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BUCKET LIST All good things start with a list. 13 SIGNS YOU SHOULD GO SAILING IN CROATIA EAT, SLEEP, REPEAT And then eat some more. THIS IS YOUR WORLD Hassle free travel and freedom to explore. YOUR CREW Kick back and enjoy the ride. TRAVEL HACKS & TRAVEL BUDGET Because you want to save money. PICK YOUR STYLE Trips to suit everyone.
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HOTEL Charming local hotels + creative comforts. CLUB Epic signature Eurotrips. CAMPING Shoestring trips with epic mates. EXPLORER Laid-back, small-group itineraries. SAILING You + mates + yacht = best summer ever. WINTER OMG, is that snow?
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WE ARE TOPDECK We do epic Eurotrips, Big Game safaris, American road trips, sailing trips, pyramid expeditions, and other awesomeness around the world for travellers between 18-39. We realise that everyone’s different, which is why all our trips include heaps of free time to play and explore. It’s your trip, your way. Your trip includes all the must-see, must-do activities and top-notch local fare to recharge those batteries between stops, which means you can spend your money where it matters and we’ll take care of the rest. You will hit the road on modern, WiFiequipped coaches, stay in handpicked accommodation ranging from castles to your own grand Budapest hotel and hang out with other young explorers bent on seeing the world. And that’s just how we got started. We had a group of mates, some wheels and enough wanderlust to make most mothers worried. Forty years into it, we’re still discovering new places to see and unforgettable travel experiences to make our passengers’ trips just that little bit more awesome. Ready to pack your bags? Let’s talk.
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PARDON MY FRENCH. Paris is a love affair meant to be continued. It starts with a romantic rendezvous under Pont-Marie, a fleeting kiss at the Eiffel Tower and a history lesson at Musée du Louvre. It’s home to the Mona Lisa and Coco Chanel, Jay-Z went here for his birthday and kissing in public is encouraged. And don’t get us started on the food.
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PRAGUE TIPPLES. It’s officially a thing. Prague has the best beer in Europe (sorry Carlsberg). Start with classics like Urquell, Staropramen and Budvar then make your way to local drops like Kout na Šumavě and Svijanský Rytíř. Also, don’t miss one of the best-preserved old towns in the world, the Lennon Wall and the fact that it’s perfectly fine to drink beer at 11am.
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DUBROVNIK DUBSTEP. Also known as King’s Landing. Sans Lannisters and cloaked men with swords. The country that brought you the necktie, Dalmatians and a currency named after an adorable little rodent, also happens to host the hottest city in Europe right now. Think baroque buildings behind medieval city
ONCE WERE WARRIORS. There used to be vikings here. But modern-day Scandinavia is a mix of stylish hi-tech cities, cosy cottages, fjords and ridiculously good-looking people. There’s also the midnight sun, saunas and the home of Santa Claus. While rune stones have now officially been swapped for iPads, Scandinavia remains an effortless blend between ice age and space age.
SWISS ALPS. There’s more to Switzerland than chocolate. Yodeling and cuckoo clocks aside, this is one of the most beautiful places in Europe. For a country that runs like precision clockwork, there’s no shortage of time-passing opportunities. Take on four languages, many waterfalls and the highest railway station in Europe (3,454m!). Also: cheese fondue.
VISCA BARÇA!. This is not Spain. Well technically it is, but the differences go beyond language. This is the stomping ground of Gaudi and Dali, the gin & tonic is better than the sangria and locals scoff at the work ethics of its southern neighbours. Expect: hip bars, cosmopolitan funkiness and a passion for football.
SAILING THE MEDITERRANEAN. Life is all about choices. You've got four: Greece, Croatia, Turkey or Spain. Then there’s the swimwear dilemma, the snorkeling versus sunbathing predicament and the impossible tossup between jumping back in for a swim and staying right where you are. Work the tan, live the dream,
GREEK ISLANDS. Yiros, olives and sunshine are all crucial parts of a balanced diet. You go to Mykonos for the party, Paros for the village feel and Santorini for the best sunsets in the world. Melt away under the Mediterranean sun by day, party by night and pinch yourself regularly. If home is where the heart is, it comes with a blue roof.
V FOR VENICE. You come for the gondolas and stay for the gelato. Cruise down ancient canals or island-hop your way around in a vaporetto – life here runs on cruise control and so should you. Explore a neverending maze of marble churches and historical relics making up one of the most complicated architectural contraptions in human history.
ICH BIN EIN BERLINER. Once bitten twice as funky. Despite nearly three decades of Cold War politics and bitter separation, Berlin has bounced back as a hub of tolerance and creativity. Visit the remnants of the notorious Berlin Wall for a sobering Throwback Thursday then equalise with a dose of the city’s contagious night vibes.
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YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR IS A MIND-BLOWING BLUE. Which means you’re going to (really) dig the Blue Cave. Near the island of Vis, this sunken water cave has had its fair share of admirers over the years, including one Baron Eugen von Ransonet, who was the first to paint the glowing blue light for which it’s known!
away. If kayaking, biking and snorkelling don’t float your boat (hooray for puns!), then we can’t help you!
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YOU’RE STRANGELY OKAY WITH DRINKING A COMBINATION OF RED WINE AND FANTA. It’s called mish-mash, it’s delicious, and you’ll drink it at the many beach bars dotted along the Croatia coastline.
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YOU LOVE TO SWIM. EVEN BETTER? You love to swim in warm, clear waters without a care in the world. Just a standard day in the life of a Croatian sailor.
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AS SOON AS YOU SEE A SAIL BOAT, your heart skips a beat, and you’re donning nautical stripes and a captains hat before you can say ‘sea legs’. Don’t worry, it’s a natural occurrence for someone destined for the seas of Croatia.
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YOU SEE SCENES OF KINGS LANDING in Game of Thrones and you have a sudden and overwhelming urge to go to there—wherever there is. Hot tip: it happens to be the ancient capital of Croatia, Dubrovnik, and it’s awesome! Walk the old stone walls and you’ll see plenty of GoT sets; the Battle of Blackwater raged on in the bay, Lovrjenac Fort became the Red Keep and Daenerys walked the walls of Minčeta Tower to enter the House of Undying. You’ll feel like an extra just being there!
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YOU THINK SPENDING YOUR MORNINGS—and most of the daytime hours—hanging out on a deck, sunbathing is the ultimate relaxing holiday activity. #nojudgment
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BUT, YOU LIKE VARIETY—it’s the spice of life right?—and you know that the adrenaline rush option ain’t far
YOU LOVE BEING ROCKED TO SLEEP by the motion of the waves. There’s nothing better than drifting off to the sound of waves lapping every night. YOUR GOPRO IS FULL OF THOUSANDS OF SUNSET SELFIES. Sol, sunce, soleil — whatever you call that blazing ball of gas in the sky, when it sets over the Adriatic Sea, your mind will be officially blown. IF YOU FIND YOURSELF SINGING IN GROUPS about love, the sea and wine, then you’re definitely Dalmatian. Klapa—acapella singing of the goosebump kind—is inscribed in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritages, and a definite culture-vulture moment.
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‘AYE ME HEARTIES’ IS YOUR SIGNATURE STATEMENT, suitable for any situation where you need to show excitement, or agreement or anything at all, really. Said in your best pirate-speak, of course.
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YOU KNOW HOW TO HULA. Hula Hula Beach Bar that is! Say aloha to one of Croatia’s most popular beach bars and party with the other cool-kids as the sun sets.
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YOU LOVE MAKING NEW FRIENDS, and then staying in touch with your new #besties to plan your next trip. Thank Zucks for Facebook!
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Eat, Sleep, Repeat FOOD COMA
noun/fúd kómə/ The feeling of utter, smug satisfaction and sleepiness, that one feels after eating their way through Europe for a few weeks. Common causes include baguettes, cheese, goulash, stacks of pasta and crepes.
ANTONYMS: GYM, DIET, PACKED LUNCH
COLD WAR CUISINE
MY KITCHEN RULES: ITALY
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MEAT AND POTATOES. And lots of cheese.
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS, YOU’RE IN THE
Tempered by years of communist rule, Eastern European
WRONG PLACE. In fact, Italians are still wondering about who this
cuisine is known for simple, yet hearty comfort food and
Alfredo guy is and why tourists are asking about him.
robust flavours. Start with classics like goulash and borscht; then dig a bit deeper and you’ll find scrumptious street food and
Think regional and go to Tuscany to find out what tomatoes
plenty of gastronomical glasnost.
really taste like, discover the pizza and pastry scene of Rome and hit up Venice for a primer in risottos, scallops, scampi and
Your must-do foodie list includes street stall Lángos in Hungary,
cuttlefish. The old rules still apply: avoid English menus, menus
stuffing yourself on pierogis (Poland’s response to gyoza) and
with pictures and long menus. Delizioso!
the best thing since sliced bread: the Smažený Sýr fried cheese sandwich. Czech it out.
PARIS PICNIC FIRST THOUGHT: OMG I’M IN PARIS. Second thought: I’m hungry. Stack up on fresh baguettes, cheese and patés as we kick things off with a gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower. This is the bread and butter of French cuisine, which means a lot since they pretty much invented cooking. Chomp down some macarons or Instagram yourself eating your first frogs leg. You have arrived.
FIESTAS & SIESTAS EAT, SLEEP, REPEAT. Food coma is a Spanish institution and no one will sneer at you for taking a well-deserved nap after lunch. Lick off plates of tapas and Iberian ham in Madrid or hit up Barcelona for epic stacks of freshly caught seafood. If you want to blend in, swap your jug of sangria for a red wine and coke, the best unlikely drink mix to hit the streets since avocado coffee (yep, it’s a thing). Nom nom nom.
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include heaps of free time to play and explore. We show you around and teach you a few lines of local dialogue, but we’re not here to tell you what to do hang out with the group or go off on your own. It’s your trip, your way.
That’s accommodation, transport and historical insights, sorted. We’ll also help you navigate cultural etiquette, but our priority is to keep you comfortable along the way. The hassle is on us, but the plot is all you.
FREEDOM TO EXPLORE ALL OUR TRIPS ARE DESIGNED TO LET YOU ROAM FREE while keeping things hassle free. We’ve got the bucket list sorted, the accommodation booked and enough time built in to let you do your own thing. It’s your trip, your way. ++ Lots of free time in each city ++ A good mix of included and optional activities
TLC + BUCKET LIST SORTED WE DO WHAT WE DO BECAUSE WE’RE PASSIONATE about showing young people the world. This means all TLC is included in the trip price and not charged on your last day. Watch serenity defined in Plitvice Lakes, picnic French style next to the Eiffel Tower or skydive from a helicopter in the Swiss Alps. This is your world, your dream, and your adventure. ++ The perfect mix between must-see and off the beaten track destinations
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FESTIVE BEGINNINGS when start street markets in Europe andwe have trained our crew to give you throwing things at Europe’s iconic the best experience every time. Add handpicked accommodation festivals. ranging from Paris coolest youth hostel to a hipster ski lodge in the Swiss Alps and you’ll see why we say we run trips, not tours.
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k c i P r You e l y t S WHAT’S YOUR STYLE? People are different. Some like creature comforts, others like exploring up-and-coming destinations—some even like Justin Bieber. As long as you have the urge to explore, have fun and meet awesome people, you’ll find that our trip styles cater to (almost) everyone.
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Escape the dorm days or leave them behind for good. This style is fit for couples and singles alike, looking for the luxury of a few more creature comforts. Indulge in private ensuite twin-share rooms with all the amenities you’ll need and still be close to the action with lots of time to explore on your own.
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The go-to trip for style for first time travellers looking to make a solid dent in their bucket list. Variety rules. Room with new friends and spend your nights in modern hostels, hotels, yachts, bungalows plus a 12th century castle for good measure, all without forking out a fortune. Cue lifelong memories and endless reasons to be #sorrynotsorry.
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Get back to basics without getting your hands (too) dirty. The travel style where roughing it comes with a personal chef, campsite bars and, in some places, even a pool or two. Cue epic meals, dancing with nature and instant friends. How’s that for stretching your budget?
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With smaller groups, heaps of local food and more time to explore a region, these relaxed itineraries let you travel deeper. Get under the skin of a local culture by veering off the beaten track without compromising on comfort. You’ll sleep in some of our best beds on the road and tick beyond your bucket list.
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Because summer is best paired with windswept hair. Kick back with your tunes and a good book or partake in hoisting the sails. With a flotilla ranging in size and creature comforts, you’re sure to cruise the Mediterranean in style. Get social on a small sailboat or lounge on the deck with your beau. This fleet caters to all aspiring sailors looking to sleep under the stars and wake up with the sun shining through the hatch.
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l e t Ho ESCAPE THE DORM DAYS OR LEAVE THEM BEHIND FOR GOOD. This style is fit for couples and singles alike, looking for the luxury of a few more creature comforts. Indulge in private ensuite twinshare rooms with all the amenities you’ll need and still be close to the action with lots of time to explore on your own.
ACCOMMODATION STYLE: ++ Conveniently located properties so you’re always close to the action. ++ 3-4 star hotels with a local feel. ++ Ensuite twin-share rooms. Double and triple on request.
UNIQUE DESTINATIONS: ++ Pula & Hvar, Croatia ++ Corfu, Greece ++ Carcassonne, France
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DAY 4 MUNICH TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. Crick your neck taking in the views. This afternoon is all about adrenaline and relaxation. Get active or explore the village, it’s your call. (B,D) DAY 5 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO VENICE, ITALY. You know it as the floating city, but this place is actually sinking (slowly). Get lost in a maze of bridges, canals and gelato. We’ll hook you up with a gondola. Then go local with prosecco and peach puree, the Bellini was born here. (B) DAY 6 VENICE TO ROME. Down that espresso. Today we make a solid dent in your bucket list. Think Spanish Steps, Pantheon, the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Tonight’s carbs are guilt free. (B) DAY 7 ROME (FREE DAY). You won’t be fighting lions today, but that’s okay. Pay a visit to the Pope and check out the 360-degree views from the Basilica. Don’t miss the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. With us, you skip the lines. (B) DAY 8 ROME TO FLORENCE. Florence is a hat trick of great shopping, renaissance art and steak Florentine. Shop, eat, shop, eat, explore then eat again. (B) DAY 9 FLORENCE TO LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND. Prepare for more #epicviews as we head to the lakeside town Lucerne. Check out the famous Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, Glacier Gardens and Hofkirche on a guided tour. (B,D)
Wine tasting in the Rhine Valley Gondola ride in Venice Leather demonstration in Florence Local guide in Florence Paris city lights tour Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
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DAY 10 LUCERNE TO PARIS, FRANCE. There are only two places in the world you can be happy: at home and in Paris. Ease yourself in with our city lights tour ticking off your whole Pinterest collection of OMG must-go-there spots. (B) DAY 11 PARIS. A day to channel your inner Parisian. Hang out with the local creatives along the river and check out the Notre Dame. Finish off with a gourmet picnic under the Eiffel Tower and maybe check out a cabaret show in the Latin Quarter. (B,D) DAY 12 PARIS TO LONDON. Pack some macarons for the trip back home, or just, you know, keep travelling forever. (B)
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DAY 3 RHINE VALLEY TO MUNICH. This is the home of Oktoberfest and BMW so you know what to do. If you can’t afford a beamer, grab a stein. Why not seal the deal with a traditional pork knuckle at one of Munich’s famous beer halls? Make like a local. Prost! (B)
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PHOTO: TREVI FOUNTAIN, ROME
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DAY 1 LONDON TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (OR JOIN IN AMSTERDAM). Kick off your Eurotrip with a canal dinner cruise to meet the wolfpack. (D)
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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 16 breakfasts (B), 9 dinners (D) ++ 15 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) & 1 night in a cabin on overnight ferry from Italy to Greece ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Local guide in Tirana, Dubrovnik & Florence ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver DAY 12 HVAR. Motorboats run to the Pakleni islands (Google Images for some serious FOMO) every 15 minutes. Too much effort? Swim and chill out on the beach then find out why this is Croatia’s biggest party. (B)
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DAY 13 HVAR TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. Jason of Argonaut fame slayed a dragon here. Count all the statues as we explore this living fairytale on foot today. (B) DAY 14 LJUBLJANA TO VENICE, ITALY VIA POSTOJNA CAVES. Where else would you find men in boats singing songs for you as you cruise down winding waterways? That’s right. Get ready as we roll into one of the most romantic cities in Europe. (B,D) DAY 15 VENICE. Artsy walking. No, really, it’s a thing. First a lace demonstration then a walking tour and a gondola ride (see: singing men). Otherwise, hot foot (or Vaporetto) it to Cannaregio to hang out with the locals. (B) DAY 16 VENICE TO FLORENCE. If art is your thing you could do worse than the museum at the back of the Duomo for some off the beaten track works. Also: secret bakeries. (B,D) DAY 17 FLORENCE TO ROME. #sadface. We’re at the end of the road as we arrive in Rome today. But there’s always more gelati. (B)
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PHOTO: GELATO IN ROME
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DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. If it’s good enough for Sophia Loren, it’s good enough for us. Take on the Pantheon, the Colosseum and the Spanish Steps on what we call the #bestwalkever.
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on Via del Corso, the straightest street among winding alleyways lined with boutiques. Also: Colosseum. (B) DAY 9 ROME TO VENICE. Sing a romantic ballad under Juliet’s balcony in Verona. Next stop: Venice. (B,D) DAY 10 VENICE. A full day to get lost in Venice. Check out St Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and the nearby Bridge of Sighs then jump on a gondola and do the Grand Canal in style. (B) DAY 11 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. Grab your #gopro, it’s action time. Chase adrenaline with a skydive or get local with a beer tasting. We’ll hook you up. (B,D)
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TRIP CODE: EHEVLL DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Pinch yourself and Instagram your first selfie. Your friends will secretly hate you, but you have other things on your mind as we show you the bright lights of Paris. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. With a free day in Paris there’s almost too much to do. If you need a hand, we’ve got a bike tour, Seine cruise or cabaret. (What did we say about too much choice?) (B,D) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. No rest for the wicked as we head across the Swiss border to the village of Engelberg which has found fame as a Bollywood film shoot location. Also: some of the most #nofilter scenery in Europe. (B,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Take in the mountain air by foot, bike or goat (if you can get them to
stand still long enough). With the potential of these mountains, dinner will be calorie neutral. (B,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Grab THAT shot at the Leaning Tower of Pisa then straight to Tuscany to eat, sleep, repeat in the foodie capital of the world. Two words: Florentine steak. You’ve got all evening to hunt down the city’s best. (B) DAY 6 FLORENCE. The hills of Tuscany are known for two things: tomatoes and Chianti. Yep, like the wine. Kick back at a winery today for a course of homegrown grapes and a light al fresco dinner. (B,D) DAY 7 FLORENCE TO ROME. This city is more than food, wine and gluttony. Work off those calories on a guided tour through the city. (B) DAY 8 ROME (FREE DAY). Visit the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica then shop til you drop
DAY 13 PRAGUE (FREE DAY). Charles Bridge, the Old Town Square and Prague Castle are a good start. Don’t miss the quirky museums and the chance to party in the castle district. (B) DAY 14 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Let Dresden show some of its 800-year-old history before we hit the German capital to find out what it means to be ein Berliner. (B,D) DAY 15 BERLIN (FREE DAY). Start your day with an optional history lesson at the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and the Reichstag building. Then strap on your dancing shoes and assemble the wolfpack—tonight we party. (B) DAY 16 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. To Amsterdam, famous for Van Gogh, liberal attitudes and vintage shopping. Thirty-two markets and 6,159 shops should keep you busy for a while. (B)
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DAY 17 AMSTERDAM. A bike tour before Amsterdam your way in the afternoon. Tonight we go out in style with a farewell canal dinner cruise to round off the trip. (B,D)
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DAY 9 ROME (FREE DAY). Check out the Spanish Steps, Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Also: the Vatican City, Sistine Chapel and the best pizza in Italy. (B) DAY 10 ROME TO VENICE. Stop off in Verona to check out Juliet’s balcony before arriving into Venice. (B,D) DAY 11 VENICE. A gondola ride + walking tour exploring St Mark’s Square and the Doge’s Palace = #bestdayever. (B) DAY 12-13 VENICE TO PULA, CROATIA. With an ancient Roman amphitheatre that doubles as a concert venue, this place is pretty rad. Gear up for a small-town vibe, endless beaches and the scent of pine. (B,D) (B) 1
DAY 14 PULA TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. An eclectic mix of ancient and new makes for a bohemian vibe. Don’t be fooled by its size, the cafe and bar scene is worth a note home. (B)
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TRIP CODE: EHPALL DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Bright city lights and love in the air as we kick off our trip in the city of romance. (D)
DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. A road trip down the mountain, then on to the red carpets and Rolexes of the Riviera. (B,D)
DAY 2 PARIS. The city is yours. OMG your way down Champs-Élysées, sip café au laits with the locals in Le Marais and watch life go by on Paris time. Then it’s picnic time at the Eiffel Tower. Swag, we know. (B,D)
DAY 6 FRENCH RIVIERA. Window shop those haute couture boutiques or just hang out on the beach. You call the shots. 007 vibes as we roll the dice in Monaco tonight. (B)
DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Cue jaw drop as we roll into the Swiss Alps today for scenery like you’ve never seen it before. (B,D)
DAY 7 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. First stop at the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Tonight we’ll show you why Florence is the food capital of Italy. (B,D)
DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Life’s a beach – well, a mountain pass but who’s arguing – today with laid-back village living on the cards. Take a walk, explore the Alpine valley or just admire the views. (B,D)
DAY 8 FLORENCE TO ROME. Join our local guide as we show you the artsy side of Florence. Next stop, Rome for a walking tour of Caesar’s old stomping grounds. (B)
DAY 15 LJUBLJANA TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. A quick stop at stunning Lake Bled before we roll on to the home of the Sound of Music. (B,D) DAY 16 SALZBURG TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Time for reflection at the former concentration camp Mauthausen. Next we take on the cobblestone streets of Prague. (B,D) DAY 17 PRAGUE. A full free day for street food, quirky museums and the most beautiful Old Town in Europe. (B) DAY 18 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. A quick stop in historic Dresden, before we jet off to funky town. (B,D) DAY 19 BERLIN. The city is yours today. Check out the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and the Holocaust memorial with a local guide or explore the
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DAY 21 AMSTERDAM. Hit the streets like a local, exploring the city by bike. Tonight we feast Dutchstyle on a farewell dinner cruise. (B,D)
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local galleries and creative vibes out east. PS: The nightlife here is famous for a reason. (B)
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DAYS 9-10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. You’ll want full battery to capture the scenery happening outside your window today. Next stop: Engelberg. (B,D) (B,D) DAY 11 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. A quick stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa on our way to Florence. Nothing you eat will be held against you. (B,D) DAY 12 FLORENCE TO ROME. Discover why Florence is often called an open air museum. Rome next for a walking tour to make a solid dent in that bucket list of yours. (B) DAY 13 ROME. A morning visit to Vatican City and the chance to see the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. Then you’re free to explore. (B) 1
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TRIP CODE: EHDELL DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Paris is always a good idea. We’ll kick things off taking in the city lights. You’re finally here. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. It may only sparkle at night, but it’s probably the world’s best picnic spot by day. Revel in buttery goodness by the Eiffel Tower, then join us for a cruise or cabaret. (B,D)
DAY 5 CARCASSONNE TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. Through the majestic Pyrenees mountains today with a stop in Andorra before we hit the city of Art Nouveau. (B,D) DAY 6 BARCELONA (FREE DAY). Sun, Gaudí and sangrias. Check out the architecture at Park Güell, go shopping or just indulge in patatas bravas. (B)
DAY 3 PARIS TO BORDEAUX. A stop in the heart of the Loire Valley before we head to Bordeaux to see what all the fuss is about (think: red). (B,D)
DAY 7 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Time for celebrity spotting and a Mediterranean chillout session. (B,D)
DAY 4 BORDEAUX TO CARCASSONNE. Become a student of the grape in the red wine centre of the world. Then: the historic, walled city Carcassonne. (B,D)
DAY 8 FRENCH RIVIERA. Bring your paparazzi posse to the beach or just chill out under the Mediterranean sun. More glitz tonight as we hit Monaco and the Monte Carlo casinos. (B)
DAY 14-17 ROME TO CORFU ISLAND, GREECE (OVERNIGHT FERRY). Jump on the overnight ferry to the birthplace of gyros and democracy. You’ve got two nights to get down with island time. Count shades of blue and pinch yourself. Life doesn’t get any better than this. (B) (B,D) (B) (B,D) DAYS 18-19 CORFU TO VENICE, ITALY (OVERNIGHT FERRY). Catch the return ferry to Italy and on to Venice for more canals and architectural awesomeness. (B) (B) DAY 20 VENICE. A day to get lost in the floating (sinking) city. Check out St Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and the nearby Bridge of Sighs. Then jump on a gondola and do the canals in style. (B,D) DAY 21 VENICE TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. Think castles, endless sunflower fields and green, rolling hills. Slovenia’s capital is a modern fairytale with a funky twist. First: Postojna Caves. (B)
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DAY 23 BUDAPEST. Free day to explore. The thermal baths in Hotel Gellért are just what the doctor ordered, and you’ve got a free pass. (B)
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FEATURED: ENGELBERG SKI LODGE. Started by two Swedish skiing buddies and kept alive by the local hipster community, the Ski Lodge in Engelberg offers up the perfect mix of German after-ski beers, boutique designer rooms and authentic vibes. With a top ranking on both TripAdvisor and Lonely Planet, you know you’ll be in good hands. This property is just an example of one of the great places you may stay in this particular location and while travelling with Topdeck. Rest assured we’ve picked the rest with just as much attention to detail.
Hotel SECTOR 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 get off or you might be joining a trip already in progress. DAYS
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FINISH 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18
START G
APR APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN
G G G
G
19 26 1 3 8 10 17 24 29 31
JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Leather demonstration in Florence ++ Local guide in Florence ++ Paris city lights tour ++ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower
FINISH 25 2 7 9 14 16 23 30 4 6
JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG
START G G G G G G
7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25
AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP
FINISH 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1
AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT
G
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 6 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
START G G G G
6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8
APR APR APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN
FINISH 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14
START
APR APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN
G G G G G G
15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17
FINISH
JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Paris city lights tour ++ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower ++ Bordeaux winery tour & tasting
21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23
JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG
START G G G G G G G G
24 31 7 14 21 28 5
AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT
FINISH 30 6 13 20 27 4 11
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 6 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAY 1 ROME, ITALY.
DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D)
DAY 2 ROME. (B)
DAY 2 PARIS. (B,D)
DAY 3 ROME TO FLORENCE. (B)
DAY 3 PARIS TO BORDEAUX. (B,D)
DAY 4 FLORENCE TO LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND. (B,D)
DAY 4 BORDEAUX TO CARCASSONNE. (B,D)
DAY 5 LUCERNE TO PARIS, FRANCE. (B)
DAY 5 CARCASSONNE TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. (B,D)
DAY 6 PARIS. (B,D)
DAY 6 BARCELONA. (B)
DAY 7 PARIS TO LONDON. (B)
DAY 7 BARCELONA. (B)
This is a part of the 12 Day Essential Europe trip. See p.20 or visit our website.
This is a part of a the 31 Day Discover Europe trip. See p.28 or visit our website.
TRIP PRICE OF $1530
TRIP PRICE OF $1690
TRIP PRICE OF $1595
TRIP PRICE OF $1790
TRIP PRICE OF $1685
TRIP PRICE OF $1890
G = Guaranteed Departure
G = Guaranteed Departure
Price based on AUD Per Person twin-share/double
Price based on AUD Per Person twin-share/double
7 DAYS FROM
1530
$
AUD Per Person
STARTING FROM $219/DAY
7 DAYS FROM
1690
$
AUD Per Person
STARTING FROM $242/DAY
AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT
G G G G
33
PRAGUE
1
4
LONDON
COUNTRIES VISITED
9
8 DAY | R O M A N P A T H W A Y MEALS
LONDON
1
STOP & STAY DAY STOP
START APR MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN
10
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS
STOP & STAY DAY STOP
TRIP CODE: EHEVPL 20 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 18 22
5
ROME
HOTEL
7 DAY | C Z E C H M A T E
TRIP CODE: EHWELR
FINISH 26 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 24 28
APR MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN
START G G G G G G G G
29 2 6 9 13 16 20 27 3 6
JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Dinner at Hofbräuhaus, Berlin ++ Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration ++ Bicycle tour & farewell dinner cruise in Amsterdam
FINISH 5 8 12 15 19 22 26 2 9 12
JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG
START G G G G G G G G
10 17 24 7 14 21 28 5 12 26
AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT
FINISH 16 23 30 13 20 27 4 11 18 1
AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT NOV
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 6 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
START G
G G G G G
5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7
APR APR APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN
FINISH 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14
START
APR APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN
G G G G
G
14 21 26 28 3 5 12 19 24 26
FINISH
JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Wine tasting in the Rhine Valley ++ Gondola ride in Venice ++ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
21 28 3 5 10 12 19 26 31 2
JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG
START G G G G G G
2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20
AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP
FINISH 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27
AUG AUG G AUG AUG G SEP SEP G SEP SEP G, O
G
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 7 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAY 1 PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (D)
DAY 1 LONDON TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (OR JOIN IN AMSTERDAM). (D)
DAY 2 PRAGUE (FREE DAY). (B)
DAY 2 AMSTERDAM TO RHINE VALLEY, GERMANY. (B,D)
DAY 3 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D)
DAY 3 RHINE VALLEY TO MUNICH. (B)
DAY 4 BERLIN (FREE DAY). (B)
DAY 4 MUNICH TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. (B,D)
DAY 5 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B)
DAY 5 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO VENICE, ITALY. (B)
DAY 6 AMSTERDAM. (B,D)
DAY 6 VENICE TO ROME. (B)
DAY 7 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. (B)
DAY 7 ROME. (B) DAY 8 ROME. (B)
This is a part of a the 18 Day European Odyssey trip. See p.24 or visit our website. This is a part of the 12 Day Essential Europe trip. See p.20 or visit our website. TRIP PRICE OF $1425 TRIP PRICE OF $1735
TRIP PRICE OF $1590
TRIP PRICE OF $1795
TRIP PRICE OF $1780
G = Guaranteed Departure
TRIP PRICE OF $1860
Price based on AUD Per Person twin-share/double
G = Guaranteed Departure O = Oktoberfest
7 DAYS FROM
Price based on AUD Per Person twin-share/double
1425
$
8 DAYS FROM
AUD Per Person
STARTING FROM $204/DAY
1735
$
AUD Per Person
STARTING FROM $217/DAY
34 HOTEL
9 DAY | R O M A N R O A D LONDON
1
ROME
5
14
COUNTRIES VISITED
9 DAY | P A P A R A Z Z I P A R A D E
MEALS
BARCELONA
ROME
6
13
COUNTRIES VISITED
MEALS
STOP & STAY DAY STOP
1
DAY STOP
TRIP CODE: EHPALR START 7 14 21 28 3 5 10 12 19 26 31 2
APR APR APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN
FINISH 15 22 29 6 11 13 18 20 27 3 8 10
APR APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN
START G G G G G G G G
STOP & STAY
7 9 16 21 23 28 30 5 7 14 21 26
JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Paris city lights tour ++ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower ++ French Riviera perfumery experience ++ Leather demonstration in Florence ++ Local guide in Florence
FINISH 15 17 24 29 1 6 8 13 15 22 29 3
JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG
START G G G G G G G G G
28 2 4 11 18 25 30 1 8 15
JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP
FINISH 5 10 12 19 26 2 7 9 16 23
AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 8 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D) DAY 2 PARIS (FREE DAY). (B,D) DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,D) (B,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. (B,D) DAY 6 FRENCH RIVIERA. (B) DAY 7 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. (B,D) DAY 8 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B) DAY 9 ROME. (B)
G G G G G G G G
TRIP CODE: EHDEBR START 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5
APR APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN
FINISH 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13
START
APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN
G G G G G G
12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ French Riviera perfumery experience ++ Leather demonstration in Florence ++ Local guide in Florence
JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG
START G G G G G G
14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9
AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT
FINISH 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
8 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) 8 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) Modern air-conditioned coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAY 2 BARCELONA. (B) DAY 3 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. (B,D) DAY 4 FRENCH RIVIERA. (B) DAY 5 FRENCH RIVIERA TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,D) DAY 6 SWISS ALPS. (B,D) DAY 7 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. (B,D) DAY 8 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B) DAY 9 ROME. (B) This is a part of the 31 Day Discover Europe trip. See p.28 or visit our website.
TRIP PRICE OF $2190 TRIP PRICE OF $2285
TRIP PRICE OF $2140
TRIP PRICE OF $2385
TRIP PRICE OF $2255
G = Guaranteed Departure
TRIP PRICE OF $2375
Price based on AUD Per Person twin-share/double
G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD Per Person twin-share/double
9 DAYS FROM
2140
20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15
DAY 1 BARCELONA, SPAIN. (D)
This is a part of the 22 Day Europe Uncovered trip. See p.26 or visit our website.
$
FINISH
JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG
AUD Per Person
STARTING FROM $238/DAY
9 DAYS FROM
2190
$
AUD Per Person
STARTING FROM $244/DAY
AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT
G G G G G G
35
ROME
DUBROVNIK
6
COUNTRIES VISITED
13
MEALS
HOTEL
9 DAY | A D R I A T I C D R E A M S WI-FI
1
STOP & STAY
DAY 2 ROME. Free day. Fake it ‘til you make it with an espresso and sunglasses at Caffe Farnese, do some people watching and hit the market at Campo de' Fiori to cheese out like nobody’s watching. Winner. (B,D) DAY 3 ITALY TO GREECE (OVERNIGHT FERRY). Play connect-the-dots with the stars or let the swell rock you to sleep as we ferry from Bella Italia to Greece. You have arrived. In every sense of the word. (B) DAY 4-6 CORFU. Home to a World Heritage-listed Old Town, a Fortress, a Castle and enough beaches to satisfy the biggest sun-worshipper; Corfu is base camp for the next three days. Set sail with an optional day on the open sea or explore architecture which owes much to Corfu’s tumultuous history. (B,D) (B) (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Local guide in Tirana & Dubrovnik
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 8 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) & 1 night in a cabin on overnight ferry from Italy to Greece ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
TRIP CODE: EHCIRD XXXX START
FINISH
START
FINISH
26
MAY
3
JUN
7
JUL
15
9
JUN
17
JUN
14
JUL
22
JUL
16
JUN
24
JUN
28
JUL
5
AUG
23
JUN
1
JUL
11
AUG
19
AUG
30
JUN
8
JUL
25
AUG
2
SEP
G G
JUL G
PHOTO: CORFU
DAY STOP
DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. Channel your inner Tom Ford and work it as we check out the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and the Colosseum. Cue jealous Facebook friends.
G
TRIP PRICE OF $2150 TRIP PRICE OF $2270 TRIP PRICE OF $2390 G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD Per Person twin-share/double 5% reduction for triple-share TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
DAY 7 TIRANA, ALBANIA. This former communist capital is the architectural equivalent of the colour run. After decades of communist rule, grey is no longer an option. Kick off with a driving tour and a group dinner. (B,D)
9 DAYS FROM
DAY 8 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. On to the most famous walled city in Europe (nope, not history. See: Game of Thrones). Wander tiny cobblestoned streets and explore hidden cafés and shops before we refuel with a plateful of Greek-Italian fusion. (B,D)
AUD PER PERSON
2150
$
All items listed within the Bucket list and More inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
DAY 9 DUBROVNIK. It ended sadly for Ned Stark, but you’ve got other plans. Talk to us about another eight days sailing the Croatian islands. (B)
ST
AR $2 TIN 39 G /D FR AY OM
This is a part of the 17 Day Mediterranean Horizons trip. See p.22 or visit our website.
36 HOTEL
9 DAY | C O A S T A L T R A I L DUBROVNIK
1
ROME
4
COUNTRIES VISITED
12
MEALS
WI-FI
STOP & STAY
PHOTO: FLORENCE
DAY STOP
DAY 1 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. Lord Byron called it the pearl of the Adriatic. That’s an understatement. Join your fellow #topdeckers today for a walking tour around the city you may know as King’s Landing. (D)
TRIP CODE: EHCIDR XXXX START
FINISH
START
FINISH
3
JUN
11
JUN
15
JUL
23
17
JUN
25
JUN
22
JUL
30
JUL
24
JUN
2
JUL
5
AUG
13
AUG
1
JUL
9
JUL
19
AUG
27
AUG
8
JUL
16
JUL
2
SEP
10
SEP
G G
JUL G G
TRIP PRICE OF $1855 TRIP PRICE OF $1920 TRIP PRICE OF $1990 G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD Per Person twin-share/double 5% reduction for triple-share TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
9 DAYS FROM
1855
$
AUD 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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
DAY 2 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Like a phoenix from the ashes, Sarajevo has rebuilt from it’s tragic past to be a buzzing, bohemian city. (B,D) DAY 3 SARAJEVO TO HVAR, CROATIA. By ferry to Croatia’s most beautiful island today. Set your watch to island time, explore the old town and watch the sun set over the Adriatic Sea. Dinner’s included. (B,D) DAY 4 HVAR. Free day. Swim, sunbathe, chill out on the beach or hit the foodie trail. The town market is full of fresh produce ripe to explore (pun intended). Still hungry? (B) DAY 5 HVAR TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. Aka the Prague of Slovenia. Ljubljana won’t be off the beaten track for long. Think fairytale castle, dragons and medieval vibes with a funky edge. Eat: cottage cheese and tarragon pancakes. (B) DAY 6 LJUBLJANA TO VENICE, ITALY VIA POSTOJNA CAVES. More technicolor landscapes as we round the tip of the Adriatic to Venice. Get your first taste of Italy with an included dinner tonight. (B,D) DAY 7 VENICE. With >400 bridges, island hopping just got a whole lot easier. Criss-cross your way around the city maze, check out the sights and discover the history of lace, one of Venice’s best known exports. (B) DAY 8 VENICE TO FLORENCE. Florence rocks. The Duomo, the Ponte Vechhio, and the Piazzale Michelangelo are a good start. Then: a leather demo and epic food. (B,D) DAY 9 FLORENCE TO ROME. Arrivederci is Italian for we’ll see you again. Talk to us about your next adventure today. (B)
ST M O FR G AY N TI 7/D AR 20 $
This is a part of the 17 Day Mediterranean Horizons trip. See p.22 or visit our website.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Local guide in Dubrovnik & Florence ++ Gondola ride in Venice
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
8 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) 8 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) Modern air-conditioned coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
37
BUDAPEST
1
LONDON
6
13
COUNTRIES VISITED
13 DAY | E U R O P E A N E M P E R O R
MEALS
LONDON
ROME
7
COUNTRIES VISITED
21
HOTEL
10 DAY | D E M O C R A C Y R O A D
MEALS
STOP & STAY
1
DAY STOP
STOP & STAY DAY STOP
TRIP CODE: EHDEHL START 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29
APR MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN
FINISH 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8
MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL
START G G G G G G
6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 31 7
FINISH
JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Stay at famous Hotel Gellért, Budapest ++ Entry to world-renowned Gellért Baths ++ Dinner at Hofbräuhaus, Berlin ++ Bicycle tour & farewell dinner cruise in Amsterdam ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
15 22 29 5 12 19 26 2 9 16
JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP
START G G G G G G G G
14 21 28 5 12 19 26
SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT OCT
TRIP CODE: EHDELR
FINISH 23 30 7 14 21 28 4
SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT OCT NOV
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 9 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ++ 9 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAYS 1-2 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (D)(B) DAY 3 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. (B) DAY 4 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D) DAY 5 PRAGUE. (B) DAY 6 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D) DAY 7 BERLIN (FREE DAY). (B) DAY 8 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B) DAY 9 AMSTERDAM. (B,D) DAY 10 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON (VIA BRUGES). (B)
START G G G G
6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1
APR APR APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN
FINISH 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13
START
APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN
G G G G G G
8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Paris city lights tour ++ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower ++ Bordeaux winery tour & tasting ++ French Riviera perfumery experience ++ Local guide in Florence
2090
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 12 breakfasts (B), 9 dinners (D) ++ 12 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip + Leader Driver
DAYS 9-10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,D) (B,D) DAYS 11-12 SWISS ALPS TO ROME VIA FLORENCE, ITALY. (B,D) (B) DAY 13 ROME. (B) This is a part of the 31 Day Discover Europe trip. See p.28 or visit our website.
Price based on AUD Per Person twin-share/double
STARTING FROM $209/DAY
G G
DAYS 7-8 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. (B,D) (B)
TRIP PRICE OF $3550
AUD Per Person
G G
FINISH 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17
DAYS 5-6 CARCASSONNE TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. (B,D) (B)
G = Guaranteed Departure
10 DAYS FROM
$
G G
AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT
DAY 4 BORDEAUX TO CARCASSONNE. (B,D)
TRIP PRICE OF $3350
Price based on AUD Per Person twin-share/double
START 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5
DAY 3 PARIS TO BORDEAUX. (B,D)
TRIP PRICE OF $2090
TRIP PRICE OF $2350
JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG
DAY 2 PARIS. (B,D)
TRIP PRICE OF $3150
G = Guaranteed Departure
20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15
DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D)
This is a part of the 31 Day Discover Europe trip. See p.28 or visit our website.
TRIP PRICE OF $2220
FINISH
JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG
13 DAYS FROM
3150
$
AUD Per Person
STARTING FROM $243/DAY
AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT
G G G G G G
38 HOTEL
14 DAY | S O H O T O B O H O LONDON
6
PRAGUE
COUNTRIES VISITED
21
14 DAY | V E N E T I A N T R A I L
MEALS
ROME
1
LONDON
8
COUNTRIES VISITED
19
MEALS
STOP & STAY DAY STOP
1
STOP & STAY DAY STOP
TRIP CODE: EHPARL
TRIP CODE: EHEVLP START 9 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 7 11
APR APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN
START
FINISH 22 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 20 24
APR MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN
START G G G G G G G G
18 21 25 28 2 5 9 16 23 26
JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower ++ Tuscan winery experience & al fresco dinner ++ Gondola ride in Venice ++ Paris city lights tour ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
FINISH 1 4 8 11 15 18 22 29 5 8
JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG
START G G G G G G G G
30 6 13 27 3 10 17 24 1 15
JUL AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT
15 22 29 6 11 13 18 20 27 3 8 10
FINISH 12 19 26 9 16 23 30 7 14 28
AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 13 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D) ++ 13 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAYS 1-2 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D) (B,D) DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,D) (B,D) DAYS 5-6 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. (B) (B,D) DAYS 7-8 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B) (B) DAYS 9-10 ROME TO VENICE. (B,D) (B) DAY 11 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. (B,D) DAYS 12-13 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D) (B) DAY 14 PRAGUE. (B)
G
G G G G G
APR APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN
FINISH 28 5 12 19 24 26 31 2 9 16 21 23
START G G
APR MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN
G G G G G G
15 17 24 29 1 6 8 13 15 22 29 3
FINISH
JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++
Gondola ride in Venice Pula Island getaway Dinner at Hofbräuhaus, Berlin Bicycle tour & farewell dinner cruise in Amsterdam ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
28 30 7 12 14 19 21 26 28 4 11 16
JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG
START G G G G G G G G G
5 10 12 19 26 2 7 9 16 23
AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP
FINISH 18 23 25 1 8 15 20 22 29 6
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 13 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D) ++ 13 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. DAY 2 ROME TO VENICE. (B,D) DAYS 3 VENICE. (B) DAYS 4-5 VENICE TO PULA ISLAND, CROATIA. (B,D) (B) DAY 6 PULA ISLAND TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA VIA POSTOJNA CAVES. (B) DAY 7 LJUBLJANA TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. (B,D) DAYS 8-9 SALZBURG TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D) (B) DAYS 10-11 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY.(B,D) (B) DAYS 12-13 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B) (B,D)
This is a part of the 18 Day European Odyssey trip. See p.24 or visit our website.
DAY 14 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. (B) This is a part of the 22 Day Europe Uncovered trip. See p.26 or visit our website.
TRIP PRICE OF $3190 TRIP PRICE OF $3295
TRIP PRICE OF $2890
TRIP PRICE OF $3460
TRIP PRICE OF $2990
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G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD Per Person twin-share/double
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Gondola ride in Venice ++ Stay at famous Hotel Gellért, Budapest ++ Entry to world-renowned Gellért Baths ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 14 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ++ 12 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double), 2 nights in a cabin on overnight ferries between Italy & Greece ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. DAY 2 ROME TO GREECE (OVERNIGHT FERRY). (B)
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Gondola ride in Venice ++ Stay at famous Hotel Gellért, Budapest ++ Entry to world-renowned Gellért Baths ++ Dinner at Hofbräuhaus, Berlin ++ Bicycle tour & farewell dinner cruise in Amsterdam ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
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DAY 6 GREECE TO VENICE, ITALY. (B) DAY 7-8 VENICE. (B)(B,D) DAY 9 VENICE TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. (B) DAYS 10-11 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY.(B,D) (B) DAY 12 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. (B) DAYS 13 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D) DAY 14 PRAGUE.(B)
DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. DAY 2 ROME TO GREECE (OVERNIGHT FERRY). (B) DAYS 3-5 CORFU, GREECE. (B,D) (B) (B,D) DAYS 6 GREECE TO VENICE, ITALY (OVERNIGHT FERRY). (B) DAYS 7-8 VENICE. (B) (B,D) DAY 9 VENICE TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. (B) DAYS 10-11 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (B,D) (B) DAY 12 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. (B)
This is a part of the 31 Day Discover Europe trip. See p.28 or visit our website.
DAYS 15-16 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 13-14 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D) (B) DAYS 17-18 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B) (B,D) DAY 19 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON VIA BRUGES. (B)
TRIP PRICE OF $3290
This is a part of the 31 Day Discover Europe trip. See p.28 or visit our website.
TRIP PRICE OF $3490
TRIP PRICE OF $4190
G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD Per Person twin-share/double
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3150
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4190
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++ 18 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D) ++ 16 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double), & 2 nights in a cabin on overnight ferries between Italy & Greece ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAY 15 PRAGUE. (B)
TRIP PRICE OF $3150
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DAYS 3-5 CORFU, GREECE (B,D) (B) (B,D)
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b u Cl THE GO-TO TRIP FOR STYLE FOR FIRST TIME TRAVELLERS LOOKING TO MAKE A SOLID DENT IN THEIR BUCKET LIST. Variety rules. Room with new friends and spend your nights in modern hostels, hotels, yachts, bungalows plus a 12th century castle for good measure, all without forking out a fortune. Cue lifelong memories and endless reasons to be #sorrynotsorry.
ACCOMMODATION STYLE: ++ A combination of campsites, resorts, bungalows, modern hostels, hotel upgrades, yachts & a castle. ++ Multi-share (usually 2-4) rooms. ++ Always, always with a space to socialise.
UNIQUE DESTINATIONS: ++ Mykonos, Greece ++ Dubrovnik & Plitvice Lakes, Croatia ++ Russia & Scandinavia ++ Morocco
BUCKET LIST HIGHLIGHTS: ++ Amsterdam dinner canal cruise & bike tour ++ Sailing in Greece ++ Cross Arctic Circle & polar plunge DAYS | TRIP NAME
11 DAY | Europe Express 14 DAY | European Wonder 17 DAY | European Pathway 20 DAY | European Getaway 21 DAY | Iberian Voyager 24 DAY | Spirit of Europe 27 DAY | Summer Fun & Sailing 28 DAY | Grand European 36 DAY | European Pioneer 37 DAY | Red Star Special 49 DAY | Mega European - Egypt
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SECTORS 7 DAY | Alps and Matadors 8 DAY | Vodka and Caviar 9 DAY | Western Spirit 10 DAY | Scandi Express 10 DAY | European Escape 10 DAY | Trail of Colombus 13 DAY | Roman Chariot 13 DAY | East meets West 14 DAY | Eastern Exposure 14 DAY | Eastern Wanderer 14 DAY | Iberian Coast 15 DAY | Scenic Scandi 15 DAY | Gaudà and Glitz 15 DAY | Classic Europe 16 DAY | Eastern Express 17 DAY | Russian Revelations 16 DAY | Eastern Spirit 17 DAY | The Great Eastern 18 DAY | Trail to Berlin 19 DAY | European Horizons 20 DAY | Adriatic Adventure 21 DAY | Timeless Trail 21 DAY | Eastern Explore 21 DAY | Eastern Link 22 DAY | Northern Exposure 23 DAY | Russia Scandi 24 DAY | Road to Athens 29 DAY | Bosphorus Adventure 30 DAY | Eastern Adventure 35 DAY | Imperial Trail
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DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Don’t miss the summit of Jungfrau mountain today—home of Europe’s highest rail station (and epic views). (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO VENICE, ITALY. To Venice, an engineering masterpiece made up of 118 small islands linked together by a series of bridges. (B,L,D) DAY 6 VENICE. There are two ways to really see Venice and today we'll do both. Check out Accademia Bridge and St Mark’s Square on foot and finish off with a vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal. Also: today is the day you could tick that gondola ride off your bucket list. (B,D) DAY 7 VENICE TO MUNICH, GERMANY. This is the home of Oktoberfest so you know what to do. Grab a stein and a traditional pork knuckle at one of Munich’s famous beer halls. Prost! (B,L) DAY 8 MUNICH TO RHINE VALLEY. Sober reflection to start the day as we visit Dachau. Time for medieval castles, vineyards and majestic views in the Rhine Valley. Sleep like a king tonight in a 12th century castle. (B,D) DAY 9 RHINE VALLEY TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Artsy-as Amsterdam beckons with its funky coffee shops, busy canals and millions of bicycles. Expect windmills, tulips, cheese and clogs. (B)
Stay in the Rhine Valley castle region Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Paris city lights tour Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise Visit former concentration camp Dachau
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
10 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 8 dinners (D) 8 nights in hostels & 2 nights in bungalows English Channel ferry crossings Modern air-conditioned coach Guided tours of all major cities Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
DAY 10 AMSTERDAM. Hit the streets like a local exploring the city by bike then dance to the beat of your own drum for the rest of the day. Cue sad faces tonight as we round up with a farewell dinner canal cruise. (B,D) DAY 11 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. Back to London today via the medieval Belgian city Bruges. Stock up on chocolate and beer and swap contacts with your new BFFs before we drop you off in the early evening. (B)
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TRIP PRICE OF $1490 + $375 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1865 TRIP PRICE OF $1550 + $375 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1925 TRIP PRICE OF $1610 + $375 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1985 G = Guaranteed Departure O = Oktoberfest Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
11 DAYS FROM
1865
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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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
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DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Plaster your face (and camera) to the window and enjoy the nature slideshow as we make our way into Switzerland. (B,L,D)
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DAY 2 PARIS. You know that big list you have? Today you’ll be ticking like nobody’s business. Hang out with the local creatives along the Seine, visit the Notre Dame, or wander down the Champs-Élysées. We’ll finish with a gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower then round off the day with an optional cabaret show in the Latin quarter. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
PHOTO: AMSTERDAM DINNER CRUISE (INCLUDED)
DAY STOP
DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Cross the English Channel on our way to Pah-ree to kick things off with a night tour of the city lights. (D)
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DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Lauterbrunnen means “many springs” and after you finish counting the waterfalls you’ll have an idea why. Head to Europe’s highest railway station or hit the mountain bike trails today. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Grab THAT shot at the Leaning Tower of Pisa then straight off to Tuscany to eat, sleep, repeat in the foodie capital of the world. (B,L,D) DAY 6 FLORENCE TO ROME. This city is more than food, wine and gluttony, it’s also home to a third of the world’s art treasures. See it all with a local guide. Then to Rome to work off those calories on a walking tour. (B,D) DAY 7 ROME. Your day, your way. Scope out the Colosseum or cafe hop around Piazza Navona. There’s nothing more Roman than eating and drinking well, so be sure to carb up. Trastevere is where the locals go. (B) DAY 8 ROME TO VENICE. A quick stop in the Vatican City to check out the Sistine chapel before we make our way to Venice. (B,L,D) DAY 9 VENICE. There are about 400 gondoliers in Venice so chances are you’ll find one with a good singing voice. Explore the nooks and crannies of this city maze on foot then jump on a vaporetto and cruise around the canals. (B,D) DAY 10 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. Adventure action on the schedule today as we hit the Austrian Alps. (B,L,D)
Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration Leather demonstration & local guide in Florence Paris city lights tour Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Stay in the Rhine Valley castle region Visit former concentration camp Dachau
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 13 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 11 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 6 nights in hostels & 1 night in an Austrian Gasthof ++ English Channel ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs DAY 11 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO THE RHINE VALLEY, GERMANY. Get a glimpse into Europe’s dark past at the former Nazi concentration camp Dachau this morning. Prepare yourself: tonight you’ll be staying in a castle. (B,L,D) DAY 12 RHINE VALLEY TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Where Van Gogh meets the Red Light District. Not literally. (B) DAY 13 AMSTERDAM. Europeans know how to make bike-friendly cities. Lose yourself among the canals, do the artsy stuff or head to Anne Frank’s house via the local flower market. You can do no wrong. (B,D) DAY 14 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. Roll on to Belgium and the city of Bruges, home to over 300 different beers and the finest Belgian chocolates. Then back to London where it all started. (B)
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TRIP PRICE OF $1875 + $455 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2330 TRIP PRICE OF $1985 + $455 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2440 TRIP PRICE OF $2140 + $455 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2595 G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
14 DAYS FROM
2330
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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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
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DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Practice your yodeling today as we head to our alpine valley getaway at the foot of Jungfrau mountain. (B,L,D)
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DAY 2 PARIS. Start your day with the usual suspects: The Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysées and Notre Dame Cathedral. Then grab a café au lait or a glass of red and just watch the world go by. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
PHOTO: RHINE VALLEY
DAY STOP
DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Kick things off with a city lights tour. (D)
17 DAY | E U R O P E A N P A T H W A Y LONDON
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DAY 7 ROME (FREE DAY). Visit the optional Vatican Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica or let the city’s winding alleys lead the way. (B) DAY 8 ROME TO VENICE. Our final destination today goes by many names: Queen of the Adriatic, City of Canals and the City of Bridges. We just call it awesome. (B,L,D) DAY 9 VENICE. This city is proof that a bit of gutsy engineering goes a long way. We’ve got the vaporetto lined up and will show you the ropes before we hand you over to the city. Don’t miss the magic duo of bubbly and peach, this city’s home to the bellini. (B,D)
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DAY 10 VENICE TO MUNICH, GERMANY VIA INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA. Stop in the former winter Olympic city Innsbruck on our way north. Say guten tag to the Bavarian beer halls and roasted pork knuckles of Munich. (B,L)
STOP & STAY DAY STOP
TRIP CODE: EESDLL DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). First day excitement. Meet the team, make new friends and pinch yourself. OMG, did someone say Paris? (D) DAY 2 PARIS. The fact the French didn’t invent the croissant doesn’t mean you shouldn’t eat it. You’ll have the entire day to eat, explore and check out the monuments. Wrap up with a gourmet picnic at the Eiffel Tower then shake off the food coma with a wander through bohemian Marais or join us for a river cruise or cabaret show at Paradis Latin. (B,D) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. We’re off to the alps with a drive worthy of the Tour de France. Stay in Lauterbrunnen, a tiny village that inspired Tolkien’s elvish world of Rivendell. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Jump on an optional ride to the top of the spectacular snow-capped Jungfrau mountain for some #epicviews. On a clear day you can see all the way into France and Germany. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Rub your tummy and head south to Italy’s foodie/renaissance art capital. The tomatoes here have quite the reputation. Then again so does the art, the wine and the food. You won’t leave hungry. (B,L) DAY 6 FLORENCE TO ROME. Lots to see today: the Spanish Steps, Pantheon, the ancient Roman Forum, the Colosseum and...phew. You deserve some carbs after all that. (B,D)
DAY 11 MUNICH TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC VIA DACHAU. Arrive in Prague to explore a city that offers way more than the obvious. (B,D) DAY 12 PRAGUE. Loads of free time to explore Prague’s nooks and crannies today. Get your glasnost nostalgia fix at the Museum of Communism then explore a world-renowned beer range you don’t have to be a hipster to appreciate. (B) DAY 13 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY VIA DRESDEN. Stop in 800-year-old Dresden on the way to the German capital. Cue brilliant food, history, and nightclubs without the velvet rope nonsense. (B,D) DAY 14 BERLIN (FREE DAY). Start your day with an optional history lesson at the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and the Reichstag building. Strap on your dancing shoes and assemble the wolfpack, tonight we party. (B)
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Local guide in Florence Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise Paris city lights tour Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Leather demonstration in Florence Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 16 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D) ++ 10 nights in hostels & 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ English Channel ferry crossings ++ Modern airconditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + OnSite Chefs
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TRIP PRICE OF $2265 + $520 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2785 TRIP PRICE OF $2430 + $520 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2950 TRIP PRICE OF $2550 + $520 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $3070 G = Guaranteed Departure O = Oktoberfest Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
17 DAYS FROM
2785
$
AUD 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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
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DAY 17 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Love and leave Amsterdam this morning as we ferry back to London. But not before stocking up on chocolate, beer and creature comforts in Bruges. Nom nom. (B)
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DAY 16 AMSTERDAM. Get in the saddle and rub shoulders with the locals this morning, before we leave the city in your capable hands. Grab some frites and mayo, check out the Red Light District or hit the museums. Your call. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
PHOTO: BERLIN
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DAY 15 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Get excited, very excited, as we head to a city with more contrasts than you can shake a herring at. (B)
20 DAY | E U R O P E A N G E T A W A Y LONDON
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DAY 8 FLORENCE. Culinary art meets renaissance art in a city that’s half artisan food market and half outdoor museum. Say ciao to the world’s most famous nude statue (Michelangelo’s David) then eat, eat, eat. (B) DAY 9 FLORENCE TO ROME. Southwards to the hilltop city Orvieto before we take on the streets of Rome. Cue Spanish Steps, Roman Forum and the Pantheon. (B) DAY 10 ROME (FREE DAY). We’re off to the Vatican City—home of the Pope, the Catholic Church and the best views of Rome. Check out the Sistine Chapel or head straight out to eat some pizz...err...explore the piazzas. (B,D) 1
DAY 11 ROME TO VENICE. To Verona for a bit of Romeo and Juliet at the world’s most famous balcony. Then on to Venice. (B,L,D)
STOP & STAY DAY STOP
TRIP CODE: EEFDLL DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Pinch yourself and Instagram your first selfie. Your friends will secretly hate you, but you have other things on your mind as we show you the bright lights of Paris. (D) DAY 2 PARIS (FREE DAY). Time for the Louvre and Sacré Coeur, the trendy bars in the Latin Quarter or a bike tour around town. Find us at the Eiffel Tower for a gourmet picnic stuffed with eclairs, macarons and other French goodness followed by an optional cruise or cabaret show. (B,D) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. No rest for the wicked as we head across the Swiss border to the Alps, where Blofeld chased 007 down the ski slopes. (B,L,D)
DAY 12 VENICE (FREE DAY). Gondolas, canals and 118 bridges. You know what to do. (B,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Yodel YOLO from the top of Jungfrau mountain today or hit the mountain bike trails. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Glitz, glamour and high heels. We arrive in the French Riviera today—where women take taxis to avoid wearing flats. (B,L,D) DAY 6 FRENCH RIVIERA. Bring your paparazzi posse to the beach or just chill out under the Mediterranean sun. More glitz tonight as we hit Monaco and the Monte Carlo casinos. (B) DAY 7 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Time to see Pisa about that tower—then a Tuscan feast. (B,D)
DAY 13 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. Grab your #gopro, it’s action time! (B,L,D) DAY 14 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. A sobering visit to the former concentration camp Mauthausen. Prague next. (B,L,D) DAY 15 PRAGUE. Hit up Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square or go golem chasing in the Jewish quarter. Prague is yours today. (B) DAY 16 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. On to the 800-year-old city Dresden on our way to funky and modern Berlin for a driving tour. (B,D) DAY 17 BERLIN. See Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag building and the Holocaust Memorial with a local guide or set your own agenda, we’ve cleared your schedule today. (B)
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Paris city lights tour Local guide in Florence Italian feast and stay at a resort in Tuscany Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise French Riviera perfumery experience Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 19 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 13 dinners (D) ++ 2 nights hotel upgrade, 10 nights in hostels, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites & 1 night in an Austrian Gasthof ++ English Channel ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs All items listed within the Bucket list and More inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
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DAY 18 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Home to cheese, clogs and tulips. Also home to the tallest people in the world, 15 Nobel prize winners and an undying love for herring. (B,L)
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DAY 13 LISBON. A free day to explore the city. Don’t miss the elevator in Santa Justa aka Eiffel Tower’s little cousin. (B)
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TRIP CODE: EESPBB DAY 1 BARCELONA, SPAIN. Tick off your mustdo items: Columbus Monument, Sagrada Familia, Montjuic, Pueblo Español and Las Ramblas. Then: tapas. (D) DAY 2 BARCELONA TO VALENCIA. A whole morning exploring Barcelona before we head to Valencia via the Cava Caves (optional). (B,D) DAY 3 VALENCIA (FREE DAY). If you’re looking for the Holy Grail, your quest ends here (literally). Check out the old riverbed turned public park or kick back in a horse taxi and explore some of Spain’s most untouched beaches. (B) DAYS 4-5 VALENCIA TO GRANADA. Leave paella town for Granada, the last Moorish city in Spain to fall to the Christians. Then check out the palaces and gardens of the old Alhambra fortress. (B,D) (B)
DAY 6 GRANADA TO TANGIER, MOROCCO. Head across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco. Enter Tangier, an ancient port town and favourite hideaway for rock stars, writers and all-round eccentric people. (B,D) DAY 7 TANGIER TO FES. The oldest and largest medieval city in the world also has Morocco’s best foodie scene. Embrace the cumin. (B,D) DAY 8 FES. Explore the town on foot with a local guide before we let loose to find the best tagine. Survival tip: If you hear the word “balak”, it means you’re about to get run over by a mule. (B) DAY 9 DAY TRIP TO MEKNES AND VOLUBILIS, FES. Take a day trip out to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. This ancient site dates back to 40AD and was once the ruling centre of the Roman province of Mauritania.
DAY 14 LISBON TO PORTO. If you think Porto has something to do with wine, you’re right. A quick stop in Sintra to visit the Palacio Nacional da Pena, and Vila Nova de Gaia, then we hit the cellars. (B,D) DAY 15 PORTO (FREE DAY). Check out Ribeira, the famous medieval old town of Porto. Medieval streets, quirky alleyways and hand-painted azulejos culminate in a fairytale port with traditional boats bobbing along the river shores. UNESCO rates it and so should you. (B) DAY 16 PORTO TO MADRID, SPAIN. On to the old haunts of Picasso, Dali, Miro and a number of old-time celebs you read about in school. But first: Salamanca, one of the most spectacular renaissance cities in Europe and home to the oldest university in Spain. (B,D) DAY 17 MADRID. Check out the Royal Palace— home to one of Europe’s oldest monarchies—and the Plaza
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DAY 20 SAN SEBASTIAN TO BARCELONA. Today is Zaragoza then it’s on to Barcelona for a final sangria to celebrate and commiserate the end of another adventure. (B,D) DAY 21 BARCELONA. Should you stay or should you go? Your call, but we’re outta here after breakfast. (B)
Guided tour of the Alhambra, Granada Local guide in Fes & Volubilis Port winery tour & tasting in Porto Welcome & Farewell dinner in Barcelona Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed cities Porto & Meknes
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the Sistine Chapel before we let you loose in Rome. (B,D) DAY 10 ROME TO VENICE. Break up the trip north in Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet. (B,L,D) DAY 11 VENICE. Explore St Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge and the rest of Venice’s grand cast on foot, then jump on a vaporetto to take on the canals. (B,D) DAY 12 VENICE TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Three things you need to know about Vienna: opera, coffee and apple strudel. They also invented the croissant. Sorry, France. (B,L,D)
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DAY 13 VIENNA. Vienna is all yours, baby. The Opera House, St Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Hofburg Palace are a good start. Or you could just eat apple strudel—we won’t judge. (B)
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DAY 14 VIENNA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. A walking tour through Bratislava before heading to the twin cities of Buda and Pest. (B,D)
TRIP CODE: EECELL DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Bright city lights and love in the air as we kick off our trip in the city of romance. (D)
DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Follow in Napoleon’s footsteps down to the French Riviera. (B,L,D)
DAY 15 BUDAPEST (FREE DAY). Hot springs, art nouveau and one of the oldest zoos in the world. We love you Budapest. (B)
DAY 2 PARIS. The city is yours. OMG your way down Champs-Élysées, explore le Marais and watch life go by on Paris time. Then it’s picnic time at the Eiffel Tower. Swag, we know. (B,D)
DAY 6 FRENCH RIVIERA (FREE DAY). Time for some celebrity spotting and mingling with stars at the casinos of Monaco. (B)
DAY 16 BUDAPEST TO KRAKOW, POLAND. We reverse back through Slovakia before arriving in Krakow. En route, a sobering visit to the former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Loosen your jaw with the epic scenery outside your window today. Next stop: Lauterbrunnen. (B,L,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Welcome to Rivendell (that’s what Tolkien called it). Jump on Europe’s most epic train ride to the top of Jungfrau mountain. Close your mouth and grab that camera. Now. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. A quick stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa on our way to Florence. Gluttony encouraged. (B,D) DAY 8 FLORENCE TO ROME. Digest your food baby as we show you the artsy side of Florence. Next stop, Rome for a tour of Caesar’s old stomping grounds to tick off the Spanish Steps and Colosseum. (B) DAY 9 ROME. Start off the morning in the Vatican, the world’s smallest country. There’s an option to explore
DAY 17 KRAKOW (FREE DAY). Visit Europe’s largest old town square and the castle of the Polish Kings. (B) DAY 18 KRAKOW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Then on to the only city you can love more than Paris. (B,L,D) DAY 19 PRAGUE (FREE DAY). Write your own fairy tale as you tour the Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and Old Town. Also: street food and craft beer. (B)
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DAY 22 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. More #funtimes as we head to artsy Amsterdam for a liberating take on life. (B,L) DAY 23 AMSTERDAM. Shake off last night with a bike ride along the canals then off to find out more about this town. Tonight we feast and swap emails with newfound friends. (B,D) DAY 24 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. Bruges has 300 different varieties of beer. Choose your final tipple before we arrive back in London tonight. (B)
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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 23 breakfasts (B), 8 lunches (L), 15 dinners (D) ++ 4 nights hotel upgrade, 13 nights in hostels & 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ English Channel ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
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DAY 21 BERLIN (FREE DAY). Once divided, now twice as cool, Berlin is possibly the most happening city in Europe. Awesome DJs, laid-back atmosphere and quirky clubs don’t hurt either. (B)
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style. Who needs land anyway? (B,L) (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L,D) DAY 14 GREECE TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Dry your hair on the way north to Albania. Tirana kicks all the rainbow coloured boxes. (B,L,D) DAY 15 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA MONTENEGRO. On to Montenegro and the stunning coastal scenery of Budva before reaching Dubrovnik, home to underrated wine and epic sunsets. (B,D) DAY 16 DUBROVNIK. A free day to discover Dubrovnik. Trust us, it’s a lot nicer than King’s Landing. (B)
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DAY 17 DUBROVNIK TO ZADAR. More breathtaking views as we make our way up the Dalmatian Coast to the walled city of Zadar. (B)
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DAY 18 ZADAR TO VENICE, ITALY. A chance to go underground at Postojna Caves, the largest underground cave system in Europe, en route to Venice. (B,D)
TRIP CODE: EESSLL DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Paris is always a good idea. We’ll kick things off taking in the city lights. You’re finally here. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. The city is yours today, but you won’t want to miss our picnic at the Eiffel Tower. Stuff yourself on buttery goodness then maybe go for a cruise or bohemian cabaret. (B,D) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. To the Swiss Alps and our secluded alpine village at the foot of Jungfrau mountain. (B,L,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). There’s a railway station with unbelievable views at the summit of Jungfrau mountain. Mission accepted. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Follow in Napoleon’s footsteps down to the glamorous French Riviera. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 FRENCH RIVIERA (FREE DAY). Assemble the paparazzi crew as we go celebrity spotting on the French Riviera. More mingling tonight at the casinos of Monaco. (B) DAY 7 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. First stop, the Leaning Tower of Pisa before we reach Florence, which is Italian for food coma. Also: artsy stuff from Raphael, Michelangelo and Da Vinci. (B,D) DAY 8 FLORENCE TO ROME. Enough time for a cappuccino and a selfie before we head down to Rome for a walking tour. (B) DAY 9 ROME. Vatican City is first up with an optional visit to the Sistine Chapel. After that, the city is yours. (B,D) DAYS 10–13 SAILING IN GREECE. An overnight ferry to Greece before we take on the Mediterranean in
DAY 19 VENICE. Gondolas, vaporettos and a guided tour through a maze of bridges, canals, and quirky spaces + Venetian pizza = #perfecto. (B,D) DAY 20 VENICE TO MUNICH, GERMANY. You’re here for the beer and the pork knuckle. Prost! (B,L) DAY 21 MUNICH TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Start off with a few hours of reflection in Dachau. Then we make our way to the cobblestoned fairytale city of Prague. (B,D) DAY 22 PRAGUE (FREE DAY). The Charles Bridge, Prague Castle and the Old Town Square are a good start. Don’t miss the quirky museums and the chance to party in the castle district. (B) DAY 23 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Let Dresden show off some of its 800-year-old history before we
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DAY 26 AMSTERDAM. The world’s tallest nation also knows a thing or two about cheese and clog making. Let the Facebook friend requests flow at the farewell dinner canal cruise tonight—it has been epic. (B,D) DAY 27 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. Stock up on chocolate in Bruges on the way back to London. We leave you here but the world is your oyster. (B)
Paris city lights tour Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise 3 nights sailing in Greece French Riviera perfumery experience Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration Leather demonstration in Florence Local guides in Florence, Tirana & Dubrovnik Visit former concentration camp Dachau
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 26 breakfasts (B), 11 lunches (L), 16 dinners (D) ++ 5 nights hotel upgrades, 11 nights in hostels, 3 nights sailing in Greece, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites & 1 night in a cabin on overnight ferry from Italy to Greece ++ English Channel ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs All items listed within the Bucket list and More inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
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DAY 13 ROME. Piazzas and pizza. Rome is yours for the day. Channel your inner gladiator at the Colosseum or take in the views from Capitoline Hill. You can do no wrong. (B,D)
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DAY 14 ROME TO VENICE. A morning visit to the Vatican City and the chance to see the amazing Sistine Chapel before we take the show back on the road. (B,L,D).
TRIP CODE: EEGELL DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Bonjour Paris. Kick back and relax as we ease you into the Parisian experience tonight. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. Check out the sights, then join us for a scrumptious gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower. Tonight: an optional cruise on the Seine River or a cabaret show. (B,D) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. To Lauterbrunnen: all the magic of Middle Earth sans wizards. Plus yodeling. (B,L,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Your photos from the highest train station in Europe at the summit of Jungfrau mountain will make all your followers jealous. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. Through the vineyards of Rhône Valley to Avignon. (B,L) DAY 6 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. A visit to the famous Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard on our way to Barcelona. (B,D) DAY 7 BARCELONA (FREE DAY). Tapas, sangria and one of the best football teams in the world. Also Gaudi, gothic architecture and the best nightlife in Spain. (B) DAY 8 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. The little hinterland town Grasse makes a quarter of the world’s perfumes. We’ll stop at a perfumery today for a crash course. (B,D) DAY 9 FRENCH RIVIERA (FREE DAY). Fake it 'til you make it as we go celebrity spotting on the French
DAY 15 VENICE. Tick the gondola off your bucket list and join us for a tour of this sinking beauty. Also: vaporetto on the Grand Canal. Oh, yeah. (B,D) DAY 16 VENICE TO PAG ISLAND, CROATIA VIA SLOVENIA. Check out the optional Postojna Caves before we set our watches to island time. (B,L,D) DAYS 17-18 PAG ISLAND. Two days to relax and chill out in the sun. The water is warm, the food is awesome and well, this island knows how to party. (B,D) (B) DAY 19 PAG ISLAND TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. An eclectic mix of ancient and new makes for a fairytale experience off the beaten track. (B,L) DAY 20 LJUBLJANA TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. Lake Bled is one of those names that keep popping up
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DAY 23 PRAGUE. Free day. #YOLO. Cue fairy tale vibes in Old Town, selfies on Charles Bridge and epic views from Prague Castle. (B) DAY 24 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Quick stop in Dresden then on to the awesomeness we call Berlin. (B,D) DAY 25 BERLIN (FREE DAY). See the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie before checking out the nightlife. (B) DAY 26 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. On to canals, bicycles and the notorious Red Light District. (B,L) DAY 27 AMSTERDAM. Bike around the canals in the morning then a farewell dinner canal cruise. (B,D) DAY 28 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. Fine chocolates and beer in Bruges mark the conclusion of our trip. Final stop: London. (B)
Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice French Riviera perfumery experience Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise Stay at a resort in Tuscany Italian feast in the Tuscan hills Local guide in Florence Pag Island getaway Paris city lights tour Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen Visit the Pont du Gard
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 27 breakfasts (B), 9 lunches (L), 16 dinners (D) ++ 5 nights hotel upgrade, 12 nights in hostels, 8 nights in bungalows at European campsites & 2 nights in an Austrian Gasthof ++ English Channel ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
All items listed within the Bucket list and More inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
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in Buzzfeed lists of amazing places. Today you’ll find out why. (B,D)
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DAYS 17-19 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. Prepare for three nights of sun-worshipping in the Greek Islands. Eat, sleep, rave, repeat. (B,D) (B) (B)
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DAY 20 MYKONOS TO ATHENS. Another ferry returns us to Athens for a second dose of ancient vibes. (B)
DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Across the English Channel to the City of Love. (D)
DAY 6 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. First stop is the famous Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard before we hit sangria town. (B,D)
DAY 21 ATHENS TO METEORA. Heading north to Meteora to visit a complex of clifftop monasteries dating back to the 14th century. (B,D)
DAY 2 PARIS. Roam free and do Paris your way. Then a gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower and an optional river cruise or cabaret show. (B,D)
DAY 7 BARCELONA (FREE DAY). Roll out of your bed and get on the tapas trail today. (B)
DAY 22 METEORA TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Next stop Albania for a glimpse of life in the former hard line communist state. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. #Jawdropping scenery ahead as we head to the Swiss Alps. (B,L,D)
DAY 8 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. A crash course in perfume then on to the red carpets and Rolexes of the Riviera. (B,D)
DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Instagram heaven from the summit of Jungfrau mountain today. (B,L,D)
DAY 9 FRENCH RIVIERA (FREE DAY). Go paparazzi in town today before we head off to Monaco and put it all on red. (B)
DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. Go medieval in Avignon and check out the Palace of the Popes today. (B,L)
DAY 10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. Stop off in Verona to check out Juliet’s balcony before arriving in the city of canals. (B,D)
DAYS 23-24 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. On to Montenegro and passing the Bay of Kotor before we cross the border to Croatia and #hashtagworthy Dubrovnik. (B,D) (B) DAY 25 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Via Mostar to Sarajevo, a city that’s still shaking off its tragic past. (B,D)
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DAY 29 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. On to Vienna for some opera, apple strudel and possibly the best coffee in Europe. (B) DAY 30 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC VIA MAUTHAUSEN. On to the cobblestone streets of Prague. But first a sobering visit to a former concentration camp. (B,D) DAY 31 PRAGUE (FREE DAY). A full day for street food, quirky museums and the most beautiful Old Town in Europe. (B) DAY 32 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Stop at historic Dresden en route to Berlin, one of Europe’s most happening cities. (B,D) DAY 33 BERLIN. Check out Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust memorial with a local guide, or just take the city by storm. Today is all you. PS: The nightlife here is famous for a reason. (B) DAY 34 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. To Amsterdam, famous for Van Gogh, liberal attitudes and vintage shopping. Thirty-two markets and 6,159 shops should keep you busy for a while. (B,L) DAY 35 AMSTERDAM. Discover the Dutch capital by bike before our farewell dinner canal cruise tonight. (B,D)
Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise Paris city lights tour Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower French Riviera perfumery experience Local guides in Florence, Tirana & Dubrovnik Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Leather demonstration in Florence Sun, sea & party on Mykonos Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration Visit the Pont du Gard Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 35 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 20 dinners (D) ++ 9 nights hotel upgrade, 16 nights in hostels, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 3 nights in canvas cabins & 1 night in a cabin on overnight ferry from Italy to Greece ++ English Channel ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
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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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
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DAY 28 BUDAPEST. Help yourself on this free day. Culture vulture? Foodie fanatic? Anything in between? You'll be loving it. (B)
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DAY 26 SARAJEVO TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. We’ll help you get your bearings before letting you loose among the cool bars in the Old Town. (B)
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DAYS 1-2 BERLIN, GERMANY. Despite spending the better part of a century in the crosshairs of history, Berlin is now one of Europe’s biggest creative hubs. With more museums than rainy days and some of the best DJs on the continent, the only thing you’ll miss is sleep. But there’s time for that later. (D) (B) DAYS 3-4 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. On to Copenhagen to find out why this city keeps popping up among the top five most liveable cities in the world. Trivia: the Little Mermaid was born here. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 5-7 COPENHAGEN TO STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. You know it for the $1 IKEA hotdogs, meatballs and ridiculously good-looking people, but Sweden’s capital also punches way above its weight in design, fashion, and multicultural vibes you wouldn’t expect this close to the Arctic Circle. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 8-9 STOCKHOLM TO OSLO, NORWAY. From the cosmopolitan city vibes of Stockholm to a more laid-back experience in Oslo. (B,L,D) (B,L) DAYS 10-11 OSLO TO ANDALSNES. On to Lillehammer, home of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Do a run down the bobsled track (optional) before we move on to Andalsnes for a full day on the Geiranger Fjord. To call the scenery epic would be an understatement (Google Images for proof). (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAYS 12-13 ANDALSNES TO BJERKA (VIA STEINKJER). Check out Trondheim and Hell on the way to Steinkjer where we stay overnight. Then up the coast to Korgen, an inland village surrounded by mountains. Don’t miss: the winding Troll Pass. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) 1
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DAYS 34-35 VILNIUS TO WARSAW, POLAND. Modern day Warsaw is a far cry from its war-torn past. Street art, picturesque lakes and epic street food is just the beginning. Start in the Old Jewish Ghetto and Pawiak Prison then free time to explore. (B,L,D) (B) DAY 36 WARSAW TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Swap contact details with newfound comrades over dinner tonight. (B,L,D) DAY 37 BERLIN. Sad farewells as we defect after breakfast. (B)
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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 36 breakfasts (B), 23 lunches (L), 25 dinners (D) ++ 15 nights hotel upgrade, 7 nights in hostels & 14 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ All ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Road Chef
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DAY 30 MOSCOW TO VELIKIYE LUKI. Overnight stay in Velikie Luki, also known as “Small Stalingrad”. (B,L,D)
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DAY 16 ROME TO GREECE (OVERNIGHT FERRY). An Italian road trip today to meet our overnight ferry to Greece. (B,L) DAYS 17-19 SAILING IN GREECE. Bring on three great days of sailing on the Ionian Sea. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L,D) DAY 20 PLATARIA TO ATHENS. Off the boats and on to the Greek capital. (B,D) DAY 21 ATHENS TO ASWAN (OVERNIGHT) VIA CAIRO, EGYPT. Flight to Cairo. Visit to necropolis. Market haggling. (Overnight) wheels to Aswan. Check. (B) DAY 22 - 23 ASWAN. We’ve got the felucca ride, Nubian village and four colossal statues at Abu Simbel. You bring the wonder. (B) (B)
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TRIP CODE: EEEMLL DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). All good things start with Paris. Ease yourself in with a tour of the city lights. (D)
DAY 10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. Sing a romantic ballad under Juliet’s balcony in Verona. Next stop: Venice! (B,D)
DAY 2 PARIS. Free time to explore Paris before our gourmet picnic. Finish your day with an optional Seine River cruise or cabaret show. (B,D)
DAY 11 VENICE. Check out the Grand Canal on a vaporetto after a city tour. (B,D)
DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. #Jawdropping scenery today as we head to the Swiss Alps. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. Welcome to Avignon, the former home of the pope. (B,L)
DAY 12 VENICE TO FLORENCE. Get THAT photo at the Leaning Tower of Pisa today. You know. (B,L,D) DAY 13 FLORENCE. Explore the streets of Florence with a local guide today before delving into a higher state of culinary consciousness. (B)
DAYS 6-7 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. On to funky Barcelona via Pont du Gard. (B,D) (B)
DAY 14 FLORENCE TO ROME. Become an amateur historian in no time on our guided city walking tour in Rome. (B)
DAYS 8-9 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Rub shoulders with the rich and famous for a while then off to Monaco for more glitzy stuff. (B,D) (B)
DAY 15 ROME. The day is yours to check out the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and the Vatican City. (B,D)
DAY 26 CAIRO. It’s all about the Pyramid of Giza today (that and the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum). (B) DAY 27 CAIRO TO ISTANBUL, TURKEY. All aboard for our flight to Istanbul today. Kebab, anyone? (B,D) DAYS 28–29 ISTANBUL. Cross two continents in half an hour. Our local guide will show you how. (B) (B) DAY 30 ISTANBUL TO SOFIA, BULGARIA. Church towers, mosques and Red Army monuments ahead. (B,L) DAY 31 SOFIA TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. Funky student vibes meet old-world culture in Serbia’s capital. (B) DAY 32 BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. To Sarajevo today—a city that is now rebuilding itself. (B,D) DAY 33 SARAJEVO TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. On to Dubrovnik via Mostar. (B,D)
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DAY 37 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Hello Budapest = hello goulash. (B,D) DAY 38 BUDAPEST (FREE DAY). Get your bearings in the twin cities of Buda and Pest today. (B) DAY 39 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. On to charming Vienna. (B,D) DAY 40 VIENNA (FREE DAY). Also the only capital city that produces its own wine. (B) DAY 41 VIENNA TO KRAKOW, POLAND. A sobering visit to the former concentration camp AuschwitzBirkenau. Then on to Krakow. (B,L,D) DAY 42 KRAKOW (FREE DAY). Visit the salt mines or explore one of Europe’s beautiful old towns. (B) DAY 43 KRAKOW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Welcome to cheap beer and fairy tale architecture. (B,L,D) DAY 44 PRAGUE. Explore Prague today at your own pace. (B) DAY 45 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Stop by historic Dresden on our way to Berlin for our city tour. (B,D) DAY 46 BERLIN. Berlin is yours. (B) DAY 47 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. On to the most liberal city in Europe. Fun times. (B,L) DAY 48 AMSTERDAM. Discover Amsterdam by bike before our farewell dinner canal cruise. (B,D) DAY 49 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. Back to London via Bruges. (B)
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DAY 36 PLITVICE LAKES. Spend a free day in the World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B,L,D)
++ Paris city lights tour ++ Local guides in Florence, Istanbul, Sofia & Dubrovnik ++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice ++ Bicycle tour & farewell dinner cruise in Amsterdam ++ Stay at a resort in Tuscany ++ 3 nights sailing in Greece ++ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower ++ French Riviera perfumery experience ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau ++ Italian feast in the Tuscan Hills ++ Visit the Pont du Gard ++ Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza Plateau ++ Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum ++ Temples of Luxor & Karnak ++ Visit historic Valley of the Kings
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DAY 35 DUBROVNIK TO PLITVICE LAKES. Head north along the Dalmatian Coast. Stop at the walled city of Zadar en route to the Plitvice Lakes. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
PHOTO: CAIRO
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DAY 34 DUBROVNIK. A free day to explore King’s Landing. (B)
49 DAY | M E G A E U R O P E A N - G R E E C E LONDON
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DAY 15 ROME. The day is yours to check out the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and the Vatican City. (B,D) DAY 16 ROME TO GREECE (OVERNIGHT FERRY). An Italian road trip today to meet our overnight ferry to Greece. (B,L) DAYS 17-19 SAILING IN GREECE. Bring on three great days of sailing on the Ionian Sea. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L,D) DAY 20 PLATARIA TO ATHENS. Off the boats and on to the Greek capital. (B,D) DAYS 21-22 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. Two nights to kick back on Greek island time. (B,D) (B) DAY 23 MYKONOS TO ATHENS. Catch the ferry back to Athens for one more night. (B) 1
DAY 24 ATHENS TO METEORA. Heading north to Meteora, we visit a network of 14th century clifftop monasteries. (B,D)
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DAY 25 METEORA TO KAVALA. Off to the northern Greek coastal town Kavala. (B,L,D)
TRIP CODE: EEMELL DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). All good things start with Paris. Ease yourself in with a tour of the city lights. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. Free time to explore Paris before our gourmet picnic. Finish your day with an optional Seine River cruise or cabaret show. (B,D) DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. #Jawdropping scenery today as we head to the Swiss Alps. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. Welcome to Avignon, the former home of the pope. (B,L) DAYS 6-7 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. On to funky Barcelona via Pont du Gard. (B,D) (B) DAYS 8-9 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Rub shoulders with the rich and famous for
a while then off to Monaco for more glitzy stuff. (B,D) (B) DAY 10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. Sing a romantic ballad under Juliet’s balcony in Verona. Next stop: Venice! (B,D) DAY 11 VENICE. Check out the Grand Canal on a vaporetto after a city tour. (B,D) DAY 12 VENICE TO FLORENCE. Get THAT photo at the Leaning Tower of Pisa today. You know. (B,L,D) DAY 13 FLORENCE. Explore the streets of Florence with a local guide today before delving into a higher state of culinary consciousness. (B) DAY 14 FLORENCE TO ROME. Become an amateur historian in no time on our guided city walking tour in Rome. (B)
DAY 26 KAVALA TO GALLIPOLI, TURKEY. Remember the WWI ANZACs today as we move across the Gallipoli Peninsula. Lest we forget. (B,D) DAY 27 GALLIPOLI TO ISTANBUL. A short drive takes us to bustling Istanbul. Kebab, anyone? (B,D) DAYS 28–29 ISTANBUL. Cross two continents in half an hour. Our local guide will show you how. (B) (B) DAY 30 ISTANBUL TO SOFIA, BULGARIA. Church towers, mosques and Red Army monuments ahead. (B,L) DAY 31 SOFIA TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. Funky student vibes meet old-world culture in Serbia’s capital. (B) DAY 32 BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. To Sarajevo today—a city that is now rebuilding itself. (B,D)
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DAY 35 DUBROVNIK TO PLITVICE LAKES. Head north along the Dalmatian Coast. Stop at the walled city of Zadar en route to the Plitvice Lakes. (B) DAY 36 PLITVICE LAKES. Spend a free day in the World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B,L,D) DAY 37 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Hello Budapest = hello goulash. (B,D) DAY 38 BUDAPEST (FREE DAY). Get your bearings in the twin cities of Buda and Pest today. (B) DAY 39 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. On to charming Vienna. (B,D) DAY 40 VIENNA (FREE DAY). Also the only capital city that produces its own wine. (B) DAY 41 VIENNA TO KRAKOW, POLAND. A sobering visit to the former concentration camp AuschwitzBirkenau. Then on to Krakow. (B,L,D) DAY 42 KRAKOW (FREE DAY). Visit the salt mines or explore one of Europe’s beautiful old towns. (B) DAY 43 KRAKOW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Welcome to cheap beer and fairy tale architecture. (B,L,D) DAY 44 PRAGUE. Explore Prague today at your own pace. (B) DAY 45 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Stop by historic Dresden on our way to Berlin for our city tour. (B,D) DAY 46 BERLIN. Berlin is yours. (B)
++ Paris city lights tour ++ Local guides in Florence, Gallipoli, Istanbul, Sofia & Dubrovnik ++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice ++ Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise ++ Stay at a resort in Tuscany ++ 3 nights sailing in Greece ++ Sun, sea & party on Mykonos ++ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau ++ Italian feast in the Tuscan Hills ++ Visit the Pont du Gard
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DAY 47 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. On to the most liberal city in Europe. Fun times. (B,L) DAY 48 AMSTERDAM. Discover Amsterdam by bike before our farewell dinner canal cruise. (B,D) DAY 49 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. Back to London via Bruges. (B) You’ll travel with the Mega European (Egypt option) – see pXX – as far as Athens. Then, you’ll head to Greece & Turkey for days 21 - 27. You’ll be together again in Istanbul.
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TRIP PRICE OF $6525 + $1730 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $8255 TRIP PRICE OF $6865 + $1730 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $8595
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 48 breakfasts (B), 14 lunches (L), 27 dinners (D) ++ 13 nights hotel upgrade, 21 nights in hostels, 3 nights sailing in Greece, 8 nights in bungalows, 2 nights in canvas cabins & 1 night in a cabin on overnight ferry from Italy to Greece ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ English Channel ferry crossings ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
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TRIP PRICE OF $7220 + $1730 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $8950 G = Guaranteed Departure A= ANZAC Departure Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
49 DAYS FROM
8255
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AUD 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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
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DAY 34 DUBROVNIK. A free day to explore King’s Landing. (B)
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DAY 33 SARAJEVO TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. On to Dubrovnik via Mostar. (B,D)
FEATURED: GENERATOR HOSTEL, PARIS. Situated in the middle of the emerging 10th Arrondissement — just 15 minutes on foot from Gare du Nord — Generator is a custom-built youth hostel designed by the local artist community for the next generation of youth travellers. Check out the rooftop bar for amazing views of Sacre Cour and explore a plethora of nearby cafés, art galleries and vintage shops. This property is just an example of one of the great places you may stay in this particular location and while travelling with Topdeck. Rest assured we’ve picked the rest with just as much attention to detail.
Club SECTOR 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 get off or you might be joining a trip already in progress. DAYS | TRIP NAME
7 DAY | Alps and Matadors 8 DAY | Vodka and Caviar 9 DAY | Western Spirit 10 DAY | Scandi Express 10 DAY | European Escape 10 DAY | Trail of Colombus 13 DAY | Roman Chariot 13 DAY | East Meets West 14 DAY | Eastern Exposure 14 DAY | Eastern Wanderer 14 DAY | Iberian Coast 15 DAY | Scenic Scandi 15 DAY | Gaudà and Glitz 15 DAY | Classic Europe 16 DAY | Eastern Express 17 DAY | Russian Revelations 16 DAY | Eastern Spirit 17 DAY | The Great Eastern 18 DAY | Trail to Berlin 19 DAY | European Horizons 20 DAY | Adriatic Adventure 21 DAY | Timeless Trail 21 DAY | Eastern Explore 21 DAY | Eastern Link 22 DAY | Northern Exposure 23 DAY | Russia Scandi 24 DAY | Road to Athens 29 DAY | Bosphorus Adventure 30 DAY | Eastern Adventure 35 DAY | Imperial Trail
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London St Petersburg London Berlin Venice Lisbon London Budapest Dubrovnik Rome Barcelona Oslo Barcelona London Rome Tallinn Rome Athens London Rome London London Istanbul Athens Berlin Berlin London London Athens Rome
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7 DAY | A L P S & M A T A D O R S LONDON
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Paris city lights tour ++ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower ++ Visit the Pont du Gard
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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 6 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) ++ 4 nights in hostels & 2 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chef
DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D) DAY 2 PARIS (FREE DAY). (B,D) DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. (B,L)
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Russian guide for 8 days through Russia ++ Entrance to the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg ++ Metro & Kremlin tours in Moscow ++ Local Russian city guides in St Petersburg, Novgorod & Moscow ++ Russian folklore show in St Petersburg
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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 7 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights hotel upgrade ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities
DAY 6 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. (B,D) DAY 7 BARCELONA. (B)
DAY 1 ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. (D) DAY 2 ST PETERSBURG. (B,D)
This is a part of the 36 Day European Pioneer trip. See p.58 or visit our website.
DAY 3 ST PETERSBURG. (B) DAY 4 ST PETERSBURG TO NOVGOROD. (B,L,D)
TRIP PRICE OF $1120 + $200 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1320
DAY 5 NOVGOROD TO MOSCOW. (B,L,D) DAY 6 MOSCOW. (B,D)
TRIP PRICE OF $1155 + $200 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1355
DAY 7 MOSCOW. (B)
TRIP PRICE OF $1195 + $200 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1395
DAY 8 MOSCOW. (B)
G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room
This is a part of the 37 Day Red Star Special trip. See p.60 or visit our website.
7 DAYS FROM
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TRIP PRICE OF $1630 + $330 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1960 TRIP PRICE OF $1720 + $330 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2050
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DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Chase epic views with the Jungfraubahn to Europe’s highest railway station or jump on a mountain bike to explore. You call the shots today. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Fake it ‘til you make it on the Med’s glitzy coastline. (B,L,D)
Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Paris city lights tour Leather demonstration in Florence French Riviera perfumery experience Local guide in Florence
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 8 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D) ++ 2 nights hotel upgrade, 3 nights in a hostels & 3 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
DAY 6 FRENCH RIVIERA (FREE DAY). Keep exploring the world’s most lavish waterfront. Tonight we head to Monaco to hit up the casinos in true 007 fashion. (B)
TRIP PRICE OF $1320 + $275 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1595 TRIP PRICE OF $1415 + $275 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1690
DAY 7 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. First stop the Leaning Tower of Pisa before we reach Italy’s culinary epicentre. (B,D) DAY 8 FLORENCE TO ROME. Unveil Florence’s renaissance treasures today before we take our chariot to Rome. (B) DAY 9 ROME. A visit to the Vatican and the option to explore the Sistine Chapel. Then it ain’t no lie, baby bye, bye, bye. (B) This is a part of the 24 Day Spirit of Europe see p.52 and the 27 Day Summer Fun & Sailing see p.54 or visit our website.
TRIP PRICE OF $1560 + $275 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1835 G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
9 DAYS FROM
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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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
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DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Drink up the scenery on our way to Lauterbrunnen, the heart of the Swiss Alps. (B,L,D)
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DAY 2 PARIS. A free day to explore Paris. Hang out at the Louvre, window shop on Rue Saint Honoré or make like a local with a glass of red in Le Marais. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
PHOTO: ROME
DAY STOP
DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Cross the English Channel to the land of Möet and Mona Lisa. (D)
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Welcome dinner in Berlin
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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 9 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) ++ 4 nights in hostels & 5 nights in bungalows at campsites ++ All ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Road Chef
DAYS 1-2 BERLIN, GERMANY. (D) (B) DAYS 3-4 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 5-7 COPENHAGEN TO STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 8-9 STOCKHOLM TO OSLO, NORWAY. (B,L,D) (B,L)
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise ++ Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration ++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice ++ Visit former concentration camp Dachau
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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 9 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) ++ 2 nights in bungalows & 7 nights in hostels ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chef
DAYS 1-2 VENICE, ITALY. (D) (B,D) DAY 3 VENICE TO MUNICH, GERMANY VIA AUSTRIA. (B,L) DAYS 4 MUNICH TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D)
DAY 10 OSLO. (B)
DAY 5 PRAGUE. (B)
This is a part of the 37 Day Red Star Special trip. See p.61 or visit our website.
DAY 7 BERLIN. (B)
DAY 6 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,L,D) DAYS 8-9 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B,L) (B,D)
TRIP PRICE OF $1210 + $285 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1495 TRIP PRICE OF $1410 + $285 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1695
DAY 10 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. (B) This is a part of a the 27 Day Summer Fun & Sailing. See p.54 or visit our website.
TRIP PRICE OF $1645 + $285 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1930
G = Guaranteed Departure
TRIP PRICE OF $1280 + $275 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1555
Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room
TRIP PRICE OF $1375 + $275 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1650
10 DAYS FROM
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TRIP PRICE OF $1470 + $275 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1745
AUD Per Person
STARTING FROM $150/DAY
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10 DAYS FROM
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DAY 4 PORTO (FREE DAY). UNESCO rates this place for more than wine. Hit up the famous medieval old town of Porto. Expect medieval streets, quirky alleyways and hand-painted azulejos and a fairy tale port with traditional boats bobbing along the river shores. (B) DAY 5 PORTO TO MADRID, SPAIN. Imagine an old boys club for talented painters turned into a slick, cosmopolitan culture hub. Sure, the Picassos are here, but so are the new wave chefs of Spain’s foodie revolution and a nightlife with enough energy to keep you dancing until dawn. Before that: a touch of renaissance in Salamanca en route. (B,D) DAY 6 MADRID. Explore the Royal Palace and the Plaza Mayor on foot then there is plenty of free time to check out the Prado or chill out in the botanical gardens. (B) DAY 7 MADRID TO SAN SEBASTIAN. First stop Segovia then on to San Sebastian in the heart of the Basque region. (B,D) DAY 8 SAN SEBASTIAN. More surfing or just kick back on the beach. Also: stuff yourself on pintxos in the Old Town. (B) DAY 9 SAN SEBASTIAN TO BARCELONA. A quick stop in Zaragoza then on to funky, football-crazy Barcelona. (B,D) DAY 10 BARCELONA. Grab some tapas to go. We’re out of here after breakfast, but you’re free to keep rolling. (B)
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
9 breakfasts, 5 dinners 9 nights in hostels Modern air-conditioned coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
TRIP CODE: EESPXB START
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TRIP PRICE OF $1265 + $265 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1530
This is a part of the 21 Day Iberian Voyager trip. See p. 50 or visit our website.
TRIP PRICE OF $1325 + $265 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1590 TRIP PRICE OF $1390 + $265 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1655 G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
10 DAYS FROM
1530
$
AUD 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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
AR $X1 TIN X53X G /D FR AY OM
DAY 3 LISBON TO PORTO. Porto = wine. A quick stop in Sintra to visit the Palacio Nacional da Pena, and Vila Nova de Gaia, then we hit the cellars! (B,D)
++ Port winery tour & tasting, Porto ++ Farewell dinner in Barcelona ++ Visit UNESCO Heritage listed city Porto
ST
DAY 2 LISBON. Free day to hit the surf or chill at the beach. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
PHOTO: PORTUGAL
DAY STOP
DAY 1 LISBON, PORTUGAL. The perfect place to kick off your trip without blowing all of your savings at once. Get to know some new friends as we hit Bairro Alto. (D)
72 CLUB
13 DAY | R O M A N C H A R I O T LONDON
1
5
ROME
COUNTRIES VISITED
22
13 DAY | E A S T M E E T S W E S T
MEALS
BUDAPEST
8
LONDON
COUNTRIES VISITED
21
MEALS
STOP & STAY DAY STOP
1
TRIP CODE: EEGELR START
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29 26 30 3 10 17 24 28 31 4 7
10 8 12 15 22 29 5 9 12 16 19
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23 26 30 3 10 14 17 21 24 28 31
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Paris city lights tour ++ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower ++ Leather demonstration & local guide in Florence ++ Visit the Pont du Gard
JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL
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4 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9
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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 12 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) ++ 2 nights hotel upgrade, 5 nights in hostels & 5 nights in bungalows at campsites ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
DAYS 1-2 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D) (B,D) DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. (B,L) DAYS 6-7 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. (B,D) (B) DAYS 8-9 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. (B,D) (B) DAYS 10-11 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. (B,D) (B) DAY 12 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B) DAY 13 ROME. (B)
TRIP CODE: EEMEHL
G G G G G G G
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17 30 6 13 20 27 4 11
6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24
18 25 1 8 15 22 29 5
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp AuschwitzBirkenau ++ Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise
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12 19 26 3 10 17 24
AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 12 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D) ++ 2 nights hotel upgrade & 10 nights in hostels ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAYS 1-2 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (D) (B) DAY 3 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA SLOVAKIA. (B,D) DAY 4 VIENNA. (B) DAY 5 VIENNA TO KRAKOW, POLAND. (B,L,D) DAY 6 KRAKOW. (B) DAYS 7-8 KRAKOW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 9-10 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D) (B) DAYS 11-12 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B,L) (B,D) DAY 13 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. (B)
This is a part of the 28 Day Grand European trip. See p.56 or visit our website.
This is a part of a the 49 Day Mega European trip. See p.64 or visit our website.
TRIP PRICE OF $1890 + $400 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2290
TRIP PRICE OF $1575 + $355 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1930
TRIP PRICE OF $1990 + $400 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2390
TRIP PRICE OF $1680 + $355 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2035
TRIP PRICE OF $2120 + $400 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2520
TRIP PRICE OF $1785 + $355 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2140
G = Guaranteed Departure
G = Guaranteed Departure
Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room
Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room
13 DAYS FROM
2290
$
JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP
13 DAYS FROM
AUD Per Person
STARTING FROM $177/DAY
1930
$
AUD Per Person
STARTING FROM $149/DAY
SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT OCT
G G G
73
DUBROVNIK
1
LONDON
9
20
COUNTRIES VISITED
14 DAY | E A S T E R N W A N D E R E R
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STOP & STAY DAY STOP
COUNTRIES VISITED
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19 26 2 5 9 16 23 30 3 7 10
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STOP & STAY
TRIP CODE: EEGERG
MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL
G G G G G G G G
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14 21 28 31 4 7 11 14 18 21 25
JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Local guide in Dubrovnik ++ Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration ++ Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG
G G G G G G G G G
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28 1 4 8 15 18 22 29 6 13 20
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AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 13 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 6 dinners (D) ++ 3 nights hotel upgrade & 10 nights in hostels ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAY 1 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. (D) DAY 2 DUBROVNIK. (B) DAY 3 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. (B,D) DAY 4 SARAJEVO TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. (B) DAYS 5-6 BELGRADE TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (B,D) (B) DAY 7 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. (B) DAYS 8-9 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D) (B) DAYS 10-11 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D) (B) DAYS 12-13 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B,L) (B,D) DAY 14 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. (B)
G G G G G G G G
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G G G G G G G G G
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6 9 13 16 23 27 30 3 6 10 13
4 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9
17 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice ++ Pag Island getaway ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL
JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG
G G G G G G G G G
G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room
DAY 7 PAG ISLAND TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. (B,L) DAYS 8-9 LJUBLJANA TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. (B,D) (B,L) DAYS 10-11 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 12-13 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D) (B) DAY 14 BERLIN. (B) This is a part of the 28 Day Grand European trip. See p.56 or visit our website.
TRIP PRICE OF $1715 + $420 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2135
14 DAYS FROM
2120
AUD Per Person
STARTING FROM $152/DAY
TRIP PRICE OF $1940 + $420 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2360
G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room
14 DAYS FROM
2135
AUD Per Person
STARTING FROM $153/DAY
G G G G G G
++ 13 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 8 dinners (D) ++ 3 nights hotel upgrade, 5 nights in hostels, 3 nights in bungalows & 2 nights in an Austrian Gasthof ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
DAYS 4-6 VENICE TO PAG ISLAND, CROATIA, VIA SLOVENIA. (B,L,D) (B,D) (B)
$
G
MORE INCLUSIONS
TRIP PRICE OF $1825 + $420 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2245
TRIP PRICE OF $1925 + $430 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2355
AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT OCT
DAYS 2-3 ROME TO VENICE. (B,L,D) (B,D)
TRIP PRICE OF $1690 + $430 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2120 TRIP PRICE OF $1795 + $430 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2225
AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT
DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. (D)
This is a part of a the 36 Day European Pioneer trip. See p.58 or visit our website.
$
26
DAY STOP
TRIP CODE: EEEDDL MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN
7
BERLIN
CLUB
14 DAY | E A S T E R N E X P O S U R E
74 CLUB
14 DAY | I B E R I A N C O A S T BARCELONA
1
LISBON
3
COUNTRIES VISITED
21
MEALS
WI-FI
STOP & STAY
PHOTO: BARCELONA
DAY STOP
DAY 1 BARCELONA, SPAIN. Toothpicks are Spain’s answer to chopsticks. Sharpen your skills and say hola to the gang over dinner tonight. (D)
TRIP CODE: EESPBX START
FINISH
START
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26
APR
9
MAY
12
JUL
25
JUL
3
MAY
16
MAY
G
19
JUL
1
AUG
G
10
MAY
23
MAY
G
26
JUL
8
AUG
G
G
2
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15
AUG
9
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22
AUG
17
MAY
30
MAY
24
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JUN
31
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13
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G
16
AUG
29
AUG
7
JUN
20
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G
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SEP G,LT
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JUN
27
JUN
30
AUG
12
SEP
21
JUN
4
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19
SEP
28
JUN
11
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G
13
SEP
26
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18
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G
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TRIP PRICE OF $1880 + $355 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2235 TRIP PRICE OF $1995 + $355 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2350 TRIP PRICE OF $2115 + $355 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2470 G = Guaranteed Departure LT = La Tomatina Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
14 DAYS FROM
2235
$
AUD 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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
DAY 2 BARCELONA TO VALENCIA. Sleep in or explore more this morning before we head off to Valencia via the Cava Caves. (B,D) DAY 3 VALENCIA. Welcome to the birthplace of paella. Start the day exploring the Old Quarter of Valencia. The rest of the day is yours to explore aka hit the beach. (B) DAYS 4-5 VALENCIA TO GRANADA. On to Granada, the hippest thing in Andalucia right now. Then check out the palaces and gardens of the old Alhambra fortress. (B,D) (B) DAY 6 GRANADA TO TANGIER, MOROCCO. Across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco and bohemian vibes. (B,D) DAY 7 TANGIER TO FES. On to Fes today, the oldest and largest medieval city in the world. (B,D) DAY 8 FES. Kick off your day exploring the city with a local guide. Then free time to find out the meaning of cumin. (B) DAY 9 FES. Take a day trip to the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the World Heritage-listed city Meknes. (B,D) DAY 10 FES TO SEVILLE, SPAIN. Leave Africa for flamenco town. (B,D) DAY 11 SEVILLE (FREE DAY). Get your history fix at Plaza de Sappan, the Cathedral of Seville and the Real Alcazar. Later: tapas and optional flamenco. (B) DAY 12 SEVILLE TO LISBON, PORTUGAL. Next to Portugal and Bairro Alto, the nightlife hub of Lisbon. (B,D) DAY 13 LISBON. Free day to explore Lisbon or catch some waves in nearby Sintra. (B)
ST M O FR G AY N TI 0/D AR 16 $
DAY 14 LISBON. Learn the meaning of saudade as we wrap up after breakfast. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Guided tour of the Alhambra, Granada ++ Local guide in Fes & Volubilis ++ Visit the World Heritage-listed city Meknes
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
13 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D) 4 nights hotel upgrade, 9 nights in hostels Strait of Gibraltar ferry crossings Modern air-conditioned coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
This is a part of the 21 Day Iberian Voyager trip. See p. 50 or visit our website.
75
OSLO
3
TALLINN
COUNTRIES VISITED
38
15 DAY | G A U D Í & G L I T Z
MEALS
BARCELONA
1
6
ATHENS
23
COUNTRIES VISITED
CLUB
15 DAY | S C E N I C S C A N D I
MEALS
STOP & STAY DAY STOP
1
TRIP CODE: EEEDBA
STOP & STAY DAY STOP
TRIP CODE: EERSOT START
FINISH
START
FINISH
15 29 5 12 19 26 3
29 12 19 26 3 10 17
10 17 24 31 7 14 21
24 31 7 14 21 28 4
MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL
MAY G,M,S JUN G,M,S JUN G,M JUN G,M M JUL JUL G,M M JUL
JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Geiranger Fjord cruise ++ Polar plunge & wood fired sauna in Skibotn ++ Cross the Arctic Circle ++ Visit Santa’s workshop in Rovaniemi, Finland
JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP
G,M M G G G,S
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 14 breakfasts (B), 12 lunches (L), 12 dinners (D) ++ 1 night hotel upgrade, 2 nights in hostels & 11 nights in bungalows at campsites ++ All ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Road Chef
START
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4 11 18 21 25 1 8 15 18 22 25
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29 6 13 16 20 23 27 30 3 6 10
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice ++ Local guide in Florence ++ French Riviera perfumery experience ++ Sun, sea & party on Mykonos
DAYS 1-2 OSLO, NORWAY. (D) (B,L) DAYS 3-4 OSLO TO ANDALSNES. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAYS 5-6 ANDALSNES TO BJERKA (VIA STEINKJER). (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAYS 7-8 BJERKA TO SKIBOTN (VIA TYSFJORD). (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAYS 9-10 SKIBOTN TO OLDERFJORD. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAYS 11-12 OLDERFJORD TO JYVASKYLA, FINLAND (VIA ROVENIEMI). (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAY 13 JYVASKYLA TO HELSINKI. (B,L) DAY 14 HELSINKI TO TALLINN, ESTONIA. (B,D) DAY 15 TALLINN. (B) This is a part of the 37 Day Red Star Special trip. See p.61 or visit our website.
JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG
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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 14 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) ++ 4 nights hotel upgrade, 2 nights in hostels, 4 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 3 nights in canvas cabins, & 1 night in cabins on overnight ferry from Italy to Greece ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
DAY 1 BARCELONA, SPAIN. DAYS 2-3 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. (B,D) (B) DAYS 4-5 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. (B,D) (B,D) DAY 6 VENICE TO FLORENCE. (B,L,D) DAYS 7-8 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B) (B,D) DAYS 9-10 ROME TO ATHENS, GREECE. (B,L) (B,D) DAYS 11-13 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. (B) (B,D) (B) DAY 14 MYKONOS TO ATHENS. (B) DAY 15 ATHENS. (B) This is a part of a the 36 Day European Pioneer trip. See p.58 or visit our website.
TRIP PRICE OF $1960 + $430 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2390 TRIP PRICE OF $2065 + $430 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2495
TRIP PRICE OF $2625 + $445 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $3070
TRIP PRICE OF $2195 + $430 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2625
TRIP PRICE OF $2740 + $445 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $3185
G = Guaranteed Departure M = Midnight sun S = Svartisen Glacier closed Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room
15 DAYS FROM
2390
$
TRIP PRICE OF $2855 + $445 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $3300
G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room
AUD Per Person
STARTING FROM $160/DAY
15 DAYS FROM
3070
$
AUD Per Person
STARTING FROM $205/DAY
AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT
G G G G G G G G
76 CLUB
15 DAY | C L A S S I C E U R O P E LONDON
1
ROME
6
COUNTRIES VISITED
27
MEALS
WI-FI
STOP & STAY
PHOTO: VENICE
DAY STOP
DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). They call it Pah-ree, we call it love at first sight. First up: a city lights tour. (D)
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12
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TRIP PRICE OF $2065 + $430 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2495 TRIP PRICE OF $2230 + $430 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2660 TRIP PRICE OF $2365 + $430 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2795 G = Guaranteed Departure A= ANZAC Departure Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
15 DAYS FROM
2495
$
AUD 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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Gorgeous scenery today as we head to the Swiss Alps. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. The medieval city Avignon is our next stop. (B,L)
MORE INCLUSIONS
DAY 2 PARIS. Shop until you drop at Champs-Élysées then finish off with an included Eiffel Tower picnic and an optional cabaret show for a #perfectday. (B,D)
DAYS 6-7 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. Two nights and a fabulous day in the city synonymous with cool. Do culture. Do style. Do nightlife. Barcelona rocks. (B,D) (B) DAYS 8-9 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Time for some celebrity spotting, followed by a swim in the Mediterranean. Grab your glad rags for a Monaco visit too. (B,D) (B) DAY 10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. Stop off in Verona to view Juliet’s balcony before arriving in the city of canals. (B,D) DAY 11 VENICE. A vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal and a walking tour unveils the treasures of St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. (B,D) DAY 12 VENICE TO FLORENCE. A must-do stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa before arriving in Florence. (B,L,D) DAY 13 FLORENCE. Our local Italian guide reveals the sights of Florence before we let you loose to eat your heart out. (B) DAY 14 FLORENCE TO ROME. On to Rome via Orvieto for an amazing walking tour. (B) DAY 15 ROME. Our trip ends after an optional visit to the Vatican City. (B)
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This is a part of a the 49 Day Mega European trip. See p. 64 or visit our website.
French Riviera perfumery experience Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Visit the Pont du Gard Paris city lights tour Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Stay at a resort in Tuscany Italian feast in the Tuscan hills Leather demonstration & local guide in Florence
++ 14 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 9 dinners (D) ++ 2 nights hotel upgrade, 7 nights in hostels & 5 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Trip Leader Driver On-Site Chefs
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise ++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice ++ Pag island getaway ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 15 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 9 dinners (D) ++ 3 nights hotel upgrade, 7 nights in hostels, 3 nights in bungalows & 2 nights in an Austrian Gasthof ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Local city guides in St Petersburg, Novgorod & Moscow ++ Russian guide for 8 days through Russia ++ Entrance to the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg ++ Russian folklore show in St Petersburg
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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 16 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D) ++ 15 nights hotel upgrade & 1 night in a hostel ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAYS 2-3 ROME TO VENICE. (B,L,D) (B,D) DAYS 4-6 VENICE TO PAG ISLAND, CROATIA VIA SLOVENIA. (B,L,D) (B,D) (B)
DAYS 1-2 TALLINN, ESTONIA. (D) (B)
DAY 7 PAG ISLAND TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. (B,L)
DAYS 3-5 TALLINN TO ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. (B,L,D) (B,D) (B)
DAYS 8-9 LJUBLJANA TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. (B,D) (B,L)
DAY 6 ST PETERSBURG TO NOVGOROD. (B,L,D)
DAYS 10-11 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,L,D) (B)
DAYS 7-9 NOVGOROD TO MOSCOW. (B,L,D) (B,D) (B)
DAYS 12-13 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D) (B)
DAY 10 MOSCOW TO VELIKIYE LUKI. (B,L,D)
DAYS 14-16 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, TO LONDON. (B,L) (B,D) (B)
DAYS 11-12 VELIKIYE LUKI TO RIGA, LATVIA. (B,L,D) (B) DAY 13 RIGA TO VILNIUS, LITHUANIA. (B)
This is a part of the 28 Day Grand European trip. See p.56 or visit our website.
DAYS 14-15 VILNIUS TO WARSAW, POLAND. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 16-17 WARSAW TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,L,D) (B)
TRIP PRICE OF $2095 + $475 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2570
This is a part of the 37 Day Red Star Special trip. See p. 61 or visit our website.
TRIP PRICE OF $2220 + $475 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2695 TRIP PRICE OF $2490 + $575 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $3065
TRIP PRICE OF $2370 + $475 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $2845
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TRIP PRICE OF $2520 + $575 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $3095
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DAYS 2-3 ROME TO VENICE. To Venice via Verona to check out the home of Romeo and Juliet. Tick off the sights then head out to explore the canals. (B,L,D) (B,D) DAYS 4-5 VENICE TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Stunning scenery out the window today as we cross the border from Italy to Austria. Our destination is Vienna, known for its famous musicians, grand coffee houses and, of course, apple strudel. Yum. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 6-7 VIENNA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY VIA SLOVAKIA. Via Bratislava to the twin cities of Buda and Pest. (B,D) (B) DAYS 8-9 BUDAPEST TO KRAKOW, POLAND. A second day to explore Budapest. Then on to Krakow with a sobering visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau en route. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 10-11 KRAKOW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Salt mines (optional) or the buzzing Kazimierz district in Krakow? Your call. Next stop: Prague. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 12-13 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. A stop at historic Dresden before we jet off to funky Berlin. (B,D) (B) DAYS 14-15 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Amsterdam is a bit like a liberal Venice with bicycles and a world-famous Red Light District. Check out Anne Frank’s house, grab some herring and soak up the night vibes. You’ll be back. (B,L) (B,D) DAY 16 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. Belgian beer and chocolate in Bruges then back to London via France. (B) This is a part of the 24 Day Spirit of Europe trip. See p. 52 or visit our website.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp AuschwitzBirkenau ++ Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration ++ Bicycle tour & farewell dinner cruise in Amsterdam
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 15 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 9 dinners (D) ++ 2 nights hotel upgrade, 10 nights in hostels & 3 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern airconditioned coach ++ + Guided tours of all major cities ++ + Trip Leader + Driver + OnSite Chefs All items listed within the Bucket list and More inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
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DAY 6 ATHENS TO METEORA. North to Meteora to explore a complex of clifftop monasteries dating back to the 14th century. (B,D) DAY 7 METEORA TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Funky facades make for a fresh selfie backdrop in this low key city. (B,L,D) DAYS 8-9 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA (VIA MONTENEGRO). Hum the Game of Thrones theme today as we head to Dubrovnik, the real life version of King’s Landing. (B,D) (B)
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 16 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 8 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights hotel upgrade, 6 nights in hostels & 3 nights in canvas cabins ++ Modern airconditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
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DAY 11 SARAJEVO TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. Next stop Belgrade for a history tour. Must-do: old town. (B)
DAY 14 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. On to charming Vienna, home of Strauss, coffee and apple strudel. (B)
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DAY 10 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. On to Sarajevo, a city that is still shaking off its tragic past. (B,D)
DAYS 12-13 BELGRADE TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. We spend the next two nights near the mighty Danube in Budapest. Don’t miss the hot springs. (B,D) (B)
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TRIP PRICE OF $2550 + $500 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $3050 G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
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DAY 5 MYKONOS TO ATHENS. Return ferry transfer to Athens. (B)
++ Sun, sea & party on Mykonos ++ Local guides in Tirana & Dubrovnik
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DAYS 2-4 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. Three nights to party on the beach. (B,D) (B) (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
PHOTO: MYKONOS
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DAY 1 ATHENS, GREECE. Get to know the wolfpack tonight over a big, fat, Greek dinner. (D)
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DAYS 1-2 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). To Paris for a city lights tour and a gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower. (D) (B,D)
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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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. On to the Swiss Alps. Don’t miss the optional ride to the top of Jungfrau mountain. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAYS 5-6 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Time to relax on the Mediterranean coast before we hit the casinos in Monaco. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 7-8 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. First stop the village of Eze for a bit of perfume testing. Then to the Leaning Tower of Pisa before we arrive in Florence. If you leave hungry, you’re doing something wrong. (B,D) (B) DAYS 9-10 FLORENCE TO ROME. To the hilltop city of Orvieto before a walking tour of Rome and a visit to the Vatican City. (B) (B,D) DAYS 11-12 ROME TO VENICE. A quick stop in Verona to sing serenades under Juliet’s balcony, then to Venice for a game of hide and seek in the world’s trickiest city-maze. (B,L,D) (B,D) DAY 13 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. Take in the mountain air by foot, bike or goat (if you can get them to stand still long enough). With the potential of these mountains, dinner will be calorie neutral. (B,L,D) DAYS 14-15 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen. Prague next for a walking tour. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 16-17 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. On to the 800-year-old city of Dresden before continuing onto funky Berlin. (B,D) (B) DAY 18 BERLIN. The trip finishes after breakfast. (B) This is a part of the 20 Day European Getaway. See p.48 or visit our website.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Stay at a resort in Tuscany Italian feast in the Tuscan hills Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal in Venice Paris city lights tour French Riviera perfumery experience Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 17 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 12 dinners (D) ++ 2 nights hotel upgrade, 8 nights in hostels, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites & 1 night in an Austrian Gasthof ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
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DAYS 2-5 SAILING IN GREECE. Take the overnight ferry to Greece where we set sail in our yachts. Don’t forget the sunscreen. (B,L) (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L,D) DAY 6 GREECE TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Stuff one last gyros into your backpack as we leave Greece and head north for the bright lights of Albania. (B,L,D) DAY 7 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA MONTENEGRO. Epic coastal scenery and a quick stop in Montenegro before we cross the border into Croatia. Your destination is Dubrovnik, aka King’s Landing. (B,D) DAY 8 DUBROVNIK. Free day in Dubrovnik. Stroll around town then grab a cocktail at sunset and find out why this city is known as the Jewel of the Adriatic. (B) DAY 9 DUBROVNIK TO ZADAR. From one beautiful walled Croatian city to another as we head northwards to Zadar. (B) DAYS 10-11 ZADAR TO VENICE, ITALY VIA SLOVENIA. To Slovenia for a chance to see the Postojna Caves. Then to amazing Venice for a walking tour and a vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal. (B,D) (B,D) DAY 12 VENICE TO MUNICH, GERMANY. Munich is known for two things: beer and BMW. Put your pedal to the metal at a beer hall tonight. (B,L) DAYS 13-14 MUNICH TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Stop at the former concentration camp Dachau. Then to Prague for a mixed platter of glasnost and ancient history. (B,D) (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
3 nights sailing in Greece Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration Local guides in Tirana & Dubrovnik Visit former concentration camp Dachau
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 18 breakfasts (B), 8 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D) ++ 3 nights hotel upgrade, 8 nights in hostels, 3 nights sailing in Greece, 3 nights in bungalows at European campsites & 1 night in a cabin on overnight ferry from Italy to Greece ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
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bucket loads of history and tell-tale signs of its colourful past. (B) DAYS 17-18 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. On to the amazing nightlife of Amsterdam. Go herring hunting, explore the city by bike or hit the flower markets. Farewell dinner canal cruise tonight #sadface. (B,L) (B,D)
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PHOTO: POSTOJNA CAVES
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DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. All roads lead to Rome. Dig into a tasty Roman-style dinner and get to know your trip mates tonight. (D)
TRIP PRICE OF $2650 + $985 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $3635 TRIP PRICE OF $2790 + $985 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $3775 G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
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DAY 2 PARIS. A free day for pastry hopping and exploration before we dish up our gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower. Bon appetit. (B,D) DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Set your cuckoo clock to mountain time as we head into the Swiss Alps. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAYS 5-6 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Roll out the red carpet and wear your best fake Rolex, it’s riviera time. Go paparazzi on the promenade before we hit the casinos of Monaco tonight. (B,L,D) (B) DAY 7 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. First stop the Leaning Tower of Pisa then on to stunning Florence. (B,D) DAYS 8-9 FLORENCE TO ROME. See Florence’s renaissance treasures before we leave for Rome and the Vatican City. (B) (B,D) DAYS 10–13 SAILING IN GREECE. An overnight ferry crossing to Greece to set sail on the Ionian Sea. Your flotilla leader will help you grow your sea legs in no time. (B,L) (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L,D) DAY 14 GREECE TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. To Albania, once cut off from the western world. (B,L,D) DAYS 15-16 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA MONTENEGRO. Today we reach gorgeous Dubrovnik, home to underrated wine and epic sunsets. (B,D) (B) DAY 17 DUBROVNIK TO ZADAR. Make your way up the Dalmatian Coast to the walled city of Zadar. (B) DAY 18 ZADAR TO VENICE, ITALY VIA SLOVENIA. First a chance to explore the Postojna Caves (optional). Then on to amazing Venice. (B,D)
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DAY 19 VENICE. A walking tour, an optional gondola ride and a vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal. Perfecto. (B,D)
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Paris city lights tour Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice French Riviera perfumery experience 3 nights sailing in Greece Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Local guides in Florence, Tirana & Dubrovnik
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 19 breakfasts (B), 8 lunches (L), 13 dinners (D) ++ 5 nights hotel upgrade, 4 nights in hostels, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 3 nights sailing in Greece, & 1 night in a cabin on overnight ferry from Italy to Greece ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs DAY 20 VENICE. Your trip finishes after breakfast, but we don’t blame you for sticking around. (B) This is a part of the 27 Day Summer Fun & Sailing trip. See p. 54 or visit our website for details.
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DAY 6 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. First stop, a visit to the famous Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard before arriving in Barcelona, Spain’s most cosmopolitan city. (B,D) DAY 7 BARCELONA. A free day of sun, Gaudí and sangrias. Visit Park Güell to see some Gaudí architecture, go shopping or just stuff yourself on patatas bravas. (B) DAYS 8-9 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. To the home of the rich and famous. Explore the Riviera and kick back at the beach before we hit the casinos of Monte Carlo. (B,D) (B) DAYS 10-11 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. A quick stop in Verona, the hometown of Romeo and Juliet before we cruise down to Venice. Jump on a vaporetto on the Grand Canal and explore a maze of colour and culture. (B,D) (B,D) DAY 12 VENICE TO FLORENCE. Get THAT shot in Pisa (#topdecker) before we feast in Florence. Three things today: Michelangelo’s ‘David’, great shopping and most importantly, food. (B,L,D) DAYS 13-14 FLORENCE TO ROME. On to Rome for an epic walking tour before we hand you over to the city. Don’t miss: the Vatican City and the Spanish Steps. (B) (B,D)
Paris city lights tour Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Local guide in Florence Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Sun, sea & party on Mykonos Visit the Pont du Gard
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 20 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 12 dinners (D) ++ 4 nights hotel upgrade, 6 nights in hostels, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 3 nights in canvas cabins & 1 night in cabins on overnight ferry from Italy to Greece ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
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DAY 20 MYKONOS TO ATHENS. Today we take the ferry back to Athens. (B) DAY 21 ATHENS. Share a last kleftiko with your BFFs, our trip ends after breakfast. (B) This is a part of the 36 Day European Pioneer trip. See p. 58 or visit our website.
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DAYS 15-16 ROME TO ATHENS, GREECE. Overnight ferry to the Port of Patras then onto Athens, the birthplace of gyros and democracy. (B,L) (B,D) DAYS 17-19 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. Spend three nights on what could be Greece’s most famous island. Swim in crystal clear water, party at Paradise beach or just hang out. (B,D) (B) (B)
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DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. On to the medieval walled city Avignon, once known as the City of Popes. (B,L)
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PHOTO: BARCELONA
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DAYS 1-2 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). This city doesn’t really need an introduction, but we’ll ease you into the groove with a tour of the city lights. Wake up in Paris and dance to the beat of your own drum before we get together for a picnic beside the Eiffel Tower. (D) (B,D)
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DAY 1 ISTANBUL, TURKEY. Two continents, four empires and a fusion of cultures makes for an eclectic start to our trip.
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DAY 2 ISTANBUL TO SOFIA, BULGARIA. Lick off your last mezze platter on the way to Bulgaria’s capital for a bit of city exploration. (B,L) DAY 3 SOFIA TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. The word vampire is the only Serbian word adopted worldwide. This and more during our orientation tour of Belgrade. (B) DAY 4 BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Sarajevo is still rebuilding itself after the Balkan War. Don’t miss the historic Latin Bridge dating back to the Ottoman Empire. (B,D)
TRIP PRICE OF $2595 + $565 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $3160
DAY 5 SARAJEVO TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. First stop, the historic town of Mostar and THAT bridge before we cruise on to Dubrovnik. (B,D)
TRIP PRICE OF $2725 + $565 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $3290
DAY 6 DUBROVNIK. Free day. YOLO. You know the drill. (B)
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DAY 7 DUBROVNIK TO PLITVICE LAKES. Head north along the stunning Dalmatian coast to Zadar, before we arrive at Plitvice Lakes. (B) DAY 8 PLITVICE LAKES (FREE DAY). A chance to spend a full day in a beautiful, UNESCO World Heritage-listed National Park? Yes, please! (B,L,D) DAY 9 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Share yourself across the Danube as we take on both Buda and Pest for the next two nights. (B,D) DAY 10 BUDAPEST. A free day to explore. Or time to hit the hot springs. Your call. (B) DAY 11 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Time to get cruising. Travel via Bratislava to Vienna. (B,D) DAY 12 VIENNA. A free day to discover the home of classical music. Don't miss the beautiful Schönbrunn Palace. (B)
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DAY 13 VIENNA TO KRAKOW, POLAND. Visit former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Next stop: Krakow. (B,L,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Local guides in Sofia & Dubrovnik ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau ++ Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 20 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 9 dinners (D) ++ 5 nights hotel upgrade, 13 nights in hostels & 2 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver DAY 14 KRAKOW (FREE DAY). Visit the salt mines or explore one of Europe’s most beautiful old towns. (B) DAY 15 KRAKOW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. A guided tour among ancient buildings and cobblestoned streets. (B,L,D) DAY 16 PRAGUE. A free day to explore castles + museums + beer cellars = win. (B) DAY 17 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. A stop in Dresden then on to historic Berlin. (B,D) DAY 18 BERLIN (FREE DAY). See Berlin’s main sights and take on some of Europe’s best nightlife. (B) DAYS 19-20 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Explore the city by bike or go walkabout looking for Van Gogh. Also: farewell dinner cruise tonight #sadface. (B,L) (B,D) DAY 21 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. London calling, but first: Bruges and chocolate. (B) This is a part of the 49 Day Mega European trip. See p. 64 or visit our website.
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DAY 6 ATHENS TO METEORA. Head north to Meteora, where we visit a complex of clifftop monasteries. (B,D) DAY 7 METEORA TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. To Albania, once cut off from the western world. (B,L,D) DAYS 8-9 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA MONTENEGRO. On to Montenegro then across the border to the old city, Dubrovnik. (B,D) (B) DAY 10 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Visit a city that’s heroically rebuilding itself from its recent tragic past. (B,D) DAY 11 SARAJEVO TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. On to Belgrade. Where locals use voda to wash down a meal (hint: it's H2O). Also: underrated nightlife. (B) DAYS 12-13 BELGRADE TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Spend the next two nights among the hot springs and art nouveau of Budapest. (B,D) (B) DAY 14 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. On to charming Vienna, home to opera, great coffee and apple strudel. (B) DAYS 15-16 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Experience a sombre visit to Mauthausen. Then arrive in Prague for a tour of the neighbourhood. (B,D) (B) DAYS 17-18 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. A stop in Dresden before we head to Berlin, one of the most happening cities in Europe. (B,D) (B) DAYS 19-20 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Next up: Amsterdam, famous for its canals, bicycles and Red Light District. Farewell dinner canal cruise tonight. (B,L) (B,D)
Local guides in Tirana & Dubrovnik Sun, sea & party on Mykonos Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 20 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights hotel upgrade, 10 nights in hostels & 3 nights in canvas cabins ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
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This is a part of the 36 Day European Pioneer trip. See p. 58 or visit our website.
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DAY 5 MYKONOS TO ATHENS. Catch you later, Mykonos, this show is back on the road. (B)
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PHOTO: TURKEY
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DAY 1 ATHENS, GREECE. First things first. Kick off your trip with an included, big, fat, Greek dinner. (D)
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DAYS 1-2 BERLIN, GERMANY. Start off your journey north in the city that pioneered the 3am staple Doner kebab. Also: Brandenburg gate, the Berlin Wall and an insight into the city’s wartime history. (D) (B) DAYS 3-4 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. On to the home of anarchy, doughy goodness and the Little Mermaid. Don’t miss Nørrebro for a taste of local hipsterdom and Christiania for some serious hippie vibes. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 5-7 COPENHAGEN TO STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. Past Hamlet’s Castle and on to Sweden’s stylish capital. Cue ridiculously good looking people and quality coffee in medieval Gamla Stan. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 8-9 STOCKHOLM TO OSLO, NORWAY. On to Norway, the only country in the world to award a knighthood to a penguin. Also the birthplace of the Nobel Peace Prize and an epic Opera House. (B,L,D) (B,L) DAYS 10-11 OSLO TO ANDALSNES. A quick stop in the Olympic town Lillehammer before heading to Andalsnes and the epic Geiranger Fjord. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAYS 12-13 ANDALSNES TO BJERKA (VIA STEINKJER). Check out Trondheim and Hell on the way to Steinkjer. Then up the coast to Korgen. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAYS 14-15 BJERKA TO SKIBOTN (VIA TYSFJORD). It’s time to climb Svartisen (optional)—the second largest glacier in Norway—before we cross the Arctic Circle. Polar ice baths and wood-fired saunas build character. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAYS 16-17 SKIBOTN TO OLDERFJORD. More Midnight Sun (seasonal), reindeer and moose as we explore the far north. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
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DAYS 18-19 OLDERFJORD TO JYVASKYLA, FINLAND (VIA ROVANIEMI). Backtrack to warmer latitudes (relatively speaking) and the home of Santa Claus. Also: Jyvaskyla aka the Athens of Finland. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
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Geiranger Fjord cruise Cross the Arctic Circle Polar plunge & wood fired sauna in Skibotn Visit Santa's workshop in Rovaniemi, Finland Welcome dinner in Berlin
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 21 breakfasts (B), 16 lunches (L), 16 dinners (D) ++ 1 night hotel upgrade, 6 nights in hostels & 14 nights in bungalows at European campsites ++ All ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Road Chef DAY 20 JYVASKYLA TO HELSINKI. Check out the highlights of Finland’s capital. (B,L) DAY 21 HELSINKI TO TALLINN, ESTONIA. Ferry across the Baltic Sea to the fairytale capital of Estonia. A walking tour then plenty of free time to explore. (B,D) DAY 22 TALLINN. Our trip finishes this morning after breakfast. (B) This is a part of the 37 Day Red Star Special trip. See p. 61 or visit our website.
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DAYS 3-4 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Contemplate your favourite pastry as we move on to the übercool gateway to Scandinavia. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 5-6 COPENHAGEN TO STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. Castles and cobblestoned streets meet swanky nightlife and the world’s best internet. No wonder Spotify was born here. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAYS 7-8 STOCKHOLM TO TALLINN, ESTONIA. Hop on the overnight ferry across the Baltic and land in one of the best preserved medieval cities in the world. (B) (B) DAYS 9-11 TALLINN TO ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. On to Russia’s old capital to check out the ancient art treasures at the Hermitage. (B,L,D) (B,D) (B) DAY 12 ST PETERSBURG TO NOVGOROD. Medovukha is the Russian version of mead. This and more as we hit World Heritage-listed Novgorod. (B,L,D) DAYS 13-15 NOVGOROD TO MOSCOW. Our guide in Moscow will show you what’s up today. Also: nightclubs with $10,000 tables. (B,L,D) (B,D) (B) DAY 16 MOSCOW TO VELIKIE LUKI. Leave Moscow for an overnight stay in the town of Velikiye Luki. (B,L,D) DAYS 17-18 VELIKIE LUKI TO RIGA, LATVIA. Cross the border into Latvia and head to Riga on the Baltic Sea coast. (B,L,D) (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Entrance to the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg ++ Russian folklore show in St Petersburg ++ Welcome & farewell dinners in Berlin ++ Metro & Kremlin tours in Moscow ++ Local city guides in St Petersburg, Novgorod & Moscow ++ Russian guide for 8 days through Russia
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DAY 22 WARSAW TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Go full circle today as we head back to Berlin. Practice your German over dinner tonight. (B,L,D) DAY 23 BERLIN. Defect to the east or stick around for some currywurst? It’s your call. (B) This is a part of the 37 Day Red Star Special trip. See p.61 or visit our website.
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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 22 breakfasts (B), 10 lunches (L), 13 dinners (D) ++ 14 nights hotel upgrade, 5 nights in hostels, 2 nights in bungalows at campsites & 1 night in a cabin on overnight ferry ++ All ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Road Chef
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DAYS 1-2 BERLIN, GERMANY. Meet your wolfpack and explore the history of the Third Reich before we head north. (D) (B)
TRIP PRICE OF $3535 + $730 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $4265 TRIP PRICE OF $3650 + $730 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $4380 G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
23 DAYS FROM
4145
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AUD 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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
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DAYS 20-21 VILNIUS TO WARSAW, POLAND. South to Warsaw. Plenty of free time to explore the Old Jewish Quarter, Pawiak Prison and and those well kept secrets you saw on Buzzfeed. (B,L,D) (B)
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DAY 19 RIGA TO VILNIUS, LITHUANIA. On to Vilnius to check out the world’s only statue of Frank Zappa. Expect: dreamy bohemians and Europe’s largest baroque old town. (B)
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DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. Southwards to the beautiful medieval city Avignon, the former home of popes. (B,L) DAYS 6-7 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. On to funky Barcelona for a fashion, art and culture fix. (B,D) (B) DAYS 8-9 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Time for some celebrity spotting and a visit to Monaco. (B,D) (B) DAYS 10-11 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. Off to Verona to check out Juliet’s balcony before we do Venice two ways: by water and by land. (B,D) (B,D) DAYS 12-13 VENICE TO FLORENCE. A stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then Florence for a renaissance tour and unhindered gluttony. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 14–15 FLORENCE TO ROME, VIA ORVIETO. Learn what the Romans actually did as we introduce you to Italy’s capital. Don’t miss the Vatican City and the Colosseum. (B) (B,D) DAY 16 ROME TO GREECE (OVERNIGHT FERRY). Through the Italian countryside to our overnight ferry to Greece. (B,L) DAYS 17-19 SAILING IN GREECE. Join Poseidon’s posse for three great days sailing on the Ionian Sea. Tough life, we know. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L,D) DAY 20 PLATARIA TO ATHENS. Pat yourself dry, it’s time to board the chariot to Athens. (B,D)
Paris city lights tour Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Stay at a resort in Tuscany Italian feast in the Tuscan hills 3 nights sailing in Greece Sun, sea & party on Mykonos Visit the Pont du Gard French Riviera perfumery experience Leather demonstration & local guide in Florence
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 23 breakfasts (B), 8 lunches (L), 14 dinners (D) ++ 4 nights hotel upgrade, 7 nights in hostels, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 2 nights in canvas cabins, 3 nights sailing in Greece & 1 night in a cabin on overnight ferry from Italy to Greece ++ English channel crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
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TRIP PRICE OF $3795 + $1075 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $4870 TRIP PRICE OF $3940 + $1075 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $5015 TRIP PRICE OF $4065 + $1075 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $5140 G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
DAYS 21-22 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. For a population of just ten thousand people (plus three pelicans), this island sure knows how to party. Paradise beach is where it’s at. (B,D) (B) DAY 23 MYKONOS TO ATHENS. Catch the ferry back to Athens for our final night. (B) DAY 24 ATHENS. Cue #sadface, our trip ends after breakfast. (B) This is a part of the 49 Day Mega European trip. See p. 64 or visit our website.
24 DAYS FROM
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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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
AR $2 TIN 03 G /D FR AY OM
DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Switzerland is world-renowned for its stunning alpine scenery and mysterious bank accounts. Don’t miss the train ride to Europe’s highest train station. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
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DAY 2 PARIS. A free day to explore the city. Shop ‘til you drop or unleash your inner culture vulture. Picnic dinner with the wolfpack tonight. #win (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
PHOTO: GREECE
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DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Next stop: Paris! Woot! (D)
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Paris city lights tour Visit the Pont du Gard 3 nights sailing in Greece Sun, sea & party on Mykonos
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More inclusions ++ 28 breakfasts (B), 9 lunches (L), 18 dinners (D) ++ 8 nights hotel upgrade, 8 nights in hostels, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 3 nights sailing in Greece, 1 night in a cabin on overnight ferry from Italy to Greece
DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D) DAYS 2-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. (B,L) DAYS 6-7 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. (B,D) (B) DAYS 8-9 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. (B,D) (B) DAY 10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. (B,D) DAY 11-13 VENICE TO FLORENCE. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B) DAY 14-15 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B) (B,D) DAY 16 ROME TO GREECE (OVERNIGHT FERRY). (B,L) DAYS 17-19 SAILING IN GREECE. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L,D) DAY 20 PLATARIA TO ATHENS. (B,D) DAYS 21-22 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. (B,D) (B) DAY 23 MYKONOS TO ATHENS. (B) DAY 24 ATHENS TO METEORA. (B,D) DAY 25 METEORA TO KAVALA. (B,L,D) DAY 26 KAVALA TO GALLIPOLI, TURKEY. (B,D) DAY 27 GALLIPOLI TO ISTANBUL. (B,D) DAY 28-29 ISTANBUL. (B) (B) This is a part of a the 49 Day Mega European trip. See p.64 or visit our website.
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Paris city lights tour 3 nights sailing in Greece Temples of Luxor & Karnak Visit historic Valley of the Kings
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More inclusions ++ 28 breakfasts (B), 8 lunches (L), 14 dinners (D) ++ 11 nights hotel upgrade, 14 nights in hostels, 2 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 3 nights sailing in Greece, 1 night in a cabin on overnight ferry from Italy to Greece, 2 nights aboard overnight coach or first class train
DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D) DAYS 2-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. (B,L) DAYS 6-7 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. (B,D) (B) DAYS 8-9 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. (B,D) (B) DAY 10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. (B,D) DAY 11-12 VENICE TO FLORENCE. (B,D) (B,L,D) DAY 13-14 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B) (B) DAY 15-16 ROME TO GREECE (OVERNIGHT FERRY). (B,D) (B,L) DAYS 17-19 SAILING IN GREECE. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L,D) DAY 20 PLATARIA TO ATHENS. (B,D) DAY 21 ATHENS TO ASWAN (OVERNIGHT) VIA CAIRO, EGYPT. (B) DAY 22 - 23 ASWAN. (B) (B) DAY 24 ASWAN TO LUXOR. (B) DAY 25 LUXOR TO CAIRO (OVERNIGHT). (B) DAY 26 CAIRO. (B) DAY 27 CAIRO TO ISTANBUL, TURKEY. (B,D) DAYS 28–29 ISTANBUL. (B) (B) This is a part of a the 49 Day Mega European trip. See p.62 or visit our website. TRIP PRICE OF $4660 + $1795 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $6455
TRIP PRICE OF $4415 + $1220 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $5635
TRIP PRICE OF $4890 + $1795 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $6685
TRIP PRICE OF $4650 + $1220 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $5870
TRIP PRICE OF $5145 + $1795 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $6940
G = Guaranteed Departure A= ANZAC Departure Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room
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++ 29 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 15 dinners (D) ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz- ++ 11 nights hotel upgrade, 14 nights Birkenau in hostels, 2 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 2 nights in a cabin ++ Amsterdam bike tour & farewell on overnight ferry from Italy to Greece dinner cruise
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++ 29 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 11 dinners (D) ++ Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza Plateau ++ 12 nights hotel upgrade, 13 nights in hostels, 2 nights in bungalows at ++ Temples of Luxor & Karnak European campsites, 2 nights aboard ++ Visit historic Valley of the Kings overnight coach or first class train ++ Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise
DAY 1 ATHENS, GREECE. (D) DAYS 2-3 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. (B,D) (B) DAY 4 MYKONOS TO ATHENS. (B) DAY 5 ATHENS TO METEORA. (B,D) DAY 6 METEORA TO KAVALA. (B,L,D) DAY 7 KAVALA TO GALLIPOLI, TURKEY. (B,D) DAY 8 GALLIPOLI TO ISTANBUL. (B,D) DAY 9-11 ISTANBUL TO SOFIA, BULGARIA. (B) (B) (B,L) DAY 12 SOFIA TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. (B) DAY 13 BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. (B,D) DAYS 14–15 SARAJEVO TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. (B,D) (B) DAYS 16-17 DUBROVNIK TO PLITVICE LAKES. (B) (B,L,D) DAYS 18-19 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (B,D) (B) DAYS 20-21 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. (B,D) (B) DAYS 22-23 VIENNA TO KRAKOW, POLAND. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 24-25 KRAKOW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 26-27 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D) (B) DAYS 28-29 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B,L) (B,D) DAY 30 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. (B)
DAY 1 ATHENS, GREECE. (D) DAY 2 ATHENS TO ASWAN (OVERNIGHT) VIA CAIRO, EGYPT. (B) DAY 3-4 ASWAN. (B) (B) DAY 5 ASWAN TO LUXOR. (B) DAY 6 LUXOR TO CAIRO (OVERNIGHT). (B) DAY 7 CAIRO. (B) DAY 8 CAIRO TO ISTANBUL, TURKEY. (B,D) DAY 9-10 ISTANBUL. (B) (B) DAY 12 ISTANBUL TO SOFIA, BELGRADE. (B) DAY 13 BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. (B,D) DAYS 14–15 SARAJEVO TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. (B,D) (B) DAYS 16-17 DUBROVNIK TO PLITVICE LAKES. (B) (B,L,D) DAYS 18-19 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (B,D) (B) DAYS 20-21 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. (B,D) (B) DAYS 22-23 VIENNA TO KRAKOW, POLAND. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 24-25 KRAKOW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 26-27 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D) (B) DAYS 28-29 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B,L) (B,D) DAY 30 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. (B)
This is a part of a the 49 Day Mega European trip. See p.64 or visit our website.
This is a part of a the 49 Day Mega European trip. See p.62 or visit our website.
TRIP PRICE OF $4065 + $775 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $4840
TRIP PRICE OF $4940 + $955 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $5895
TRIP PRICE OF $4230 + $775 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $5005
TRIP PRICE OF $5140 + $955 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $6095 TRIP PRICE OF $5395 + $955 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $6350
TRIP PRICE OF $4395 + $775 FOOD & SAILING FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $5170
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Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room
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35 DAYS FROM
5995
$
AUD 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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. Carb up and explore. (D)
On the bucket list (included)
DAY 2 ROME TO GREECE (OVERNIGHT FERRY). Dream of gyros. (B,L)
++ Local guides in Gallipoli, Istanbul, Sofia & Dubrovnik ++ 3 nights sailing in Greece ++ Sun, sea & party on Mykonos ++ Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau ++ Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration
DAYS 3-5 SAILING IN GREECE. Bring on three days of chilling on the Ionian Sea. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L,D) DAY 6 PLATARIA TO ATHENS. Off the boat and on to the philosophical ground zero of the Western world. Also: moussaka. (B,D) DAYS 7-8 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. Prepare for more white and blue, epic nightlife and sunset cocktails. (B,D) (B) DAY 9 MYKONOS TO ATHENS. Back to the cradle of democracy for the night. (B) DAY 10 ATHENS TO METEORA. Cue clifftop monasteries dating back to the 14th century. (B,D) DAY 11 METEORA TO KAVALA. On to the Greek coastal town of Kavala. (B,L,D) DAY 12 KAVALA TO GALLIPOLI, TURKEY. To the WWI ANZAC battlefields to explore the trenches firsthand. (B,D) DAY 13 GALLIPOLI TO ISTANBUL. See two continents in one day. No worries. (B,D) DAYS 14–15 ISTANBUL. See the Blue Mosque and haggle at the Grand Bazaar. (B) (B) DAY 16 ISTANBUL TO SOFIA, BULGARIA. Explore this former communist capital with a local guide. (B,L) DAY 17 SOFIA TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. Off to former Yugoslavia. (B) DAY 18 BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Where history meets buzzy student vibes. (B,D) DAYS 19-20 SARAJEVO TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA MOSTAR. A free day in King’s Landing. (B,D) (B) DAY 21-22 DUBROVNIK TO PLITVICE LAKES VIA ZADAR. Cue #jawdropping scenery along the Dalmatian Coast before we hit the National Park. (B) (B,L,D) DAYS 23-24 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Bring on the ruin bars and hot springs. (B,D) (B)
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DAYS 25-26 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. On to the home of Strauss and apple strudel. (B,D) (B)
More inclusions ++ 34 breakfasts (B), 10 lunches (L), 18 dinners (D) ++ 11 nights hotel upgrade, 14 nights hostels, 3 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 2 nights in canvas cabins, 3 nights sailing in Greece & 1 night in a cabin on overnight ferry from Italy to Greece ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chef
DAYS 27-28 VIENNA TO KRAKOW, POLAND. Visit former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Krakow next. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 29-30 KRAKOW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. It’s all here: the Lennon Wall, a beautiful Old Town and quirky museums. (B,L,D) (B) DAY 31 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Gear up for techno and currywurst. (B,D) DAY 32 BERLIN (FREE DAY). Check out Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall and Brandenburg Gate on an optional tour or let loose in the city. (B) DAYS 33-34 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Equal parts Banksy and Van Gogh, Amsterdam offers more than its manic tulip obsession. (B,L) (B,D) DAY 35 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON (VIA BRUGES). London-bound aka post travel blues. (B) This is a part of the 49 Day Mega European trip. See p.64 or visit our website.
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DAY 29-30 KRAKOW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Welcome to cheap beer and fairy tale architecture. (B,L,D) (B)
DAY 19 SARAJEVO TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. On to Dubrovnik via Mostar. (B,D)
DAY 31 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Stop by historic Dresden on our way to Berlin for our city tour. (B,D)
DAY 24 BUDAPEST (FREE DAY). Get your bearings in the twin cities of Buda and Pest. (B)
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DAY 23 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Hello Budapest = hello goulash. (B,D)
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DAY 21-22 DUBROVNIK TO PLITVICE LAKES VIA ZADAR. Head north along the Dalmatian Coast for two nights at the World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B) (B,L,D)
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DAY 20 DUBROVNIK. A free day to explore King’s Landing. (B)
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DAY 32 BERLIN. Berlin is yours today. (B)
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DAY 33-34 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Discover Amsterdam by bike. Also: a farewell dinner canal cruise. (B,L) (B,D) DAY 35 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON VIA BRUGES. Back to London with some chocolate in tow. (B) This is a part of the 49 Day Mega European trip. See p.62 or visit our website.
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DAYS 3-5 SAILING IN GREECE. Bring on three days cruising the Ionian Sea. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L,D)
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PHOTO: CLIFFTOP CAIRO, EGYPT
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DAY 1 ROME. See the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and the Vatican City. (B,D)
g n i p m Ca GET BACK TO BASICS WITHOUT GETTING YOUR HANDS (TOO) DIRTY. The travel style where roughing it comes with a personal chef, campsite bars and, in some places, even a pool or two. Cue epic meals, dancing with nature and instant friends. How’s that for stretching your budget?
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UNIQUE DESTINATIONS: ++ Sardinia, Italy ++ Hamburg, Germany ++ Mont St Michel, France ++ Corsica, France
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DAY 9 VENICE. Get behind the craft of that Pinterest board. Channel your inner bride with a lace demo before exploring the city. (B,D) DAY 10-12 VENICE TO PAG ISLAND, CROATIA VIA POSTOJNA CAVES. Sunsets. Great cheese (Paski Sir). Bit of a beach party. What’s not to like as we arrive onto our own slice of the coolest country in Europe right now for three nights in paradise. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,D) DAY 13 PAG ISLAND TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. On to the spiritual home of goulash, hot springs and the Rubik’ s cube for a driving tour of the twin cities: Buda and Pest. (B,L,D)
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TRIP CODE: ECCLLL DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Count Paris sights on a driving tour through the city, including a cameo by the Eiffel Tower. There’s dinner too. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. Explore the City of Lights on your own time today (on two wheels? Boat?). Whatever you do, don’t miss the macarons. (B,D) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. If Heidi had taken a gap year, this would have been the home stretch. Magnificent views and the chance to use one of the four languages you need to open a bank account here. Guten Tag. (B,L,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Summer snow. Not an oxymoron if you take a trip up the Jungfrau today. Cue #nofilter views. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY VIA PISA. A city so beautiful there’s a medical condition associated with an extreme emotional response to a visit here (see: Stendhalism). With luck you’ll just be blown away. (B,L,D) DAY 6 FLORENCE TO ROME. Two cities, one day. Your boots are made for walking (so you can earn your pasta). (B) DAY 7 ROME. Bella Italia is all yours today with a free day. Dodge mopeds and glam up your travel style to fit in. #wheninrome. (B,D) DAY 8 ROME TO VENICE, VIA VERONA. Ride up the leg of the boot to the floating (sinking) Queen of the Adriatic. (B,L,D)
DAY 15 BUDAPEST TO KRAKOW, POLAND VIA AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU. A sobering start to the day with a trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Then onto gothic Krakow. (B,L,D) DAY 16 KRAKOW (FREE DAY). For all the gothic architecture, Krakow also has 120 acres of parkland. Take time to visit Kosciuszko Mound for a birdseye view. (B) DAY 17 KRAKOW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. We’re off to discover just why Prague keeps topping those European Bucket Lists. Let us help you get your bearings before unleashing you into the night. (B,L,D) DAY 18 PRAGUE (FREE DAY). In the first Eastern-bloc city to host a Michelin star, it’s time to feed your inner foodie. Top tip: Nakladany hermelin (pickled cheese) goes well with that end of day beer. (B) DAY 19 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY VIA DRESDEN. Historic sights + epic nightlife = Berlin. Good thing we've got a couple of nights here. (B,L,D)
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DAY 23 COPENHAGEN TO HAMBURG, GERMANY. Grab one last Danish, we’re southbound after breakfast. Hamburg next. Get a guided tour before we check out the nightlife at the Port. (B,L) DAY 24 HAMBURG TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. It’s all been said and ‘grammed for future #tbts. We’re off to get our photo taken sitting on ‘I amsterdam’. (B,L) DAY 25 AMSTERDAM. One million bikes within city limits, but only 700,000 residents. Bike tour anyone? (B,D) DAY 26 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND VIA BRUGES, BELGIUM. All good things come to an end, but you’re in London so you could stick around or keep exploring... (B)
Local guide in Florence Paris city lights tour Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration Bicycle tour & farewell dinner in Amsterdam Vaporetto ride in Venice Visit former concentration camp AuschwitzBirkenau
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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 25 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 16 dinners ++ 18 nights in European campsites in spacious twinshare dome style tents with air mattresses & 7 nights multi-share hostel upgrade ++ English Channel ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef
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DAY 22 COPENHAGEN. The world is your oyster today. Or your pickled herring. Your call. Explore the Meatpacking District and Nørrebro for a local vibe or unleash your inner child with a visit to Tivoli Gardens. (B)
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DAY 21 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Channel your inner hipster (or pastry fiend). Copenhagen next. Cue clean lines and cosy vibes. (B,L,D)
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DAY 9 MADRID TO BARCELONA. Off to Zaragoza for a bit of history and a glimpse of the mighty Basilica of Our Lady before we take Barcelona for a spin. (B,L,D) DAY 10 BARCELONA. Get your fix of Gaudi and Art Nouveau. It’s your day, your way. (B) DAY 11-14 BARCELONA TO SARDINIA, ITALY (OVERNIGHT FERRY). Three nights in Sardinia to set our watches to island time. Cue epic coastal drives, beachy vibes and four million sheep. Plus a day trip to Sardinia’s French cousin Corsica to put another tick on your list. (B) (B,D) (B,L,D) (B,L)
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DAY 15 SARDINIA TO ROME. Onto the best for a lesson in carbs. We may have a late arrival but for those with the will (and the energy) a pro tip has us in the small streets behind Piazza Navona for a nightcap. (B,L)
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TRIP CODE: ECJNLL DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Bright lights and love in the air as we kick off our trip in the city of romance. There’s dinner too. (D) DAY 2 PARIS. You’re in Paris with a free day to explore. Pinch yourself between bites of buttery goodness under the Eiffel Tower at our gourmet picnic. Tonight: don’t miss the chance to cruise the Seine or hit a bohemian cabaret. (B,D)
DAY 5 BORDEAUX TO SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN VIA BIARRITZ. Hit up a local winery and score the surfing in Biarritz before we head off to Spain’s endless beaches. Get your bearings in San Sebastian before digging into a local feast. (B,L,D)
DAY 16 ROME. Today is all you. Get up close and personal with the Colosseum or splurge on via del Corso. But first, we’ll give you a lay of the land on a solid walking tour. (B,D) DAY 17 ROME. Visit the buried city of Pompeii today. Then make the most of your last night in the Italian capital. #wheninrome (B,D)
DAY 6 SAN SEBASTIAN. A whole day to work on your tan. Plus a pintxos culture you won’t want to miss. (B,D)
DAY 18 ROME TO FLORENCE. Check out the home of the Pope, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel (optional) before we head off to Florence. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 PARIS TO MONT ST-MICHEL. Jump back to the Middle Ages in the alleys of this tiny island. Prepare for spiraling steps and epic views that are totes worth the climb. (B,L)
DAY 7 SAN SEBASTIAN TO MADRID. Pit stop in Pamplona for an orientation tour. Madrid next to get down with the Spanish capital. Cue non-stop marcha (action) and insta-worthy grub. (B,L,D)
DAY 19 FLORENCE. Get down with the Renaissance on a walking tour and meet a local artisan. Your mission tonight: hunt down the best aperitivo (Google it). (B)
DAY 4 MONT ST-MICHEL TO BORDEAUX. Welcome to the world’s wine capital. You know what to do. (B,L,D)
DAY 8 MADRID (FREE DAY). Over to you. Get your art fix at the Prado Museum or make like a local at one of the buzzing bistros and talk the day (and night) away. You can’t lose. (B)
DAY 20 FLORENCE TO VENICE VIA PISA. Get THAT shot before we hit the floating (sinking) city of Venice. (B,L,D)
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DAY 22 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS. An action packed afternoon to work off those Italian carbs. Plus scenery so smashing, it’ll leave your jaw sore. (B,L,D) DAY 23 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO SWISS ALPS VIA LIECHTENSTEIN. Gear up for another day to crane your neck, we’re hitting the Swiss Alps next. #YO(de)LO (B,L,D) DAY 24 SWISS ALPS. A day to hang out in the Alpine village or catch the epic views from the top of Jungfrau mountain. Also: last chance to skydive. Just sayin’ (B,L,D) DAY 25 SWISS ALPS TO RHINE VALLEY, GERMANY. Half of Germany’s wine comes from here. Shame not to try it. (B,L,D) DAY 26 RHINE VALLEY TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Amsterdam next. Cue liberal views, vintage bikes and fries served with mayo. #winning (B,L) DAY 27 AMSTERDAM. A free day to explore. Hit the Jordaan district to shop vintage between art galleries or kick back in Vondel Park. Don’t miss the chance to cruise the canals tonight. (B,D)
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City lights tour in Paris Gourmet Eiffel Tower picnic Bordeaux winery experience Local guide in Florence Day trip to Pompei & guided tour Day trip to Corsica Amsterdam bike tour and farewell dinner
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DAY 21 VENICE (FREE DAY). Tick off the Bridge of Sighs and shoo pigeons in San Marco Square on today’s walking tour. Then it’s over to you. Don’t miss the winning combo of bubbly and peach purée, the Bellini was born here. (B)
TRIP PRICE OF $3595 + $655 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $4250 G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person twin share tents and multi-share hostel upgrades TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
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DAY 28 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND VIA BRUGES. Grab some chocolate for the homebodies before we cross over to London town. (B)
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DAY 10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. Off to Verona to check out Juliet’s balcony before we roll into Venice. (B,L,D) DAY 11 VENICE. A vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal and a walking tour of St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. We love you, Venice. (B,D) DAY 12 VENICE TO FLORENCE. A must-do stop to get THAT shot at the Leaning Tower of Pisa on our way to Florence. (B,L,D) DAY 13 FLORENCE TO ROME. This city is more than food, wine and gluttony. It’s also home to a third of the world’s art treasures. Work off those calories on a walking tour through the city before heading for Rome. (B) 1
DAY 14 ROME. Vatican City is first up with an optional visit to the Sistine Chapel. After that, the city is yours. (B,D)
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DAY 15 ROME TO GREECE (OVERNIGHT FERRY). An overnight ferry to Greece before we take on the Mediterranean in style. (B,L)
TRIP CODE: ECPTLL DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Across the English Channel to the City of Love. (D)
DAY 6 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. First stop at the famous Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard before we head to Barcelona. (B,L,D)
DAY 2 PARIS. Roam free and do Paris your way. Then a gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower and an optional river cruise or cabaret show. (B,D)
DAY 7 BARCELONA (FREE DAY). Roll out of bed and get on the tapas trail. Also: La Sagrada Familia. (B)
DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. #Jawdropping scenery ahead. Swiss Alps next. (B,L,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Lauterbrunnen means ‘many springs’ and after you finish counting the waterfalls, you’ll have an idea why. Head to Europe’s highest railway station or hit the mountain bike trails today. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. Next stop: the pope’s old stomping ground, Avignon. (B,L)
DAY 8 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. On to the French Riviera to rub shoulders with the rich and famous. Sunny days, famous beaches, and the warm waters of the Mediterranean? Yes, please. (B,L,D) DAY 9 FRENCH RIVIERA (FREE DAY). Keep exploring the world’s most lavish waterfront property. Tonight, we head to Monaco to hit up the casinos in true 007 fashion. (B,D)
DAYS 16-18 SAILING IN GREECE. Join Poseidon’s posse for three great days sailing on the Ionian Sea. Tough life, we know. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L,D) DAY 19 GREECE TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Get to know Edi Rama and the social science behind rainbowcoloured buildings. (B,L,D) DAY 20 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA MONTENEGRO. On to the home of King’s Landing and the 101 Dalmatians, known to locals as Dubrovnik. (B,D) DAY 21 DUBROVNIK. Free day to explore. Epic sunsets are just the beginning. With more intangible World Heritage items than anywhere else in Europe, you guessed right, it’s pretty spesh. (B)
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Paris city lights tour Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower French Riviera perfumery experience Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Leather demonstration in Florence 3 nights sailing in Greece Dutch cheese & clog demonstration Bicycle tour & farewell dinner in Amsterdam Local guides in Florence, Tirana & Dubrovnik Visit Pont du Gard Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 33 breakfasts (B), 18 lunches (L), 22 dinners (D) ++ 22 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses, 1 night hotel upgrade, 6 nights multi-share hostel upgrade, 3 nights sailing in Greece & 1 night in cabins on overnight ferry from Italy to Greece ++ English Channel ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef
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DAY 32 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. On to the spiritual home of Van Gogh. Go herring hunting and get acquainted. (B,L)
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DAY 33 AMSTERDAM. Hit the streets like a local, exploring the city by bike, then dance to the beat of your own drum for the rest of the day. (B,D)
All items listed within the Bucket list and More inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
DAY 34 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. Try chocolate and beer Belgian-style in Bruges before heading back to London for hugs and sad goodbyes. (B)
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DAY 23 PLITVICE LAKES (FREE DAY). Cascading emerald waterfalls, limestone rock faces and secluded caves. Yep it could definitely be worse. (B,L,D)
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DAY 22 DUBROVNIK TO PLITVICE LAKES. North to Zadar, en route to the World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes. (B,L,D)
FEATURED: CAMPING JOLLY, VENICE. Camping? More like glamping. Free Wi-Fi, a massive pool, a restaurant that turns into a nightclub, an on-site supermarket and young, local staff makes this camping resort the best base to make friends and explore the alleyways and canals of Venice. This property is just an example of one of the great places you may stay in this particular location and while travelling with Topdeck. Rest assured we’ve picked the rest with just as much attention to detail.
Camp ing SECTOR 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 get off or you might be joining a trip already in progress.
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13 DAY | Eastern Inspiration
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14 DAY | Western Crossing
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14 DAY | Mountains & Beaches
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15 DAY | Eastern Highlights
Dubrovnik 110
19 DAY | Eastern Paradiso
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19 DAY | Romans to Vikings
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PHOTO: THE LOUVRE, PARIS
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DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). All good things start in Paris. Kick off your love affair on a city lights tour with new friends. (D)
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DAY 2 PARIS. Over to you. Find your own hidden gems, hike to see the sights or jump on a bike to tour the highlights. Tonight, join us for a cabaret or Seine river cruise or hit up Le Marais to rendezvous with the locals. (B,D) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. On to your next crush: Lauterbrunnen. #nofilter needed today. (B,L,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Summer snow. Not an oxymoron if you take a trip up the Jungfrau today. Cue epic views and a very sore jaw. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY VIA PISA. Get down with the Renaissance and a bit of shopping. But first, a pit stop to take THAT photo. #noshame. (B,L,D) DAY 6 FLORENCE TO ROME. Two cities, one day. Your boots are made for walking (so you can earn your pasta). (B) DAY 7 ROME. Roam free, we’ve cleared your schedule. Get a closer look at the Colosseum or taste test gelato to find your favorite. You can’t lose. (B,D)
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DAY 8 ROME. Grab one last cappuccino and plan your next adventure, this trip is finito. (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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
This is a part of a the 26 Day Europe Inspired. See p. 96 or visit our website.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Paris city lights tour ++ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower ++ Local guide in Florence
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 7 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights in European campsites in spacious twin share dome style tents with air mattresses ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern airconditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef
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DAY 2 PARIS. A free day to start your love affair. Then we'll get you ready for the evening with a picnic by the Eiffel Tower. If your legs get tired, join us for a Seine River cruise or cabaret show. (B,D) DAY 3 PARIS TO MONT ST-MICHEL. Onto the tiny island that’s stuck in the Middle Ages (in a good way). Climb the spiraling steps for #soworthit views. (B,L) DAY 4 MONT ST-MICHEL TO BORDEAUX. Bordeaux next. Aka wine capital of the world. Tonight we feast like a local between sips of red. (B,L,D) DAY 5 BORDEAUX TO SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN VIA BIARRITZ. Start your day at a local winery before we hit San Sebastian. Pit stop in Biarritz, a city as ritzy as its name suggests. (B,L,D) DAY 6 SAN SEBASTIAN. A whole day to work on your tan. Hit Playa de Gros to catch some waves or laze like a millionaire on Playa de Ondaretta. Tough life. (B,D) DAY 7 SAN SEBASTIAN TO MADRID. Off to Madrid to get down with the Spanish capital. But first, Pamplona for a quick tour. (B,L,D) DAY 8 MADRID (FREE DAY). Your day, your way. Don’t miss the Prado museum and Plaza Mayor. (B) DAY 9 MADRID TO BARCELONA. Pit stop in Zaragoza before we end this trip with a bang in Barcelona. The nightlife here is famous for a reason. (B,L,D) DAY 10 BARCELONA. Stick around for some more Gaudi and Art Nouveau or jet off on your next adventure. This one’s over after breakfast. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ City lights tour in Paris ++ Gourmet Eiffel Tower picnic ++ Bordeaux winery experience
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 9 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights in European campsites in spacious twin share dome style tents with air mattresses, 3 nights multishare hostel upgrade ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern airconditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef
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DAY 1 PARIS, FRANCE. Meet the gang and see Paris at its finest hour on a city lights tour. (D)
TRIP PRICE OF $1035 + $255 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1290 TRIP PRICE OF $1120 + $255 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1375 TRIP PRICE OF $1190 + $255 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $1445 G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person twin share tents and multi-share hostel upgrades TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
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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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
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This is a part of the 28 Day European Paradiso trip. See p. 98 or visit our website for full details.
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DAY 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Kick things off with a welcome dinner (hearty, most likely). (D)
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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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
DAY 2 BUDAPEST. Free day to explore the shops, museums and thermal baths. (B) DAYS 3-4 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. On to Vienna, home to opera, strudel and Mozart. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 5-6 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Visit the former concentration camp Mauthausen. Then two nights in historic Prague. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 7-8 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Via Dresden to Berlin for some brilliant nightlife. (B,D) (B) DAY 9 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. To Amsterdam, home to bicycles, tulips and the Red Light District. (B,L) DAY 10 AMSTERDAM. Explore the city on two wheels before letting loose in Amsterdam. (B,D) DAY 11 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND VIA BRUGES, BELGIUM. Our trip ends this evening in London. (B) This is a part of a the 34 Day European Adventure. See p. 100 or visit our website.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Bicycle tour & farewell dinner in Amsterdam ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 10 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) ++ 6 nights in European campsites in spacious twin share dome style tents with air mattresses & 4 nights multishare hostel upgrade ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern airconditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef
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DAY 4 KRAKOW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. We’re off to discover just why Prague keeps topping those European Bucket Lists. Let us help you get your bearings before unleashing you into the night. (B,L,D) DAY 5 PRAGUE (FREE DAY). Today you write your own once upon a time. Explore the Old Town or climb up to Prague castle for some epic views. Also: street food + bohemian cafés. (B) DAY 6 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY VIA DRESDEN. Tick off the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate and learn more about this once divided city’s war torn past. Plus a chance to devour a Doner kebab by the gang who pioneered the 3am staple. (B,L,D) DAY 7 BERLIN. Start off with an optional Third Reich tour or hit the vintage shops off Kastanienallée. The city is yours today. (B) DAY 8 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Discover the true meaning of cozy. Danish culture centers around it (and baked goods). Copenhagen next. Catch a nature vibe walking around the lakes in the city center. (B,L,D) DAY 9 COPENHAGEN. Hop on a bike and channel your inner Dane. Today’s agenda is all you. Don’t miss Assistens Cemetery to see H.C. Andersen’s grave, the fairytale writer behind the real Little Mermaid story (spoiler: she doesn’t get the prince). (B) DAY 10 COPENHAGEN TO HAMBURG, GERMANY. Grab one last Danish, we’re southbound after
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 12 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) ++ 5 nights in European campsites in spacious twin share dome style tents with air mattresses & 7 nights multishare hostel upgrade ++ English Channel ferry crossings ++ Modern airconditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef
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breakfast. Hamburg next. Get a guided tour before we check out the nightlife at the Port. (B,L) DAY 11 HAMBURG TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. It’s all been said and ‘grammed for future #tbts. We’re off to get our photo taken sitting on ‘I amsterdam’. (B,L) DAY 12 AMSTERDAM. One million bikes within city limits, but only 700,000 residents. Bike tour anyone? (B,D) DAY 13 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND VIA BRUGES, BELGIUM. All good things come to an end, but you’re in London so you could stick around or keep exploring... (B)
Price based on AUD per person twin share tents and multi-share hostel upgrades TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
13 DAYS FROM
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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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
This is a part of a the 26 Day Europe Inspired. See p. 96 or visit our website.
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DAY 3 KRAKOW (FREE DAY). Over to you. Check out the Jewish Quarter or the 13th century Wieliczka salt mines and don’t miss the Old Town and Wawel Castle. (B)
++ Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration ++ Bicycle tour + farewell dinner in Amsterdam ++ Visit former concentration camp Auschwitz Birkenau
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DAY 2 BUDAPEST TO KRAKOW, POLAND VIA AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU. A sobering start to the day with a trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Then onto gothic Krakow. (B,L,D)
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PHOTO: CAMPING FOOD
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DAY 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Meet the gang and drop your bags. Tonight you’ll want to hunt down a ruin bar (or two).
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DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Cross the English Channel on our way to Pah-ree to kick things off with a night tour of the city lights. (D)
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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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
DAY 2 PARIS. Start your day with the usual suspects: The Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysées and Notre Dame Cathedral. Then grab a coffee or a glass of red and just watch the world go by. (B,D) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. It’s all about the epic scenery happening outside your window today. Next stop: Lauterbrunnen. (B,L,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Welcome to Rivendell (that’s what Tolkien called it). Jump on Europe’s most epic train ride to the top of Jungfrau mountain. Close your mouth and grab that camera. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. Go medieval in Avignon and check out the pope’s old stomping ground. (B,L) DAY 6 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. First stop is the famous Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard before we hit Barcelona. (B,L,D) DAY 7 BARCELONA. A free day of sun, Gaudí and sangrias. Visit Park Güell to see some Gaudí architecture, go shopping or just stuff yourself on patatas bravas. (B) DAY 8 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Follow the Mediterranean coast to the home of the rich and famous – the Cote d’Azur. (B,L,D) DAY 9 FRENCH RIVIERA. Fake it until you make it as we go celebrity spotting on the French Riviera. More mingling tonight at the casinos of Monaco. (B,D) DAY 10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. Stop off in Verona to check out Juliet’s balcony before arriving in the city of canals. (B,L,D) DAY 11 VENICE. A vaporetto ride + walking tour exploring St Mark’s Square and the Doge’s Palace = #bestdayever. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Paris city lights tour Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Local guide in Florence Leather demonstration in Florence Visit Pont du Gard
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 13 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D) ++ 11 nights in European campsites in spacious twinshare dome style tents with air mattresses & 2 nights multi-share hostel upgrade ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef DAY 12 VENICE TO FLORENCE. First up, Pisa, then on to Florence for a serve of culinary renaissance. (B,L,D) DAY 13 FLORENCE TO ROME. Enjoy a walking tour of Rome before the carb hunt begins. (B) DAY 14 ROME. Visit Vatican City, swap contact details and grab a last gelato. This is the end of the line. (B) This is a part of the 34 Day European Adventure trip. See p. 100 or visit our website.
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DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Check-in from the highest railway in Europe for definite bragging rights. Or just hang around the Alpine village. Also: snow in summer. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. An obligatory stop en route to Firenze today to do that ‘holding up the tower’ shot in Pisa. (B,L,D) DAY 6 FLORENCE TO ROME. With history around every corner, you’re in for more than gelato and quality red. Don’t miss Michelangelo’s chiseled masterpiece who is buff in more ways than one. (B) DAY 7 ROME (FREE DAY). Ancient Romans socialised at communal toilets. Hit up a coffee shop or wine bar for a more stylish modern-day take. (B,D) DAY 8 ROME TO VENICE. 'Two households both alike in dignity, in fair Verona…’ We’re visiting the city that inspired the most tragic of love stories on our way to Venice. (B,L,D) DAY 9 VENICE. Made up of 118 islands, Venice is the ultimate island-hopping adventure without the ferry time. (B,D) DAY 10 VENICE TO PAG ISLAND, CROATIA, VIA POSTOJNA CAVES, SLOVENIA. The coolest country in Europe. Check. Blue sea. Check. Sunsets and beaches. Now you’re just spoiling us, Croatia. (B,L,D) DAY 11 PAG ISLAND. You’re on an island in the Adriatic Sea. Finding something to do won’t be a problem. Then again, neither is doing nothing at all. (B,L)
Local guide in Florence Paris city lights tour Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Pag Island getaway Vaparetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 13 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 11 dinners (D) ++ 13 nights in European campsites in spacious twinshare dome style tents with air mattresses ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef DAY 12 PAG ISLAND. Mission: Local specialty cheese Paksi Sir. Given its distinctive taste by herbs eaten by sheeps, it’s definitely worth the time away from the sun lounger. Also: lamb like you’ve never had before. (B,D) DAY 13 PAG ISLAND TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. If there’s a city to end a trip, this is it. The only question today: is the best nightlife in Buda or Pest? You decide after tonight’s farewell feast. Pro tip: ruin bars are well worth the hunt. (B,L,D) DAY 14 BUDAPEST. We’re outta here after breakfast, but you might want to stick around for some R&R. You’re in spa city, after all. (B)
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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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
This is a section of the 26 Day Europe Inspired trip. See full trip on p.96 or visit our website.
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DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS. Yodel-inspiring views in the Alps. It may be about the drive, but your Instagram has seen worse. (B,L,D)
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DAY 2 PARIS. Paris your way today. Work those muscles on two wheels or check out the view from the Seine. (B,D)
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PHOTO: PAG ISLAND
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DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). We’re mixing it with the Paris traffic on a tour of the city lights. (D)
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DAYS 1-2 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. Free day to explore epic Dubrovnik. (D) (B)
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DAYS 3-4 DUBROVNIK TO PLITVICE LAKES. North to Zadar, then to World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes to hit the hiking trails. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAYS 5-6 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Get your bearings with a driving tour. Don’t miss the thermal baths. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 7-8 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. Follow the Danube to a hometown of Freud. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 9-10 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. A visit to the former concentration camp Mauthausen. Then to Prague for a walking tour. (B,L,D) (B) DAYS 11-12 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. A stop at historic Dresden before we jet off to funky town aka Berlin. (B,D) (B) DAYS 13-14 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Bicycles, clogs, tulips and the infamous Red Light District. It’s all here. (B,L) (B,D) DAY 15 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND VIA BRUGES, BELGIUM. Our trip ends this evening in London. (B) This is a part of a the 34 Day Europe Adventure. See p. 100 or visit our website.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Local guide in Dubrovnik ++ Bicycle tour & farewell dinner in Amsterdam ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 14 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 8 dinners (D) ++ 10 nights in European campsites in spacious twinshare dome style tents with air mattresses & 4 nights multi-share hostel upgrade ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef
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DAY 7 ROME (FREE DAY). Get your bearings on a walking tour before cutting loose to get a closer look at the sights on your bucket list. Don’t miss Capitoline Hill for some epic views. (B,D) DAY 8 ROME. Day trip it to Pompeii. A local feast awaits your return to Rome tonight. (B,D) DAY 9 ROME TO FLORENCE. Start your day with the Pope and the Sistine Chapel (optional). Florence next for some Renaissance vibes. (B,L,D) DAY 10 FLORENCE. A walking tour to kick things off. Then it’s your turn to explore. Hit the Central Market for some local grub or take in the cityscape from Piazzale Michelangelo. (B) DAY 11 FLORENCE TO VENICE VIA PISA. Pit stop for a selfie before we drive up the leg of the boot to Venice. (B,L,D) DAY 12 VENICE (FREE DAY). Get your bearings on a walking tour. See the Bridge of Sighs, San Marco Square and the old Jewish quarter before roaming free. This city is full of hidden gems. (B) DAY 13 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS. Chase adrenaline this afternoon or hang back to make the most of that #nofilter. (B,L,D) DAY 14 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO SWISS ALPS VIA LIECHTENSTEIN. More jaw-dropping scenery as we cross over into Switzerland. (B,L,D) DAY 15 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Train it up to the top of Jungfrau, jump at the chance to skydive
Local guide in Florence Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration Day trip to Pompei Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 18 breakfasts (B), 10 lunches (L), 11 dinners (D) ++ 11 nights in European campsites in spacious twinshare dome style tents with air mattresses & 7 nights multishare hostel upgrade ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern airconditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef (#intentional) or crane your neck from the Alpine village. Your call. (B,L,D) DAY 16 SWISS ALPS TO RHINE VALLEY, GERMANY. Half of Germany’s wine comes from here. You know what to do. (B,L,D) DAY 17 RHINE VALLEY TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Off to the home of Anne Frank and Van Gogh. Also: fries + mayo served in a cone. (B,L) DAY 18 AMSTERDAM (FREE DAY). Shop vintage in Jordaan or get cultural at the Rijksmuseum. The city is yours today. Then teary goodbyes at our farewell dinner plus the chance to cruise the canals by night. (B,D)
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DAY 19 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. All good things come to an end. But first, a pit stop in Bruges to grab some chocolate for the final stretch. (B) This is a part of the 28 Day European Paradiso trip. See p. 98 or visit our website for full details.
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DAY 6 SARDINIA TO ROME. Swap the beach for ancient ruins and heaps of pasta. Get your carb fix or go straight for gelato. We won’t judge. (B,L)
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PHOTO: OPTIONAL FLORENTINE STEAK
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DAY 1 BARCELONA. Say hola to the gang. Tonight we take Barcelona for a spin.
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DAY 6 GREECE TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. On to the architectural equivalent of the colour run. Google Edi Rama. (B,L,D) DAY 7 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. Irish writer George Bernard Shaw called Dubrovnik heaven on earth. Today, you’ll find out why. (B,D)
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 18 breakfasts (B), 10 lunches (L), 11 dinners (D) ++ 11 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses, 1 night hotel upgrade, 2 nights multi-share hostel upgrade, 3 nights sailing in Greece & 1 night in cabins on overnight ferry from Italy to Greece ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef
DAY 8 DUBROVNIK (FREE DAY). Cue dramatic city walls, glitzy nightlife and the sunsets they never showed you in Game of Thrones. (B)
DAY 15 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. On to the cobblestoned streets of Prague. But first a sobering visit to a former concentration camp. (B,L,D)
DAY 9 DUBROVNIK TO PLITVICE LAKES. More #jawdropping scenery as we make a quick stop at the old walled city Zadar on our way to the Plitvice Lakes. (B,L,D)
DAY 16 PRAGUE. A full day for street food, quirky museums and the most beautiful Old Town in Europe. (B)
DAY 10 PLITVICE LAKES. A free day to find out for yourself why this National Park is on the World Heritage list. (B,L,D) DAY 11 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Flowery beards have yet to catch on, but the hipsters here have converted old ruins to chic little bars. Pretty cool stuff. Also: hot springs. (B,L,D) DAY 12 BUDAPEST. Free day to explore. The thermal baths are just what the doctor ordered. (B) DAY 13 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. On to the home of Strauss and apple strudel. (B,L,D) DAY 14 VIENNA (FREE DAY). A Viennese concert? Maybe a visit to the schnapps’ museum? Perhaps it’s all predestined anyway (Google Freud + free will). (B)
DAY 17 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Stop at historic Dresden en route to Berlin, one of Europe’s most happening cities. (B,D) DAY 18 BERLIN. Check out the Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust memorial and Checkpoint Charlie. Then the city is yours. PS: The nightlife here is famous for a reason. (B) DAY 19 BERLIN. Who said all good things have to come to an end? This is just the start of another adventure. (B)
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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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
This is a part of the 34 Day European Adventure trip. See p. 100 or visit our website for full details.
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DAYS 3-5 SAILING IN GREECE. Bring on three days of sailing on the Ionian Sea. As someone once said: this is the good life. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L,D)
++ 3 nights sailing in Greece ++ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen ++ Local guides in Dubrovnik & Tirana
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DAY 2 ROME TO GREECE (OVERNIGHT FERRY). Make tracks across the Italian countryside to catch the ferry to Greece. (B,L)
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PHOTO: TREVI FOUNTAIN, ROME
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DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. All roads lead to Rome. Dig into a tasty Roman-style dinner and get to know your trip mates tonight. (D)
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DAY 1 VENICE, ITALY. Say buongiorno to your fellow #topdeckers and bond over a shared need to ask for directions in winding Venice. (D)
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DAY 2 VENICE. After a lace demo and walking tour, you could do worse than a visit to Cannaregio for a slice of local life. (B,D) DAY 3-5 VENICE TO PAG ISLAND, CROATIA. Fact: Pag Island is the highest producer of salt in Croatia. There are beaches and epic sunsets too. Repeat. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,D) DAY 6 PAG ISLAND TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Get ready for an Eastern European road trip today. Score a point for every place name with less than two vowels. (B,L,D) DAY 7 BUDAPEST (FREE DAY). With Mission Impossible filmed in Budapest, we’re on the lookout for celebs. And other cool things. Think: ruin bars and hot springs (B) DAY 8 BUDAPEST TO KRAKOW, POLAND VIA AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU. A sobering start to the day with a trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Then onto gothic Krakow. (B,L,D) DAY 9 KRAKOW (FREE DAY). Plac Nowy. The place to be seen for those in the know. Definitely somewhere to hit up after the sights. (B) DAY 10 KRAKOW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. We’re off to discover just why Prague keeps topping those European Bucket Lists. Let us help you get your bearings before unleashing you into the night. (B,L,D) DAY 11 PRAGUE. A full day for street food, quirky museums and one of the most beautiful old towns in Europe. (B) DAY 12 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. A master class in reconstruction. Dresden was almost completely destroyed over two nights of bombing during WW2. You’ll have to look closely to tell. (B,L,D) DAY 13 BERLIN. Hipster jeans ready for this free day. Admire edgy street art, take a swim at the Badeschiff or drink cocktails in Mitte—your choice. (B)
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Bicycle tour & farewell dinner in Amsterdam ++ Pag Island getaway ++ Visit former concentration camp AuschwitzBirkenau ++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice ++ Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 18 breakfasts (B), 9 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D) ++ 11 nights in European campsites in spacious twinshare dome style tents with air mattresses & 7 nights multi-share hostel upgrade ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef DAY 15 COPENHAGEN (FREE DAY). More Michelinstarred restaurants than any other Scandinavian city. For a sweet tooth, check out Flødeboller (Google it). (B) DAY 16 COPENHAGEN TO HAMBURG, GERMANY. Hamburg has more bridges than Venice and Amsterdam combined (>2300 to be exact). A bridge too far? (B,L) DAY 17 HAMBURG TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Get your bearings and revel in the Netherlands’ first city. (B,L) DAY 18 AMSTERDAM. We’re culture keen today with Anne Frank’s house, the Van Gogh Museum and Rembrandt House all here. It would seem rude not to take two wheels. (B,D) DAY 19 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND VIA BRUGES, BELGIUM. A drop-off in London allows plenty of options to continue the fun. (B) This is a section of the 26 Day Europe Inspired trip. See full trip on p.96 or visit our website.
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DAY 6 GREECE TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Next stop Albania for a glimpse of life in the former socialist republic. (B,L,D) DAYS 7-8 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. On to Montenegro and the stunning coastal scenery of Kotor Bay before reaching Dubrovnik, home to underrated wine and epic sunsets. (B,D) (B) DAYS 9-10 DUBROVNIK TO PLITVICE LAKES. Follow the Dalmatian coast north to Zadar. Then: the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAY 11 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Two nights of art nouveau and ruin bars in Budapest. (B,L,D) DAY 12 BUDAPEST (FREE DAY). One of the oldest zoos in the world. We love you Budapest. Don’t miss the Central Market Hall for local treats. (B) DAY 13 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. On to the home of Freud, opera and free association. (B,L,D) DAY 14 VIENNA. Vienna is all yours, baby. The Opera House, St Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Hofburg Palace are a good start. Or you could just eat apple strudel—we won’t judge. (B) DAY 15 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. A sobering visit to the former concentration camp Mauthausen. Then on to Prague. (B,L,D) DAY 16 PRAGUE. Loads of free time to explore Prague’s nooks and crannies today. Get your nostalgia fix at the Museum of Communism then explore a world-renowned beer range you don’t have to be hipster to appreciate. (B)
3 nights sailing in Greece Dutch cheese & clog demonstration Bicycle tour & farewell dinner in Amsterdam Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen Local guides in Dubrovnik & Tirana
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 20 breakfasts (B), 11 lunches (L), 12 dinners (D) ++ 11 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses, 1 night hotel upgrade, 4 nights multi-share hostel upgrade, 3 nights sailing in Greece & 1 night in cabins on overnight ferry from Italy to Greece ++ English Channel ferry crossing ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Local guides in Dubrovnik & Tirana ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef DAY 17 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Quick stop in Dresden then on to the awesomeness we call Berlin. (B,D) DAY 18 BERLIN (FREE DAY). First up, a city tour of Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag building and the Holocaust Memorial for those who want a dose of history before we hand you over to the night. (B) DAY 19 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Home to cheese, clogs and tulips. Also: the tallest people in the world and 15 Nobel prize winners. (B,L) DAY 20 AMSTERDAM. Shake off last night with a bike ride along the canals, then off to find out more about this Van Gogh guy. Tonight we feast and swap emails with newfound friends. (B,D)
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DAY 21 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND VIA BRUGES, BELGIUM. Cue sad faces and good byes as we wrap up our trip in London. (B) This is a part of the 34 Day European Adventure trip. See p. 100 or visit our website.
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DAYS 3-5 SAILING IN GREECE. Three great days on the Ionian Sea. Swimming, sailing and sunbathing. What else do you need? (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L,D)
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r e r o l p Ex WITH SMALLER GROUPS, HEAPS OF LOCAL FOOD AND MORE TIME TO EXPLORE A REGION, THESE RELAXED ITINERARIES LET YOU TRAVEL DEEPER. Get under the skin of a local culture by veering off the beaten track without compromising on comfort. You’ll sleep in some of our best beds on the road and tick beyond your bucket list.
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UNIQUE DESTINATIONS: ++ Sorrento, Italy ++ Ibiza, Spain ++ Edinburgh, Scotland ++ Cappadocia, Turkey
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DAY 5 MYKONOS TO PAROS. More white and blue plus long sandy beaches on the horizon. Start off with a quick orientation tour before cutting loose to explore. (B) DAY 6 PAROS. A free day to chill out on the beach, top up the tan and explore the island. Check out the church of Ekatontapiliani, Naousa and Kolimbithres, or jump on the bus to Lefkes for some #epicviews. (B)
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DAY 7 PAROS TO SANTORINI. Back on the ferry and on to Santorini. Punch “sunset over Oia” into the Google search bar—a picture says more than a thousand words. (B)
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DAY 9-10 SANTORINI TO ATHENS. Love and leave Santorini for Athens. Our Greek odyssey ends after breakfast, but we won’t blame you for sticking around. (B) (B)
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DAY 3 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. If Athens invented democracy, Mykonos pioneered the beach party that followed. Hit up the windmills in Little Venice for a sunset cocktail, then head to Paradise Beach aka where Europe goes to party. (B)
++ Athens welcome dinner with Greek music & dancing ++ Farewell dinner in Santorini ++ Guided tours in Athens, Mykonos, Paros & Santorini
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DAY 2 ATHENS. Tick off your ancient must-do list today with a tour of the Plaka area, Acropolis, Parthenon and Syntagma Square. Then: traditional Greek dancing and the best souvlaki outside Olympus. (B,D)
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DAY 1 ATHENS, GREECE. Cue epic adventures, crystal clear water and more gyros than you can shake an olive branch at. Round up your 300 spartans, we’re hitting town tonight.
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the Library of Celsus takes centre stage – as can you in the old amphitheatre. (B)
DAY 11 CANAKKALE TO ISTANBUL. On to the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli for a guided tour of one of the most significant memorial sites in Australia and New Zealand’s history. Pay your respects at the Australian Memorial at Lone Pine, the New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair, ANZAC Cove and the Turkish Memorial. Lest we forget. (B,D)
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DAY 3 ANKARA TO CAPPADOCIA. On to Anıtkabir to check out the mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk—the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey (entry optional). Next stop: off the beaten track in Cappadocia for a traditional dinner in a local family home. (B,D)
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DAY 1 ISTANBUL, TURKEY. You could cross two continents in half an hour, but that’s before dinner. Start off with a baklava, this is going to be epic. (D)
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Tuscan winery tour & al fresco dinner Train day pass for the Cinque Terre area Gondola ride in Venice Welcome and farewell dinner in Rome Local Italian guides in Assisi, Siena, Florence & Lucca
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balcony in Verona, the hometown of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. (B,D) DAY 11 VENICE. A full day to get lost in Venice. Check out St Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and the nearby Bridge of Sighs. But first, jump on a gondola and do the canals in style. (B)
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DAY 3 ROME TO SORRENTO. On to Sorrento via the ancient, buried city Pompeii. This UNESCO World Heritage Site used to be a bustling city until it was destroyed by volcanic eruptions in 79AD. (B,D)
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DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. Buongiorno, Italia! Kick off your expedition with the Roman Forum and the Spanish Steps then get down with emperors and gladiators at the Colosseum. (D)
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DAY 10 ZAKOPANE TO KRAKOW. Pay your respects at the former concentration camp Auschwitz– Birkenau. Then to the gothic renaissance mix we call Krakow. (B,D) DAY 11 KRAKOW (FREE DAY). With more bars per square metre than anywhere else in the world, thirst ain’t a thing around here. Check out the Jewish Quarter or the 13th century Wieliczka salt mines and don’t miss the Old Town and the Wawel Castle. (B) DAY 12 KRAKOW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. This is probably the only place you can love more than Paris. Soak up the Boho vibes and check out the city on foot. (B)
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DAY 13 PRAGUE. Tick off Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square then go Golem chasing in the Jewish quarter. Prague is yours today. Also: a glasnost nostalgia fix at the Museum of Communism. (B,D) DAY 14 PRAGUE. Our trip may end after breakfast, but those bragging rights are yours for life. (B) AR $1 TIN 72 G /D FR AY OM
DAY 3 BUDAPEST TO TIMISOARA, ROMANIA. Some call it ‘Little Vienna’, we just call it epic. Don’t miss the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral—it’s a screensaver for sure. (B)
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DAY 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Start your trip in the home of goulash, ruin bars and the Rubik’s cube. Sleep like a king tonight at Hotel Gellért, a four-star art nouveau affair with hot spring baths. Yep, not bad. (D)
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DAY 1 MADRID, SPAIN. Meet your new amigos and set your clock to mañana. Time is on your side. Kick things off with a driving tour and get a lay of the land. (D) DAY 2 MADRID. Fiesta or siesta? The choice is yours as we hand you over to the Spanish capital. Check out the works of Picasso, Dalí and Miró or explore the gothic backstreets. Don’t miss the Prado Museum, the botanical gardens and the home of Real Madrid FC. (B) DAY 3 MADRID TO SEVILLE. Off to Seville, the city that was supposedly founded by Hercules 3000 years ago. But first: Toledo, the old Spanish capital to tick off another UNESCO World Heritage site. (B,D) DAY 4 SEVILLE. Your day, your way. Wander the streets once roamed by the greedy conquistadors counting gold or crane your neck through the corridors of Alcázar. Tonight is all about small bites, Seville’s tapas is famous for a reason. (B) DAY 5 SEVILLE TO GRANADA. Pit stop in Cordoba for a dose of Islamic culture. Granada next. Get your bearings on a walking tour before cutting loose in the young university town. (B,D) DAY 6 GRANADA. Cross off one of the world’s 'mustdo before you die' sights with a visit to Alhambra today, a place so gorgeous, poets have been describing it for centuries. (B) DAY 7 GRANADA TO VALENCIA. Off to Valencia for a tour of the Old Quarter. This is also the home of paella so hunt some down while you have the chance. Then dinner. #foodcoma. (B,D) DAY 8-9 VALENCIA TO IBIZA. Beach parties, boat parties, VIP parties, secret cave parties, hippie parties. This island is a living legend for a reason. Also home to epic sunsets, tapas and a number of World Heritage sites. Eat, sleep, rave, repeat. (B) (B,D)
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and gear up for Spain’s most notorious nightlife scene. (B,D) DAY 11 BARCELONA. Pull on your favourite Barça shirt and get your Gaudí fix. La Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló and Park Güell. They’re all here. Finish off the day with the sounds and movements of flamenco and Spanish guitar. (B) DAY 12 BARCELONA TO SAN SEBASTIAN. More drool-worthy food and Instagrammable beaches await in San Sebastian. Splurge at one of the city’s many Michelin-starred joints or get acquainted with pintxos, your new favourite bar snack. (B) DAY 13 SAN SEBASTIAN. Beach day for the win. Catch some waves on Playa de la Gros or tan like a millionaire at Playa de la Ondaretta. But don’t miss the Old Town for some local vibes. Tonight’s our farewell dinner with the crew so prepare for teary goodbyes. (B,D) DAY 14 SAN SEBASTIAN TO MADRID. Swap contact details with your amigos as we say farewell to San Sebastian before our drive to Madrid and trip end. (B)
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Paris city lights tour Welcome dinner in Paris Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower Camembert Museum & tasting Visit UNESCO Heritage Site Mont St Michel Wine tasting in Bordeaux French Riviera perfumery experience Stay in a château Farewell dinner in Lyon
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DAY 13 ANNECY TO LYON. Next stop: the culinary capital of France. Three dishes to tick off your list today: Rosette de Lyon, quenelle and marron glacé. (B,D) DAY 14 LYON TO PARIS. The trip might be over, but you’re in Paris. Again. Grab a last macaron and plan your next adventure. (B)
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DAY 1 PARIS, FRANCE. Pinch yourself and Instagram your first selfie. Your friends will secretly hate you, but you have other things on your mind as we show you the bright lights of Paris tonight. (D)
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DAY 1 LONDON TO YORK, ENGLAND. Dreaming spires and the earliest recorded graffiti (Google it) in Oxford. Then Stratford-upon-Avon. Do we need to mention Shakespeare? Finally to York. A walled town with a cathedral we like to call #EnglandSagrada. (D) DAY 2 YORK TO EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. Hadrian’s Wall marks the Romans’ furthest northern outpost as we travel to Edinburgh. Then: try haggis. These wee beasties are said to roam the Scottish Highlands with one leg longer than the other for speed (Google it). (B,D) DAYS 3-4 EDINBURGH. A walking tour to get your bearings. See the Castle, Princes Street and the Royal Mile. A word to the wise, the Old Town isn’t built on a grid system. On your free day, hit up the Port of Leith for a cool, contemporary Edinburgh. (B) (B) DAY 5 EDINBURGH TO GLASGOW. Today starts with a bit of the Uisge Beatha (aka ‘water of life’ aka whisky). Cue optional distillery tour. Tonight’s about meeting the locals. Merchant City for sophisticated cool, Ashton Lane for a laidback feel. (B) DAY 6 GLASGOW TO BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND. The city with a hard past is really buzzing now. We’re off to the Cathedral Quarter for street art and murals coupled with cool venues the locals don’t want you to know about. (B,D) DAY 7 BELFAST TO GALWAY, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Play a giant’s game of hopscotch as we visit the famous causeway then onto Derry. Then to Galway for a vibrant culture and bohemian vibes. (B) DAY 8 GALWAY (FREE DAY). Check out Wolfe Tones Bridge and the Spanish Arch. Make sure you visit the main street too—local shops and cool cafés kill the town’s sleepy reputation. (B) DAY 9 GALWAY TO KILLARNEY. #nofilter your way today as we take in the Cliffs of Moher on the way to Killarney. (B)
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DAY 10 KILLARNEY TO DUBLIN. Kiss the Blarney Stone and legend has it you’ll be gifted with ‘Gift of the Gab’. And then the (dare we say) main event as we arrive into Dublin tonight. (B,D)
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Welcome dinner in York Evening ghost tour in York Visit Hadrian’s Wall Entrance to Blarney Castle The world-famous Guinness Storehouse in Dublin The Cliffs of Moher Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland
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13 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) 13 nights hotel (twin or double) Irish Sea ferry crossings Smaller group size Modern air-conditioned coach Walking tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
All items listed within the Bucket list and More inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
DAY 11 DUBLIN. Get your bearings and some great shots on a walking tour. Then take in the view of the city from Guinness’ Skybar. Just don’t say you can’t taste the difference. (B) DAY 12 DUBLIN TO NORTH WALES. Back on the sea and over to Wales. We’re mixing it up again with a stop in rural North Wales. Find a Welsh rarebit (it doesn’t have a tail). (B) DAY 13 NORTH WALES TO CARDIFF. Ymlaen! We’re off to Cardiff to find out exactly why thousands (#bitofleewayonfactchecking) of English students choose to study there. Don’t get too upset over farewell dinner. (B,D) DAY 14 CARDIFF TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Bath’s regal streets first before channelling our inner spiritualist with a stop-off at Stonehenge en route to London to say goodbye. (B)
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DAYS 3-4 BUDAPEST TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. Off the beaten track and on to the final resting place of Tito. Get a guide and learn more about the country’s communist past. (B,D) (B) DAYS 5-6 BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. We roll on to Sarajevo today for an east-meets-west experience most travellers miss. (B,D) (B) DAYS 7-8 SARAJEVO TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA, VIA MOSTAR. On to the home of King’s Landing and the 101 Dalmatians. With more intangible World Heritage items than anywhere else in Europe, you guessed right, it’s pretty spesh. Explore the city with a local guide before we cut loose to do that other thing Croatia rocks at: beaches. (B,D) (B) DAYS 9-10 DUBROVNIK TO BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. Hug the Dalmatian coastline south as we head to Kotor and Budva. Bring on multi-million dollar yachts, cobblestoned streets and the best nightlife in Croatia. (B,D) (B) DAY 11 BUDVA TO ZADAR, CROATIA. Hitchcock called Zadar the best sunset in the entire world. You be the judge today. (B) DAYS 12-13 ZADAR TO PLITVICE LAKES. First thought: it really is that pretty. Spend a day exploring 16 lakes, waterfalls and hiking trails that will make your Facebook friends scream “Photoshop!” Whatevz. (B,D) (B,D)
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14 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D) 14 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) Smaller group size Modern air-conditioned coach Sightseeing tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader
palacsinta (hit up Google). Your trip may end here, but that doesn’t mean the eating has to stop. (B)
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DAYS 1-2 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Flowery beards have yet to catch on, but the hipsters here have converted old ruins into chic little bars. Pretty cool stuff. Also: the epic hot springs at the Gellért baths, St Stephen’s Basilica and the Rubik’s cube. (D) (B)
TRIP PRICE OF $3050 TRIP PRICE OF $3170 TRIP PRICE OF $3285 G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person twin-share/double 5% reduction for triple-share TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
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DAY 14 PLITVICE LAKES TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. Prepare for vineyards, crystal clear lakes and a castle to rival Game of Thrones as we roll into the capital of Slovenia. (B)
FEATURED: HOTEL GELLÉRT Budapest’s most famous landmark and first grand hotel has played a host to a number of celebrities over the past century. With rooms named after presidents and dignitaries, free access to hot spring baths and cozy art nouveau rooms, this is the place to live out your own version of the Grand Budapest Hotel. This property is just an example of one of the great places you may stay in this particular location and while travelling with Topdeck. Rest assured we’ve picked the rest with just as much attention to detail.
Explorer SECTOR 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 get off or you might be joining a trip already in progress. DAYS | TRIP NAME
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DAY 1 FETHIYE. Let’s kick things off with the turquoise waters of the gorgeous Turkish Med in the town of Fethiye shall we?
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DAY 2 FETHIYE TO KUSADASI VIA PAMUKKALE. We’re on the road today. Get set for surreal Pamukkale and the natural hot baths that sit on white terraced rock. Trust us when we say #FOMO killer. The ancient ruined city of Hierapolis could just make this day the best ever. (B,D) DAY 3 KUSADASI. Today is the day. Get ready to plant a massive tick in the box of hundreds of Buzzfeed quizzes. We’re on to Ephesus; home of the Temple of Artemis and one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Can we hear an #epic? (B) DAY 4 KUSADASI TO CANAKKALE. On to Troy. Think wooden horses, hidden soldiers and that movie with Brad Pitt. But first, a visit to the ruins of Acropolis in Bergama. (B) DAY 5 CANAKKALE TO ISTANBUL. On to the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli for a guided tour of the most significant memorial site in Autralia and New Zealand’s history. Pay your respects at the Australian memorial at Lone Pine, the New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair, ANZAC Cove and the Turkish Memorial. Lest we forget. (B,D) DAY 6 ISTANBUL. Today might mark the end of the trip, but there’s always time for a last kebab. Or baklava. Your call. (B) This is a part of the 12 Day Turkey Expored. See p.120 or visit our website.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Bathe in the thermal pools of Pamukkale ++ Entry to the ancient Greek city of Ephesus & Pergamon Acropolis ++ ANZAC Cove, Gallipoli ++ Farewell dinner in Istanbul
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5 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) 5 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) Smaller group size Modern air-conditioned coach Sightseeing tours of all major cities Experienced English-speaking guide
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DAYS 3-4 EDINBURGH. (B) (B)
DAY 2 ISTANBUL TO ANKARA. (B)
DAY 5 EDINBURGH TO GLASGOW. (B)
DAY 3 ANKARA TO CAPPADOCIA. (B,D)
DAY 6 GLASGOW. (B)
DAY 4 CAPPADOCIA. (B) DAY 5 CAPPADOCIA TO KONYA. (B) DAY 6 KONYA TO FETHIYE. (B,D) DAY 7 FETHIYE. (B)
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This is a part of the 12 Day Turkey Expored. See p.120 or visit our website.
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This is a part of the 14 Day Britain & Ireland trip. See p.128 or visit our website.
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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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
DAY 1 MADRID, SPAIN. With a bear eating berries as its official symbol, Madrid is a city you’ll want to learn more about. Swap theories with your new amigos over dinner and get your bearings on a driving tour. (D) DAY 2 MADRID. Free day for the win. Hit the Golden Triangle to get your fill of Picasso, Dali and Miró or explore the gothic backstreets. Catch a local vibe tonight, Madrid is known for its buzzing bar scene. (B) DAY 3 MADRID TO SEVILLE VIA TOLEDO. Off to Hercules’ old stomping grounds (myth) and the home of Spain’s best tapas. You know what to do. (B,D) DAY 4 SEVILLE. You set the agenda today. Get tranquil at Maria Luisa Park or channel your best royal impression at Alcázar. Don’t miss the cathedral - it’s officially the largest in the world. #braggingrights (B) DAY 5 SEVILLE TO GRANADA VIA CORDOBA. Granada next. Cue student vibes and throwback Islamic architecture. (B,D) DAY 6 GRANADA. Clog the #nofilter feed on a visit to the part palace, part fort of Alhambra and nearby Generalife gardens. It’s popular with poets for a reason. (B) DAY 7 GRANADA TO VALENCIA. Valencia next. Kick things off with a walking tour before cutting loose. This is also the home of paella. Just sayin’ (B,D) DAY 8 VALENCIA. Fiesta or siesta? Your call. We’re outta here after breakfast. (B) This is a part of the 14 Day Spanish Fiesta trip. See p.126 or visit our website.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Welcome dinner in Madrid and farewell dinner in Valencia ++ Guided tour of all major cities ++ Visit to Alhambra and Generalife
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7 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) 7 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) Smaller group size Awesome Trip Leader
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DAY 2 VALENCIA TO IBIZA. We arrive on the planet’s most notorious party island. You know what to do. Also: epic sunsets, alluring accents and a few World Heritage sites. (B) DAY 3 IBIZA (FREE DAY). What to do with a free day on Ibiza. Said nobody, ever. Kick-back, explore or continue the party. Your call but join us for dinner. (B,D) DAY 4 IBIZA TO BARCELONA. Jet off to the city of Art Nouveau for a feast before taking Barcelona for a spin. (B,D) DAY 5 BARCELONA. Make a solid dent in your bucket list with La Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló and Park Güell. Tonight: a flamenco show to the tune of Spanish guitar. (B) DAY 6 BARCELONA TO SAN SEBASTIAN VIA PAMPLONA. Onto San Sebastian for the winning combo of endless beaches and Michelin stars. Tonight: hunt down the best pintxos bar. Yep, life is good. (B) DAY 7 SAN SEBASTIAN. Hang around the Old Town or laze the day away on the beach. Today, you set the pace. Then snap one last selfie with your amigos over a local farewell feast. (B,D) DAY 8 SAN SEBASTIAN TO MADRID VIA ZARAGOZA. Wind down or gear up for another adventure, you’ve landed in the Spanish capital. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Welcome dinner in Valencia and farewell dinner in San Sebastian ++ Flamenco show in Barcelona
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7 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) 7 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) Smaller group size Ferry crossing to Ibiza Flight from Ibiza to Barcelona Awesome Trip Leader
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This is a part of the 14 Day Spanish Fiesta trip. See p.126 or visit our website.
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PHOTO: GRAND CANAL, VENICE
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DAY 1 FLORENCE, ITALY. Kick off your trip in the spiritual home of renaissance art, haute couture fashion and Tuscan T-bone.
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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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
DAY 2 FLORENCE. Piazza Santa Trinita reads like a fashion magazine: Gucci, Armani, Versace, Ferragamo. Go easy on the plastic now. Check out the Ponte Vecchio, Duomo Cathedral and the Uffizi Gallery with a local guide then eat, sleep, shop, repeat. (B) DAY 3 FLORENCE TO CINQUE TERRE VIA PISA. Hit up #thattower to get #thatshot (we won’t judge). Also: the medieval town Lucca and La Spezia, gateway to Cinque Terre. (B,D) DAY 4 CINQUE TERRE (FREE DAY). Five villages, infinite colours, one coast line. Go find the beach in Monterosso. Eat epic food in Riomaggiore. Hike from Monterosso to Vernazza for epic coastal views. Drink some wine. Tough life. (B) DAY 5 CINQUE TERRE TO VENICE. First stop: Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy, then on to Verona where Romeo stalked Juliet. (B,D) DAY 6 VENICE. You know it as the floating city, but this place is actually sinking (slowly). Get lost in a maze of bridges, canals and gelati and, whatever you do, don’t miss the delish combo of peach and prosecco—the bellini was born here. We’ll hook you up with a gondola today. (B) DAY 7 VENICE TO ROME. Pit stop in the hilltop town of Orvieto today. Life lesson: wild boar panini is the best thing since pulled pork. Farewell dinner in Rome tonight. (B,D) DAY 8 ROME. What we do in life echoes through eternity. Nurture your food baby with some pizza al taglio, then hit up the Roman Forum and do your best gladiator speech at the Colosseum. Veni, vidi, vici. (B) This is a part of the 13 Day Bravo Italia trip. See p.122 or visit our website.
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Train day pass for the Cinque Terre area Gondola ride in Venice Farewell dinner in Rome Local Italian guides in Florence & Lucca
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7 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) 7 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) Smaller group size Modern air-conditioned coach Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
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DAY 2 ROME (FREE DAY). Pay a visit to the Vatican City and check out the 360-degree views from the top of the Basilica. Don’t miss the chance to see the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Pro tip: wander around Trastevere for local vibes. (B) DAY 3 ROME TO SORRENTO. Head to Sorrento via the ancient city Pompeii. This UNESCO World Heritage Site used to be a bustling city until it was destroyed by volcanic eruptions in 79AD. (B,D) DAY 4 SORRENTO. A free day to explore the gorgeous Amalfi Coast. Jump on the local bus for a scenic journey to Positano or check out the famous Blue Grotto. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Welcome dinner in Rome ++ Tuscan winery experience & al fresco dinner ++ Local Italian guides in Assisi, Siena & Florence
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7 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) 7 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) Smaller group size Modern air-conditioned coach Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
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TRIP PRICE OF $1970 TRIP PRICE OF $2025
DAY 6 ASSISI TO FLORENCE VIA SIENA. The hills of Tuscany are known for two things: tomatoes and Chianti. Yep, like the wine. Kick back at a winery today for a course of homegrown grapes and a light al fresco dinner. (B,D)
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DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. Most good things start with an espresso. A walking tour ticks off the biggies—think Spanish Steps and the Roman Forum, before carbing up with your new friends. (D)
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This is a part of the 13 Day Bravo Italia trip. See p.122 or visit our website.
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8 DAY | B A L K A N T R A I L BUDAPEST
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DAYS 1-2 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. The underground labyrinth system under Buda castle has run the gamut from prehistoric shelter to bomb bunker during WW2. This + goulash, ruin bars and hot springs make for two pretty awesome days exploring Budapest. (D) (B) DAY 3 BUDAPEST TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. The word vampire is the only Serbian word adopted internationally. Find out more of the history of this war-torn city on a guided tour. The scars are still there, but Belgrade’s appetite for life makes it one of Eastern Europe’s most up-and-coming destinations. Also: epic ice cream. (B,D) DAY 4 BELGRADE (FREE DAY). Check out the war-time tunnels or jump on a communist tour to find out more about life in Tito’s Yugoslavia. (B) DAY 5 BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. We roll on to Sarajevo today for an east-meets-west experience most travellers miss. (B,D) DAY 6 SARAJEVO. A full day to explore one of Europe’s most underrated cities. Go underground in the war-time tunnels under the airfield or check out the city’s mosques, synagogues and churches. (B) DAY 7 SARAJEVO TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. A quick stop at the medieval bridge in Mostar on our way to the Pearl of the Adriatic for our grand finale. Watch the sun set over the city walls then dance like nobody’s watching. (B,D) DAY 8 DUBROVNIK. We wrap things up after breakfast, but talk to us about that yacht leaving for another eight days in paradise. (B) This is a part of the 15 Day Balkan Explorer trip. See p.129 or visit our website.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
Stay at famous Hotel Gellért, Budapest Entry to world renowned Gellért Baths Local guide in Dubrovnik & Belgrade Farewell dinner in Dubrovnik Welcome dinner in Budapest
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7 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) 7 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) Smaller group size Modern air-conditioned coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader
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DAY 5 ZADAR TO PLITVICE LAKES. Check out the Roman ruins in the morning before we set course for the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes. (B,D) DAY 6 PLITVICE LAKES (FREE DAY). Cascading emerald waterfalls, limestone rock faces and secluded caves. Yep it could definitely be worse. (B,D) DAY 7 PLITVICE LAKES TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. A castle to rival Game of Thrones, endless sunflower fields and green, rolling hills. Slovenia’s capital is a modern fairytale with a funky twist. (B) DAY 8 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. On to the spiritual home of goulash, hot springs and the Rubik’s cube for a final guided tour of the twin cities: Buda and Pest. Ready for another adventure? (B) This is a part of the 15 Day Balkan Explorer trip. See p.129 or visit our website.
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7 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) 7 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) Smaller group size Modern air-conditioned coach Sightseeing tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader
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AR $2 TIN 00 G /D FR AY OM
DAY 4 BUDVA TO ZADAR, CROATIA. If you’re a history buff, you’d be happy to know this city’s been around since Caesar rocked his sandals. Prepare for cobblestoned streets and a fusion of Greek and Italian flavours. (B)
++ Wine tasting in Croatia ++ Visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park
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DAYS 2-3 DUBROVNIK TO BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. Sorry for dragging you out of bed after the biggest party in Croatia, but that list still needs ticking off. Next up: Kotor and Budva. Check out the Ostrog Monastery on a day trip and chill out on the beach in Budva. (B,D) (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
PHOTO: LJUBJANA
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DAY 1 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. Jay Z and Beyonce dig it and so should you. Meet the city walls and epic sunsets that warrant Dubrovnik’s famed reputation. If home is where the heart is, this is as far as you go.
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9 DAY | C E L T I C T R A I L BELFAST
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DAY 1 BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND. Hard past meets cosmopolitan future. Explore with your new friends tonight. (D)
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DAYS 2-3 BELFAST TO GALWAY, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. The route to Galway takes in the mighty Giant’s Causeway. Then Derry. Galway gives you the chance to see bohemian chill-out in action. (B) (B) DAY 4 GALWAY TO KILLARNEY, VIA CLIFFS OF MOHER. #nofilter needed today. Get the smartphone out with scenery worthy of Spielberg. (B) DAYS 5-6 KILLARNEY TO DUBLIN. Kiss a stone for The Gift of the Gab? If so, get in line at Blarney Castle. When in Dublin, enjoy the craic, a walking tour and the best pint in the country at Guinness Storehouse Skybar. #sorrynotsorry. (B,D) (B) DAY 7 DUBLIN TO NORTH WALES. Big smoke to idyllic village. We’re off to Wales today by ferry. (B) DAY 8 NORTH WALES TO CARDIFF. This city has both history and sport. Also: great bars. Enjoy. (B,D) DAY 9 CARDIFF TO LONDON, ENGLAND. The last hurrah. On to Bath to pretend we’re Kate Middleton (or William) and Stonehenge to assess your aura. Last stop: London town. (B) This is a part of the 14 Day Britain & Ireland trip. See p.128 or visit our website.
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Entrance to Blarney Castle The world-famous Guinness Storehouse in Dublin The Cliffs of Moher Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland
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8 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) 8 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) Smaller group size Modern air-conditioned coach Walking tours of all major cities Irish Sea ferry crossing Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
All items listed within the Bucket list and More inclusions are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
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DAY 4 BUDVA TO ZADAR, CROATIA. With just around 2,000 years of history, this Roman-era beauty packs history spanning all the way back to Julius Caesar. Lose yourself in cobblestoned alleyways and get introduced to the Greek-Italian new-age fusion we call Croatian cuisine. (B) DAY 5 ZADAR TO PLITVICE LAKES. A chilled out morning in Zadar before we head to the World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B,D) DAY 6 PLITVICE LAKES. A full free day to explore the hiking trails, waterfalls and crystal-clear lakes of the park. (B,D) DAY 7 PLITVICE LAKES TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. An eclectic mix of ancient and new makes Ljubljana a fairytale experience off the beaten track. (B) DAY 8 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Swap medieval castles for Art Nouveau as we hit up the hot spring capital of Europe. Check out the local hotspots and hunt down the best goulash. (B,D) DAY 9 BUDAPEST (FREE DAY). You call that a bath? Budapest will give you a dose of the real stuff. Kick back in the hot springs at the hotel that inspired Grand Budapest Hotel. We’ll hook you up. (B) DAY 10 BUDAPEST TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. Great ice cream meets old world culture in Serbia’s capital. Don’t miss the cool bars in the Old Town. (B,D)
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DAY 11 BELGRADE. Jump on a communist tour to learn more about what life was like in Tito’s Yugoslavia. Then: wash down a pljeskavica (Serbian burger) with a local beer. #wheninrome (B) DAYS 12-13 BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. We roll on to Sarajevo today for an east-meets-west experience most travellers miss. (B,D) (B) DAY 14 SARAJEVO TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. Off to Mostar to check out THAT bridge, then back to Dubrovnik for one last night to remember. (B,D) DAY 15 DUBROVNIK. Not ready to go home? Talk to us about how to spend eight days kicking back on a yacht. (B)
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TRIP PRICE OF $3050 TRIP PRICE OF $3170 TRIP PRICE OF $3285 G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person twin-share/double 5% reduction for triple-share TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
15 DAYS FROM
3050
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DAY 3 BUDVA (FREE DAY). Beaches galore today. Top up your tan, check out the Stari Grad Old Town or take a trip to the epic Ostrog Monastery before checking out the nightlife. (B)
++ Local guides in Dubrovnik & Belgrade ++ Wine tasting in Croatia ++ Visit UNESCO Heritage listed Plitvice Lakes National Park ++ Stay at famous Hotel Gellért, Budapest ++ Entry to world-renowned Gellért Baths ++ Farewell dinner in Dubrovnik
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DAY 2 DUBROVNIK TO BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. Plaster your face to the window as we set off on one of the most #jawdropping coastal drives in Europe. First stop: Bay of Kotor. (B,D)
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DAY STOP
DAY 1 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. Kick things off in the most happening city on the Dalmatian coast. Cue dramatic city walls, glitzy nightlife and sunsets to remember.
s l a v i t s Fe s t n e v E + MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TOPDECK’S FESTIVALS AND EVENTS. check out www.topdeck.travel or talk to your local travel agent.
Venice Carnival
If you like the idea of baroque dress-ups and looking like the Phantom of the Opera, Venice is the place to be. Celebrate the approach of spring in true Cinderella fashion during an extravagant week of music, balls and theatre. We expect it could be completely… completely wonderful.
FEB
La Tomatina
Anzac Day
Join us in remembrance as we commemorate one of the most defining days in the history of Australia and New Zealand. Now in its 101st year the ANZAC day dawn service has become a day of national unity to remember fallen men and women who have helped define both nations’ legacy.
APRIL
Sziget
Everyone loves a good food fight. Join 20,000 people to dispose 40 metric tonnes of council funded tomatoes in the world’s biggest vegetable skirmish. You’ll not only get your daily dose of vegetables, you’ll also have a perfectly valid excuse to dance in the streets and drink sangria at 11am with cool people from all over the world.
Born in the early 90s to celebrate the changing political landscape and replace socialist youth summer camps, Sziget has grown into an institution on the European festival scene. With 400,000+ crowds and previous headlines including Blink 182, Prodigy, Queens of the Stone Age and Calvin Harris, Budapest has never looked this hot.
AUGUST
AUGUST
Oktoberfest
Xmas & New Year
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER
DECEMBER
Officially the world’s biggest party, Oktoberfest draws a crowd of seven million people every year to celebrate the three best things to come out of Germany: beer, bratwurst and pretzels.The dress code is Bavarian classic, lederhosen are optional and singing, hugging and dancing on tables is encouraged. Prost!
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Watch Europe’s cobblestoned streets turn into a walking fairytale of Christmas markets, mulled wine and snow-capped rooftops. Then wake up from your festive food coma, ring in the new year and dance the night away in Amsterdam or Berlin. Romantic getaway or wolf pack bromance? Your call.
g n i l i a S BECAUSE SUMMER IS BEST PAIRED WITH WINDSWEPT HAIR. KICK BACK WITH YOUR TUNES AND A GOOD BOOK OR PARTAKE IN HOISTING THE SAILS. With a flotilla ranging in size and creature comforts, you’re sure to cruise the Mediterranean in style. Get social on a small sailboat or lounge on the deck with your beau. This fleet caters to all aspiring sailors looking to sleep under the stars and wake up with the sun shining through the hatch.
CROATIA A ++ ++ ++ ++
Sail like a local with traditional boats 24 - 34 person sailboat. Twin bunk or double en-suite cabins. On-board crew to navigate and handle provisions + Topdeck representative
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Same style boats, but with a few fancy perks… English buffet breakfast & all day fruit basket 1 change of linen & towel AC ensuite cabins. Twin or double.
TURKEY:
++ 18 person wooden gulet. ++ Ensuite multi-share cabins. Double & triple on request ++ On-board Skipper, crew and chef + Topdeck representative. ++ On deck lounge area to get your tan on.
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10 person yachts. Twin/double style cabins. On-board Skipper + Topdeck representative. All with chance to get some hands-on sailing action.
SPAIN:
++ 6-8 person yachts. ++ On-board skipper to navigate and handle provisions + Topdeck representative. ++ Multi-share cabins of 2-3 people. CROATIA SAILING 8 DAY | Croatian Riviera
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GREEK SAILING 7 DAY | Greek Sailing
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SPANISH SAILING 7 DAY | Ibiza Sailing
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ENSUITE BOATS bathroom.
ENSUITE BOATS WITH AIR-CONDITIONING
ROUTES: Split to Split, Split to Dubrovnik & reverse,
SLEEP: Ensuite cabins with air-conditioning.
Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik.
ROUTES: Split to Split.
++ Some included water & daily fresh fruit basket
MAX LOAD: 24-36 passengers.
MAX LOAD: 34 passengers.
++ Change of linen & towels during your week
SLEEP: Twin bunk or double bed cabins with private
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opdeck representative on-board T Local captain & crew 7 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L) 7 nights twin-share cabin accommodation on motorised sailing boats
DAY 1 SPLIT TO MILNA, CROATIA. Swap some cash for kuna (not the furry kind), put your bags on your bunk and hit the big blue. Dock at sleepy fishing village Milna. Chow down on a barbecue feast or hang out on the deck. You’ll all be shipmates in no time. (L)
STOP & STAY DAY STOP
TRIP CODE: EXCVSS, EXCNSS, EXCZSS, EXCZSSB, EXCZSSC Tonight is for drinks and teary goodbyes in the main square. (B,L)
DAY 4 KORCULA TO DUBROVNIK. Visit real world Kings Landing and see why it’s been called ‘heaven on earth’ (thanks, George Bernard Shaw). Climb the old city walls or chase peacocks on Lokrum Island. Tonight we go all out. (B,L)
DAY 8 SPLIT. One last selfie and meal to fuel your next adventure. You might want to plan a visit to neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina or Montenegro. This one ends after breakfast. (B)
DAY 5 DUBROVNIK TO MLJET. With a national park and the chance to visit an islandonalake-onanisland, this place is pretty special. Odysseus sure seemed to think so. Apparently he stayed here for seven years with a nymph named Calypso. Just sayin’ (B,L)
Please note this itinerary is subject to change due to weather and mooring conditions.
DAY 6 MLJET TO MAKARSKA. Practice your best Jack Sparrow impression as we set course for the pirate town that used to charge for entry. Or just catch some rays on the Makarska Riviera. #sorrynotsorry (B,L) DAY 7 MAKARSKA TO SPLIT. A chance to zipline across the Cetina Gorge before heading back to the mainland to scope out the retirement pad of the selfproclaimed Diocletian god and Split’s layered past.
FOR FULL TRIP DATES + PRICING SEE P. 146 A visitors tax & port fee of €25 per person is payable to the ship’s captain at the end of your trip, can also be paid in Kuna. Daily rate includes local payment of EU€25 based on EU€1 = $AUD1.48 exchange rate. Payment must be paid locally in euros. Exchange rate correct at time of printing and subject to currency fluctuations. All items listed within the Inclusions list are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
8 DAYS FROM
1130
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AUD 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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
AR $1 TIN 42 G /D FR AY OM
DAY 3 HVAR TO KORCULA. Marco... Polo —a game of particular relevance in this mini Dubrovnik. Get your bearings of the fish shaped street plan and brave the steep ladder for cocktails with a view. (B,L)
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DAY 2 MILNA TO HVAR. Drop anchor off the coast of Hvar for a long dip before heading into town. Don’t miss epic views from the Spanjola Fortress. Also Hula Hula Beach and a nightlife that’s famous for a reason. (B,L)
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DAY 4 VIS TO VELA LUKA. It’s time to get your Klapa on in Vela Luka. UNESCO says that a few Croatian friends singing about their love of wine is of significant cultural importance. Don’t miss the olive groves and vineyards on a hike to the island’s prehistoric cave. (B,L) DAY 5 VELA LUKA TO KORCULA. Home to Marco Polo and a street plan inspired by fishbones, there’s more to Korcula than the epic views from the cathedral tower. Then there’s the little matter to attend to of a ladder + cocktail. (B,L)
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DAY 6 KORCULA TO MLJET. With a tidal slide between its two lakes, the national park here is something you won’t want to miss. The water is also four degrees warmer than the sea. Just sayin’. Tonight, make sure to jump on the option to feast onboard at a three course captain’s dinner. (B,L)
STOP & STAY DAY STOP
TRIP CODE: EXCVDS, EXCODS, EXCVSD, EXCOSD
FOR FULL TRIP DATES + PRICING SEE P. 146 A visitors tax & port fee of €25 per person is payable to the ship’s captain at the end of your trip, can also be paid in Kuna. Daily rate includes local payment of EU€25 based on EU€1 = $AUD1.48 exchange rate. Payment must be paid locally in euros. Exchange rate correct at time of printing and subject to currency fluctuations. All items listed within the Inclusions list are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
8 DAYS FROM
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AUD PER PERSON
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INCLUSIONS ++ ++ ++ ++
Topdeck representative onboard Local captain & crew 7 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L) 7 nights twinshare cabin accommodation on motor cruising boats
DAY 1 SPLIT TO JELSA/STARI GRAD, CROATIA. Off to Stari Grad for a wander through the Old Town founded by Greeks. This spot is UNESCO listed for a reason. Jelsa’s not too shabby either. Just sayin’. (L) DAY 2 JELSA/STARI GRAD TO HVAR. The boat is your diving board today as we anchor up outside of Hvar. Towel off to check out Hula Hula Beach before a night on the town. Tough life. (B,L) DAY 3 HVAR TO VIS. The Blue Grotto will redefine your definition of blue (with weather on our side!). Vis next for a sneak peak at Tito’s exrealm, Roman ruins and a sunset picnic on the beaches of a town that’s been civilised since 400 AD. Cue timeless bragging rights. (B,L)
DAY 7 MLJET TO DUBROVNIK. Off to Dubrovnik, a city known for huge walls, #nofilter sunsets and a little TV show called Game of Thrones. Check out Mt Srd or hop on a boat to the nearby naturist beach with free roaming peacocks. Then it’s party time. (B,L) DAY 8 DUBROVNIK. Hang back to keep exploring, we’re outta here after breakfast. (B) Please note this itinerary is subject to change due to weather and mooring conditions.
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PHOTO: DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
INCLUSIONS Topdeck representative on-board Local captain & crew 7 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L) 7 nights twin-share cabin accommodation on motor cruising boats
DAY 1 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA TO MLJET. Everyone’s a first mate today as we trim our sails and set course for the island of Mljet. Your responsibilities include swimming, improving the tan and counting shades of blue. Also: a national park with a natural slide when the tide is right. (L)
DAY 4 SPLIT TO HVAR. From one slice of island paradise to another. Tip one: Spanjola Fortress for Instagrammable views. Tip two: head to Hula Hula beach for a groovy afternoon. But first, a swim stop outside the port. (B,L) DAY 5 HVAR TO KORCULA. Let the Korcula locals show off their cutting edge version of the twostep before braving the steep ladder that rewards you with a cocktail and epic views. (B,L) DAY 6 KORCULA TO TRSTENIK. Hit the sleepy town where the best show in town is by the harbour wall. Pull up a chair (or a blanket). Then grab a glass of Dingac wine honed by locals who learned from the experts in Napa and watch the shooting stars. Yep, this is the good life. (B,L) DAY 7 TRSTENIK TO DUBROVNIK. Hit the beach and chase the peacocks or walk along the top of the 1,940
STOP & STAY DAY STOP
TRIP CODE: EXCSDD metres of city walls then grab a front row seat for the sunset. Tonight we go all out. (B,L)
FOR FULL TRIP DATES + PRICING SEE P. 146
DAY 8 DUBROVNIK. Exchange contact details with your shipmates and plan your next adventure. We’re outta here after breakfast. (B)
A visitors tax & port fee of €25 per person is payable to the ship’s captain at the end of your trip, can also be paid in Kuna.
Please note this itinerary is subject to change due to weather and mooring conditions.
All items listed within the Inclusions list are included within the price of your trip. Other activities mentioned are optional (and so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
Daily rate includes local payment of EU€25 based on EU€1 = $AUD1.48 exchange rate. Payment must be paid locally in euros. Exchange rate correct at time of printing and subject to currency fluctuations.
8 DAYS FROM
1130
$
AUD 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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
AR $1 TIN 42 G /D FR AY OM
DAY 3 MAKARSKA TO SPLIT. Next stop: Split where Roman and Venetian architecture contrasts communist blocks from Tito’s reign. But first: ziplining across the Cetina Gorge (optional). Make like a local with a drink in the main square tonight. (B,L)
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DAY 2 MLJET TO MAKARSKA. Welcome to the glitz, sunshine and high rolling antics of the Croatian Riviera. Laze around on pebbled beaches and channel your inner highroller. Tonight we kick back pirate style. (B,L)
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DAY 1 FETHIYE TO TARZAN BAY. Soak up the rays of the Mediterranean on the way to our first anchorage in Tarzan Bay. Pit stop for a swim and snorkel to get acquainted with the big blue. (D) DAY 2 TARZAN BAY TO ST NICHOLAS ISLAND. Next up: the Blue Lagoon. It’s officially the most photographed beach in Europe. Instagram your heart out or paraglide it for an epic view. Then Kayakoy town for a casual stroll before a deckside feast. Tonight: catch the sunset from the top of the island’s ruins with a bottle of wine. (B,L,D) DAY 3 ST NICHOLAS ISLAND TO KAS. First stop: Aquarium Bay (expectations set). Then on to Kas to check out the local markets before our onboard dinner extravaganza. Thrill seekers, talk to us about a scuba dive. (B,L,D) DAY 4 KAS TO APERLAI BAY. Bring on next level relaxation. Today we crank on some island hopping tunes and check out the waters around Limangazi and Ucagiiz, before an evening chill session at Aperlai Bay. (B,L,D) DAY 5 APERLAI BAY TO GOKKAYA BAY. We were going to wander the streets of Kekova, but turns out it’s been underwater for a few centuries. All good— new plan. Float past that deal and keep your eyes out for turtles. Next up, Simena to sink your teeth into some castle vibes before a full on pirate party at the Smugglers Inn. (B,L,D) DAY 6 GOKKAYA BAY TO FIRNAZ BAY. Set sail to old fishing village Kalkan. Cue epic beaches and an Old Town decked out in white and pink. Pro tip: hunt down a scoop of dondurma before we hit Firnaz Bay for the night. (B,L,D)
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INCLUSIONS ++ Local captain & crew ++ 7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights twin/double/triple-share cabin accommodation on motor cruising boats ++ Afternoon tea (coffee, tea & snacks) ++ Snorkelling equipment, board games & cards ++ Harbour/marina fees ++ Sound system & iPod dock
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Please note this itinerary is subject to change due to weather and mooring conditions.
TRIP PRICE OF $785 TRIP PRICE OF $1075 TRIP PRICE OF $1210 G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD Per Person twin-share or double cabins with private facilities
TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
8 DAYS FROM
785
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DAY 8 FETHIYE. Savour breakfast and pack your bags, your days at sea are over. For now. (B)
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DAY 7 FIRNAZ BAY TO FETHIYE. Take a dip where Cleopatra used to bathe before a lunch slash swim stop at Tersane Bay. Grab one last selfie with windswept hair on the voyage back to Fethiye. Tonight = teary goodbyes between trips to the bar. (B,L,D)
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DAY 1 ATHENS TO AGISTRI, GREECE. Break out the anchor tattoos and hoist the sails. We’repointing our compass to Agistri. Work up an appetite swimming the deep blue. Then: hunt down a well e arned souvlaki dinner in the harbour. DAY 2 AGISTRI TO EPIDAURUS. Leave Ermioni behind and set course for Epidaurus—a spot that has so much charm you’ll want to stay out late. Don’t miss the ancient amphitheater and beachside bistros. Explore by day, dance by night. (B,L) DAY 3 EPIDAURUS TO POROS. Poros is about as Greek as you’re going to get as far as photo-ops go. Go oldschool at the temple of Poseidon then shake off the cobwebs with a bit of wakeboarding before another epic sunset session. Yep, this is life. (B,L) DAY 4 POROS TO ERMIONI. Cast off and head for Ermioni. It’s ranked as Greece’s most historical village, so grab some gyros, pick a century and set your watch to island time. Also: an underwater archaeological site that’ll make your jaw sore. (B,L) DAY 5 ERMIONI TO HYDRA. We’re off to Hydra where wheeled vehicles are banned and donkeys take you from A to B. Cue cobblestoned alleyways and romantic vibes. It’s not called the gem of the Aegean for nothing. (B,L) DAY 6 HYDRA TO AEGINA. Charts out and on to Aegina today. Your mission: hunt down the best fish in Perdika’s seaside tavernas or channel your inner goddess at Athena’s ancient temple and Instagram some more ruins. Soak it all in, this is your last night onboard. (B) DAY 7 AEGINA TO ATHENS. Have a swim, grab some sun and set sail to Athens. You might need to hang up your captain’s hat, but the title is earned for life. Polish your pegleg and chat to us about your next expedition. (B,L)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
TRIP CODE: EXGSAA XXXX
++ Learn to sail ++ On-board qualified skipper + Topdeck representative ++ Daily swim stops ++ Final day flotilla race ++ 6 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L) ++ 6 nights twin/double-share cabin accommodation on yachts ++ BYO drinks on-board
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TRIP PRICE OF $1095 TRIP PRICE OF $1160 TRIP PRICE OF $1295 G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person twin-share/double TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
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DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Say au revoir to England and introduce yourself to French food, new amis and killer sights with a night time driving tour. Pinch yourself. This is only night one. (D) DAY 2 PARIS (FREE DAY). Make like a local and head along the banks of the Canal St Martin for a cafe scene they don’t want you to know about. Or just tick off the must-dos—it's your day. Finish with: cabaret or a river cruise. (B,D) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Yodel out the window as we roll into the Alps today. Scenery like this needs to be seen—and Instagrammed—to be believed. (B,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Ride to the top of the world (well, nearly) or explore a village that will inspire you to buy (and eat) a Toblerone. (B,D) 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. #spoilt. (B) DAY 7 ROME (FREE DAY). Visit the Vatican (optional) then #livelikealocal. Get off the main drag, dodge the mopeds and stride out in shades. See: tiny wine bars, street markets, thin pizza dough and awesome fashion. (B) DAY 8 ROME TO VENICE. Ah, fair Verona. Channel Juliet (or Romeo) and re-enact the world’s most famous balcony scene. Then get ready for island hopping city style. (B,D) DAY 9 VENICE (FREE DAY). 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)
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the right, the Sound of Music. Play spot the fan as you go. Hint: the Sound of Music guys quite often dress up, Mozart less so. (B,D) 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,D) DAY 12 HEIDELBERG TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. And you thought Italy was foodie heaven. Amsterdam has come into its own with pared back, clean flavours. Check out the city centre then take off to find some scrumptious eats. (B) DAY 13 AMSTERDAM (FREE DAY). Final full day. Hold off on that sad face as it ain’t over yet. Explore the city by bike then get your smartphone ready to immortalise everything at our farewell dinner cruise. (B,D) DAY 14 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. Drop-off in London via beer and chocolate capital Bruges. There are worse memories. See you next year. (B)
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DAY 15 PRAGUE (FREE DAY). Museum of Communism above a McDonalds. Juxtaposition 101. Get beyond Prague’s (great) beer. (B)
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DAY 16 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY (VIA DRESDEN). Europe’s cool cousin. Learn its history with a driving tour. Then dance ‘til dawn to Europop. (B,D) DAY 17 BERLIN (FREE DAY). Hanging with the cool cats in Kreuzberg. It’s how we know where to go next on this free day. (B)
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DAY 18 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Get your bearings on Amsterdam time. (B)
DAY 12 BUDAPEST (FREE DAY). Cold winter’s day. Warm thermal pools. No-brainer. Then off to see what the fuss is about. #nightlifeboasts (B)
DAY 19 AMSTERDAM (FREE DAY). A case of two wheels good today. Tour by bike, then explore your way. Farewell dinner cruise tonight. #sadface. (B,D)
DAY 13 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Genteel Vienna makes us feel all grown up. Apple strudel joy makes us regress. (B)
DAY 20 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. Dull the goodbyes with Bruges chocolate. Get planning.
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DAY 2 PARIS (FREE DAY). Hemingway said the most interesting people in the world are here. Good news. And dinner’s included. Even better. (B,D)
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DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Cue Paris by night after your first French dining experience. Boom. (D)
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DAY 9 ROME (FREE DAY). Go pizza-hunting in Caesar’s backyard and get #livinglikealocal. (B) DAY 10 ROME TO VENICE. Off to the home of >400 bridges and 118 islands via Verona. Carb up over dinner then slip into a food coma of epic proportions. (B,D) DAY 11 VENICE. Chop off some of those calories exploring the city on foot this morning. Then cue singing men in water limos taking you down a labyrinth of canals. Viva Italia. (B) DAY 12 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS. Arrive at the home of carbs and adrenaline sports on stick(s). Tonight we kick off in style with tobogganing (optional). (B,D) 1
DAY 13 AUSTRIAN ALPS (FREE DAY). Sing “let it go”, eat snow, travel up and slide down white slopes and play king of the castle. Or jump on a sledge or a cable car if you want to play it low key. (B)
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DAY 14 AUSTRIAN ALPS (FREE DAY). Take two. Build a snowman then stuff yourself with meat and strudel. (B,D)
DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Say bonjour to the city where food is king. Ease yourself in with a highlights tour of the city lights. (D)
DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO MILAN, ITALY. Strike a pose today as we roll on to the fashion capital of Italy via Liechtenstein. If fashion’s not your thing, this is also the home of AC Milan. (B)
DAY 2 PARIS (FREE DAY). Bike ride around the sights, check out the cabaret at the Latin Quarter (optional) or channel your inner Amélie and go exploring. (B,D)
DAY 6 MILAN TO FLORENCE. After THAT shot in Pisa we’re off to Florence. Huddle up, grab a double espresso and hit the streets. Seriously. (B,D)
DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Smartphones ready. Prepare for Instagram paradise today as we head into the fairytale landscapes of the Swiss Alps. (B,D)
DAY 7 FLORENCE. Your mission tonight: track down the best steak in Florence. But first we explore the city on foot with a local Italian guide and check out Ponte Vecchio, Duomo Cathedral and the Uffizi Gallery. (B)
DAY 16 MUNICH TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. Chocolate box perfection as we roll into Ljubljana today. Kick things off with a guided tour then explore your way around Europe’s last undiscovered fairytale. (B)
DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). That mountain air is just what the doctor ordered. Spend a day in the landscape that inspired Toblerone (the white chocolate version, naturally). (B,D)
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 (via Orvieto) for an orientation that’s nothing like the one you had at uni. (B,D)
DAY 17 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Ruined buildings? Redesign? Not in Budapest. If you haven’t heard of ruin bars, you should have. Get your glad rags on and prepare for some signature European night life with a hipster twist. (B,D)
DAY 15 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO MUNICH, GERMANY. This is so boring. Said no one ever. A late start for extra snowtime then Munich for some après-ski at the Hofbräuhaus. (B)
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DAY 20 KRAKOW (FREE DAY). 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 KRAKOW TO ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, CZECH REPUBLIC. Put things into perspective with a visit to Europe’s most notorious concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau. Then balance things out with a night in UNESCO heritage city Český Krumlov. (B,D)
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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)
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DAY 23 PRAGUE (FREE DAY). Check out the newly restored Art Deco Palac Dlouha (food note: try some here). For quirky (and not so) museums, try the Castle District. (B)
DAY 26 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. On to the spiritual home of Van Gogh. Eat fries with mayo, explore the city or hit the flower markets. (B)
DAY 24 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. From one behemoth to another. A quick stop in pretty-special Dresden then a rolling history lesson in the home of rave and currywursts. (B,D) DAY 25 BERLIN (FREE DAY). Start off your day with a history lesson at the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and the Reichstag building. Then strap on your dancing shoes and assemble the wolfpack—tonight we party. (B)
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DAY 27 AMSTERDAM (FREE DAY). Hit the streets like a local, exploring the city by bike, then dance to the beat of your own drum for the rest of the day. Handbag fan? The Tassenmuseum Hendrijke might be just up your alley. Reconvene at night for a last supper. (B,D) DAY 28 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. The trip might be over and your heart might be broken. Stock up on Belgian chocolate and comfort your broken soul. There’s always Facebook. And next year. (B)
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DAY 19 BUDAPEST TO KRAKOW, POLAND. Two countries in one day? Easy. Take the scenic route through Slovakia to Krakow and kick back with a Polish feast. (B,D)
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DAY 18 BUDAPEST (FREE DAY). Included entry to the Gellért Baths is just the tonic after the night before. Relax and enjoy. And then get right back out there. We told you Budapest was hardcore, right? (B)
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DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). What’s the first thing we want in France. French food, right? Right. Then a tour of Paris to see the twinkly lights? Job done. (D) DAY 2 PARIS (FREE DAY). A free day in Paris. Go nuts. Follow in your favourite literary figure’s footsteps (hello Hemingway) or just hang with the locals. If you fancy a cabaret or river cruise after dinner, we’ll hook you up. (B,D) DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. We’ll be #nofilter-ed out by the end of today’s Instagram feed. It’s is all about the scenery. And the carb-tastic dinner. (B,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Burn off last night’s dinner with a hike or bike or take the cruisey option and head up the Jungfrau by train. It’s the highest rail station in Europe, as the views will attest. (B,D) 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. Inside tip: The best, local haunts will always be found off the beaten track. (B,D)
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DAY 6 VENICE (FREE DAY). We’ll take to land and ‘sea’ today. A walking tour taking in the greats then a vaporetto ride. This is what public transport should be like. And don’t miss the full gondola experience. (B)
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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. Wirsthauser (pub restaurants) ensure plenty of beer and for non-vegos, plenty of meat. Prost! (B)
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DAY 8 MUNICH TO RHINE VALLEY. Not too many grapes on the vine at this time of year but it doesn’t matter. Pinch yourself because tonight you live like a royal and sleep in a castle. (B,D)
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Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Paris city lights tour Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise Dutch cheese & clog demonstration Stay in the Rhine Valley castle region
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DAY 10 AMSTERDAM (FREE DAY). The best city to explore by two wheels. Not only do they love them but there are no hills. At all. We’ll continue our mission to #livelikealocal this afternoon before our farewell dinner cruise. (B,D) DAY 11 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. The final stretch. Bruges for chocolate and beer then London town. (B)
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DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. It’s all #nofilter today. (B,D) DAY 4 SWISS ALPS (FREE DAY). Take a ride to Europe’s highest railway station. Bragging rights and great views. (B,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. From nature-made to man-made as we stop in Pisa en route to Florence. (B,D) DAY 6 FLORENCE (FREE DAY). Explore the city with a local guide. Take notes. Then come back to explore. (B) DAY 7 FLORENCE TO ROME. A stop in Orvieto. Then Rome in winter. #FOMO killer. (B,D) DAY 8 ROME (FREE DAY). We’ll visit the world’s smallest country (keep up) then Rome is yours. Red wine and pizza anyone? (B) DAY 9 ROME TO VENICE. Ah, fair Verona. Sigh over Juliet/Romeo then shake it off—we’re going island hopping Venice-style. (B,D) DAY 10 VENICE (FREE DAY). Take a map. Or don’t. Either way, find St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. They’re epic. And free. (B) DAY 11 VENICE TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. The city of Mozart vs. the Sound of Music. Get ready for a danceoff. (B,D) DAY 12 SALZBURG TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. It’s a sobering start to the day with a visit to Mauthausen. (B,D)
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Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise Paris city lights tour Local guide in Florence Try traditional Swiss fondue Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration Guided tour of former concentration camp Mauthausen
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 17 breakfasts (B), 11 dinners (D) ++ 2 nights hotel upgrade, 13 nights in hostels & 2 nights in bungalows ++ English Channel ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver DAY 13 PRAGUE (FREE DAY). An unexpected foodie paradise. Go beyond the beer and check out the city that allegedly inspired the Disney castle. (B) DAY 14 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Off to Dresden. Look up the history—then look at the city centre. Berlin history awaits with a driving tour of all the favourites. (B,D) DAY 15 BERLIN (FREE DAY). Free day = very cool. Work it. (B) DAY 16 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. We’ll visit the Red Light District. But don’t let that fool you. Take a walk to experience the real Amsterdam. (B) DAY 17 AMSTERDAM (FREE DAY). Two wheels and strong legs as we bike across the city. Then smartphones at the ready for our farewell dinner cruise. (B,D) DAY 18 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. Chocolate from Bruges makes farewell in London that bit sweeter. (B)
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DAY 2 PARIS (FREE DAY). Free day means #livinglikealocal. Browse bookshops in Marais, drink espresso in the 10ème or get lost in Père Lachaise. Plus the chance for cabaret or a Seine cruise this evening. (B,D)
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DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). So long London, bonjour France. A first taste of French cuisine and a tour of the most iconic sights in Paris. By night. Oh la la! (D)
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DAY 2 PARIS (FREE DAY). Today = #allaboutthehiddengems. After dinner join us at a cabaret or sail the Seine by night (optional). (B,D)
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TRIP PRICE OF $2850 + $575 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $3425 TRIP PRICE OF $2885 + $575 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $3460 TRIP PRICE OF $2920 + $575 FOOD FUND = TOTAL TRIP PRICE $3495 G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person multi-share: usually 2-4 per room TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
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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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Reacclimatise to city life today —stopping in Pisa for THAT shot first. (B,D) DAY 6 FLORENCE (FREE DAY). Time to explore this renaissance city - you know what to do. (B) DAY 7 FLORENCE TO ROME. A city under a city in Orvieto then a Roman walking tour of the must-dos. (B,D) DAY 8 ROME (FREE DAY). Visit the world’s smallest country (hello, Vatican City) or just mix it with the locals. (B) DAY 9 ROME TO VENICE. Verona today. R J forever. Then off to Venice where the cool kids take the boat. (B,D) DAY 10 VENICE (FREE DAY). Make sure you find St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. #love. (B) DAY 11 VENICE TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. Old-world charm with opera. (B,D) DAY 12 SALZBURG (FREE DAY). Strudel heaven or go high energy with an opportunity to ski (or snowboard). (B) DAY 13 SALZBURG TO VIENNA. The home of Freud and free association. Go. (B) DAY 14 VIENNA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Statue spot in Bratislava before nightlife in Budapest. (B,D) DAY 15 BUDAPEST (FREE DAY). Our choice? Spa time! Or a visit to a ruin bar. (B)
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Amsterdam bike tour & farewell dinner cruise ++ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice ++ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau ++ Paris city lights tour ++ Local guide in Florence ++ Try traditional Swiss fondue ++ Dutch cheese & clog demonstration
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 23 breakfasts (B), 13 dinners (D) ++ 4 nights free hotel upgrade, 15 nights in hostels, 4 nights in bungalows ++ English Channel ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Guided tours of all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver DAY 17 KRAKOW (FREE DAY). Do culture today with a visit to Schindler’s Factory. Or visit the salt mines. (B,D) DAY 18 KRAKOW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Auschwitz-Birkenau puts things in perspective today. Then arrive into Prague. (B,D) DAY 19 PRAGUE (FREE DAY). Old school (Charles Bridge) vs. new school (John Lennon Wall) today. See them both. (B) DAY 20 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. See the phoenix-like city of Dresden – rising from war ashes. Then Berlin. (B,D) DAY 21 BERLIN (FREE DAY). Almost too many choices. 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. (B) DAY 23 AMSTERDAM (FREE DAY). Check out the sights and take in a two-wheel tour before our farewell dinner cruise tonight. (B,D) DAY 24 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. We say goodbye (via Bruges) in London. (B)
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DAY 3 GRANADA (FREE DAY). Winter = no crowds through the chiselled kaleidoscope that makes up the Alhambra and the Palacio de Generalife. Get schooled in Islamic architecture with a guided tour then tapas your heart out. (B) DAY 4 GRANADA TO CHEFCHAOUEN, MOROCCO. Wave Andalusia goodbye and be blue daba dee daba da in a town known for its pastel colours. Chefchaouen will chew right through your Instagram feed as you tour the medina and souk. (B,D) DAY 5 CHEFCHAOUEN TO FES. Hightail it to the Mecca of the West with a front-row pano of the rolling Rif Mountains and snow-strewn Middle Atlas Mountains playing out the coach window. Thanks nature. (B) DAY 6 FES (FREE DAY). Tick ‘em off with a local guide: royal palace, Jewish neighbourhood, UNESCO-listed medina and leather tannery. Then hunt down a hammam and lose yourself in the labyrinth of souks and cobblestone streets. (B) DAY 7 FES TO MARRAKECH. Bend it like the berbers back ‘round the Middle Atlas towards Marrakech and get drunk on the colours, smells and vibes of the Red City. (B,D) DAY 8 MARRAKECH (FREE DAY). See the Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Minaret and mosaic madness that is the Saadian Tombs, then work your way past snake charmers and fall into the rhythm of Djemma el-fna square. (B) DAY 9 MARRAKECH TO TANGIER. Wind your way to the oldest city in Morocco – a mashup of modern port, medina, kasbah and ville nouvelle (new city). Walk to Faro Square for epic views over the Gibraltar Strait. (B,D)
++ Guided tour of the Alhambra, Granada ++ Local guide in Fes & Marrakech ++ Welcome and farewell dinners in Madrid
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14 Breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D) 6 nights hotel upgrade, 8 nights in hostel Strait of Gibraltar ferry crossings Modern air-conditioned coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome trip leader + Driver
DAY 10 TANGIER TO SEVILLE, SPAIN. Leave the tajines for the birthplace of paella and the Moorish brilliance that is the Alcazar. Keep an eye out for Daenerys – Games of Thrones season 5 is being partly filmed here. (B,D) DAY 11 SEVILLE (FREE DAY). Random fact: Seville’s cathedral (largest in the world) allegedly houses Christopher Columbus’s tomb, but the jury’s still out as to whether he’s really buried there. Do your own investigating then opt in for a fierce flamenco performance. (B) DAY 12 SEVILLE TO LISBON, PORTUGAL. Three words you need to know in Lisbon: Pastéis de Belém. Make a beeline for the famous egg tarts before dinner. (B,D)
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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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
DAY 13 LISBON (FREE DAY). Catch a yellow tram, hit up a fado club, snap a #selfie in the pink street and save some energy for Bairro Alto for live music and cocktails. (B) DAY 14 LISBON TO MADRID, SPAIN. Cross the border back to the Spanish capital and gorge on a smorgasbord of art history on a driving tour of the city. (B,D) DAYS 15 MADRID. Finish off your trip with some free time to explore Madrid. You'll be back. (B)
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DAY 2 MADRID TO GRANADA. Siesta as we make our way to the base of the Sierra Nevada, aka the land of free tapas (Google it). After dinner, seek out a tetería for Moroccan-style pastries and sweet mint tea. (B,D)
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DAY 1 MADRID, SPAIN. Reset your body clock; you’re on Madrid time now. Meet your crew and get fired up for the trip like a bull seeing red. (D)
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DAY 3 REYKJAVIK (FREE DAY). Swap natural wonders for city life with a free day in über-cool Reykjavik. 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 Golden Circle for 300km of the very best Icelandic landscapes. Also, the UNESCO Heritage Site Thingvellir National Park
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D) ++ 3 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) ++ Awesome Trip Leader
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hosts the country’s first Parliament as well as Geysir (you got that one, right?) and Gullfoss Falls. Come nightfall, there are foodie haunts abound. Local delicacies like smoked sheep head or rotten shark = a little too much for most. But we’re up for a roll from the world's best hot dog stand. Bill Clinton allegedly rates it. For something even more local, head to the other end of the lake for great food and great views. Worth the trip. Be warned, the best nightlife starts late. Like midnight. (B) DAY 4 REYKJAVIK. Farewells today. Don’t get too upset. You ticked off a Buzzfeed killer. (B)
TRIP PRICE OF $1435 TRIP PRICE OF $1795 G = Guaranteed Departure Price based on AUD per person twin-share/double 5% reduction for triple-share TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Aw, shucks, here’s 5% OFF your next trip!
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As if life couldn’t (or shouldn’t) get any better than that, wait ‘til tonight. We’re off chasing the Northern Lights. Visibility can’t be guaranteed but if you nail that shot you won’t need to take another photo again. Ever. (B)
++ Tour of the Blue Lagoon with local guide ++ Northern Lights tour ++ An introduction to Iceland’s nightlife
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PHOTO: REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
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DAY 1 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND. With landscapes like this, Iceland might as well be its own solar system. Make your own way to your accommodation for a date with your Trip Leader and fellow #topdeckers. Make friends, swap travel legends and grab some drinks. This is going to be epic. (D)
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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 so may cost extra) but too awesome to miss out.
DAY 1 LONDON TO LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND. Oxford. The Uni and the earliest recorded graffiti in the UK. It’s not 'Suz luvs Rob 4eva'. Check it out before we head to Liverpool. Embrace the Beatles/footie/nightlife loving Liverpudlians. (D) DAY 2 LIVERPOOL TO YORK. Yellow or spots for today’s route through Tour de France country? Either way, arriving into York we’re checking out York Minster. #EnglandSagrada. A pub tea then a ghost walk. Did you just tap my shoulder? (B,D) DAY 3 YORK TO EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. Roll into the most gothic city outside of Transylvania today. Go Dracula hunting—well, he might have moved—while we explore the highlights on foot. (B,D) DAY 4 EDINBURGH (FREE DAY). Get under the skin and find out why it’s much more than its Gothic architecture. Hot tip: walk to Leith Port and check out the art galleries, great cafés, bars and restaurants. (B) DAY 5 EDINBURGH (FREE DAY). We’re spoilt today with a second full free day in the capital. Go look for the Loch Ness Monster or check out the city vaults under South Bridge. Spooky. (B) DAY 6 EDINBURGH TO GLASGOW. You can’t do Scotland without whisky. Cue a distillery tasting tour then onto the nightlife behemoth we call Glasgow. For a more chilled night choose Merchant City or go sheer crazy on Sauchiehall Street. (B) DAY 7 GLASGOW TO BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND. A lot of history and now a cosmopolitan European city. Look back with a Black Cab tour of the city. (B,D) DAY 8 BELFAST TO GALWAY, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (VIA DERRY). Big Question. How did 40,000 hexagonal rock columns end up in the same place? No matter. The Giant’s Causeway rocks (pun intended). We’ll arrive in Galway tonight. Drink Guinness. #mustdo. (B) DAY 9 GALWAY (FREE DAY). A free day in the land of ‘craic’. Just enjoy. (B)
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Visit the world-famous Guinness Storehouse in Dublin ++ Evening ghost walk in York ++ Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland
MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 13 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D) ++ 13 nights hotel & B&B accommodation (twin or double) ++ Irish Sea ferry crossings ++ Modern air-conditioned coach ++ Walking tours in all major cities ++ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver DAY 11 DUBLIN. Get your bearings and some great shots on a walking tour. Then off to the Guinness Storehouse. At source and free. Rate your pint. This evening, check out that nightlife everyone’s talking about. (B) DAY 12 DUBLIN TO CARDIFF, WALES. Westlife to Tom Jones. Musical references to live by today. Otherwise, enjoy the ferry and roll into Cardiff to find out how many Welsh words you can learn in one night. (B) DAY 13 CARDIFF (FREE DAY). Do culture in Cardiff (see: Cardiff Castle) or do The Home of Sport (watch a Welsh rugby match; understand the capitalisation). No judgement either way. What’s certain is the nightlife after a final dinner. (B,D) DAY 14 CARDIFF TO LONDON. After a night out in Cardiff our stop-off in Bath could be made by Carlsberg. Classy sights and a Roman Bath. Epic. Spin past Stonehenge and unleash your inner spiritualist before London calls. (B)
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DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. We’ve got a date. Meet your Trip Leader and check out the Pantheon, Spanish Steps and the Colosseum. And then dinner. #toogoodtobetrue. (D) DAY 2 ROME (FREE DAY). Off to the smallest country in the world and St Peter’s Basilica (optional). If you’re a culture vulture, consider taking one of the tours at the Vatican museum or Sistine Chapel or live la dolce vita exploring the streets. (B) DAY 3 ROME TO SORRENTO. Ciao Roma, hello Amalfi Coast. Holiday hotspot for literary thinkers Dickens, Nietzsche and Goethe; take inspiration and get those postcards written after dinner. (B,D) DAY 4 SORRENTO (FREE DAY). Visit ancient, buried city Pompeii. This UNESCO World Heritage Site used to be a bustling city until it was destroyed by volcanic eruptions in 79AD (optional). Or why not take a local bus along the Amalfi coast. Just as Insta credible in the winter. (B) DAY 5 SORRENTO TO ASSISI. On to the hillside town Assisi to meet our local guide and find out how the Basilica of St Francis was built without cranes. Really. And just how that roof was painted. (B,D) DAY 6 ASSISI TO VENICE. Nature + fast cars en route to Venice today. First: the views from San Marino castle then Maranello for every car geek’s dream. Hello Ferrari museum. In Venice, canals tick the nature box while man brought the bridges. Very cool. (B,D)
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Gondola ride in Venice Tuscan wine tasting Entry to the Ferrari museum Leather demonstration in Florence Local Italian guides in Assisi & Florence
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First up, wine tasting, then Florence. Tip: take a walk to Piazzale Michelangelo. The night views are so worth it. (B)
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DAY 10 FLORENCE (FREE DAY). Get to know the city with a local this morning. See: the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. Clock the bell tower beside the main Duomo to avoid the queues and get the same dramatic views. (B,D)
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DAY 11 FLORENCE TO ROME. Full circle today as we head back to the capital to say goodbye. But first, Orvieto for your life's first wild boar panini (if you’re game). (B)
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DAY 7 VENICE (FREE DAY). Bridges and boats. A walking tour means our day starts with minus calories. Choose your poison for lunch then jump on a gondola to see the Grand Canal. Perfecto. (B)
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DAY 8 VENICE TO MILAN. Dust off (and maybe iron) those glad rags today. Milan is Italy’s fashion capital and the residents know it. Expect three-thousandeuro knee high boots and tailored coats. Just saying. (B)
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ABOUT SUMMER BREAK
ABOUT PRE AND POST
++ 3 nights accommodation & continental breakfast at a hotel or hostel ++ 3 day London underground & bus pass (zones 1 & 2) ++ 1 day hop-on hop off London sightseeing tour
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.
3 NIGHT HOTEL - BURNS HOTEL PACKAGE
1 NIGHT HOTEL - BURNS HOTEL
TWIN/DOUBLE
TWIN/DOUBLE
535
$
AUD Per Person
SINGLE
750
$
AUD Per Person
130
$
AUD Per Person
SINGLE
205
$
3 NIGHT HOSTEL - WOMBATS PACKAGE
1 NIGHT HOSTEL - WOMBATS
MULTI-SHARE (4 OR 6 PER ROOM)
MULTI-SHARE (4 OR 6 PER ROOM)
340
$
AUD Per Person
ROLLING DEPOSITS Even the best plans can go up in smoke. If you cancel your trip more than six weeks before your departure, we’ll keep your initial deposit amount as a voucher to use towards your next trip with us. Too easy.
80
$
AUD Per Person
AUD Per Person
Terms & conditions It is our intention to set out clearly and simply the responsibilities which we at Top Deck Tours Pty Ltd, ABN 30 107 934 (“Topdeck, us or we”) have to You and any member of your party (“You”) and which You, in turn, have to us when a contract is made between us. You should therefore read and understand the contents. All trips in this brochure are operated by Topdeck, except the following trips which are operated by contracted local operators: Greek Island Hopper, Greece (page 118), Blue Lagoons, Turkey (page 150), Croatia sailing, Croatia (pages 146-149), Greek Sailing, Greece (Page 152), Ibiza Sailing, Spain (page154), Turkey Explored, Turkey (page 120) and ANZAC trips to Turkey (page 143), which are operated respectively by Bellair Travel, Athens, Greece; AlaTurka Yachting and Travel, Fethiye, Turkey; Katarina Lines, Croatia; Hermes Yachting, Piraeus, Greece (for Greek and Ibiza Sailing), and New Faces Tourism and Travel, Istanbul, Turkey (for Turkey Explored and ANZAC trips to Turkey). Your contract will be with Topdeck as the operator, save for these excepted trips in which case your contract for tour services will be with those operators and will also be subject to their respective terms and conditions (in addition to the booking conditions set out below). For any excepted 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 conditions. All Topdeck trips are sold subject to the following conditions (“these Conditions”). 1. (a) Please note that our trips are designed for young people between the ages of 18 to 39 years. We may in special circumstances approve persons outside this range. If You are 17 years of age and wish to book on one of our trips, please contact us before making a booking as we will require the written consent of your parent or guardian. We reserve the sole right to decline a booking request from You should we think our trips are not suited to You. (b) A contract between You and us will exist as soon as we issue an invoice in response to your request for a booking and the deposit has been paid to your travel agent or us. BOOKING YOUR TRIP 2. Bookings can be made either through your local travel agent or with us direct and must be secured with a deposit of $200 per person paid at the time of booking. This deposit is non-refundable unless we cancel your trip. If You are making a booking within 42 days of departure, then full payment is required PROVIDED HOWEVER that if the trip comprises a special offer we may require full payment including any pre and post accommodation and sundry service charges to be paid at the time specified in the offer. Your booking is taken to be confirmed, and accepted when we issue an invoice. If your booking is made through a travel agent, we will address all correspondence to that travel agent. All monies paid by You to the travel agent will be held by them on behalf of Topdeck. If You arrange your trip direct with us, all correspondence and communications will be sent to your address in our booking file unless You specify otherwise. Balance of all payments is required at least 42 days prior to your trip departure date. If You do not pay within this period we may deem your booking cancelled and your deposit forfeited. 3. Alterations or cancellations by You after your booking has been accepted will be effected subject to the provisions of clauses 5, 6 and 7 of these Conditions. 4. Prices quoted in our brochures are calculated on costs and exchange rates at 10 August 2015. These prices may increase or decrease and we reserve the sole right to alter prices and other particulars contained in our brochures and on our website. Price changes in trips featured in subsequent brochure versions will supersede the prices in this brochure. (The version date is indicated on the back cover of this brochure). Before You make a booking we will provide You with details of the current price of your chosen trip. This will also be displayed on the website. Once You have accepted this price and your booking has been confirmed in accordance with clause 2 that price will remain fixed and will not be subject to surcharges. 5. You must clearly state all your requirements at the time of booking. Please note that any dietary requirements will be a request only. We cannot guarantee special dietary requirements nor will we assume any responsibility or liability if your special requirements cannot be fulfilled. If You want to change 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 as soon as possible in writing. We will do our best to accommodate your requested changes but You will be required to pay an amendment fee of $60 per person per change. If a request is made less than 42 days before departure, normal cancellation fees will apply in accordance with clause 7 unless the transfer or change is to an earlier departure of the same trip. In the event of a request for a change to be made a new invoice will be issued by Topdeck and cancellation charges/amendment fees will be shown. All amendment fees are payable within 7 days of the issue of a new invoice or on the date of departure, whichever is the sooner. 6. If You are prevented from traveling as a result of illness, the death of an immediate family member, jury service, or other reason beyond your control which we consider significant, we will 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 PROVIDED THAT we must be given at least 21 days written notice of the proposed change. CANCELLATION BY YOU 7. Cancellation of a booking by You must be made in writing. We will not regard a booking as cancelled unless and until written notice is received by us. On cancellation the following charges will apply: Days before Departure % of trip cost forfeited accomm London Transfers Over 42 days Deposit
Nil
Pre/post
Nil
42-29 days 40% 40% Nil 28-14 days 60% 60% Nil 13-7 days
Nil
80%
100%
6-3 days
90%
100%
100%
2-0 days 100% 100%
100%
ROLLING DEPOSIT VOUCHER Any cancellation within 6 weeks which incurs more than deposit charge is not applicable to this offer. The Rolling Deposit Voucher (RDV) may only be used as a deposit on one future Topdeck trip 4 days of length or more. Only one Rolling Deposit may be applied per trip. The RDV has no expiry date, but the passenger must be aged between 18 to 39 years to travel as per the travel conditions of Topdeck Travel. The RDV will equate to the initial deposit amount paid. If redeeming against a trip with a lower deposit amount, the remainder of the voucher will be forfeited. If redeeming against a trip with a higher deposit amount the balance will be payable at time of booking. The RDV has no cash value and cannot be transferred to another customer. The RDV can only be combined with 1 other discount, either a standard Early Bird deal or standard brochure discount as long as applicable at time of booking. Rolling deposit vouchers cannot be requested or redeemed against African Safari trips. FLIGHTS Cancellation charges for the flight segment of any flight included as part of your Topdeck Trip featured in this brochure: Up to 42 days before trip departure: Included in trip deposit loss Less than 42 days: $60 plus any airline charges, which could be up to the full value of the ticket. INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS Should we book any flights on your behalf they will be subject to the conditions of the respective airline - this includes but is not limited to deposit/full payment
and amendment/cancellation conditions. Topdeck will charge an $60 per person administration fee for any amendments, cancellations or reissue of tickets in addition to any airline fees. CANCELLATION OR MODIFICATION BY US 8. 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 therefore reserve the sole right, at our discretion, to 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; (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. 9. A material modification is one which has a serious effect 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. We do not consider a change of accommodation, or transport style a material change. 10. We will endeavor not to materially modify or cancel the trip within 42 days of the date of the scheduled departure unless compelled to do so because of circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If a material modification or cancellation is made by us within six weeks of the scheduled departure date for reasons other than Force Majeure in accordance with clause 21 You will receive compensation as stated in the scale below. Period before scheduled departure date that we notify You or your travel agent together with the compensation offered. Over 42 days
nil
42-29 days
$50
28-14 days
$75
13-7 days
$100
6-0 days $200
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 21. 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”). CONTRAVENTION OF LAW 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. HEALTH AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS 22. If You have a medical condition or disability which may affect your trip, we ask that You inform us in writing at the time of booking the trip of any special arrangements required by You so that we are able to advise as to the suitability of those arrangements. If we reasonably feel we are unable to satisfactorily accommodate your particular needs, we reserve the right to 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 23. 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 whereby 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 where 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. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
11. Topdeck may require a minimum number of participants for certain trips and in the event that there are insufficient bookings recorded by not later than 42 days before the scheduled departure date we will be entitled to cancel the scheduled trip, whereupon all monies paid by You for your Topdeck trip shall be refunded but no further compensation will be paid and You and Topdeck hereby agree to mutually release each other from any further obligations which would have been enforceable had the trip not been cancelled. 12. We reserve the right to alter or substitute the type or size of vehicle, or 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 48 passengers. Please also note there are strict laws in Europe governing Driver’s driving hours and this may necessitate utilizing public transport in some cities. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU 13. Save where the provisions of Force Majeure apply, in the event that the trip does not reasonably comply with the description in the brochure, Topdeck may compensate You to a maximum value equal to twice the price of the trip but excluding insurance premiums and amendment fees AND Topdeck will only be liable to pay the maximum amount of compensation where there has been a total failure of consideration for your payment. 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 (c) unusual and 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). 14. If You are killed, injured or become ill during or as a result of, carriage by ship, train or coach forming part of the trip in circumstances where such death, injury or illness is not caused by or contributed to by You our liability to pay damages and/or the amount of compensation we will be liable to pay is limited in accordance with the liability of a carrier under any international Convention applicable to such events, including, but not limited to: • In respect of carriage by sea,the Athens Convention; • In respect of the provision of accommodation, the Paris Convention; • In respect of carriage by rail, the Berne Convention; and, * In respect of carriage by road, the Geneva Convention. 15. The terms of these Conventions are incorporated into and form part of our contract with You. You should know that the carrier will rely upon its ‘conditions of carriage’ which may limit or remove the carrier’s liability to You and limit compensation under any international Conventions. Our liability will also, in all cases, be limited in accordance with relevant carrier conditions of carriage. If Your trip is an ‘excepted trip’ as outlined 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 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 relevant operator. Your legal rights in connection with such trips are against the specific operator and are not against us, except to the extent a problem is caused by fault on our part. 16. In the event that Topdeck (or its insurers) make any payment to You for death, personal injury or illness, You must give us or our insurers all and any rights You may have to take action against the party responsible for causing the death, personal injury or illness and You must co-operate fully with us in seeking recovery of any payment we may make from such party. 17. 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 because of the number of countries visited on trips 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 stressed in our publication. The final decision on the itinerary and the content of the trip 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. 18. 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 19. Topdeck and/or its associated staff partners and suppliers makes no warranties or representations in relation to implied or explicit suggestion and/or recommendation for services, activities and events not highlighted as included in the related trip(s). Information not explicitly noted as included is provided 'as is' and intended to be general in nature so may not be suitable for your particular needs. It is essential that you ensure that any/all risk associated with getting to/ from, the participation in or visitation of any area, activity, event or venue is inline with your expectations and suitably covered under your travel insurance 20. 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 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 the UK, or 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
24. Please ensure You carefully read your invoice, tickets and all other documents we send to You as soon as You receive them, and contact your travel agent, or us 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 your agent. While we will do our best to rectify any changes made outside this time, it is your responsibility to meet any additional costs which may be involved, except in the case of an error made by Topdeck and where there is reasonable justification for You not contacting us within the specified time. You are responsible for ensuring that all necessary travel documents including, but not limited to, passports, visas and vaccination certificates are valid and subsisting. We strongly recommend that You verify current documentation requirements and all other relevant protocols and procedures associated with your trip 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. INSURANCE 25. You should take out comprehensive travel insurance before You travel on your trip. Your insurance protection should 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 should 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 is often not comprehensive. 26. You hereby 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. 27. In the event of You making a claim against Topdeck arising out of the trip, You hereby assign to us, any rights to take action against any third party supplier or any other person or party that Topdeck reasonably considers to be a party to the action and to co-operate fully with Topdeck should Topdeck or its insurers wish to enforce those rights which have been assigned to Topdeck. 28. In the event that 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. 29. In the event of You not making a claim before 5 working days of the maximum length of time permitted by your policy, You must assign, by letter sent by courier delivery to Topdeck not less than 5 working days prior to the said specified time, the benefit of the policy and give immediate notice of such an assignment to your insurer. COMPLAINTS 30. 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 notify the Trip Leader of any problem immediately may prejudice Topdeck and may result in your ability to claim compensation from us being extinguished 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 and may extinguish your claim. DATA PROTECTION 31. We are committed to protecting your personal information and agree to process your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, 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. 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 32. Topdeck operates a non-smoking policy on our coaches (although we make frequent stops for breaks), and in most of our accommodation. LUGGAGE 33. There are strict weight limits for coaches when fully loaded. Therefore 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. In addition You may bring a sleeping bag, as required on specific trips, and a daypack. GENERAL 34. You understand 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. 35. No servant, agent, employee or representative of the Company has any right to alter, vary or waive any of these Conditions, nor undertake any activity likely to lead to increased liability whatsoever on behalf of Topdeck unless such be in writing and signed by a duly authorised person. 36. All contracts for bookings made with Topdeck, for trips in this brochure, are governed by Australian law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Australian Courts, should any dispute between us not be otherwise amicably agreed.
Trip Index HOTEL TRIPS STARTING ON PG. 18
PG#
20 22 24 26 28
CODE DAY | TRIP NAME EHWELL 12 | ESSENTIAL EUROPE EHCIRR 17 | MEDITERRANEAN HORIZONS EHEVLL 18 | EUROPEAN ODYSSEY EHPALL 22 | EUROPE UNCOVERED EHDELL 31 | DISCOVER EUROPE
HOTEL SECTORS TRIPS STARTING ON PG. 30
32 32 33 33 34 34 35 36 37 37 38 38 39 39
EHWERL 7 | CAESAR'S FOOTSTEPS EHDELB 7 | TAPAS TRAIL EHEVPL 7 | CZECH MATE EHWELR 8 | ROMAN PATHWAY EHPALR 9 | ROMAN ROAD EHDEBR 9 | PAPARAZZI PARADE EHCIRD 9 | ADRIATIC DREAMS EHCIDR 9 | COASTAL TRAIL EHDEHL 10 | DEMOCRACY ROAD EHDELR 13 | EUROPEAN EMPEROR EHEVLP 14 | SOHO TO BOHO EHPARL 14 | VENETIAN TRAIL EHDERP 15 | ROAD TO PRAGUE EHDERL 19 | GONDOLAS GO NORTH
CLUB TRIPS STARTING ON PG. 40
PG#
42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64
CODE DAY | TRIP NAME EENDLL 11 | EUROPE EXPRESS EEEWLL 14 | EUROPEAN WONDER EESDLL 17 | EUROPEAN PATHWAY EEFDLL 20 | EUROPEAN GETAWAY EESPBB 21 | IBERIAN VOYAGER EECELL 24 | SPIRIT OF EUROPE EESSLL 27 | SUMMER FUN & SAILING EEGELL 28 | GRAND EUROPEAN EEEDLL 36 | EUROPEAN PIONEER EERSGG 37 | RED STAR SPECIAL EEEMLL 49 | MEGA EUROPEAN-EGYPT EEMELL 49 | MEGA EUROPEAN-GREECE
CLUB SECTORS TRIPS STARTING ON PG. 66
68 EEEDLB 68 EERSSM 69 EECELR 69 EESSLR 70 EERSGO 70 EESSVL 71 EESPXB 72 EEGELR 72 EEMEHL 73 EEEDDL 73 EEGERG
7 | ALPS AND MATADORS 8 | VODKA AND CAVIAR 9 | WESTERN SPIRIT 9 | WESTERN SPIRIT 10 | SCANDI EXPRESS 10 | EUROPEAN ESCAPE 10 | TRAIL OF COLOMBUS 13 | ROMAN CHARIOT 13 | EAST MEETS WEST 14 | EASTERN EXPOSURE 14 | EASTERN WANDERER
74 75 75 76 77 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 90 90 91 91 92 93
EESPBX 14 | IBERIAN COAST EERSOT 15 | SCENIC SCANDI EEEDBA 15 | GAUDÍ AND GLITZ
127 128 129
EXDFPP 14 | DISCOVER FRANCE EXUKLL 14 | BRITAIN & IRELAND EXBEHH 15 | BALKAN EXPLORER
EEMELR 15 | CLASSIC EUROPE EEGERL 16 | EASTERN EXPRESS EERSTG 17 | RUSSIAN REVELATIONS EECERL 16 | EASTERN SPIRIT EEEDAP 17 | THE GREAT EASTERN EEFDLG 18 | TRAIL TO BERLIN EESSRL 19 | EUROPEAN HORIZONS EESSLV 20 | ADRIATIC ADVENTURE EEEDLA 21 | TIMELESS TRAIL EEMEIL 21 | EASTERN EXPLORE EEEDAL 21 | EASTERN LINK EERSGT 22 | NORTHERN EXPOSURE EERSFS 23 | RUSSIA SCANDI
EXPLORER TRIPS STARTING ON PG. 130
132 EXTUFI 133 EXUKLG 133 EXTUIF 134 EXBOMY 135 EXBOYM 136 EXBIFR 137 EXBIRF 138 EXBEHD 139 EXBEDH 140 EXUKBL 141 EXBEDD
6 | ROAD TO TROY 6 | THE BRITISH ISLE 7 | SULTAN'S TRAIL 8 | PRONTO FIESTA 8 | PRONTO IBIZA FIESTA 8 | PRONTO ITALIA 8 | ESPRESSO ITALIA 8 | BALKAN TRAIL 8 | DUBROVNIK TO BUDAPEST 9 | CELTIC TRAIL 15 | ALL ACCESS ADRIATIC
EEMELA 24 | ROAD TO ATHENS EEEMLI 29 | BOSPHORUS ADVENTURE-GREECE
FESTIVALS & EVENTS TRIPS STARTING ON PG. 142
EEEMIL 29 | BOSPHORUS ADVENTURE-EGYPT EEMEAL 30 | EASTERN ADVENTURE-GREECE EEEMAL 30 | EASTERN ADVENTURE-EGYPT EEMERL 35 | IMPERIAL TRAIL-GREECE EEEMRL 35 | IMPERIAL TRAIL-EGYPT
CAMPING TRIPS STARTING ON PG. 94
PG#
CODE DAY | TRIP NAME
96 98 100
ECJNLL 28 | EUROPEAN PARADISO
ECCLLL 26 | EUROPE INSPIRED ECPTLL 34 | EUROPEAN ADVENTURE
SAILING TRIPS STARTING ON PG. 144
PG#
CODE DAY | TRIP NAME
CROATIA SAILING
147
EXCVSS, EXCNSS, EXCZSS, EXCZSSB, EXCZSSC 8 | CROATIAN RIVIERA
148 EXCVDS, EXCODS, EXCVSD, EXCOSD 8 | ADRIATIC SUNSETS 149 EXCSDD 8 | DUBROVNIK DREAMS TURKEY SAILING
150
EXTGFF
8 | BLUE LAGOONS
GREEK SAILING CAMPING SECTORS TRIPS STARTING ON PG. 102
104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 114 115
ECCLLR
8 | WESTERN INSPIRATION
ECJNLB 10 | WESTERN PARADISO ECPTHL 11 | BUDAPEST TO BIG BEN ECCLHL 13 | EASTERN INSPIRATION ECPTLR 14 | WESTERN CROSSING ECCLLH 14 | MOUNTAINS & BEACHES ECPTDL 15 | EASTERN HIGHLIGHTS ECJNBL 19 | EASTERN PARADISO ECPTRG 19 | ADRIATIC EXPRESS ECCLVL 19 | ROMANS TO VIKINGS ECPTRL 21 | EASTERN PATHWAYS
EXPLORER TRIPS STARTING ON PG. 116
PG#
CODE DAY | TRIP NAME
118 EXGIAA 10 | GREEK ISLAND HOPPER 120 EXTUII 12 | TURKEY EXPLORED 122 EXBIRR 13 | BRAVO ITALIA 124 EXBMHP 14 | EASTERN ESCAPE 126 EXBOMM 14 | SPANISH FIESTA
152
EXGSAA 7 | GREEK SAILING
SPANISH SAILING
154
EXISCC
7 | IBIZA SAILING
WINTER TRIPS STARTING ON PG 156
PG#
CODE DAY | TRIP NAME
WINTER HOTEL
158 EHWWLL 159 EHWDLL 160 EHWXLL
14 | WINTER WONDER 20 | DISCOVER WINTER 28 | WINTER EXPEDITION
WINTER CLUB
162 EEWNLL 11 | WINTER EXPRESS 163 EEWGLL 18 | WINTER GETAWAY 164 EEWSLL 24 | WINTER SPIRIT 165 EEWPMM 15 | ROAD TO MARRAKECH WINTER EXPLORER
166 168 169
EXICJJ
4 | ICELAND EXPLORER
EXWULL 14 | BRITAIN & IRELAND EXWIRR 11 | WINTER BRAVO ITALIA
FAQ 1
HOW MUCH MONEY WILL I NEED? Naturally everybody's spending varies. There are
many souvenirs to be bought and a great social
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DO I NEED A SLEEPING BAG? Sleeping bags are required on all Camping trips. Sleeping
bags are also required on Club trips that visit
scene should you wish to join in. Many of your
Scandinavia (Red Star Special, Northern
meals (including lunches on Club & Camping
Exposure, Russia Scandi, Scandi Express or
trips during the summer months) are included,
Scenic Scandi), and are recommended for any
so this really just leaves a few meals and your
Club trip that features Flotilla Sailing in Greece.
personal spending to budget for.
Sleeping bags are not required on Hotel, Explorer
Throughout the trip, your Trip Leader will also
and all other Club trips.
inform you of optional activities which you can
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participate in, such as the Cabaret Show in Paris or an excursion up the Jungfrau Mountain in Switzerland. For a more detailed list and price guideline for these items please refer to the individual trip page or your personal itinerary. Most people budget approximately €70 per day including optional activities and some souvenirs.
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HOW MUCH LUGGAGE AM I ALLOWED TO BRING? Each person is allowed 1 item of
standard size luggage (backpacks only on a Camping trip, while suitcases are ok for all other trips) plus a day pack or handbag (and sleeping bag if required – see question 3). The maximum weight of your main bag must not exceed 44lbs/20kgs. Size for all bags must not exceed 70cm (height) x 45cm (width) x 25cm (depth). Due to strict weight regulations for coaches in Europe, passengers whose luggage exceeds 44lbs/20kgs may be asked to offload the excess on the departure morning. In this scenario, Topdeck will not cover any storage costs which are incurred.
HOW DOES THE FOOD FUND WORK? On all Club and Camping trips a compulsory Food
Fund is shown separately from the trip price. This is included in the total price shown at time of booking and is payable by the date required of final payment. The Food Fund covers included group meals whilst on your trip. Unlike other companies, in addition to the listed breakfasts and dinners, Topdeck also includes many lunches as per the trip inclusions (please note that these are included in some Club and Camping trips only and is not applicable for trips operating in Winter or Spring). This means you don't have to buy meals at expensive motorway service stations, saving you plenty of money. Your Food Fund also includes many meals at local
Not at all. Many of our passengers travel
alone – often over 50% of our passengers start the trip solo and it's a great way to meet people.
DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE? Yes. Comprehensive travel insurance is
purchase travel insurance with us via our website www.topdeck.travel. We recommend getting a comprehensive travel insurance policy which covers you for all medical expenses (including repatriation) and any expensive items you bring away with you such as laptops, tablets, smart phones and cameras. Check the policy wording and excess limits before you purchase and make sure they are to your satisfaction.
WIDCMTH 45
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DO I NEED TO CHANGE MONEY BEFORE I LEAVE? We recommend that you change
approximately €100 in cash before departure and the equivalent of around €30 into Swiss Francs (if your trip goes through Switzerland). This will cover you for spending money until you have the chance to change more or visit an ATM. ATMs are extremely common throughout all European countries. If you are visiting any other countries outside of the 'Eurozone' you will find that most of them accept euros as payment, or you will be able to withdraw local currency from an ATM after arriving in the country. This is the most convenient way to access local currency, just make sure to notify your bank of your travel plans before you depart.
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IS THERE WIFI ON THE COACH? Yes, we have WiFi on the vast majority of our coaches
and, from Summer 2016, we’ll be introducing
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be taken out at the time of booking. You can
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policy.
to use more data than the daily allowance you will
IS IT A PROBLEM IF I TRAVEL ON MY OWN?
compulsory on all Topdeck trips. This should
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policy and search for a suitable travel insurance
advantage of the WiFi at no extra cost (if you wish
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20KG/44LBS
you can find more tips about what to look for in a
local cuisine as you explore Europe.*
What's more, we don't charge compulsory single
MAX WEIGHT
page of our website (www.topdeck.travel), where
a free daily data allowance to allow you to take
roommate or roomates of the same sex.
70CM
information, please visit the Travel Insurance
restaurants giving you the opportunity to sample
supplements – instead we'll match you up with a
HEIGHT
may lead you to cancel your trip. For more
Travel insurance should be taken out at the time of booking in case of unforeseen events which
be able to top-up for a fee). For the most up to date information about the free WiFi allowance, please visit our website at www.topdeck.travel.
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WHEN WILL I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MY TRIP? Topdeck issues e-docs
approximately six weeks prior to departure and when you have paid in full. If you have booked via a travel agent this information will be sent to them, so please make sure you contact your travel agent for details. Your travel documents include your detailed day-to-day itinerary and also include any vouchers you need for pre and/ or post-trip accommodation. In addition to this, you MUST read the detailed pre-departure information relevant to your trip. This can be downloaded at any time from the trip page on our website. If you would like a copy posted to you, please contact your local Topdeck office. The pre-departure document contains a number of important points that you should be aware of. * PLEASE NOTE FOOD FUND DOES NOT APPLY TO TRIPS BOOKED IN USD
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XX DAY T R I P N A M E TRIP CODE
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MAPS
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DURATION & TRIP NAME.
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TRIP CODE.
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+3 STAR HOTELS
TRIPLE SHARE DAYS TRIP NAME 10 Day Roman Trail 10 Day Democracy Road
20 DAY E U R O P E A N G E T A W A Y EEFDLL
DAYS TRIP NAME 18 Day Trail to Berlin
P20
TWIN/DOUBLE/
SECTOR TRIPS (SHORTER).
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Hotel
EHWELL
PAGES 18 - 39
EUROPE + SAILING
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12 DAY E S S E N T I A L E U R O P E
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P. 30 30
21 DAY I B E R I A N V O Y A G E R P.48
CODE EEFDLG
CODE FROM-TO EHWDRP Rome-Prague EHWDHL Budapest-London
FROM-TO London-Berlin
EESPBB
P. 80
CODE EESPXB EESPBX
FROM-TO Lisbon-Barcelona Barcelona-Lisbon
EECELL
P. 71 74
P.62/64
FROM-TO Rome-London London-Rome
P. 32 33
P.52
DAYS TRIP NAME 9 Day Western Spirit
49 DAY M E G A E U R O P E A N ( E G Y P T O R G R E E C E O P T18 I O NDAY ) WINTER GETAWAY EEEMLL/EEMELL
DAYS TRIP NAME CODE 7 Day Caesar's Footsteps EHWERL 8 Day Roman Pathway EHWELR
24 DAY S P I R I T O F E U R O P E P.50
DAYS TRIP NAME 10 Day Trail of Colombus 14 Day Iberian Coast
7 - 31 DAY TRIP LENGTH
CODE EECELR
FROM-TO London-Rome
P. 69
Camp ing
P.35
DAYS TRIP NAME 16 Day Eastern Spirit
CODE EECERL
FROM-TO Rome-London
P. 78
26 DAY E U R O P E I N S P I R E D ECCLLL
P.96
PAGES 94 - 115
CAMPSITES
TENTS DAYS 13 Day 15 Day 21 Day 24 Day 29 Day
TRIP NAME CODE East meets West EEMEHL Classic Europe EEMELR Eastern Explore EEMEIL Road to Athens EEMELA Bosphorus Adventure EEMELI
FROM-TO Budapest-London London-Rome Istanbul-London London-Athens London-Istanbul GREECE
14 DAY E A S T E R N E S C A P E EXBMHP
P. 72 76 84 88 90
DAYS 29 Day 30 Day 30 Day 35 Day 35 Day
TRIP NAME CODE Bosphorus Adventure EEEMLI Eastern Adventure EEMEAL Eastern Adventure EEEMAL Imperial Trail EEMERL Imperial Trail EEEMRL
FROM-TO London-Istanbul EGYPT Athens-London GREECE Athens-London EGYPT Rome-London GREECE Rome-London EGYPT
P. 90 91 91 92 93
14 DAY S P A N I S H F I E S T A P.124
EXBOBB
DAYS TRIP NAME CODE 8 Day Pronto Fiesta EXBOMY 8 Day Pronto Ibiza Fiesta EXBOYM
8 - 34 DAY TRIP LENGTH
14 DAY D I S C O V E R F R A N C E P.126
FROM-TO Madrid-Valencia Valencia-Madrid
EXDFPP
P. 134 135
DAYS 8 Day 13 Day 14 Day 19 Day
TRIP NAME Western Inspiration Eastern Inspiration Mountains & Beaches Romans to Vikings
CODE ECCLLR ECCLHL ECCLLH ECCLVL
FROM-TO London-Rome Budapest-London London-Budapest Venice-London
P. 104 107 109 114
14 DAY B R I T A I N & I R E L A N D P.127
EXUKLL
DAYS TRIP NAME 6 Day The British Isle 9 Day Celtic Trail
P.128
CODE EXUKLG EXUKBL
FROM-TO London-Glasgow Belfast-London
P. 133 140
17 DAY M E D I T E R R A N E A N H O R I Z O N S
18 DAY E U R O P E A N O D Y S S E Y
EHCIRR
EHEVLL
DAYS TRIP NAME 9 Day Adriatic Dreams 9 Day Coastal Trail
P.22
CODE EHCIRD EHCIDR
FROM-TO Rome-Dubrovnik Dubrovnik-Rome
P. 35 36
22 DAY E U R O P E U N C O V E R E D P.24
DAYS TRIP NAME 7 Day Czech Mate 14 Day Soho to Boho
CODE EHEVPL EHEVLP
EHPALL
FROM-TO Prague-London London-Prague
P. 33 38
27 DAY S U M M E R F U N & S A I L I N G P.54
CODE EESSLR EESSVL
FROM-TO London-Rome Venice-London
P. 69 70
DAYS TRIP NAME CODE 19 Day European Horizons EESSRL 20 Day Adriatic Adventure EESSLV
FROM-TO Rome-London London-Venice
P. 81 82
FROM-TO P. London-Barcelona 105
15 DAY B A L K A N E X P L O R E R EXBEHH
FROM-TO London-Rome Rome-London
P. 34 38
DAYS 7 Day 9 Day 10 Day 13 Day 15 Day 19 Day
P.28
TRIP NAME Tapas Trail Paparazzi Parade Democracy Road European Emperor Road to Prague Gondolas go North
CODE EHDELB EHDEBR EHDEHL EHDELR EHDERP EHDERL
FROM-TO London-Barcelona Barcelona-Rome Budapest-London London-Rome Rome-Prague Rome-London
P. 32 34 37 37 39 39
P.56
DAYS TRIP NAME CODE 13 Day Roman Chariot EEGELR 14 Day Eastern Wanderer EEGERG
FROM-TO London-Rome Rome-Berlin
P. 72 73
DAYS TRIP NAME 16 Day Eastern Express
CODE EEGERL
FROM-TO Rome-London
P. 77
FROM-TO Rome-Berlin Rome-London
P. 112 115
34 DAY E U R O P E A N A D V E N T U R E P.98
CODE ECJNLB
CODE EHPALR EHPARL
EHDELL
EEGELL
28 DAY E U R O P E A N P A R A D I S O ECJNLL
DAYS TRIP NAME 10 Day Western Paradiso
P.26
28 DAY G R A N D E U R O P E A N
EESSLL
DAYS TRIP NAME 9 Day Western Spirit 10 Day European Escape
DAYS TRIP NAME 9 Day Roman Road 14 Day Venetian Trail
31 DAY D I S C O V E R E U R O P E
DAYS TRIP NAME 19 Day Eastern Paradiso
ECPTLL
CODE ECJNBL
FROM-TO P. Barcelona-London 111
Sa iling
P.129
PAGES 144 - 155 YACHTS & BOATS TWIN/DOUBLE/ TRIPLE SHARE DAYS TRIP NAME CODE FROM-TO 8 Day Balkan Trail EXBEHD Budapest-Dubrovnik 8 Day Dubrovnik to Budapest EXBEDH Dubrovnik-Budapest 15 Day All Access Adriatic EXBEDD Dubrovnik-Dubrovnik
P. 138 139 141
7 - 8 DAY TRIP LENGTH
DAYS 11 Day 14 Day 15 Day
TRIP NAME Budapest to Big Ben Western Crossing Eastern Highlights
P.100
CODE ECPTHL ECPTLR ECPTDL
FROM-TO P. Budapest-London 106 London-Rome 108 Dubrovnik-London 110
8 DAY C R O A T I A N R I V I E R A EXCVSS,EXCNSS,EXCRSS,EXCZSS
DAYS TRIP NAME 19 Day Adriatic Express 21 Day Eastern Pathways
CODE ECPTRG ECPTRL
8 DAY A D R I A T I C S U N S E T S P.147
EXCVDS,EXCODS,EXCVSD,EXCOSD
P.148
11 DAY E U R O P E E X P R E S S
C lu b
EENDLL
14 DAY E U R O P E A N W O N D E R P.42
EEEWLL
17 DAY E U R O P E A N P A T H W A Y P.44
EESDLL
P.46
PAGES 40 - 93 HOSTELS/ CABINS
MULTI-SHARE
7 - 49 DAY TRIP LENGTH
36 DAY E U R O P E A N P I O N E E R
37 DAY R E D S T A R S P E C I A L
EEEDLL
DAYS 7 Day 14 Day 15 Day
P.58
TRIP NAME Alps and Matadors Eastern Exposure Gaudà and Glitz
CODE EEEDLB EEEDDL EEEDBA
FROM-TO London-Barcelona Dubrovnik-London Barcelona-Athens
Exp lorer
P. 68 73 75
DAYS 17 Day 21 Day 21 Day
TRIP NAME The Great Eastern Timeless Trail Eastern Link
CODE EEEDAP EEEDLA EEEDAL
EERSGG
FROM-TO Athens-Prague London-Athens Athens-London
P. 79 83 85
DAYS 8 Day 10 Day 15 Day
TRIP NAME Vodka and Caviar Scandi Express Scenic Scandi
P.60
CODE EERSSM EERSGO EERSOT
FROM-TO St Petersburg-Moscow Berlin-Oslo Oslo-Tallinn
10 DAY G R E E K I S L A N D H O P P E R
12 DAY T U R K E Y E X P L O R E D
EXGIAA
EXTUII
P.118
P. 68 70 75
DAYS 17 Day 22 Day 23 Day
TRIP NAME Russian Revelations Northern Exposure Russia Scandi
CODE EERSTG EERSGT EERSFS
FROM-TO Tallinn-Berlin Berlin-Tallinn Berlin-Berlin
P. 77 86 87
13 DAY B R A V O I T A L I A P.120
EXBIRR
P.122
PAGES 116 - 141 +3 STAR HOTELS TWIN/DOUBLE/ TRIPLE SHARE 6 - 15 DAY TRIP LENGTH
8 DAY D U B R O V N I K D R E A M S EXCTDD
DAYS TRIP NAME 6 Day Road to Troy 7 Day Sultan's Trail
8 DAY B L U E L A G O O N S P.149
EXTGFF
CODE EXTUFI EXTUIF
FROM-TO Fethiye-Istanbul Istanbul-Fethiye
7 DAY G R E E K S A I L I N G P.150
EXGSAA
P. 132 133
DAYS TRIP NAME 8 Day Pronto Italia 8 Day Espresso Italia
CODE EXBIFR EXBIRF
FROM-TO Florence-Rome Rome-Florence
7 DAY I B I Z A S A I L I N G P.152
EXISCC
P.154
P. 136 137
How E’VE CREATED THIS HANDY REFERENCE TO HELP YOU
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BUCKET LIST (INCLUSIONS). This is where the fun starts and it’s all included. Compare bucket list items, highlight inclusions for each trip.
ITINERARY. A magical string of words that gives you the lowdown on where we go, what we do and the awesomeness you will encounter on the way. Things not mentioned on the bucket list may not be included, but are too awesome to leave out.
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Everyone’s favourite way to visually make sense of the world since 600 B.C. Also super useful to get the lay of the land and understand what regions you will cover on your trip.
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A breakdown of how much of your total trip price goes towards food, port charges and sailing costs. These items are included in the final price and won’t cause any surprises in your travel budget. The starting price of your adventure and goal amount for your piggy bank, excluding add-ons and optional activities.
GET AROUND.
Good wheels make good trips. Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned and equipped with free Wi-Fi, our fleet of coaches will get you there in style.
FOOD.
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We do what we do because we're passionate about showing young people the world. This means all TLC is included in your trip price and not charged on your last day. We're awesome like that.
FREE TIME.
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