasts (B), 12 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights in hotels, 17 nights in hostels & 5 nights in canvas cabins ++ All ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

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DAY 18 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. On to charming Vienna aka the only city that produces its own wine in large quantities. (B)

DAY 27 COPENHAGEN TO HAMBURG, GERMANY. Onto Hamburg aka the “Gateway to the World”. Judge this port city yourself. (B) (B)

DAYS 23-24 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Over to Berlin. Prep yourself for more hipsters per capita than anywhere else. (B,D) (B)

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DAYS 25-26 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Devour as much currywurst as possible before we roll into Copenhagen. (B) (B)

DAYS 21-22 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Welcome to cheap beer and fairytale-like architecture. (B,D) (B)

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DAYS 16-17 BELGRADE TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Hello, twin cities: Buda and Pest. Giant bowl of goulash, we’re coming for you. (B,D) (B)

DAYS 19-20 VIENNA TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. On to gothic Kraków to devour all the pierogi. (B)

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DAY 28 HAMBURG TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Welcome to the most liberal city in Europe. (B) DAYS 29-30 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Discover Amsterdam by bike before our farewell dinner canal cruise. (B,D) (B) This is a section of a the 49 Day Mega European trip. See p.118 or visit our website.

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DAYS 11-12 SWISS ALPS TO VENICE, ITALY. Check out Verona before we push through to canal-lined Venice. (B,L,D) (B,D)

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DAY 13 VENICE TO FLORENCE. Get THAT photo at the Leaning Tower of Pisa before we delve into Florence. (B,L,D) DAYS 14-15 FLORENCE TO ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. A guided walking tour in Rome awaits. Think: the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain. (B) (B,D)

DAY 16 ROME TO GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. We take an overnight ferry to Greece. (B)

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DAYS 17-19 SAILING IN GREECE. Bring on three great days of sailing on the Ionian Sea. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L) DAY 20 SAILING IN GREECE TO ATHENS. Off the boats and on to the Greek capital. (B,D) DAYS 21-23 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. Three nights to kick back on Greek island time. (B,D) (B) (B) DAYS 24-25 MYKONOS TO SANTORINI. Welcome to the home to the world's best sunset. (B,D) (B) DAYS 26-27 SANTORINI TO ATHENS. Back to Athens for a final dose of ancient architecture and tragic myths. (B,D) (B)

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Paris city driving tour Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice French Riviera perfumery experience 3 nights sailing in Greece Sun, sea & party on Mykonos

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 32 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 16 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights in hotels, 11 nights in hostels, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 3 nights sailing in Greece, 5 nights in canvas cabins & 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ English Channel crossing ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Vatican City tour ++ Sea kayaking in Dubrovnik START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN DUBROVNIK

DAY 28 ATHENS TO METEORA. Today we’re off to Meteora perched on the cliffs of Thessaly. (B,D) DAY 29 METEORA TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Keep an eye out for Tirana’s pastel buildings. (B,D) DAYS 30-33 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. On to Montenegro and the coastal scenery of Budva before reaching Dubrovnik. (B,D) (B) (B) (B)

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DAY 1 ROME. Meet the gang and start your adventure. (D) DAY 2 ROME TO GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. An Italian road trip to meet our overnight ferry. (B) DAYS 3-5 SAILING IN GREECE. Bring on three great days of sailing. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L) DAY 6 SAILING IN GREECE TO ATHENS. Onwards to the Greek capital. (B,D) DAYS 7-9 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. Three nights to kick back on Greek island time. (B,D) (B) (B) DAY 10-11 MYKONOS TO SANTORINI. We arrive in Santorini – home to the world's best sunset. (B,D) (B) DAYS 12-13 SANTORINI TO ATHENS. Catch the ferry back to Athens for another dose of amazing architecture. (B,D) (B) DAY 14 ATHENS TO METEORA. We head north to Meteora. (B,D) DAY 15 METEORA TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Keep an eye out for Tirana’s pastel buildings. (B,D) DAYS 16-18 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. On to Montenegro before reaching Dubrovnik. (B,D) (B) (B) DAY 19 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. To Sarajevo today. (B,D) DAY 20 SARAJEVO TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. Belgrade = character and charm. (B) DAYS 21-22 BELGRADE TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Hello, twin cities: Buda and Pest. Giant bowl of goulash, we’re coming for you. (B,D) (B) DAY 23 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. On to charming Vienna. (B) DAYS 24-25 VIENNA TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. Next, gothic Kraków. (B) (B) DAYS 26-27 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Welcome to cheap beer and fairytale-like architecture. (B,D) (B)

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DAY 13 VENICE TO FLORENCE. First up, Pisa. Then on to Florence for a serve of culinary renaissance. (B,L,D)

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DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Cross the English Channel to the City of Love, before embarking on a driving tour and an #epic gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. Roam free and do Paris your way (wander the artsy Montmartre district, anyone?). Then: an optional river cruise or cabaret show. (B) DAY 3 PARIS. Another free day in Paris to soak up all those Frenchy vibes. Oui oui! (B) DAY 4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. #Jawdropping scenery ahead as we head to the Swiss Alps. (B,L,D)

DAYS 16-17 ROME TO ATHENS, GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. Board an overnight ferry to the Greek port of Patras and then on to Athens, the cradle of democracy. (B) (B,D) DAYS 18-20 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. Prepare for three nights of sun-worshipping in the Greek Islands. Eat, sleep, rave, repeat. (B,D) (B) (B)

DAY 5 SWISS ALPS. Instagram heaven from the summit of Jungfrau mountain today. (B,L,D)

DAY 21 MYKONOS TO ATHENS. Another ferry returns us to Athens for a second dose of ancient vibes. (B)

DAY 6 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. Go medieval in Avignon and check out the Palace of the Popes today. (B,L)

DAY 22 ATHENS TO METEORA. Heading north to Meteora to visit a complex of clifftop monasteries dating back to the 14th century. (B,D)

DAY 7 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. First stop is the famous Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard before we hit sangria town. (B,D)

DAY 23 METEORA TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Next stop Albania for a glimpse of life in the former hard line communist state. (B,D)

DAY 8 BARCELONA. Roll out of your bed and get on the tapas trail today. (B)

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DAY 26 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Via Mostar to Sarajevo, a city that’s still shaking off its tragic past. (B,D) DAY 27 SARAJEVO TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. We’ll help you get your bearings before letting you loose among the cool bars in the Old Town. (B) DAY 28 BELGRADE TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. We'll show you round a city best known for art nouveau, hot springs and ruin bars. (B) DAY 29 BUDAPEST. Help yourself on this free day. Culture vulture? Foodie fanatic? Anything in between? You'll be loving it. (B) DAY 30 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. On to Vienna for some opera, apple strudel and possibly the best coffee in Europe. (B) DAY 31 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. On to the cobblestone streets of Prague. But first a sobering visit to a former concentration camp. (B,D) DAY 32 PRAGUE. A full day for street food, quirky museums and the most beautiful Old Town in Europe. (B) DAY 33 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Stop at historic Dresden en route to Berlin, one of Europe’s most happening cities. (B,D) DAY 34 BERLIN. Check out Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial with a local guide, or just take the city by storm. Today is all you. PS: The nightlife here is famous for a reason. (B) DAY 35 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. To Amsterdam, famous for Van Gogh, liberal attitudes and vintage shopping. 32 markets and 6,159 shops should keep you busy for a while. (B) DAY 36 AMSTERDAM. Discover the Dutch capital by bike before our farewell dinner canal cruise tonight. (B,D)

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Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam Paris city driving tour Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower French Riviera perfumery experience Local guides in Florence, Tirana & Dubrovnik Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Sun, sea & party on Mykonos Visit the Pont du Gard Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 36 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 17 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights in hotels, 18 nights in hostels, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 3 nights in canvas cabins & 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry ++ English Channel crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

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DAY 37 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Love and leave Amsterdam this morning as we ferry back to London. (B)

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DAY 12 ÅNDALSNES TO STEINKJER. Chase the sun to Trondheim, the religious capital of Norway. Repent your sins – next stop is Hell. Yes, really. Only this one is usually frozen over. Temps can dip down to -25°C #brrr. After snapping up some photographic proof, we're off to Steinkjer for the night. (B,L,D)

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DAYS 1-2 BERLIN, GERMANY. Despite spending the better part of a century in the crosshairs of history, Berlin is now one of Europe’s biggest creative hubs. With more museums than rainy days and some of the best DJs on the continent, the only thing you’ll miss is sleep. But there’s time for that later. (D) (B)

DAYS 5-7 COPENHAGEN TO STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. You know it for the $1 IKEA hotdogs, meatballs and ridiculously good-looking people, but Sweden’s capital also punches way above its weight in design, fashion, and multicultural vibes you wouldn’t expect this close to the Arctic Circle. (B,L,D) (B) (B)

DAYS 3-4 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. On to Copenhagen to find out why this city keeps popping up among the top five most liveable cities in the world. Trivia: The Little Mermaid was born here. (B,L,D) (B)

DAYS 8-9 STOCKHOLM TO OSLO, NORWAY. From the cosmopolitan city vibes of Stockholm to a more laidback experience in Oslo. (B,L,D) (B,L) DAYS 10-11 OSLO TO ÅNDALSNES. On to Lillehammer, home of the 1994 Winter Olympics.

DAY 15 TYSFJORD TO SKIBOTN. A chance to check out Svartisen—the second largest glacier in Norway (seasonal)—before we cross the Arctic Circle. Polar ice baths and wood-fired saunas build character. (B,L,D) DAYS 16-17 SKIBOTN TO OLDERFJORD. Midnight sun (seasonal), reindeer and moose ahead. Also the chance to see the top of the world in Nordkapp. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAY 18 OLDERFJORD TO ROVANIEMI, FINLAND. Sing jingle bells as we make our way to Rovaniemi, the home of Santa Claus. (B,L,D) DAY 19 ROVANIEMI TO JYVASKYLA. Next up: Jyvaskyla. Come find out why they call it the Athens of Finland. (B,L,D) DAY 20 JYVASKYLA TO HELSINKI. A short trip south to the Finnish capital, Helsinki. Kick back and let us show you the highlights of this funky town. (B,L) DAYS 21-22 HELSINKI TO TALLINN, ESTONIA. More fairytale magic as we hop across to Tallinn with its old city walls and medieval buildings. A walking tour will show you the highlights before we hand you over to the city. (B,D) (B)

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DAYS 23-25 TALLINN TO ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. Cross the border to Russia for a tour of the country’s former capital with a local guide. The Hermitage contains enough art treasures to rival any museum in the world. (B,L,D) (B) (B) DAY 26 ST PETERSBURG TO NOVGOROD. Through the Russian countryside to the World Heritage-listed city Novgorod. Try: Medovukha, the Russian version of mead. (B,D) DAYS 27-29 NOVGOROD TO MOSCOW. Roll past former communist farmlands as we make our way to the Kremlin to rendezvous with our guide in Moscow. Get all the intel before we let loose to explore. (B,D) (B) (B)

DAY 30 MOSCOW TO VELIKIYE LUKI. Overnight stay in Velikie Luki, also known as “Small Stalingrad”. (B,D) DAYS 31-32 VELIKIYE LUKI TO RIGA, LATVIA. Cross the border into Latvia and travel to Riga, another Baltic addition to the World Heritage List. (B,D) (B) DAY 33 RIGA TO VILNIUS, LITHUANIA. To the capital of Lithuania to check out the Old Town. (B) DAYS 34-35 VILNIUS TO WARSAW, POLAND. Modern day Warsaw is a far cry from its war-torn past. Street art, picturesque lakes and epic street food is just the beginning. Start in the Old Jewish Ghetto and Pawiak Prison then free time to explore. (B,D) (B)

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TOP OPTIONALS ++ Russian ballet in Moscow ++ Visit Svartisen Glacier START MEET AT 5PM IN BERLIN FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN BERLIN

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DAYS 11-12 SWISS ALPS TO VENICE, ITALY. Seek out Juliet’s balcony in Verona en route to canal-lined Venice. Take to the water on a vaporetto ride. (B,L,D) (B,D)

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DAY 24 ASWAN TO LUXOR. Once the capital of ancient Egypt, Luxor’s now a history-strewn landscape of souks and temples. Today we’ll visit two of the region’s major temples. (B) DAY 25 LUXOR TO CAIRO VIA OVERNIGHT COACH. Today we walk into the Valley of the Kings. Then: an overnighter to Cairo. (B) DAY 26 CAIRO. It’s all about the Pyramids of Giza today (that and the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum). (B)

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Ease yourself in with a tour of the city and a gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower. (D)

DAYS 5-6 SAN SEBASTIÁN TO BARCELONA. Channel your inner Spaniard at an optional flamenco show. Olé! (B,D) (B)

DAY 2 PARIS. Free time to explore Paris before finishing your day with an optional Seine River cruise or cabaret show. (B)

DAY 7 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Bye bye, Barcelona. Hello, lush stylings of the French Riv. (B)

DAY 3 PARIS TO BORDEAUX. Soak up all the Frenchy feels with a glass of the region’s finest. (B,L)

DAY 8 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. Picture life in the fast lane as we cruise through dazzling Monaco (ticking off another country in the process). (B)

DAY 29 METEORA TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Tirana ticks all the rainbow coloured boxes. Keep an eye out for the capital’s pastel buildings. (B,D)

DAYS 9-10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Roll into nature’s masterpiece, the Swiss Alps. (B,D) (B,L,D)

DAYS 30-32 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. On to Montenegro and the

DAY 4 BORDEAUX TO SAN SEBASTIÁN, SPAIN. Roll out of France and onwards to the top of Spain where the beaches are flawless and the food is to-die-for. (B)

DAY 27 CAIRO TO ATHENS, GREECE. Today we return to the scene of the crime in Athens. (B) DAY 28 ATHENS TO METEORA. Next: Meteora, a city perched on the nail biting cliffs of Thessaly. (B,D)

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stunning coastal scenery of Budva before reaching Dubrovnik, home to underrated wine and epic sunsets. (B,D) (B) (B)

DAY 33 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. To Sarajevo today—a remarkable city that is now rebuilding itself after war. (B,D) DAY 34 SARAJEVO TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. Belgrade = charisma and charm. Includes a visit to the Srebrenica Memorial. (B) DAY 35-36 BELGRADE TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Hello, twin cities: Buda and Pest. Goulash = amazing. (B,D) (B)

DAY 37 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. On to charming Vienna. (B) DAYS 38-39 VIENNA TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. Crack into Kraków. (B) (B) DAYS 40-41 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Welcome to cheap beer and fairytale-like architecture. (B,D) (B) DAYS 42-43 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Stop by Dresden on our way to Berlin. (B,D) (B) DAYS 44-45 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Home of Nordic ‘cool’, Copenhagen will impress. (B) (B) DAY 46 COPENHAGEN TO HAMBURG, GERMANY. On to Hamburg aka the “Gateway to the World”. (B) DAYS 47-48 HAMBURG TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Welcome to the most liberal city in Europe. (B) (B,D) DAY 49 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Love and leave Amsterdam this morning. (B) YOU’LL TRAVEL WITH THE MEGA EUROPEAN (GREECE OPTION) – SEE P.118 – AS FAR AS ATHENS. THEN, YOU’LL HEAD TO EGYPT FOR DAYS 21 – 27. YOU’LL BE TOGETHER AGAIN IN ATHENS.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Paris city driving tour Local guides in Florence & Dubrovnik Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam 3 nights sailing in Greece Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower French Riviera perfumery experience Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau ++ Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza Plateau (entrance fees not included) ++ Visit historic Valley of the Kings (entrance fees not included)

TRIP CODE: EEEMLL S TA R T

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TRIP PRICE OF £5159 TRIP PRICE OF £5479 TRIP PRICE OF £5799

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 48 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 17 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights in hotels, 26 nights in hostels, 3 nights sailing in Greece, 8 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 2 nights aboard an overnight coach & 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi (transportation varies in Egypt) ++ All ferry crossings ++ Return flights to & from Cairo with airport transfers ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

49 DAYS FROM

5159

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Skydiving in the Swiss Alps ++ Vatican City tour START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 06 S P E £1 P E R R PE

49 DAY | MEGA EUROPEAN - GREECE

HOSTEL PLUS

118

LONDON

MEALS

COUNTRIES

WI-FI

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: PARIS, PRAGUE, SAILING IN GREECE, BERLIN

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

DAY STOP

DAY 8 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. Picture life in the fast lane as we cruise through dazzling Monaco (ticking off another country in the process). (B)

2 Copenhagen DENMARK

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS START/FINISH

Hamburg

2 Berlin

London

DAYS 9-10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Roll into nature’s masterpiece, the Swiss Alps. (B,D) (B,L,D)

ENGLAND

DAYS 11-12 SWISS ALPS TO VENICE, ITALY. Seek out Juliet’s balcony in Verona en route to canal-lined Venice. Take to the water on a vaporetto ride. (B,L,D) (B,D)

Dresden

GERMANY

Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

Auschwitz -Birkenau

POLAND

Vienna

Paris

AUSTRIA

FRANCE

Bratislava

2 Budapest Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

HUNGARY

1 Bordeaux

ITALY

Barcelona

Sarajevo

BOSNIA & 1 HERZEGOVINA

1 Florence

Pisa

French Riviera

Verona

DAYS 14-15 FLORENCE TO ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Rome = epic walking tour. (B) (B,D)

Venice

MONACO

SPAIN

DAY 13 VENICE TO FLORENCE. Shimmy past the Leaning Tower of Pisa today. (B,L,D)

SLOVAKIA

Loire Valley

San Sebastián

2 Kraków

Dubrovnik Rome

VATICAN CITY

CROATIA

1 overnight ferry

1 Belgrade SERBIA

DAY 16 ROME TO GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. An Italian road trip today to meet our overnight ferry to Greece. (B)

Srebrenica Budva

MONTENEGRO

DAYS 17-19 SAILING IN GREECE. Bring on three great days of sailing. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L)

1 Tirana

ALBANIA

1 Meteora

DAY 20 SAILING IN GREECE TO ATHENS. Off the boats and on to Athens. (B,D)

Athens Sailing

2 1

Mykonos

GREECE

Santorini

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Ease yourself in with a tour of the city and a gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower. (D)

DAY 4 BORDEAUX TO SAN SEBASTIÁN, SPAIN. Roll out of France and onwards to the top of Spain where the beaches are flawless and the food is to-die-for. (B)

DAY 2 PARIS. Free time to explore Paris before finishing your day with an optional Seine River cruise or cabaret show. (B)

DAYS 5-6 SAN SEBASTIÁN TO BARCELONA. Channel your inner Spaniard at an optional flamenco show. Olé! (B,D) (B)

DAY 3 PARIS TO BORDEAUX. Soak up all the Frenchy feels with a glass of the region’s finest. (B,L)

DAY 7 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Bye bye, Barcelona. Hello, lush stylings of the French Riv. (B)

DAYS 21-23 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. Three nights to kick back on Greek island time. (B,D) (B) (B) DAYS 24-25 MYKONOS TO SANTORINI. Try to contain your excitement as we arrive in Santorini – home to the world's best sunset. (B,D) (B) DAYS 26-27 SANTORINI TO ATHENS. Back to Athens for a final dose of ancient architecture and tragic myths. (B,D) (B) DAY 28 ATHENS TO METEORA. Today, visit a network of 14th century clifftop monasteries. (B,D) DAY 29 METEORA TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Tirana ticks all the rainbow coloured boxes. Keep an eye out for the capital’s pastel buildings. (B,D)

HOSTEL PLUS

119

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: AMSTERDAM, ATHENS, SANTORINI

DAYS 30-32 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. On to Montenegro before reaching Dubrovnik. Someone once said, ‘Those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik’ – let’s put that theory to the test. (B,D) (B) (B) DAY 33 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Explore the capital’s unique cafe culture or go underground with an optional tunnel tour. (B,D) DAY 34 SARAJEVO TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. Belgrade = charisma and charm. Includes a visit to the Srebrenica Memorial. (B) DAYS 35-36 BELGRADE TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Hello, twin cities: Buda and Pest. Goulash = Ah-maze! (B,D) (B)

DAY 37 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. On to charming Vienna aka the only city that produces its own wine. (B) DAYS 38-39 VIENNA TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. Onto gothic Kraków to meet a fire-breathing dragon and devour all the pierogi. (B) (B) DAYS 40-41 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Welcome to fairytale-like architecture.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 48 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 21 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights in hotels, 25 nights in hostels, 3 nights sailing in Greece, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 5 nights in canvas cabins & 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ All ferry crossings ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs

(B,D) (B)

TOP OPTIONALS

DAYS 42-43 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Roll into Berlin for our city tour. Meet your mates in Mitte and devour as much currywurst as humanly possible. (B,D) (B)

++ Skydiving in the the Swiss Alps ++ Vatican City tour

DAYS 44-45 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Home of Nordic cool, Copenhagen is sure to impress. (B) (B) DAY 46 COPENHAGEN TO HAMBURG, GERMANY. On to Hamburg aka the ‘Gateway to the World’. Judge this port city yourself. (B) DAYS 47-48 HAMBURG TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Welcome to the most liberal city in Europe. (B) (B,D)

START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

DAY 49 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Love and leave Amsterdam this morning as we ferry back to London. (B)

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TRIP PRICE OF £4629 TRIP PRICE OF £4899 TRIP PRICE OF £5199 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

49 DAYS FROM

4629

M RO Y F BP N A O D R 5G S P E £9 P E R R PE

CAMPING

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Our camping trips may be the most affordable way to see Europe, but don't think you're slumming it. From deluxe European campsites to an on-road Chef, this is camping Topdeckstyle. Keep your eyes peeled for hostel upgrades along the way â&#x20AC;&#x201C; how luxe! Sociable and more fun than you can poke a tent pole at, these trips

LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWISS ALPS

offer the ultimate outdoor travelling experience.

ACCOMMODATION CAMPSITES

TRIP LENGTH 8-34 DAYS

ROOM TYPES

TWIN-SHARE TENTS

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8 DAY | WESTERN INSPIRATION

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10 DAY | MEDITERRANEAN PARADISO

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14 DAY | PASTA & PEAKS

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14 DAY | WESTERN CROSSING

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14 DAY | MOUNTAINS & BEACHES

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15 DAY | EASTERN HIGHLIGHTS

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19 DAY | ADRIATIC EXPRESS

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19 DAY | ROMANS TO VIKINGS

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20 DAY | EASTERN PARADISO

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21 DAY | EASTERN PATHWAYS

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26 DAY | EUROPE INSPIRED

130

28 DAY | EUROPEAN PARADISO

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34 DAY | EUROPEAN ADVENTURE

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8 D A Y | W E S T E R N I N S P I R AT I O N LONDON

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ROME

MEALS

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1 0 D A Y | M E D I T E R R A N E A N PA R A D I S O

WI-FI

BARCELONA

YOUR ROUTE

DAY STOP

ROME

1 STOP & STAY

MEALS

COUNTRIES

WI-FI

DAY STOP

START

London

ENGLAND

Paris

FRANCE

overnight ferry Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

FINISH

Corsica

Rome VATICAN CITY

Pompeii

START

Barcelona SPAIN

Florence

Sardinia

ITALY

Pisa

ITALY

1 FINISH

Rome

VATICAN CITY

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TRIP CODE: ECJNBR

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Paris city driving tour ++ Paris gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower ++ Visit Pisa ++ Guided tour in Florence with local guide ++ Walking tour in Rome START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 12PM IN ROME

S TA R T

FINISH

JUL

AUG

SEP

S TA R T G G

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 7 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) ++ 4 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses, 1 night in a bungalow, 2 nights in multi-share hostel upgrades ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef

FINISH

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JUL

MAY

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JUN

JUL

AUG

++ Day trip to Corsica ++ Walking tour of Rome ++ Day trip to Pompeii

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Flamenco show in Barcelona START MEET AT 6PM IN BARCELONA FINISH APPROXIMATELY 12PM IN ROME

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FINISH 27

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 9 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses, 2 nights in multi-share upgrades, 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

DAY 1 BARCELONA. (D) DAY 2 BARCELONA. (B) DAY 3 BARCELONA TO SARDINIA, ITALY VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. (B) DAYS 4-6 SARDINIA. (B,D) (B,L) (B,L,D) DAY 7 SARDINIA TO ROME. (B,L,D) DAY 16 ROME. (B) DAY 17 ROME. (B) DAY 18 ROME. (B) This is a section of the 28 day European Paradiso trip. See p.132 or visit our website.

TRIP PRICE OF £989

This is a section of the 26 Day Europe Inspired trip. See p. 130 or visit our website.

TRIP PRICE OF £1049

TRIP PRICE OF £629

TRIP PRICE OF £1109

TRIP PRICE OF £659

G= Guaranteed Departure

TRIP PRICE OF £699

Price based on Per Person twin-share tents and multi-share hostel upgrades

G= Guaranteed Departure

10 DAYS FROM

989

Price based on Per Person twin-share tents and multi-share hostel upgrades

8 DAYS FROM

629

S TA R T 30

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D) DAY 2 PARIS. (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,L,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. (B,L,D) DAY 6 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B) DAY 7 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B,D) DAY 8 ROME. (B)

FINISH 2018

GBP PER PERSON

M RO Y F BP N A O D R 9G S P E £7 P E R R PE

M RO Y F BP N A O D R 9G S P E £9 P E R R PE

LONDON

BARCELONA

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1 STOP & STAY

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LONDON

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11 D A Y | W E S T E R N PA R A D I S O

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London

ENGLAND

Amsterdam

Berlin

NETHERLANDS

Paris

London

FRANCE

FINISH

ENGLAND

Mont Saint-Michel

Dresden

Kraków

GERMANY

Prague

CZECH 2 REPUBLIC

1 San Sebastián SPAIN

AuschwitzBirkenau

Bordeaux START

2 Budapest

HUNGARY

Zaragoza

Pamplona

POLAND

2 Barcelona

FINISH

Madrid

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JUL

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JUL

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Paris city driving tour ++ Paris gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower ++ Bordeaux winery tour & tasting ++ Walking tour of Pamplona ++ Madrid driving tour START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN BARCELONA

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 10 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) ++ 2 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses, 7 nights in multi-share hostel upgrades, 1 night in a hotel ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef

DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D) DAY 2 PARIS. (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO MONT ST-MICHEL. (B,L,D) DAY 4 MONT ST-MICHEL TO BORDEAUX. (B,L,D) DAY 5 BORDEAUX TO SAN SEBASTIÁN, SPAIN. (B,L) DAY 6 SAN SEBASTIÁN. (B) DAY 7 SAN SEBASTIÁN TO MADRID. (B,L,D) DAY 8 MADRID. (B) DAY 9 MADRID TO BARCELONA. (B,L,D) DAY 10 BARCELONA. (B) DAY 11 BARCELONA. (B)

JUN

JUL

AUG

JUL

AUG

++ Visit former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau ++ Walking tour of Kraków ++ Walking tour of Prague ++ Berlin driving tour ++ Walking tour of Amsterdam START MEET AT 6PM IN BUDAPEST FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 10 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D) ++ 4 nights in European campsites in spacious twinshare dome style tents with air mattresses & 6 nights in multi-share hostel upgrades ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef

This is a section of the 34 day European Adventure trip. See p. 134 or visit our website. TRIP PRICE OF £799

TRIP PRICE OF £989

TRIP PRICE OF £839

TRIP PRICE OF £1049

TRIP PRICE OF £889

G= Guaranteed Departure

Price based on Per Person twin-share tents and multi-share hostel upgrades

11 DAYS FROM

799

GBP PER PERSON

FINISH

JUL

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

TRIP PRICE OF £939

939

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DAY 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. DAY 2 BUDAPEST. (B) DAY 3 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. (B,L) DAY 4 KRAKÓW. (B) DAY 5 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,L,D) DAY 6 PRAGUE. (B) DAY 7 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D) DAY 8 BERLIN. (B) DAY 9 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B,L) DAY 10 AMSTERDAM. (B,D) DAY 11 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B)

This is a section of the 28 day European Paradiso trip. See p.132 or visit our website.

FINISH 2018

M RO Y F BP N A O D R 6G S P E £8 P E R R PE

GBP PER PERSON

M RO Y F BP N A O D R 3G S P E £7 P E R R PE

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ROME

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Amsterdam

2 Copenhagen

NETHERLANDS

DENMARK

FINISH

London

ENGLAND

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS FINISH

Hamburg

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London

Rhine Valley GERMANY

Berlin

ENGLAND LIECHTENSTEIN

Dresden

GERMANY

Auschwitz-Birkenau

2 Kraków

POLAND

Prague

AUSTRIA

Venice

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

CZECH REPUBLIC

Austrian Alps

Florence Pisa

START

2 Budapest

HUNGARY

START

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Rome

ITALY

Pompeii

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Berlin driving tour ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp AuschwitzBirkenau START MEET AT 6PM IN BUDAPEST FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 13 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses & 7 nights in multi-share hostel upgrades ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef

JUL

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JUN

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++ ++ ++ ++

Day trip to Pompeii & guided tour Visit to Pisa Local guide in Florence Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice ++ Stay in the Rhine Valley Castle district START MEET AT 8PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

S TA R T 24

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FINISH 6

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 13 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 8 dinners (D) ++ 9 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses, 2 nights in bungalows, 2 nights in multishare hostel upgrades ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef

This is a section of the 28 Day European Paradiso trip. See p. 132 or visit our website. TRIP PRICE OF £1039 TRIP PRICE OF £1099

TRIP PRICE OF £1089

TRIP PRICE OF £1159

TRIP PRICE OF £1149

G= Guaranteed Departure

Price based on Per Person twin-share tents and multi-share hostel upgrades

14 DAYS FROM

TRIP PRICE OF £1029

GBP PER PERSON

FINISH

JUL

DAYS 1-3 ROME, ITALY. (D) (B) (B) DAY 4 ROME TO FLORENCE INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B,L,D) DAY 5 FLORENCE. (B) DAY 6 FLORENCE TO VENICE. (B,L,D) DAY 7 VENICE. (B) DAY 8 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. (B,L,D) DAY 9 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO SWISS ALPS VIA VADUZ, LEICHTENSTEIN. (B,L,D) DAY 10 SWISS ALPS. (B,L,D) DAY 11 SWISS ALPS TO RHINE VALLEY, GERMANY (B,L,D) DAY 12 RHINE VALLEY TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B,L) DAY 13 AMSTERDAM. (B,D) DAY 14 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B)

This is a section of the 26 Day Europe Inspired trip. See p. 130 or visit our website.

1029

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

DAYS 1-2 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (B) DAY 3 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. (B,L) DAY 4 KRAKÓW. (B) DAY 5 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,L,D) DAY 6 PRAGUE (B) DAY 7 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D) DAY 8 BERLIN. (B) DAY 9 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. (B,L,D) DAY 10 COPENHAGEN. (B,L) DAY 11 COPENHAGEN TO HAMBURG, GERMANY. (B,L) DAY 12 HAMBURG TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B,L) DAY 13 AMSTERDAM. (B,D) DAY 14 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B)

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1039

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M RO Y F BP N A O D R 5G S P E £7 P E R R PE

LONDON

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ROME

MEALS

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COUNTRIES

WI-FI

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LONDON

BUDAPEST

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

START

MEALS

COUNTRIES

WI-FI

DAY STOP

START

London

ENGLAND

Paris

FRANCE

Paris

FRANCE

FINISH

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

Avignon MONACO

Pont du Gard

Swiss Alps

Venice

Pisa

French Riviera

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

Rome

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DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D) DAY 2 PARIS. (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,L,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. (B,L) DAY 6 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. (B,L,D) DAY 7 BARCELONA. (B) DAY 8 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. (B,L,D) DAY 9 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. (B) DAY 10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. (B,L,D) DAY 11 VENICE. (B) DAY 12 VENICE TO FLORENCE. (B,L,D) DAY 13 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B) DAY 14 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B) This is a section of the 34 Day European Adventure trip. See p.134 or visit our website.

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++ 14 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) ++ Paris city driving tour + + 11 nights in European campsites ++ Paris gourmet picnic beside the in spacious twin-share dome style Eiffel Tower tents with air mattresses, 1 night in ++ Local guide in Florence a bungalow, 2 nights in multi-share ++ Visit Pisa hostel upgrades ++ Walking tour of Venice ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) ++ Guided tours of all major cities FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN BUDAPEST ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D) DAY 2 PARIS. (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,L,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. (B,L,D) DAY 6 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B) DAY 7 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B,D) DAY 8 ROME TO VENICE. (B,L,D) DAY 9 VENICE. (B) DAY 10 VENICE TO PULA, CROATIA VIA POSTOJNA CAVES, SLOVENIA. (B,L,D) DAYS 11-12 PULA. (B,L) (B) DAY 13 PULA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (B,L) DAYS 14-15 BUDAPEST. (B)(B) This is a section of the 26 Day Europe Inspired trip. See p.130 or visit our website.

TRIP PRICE OF £1049

TRIP PRICE OF £1019

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++ 13 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) ++ Paris city driving tour ++ Paris gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel ++ 8 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style Tower tents with air mattresses, 1 night ++ French Riviera perfumery experience in a bungalow, 4 nights in multi++ Driving tour of Barcelona share hostel upgrades ++ Vaporetto ride on Grand Canal, ++ English Channel ferry crossing Venice ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Walking tour of Rome with free Wi-Fi START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) ++ Guided tours of all major cities FINISH APPROXIMATELY 12PM IN ROME ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Visit Plitvice National Park ++ Walking tour of Dubrovnik ++ Visit former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau START MEET AT 6PM IN DUBROVNIK FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 14 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses & 6 nights in multi-share hostel upgrades ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef

DAY 1 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. (D) DAY 2 DUBROVNIK. (B) DAY 3 DUBROVNIK TO PLITVICE LAKES. (B,L,D) DAY 4 PLITVICE LAKES. (B,L,D) DAY 5 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (B,L) DAY 6 BUDAPEST. (B) DAY 7-8 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. (B,L)(B) DAY 9-10 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,L,D)(B) DAYS 11-12 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D)(B) DAYS 13-14 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B,L)(B,D) DAYS 15 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B) This is a section of the 34 day European Adventure trip. See p.134 or visit our website. TRIP PRICE OF £1069

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3 nights sailing in Greece Driving tour of Tirana Walking tour of Dubrovnik Visit former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 18 breakfasts (B), 10 lunches (L), 8 dinners (D) ++ 9 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses, 1 night in a hotel upgrade, 4 nights in multishare hostel upgrades, 3 nights sailing in Greece & 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry from Italy to Greece ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef

DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. (D) DAY 2 ROME TO GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. (B,L) DAYS 3-5 SAILING IN GREECE. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L) DAY 6 GREECE TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. (B,L,D) DAYS 7-8 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. (B,D)(B) DAYS 9-10 DUBROVNIK TO PLITVICE LAKES. (B,L,D)(B,L,D) DAYS 11-12 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (B,L)(B) DAYS 13-14 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. (B,L)(B) DAYS 15-16 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,L,D)(B) DAYS 17-19 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D)(B)(B) This a section of the 34 Day European Adventure trip. See p.134 or visit our website.

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Pag Island getaway ++ Visit former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau ++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice START MEET AT 6PM IN VENICE FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 18 breakfasts (B), 9 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D) ++ 11 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses & 7 nights in multi-share hostel upgrades ++ All ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef

DAYS 1-2 VENICE, ITALY. (D), (B) DAYS 3-5 VENICE TO PULA, CROATIA, VIA POSTOJNA CAVES, SLOVENIA. (B,L,D)

(B,L)(B)

DAYS 6-7 PULA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (B,L)(B) DAYS 8-9 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. (B,L)(B) DAYS 10-11 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,L,D)(B) DAYS 12-13 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D)(B) DAYS 14-15 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. (B,L,D)(B,L) DAY 16 COPENHAGEN TO HAMBURG, GERMANY. (B,L) DAYS 17-18 HAMBURG TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B,L)(B,D) DAY 19 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B) This a section of the 34 Day European Adventure trip. See p.130 or visit our website. TRIP PRICE OF £1389

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Local guide in Florence Day trip to Corsica Pisa visit Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice ++ Venice walking tour ++ Day trip to Pompeii & guided tour START MEET AT 6PM IN BARCELONA FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 19 breakfasts (B), 10 lunches (L), 11 dinners (D) ++ 12 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses, 2 nights bungalows, 4 nights in multi-share hostel upgrades, 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef

DAY 1-2 BARCELONA, SPAIN. (D)(B) DAY 3 BARCELONA TO SARDINIA, ITALY VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. (B) DAYS 4-6 SARDINIA. (B,D) (B,L) (B,L,D) DAY 7 SARDINIA TO ROME. (B,L,D) DAY 8-9 ROME. (B) (B) DAY 10-11 ROME TO FLORENCE INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B,L,D)(B) DAY 12-13 FLORENCE TO VENICE. (B,L,D)(B) DAY 14 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. (B,L,D) DAY 15-16 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND VIA VADUZ, LIECHTENSTEIN. (B,L,D)(B,L,D) DAY 17 SWISS ALPS TO RHINE VALLEY, GERMANY. (B,L,D) DAYS 18-19 RHINE VALLEY TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B,L)(B,D) DAY 20 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B) This a section of the 34 Day European Adventure trip. See p.132 or visit our website. TRIP PRICE OF £1669

TRIP PRICE OF £1459 TRIP PRICE OF £1759 TRIP PRICE OF £1539 TRIP PRICE OF £1859

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shops before grabbing some dinner and checking out the glitzy nightlife. On day two here you’re free to explore. (B,D) (B)

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DAY 2 ROME TO GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. Play connect-the-dots with the stars or let the swell rock you to sleep as we ferry from Bella Italia to Greece. Restaurants, bars, and cosy cabin rooms will keep you comfortable. (B,L) DAYS 3-5 SAILING IN GREECE. Three great days on the Ionian Sea. Absolute paradise. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L)

DAY 11 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Your house in Budapest awaits. Set off on a driving tour to get down and Danube (that being the river) with twin cities, Buda and Pest. Check out Hero's Square, Parliament House, the National Palace, Fisherman's Bastion and swanky Andrássy Avenue. (B,L) DAY 12 BUDAPEST. Free day = put down your Rubik's Cube and take on a city with enough baroque, neoclassical and art nouveau architecture to keep you puzzled for hours. (B) DAY 13 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. Get all up in the streets of Kraków today on a walking tour. Then: your day, your choice. (B,L)

GREECE

DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. Meet your new travel mates in the afternoon. (D)

DAYS 9-10 DUBROVNIK TO PLITVICE LAKES. Follow the Dalmatian coast north to Zadar. Then: Plitvice Lakes. Made up of 16 lakes connected by streams and waterfalls and surrounded by 300 square kilometres of national park, Plitvice Lakes didn't make it onto the UNESCO World Heritage list without good reason. Come see for yourself. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)

DAY 6 GREECE TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. What happens when you paint a former communist capital in vivid colours? According to Tirana's artist-turned-mayorturned-TED speaker Edi Rama, people start paying taxes and crime rates plummet. True story. Kick off with a driving tour and a group dinner before we let you loose into the night. (B,L,D) DAYS 7-8 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. On to Montenegro and some stunning coastal scenery before reaching Dubrovnik, home to epic sunsets. Wander Dubrovnik's tiny cobblestoned streets and explore hidden cafés and

DAY 14 KRAKÓW. Buff up on history at Wawel Castle, feed the ducks on the bank of the Wisla and after dinner, slay a few glasses of mead. (B) DAY 15 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. A sobering visit to the former concentration camp Mauthausen. Then, Prague. (B,L,D) DAY 16 PRAGUE. Loads of free time to explore Prague’s nooks and crannies today. Get your nostalgia fix at the Museum of Communism then explore a world-renowned beer range you don’t have to be hipster to appreciate. (B) DAY 17 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Quick stop in Dresden then on to Berlin. Prep yourself for currywurst, absinthe and more hipsters per capita

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than anywhere else. We’ll drive you around to see (what’s left of) the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building before making your food baby sing with a hearty German meal. (B,D)

DAY 18 BERLIN. Shake off last night with a wander around the German capital. Optional: Third Reich walking tour and local insight into what the city was like under Nazi rule during World War II. (B) DAY 19 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Next: Amsterdam, mayo-dipped fries and red lights. Get your bearings on a walking tour of the vibrant capital and see the Dam Square, Royal Palace and National Monument. Then: explore all that this notoriously liberal city has to offer. (B,L) DAY 20 AMSTERDAM. Shake off last night with a bike ride along the canals, then off to find out more about this Van Gogh guy. Tonight we feast. (B,D) DAY 21 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Cue sad faces and goodbyes as we wrap up in London. (B) This is a section of the 34 Day European Adventure trip. See p. 134 or visit our website.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++

3 nights sailing in Greece Driving tour of Tirana Walking tour of Dubrovnik with a local guide Visit former concentration camp AuschwitzBirkenau

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 20 breakfasts (B), 11 lunches (L), 9 dinners (D) ++ 9 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses, 1 night in a hotel upgrade, 6 nights in multi-share hostel upgrades, 3 nights sailing in Greece & 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef START MEET AT 2PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

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TRIP PRICE OF £1929 TRIP PRICE OF £2039 TRIP PRICE OF £2149 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share tents and multi-share hostel upgrades

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YOUR ROUTE

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DAY 6 FLORENCE TO ROME. Two cities, one day. Your boots are made for walking (so you can earn your pasta). (B)

DAY STOP

2 Copenhagen

DAY 7 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Bella Italia is all yours today with a free day. Dodge mopeds and glam up your travel style to fit in. #wheninrome. (B,D)

DENMARK

Amsterdam

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DAY 8 ROME TO VENICE. Ride up the leg of the boot to the floating (sinking) Queen of the Adriatic. (B,L,D)

Berlin

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Dresden

GERMANY

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FRANCE

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POLAND

CZECH REPUBLIC

Swiss Alps

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Postojna Caves

2 Verona

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Rome

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VATICAN CITY

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Count Paris sights on a driving tour through the city, including a cameo by the Eiffel Tower. Then, devour all the treats at our gourmet picnic by the icon. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. Explore the City of Light on your own time today (on two wheels? Boat?). Whatever you do, don’t miss the macarons. (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. If Heidi had taken a gap year, this would have been the home stretch. Magnificent views and the chance

to use one of the four languages you need to open a bank account here. Guten Tag. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Summer snow. Not an oxymoron if you take a trip up the Jungfrau today. Cue #nofilter views. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. A city so beautiful there’s a medical condition associated with an extreme emotional response to a visit here (see: Stendhalism). With any luck you’ll just be blown away. (B,L,D)

DAY 9 VENICE. Get lost in the maze of cobblestone streets, then take to the water on an optional gondola ride. (B) DAYS 10-12 VENICE TO PULA, CROATIA VIA POSTOJNA CAVES, SLOVENIA. Sunsets. Great cheese (Paski Sir). Bit of a beach party. What’s not to like as we arrive into our own slice of the coolest country in Europe right now for three nights in paradise. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B)

DAY 13 PULA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. On to the spiritual home of goulash, hot springs and the Rubik’s cube for a driving tour of the twin cities: Buda and Pest. (B,L) DAY 14 BUDAPEST. Budapest rocks. Free day to hunt down ruin bars and check out the WW2 hospital hidden under Buda Castle. (B) DAY 15 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. On to gothic Kraków to meet a fire-breathing dragon and devour all the pierogi. (B,L) DAY 16 KRAKÓW. For all the gothic architecture, Kraków also has 120 acres of parkland. Take time to visit Kosciuszko Mound for a bird's eye view. (B) DAY 17 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. A sobering start to the day with a trip to AuschwitzBirkenau. Then, we’re off to discover just why Prague keeps topping those European Bucket Lists. (B,L,D) DAY 18 PRAGUE. In the first Eastern Bloc city to host a Michelin star, it’s time to feed your inner foodie.

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Top tip: Nakladany hermelin (pickled cheese) goes well with that end of day beer. (B)

DAY 19 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Historic sights + epic nightlife = Berlin. Good thing we've got a couple of nights here. (B,D) DAY 20 BERLIN. Berlin is cool. Very cool. People watch on Kastanienallee, then befriend the locals for the best art and music haunts to spend your free day. Pro tip: Kreuzberg is worth a wander. (B) DAY 21 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Channel your inner hipster (or pastry fiend). Copenhagen next. Cue clean lines and cosy vibes. (B,L,D) DAY 22 COPENHAGEN. The world is your oyster today. Or your pickled herring. Your call. Explore the Meatpacking District and Nørrebro for a local vibe or unleash your inner child with a visit to Tivoli Gardens. (B,L)

DAY 23 COPENHAGEN TO HAMBURG, GERMANY. Grab one last Danish, we’re southbound after breakfast. Hamburg next. Get a guided tour before we check out the nightlife at the port. (B,L) DAY 24 HAMBURG TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. It’s all been said and ‘grammed for future #tbts. We’re off to get our photo taken sitting on ‘I amsterdam’. (B,L)

DAY 25 AMSTERDAM. One million bikes within city limits, but only 700,000 residents. Optional bike tour anyone? (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Local guide in Florence Paris city driving tour Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Visit former concentration camp AuschwitzBirkenau

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 25 breakfasts (B), 13 lunches (L), 11 dinners (D) ++ 15 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses, 1 night in a bungalow ++ English Channel crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Canal drinks cruise in Amsterdam ++ Postojna Caves START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

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DAY 26 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. All good things come to an end, but you’re in London so you could stick around (or keep exploring...). (B)

M RO Y F BP N A O D R 2G S P E £7 P E R R PE

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LONDON

MEALS

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WI-FI

CLOCKWISE: BORDEAUX, BARCELONA, SARDINIA, RHINE VALLEY

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

DAY 7 SAN SEBASTIÁN TO MADRID. Pit stop in Pamplona for an orientation tour. Madrid next to get down with the Spanish capital. Cue non-stop marcha (action) and insta-worthy grub. (B,L,D)

DAY STOP Amsterdam

DAY 8 MADRID. Over to you. Get your art fix at the Prado Museum or make like a local at one of the buzzing bistros and talk the day (and night) away. You can’t lose. (B)

NETHERLANDS

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Swiss Alps

SPAIN

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2 Florence Pisa

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overnight ferry

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Bordeaux

Pamplona

DAY 10 BARCELONA. Get your fix of Gaudí and Art Nouveau. It’s your day, your way. (B)

LIECHTENSTEIN

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San Sebastián

DAY 9 MADRID TO BARCELONA. Off to Zaragoza for a bit of history and a glimpse of the mighty Basilica of Our Lady before we take Barcelona for a spin. (B,L,D)

GERMANY

FRANCE

Mont Saint-Michel

Rhine Valley

Corsica VATICAN CITY

Rome

Barcelona

Madrid

Pompeii

Sardinia ITALY

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Bright lights and love in the air as we kick off our trip in the city of romance. Pinch yourself between bites of buttery goodness under the Eiffel Tower at our gourmet picnic. (D)

for spiraling steps and epic views that are totes worth the climb. (B,L,D)

DAY 2 PARIS. You’re in Paris with a free day to explore. Tonight: don’t miss the chance to cruise the Seine or hit a bohemian cabaret. (B)

DAY 5 BORDEAUX TO SAN SEBASTIÁN, SPAIN. Hit up a local winery before we head off to Spain’s endless beaches. Get your bearings in San Sebastián before digging into a local feast. (B,L)

DAY 3 PARIS TO MONT ST-MICHEL. Jump back to the Middle Ages in the alleys of this tiny island. Prepare

DAY 4 MONT ST-MICHEL TO BORDEAUX. Welcome to the world’s wine capital. You know what to do. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 SAN SEBASTIÁN. A whole day to work on your tan. Plus a pintxos culture you won’t want to miss. (B)

DAYS 11-14 BARCELONA TO SARDINIA, ITALY VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. Three nights in Sardinia! Set your watch to island time. Cue epic coastal drives, beachy vibes and plenty of opportunities to work on that tan. Plus, a day trip to Sardinia’s French cousin Corsica will put another tick on your list. (B) (B,D) (B,L) (B,L,D) DAY 15 SARDINIA TO ROME. On to the best place for a lesson in carbs. Make sure you get plenty of zzz’s tonight – tomorrow we’ll channel our inner explorer. (B,L,D) DAY 16 ROME. Today is all you. Get up close and personal with the Colosseum or splurge on Via del Corso. But first, we’ll give you a lay of the land on a solid walking tour. (B) DAY 17 ROME. Visit the buried city of Pompeii today. Then make the most of your last night in the Italian capital. (B) DAY 18 ROME TO FLORENCE INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Check out the home of the Pope, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel (optional) before we head off to Florence. (B,L,D) DAY 19 FLORENCE. Get down with the Renaissance on a walking tour and meet a local artisan. Your mission tonight: hunt down the best aperitivo (Google it). (B)

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CLOCKWISE: LAUTERBRUNNEN, VENICE, CORSICA

DAY 20 FLORENCE TO VENICE. First, a stop to get THAT photo in Pisa. Afterwards, we hit the floating (sinking) city of Venice. Get lost in the maze of alleyways and picturesque canals. (B,L,D) DAY 21 VENICE. Tick off the Bridge of Sighs and shoo pigeons in San Marco Square on today’s walking tour. Then it’s over to you. Don’t miss the winning combo of bubbly and peach purée: the Bellini was born here. (B) DAY 22 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. An action packed afternoon to work off those Italian carbs. Plus scenery so smashing, it’ll leave your jaw sore. (B,L,D) DAY 23 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND VIA VADUZ, LIECHTENSTEIN. Gear up for another day of craning your neck, we’re hitting the Swiss Alps next. #YOLO (B,L,D) DAY 24 SWISS ALPS. A day to hang out in the Alpine village or catch the epic views from the top of Jungfrau mountain. Also: last chance to skydive. Just sayin’. (B,L,D) DAY 25 SWISS ALPS TO RHINE VALLEY, GERMANY. Half of Germany’s wine comes from here. Shame not to try it. (B,L,D) DAY 26 RHINE VALLEY TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Amsterdam next. Cue liberal views, vintage bikes and fries served with mayo. #winning

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Paris city driving tour Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Bordeaux winery tour & tasting Local guide in Florence Day trip to Pompeii & guided tour Day trip to Corsica

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 27 breakfasts (B), 15 lunches (L), 15 dinners (D) ++ 14 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses, 2 nights in bungalows, 9 nights in multi-share hostel upgrades, 1 night in a hotel upgrade, 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry ++ English Channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef

FINISH 2018

TRIP PRICE OF £2249 TRIP PRICE OF £2399 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share tents and multi-share hostel upgrades

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2099

(B,L)

DAY 27 AMSTERDAM. A free day to explore. Hit the Jordaan district to shop vintage between art galleries or kick back in Vondel Park. Don’t miss the chance to cruise the canals tonight. (B,D) DAY 28 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. All good things come to an end, but you’re in London so you could stick around (or keep exploring...). (B)

M RO Y F BP N A O D R 5G S P E £7 P E R R PE

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CLOCKWISE: PRAGUE, BARCELONA, VENICE, DUBROVNIK

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

DAY 8 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. On to the French Riviera to rub shoulders with the rich and famous. (B,L,D)

DAY STOP

Amsterdam

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DAY 9 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. Keep exploring the world’s most lavish waterfront property. Tonight, we head to Monaco. (B)

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DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Across to the City of Love. Kick things off with a driving tour and a gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. Roam free. After you’ve sufficiently channelled your inner Parisian, top things off with an optional river cruise or cabaret show. (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Swiss Alps next. (B,L,D)

DAY 12 VENICE TO FLORENCE. Shake past the Leaning Tower of Pisa on our way to Florence. (B,L,D) DAY 13 FLORENCE TO ROME. Work off that gelato on a walking tour through the city before heading for Rome. (B)

Florence

Avignon

DAY 10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. Off to Verona to check out Juliet’s balcony before we roll into Venice. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Head to Europe’s highest railway station. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. Next stop: the Pope’s old stomping ground, Avignon. (B,L) DAY 6 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. First stop at the famous Roman aqueduct before we head to Barcelona. (B,L,D) DAY 7 BARCELONA. Roll out of bed and get on the tapas trail. (B)

DAY 14 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Vatican City is first up with an optional visit. (B,D) DAY 15 ROME TO GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. An overnight ferry to Greece before we take on the Mediterranean. (B,L) DAYS 16-18 SAILING IN GREECE. Join Poseidon’s posse for three great days sailing. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L) DAY 19 GREECE TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Get to know the social science behind rainbow-coloured buildings. (B,L,D) DAY 20 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. On to stunning Dubrovnik.

(B,D)

DAY 21 DUBROVNIK. Use your free day to explore the insane amount of World Heritage items before topping it off with an epic sunset sesh. (B) DAY 22 DUBROVNIK TO PLITVICE LAKES. North to Zadar, en route to the World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes. (B,L,D)

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CLOCKWISE: AMSTERDAM, SAILING IN GREECE, BERLIN

DAY 23 PLITVICE LAKES. Cascading emerald waterfalls, limestone rock faces and secluded caves today. (B,L,D) DAY 24 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Put down your Rubik’s cube today and get your bearings on a driving tour of the twin cities: Buda and Pest. (B,L) DAY 25 BUDAPEST. Hipsters here have converted old ruins to chic little bars. (B) DAY 26 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. Get all up in the streets of Kraków today on a walking tour. Then: your day, your choice. (B,L) DAY 27 KRAKÓW. Buff up on history at Wawel Castle, feed the ducks on the bank of the Wisla and after dinner, slay a few glasses of mead. (B) DAY 28 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. On to the cobblestoned streets. But first a sobering visit to former concentration camp, AuschwitzBirkenau. (B,L,D) DAY 29 PRAGUE. Prague Castle and the Old Town Square are a good start. Don’t miss the quirky museums and the chance to party in the Kazimierz. (B) DAY 30 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Let Dresden flaunt its 800-year-old history before we hit the German capital to find out what it means to be ein Berliner. (B,D) DAY 31 BERLIN. Check out the Holocaust Memorial and Checkpoint Charlie with a local guide or go exploring. Remember: the nightlife here is famous for a reason. (B) DAY 32 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. On to the home of Van Gogh. Go herring hunting and get acquainted. (B,L) DAY 33 AMSTERDAM. Explore the city by bike, then dance to the beat of your own drum. (B,D) DAY 34 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. London calling, say goodbye. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Paris city driving tour Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower French Riviera perfumery experience Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice 3 nights sailing in Greece Local guides in Florence, Tirana & Dubrovnik Visit to Pont du Gard Plitvice National Park Visit former concentration camp AuschwitzBirkenau

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 33 breakfasts (B), 18 lunches (L), 16 dinners (D) ++ 17 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses, 1 night in a bungalow, 1 night in a hotel upgrade, 10 nights in hostel accommodation upgrades, 3 nights sailing in Greece & 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry ++ English Channel crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef

FINISH 2018

TRIP PRICE OF £3169 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share tents and multi-share hostel upgrades

34 DAYS FROM

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++ Skydiving in the Swiss Alps ++ Gondola ride in Venice START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

M RO Y F BP N A O D R 2G S P E £8 P E R R PE

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Forget peering through Valencia-tinted filters. As you set sail on the azure waters of the mighty Mediterranean, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll soon realise no amount of Instagram prowess can capture the astonishing natural beauty of what lies in front of you. Explore postcardworthy villages on land, kick back with your new boat buddies on deck and create memories that will last a

POSEIDON'S PATHWAY, GREECE

lifetime, one windswept selfie at a time.

ACCOMMODATION MOTORISED BOATS

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Explore the cobblestone streets of Hydra ++ Swim in the blue waters of Greece START MEET AT 1PM IN ATHENS FINISH APPROXIMATELY 2PM IN ATHENS

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Sail the scenic Aegean ++ Visit party islands Ios & Mykonos ++ Experience the world’s most beautiful sunset in Santorini START MEET AT 12PM IN MYKONOS FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN MYKONOS

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 1 afternoon tea (AT) ++ 7 nights in an ensuite cabin (twin or double) on a motorised boat ++ Local qualified crew ++ Topdeck Representative

DAY 1 ATHENS, GREECE TO AGISTRI. (AT) DAY 2 AGISTRI TO EPIDAURUS. (B,L)

DAY 1 MYKONOS, GREECE TO PAROS. (AT)

DAY 3 EPIDAURUS TO POROS. (B,L)

DAY 2 PAROS TO IOS. (B,L)

DAY 4 POROS TO ERMIONI. (B,L)

DAY 3 IOS TO SANTORINI. (B,L)

DAY 5 ERMIONI TO HYDRA. (B,L)

DAY 4 SANTORINI TO IRAKLIA. (B,L)

DAY 6 HYDRA TO AEGINA. (B,L)

DAY 5 IRAKLIA TO ANO KOUFONISI. (B,L)

DAY 7 AEGINA TO ATHENS. (B)

DAY 6 ANO KOUFONISI TO NAXOS. (B,L) DAY 7 NAXOS TO MYKONOS. (B,L)

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8 DAY | BLUE LAGOONS 20

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Smugglers Island

Simena Castle Sunken City of Kekova

CLOCKWISE: FIRNAZ BAY, FETHIYE

DAY 1 FETHIYE, TURKEY TO TARZAN BAY. Listen up, shipmates: today is officially speak-like-a-pirate day. Soak up the rays of the Mediterranean on the way to our first anchorage in Tarzan Bay. (D) DAY 2 TARZAN BAY TO ST NICHOLAS ISLAND. Next up, the Blue Lagoon. Overlooked by the imposing Mount Baba, it’s officially the most photographed beach in Europe. Optional: pay a visit to Butterfly Valley. (B,L,D) DAY 3 ST NICHOLAS ISLAND TO KAŞ. First stop: Aquarium Bay (expectations set). Next, we’re on to Kaş to get involved in some optional scuba diving, or alternatively to check out the local markets. (B,L,D) DAY 4 KAŞ TO APERLAI BAY. Bring on next level relaxation. Today we’re getting deep into that life on the ocean wave and checking out the waters around Limanagzi and Ucagiz. (B,L,D) DAY 5 APERLAI BAY TO GOKKAYA BAY. Today we float past the sunken city of Kekova, so keep your eyes peeled for the turtles that call this place home. Next up, sink your teeth into some optional castle vibes at Simena before a full-blown pirate party at the Smugglers Inn bar. (B,L,D) DAY 6 GOKKAYA BAY TO FIRNAZ BAY. Set sail towards Hidayet Bay this morning and be rewarded with hidden treasure (in the form of crystal-clear water and a well-deserved swim). Final destination today: Firnaz Bay. (B,L,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Sail the scenic Turkish coastline Swim & snorkel the blue waters of Turkey Visit Smugglers Island Watch the sunset on St Nicholas Island Visit the sunken city of Kekova

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights in an en-suite cabin (twin, double or triple) on a motorised cruising gulet ++ Snorkelling equipment available to use ++ Harbour & marina fees ++ Local qualified captain & crew ++ Topdeck Representative

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Paragliding in Oludeniz ++ Scuba diving in Kaş START MEET AT 3PM IN FETHIYE FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN FETHIYE

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DAY 7 FIRNAZ BAY TO FETHIYE. Today, claim a sunlounger at Gemiler Beach. Or, step back in time with an optional trip to the ancient ghost town of Kayakoy. Jump on dry land for some fresh gozleme, then it’s back on board for a night of partying. (B,L,D) DAY 8 FETHIYE. Your Blue Lagoons adventure may end today but there’s no reason why you can’t find another ship to stow away on and do it all over again. Life’s a beach, right? (B)

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Croatia Croatia + sailing = what dreams are made of. Tick off the big names of Dubrovnik and Hvar and cue stunning sunsets, plenty of swim stops and time to explore. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not gonna want to miss this.

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CLASS: A SATURDAY DEPARTURE SLEEP TWIN/DOUBLE CABIN WITH ENSUITE ROUTES » »SPLIT TO SPLIT » »DUBROVNIK TO SPLIT » »SPLIT TO DUBROVNIK » »DUBROVNIK TO DUBROVNIK

CLASS: A+ SATURDAY & THURSDAY DEPARTURE SLEEP T WIN/DOUBLE CABIN WITH ENSUITE

MAX LOAD 24-36 PASSENGERS

ROUTES » »SPLIT TO SPLIT

INCLUSIONS » »DAILY BUFFET BREAKFAST » »DAILY THREE-COURSE LUNCH » »DAILY WATER » »LOCAL PORT TAX

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CLASS: A* THURSDAY DEPARTURE SLEEP T WIN/DOUBLE CABIN WITH ENSUITE ROUTES » »DUBROVNIK TO DUBROVNIK MAX LOAD 24 PASSENGERS INCLUSIONS » »AIR-CONDITIONED CABINS » »DAILY BUFFET BREAKFAST » »DAILY THREE-COURSE LUNCH » »DAILY WATER » »LOCAL PORT TAX

INCLUSIONS » »AIR-CONDITIONED CABINS » »DAILY ENGLISH BUFFET BREAKFAST » »DAILY THREE-COURSE LUNCH » »DAILY FRESH FRUIT BASKET » »CHANGE OF LINEN & TOWELS DURING THE WEEK » »LOADS OF DECK SPACE FOR LOUNGING » »DAILY WATER » »LOCAL PORT TAX

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Dubrovnik CLOCKWISE: HVAR, MAKARSKA

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

TRIP CODE: ESCZSS, ESCMSS, ESCLSS EX. SPLIT

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 7 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L) ++ Daily bottled drinking water ++ 7 nights in an en-suite cabin (twin or double) on a motorised boat ++ Local qualified captain & crew ++ Local port tax ++ Topdeck Representative

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Sea kayaking in Dubrovnik ++ Ziplining in Split START MEET AT 11AM IN SPLIT FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN SPLIT

G= Guaranteed Departure

DAY 1 SPLIT TO MILNA, CROATIA. Time to hit the big blue. Dock at fishing village Milna, chow down on a barbecue feast or hang out on deck. You’ll all be shipmates in no time. (L) DAY 2 MILNA TO HVAR. First stop: Hvar, the ‘sunniest spot in Europe’ with a supposed 2,715 hours of sunlight in an average year. Tonight, we’ve got a night out at Hula Hula beach bar to enjoy. (B,L) DAY 3 HVAR TO KORČULA. Get your bearings of the fish shaped street plan, and then brave the steep ladder at the 15th century tower-cum-cocktail bar for drinks with a view. (B,L)

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DAY 4 KORČULA TO DUBROVNIK. Beyoncé and Jay-Z fell crazy in love with Dubrovnik, and if you’re into Game of Thrones you're sure to find your inner fanboy. Soak it all up with a stroll along the top of the city walls. (B,L)

DAY 5 DUBROVNIK TO MLJET. With a National Park and the chance to visit St Mary’s island, Mljet is sure to impress. This afternoon is on your watch – spend it as you wish. (B,L) DAY 6 MLJET TO MAKARSKA. Onwards to the Makarska Riviera, one of Europe’s best unsung holiday spots. Check out the town and then brace yourself for tonight's party at the infamous grotto club, Deep. (B,L) DAY 7 MAKARSKA TO SPLIT. Get involved in some optional ziplining across the Cetina Gorge before we sail back to Split. Yes, it's a UNESCO World Heritage city, and yes, it has an abundance of Roman architecture. (B,L) DAY 8 SPLIT. Anchors down for a final breakfast. Swap contact details and plan your next adventure. (B) THIS ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER AND MOORING CONDITIONS

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Sail the scenic Croatian coastline ++ Visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed destinations Dubrovnik & Split ++ Visit the Hvar Fortress

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Captain’s dinner on board ++ Visit to the Blue Caves START MEET AT 11AM IN SPLIT FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN DUBROVNIK

DAY 1 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA TO MLJET. Today we set sail to Mljet. Get to know the gang, then soak up the serenity in the National Park or boat it over to St Mary Island. (L) DAY 2 MLJET TO KORČULA. Explore Korčula’s alleys, take a spin through Marco Polo’s house and climb your way to the top of an old-school cathedral tower to savour a colourful cocktail. Take note: the ladder to the top of Massimo’s cocktail bar is seriously steep, so watch your head! (B,L) DAY 3 KORČULA TO VELA LUKA. Onwards to Vela Luka, a wide bay surrounded by coves dotted with vineyards, olive trees, fig trees and pines. Tonight, keep your ears tuned for Klapa – an a capella style of singing that we may hear echoing from the town’s restaurants. (B,L)

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DAY 4 VELA LUKA TO VIS. Set sail for Vis, a relatively untouched island on the Dalmatian coast. An optional visit to the Blue Caves will be just as epic as the name implies, so make sure your waterproof camera is well and truly charged. (B,L) DAY 5 VIS TO HVAR. This morning we head straight for Hvar, one of Croatia’s glittering gems. Sip a mistmash in one of the oldest cities in Europe, and rub shoulders with the rich and famous as you stroll the white stone plaza. (B,L) DAY 6 HVAR TO STARI GRAD. Off the mooring line and on to Stari Grad, a UNESCO listed town on the northern side of the island of Hvar. Tonight, we clink glasses and indulge in a feast fit for a sailor with an optional onboard dinner. (B,L) DAY 7 STARI GRAD TO SPLIT. Sail to Split for the ultimate vacay finale. Yes, it's a UNESCO World Heritage city, and yes, it has an abundance of Roman architecture. Finish off your day behind the 1700-year-old walls of the Diocletian Palace. (B,L)

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DAY 4 SPLIT TO HVAR. From one slice of island paradise to another. Head to Hvar Fortress, Square and Cathedral for more than a few photo ops, and then make your way to Hula Hula beach for a groovy afternoon. But first, a swim stop outside the port. Dress to impress tonight: we’re hitting the town on a night out. (B,L)

DAY STOP

Split

DAY 5 HVAR TO KORČULA. Our next stop is Korčula, the birthplace of Marco Polo and home to a cocktail bar built in the turret of a 15th century tower, where a steep ladder climb rewards you with epic views and delicious bevs. Get your bearings on a walking tour – plus, don’t miss the chance to see the Korčula locals showing off their cutting edge version of the two-step. (B,L)

CROATIA

Makarska

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DAY 6 KORČULA TO ŠIPAN. Hit the sleepy town of Šipan, where we’ll have the afternoon to swim and relax. Tonight, attend an optional Captain’s Dinner on board the boat for a feast of epic proportions. Or, find a quiet spot, pull up a picnic blanket, grab a glass of the town’s famous Dingac wine and watch the stars ignite the sky. Yep, this is the good life. (B,L)

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Dubrovnik DAY 1 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA TO MLJET. Everyone’s a first mate today as we trim our sails and set course for the island of Mljet. Your responsibilities today include swimming, improving your tan and counting shades of blue. Later, toast your first day’s seafaring with an optional barbecue dinner on board the boat. Life on the ocean wave is hungry work, huh? (L) DAY2 MLJET TO MAKARSKA. Welcome to the glitz, sunshine and high rolling antics of the Croatian Riviera. Laze around on Makarska’s beaches and channel your inner high-roller. Tonight we party pirate style, so don your eyepatch and striped shirt

and practise your finest “arrrr”. Optional: a visit to a national park with a natural slide when the tide is right. (B,L)

DAY 3 MAKARSKA TO SPLIT. Next stop is Split, where Roman and Venetian architecture contrasts with communist blocks from Tito’s reign. But first, we’ve got two optional activities for you: get some aerial thrills ziplining across the Cetina Gorge, or flex your skills on a river rafting excursion. Make like a local with a drink in the main square tonight or wrap your tastebuds around a seafood dish at a restaurant on the esplanade. (B,L)

DAY 7 ŠIPAN TO DUBROVNIK. Hit the beach and chase the peacocks. Or, trace the top of the 1,940 metres of city walls and then grab a front row seat for the sunset. Today’s optional activities: sea kayaking around the Dubrovnik walls or a Game of Thrones walking tour. Tonight we go all out for one last hurrah in the ‘Jewel of the Adriatic’. (B,L) DAY 8 DUBROVNIK. Exchange contact details with your shipmates and plan your next adventure. We’re outta here after breakfast. (B) THIS ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER AND MOORING CONDITIONS.

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

THURSDAY DEPARTURE CLASS A*

++ Sail the scenic Croatian coastline ++ Visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed destinations Dubrovnik & Split ++ Visit the Hvar Fortress

TRIP CODE: ESCDDD EX. DUBROVNIK

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TOP OPTIONALS ++ Sea kayaking in Dubrovnik ++ Ziplining in Split

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Europe is flush with iconic cultural events, experiences and festivals. Tick some off that bucket list of yours and get a unique feel for a country and its traditions. From music festivals to parties, historical trips to famous railway journeys, these once-in-a-lifetime experiences

OKTOBERFEST, GERMANY

are like nothing else. What are you waiting for?

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4 D A Y | A N Z A C D AY R A I D

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ISTANBUL

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ISTANBUL

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Istanbul

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Ypres

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Guided tour of ANZAC sites & battlefields ++ Attend the Dawn Service at VillersBretonneux START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

2018 APR

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D) ++ 3 nights in hotel accommodation (multi-share) ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Battlefields Specialist Guide

Take a poignant trip from London to the Western Front on an Anzac Day experience you’ll never forget. In the presence of an expert guide, you’ll have the opportunity to tour key battlefields of the Western Front, where Anzac soldiers suffered the biggest loss of life in World War I. Unite with your fellow Topdeckers at the Anzac Day service at Villers-Bretonneux, and pay your respects to the fallen heroes in a moment that will go down in history. DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO LILLE, FRANCE. DAY 2 LILLE TO AMIENS. (B,D) DAY 3 AMIENS. (B)

++ Attend the ANZAC Cove Dawn Service ++ Opportunity to attend the Australian/New Zealand memorial services ++ Walking tour of ‘Old’ Istanbul

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 2 breakfasts (B) ++ 2 nights in hotel accommodation (twin-share) & 1 night under the stars at ANZAC cover ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader START MEET BETWEEN 2-6PM IN ISTANBUL FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10AM IN ISTANBUL

Plan your route to Istanbul and discover all this intoxicating country has to offer on a once-in-a-lifetime, Anzac-inspired adventure. With an expert Trip Leader and local guide in tow, you’ll stay in well-located hotel accommodation in Istanbul and enjoy all the benefits of added inclusions and one-off experiences. Commemorate the fallen soldiers on Anzac Day and form bonds for life with your fellow travellers on this once-in-a-lifetime trip.

DAY 2 GALLIPOLI. (B) DAY 3 GALLIPOLI TO ISTANBUL (ANZAC DAY).

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14 D A Y | A N Z A C D AY E X P E D I T I O N ISTANBUL

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CLOCKWISE: CAPPADOCIA, GALLIPOLI

DAY 1 ISTANBUL, TURKEY. Join your new friends at the welcome meeting to get clued up about the trip. Then: off to a local bar in Sultanahmet to ring in your adventure. DAY 2 ISTANBUL. This morning’s options: a guided tour of Istanbul to see the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. Later, enjoy a Bosphorus river cruise. (B) DAY 3 ISTANBUL TO ESKIŞEHIR. Today we roll into Eskişehir. A vibrant and cosmopolitan melting pot, Eskişehir is home to a booming restaurant scene. (B) DAY 4 ESKIŞEHIR TO CAPPADOCIA. Next is Cappadocia, where the sky comes alive with hot air balloons and cone-like rock formations spatter the landscape. (B,D) DAY 5 CAPPADOCIA. Your second day calls for further exploration of the Ihlara Valley. Tonight, check out an optional belly dancing show with dinner. (B) DAY 6 CAPPADOCIA TO ANTALYA. Today our travels pass Caravansary in Sultanhani and the deep blue lake in Obruk and Konya. Tonight, we rest our heads in Antalya. (B) DAY 7 ANTALYA TO FETHIYE. Two days in Fethiye are yours! Take in the natural harbor, azure waters and numerous rock tombs. (B,D) DAY 8 FETHIYE. More paradise today. Stroll the boat-lined docks and tuck into some seafood or gözleme. (B) DAY 9 FETHIYE TO KUŞADASI. Another day, another impossibly blue ocean. This time: the Aegean. Make a pit stop at Pamukkale and the ruins of Hierapolis, before arriving at Kuşadası. (B,D) DAY 10 KUŞADASI. Brush up on your history with your visit to the Ephesus Ancient City. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Attendance to the ANZAC Cove Dawn Service ++ Opportunity to attend the New Zealand memorial service ++ Walking tour of Istanbul with a local guide ++ Cruise on the Bosphorus Strait ++ Entrance to the Goreme open air museum and ruins of Hierapolis & Pergamon

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 12 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ++ 12 nights hotel accommodation (twin-share) & 1 night under the stars at ANZAC cove ++ Commemorative hoodie ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Turkish Guide

TRIP CODE: ELAXII S TA R T

FINISH 2018

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DAY 11 KUŞADASI TO AYVALIK. Stop off at the legendary Pergamon, then onto Ayvalık for a hit of sunshine and more turquoise waters. (B,D) DAY 12 AYVALIK TO GALLIPOLI. Start the morning with an optional tour of the archaeological Troy site before making your way to the battlefields of Gallipoli. Tonight, we camp out under the stars. (B) DAY 13 GALLIPOLI TO ISTANBUL (ANZAC DAY). Today, thousands of Aussies and New Zealanders unite for the Anzac Day Dawn Service. Kiwis can participate in the New Zealand memorial service at Chunuk Bair, before we all return to Istanbul. DAY 14 ISTANBUL. One final breakfast before we bid adieu to the week that was. (B)

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DAY 1 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. Make your way to Dubrovnik to meet up with your fellow festival die-hards. Take the chance to explore this great city by foot, before a hearty group dinner (and the chance to take on the famous nightlife). (D) DAY 2 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO VIA MOSTAR, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Sarajevo may still be known for the tragic legacy of its 1990s war, but it’s also now a flourishing European city. En route, we’ll make a stop at Mostar to visit the famous Stari Most bridge, and then get our bearings on a driving tour before dinner. (B,D) DAY 3 SARAJEVO. A free day in Sarajevo for the win. Why not wander through the beautiful old town or take a tour of the bunkers and war tunnel built underneath the airport’s runway? Make sure you make a stop at the plaque outside the Museum of Sarajevo which marks the spot where Franz Ferdinand was shot – the event that triggered WWI. (B) DAY 4 SARAJEVO TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. Just try and tear your eyes away from all the awesomeness today, as we take the scenic route between Sarajevo and Belgrade. (B,D) DAY 5 BELGRADE. The day’s yours, Topdecker. Start exploring. If history’s your thing, jump on a walking or cycling tour to take in the city’s fascinating past. If you’re more about the chill vibes, there’s Ada Ciganlija – an island on the River Sava with a shore perfect for sun worshipping. (B) DAY 6 BELGRADE TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Your chance to find out why Budapest often tops the lists of European must-dos. Arriving into the city we’ll tour the main sights, enjoy a feed and then discover why ruin bars are so hot right now. (B,D)

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DAY 7 BUDAPEST. Far from us to suggest this is the start of the main event, but it's our first day at Sziget. #Excited. Prep your party pants – this is going to be a wild ride. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ 3 day entry ticket to Sziget Festival ++ Visit to Mostar

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 9 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ++ 5 nights in hotel accommodation & 4 nights in hostel accommodation ++ Tours of all major cities ++ 3 day Budapest public transport ticket ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Awesome Trip Leader START MEET AT 12PM IN DUBROVNIK FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10AM IN BUDAPEST

DAY 8 BUDAPEST. After scoping out the grounds yesterday, you’ve got today to enjoy the spectacle. But it’s not all about the main stage – indulge every musical whim with dance, house, pop, rock and everything in between. (B) DAY 9 BUDAPEST. One more day of Sziget to rock your socks. It’s all here on the self-styled Island of Freedom: theatre, street food, folk dancing, beaches, sports and amusements. And when you find the chance, there’s always that whole music thing. (B) DAY 10 BUDAPEST. Wipe the glitter from your eyes and enjoy your final breakfast as the whirlwind of Sziget comes to a close. You might want to stick around though… (B)

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DAY 1 VALENCIA, SPAIN. Viva España! Our trip begins today in the glorious Spanish coastal city of Valencia. Meet the gang at our accommodation, and then head out on the town for a chance to get to know your fellow revellers. Food fight in T minus 48 hours = befriend the enemy. DAY 2 VALENCIA. Today is all yours to explore Valencia’s Old Quarter, taking in such highlights as the Central Market, Plaza Redonda, the Cathedral of Valencia and the Basilica of Our Lady the Forsaken. Not keen for a wander? We won’t judge if you’d rather retire to the beach and work on your tan. This evening is yours to sample the delicious local cuisine, so order up big at a tapas bar and wash it all down with a sangria (or two). (B) DAY 3 VALENCIA. We have an early start this morning but today’s excitement makes it more than worthwhile. We board our coaches for the included transfer to Buñol, home of La Tomatina – the world’s biggest food fight! The atmosphere building up to the ‘fight’ is like one big street party, with the occasional water fight added just for fun. Technically the festival doesn’t kick off until someone has climbed up a greased pole to retrieve a ham (no,really) - however a cannon blast will also signal the start of the tomato onslaught at 11am. Huge trucks packed with tons of tomatoes roll through the street dropping their loads in the middle of the packed crowds. Then it’s game on: everyone for themselves! The fight lasts for an hour – which may not sound like much but it’s a long time if you’re repeatedly getting pelted with tomatoes – then it’s time to head back to Valencia for a shower and a well-earned rest. Tonight hopefully there are no lingering tomato-related animosities as we toast new friends and the memories of our Tomatina experience. (B) DAY 4 VALENCIA. Wake up feeling like a human-sized bottle of ketchup? That’s all part of the fun. Rinse the remains of yesterday’s epic food fight from behind your ears and dive into a hearty breakfast. The trip

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

TRIP CODE: ELLTVV/ELTLVV S TA R T

++ Join in La Tomatina - the world's biggest food fight

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 3 breakfasts (B) ++ 3 nights in hostel accommodation (multi-share) or 3 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Modern air-conditioned coach transfer to Buñol for La Tomatina festival ++ Guided tour of Valencia ++ Awesome Trip Leader START MEET BETWEEN 2-4PM IN VALENCIA FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10AM IN VALENCIA

finishes this morning, but be sure to stick around with your newfound comrades and explore Valencia some more. (B)

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GERMANY

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Walking tour of Munich ++ Join the Oktoberfest celebrations START MEET BETWEEN 2-6PM IN MUNICH FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN MUNICH

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 3 breakfasts (B) ++ 3 nights in hostel accommodation (multi-share) ++ Awesome Trip Leader

Officially the world’s biggest party, Oktoberfest draws a crowd of seven million people every year to celebrate the three best things to come out of Germany: beer, bratwurst and pretzels. Make your own way to Munich for this legendary festival, and experience all the the city has to offer while staying at centrally-located hostel accommodation with included breakfasts and a walking tour. Are you ready for this? Eins, zwei, drei, g’suffa! (One, two, three, chug it down!). DAY 1 MUNICH, GERMANY. DAY 2 MUNICH. (B) DAY 3 MUNICH. (B) DAY 4 MUNICH. (B)

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£ Join seven million revellers at the world’s biggest party. Our Prostmeister,

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Festmeister and Braumeister trips offer options to suit all needs and budgets, so there’s no excuse not to get into the festive spirit. Don your finest lederhosen, grab the nearest person and sing, dance and hug the night away.

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Overnight Coach

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GERMANY

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Walking tour of Munich ++ Join the Oktoberfest celebrations START MEET BETWEEN 8-11AM IN MUNICH FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10PM IN MUNICH

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 3 breakfasts (B) ++ 3 nights camping in pre-erected tents with air mattresses (twin-share) ++ Awesome Trip Leader

Join the throngs of beer-loving Bavarians as we embark on the four-day Festmeister trip to Munich to celebrate the most #epic of all European festivals, Oktoberfest. Designed to be as flexible as your stein-swilling arm, this trip allows you to choose your preferred dates - meaning the same awesome experience, sans the weekend crowds (if you so wish). The dress code is Bavarian classic, lederhosen are optional and singing, hugging and dancing on tables is encouraged.

++ Walking tour of Munich ++ Join the Oktoberfest celebrations START MEET AT 12PM IN LONDON FINISH APPROXIMATELY 2PM IN LONDON

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 3 breakfasts (B) ++ 2 nights camping in pre-erected tents with air mattresses (twin-share) ++ Return coach transport to Oktoberfest grounds ++ Modern air conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

DAY 1 MUNICH, GERMANY.

With over 4,500,000 square feet of food stalls, attractions and Bierzelt (beer tents), Oktoberfest in Munich is like Disneyland for beer-lovers. Sample the liquid gold, chow down on bratwurst and take a trip inside the Bavarian culture while you’re at it on our five-day Prostmeister adventure. Whether you are a confirmed beer enthusiast or just intrigued by the folkloric festivities, you’re sure to find something to float your stein. Cheerful atmosphere guaranteed.

DAY 2 MUNICH. (B)

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO MUNICH, GERMANY.

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DAY 2 MUNICH. (B)

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DAY 3 MUNICH. (B) DAY 4 MUNICH. (B) DAY 5 MUNICH TO LONDON, ENGLAND.

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aboard! Tonight we catch the train to Yekaterinburg (pronounced ‘Ye-ka-te-rin-boork’) so get comfy. Ten points if you spot the Ural mountains in the distance. (B,D)

MOSCOW > BEIJING YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

DAY STOP overnight train

overnight train 1 2

Yekaterinburg

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Irkutsk

RUSSIA

1 Lake Baikal

1 overnight train

Ulaanbaatar 1

MONGOLIA

Gorkhi Terelj National Park 1 overnight train

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Beijing CHINA

1 STOP & STAY

DAY STOP overnight train

overnight train

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Yekaterinburg

Moscow RUSSIA

Irkutsk

1 Lake Baikal 2

Ulaanbaatar 1 MONGOLIA

overnight train 1

Gorkhi Terelj National Park 1 overnight train

Moscow. Check out the Red Square, the Kremlin and the GUM department store (just to name a few). (B,L,D)

DAY 3 MOSCOW TO YEKATERINBURG, VIA OVERNIGHT TRAIN. Free time to cram in the last of your Moscow travel wish list. Then it’s all

DAY 10 ON BOARD THE TRANS-MONGOLIAN RAILWAY TRAIN. It’s a travel day, Trans-Mongolian style. Gulp down an early breakfast before we head

Beijing 2 CHINA

DAY 2 MOSCOW. Today is a big day of touristing, #topdecker style. This morning = a guided tour of

DAY 8 LAKE BAIKAL. Stretch those legs in Eastern Siberia. Say hello to Irkutsk before making a beeline for Listvyanka and Lake Baikal, the world’s deepest freshwater lake. Created by a rift in two tectonic plates splitting apart, this is actually a future ocean in the making. Mind blown. (L,D) DAY 9 IRKUTSK. Time to give Irkutsk (pronounced ‘ear-kootskk’) the attention it deserves. But first, a stop at the Taltsy Museum before hitting the city. See the sights on a city tour where you can flash your camera at a bunch of stunning churches and tip your hat to the monument of Alexander III – he’s the guy that had the idea of constructing the Trans-Siberian railway. (B,L)

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DAY 1 MOSCOW, RUSSIA. Join your new friends and Topdeck Trip Leader to get clued up about the trip. Then: off to dinner, Moscow-style to celebrate the start of this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. (D)

DAY 5 YEKATERINBURG TO IRKUTSK, VIA OVERNIGHT TRAIN. Wake up, explore, repeat. Enjoy some free time before we jump on the next train for three nights of epic train travel. (B,L) DAYS 6-7 ON BOARD THE TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILWAY TRAIN. Sit back and chill. Your travel is sorted and the hardest thing you need to do is look out the window at those awesome views. You’ll venture past remote villages, mountains and forests. Hot tip: look out for local vendors selling everything from fruit, bread, boiled eggs, pot noodles and assorted trinkets at your designated stops along the way.

BEIJING > MOSCOW YOUR ROUTE

DAY 4 YEKATERINBURG. Yekaterinburg awaits. Check out the city on a guided tour and get ready for the local line up: the Yeltsin museum, The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Ganina Yama Monastery and the secret grave of the Romanovs, the last imperial dynasty to rule Russia. This place has history for days. (D)

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to the train station. Get your passports ready, today we get another stamp for the collection. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

MOSCOW > BEIJING

DAY 11 GORKHI TERELJ NATIONAL PARK, MONGOLIA. Hello Mongolia. Off the train and into the forest. Today is a nature lover’s dream. Think: rolling hills, wild flowers and radical rock formations. Hello relaxation. Become one with the Mongolian nomads as we settle into a traditional ger camp (gers = round, wooden-framed tents) for a truly memorable experience. (B,L,D)

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DAY 12 ULAANBAATAR. Did you ever think you’d make it to the capital of Mongolia? Well congrats, you did! Hop on an optional tour and learn about the rich history of the Mongols, admire the Buddhist Gandantegchinlen Monastery and embrace UB’s city views at the Zaisan Memorial. What a day! (B) DAY 13 ULAANBAATAR TO BEIJING, CHINA, VIA OVERNIGHT TRAIN. Breakfast + train to Beijing is all you have to remember today. Try and bagsy a window seat; you’re gonna wanna take pics. (B) DAY 14 BEIJING. Welcome to the capital of China – one of the great mega-cities of the world and home to over 20 million people. Hustle and bustle your way around town and if you’re feeling up to it, there’s an optional acrobatic show to go and enjoy tonight. DAYS 15-17 BEIJING. The best way to get acquainted with a new city? A local tour of course! From Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden City to the Temple of Heaven, you’ll get the best of Beijing. Check out one of the most impressive architectural feats in history, The Great Wall of China. Crossing 9 provinces and municipalities, the wall is up to 14 metres high! On our final day here, hug your travel besties goodbye as you bail home or plow forward with your travels. (B) (B) (B)

Moscow city tour Yekaterinburg city tour Taltsy Museum visit Irkutsk city tour Beijing city tour See Tiananmen Square See the Great Wall of China See Terelj National Park

MORE INCLUSIONS

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++ Acrobat show in Beijing START MEET AT 4PM IN MOSCOW/2PM IN BEIJING FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10AM IN BEIJING/10AM IN MOSCOW

REVERSE TRIP The 17 Day Trans-Mongolian Railway trip also runs in reverse from Beijing to Moscow. Due to train timetables, the reverse trip will spend two nights in Yekaterinburg.

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++ 11 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights on overnight trains, 9 nights hotel accommodation, 1 night in traditional ger camp ++ 4 berth traditional sleeper cabins on the TransSiberian & Trans-Mongolian Railways ++ Awesome Trip Leader + local guides

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The gingerbread season turns Europe into a magical land of twinkling lights, après-ski and snowy backstreets. Go ice skating under the Eiffel Tower, explore the many Christmas markets and drink all the

VENICE, ITALY

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REYKJAVÍK

YOUR ROUTE

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REYKJAVÍK

MEALS

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WI-FI

DAY STOP

Gulfoss Falls

Reykjavík

þingvellir NP

ICELAND

Blue Lagoon

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DAY 1 REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND. With landscapes like this, Iceland might as well be its own solar system. Make your own way to your accommodation for a date with your Trip Leader and fellow #topdeckers. Make friends, swap travel legends and grab some drinks. This is going to be epic. (D) DAY 2 REYKJAVÍK. Off to the Blue Lagoon today. Sounds like something out of Disney and looks like something from space. Lunar landscape. Natural geothermal pools. The chance to explore and swim. In winter. Outside. Iceland is awesome. As if life couldn’t (or shouldn’t) get any better than that, wait ‘til tonight. We’re off chasing the Northern Lights. Visibility can’t be guaranteed but if you nail that shot you won’t need to take another photo again. Ever. (B) DAY 3 REYKJAVÍK. Swap natural wonders for city life with a free day in über-cool Reykjavík. Check out the views from Hallgrímskirkja then hit up the halfsubmerged City Hall and grab a coffee with half your body under the waterline. Surreal. If you're a naturelover, don't miss the optional Golden Circle tour for 300 kilometres of the very best Icelandic landscapes (see also: the UNESCO World Heritage Site Thingvellir National Park). Come nightfall, there are foodie haunts abound. Local delicacies like smoked sheep head or rotten shark = a little too much for most. But we’re up for a roll from the world's best hot dog stand. Bill Clinton allegedly rates it. For something even more local, head to the other end of the lake for great food and great views. Worth the trip. Be warned, the best nightlife starts late. Like midnight. (B) DAY 4 REYKJAVÍK. Farewells today. Don’t get too upset. You ticked off a bucket list killer. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST ( I N C L U D E D ) ++ Visit the famous Blue Lagoon ++ Northern Lights tour

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D) ++ 3 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Excursion to the famous Golden Circle START MEET BETWEEN 3-4PM IN REYKJAVÍK FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10AM IN REYKJAVÍK

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WI-FI

YOUR ROUTE

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NETHERLANDS

START/FINISH

2 Amsterdam

London

ENGLAND

GERMANY

1 Heidelburg 2 Paris

Salzburg

FRANCE

AUSTRIA

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

Verona

Venice Florence ITALY

Rome

VATICAN CITY

CLOCKWISE: PARIS, SWISS ALPS, HEIDELBURG

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Say au revoir to England and introduce yourself to French food and killer sights with a night driving tour and included dinner. Pinch yourself. This is only night one. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. Make like a local and head along the banks of the Canal St Martin for a café scene they don’t want you to know about. Or just tick off the must-dos – it's your day. Finish with: cabaret or a river cruise. (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Yodel out the window as we roll into the Alps today. Scenery like this needs to be seen – and Instagrammed – to be believed. (B,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Ride to the top of the world (well, nearly) or explore a village that will inspire you to buy (and eat) a Toblerone. (B) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Onwards to beautiful Firenze. Tip: Hot chocolate + Piazzale Michelangelo for great views over the city and secret bakeries (Google it). (B,D) DAY 6 FLORENCE TO ROME. Take advantage of the local POV today as we check out the sights. Then it’s off to Rome for the Colosseum, and the Pantheon. (B) DAY 7 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Visit the Vatican (optional) then #livelikealocal. Get off the main drag, dodge the mopeds and stride out in shades. See: tiny wine bars, street markets, thin pizza dough and awesome fashion. (B) DAY 8 ROME TO VENICE. Ah, fair Verona. Channel Romeo and Juliet and re-enact the world’s most famous balcony scene. Then get ready for island hopping city style. (B,D) DAY 9 VENICE. They say it’s all about the gondolas. You’ll know why today. More love at St Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace and Rialto Bridge. Then, hang out with the locals at Cannaregio. (B) DAY 10 VENICE TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. Welcome to Salzburg. One city. One complex musical dynasty. To the left, Mozart. To the right, The Sound of Music. Play spot the fan as you go. Hint: The Sound of Music guys quite often dress up, Mozart less so. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST ( I N C L U D E D ) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Driving tour of Paris Gondola ride in Venice Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration Walking tour of Florence with local guide Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 13 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ++ 13 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

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TOP OPTIONALS ++ Scenic excursion to Mount Titlis ++ Bike tour of Amsterdam START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

DAY 11 SALZBURG TO HEIDELBERG, GERMANY. Dial up the Disney. A fairytale castle makes Heidelberg ideal to unleash your inner Princess/Prince Charming. They do a good beer, too. (B) DAY 12 HEIDELBERG TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. And you thought Italy was foodie heaven. Amsterdam has come into its own with pared back, clean flavours. Check out the city centre then take off to find some scrumptious eats. (B) DAY 13 AMSTERDAM. Final full day. Hold off on that sad face as it ain’t over yet. Explore the city by bike (optional) then get your smartphone ready to immortalise everything at our farewell dinner cruise. (B,D) DAY 14 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Today it's back on the ferry, homeward bound to ol' Blighty. Start planning the next adventure, before we end in London town. Facebook friends? (B)

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YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

Florence. Italian food is just as good in winter. Eat, sleep, repeat. (B,D)

DAY STOP

Amsterdam

Berlin

NETHERLANDS START/FINISH

London

DAY 6 FLORENCE TO ROME. Get schooled on the Medici family, stroll the Ponte Vecchio and learn about leather (new handbag, anyone?) on a morning walking tour. Then we're Romeward bound for a rendezvous with ancient architecture's biggest players. (B)

ENGLAND

Dresden GERMANY

CZECH REPUBLIC

Mauthausen

Paris

FRANCE

Prague

Vienna

Swiss Alps

Budapest

HUNGARY

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Rome

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Brush up on your bonjours when you meet the rest of the group and wrap your lips around your first real French meal at our included dinner. Cue Paris by night on a driving tour. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. Bike or cruise along the Seine on an optional tour, and then explore the world's largest grave at the Catacombs. Tonight, experience the razzle dazzle of a cabaret show if you wish. (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. It’s all about what’s going on outside your window

VATICAN CITY

today as we roll into the Swiss Alps. Grab your forks and prepare to cover everything in cheese at dinner tonight. (B,D)

DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Snow thrill seeker or vin chaud drinker? Either works. Jump on the revolving gondola to the top of Mount Titlis and test your pano photo skills, and then head back down for some snow angels and hot chocolate. (B) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Make your food baby sing as we roll into the land of hearty Tuscan cuisine and birthplace of gelato:

DAY 7 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Fancy a bit of culture? Enter, Vatican museums and the Sistine Chapel. Once you’re finished ogling the ceiling, shop ‘til you drop on Via Condotti, head to Capitoline Hill for views of the Colosseum or just kick back in Piazza Navona. (B) DAY 8 ROME TO VENICE. Grab a partner to re-enact Juliet’s balcony scene in Verona. Then, say ciao to Venice as we check into our hotel and have an Eat Pray Love-worthy relationship with an irresistible Italian meal. (B,D) DAY 9 VENICE. Get your bearings on this morning's walking tour, soak up St Mark's Square before a quintessential gondola ride on the Grand Canal. (B) DAY 10 VENICE TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. We're off to Ljubljana, but first, a stop at Insta-worthy Lake Bled. Shoot back to the Middle Ages on a walking tour through the fairytale-like Ljubljana Castle and Old Town, and then hit up the social strip for a tea or vino with a side of live music. (B) DAY 11 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Welcome to Budapest! Enjoy a walk this evening and soak up the view from the Citadella, and then roll into bed at your comfy hotel. (B,D) DAY 12 BUDAPEST. Your day to ‘do you’. Soak up the vibes at the Széchenyi Baths (pun intended), and then visit the Buda Castle or House of Terror Museum. Tonight, hang with the hipsters and drink local fruit brandy at one of the original ruin bars. (B) DAY 13 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Amp up the classical music and get ready for the City Of Dreams.

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Wave hello to the President as we go past the Hofburg Palace, and if you’re wanting to go super traditional, top off your day with a schnitzel and apple strudel. (B)

DAY 14 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. First, a sobering visit to Mauthausen concentration camp for a lesson in the resilience of humanity. Then, fuel up on trdelník before a walking tour amongst spires and cobblestone streets in Prague. (B,D) DAY 15 PRAGUE. Channel your inner bohemian and seek out the John Lennon memorial, before cruising the street vendors lining Old Town Square and sampling beer. Really. Good. Beer. (B) DAY 16 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Prep yourself for currywurst and more hipsters per capita than anywhere else. We'll drive you around to see (what's left of) the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building before knuckling down with some pork at Hofbräuhaus. Save some room to get your DJ groupie on. (B,D) DAY 17 BERLIN. Hang with the cool cats in Kreuzberg, and get the lowdown from the locals on where to go next on this free day. Top it off with an optional street art and nightlife tour this evening. (B) DAY 18 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Start dreaming of cheese, clogs and café stops as we roll through windmill dotted fields to Amsterdam. (B) DAY 19 AMSTERDAM. Take on the city's 51 museums (must-dos: Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House). Still thirsty for more? Check out the Heineken Experience for an interactive visit and tasting at the brewery. Top it off with a dinner cruise on the canal.

ON THE BUCKET LIST ( I N C L U D E D ) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Driving tour of Paris Walking tour of Florence with local guide Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen Dinner at Hofbräuhaus, Berlin Gondola ride in Venice Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 19 breakfasts (B), 9 dinners (D) ++ 19 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Bike tour of Amsterdam ++ Scenic excursion to Mount Titlis START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

TRIP CODE: EHWDLL S TA R T

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DAY 20 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Today it's back on the ferry, homeward bound to ol' Blighty. Start planning the next adventure, before we end in London town. Facebook friends? (B)

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DAY 7 FLORENCE. Your mission tonight: track down the best steak in Florence. But first, we explore the city on foot with a local Italian guide and check out Ponte Vecchio, Duomo Cathedral and the Uffizi Gallery. (B)

DAY STOP

Berlin START/FINISH

London

ENGLAND

NETHERLANDS

Amsterdam Dresden

AuschwitzBirkenau

2 Prague Český Krumlov

Munich

Paris

FRANCE

GERMANY LIECHTENSTEIN

Swiss Alps

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ITALY

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Kraków

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AUSTRIA

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Venice

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VATICAN CITY

DAY 8 FLORENCE TO ROME. On your way out of Florence keep your eyes peeled for local artist Clet’s doctored street signs (Google it). Then arrive in Rome for an orientation that’s nothing like the one you had at uni. (B) DAY 9 ROME. Go pizza-hunting in Caesar’s backyard and get #livinglikealocal. Check out Vatican City on an optional tour. (B) DAY 10 ROME TO VENICE. Off to the home of more than 400 bridges and 118 islands via Verona. Fill up over dinner then slip into a food coma of epic proportions. (B,D) DAY 11 VENICE. Chop off some of those calories exploring the city on foot this morning. Then cue singing men in water limos taking you down a labyrinth of canals. Viva Italia. (B) DAY 12 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS. Arrive at the home of carbs and adrenaline sports on stick(s). Tonight we kick off in style with tobogganing (optional). (B,D) DAY 13 AUSTRIAN ALPS. Sing “Let It Go”, eat snow, slide down white slopes and play king of the castle. (B) DAY 14 AUSTRIAN ALPS. Take two. Build a snowman then stuff yourself with meat and strudel. (B)

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Say bonjour to the city where food is king. Ease yourself in with a highlights tour of the city lights and an included dinner. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. Bike ride around the sights, check out the cabaret at the Latin Quarter (optional) or channel your inner Amélie and go exploring. (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Prepare for Instagram paradise today as we head into the fairytale landscapes of the Swiss Alps. (B,D)

DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Spend a day in the landscape that inspired Toblerone (the white chocolate version, naturally). (B) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO MILAN, ITALY. Strike a pose today as we roll on to the fashion capital of Italy via Liechtenstein. (B) DAY 6 MILAN TO FLORENCE. After THAT shot in Pisa we’re off to Florence. Huddle up, grab a double espresso and hit the streets. Seriously. (B,D)

DAY 15 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO MUNICH, GERMANY. This is so boring. Said no one ever. A late start for extra snowtime then Munich for some après-ski at the Hofbräuhaus. (B) DAY 16 MUNICH TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. Chocolate box perfection as we roll into Ljubljana today. Kick things off with a guided tour then explore your way around Europe’s last undiscovered fairytale. (B) DAY 17 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Ruined buildings? Redesign? Not in Budapest. If you haven’t heard of ruin bars, you should have. Get your

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glad rags on and prepare for some signature European nightlife with a hipster twist. (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST ( I N C L U D E D )

DAY 18 BUDAPEST. Opt to soak your weary bones in the Széchenyi Baths (just the tonic after the night before). Relax, enjoy, and then get right back out there. We told you Budapest was hardcore, right? (B)

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DAY 19 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. Two countries in one day? Easy. Take the scenic route through Slovakia to Kraków and kick back with a Polish feast. (B) DAY 20 KRAKÓW. Start with Kazimierz, the Old Jewish quarter of the city. Labyrinth streets and markets, bars and cafés – this is where the cool kids hang out. (B) DAY 21 KRAKÓW TO ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, CZECH REPUBLIC. Put things into perspective with a visit to Europe’s most notorious concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau. Then continue on with a night in World Heritage City Český Krumlov. (B,D) DAY 22 ČESKÝ KRUMLOV TO PRAGUE. A hop, skip and a jump (read: short drive) and we’re in Prague. Explore the city on foot, then find out why this city is known for its nightlife. (B,D) DAY 23 PRAGUE. Check out the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square or the Astronomical Clock. (B) DAY 24 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. From one behemoth to another. A quick stop in pretty special Dresden then a rolling history lesson in the home of rave and currywurst. (B,D) DAY 25 BERLIN. Start off your day with a history lesson at the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and the Reichstag building. (B) DAY 26 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Eat fries with mayo, explore the city or wander the picturesque canals. (B) DAY 27 AMSTERDAM. Hit the streets like a local, exploring the city by bike on an optional tour, then dance to the beat of your own drum for the rest of the day.

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Driving tour of Paris Gondola ride in Venice Walking tour of Florence with local guide Overnight stay in UNESCO World Heritage listed Český Krumlov Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau Scenic stays in the Swiss & Austrian Alps Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 27 breakfasts (B), 11 dinners (D) ++ 27 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

FINISH 2018

TRIP PRICE OF £3359 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra £939

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GBP PER PERSON TOP OPTIONALS ++ Snowboarding in the Austrian Alps ++ Bike tour of Amsterdam

START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

For a dose of history, pay a visit to the Anne Frank House, and then reconvene for an evening canal dinner cruise. (B,D)

DAY 28 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. The trip might be over but there’s always Facebook. (B)

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 12 S P E £1 P E R R PE

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DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. We’ve got a date. Meet your Trip Leader and check out the Pantheon, Spanish Steps and the Colosseum. And then, dinner (get ready to be wowed). (D)

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DAY 2 ROME. Off to the smallest country in the world and St Peter’s Basilica (optional). If you’re a culture vulture, consider taking one of the tours at the Vatican museum and Sistine Chapel – or live la dolce vita exploring the streets. (B) DAY 3 ROME TO SORRENTO. Ciao Roma, hello Amalfi Coast! Think: Pinterest board material and holiday hotspot for literary geniuses like Dickens, Nietzsche and Goethe. Get inspired and write some postcards after dinner. (B,D) DAY 4 SORRENTO. Stay seaside or opt in to travel back to 79AD to the UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient city of Pompeii, which was abruptly buried when nearby Vesuvius erupted all over the place. Tonight, carb up at a local joint of your choosing. Pro tip: Follow the sound of live music. (B) DAY 5 SORRENTO TO ASSISI. On to the hillside town Assisi to meet our local guide and find out how the Basilica of St Francis was built without cranes. Really. And just how that roof was painted. (B,D) DAY 6 ASSISI TO VENICE. Nature + fast cars en route to Venice today. First: the views from San Marino castle then Maranello for every car geek’s dream. Hello, Ferrari museum! In Venice, expect a labyrinth of canals and picture-perfect bridges. Very cool. (B,D) DAY 7 VENICE. Bridges and boats. A walking tour means our day starts with minus calories. Choose your poison for lunch then jump on a gondola to see the Grand Canal. Perfecto. (B)

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DAY 8 VENICE TO MILAN. Dust off (and maybe iron) those glad rags today. Milan is Italy’s fashion capital and the residents know it. Expect three-thousand-euro knee high boots and tailored coats. Just saying. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST ( I N C L U D E D ) ++ ++ ++ ++

Gondola ride in Venice Tuscan wine tasting Entry to the Ferrari Museum Local Italian guides in Assisi & Florence

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 10 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ++ 10 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Guided tour of historical Pompeii ++ Guided tour of Vatican City START MEET AT 3PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 4PM IN ROME

DAY 9 MILAN TO FLORENCE. Capture the only shot you need in Pisa (we’re talking about famous leaning tower) before we continue through Tuscany. First up, wine tasting, then Florence. Tip: take a walk to Piazzale Michelangelo. The night views are so worth it. (B) DAY 10 FLORENCE. Get to know the city with a local this morning. See: the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. Clock the bell tower beside the main Duomo to avoid the queues and get the same dramatic views. (B,D) DAY 11 FLORENCE TO ROME. Full circle today as we head back to the capital to say goodbye. But first, Orvieto for your life's first wild boar panini (if you’re game). (B)

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Glasgow Giant’s Causeway

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DAY 1 LONDON TO LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND. We begin with Harry Potter-esque, Oxford. Soak up the medieval vibes before we head to Liverpool. (D) DAY 2 LIVERPOOL TO YORK. Arriving into York, we’ll check out York Minster. Later, why not explore the town for a night to remember. (B) DAY 3 YORK TO EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. Soak up Edinburgh’s old-world charm, hit up the city for a local pub feast and take the chance to explore the nightlife with your crew. (B,D) DAY 4 EDINBURGH. Get under the skin of Edinburgh today and find out why it's much more than its gothic architecture. Head underground with a spooky tour. (B) DAY 5 EDINBURGH. We’re spoilt today with a second full free day in the capital. Go Loch Ness Monster-hunting or check out the city vaults under South Bridge. (B) DAY 6 EDINBURGH TO GLASGOW. You can’t do Scotland without whisky. Cue a distillery tasting tour then onto the nightlife behemoth we call Glasgow. (B) DAY 7 GLASGOW TO BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND. Ferry over to a city with a lot of (recent) history and now a buzzing, cosmopolitan feel. A walking tour through the Cathedral Quarter will show you Belfast’s street art, murals and ϋber cool venues. Then hit up the Titanic Museum or hop on an optional Black Cab tour for local tales and insider tips. (B,D) DAY 8 BELFAST TO GALWAY, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Big Question. How did 40,000 hexagonal rock columns end up in the same place? Doesn’t matter – the Giant’s Causeway rocks (pun intended). We’ll arrive in Galway tonight. (B) DAY 9 GALWAY. A free day in Galway, the land of ‘craic’. Grab yourself some fish and chips and a beer from the local pub before admiring the buskers on Shop Street. Don’t forget to check out the Cliffs of Moher (optional activity). (B) DAY 10 GALWAY TO DUBLIN. Take in the scenery on our drive to Dublin, including a visit to the ancient site, Newgrange. Tonight, an Irish show after dinner is your chance to sample a taste of tradition. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST ( I N C L U D E D ) ++ Traditional English Sunday roast in Liverpool ++ Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland ++ Visit the world-famous Guinness Storehouse in Dublin ++ See historic Stonehenge ++ Visit prehistoric Newgrange site

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 13 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ++ 13 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Irish Sea ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Walking tours in all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Nightlife tour of Edinburgh ++ Day trip to Loch Ness START MEET AT 7:30AM IN LONDON FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

DAY 11 DUBLIN. Get your bearings for this afternoon’s free time on a walking tour. Then take in the view of the city from the Guinness Skybar after touring the Guinness Storehouse. (B)

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DAY 12 DUBLIN TO CARDIFF, WALES. Enjoy the ferry and roll into Cardiff to find out how many Welsh words you can learn in one night. (B) DAY 13 CARDIFF. Do culture at Cardiff Castle or watch a rugby match in The Home of Sport. Tonight, it’s our farewell dinner. (B,D) DAY 14 CARDIFF TO LONDON, ENGLAND. After a night out in Cardiff, we stop-off in mystical Stonehenge before London calls. (B)

M RO Y F BP N A D G O R 27 S P E £1 P E R R PE

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DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). What’s the first thing we want in France? French food, of course. Devour dinner before a tour of Paris to see the twinkly lights. Job done. (D)

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DAY 2 PARIS. A free day in Paris = go nuts. Follow in your favourite literary figure’s footsteps (hello, Hemingway) or just hang with the locals. If you fancy a bike tour, cabaret show or river cruise, we’ll hook you up. (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. We’ll be #nofilter-ed out by the end of today’s Instagram feed. With picturesque mountains and to-die-for scenery, this place has to be seen to believed. Not to mention the carb-tastic dinner. (B,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Burn off last night’s dinner with a hike or bike – or take the cruisey option and head up Jungfrau by train. It’s the highest rail station in Europe, as the views will attest. (B) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO VENICE, ITALY. Bella Italia today as we roll into Venice. Get ready to get lost in its maze-like alleyways as you ogle the romantic canals. Inside tip: the best local haunts will always be found off the beaten track. (B,D) DAY 6 VENICE. We’ll take to land and ‘sea’ today. Enjoy a walking tour taking in the greats, then a classic vaporetto ride. This is what public transport should be like. And don’t miss the full gondola experience. (B) DAY 7 VENICE TO MUNICH, GERMANY. In a city so well known for beer (Oktoberfest rules here) it would be a shame not to drink it. Wirtshaus (pub restaurants) ensure plenty of beer and for non-vegos, plenty of meat. Prost! (B)

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DAY 8 MUNICH TO RHINE VALLEY. Not too many grapes on the vine at this time of year but it doesn’t matter. Pinch yourself because tonight you live like a royal and sleep in a castle. (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST ( I N C L U D E D ) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Driving tour of Paris Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Stay in the scenic Rhine Valley castle region Dutch cheese & clog demonstration Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 10 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights in hostel accommodation & 2 nights in hotel upgrades ++ English Channel crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Traditional cabaret show in Paris ++ Skydiving in the Swiss Alps START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

DAY 9 RHINE VALLEY TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Europe’s most infamous city. Get the obvious out of the way (Red Light District, anyone?) then discover the Amsterdam the locals want to keep quiet. (B) DAY 10 AMSTERDAM. The best city to explore by two wheels. Not only for the cool-factor but because there are no hills. At all. We’ll continue our mission to live like a local this afternoon before our farewell dinner cruise. (B,D) DAY 11 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. The final stretch. Wave goodbye to the ‘Dam before arriving back to London town. (B)

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DAY 1 MADRID, SPAIN. Reset your body clock; you’re on Madrid time now. Meet your crew and get fired up for the trip like a bull seeing red. (D) DAY 2 MADRID TO GRANADA. Siesta as we make our way to the base of the Sierra Nevada, aka the land of free tapas (Google it). After dinner, seek out a tetería for delish pastries and sweet mint tea. (B) DAY 3 GRANADA. Winter = no crowds through the chiselled kaleidoscope that makes up the Alhambra and the Palacio de Generalife. Get schooled in Islamic architecture with a guided tour then tapas your heart out. (B) DAY 4 GRANADA TO CHEFCHAOUEN, MOROCCO. Wave Andalusia goodbye and be awash in blue as we enter Chefchaouen, known for its pastel colours. Give your Instagram feed a workout while you tour the medina and souk. (B,D) DAY 5 CHEFCHAOUEN TO FES. Hightail it to the Mecca of the West with a front-row pano of the rolling Rif Mountains and snow-strewn Middle Atlas Mountains playing out the coach window. Thanks, nature. (B) DAY 6 FES. Tick ‘em off with a local guide: royal palace, Jewish neighbourhood, UNESCO World Heritage listed medina and leather tannery. Then hunt down a hammam and lose yourself in the labyrinth of souks and cobblestone streets. (B) DAY 7 FES TO MARRAKECH. Bend it like the berbers back ‘round the Middle Atlas towards Marrakech and soak up the colours, smells and vibes of the Red City. (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST ( I N C L U D E D ) ++ Guided tour of the Alhambra, Granada ++ Local guide in Fes & Marrakech

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 14 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights in hostel accommodation & 6 nights hotel upgrades ++ Strait of Gibraltar ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Flamenco show in Seville ++ Dinner & local show in Marrakech START MEET AT 2PM IN MADRID FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN MADRID

DAY 11 SEVILLE. Random fact: Seville’s cathedral allegedly houses Christopher Columbus’s tomb, but the jury’s still out as to whether he’s really buried there. Do your own investigating then opt in for a fierce flamenco performance. (B)

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DAY 12 SEVILLE TO LISBON, PORTUGAL. Three words you need to know in Lisbon: Pastéis de Belém. Make a beeline for the famous egg tarts before dinner. (B,D)

DAY 8 MARRAKECH. See the Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Minaret and mosaic madness that is the Saadian Tombs, then work your way past snake charmers and fall into the rhythm of Djemma el-fna square. (B)

DAY 13 LISBON. Catch a yellow tram, hit up a fado club, snap a #selfie in the pink street and save some energy for the buzzing Bairro Alto district for live music and cocktails. (B)

DAY 9 MARRAKECH TO ASILAH. Make your way to the whitewashed wonder that is this seaside town and get snap-happy in between Latin-influenced feasts. (B,D)

DAY 14 LISBON TO MADRID, SPAIN. Cross the border back to the Spanish capital and gorge on a smorgasbord of art history on a driving tour of the city. (B)

DAY 10 ASILAH TO SEVILLE, SPAIN. Leave the tajines for Seville and the Moorish brilliance that is the Alcazar. (B,D)

DAY 15 MADRID. Finish off your trip with some free time to explore Madrid. You'll be back. (B)

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DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). So long London, bonjour France! A first taste of French cuisine at our included dinner and a tour of the most iconic sights in Paris – by night. Ooh la la! (D) DAY 2 PARIS. Free day means living like a local. Browse bookshops in Le Marais, drink espresso in the 10th arrondissement or explore on an optional bike tour. Plus, the chance for cabaret or a Seine cruise this evening. (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. With sceneries like this, it’s all #NoFilter today. (B,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Take a ride to Europe’s highest railway station for bragging rights and great views. (B) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. From naturemade to man-made as we stop in Pisa en route to Florence. (B,D)

TRIP PRICE OF £1519

DAY 6 FLORENCE. Explore the city with a local guide. Take notes. Then come back to explore. (B)

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DAY 7 FLORENCE TO ROME. A stop in Orvieto and then Rome in winter = #FOMO killer. (B)

TRIP PRICE OF £1689 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

DAY 8 ROME. Take the option to visit the Vatican (aka the world’s smallest country), then Rome is yours. Red wine and pizza anyone? (B) DAY 9 ROME TO VENICE. Ah, fair Verona. Sigh over Juliet/ Rome and that iconic balcony on a walking tour. (B,D)

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DAY 10 VENICE. Take a map. Or don’t. Either way, find St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. They’re epic. And free. Then: get ready – we’re going island hopping, Venice-style. (B)

DAY 11 VENICE TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. The city of Mozart vs. The Sound of Music. Get ready for a dance-off. (B) DAY 12 SALZBURG TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. It’s a sobering start to the day with a visit to Mauthausen. Next up, Prague. (B,D)

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DAY 13 PRAGUE. An unexpected foodie paradise. Go beyond the beer and check out the fare on offer in the ‘City of a Hundred Spires’. (B) DAY 14 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Off to Dresden. Look up the history – then look at the city centre. Berlin history awaits with a driving tour of all the favourites. (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST ( I N C L U D E D ) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Driving tour of Paris A tasty sample of traditional Swiss fondue Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Walking tour of Florence with local guide Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 17 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D) ++ 11 nights in hostels, 4 nights in bungalows & 2 nights hotel upgrades ++ English Channel crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Gondola ride in Venice ++ Berlin Alternative Tour & Nightlife tour START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

DAY 15 BERLIN. Work your free day with a visit to hipster-chic Neukölln, Friedrichshain or Kreuzberg. There’s also the option for a Third Reich walking tour before experiencing some rad nightlife this evening. (B) DAY 16 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Yes, we’ll visit the Red Light District. But don’t let that fool you. Take a walk to experience the real Amsterdam. (B) DAY 17 AMSTERDAM. Take to two wheels to explore the canal-lined city on an optional bike tour. Then smartphones at the ready for our farewell dinner cruise. (B,D) DAY 18 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Farewell your newfound travel buds when we hit the grand old city of London. (B)

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DAYS 1-2 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Cue the Arc de Triomphe and that really famous tower as we roll into Paris. And by night, join us at a cabaret, sail the Seine or soak up some jazz at a café. (D) (B) DAYS 3-5 SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Get ready for OMG landscape. Check out Jungfrau aka ‘The Top of Europe’. Ride the rail or soak up the scenery at ground level. Reacclimatise to city life in marvellous Florence – stopping in Pisa for THAT shot. (B,D) (B) (B,D) DAYS 6-8 FLORENCE TO ROME. Gawk at the Ponte Vecchio, Florence Cathedral and that famous naked guy David in Florence. Next: a visit to Orvieto en route to Rome. Visit the world’s smallest country (hello, Vatican City) or just mix with the locals. (B) (B) (B) DAYS 9-10 ROME TO VENICE. Verona = Romeo + Juliet 4EVA. Then: we’re off to Venice where public transport by boat is totally the norm. Gondola ride anyone? (B,D) (B) DAYS 11-12 VENICE TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. Introducing old-world charm at its best. Pass time in strudel heaven or go high energy with a chance to ski (or snowboard). (B) (B) DAY 13 SALZBURG TO VIENNA. Welcome to Vienna – the home of Freud and free association. Go. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST ( I N C L U D E D ) ++ Driving tour of Paris ++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau ++ Local guide in Florence ++ A tasty sample of traditional Swiss fondue ++ Dutch cheese & clog demonstration ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 23 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D) ++ 17 nights in hostels, 4 nights in bungalows & 2 nights hotel upgrades ++ English Channel crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

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DAYS 14-15 VIENNA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. A walking tour in Bratislava before Budapest’s nightlife that really is THAT good. Recharge at a thermal spa or repeat last night at a ruin bar. (B,D) (B)

DAYS 20-21 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. See Dresden rising from war ashes. Then find out why Berlin is one of the coolest cities in Europe. Also: nightlife. (B,D) (B)

DAYS 16-17 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. The best winter food in Europe. Fact. Make like a culture vulture with a museum visit or just people watch with a hot chocolate. (B) (B)

DAYS 22-23 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Check out the sights and tone your legs with an optional bike tour before our farewell dinner cruise. (B) (B,D)

DAYS 18-19 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Auschwitz-Birkenau puts things in perspective before arriving into Prague. Then, explore! Think: Charles Bridge, John Lennon Wall, then beer. Really. Good. Beer. (B,D) (B)

DAY 24 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Make #bestfriendsforever over coach games and road trip snacks as we say goodbye in London. (B)

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TOP OPTIONALS ++ Skiing in Salzburg ++ Viennese Chamber Orchestra

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art and more curves than Beyoncé. Also: Basque Country fare. Delish. (B)

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DAY 6 BILBAO TO MADRID, SPAIN. As a city known for its artistic pedigree, culinary wonders and buzzing nightlife, you’re sure to find just what you’re looking for in Madrid. (B,D)

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DAY 7 MADRID. Check out the Royal Palace, get cultured at the Prado Museum or just kick back in the botanical gardens. Tonight, delve into the buzzing nightlife of the Malasaña and Chueca neighbourhoods. (B)

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DAY 8 MADRID TO VALENCIA. On to Spain’s third largest city, Valencia. Be sure to dig into a range of mouthwatering local dishes while you’re here. (B)

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DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). First day. First item off the list? A jam-packed city driving tour and included dinner. Keep your eyes peeled for the Arc de Triomphe, the Palais Garnier and that really famous tower. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. Explore the city’s hidden gems, either by foot or by optional bike tour. Tonight, join us at a cabaret, sail the Seine by night or soak up some jazz at a café in the 10th arrondissement. (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO BORDEAUX, FRANCE. Today we roll on to the port city of Bordeaux, where half the entire

city is UNESCO World Heritage listed and vineyards reign supreme. (B)

DAY 4 BORDEAUX. Wander the picturesque streets, with special stops at Cathédrale St-André, Musée des Beaux-Arts and the Jardin Public. After, embrace France’s finest #cafelife and slurp down top-notch vino. Obvs. (B) DAY 5 BORDEAUX TO BILBAO. Next stop: Bilbao – famed for its titanium-clad Guggenheim Museum that boasts an incredible collection of contemporary

DAY 9 VALENCIA TO BARCELONA. Bienvenidos to the city of art nouveau, alluring accents and most importantly, tapas. Flamenco, anyone? (B,D) DAY 10 BARCELONA. Get your bearings on a guided tour of bustling Barça, ticking off the likes of the Sagrada Família, Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas. Then: fire up for the notorious nightlife. (B) DAY 11 BARCELONA TO MARSEILLE, FRANCE. Today we cross the border back into France (Marseille, to be exact). With its boat-lined quayside, history and architecture, there’s no wonder this is one of France’s most visited cities. (B) DAY 12 MARSEILLE. Explore bustling La Canebière or dig into bouillabaisse – the hearty fish stew invented in Marseille – as you watch the sun set over the Vieux Port. (B) DAY 13 MARSEILLE TO FLORENCE, ITALY. With more culture than a British hipster, over 1,800 restaurants and the world’s best gelato (hands down), Florence is where all your Italian dreams are made. (B,D) DAY 14 FLORENCE. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the city’s greats this morning. Think: Ponte Vecchio, Florence Cathedral and that famous naked guy, David. (B)

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DAY 15 FLORENCE TO ROME. Today, we’re Romeward bound. Prep Instagram for a walking tour of the must-dos. (B) DAY 16 ROME. Rome is where the heart is. Visit the world’s smallest country (hello, Vatican City) or just mix it with the locals. Espresso stops mandatory. (B) DAY 17 ROME TO VENICE. Verona today = Romeo + Juliet 4EVA. After channeling your inner romantic at the love notes wall, we’re off to Venice where public transport by boat is totally the norm. (B,D) DAY 18 VENICE. The best way to explore? Get lost. Get found. Repeat. Just make sure you do find St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. That, and get yourself on a gondola ride. (B) DAY 19 VENICE TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Off to the Alps, where the air is crisp, the views are storybook worthy and fondue is totally acceptable at any time of day. (B,D) DAY 20 SWISS ALPS. Ski, snowboard, snow angel, then park yourself fireside with a mug of glühwein. Craving more altitude? Head to the ‘Top of Europe’, aka Jungfrau, on an optional adventure and test your pano #photoskills. (B) DAY 21 SWISS ALPS TO LUXEMBOURG CITY, LUXEMBOURG. Welcome to Luxembourg, where the country’s wealth is strong and its wine consumption is stronger. (Read: the good life). Delve into the many restaurants, museums and galleries the capital city has to offer. (B)

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Driving tour of Paris A tasty sample of traditional Swiss fondue Walking tour of Florence with local guide Bordeaux winery tour & tasting Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

TRIP CODE: EEWMLL S TA R T

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Flamenco show in Barcelona ++ Visit Château de Chambord START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

DAY 24 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Make #bestfriendsforever as we say goodbye in London. (B)

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 23 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D) ++ 16 nights in hostels, 5 nights in hotel upgrade & 2 nights in bungalows ++ English Channel crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

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DAY 22 LUXEMBOURG TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Europe’s most infamous city. Get the obvious out of the way (Red Light District, anyone?) then discover the ‘real’ Amsterdam locals want to keep quiet. (B) DAY 23 AMSTERDAM. The best city to explore by two wheels. Not only for the cool-factor but because there are no hills. At all. We’ll continue our mission to live like a local this afternoon before our farewell dinner cruise. (B,D)

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STAY & PLAY Sometimes you just need a bit of space to breathe and reboot. We totally get it. Which is why these nifty little breaks offer the independent traveller the perfect amount of time to experience some of the world’s most iconic destinations. Be warned! The included excursions are not exclusive to Topdeck and you could be sitting next to an #oldie! #omg.

LO N D O N P R E & P O S T

DUBAI STOPOVER

If you need a bed before your trip or fancy sticking around London

Get ready for glitz, glam and luxury at its absolute finest. From man-

town once you’re back, we can hook you up. With hotel or hostel

made islands and beaches to underwater hotels and shopping malls

accommodation to match your budget, it’s your trip, your way.

with over 1,200 stores, Dubai is flashier than a mob of paparazzi.

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Have yourself a Singapore fling in the city where hawker food reigns

Steamy, chaotic and bursting at the seams with tasty street food and

supreme and lush, manicured green spaces mix with skyscrapers

urban charm, Bangkok will slap you in the face with its intoxicating

and secret cocktail haunts. Experience the city in all its hot and

energy. Did we mention it’s a foodie’s paradise?

sticky glory. 3 DAY T WIN FROM

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START MEET AT 2PM IN LONDON. FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN LONDON

Learn your Leicester Square from your Picadilly Circus as you surf the famous underground and experience #Londonlife on this whirlwind short break. Jump aboard a famed double decker on a sightseeing tour,

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wave hello to HRH at the palace, stop to pose in a red telephone box

3 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) 3 nights hostel accommodation Walking tour of London + food tour 3 day London underground & bus pass (zones 1 & 2) 24-hour Hop On Hop Off Bus Pass Awesome Trip Leader

START MEET AT 2PM IN LONDON. FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN LONDON

and play street sign bingo with as many Monopoly properties as you can find. This is London, baby! Enjoy every moment, one cheesy bucket list item at a time.

Set foot in London town - home to the Queen, mushy peas and that big

HOSTEL TRIP PRICE OF £209

ol’ clock tower. Get your bearings and hit the streets with your Topdeck Trip Leader (aka living guide book). Soak up years of knowledge on a

HOTEL TRIP PRICE OF £289

walking food tour then snap a selfie outside the icons - you know the

HOTEL SINGLE TRIP PRICE OF £390

ones. Uncover the hipster café culture and oodles of shops this grand

Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

city has to offer. You’ll be a London expert in no time.

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HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION

++ Paris city driving tour ++ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower

TRIP CODE: EEEDPP

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3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D) 3 nights hotel or hostel accommodation Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ ++ ++ ++

Traditional cabaret show Seine River cruise Paris bike tour Paris food tour

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DAY 1 PARIS, FRANCE. Enter Paris, where history was born and made. Get your bearings on a driving tour then sink your teeth into a gourmet picnic under the Eiffel Tower. Luxury, right? (D)

DAY 3 PARIS. Ready for more? If you haven’t gone fromage crazy just yet, squeeze an optional food tour into your day, and then thank us later. Bon appétit! (B)

TRIP PRICE OF £329

DAY 2 PARIS. With Parisian charm crammed into every nook and cranny, make sure you hit all of the iconic haunts. Opt in to cruise along the River Seine or hop on a bike and zip through the city on two wheels. Later, if you are in the mood for an optional cabaret show, let us know – we’ll sort it. (B)

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Topdeck's Details

Top Deck Tours Ltd, company number 04905253, 109 Power Road, London, W4 5PY, UK

Locally Operated Trips

The following trips are operated by the corresponding local operator as principal: Turkey Explored, The Road to Troy, Sultan's Trail: New Faces Tourism Travel & Shipping Ltd. Iceland Summer, Iceland Explorer: GJ Travel Greek Island Hopper: Bellair Travel Greek sailing section of Summer Fun & Sailing, European Horizons, Adriatic Adventure, Mega European - Greece/-Egypt, Cleopatra's Jewel, Road to Athens, Oceanic Empires, Imperial Trail, European Adventure, Adriatic Express, Eastern Pathways: Cara Yachts Egypt section of Mega European - Egypt, Cleopatra's Jewel, Pharaoh’s Escape: Topdeck Egypt Blue Lagoons: Alaturka Cruises Croatian Riviera, Adriatic Sunsets, Dubrovnik Dreams: Katarina Lines ANZAC Day Raid, ANZAC Day Expedition: New Faces Tourism Travel & Shipping Ltd. The Trans-Mongolian Railway: Real Russia

Discounts

Early payment

5% off if you pay in full more than six months prior to departure date.

Friends

4-6 together

5% off

7-9 together

7.5% off

10+ together

10% off

All passengers must be booked on the same trip/departure, prior to the departure date of the trip to qualify. Multi-trip

2 trip multi

5% off cheapest trip

3 trip multi

7.5% off cheapest and 5% off second cheapest

4+ multi

10% off cheapest, 7.5% off second cheapest and 5% off third and additional trips

All passengers must be booked prior to the departure date of the first trip to qualify for discount. Discount applies to additional trips booked & is applied to the trip with the lowest trip value. Past passenger

Past passenger 5% off - we will need to be able to verify that you have previously been on one of our trips.

All discounts apply to the trip price only and do not apply to any flights, visitor taxes, short breaks, stopovers, gap year trips, pre & post accommodation or transfers. Only two applicable and valid discounts can be combined to a maximum discount of 15% off the trip price. Deposit

£25 per person, payable at the time of booking, for all Limited Edition trips (excluding ELTMMB/ELTMBM The Trans-Mongolian Railway) £60 per person, payable at the time of booking, for all other trips and Limited Edition's ELTMMB/ELTMBM The Trans-Mongolian Railway

Rolling Deposit

If you cancel your trip more than six weeks before the departure date you may request in writing at the time of cancellation that we provide you with a rolling deposit voucher for use against a future trip. The value and currency of the rolling deposit will be the value and currency of the original deposit paid. The rolling deposit cannot be redeemed by re-booking the same trip for the same departure date originally booked. The voucher must be redeemed within two years from the date of first cancellation. The rolling deposit can be transferred to a friend but cannot be transferred a second time. The passenger must be between 18 to 39 years old to travel. Only one voucher per person per trip is permitted. If redeeming against a trip with a higher deposit the balance will be payable at the time of booking. Rolling deposits cannot be redeemed or refunded for cash. If you cancel your trip within six weeks or less of the departure date you will forfeit your deposit and you will need to pay our applicable cancellation fee. Rolling deposit vouchers are not available for cancellations within six weeks of the departure date.

Change and Cancellation Fees

Days before departure

Change and Cancellation Fee (% of trip price)

Pre/post accommodation

Transfers

Over 42

Nil (changes)

Nil

Deposit (cancellations) 42-29

40%

Nil

28-14

60%

Nil

13-7

80%

100%

6-3

90%

100%

2-0

100%

Flight Change and Cancellation Fee

Any airline charges + fare & tax difference (which could be up to the full value of the ticket)

Financial Protection

Topdeck is a member of ABTA (L8291/Y2992) and is bonded to provide for your financial protection in the event of Topdeck’s insolvency. Any package which includes a flight as part of the package is protected by Topdeck's ATOL: 11033. Further information in relation to the financial protection of your booking is set out on our website.

Governing law and jurisdiction

These booking conditions are governed by the laws of England. Any dispute in relation to these booking conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England.

Brochure Validity Date

Prices quoted in our brochures are calculated on costs and exchange rates at 1 June 2017

Your contract will be with Topdeck as tour operator, unless you have booked a Locally Operated Trip, in which case your contract for tour services will be with the operator specified above and will be subject to that operator's terms and conditions, in addition to the booking conditions set out below. For any Locally Operated Trip, the operator will be identified on your itinerary or travel documents and their respective terms and conditions will be available directly on their websites or by contacting them. Should we book a flight on your behalf it will be subject to the conditions of the respective airline, including but not limited to deposit/full payment and cancellation terms. Please read these booking conditions carefully. You must not make any booking unless you understand and agree with these booking conditions. Our trips are designed strictly for young people between the ages of 18 to 39 years, (with the exception of Gap Year trips, which are restricted to people between the ages of 17 to 20 years). Bookings can be made through your local travel agent or directly with Topdeck and must be secured with a deposit of the amount shown above. A contract between you and us (or between you and the relevant operator of a Locally Operated Trip) will exist as soon as (i); we issue an invoice in response to your request for a booking and (ii); your deposit is paid to us or your travel agent. If your booking is made through a travel agent, we will address all correspondence to that agent. PRICE & PAYMENT The deposit is non-refundable unless we cancel your trip. The balance of your trip must be paid no later than 42 days prior to your trip departure date. If you do not pay within this period we may cancel your booking and your deposit will be forfeited. Full payment is required if you make a booking within 42 days of the departure date. If your booking is a special offer we may require full payment (including any pre and post accommodation and sundry service charges) by such earlier time as specified in the offer. Prices quoted in our brochures are calculated on costs and exchange rates as at the Brochure Validity Date. These prices may increase or decrease. We may alter prices and other particulars contained in our brochures and on our website at any time. Before you make a booking we will provide you with details of the current price of your chosen trip. Offered discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Please ensure you carefully read your invoice, tickets and all other documents we send to you as soon as you receive them and contact us or your travel agent immediately if any information appears to be incorrect. We will not accept any liability if you fail to notify us of any inaccuracy in any document within 14 days of us sending them to you or the travel agent. You are responsible for ensuring that you have the correct and valid travel documents including passports, visas and vaccination certificates. We strongly recommend that you verify current documentation requirements with your travel agent or us. Please note requirements change and you must check with your consulate for the most up to date information, including but not limited to visa requirements for the countries visited on your trip. Passports must have an expiry date of at least six months after completion of the trip. IF YOU CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR BOOKING If you want to change or cancel any aspect of your booking including but not limited to a change to a trip of shorter duration or different departure date you must notify us in writing. We will do our best to accommodate your requested change but it may not always be possible. We will not charge a fee for changes requested more than 42 days before departure except where we incur a cost from a supplier, in which case we will advise you of the relevant fee. All change/cancellation fees must be paid within seven days of the invoice date or on the date of departure, whichever is the sooner. If you are prevented from traveling as a result of illness, death of an immediate family member, jury service, or other reason beyond your control which we consider significant, we may agree to your booking being transferred to another person who satisfies all the conditions applicable to the trip, subject to you and the other person accepting liability for full payment of the trip cost and any additional costs arising from the transfer and provided that you give us not less than 21 days' written notice of the proposed transfer. CANCELLATION OR MODIFICATION BY US Every effort will be made to operate all trips as advertised but it must be remembered that our trips are planned up to eighteen months in advance. We may therefore, at our discretion, modify or cancel any trip, accommodation or arrangement at any time. We will notify you as soon as possible of any changes and they will form part of our contract with you. In the case of any material modification or cancellation, we will, if possible, provide you with three alternatives: (1) a trip of an equivalent or closely similar standard and price, if available; or (2) a trip of a lower standard together with a refund of the difference in price; or (3) cancellation with a full refund of all monies paid. A material modification is one that has a serious impact on your trip and includes a change of departure date, departure point or airport, or change of departure time of more than twelve hours, which would cause substantial inconvenience to you. A change of accommodation, or transport method/style is not a material modification. We may alter or substitute the type or size of vehicle, or method/style of transport mentioned in the brochure, depending on the number of passengers carried, which can vary from trip to trip. Normally the maximum group size is between 36 and 48 passengers. In certain countries there are strict laws governing drivers' hours and this may necessitate utilising public transport in some cities. Topdeck may require a minimum number of participants for certain trips. In the event that insufficient bookings have been made as at 42 days prior to departure, we may cancel the scheduled trip, whereupon all money paid by you for your Topdeck trip will be refunded and no further compensation will be paid. In such circumstances, you agree to

release Topdeck from any further obligations which would have been enforceable had the trip not been cancelled. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR TOPDECK OPERATED TRIPS

You must clearly state all your dietary requirements at the time of booking. We cannot guarantee that special dietary requirements can be met and we cannot take responsibility for any such requirements not being fulfilled.

Save where the provisions of Force Majeure apply, if the trip does not materially comply with the description in the brochure, Topdeck may compensate you to a maximum value equal to twice the price of the trip. Topdeck will only be liable to pay the maximum amount of compensation where there has been a total failure of consideration for your payment.

If you have a medical condition or require special arrangements that may affect your trip, we ask that you inform us in writing at the time of booking. If we cannot reasonably accommodate your particular needs we may decline the booking or ask for you to be accompanied by a person who is able to provide full assistance to you throughout your trip. YOUR LIABILITY TO US

Topdeck will not be liable where any failure in the performance or provision of your trip is due to: (a) your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of another member in your group (b) any third party not connected with the provision of your travel arrangements and where that failure is unavoidable (c) unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised or (d) an event which we or a travel service provider, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall (including but not limited to Force Majeure and unavoidable technical problems with transport and similar events).

You will not be permitted to embark or continue on the trip if your mental or physical condition is, in the reasonable opinion of any representative of Topdeck, such as to render you incapable of caring for yourself, or where you become objectionable to other passengers, or you become a hazard to yourself or other passengers. We will not be responsible for expenses resulting in you being precluded from completing the trip for any reason, nor will we refund you any part of your trip cost. In all cases we will notify you of the reasons why we have taken this action. We will have no obligation to arrange for your return to the point of the trip departure if your condition manifests itself after the trip departure. Further, if the trip involves travel by air, the captain of your aircraft can refuse to allow you to fly on the aircraft if he believes that you could be dangerous or disruptive to other passengers on the flight.

Our liability will in all cases be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to any applicable international conventions, including but not limited to the Geneva Convention in respect of carriage by road, the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation which set time limits for notifications/claims and limit the amount of compensation that can be claimed for death, injury, delay to passengers/guests and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We will not be responsible for any loss or damage sustained by you as a result of a contravention of any law or regulation of any of the countries visited while on the trip. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR LOCALLY OPERATED TRIPS If your trip is a Locally Operated Trip as listed above our obligation to you is to (and you expressly authorise us to) make trip bookings on your behalf with reasonable skill and care and to arrange a contract between you and the relevant operator. We exercise care in the selection of reputable local operators but we have no control over, or liability for, the services provided by third parties. All bookings are made on your behalf subject to the terms and conditions, including conditions of carriage and limitations of liability, imposed by the local operator (available on request). Your legal rights in connection with such trips are against the local operator and are not against us, except to the extent a problem is caused by fault on our part. SEATBELTS You must wear a seatbelt at all times whilst you are in any vehicle. Neither Topdeck nor any local operator will be liable for any injury, death or claim howsoever arising from any accident if you have failed to comply with this requirement. FLEXIBILITY DURING TRIP Your booking is accepted on the condition that you understand, and take responsibility for, the risks inherent in adventure travel. Every effort will be made to operate all trips featured in this brochure but there may be a necessity to vary the itinerary from that stated in the brochure, and delays may occur for a variety of reasons beyond our control. The need for a flexible attitude to this type of travel is important. All decisions relating to a trip itinerary will be taken by the Trip Leader, as appointed by us in the interest of the group as a whole. Please note that due to public holidays some sights or activities may not be available on a particular trip. No refund will be made for services made available by Topdeck but which for whatever reason are not used by you once the trip has departed. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS Topdeck and its employees, agents and contractors make no representation or warranty in relation to implied or explicit suggestions or recommendations of services, activities and events not highlighted as included in a trip. You are responsible for all risks associated with the transportation to/from, and your participation in, or visitation to, any place, activity or excursion not listed as an inclusion. During your trip you will be offered the chance to purchase various optional excursions and activities. Topdeck does not own, operate or control any of the companies or individuals which provide the optional activities or excursions. Some of the optional activities and excursions, such as canyoning, are inherently dangerous and risky. If you want to take part in such optional activities or excursions you must be fit enough to do so and must follow all reasonable instructions. The standards of health and safety which will be adopted by the company or the individual providing the optional activity or excursion will be those of the country where the optional activity or excursion takes place. Please note that these standards may not be the same as you would find in your home country. If you wish to book any optional excursion or activity, you may do so subject to the operator’s terms and conditions. Your contract will be with the operator of the activity or excursion and will be governed by local law. Topdeck acts only as their agent. Topdeck’s Trip Leader will have further details and additional information can be found on our website. Topdeck accepts no liability for any act or omission of any operator or operator’s employees, agents or sub-contractors. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY – FORCE MAJEURE We do not accept liability for any loss, damage or expense resulting from war or terrorist activities threatened or actual, civil unrest, industrial action threatened or actual, weather conditions, fire, flood, drought, closures, unforeseen alterations to public transport schedules, rescheduling of aircraft or boats, epidemic or outbreaks of illness or any other event outside our control which either delays or extends or reduces the trip, or compels a change in the trip arrangements after departure (“Force Majeure”). DIETARY, HEALTH AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

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MAPS

12 DAY ESSENTIAL EUROPE LONDON

EUROPE

17 DAY MEDITERRANEAN HORIZONS

LONDON

P.25

ROME

18 DAY EUROPEAN ODYSSEY

ROME

P.28

LONDON

Ljubljana

London

ENGLAND

SUMMER

Venice

NETHERLANDS

ITALY

Florence

1 Rhine Valley

Pisa

GERMANY

Postojna Caves

GERMANY

1 Sarajevo

Prague

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

1 Austrian

ALBANIA

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

Alps

AUSTRIA

Verona

1 Venice

HOTEL

EXPLORER

HOSTEL PLUS

Pisa

Corfu

CAMPING

SAILING

LIMITED EDITION

DAYS TRIP NAME 7 CEASAR'S FOOTSTEPS 8 ROMAN PATHWAY

ENDS P. LONDON 20 ROME 21

34 DAY DISCOVER EUROPE

DAYS TRIP NAME 9 COASTAL TRAIL 9 ADRIATIC DREAMS

Rome

STARTS ENDS P. DUBROVNIK ROME 22 ROME DUBROVNIK 22

DAYS TRIP NAME 7 CZECH MATE 14 SOHO TO BOHO

VATICAN CITY

STARTS PRAGUE LONDON

ENDS P. LONDON 21 PRAGUE 26

10 DAY GREEK ISLAND HOPPER

7 DAY ICELAND SUMMER

P TO R I P

23 DAY EUROPE UNCOVERED

STARTS ROME LONDON

Florence

Orvieto

GREECE VATICAN CITY

Rome

2 Venice

ITALY

Florence

Mauthausen

Paris

FRANCE

1 Tirana

overnight ferry

VATICAN CITY

CZECH REPUBLIC

Budva

Rome

Lucerne

Dresden

MONTENEGRO

2 START/FINISH

SWITZERLAND

ENGLAND

CROATIA

London

Dubrovnik

1 Munich

Paris

FRANCE

NETHERLANDS START/FINISH

Hvar

Berlin

Amsterdam

SLOVENIA Amsterdam

START/FINISH

P.29

LONDON

P.31

LONDON

P.32

REYKJAVIK

ATHENS

P.38

ATHENS

P.43

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS START/FINISH

GERMANY

2 Berlin

London

ENGLAND

2 FRANCE

Loire Valley

2 Prague

AUSTRIA

SLOVENIA

Salzburg

AUSTRIA

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

Verona

Lake Bled

Pisa

SPAIN

VATICAN CITY

Reykjavík

ALBANIA

Paros 2

Pula

CROATIA

Kirkjubæjarklaustur Corfu

ITALY

Rome

TRIP NAME I LOVE PARIS ROMAN ROAD VENETIAN TRAIL

1 1

1 Tirana

overnight ferry

Florence

French Riviera

ICELAND

Budva

MONTENEGRO

Mykonos 2

1 Egilsstaðir

START/FINISH

ITALY

Rome

Barcelona

CROATIA

Dubrovnik

French Riviera

ANDORRA

HUNGARY

1 Zadar

1 Florence

Carcassonne

1 Ljubljana

SLOVENIA

Venice MONACO

MONACO

Postojna Caves

Verona

1 Bordeaux

1 2

Akureyri

2 Budapest

Ljubljana

Venice

Mauthausen Paris

FRANCE

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

CZECH REPUBLIC

GREECE

CZECH REPUBLIC

Mauthausen Vienna

Paris

GERMANY

Athens

Prague

Dresden

DAYS 4 10 14

START/FINISH

Dresden

NETHERLANDS

START/FINISH

2 Berlin

London

ENGLAND

Amsterdam

GREECE

VATICAN CITY

STARTS PARIS LONDON ROME

ENDS PARIS ROME LONDON

P. 179 23 26

TRIP NAME TAPAS TRAIL DEMOCRACY ROAD PAPARA ZZI PARADE EUROPEAN EMPEROR ROAD TO PRAGUE COBBLESTONES & CANALS

STARTS ENDS LONDON BARCELONA BUDAPEST LONDON BARCELONA ROME LONDON ROME ROME PRAGUE ROME LONDON

P. 20 23 24 27 27 30

13 DAY EASTERN ESCAPE

Santorini

12 DAY SPANISH FIESTA

13 DAY BRAVO ITALIA

P TO R I P

12 DAY TURKEY EXPLORED

DAYS 7 10 11 15 16 20

ISTANBUL

P.44

BUDAPEST

PRAGUE

P.49

MADRID

P.46

ROME

START/FINISH

AuschwitzBirkenau

FINISH

Prague

Gallipoli 1 Çanakkale Troy

Pergamon

CZECH REPUBLIC

TURKEY

START

Budapest

Cappadocia 2 Ephesus

HUNGARY

Košice

SLOVAKIA

START/FINISH

Madrid

SPAIN

1 Cluj-Napoca

Timișoara

Pamukkale

Spiš Castle

ROMANIA

Bran Castle

Peleș Castle 2 Bucharest

1 Antalya

2 Barcelona

2 1

Valencia

Toledo

1 Brașov

Kuşadası Fethiye 2

Lucca Cinque Terre 2 2 Florence Pisa 1 Assisi Siena Orvieto

Zaragoza

POLAND

Zakopane

Český Krumlov

2 Venice

Bilbao 1

2 Kraków

1 Eskişehir 1

P.48

Verona

Lake Garda

Istanbul

ROME

Córdoba Seville 2

Saklikent Gorge

START/FINISH

ITALY

Rome

2 Granada

Pompeii

VATICAN CITY

Sorrento

DAYS TRIP NAME 6 ROAD TO TROY 7 SULTAN'S TRAIL

STARTS ENDS P. FETHIYE ISTANBUL 36 ISTANBUL FETHIYE 37

14 DAY BRITAIN & IRELAND LONDON

DAYS TRIP NAME 6 SPANISH EXPRESS 9 SPANISH HIGHLIGHTS

15 DAY BALKAN EXPLORER

LONDON

P.50

BUDAPEST

STARTS ENDS P. MADRID BARCELONA 37 BARCELONA MADRID 41

DAYS TRIP NAME 8 ESPRESSO ITALIA 8 PRONTO ITALIA

STARTS ENDS P. ROME FLORENCE 39 FLORENCE ROME 39

18 DAY BIG BALKAN

BUDAPEST

P.52

DUBROVNIK

P.54

START/FINISH

Budapest

HUNGARY

Loch Ness

Srebrenica

Ljubljana

Glasgow

Galway

Cliffs of Moher Killarney

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

SCOTLAND

Belgrade

Hadrian’s Wall

Derry/ Londonderry

IRELAND

Sarajevo

SLOVENIA

Edinburgh

Giant’s Causeway

1 Belfast

1 York

NORTHERN IRELAND

North Wales

Dublin

Stratford-upon-Avon Blarney Castle

Oxford Cardiff

WALES

Sarajevo

Zadar 1

SERBIA BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA 2

Plitvice Lakes 2

London

1 Bath

ENGLAND

Stonehenge

Dubrovnik CROATIA

Dubrovnik

SERBIA

Mostar

1 2 Tirana

Sofia

Kotor

ALBANIA

Skopje

1 2 Ohrid

Bucharest Veliko 2 ROMANIA Tarnovo Ruse

Belgrade

CROATIA

2 Srebrenica

Mostar

START/FINISH

Matka Valley

Plovdiv

BULGARIA

2 Burgas

Rila Monastery

MACEDONIA

Kotor

Budva

MONTENEGRO

DAYS TRIP NAME 6 THE BRITISH ISLE 9 CELTIC TRAIL

STARTS ENDS P. LONDON GLASGOW 36 BELFAST LONDON 42

DAYS TRIP NAME 8 BALK TRAIL 8 BALKAN BLITZ

STARTS ENDS P. BUDAPEST DUBROVNIK 40 DUBROVNIK BUDAPEST 40

DAYS TRIP NAME 8 EASTERN DISCOVERY

STARTS BUCHAREST

ENDS P. DUBROVNIK 41

DAYS TRIP NAME 12 BALKAN COASTS

STARTS DUBROVNIK

ENDS P. BUCHAREST 45

8 DAY PORTUGAL SURFARI LISBON

8 DAY IRISH SHENANIGANS

LISBON

P.59

DUBLIN

P.60

Derry/ Londonderry

Ericeira

11 DAY EUROPE EXPRESS

DUBLIN

Galway

START/FINISH

Lisbon

PORTUGAL

Killarney

P.67

Belfast

LONDON

P.70

Amsterdam

Berlin

NETHERLANDS

London

ENGLAND

London

LONDON

START/FINISH

NETHERLANDS START/FINISH

ENGLAND

NORTHERN IRELAND

1 Rhine Valley

START/FINISH

Cliffs of Moher

14 DAY EUROPEAN WONDER

LONDON

Amsterdam

Giant’s Causeway

LONDON

Dublin

Dachau

Paris

IRELAND

GERMANY

FRANCE

1 Munich

FRANCE

GERMANY

2 Swiss Alps

Swiss Alps

Cork

Munich

2 Paris

1 Venice

SWITZERLAND

ITALY

Blarney Castle

Florence

Venice

Pisa

ITALY

2 Lagos

Rome

14 DAY THE EURO TRIP AMSTERDAM

17 DAY EUROPEAN PATHWAY

AMSTERDAM

P.71

LONDON

20 DAY EUROPEAN GETAWAY

LONDON

P.80

LONDON

VATICAN CITY

21 DAY IBERIAN VOYAGER

LONDON

P.84

BARCELONA

P.90

START/FINISH

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS

1 1

San Sebastián

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS

Berlin

START/FINISH

London

Heidelberg

ENGLAND

GERMANY

NETHERLANDS

Berlin

START/FINISH

London

ENGLAND

Swiss Alps

2 Munich

Paris

Venice

FRANCE

ITALY

SWITZERLAND

Verona

2 Venice

French Riviera

Pisa VATICAN CITY

Rome

2 Granada

Asilah

Volubilis

Orvieto

Rome

Fes

Meknes

VATICAN CITY

MOROCCO

VATICAN CITY

STARTS ENDS P. AMSTERDAM ROME 61 ROME AMSTERDAM 61

DAYS TRIP NAME 7 BOHEMIAN TRAIL 13 THE FRENCH CONNECTION

24 DAY SPIRIT OF EUROPE

STARTS PRAGUE LONDON

ENDS P. LONDON 58 VENICE 68

25 DAY SUMMER COMPASS

DAYS TRIP NAME 10 TRAIL OF COLUMBUS 14 IBERIAN COAST

STARTS ENDS P. LISBON BARCELONA 65 BARCELONA LISBON 72

27 DAY SUMMER FUN & SAILING

P TO R I P

23 DAY RUSSIA SCANDI

Florence

Pisa

ITALY

DAYS TRIP NAME 8 EURO HOPPER 9 ROAD TO THE 'DAM

Seville

MONACO

Florence

2 Valencia

ITALY

Rome

AUSTRIA

2 Venice

Verona

SPAIN

PORTUGAL

Alps

Madrid

2 Lisbon

1 Austrian

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

1 Barcelona

Salamanca Sintra

Mauthausen

Paris

FRANCE

Dachau

GERMANY

Swiss Alps

Florence Pisa

CZECH REPUBLIC

Dachau

START/FINISH

Segovia

CZECH REPUBLIC

2 Prague

1 Munich

Paris

2 Prague

GERMANY

Zaragoza

Porto

Dresden

GERMANY

Dresden

FRANCE

BERLIN

P.95

LONDON

P.96

LONDON

P.98

LONDON

P.102

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS START/FINISH

London

ENGLAND Amsterdam

Berlin

Amsterdam

START/FINISH

London

Stockholm

ESTONIA

SWEDEN

Riga

LATVIA

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

2 Copenhagen

Verona

MONACO

Moscow

Pisa

French Riviera

LITHUANIA

Rome

START/FINISH

28 DAY GRAND EUROPEAN

STARTS LONDON ROME

DAYS 9 9 11 17

ENDS P. ROME 63 LONDON 77

P.106

LONDON

ENDS MADRID LONDON ROME ROME

P. 62 64 66 81

P.112

DAYS 9 10 19 20

TRIP NAME WESTERN SPIRIT EUROPEAN ESCAPE EUROPEAN HORIZONS ADRIATIC ADVENTURE

London

BERLIN

Mauthausen

Paris

Swiss Alps

AUSTRIA

Postojna Caves

SWITZERLAND

Venice

2 French Riviera

2 Barcelona

2 Venice

MONACO

1 Florence

Sarajevo

Geiranger Fjord

1 Belgrade SERBIA

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

Rome

SPAIN

VATICAN CITY

1 overnight ferry

1 Novgorod

ESTONIA

SWEDEN

Riga

LATVIA

2 Copenhagen

1 Velikiye Luki

DENMARK

1 Vilnius

Moscow

LITHUANIA

2 1

START/FINISH

Berlin

SPAIN

Tallinn

Stockholm

Tirana

ALBANIA

RUSSIA

1 2

NORWAY

Athens

VATICAN CITY

St Petersburg Helsinki

Oslo

MONTENEGRO

Jyvaskyla

Mostar Budva Dubrovnik 2 CROATIA

2 Åndalsnes

Lillehammer

Srebrenica

1 Meteora

Orvieto Rome

FINLAND

1 Steinkjer Trondheim/Hell

Verona

Pisa

2 Barcelona

HUNGARY

ITALY

French Riviera

CROATIA

2 Budapest

1 Ljubljana

Pag Island

ITALY

Pisa

Pont du Gard

Lake Bled SLOVENIA

Florence MONACO

Avignon

1 Rovaniemi

1 Bjerka

Vienna

AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND

Austrian Alps

Svartisen Glacier

FRANCE

Mauthausen

Paris

FRANCE

1 Tysfjord

REPUBLIC

Dresden

CZECH REPUBLIC

Olderfjord

1 Skibotn

2 Prague CZECH

ENGLAND

2 Prague

P. 63 65 82 86

P.114

GERMANY

ENDS ROME LONDON LONDON VENICE

BERLIN

Dresden

Berlin

STARTS LONDON VENICE ROME LONDON

Berlin

START/FINISH

Tirana

ALBANIA

Sailing

STARTS LONDON ROME MADRID LONDON

ENGLAND

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS

Avignon

overnight ferry

GREECE

TRIP NAME TOWER TO TAPAS NORTHERN SPRINT THE MED RUNNER THE COASTAL ROAM

LONDON Amsterdam

Pont du Gard

Budva

MONTENEGRO

37 DAY RED STAR SPECIAL

NETHERLANDS

Swiss Alps

VATICAN CITY

37 DAY EUROPEAN PIONEER

LONDON

London

1 CROATIA

Dubrovnik

Rome

1 Valencia

DAYS TRIP NAME 9 WESTERN SPIRIT 16 EASTERN SPIRIT

START/FINISH

Zadar

2 Madrid

POLAND

LONDON

SLOVENIA

ITALY

Pisa

French Riviera

Postojna Caves

Florence

Rome

2 Barcelona

Venice

MONACO

Marseille

Zaragoza

VATICAN CITY

Warsaw

Berlin

Pisa

2 Venice ITALY

Florence

SPAIN

ITALY

GERMANY

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

Verona

2 Bordeaux

San Sebastián

Florence

1 Vilnius

2 1

2 Venice

Velikiye Luki

DENMARK

SWITZERLAND

2 Budapest

HUNGARY

Munich

FRANCE

Swiss Alps

Loire Valley

Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

Dachau

Paris

FRANCE

Bratislava

AUSTRIA

Paris

POLAND

Vienna

FRANCE

Novgorod

2 Kraków SLOVAKIA

Paris

Tallinn

Auschwitz-Birkenau

Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

GERMANY

LUXEMBOURG

Dresden

RUSSIA

Dresden

Luxembourg City

GERMANY

St Petersburg

London

ENGLAND

overnight ferry

Berlin

NETHERLANDS START/FINISH

NETHERLANDS

GERMANY

Mykonos

Warsaw

POLAND

GREECE

DAYS 13 14 16

TRIP NAME ROMAN CHARIOT EASTERN WANDERER EASTERN EXPRESS

STARTS LONDON ROME ROME

ENDS ROME BERLIN LONDON

P. 68 69 76

DAYS 4 9 14 16

TRIP NAME I LOVE PARIS BOULEVARDS TO BEACHES EASTERN EXPOSURE GAUDÍ & GLITZ

STARTS ENDS PARIS PARIS LONDON BARCELONA DUBROVNIK LONDON BARCELONA ATHENS

P. 179 62 69 75

DAYS 17 21 22

TRIP NAME THE GREAT EASTERN EASTERN LINK TIMELESS TRAIL

STARTS ATHENS ATHENS LONDON

ENDS PRAGUE LONDON ATHENS

P. 79 92 93

DAYS 8 10 15 16 22

TRIP NAME VODKA & CAVIAR SCANDI EXPRESS SCENIC SCANDI RUSSIAN REVELATIONS NORTHERN EXPOSURE

STARTS ENDS P. ST PETERSBURG MOSCOW 58 BERLIN OSLO 64 OSLO TALLINN 73 TALLINN BERLIN 78 BERLIN TALLINN 94

26 DAY EUROPE INSPIRED

28 DAY EUROPEAN PARADISO

P TO R I P

49 DAY MEGA EUROPEAN - GREECE LONDON

LONDON

P.118

LONDON

P.130

LONDON

P.132

Amsterdam

2 Copenhagen

NETHERLANDS

DENMARK

START/FINISH

London

ENGLAND

Hamburg

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS START/FINISH

FRANCE

Swiss Alps

NETHERLANDS START/FINISH

Hamburg

SWITZERLAND

Rome

GERMANY

Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

Auschwitz -Birkenau

AUSTRIA

Rome

Barcelona

Swiss Alps

Venice

Verona MONACO

STARTS ENDS LONDON ROME BUDAPEST LONDON LONDON BUDAPEST VENICE LONDON

P. 122 124 125 127

DAYS 10 11 14 20

TRIP NAME MEDITERRANEAN PARADISO WESTERN PARADISO PASTA & PEAKS EASTERN PARADISO

STARTS ENDS BARCELONA ROME LONDON BARCELONA ROME LONDON BARCELONA LONDON

P. 122 123 124 127

Srebrenica

Dubrovnik

French Riviera

Rome

Barcelona

LONDON

P.134

MONTENEGRO

VATICAN CITY

LONDON

Budva

CROATIA

34 DAY EUROPEAN ADVENTURE

1 Belgrade SERBIA

Sarajevo

BOSNIA & 1 HERZEGOVINA

1 Florence

Pisa

TRIP NAME WESTERN INSPIRATION EASTERN INSPIRATION MOUNTAINS & BEACHES ROMANS TO VIKINGS

ITALY

1 Bordeaux

DAYS 8 14 15 19

SLOVAKIA HUNGARY

ITALY

VATICAN CITY

2 Budapest

SWITZERLAND

Pompeii

Sardinia

2 Kraków

Bratislava

Loire Valley

SPAIN

VATICAN CITY

POLAND

Vienna

Paris

FRANCE

Corsica

Madrid

Dresden

San Sebastián

overnight ferry

CROATIA

Florence Pisa

Zaragoza

Pula

ENGLAND

AUSTRIA

Venice

Bordeaux

SPAIN

Pamplona

ITALY

Pisa

San Sebastián

Florence

2 Berlin

HUNGARY

SLOVENIA

Venice

Verona

Austrian Alps

2 Budapest

Postojna Caves

London

LIECHTENSTEIN

Swiss Alps

POLAND

CZECH REPUBLIC

SWITZERLAND

Amsterdam

2 Kraków

Prague

DENMARK

FRANCE

Mont Saint-Michel

Auschwitz-Birkenau

Paris

GERMANY

Paris

GERMANY

Berlin

Dresden

2 Copenhagen

Rhine Valley

London

ENGLAND

overnight ferry

Amsterdam

Berlin

NETHERLANDS

Tirana

START/FINISH

ALBANIA

London

ENGLAND

GERMANY

2 1

CZECH 2 REPUBLIC

Mykonos

GREECE

AuschwitzBirkenau

Prague

Athens Sailing

Kraków

Dresden

Meteora

POLAND

2 Paris

FRANCE

Santorini

2 Budapest Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

HUNGARY

Venice ITALY

Verona

Florence

Avignon Pont du Gard

MONACO

2 Plitvice Lakes Zadar

Pisa

Dubrovnik

French Riviera

Rome

2 Barcelona

CROATIA

SPAIN

Budva

MONTENEGRO

VATICAN CITY

Tirana

ALBANIA

overnight ferry

F O R T H E E G Y P T V E R S I O N O F T H I S T R I P P L E A S E S E E P.11 6 Sailing

GREECE

DAYS 15 15 20 28

TRIP NAME EAST MEETS WEST CLASSIC EUROPE EASTERN EXPLORE ROAD TO ATHENS

STARTS BUDAPEST LONDON DUBROVNIK LONDON

ENDS LONDON ROME LONDON ATHENS

P. 72 74 88 104

7 DAY POSEIDON'S PATHWAY ATHENS

DAYS 30 33 35

TRIP NAME EASTERN ADVENTURE OCEANIC EMPIRES IMPERIAL TRAIL

STARTS ENDS P. ATHENS LONDON 109 LONDON DUBROVNIK 110 ROME LONDON 111

8 DAY AEGEAN ADYSSEY

ATHENS

P.138

MYKONOS

Athens

TRIP NAME BUDAPEST TO BIG BEN WESTERN CROSSING EASTERN HIGHLIGHTS

STARTS ENDS BUDAPEST LONDON LONDON ROME DUBROVNIK LONDON

P. 123 125 126

DAYS TRIP NAME 19 ADRIATIC EXPRESS 21 EASTERN PATHWAYS

8 DAY BLUE LAGOONS

MYKONOS

START/FINISH

DAYS 10 14 15

P.138

FETHIYE

STARTS ROME ROME

ENDS P. BERLIN 126 LONDON 128

8 DAY CROATIAN RIVERA

FETHIYE

P.139

SPLIT

P.142

START/FINISH

Mykonos GREECE

GREECE START/FINISH

Split

START/FINISH

Fethiye

Paros

Agistri

Aegina

Epidaurus

1 Poros

Ermioni

CROATIA

Tarzan Bay

Ano Koufonisi

Ios

Simena Castle Sunken City of Kekova

Makarska

Hvar

Aperlai Bay

Milna

Gokkaya Bay

Firnaz Bay

Iraklia

TURKEY

St Nicholas Island

Kaş

Korčula

Smugglers Island

1 Mljet

8 DAY ADRIATIC SUNSETS

Santorini

8 DAY DUBROVNIK DREAMS

DUBROVNIK

P.143

DUBROVNIK

17 DAY THE TRANS-MONGOLIAN RAILWAY

DUBROVNIK

P.144

MOSCOW

BEIJING

P.154 overnight train

overnight train 1 2

Yekaterinburg

START

Moscow

Irkutsk

RUSSIA

1 Lake Baikal

1 overnight train

START/FINISH

Split

Ulaanbaatar 1

Split

1 overnight train

CROATIA

1 Vis

Jesla/Starigrad

FINISH

Beijing

Makarska

CHINA

Korcula

Gorkhi Terelj National Park

MONGOLIA

CROATIA

Hvar

Dubrovnik

Hydra

SPLIT

1 1

Naxos

Hvar

BEIJING

Korčula

Vela Luka

1 Mljet

MOSCOW

P.154 overnight train

overnight train

2 START/FINISH

Dubrovnik

1 Mljet

Šipan

1 START/FINISH

Dubrovnik

2 FINISH

Moscow RUSSIA

Yekaterinburg Irkutsk

1 Lake Baikal 2

Ulaanbaatar 1 MONGOLIA

overnight train 1

Gorkhi Terelj National Park 1 overnight train

START

Beijing 2 CHINA

TRIPS TABLE OF CONTENTS HOTEL DAYS | TRIP NAME

S T A R T I N G P. 1 8

PAGE SECTOR

DAYS | TRIP NAME

7 DAY

| CAESAR'S FOOTSTEPS

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9 DAY

7 DAY

| TAPAS TRAIL

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7 DAY

| CZECH MATE

| COASTAL TRAIL

PAGE SECTOR

DAYS | TRIP NAME

PAGE SECTOR

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14 DAY | SOHO TO BOHO

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18 DAY | EUROPEAN ODYSSEY

10 DAY | ROMAN ROAD

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14 DAY | VENETIAN TRAIL

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20 DAY | COBBLESTONES & CANALS

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10 DAY | DEMOCRACY ROAD

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15 DAY | EUROPEAN EMPEROR

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23 DAY | EUROPE UNCOVERED

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16 DAY | ROAD TO PRAGUE

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34 DAY | DISCOVER EUROPE

17 DAY | MEDITERRANEAN HORIZONS

8 DAY

| ROMAN PATHWAY

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11 DAY | PAPARAZZI PARADE

9 DAY

| ADRIATIC DREAMS

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12 DAY | ESSENTIAL EUROPE

EXPLORER DAYS | TRIP NAME

DAYS | TRIP NAME

S T A R T I N G P. 3 4

PAGE SECTOR

DAYS | TRIP NAME

PAGE SECTOR

DAYS | TRIP NAME

PAGE SECTOR

DAYS | TRIP NAME

PAGE SECTOR

6 DAY

| THE BRITISH ISLE

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8 DAY

| PRONTO ITALIA

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10 DAY | GREEK ISLAND HOPPER

13 DAY | EASTERN ESCAPE

6 DAY

| THE ROAD TO TROY

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8 DAY

| BALKAN TRAIL

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12 DAY | TURKEY EXPLORED

14 DAY | BRITAIN & IRELAND

6 DAY

| SPANISH EXPRESS

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8 DAY

| BALKAN BLITZ

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12 DAY | BALKAN COASTS

15 DAY | BALKAN EXPLORER

7 DAY

| SULTAN'S TRAIL

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8 DAY

| EASTERN DISCOVERY

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12 DAY | SPANISH FIESTA

18 DAY | BIG BALKAN

7 DAY

| ICELAND SUMMER

9 DAY

| SPANISH HIGHLIGHTS

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13 DAY | BRAVO ITALIA

8 DAY

| ESPRESSO ITALIA

9 DAY

| CELTIC TRAIL

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HOSTEL PLUS DAYS | TRIP NAME

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PAGE SECTOR

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S T A R T I N G P. 5 6

DAYS | TRIP NAME

PAGE SECTOR

DAYS | TRIP NAME

PAGE SECTOR

DAYS | TRIP NAME

PAGE SECTOR

16 DAY | RUSSIAN REVELATIONS

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25 DAY | SUMMER COMPASS

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17 DAY | THE GREAT EASTERN

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27 DAY | CLEOPATRA'S JEWEL

100

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17 DAY | EUROPEAN PATHWAY

27 DAY | SUMMER FUN & SAILING

102

14 DAY | EASTERN EXPOSURE

•

17 DAY | THE COASTAL ROAM

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28 DAY | ROAD TO ATHENS

104

14 DAY | EASTERN WANDERER

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19 DAY | EUROPEAN HORIZONS

•

28 DAY | GRAND EUROPEAN

106

30 DAY | PHARAOH'S ESCAPE

108

•

30 DAY | EASTERN ADVENTURE

109

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7 DAY

| BOHEMIAN TRAIL

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11 DAY | EUROPE EXPRESS

8 DAY

| VODKA & CAVIAR

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13 DAY | THE FRENCH CONNECTION

8 DAY

| PORTUGAL SURFARI

13 DAY | ROMAN CHARIOT

8 DAY

| IRISH SHENANIGANS

8 DAY

| EURO HOPPER

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9 DAY

| ROAD TO THE 'DAM

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14 DAY | EUROPEAN WONDER

20 DAY | EUROPEAN GETAWAY

9 DAY

| TOWER TO TAPAS

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14 DAY | THE EURO TRIP

20 DAY | ADRIATIC ADVENTURE

9 DAY

| BOULEVARDS TO BEACHES

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14 DAY | IBERIAN COAST

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20 DAY | EASTERN EXPLORE

33 DAY | OCEANIC EMPIRES

110

•

9 DAY

| WESTERN SPIRIT

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15 DAY | EAST MEETS WEST

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21 DAY | IBERIAN VOYAGER

35 DAY | IMPERIAL TRAIL

111

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9 DAY

| NORTHERN SPRINT

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15 DAY | SCENIC SCANDI

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21 DAY | EASTERN LINK

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37 DAY | EUROPEAN PIONEER

112 114

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10 DAY | SCANDI EXPRESS

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15 DAY | CLASSIC EUROPE

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22 DAY | TIMELESS TRAIL

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37 DAY | RED STAR SPECIAL

10 DAY | EUROPEAN ESCAPE

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16 DAY | GAUDÍ & GLITZ

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22 DAY | NORTHERN EXPOSURE

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49 DAY | MEGA EUROPEAN - EGYPT

116

10 DAY | TRAIL OF COLUMBUS

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16 DAY | EASTERN EXPRESS

•

23 DAY | RUSSIA SCANDI

49 DAY | MEGA EUROPEAN - GREECE

118

11 DAY | THE MED RUNNER

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16 DAY | EASTERN SPIRIT

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24 DAY | SPIRIT OF EUROPE

CAMPING DAYS | TRIP NAME 8 DAY

| WESTERN INSPIRATION

S T A R T I N G P. 1 2 0

PAGE SECTOR

DAYS | TRIP NAME

PAGE SECTOR

DAYS | TRIP NAME

PAGE SECTOR

DAYS | TRIP NAME

PAGE SECTOR

122

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14 DAY | EASTERN INSPIRATION

124

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15 DAY | EASTERN HIGHLIGHTS

126

•

21 DAY | EASTERN PATHWAYS

128

10 DAY | MEDITERRANEAN PARADISO

122

•

14 DAY | PASTA & PEAKS

124

•

19 DAY | ADRIATIC EXPRESS

126

•

26 DAY | EUROPE INSPIRED

130

11 DAY | WESTERN PARADISO

123

•

14 DAY | WESTERN CROSSING

125

•

19 DAY | ROMANS TO VIKINGS

127

•

28 DAY | EUROPEAN PARADISO

132

11 DAY | BUDAPEST TO BIG BEN

123

•

15 DAY | MOUNTAINS & BEACHES

125

•

20 DAY | EASTERN PARADISO

127

•

34 DAY | EUROPEAN ADVENTURE

134

SAILING DAYS | TRIP NAME

S T A R T I N G P. 1 3 6

PAGE SECTOR

DAYS | TRIP NAME

PAGE SECTOR

DAYS | TRIP NAME

PAGE SECTOR

7 DAY

| POSEIDON'S PATHWAY

138

8 DAY

| BLUE LAGOONS

139

8 DAY

| ADRIATIC SUNSETS

143

8 DAY

| AEGEAN ODYSSEY

138

8 DAY

| CROATIAN RIVIERA

142

8 DAY

| DUBROVNIK DREAMS

144

LIMITED EDITION DAYS | TRIP NAME

PAGE SECTOR

S T A R T I N G P. 1 4 6

DAYS | TRIP NAME

PAGE SECTOR

DAYS | TRIP NAME

PAGE SECTOR

4 DAY

| WESTERN FRONT

148

10 DAY | ROAD TO SZIGET

150

4 DAY

| FESTMEISTER

153

4 DAY

| ANZAC DAY RAID

148

4 DAY

| LA TOMATINA

151

5 DAY

| PROSTMEISTER

153

14 DAY | ANZAC DAY EXPEDITION

149

4 DAY

| BRAUMEISTER

152

17 DAY | THE TRANS-MONGOLIAN RAILWAY 154

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