Bosphorus Adventure

Mar 13 - Sep 13

  • Visit 8 countries - France, Switzerland, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Turkey
  • 29 day one way trip from London to Istanbul staying in multi-share accommodation

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Essential Info

Trip starts
London, United Kingdom
Trip ends
Istanbul, Turkey
Trip code
HTLI
Trip duration
29 Days
Countries Visited
France, Switzerland, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Turkey
Accommodation
Multi-share, single sex. Usually 2 - 4 per room
Group Size
Average 38 people
Transport
Modern Air Conditioned Coach

Totally Topdeck:

  • Paris ‘City Lights’ tour
  • Gourmet Paris Picnic beside the Eiffel Tower
  • Perfumery tour in French Riviera
  • Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice
  • Stay at our resort in the heart of Tuscany
  • Italian feast in Tuscan Hills
  • Leather demonstration in Florence
  • 3 nights flotilla sailing in Greece
  • Party island of Mykonos
  • Local guides in Florence, Istanbul, Gallipoli & Sofia

Also Included:

 

  • 28 breakfasts (B), 9 lunches (L), 18 dinners (D)
  • 11 nights hotel upgrade, 3 nights in hostels, 8 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 2 nights in canvas cabins, 3 nights on yachts in Greece, 1 night cabin accommodation on an overnight ferry from Italy to Greece
  • English Channel ferry crossing
  • Modern air-conditioned coach
  • Sightseeing tours of all major cities
  • Escorted services of a fully trained Topdeck Trip Leader and Driver plus the services of Topdeck ‘On Site Chefs’ in the Swiss Alps, Venice & Rome

Additional Information

Itinerary

Map of Bosphorus Adventure

DAY 1 London to Paris, France (option also to join in Paris).

Across the English Channel to Paris where we set out on our ‘City Lights’ tour. (D)

 

DAY 2 Paris.

Free time to explore before our Paris Gourmet Picnic beside the Eiffel Tower. An optional Seine River cruise or cabaret show is a great finish to the day. (B,D)

 

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 and walled city of Avignon is our next stop. (B,L)

 

DAYS 6-7 Avignon to Barcelona, Spain.

On to fabulous Barcelona where fashion, art and culture make for a funky city. Stay in the heart of town at our brilliant hostel. (B,D) (B)

 

DAYS 8-9 Barcelona to French Riviera, France.

Time for some celebrity spotting, followed by a swim in the Mediterranean. (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, Venice. (B,D)

 

DAY 11 Venice.

A vaporetto ride on the fascinating Grand Canal and a walking tour unveils such treasures as 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.

A local Italian guide reveals the sights of Florence. Eat your heart out or try the great shopping. (B)

 

DAY 14 Florence to Rome.

First to Orvieto, then on to Rome and our walking tour. (B)

 

DAY 15 Rome.

The day is ours to take in such attractions as the Spanish Steps, Colosseum, Roman Forum and Trevi Fountain. We also see Vatican City and it’s definitely worth checking out the

breathtaking Sistine Chapel. (B,D)

 

DAY 16 Rome to Greece (overnight ferry).

We head through the Italian countryside to meet our overnight ferry to Greece. (B,L)

 

DAYS 17-19 Flotilla Sailing in Greece.

Enjoy three great days on the Ionian Sea, swimming, sailing and sunbathing. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L,D)

 

DAY 20 Plataria to Athens.

Off the boats and on to Athens. There is so much to see here from the ancient to the modern. (B,D)

 

Please note that this trip forms part of the Mega European trip, days 1 - 29.