(EUR) Topdeck | Europe Winter 2018/19

2018-19

EPIC TRIPS FOR 18 TO 30 SOMETHINGS

Prices & itineraries valid until 13th April 2019

EXPLORE REYKJAVÍK, SWISS ALPS, AMSTERDAM, PRAGUE, KRAKÓW, ROME, EDINBURGH, COPENHAGEN, MOSCOW, BERLIN, BUDAPEST AND MORE

WE ARE TOPDECK

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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.

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51 AWESOME TRIPS FOR EUROPE WINTER

HOW WE TRAVEL

WHY TOPDECK

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

HOTEL

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LIMITED EDITION

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Our Hotel trips offer private ensuite twin-share/double rooms with all the amenities you’ll need.

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

VALUE FOR MONEY

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In case you needed persuading.

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

EXPLORER

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SHORT BREAKS

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Channel your inner wanderer with our in-depth and relaxed small-group trips.

Make the most of a few days away.

For those extra-special memories.

HOSTEL PLUS

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CONNECT WITH US

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This mix of stays suits fun-seeking travellers who are looking for a taste of adventure.

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

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04 WHERE WE GO

4 DAY ICELAND EXPLORER

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Eu rope 14 DAY WINTER BRITAIN & IRELAND

Channel your inner explorer and discover ancient castles, walk cobblestoned streets and search for the Loch Ness Monster – all without the summer crowds. Be sure to warm up in cosy pubs in the evenings for a winter experience that’s truly British.

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Get your ski on! Check out our new 14 Day Balkans & Ski trip on PAGE 68

From surreal natural wonders to trendy city life, Iceland’s pretty sweet. There’s the Blue Lagoon, Thingvellir National Park and the nightlife in Reykjavík to get stuck into. And that’s just the beginning.

Did we mention you might get to see the Northern Lights? Eeek!

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05 WHERE WE GO

11 DAY WINTER EXPRESS

18 DAY WINTER GETAWAY

It’s a winter wonderland out there! Get ready for festive cheer as you experience some of Europe’s best destinations on this 11 day adventure. Grab those winter woolies and get your Instagram ready.

PAGE 49 From the beautiful landscapes in Switzerland to the iconic architecture of Rome, the street art in Berlin to the romance of Florence, you’ll be spoilt for choice on this European getaway.

There’ll also be Christmas markets on the cards. Get excited.

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Come meet Santa with our new 4 Day The Lapland Express trip on PAGE 64

24 DAY WESTERN COMPASS

Point your compass west on this unforgettable trip through some of Europe’s most exciting cities.

From the boulevards of Paris to the canals of Venice, you’ve got yourself one pretty epic Topdeck adventure. Did someone say group selfie?

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why

WHY TOPDECK

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Unique

EXPERIENCES

Passion

& EXPERTISE

Freedom

Our one-of-a-kind included and

With over 40 years in the travel

We realise that everyone’s different

optional activities in both iconic

industry, a team of passionate Crew

– which is why our trips offer loads

hotspots and off-the-beaten-track

and a collection of award-winning

of free time to play, discover and

places mean there’s never a dull

trips under our belt, you can be sure

channel your inner explorer.

moment on your trip of a lifetime.

we know our stuff.

TO EXPLORE

WHY TOPDECK

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Delicious

Value

Lasting

FOOD

FOR MONEY

FRIENDSHIPS

With visits to local restaurants

With no hidden costs, free Wi-Fi

Memories fade but Facebook friends

and delicious feasts, we’ll

on our coaches and our No Tipping

are forever. Hang out with other young

ensure your tummy is just

policy, we’ve got all the important stuff

explorers aged 18-39 and create bonds

as full as your passport.

covered – meaning you score a great

that last longer than your festival

value trip, completely hassle-free.

wristband.

how we

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

TOPDECK COACH

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

METRO PASS

Get to the heart of a city as we take you underground with included Metro passes in some European cities. 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!).

OVERNIGHT TRAIN

All aboard! We’ve got overnight trains on the itinerary. Travelling from St Petersburg to Moscow, you’ll have time to watch the world go by and catch some shut-eye before your next big adventure.

FERRY

Several of our trips include ferry journeys, so hold on to your hats as you take to the water with your new amigos. 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.

‘The Trip Leader was such a laugh and was extremely knowledgeable. He was great at including everyone and was well organised.

Our driver was ace at getting us from A to B and an incredible operator of the massive coach...reverse parallel park?! No problem!

Legend.’

OUR CREW

TRIP: Winter Expedition

With a thirst for adventure, an endless stream of knowledge and let’s face it, a keen eye for a hearty local meal, our dedicated Topdeck Crew make the

‘Our tour leader was brilliant; fun and always enthusiastic, which in turn made us enthusiastic. I was travelling alone so for me another highlight was meeting different people.’

TRIP: Winter Rhapsody

best travel pals, ever.

‘The tour guide and coach driver were amazing. They were both very knowledgeable on the countries we visited. I could not have asked for a better crew.’

TRIP: Winter Express

‘The tour guide and driver were amazing, the places we visited were beautiful and the people we met were awesome.’

TRIP: Discover Winter

‘A fantastic way to spend Christmas and a really fun trip. Our guide and driver were truly professionals and brilliant fun.’

TRIP: Winter Spirit

OUR CREW

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DELICIOUS FOOD

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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?

That’s a memory that will stay with you forever. Dig in!

GLÜHWEIN AT TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS MARKETS ACROSS EUROPE Cue all of the cosy vibes as you enjoy mugs of warm Glühwein (mulled wine) at one of the many Christmas markets across Europe.

Infused with spices and fruits, Glühwein will be sure to get you in the festive spirit.

DELICIOUS FOOD

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PORK KNUCKLE IN A GERMAN BEER HALL GERMANY 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!

TRADITIONAL ROAST DINNER IN ENGLAND ENGLAND You haven’t done England properly if you haven’t had a traditional roast dinner. Usually served on a Sunday, you can expect roasted meat, potatoes, veggies and the only ‘pudding’ you’ll want covered in gravy. You’ll soon see.

FONDUE IN THE SWISS ALPS SWITZERLAND If there’s one thing the Swiss do well, it’s cheese. Ready to get your fill? Dip and dunk your way through lots and lots of fondue, aka the best cheese-based creation ever, while you’re in Switzerland. Go on, you won’t regret it.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

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REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND

INCLUDED

DINNER CRUISE IN BUDAPEST

Ready to tick off a big one from your bucket list? That’s right, we're chasing the Northern Lights in Iceland.

Up there with the most beautiful natural phenomena, catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights will give you all the feels. And will probably make you cry. Seriously.

Get down to the Danube river and hop on a cruise with your fellow Topdeckers. You’ll get a yummy dinner and the chance to cast your eyes over the sights of Budapest from the water. Pretty cool huh?

Get your camera ready for a new foodie snap.

ROME, ITALY

CHASE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IN ICELAND

BUDAPEST, HUNG ARY

INCLUDED

WALKING TOUR IN ROME Rome: where history was born and made. Get amongst it on our epic walking tour. Tick off all the major sights and prepare to be amazed. Seeing the Colosseum for the first time will be a moment you won’t be forgetting in a hurry. Later, refuel on pizza and espresso shots. Obviously.

INCLUDED

Underground art in Moscow

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

Transport and art coexist in Russia. Go underground and step into a maze of metro lines for a taste of art history. Hidden below the streets you’ll find chandeliers, mosaics, statues and beautiful archways to admire. Get your Instagram ready.

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA

OPTIONAL

SEE PLITVICE LAKES IN WINTER

PLIT VICE L AKES NATIONAL PARK, CROATIA

Sure, Plitvice Lakes is jaw-dropping in summer.

But in winter, the National Park becomes all sorts of amazing. In the right conditions, the cascading waterfalls freeze over and trees are covered in a blanket of snow, creating an otherworldly landscape. Chasing waterfalls has never been so awesome.

INCLUDED

Visit Santa in Lapland Off to the land that looks like a fairytale.

Lapland’s got winter wonderland down to a T. But it’s not all about snow, the Northern Lights and reindeer. It’s also home to a pretty special guy. Yep, we’re talking about the one and only Santa. Get your wish list ready and let’s see if you’ve been good this year.

LAPLAND, FINLAND

INCLUDED

FREEDOM TO EXPLORE

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freedom to Put down the itinerary, stray from the crowd and make good use of your free time with some of these not-to-be-missed experiences.

Freedom never felt so good.

EXPLORE THE SWISS ALPS SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND

JOURNEY THROUGH SCOTTISH COUNTRYSIDE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS, SCOTLAND

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.

Feel like you’re en route to Hogwarts as you journey through the Scottish Highlands to Loch Ness. Sweeping landscapes, snow-capped mountains and impressive valleys await. Once at Loch Ness, keep your eyes peeled for the elusive monster.

TAKE TO THE SLOPES AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA & BULGARIA Whether you’re into your skiing, snowboarding, or simply peoplewatching in the chalet with a mug of hot chocolate, the resorts in Austria and Bulgaria are your playground. Hit the powder with your fellow trip mates and get ready for some après-ski that you won’t be forgetting in a hurry. Did we mention it’s gorgeous here?

VALUE FOR MONEY

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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.

The Topdeck

WAYS TO SAVE

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT*

PAY THE BALANCE VIA INSTALMENTS THAT BEST SUIT YOU

ENJOY A FLEXIBLE ROLLING DEPOSIT, SHOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND

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MULTI TRIP DISCOUNT

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MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR BOOKING AT NO EXTRA COST

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.

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F O R T & C S V I S I T W W W.T O P D E C K .T R AV E L O R S E E P.7 3

p ick you r HOTEL 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’.

From hostels, hotels, motels and lodges, we've got your accommodation sorted.

ACCOMMODATION 3+ STAR HOTELS TRIP LENGTH 4-28 DAYS ROOM T YPES SINGLE/TWIN/DOUBLE

INNTEL HOTELS, AMSTERDAM

Because all travellers are different

SKI LODGE ENGELBERG, SWISS ALPS

All travellers are different. Some like creature comforts and others like discovering up-andcoming destinations. 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.

GENERATOR HOSTEL, PARIS HOTEL PARK, LJUBLJANA

PICK YOUR ST YLE

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EXPLORER TRIPS

HOSTEL PLUS TRIPS

LIMITED EDITION TRIPS

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!

Get the most out of your Topdeck trip without breaking the bank.

Enjoy modern, multi-share hostel rooms and bungalows with likeminded explorers, plus plenty of hotel upgrades to boot. Our most social trip style, Hostel Plus is perfect for funseeking travellers who are looking for a taste of adventure.

Europe is full of 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 ski trips to New Year’s Eve celebrations and Christmas parties, these once-in-a-lifetime experiences are like nothing else.

ACCOMMODATION 3+ STAR HOTELS

ACCOMMODATION HOSTELS/BUNGALOWS/HOTELS

ACCOMMODATION HOTELS/HOSTELS

TRIP LENGTH 7-14 DAYS

TRIP LENGTH 7-24 DAYS

TRIP LENGTH 2-14 DAYS

ROOM T YPES SINGLE/TWIN/DOUBLE

ROOM T YPES MULTI-SHARE

ROOM T YPES TWIN/DOUBLE/MULTI-SHARE

STAY CENTRAL HOTEL, EDINBURGH

GENERATOR HOSTEL, PARIS

CHRISTMAS TIME IN BRUGES

HOGMANAY NEW YEAR'S EVE IN EDINBURGH

CARDINAL HOTEL ST PETERS, ROME

PLUS HOSTEL, BERLIN

HARCOURT HOTEL, DUBLIN

AMSTEL BOTEL, AMSTERDAM

ST PATRICK'S DAY IN DUBLIN

HOTEL

HOTEL

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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

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA

space to spread out.

ACCOMMODATION 3+ STAR HOTELS

TRIP LENGTH 4-28 DAYS

ROOM TYPES

SINGLE/TWIN/DOUBLE

HOTEL

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DAYS | TRIP NAME

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SECTOR

4 DAY | ICELAND EXPLORER

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8 DAY | PARADES TO PIAZZAS

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9 DAY | HADRIAN'S PATH

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10 DAY | ROMAN TRAIL

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10 DAY | EASTERN JOURNEY

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10 DAY | DEMOCRACY ROAD

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10 DAY | BIG RED TO RED STAR

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14 DAY | CAESAR'S PATHWAY

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14 DAY | WINTER SPREE

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14 DAY | WINTER WONDER

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16 DAY | TRAIL TO THE ALPS

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20 DAY | DISCOVER WINTER

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21 DAY | WINTER PATHWAY

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28 DAY | WINTER EXPEDITION

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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 of a larger journey, meaning your new friends might continue on after you leave, or you might be joining a trip already in progress.

4 DAY | ICELAND EXPLORER

HOTEL

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REYKJAVÍK

YOUR ROUTE

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START/FINISH

REYKJAVÍK

4

MEALS

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COUNTRY

DAY STOP

Gullfoss Falls

Reykjavík

Thingvellir National Park

ICELAND

Blue Lagoon

CLOCKWISE: REYKJAVÍK, HARDFISKUR (FINNISH DISH), GULLFOSS FALLS, BLUE LAGOON

TRIP CODE: EHICJJ S TA R T

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TRIP PRICE OF €979 TRIP PRICE OF €1079 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra €289

4 DAYS FROM

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EUR 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!)

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 stories and grab some drinks. We’ve got an introduction to Iceland’s nightlife on the cards tonight. Beer tasting – we’re ready for ya! (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 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 half-submerged City Hall and grab a coffee with half your body under the waterline. Surreal. If you're a nature-lover, 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 bite 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. Definitely worth the trip. But be warned, the best nightlife starts late. Like midnight. Dancing shoes at the ready! (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Visit the famous Blue Lagoon ++ Northern Lights tour

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D) ++ 3 nights in hotel accommodation (twin-share 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

DAY 4 REYKJAVÍK. Farewells today. But don’t get too upset. You ticked off some epic bucket list activities. Keen for round two? (B)

M RO YF R DA EU ON R 45 S P E €2 P E R R PE

GOLDEN CIRCLE

LONDON

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9 D A Y | H A D R I A N ' S PAT H

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HOTEL

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2 Paris

Salzburg

FRANCE

AUSTRIA

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Verona

SWITZERLAND

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VATICAN CITY

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This is a section of the 20 Day Discover Winter trip. See p.29 or visit our website.

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Driving tour of Paris ++ Walking tour of Florence with local guide ++ Stay in the picturesque Swiss Alps START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN ROME

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This is a section of the 14 Day Winter Wonder trip. See p.27 or visit our website.

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

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START MEET AT 4PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM LONDON

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 8 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights in hotel accommodation (twin-share or double) ++ English Channel ferry ticket ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

DAY 5 VENICE TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. (B) DAY 6 SALZBURG TO HEIDELBERG, GERMANY. (B) DAY 7 HEIDELBERG TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B) DAY 8 AMSTERDAM. (B,D) DAY 9 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B)

DAY 6 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B)

G= Guaranteed Departure

DAY 7 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B)

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

DAY 8 ROME. (B) 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!)

G= Guaranteed Departure

EUR PER PERSON

FEB

DAY 4 VENICE. (B)

TRIP PRICE OF €1259

8 DAYS FROM

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TRIP PRICE OF €1169

DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. (B,D)

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

9

DAY 3 ROME TO VENICE. (B,D)

DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. (B)

TRIP PRICE OF €1389

FEB

DAY 2 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B)

TRIP PRICE OF €1219

TRIP PRICE OF €1309

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DAY 1 ROME, ITALY.

DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,D)

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VATICAN CITY

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++ Gondola ride in Venice ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

DAY 2 PARIS. (B)

TRIP PRICE OF €1239

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

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

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2 Venice

9 DAYS FROM

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EUR 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 UR N A D E O R 55 S P E €1 P E R R PE

M RO Y F UR N A D E O R 30 S P E €1 P E R R PE

22 HOTEL

10 D A Y | R O M A N T R A I L ROME

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5

MEALS

10 DAY | EASTERN JOURNEY

COUNTRIES

BUDAPEST

YOUR ROUTE

DAY STOP

1 STOP & STAY

FINISH

Prague

GERMANY

1

Vienna

AUSTRIA

2

2

DAY STOP

2 Dresden

Budapest

Lake Bled

HUNGARY

1

Venice

COUNTRIES

FINISH

2

Verona

4

MEALS

Berlin

CZECH REPUBLIC

Mauthausen

14

BERLIN

AuschwitzBirkenau

Prague

Ljubljana

SLOVENIA

2

2 Kraków

1

POLAND

Český Krumlov

CZECH REPUBLIC

1

2 START

START

Budapest

Rome ITALY

HUNGARY

TRIP CODE: EHWDRP S TA R T

TRIP CODE: EHWXHG

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2018 8

NOV

17

NOV

15

NOV

24

NOV

29

NOV

8

DEC

G

FINISH

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DEC

24

JAN

2

FEB

20

DEC

29

DEC

31

JAN

9

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22

NOV

1

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27

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5

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15

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3

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12

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19

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10

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19

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13

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22

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17

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26

JAN

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Gondola ride in Venice ++ Visit Lake Bled

START MEET AT 3PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN PRAGUE

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16

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20

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29

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21

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14

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

S TA R T

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20

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16

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24

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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

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++ Overnight stay in UNESCO World Heritage listed Český Krumlov ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau START MEET AT 6PM IN BUDAPEST FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN BERLIN

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 9 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ++ 9 nights in hotel accommodation (twin-share or double) ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

DAY 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (D) DAY 2 BUDAPEST. (B,D)

DAY 1 ROME, ITALY.

DAY 3 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. (B)

DAY 2 ROME TO VENICE. (B,D)

DAY 4 KRAKÓW. (B)

DAY 3 VENICE. (B)

DAY 5 KRAKÓW TO ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D)

DAY 4 VENICE TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. (B)

DAY 6 ČESKÝ KRUMLOV TO PRAGUE. (B,D)

DAY 5 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (B,D)

DAY 7 PRAGUE. (B)

DAY 6 BUDAPEST. (B,D)

DAY 8 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D)

DAY 7 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. (B)

DAY 9 BERLIN. (B)

DAY 8 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D)

DAY 10 BERLIN. (B)

DAY 9 PRAGUE. (B) DAY 10 PRAGUE. (B)

This is a section of the 28 Day Winter Expedition trip.

See p.32 or visit our website.

This is a section of the 20 Day Discover Winter trip.

See p.29 or visit our website.

TRIP PRICE OF €1179

TRIP PRICE OF €1099

TRIP PRICE OF €1219

TRIP PRICE OF €1149

TRIP PRICE OF €1269

TRIP PRICE OF €1209

G= Guaranteed Departure

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 €329

10 DAYS FROM

1179

€

10 DAYS FROM

1099

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26

10

€

S TA R T

DEC

G

G

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17

EUR 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 UR N A D E O R 10 S P E €1 P E R R PE

EUR 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 UR N A D E O R 18 S P E €1 P E R R PE

10 D A Y | D E M O C R A C Y R O A D LONDON

YOUR ROUTE

14

5

MEALS

1 STOP & STAY

HOTEL

BUDAPEST

23

COUNTRIES

DAY STOP Berlin

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS

GERMANY

2

2

FINISH

London

ENGLAND

Dresden Prague

2

CZECH REPUBLIC

Mauthausen

1 Vienna

2

AUSTRIA

START

Budapest

HUNGARY

CLOCKWISE: AMSTERDAM, BERLIN, VIENNA

DAY 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Welcome to Budapest! Get to know your fellow travellers over a Hungarian feast in a local restaurant. (D) DAY 2 BUDAPEST. Free day! Indulge in a spa treatment at the world famous Gellért Baths and 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,D) DAY 3 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Roll into Vienna and get your bearings on a driving tour. Top off your day with a schnitzel and apple strudel at Café Central, the regular hangout of Freud, Trotsky and Lenin. Let the Vienna Chamber Orchestra serenade you later (optional). (B) DAY 4 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. First, a sobering visit to Mauthausen concentration camp for a lesson in the resilience of humanity.

Once we hit Prague, there’s a walking tour to get us started. Check out the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock. What a day! (B,D) DAY 5 PRAGUE. Soak up some Czech history at the National or Communist Museum or get a taste of the quirky local culture at a marionette puppet opera. After, eat roast pork from one of the street vendors lining Old Town Square and try some beer. Really. Good. Beer. (B) DAY 6 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Get acquainted with 800-year-old Dresden – a city virtually destroyed in WWII and then rebuilt.

Then: Berlin. We'll drive you around to see the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building before knuckling down with some pork at Hofbräuhaus. (B,D) DAY 7 BERLIN. Join the optional Third Reich walking tour for an insight into what the city was like under Nazi rule during WWII, go on a museum crawl or head to the zoo. More culture awaits on Museum Island, with creative types and memorable meals available in the Prenzlauer Berg and Kreuzberg neighbourhoods. (B)

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

Visit Schönbrunn Palace Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen Dinner at Hofbräuhaus, Berlin Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 9 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ++ 9 nights in hotel accommodation (twin-share or double) ++ English Channel ferry ticket ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TRIP CODE: EHWDHL S TA R T

FINISH

S TA R T

2018 12

NOV

21

NOV

19

NOV

28

NOV

3

DEC

12

DEC

10

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19

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14

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23

DEC

17

DEC

26

DEC

21

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30

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24

DEC

2

JAN

31

DEC

9

JAN

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TRIP PRICE OF €1399

DAY 10 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Today it's back on the ferry as we journey back to London. Start planning the next adventure.

Facebook friends? (B)

16

JAN

JAN

23

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21

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30

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28

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6

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4

FEB

13

11

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G

TRIP PRICE OF €1289 TRIP PRICE OF €1359

DAY 9 AMSTERDAM. Soak up the city's 51 museums (Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House are amazing) or take an optional bike tour. There’s also the Heineken Experience for an interactive visit and tasting at the brewery. Top it off with a farewell dinner cruise on the canal. (B,D)

JAN

TRIP PRICE OF €1239

TOP OPTIONALS

DAY 8 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Next stop: Amsterdam. Get acquainted with the infamous city on a walking tour. Take note of what you wanna do on your free day here tomorrow. Trust us, there’ll be plenty. (B)

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++ Viennese Chamber Orchestra ++ Bike tour of Amsterdam START MEET AT 6PM IN BUDAPEST FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

FINISH 2019

G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra €369

10 DAYS FROM

1239

€

EUR 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!)

This is a section of the 20 Day Discover Winter trip.

See p.29 or visit our website.

M RO Y F UR N A D E O R 24 S P E €1 P E R R PE

10 D A Y | B I G R E D T O R E D S TA R

HOTEL

24

HELSINKI

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

MOSCOW

14

MEALS

3

COUNTRIES

DAY STOP

START

Helsinki FINLAND

1

2

St Petersburg RUSSIA

2

Tallinn ESTONIA

1

Overnight train

3 FINISH

Moscow

CLOCKWISE: ST PETERSBURG, HELSINKI, LOHIKETTO (FINNISH DISH), MOSCOW

TRIP CODE: EHWBHM S TA R T

FINISH

S TA R T

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FINISH 2019

5

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14

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23

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1

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G

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18

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6

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15

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TRIP PRICE OF €1419 TRIP PRICE OF €1489 TRIP PRICE OF €1559 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra €429

10 DAYS FROM

1419

€

EUR 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!)

DAY 1 HELSINKI, FINLAND. Stalk the major sites and embrace Finnish tradition with a hearty salmon soup (lohikeitto). Or, try ice skating or foodie-stall hopping at Old Market Square before meeting your soon-to-be besties for a group dinner. (D) DAY 2 HELSINKI TO TALLINN, ESTONIA. Ferry it from Helsinki to the Silicon Valley on the Baltic Sea, where Skype was invented and kids start coding at six. Go exploring and check out the only surviving Gothic town hall in northern Europe. (B,D) DAY 3 TALLINN. Go all knight in shining armour with a medieval tour of the city (horse not included), or go and see the super impressive Kadriorg Palace (optional). The palace is home to the Kadriorg Art Museum as well. Plenty to get your teeth into. (B) DAY 4 TALLINN TO ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. Russia is bigger than Pluto, so it’s understandable that today’s drive is pretty epic. Say Zdravstvujtye (zdrah-stvooy-tee = hello) as we arrive in St Petersburg in time to scope out the Venice of the North on a driving tour. The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is awesome in all its domed and glittery glory. (B,D) DAY 5 ST PETERSBURG. With 3 million items in the archives, the Hermitage Museum is your morning sorted. It has the largest collection of paintings in the world and guard cats that protect them from rodents. (B) DAY 6 ST PETERSBURG TO MOSCOW VIA OVERNIGHT TRAIN. Dress in your finery and take in the city at your own pace today. Why not dial up your inner hipster with a visit to the city’s Street Art Museum? Then all aboard the night train for Moscow. Get cosy! (B)

M RO YF R DA EU ON R 42 S P E €1 P E R R PE

DAY 7 MOSCOW. Bounce to Moscow this morning to roll with the billionaires. The city is home to the largest number of high-rollers in the world. We’ve got a driving tour to give you a good overview of the city. (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Entrance & guided tour to The State Hermitage Museum & Moscow Kremlin

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 9 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights in hotel accommodation (twin-share or double) & 1 night on an overnight train ++ Baltic Sea ferry ticket ++ Overnight train ticket ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Awesome Trip Leader

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Visit Kadriorg Palace in Estonia ++ Guided tour of Moscow's metro art START MEET AT 2PM IN HELSINKI FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10AM IN MOSCOW

DAY 8 MOSCOW. Check out the Red Square, then on to the Kremlin. Fact: The Kremlin was saved from WWII bombing by disguising it as a normal house. (B) DAY 9 MOSCOW. St Basil’s Cathedral in winter blows all those Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales out of the water. Be amazed by the onion domes and pop back in on Putin at the Kremlin before going underground for the world's cheapest (art) ticket at one of the 196 beautifully elaborate metro stations (optional). Prep that Instagram of yours. (B,D) DAY 10 MOSCOW. Time to say poka (bye) after breakfast. We won’t blame you if you wanna stick around some more. (B)

14 D A Y | C A E S A R ' S PAT H WAY LONDON

YOUR ROUTE

19

MEALS

1 STOP & STAY

7

HOTEL

ROME

25

COUNTRIES

DAY STOP

Berlin

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS

GERMANY

2

2

FINISH

London

ENGLAND

Dresden Prague

2

CZECH REPUBLIC

Mauthausen

Vienna 1 AUSTRIA

2 Budapest

Lake Bled

2

Verona

START

Rome ITALY

HUNGARY

1

Venice

Ljubljana

SLOVENIA

1

CLOCKWISE: LAKE BLED, DRESDEN

DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. Make like Caesar and work up a colossus hunger as you check out the Colosseum and Spanish Steps. There’s so much to see in Rome.

Hop to it! Then, why not head to a local trattoria for dinner with your fellow Topdeckers? Yum! DAY 2 ROME TO VENICE. Today, on to Venice where travelling by boat is totally the norm. But first, we’ll see Juliet’s balcony in Verona and join throngs of lovers leaving notes on the wall. (B,D) DAY 3 VENICE. Let us hook you up with a gondola ride. It’s one not to miss. Then, a walking tour of Venice. Keep an eye out for St Mark’s Square (you can’t miss it). (B) DAY 4 VENICE TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. A fairytale castle + an Insta-worthy lake (Bled) = just your average day here. (B) DAY 5 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Paternal twins Buda and Pest sit pretty on the River Danube. Get familiar with a driving tour to see Buda Castle and Gellért Hill. Dinner tonight with the crew. (B,D) DAY 6 BUDAPEST. Useless fact: both the noiseless match and Rubik’s cube were invented by Hungarians. You’ve got a free day to explore so make the most of it. (B,D) DAY 7 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Today we enter The City of Dreams (kudos, Freud)! The Vienna Orchestra provides the soundtrack (optional) and you can check out Schönbrunn Palace. (B) DAY 8 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. This morning, we visit Mauthausen and learn of the resilience of humanity. After: Prague.

Check out the Astronomical Clock and devour a mouthwatering Trdelník. What a day! (B,D) DAY 9 PRAGUE. Czech out this pretty city. Get #selfie happy at Prague Castle and the Old Town Square. (B) DAY 10 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. A quick stop in historic Dresden. Then, pork knuckle and merry-making at Hofbräuhaus. (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Gondola ride in Venice ++ Dinner at Hofbräuhaus, Berlin ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

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

TRIP CODE: EHWDRL S TA R T 8

NOV

21

NOV

NOV

28

NOV

29

NOV

12

DEC

6

DEC

19

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10

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23

DEC

13

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26

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17

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30

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20

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27

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9

JAN

DAY 12 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. This bike-loving city nails a good time, all the time. Get your bearings on a walking tour. (B) DAY 13 AMSTERDAM. This morning’s optional bike ride = definitely one not to miss. Also check out: the Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum and the Heineken Experience just in time for beer o’clock and our farewell dinner cruise. (B,D) DAY 14 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Today it's back on the ferry. Start planning the next adventure before we end in London town. (B) This is a section of the 20 Day Discover Winter trip.

See p.29 or visit our website.

FINISH

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JAN

16

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23

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17

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30

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24

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31

JAN

13

7

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20

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21

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14

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27

MAR

G

G

TRIP PRICE OF €1679 TRIP PRICE OF €1779

++ Viennese Chamber Orchestra ++ Berlin Alternative Tour & Nightlife tour

DAY 11 BERLIN. Get beneath the city’s gritty exterior at the Jewish Memorial and Brandenburg Gate. Tonight, why not hit up Berlin’s famous club scene? See you on the dance floor. (B)

S TA R T

2019

15

TOP OPTIONALS

START MEET AT 3PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

FINISH 2018

TRIP PRICE OF €1889 TRIP PRICE OF €1949 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra €509

14 DAYS FROM

1679

€

EUR 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 UR N A D E O R 20 S P E €1 P E R R PE

14 D A Y | W I N T E R S P R E E

HOTEL

26

MUNICH

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

Amsterdam

MEALS

6

COUNTRIES

Berlin

2

2

London

ENGLAND

19

DAY STOP

NETHERLANDS FINISH

LONDON

Dresden

AuschwitzBirkenau

2 Prague 1

START

Munich

GERMANY

1

Český Krumlov

2 Kraków

CZECH REPUBLIC

POLAND

2 Lake Bled

Budapest

1

HUNGARY

Ljubljana SLOVENIA

CLOCKWISE: PRAGUE, BUDAPEST

DAY 1 MUNICH, GERMANY. Welcome to Munich.

Enjoy a stroll through its enigmatic streets and get a feel for the place. Then be sure to get your hands on some beer this evening. Prost!

TRIP CODE: EHWXUL S TA R T

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2018

FINISH 2019

20

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3

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TRIP PRICE OF €1699 TRIP PRICE OF €1749 TRIP PRICE OF €1809 TRIP PRICE OF €1869 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra €509

14 DAYS FROM

1699

€

EUR 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!)

This is a section of the 28 Day Winter Expedition trip.

See p.32 or visit our website.

DAY 2 MUNICH TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. Travel back to the Middle Ages – the Ljubljana Castle and Old Town have been waiting for you since Celtic times. (B) DAY 3 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Meet Buda and Pest: the twin cities sitting pretty on the River Danube. Get the goss on a driving tour then feast, Hungarian style! (B,D) DAY 4 BUDAPEST. Take some time to relax while soaking in one of the city’s many thermal baths. (B,D) DAY 5 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. Legend has it this medieval capital is protected by a dragon. Wawel Castle and Market Square, we’re coming for ya! Check it out on a walking tour. (B) DAY 6 KRAKÓW. Check out the awe-inspiring St Mary’s Basilica or Oskar Schindler’s factory. Cameras at the ready! (B) DAY 7 KRAKÓW TO ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, CZECH REPUBLIC. Learn about a poignant part of history on this morning’s visit to AuschwitzBirkenau. Then to Český Krumlov – aka what UNESCO dreams are made of. (B,D) DAY 8 ČESKÝ KRUMLOV TO PRAGUE. Prague? Czech! Stroll across the Charles Bridge and suss out the castle deemed the largest ancient castle in the world. Wow. (B,D) DAY 9 PRAGUE. Castle spires, hand-made puppets and street artists – talk about magic! Hit up the Jewish Quarter and medieval Town Hall. Also: beer has been brewed here since 993 AD. Eek! (B)

M RO YF R DA EU ON R 22 S P E €1 P E R R PE

DAY 10 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. We’ll make a pit stop in Dresden before hitting up Berlin in all its hipster glory. Chow down on pork knuckle at Hofbräuhaus later. (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau ++ Overnight stay in UNESCO World Heritage listed Český Krumlov ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

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

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Third Reich walking tour in Berlin ++ Bike tour of Amsterdam START MEET AT 5PM IN MUNICH FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

DAY 11 BERLIN. Take the optional Third Reich walking tour, stroll under the Brandenburg Gate and get a feel for the city. Hit the town tonight to see what all the fuss is about. (B) DAY 12 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Off to the land where there are more bikes than people. Before hitting the town, take a peek in the Red Light District and get your bearings on a walking tour. (B) DAY 13 AMSTERDAM. Make like a local and get on a 'Dam bike (optional). Why not check out the Van Gogh Museum too then top it off with a farewell dinner cruise on the canal with the crew. (B,D) DAY 14 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Today it’s back to London we go. It’s never too early to start planning the next adventure. (B)

14 D A Y | W I N T E R W O N D E R YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

LONDON

18

MEALS

7

HOTEL

LONDON

27

COUNTRIES

DAY STOP

2 Amsterdam NETHERLANDS

START/FINISH

London

ENGLAND

1 Heidelburg GERMANY 2 Paris

Salzburg

FRANCE

AUSTRIA

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

1

2 Verona

Florence ITALY

2 Venice

1

Rome

2

VATICAN CITY

CLOCKWISE: SWISS ALPS, HEIDELBURG, VENICE

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. (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. Finish with: cabaret or a river cruise (optional). (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 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.

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. Play spot the fan as you go. Hint: The Sound of Music guys quite often dress up, Mozart fans less so. (B)

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

Driving tour of Paris Gondola ride in Venice 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-share or double) ++ English Channel ferry tickets ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TRIP CODE: EHWWLL S TA R T

FINISH

S TA R T

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++ Scenic excursion to Mount Titlis ++ Guided tour of Vatican City ++ Bike tour of Amsterdam

TRIP PRICE OF €2429

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. Take off to find some scrumptious eats. (B) DAY 13 AMSTERDAM. Final full day. Explore the city by bike (optional) then get your phone ready to immortalise everything at our farewell dinner cruise. (B,D) DAY 14 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Today it's back on the ferry to London. Start planning the next adventure before we get back on land. (B)

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

FINISH 2019

G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra €619

14 DAYS FROM

2049

€

EUR 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 UR N A D E O R 47 S P E €1 P E R R PE

16 D A Y | T R A I L T O T H E A L P S

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1 STOP & STAY

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20

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6

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2 Venice

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Florence Orvieto Rome

2

VATICAN CITY

CLOCKWISE: JUNGFRAU, FLORENCE, CHEESE FONDUE (SWISS DISH), AUSTRIAN ALPS

TRIP CODE: EHWXLU S TA R T

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TRIP PRICE OF €2199 TRIP PRICE OF €2319 TRIP PRICE OF €2429 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra €669

16 DAYS FROM

2199

€

EUR 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!)

This is a section of the 28 Day Winter Expedition trip.

See p.32 or visit our website.

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). The French invented cinema to capture the world around them. Seeing the Notre-Dame, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe you’ll know why. Take in the sights on a driving tour and feast at our included dinner. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. Take the chance to bike around the city on an optional bike tour. Tonight you can choose between a Seine river cruise or a traditional cabaret show. Tricky stuff! (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. The view out your window today is seriously amazing. If it could get any better, tonight, we’ve got fondue. (B,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Wake up, eat hearty, then go exploring the Alps. Choose to glide, slide, hike and ski all over Mount Titlis. Or, just chill in the chalet. (B) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO MILAN, ITALY. We make a pit stop in Liechtenstein before rolling on to the fashion capital: Milan. Go on the walking tour to get your bearings. (B) DAY 6 MILAN TO FLORENCE. The Leaning Tower of Pisa puts a new slant on our trip before we arrive in the birthplace of the Renaissance. (B,D) DAY 7 FLORENCE. Florence is pretty darn special. We have a local guide to get you in the know today. Gelato for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Oh, go on then. (B) DAY 8 FLORENCE TO ROME. We’re visiting Orvieto for starters before we make like Caesar and head to Rome. Get ready for the best walking tour, ever! (B)

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DAY 9 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Take an optional tour of Vatican City. This is one you’re not gonna want to miss. Then, play I spy with two-and-a-half millennia worth of history. Wow! (B) DAY 10 ROME TO VENICE. Take a peek at Juliet’s balcony in Verona as we continue north to Venice where travelling by boat is totally the norm. (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Driving tour of Paris ++ Walking tour of Florence with local guide ++ Gondola ride in Venice

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 15 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ++ 15 nights in hotel accommodation (twin-share or double) ++ English Channel ferry ticket ++ 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 ++ Scenic excursion to Mount Titlis START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN MUNICH

DAY 11 VENICE. Kick off your day with a city tour, then get your swag on with an included gondola ride through the Grand Canal. This afternoon: lose yourself among 118 islands worth of OMG. (B) DAY 12 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. Mountains, skiing and all things après-ski = we’re on our way to Austria. Time to get your Schwarzenegger impression perfect. Tobogganing anyone? (B,D) DAYS 13-14 AUSTRIAN ALPS. Red Bull was born here and once you ski, snowboard and paraglide all over the Austrian Alps, you’ll soon see why. (B) (B) DAY 15 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO MUNICH, GERMANY. Hello Munich! The home of Oktoberfest, it’s time to get searching for the perfect beer.

I mean, it’d be rude not to. Prost! (B) DAY 16 MUNICH. European winters are long so the trip doesn’t need to end after breakfast. Group hug it out then start planning your next adventure. (B)

20 D A Y | D I S C O V E R W I N T E R YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

LONDON

28

MEALS

10

HOTEL

LONDON

29

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Berlin

Amsterdam

GERMANY

NETHERLANDS START/FINISH

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ENGLAND

Dresden Prague

2 2

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Mauthausen

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FRANCE

Budapest

HUNGARY

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Swiss Alps

AUSTRIA

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2 Verona

Florence ITALY

1 2 Venice

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2

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CLOCKWISE: AMSTERDAM, PRAGUE

DAYS 1-2 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Meet the crew and see Paris by night on a driving tour. Day two? Bike or cruise along the Seine (optional) before a traditional cabaret show (optional). (D) (B) DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Enjoy the views today as we roll into the Swiss Alps.

Tomorrow, jump on the revolving gondola to the top of Mount Titlis (optional). (B,D) (B) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. We arrive in the land of Tuscan cuisine and the birthplace of gelato: Florence. (B,D) DAY 6 FLORENCE TO ROME. Walking tours in both Florence and Rome today mean you’ll have learnt enough about history to smash all future pub quizzes.

(B) DAY 7 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Visit the Vatican today (optional) with its museums and Sistine Chapel. Ah-mazing. (B) DAYS 8-9 ROME TO VENICE. A Verona walking tour this morning before we say ciao to Venice. Get your bearings on day two’s walking tour and soak up St Mark's Square before a gondola ride. (B,D) (B) DAY 10 VENICE TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. We're off to Ljubljana via the Insta-worthy Lake Bled.

Shoot back to the Middle Ages on a walking tour of Ljubljana Castle and Old Town. (B) DAYS 11-12 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Enjoy a walk this evening and soak up the view from the Citadella. Tomorrow, check off the Széchenyi Baths and visit the Buda Castle. Tonight, hang with the hipsters at a ruin bar. (B,D) (B,D) DAY 13 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Amp up the classical music and get ready for the City Of Dreams. (B) DAYS 14-15 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. First, a sobering visit to Mauthausen concentration camp. Then, fuel up on trdelník before a walking tour

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

Driving tour of Paris Walking tour of Florence with local guide Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen Dinner at Hofbräuhaus, Berlin Gondola ride in Venice Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 19 breakfasts (B), 9 dinners (D) ++ 19 nights in hotel accommodation (twin-share or double) ++ English Channel ferry tickets ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TRIP CODE: EHWDLL S TA R T

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

in Prague. See the John Lennon Wall and the Old Town Square on day two. (B,D) (B)

DAYS 16-17 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. We'll drive you around to see the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate before a meal at a Hofbräuhaus. On day two, hang with the locals in Kreuzberg. Optional street art and nightlife tour tonight. (B,D) (B) DAYS 18-19 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Take on the city's museums (mustdos: Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House). Top it off with a dinner cruise on the canal. (B) (B,D) DAY 20 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Today it's back on the ferry to London. *cries* (B)

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TOP OPTIONALS ++ Bike tour of Amsterdam ++ Scenic excursion to Mount Titlis

FINISH 2018

TRIP PRICE OF €3059 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra €799

20 DAYS FROM

2669

€

EUR 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 UR N A D E O R 34 S P E €1 P E R R PE

21 D A Y | W I N T E R PAT H WAY

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30

ROME

LONDON

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9

COUNTRIES

CLOCKWISE: ROME, AUSTRIAN ALPS, ROASTING CHESTNUTS (VERONA)

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

DAYS 5-7 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. Austria is bound to impress. Ski. Snowboard.

Repeat. Or just sit and stare at the storybook landscape with a mug of hot chocolate. Either way, you’re winning at life. (B,D) (B) (B)

DAY STOP

Amsterdam

FINISH

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ENGLAND

NETHERLANDS

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2 Dresden

2 1 Munich

GERMANY

1

AuschwitzBirkenau Kraków Prague 2 POLAND Český Krumlov

CZECH REPUBLIC

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Lake Bled

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Rome

Budapest

SLOVENIA

VATICAN CITY

DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. Make like Caesar and work up a colossus hunger as you check out the Colosseum and Spanish Steps. Feast at a local trattoria to treat your belly.

DAY 3 ROME TO VENICE. First, visit Juliet’s balcony in Verona to join the lovers leaving notes on the wall.

Then: Venice. Home to the Grand Canal, a gazillion pretty Venetian masks and Bellini. Yes! (B,D)

DAY 2 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. The day is yours. Kick things off with a visit to the Vatican City (optional) or just kick back in Piazza Navona for some dolce far niente (delicious idleness). (B)

DAY 4 VENICE. Get your bearings on a walking tour, hit St Mark’s Square then go for an included gondola ride. Cue serenading and ample #selfie time. (B)

DAY 8 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO MUNICH, GERMANY. It's time to get to know the city where beer is king. Slide on your lederhosen and have a royal happy hour experience at the 426-yearold Hofbräuhaus. The day is yours. (B) DAY 9 MUNICH TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. Give one last prost to Munich before arriving in Ljubljana. Travel back to the Middle Ages with a visit to the Ljubljana Castle and Old Town.

They’ve been waiting for you since Celtic times.

Tonight, the evening is all yours. Hit up Metelkova Mesto for a tea or vino with a side of live music and underground art installations. (B) DAY 10 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Your house in Budapest awaits. A driving tour will get you acquainted with the area. Check out Hero's Square, Parliament House, the National Palace, Fisherman's Bastion and swanky Andrássy Avenue. What a welcome! (B,D) DAY 11 BUDAPEST. There are 80+ thermal springs in Budapest. Tick some off your list then hang with the hipsters and drink local fruit brandy at one of the original ruin bars. (B,D) DAY 12 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. Meet Poland's beating heart – and the largest medieval town square in Europe – on foot.

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 13 KRAKÓW. Get all up in the streets of Kraków today and let the statement, “Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire” really sink in at Oskar Schindler's factory. Your day, your choice. (B)

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CLOCKWISE: BERLIN, ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, AMSTERDAM, VENICE

DAY 14 KRAKÓW TO ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, CZECH REPUBLIC. This morning, visit AuschwitzBirkenau. Take time to reflect before arriving into fairytale Český Krumlov. (B,D) DAY 15 ČESKÝ KRUMLOV TO PRAGUE. Prague is all about the charm. Get a feel for it on a walking tour among Prague’s spires.

Later, chill in Old Town Square. (B,D) DAY 16 PRAGUE. Free day to explore, yay! There’s always optional beer tasting on the menu if you’re keen. (B) DAY 17 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Get acquainted with 800-year-old Dresden, a city virtually destroyed in WWII and then rebuilt, before making your way to Berlin. Prep yourself for currywurst and more hipsters per capita than anywhere else before knuckling down with some pork at Hofbräuhaus. (B,D) DAY 18 BERLIN. Your choice: Third Reich tour, museum crawl or the zoo. Tonight, no curfew at clubs = all bets are off! Go have a peek at what all the fuss is about. The nightlife here is awesome, believe us. (B) DAY 19 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Dream of cheese and clogs as we roll through windmill dotted fields. See what all that Red Light District fuss is about and get a feel for the city on a walking tour. (B) DAY 20 AMSTERDAM. Do as the locals do and join an optional city bike tour to soak up the wintery canal vistas before retreating with hot chocolate, poffertjes and stroopwafels. Take on the city's 51 museums (must-dos: Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frank House) and then top it off with a farewell dinner cruise on the canal. (B,D) DAY 21 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Say your goodbyes; it’s back to London we go. It’s never too early to be planning that next adventure. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Gondola ride in Venice ++ Overnight stay in UNESCO World Heritage heritage listed Český Krumlov ++ Stay in the scenic Austrian Alps ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

TRIP CODE: EHWXRL S TA R T

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 20 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D) ++ 20 nights in hotel accommodation (twin-share or double) ++ English Channel ferry ticket ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Guided tour of Vatican City ++ Skiing in the Austrian Alps START MEET AT 4PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

TRIP PRICE OF €2559 TRIP PRICE OF €2749 TRIP PRICE OF €2959 TRIP PRICE OF €3049 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra €769

21 DAYS FROM

2559

€

EUR PER PERSON This is a section of the 28 Day Winter Expedition trip.

See p.32 or visit our website.

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 UR N A D E O R 22 S P E €1 P E R R PE

28 D A Y | W I N T E R E X P E D I T I O N

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MEALS

12

COUNTRIES

CLOCKWISE: PARIS, AMSTERDAM, GOULASH (HUNGARIAN DISH), PARIS, PRAGUE

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

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Berlin

NETHERLANDS START/FINISH

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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

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2 Prague Munich

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AuschwitzBirkenau

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ITALY

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Verona

Kraków

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Swiss Alps

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Florence Orvieto Rome

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Say bonjour to the city. Ease yourself in with a highlights tour and an included dinner. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. Bike ride around the sights (optional), 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)

2

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DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Spend a day in the landscape that inspired Toblerone (the white chocolate version, naturally). (B)

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 tour. (B) DAY 9 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. 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, AUSTRIA. Arrive at the home of carbs and adrenaline sports. Tonight we kick off in style with tobogganing (optional). (B,D) DAY 13 AUSTRIAN ALPS. Sing “Let It Go”, eat snow, ski down white slopes (optional) 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 5 SWISS ALPS TO MILAN, ITALY. Strike a pose today as we roll on to the fashion capital of Italy via Liechtenstein. (B)

DAY 15 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO MUNICH, GERMANY. This is so boring. Said no one ever. An early start for extra snow time then Munich for a walking tour. (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. (B,D)

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)

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CLOCKWISE: FLORENCE, LAKE BLED

DAY 17 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Ruined buildings? If you haven’t heard of ruin bars, you should have. Get your glad rags on and prepare for some signature European nightlife with a hipster twist. (B,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,D) DAY 19 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. Two countries in one day? Easy. Take the scenic route through Slovakia to Kraków and get your bearings on a walking tour. (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. A quick stop in Dresden as we journey onwards to Berlin today. We’ve got a driving tour of this famous city aka 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)

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

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 ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

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28 DAYS FROM

3539

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EUR PER PERSON

DAY 28 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. The trip might be over but there’s always Facebook. (B)

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TRIP PRICE OF €3539

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DAY 27 AMSTERDAM. Hit the streets like a local, exploring the city by bike (optional) then dance to the beat of your own drum for the rest of the day. For a dose of history, pay a visit to the Anne Frank House, and then reconvene for an evening canal dinner cruise to say your goodbyes to the group. (B,D)

FINISH 2019

++ Snowboarding/skiing in the Austrian Alps ++ Bike tour of Amsterdam START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 27 breakfasts (B), 11 dinners (D) ++ 27 nights in hotel accommodation (twin-share or double) ++ English Channel ferry tickets ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

FINISH 2018

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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EXPLORER

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Channel your inner wanderer with our range of itineraries that are designed to explore a region in more depth. Think: chilling with the locals in cosy pubs in England, walking in the steps of a giant in Northern Ireland and loads of other

VENICE, ITALY

off-the-beaten-track adventures.

ACCOMMODATION 3+ STAR HOTELS

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8 DAY | WINTER CELTIC TRAIL

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11 DAY | WINTER BRAVO ITALIA

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14 DAY | WINTER BRITAIN & IRELAND

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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.

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1 York 1 Liverpool Oxford START

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7 DAYS FROM

1239

€

EUR 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!)

DAY 1 LONDON TO LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND. Meet the crew and load your gear. We begin with Harry Potter-esque Oxford with its cobblestone streets and beautiful architecture.

Soak up the medieval vibes before we head to Liverpool and have a traditional roast dinner.

Get to know the Liverpudlians and their love of The Beatles, footy and nightlife. (D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Traditional English Sunday roast in Liverpool ++ Walking tour of Edinburgh

MORE INCLUSIONS

DAY 2 LIVERPOOL TO YORK. Arriving into York, we’ll check out York Minster. There’s also the ancient City Walls, York Castle Museum and a Cold War Bunker to go explore. Later, why not explore the town for a night to remember. (B)

++ 6 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights in hotel accommodation (twin-share or double) ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Walking tours in all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

DAY 3 YORK TO EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. Soak up Edinburgh’s old-world charm as we take you around on a walking tour ticking off some of the top sights. Later, hit up the city for a local pub feast and take the chance to explore the buzzing nightlife with your crew. (B,D)

++ Nightlife tour of Edinburgh ++ Day trip to Loch Ness ++ Whisky distillery tour in Glasgow

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. Did you just tap my shoulder? If you’re up for it this evening there’s some traditional song and dance to go and enjoy (optional). (B) DAY 5 EDINBURGH. We’re spoilt for choice today with a second day in the capital. Go Loch Ness Monster spotting up in the Scottish Highlands (did we mention the landscape here is unbelievably beautiful?) or check out the city vaults under South Bridge. Or just simply stroll through the Old Town for your dose of UNESCO World Heritage amazingness. (B)

TOP OPTIONALS

START MEET AT 7:30AM IN LONDON FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN GLASGOW

This is a section of the 14 Day Winter Britain & Ireland trip.

See p.39 or visit our website.

M RO YF R DA EU ON R 77 S P E €1 P E R R PE

DAY 6 EDINBURGH TO GLASGOW. You can’t do Scotland without whisky. There’s an optional whisky distillery tasting tour today if you’re up for trying the good stuff. We’ll also show you around the city to get your bearings. Then, Glasgow’s nightlife beckons. (B) DAY 7 GLASGOW. Your trip may be coming to an end here in Glasgow but that doesn’t mean you have to leave just yet. We won’t judge if you wanna stick around a little bit longer. Anyone for the pub? (B)

YORK

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1 STOP & STAY

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Giant’s Causeway

1

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IRELAND

START

Belfast

NORTHERN IRELAND

2

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Dublin FINISH

Cardiff

WALES

London

2

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Bath

Stonehenge

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

DAY 1 BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND. Before our trip begins this afternoon, check out the city which has a lot of (recent) history and now a buzzing, cosmopolitan feel. Yep, we’re talking about Belfast. Hit up the Titanic Museum, City Hall, or just go for a stroll. (D) DAY 2 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).

But in case you were interested, it’s actually the result of a volcanic eruption. Pretty cool, huh?

We’ll arrive in Galway tonight, the city that inspired that ridiculously catchy song by Ed Sheeran. (B) DAY 3 GALWAY. A free day to explore in Galway.

Grab yourself some fish and chips in a cosy pub and team up with a beer. Don’t forget to explore the streets with their street performers and buskers. There’s also the optional activity to go and check out the the Cliffs of Moher. The definition of beautiful and rugged coastline, this place is like something out of a movie. (B) DAY 4 GALWAY TO DUBLIN. Take in the scenery on our drive to Dublin, including a visit to the ancient site, Newgrange. This place is older than both Stonehenge and the Egyptian Pyramids.

Wow! Tonight, an Irish show after dinner is your chance to sample a taste of tradition (optional).

If that’s not your vibe, chill out in the Temple Bar district and soak up the atmosphere. (B) DAY 5 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. When in Dublin! Want some ideas for your free day? How about checking out Dublin Castle, St Stephen’s Green and taking a walk along the river. (B) DAY 6 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)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland ++ Visit the world-famous Guinness Storehouse in Dublin ++ See historic Stonehenge ++ Visit prehistoric Newgrange site

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 7 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights in hotel accommodation (twin-share or double) ++ Irish Sea ferry ticket ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Walking tours in all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TRIP CODE: EXWUBL S TA R T

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TOP OPTIONALS ++ Visit the Cliffs of Moher START MEET AT 3PM IN BELFAST FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

DAY 7 CARDIFF. Your day, your way. Do culture at Cardiff Castle or watch a rugby match in The Home of Sport. There’s also Cardiff Market and Cardiff Bay to explore. Oh, and lots and lots of pubs. Tonight, it’s our farewell dinner. Time to get all the selfies in! (B,D) DAY 8 CARDIFF TO LONDON, ENGLAND. All good things must come to an end. But not so fast. Embrace the mystery surrounding those iconic stones at Stonehenge. Then the final leg. We're off to London town for teary goodbyes. Who wants to go again? (B)

This is a section of the 14 Day Winter Britain & Ireland trip.

See p.39 or visit our website.

G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra €399

8 DAYS FROM

1349

€

EUR 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 UR N A D E O R 69 S P E €1 P E R R PE

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15

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2 Venice Maranello Florence

Pisa

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2 Sorrento

CLOCKWISE: ROME, PIZZA (ITALIAN DISH), VENICE, FLORENCE

DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. We’ve got a date (well, a walking tour). Meet your Trip Leader and check out the Pantheon, Spanish Steps and the Colosseum. Work up an appetite for dinner with the group tonight. (D)

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11 DAYS FROM

1649

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EUR 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!)

DAY 2 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. 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 optional tours at the Vatican Museums 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. Tonight, carb up at a local restaurant of your choice.

Pro tip: follow the sound of live music. (B) DAY 5 SORRENTO TO ASSISI. On to the hillside town of Assisi to meet our local guide and find out how the Basilica of St Francis was built without cranes and just how that roof was painted. It’s pretty epic. (B,D) DAY 6 ASSISI TO VENICE. Nature + fast cars en route to Venice today. First: the views from San Marino castle. Then, for every car geek’s dream we’re hitting up the Ferrari museum! Later, in Venice, expect a labyrinth of canals and picture-perfect bridges. (B,D) DAY 7 VENICE. Bridges and boats. A walking tour means our day starts with minus calories.

Refuel at lunch and then jump on a gondola to see the Grand Canal. Perfecto. (B)

M RO YF R DA EU ON R 50 S P E €1 P E R R PE

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 €3,000 knee-high boots and tailored coats. Just saying. (B)

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

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-share or double) ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

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 that famous Leaning Tower) before we continue through Tuscany. We’ve got some wine tasting to get involved in before moving on to Florence. Tip: take a walk to Piazzale Michelangelo. Thank us later. (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 to 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, we check out Orvieto for your first wild boar panini (if you’re game). (B)

14 D A Y | W I N T E R B R I TA I N & I R E L A N D LONDON

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17

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Glasgow Giant’s Causeway

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Belfast

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1 York

1 Liverpool

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Oxford Cardiff

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2 Bath

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Stonehenge

CLOCKWISE: GIANT'S CAUSEWAY

DAY 1 LONDON TO LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND. We begin with Harry Potter-esque Oxford. Soak up the medieval vibes before we head to Liverpool and have a traditional roast dinner. (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 day in the capital. Go Loch Ness Monster searching or check out the city vaults under South Bridge. (B) DAY 6 EDINBURGH TO GLASGOW. You can’t do Scotland without whisky. Cue a whisky tasting tour (optional) then Glasgow’s nightlife beckons. (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. 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 (INCLUDED) ++ 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-share or double) ++ Irish Sea ferry tickets ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Walking tours in all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TRIP CODE: EXWULL S TA R T 28

OCT

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) 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. Today we stop off in mystical Stonehenge before London calls us back. Who wants to go again? (B)

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TOP OPTIONALS ++ Nightlife tour of Edinburgh ++ Day trip to Loch Ness

FINISH 2018

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14 DAYS FROM

2219

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EUR 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 UR N A D E O R 59 S P E €1 P E R R PE

HOSTEL PLUS

HOSTEL PLUS

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Get the most out of your Topdeck trip without breaking the bank. Enjoy modern, multi-share hostel rooms and bungalows with like-minded explorers, plus plenty of hotel upgrades to boot.

Our most social trip style, Hostel Plus is perfect for fun-seeking travellers who are

SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND

looking for a taste of adventure.

ACCOMMODATION

HOSTELS/BUNGALOWS/HOTELS

TRIP LENGTH 7-24 DAYS

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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.

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

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 6 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) ++ 3 nights in hostels & 3 nights in hotel upgrades ++ English Channel ferry ticket ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

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

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DAY 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (D)

DAY 5 BORDEAUX TO BILBAO, SPAIN. (B)

DAY 2 BUDAPEST. (B)

DAY 6 BILBAO TO MADRID. (B,D)

DAY 3 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. (B)

DAY 7 MADRID. (B)

DAY 4 KRAKÓW. (B) DAY 5 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D)

This is a section of the 24 Day Western Compass trip.

See p.56 or visit our website.

DAY 6 PRAGUE. (B) DAY 7 PRAGUE. (B)

TRIP PRICE OF €729

This is a section of the 24 Day Winter Spirit trip.

See p.58 or visit our website.

TRIP PRICE OF €769 TRIP PRICE OF €799

TRIP PRICE OF €579

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G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

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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!)

OM FR R Y DA EU ON R 05 S P E €1 P E R R PE

EUR PER PERSON

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CLOCKWISE: PRAGUE, AMSTERDAM, BERLIN

DAY 1 PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Kick off your trip with a bang and go exploring the beautiful city of Prague. You’ve got the Prague Castle, Old Town Square and a bunch of cobblestone streets to investigate. Meet the rest of your Topdeck group this evening over dinner. Cheers! (D) DAY 2 PRAGUE. Old school vs. new school on this free day in the city. Think Charles Bridge vs.

John Lennon Wall. Then, hunt down some beer.

Really. Good. Beer. Did we mention Prague’s also a really decent night out? Go find out for yourself and tell us all about it tomorrow. (B) DAY 3 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. See the phoenix-like city of Dresden – rising from war ashes and now a must-see destination. Then find out why everyone wants to be in Berlin aka one of the coolest cities in Europe. Get a lay of the land on a driving tour and take notes of where you want to go and explore some more tomorrow. (B,D) DAY 4 BERLIN. So many choices on this free day. Get those exploring shoes on. You’ve got culture, yummy food and an unparalleled history to dive into. It’s all here. Also: find out why Berlin’s nightlife is some of the best in Europe.

Seriously. You’ll wanna come back soon. (B) DAY 5 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. We’re rocking Amsterdam this evening with a visit to Dam Square and the area most wellknown for its bright colour palette. Yep, welcome to the Red Light District. Get your bearings on a walking tour and gear up for your free day in the city tomorrow. It’s gonna be a big one. (B) DAY 6 AMSTERDAM. Check out the sights and tone your legs this morning with an optional bike tour. You’ll be looking like a local in no time and weaving in and out of the cute streets. Hit up your faves this afternoon. There’s loads of awesome museums and the pretty canals to check out. Later, we’ve got our farewell dinner cruise. Quick! Take all of the selfies! (B,D)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Driving tour of Berlin ++ Visit the restored city of Dresden ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

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

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

TRIP CODE: EEWSPL S TA R T

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30

MAR

7

APR

13

APR

G

G

TRIP PRICE OF €629

START MEET AT 5PM IN PRAGUE FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

DAY 7 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Make #bestfriendsforever over coach games and road trip snacks as we say goodbye in London. Wanna go for round two? We sure do! (B)

FINISH 2019

TRIP PRICE OF €659 TRIP PRICE OF €689 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

7 DAYS FROM This is a section of the 24 Day Winter Spirit trip.

See p.58 or visit our website.

629

€

EUR 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 UR N A O D R 0E S P E €9 P E R R PE

8 DAY | WINTER SCANDI EXPRESS

HOSTEL PLUS

44

COPENHAGEN

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

COPENHAGEN

11

MEALS

3

COUNTRIES

DAY STOP

Oslo

NORWAY

2 Stockholm SWEDEN

START/FINISH

Copenhagen DENMARK

1

1

CLOCKWISE: COPENHAGEN, SWEDISH SAFFRON BUNS & COFFEE, OSLO, STOCKHOLM

TRIP CODE: EEWJCC S TA R T

FINISH

S TA R T

2018

FINISH 2019

1

DEC

8

DEC

15

DEC

22

29

DEC

5

G

12

JAN

19

JAN

DEC

26

JAN

2

FEB

JAN

9

FEB

16

FEB

TRIP PRICE OF €719 TRIP PRICE OF €729 TRIP PRICE OF €809 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

8 DAYS FROM

719

€

EUR 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!)

DAY 1 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Before meeting your fellow Topdeckers for dinner tonight, spend the day exploring Copenhagen to find out why the city keeps popping up among the top most liveable cities in the world. Take a stroll along the canal to see the brightly-coloured townhouses, get your thrills at the Tivoli Gardens amusement park and go say hi to The Little Mermaid statue. (D)

++ Driving tour of Oslo ++ Walking tour of Stockholm ++ Driving tour of Copenhagen

DAY 2 COPENHAGEN TO OSLO, NORWAY. Today we’re heading north. Oslo, we’re coming for ya! Enjoy the views today as you travel to Norway’s capital. Once we get to Oslo, get your bearings on a driving tour and take notes of what you wanna come back and explore on your free days here. (B,D)

++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

DAY 3 OSLO. The first of two whole days in Oslo.

Want some inspiration of things to do? How about taking the optional visits to the seafaring-themed Viking Ship Museum, Kon-Tiki Museum and Fram Polar Ship. Or, get your ski on at a nearby resort and shred some powder. See you on the slopes. (B) DAY 4 OSLO. More time to explore Oslo today!

Whether you’re a pro or just starting out, make sure you get involved in skiing today.

Not your thang? You can always cosy up at the chalets with a mug of hot chocolate and have an ultimate people watching day. (B) DAY 5 OSLO TO STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. You know it for the IKEA hotdogs and meatballs (plus ridiculously good-looking people), but Sweden’s capital also punches way above its weight in design, fashion and multicultural vibes. Get excited to explore tomorrow as you share a dinner with your travel pals on arrival into Stockholm this evening. (B,D)

PE R M RO YF R DA EU SON 0 €9 P E R R PE

DAY 6 STOCKHOLM. Get to know Stockholm today on a walking tour. Then, head on over to the maritime Vasa Museum or learn all about the Nobel Prize giving on a guided tour of Stockholm City Hall aka the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet (both optional). Pretty cool huh? (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

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

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Visit The Viking Ship Museum ++ Skiing in Norway ++ Guided tour of Stockholm City Hall START MEET AT 4PM IN COPENHAGEN FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN COPENHAGEN

DAY 7 STOCKHOLM TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Back down south today as we travel to Copenhagen. Get ready for more gorgeous views playing out of your window: we’re talking lakes and forests for days. Talk about postcardperfect. Cosy up with a group dinner this evening after a driving tour of Copenhagen. (B,D) DAY 8 COPENHAGEN. We’re saying bye after breakfast, but why not stick around a little longer and see what else Copenhagen has to offer. You won’t be short of stuff to do, we can be sure of that much! (B)

MADRID

YOUR ROUTE

11

MARRAKECH

1 STOP & STAY

MEALS

2

45

9 DAY | MARRAKECH TO MADRID

COUNTRIES

MARRAKECH

YOUR ROUTE

DAY STOP

MADRID

1 STOP & STAY

12

MEALS

3

HOSTEL PLUS

9 DAY | WINTER SPICE

COUNTRIES

DAY STOP

START

FINISH

Madrid

Madrid

1

1

SPAIN

SPAIN

Lisbon 2 PORTUGAL

2 Granada

2 Seville

1 Chefchaouen

1 Asilah

MOROCCO

2 Fes 2

2

FINISH

START

Marrakech

Marrakech

MOROCCO

TRIP CODE: EEWPMZ S TA R T

TRIP CODE: EEWPZM

FINISH

S TA R T

2018 27

OCT

4

NOV

10

NOV

18

NOV

G

24

NOV

8 20

FINISH 2

DEC

DEC

16

DEC

DEC

28

DEC

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Local guide in Fes & Marrakech ++ Wander amongst the blue-washed buildings of Chefchaouen ++ Barter for trinkets in the Moroccan souks in Fes & Marrakech START MEET AT 2PM IN MADRID FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN MARRAKECH

S TA R T

FINISH

S TA R T

2019 G

FINISH

S TA R T

2018

5

JAN

13

JAN

2

FEB

10

FEB

G

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 8 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ++ 3 nights in hostels & 5 nights in hotel upgrades ++ Strait of Gibraltar ferry ticket ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

2

NOV

10

NOV

16

NOV

24

NOV

G

FINISH

30

NOV

8

DEC

14

DEC

22

DEC

26

DEC

3

JAN

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Local guide in Marrakech ++ Driving tour in Madrid

START MEET AT 4PM IN MARRAKECH FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN MADRID

S TA R T

FINISH 2019

G

11

JAN

19

JAN

8

FEB

16

FEB

G

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 8 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ++ 5 nights in hostels & 3 nights in hotel upgrades ++ Strait of Gibraltar ferry ticket ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

DAY 1 MADRID, SPAIN. (D)

DAY 1 MARRAKECH, MOROCCO. (D)

DAY 2 MADRID TO GRANADA. (B)

DAY 2 MARRAKECH. (B)

DAY 3 GRANADA. (B)

DAY 3 MARRAKECH TO ASILAH. (B,D)

DAY 4 GRANADA TO CHEFCHAOUEN, MOROCCO. (B,D)

DAY 4 ASILAH TO SEVILLE, SPAIN. (B,D)

DAY 5 CHEFCHAOUEN TO FES. (B)

DAY 5 SEVILLE. (B)

DAY 6 FES. (B)

DAY 6 SEVILLE TO LISBON, PORTUGAL. (B,D)

DAY 7 FES TO MARRAKECH. (B,D)

DAY 7 LISBON. (B)

DAY 8 MARRAKECH. (B)

DAY 8 LISBON TO MADRID, SPAIN. (B) DAY 9 MADRID. (B)

This is a section of the 15 Day Road to Marrakech trip.

See p.52 or visit our website.

This is a section of the 15 Day Road to Marrakech trip.

See p.52 or visit our website.

TRIP PRICE OF €999 TRIP PRICE OF €919

TRIP PRICE OF €1059

TRIP PRICE OF €969

TRIP PRICE OF €1129

TRIP PRICE OF €1029

G= Guaranteed Departure

G= Guaranteed Departure

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

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

9 DAYS FROM

999

€

9 DAYS FROM

919

€

EUR 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!)

EUR 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 UR N A D E O R 11 S P E €1 P E R R PE

M RO Y F UR N A D E O R 03 S P E €1 P E R R PE

46 HOSTEL PLUS

9 DAY | NORTHERN DIRECTIONS ROME

YOUR ROUTE

11

LONDON

1 STOP & STAY

4

MEALS

9 DAY | MARCH ON ROME

COUNTRIES

LONDON

YOUR ROUTE

DAY STOP

1 STOP & STAY

COUNTRIES

DAY STOP

London

ENGLAND

2

London

ENGLAND

4

MEALS

START

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS

FINISH

11

ROME

1

2

Luxembourg City

Paris

LUXEMBOURG

FRANCE

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

2

2 Verona

2 Venice

Florence ITALY

Pisa

2

START

Rome

Orvieto

ITALY

FINISH

TRIP CODE: EEWMRL S TA R T

2

Rome

1

VATICAN CITY

TRIP CODE: EEWSLR

FINISH

S TA R T

2018

31

DEC

G

FINISH 8

JAN

NOV

13

NOV

3

DEC

11

DEC

13

JAN

21

16

DEC

24

DEC

28

JAN

5

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ A tasty sample of traditional Swiss fondue ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

START MEET AT 3PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

FINISH

11

FEB

19

FEB

25

FEB

5

MAR

S TA R T

FINISH

S TA R T

2018

FINISH

11

DEC

19

DEC

S TA R T JAN

13

JAN

10

JAN

18

JAN

12

JAN

20

JAN

NOV

9

NOV

G

13

DEC

21

DEC

JAN

15

NOV

23

NOV

G

16

DEC

24

DEC

FEB

22

NOV

30

NOV

20

DEC

28

DEC

17

JAN

25

JAN

24

NOV

2

DEC

22

DEC

30

DEC

24

JAN

1

FEB

29

NOV

7

DEC

27

DEC

4

JAN

FEB

MORE INCLUSIONS

5

DEC

13

DEC

29

DEC

6

JAN

++ 8 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ++ 5 nights in hostels, 2 nights hotel upgrades & 1 night in a bungalow ++ English Channel ferry ticket ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

7

DEC

15

DEC

9

DEC

17

DEC

G

2019 G

3

JAN

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Driving tour of Paris ++ Walking tour of Florence with local guide

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

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

DAY 3 VENICE. (B)

11

JAN

G

FINISH

5

1

2019

5

S TA R T G

G

31

JAN

8

14

FEB

22

FEB

7

MAR

15

MAR

21

MAR

29

MAR

G

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 8 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ++ 4 nights in hostels & 4 nights in bungalows ++ English Channel ferry ticket ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

DAY 4 VENICE TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS. (B)

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

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

DAY 2 PARIS. (B)

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

DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,D)

DAY 8 AMSTERDAM. (B,D)

DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. (B)

DAY 9 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B)

DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. (B,D) DAY 6 FLORENCE. (B) DAY 7 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B)

This is a section of the 24 Day Western Compass trip.

See p.56 or visit our website.

DAY 8 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B) DAY 9 ROME. (B)

TRIP PRICE OF €929

This is a section of the 24 Day Winter Spirit trip.

See p.58 or visit our website.

TRIP PRICE OF €979 TRIP PRICE OF €1039

TRIP PRICE OF €919

G= Guaranteed Departure

TRIP PRICE OF €969

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

TRIP PRICE OF €1019

9 DAYS FROM

929

€

TRIP PRICE OF €1079

G= Guaranteed Departure

EUR 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!)

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!)

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

M RO Y F UR N A D E O R 04 S P E €1 P E R R PE

9 DAYS FROM

919

€

EUR PER PERSON

M RO Y F UR N A D E O R 03 S P E €1 P E R R PE

10 D A Y | W I N T E R E S C A P E LONDON

YOUR ROUTE

13

5

MEALS

1 STOP & STAY

HOSTEL PLUS

VENICE

47

COUNTRIES

DAY STOP

Berlin

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS

GERMANY

2

2

FINISH

London

ENGLAND

Dresden

2

Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

Mauthausen Salzburg

1

AUSTRIA

2 START

Venice ITALY

CLOCKWISE: AMSTERDAM, VENICE

DAY 1 VENICE, ITALY. Today’s the day! Your epic trip with Topdeck begins. Join the rest of the crew this evening and get to know your travel mates. Say cheers over dinner together and get ready for some exploring tomorrow. (D) DAY 2 VENICE. With so much to see in Venice, let us help you tick off some of the best bits with a walking tour. We’ve also got a vaporetto ride on the cards. But, for the real experience (and some serious time for selfies) hop on the optional excursion along the water via gondola.

You’ll never want to travel by car again! (B) DAY 3 VENICE TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. The city of Mozart vs. The Sound of Music. Get your bearings on a walking tour and see what this fairytale-like city has to offer. With snowcapped mountains providing the backdrop, you’ll feel like you’re in a postcard. (B) DAY 4 SALZBURG TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. It’s a sobering start to the day with a visit to the former concentration camp Mauthausen. Next up, Prague – where Gothic architecture reigns supreme. (B,D) DAY 5 PRAGUE. An unexpected foodie paradise.

Go beyond the beer and check out the foodie treats on offer in the ‘City of a Hundred Spires’.

There’s also a lovely Christmas market here daily at the Old Town Square during the winter season.

Get your hands around some mulled wine or hot chocolate and get those festive vibes flowing. (B) DAY 6 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Off to Berlin via Dresden. Berlin history awaits with a driving tour of all the favourites. Take notes for where to come back and explore tomorrow. (B,D) DAY 7 BERLIN. Work your free day with a visit to hipster-chic Neukölln, Friedrichshain or Kreuzberg. There’s also a history walking tour today (optional) and some pretty famous nightlife on the cards tonight (optional). (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Vaporetto ride in Venice ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

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

9 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) 7 nights in hostels & 2 nights in hotel upgrades English Channel ferry ticket Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TRIP CODE: EEWGVL S TA R T OCT

30

OCT

6

JAN

15

JAN

NOV

13

NOV

13

JAN

22

JAN

18

NOV

27

NOV

20

JAN

29

JAN

25

NOV

4

DEC

G

27

JAN

5

FEB

2

DEC

11

DEC

3

FEB

12

FEB

9

DEC

18

DEC

G

10

FEB

19

FEB

13

DEC

22

DEC

24

FEB

5

MAR

10

MAR

19

MAR

24

MAR

2

APR

15

DEC

24

DEC

23

DEC

1

JAN

30

DEC

8

JAN

This is a section of the 18 Day Winter Getaway trip.

See p.55 or visit our website.

G

TRIP PRICE OF €899 TRIP PRICE OF €949 TRIP PRICE OF €999

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

DAY 10 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Today the trip ends. But it’s never too soon to start looking forward to your next adventure. (B)

FINISH 2019

4

++ Gondola ride in Venice ++ Third Reich Walking Tour in Berlin

DAY 9 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. Time to get allll the selfies in before it’s too late! (B,D)

S TA R T

21

TOP OPTIONALS

DAY 8 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)

FINISH 2018

TRIP PRICE OF €1049 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

10 DAYS FROM

899

€

EUR 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 UR N A O D R 0E S P E €9 P E R R PE

10 D A Y | W E S T E R N R U N N E R

HOSTEL PLUS

48

MADRID

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

FRANCE

MEALS

4

COUNTRIES

Florence 2 ITALY

2

1

11

DAY STOP

Marseille

Barcelona

ROME

1 Rome FINISH

2

1 Valencia

Madrid SPAIN START

CLOCKWISE: BARCELONA, MARSEILLE, BOUILLABAISSE FISH STEW (FRENCH DISH), MADRID

TRIP CODE: EEWMMR S TA R T

FINISH

S TA R T

2018

FINISH 2019

27

OCT

5

NOV

24

NOV

3

7

DEC

22

DEC

G

4

JAN

13

DEC

19

JAN

28

JAN

16

DEC

2

FEB

11

FEB

31

DEC

16

FEB

25

FEB

G

JAN

TRIP PRICE OF €919 TRIP PRICE OF €969 TRIP PRICE OF €1029 TRIP PRICE OF €1069 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

10 DAYS FROM

919

€

EUR 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!)

This is a section of the 24 Day Western Compass trip.

See p.56 or visit our website.

DAY 1 MADRID, SPAIN. Hola, Madrid! Before you meet up with the gang this afternoon, check out the Royal Palace, get cultured at the Prado Museum or just kick back in the botanical gardens.

After the sun sets, delve into the buzzing nightlife of Malasaña and Chueca neighbourhoods.

DAY 2 MADRID TO VALENCIA. Onto Spain's third largest city, Valencia. A fab hybrid of past and present, this picturesque port town combines avant-garde buildings with all things modern. (B) DAY 3 VALENCIA TO BARCELONA. Bienvenidos to the city of art nouveau, alluring accents and most importantly, tapas. Today we hit Barcelona. Get ready to leave a little bit of your heart behind. Stroll the bustling Las Ramblas and indulge in a satisfying feast at our included dinner. Flamenco, anyone? Get those feet a' tapping at the optional show tonight. (B,D) DAY 4 BARCELONA. Tick off the greats today. The Sagrada Família is so beautiful you will probably cry. Seriously. There’s also the Gothic Quarter to check out and loads of tapas and sangria to hunt down. After a solid day of exploring, fire up for the notorious nightlife (note: people hit the clubs at midnight. Earliest. So, make sure you've had your beauty sleep). (B) DAY 5 BARCELONA TO MARSEILLE, FRANCE. Today we cross the border into France. Marseille’s next on our list. With its boat-lined quayside, history and architecture, there's no wonder this is one of France's most visited cities. A melting pot of sceneries, get your bearings on a walking tour. (B)

PE R M RO YF R DA EU SON 2 €9 P E R R PE

DAY 6 MARSEILLE. Your second day in Marseille is yours to spend at your leisure. Explore bustling La Canebière or dig into bouillabaisse, the hearty fish stew invented in Marseille. You could also check out the colourful markets, the Calanques, the Panier area and the Corniche. Be sure to watch the sun set over the Vieux Port. (B) DAY 7 MARSEILLE TO FLORENCE, ITALY. With over 1,800 restaurants and the world's best gelato (hands down), Florence is where all your

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Walking tour of Florence with local guide

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

9 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) 8 nights in hostels & 1 night in a bungalow Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Flamenco show in Barcelona START MEET AT 2PM IN MADRID FINISH APPROXIMATELY 12PM IN ROME

Italian dreams are made. After snapping the city's picturesque streets, dig into a hearty included dinner before rolling into bed with a full tummy. (B,D)

DAY 8 FLORENCE. Wakey wakey! Florence is ready and waiting. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the city's greats this morning. Think: Ponte Vecchio, Florence Cathedral and that famous naked guy, David. Afterwards, try and track down that 'world's best' gelato we were talking about (depending on which web article you read). (B) DAY 9 FLORENCE TO ROME. Today, we're Romeward bound. Prep Instagram for a walking tour of the must-sees in this sprawling, cosmopolitan city. After all, the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and Pantheon aren't going to selfie themselves. (B) DAY 10 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. If you're up for one last outing after breakfast, visit the world's smallest country (hello, Vatican City) and gawk at the magnificent ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Judge it for yourself or simply mix with the locals. Espresso stops mandatory. (B)

11 D A Y | W I N T E R E X P R E S S LONDON

15

MEALS

5

HOSTEL PLUS

LONDON

49

COUNTRIES

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

DAY STOP

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS START/FINISH

2

London

ENGLAND

1 Rhine Valley

2 Paris

FRANCE

Swiss Alps

1 Munich GERMANY

SWITZERLAND

2 2

Venice ITALY

CLOCKWISE: PARIS, MUNICH, VENICE

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) DAY 2 PARIS. A free day in Paris = yay! 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. Take the cruisey option and head up Jungfrau by train today. It’s the highest rail station in Europe. The views are unbelievable. (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 (optional). (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-veggies, plenty of meat. Prost! (B) DAY 8 MUNICH TO RHINE VALLEY. Not too many grapes on the vine at this time of year but it doesn’t matter, this place is still stunning. (B,D) 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 that’s off the tourist trails. (B)

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

Driving tour of Paris Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Stay in the scenic Rhine Valley castle region Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

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

10 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) 8 nights in hostels & 2 nights in hotel upgrades English Channel ferry tickets Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TRIP CODE: EEWNLL S TA R T

FINISH

S TA R T

2018 25

OCT

4

NOV

1

NOV

11

NOV

3

JAN

13

JAN

6

JAN

16

8

NOV

18

JAN

NOV

10

JAN

20

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TRIP PRICE OF €1229

++ Traditional cabaret show in Paris ++ Skydiving in the Swiss Alps

TRIP PRICE OF €1289

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

DAY 10 AMSTERDAM. The best city to explore by two wheels (optional). Not only for the coolfactor 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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TRIP PRICE OF €1369 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

11 DAYS FROM

1229

€

EUR 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 UR N A D E O R 12 S P E €1 P E R R PE

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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! Welcome to the most romantic city in Europe. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. A free day in Paris means living like a local. Browse bookshops in Le Marais, drink espresso in the 10th arrondissement or explore on an optional bike tour. Plus, don’t miss out on the chance to see a traditional cabaret show or to go on a Seine river cruise this evening (both optional). (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. With sceneries like this, it’s all #NoFilter today.

You’ll be glued to the windows of the coach as mountains and picture-perfect villages roll on by. Yes, places like this really do exist. (B,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Take a ride up to Europe’s highest railway station, Jungfrau, for bragging rights.

On a clear day, the views up here are absolutely unbelievable. Did someone say snow?! It won’t just be the altitude that’ll take your breath away. If that’s not enough, there’s always skydiving. Eeek. (B)

11 DAYS FROM

DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. From nature-made to man-made as we stop in Pisa en route to Florence. Get snapping THAT pic with The Leaning Tower of Pisa before kicking it to Florence. (B,D)

EUR PER PERSON

DAY 6 FLORENCE. Explore the city with a local guide.

Take notes. Then come back later to explore some more. Get ready for cobblestone streets, the Ponte Vecchio and the Cathedral. Prepare to be wowed. (B)

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

1159

€

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 YF R DA EU ON R 06 S P E €1 P E R R PE

This is a section of the 18 Day Winter Getaway trip. See p.55 or visit our website.

DAY 7 FLORENCE TO ROME. A stop in Orvieto to have a look around. Then, gear up for Rome.

Could this place get any more beautiful? Well yes, actually. In winter. You’ve come to visit at the right time! Check off the greats: the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. (B) DAY 8 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Take the option to visit Vatican City today. It might

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

Driving tour of Paris A tasty sample of traditional Swiss fondue Vaporetto ride in Venice Walking tour of Florence with local guide

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 10 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ++ 4 nights in hostels, 4 nights in bungalows & 2 nights in hotel upgrades ++ English Channel ferry ticket ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Gondola ride in Venice ++ Guided tour of Vatican City START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN VENICE

be the world’s smallest country, but it sure packs a punch of culture and beautiful architecture.

Later, anyone up for red wine and pizza? (B)

DAY 9 ROME TO VENICE. Ah, fair Verona.

Sigh over Juliet’s balcony before we roll on to Venice. Cameras at the ready! (B,D) DAY 10 VENICE. With so much to see in Venice, let us help you tick off some of the best bits with a walking tour. We’ve also got a vaporetto ride on the cards. But, for the real experience (and some serious time for selfies) hop on the optional excursion along the water via gondola.

You’ll never want to travel by car again! (B) DAY 11 VENICE. Say bye after breakfast today, but keep exploring. There’s so much to see in Venice. (B)

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CLOCKWISE: PARIS, BERLIN, AMSTERDAM, COLOGNE CHRISTMAS MARKET

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO COLOGNE, GERMANY. Cross the English Channel into Christmas market cheer. Fairy lights and glühwein – what’s not to love about this place?! (D) DAY 2 COLOGNE. Take yourself to church: climb the 509 spiralling, stone steps for 360-degree #epic views at the UNESCO World Heritage listed Kölner Dom. There’s also 30+ museums to suss out. Free day for the win! (B)

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

Driving tour of Paris Visit former concentration camp Dachau Experience the Christmas markets in Cologne Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

12 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) 10 nights in hostels & 2 nights in bungalows English Channel ferry tickets Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

DAY 4 PARIS. Free day your way. Jump on a bike tour, drop some dolla dolla bills on the Champs-Élysées or scale the Tour Eiffel. Tonight, there’s a cabaret or a Seine cruise on the menu (both optional). (B)

TOP OPTIONALS

DAY 6 SWISS ALPS. Hop on board the optional excursion to Jungfrau ('The Top of Europe') which takes you to the highest train station in Europe. The view is unbelievable. Want more adventure? Up the adrenaline by skydiving out of a helicopter. (B) DAY 7 SWISS ALPS TO MUNICH, GERMANY. Get to know the city where Oktoberfest rules on a walking tour. The Hofbräuhaus doesn’t want you to go hungry, so (pork) knuckle down and get ready for an awesome meal. (B,D) DAY 8 MUNICH. Pause and reflect at Dachau’s former concentration camp this morning. Later: climb the Frauenkirche tower or jump on an electric bike tour. Free day = your way. (B) DAY 9 MUNICH TO BERLIN. Get set for a driving tour of the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie and loads more. (B)

S TA R T

++ Skydiving in the Swiss Alps ++ Bike tour of Amsterdam START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

DAY 10 BERLIN. Join the Third Reich walking tour for a history lesson. Tonight, get down with the hipsters in the bars and clubs. This is the real city that never sleeps. (B)

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MORE INCLUSIONS

DAY 3 COLOGNE TO PARIS, FRANCE. Big expectations? Paris won’t disappoint. So much more than baguettes and berets, tonight’s dinner will prep your tastebuds while a city lights driving tour will make your jaw drop.

Yep, it’s really that beautiful here. (B,D)

DAY 5 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Tolkien hiked here in 1911 but you’ll get the scenic drive option today and see why Lauterbrunnen’s valley inspired the fictitious valley of Rivendell. (B,D)

TRIP CODE: EEFELL

TRIP PRICE OF €1559 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

13 DAYS FROM

1399

€

EUR 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!)

This is a section of the 24 Day Western Compass trip. See p.56 or visit our website.

DAY 11 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. When your day starts with cheese and clogs and ends with cones of fries with mayo in the Red Light District, you know you’re in for a good time. (B) DAY 12 AMSTERDAM. Work off those stroopwafels and fries on an optional bike tour, take time to reflect in the Anne Frank House, then cruise the canals on a farewell dinner cruise. Awesome. (B,D) DAY 13 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Make #bestfriendsforever over coach games and road trip snacks as we say goodbye in London. (B)

M RO Y F UR N A D E O R 08 S P E €1 P E R R PE

15 D A Y | R O A D T O M A R R A K E C H

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20

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1 1 Lisbon 2 PORTUGAL Seville

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2 Fes 2 Marrakech

CLOCKWISE: SEVILLE, LISBON, MARRAKECH

TRIP CODE: EEWPMM S TA R T

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15 DAYS FROM

1569

€

EUR 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!)

DAY 1 MADRID, SPAIN. Meet your crew and get fired up for the trip like a bull seeing red. Share travel stories and get to know everyone over dinner. (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). (B) DAY 3 GRANADA. Go exploring and get ready to be amazed by this place’s beauty. (B) DAY 4 GRANADA TO CHEFCHAOUEN, MOROCCO. Wave Andalusia goodbye and be awash in blue as we enter Chefchaouen, known for its blue pastel colours. (B,D) DAY 5 CHEFCHAOUEN TO FES. Check out the rolling Rif Mountains and snow-strewn Middle Atlas Mountains playing out the coach window today. (B) DAY 6 FES. Tick ‘em off with a local guide: Royal Palace, Jewish neighbourhood, UNESCO World Heritage listed medina and leather tannery.

Then, there’s free time to explore. (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) DAY 8 MARRAKECH. See the Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Minaret and mosaic amazingness that is the Saadian Tombs, then work your way past snake charmers in the Jemaa el Fna square. (B) DAY 9 MARRAKECH TO ASILAH. Make your way to the whitewashed wonder and get snap happy in between Latin-influenced feasts. (B,D)

M RO YF R DA EU ON R 05 S P E €1 P E R R PE

DAY 10 ASILAH TO SEVILLE, SPAIN. Leave the tajines for Seville. Opt in for a fierce flamenco performance this evening (optional) and channel your inner sass. (B,D) 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... (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Local guide in Fes & Marrakech

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

14 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D) 8 nights in hostels & 6 nights in hotel upgrades Strait of Gibraltar ferry tickets 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 12 SEVILLE TO LISBON, PORTUGAL. Three words you need to know in Lisbon: Pastéis de Belém. Make a beeline for the famous egg tarts. (B,D) 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 this evening. (B) DAY 14 LISBON TO MADRID, SPAIN. Cross the border back to the Spanish capital and learn about art history on a driving tour of the city. (B) DAY 15 MADRID. Finish off your trip with some free time to explore Madrid. We reckon you'll be back. Madrid does that to people. (B)

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53

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London

ENGLAND

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Loire Valley

2 Bordeaux

Florence ITALY

Marseille

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2

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2 Madrid

Rome

2 Barcelona

FINISH

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1 Valencia

CLOCKWISE: BILBAO, PARIS

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). First, a city driving tour and included dinner. Keep your eyes peeled for the Arc de Triomphe and that really famous tower. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. Explore the city either by foot or by optional bike tour. Tonight, join us at a cabaret or sail the Seine by night (both optional). (B) DAY 3 PARIS TO BORDEAUX. Today roll in to Bordeaux where half the city is UNESCO World Heritage listed and world-class vineyards reign supreme. Visit the Château de Chambord (optional) for a dose of wow. (B) DAY 4 BORDEAUX. Hit Bordeaux’s charming streets with special stops at Cathédrale St-André, Musée des Beaux-Arts and the Jardin Public. (B) DAY 5 BORDEAUX TO BILBAO, SPAIN. Next stop: Bilbao. Famed for its titanium-clad Guggenheim Museum that boasts an incredible collection of contemporary art. (B) DAY 6 BILBAO TO MADRID. You’re sure to find just what you’re looking for in Madrid. Get introduced to the city on a driving tour. (B,D) DAY 7 MADRID. Check out the Royal Palace, stroll through the expansive Plaza Mayor and get cultured at the Prado Museum. Your day, your way. (B) DAY 8 MADRID TO VALENCIA. Onto Spain’s third largest city, Valencia. Known for its mouthwatering food, be sure to dig in to a range of tasty local dishes. (B) DAY 9 VALENCIA TO BARCELONA. Bienvenidos to the city of art nouveau, alluring accents and tapas. There’s also flamenco on the menu tonight (optional). (B,D) DAY 10 BARCELONA. Free day to tick off the greats like the Sagrada Família. It’s so beautiful, you’ll probably cry. Seriously. Don’t miss the Gothic Quarter and the nightlife. (B) DAY 11 BARCELONA TO MARSEILLE, FRANCE. Today we cross the border back into France with a trip to Marseille. (B)

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

Driving tour of Paris Visit the Loire Valley Bordeaux winery tour & tasting Walking tour of Florence with local guide

MORE INCLUSIONS

TRIP CODE: EEWMLR S TA R T

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++ 15 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ++ 11 nights in hostels, 3 nights in hotel upgrades & 1 night in a bungalow ++ English Channel ferry ticket ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

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TOP OPTIONALS ++ Traditional cabaret show in Paris ++ Visit Château de Chambord START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 12PM IN ROME

DAY 12 MARSEILLE. Explore bustling La Canebière or dig into bouillabaisse as you watch the sun set over the Vieux Port. (B) DAY 13 MARSEILLE TO FLORENCE, ITALY. With over 1,800 restaurants and the world’s best gelato (hands down) Florence is where all your Italian dreams are made. (B,D)

G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

16 DAYS FROM

1489

€

EUR 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!)

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) DAY 15 FLORENCE TO ROME. Today, we visit Orvieto en route to Rome. Cue epic walking tour. (B) DAY 16 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. An optional visit to Vatican City before saying ciao to your new travel pals. (B)

M RO Y F UR N A O D R 4E S P E €9 P E R R PE

18 D A Y | W I N T E R R H A P S O D Y

HOSTEL PLUS

54

ROME

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

MEALS

8

COUNTRIES

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2

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22

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Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS

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Dresden Prague

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SLOVAKIA

Budapest 2 HUNGARY

Verona

2 Venice

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VATICAN CITY

CLOCKWISE: KRAKÓW, TRDELNÍK (CZECH DISH), BUDAPEST

DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. Conquer history’s heavyweights: the Spanish Steps, the Roman Forum and the Trevi Fountain.

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DAY 2 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Sign up for a Vatican City visit (optional). Gelato and espresso anyone? (B) DAY 3 ROME TO VENICE. See Juliet’s balcony in Verona before dinner in Venice. (B,D)

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DAY 5 VENICE TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. Make a date with Mozart on a walking tour of his birthplace. (B)

TRIP PRICE OF €1579

DAY 6 SALZBURG. Shred in the Alps. Beginner or pro, you won’t wanna miss this. (B)

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TRIP PRICE OF €1649 TRIP PRICE OF €1739 TRIP PRICE OF €1819 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

18 DAYS FROM

1579

DAY 4 VENICE. See St Mark’s Square, cross Rialto Bridge and shop for Carnivale masks. We’ve got a walking tour today and an optional gondola ride.

Sweet! (B)

DAY 7 SALZBURG TO VIENNA. Eat strudel and enjoy a performance by the Viennese Chamber Orchestra (optional). (B) DAY 8 VIENNA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Bounce into Bratislava, then admire Hungary’s capital at Buda Castle and Gellért Hill. (B,D) DAY 9 BUDAPEST. Dip into the Széchenyi Bath and shop your way along Andrássy Avenue. Your day, your way. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Vaporetto ride in Venice ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 17 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ++ 13 nights in hostels, 2 nights in bungalows & 2 nights in hotel upgrades ++ English Channel ferry ticket ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Gondola ride in Venice ++ Viennese Chamber Orchestra START MEET AT 3PM IN ROME FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON

DAY 14 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Today: a walking tour of Dresden before a drive past the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin and other famous sites.

(B,D)

€

DAY 10 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. Kraków today. Whip around Old Town and Wawel Castle for a real-life game of Dungeons & Dragons. (B)

EUR PER PERSON

DAY 11 KRAKÓW. Visit Schindler’s factory. Dig into a 13th century salt mine. Eat pierogi. The list could go on. (B)

DAY 16 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. See past the Red Light District and explore Holland’s heartland with a walking tour. (B)

DAY 12 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Hurry, the Astronomical Clock’s chiming and the Charles Bridge ain’t gonna walk itself. But first, a tour at Auschwitz-Birkenau. (B,D)

DAY 17 AMSTERDAM. Kick it like a local and explore the ‘Dam by bike (optional). Work up an appetite for a farewell dinner cruise. Time to take all the selfies.

(B,D)

DAY 13 PRAGUE. Czech this out: cobbled alleyways, 500 spires and trams galore. Get exploring! (B)

DAY 18 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Ease the separation anxiety with coach games and Facebook friend requests. We’re off to London. (B)

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!)

PE R M RO YF R DA EU SON 8 €8 P E R R PE

This is a section of the 24 Day Winter Spirit trip. See p.58 or visit our website.

DAY 15 BERLIN. The must-dos = Checkpoint Charlie, Holocaust Memorial and Third Reich walking tour. (B)

18 D A Y | W I N T E R G E TAWAY LONDON

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24

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LONDON

55

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Amsterdam

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ENGLAND

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CZECH REPUBLIC

Mauthausen Salzburg

Paris

AUSTRIA

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Swiss Alps

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Florence 2 ITALY

Pisa

Orvieto Rome

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CLOCKWISE: ROME, VENICE

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). A first taste of French cuisine at our included dinner and a tour of the most iconic sights in Paris by night. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. A free day in Paris means living like a local. Don’t miss out on the chance for a traditional cabaret show or a Seine river cruise this evening (both optional). (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 up to Europe’s highest railway station, Jungfrau, for bragging rights.

On a clear day, the views up here are unbelievable. (B) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. We stop in Pisa en route to Florence. Get snapping THAT pic with The Leaning Tower of Pisa. (B,D) DAY 6 FLORENCE. Explore the city with a local guide. Take notes. Then come back to explore. (B) DAY 7 FLORENCE TO ROME. A stop in Orvieto and then Rome in winter = next level amazing. (B) DAY 8 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Take the option to visit Vatican City (aka the world’s smallest country), then Rome is yours. (B) DAY 9 ROME TO VENICE. Ah, fair Verona.

Sigh over Juliet’s balcony, then we’re going island hopping, Venice-style. (B,D) DAY 10 VENICE. With so much to see in Venice, let us help you tick off some of the best bits with a walking tour and hop on the optional gondola ride. (B)

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

Driving tour of Paris A tasty sample of traditional Swiss fondue Vaporetto ride in Venice Walking tour of Florence with local guide Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

TRIP CODE: EEWGLL S TA R T

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29

30

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27

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++ 17 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D) ++ 11 nights in hostels, 4 nights in bungalows & 2 nights in hotel upgrades ++ English Channel ferry tickets ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

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TRIP PRICE OF €1779 TRIP PRICE OF €1879 TRIP PRICE OF €1979

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 14 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Off to Berlin via Dresden. Berlin history awaits with a driving tour of all the favourites. (B,D) DAY 15 BERLIN. Work your free day with a visit to hipster-chic Neukölln, Friedrichshain or Kreuzberg. (B)

DAY 11 VENICE TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. The city of Mozart vs. The Sound of Music.

Get your bearings on a walking tour. (B)

DAY 16 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Yes, we’ll visit the Red Light District. But take the walking tour to experience the real Amsterdam. (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)

DAY 17 AMSTERDAM. Take to two wheels to explore the canal-lined city (optional). Then smartphones at the ready for our farewell dinner cruise. (B,D)

DAY 13 PRAGUE. Check out the lovely Christmas market here daily at the Old Town Square during the winter season. (B)

DAY 18 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Say goodbye in London. (B)

TRIP PRICE OF €2069 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

18 DAYS FROM

1779

€

EUR 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 UR N A O D R 9E S P E €9 P E R R PE

24 D A Y | W E S T E R N C O M PA S S

HOSTEL PLUS

56

LONDON

LONDON

30

MEALS

7

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CLOCKWISE: AMSTERDAM, BARCELONA

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

DAY 5 BORDEAUX TO BILBAO, SPAIN. First stop: a visit to the family-run estate, Château du Taillan, for a delicious wine tasting. Next up is Bilbao – famed for its titanium-clad Guggenheim Museum that boasts an incredible collection of contemporary art. (B)

DAY STOP Amsterdam

START/FINISH

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2

London

ENGLAND

DAY 6 BILBAO TO MADRID. Take in the sights of Spain’s crowning capital on a driving tour through a city famed for its artistic pedigree, culinary wonders and buzzing nightlife. (B,D) City 1 Luxembourg LUXEMBOURG

DAY 7 MADRID. Morning, Madrid! Check out the Royal Palace, get cultured at the Prado Museum or just kick back in the botanical gardens. After the sun sets, delve into the buzzing nightlife in the areas of Malasaña and Chueca. (B)

2 Paris

FRANCE

Swiss Alps

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Loire Valley

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ITALY

DAY 9 VALENCIA TO BARCELONA. Get your bearings on a driving tour before an optional flamenco show tonight. (B,D)

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Bilbao SPAIN

Florence

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2 Barcelona

Rome

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VATICAN CITY

1 Valencia

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). What better way to kick things off than with a jam-packed city driving tour of Paris? Be sure to have your phone ready for the Arc de Triomphe, the Palais Garnier and even that famous tower people keep talking about. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. Explore the city’s hidden gems, either by foot or by optional bike tour. Tonight, join us at an optional cabaret or Seine cruise, or soak up some jazz at a café in the 10th arrondissement. (B)

DAY 8 MADRID TO VALENCIA. Onto Spain’s third largest city, Valencia.

Soak it all in on a walking tour. (B)

DAY 10 BARCELONA. Tick off the likes of the Sagrada Família, Gothic Quarter and Mount Tibidabo. After a solid day of exploring, fire up for the notorious nightlife. (B) DAY 11 BARCELONA TO MARSEILLE, FRANCE. With its boat-lined quayside, history and architecture, this place is one of France’s most visited cities. (B)

DAY 3 PARIS TO BORDEAUX. 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 12 MARSEILLE. Your second day in Marseille is yours to spend at your leisure.

Explore bustling La Canebière and be sure to watch the sun set over the Vieux Port. (B)

DAY 4 BORDEAUX. Have yourself a wine-derful time in the world’s most renowned wine-growing region. Kick things off in the picturesque streets with special stops at Cathédrale St-André, Musée des Beaux-Arts and the Jardin Public. (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 your Italian dreams come true. (B,D)

HOSTEL PLUS

57

CLOCKWISE: SWISS ALPS, FLORENCE, CHURROS (SPANISH DISH), SWISS ALPS, LUXEMBOURG

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) DAY 15 FLORENCE TO ROME. Prep Instagram for a walking tour of the must-sees. (B) DAY 16 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Visit the world’s smallest country (optional) or spend a day with the locals. (B) DAY 17 ROME TO VENICE. 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 (optional). (B) DAY 19 VENICE TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Off to the Alps, where the views are like a fairytale. Did we mention fondue is acceptable at any time of day? (B,D) DAY 20 SWISS ALPS. Ski, snowboard, snow angel, then grab a mug of glühwein. Craving more altitude?

Head to the ‘Top of Europe’, Jungfrau, on an optional adventure. Get ready to say ‘wow’, like 100 times. (B) DAY 21 SWISS ALPS TO LUXEMBOURG CITY, LUXEMBOURG. Delve into the restaurants, museums and galleries this city has to offer. (B)

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

Driving tour of Paris A tasty sample of traditional Swiss fondue Walking tour of Florence with local guide Bordeaux winery tour & tasting Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 23 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D) ++ 16 nights in hostels, 5 nights in hotel upgrades & 2 nights in bungalows ++ English Channel ferry tickets ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

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

TRIP PRICE OF €2219 TRIP PRICE OF €2329 TRIP PRICE OF €2449 TRIP PRICE OF €2539 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

24 DAYS FROM

2219

€

EUR 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!)

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. Embark on a two-wheeled adventure through the beautiful city (optional) before finishing up with a farewell dinner cruise. (B,D) DAY 24 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Off to London today. Too early to book the next trip? (B)

M RO Y F UR N A O D R 3E S P E €9 P E R R PE

24 D A Y | W I N T E R S P I R I T

HOSTEL PLUS

58

LONDON

31

LONDON

MEALS

11

COUNTRIES

CLOCKWISE: BUDAPEST, PARIS, AMSTERDAM, SWISS ALPS

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Reacclimatise to city life today in marvellous Florence – stopping in Pisa for THAT shot first, of course. (B,D)

DAY STOP

Berlin

Amsterdam

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ENGLAND

DAY 6 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)

GERMANY

NETHERLANDS

START/FINISH

Dresden Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

Auschwitz-Birkenau Kraków

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2

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Paris

FRANCE

POLAND

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AUSTRIA

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1 Bratislava

SLOVAKIA

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2 Budapest HUNGARY

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Pisa

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Orvieto Rome

2 Venice Florence

ITALY

2

VATICAN CITY

DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). First day. First item off the list? A 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 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Au revoir, Paris – it’s been a blast. Next up, Lauterbrunnen. If you haven’t seen this place in winter, you’re in for a real treat. #NoFilter needed. (B,D)

DAY 2 PARIS. Explore the city’s hidden gems on your free day. 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 4 SWISS ALPS. We’re all about Jungfrau today aka ‘The Top of Europe’. Ride the rail (optional) or soak up the scenery at ground level. Whatever you choose, the mountains and crisp air here will make you feel alive. (B)

DAY 7 FLORENCE TO ROME. A city under a city as we visit Orvieto en route to Rome. Then fire up Instagram for a walking tour of the must-sees in Rome. It’s as epic as you thought here. (B) DAY 8 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Rome is where the heart is. Visit the world’s smallest country aka Vatican City (optional) or just mix it with the locals. Espresso stops mandatory. (B) DAY 9 ROME TO VENICE. Verona today = Romeo + Juliet 4EVA. After channeling your inner romantic, we’re off to Venice where public transport by boat is totally the norm. (B,D) DAY 10 VENICE. The best way to explore? Hop on a gondola (optional) for the full experience.

You can also enjoy a walking tour taking in the greats, then a classic vaporetto ride. (B) DAY 11 VENICE TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. Introducing old-world charm at its best. If Salzburg’s not top of a Google Image search, it should be. (B) DAY 12 SALZBURG. Pass a day in strudel heaven or go high energy with an opportunity to ski or snowboard (optional). See you on the slopes. (B) DAY 13 SALZBURG TO VIENNA. Welcome to Vienna – the home of Freud and free association. Go. (B) DAY 14 VIENNA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. When we’re in Bratislava, make sure you statue spot as we check out the city on foot. Then onto Budapest for nightlife that really is THAT good. (B,D)

HOSTEL PLUS

59

CLOCKWISE: SALZBURG, SWISS ALPS

DAY 15 BUDAPEST. Enjoy a free day today.

Hang with the hipsters in a ruin bar and go for dinner on a river cruise tonight (optional). (B) DAY 16 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. The best winter food in Europe. Fact. Get your bearings on a walking tour. (B) DAY 17 KRAKÓW. Learn about Kraków’s WWII history at the museum in Schindler’s Factory, check out St Mary’s or just people watch with a hot chocolate. (B) DAY 18 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Auschwitz-Birkenau puts things in perspective today before we arrive into Prague for a walking tour. (B,D) DAY 19 PRAGUE. Old school vs. new school on this free day. Think Charles Bridge vs. John Lennon Wall. Then, beer. Really. Good. Beer. (B) DAY 20 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. See the phoenix-like city of Dresden – rising from war ashes and now a must-see. Then find out why everyone wants to be in Berlin aka one of the coolest cities in Europe. (B,D) DAY 21 BERLIN. Almost too many choices on this free day. Do culture, do food, do history. It’s all here. Also: nightlife. (B) DAY 22 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. We’re rocking Amsterdam this evening with a visit to Dam Square and the area most well-known for its bright colour palette. Yep, welcome to the Red Light District. (B) DAY 23 AMSTERDAM. Check out the sights and tone your legs this morning with an optional bike tour. Hit up your faves this afternoon before our farewell dinner cruise. (B,D) DAY 24 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Make #bestfriendsforever over coach games and road trip snacks as we say goodbye in London. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ 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 ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 23 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D) ++ 17 nights in hostels, 4 nights in bungalows & 2 nights in hotel upgrades ++ English Channel ferry tickets ++ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TRIP CODE: EEWSLL S TA R T

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TRIP PRICE OF €2199

TOP OPTIONALS

TRIP PRICE OF €2299

++ Skiing in Salzburg ++ Viennese Chamber Orchestra

TRIP PRICE OF €2419

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

TRIP PRICE OF €2529 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person multi-share: usually 2-6 per room

24 DAYS FROM

2199

€

EUR 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 UR N A O D R 2E S P E €9 P E R R PE

LIMITED EDITION

LIMITED EDITION

60

Europe is full of 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 ski trips to New Year’s Eve celebrations and Christmas parties, these once-in-a-

VIENNA, AUSTRIA

lifetime experiences are like nothing else.

ACCOMMODATION HOTELS/HOSTELS

TRIP LENGTH 2-14 DAYS

ROOM TYPES

TWIN/DOUBLE/MULTI-SHARE

LIMITED EDITION

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2 DAY | BRUGES CHRISTMAS MARKETS

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4 DAY | BRUGES CHRISTMAS

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4 DAY | BERLIN NEW YEAR

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4 DAY | PRAGUE NEW YEAR

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4 DAY | AMSTERDAM NEW YEAR

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4 DAY | BUDAPEST NEW YEAR

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SECTOR

4 DAY | EDINBURGH NEW YEAR - HOGMANAY

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5 DAY | EDINBURGH NEW YEAR - HOGMANAY

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4 DAY | ST PATRICK'S DAY

63

4 DAY | THE LAPLAND EXPRESS

64

8 DAY | TRAIL TO THE BALKAN SLOPES

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9 DAY | EASTERN LIGHTS

66

10 DAY | BALKAN ADVENTURE

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14 DAY | BALKANS & SKI

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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.

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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR

2 DAY | BRUGES CHRISTMAS MARKETS

4 DAY | BRUGES CHRISTMAS

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Walking tour of Bruges Experience the Bruges Christmas markets 1 breakfast (B), 1 dinner (D) 1 night in a hostel English Channel ferry tickets Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

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Walking tour of Bruges and Brussels Christmas lunch 3 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) 3 nights in a hostel English Channel ferry tickets Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

For a detailed itinerary visit our website.

EUR PER PERSON

For a detailed itinerary visit our website.

4 DAY | BERLIN NEW YEAR

4 DAY | PRAGUE NEW YEAR

4 DAY | AMSTERDAM NEW YEAR

TRIP CODE: ELNGGG

TRIP CODE: ELNPPP

TRIP CODE: ELNALL

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Walking tour of Berlin with local guide New Year's Eve dinner & celebrations 3 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) 3 nights in a hostel Awesome Trip Leader

4 DAYS FROM

389

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Walking tour of Prague New Year's Eve dinner & celebrations 3 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) 3 nights in a hostel Awesome Trip Leader

299

4 DAYS FROM

€ For a detailed itinerary visit our website.

EUR PER PERSON

Walking tour of Amsterdam & canal cruise New Year's Eve dinner & celebrations 3 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) 3 nights in a hostel English Channel ferry tickets Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

459

€ For a detailed itinerary visit our website.

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4 DAY | BUDAPEST NEW YEAR

4 DAY | EDINBURGH N E W Y E A R - H O G M A N AY

5 DAY | EDINBURGH N E W Y E A R - H O G M A N AY

TRIP CODE: ELNBHH

TRIP CODE: ELNEEE

TRIP CODE: ELNELL

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Walking tour of Budapest Entry to Széchenyi Baths New Year's Eve dinner & celebrations 3 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) 3 nights in a hostel Awesome Trip Leader

4 DAYS FROM

329

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EUR PER PERSON

Hogmanay street party & torchlight procession Walking tour of Edinburgh 3 breakfasts (B) 3 nights in a hotel (twin-share or double) Awesome Trip Leader

469

4 DAYS FROM

€ For a detailed itinerary visit our website.

EUR PER PERSON

Hogmanay street party & torchlight procession Walking tour of Edinburgh Transport and ticket for the Loony Dook event 4 breakfasts (B) 4 nights in a hostel Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

739

€ For a detailed itinerary visit our website.

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Dublin

IRELAND

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

DAY STOP

CLOCKWISE: DUBLIN STREET, DUBLIN CUSTOM HOUSE, ST PATRICK'S DAY FESTIVAL

DAY 1 DUBLIN, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Your trip begins this afternoon in the glorious Irish capital of Dublin. Meet the gang at our accommodation and get in the festive spirit. Cheers to your upcoming St Patrick’s Day adventure and get to know your fellow Topdeckers. This one’s gonna be pretty epic.

DAY 2 DUBLIN. Get your bearings with a walking tour around the sights of Dublin before finishing at the world famous Guinness Storehouse. We'll take a tour to see how the precious drop is created before sampling a free pint in the Guinness Skybar, offering incredible 360-degree views of the city.

The rest of the day is yours to explore. Get a dose of culture at some of the museums and galleries, shop 'til your heart's content on Grafton Street or even visit Croke Park. It’s home to the Irish sports of hurling and Gaelic football. Warm up for tomorrow's celebrations with a visit to the bars, pubs and clubs of the buzzing Temple Bar district (just don't overdo it!). Get some beauty sleep to refuel and to get us ready for tomorrow. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

TRIP CODE: ELPDDD

++ Walking tour of Dublin ++ Guinness Storehouse tour ++ St Patrick's Day parade & celebrations

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++

3 breakfasts (B) 3 nights in hostels Commemorative t-shirt Awesome Trip Leader

START MEET AT 2PM IN DUBLIN FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN DUBLIN

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MAR

TRIP PRICE OF €389

4 DAYS FROM

389

€

EUR 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!)

DAY 3 DUBLIN. Today’s the day we've all been waiting for! Get fuelled up with breakfast and then head into the heart of the celebrations to secure a spot for the St Patrick's Day Parade. Get ready for it – the atmosphere in the streets will have you singing and dancing with the locals in no time. Expect more green than you’ve ever seen, pots of gold, marching bands and ultimate good vibes. Tonight, keep going into the wee hours as we seek out a haunt to continue the celebrations. Who needs sleep anyway?! (B) DAY 4 DUBLIN. The trip finishes this morning after breakfast, so bid a fond farewell to your brand new #Topdecker buddies. Ready to start planning round two? Or you know, just stick around in Dublin for a few extra nights. See you at the pub? (B)

GUINNESS SKYBAR

M RO Y F UR N A O D R 8E S P E €9 P E R R PE

4 DAY | THE LAPLAND EXPRESS

LIMITED EDITION

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ROVANIEMI

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

4

MEALS

1

COUNTRY

DAY STOP

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Rovaniemi FINLAND

3

CLOCKWISE: DEER, SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE, ROVANIEMI

TRIP CODE: ELLERR S TA R T

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TRIP PRICE OF €699 TRIP PRICE OF €739 TRIP PRICE OF €789 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra €209

4 DAYS FROM

699

€

EUR 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!)

DAY 1 ROVANIEMI, FINLAND. Welcome to Rovaniemi, you’ve arrived in the heart of Finnish Lapland. This place is probably the ultimate winter wonderland and is known around the world as the home of Santa Claus. Get ready because today’s what childhood dreams are made of. That’s right, we’re off to a legit Reindeer farm and the Santa Claus Village. Yep, you heard! Later, feast on a welcome dinner with your new Topdeck buds and swap travel stories (and childhood dreams come true). Try and contain yourself, k? (D) DAY 2 ROVANIEMI. SNOW DAY! Today, this winter wonderland is yours to explore. Get pumped for a meet and greet with the main man Santa himself, you VIP you. Bring your wishlist with you and let’s find out if you’ve been good this year. After, meet us for a snowball fight. It’s onnnn! (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Visit a local reindeer farm ++ Visit the Santa Claus Village

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D) ++ 3 nights in hotel accommodation (twin-share or double) ++ Awesome Trip Leader START MEET BETWEEN 3-4PM IN ROVANIEMI FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN ROVANIEMI

DAY 3 ROVANIEMI. Feel the hype, today’s gonna be big. Grab your snowshoes for a hike, jump on a snowmobile or zoom across the snow on the back of a husky sled. Talk about bucket list items. Tonight, top off your last day in Lapland with the best light show on earth. If conditions are right, the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) will dance among the stars and you’ll get to see them in real life. This natural phenomena is so beautiful, you’ll probably cry. Seriously. Enjoy! (B) DAY 4 ROVANIEMI. Sneak in a cheeky snow angel while you can because today we say heippa (goodbye) after breakfast. But this doesn’t have to be the end.

We won’t blame you for sticking around a little longer because, well, this place is pretty epic. (B)

M RO YF R DA EU ON R 75 S P E €1 P E R R PE

SNOWBALL FIGHT

8 DAY | TRAIL TO THE BALKAN SLOPES SOFIA

10

MEALS

3

LIMITED EDITION

BUDAPEST

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Budapest

HUNGARY

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Timisoara ROMANIA

2 Bucharest

FINISH

Sofia

BULGARIA

CLOCKWISE: BUCHAREST, SOFIA, BUDAPEST, CATOFI TARANESTI (ROMANIAN CUISINE)

DAY 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. You’re in Budapest baby! Meet your travel mates at dinner tonight and gear up for an epic adventure. (D) DAY 2 BUDAPEST TO TIMISOARA, ROMANIA. Off to Timisoara today: Romania’s third-largest city. Some call it Little Vienna. Get oriented on a walking tour before getting lost in the Old Town neighbourhood. Don't miss the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral. It's more than just a photo op and especially beautiful at night. (B) DAY 3 TIMISOARA TO BUCHAREST. We’re off to Bucharest today. To get your bearings, we’ve got a driving and walking tour on the cards today. Later tonight, enjoy a group dinner and share travel stories. Get stoked, you’ve got a free day in buzzing Bucharest tomorrow. (B,D) DAY 4 BUCHAREST. Free day = yay! Wander the streets today and get a feel for the largest city in Romania. Why not tick off the Palace of Parliament (it’s pretty big, you can’t miss it), the fairytale-like Cismigiu Gardens (if the lake is frozen over, get your skates on!) and take a peek at the Bucharest Arc de Triomphe. (B) DAY 5 BUCHAREST TO SOFIA, BULGARIA. 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.

It’s one of Bulgaria’s oldest towns and houses the impressive Tsarevets Fortress. Once in Sofia, become best friends with the city on a walking tour.

Work up an appetite for dinner this evening. (B,D) DAY 6 SOFIA. Free day to explore this gem of a capital city. Hot tip: get on down to the Aleksander Nevski Cathedral and make sure you go inside too.

You can thank us later. But for the main event, let’s go skiing (optional). We’ll make our way to Borovets ski resort where you can hit the slopes whatever your ability. Ready to shred? (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)

TRIP CODE: ELBSHS

++ Bucharest driving and walking tour ++ Walking tour of Sofia

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

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Skiing in Bulgaria ++ Excursion to Rila Monastery ++ Open air lift ride and hike to the Seven Rila Lakes, Rila Mountain START MEET AT 4PM IN BUDAPEST FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN SOFIA

DAY 7 SOFIA. Survived the après-ski and want a second day skiing? We’ve got you covered (optional).

For non-skiers, take a scenic open air lift ride and hike to the Seven Rila Lakes in Rila Mountain (optional). It’ll be a view to remember. There’s also an excursion to the beautiful Rila Monastery as another option. Talk about spoilt for choice! (B)

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FINISH 2019

21

DEC

28

DEC

4

JAN

11

JAN

G

18

JAN

25

JAN

1

FEB

8

FEB

TRIP PRICE OF €739 TRIP PRICE OF €769 TRIP PRICE OF €799 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra €219

8 DAYS FROM

739

€

EUR 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!)

DAY 8 SOFIA. Say goodbye over breakfast. We won’t blame you if you wanna stick around and explore some more though. (B) This is a section of the 14 Day Balkans & Ski trip. See p.68 or visit our website.

M RO Y F UR N A O D R 3E S P E €9 P E R R PE

9 DAY | EASTERN LIGHTS

LIMITED EDITION

66

PRAGUE

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

BUDAPEST

12

MEALS

5

COUNTRIES

DAY STOP

START

Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

2

2 Kraków POLAND

AuschwitzBirkenau

Vienna

AUSTRIA

1

1

Bratislava

SLOVAKIA

2 FINISH

Budapest

HUNGARY

CLOCKWISE: BUDAPEST, ZUREK (POLISH SOUP), KRAKÓW, PRAGUE

TRIP CODE: ELELPB S TA R T

FINISH 2018/19

S TA R T 24

TRIP PRICE OF €999

9 DAYS FROM

999

€

EUR 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!)

DEC

FINISH 1

JAN

DAY 1 PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. A giant Christmas tree with more decorations than you can poke a candy cane at, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, the smell of mulled wine and stalls that put Santa’s workshop to shame – welcome to Prague’s Christmas markets. (D) DAY 2 PRAGUE. Ho, ho, holy moly it’s Christmas Day! It’s time to prep the roast and peel those potatoes (don’t worry we’ll do that, you just go check out Charles Bridge and the Castle District). At dinner we’ll show you Santa Claus didn’t forget you, he just hit the kitchen instead of the workshop. (B,D) DAY 3 PRAGUE TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. Wawel Castle could only be built after a cobbler’s apprentice did the impossible: he slayed a dragon with a sheep full of sulphur. A city with history like that needs to be explored, so we take you through the Old Town and the largest medieval market square in Europe. (B) DAY 4 KRAKÓW. Look up! St Mary’s near the main square is beautiful. Just wait ‘til you get inside. Cruise around the hipster Jewish quarter, visit Schindler’s Factory and then dig into a plate of pierogi. These dumpling-esque morsels of deliciousness will have you applying for your Polish passport. Stat. (B,D) DAY 5 KRAKÓW TO BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. We tour through Auschwitz-Birkenau today. Take the time to reflect before we head to Slovakia. A guided tour through Bratislava will offer you loads of insight, just in time to make the most of a city that has a UFO for a restaurant (if you’ve got the funds). (B) DAY 6 BRATISLAVA TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Mozart, Beethoven and Freud called Vienna home and they left a huge impression on the world. Visit a wiener kaffeehaus (coffee house) before getting Bach on track with an optional Viennese Concert. But first, a driving tour. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Christmas Day in Prague ++ New Year’s Eve in Budapest ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau ++ Entry to Széchenyi Baths

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

8 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) 7 nights in hostels & 1 night in a hotel upgrade Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Viennese Chamber Orchestra START MEET AT 1PM IN PRAGUE FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN BUDAPEST

DAY 7 VIENNA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Swap the classical symphony for the chance to gorge on goulash and langos. New Year’s resolutions haven’t started yet so no diet excuses here. Get your bearings on a driving tour. You’re in Budapest baby! (B) DAY 8 BUDAPEST. Széchenyi Baths in winter? Ah yeah! Later, grab your fellow Topdeckers, put on a wooly hat, grab your cameras. Tonight we’re watching the Danube explode with fireworks.

Guaranteed feels. Happy New Year! (B,D)

M RO YF R DA EU ON R 11 S P E €1 P E R R PE

DAY 9 BUDAPEST. Don’t be down about starting the New Year with goodbyes. Make your resolution to keep travelling. Did we mention it’s ski season and the Alps are right around the corner? (B)

10 D A Y | B A L K A N A D V E N T U R E R BUDAPEST

13

MEALS

5

LIMITED EDITION

SOFIA

67

COUNTRIES

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

DAY STOP

1 FINISH

Budapest

HUNGARY

2

2 Plitvice Lakes CROATIA

Belgrade

1

SERBIA

Sarajevo

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

START

Sofia

BULGARIA

CLOCKWISE: BELGRADE, BUDAPEST, CHICKEN PAPRIKASH (HUNGARIAN DISH)

DAY 1 SOFIA, BULGARIA. Your trip starts today in Sofia. Before meeting your mates at dinner, take a stroll around and work up an appetite for later. (D) DAY 2 SOFIA. Free day to explore this gem of a capital city. Hot tip: get on down to the Aleksander Nevski Cathedral and make sure you go inside too. But for the main event, let’s go skiing (optional). We’ll make our way to Borovets ski resort where you can hit the slopes whatever your ability. Ready to shred? (B) DAY 3 SOFIA. Survived the après-ski and want a second day skiing? We’ve got you covered (optional). For non-skiers, take a scenic open air lift ride and hike to the Seven Rila Lakes in Rila Mountain (optional). There’s also an excursion to the beautiful Rila Monastery as another option. Talk about spoilt for choice! (B) DAY 4 SOFIA TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. Serbia here we come! Curl up on the coach as we cruise into Belgrade. Once we arrive, we’ll show you how to explore this city like a local. Later, why not hit the town? YOLO is the motto after all. (B,D) DAY 5 BELGRADE. Why not take a trip along the banks of the mighty Danube and into Belgrade's Old Town district to investigate the local hot spots down Prince Michael Street. Belgrade Fortress, the bohemian hub Skadarlija and Republic Square are also waiting to be explored. (B) DAY 6 BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. First off, a sobering visit to the Srebrenica Memorial before a guided tour of Sarajevo. Follow your local guide and learn all about this fascinating city’s war-torn past. (B,D) DAY 7 SARAJEVO TO PLITVICE LAKES, CROATIA. On our way to one of the most beautiful parts of Eastern Europe today. Get ready for 300km squared of awesomeness at Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park ++ Visit the Srebrenica Memorial

TRIP CODE: ELBSSH S TA R T

FINISH

S TA R T

2018 25

DEC

3

JAN

G

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

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Skiing in Bulgaria ++ Excursion to Rila Monastery ++ Open air lift ride and hike to the Seven Rila Lakes, Rila Mountain START MEET AT 4PM IN SOFIA FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN BUDAPEST

DAY 8 PLITVICE LAKES. In winter, Plitvice Lakes National Park becomes all sorts of amazing. In the right conditions, the waterfalls freeze over and trees are covered in a blanket of snow. Chasing waterfalls has never been so awesome. Get exploring around the 16 lakes of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B)

FINISH 2019

8

JAN

17

22

JAN

31

JAN JAN

5

FEB

14

FEB

TRIP PRICE OF €889 TRIP PRICE OF €929 TRIP PRICE OF €969 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra €269

10 DAYS FROM

889

€

EUR 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!)

This is a section of the 14 Day Balkans & Ski trip. See p.68 or visit our website.

DAY 9 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Tear your heart away from the beautiful Plitvice Lakes as we make tracks to Budapest. See the sites on an included driving tour before tucking in to one last dinner with your travel pals. (B,D) DAY 10 BUDAPEST. So long Budapest, it’s been real. (B)

M RO Y F UR N A O D R 9E S P E €8 P E R R PE

14 D A Y | B A L K A N S & S K I

LIMITED EDITION

68

BUDAPEST

BUDAPEST

19

MEALS

6

COUNTRIES

CLOCKWISE: SARAJEVO, BELGRADE, SHKEMBE CHORBA (BULGARIAN SOUP), BOROVET MOUNTAINS (SOFIA)

YOUR ROUTE

1 STOP & STAY

DAY 5 BUCHAREST TO SOFIA, BULGARIA. 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.

It’s one of Bulgaria’s oldest towns and houses the impressive Tsarevets Fortress. Once in Sofia, become best friends with the city on a walking tour.

Work up an appetite for dinner this evening. (B,D)

DAY STOP

1

1

START/FINISH

DAY 6 SOFIA. Free day to explore this gem of a capital city. Hot tip: get on down to the Aleksander Nevski Cathedral and make sure you go inside too.

You can thank us later. But for the main event, let’s go skiing (optional). We’ll make our way to Borovets ski resort where you can hit the slopes whatever your ability. Ready to shred? (B)

Budapest

HUNGARY

1

2

2 Plitvice Lakes CROATIA

Timisoara ROMANIA

Belgrade

1

2

SERBIA

Bucharest

Sarajevo

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Sofia

BULGARIA

DAY 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. You’re in Budapest baby! Meet your travel mates at dinner tonight and gear up for an epic adventure. (D) DAY 2 BUDAPEST TO TIMISOARA, ROMANIA. Off to Timisoara today: Romania’s third-largest city. Some call it Little Vienna. Get oriented on a walking tour before getting lost in the Old Town neighbourhood. Don't miss the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral. It's more than just a photo op and especially beautiful at night. (B)

DAY 7 SOFIA. Survived the après-ski and want a second day skiing? Sign up for it today. For non-skiers, take a scenic open air lift ride and hike to the Seven Rila Lakes in Rila Mountain (optional). It’ll be a view to remember. There’s also an excursion to the beautiful Rila Monastery as another option. Talk about spoilt for choice! (B) DAY 8 SOFIA TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. Serbia here we come! Curl up on the coach as we cruise into Belgrade. Once we arrive, we’ll show you how to explore this city like a local. After dinner on us, why not hit the town? We've got a free day tomorrow. YOLO is the motto after all. (B,D)

DAY 3 TIMISOARA TO BUCHAREST. We’re off to Bucharest today. To get your bearings, we’ve got a driving and walking tour on the cards today. Later tonight, enjoy a group dinner and share travel stories. Get stoked, you’ve got a free day in buzzing Bucharest tomorrow. (B,D)

DAY 9 BELGRADE. Sleep in or get up early. Today it’s all on you. Why not take a trip along the banks of the mighty Danube and into Belgrade's Old Town district to investigate the local hot spots down Prince Michael Street, the main pedestrian walk about town.

Belgrade Fortress, the bohemian hub Skadarlija and Republic Square are also waiting to be explored. (B)

DAY 4 BUCHAREST. Free day = yay! Wander the streets today and get a feel for the largest city in Romania. Why not tick off the Palace of Parliament (it’s pretty big, you can’t miss it), the fairytale-like Cismigiu Gardens (if the lake is frozen over, get your skates on!) and take a peek at the Bucharest Arc de Triomphe. (B)

DAY 10 BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Bye Belgrade! Today we go to Sarajevo. But first, a sobering visit to the Srebrenica Memorial before a guided tour of Sarajevo. Follow your local guide and learn all about this fascinating city’s war-torn past. Tonight, discuss everything you’ve learned over dinner. It’s on us. (B,D)

LIMITED EDITION

69

CLOCKWISE: BUDAPEST, PLITVICE LAKES

DAY 11 SARAJEVO TO PLITVICE LAKES, CROATIA. On our way to one of the most beautiful parts of Eastern Europe today. Yep, we’re talking about Plitvice Lakes National Park. Get ready for 300km squared of awesomeness. (B) DAY 12 PLITVICE LAKES. In winter, Plitvice Lakes National Park becomes all sorts of amazing. In the right conditions, the waterfalls freeze over and trees are covered in a blanket of snow. Chasing waterfalls has never been so awesome. Get exploring around the 16 lakes of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B) DAY 13 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Tear your heart away from the beautiful Plitvice Lakes as we make tracks to Budapest.

See the sites on an included driving tour before tucking into one last dinner with your travel pals. Quick, let’s be Facebook friends! (B,D) DAY 14 BUDAPEST. So long Budapest, it’s been real. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park ++ Visit the Srebrenica Memorial

TRIP CODE: ELBSHH S TA R T

FINISH

S TA R T

2018 21

DEC

3

JAN

G

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

TOP OPTIONALS ++ Skiing in Bulgaria ++ Excursion to Rila Monastery ++ Open air lift ride and hike to the Seven Rila Lakes, Rila Mountain START MEET AT 4PM IN BUDAPEST FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN BUDAPEST

FINISH 2019

4

JAN

17

18

JAN

31

JAN JAN

1

FEB

14

FEB

TRIP PRICE OF €1219 TRIP PRICE OF €1279 TRIP PRICE OF €1329 G= Guaranteed Departure Price based on Per Person twin-share/double Single supplement from an extra €369

14 DAYS FROM

1219

€

EUR 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!)

BUCHAREST

M RO Y F UR N A O D R 8E S P E €8 P E R R PE

70 SHORT BREAKS

SHORT BREAKS

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. Please note: the included excursions are not exclusive to Topdeck, so you can expect to meet all sorts of travellers from far and wide.

3/4 DAY

3/4 DAY

D U B A I S H O RT B R E A K

A B U D H A B I S H O RT B R E A K

TRIP CODE: MBDB3D/MBDB4D

Get ready for glitz, glam and luxury at its absolute finest. From man-made islands and beaches to underwater hotels and huge shopping malls, Dubai is flashier than a mob of paparazzi.

TRIP CODE: MBAD3D/MBAD4D

Abu Dhabi doesn’t do things by halves. From a slick skyline with towering skyscrapers to flawless beaches and as many theme park thrills and spills as you can handle, if this place doesn’t grab your attention, nowhere will.

3 DAY SHORT BREAK

3 DAY SHORT BREAK

INCLUSIONS

INCLUSIONS

2 breakfasts (B) 2 nights in a 3 or 4-star hotel Meet and greet service and return airport transfers BBQ dinner in the desert 4x4 desert safari

++ ++ ++ ++ ++

T WIN/DOUBLE FROM

239

€

EUR per person

SINGLE FROM

419

€

EUR per person

4 DAY SHORT BREAK

T WIN/DOUBLE FROM

339

EUR per person

PLEASE NOTE:

199

EUR per person

SINGLE FROM

369

€

EUR per person

INCLUSIONS

3 breakfasts (B) 3 nights in a 3 or 4-star hotel Meet and greet service and return airport transfers BBQ dinner in the desert 4x4 desert safari

€

T WIN/DOUBLE FROM

€

4 DAY SHORT BREAK

INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

2 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D) 2 nights in a 3-star hotel Meet and greet service and return airport transfers BBQ dinner in the desert 4x4 desert safari

++ ++ ++ ++ ++

SINGLE FROM

589

€

EUR per person

3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D) 3 nights in a 3-star hotel Meet and greet service and return airport transfers BBQ dinner in the desert 4x4 desert safari

++ ++ ++ ++ ++

T WIN/DOUBLE FROM

259

€

EUR per person

SINGLE FROM

429

€

EUR per person

H I G H E R R AT E S A P P LY T H R O U G H O U T T H E Y E A R I N D U B A I . P L E A S E C H E C K R AT E S B A S E D O N Y O U R A R R I VA L D AT E .

71

3/4 DAY

S I N G A P O R E S H O RT B R E A K

B A N G K O K S H O RT B R E A K

TRIP CODE: ABSSSS/ABSLSS

TRIP CODE: ABBSBB/ABBLBB

SHORT BREAKS

3/4 DAY

Have yourself a Singapore fling in the city where lush, manicured green spaces mix with skyscrapers and secret cocktail haunts. Experience the city in all its hot and sticky glory.

Steamy, chaotic and bursting at the seams with tasty street food and urban charm, Bangkok will slap you in the face with its intoxicating energy. Did we mention it’s a foodie’s paradise?

3 DAY SHORT BREAK

3 DAY SHORT BREAK

INCLUSIONS

INCLUSIONS

2 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D) 2 nights in hotel accommodation Return airport transfers Taste of Chinatown street eats tour

++ ++ ++ ++

TWIN/DOUBLE FROM

360

€

EUR per person

SINGLE FROM

610

€

2 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D) 2 nights in hotel accommodation Return airport transfers Bangkok street eats tour via tuk tuk (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sundays only)

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TWIN/DOUBLE FROM

180

€

EUR per person

EUR per person

SINGLE FROM

340

€

4 DAY SHORT BREAK

4 DAY SHORT BREAK

INCLUSIONS

INCLUSIONS

3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D) 3 nights in hotel accommodation Return airport transfers Taste of Chinatown street eats tour Half day city highlights tour of Singapore

++ ++ ++ ++ ++

TWIN/DOUBLE FROM

530

€

EUR per person

3 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 1 dinner (D) 3 nights in hotel accommodation Return airport transfers Bangkok street eats tour via tuk tuk (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sundays only) ++ Full day city highlights tour of Bangkok ++ ++ ++ ++

SINGLE FROM

850

€

EUR per person

TWIN/DOUBLE FROM

390

€

EUR per person

EUR per person

SINGLE FROM

590

€

EUR per person

4 DAY

LO N D O N S H O RT B R E A K

L O N D O N S TAY & P L AY

TRIP CODE: EBLELL/EBLHLL

Learn your Leicester Square from your Picadilly Circus as you surf the famous underground and experience #Londonlife. Jump on a famed double decker on a sightseeing tour, wave hello to HRH at the palace and stop to pose in a red telephone box. This is London, baby!

INCLUSIONS 3 breakfasts (B) 3 nights hotel or hostel accommodation 3 day London underground & bus pass (zones 1 & 2) 24-hour Hop On Hop Off Bus Pass

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€

EUR per person

T WIN FROM

339

€

EUR per person

If you need a bed before your trip or fancy sticking around London town once you’re back, we can hook you up. With hotel or hostel accommodation to match your budget, it’s your trip, your way.

SINGLE FROM

459

€

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DORM FROM

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SINGLE FROM

119

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BOOKING CONDITIONS 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: The Lapland Express: Baltic Blues Iceland Explorer: GJ Travel 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.

Discounts 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

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

€40 per person, payable at the time of booking, for all Limited Edition trips €75 per person, payable at the time of booking, for all other trips

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 Fee (% of trip price)

Days before departure

Nil (changes)

Over 42 Change and Cancellation Fees

Deposit (cancellations)

Pre/post accommodation

Transfers Nil

Nil

42-29

40%

40%

Nil

28-14

60%

60%

Nil

13-7

80%

100%

100%

6-3

90%

100%

100%

2-0

100%

100%

100%

Flight Change and Cancellation Fee

Any airline charges + fare & tax difference (which could be up to the full value of the ticket)

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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.

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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.

es, you agree to release Topdeck from any further obligations which would have been enforceable had the trip not been cancelled.

Please read these booking conditions carefully. You must not make any booking unless you understand and agree with these booking conditions.

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).

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 circumstanc-

OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR TOPDECK OPERATED TRIPS 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.

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 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.

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 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.

You indemnify us against all third-party actions taken against us for loss or damage caused by you or arising from your participation on the trip.

INSURANCE & CLAIMS You must take out comprehensive travel insurance before you travel on your trip.

Your insurance protection must include cover for cancellation, medical and repatriation expenses, personal injury and accident, death, and loss of personal baggage and money and personal liability insurance. Evidence of such insurances must be produced to Topdeck on request and normally on day one of your trip. Insurance cover offered by credit card companies or reciprocal medical cover agreements are often not comprehensive.

If you make a claim against Topdeck you agree to assign to us or our insurers any rights to take action against any third party supplier/tour operator or any other person or party that may have been wholly or partly responsible for the claim or who Topdeck reasonably considers should be a party to the action. You must co-operate fully with Topdeck should Topdeck or its insurers wish to enforce those rights which have been assigned to Topdeck. If you make a claim against us which is covered by your insurance policy, you agree to pursue the claim through your insurer either in addition to, or in substitution for, your claim against us (if any). We agree to indemnify you in respect of reasonable expenses incurred in successfully pursuing such a claim and acknowledge that any settlement made by the insurer shall not prejudice your rights against us.

COMPLAINTS In the event of any dissatisfaction with the accommodation or any other service provided by Topdeck, you must report it immediately to the Trip Leader so that action can be taken to remedy the problem. Failure to immediately notify the Trip Leader of any problem may result in your claim for compensation from us being denied or reduced. Any complaint made to Topdeck following the conclusion of the trip should be made in writing within 28 days of completion of the trip. In the event that you do not notify us in writing within 28 days, Topdeck’s ability to investigate the complaint may be prejudiced. In the UK, we can also offer you ABTA’s scheme for the resolution of disputes which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. If we can’t resolve your complaint, go to www.abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure.

Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta.com.

DATA PROTECTION We are committed to protecting your personal information and agree to process your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Notice, which is available online at www.topdeck.travel/privacy. In order to make your booking and ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly, we need to use the information you provide and pass it on to other relevant suppliers who are responsible for parts of your travel arrangements. In many cases this will include transferring your data to overseas recipients (including to recipients outside of the European Union). In making this booking, your consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons is deemed to be given unless you object and advise Topdeck of your objection at the time of booking. The information may also be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. This consent applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities or dietary/religious requirements.

SMOKING Topdeck enforces a non-smoking policy on our coaches (although we make frequent stops for breaks) and in most of our accommodation.

LUGGAGE There are strict weight limits for coaches when fully loaded. You are only entitled to have one piece of main luggage of standard size (see the pre-departure information or our website for size limits) and not weighing more than 20kg (or 15kg for Outback trips). In addition you may bring a sleeping bag, as required on specific trips, and a daypack.

PUBLISHING CONSENT You acknowledge and agree that future Topdeck advertising and publicity material may include statements made by passengers, or their photographs, and you consent to such use of your comments or photographic/video likeness.

WI-FI Topdeck will endeavor to deliver Wi-Fi connection as stated on relevant trips to the best of its ability. This service is subject to availability and may not be available on some peak season departures or in the event of technical issues.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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MAPS

74

MAPS EUROPE

4 DAY ICELAND EXPLORER EHICJJ

14 DAY WINTER WONDER EHWWLL

REYKJAVÍK

LONDON

REYKJAVÍK

P.20

LONDON

P.27 2 Amsterdam NETHERLANDS

START/FINISH

London

ENGLAND

WINTER

1 Heidelburg GERMANY 2 Paris

Salzburg

FRANCE START/FINISH

Gullfoss Falls

Reykjavík

SWITZERLAND

Thingvellir National Park

ICELAND

2 Verona

Blue Lagoon

HOTEL

Florence

HOSTEL PLUS

2 Venice

1

ITALY

EXPLORER

DAYS TRIP NAME 8 PARADES TO PIAZZAS 9 HADRIAN'S PATH

STARTS ENDS LONDON ROME ROME LONDON

P. 21 21

VATICAN CITY

2

Rome

LIMITED EDITIONS

1

AUSTRIA

Swiss Alps

TRIP CODE EHWDLR EHW WRL

20 DAY DISCOVER WINTER EHWDLL

28 DAY WINTER EXPEDITION EHWXLL

LONDON

LONDON

LONDON

P.29

Berlin

NETHERLANDS

GERMANY

START/FINISH

ENGLAND

ENGLAND

2

2

London

2

2

London

P.32 Amsterdam

Berlin

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS START/FINISH

LONDON

Dresden

Dresden

2 2

Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

Mauthausen

AUSTRIA

SWITZERLAND

Lake Bled

2 Verona

Florence ITALY

1 2 Venice

LIECHTENSTEIN Austrian

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

Ljubljana

Kraków

POLAND

REPUBLIC

1

FRANCE

2

2

Český

GERMANY

Paris

HUNGARY

Vienna

Swiss Alps

AuschwitzBirkenau

Krumlov 1 CZECH

Munich

2

Budapest

1

Paris

FRANCE

2 Prague

SLOVENIA

Alps

AUSTRIA

2

Milan

ITALY

1

Verona

1 Pisa

Lake Bled Ljubljana

1 2 Venice

Budapest 2 HUNGARY

SLOVENIA

2

Florence

DAYS 8 10 10 14

TRIP NAME PARADES TO PIAZZAS ROMAN TRAIL DEMOCRACY ROAD CAESAR'S PATHWAY

STARTS ENDS LONDON ROME ROME PRAGUE BUDAPEST LONDON ROME LONDON

Orvieto Rome

VATICAN CITY

Rome

2

P. 21 22 23 25

TRIP CODE EHWDLR EHWDRP EHWDHL EHWDRL

DAYS 16 21 14 10

TRIP NAME TRAIL TO THE ALPS WINTER PATHWAY WINTER SPREE EASTERN JOURNEY

STARTS ENDS LONDON MUNICH ROME LONDON MUNICH LONDON BUDAPEST BERLIN

2

P. 28 30 26 22

VATICAN CITY

TRIP CODE EHWXLU EHW XRL EHW XUL EHW XHG

10 DAY BIG RED TO RED STAR EHWBHM

11 DAY WINTER BRAVO ITALIA EXWIRR

14 DAY WINTER BRITAIN & IRELAND EXWULL

HELSINKI

ROME

LONDON

MOSCOW

P.24

Milan

ROME

1

LONDON

P.39

Loch Ness

2 Venice Maranello Florence

START

Helsinki FINLAND

1

P.38

2

St Petersburg RUSSIA

Pisa

2

2

1

Orvieto

Tallinn ESTONIA

1

2

Overnight train

Rome ITALY

1

Londonderry/Derry

VATICAN CITY

START/FINISH

3

Glasgow Giant’s Causeway

San Marino Assisi

Galway

IRELAND

2 Sorrento

2

Edinburgh

1

SCOTLAND

Belfast

NORTHERN IRELAND

1 York 1 Liverpool

2 Dublin

Oxford Cardiff

FINISH

WALES

Moscow

DAYS TRIP NAME 7 BRITISH WINTER WARMER 8 WINTER CELTIC TRAIL

STARTS LONDON BELFAST

START/FINISH

2 Bath

ENDS GLASGOW LONDON

London

ENGLAND

Stonehenge

P. 36 37

TRIP CODE EXWULG EX WUBL

8 DAY WINTER SCANDI EXPRESS EEWJCC

11 DAY WINTER EXPRESS EEWNLL

13 DAY FESTIVE ESCAPE EEFELL

COPENHAGEN

LONDON

LONDON

COPENHAGEN

P.44

LONDON P.49

LONDON

P.51

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS START/FINISH

2

London

Amsterdam

ENGLAND

1 Rhine Valley

2

2

London

NORWAY

Berlin

NETHERLANDS

START/FINISH

Oslo

ENGLAND

2 Cologne GERMANY

2 Stockholm SWEDEN

START/FINISH

Copenhagen DENMARK

1

2 Paris

FRANCE

1

Swiss Alps

1

Munich

GERMANY

SWITZERLAND

Dachau

2 Paris

2 Munich

FRANCE

2

2

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

2

Venice ITALY

15 DAY ROAD TO MARRAKECH EEWPMM

18 DAY WINTER GETAWAY EEWGLL

MADRID

LONDON

P. 52

LONDON

P.55

Madrid

NETHERLANDS

GERMANY

2

2

START/FINISH

London

SPAIN

ENGLAND

1 1

Dresden

2

Lisbon 2 PORTUGAL Seville

Berlin

Amsterdam

START/FINISH

2

2

SWITZERLAND

2 Verona

Chefchaouen 1 MOROCCO

1

2 Fes

2 Venice

Florence 2 ITALY

Pisa

Orvieto Rome

2 Marrakech DAYS TRIP NAME 9 WINTER SPICE 9 MARRAKECH TO MADRID

STARTS ENDS MADRID MARRAKECH MARRAKECH MADRID

P. 45 45

TRIP CODE EEWPMZ EEWPZM

DAYS TRIP NAME 10 WINTER ESCAPE 11 VENTURE TO VENICE

1

AUSTRIA

Swiss Alps

Asilah

Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

Mauthausen Salzburg

Paris

FRANCE

2 Granada

STARTS VENICE LONDON

ENDS LONDON VENICE

2

P. 47 50

VATICAN CITY

TRIP CODE EEWGVL EEWGLV

24 DAY WESTERN COMPASS EEWMLL

24 DAY WINTER SPIRIT EEWSLL

LONDON

LONDON

LONDON

P.56

LONDON

P.58

Amsterdam

START/FINISH

2

London

ENGLAND

Berlin

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS

GERMANY

NETHERLANDS

START/FINISH

2

2

London

ENGLAND

Dresden City 1 Luxembourg LUXEMBOURG

Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

2 Paris

FRANCE

AUSTRIA

2 Venice

Florence ITALY

2

1

2

Bratislava

SLOVAKIA

2 Budapest HUNGARY

2 Verona

2 Bordeaux

2 Venice

2

Marseille

Bilbao SPAIN

2

TRIP NAME SOUTHERN RUNNER WESTERN CORNERS WESTERN RUNNER NORTHERN DIRECTIONS

Rome

2 Barcelona

2

2 Florence ITALY

Pisa

VATICAN CITY

Orvieto Rome

1 Valencia

Madrid

DAYS 7 16 10 9

Swiss Alps

SWITZERLAND

Verona

1

Salzburg

FRANCE

2

POLAND

Vienna

Paris

SWITZERLAND

2

2

2

Swiss Alps

Loire Valley

Auschwitz-Birkenau Krakรณw

2

STARTS ENDS LONDON MADRID LONDON ROME MADRID ROME ROME LONDON

P. 42 53 48 46

TRIP CODE EEWMLM EEWMLR EEWMMR EEWMRL

DAYS 9 18 7 7

TRIP NAME MARCH ON ROME WINTER RHAPSODY SPIRES IN THE SNOW WINTER WALTZ

2

VATICAN CITY

STARTS ENDS LONDON ROME ROME LONDON BUDAPEST PRAGUE PRAGUE LONDON

P. 46 54 42 43

TRIP CODE EEWSLR EEWSLR EEWSHP EEWSPL

4 DAY ST PATRICK'S DAY ELPDDD

4 DAY THE LAPLAND EXPRESS ELLERR

9 DAY EASTERN LIGHTS ELELPB

DUBLIN P.63

ROVANIEMI

PRAGUE

P.64

BUDAPEST

P.66

START

Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

2

START/FINISH

Rovaniemi FINLAND

Dublin

3

IRELAND

2 Krakรณw POLAND

AuschwitzBirkenau

Vienna

AUSTRIA

1

1

Bratislava

SLOVAKIA

2 FINISH

Budapest

HUNGARY

14 DAY BALKANS & SKI ELBSHH

2-5 DAY CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR

PRAGUE

P.62

BUDAPEST

P.68

Edinburgh

1

SCOTLAND

1

START/FINISH

Budapest

Berlin

HUNGARY

2

2 Plitvice Lakes CROATIA

1

1

ENGLAND

ROMANIA

Belgrade

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS

Bruges

BELGIUM

2

SERBIA

GERMANY

London

Timisoara

Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

Bucharest

Sarajevo

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Budapest

HUNGARY

Sofia

BULGARIA

DAYS TRIP NAME 8 TRAIL TO THE BALKAN SLOPES 10 BALKAN ADVENTURER

STARTS ENDS BUDAPEST SOFIA SOFIA BUDAPEST

P. 65 67

TRIP CODE ELBSHS ELBSSH

DAYS 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 5

TRIP NAME BRUGES CHRISTMAS MARKETS BRUGES CHRISTMAS BERLIN NEW YEAR PRAGUE NEW YEAR AMSTERDAM NEW YEAR BUDAPEST NEW YEAR EDINBURGH NEW YEAR - HOGMANAY EDINBURGH NEW YEAR - HOGMANAY

CITY BRUGES BRUGES BERLIN PRAGUE AMSTERDAM BUDAPEST EDINBURGH EDINBURGH

P. 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62

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