Play & Pause: Central & Eastern Europe (Winter)
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Play & Pause: Central & Eastern Europe (Winter)
Trip snapshot
22 days
21 nights
11 countries Visiting 11 countries: England, France, Switzerland, Italy, Vatican City, Slovenia, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands
29 meals
28 travellers (max)
Driver
Trip leader
Coach
Multi-share / Twin share / Double / Single room 21 nights in hotel-style accommodation (twin or double)
TRIP VIBE = the perfect mix of group activities and all-important YOU time.
Scrolling for a winter journey through iconic European cities steeped in history, dripping in romance and jam-packed with jaw-dropping sites? You can stop now. This Play & Pause adventure soaks up the splendour of Paris, the ancient majesty of Rome and the ultra-hip atmosphere of Berlin – adding the wonders of Ljubljana, Budapest and Prague for good measure. Not to mention bags of free time to do your thing PLUS an awesome AF Trip Leader with tips for days (22 days, in fact). This? This is how you discover the REAL Europe – winter-style.
Trip itinerary
Day 1 - London (England)
Hope you’ve packed your thermal undies – you’re gonna need them when you touch down in LDN. First: say ‘how do you do’ to the small bunch of trip mates sharing the wintery adventure. Then: get to know one another better at our first included group feed. Ready for three weeks of icy cobbles, frosty canals, cosy pubs and crackling fires? See you bright and early!
Hope you’ve packed your thermal undies – you’re gonna need them when you touch down in LDN. First: say ‘how do you do’ to the small bunch of trip mates sharing the wintery adventure. Then: get to know one another better at our first included group feed. Ready for three weeks of icy cobbles, frosty canals, cosy pubs and crackling fires? See you bright and early!
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
Ibis London Blackfriars or similar
Meals
- Dinner
Day 2 - London – Paris (France)
Down that cuppa and wave cheerio to the Big Smoke – we’re hitting the road and jumping across the Channel. The home of Coco Chanel, the Mona Lisa and the world’s yummiest macarons – Paris deserves its rep as the European capital for culture and drool-worthy food. Trust us. We’ll tick off all the showstoppers with a driving tour around the City of Light. Later, get an alternate view of the City of Love with an optional river cruise down the Seine. And for dinner? The choice is yours, but your Trip Leader’s got all the hot tips – just ask. Bon appétit!
Down that cuppa and wave cheerio to the Big Smoke – we’re hitting the road and jumping across the Channel. The home of Coco Chanel, the Mona Lisa and the world’s yummiest macarons – Paris deserves its rep as the European capital for culture and drool-worthy food. Trust us. We’ll tick off all the showstoppers with a driving tour around the City of Light. Later, get an alternate view of the City of Love with an optional river cruise down the Seine. And for dinner? The choice is yours, but your Trip Leader’s got all the hot tips – just ask. Bon appétit!
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
B&B HOTEL Paris 17 Batignolles or simila
Activities
- Paris highlights drive
Meals
- Breakfast
Your Options
- Seine River cruise: from €15
Day 3 - Paris
Yep, you’re finally here – so, this is your day to simply do you. Create a solid dent in your bucket list with a visit to the Louvre (book your tickets in advance!) and the Musée d'Orsay. Hunt down the cosiest patisseries in town (your Trip Leader knows where it’s at). Get lost amongst the shelves of history at Shakespeare and Co. Bookshop. Flash some plastic along the Champs Elysées. Or inject some feel-good vibes at the I Love You Wall. Feeling frosty? We got you – keep those calves warm on an optional bike tour. Tonight, go all-out with an optional evening at the cabaret. Think: bright lights, OTT costumes and death-defying acrobatics. You’re in the home of the can-can after all.
Yep, you’re finally here – so, this is your day to simply do you. Create a solid dent in your bucket list with a visit to the Louvre (book your tickets in advance!) and the Musée d'Orsay. Hunt down the cosiest patisseries in town (your Trip Leader knows where it’s at). Get lost amongst the shelves of history at Shakespeare and Co. Bookshop. Flash some plastic along the Champs Elysées. Or inject some feel-good vibes at the I Love You Wall. Feeling frosty? We got you – keep those calves warm on an optional bike tour. Tonight, go all-out with an optional evening at the cabaret. Think: bright lights, OTT costumes and death-defying acrobatics. You’re in the home of the can-can after all.
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
B&B HOTEL Paris 17 Batignolles or similar
Meals
- Breakfast
Your Options
- Bike tour of Paris: from €36
- Parisian cabaret show: prices and location available locally
Day 4 - Paris – Swiss Alps (Switzerland)
Disclaimer: today is a bit of a drive day. But you already knew that, right? Strap in. Get to know your trip mates better. Or simply soak up the jaw-dropping, snow-capped scenery as it whizzes past the window. They don’t have views like this back home. Cue the fairytale villages and romantic castles of your imagination. Later, we’ll get stuck into a group dinner before heading to the hotel bar. Or sit back in the crisp (note: freezing) alpine air with a steaming cup of glühwein. Yep, this is what you came for.
Disclaimer: today is a bit of a drive day. But you already knew that, right? Strap in. Get to know your trip mates better. Or simply soak up the jaw-dropping, snow-capped scenery as it whizzes past the window. They don’t have views like this back home. Cue the fairytale villages and romantic castles of your imagination. Later, we’ll get stuck into a group dinner before heading to the hotel bar. Or sit back in the crisp (note: freezing) alpine air with a steaming cup of glühwein. Yep, this is what you came for.
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
Hotel Schweizerhof or similar
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 5 - Swiss Alps
There’s one word to describe Switzerland in winter: MAGIC. So, here’s a free day to discover exactly what that means. Our suggestion for a clear day? Take the revolving gondola to the top of Mt Titlis for all the unbeliEVABLE panoramas (without the effort). Or strap on your boots and explore the forest trails – ‘holy sh*t’ moments guaranteed. Rather uncover the gastronomic wonders of this place? Head into town and sip on the world’s best hot chocolate by a crackling fire. Whatever you choose, you’re gonna have views for days. Dinner tonight is on you – haven’t tried cheese fondue yet? Now’s your chance (unless you’re lactose intolerant, obvs).
There’s one word to describe Switzerland in winter: MAGIC. So, here’s a free day to discover exactly what that means. Our suggestion for a clear day? Take the revolving gondola to the top of Mt Titlis for all the unbeliEVABLE panoramas (without the effort). Or strap on your boots and explore the forest trails – ‘holy sh*t’ moments guaranteed. Rather uncover the gastronomic wonders of this place? Head into town and sip on the world’s best hot chocolate by a crackling fire. Whatever you choose, you’re gonna have views for days. Dinner tonight is on you – haven’t tried cheese fondue yet? Now’s your chance (unless you’re lactose intolerant, obvs).
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
Hotel Schweizerhof or similar
Meals
- Breakfast
Your Options
- Scenic excursion to Mt Titlis: from 96 CHF
Day 6 - Swiss Alps – Florence (Italy)
Pelt your Trip Leader with one last snowball and snap another pic of the dreamy frosted-peaks (it'll never do this place justice) – we're rolling on to the capital of Tuscan cuisine today. You packed your fat pants, right? Before our included dinner tonight, rug up and take a stroll along the Arno River for those this-is-what-I-came-for-vibes. Then: did someone say karaoke? If you’re up for it, join the gang in a battle of the ballads at a local bar. Or hunt down a gelateria for a scoop (or two) of the good stuff. Who said you can’t have gelato in winter? This is your trip, after all.
Pelt your Trip Leader with one last snowball and snap another pic of the dreamy frosted-peaks (it'll never do this place justice) – we're rolling on to the capital of Tuscan cuisine today. You packed your fat pants, right? Before our included dinner tonight, rug up and take a stroll along the Arno River for those this-is-what-I-came-for-vibes. Then: did someone say karaoke? If you’re up for it, join the gang in a battle of the ballads at a local bar. Or hunt down a gelateria for a scoop (or two) of the good stuff. Who said you can’t have gelato in winter? This is your trip, after all.
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
B&B Hotel Firenze City Center or similar
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 7 - Florence
Florence has more plot twists than Game of Thrones, more culture than a Fitzroy hipster AND it gave the world David. Spend the morning exploring this beaut city on a walking tour with a local guide. Bonus! You'll witness a leather demonstration with a REAL awesome artisan. Then: you’ve got a free afternoon to do whatever YOU want. Go solo and tick off some art galleries. Grab your trip besties and hit some of those TikTok recs you’ve saved. Or stick with the gang for an Aperol Spritz (or two) on an optional tour of Florence that gives *vibes*.
Florence has more plot twists than Game of Thrones, more culture than a Fitzroy hipster AND it gave the world David. Spend the morning exploring this beaut city on a walking tour with a local guide. Bonus! You'll witness a leather demonstration with a REAL awesome artisan. Then: you’ve got a free afternoon to do whatever YOU want. Go solo and tick off some art galleries. Grab your trip besties and hit some of those TikTok recs you’ve saved. Or stick with the gang for an Aperol Spritz (or two) on an optional tour of Florence that gives *vibes*.
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
B&B Hotel Firenze City Center or similar
Activities
- Walking tour of Florence with local guide
Meals
- Breakfast
Your Options
- Tipsy Tour of Florence: from €50
Day 8 - Florence – Rome
Fill up on brekkie cos bella Roma is calling our name. We’re kicking it off with an orientation walk. Pass by the Pantheon, throw your two cents in the Trevi Fountain, (don’t) sit on the Spanish Steps and wind things up under the shadow of the mighty Colosseum. One word, four syllables: INCREDIBLE. Later, you’re in Disneyland for foodies – so shake out those fat pants and ask your Trip Leader where to find the best cacio e pepe. Or, fill up on delish pasta and wine during an optional guided food tour around Insta-worthy Trastevere. Whatever you choose, you won’t be disappointed. Trust us.
Fill up on brekkie cos bella Roma is calling our name. We’re kicking it off with an orientation walk. Pass by the Pantheon, throw your two cents in the Trevi Fountain, (don’t) sit on the Spanish Steps and wind things up under the shadow of the mighty Colosseum. One word, four syllables: INCREDIBLE. Later, you’re in Disneyland for foodies – so shake out those fat pants and ask your Trip Leader where to find the best cacio e pepe. Or, fill up on delish pasta and wine during an optional guided food tour around Insta-worthy Trastevere. Whatever you choose, you won’t be disappointed. Trust us.
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
B&B Hotel Roma Pietralata Tiburtina or similar
Activities
- Orientation walk of Rome with Trip Leader
Meals
- Breakfast
Your Options
- Food and wine tour of Rome: from €79
Day 9 - Rome
Rise and shine! There’s a reason Rome is on the top of Europe’s must-do list. And it’s even better in winter (in our totally unbiased opinion). Bonus: the day is 100% up to you. Count your blessings and play I-spy with historical masterpieces on an optional tour of Vatican City. Get up, close and personal with the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum on a guided tour. Or do as the locals do and indulge in a little dolce far niente (delicious idleness) at a local cafe or piazza. Later, we’ve got a group dinner to get to. Pizza? Pasta? Both?
Rise and shine! There’s a reason Rome is on the top of Europe’s must-do list. And it’s even better in winter (in our totally unbiased opinion). Bonus: the day is 100% up to you. Count your blessings and play I-spy with historical masterpieces on an optional tour of Vatican City. Get up, close and personal with the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum on a guided tour. Or do as the locals do and indulge in a little dolce far niente (delicious idleness) at a local cafe or piazza. Later, we’ve got a group dinner to get to. Pizza? Pasta? Both?
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
B&B Hotel Roma Pietralata Tiburtina or similar
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Your Options
- Guided tour of Vatican City: from €80
- Guided tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum: from €80
Day 10 - Rome – Venice
Say ciao for now to Rome and stock up on bus snacks. Venice is our next stop. We’ve got an orientation walk to get to as soon as we arrive and we’re ticking off the highlights. Think: St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal. Bearings got, go find some gelato, get lost in the narrow streets or taste some of the BEST pasta you’ll ever taste. Pinky swear. Hit up your Local Lowdown map for City Insider recs too – they’re the locals who know their city best, obvs.
Say ciao for now to Rome and stock up on bus snacks. Venice is our next stop. We’ve got an orientation walk to get to as soon as we arrive and we’re ticking off the highlights. Think: St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal. Bearings got, go find some gelato, get lost in the narrow streets or taste some of the BEST pasta you’ll ever taste. Pinky swear. Hit up your Local Lowdown map for City Insider recs too – they’re the locals who know their city best, obvs.
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
B&B Hotel Venezia Laguna or similar
Activities
- Orientation walk of Venice with Trip Leader
Meals
- Breakfast
Day 11 - Venice
Centuries-old architecture. Inventive cuisine. And a bucket-load of culture. Venice is just begging to be explored. News just in: you’ve got the whole day to do just that. Need suggestions? Go classic with a gondola ride down the Grand Canal. Rummage through piles of books-in-bathtubs at the floodproof(ish) Libreria Acqua Alta grotto. Head off the tourist trail with a trip to Giudecca Island. Get lost in the maze of canals and piazzas. Then seek out Café Florian for a piping mug of rich hot chocolate and zaletti biscuits. That’s what makes memories.
Centuries-old architecture. Inventive cuisine. And a bucket-load of culture. Venice is just begging to be explored. News just in: you’ve got the whole day to do just that. Need suggestions? Go classic with a gondola ride down the Grand Canal. Rummage through piles of books-in-bathtubs at the floodproof(ish) Libreria Acqua Alta grotto. Head off the tourist trail with a trip to Giudecca Island. Get lost in the maze of canals and piazzas. Then seek out Café Florian for a piping mug of rich hot chocolate and zaletti biscuits. That’s what makes memories.
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
B&B Hotel Venezia Laguna or similar
Meals
- Breakfast
Your Options
- Get a personalised trip T-shirt or hoodie: prices available locally
Day 12 - Venice – Lake Bled (Slovenia) – Ljubljana
Today we’re plugging Ljubljana into the GPS. Try pronouncing it, we dare you. But first: a visit to the mesmerising Lake Bled. It’s even better without the filter, trust us. Take a stroll around the glistening blue lake. Or hire a boat across to the island and ring the wishing bell. You wished for more wishes, didn’t you? After we roll into Slovenia’s hip capital, take a quick stroll around the Old Town with your expert Trip Leader – before heading out to explore on your own. The castle has been waiting for you since Celtic times, so don’t keep it hanging any longer. Tonight, gather the gang and hit the town for a vino with a side of live music. Or chill back at the hotel and recharge those batteries – there’s still 10 days of adventuring left!
Today we’re plugging Ljubljana into the GPS. Try pronouncing it, we dare you. But first: a visit to the mesmerising Lake Bled. It’s even better without the filter, trust us. Take a stroll around the glistening blue lake. Or hire a boat across to the island and ring the wishing bell. You wished for more wishes, didn’t you? After we roll into Slovenia’s hip capital, take a quick stroll around the Old Town with your expert Trip Leader – before heading out to explore on your own. The castle has been waiting for you since Celtic times, so don’t keep it hanging any longer. Tonight, gather the gang and hit the town for a vino with a side of live music. Or chill back at the hotel and recharge those batteries – there’s still 10 days of adventuring left!
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park or similar
Activities
- Visit Lake Bled
- Orientation walk of Ljubljana with Trip Leader
Meals
- Breakfast
Day 13 - Ljubljana – Budapest (Hungary)
Our Ljubljana love affair was short but oh-so-sweet. Up next? The twin cities of Buda and Pest. See why they call this place the City of Bridges, as we’re chauffeured past the Chain Bridge, Castle District, Gellert Hotel, Heroes’ Square and House of Terror on a driving tour. SD cards full and tummies grumbling, we’ve got the evening free to explore. Love that! Get stuck into some local fare: goulash, chicken paprikash, langos, dobos cake. Hopefully you like paprika, they’re kinda obsessed with it here.
Our Ljubljana love affair was short but oh-so-sweet. Up next? The twin cities of Buda and Pest. See why they call this place the City of Bridges, as we’re chauffeured past the Chain Bridge, Castle District, Gellert Hotel, Heroes’ Square and House of Terror on a driving tour. SD cards full and tummies grumbling, we’ve got the evening free to explore. Love that! Get stuck into some local fare: goulash, chicken paprikash, langos, dobos cake. Hopefully you like paprika, they’re kinda obsessed with it here.
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
Ibis Styles Budapest Center or similar
Activities
- Budapest highlights drive
Meals
- Breakfast
Day 14 - Budapest
You wanted freedom to explore – here it is. Check out the Central Market Hall. Explore the Jewish Quarter. Play pinball at the Flippermúzeum. Get a harrowing education at the House of Terrors. Hunt down the Anonymous Statue. Soak in the warm therapeutic waters of the Széchenyi Thermal Baths. Or explore the city on two wheels during an optional bike tour. Just be back for tonight’s included dinner. Stuff your bellies with droolworthy Hungarian goods. Tomorrow we’re hitting our next destination with all we’ve got!
You wanted freedom to explore – here it is. Check out the Central Market Hall. Explore the Jewish Quarter. Play pinball at the Flippermúzeum. Get a harrowing education at the House of Terrors. Hunt down the Anonymous Statue. Soak in the warm therapeutic waters of the Széchenyi Thermal Baths. Or explore the city on two wheels during an optional bike tour. Just be back for tonight’s included dinner. Stuff your bellies with droolworthy Hungarian goods. Tomorrow we’re hitting our next destination with all we’ve got!
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
Ibis Styles Budapest Center or similar
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Your Options
- Bike tour of Budapest: from €38
Day 15 - Budapest – Vienna (Austria)
Viszlát (bye) Hungary, hallo (erm, hello) Austria! Ten points if you can guess what Vienna is famous for. Musicians. Grand coffee houses. And strudel (duh!). Prepare to have your heart captured as we drive by the likes of the Opera House, Hofburg Palace, Museum Quarter and Ringstrasse. We’ll have a poke around Princess Sissi’s opulent gardens at the Schönbrunn Palace – with enough time to check out her extravagant decorating too, if you fancy it. Then: the afternoon is yours. Explore the Museum Quarter in depth. Head to Cafe Central for the most boujee afternoon tea you’ve ever had. Or enjoy the sweet sounds of Mozart and Bach played by a Viennese orchestra at an optional concert. Culture mode = activated.
Viszlát (bye) Hungary, hallo (erm, hello) Austria! Ten points if you can guess what Vienna is famous for. Musicians. Grand coffee houses. And strudel (duh!). Prepare to have your heart captured as we drive by the likes of the Opera House, Hofburg Palace, Museum Quarter and Ringstrasse. We’ll have a poke around Princess Sissi’s opulent gardens at the Schönbrunn Palace – with enough time to check out her extravagant decorating too, if you fancy it. Then: the afternoon is yours. Explore the Museum Quarter in depth. Head to Cafe Central for the most boujee afternoon tea you’ve ever had. Or enjoy the sweet sounds of Mozart and Bach played by a Viennese orchestra at an optional concert. Culture mode = activated.
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
Senator Hotel Vienna or similar
Activities
- Vienna highlights drive
- Visit Schönbrunn Palace (entrance not included)
Meals
- Breakfast
Your Options
- Viennese orchestra experience: from €55
Day 16 - Vienna – Mauthausen – Prague (Czech Republic)
Onwards to the spire-filled skyline and mysterious streets of Prague! But first: a visit to former concentration camp Mauthausen for a lesson in the resilience of humanity. Dump your bag at the hotel, before embarking on a walking tour to get better acquainted with this picture-perfect city – complete with a 600-year-old Astronomical Clock. Your expert Trip Leader will point out all the must-dos for tomorrow as we go. After our included dinner, hit the town to try some local Czech beer or sample a cocktail at The Alchemist. Hint: if you want the full experience, ask for the 'choose your fate' (we'll see you in the morning).
Onwards to the spire-filled skyline and mysterious streets of Prague! But first: a visit to former concentration camp Mauthausen for a lesson in the resilience of humanity. Dump your bag at the hotel, before embarking on a walking tour to get better acquainted with this picture-perfect city – complete with a 600-year-old Astronomical Clock. Your expert Trip Leader will point out all the must-dos for tomorrow as we go. After our included dinner, hit the town to try some local Czech beer or sample a cocktail at The Alchemist. Hint: if you want the full experience, ask for the 'choose your fate' (we'll see you in the morning).
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
Olympik Artemis or similar
Activities
- Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
- Walking tour of Prague with Trip Leader
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 17 - Prague
That’s right folks – it’s your day, your way. So get out there and do your own spontaneous this-is-what-I-came-for thing. Check out the John Lennon wall. Soak up some history at the Communist Museum. Take the funicular up Petrin Hill for allll the views. Or grab a delish roast pork roll at one of the street vendors lining Old Town Square. Fancy yourself as a bit of a hops connoisseur? Check out one of the city’s cool microbreweries. Or delight your inner-fat kid with a sugar-filled serving of trdelník. Think: warm, fire-roasted pastry coated in cinnamon sugar – add Nutella and you’ve got the stuff of dessert dreams *wipes drool from chin*.
That’s right folks – it’s your day, your way. So get out there and do your own spontaneous this-is-what-I-came-for thing. Check out the John Lennon wall. Soak up some history at the Communist Museum. Take the funicular up Petrin Hill for allll the views. Or grab a delish roast pork roll at one of the street vendors lining Old Town Square. Fancy yourself as a bit of a hops connoisseur? Check out one of the city’s cool microbreweries. Or delight your inner-fat kid with a sugar-filled serving of trdelník. Think: warm, fire-roasted pastry coated in cinnamon sugar – add Nutella and you’ve got the stuff of dessert dreams *wipes drool from chin*.
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
Olympik Artemis or similar
Meals
- Breakfast
Day 18 - Prague – Dresden (Germany) – Berlin
Next up? A country where beer is officially considered an essential food group (right next to sausage and sauerkraut). Helloooo Germany! We’ll get acquainted with 800 year-old Dresden on the way. Then: prep yourself for currywurst and more hipsters per capita than anywhere else. We'll drive you around the main sights including (what's left of) the Berlin Wall, the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie and Brandenburg Gate. After dinner together, see whether this city’s nightlife really lives up to the hype. Or kick back and unwind in the privacy of your accom. You do you – that’s what it’s all about.
Next up? A country where beer is officially considered an essential food group (right next to sausage and sauerkraut). Helloooo Germany! We’ll get acquainted with 800 year-old Dresden on the way. Then: prep yourself for currywurst and more hipsters per capita than anywhere else. We'll drive you around the main sights including (what's left of) the Berlin Wall, the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie and Brandenburg Gate. After dinner together, see whether this city’s nightlife really lives up to the hype. Or kick back and unwind in the privacy of your accom. You do you – that’s what it’s all about.
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
Vienna House Easy or similar
Activities
- Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader
- Berlin highlights drive
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 19 - Berlin
You’ve got 24 hrs of free time here – don’t muck around. Our advice? Opt for a local walking tour that’s, you know, not boring. Or put that elastic waistband to the test on the ultimate Berlin food tour. Rather explore solo? Head to the Mauerpark markets for stalls filled with stuff you didn’t know you needed. Explore Museum Island. Take a ride in a Trabi and see why it’s Germany’s best-loved car. Or turn off Google Maps and simply get lost in the unknown. Tonight, seek out Burgermeister. This place used to be a public toilet (ew) but now serves up the best burgers in Berlin. You know you wanna try it...
You’ve got 24 hrs of free time here – don’t muck around. Our advice? Opt for a local walking tour that’s, you know, not boring. Or put that elastic waistband to the test on the ultimate Berlin food tour. Rather explore solo? Head to the Mauerpark markets for stalls filled with stuff you didn’t know you needed. Explore Museum Island. Take a ride in a Trabi and see why it’s Germany’s best-loved car. Or turn off Google Maps and simply get lost in the unknown. Tonight, seek out Burgermeister. This place used to be a public toilet (ew) but now serves up the best burgers in Berlin. You know you wanna try it...
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
Vienna House Easy or similar
Meals
- Breakfast
Your Options
- Third Reich walking tour: from €20
- Berlin food tour: from €50
Day 20 - Berlin – Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Quick maths: the adventure is coming to an end. But we’re sure as hell not done yet! Set your sights on the one-and-only Amsterdam. Dump your stuff and hit the cobblestones – Dam Square, the Royal Palace and the National Monument are waiting. This place is a foodie’s haven so you’ll have no issues finding somewhere to settle in for dinner. Or grab a cone of hot chips, park up on a bench and watch life go by on the glassy, golden-lit canals. Prepare for chills – in more ways than one.
Quick maths: the adventure is coming to an end. But we’re sure as hell not done yet! Set your sights on the one-and-only Amsterdam. Dump your stuff and hit the cobblestones – Dam Square, the Royal Palace and the National Monument are waiting. This place is a foodie’s haven so you’ll have no issues finding somewhere to settle in for dinner. Or grab a cone of hot chips, park up on a bench and watch life go by on the glassy, golden-lit canals. Prepare for chills – in more ways than one.
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
Best Western Amsterdam or similar
Meals
- Breakfast
Day 21 - Amsterdam
This. Is. It. Our last full day. So, don’t hang about! Check out Amsterdam's iconic canals, bridges and parks on an optional bike tour. History buffs should pay a visit to the Anne Frank House (don’t forget to book in advance!). For the culture fiends – the Van Gogh Musuem and Rijksmuseum are sweet as. Seek out the best appeltaart in the city. Or just get lost amongst backstreets of this city’s diverse districts – each one’s got a unique vibe. Make sure you’re back in time to toast with your trip mates at tonight’s included dinner. What. A. Trip.
This. Is. It. Our last full day. So, don’t hang about! Check out Amsterdam's iconic canals, bridges and parks on an optional bike tour. History buffs should pay a visit to the Anne Frank House (don’t forget to book in advance!). For the culture fiends – the Van Gogh Musuem and Rijksmuseum are sweet as. Seek out the best appeltaart in the city. Or just get lost amongst backstreets of this city’s diverse districts – each one’s got a unique vibe. Make sure you’re back in time to toast with your trip mates at tonight’s included dinner. What. A. Trip.
Your Inclusions
Accommodation
Best Western Amsterdam or similar
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Your Options
- Bike tour of Amsterdam: from €32
Day 22 - Amsterdam – London (England)
And just like that: it’s over. 22 days. 10 countries. And alllll the mems. Before we make tracks back to London, stock up on stroopwafels, get mum a last-minute souvenir and swap Insta handles with the gang. Who’s up for a reunion trip next year?
And just like that: it’s over. 22 days. 10 countries. And alllll the mems. Before we make tracks back to London, stock up on stroopwafels, get mum a last-minute souvenir and swap Insta handles with the gang. Who’s up for a reunion trip next year?
Your Inclusions
Meals
- Breakfast
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Anonymous March 2025
Had an absolutely amazing time! Since it was my first time in Europe, I used this trip to hit the highlights and figure out which countries I liked the most. Traveling in winter made it even better...
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Amazing trip, so pleased with the organised activities and how smooth it all ran!
Samantha L January 2025
This is the trip of a life time!
If you enjoy the cold & snow and haven’t explored Europe this is the trip for you!!
Our Trip Leader Charlotte and our Driver Peter were absolutely phenomenal!!
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Shae Ve December 2024
Absolutely loved my top deck trip. I got to see places I wouldn’t have thought to book on my own and my trip leader Jimmy was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. I loved the optional extras - meaning...
Read full reviewAnonymous December 2024
This trip was a trip of a lifetime. Although very fast paced we covered so much of Europe and learnt so much. Having amazing tour guide and coach driver to give us tips recommendations made the trip...
Read full reviewAnonymous February 2024
Great people to travel around Europe with and saw so many amazing sites and ate awesome food.
Anonymous January 2024
Great trip, hit all the spots
Deon Mi January 2024
Let’s just start with if it wasn’t for sam and Pete being such great travel companions and going above and beyond for us then it wouldn’t have been as good of a trip.
These two went above and beyond...
Christopher Ba December 2023
The trip leader and coach driver were super friendly and helpful, ensuring that all participants had a magical time
Anonymous April 2023
Only downside I'd say is the short time spent in so many places
Jenna Gr February 2023
Loved every second would recommend
Gabrielle Hi January 2023
Travelling in winter meant less crowds and therefore a better tourist experience - it was great!
Anonymous January 2023
We saw so many countries and actually had time to go and visit historical sites and almost all the must sees.
Anonymous February 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed all the places we stopped on this trip. The worst part was the 1 night stops, which were quite exhausting and it felt like we needed another night there. Accommodation was mostly...
Read full reviewAnonymous February 2019
If you want to cover a lot of ground in a short space of time, this is an excellent option. I used it as a 'taster' so that I could determine which places in Europe I would like to visit again and...
Read full reviewTrusted Cu February 2019
I had the most amazing time on this tour. I might some amazing people and had some amazing experiences.
Anonymous November 2018
Great mixes of countries!
Anonymous July 2018
The tour was well organised and didn't feel too rushed. We visited all of the main attractions and had enough time to really get a feel for the countries and the culture.
I met some amazing people...
Read full reviewTrusted Cu July 2018
Great value for money. Would not be able to do all the activites in the short amount of time
Anonymous July 2018
cover most of europe, more time in florence would be nice
Trusted Cu July 2018
Our tour guide Dan was the absolute best. Always going above and beyond for every single person on the trip. Very professional and knowledgeable about so much of the trip. Thanks Topdeck for making my...
Read full reviewAnonymous March 2018
Your website advises that the hotels are hand picked there were a few hotels at the start of the trip that were absolutely shitholes worst hotels ever, i am willing to bet who ever hand picked them...
Read full reviewTrusted Cu March 2018
Locations were amazing, and many of them I would not have travelled to otherwise.
Trusted Cu March 2018
Would have thought more to be included considering the price I paid, overall really happy with the your and had a great time. However, there were a lot less inclusions than what were implied in the...
Read full reviewTrusted Cu March 2018
Incredible trip - needed longer in slovenia. Will go back though :)
Anonymous February 2018
I travelled with Topdeck on my first trip to Europe last year and had an amazing experience and I think about that trip, the new friends I made and the fun places we went to all the time! Definitely...
Read full reviewTrusted Cu February 2018
I really enjoyed the trip and the places we visited. I was surprised at the quality of the accommodation. For me though I would have liked to spend another day in some places so we had more time to go...
Read full reviewAnonymous February 2018
Some of the hotels were a little small
Anonymous February 2018
Loved all of the places that we were able to visit.
Anonymous January 2018
It ad a great mix of everything and even if it was over Christmas Found things for us to do
Trusted Cu January 2018
Everything ran smoothly and as a I said previously the trip leader and driver were great! I loved the option of the optional activities and everyone I did I loved!
The only real recommendations I...
Read full reviewAnonymous January 2018
Fabulous sights! A couple of hotels were a little run down but overall the sights and experiences were incredible. From the Palace of Versailles to the ruins of Rome and the the beautiful landscapes...
Read full reviewAnonymous January 2018
Too see this much of Europe on a limited time was perfect!
Anonymous January 2018
Loved every bit of the trip apart from the 3-4 ghastly hotels (dirty, rude staff, disorganised) which really tainted the stay in those places. I feel a company as large and experienced as Topdeck...
Read full reviewAnonymous January 2018
As mentioned above - booking the tour at the time we did, over Christmas we thought it would be a bit more festive and were excited about spending Christmas in Europe. It really didn't feel like...
Read full reviewTrusted Cu January 2018
Perfect time of year to go! Got to see some snow and enjoy Christmas markets in almost every country! The tour really gave you a taste of Europe
Trusted Cu January 2018
Little rushed in some areas. Perhaps visit Salzburg instead of Vienna?
Trusted Cu November 2017
The specific tour I chose was prefect for me and went everywhere I wanted to go. We got a lot of free time to do what we wanted in each country. Some of the activities could have been better eg the...
Read full reviewAnonymous November 2017
-Bedbugs in Hotel Busby in Nice - several passengers bitten and multiple reports on Trip Advisor in the months prior. Why did Topdeck book this hotel?!
-Unprofessional tour operator - got heavily...
Read full reviewAnonymous November 2017
Please refer to previous comments
Anonymous October 2017
Amazing destinations and good accommodation.
Anonymous October 2017
Some hotels were of very poor quality. Some activities were missed out on that were inclusive of package so found that dissapointing paying for things didn’t get e.g cheese tasting and clog making...
Read full reviewTrusted Cu May 2017
You get to see so much during the trip, but having 2 nights in most places means you actually get a whole day to see the city!
The trip leaders really make the trip, and ours was amazing!!
Trusted Cu May 2017
Could not fault anything. We had a great time
Trusted Cu May 2017
Europe Uncovered was a great way to see a lot of Europe and have a lot of wonderful experiences with great people, without blowing the budget.
Trusted Cu April 2017
11 countries. Saw a lot!!
Trusted Cu April 2017
Great value for money. Great hotels in great locations and the best fun you can have.
Trusted Cu April 2017
Love every second of this trip
Trusted Cu April 2017
Definitely worth the price for what you get out of it. It's a great start if it's your first time traveling because you get a preview of lots of different countries that you may want to return and...
Read full reviewTrusted Cu April 2017
Great tour, good value, great crew
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You’ll typically stay in twin-share rooms. However, in the Mekong Delta, you'll experience an authentic homestay where you may share a room with a few more of your travel buds. The overnight trains will also be multi-share, we recommend bringing your own pillow for comfort.
You will need Thai Baht (THB), Lao Kip (LAK), Vietnamese Dong (VND) and Cambodian Rei (KHR). Note: in Cambodia, the US Dollar (USD) is also widely used.
Absolutely! It’s a requirement that all Topdeckers have comprehensive travel insurance to cover the likes of cancellation, personal injury and medical expenses. You’ll be barred from travelling with us without it. It’s also super important you read the fine print of the policy you’re taking out, so you know exactly what activities you are covered for (looking at you, adrenalin junkies!) and what your excess limits are in cases of emergency – before, during and after your trip. As a rule, you should book your travel insurance at the time of booking your trip.
Obtaining the correct visas for your trip is your own responsibility. Not having correct visas could mean missing out on part (or all) of your trip. Ask your travel agent or check with the appropriate embassies before you depart, remembering that visa requirements can change at short notice.
Please note: For most countries where visas are required, it's NOT possible to obtain a visa while on the trip. Some visas take 3-4 weeks to obtain – so get on it early!
ipping is expected for quite a few things in Asia but you only need to give a small amount and your Trip Leader will advise you what is appropriate to give. In true Topdeck style, your Crew will not ask for a tip at the end of your trip – as per our ‘No Tipping Policy’.
The main differences are the group size, accommodation style, and the balance between jam-packed adventure and free time.
Our Get Social trips offer a high-energy, social vibe, with a bigger group of up to 48 Topdeckers to tick off those bucket list sites with. Accommodation is mostly hostels – usually single-sex and multi-share dorms – where you can hang out with your fellow travellers. Expect heaps of adventure, non-stop fun and life-long friendships. You in?
Our Play & Pause trips are the perfect balance of thrill and chill, activity and downtime, with a smaller group of up to 28 Topdeckers. You’ll stay in private accommodation – mostly twin-share with en suite, and sometimes quad-share. Travelling as a couple? The room’s all yours. And if you’re going it alone, we’ll pair you with another solo traveller. Expect bucket list experiences with more free time and opportunities to recharge.
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