• A view of the top of the iconic Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.

Play & Pause: Epic European

Trip Overview

TRIP VIBE = the perfect mix of group activities and all-important YOU time. This? It’s basically the OG of Europe trips. 36 mind-blowing, jaw-dropping days of pure unadulterated Europe-ness. Take 17 countries, the sun-bleached coastlines of the Adriatic, the dizzying mountain peaks of the Swiss Alps and cities that have straight-up shaped the world’s history. And add in bags of free time to do whatever it is you came for. Discover Europe, discover yourself along the way. It’s a win-win.

Worth noting…
The Venice Gondola Ride and Budapest Dinner Cruise will float from Included Experiences into Optional Activities in 2024. Meaning: more free time to do what YOU want. Joining us on our 8 September departure? On Day 8 and 9 we’ll be staying in glitzy Marseille (French Riviera) rather than Nice (or visiting Monaco).

Tales From Topdeckers

Trip itinerary

  1. London (England)

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    London: one iconic city to kick off 36 days of life-changing Euro adventures. Makes sense. First: meet the small bunch of trip mates who’ll be sharing the ride. Then: sit back and let it all soak in at our first included group dinner. Yep, you’re really here.

    • Meals
      • Dinner
  2. London – Paris (France)

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  3. Paris

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  4. Paris – Loire Valley – Bordeaux

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  5. Bordeaux – Carcassonne

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  6. Carcassonne – Andorra – Barcelona (Spain)

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  7. Barcelona

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  8. Barcelona – French Riviera (France)

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  9. French Riviera, including Monaco

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  10. French Riviera – Swiss Alps (Switzerland)

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  11. Swiss Alps

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  12. Swiss Alps – Venice (Italy)

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  13. Venice

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  14. Venice – Pisa – Florence

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  15. Florence – Rome

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  16. Rome

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  17. Rome

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  18. Rome – Overnight ferry to Corfu (Greece)

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  19. Corfu

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  20. Corfu

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  21. Corfu

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  22. Corfu – Tirana (Albania)

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  23. Tirana – Budva (Montenegro) – Dubrovnik (Croatia)

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  24. Dubrovnik

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  25. Dubrovnik – Zadar

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  26. Zadar – Ljubljana (Slovenia)

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  27. Ljubljana – Budapest (Hungary)

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  28. Budapest

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  29. Budapest – Vienna (Austria)

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  30. Vienna – Mauthausen – Prague (Czech Republic)

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  31. Prague

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  32. Prague – Dresden (Germany) – Berlin

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  33. Berlin

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  34. Berlin – Amsterdam (Netherlands)

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  35. Amsterdam

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  36. Amsterdam – London (England)

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What's included

Included experiences

  • - Paris highlights drive
  • - Visit to Loire Valley
  • - Orientation walk of Bordeaux with Trip Leader
  • - Wine tasting at Chateau du Taillan
  • - Orientation walk of Carcassonne with Trip Leader
  • - Visit Andorra
  • - Barcelona highlights drive
  • - Orientation walk of Nice with Trip Leader
  • - Walking tour of Monaco with Trip Leader
  • - Walking tour of Venice with Trip Leader
  • - Gondola ride down the Grand Canal (included experience for 2023 trips only)
  • - Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower
  • - Walking tour of Florence with local guide
  • - Walking tour of Rome with Trip Leader
  • - Tirana highlights drive with local guide
  • - Visit Budva
  • - Walking tour of Dubrovnik with local guide
  • - Budapest highlights drive
  • - Danube dinner cruise (included experience for 2023 trips only)
  • - Vienna highlights drive
  • - Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
  • - Orientation walk of Prague with Trip Leader
  • - Orientation walk of Dresden with Trip Leader
  • - Berlin highlights drive

Accommodation

- 34 nights in hotel-style accommodation (twin or double), 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry

Transport

- Air-conditioned coach

Optional activities

- FYI: these are optional activities available locally. Things might change – prices are here to give you a rough idea.

- Seine River cruise: from €15

- Bike tour of Paris: from €34

- Parisian cabaret show: prices available locally

- Visit Château de Chambord: from €15

- Flamenco show in Barcelona: from €22

- Scenic excursion to Mt Titlis (summer only): from 92 CHF

- Get a personalised trip T-shirt or hoodie: from €23

- Guided tour of Vatican City: from €50

- Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum: from €50

- Full-day tour of Rome (including the Colosseum and Vatican City): from €95

- Sea kayaking around the ancient City Walls of Dubrovnik: from €35

- Food tour of Ljubljana: from €54

- Viennese orchestra experience: from €45

- Local beer tasting in Prague: from €40

- Third Reich walking tour: from €20

- Berlin food tour: from €45

- Bike tour of Amsterdam: from €28

- Anne Frank’s last walk and VR experience: from €37

Views & Reviews

Latest Reviews

Average rating based on 71 reviews
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  • Anonymous September 2023

    This trip was made only by the people. The tour guide was less than impressive (didn’t seem confident or sufficient in ability in role). We were constantly hit with traffic delays (which is not their fault however it was Europe in summer…surely this could have been predicted a bit better and leaving times adjusted). The bus promised wifi and a working toilet - both which were not available. The optional extras were honestly awful. The only redeeming one that felt like it wasn’t a scam was kayaking in Dubrovnik. Some of the accomodation was absolutely awful- and always very far from town centre. Again, I know that this was to save money…but we were constantly left to organise Ubers or trains at a great cost. The bus driver should have provided drop in and pick up options. Overall, less than impressed.

  • Anonymous September 2023

    Hostels would be of better quality than the ‘hotels’ provided. The accommodation and included extras are well below sun standard. Up to 15 hours spent on the tour bus per day with no access to the onboard toilet and no wifi as promised. The tour guide was completely inexperienced and did not want to be there.

  • Justin Ca August 2023
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