Winter in Europe
Winter in Europe

Winter Spirit 2011 - 2012

Nov 11 - Apr 12

  • Visit 12 countries - France, Switzerland, Italy, Vatican City, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands & Belgium
  • 24 day trip around Europe staying in a combination of hotels, hostels & bungalows

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Essential Info

Trip code
HTWCE
Trip duration
24 days
Countries Visited
France, Switzerland, Italy, Vatican City, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands & Belgium
Accommodation
Multishare single sex - minimum 2, maximum 6 per room
Group Size
Average 38 people
Transport
Modern air-conditioned coach

EXCLUSIVE TO TOPDECK:

  • Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal , Venice
  • A bicycle tour of Amsterdam
  • Farewell dinner in Amsterdam

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

  • 23 breakfasts (B),13 dinners (D)
  • 6 nights free hotel upgrade, 13 nights in hostels, 4 nights in bungalows
  • English Channel ferry crossings
  • Modern air-conditioned coach
  • Sightseeing tours in all major cities
  • Local guide in Florence
  • Escorted services of a fully trained Trip Leader and Driver

CHECKLIST:

  • PARIS: City tour - the Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedrale, Louvre, Montmartre & Sacre Coeur
  • SWISS ALPS: Lauterbrunnen, Jungfrau Mountain
  • PISA: Leaning Tower, Bapistery, Cathedral
  • FLORENCE: Walking tour with an Italian Guide
  • ROME: Walking tour: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona & the Colosseum
  • VATICAN CITY: & St Peters Basilica
  • VENICE: Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, walking tour: St Mark's Square & Baslilica, Rialto Bridge
  • SALZBURG: discover the city of music
  • VIENNA: City tour: Opera House, Hofburg Palace, St Stephens Cathedral
  • BUDAPEST: City tour: Liberation Monument, Chain Bridge, Castle District & Fisherman's Bastion
  • KRAKOW: Jewish Quarter & the Palace of Polish Kings
  • PRAGUE: Walking tour: Hradcany Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square
  • BERLIN: City tour: Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag
  • AMSTERDAM: Bicycle tour of Amsterdam plus a walking tour seeing Dam Square & the Royal Palace

Additional Information

Itinerary

Map of Winter Spirit 2011 - 2012

Day 1 - 2 London to Paris, France

Our Topdeck experience begins today! From London we travel to Paris where we embark on a "City Lights" tour. A free day to explore Paris the next day.
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Day 3 - 4 Paris to Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

The village of Lauterbrunnen is in the heart of the stunning Swiss Alps. An optional adventure to the Jungfrau, Europe's highest rail station for some amazing views or check out some of the many first rate ski slopes in the area.
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Day 5 - 6 Lauterbrunnen to Florence, Italy

First stop is the Leaning Tower of Pisa before we reach Florence. The next day we discover the full array of Florence's artistic treasures. Florence is known as an outdoor museum and our local guide unveils all the city's secrets.
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Day 7 - 8 Florence to Rome

To Rome via the hilltop city of Orvieto. A fascinating walking tour sets us up to explore the sights of the eternal city and the Vatican City.
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Day 9 - 10 Rome to Venice

The fair city of Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet, breaks our journey to Venice. In Venice we enjoy a vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal and embark on a walking tour of discovery. An optional gondola ride is hard to resist.
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Day 11 - 12 Venice to Salzburg, Austria

Today we pass stunning alpine scenery on our way to the city of music. Salzburg is surrounded by some excellent ski fields. Why not try out the slopes?
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Day 13 Salzburg to Vienna

On to charming Vienna, home to opera, apple strudel and possibly Europe's finest coffee.
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Day 14 - 15 Vienna to Budapest, Hungary

On to the twin cities of Buda and Pest. What an amazing city Budapest is! Following our city tour we are free to explore this exciting city.
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Day 16 - 17 Budapest to Krakow, Poland

Krakow inspires all who visit. The Jewish Quarter and Palace of the Polish Kings are all part of our walking tour and there is plenty of free time to meet the locals.
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Day 18 - 19 Krakow to Prague, Czech Republic

First a sobering visit to the former Nazi concentration camps of Birkenau and Auschwitz. Then it's on to one of our favourite cities - Prague. Our walking tour amongst the cobblestone streets is enthralling. The next day is ours to explore Prague.
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Day 20 - 21 Prague to Berlin, Germany

First visit today is to 800 year old Dresden. Then to Berlin, once divided, this city is now regarded as one of the most happening places in Europe. The nightlife? Awesome!
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Day 22 - 23 Berlin to Amsterdam, Netherlands

From one happening city to another as we head to Amsterdam. Our bicycle tour is a great introduction to Amsterdam followed by our walking tour. Tonight a farewell dinner and optional canal cruise.
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Day 24 Amsterdam to London

We return to London via the The Belgian city of Brugge.
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