EPIC TRIPS FOR 18 TO 30 SOMETHINGS
EXPLORE ASIA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA USA & CANADA AND MORE
2018-19
WE ARE TOPDECK.
A COLLECTIVE OF EXPLORERS WHO ARE DEVOTED TO TRAVEL, WE STRIVE TO OPEN MINDS, SHIFT PERSPECTIVES, LEARN NEW THINGS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE. OUR PASSION IS TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH LIFE-CHANGING TRAVEL EXPERIENCES. OUR BUSINESS IS TO MAKE TRAVEL DREAMS A REALITY.
We know what works. And we’re not afraid to shout about it.
We refuse to sacrifice quality, independence and freedom, and believe solo adventures should go hand in hand with unforgettable moments with like-minded travellers.
We offer variety, comfort and value for money, and promise a hassle-free holiday loaded with authentic local experiences.
We are lively, curious, knowledgeable and dedicated; driven by the desire to laugh and have fun. We build the trips. You build the memories.
ARE YOU READY TO DISCOVER WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A #TOPDECKER? LET’S GO.
IN THIS BROCHURE
USA &
We’re talking legendary highways and national parks waiting to be explored. Swing between iconic cities for as many ‘wow’ moments as you can handle in North America. P.116
» CALIFORNIA CALLING SEE P. 118
» CANADIAN ROCKIES SEE P. 123
» STARS & STRIPES SEE P. 126
Epic cities + unreal food + unique culture = experiences of a lifetime waiting to happen. Yep, Europe has it all. P. 54
» EUROPEAN WONDER SEE P. 69
» EUROPE EXPRESS SEE P. 68
» DEMOCRACY ROAD SEE P. 56
USA CANADA AFRICA USA CANADA
AFRICA
WHERE WE ROAM
From the vast plains of Africa and the history-soaked cities of Europe to the sparkling beaches of Australia and the grand ol’ states of America, our collection of must-see destinations is as mixed as a take-away food menu. Spanning five continents and a myriad of fascinating cultures, you can be sure your next trip of a lifetime is just around the corner.
AFRICA
Spend your days roaming the game reserves with the animals – it’s like stepping into a real life version of The Lion King! P. 100
» AFRICAN INSIGHT SEE P. 108
» GORILLA ENCOUNTER SEE P. 111
» SOUTH WEST SAFARI SEE P. 112
EUROPE
EUROPE
MIDDLE EAST
MIDDLE EAST
MIDDLE EAST ASIA
Slurp and feast your way through local cuisines while racing tuk tuks across capital cities. Naturally, it’s a cultural treat! P. 16
» BALI ISLAND HOPPER SEE P. 18
» JAPAN HIGHLIGHTS SEE P. 21
» VIETNAM UNCOVERED SEE P. 24
ASIA
ASIA
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Journey to the land down under (BBQ optional), then sink your teeth into adventure, New Zealand style. P. 30
» TROPICAL SUNTANNER SEE P. 34
» GRAND AUSSIE SEE P. 44
» GRAND KIWI SEE P. 52
The Middle East is like nowhere else. Think ancient wonders, buzzing souks and an eclectic history. P. 100
» EGYPT EXPRESS SEE P. 103
» SAHARA ADVENTURE SEE P. 105
» JORDAN & ISRAEL SEE P. 106
AUSTRALIA
how we
From boats to planes, overland trucks to big comfy coaches, we’ll make sure the journey is just as fun as the adventure. Ready to make a move? Let’s go.
TOPDECK COACH
Consider our Topdeck coach your home away from home. With all the comforts you’ll need, including free Wi-Fi, power sockets/USB ports and reclining seats, you’ll hit the road and see all the sights from the best viewpoint ever.
METRO PASS
Get to the heart of a city as we take you underground with included Metro passes in Europe and the USA. A super convenient and efficient way to get around, you’ll be rubbing shoulders with the locals on their daily commute while en route to your next bucket list stop (just don’t forget your Metro map!).
TRAIN
Check out breathtaking scenery by rail on a range of our trips. We’ve got the Trans-Mongolian Railway for starters – arguably the world’s greatest train journey (and soon to be your next major bucket list item). Next up: Japan’s Bullet Train. Get ready for 320km/h speeds as you dart through this awesome country. And to finish, all aboard in Thailand, China and Vietnam as you travel from A to B.
SAILING
‘Seas’ the day (like what we did there?) on board our Topdeck vessels and get ready for a nautical adventure of epic proportions. Whether you're sailing on a yacht in Australia's Whitsunday Islands, cruising Croatia in a stylish motorised boat, felucca sailing on the Nile or kicking back in a traditional gulet in Turkey, you can expect some serious lounging sessions and postcardworthy sunsets. It’s a tough life…
BOAT
Hold on to your hats as you take to the water with your new amigos on several of our trips that include boat journeys. We’re talking speedboats in Thailand and Bali, long boats in Laos and junk boats in Halong Bay – and with all those amazing views whizzing by, you’ll have loads to keep you and your shipmates occupied until you reach your next grand destination.
FLIGHTS
Some of our trips include flights to get you to your next destination as quick as a flash. We’ve got places to go and people to see – so sometimes it pays to wave bye-bye to the coach, rack up some air miles and skip to the good bits!
VALUE FOR MONEY
Check out how you’ll get more bang for your buck with Topdeck.
NO HIDDEN COSTS
Thanks to our No Tipping policy you don’t need to worry about extra cash for hidden fees and payments. The result? You’ve got more left over to spend on the fun stuff!
LOGISTICS: SORTED
Our expert Drivers will get you around. So, no researching routes, booking transport tickets or bus depot waiting rooms. We’ve also got your accommodation sorted. You’re welcome.
UNLOCK THE HIGHLIGHTS
Tick off those bucket list items. We’ve done the haggling for you, which means easier access to those holiday musts: landmarks, museums, food tours and loads more locally sourced experiences. Explorers assemble!
INCLUDED MEALS
We know food and we’re not afraid to shout about it. With plenty of included meals, you can look forward to lots of hearty feasts throughout your trip.
EXPERT GUIDES ON-HAND
Our Trip Leaders and local guides will offer you all of the tips and tricks that can’t be found anywhere else so that you can focus on the memory making.
14 DAY | CLASSIC THAILAND
CLOCKWISE: KOH TAO, BANGKOK
DAY 1 BANGKOK TO KOH SAMUI, THAILAND VIA OVERNIGHT TRAIN. Alright Bangkok, let’s do this. See Bangkok sparkle for your first ‘wow’ moment. Tonight: jump on an overnight sleeper train to Koh Samui. Settle in and catch some zzz’s.
DAY 2 KOH SAMUI. Rise and shine, we’re almost there. Jump off in Surat Thani then ferry to Koh Samui. Check in, relax and get swimming, before a welcome dinner with your travel mates. (D)
DAY 3 KOH SAMUI. Oh Koh Samui, you beautiful thing! Today is free to make the most of those beach vibes. For the snorkel fiends, jump on an optional half day trip to Coral Island or check out Angthong Marine Park by speedboat and kayak. Sweet. (B)
DAY 4 KOH SAMUI TO KOH PHANGAN. You know that notorious island Koh Phangan, right? Today, we check in and see what it’s all about. (B)
DAY 5 KOH PHANGAN. It’s all free time and fun-loving in paradise today. Soak it up and dip your toes in Hat Rin Nok Beach (Sunrise Beach) where coconut trees meet sandy white beach. Ah-maze! (B)
DAY 6 KOH PHANGAN TO KOH TAO. Roll into snorkeland-scuba-diving-paradise, aka Koh Tao. (B)
DAY 7 KOH TAO. Take your pick from today's optional activities. Flex your freedom and go scuba diving or take a snorkelling trip. FYI: we’re talking diving mecca right here, so don’t miss your chance. (B,D)
DAY 8 KOH TAO TO BANGKOK. High five Bangkok and shake hands with the buzzing capital. (B)
DAY 9 BANGKOK. Tonight: sink your teeth into the best street food that this city has to offer. We’ve got a tuk tuk street eats tour lined up. (B,D)
DAY 10 BANGKOK TO CHIANG MAI VIA OVERNIGHT TRAIN. How about those Bangkok sights? It’s a half day city tour – so get the cameras ready and start Instasnapping. Tonight: overnight train take two. (B)
DAY 11 CHIANG MAI. Open your eyes – you’ve arrived in Chiang Mai. Today you’re rollin’ in style by trishaw around the city. On the menu for tonight? An optional Khantoke Village cultural show and dinner. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Guided tour of Bangkok
+ Bangkok street eats tour via tuk tuk
+ Guided tour of Chiang Mai via trishaw
+ Visit the Thai Islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan & Koh Tao
+ Visit Wat Rong Khun & the Golden Triangle
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 12 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 3 dinners (D)
+ 11 nights in hotel accommodation, 2 nights on an overnight train
+ Internal flights
+ Overnight train ticket
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Modern air-conditioned vehicle
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Local Guides
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Flight of the Gibbon treetop adventure
+ Coral Island tour at Koh Taen
DAY 12 CHIANG MAI. Today, it’s all you. Hot foot it around the city at your own pace. More of an adrenalin junkie type? Daredevils can make like a monkey with an optional Flight of the Gibbon treetop adventure. And for the foodies? An optional cooking class awaits. (B)
DAY 13 CHIANG MAI TO CHIANG RAI. It’s temple time. Today it’s all about Wat Rong Khun (the 'White Temple') and the Golden Triangle. Get the camera ready for THAT shot. (B,L)
DAY 14 CHIANG RAI TO BANGKOK. Tap out of Chiang Rai and fly into Bangkok. Swap numbers, because we’re outta here today. Aww! (B)
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TRIP CODE: AHCTBB
27 DAY | ASIAN FUSION
CLOCKWISE: HANOI, CHIANG RAI, CHIANG MAI, SIEM REAP
DAY 7 PAKBENG TO LUANG PRABANG. This morning we’re back on the Mekong cruisin’ with a quick stop at the local market. Stop by the whiskey village and pass the Pak Ou Caves to arrive in Luang Prabang. (B,L)
DAY 8 LUANG PRABANG. Rise and shine! Check out the city by bike (optional) or see the Kuang Si Waterfall for an optional dose of wow. (B)
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DAY 1 BANGKOK, THAILAND. Arrive in Bangkok for a street eats tour tonight. We’re gonna be travelling in style: by tuk tuk of course! (D)
DAY 2 BANGKOK TO CHIANG MAI VIA OVERNIGHT TRAIN. Free time to explore Bangkok this morning before we head to Chiang Mai. (B)
DAY 3 CHIANG MAI. Get your explorer shoes on, because there’s time to wander around today. An optional Khantoke Village cultural show and dinner awaits tonight. (B)
DAY 4 CHIANG MAI. Today is all yours to take on Chiang Mai. Make like a monkey and join the optional Flight of the Gibbon treetop adventure or flex your cooking skills with an optional class. (B)
DAY 5 CHIANG MAI TO CHIANG RAI. Visit Wat Rong Khun (the ‘White Temple’) and view the Golden Triangle from above, then onwards to Chiang Rai. (B,L)
DAY 6 CHIANG RAI TO PAKBENG, LAOS. Cross the Friendship Bridge then board a Mekong River cruise. (B,L,D)
DAY 9 LUANG PRABANG TO VANG VIENG. Rise to the sound of the temple gong and partake in the daily almsgiving of the monks. Next, descend southwards to Vang Vieng. (B)
DAY 10 VANG VIENG. A free day for optional kayaking on the Nam Song River. Depending on the time of year, you could hit the rapids or do a spot of rock climbing and cave exploring. (B)
DAY 11 VANG VIENG TO SIEM REAP VIA LUANG PRABANG. Farewell Vang Vieng, we fly to Siem Reap today. Passports at the ready! (B)
DAY 12 SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA. Cue a stunning sunrise at Angkor Wat, followed by a guided tour of the Bayon temple and Ta Prohm. (B)
DAY 13 SIEM REAP TO PHNOM PENH. Today we kick it to Phnom Penh. See ya Siem Reap, it’s been real. (B)
DAY 14 PHNOM PENH. An optional visit to the Khmer Rouge Killing Fields. Later, enjoy a street eats dinner. (B,D)
DAY 15 PHNOM PENH TO HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM. Arrive in HCMC, home to ten million people and four million motorbikes. Kick off the night with an included street eats tour. (B,D)
DAY 16 HO CHI MINH CITY. Today, get your bearings on a Ho Chi Minh City tour. Check off the Cu Chi Tunnels, the Saigon River and the Reunification Palace. (B,L)
DAY 17 HO CHI MINH CITY TO VINH LONG, MEKONG RIVER. Hop on a boat to peruse Cai Be's floating markets that teem with fruit, vegetables and goodies.
CLOCKWISE: SIEM REAP,
Stop for lunch, then it’s on to a guesthouse where we rest up for the evening. (B,L,D)
DAY 18 VINH LONG TO NHA TRANG VIA HO CHI MINH CITY. Wake up to another morning in the land of pho and snake wine. Later, we arrive in Nha Trang. Touch down and rest up at the white powdery beaches, or search for markets. (B)
DAY 19 NHA TRANG. A day for either feeling the wind in your hair or chilling at the spa with our optional activities. You’ll be spoilt for choice. (B)
DAY 20 NHA TRANG. Spend your free day lazing in Nha Trang, a kite-running, windsurfing and scuba diving mecca. Woo! (B)
DAY 21 NHA TRANG TO HOI AN. Fly to Hoi An’s wellpreserved ancient town and start Snapchatting ASAP. (B)
DAY 22 HOI AN. Hop on an optional tour to a vegetable village just outside of Hoi An, or if you wanna channel your inner masterchef, enrol on an optional cooking class. (B)
DAY 23 HOI AN TO HUE. Drive along Hai Van Pass to Hue. Take a guided tour of the Citadel, the Forbidden City and the Royal Tomb. What an introduction! (B)
DAY 24 HUE TO HANOI. Fly up the coast as you take on the big capital city of Hanoi. (B)
DAY 25 HANOI TO HALONG BAY. Cruise time. A day of paddling, swimming, lazing on the sundeck and the bay’s seafood for dinner? Yes please. (B,L,D)
DAY 26 HALONG BAY TO HANOI. Back in the capital today. But not before an optional scenic flight over Halong Bay in a seaplane. Um, how cool is that? (B,D)
DAY 27 HANOI. Today, it’s breakfast then we’re outta here. Okay, maybe one last bowl of pho first. (B)
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Bangkok street eats tour via tuk tuk
+ Visit Wat Rong Khun & the Golden Triangle
+ Mekong River boat cruise
+ Visit Pak Ou Caves
+ Cu Chi Tunnels tour
+ Visit Hai Van pass
+ Visit Angkor Wat at sunrise
+ Visit to KOTO restaurant in Hanoi
+ Guided tour of Bangkok
+ Almsgiving ceremony in Luang Prabang
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 26 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)
+ 23 nights in hotel accommodation, 1 night on an overnight train, 1 night in a guesthouse, 1 night on a party junk boat
+ Internal flights
+ Overnight train ticket
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Local Guides
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Modern air-conditioned vehicle
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Scenic flight in Halong Bay
+ Flight of the Gibbon treetop adventure
+ Khantoke Village cultural show & traditional dinner
START MEET AT 2PM IN BANGKOK
TRIP CODE: AHAFBH
HALONG BAY
CLOCKWISE: GEISHA, HAKONE
7 DAY | JAPAN EXPRESS
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Trip to Hakone
+ Visit Shibuya Crossing
+ Kyoto city tour
+ Visit Harajuku
+ Visit Akihabara
+ Visit the Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
MORE INCLUSIONS
DAY 3 TOKYO. Today is a free day in Tokyo. Check out Akihabara, where stores scream for the attention of anime fans and gamers. Or alternatively, for a taste of tradition, visit the Imperial Palace and its surrounding gardens. Take the option to visit the Robot Restaurant – it’s legit. (B)
DAY 4 TOKYO TO KYOTO. This morning we pack our bags and travel at 320km/h on the bullet train before arriving in the futuristic station of Kyoto. Japan’s traditional capital, Kyoto is home to over 2,000 temples and shrines. Later, do the optional and dress up like a maiko, or catch up on your Japanese beer education in an izakaya (B)
+ 6 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)
+ 6 nights in hostel or hotel accommodation
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Local Trip Leader
+ Japan Rail Pass
+ Welcome & farewell dinner TOP
OPTIONALS
+ Visit the Robot Restaurant
+ Dress as a maiko or samurai
DAY 1 TOKYO, JAPAN. Sushi trains, karaoke, gadgets, temples and cat cafés. Get excited. You’re in Tokyo. Meet the group and dive head first into a full day city tour. Spot the Sensoji Temple, dance under its giant red lantern and wander along the nearby 500-yearold Nakamise Street selling mochi (sticky rice cakes) and geta (wooden shoes). Tonight we bond over a welcome dinner. (D)
DAY 2 TOKYO INCLUDING HAKONE VISIT. Konichiwa Hakone! Today we swap the hustle and bustle of Tokyo for the serene and natural beauty of Hakone. This place boasts breathtaking views across Lake Ashinoko and spectacular backdrops of Mount Fuji. Before the day is up, visit the Hakone Shrine and the famous red torii (gate) overlooking Lake Ashi. (B)
DAY 5 KYOTO. Wake up and get ready, it’s time to explore on a guided tour of the city. After lunch, you’re free to frolic. Get out of town and visit the sprawling Arashiyama bamboo forest or find your zen place at the Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion and Ryōan-ji Temple. (B)
DAY 6 KYOTO TO OSAKA. Today we arrive in Osaka. Famed for its food, Osaka has rightfully earned the reputation of the ‘Nation’s Kitchen’ so make sure to eat your way across the super cool Dotonbori area. When the sun goes down, the city comes alive. We spend our last night together over a farewell dinner. (B,D)
DAY 7 OSAKA. After breakfast it’s sayonara to the Land of the Rising Sun. Swap numbers and plan that next adventure together. (B)
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8 DAY | VIETNAMESE VOYAGE
CLOCKWISE:
DAY 1 HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM. You’re in Vietnam – get excited! Dive head first with an included half day sightseeing tour. Up next, a welcome dinner street food tour. (D)
DAY 2 HO CHI MINH CITY. Free day today! Cue an optional visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels. These interesting tunnels were a strategic operation base during the Vietnam War, and there’s over 120km worth of them! Tonight: the city is all yours. Let loose and find a rooftop bar to sit high with the tangled power lines (you’ll soon see!). (B)
DAY 3 HO CHI MINH CITY TO HOI AN. Pack yo’ bags as we fly upwards to the food capital of Vietnam. Make tracks through the city with a guided tour. On the menu tonight: an optional street eats tour. (B)
DAY 4 HOI AN. Free day = awesome-ness! FYI: UNESCO World Heritage site alert. Stroll over the Japanese Covered Bridge or visit the Cam Nam Village – just a short boat, skip and a jump away. Later, flex your culinary skills and learn the A to Z of Vietnamese cooking with an optional class. (B)
DAY 5 HOI AN TO HANOI. Enter Hanoi. Take it all in –the pagodas, the traces of French-Chinese occupation and scooters x1000. Pay tribute to the resting place of Ho Chi Minh (the Vietnamese Communist revolutionary leader) with an included cyclo ride. Spot the One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature in the Old Quarter. Tonight’s dinner is at KOTO, a restaurant providing training and skills to teens. (B,D)
DAY 6 HANOI. Rumble through the capital today. Free day to tick off the Dong Xuan market and wander the streets for some hidden gems. Tonight: another optional street eats tour. (B)
DAY 7 HANOI TO HALONG BAY. Kick it over to Halong Bay. Admire the masses of limestone pillars poking from the emerald water as you float past on a traditional junk boat. Ah-maz-ing! Nothing like a farewell dinner on the boat and a sunset to end the trip hey? (B,L,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Cyclo tour of Hanoi
+ Guided tour of Hoi An
+ Guided tour of Ho Chi Minh City
+ Overnight party cruise
+ Welcome street food tour
+ Visit to KOTO restaurant in Hanoi
+ Farewell dinner in Halong Bay
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 7 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 3 dinners (D)
+ 6 nights in hostel & hotel accommodation, 1 night on a party junk boat
+ Internal flights
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Traditional cooking class
+ Cu Chi Tunnels tour
DAY 8 HALONG BAY TO HANOI. Jump in the water for one last post-brekky swim before we head back to Hanoi. (B)
For more awesome Topdeck Asia trips please visit www.topdeck.travel
PER PERSON
Adventure starts here, seriously. Make tracks and head down under to the heart of Australia's 'Red Centre’ or stay in a Maori Marae in New Zealand. For the water lovers, dip your toes in 50 shades of blue along the east coast of Australia. Tempted by paradise? Let's go!
EXPLORER
ACCOMMODATION
HOTELS/LODGES/CABINS
ROOM TYPES
MULTI-SHARE/SINGLE/ TWIN/DOUBLE
ACCOMMODATION
HOTELS/HOSTELS CABINS & SWAGS
ROOM TYPES
MULTI-SHARE/TWIN/DOUBLE DISCOVERY
Sector trips offer you a great way to choose a departure
that
set of experiences or journey
suits
A Sector trip is part of a larger journey, meaning your new friends might continue on after you leave, or you might be joining a trip already in progress.
SOUTH
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Aboriginal welcome
+ Visit Manly Beach
+ See the Three Sisters at sunset
+ Visit Blue Mountains
+ Visit the Hunter Valley with wine school & grape stomping
+ Wine & chocolate tasting
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Sandboarding in Port Stephens
+ Quad biking in Port Stephens
+ Abseiling in the Blue Mountains
+ Dolphin swimming in Port Stephens
DAY 1 SYDNEY TO PORT STEPHENS. (D)
DAY 2 PORT STEPHENS. (B)
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 4 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)
+ 3 nights in motels, 1 night in a hostel
+ Modern air-conditioned vehicle with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
DAY 3 PORT STEPHENS TO HUNTER VALLEY. (B)
DAY 4 HUNTER VALLEY TO BLUE MOUNTAINS. (B)
DAY 5 BLUE MOUNTAINS TO SYDNEY. (B)
Cairns Cape Tribulation
START/FINISH 2
Atherton Tablelands 1 Mission Beach 1
QUEENSLAND
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Visit Daintree Rainforest
+ Aboriginal Bush Tucker walk
+ Visit Millaa Millaa Falls
+ Visit Mission Beach
+ Platypus spotting
+ Visit Mossman Gorge
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Horse riding on the beach
+ Night kayaking
+ Skydiving over Mission Beach
+ Crocodile cruise
DAY 1 CAIRNS TO CAPE TRIBULATION. (D)
DAY 2 CAPE TRIBULATION. (B)
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 4 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)
+ 3 nights in hostels, 1 night in a motel
+ Modern air-conditioned vehicle with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
DAY 3 CAPE TRIBULATION TO ATHERTON TABLELANDS. (B)
DAY 4 ATHERTON TABLELANDS TO MISSION BEACH. (B)
DAY 5 MISSION BEACH TO CAIRNS. (B)
Darwin START/FINISH
Litchfield National Park 1
Kakadu National Park 2
Katherine 1
NORTHERN TERRITORY
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Visit Aboriginal rock art sites in Kakadu National Park
+ Visit Litchfield National Park
+ Guluyambi Cruise on the East Alligator River (dry season only)
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Scenic flight over the Kakadu region
+ Close encounters with Australian wildlife at Crocosaurus Cove
+ Katherine Gorge Cruise
+ Yellow Water Billabong Cruise in Kakadu (wet season)
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 4 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 2 dinners (D)
+ 3 nights in hotels, 1 night in a motel
+ Modern air-conditioned vehicle with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
DAY 1 DARWIN TO KAKADU NATIONAL PARK. (D)
DAY 2 KAKADU NATIONAL PARK. (B)
DAY 3 KAKADU NATIONAL PARK TO KATHERINE. (B,D)
DAY 4 KATHERINE TO LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK. (B)
DAY 5 LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK TO DARWIN. (B,L)
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Kata Tjuta West MacDonnell Ranges Kings Canyon 1 Uluru 2 Alice Springs 1 START/FINISH
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Experience the sunset & sunrise over Uluru
+ Valley of the Winds Walk at Kata Tjuta
+ Swag under the stars at Kings Creek Station
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Skydiving over Uluru
+ Camel ride in the outback
+ Visit The Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 4 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)
+ 2 nights in lodges, 1 night in a swag, 1 night in a hotel
+ Modern air-conditioned vehicle with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
DAY 1 ALICE SPRINGS TO ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK. (D)
DAY 2 ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK. (B)
DAY 3 ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK TO KINGS CANYON. (B,D)
DAY 4 KINGS CANYON TO ALICE SPRINGS. (B)
DAY 5 ALICE SPRINGS. (B)
GREAT BARRIER REEF
AIRLIE BEACH TO CAIRNS TRIP CODE: OXISWC
9 DAY | OUTBACK GEM
DAY 1 ADELAIDE TO FLINDERS RANGES. Kick things off with a visit to the Barossa Reservoir Whispering Wall, a fascinating accident of design with surprising results. We’ll stop off at the town of Clare and meet the locals in the pub after a spectacular sunset. (D)
DAY 2 FLINDERS RANGES. Flinders Ranges National Park has everything – from mountains to gorges, red rock and crater-like formations. And you get to play in it. You lucky thing, you. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 FLINDERS RANGES TO COOBER PEDY. Destination: Coober Pedy. Famous for opals, and locals who live underground. We’ll take a mine tour before meeting the joeys at the Kangaroo Orphanage. Cute! (B,D)
DAY 4 COOBER PEDY TO ALICE SPRINGS. Cross the Moon Plain and pop across the border into the Northern Territory today. The resort pool will be waiting. (B)
DAY 5 ALICE SPRINGS TO ULURU, KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK. We're off to Yulara (the gateway resort to Uluru) for lunch. This afternoon there’s a guided walking tour of Uluru itself. See it in all its glory at sunset before honing your BBQ skills at dinner tonight. (B,D)
DAY 6 ULURU, KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK. Sunrise at Uluru is a little bit special. You won’t mind setting your alarm. Then, go on a full base walk. If you like, you can take a camel ride, enjoy a scenic flight over the big rock, or even skydive (if that’s your kinda vibe). (B)
DAY 7 ULURU, KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK TO KINGS CANYON. Head on into the heart of sacred Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and walk amongst the 36 red sandstone giants through the Valley of the Winds. Tonight we get our swag on and sleep under the stars. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ View the magic of the Flinders Ranges
+ Stay underground in Coober Pedy
+ Visit a kangaroo orphanage
+ Experience sunset & sunrise over Uluru
+ Valley of the Winds Walk at Kata Tjuta
+ Guided hike of Kings Canyon
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 8 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 5 dinners (D)
+ 2 nights in hotels, 4 nights in lodges, 1 night in an underground hostel, 1 night in a swag
+ Entrance fees to national parks
+ Modern air-conditioned vehicle with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Skydiving over Uluru
+ Camel ride in the outback
START MEET AT 8AM IN ADELAIDE (OXDSAU) OR 7AM IN ALICE SPRINGS (OXDSUA) FINISH APPROXIMATELY
DAY 8 KINGS CANYON TO ALICE SPRINGS.
No pain, no gain. So get yourself up the 500 steps in Kings Canyon before we get to the Garden of Eden. (B)
DAY 9 ALICE SPRINGS.
This morning we head out on an excursion through the West MacDonnell Ranges. Then it's back to Alice for a late lunch and a last chance to explore before we wrap up the trip. It's not goodbye, it's see you later. (B)
For more awesome Topdeck Australia & New Zealand trips please visit www.topdeck.travel
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10 DAY | TROPICAL ADVENTURE
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: SAILING THE WHITSUNDAYS, MYELLA FARM, FRASER ISLAND
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GBP PER PERSON
DAY 1 BRISBANE TO FRASER ISLAND.
Meet your new trip mates in BrisVegas (aka Brisbane), then head north to board the ferry bound for Fraser Island. It’s UNESCO World Heritage listed, so expect a serious dose of awesome. (D)
DAY 2 FRASER ISLAND.
Four-wheel drive along the beach highway and explore Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek and the Maheno Shipwreck. Fraser Island’s pretty sweet. (B,L)
DAY 3 FRASER ISLAND TO MYELLA FARM.
Time for a home-cooked meal and cattle station visit. Think dusty plains and wide open spaces. (B,D)
DAY 4 MYELLA FARM. Embrace your inner cowboy and prepare for some whip cracking and lassoing –today there’s a full day on the farm to sink your teeth into. Opt in for the chance to explore on horseback (or a motorbike if that’s more your scene). (B,L,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Overnight sailing in the Whitsunday Islands
+ Visit Whitehaven Beach
+ Full-day Fraser Island 4WD experience including Lake McKenzie
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 9 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D)
+ 1 night in a hotel, 4 nights in lodges, 3 nights in motels, 1 night sailing on a yacht
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Scenic flights from the beach at Fraser Island
+ Horse riding at Myella Farm
+ Great Barrier Reef trip
+ Cuddle a koala
START MEET AT 7.30AM IN BRISBANE (OXISBC) OR 9AM IN CAIRNS (OXISCB)
FINISH APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN CAIRNS (OXISBC) OR 3PM IN BRISBANE (OXISCB)
DAY 5 MYELLA FARM TO THE WHITSUNDAYS (SAILING). Find your sea legs as you board your own private overnight yacht for a two day sailing trip. Sunscreen at the ready! (B,D)
DAY 6 AIRLIE BEACH.
Up next: Whitehaven Beach (aka the most photographed beach in Oz). Get ready for crystal clear water and over 7km of white sand before returning to Airlie Beach for the night. (B,L)
DAY 7 AIRLIE BEACH TO MAGNETIC ISLAND. You’re on a stunning island. Relax, recharge and take it easy in a hammock of your choice. (B,D)
DAY 8 MAGNETIC ISLAND TO CAIRNS. Before leaving, make sure you cuddle a koala (optional
activity). Later, we pull into Cairns: gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. (B)
DAY 9 CAIRNS. You’ve got two days to play with in Cairns. Why not start with an optional Great Barrier Reef trip? Snorkel or scuba to get that elusive selfie with a photobombing fish. (B)
DAY 10 CAIRNS.
After breakfast, say g’bye to your trip buddies. But then again, are you really ready to go? (B)
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BRISBANE TO CAIRNS TRIP CODE: OXISBC CAIRNS TO BRISBANE TRIP CODE: OXISCB
12 DAY | ROCK 'N' TOP
DAY 1 ALICE SPRINGS TO ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK. After lunch in Yulara (the gateway resort to Uluru) there’s a guided tour of the big red rock itself. Snap away at the gorgeous sunset and tuck into a BBQ for dinner. (D)
DAY 2 ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK. Forgive the early hour, but this is a sunrise you’ll want to see. Trust us. Then, get a sense of the immense scale of Uluru with a base walk. Gear up for the optional activities today – we’re talking skydiving, camel rides and scenic flights. (B)
DAY 3 ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK TO KINGS CANYON. Stroll amongst the 36 red sandstone giants through the Valley of the Winds. Tonight: we experience the true outback with a sleep under the stars in custom swags. (B,D)
DAY 4 KINGS CANYON TO ALICE SPRINGS. Kings Canyon starts with a serious set of 500 steps before we get to the Garden of Eden. It’ll be worth the climb. Promise. (B)
DAY 5 ALICE SPRINGS.
Today, we head out on an excursion to the West MacDonnell Ranges. Optionals include a visit to the Kangaroo Sanctuary (cute!). (B)
DAY 6 ALICE SPRINGS TO DARWIN. Cheerio, Alice. We’re flying to Darwin today, the capital of the Northern Territory. (B)
DAY 7 DARWIN. You’ve got a day in Darwin to explore. Get your urban fix before Kakadu tomorrow. (B)
DAY 8 DARWIN TO KAKADU NATIONAL PARK. For the next two nights you’ll call Kakadu home. Expect phenomenal wildlife, Instagram-worthy scenery and of course local Indigenous culture. (B,D)
DAY 9 KAKADU NATIONAL PARK.
When will you get to see Aboriginal rock art and wildlife up close? Oh right, today. Bonus: keep your eyes peeled for crocs as we cruise along the East Alligator River (dry season). This evening, soak up a breathtaking sunset at Ubirr. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST
(INCLUDED)
+ Experience sunset at Ubirr
+ Visit Aboriginal rock art sites in Kakadu National Park
+ Visit Litchfield National Park
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 11 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D)
+ 4 nights in hostels, 5 nights in hotels, 1 night in a motel, 1 night in a swag
+ Entrance fees to national parks
+ Modern air-conditioned vehicle with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
+ Internal flight as marked on trip map
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Skydiving over Uluru
+ Camel ride in the outback
+ Cruise the Katherine Gorge
+ Visit The Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs
+ Yellow Waters Billabong Cruise (wet season)
DAY 10 KAKADU NATIONAL PARK TO KATHERINE. Make a splash with a swim stop at the idyllic Edith Falls (new cover photo alert). Tonight, we’re off to play lawn bowls. (B,D)
DAY 11 KATHERINE TO LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK. Enjoy an optional cruise along the Katherine Gorge today. Then, it’s up and onwards to the beautiful Litchfield National Park. Prepare to be wowed. (B)
DAY 12 LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK TO DARWIN. Waterfalls, rainforest and sparkling pools, oh my! After lunch outdoors, we’ll take on the short drive back to Darwin, where this trip ends. (B,L)
FLIGHTS
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ALICE SPRINGS TO DARWIN TRIP CODE: OXDIUD DARWIN TO ALICE SPRINGS TRIP CODE: OXDIDU
CLOCKWISE
11 DAY | EAST COAST CRUISIN'
DAY 1 SYDNEY TO SURF CAMP, CRESCENT HEAD. Let the wave chasing begin! Suit up and hit the beach. With qualified instructors to watch over your every move, you’ll be up and on your feet in no time! (L,D)
DAY 2 SURF CAMP, CRESCENT HEAD TO BYRON BAY. Today we pass Coffs Harbour and the notorious Big Banana (note to self: charge camera) as we continue on to chilled out Byron Bay. Embrace your inner hippie and soak up those laidback vibes. (B)
DAY 3 BYRON BAY. Beautifully bohemian Byron is a melting pot of surf culture, alternative philosophies and the good life. You’ll love it. (B)
DAY 4 BYRON BAY TO BRISBANE VIA THE GOLD COAST. Buh-bye Byron, we're headed to the famous Surfers Paradise beach. Discover for yourself why this place is one of Australia’s most popular holiday spots. Then: onwards to Brisbane. (B)
DAY 5 BRISBANE TO FRASER ISLAND. Today we catch a ferry to the world’s largest sand island. Fraser Island, we’re ready for ya! On the way, discover Noosa and the breathtaking Glasshouse Mountains. (B,D)
DAY 6 FRASER ISLAND. It’ll be love at first Snapchat as you hit up Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck, Lake McKenzie and much more on Fraser Island. (B,L)
DAY 7 FRASER ISLAND TO MYELLA FARM. Time for a home-cooked meal and cattle station visit – but first, a cheeky jaunt to the Bundaberg rum distillery. Then, it’s on to those dusty plains and wide open spaces. (B,D)
DAY 8 MYELLA FARM. Embrace your inner cowboy and prepare for some whip cracking and lassoing –today there’s a full day on the farm to sink your teeth into. Opt in for the chance to explore on horseback (or a motorbike if that’s more your scene). (B,L,D)
DAY 9 MYELLA FARM TO THE WHITSUNDAYS (SAILING). Been on a private yacht before? After today, the answer will be yes as you sail the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. (B,D)
YOUR ROUTE
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Surf lesson at Topdeck’s surf camp
+ Full-day Fraser Island 4WD experience including Lake McKenzie
+ Overnight sailing in the Whitsunday Islands
+ Visit Whitehaven Beach
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 10 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D)
+ 2 nights in hotels, 5 nights in lodges, 2 nights in cabins, 1 night sailing on a yacht
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Skydiving in Byron Bay
+ Motorbike lesson at Myella Farm
+ Dolphin kayaking in Byron Bay
+ Surf lesson in Byron Bay
START MEET AT 7.30AM IN SYDNEY (OXISSW) OR 3.30PM IN AIRLIE BEACH (OXISWS)
FINISH APPROXIMATELY 8AM IN AIRLIE BEACH (OXISSW) OR 6PM IN SYDNEY (OXISWS)
DAY 10 AIRLIE BEACH. Grab a last pic of paradise before we head back to Airlie Beach tonight. (B,L)
DAY 11 AIRLIE BEACH. The trip might be over, but keep the party going in this backpacker town. (B)
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SYDNEY TO AIRLIE BEACH TRIP CODE: OXISSW AIRLIE BEACH TO SYDNEY TRIP CODE: OXISWS
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: MYELLA FARM, BYRON BAY, THE WHITSUNDAYS
SYDNEY AIRLIE BEACH 19 MEALS 2 STATES WI-FI
14 DAY | ISLAND SUNTANNER
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: MYELLA FARM, CAIRNS, THE WHITSUNDAYS, FRASER ISLAND
DAY 1 SYDNEY TO SURF CAMP, CRESCENT HEAD. We venture toward Crescent Head. Surf lesson, coming up! (L,D)
DAY 2 SURF CAMP, CRESCENT HEAD TO BYRON BAY. Up next, famous Byron Bay. (B)
DAY 3 BYRON BAY. Test out those surfing skills or try kayaking to search for dolphins and whales. (B)
DAY 4 BYRON BAY TO BRISBANE VIA THE GOLD COAST. Surfers Paradise, we see ya! Tonight, check out Brisbane. (B)
DAY 5 BRISBANE TO FRASER ISLAND. Today we hit up Noosa and the Glasshouse Mountains. Then, the UNESCO World Heritage listed Fraser Island. (B,D)
DAY 6 FRASER ISLAND. Four-wheel drive along the beach highway and explore Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek and the Maheno Shipwreck. (B,L)
DAY 7 FRASER ISLAND TO MYELLA FARM. Time for a home-cooked meal and cattle station visit – but first, the Bundaberg rum distillery. (B,D)
DAY 8 MYELLA FARM. Embrace your inner cowboy and prepare for whip cracking and lassoing. (B,L,D)
DAY 9 MYELLA FARM TO THE WHITSUNDAYS (SAILING). We board own private overnight yacht for a two day sailing trip. (B,D)
DAY 10 AIRLIE BEACH. Next up: Whitehaven Beach. Get ready for crystal clear water and over 7km of white sand before returning to Airlie Beach. (B,L) DAY 11 AIRLIE BEACH TO MAGNETIC ISLAND. Relax and recharge. Or, get involved in walks to secluded beaches and feed some local animals. (B,D)
DAY 12 MAGNETIC ISLAND TO CAIRNS. Before leaving, cuddle a koala (optional). Later, we pull into Cairns: the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. (B)
DAY 13 CAIRNS. You’ve got two days to play with. Why not start with an optional Great Barrier Reef trip? (B)
DAY 14 CAIRNS. After breakfast, say g’bye to your trip buddies. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Overnight sailing in the Whitsunday Islands
+ Visit Whitehaven Beach
+ Full-day Fraser Island 4WD experience including Lake McKenzie
+ Surf lesson at Topdeck’s surf camp
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 13 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D)
+ 4 nights in hotels, 1 night in a motel, 5 nights in lodges, 2 nights in cabins, 1 night sailing on a yacht
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Great Barrier Reef sailing/diving /snorkelling
+ Skydiving in either Cairns or Byron Bay
+ Dolphin kayaking in Byron Bay
START MEET AT 7.30AM IN SYDNEY (OXISSC) OR 9AM IN CAIRNS (OXISCS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN CAIRNS (OXISSC) OR 6PM IN SYDNEY (OXISCS)
14 DAY | DOWN SOUTH & OUTBACK
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Great Ocean Road & sunset at the 12 Apostles
+ Visit Grampians National Park
+ Paint your own souvenir boomerang
+ Hike to the base of MacKenzie Falls
+ Make your own wine in Coonawarra
+ View the magic of the Flinders Ranges
+ Stay underground in Coober Pedy
+ Visit a kangaroo orphanage in Coober Pedy
+ Experience sunset & sunrise over Uluru
+ Valley of the Winds Walk at Kata Tjuta
+ Guided hike of Kings Canyon
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 13 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 6 dinners (D)
+ 2 nights in hotels, 3 nights in motels, 7 nights in hostels, 1 night in a swag
+ Entrance fees to national parks
+ Modern air-conditioned vehicle with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Scenic helicopter flight over the 12 Apostles
+ Day trip to Kangaroo Island
+ Skydiving over Uluru
+ Camel ride in the outback
DAY 1 MELBOURNE TO PORT CAMPBELL VIA THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD. It’s not called the ‘Great’ Ocean Road for nothing! Get snappy over the 12 Apostles. (D)
DAY 2 PORT CAMPBELL TO GRAMPIANS NATIONAL PARK. We’ll explore The Grampians today. Meet the traditional landowners and paint your own story on a boomerang. (B,D)
DAY 3 GRAMPIANS NATIONAL PARK TO MOUNT GAMBIER. Next up: MacKenzie Falls, the largest waterfall
in Victoria. Tonight catch some shut eye in Old Mount Gambier Gaol. (B)
DAY 4 MOUNT GAMBIER TO ADELAIDE. Check out the Blue Lake and Umpherston Sinkhole before stopping off at Wynn’s Coonawarra vineyard. Then, Adelaide’s calling. (B)
DAY 5 ADELAIDE. You’ve made it to the City of Churches. You could join the optional day trip to the Barossa Valley or Kangaroo Island. (B)
DAY 6 ADELAIDE TO FLINDERS RANGES. On our way to the Clare Valley, we'll stop at the Barossa Reservoir Whispering Wall. (B,D)
DAY 7 FLINDERS RANGES. Flinders Ranges National Park has everything, from mountains to gorges and creeks to rivers. (B,L,D)
DAY 8 FLINDERS RANGES TO COOBER PEDY. Destination: Coober Pedy. Where locals live in homes carved deep underground to escape the heat. (B,D)
DAY 9 COOBER PEDY TO ALICE SPRINGS. Cross Moon Plain today. Just remember to close the gate on 5,614 kms of dingo fence. (B)
DAY 10 ALICE SPRINGS TO ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK. It's off to Uluru in the afternoon for a guided walking tour and a sunset you won’t forget. (B,D)
DAY 11 ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK. What’s more amazing than sunset at Uluru? Sunrise. Get your adventure on with an optional scenic flight or skydive. (B)
DAY 12 ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK TO KINGS CANYON. Get ready to take on Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) with a hike through the ‘Valley of the Winds’. Tonight we sleep in swags. (B)
DAY 13 KINGS CANYON TO ALICE SPRINGS. The Kings Canyon Rim Walk is the real deal and the ultimate way to check out the most famous canyon in Oz. (B)
DAY 14 ALICE SPRINGS. This morning, we venture through the stunning West MacDonnell Ranges. Later, it’s back to Alice Springs. Say your farewells to your travel mates today. (B)
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: GRAMPIANS NP, COOBER PEDY, GRAMPIANS NP, ADELAIDE
20 DAY | BEACH & BUSH
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: CRESCENT HEAD, CAIRNS,
DAY 1 SYDNEY TO SURF CAMP, CRESCENT HEAD. (L,D)
DAY 2 SURF CAMP, CRESCENT HEAD TO BYRON BAY. (B)
DAY 3 BYRON BAY. (B)
DAY 4 BYRON BAY TO BRISBANE VIA THE GOLD COAST. (B)
DAY 5 BRISBANE TO FRASER ISLAND. (B,D)
DAY 6 FRASER ISLAND. (B,L)
DAY 7 FRASER ISLAND TO MYELLA FARM. (B,D)
DAY 8 MYELLA FARM. (B,L,D)
DAY 9 MYELLA FARM TO THE WHITSUNDAYS (SAILING). (B,D)
DAY 10 AIRLIE BEACH. (B,L)
DAY 11 AIRLIE BEACH TO MAGNETIC ISLAND. (B,D)
DAY 12 MAGNETIC ISLAND TO CAIRNS. (B)
DAYS 13-14 CAIRNS. (B) (B)
DAY 15 CAIRNS TO ALICE SPRINGS. (B)
DAY 16 ALICE SPRINGS TO ULURU, KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK. (B,D)
DAY 17 ULURU, KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK. (B)
DAY 18 ULURU, KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK TO KINGS CANYON. (B,D)
DAY 19 KINGS CANYON TO ALICE SPRINGS. (B)
DAY 20 ALICE SPRINGS. (B)
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Overnight sailing in the Whitsunday Islands
+ Visit Whitehaven Beach
+ Surf lesson at Topdeck’s surf camp
+ Full-day Fraser Island 4WD experience including Lake McKenzie
+ Experience sunrise & sunset at Uluru
+ Valley of the Winds Walk at Kata Tjuta
+ Guided hike of Kings Canyon
+ Visit West MacDonnell Ranges
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 19 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 9 dinners (D)
+ 1 night in a motel, 6 nights in hotels, 8 nights in lodges, 2 nights in cabins, 1 night in a swag, 1 night sailing on a yacht
+ Entrance fees to national parks
+ Modern air-conditioned vehicle with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
+ Internal flight as marked on trip map
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Dolphin kayaking in Byron Bay
+ Great Barrier Reef day trip
+ Scenic flights from the beach at Fraser Island
+ Scenic flights at Uluru
MEET AT 7.30AM IN SYDNEY (OXGASU) OR 7AM IN ALICE SPRINGS (OXGAUS)
APPROXIMATELY 4PM IN ALICE SPRINGS (OXGASU) OR
FLIGHTS
Internal flights are included. Prices may vary within 42 days of departure, subject to airline availability.
21 DAY | OUTBACK ADVENTURE
DAY 5 ADELAIDE.
A free day in Adelaide. You could join the optional day trip to the Barossa Valley or spot wildlife on the optional trip to Kangaroo Island. (B)
DAY 6 ADELAIDE TO FLINDERS RANGES. On our way to the Clare Valley, we'll stop at the Barossa Reservoir Whispering Wall. There’s a classic Aussie pub waiting for you tonight. (B,D)
DAY 7 FLINDERS RANGES.
Think mountains, gorges, red rocks and craterlike formations. Today, check out Flinders Ranges National Park. (B,L,D)
DAY 8 FLINDERS RANGES TO COOBER PEDY. Onwards to Coober Pedy, where the locals live underground to escape the heat. (B,D)
DAY 9 COOBER PEDY TO ALICE SPRINGS. Today we check out the Breakaway range and Dingo Fence before hitting the NT border. (B)
DAY 10 ALICE SPRINGS TO ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK. A guided walking tour of Uluru awaits this afternoon. Then, toast your trip buddies with a glass of bubbles as the sun sets. (B,D)
DAY 11 ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK. If you thought sunset last night was good, just wait until you see sunrise at Uluru. When you’ve recovered your senses, there’s an optional scenic flight, skydive or camel ride. (B)
DAY 1 MELBOURNE TO PORT CAMPBELL VIA THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD. The 'Great' Ocean Road deserves its name. See why at the 12 Apostles. (D)
DAY 2 PORT CAMPBELL TO GRAMPIANS NATIONAL PARK. Just the 167,000 hectares of The Grampians to explore today then? Meet the traditional landowners, hear their Dreamtime stories and paint your own story on a boomerang. (B,D)
DAY 3 GRAMPIANS NATIONAL PARK TO MOUNT GAMBIER. Tonight you’ll sleep in Old Mount Gambier Gaol. But before that there’s the small matter of seeing the largest waterfall in Victoria – the MacKenzie Falls. (B)
DAY 4 MOUNT GAMBIER TO ADELAIDE. See the Blue Lake and Umpherston Sinkhole before heading on to Adelaide. We’ll raise a glass en route at Wynn’s Coonawarra vineyard. (B)
DAY 12 ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK TO KINGS CANYON. Visit Kata Tjuta and the Valley of the Winds, and then it's over to Kings Canyon to sleep in swags (think: the ultimate portable sleeping unit) under the vast Aussie night sky. (B,D)
DAY 13 KINGS CANYON TO ALICE SPRINGS. The Kings Canyon Rim Walk is the real deal. Get ready to climb. Then find relief in the sheltered valley and waterhole of the Garden of Eden. (B)
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: KATHERINE GORGE, KAKADU NP, ULURU, SALT LAKES
MELBOURNE DARWIN 31 MEALS 3
DAY 14 ALICE SPRINGS.
Venture through the stunning West MacDonnell Ranges today. Later, optionals include a visit to the local Kangaroo Sanctuary. Cute! (B)
DAY 15 ALICE SPRINGS TO DARWIN. Today we’re flying to Darwin to meet our Top End Crew in this unique tropical city. (B)
DAY 16 DARWIN. You’ve got a day in Darwin to explore before Kakadu National Park tomorrow. (B)
DAY 17 DARWIN TO KAKADU NATIONAL PARK. For the next two nights you’ll call Kakadu home. Expect phenomenal wildlife, Insta-worthy scenery and, of course, local Indigenous culture. (B,D)
DAY 18 KAKADU NATIONAL PARK. Along with gorgeous views over the Nardab floodplain, today has Aboriginal rock art and a crocodile cruise on the to-do list (dry season only). (B)
DAY 19 KAKADU NATIONAL PARK TO KATHERINE. Make a splash with a swim stop at the idyllic Edith Falls (new FB cover photo alert). Tonight, we’re off to play lawn bowls. (B,D)
DAY 20 KATHERINE TO LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK. Enjoy a cruise along the Katherine Gorge today. Then, it’s up and onwards to the beautiful Litchfield National Park. Prepare to be wowed. (B)
DAY 21 LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK TO DARWIN. Waterfalls, rainforest and sparkling pools, oh my! After lunch outdoors, we’ll take on the short drive back to Darwin, where we say our goodbyes. (B,L)
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Visit the Great Ocean Road
+ Paint your own souvenir boomerang
+ Walks around The Grampians and MacKenzie Falls
+ Make your own blended wine class
+ Flinders Ranges guided walk
+ Opal mine & town tour
+ Experience sunrise & sunset at Uluru
+ Walks at Kata Tjuta
+ Guided hike of Kings Canyon
+ Visit West MacDonnell Ranges
+ Visit Aboriginal rock art sites in Kakadu National Park
+ Kakadu crocodile cruise (dry season only)
+ Visit Arnhemland (dry season only)
+ Visit Litchfield National Park waterfalls
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 20 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 9 dinners (D)
+ 7 nights in hostels, 1 night in a motel, 4 nights in lodges, 7 nights in hotels, 1 night in a swag
+ Entrance fees to national parks
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
+ Internal flight as marked on trip map
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Skydiving over Uluru
+ Visit The Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs
+ Kangaroo Island day trip
+ Katherine Gorge Cruise
+ Yellow Water Billabong Cruise (wet season)
START MEET AT 6.30AM IN MELBOURNE (OXOAMD) OR
27 DAY | GRAND AUSSIE
DAY 7 FRASER ISLAND TO MYELLA FARM. Time for a home-cooked meal and cattle station visit – but first, a cheeky jaunt to the Bundaberg rum distillery. Then, it’s on to those dusty plains and wide open spaces. (B,D)
DAY 8 MYELLA FARM.
Today there’s a full day on the farm to sink your teeth into. Opt in for the chance to explore on horseback or motorbike. (B,L,D)
DAY 9 MYELLA FARM TO THE WHITSUNDAYS (SAILING). Time to board a private yacht to sail the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. (B,D)
DAY 10 AIRLIE BEACH.
Set a course for Whitehaven Beach, where a snorkelling sesh awaits. Then, it’s back to the mainland. (B,L)
DAY 11 AIRLIE BEACH TO MAGNETIC ISLAND. You’re on a stunning island. Get involved in walks to secluded beaches and maybe even feed some of the local animals. (B,D)
DAY 12 MAGNETIC ISLAND TO CAIRNS.
Before leaving, hop on a wildlife tour. Later today we pull into Cairns: the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. (B)
DAYS 13-14 CAIRNS.
Hurl yourself from great heights with a bungy cord, try whitewater rafting or skydive with views over the Great Barrier Reef. (B) (B)
DAY 1 SYDNEY TO SURF CAMP, CRESCENT HEAD. Let the wave chasing begin! Suit up and hit the beach. With qualified instructors to watch over your every move, you’ll be up and on your feet in no time! (L,D)
DAY 2 SURF CAMP, CRESCENT HEAD TO BYRON BAY. Today we pass Coffs Harbour and that notorious Big Banana (note to self: charge camera) as we continue on to chilled out Byron Bay. (B)
DAY 3 BYRON BAY. The ‘Welcome to Byron Bay’ sign says it all: ‘Cheer up. Slow down. Chill out’. You’ve got 24 hours to find inner peace. (B)
DAY 4 BYRON BAY TO BRISBANE VIA THE GOLD COAST. Buh-bye Byron, we’re headed to the famous Surfers Paradise beach. Then, it’s on to Brisbane. (B)
DAY 5 BRISBANE TO FRASER ISLAND.
Today we stop off in Noosa for lunch then catch a ferry to the world’s largest sand island. It’s UNESCO World Heritage listed, so expect a serious dose of awesome. (B,D)
DAY 6 FRASER ISLAND. Four-wheel drive along the beach highway and explore Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek and the Maheno Shipwreck. (B,L)
DAY 15 CAIRNS TO ALICE SPRINGS.
Take to the skies as we travel to Alice Springs. (B)
DAY 16 ALICE SPRINGS TO ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK. Today, the famous Uluru is on the itinerary. To round off the day, enjoy a glass of bubbles and an unforgettable sunset. (B,D)
DAY 17 ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK. You thought last night’s sunset was cool? Wait for sunrise and a full base walk of this World Heritage site. (B)
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: KAKADU NP, GREAT BARRIER REEF, KAKADU NP, ULURU
SYDNEY DARWIN 41 MEALS 3 STATES/TERRITORIES WI-FI
DAY 18 ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK TO KINGS CANYON. Immerse yourself in the heart of sacred Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and desert plains. Tonight we sleep under the stars in custom swags. (B,D)
DAY 19 KINGS CANYON TO ALICE SPRINGS. Pack your hiking boots and prepare for a climb with the Kings Canyon Rim Walk. (B)
DAY 20 ALICE SPRINGS. Travel the stunning West MacDonnell Ranges before heading back to Alice Springs. You’ll earn Outback Adventurer status. (B)
DAY 21 ALICE SPRINGS TO DARWIN. Bye bye Alice, we’re flying to Darwin in search of Crocodile Dundee. (B)
DAY 22 DARWIN. A free day in Darwin. What to do? You could chill on Mindil Beach, feast at the food markets or head down to the lively waterfront. (B)
DAY 23 DARWIN TO KAKADU NATIONAL PARK. For the next two nights you’ll call the legendary Kakadu home. Expect phenomenal wildlife, Insta-worthy scenery and, of course, local Indigenous culture. (B,D)
DAY 24 KAKADU NATIONAL PARK. Today is about Aboriginal rock art and a lesson on 20,000 years of culture. (B)
DAY 25 KAKADU NATIONAL PARK TO KATHERINE. Pack your swimmers: today we’re hitting waterfalls and swimming spots. Later, try your hand at lawn bowls. (B,D)
DAY 26 KATHERINE GORGE TO LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK. Enjoy a cruise along the Katherine Gorge today. Then, it’s up and onwards to the beautiful Litchfield National Park. Prepare to be wowed. (B)
DAY 27 LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK TO DARWIN. Waterfalls, rainforest and ethereal pools, oh my! After lunch outdoors, we’ll take on the short drive back to Darwin, where we say our goodbyes. (B,L)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Overnight sailing in the Whitsunday Islands
+ Visit Whitehaven Beach
+ Surf lesson at Topdeck’s surf camp
+ Fraser Island 4WD experience including Lake McKenzie
+ Experience sunrise & sunset at Uluru
+ Valley of the Winds Walk at Kata Tjuta
+ Guided hike of Kings Canyon
+ Visit West MacDonnell Ranges
+ East Alligator River Cruise in Kakadu (dry season)
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 26 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D)
+ 2 nights in motels, 11 nights in hotels, 7 nights in lodges, 2 nights in hostels, 2 nights in cabins, 1 night in a swag, 1 night sailing on a yacht
+ Entrance fees to national parks
+ Modern air-conditioned vehicles
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
+ Internal flights as marked on trip map
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Extra surf lessons (Byron Bay)
+ Skydiving over Uluru
+ Great Barrier Reef day trip
+ Yellow Water Billabong Cruise in Kakadu (wet season)
START MEET AT 7.30AM IN SYDNEY (OXGASD) OR 8AM IN DARWIN (OXGADS)
FINISH APPROXIMATELY 4PM IN DARWIN (OXGASD) OR 6PM IN SYDNEY (OXGADS)
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: KINGS CANYON, BRISBANE, WHITSUNDAYS, ALICE SPRINGS
29 DAY | ULTIMATE AUSSIE ADVENTURE
DAY 9 MYELLA FARM TO THE WHITSUNDAYS (SAILING). Hoist the sails! We’re stepping aboard a private yacht to sail the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. (B,D)
DAY 10 AIRLIE BEACH.
Shield your eyes from the blinding white sands of Whitehaven, then set a course for Airlie Beach. (B,L)
DAY 11 AIRLIE BEACH TO MAGNETIC ISLAND. You + island vibes = bliss. Get involved in walks to secluded beaches and maybe even feed some of the local animals. (B,D)
DAY 12 MAGNETIC ISLAND TO CAIRNS.
Before leaving this island gem, make sure you cuddle a koala (optional activity). Later today we pull into Cairns: the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. (B)
DAYS 13-14 CAIRNS. You’ve got two free days to make the most of Cairns. Bungy, whitewater raft or snorkel, dive and cruise the Great Barrier Reef. (B) (B)
DAY 15 CAIRNS TO ALICE SPRINGS.
Take to the skies heading south west to meet up with your crew in Alice Springs. (B)
DAY 16 ALICE SPRINGS TO ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK. It’s Uluru in the afternoon for a guided walking tour, a glass of bubbles and an unforgettable sunset. (B,D)
DAY 1 SYDNEY TO SURF CAMP, CRESCENT HEAD. Let the wave chasing begin! Suit up and hit the beach. With qualified instructors to watch over your every move, you’ll be up and on your feet in no time! (L,D)
DAY 2 SURF CAMP TO BYRON BAY.
Today we pass Coffs Harbour and that notorious Big Banana (note to self: charge camera) as we continue on to chilled out Byron Bay. (B)
DAY 3 BYRON BAY. The ‘Welcome to Byron Bay’ sign says it all: 'Cheer up. Slow down. Chill out.' You’ve got 24 hours to find inner hippie peace. (B)
DAY 4 BYRON BAY TO BRISBANE VIA THE GOLD COAST. Buh-bye Byron, we’re headed to Brisbane and the famous Surfers Paradise beach today. (B)
DAY 5 BRISBANE TO FRASER ISLAND. Say farewell, Brisbane and hello Noosa! Later today we catch a ferry bound for Fraser Island. (B,D)
DAY 6 FRASER ISLAND. Four-wheel drive along the highway of 75 Mile Beach and make a splash in the crystal clear waters of Lake McKenzie. Epic. (B,L)
DAY 7 FRASER ISLAND TO MYELLA FARM. Embrace your inner jackaroo and prepare for whip cracking and lassoing at a real Aussie farm. (B,D)
DAY 8 MYELLA FARM.
Today there’s a full day on the farm to sink your teeth into. Opt in for the chance to explore those dusty plains on horseback or motorbike. (B,L,D)
DAY 17 ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK (THE OLGAS). What’s more amazing than sunset at Uluru? Sunrise. Plus, a full base walk. Follow in the footsteps of the traditional owners of this World Heritage site. (B)
DAY 18 ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK TO KINGS CANYON. Venture into the heart of sacred Kata Tjuta on the ‘Valley of the Winds’ walk. Tonight we sleep under the stars in custom swags. (B,D)
DAY 19 KINGS CANYON TO ALICE SPRINGS.
The Kings Canyon Rim Walk is the real deal. This is the most famous canyon in Oz. Get ready for the climb. (B)
DAY 20 ALICE SPRINGS. Venture through the stunning West MacDonnell Ranges. (B)
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: ADELAIDE, ULURU, FRASER ISLAND, SYDNEY
DAY 21 ALICE SPRINGS TO COOBER PEDY.
Cross Moon Plain and remember to close the gate on 5,614 kms of dingo fence. Bonus: see cute critters aplenty at the Kangaroo Orphanage. (B)
DAY 22 COOBER PEDY TO FLINDERS RANGES. From Coober Pedy where locals live underground to the mountains of the legendary Flinders Ranges. (B,D)
DAY 23 FLINDERS RANGES. Today we explore the mother of outback landscapes: expect mountains, gorges, red rocks and crater-like formations at Flinders Ranges. (B,L,D)
DAY 24 FLINDERS RANGES TO ADELAIDE. We'll stop at the Barossa Reservoir Whispering Wall before rolling into Adelaide. (B,D)
DAY 25 ADELAIDE. A free day to explore Adelaide. Hop to Kangaroo Island or take a trip to the Barossa Valley. (B)
DAY 26 ADELAIDE TO MOUNT GAMBIER. We’ll make a stop at Wynn’s Coonawarra vineyard, then check out the Blue Lake and Umpherston Sinkhole. (B)
DAY 27 MOUNT GAMBIER TO GRAMPIANS NATIONAL PARK. Next up: MacKenzie Falls, the largest waterfall in Victoria. Cue epic sandstone landscapes. (B,D)
DAY 28 GRAMPIANS NATIONAL PARK TO PORT CAMPBELL. Meet traditional land owners, paint a boomerang, then see a sunset you’ll want to write home about. (B,D)
DAY 29 PORT CAMPBELL TO MELBOURNE VIA THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD. Stop at the 12 Apostles and Bells Beach, before rolling into Melbourne. (B)
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FLIGHTS
Internal flights are included. Prices may vary within 42 days of departure, subject to airline availability.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Full-day Fraser Island 4WD experience including Lake McKenzie
+ Overnight sailing in the Whitsunday Islands
+ Visit Whitehaven Beach
+ Surf lesson at Topdeck’s surf camp
+ Experience sunrise & sunset at Uluru
+ Valley of the Winds Walk at Kata Tjuta
+ Paint your own souvenir boomerang
+ Guided hike of Kings Canyon
+ Visit West MacDonnell Ranges
+ 12 Apostles and the Great Ocean Road
+ Visit Grampians National Park
+ Opal mine tour
+ Wilpena Pound guided walk
+ Make your own blended wine class
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 28 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 13 dinners (D)
+ 2 nights in motels, 5 nights in hostels, 9 nights in lodges, 8 nights in hotels, 2 nights in cabins, 1 night sailing on a yacht, 1 night in a swag
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
+ Internal flight as marked on trip map
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Surf lessons
+ Koala cuddle with photo
+ Visit The Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs
+ Scenic flights over Uluru
+ Kangaroo Island day trip
START MEET AT 7.30AM IN SYDNEY (OXUASM) OR 6.30AM IN MELBOURNE (OXUAMS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 6PM IN MELBOURNE (OXUASM) OR 6PM IN SYDNEY (OXUAMS)
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: BYRON BAY, GREAT BARRIER REEF, THE WHITSUNDAYS, ULURU
7 DAY | SOUTHERN EXPLORER
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Stay in the Fox Glacier region
+ Milford Sound nature cruise
+ Visit Lake Matheson
+ Visit Fiordland National Park
+ Arrow River bike trails
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 6 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
+ 5 nights in hotels & lodges, 1 night in a hostel
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Scenic helicopter flights
+ Bungy jumping
+ Shotover Canyon Swing
START MEET AT 7AM IN CHRISTCHURCH
6PM IN CHRISTCHURCH
DAY 1 CHRISTCHURCH TO FOX GLACIER. The Canterbury Plains make for epic scenery. Stop in Hokitika for whitebait fritters and pounamu (jade) pendant shopping. Try to grab a shot of NZ’s two tallest mountain peaks reflected in Lake Matheson. (D)
DAY 2 FOX GLACIER TO QUEENSTOWN. Hit up NZ's most famous glacier. Strap on some crampons and get an up-close look on an ice walk or optional heli-hike. Then, journey past Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea and feel your pulse start to quicken as we roll into Queenstown. (B,D)
DAY 3 QUEENSTOWN. Here's some basic math: Queenstown has over 220 activities. You have two days. No rush. This lakeside city will match any adventure you had in mind and then throw a Fergburger (amazing Queenstown burger place) in there for good measure. Get your adrenalin fix with bungy jumping, a narrow canyon swing, Shotover Jet, paragliding, hiking, horse riding and the skyline gondola. (B)
DAY 4 QUEENSTOWN. If you're bored here, there's something wrong. Need some time out? Head to the Kiwi Birdlife Park, or kick back with a local pinot. (B)
DAY 5 QUEENSTOWN INCLUDING MILFORD SOUND VISIT. Steady yourself for the otherworldly beauty of the fjords – we’ll be seeing them up close today with a Milford Sound cruise. This place comes complete with seals, dolphins and thundering waterfalls. (B)
DAY 6 QUEENSTOWN TO LAKE OHAU.
Zig-zag a gold-bearing river on a mountain bike ride through A+ scenery. Think: icy clear river and an 80m suspension bridge, all ending up at the site of the world’s first bungy. Will you jump? (B,D)
DAY 7 LAKE OHAU TO CHRISTCHURCH
VIA MT COOK VILLAGE. Round off the trip with an optional soak in a hot pool today – or take to the skies with a scenic flight for some stunning views of the Tekapo region. Then, it’s on to Christchurch to say our goodbyes. (B)
8 DAY | NORTHERN EXPLORER
DAY 1 AUCKLAND TO BAY OF ISLANDS. James Cook named our first stop the ‘Bay of Islands’. Well, you know what to expect. Seeing all 144 islands might take a while, so grab the optional ‘Rock the Boat’ island tour.
DAY 2 BAY OF ISLANDS. Ride down 80-100m dunes as many times as your legs can carry you back up (optional). What’s it going to be today? Opt in to grab a kayak and paddle under the Haruru Falls, cruise out to the Hole in the Rock or indulge in an optional spot of dolphin sailing. We’re having fish and chips for dinner so good thing you did all that exercise. (B,D)
DAY 3 BAY OF ISLANDS TO AUCKLAND.
Departing Bay of Islands, we’ll make two pit stops: first at the gorgeous Whangarei waterfalls, then at Mount Eden for a view of the city from the top of a volcano. (B)
DAY 4 AUCKLAND TO ROTORUA (MARAE STAY).
Pick up some new travel pals, then head to Waitomo Caves before hitting Rotorua. Tonight, Maori legends and mythology come alive as we bunker down at a traditional Marae stay. After learning the tonguethrusting Haka dance moves of the All Blacks and the finesse of the ladies’ Poi dance, you’ll polish off a traditional Maori dinner and feel like one of the locals. (B,D)
DAY 5 ROTORUA.
Get muddy in the bubbling, sulphur-soaked town of Rotorua. While you're here, raft over the waterfalls, head to the spa for a massage, or jump into the reallife landscapes of Tolkien's dreams on the Hobbiton Shire escape (all optional). (B)
DAY 6 ROTORUA TO TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK.
After enjoying the geothermal activity of Rotorua, the brave can bungy jump off a ledge as we pass by the largest freshwater lake in Australasia. (B,D)
DAY 7 TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK.
Opt in to take on what’s often described as the most epic hike in NZ. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing will
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Visit Parry Kauri Park
+ Maori Marae cultural talks
+ Haka & Poi class
+ Visit Huka Falls & Lake Taupo
+ Visit the Te Papa Museum
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 7 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
+ 6 nights in hotels & lodges, 1 night in a traditional Maori Marae
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Rock The Boat island tour
+ Hobbiton tour
+ Tongariro Alpine Crossing hike
START MEET AT 8.30AM IN AUCKLAND (NXGKBW) OR 8.30AM IN WELLINGTON (NXGKWB)
FINISH APPROXIMATELY 5.30PM IN WELLINGTON (NXGKBW) OR 6PM IN AUCKLAND (NXGKWB)
quickly top your list of favourites (if you don't mind heights and the odd dormant lava chamber). (B)
DAY 8 TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK TO WELLINGTON. Wellington (voted ‘best place in the world to live 2017’) has more bars and restaurants per capita than New York and is known for its craft beer. Clink glasses and bid your trip mates goodbye after exploring Te Papa museum’s six levels of awesome. (B)
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GBP PER PERSON
AUCKLAND TO WELLINGTON TRIP CODE: NXGKBW
WELLINGTON TO AUCKLAND TRIP CODE:
11 DAY | PURE ADRENALIN
DAY 1 WELLINGTON TO NELSON. Make a grape escape to the South Island and the 700 wineries surrounding the Marlborough Sounds. (D)
DAY 2 NELSON. Today we hit up Abel Tasman National Park. Choose your own adventure: skydive, kayak or explore the mountains. (B)
DAY 3 NELSON TO KAIKOURA. Sample some seriously delicious wine and crayfish, then off on a Peninsula walk we go! (B)
DAY 4 KAIKOURA TO CHRISTCHURCH. Make some marine mates with a spot of dolphin swimming, seal swimming or whale watching. Fancy a little more altitude? Jump on an incredible whale watching scenic flight. Then on to Christchurch. (B)
DAY 5 CHRISTCHURCH TO FOX GLACIER. Roll across the pastoral patchwork quilt that forms the Canterbury Plains and watch 50 shades of green melt into snow-topped peaks. (B,D)
DAY 6 FOX GLACIER TO QUEENSTOWN. Captivating deep blue glacial ice will be burnt into your memory after a morning on the Fox Glacier. Take an optional helicopter ride to explore the ice caves higher up. (B,D)
DAYS 7-8 QUEENSTOWN. Here’s some basic math: Queenstown has over 220 activities; you have two days. No rush. Prepare for more adventure than you can shake a stick at. (B) (B)
DAY 9 QUEENSTOWN INCLUDING MILFORD SOUND VISIT. Today is going to chew through your memory cards with Mirror Lake, Hollyford Valley, Milford Sound, towering rock faces, wildlife and waterfalls. (B)
DAY 10 QUEENSTOWN TO LAKE OHAU. It's time to test your nerves at the birthplace of bungy jumping. Think about it during our mountain bike ride through Arrowtown this morning. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Milford Sound nature cruise
+ Marlborough wine tasting
+ Kaikoura Peninsula walk
+ Crayfish tasting
+ Visit Lake Matheson
+ Visit Fiordland National Park
+ Arrow River bike trails
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 10 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)
+ 9 nights in hotels, motels & lodges, 1 night in a hostel
+ Cook Strait ferry crossing
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Dolphin swimming in Kaikoura
+ Bungy jumping in Queenstown
+ Fox Glacier hikes
+ Visit the Tekapo hot pools
DAY 11 LAKE OHAU TO CHRISTCHURCH VIA MT COOK VILLAGE. Round off the trip with an optional soak in a hot pool today – or take to the skies with a scenic flight for some stunning views of the Tekapo region. Then, it’s on to Christchurch to say our goodbyes. (B)
WELLINGTON TO CHRISTCHURCH TRIP CODE: NXGKWC
CHRISTCHURCH TO WELLINGTON TRIP CODE: NXGKCW
CLOCKWISE FROM
16 DAY | KIWI ENCOUNTER
DAY 1 AUCKLAND TO ROTORUA (MARAE STAY). (D)
DAY 2 ROTORUA. (B)
DAY 3 ROTORUA TO TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK. (B,D)
DAY 4 TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK. (B)
DAY 5 TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK TO WELLINGTON. (B)
DAY 6 WELLINGTON TO NELSON. (B,D)
DAY 7 NELSON. (B)
DAY 8 NELSON TO KAIKOURA. (B)
DAY 9 KAIKOURA TO CHRISTCHURCH. (B)
DAY 10 CHRISTCHURCH TO FOX GLACIER. (B,D)
DAY 11 FOX GLACIER TO QUEENSTOWN. (B,D)
DAYS 12-13 QUEENSTOWN. (B) (B)
DAY 14 QUEENSTOWN INCLUDING MILFORD SOUND. (B)
DAY 15 QUEENSTOWN TO LAKE OHAU. (B,D)
DAY 16 LAKE OHAU TO CHRISTCHURCH VIA MT COOK VILLAGE. (B)
This trip is a section of the 19 Day Grand Kiwi trip. See p.52 for more details.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Milford Sound nature cruise
+ Overnight stay in a traditional Maori Marae
+ Haka & Poi class
+ Visit Huka Falls
+ Visit Lake Taupo
+ Visit Te Papa Museum
+ Marlborough wine tasting
+ Kaikoura Peninsula walk
+ Crayfish tasting
+ Visit Lake Matheson
+ Visit Fiordland National Park
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 15 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)
+ 13 nights in hotels, motels & lodges, 1 night in a hostel, 1 night in a traditional Maori Marae
+ Cook Strait ferry crossing
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
TOP
OPTIONALS
+ Sea kayaking
+ Skydiving
+ Whitewater rafting
START MEET AT 7.30AM IN AUCKLAND (NXGKAC) OR 7AM IN CHRISTCHURCH (NXGKCA) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 7PM IN CHRISTCHURCH (NXGKAC) OR 6PM IN AUCKLAND (NXGKCA)
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: TONGARIRO NP, KAIKOURA, QUEENSTOWN
19 DAY | GRAND KIWI
DAY 4 AUCKLAND TO ROTORUA (MARAE STAY).
We’ll make a stop to check out the Waitomo Caves, then learn the tongue-thrusting Haka and polish off a traditional Maori dinner. (B,D)
DAY 5 ROTORUA.
When it comes to optional activities, mud, Middle Earth and massages are the order of the day in the bubbling, gurgling and sulphur-soaked town of Rotorua. Also: optional whitewater rafting. Ahh, yaaasss! (B)
DAY 6 ROTORUA TO TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK. Next up: Lake Taupo and a chance for a bungy over the river, or check out some natural hot pools before heading to the hills of Tongariro National Park. (B,D)
DAY 7 TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK.
Lace up your boots and opt in to tramp the lunar landscape of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing – home to three active volcanoes – or save your feet and take to wheels (or some optional skis). (B)
DAY 8 TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK TO WELLINGTON. From hiking over lava to readjusting to city life, today we make tracks to buzzing, beautiful Wellington – the ‘best place to live in the world 2017’. Expect artsy vibes, waterfront promenades and a cool nightlife scene (you bring the facial hair and tatts, Wellington will supply the craft beer). (B)
DAY 9 WELLINGTON TO NELSON.
DAY 1 AUCKLAND TO PAIHIA, BAY OF ISLANDS. Leave the city behind and get ready to explore New Zealand in all its breathtaking glory as we step into an adventure 130 million years in the making. Become a tree hugging hippie as you wrap your arms around NZ’s botanical elder, the Kauri tree, then 'Rock the Boat' on an optional overnight houseboat trip.
DAY 2 PAIHIA, BAY OF ISLANDS.
The Bay of Islands is big on numbers: 144 islands, a 90-mile beach, and 100-metre-high Te Paki sand dunes, ready for some serious sandboarding action. The islands (and all their optional activities) are your oyster on this free day. (B,D)
DAY 3 PAIHIA, BAY OF ISLANDS TO AUCKLAND. Wave bye-bye to the wilds for now – it’s back to the modern world today as we return to Auckland. Take some time to wander the heart of the city at your leisure. (B)
Ferry into the arms of the world’s best Sauv Blanc on the banks of the Marlborough Sounds and enjoy a private tasting in a family-owned vineyard. (B)
DAY 10 NELSON.
Dense forest, incredible beaches and the epic Abel Tasman National Park. Kayak with seals or jump out of a plane. You’ve got the whole day to explore. (B,D)
DAY 11 NELSON TO KAIKOURA.
It’s down the coast we go to spy New Zealand fur seals before we lace up our boots for a Peninsula walk. If you work up an appetite as you roam, no worries – this afternoon we’ll be sampling some of the yummiest crayfish you ever did taste. Mmm. (B)
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: WAITOMO CAVES,SHOTOVER CANYON SWING (QUEENSTOWN), BAY OF ISLANDS, QUEENSTOWN, KAIKOURA
DAY 12 KAIKOURA TO CHRISTCHURCH. Today, brace yourself for the triple threat of dolphin swimming, seal swimming or whale watching. Then on to Christchurch. (B)
DAY 13 CHRISTCHURCH TO FOX GLACIER.
The Canterbury Plains make for epic scenery. Stop for whitebait fritters and pounamu (jade) pendant shopping. Try to grab a shot of NZ’s two tallest mountain peaks reflected in Lake Matheson. (B,D)
DAY 14 FOX GLACIER TO QUEENSTOWN.
Hit up NZ's most famous glacier. Strap on some crampons and get an up-close look on an ice walk or optional heli-hike. Then journey past Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea and feel your pulse start to quicken as we roll into Queenstown. (B,D)
DAYS 15-16 QUEENSTOWN.
Queenstown has adrenalin on tap. Get your fix with our optionals: bungy jumping, a narrow canyon swing, Shotover Jet, paragliding, hiking, horse riding and the skyline gondola. (B) (B)
DAY 17 QUEENSTOWN INCLUDING MILFORD SOUND. Steady yourself for the otherworldly beauty of the fjords. Milford Sound comes complete with seals, dolphins and thundering waterfalls. (B)
DAY 18 QUEENSTOWN TO LAKE OHAU.
Zig-zag a gold-bearing river on a mountain bike ride through A+ scenery. Think: icy clear pools, an 80m suspension bridge, and the site of the world’s first bungy at the finish line. (B,D)
DAY 19 LAKE OHAU TO CHRISTCHURCH
VIA MT COOK VILLAGE. Round off the trip with an optional soak in a hot pool today – or take to the skies with a scenic flight for some stunning views of the Tekapo region. Then, it’s on to Christchurch to say our goodbyes. (B)
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Overnight in a traditional Maori Marae
+ Kapa Haka performance
+ Traditional Kiwi lamb roast dinner with pavlova
+ Visit Tongariro National Park & Lake Taupo
+ Wine tasting in Marlborough
+ Visit the Kaikoura Peninsula & see the marine life
+ Stay in Fox Glacier region
+ Milford Sound nature cruise
+ Arrow River bike trails
+ Crayfish tasting
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 18 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D)
+ 15 nights in hotels, motels & lodges, 1 night in a hostel, 1 night in a traditional Maori Marae, 1 night in a cabin
+ Cook Strait ferry crossing
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Topdeck Crew
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Rock The Boat island tour
+ Hobbiton tour
+ Dolphin swimming in Kaikoura
START MEET AT 8.30AM IN AUCKLAND (ANGKBC) OR 7AM IN CHRISTCHURCH (ANGKCB) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 7PM IN CHRISTCHURCH (ANGKBC) OR 6PM IN AUCKLAND (ANGKCB)
19 DAYS FROM
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: LAKE PUKAKI / MT COOK, ARROW RIVER, MILFORD SOUND, ROTORUA
Europe. It’s authentic, it’s unreal and it’s unlike anywhere else. Meander through old cobbled back streets oozing with history and a story to tell. While you’re there, shout out to the icons (you know the ones). The Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower and the Berlin Wall = top of the bucket list.
ACCOMMODATION
3+ STAR HOTELS
ROOM TYPES SINGLE/TWIN/DOUBLE HOTEL
EXPLORER
ACCOMMODATION
3+ STAR HOTELS
ROOM TYPES SINGLE/TWIN/DOUBLE
ACCOMMODATION HOSTELS/BUNGALOWS/HOTELS
ROOM TYPES MULTI-SHARE HOSTEL PLUS
ROOM TYPES TWIN/DOUBLE/TRIPLE SAILING
ACCOMMODATION YACHTS/GULETS/SHIPS
ACCOMMODATION CAMPSITES
ROOM TYPES TWIN-SHARE TENTS CAMPING
LIMITED EDITION
ACCOMMODATION
HOTELS/CAMPSITES/ TRAINS/HOSTELS
ROOM TYPES TWIN/DOUBLE/MULTI-SHARE
What sectors?are
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 leave, or you might be joining a trip already in progress.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Paris city driving tour
+ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower
+ Bordeaux winery tour & tasting
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 6 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
+ 6 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double)
+ English Channel crossing
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D)
DAY 2 PARIS. (B)
DAY 3 PARIS TO BORDEAUX. (B,D)
DAY 4 BORDEAUX TO CARCASSONNE. (B)
DAY 5 CARCASSONNE TO BARCELONA, SPAIN VIA ANDORRA. (B,D)
DAY 6 BARCELONA. (B)
DAY 7 BARCELONA. (B)
This is a section of a the 34 Day Discover Europe trip. For a detailed itinerary, please visit www.topdeck.travel
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Dinner at Hofbräuhaus, Berlin
+ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
+ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
DAYS 1-2 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (D) (B)
DAY 3 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. (B)
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 9 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)
+ 9 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double)
+ English Channel crossing
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAY 4 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D)
DAY 5 PRAGUE. (B)
DAY 6 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D)
DAY 7 BERLIN. (B)
DAY 8 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B)
DAY 9 AMSTERDAM. (B,D)
DAY 10 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B)
This is a section of a the 34 Day Discover Europe trip. For a detailed itinerary, please visit www.topdeck.travel
12 DAY | ESSENTIAL EUROPE
CLOCKWISE: ROME
DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (OR JOIN IN AMSTERDAM). Kick off your Eurotrip and meet your fellow trip mates.
DAY 2 AMSTERDAM. Your day, your way. Visit the Anne Frank House, pose in front of the ‘i amsterdam’ sign or do as the locals do on an optional bike tour. Then tonight, it’s all about a canal dinner cruise. (B,D)
DAY 3 AMSTERDAM TO RHINE VALLEY, GERMANY. Medieval castles, vineyards and the mighty Rhine River are all up next today. Raise a glass of wine to another day on your travels. (B,D)
DAY 4 RHINE VALLEY TO MUNICH. Welcome to the home of Oktoberfest and BMW. Pro tip: try a traditional pork knuckle at one of Munich’s famous beer halls. (B)
DAY 5 MUNICH TO VENICE, ITALY. 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 INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. 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 (Vatican City entry optional). (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,D)
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)
DAY 10 LUCERNE TO PARIS, FRANCE. Ease yourself into Paris with our city driving tour ticking off your
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
+ Wine tasting in Rhine Valley
+ Gondola ride in Venice
+ Local guide in Florence
+ Paris city driving tour
+ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 11 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)
+ 11 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double)
+ English Channel crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Traditional Paris cabaret show
+ Vatican City tour
START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN AMSTERDAM) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON
whole Pinterest collection of OMG must-go-there spots. (B)
DAY 11 PARIS. Hang out with the local creatives along the river and check out 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, ENGLAND. Pack some macarons for the trip back home, or just, you know, keep travelling forever. (B)
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14 DAY | VENETIAN TRAIL
CLOCKWISE: VENICE
DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. Enter Rome. Hands down one of the most incredible cities in the world. Oh you lucky thing! Meet the group today and get pumped for the next couple of weeks.
DAY 2 ROME TO VENICE. Snap a selfie at Juliet’s balcony in Verona and join throngs of lovers leaving notes on the wall. Say ciao to Venice from across the lagoon as we check into our hotel and have an Eat Pray Love-worthy relationship with an irresistible Italian (meal). (B,D)
DAY 3 VENICE. 100+ slowly sinking islands won't explore themselves. Get your bearings on this morning's walking tour, then get hopelessly lost before a quintessential gondola ride on the Grand Canal. (B)
DAYS 4-5 VENICE TO PULA, CROATIA. With an ancient Roman amphitheatre that doubles as a concert venue, Pula is pretty rad. Gear up for a smalltown vibe, endless beaches and the scent of pine. (B,D) (B)
DAY 6 PULA TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. Shoot one last longing look at Pula before arriving in Ljubljana (lyoob-lya-nah) – aka the capital of Slovenia. Food tour (optional) for fellow foodies. (B)
DAY 7 LJUBLJANA TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye as we set off to find The Sound of Music. But first a stop at Instaworthy Lake Bled. Go for baroque and make a date with Mozart on a walking tour of his birthplace, and play I-spy with the fortress overlooking the city (yeah, we see you Salzburg Castle). (B,D)
DAYS 8-9 SALZBURG TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Begin the day with a sobering visit to the former concentration camp Mauthausen. Then, we move to Prague. Feast on trdelník (pastry deliciousness) before a walking tour amongst spires and cobblestone streets. Snap a selfie at Prague's own Eiffel Tower and then drink beer. Really. Good. Beer. (B,D) (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Gondola ride in Venice
+ Pula getaway
+ Dinner at Hofbräuhaus, Berlin
+ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
+ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 13 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)
+ 13 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double)
+ English Channel crossing
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAYS 10-11 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Get acquainted with 800-year-old Dresden and prep yourself for currywurst, absinthe and more hipsters per capita than anywhere else. Get your bearings on a driving tour. On day two, hit the hotspots on an optional Berlin Alternative Tour and Nightlife Tour. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 12-13 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Enjoy a walking tour. Then, join the 881,000 bicycles and explore Amsterdam's iconic canals, bridges and parks. Culture fiends, delve deeper with a visit to the Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum or Rijksmuseum. (B) (B,D)
DAY 14 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Bye for now, Amsterdam. See you soon! (B)
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18 DAY | EUROPEAN ODYSSEY
CLOCKWISE: FLORENCE
DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Pinch yourself and Instagram your first selfie. We tour Paris and picnic by the Eiffel Tower. (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. (B)
DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. No rest for the wicked as we head across the Swiss border to the village of Engelberg. Take in the mountain air by foot or by bike. (B,D) (B)
DAY 5-6 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Shimmy past Pisa then straight to Tuscany to eat, sleep, repeat in the foodie capital. Two words: Florentine steak. Then, kick back at a winery for a course of homegrown grapes. (B) (B,D)
DAY 7 FLORENCE TO ROME. This city is more than food, wine and gluttony. Work off those calories on a guided tour. (B)
DAY 8 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Visit the Vatican (optional), then the Via del Corso, the straightest street among winding alleyways. (B)
DAYS 9-10 ROME TO VENICE. Sing a romantic ballad under Juliet’s balcony in Verona. Next stop: Venice. On your free day, check out St Mark’s Basilica and the nearby Bridge of Sighs. Next: jump on a gondola and ride in style. (B,D) (B)
DAY 11 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. Grab your #gopro. Chase adrenaline with a skydive. (B,D)
DAYS 12-13 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Visit the former concentration camp Mauthausen. Then on to Prague for a guided tour and some free time. (B,D) (B)
DAY 14 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Let Dresden flash its 800-year-old history before we hit the German capital. (B,D)
DAY 15 BERLIN. Start your day with an optional history lesson at the Berlin Wall. Then strap on your dancing shoes —tonight we party. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Paris city driving tour
+ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower
+ Tuscan winery experience
+ Gondola ride in Venice
+ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
+ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 17 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D)
+ 17 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double)
+ English Channel crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Skydiving in the Austrian Alps
+ Traditional cabaret in Paris
DAY 16 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. To Amsterdam, famous for liberal attitudes and vintage shopping. 32 markets and 6,159 shops should keep you busy. (B)
DAY 17 AMSTERDAM. Discover Amsterdam today. Then tonight we go out in style with a farewell canal dinner cruise. (B,D)
DAY 18 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Head back to London for hugs and goodbyes. (B)
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7 DAY | ICELAND SUMMER
CLOCKWISE: AKUREYRI, EGILSSTAÐIR, REYKJAVÍK
TRIP CODE: EXISJJ
TRIP PRICE OF £2079
TRIP PRICE OF £2259
TRIP PRICE OF £2449 G=
DAY 1 REYKJAVÍK. Topdeck crew, unite! We kick things off in Reykjavík today. Get ready for a group dinner tonight and discover for yourself why Iceland’s nightlife is so famous. Pssst: drinks on whoever spots Iceland’s famous hidden people. (D)
DAY 2 REYKJAVÍK TO AKUREYRI. We’re heading north to Akureyri (‘ah-koo-rare-ee’) on one of the most scenic drives this volcanic island can offer. We’re talking lava fields, farmlands, fjords and *gasp* Icelandic horses! Later: wander around town with a coffee buzz or try to spot humpback whales from the shore. (B)
DAY 3 AKUREYRI. Free day in your new fave town. Think: floating in geothermal baths (for the softest skin ever) or a local beer tasting (optional). After a day of exploring, share your experiences and snaps with the crew tonight over dinner – it’s on us. (B,D)
DAY 4 AKUREYRI TO EGILSSTAÐIR. We’re off east to Egilsstaðir. But first a stop off at Goðafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods. Can you smell the fresh air? No? That’s ‘cos we’re checking out Námaskarð – a geothermal park with bubbling mud pools and steaming springs. Waiting for us in Egilsstaðir is hiking, views of glacial mountains and Lagarfljót, Iceland’s third-largest lake. Talk about awesome. (B,D)
DAY 5 EGILSSTAÐIR TO KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR. Kirkjubæjarklaustur awaits. Talk about a tongue twister! It’s all good, the locals know this southern town as ‘Klaustur’ (pronounced ‘cloister’). This afternoon we’re iceberg and glacier hunting with an optional tour of Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs – no biggie! Ten points for anyone who spots a seal! (B,D)
DAY 6 KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR TO REYKJAVÍK. Today we complete the Golden Circle and head back to Reykjavík. But first a stop at Eyjafjallajökull to learn about this island mountain glacier. Do you like waterfalls? We’re chasing them today at Seljalandsfoss and Gullfoss. Play your cards right and we’ll even chuck in a geyser. Our advice? Try not to nap – the scenery on today’s drive is too good to miss! (B,L)
ON THE BUCKET LIST
(INCLUDED)
+ Visit the Black Sand beach
+ Explore Iceland's Golden Circle
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 6 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D)
+ 6 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double)
+ Air-conditioned vehicle
+ Sightseeing tours of all major cities
+ Experienced English-speaking guide
TOP OPTIONALS + Whale watching
DAY 7 REYKJAVÍK. The trip may end today but at least you have a ton of memories. Swap numbers and get that next adventure planned ASAP. (B)
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10 DAY | GREEK ISLAND HOPPER
DAY 1 ATHENS, GREECE. Cue epic adventures, crystal clear water and more gyros than your tummy has room for. Round up your 300 Spartans, we’re hitting the town tonight.
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)
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)
DAY 4 MYKONOS. Head to Delos Island to check out the birthplace of the sun god Apollo or worship the sun on your own time. Bonus round: learn the legend behind Petros the Pelican. (B)
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 #views. (B)
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)
DAY 8 SANTORINI. Goggle at blue-domed churches, rustic windmills and the whitewashed houses. You could also take an optional boat trip out to the volcanic crater. Then finish with a dinner overlooking the caldera. #bestdayever. (B,D)
DAYS 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)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ See the famous Greek islands
+ Party on the island of Mykonos
+ Tours of Mykonos, Paros & Santorini
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 9 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)
+ 9 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double)
+ Transfers from ferry ports & hotels
+ Local Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Half-day trip to Delos Island
+ View the sunset at Oia, Santorini
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CLOCKWISE: SANTORINI
12 DAY | SPANISH FIESTA
12 DAY | TURKEY EXPLORED
TRIP CODE: EXTUII
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Guided tour of the Alhambra
+ Welcome dinner in Madrid
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Flamenco show
DAY 1 MADRID, SPAIN. (D)
DAY 2 MADRID. (B)
DAY 3 MADRID TO BILBAO. (B)
DAY 4 BILBAO TO BARCELONA. (B,D)
DAY 5 BARCELONA. (B)
DAY 6 BARCELONA TO VALENCIA. (B,D)
DAY 7 VALENCIA TO GRANADA. (B,D)
DAY 8 GRANADA. (B)
DAY 9 GRANADA TO SEVILLE. (B,D)
DAY 10 SEVILLE. (B)
DAY 11 SEVILLE TO MADRID. (B)
DAY 12 MADRID. (B)
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 11 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)
+ 11 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double)
+ Smaller group size
+ Awesome Trip Leader
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ ANZAC Cove in Gallipoli
+ Visit Pamukkale & Hierapolis
+ Visit the historic site of Troy (entrance fee not included)
+ Welcome & farewell dinner in Istanbul
+ Entry to the ancient Greek city of Ephesus & Pergamon Acropolis
DAY 1 ISTANBUL, TURKEY. (D)
DAY 2 ISTANBUL TO ESKIŞEHIR. (B)
DAY 3 ESKIŞEHIR TO CAPPADOCIA. (B,D)
DAY 4 CAPPADOCIA. (B)
DAY 5 CAPPADOCIA TO ANTALYA. (B)
DAY 6 ANTALYA TO FETHIYE. (B,D)
DAY 7 FETHIYE. (B)
DAY 8 FETHIYE TO KUŞADASI. (B,D)
DAY 9 KUŞADASI. (B)
DAY 10 KUŞADASI TO ÇANAKKALE. (B)
DAY 11 ÇANAKKALE TO ISTANBUL. (B,D)
DAY 12 ISTANBUL. (B)
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 11 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)
+ 11 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double)
+ Smaller group size
+ Modern air-conditioned coach
+ Sightseeing tours of all major cities
+ Local Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Islands of Fethiye boat tour
13 DAY | BRAVO ITALIA
Cinque Terre Florence Lucca Pisa Siena Lake Garda Verona Venice Assisi
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Tuscan winery tour & al fresco dinner
+ Train day pass to visit Cinque Terre
+ Gondola ride in Venice
+ Local guides in Assisi, Siena, Florence & Lucca
+ Welcome & farewell dinner in Rome
DAY 1 ROME, ITALY. (D)
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Guided Pompeii visit
+ Day trip to Isle of Capri
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 12 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D)
+ 12 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double)
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Smaller group size
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAY 2 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B)
DAYS 3-4 ROME TO SORRENTO. (B,D) (B) DAY 5 SORRENTO TO ASSISI. (B,D)
DAYS 6-7 ASSISI TO FLORENCE. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 8-9 FLORENCE TO CINQUE TERRE. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 10-11 CINQUE TERRE TO VENICE. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 12-13 VENICE TO ROME. (B,D) (B)
13 DAY | EASTERN ESCAPE
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Guided tour of former concentration camp AuschwitzBirkenau
+ Visit the region of Transylvania
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 12 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) + 12 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double)
+ Smaller group size
+ Modern air-conditioned coach
+ Awesome Trip Leader TOP OPTIONALS
+ Visit Bran Castle
+ Visit Peleș Castle
+ Danube River dinner cruise
DAY 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (D)
DAY 2 BUDAPEST. (B)
DAY 3 BUDAPEST TO TIMIŞOARA, ROMANIA. (B)
DAY 4 TIMIŞOARA TO BUCHAREST. (B,D)
DAY 5 BUCHAREST. (B)
DAY 6 BUCHAREST TO BRAŞOV. (B)
DAY 7 BRAŞOV TO CLUJ-NAPOCA. (B,D)
DAY 8 CLUJ-NAPOCA TO KOŠICE, SLOVAKIA. (B)
DAY 9 KOŠICE TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. (B)
DAY 10 KRAKÓW. (B)
DAY 11 KRAKÓW TO ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B)
DAYS 12 ČESKÝ KRUMLOV TO PRAGUE. (B,D)
DAY 13 PRAGUE. (B)
15 DAY | BALKAN EXPLORER
DAYS 1-2 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Flowery beards have yet to catch on, but the hipsters here have converted old ruins into bars. Also: the epic hot springs at the Gellért Baths, St Stephen’s Basilica and the Rubik’s cube. (D) (B)
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) (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. On to the home of King’s Landing and the 101 Dalmatians. With more World Heritage items than anywhere else in Europe, you guessed right, it’s pretty special. 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 Budva. Bring on multi-million dollar yachts, cobblestoned streets and the best nightlife in Montenegro. (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!’ (B,D) (B)
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)
DAY 15 LJUBLJANA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Back to Budapest for a last bowl of goulash. Or langos. Or
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park
+ Local guides in Dubrovnik
+ Welcome dinner in Budapest
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 14 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)
+ 14 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double)
+ Smaller group size
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Sightseeing tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Sea kayaking in Dubrovnik
+ Game of Thrones tour in DubrovniK
For
CLOCKWISE: BUDVA, SARAJEVO
18 DAY | BIG BALKAN
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CLOCKWISE: DUBROVNIK, SKOPJE
DAYS 1-2 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. Say hi to Dubrovnik before you meet the group today for an exciting walking tour to kick things off. Travelling solo? You won’t be for much longer. Exciting times ahead. (D) (B)
DAY 3 DUBROVNIK TO TIRANA, ALBANIA VIA KOTOR, MONTENEGRO. We’re off to Albania via a pit stop in Montenegro. That’s right! Three countries in one day. Check you out! Seeing the world like a boss. (B,D)
DAYS 4-5 TIRANA TO OHRID, MACEDONIA. Today we’re off to Ohrid. Think: medieval churches, monasteries, ruins and a lake so serenely blue, you’ll forget what stress even is. (B,D) (B)
DAY 6 OHRID TO SKOPJE. Macedonia’s capital, Skopje (pronounced SKOPE-yey) awaits. Before we hit the big city, we’re stopping off at Matka Valley. (B)
DAY 7 SKOPJE TO PLOVDIV, BULGARIA. Off to Bulgaria’s second largest city. Get caught up in the history and architecture. Round up the day with good friends, good food and some serious selfie taking. (B,L)
DAYS 8-9 PLOVDIV TO BURGAS. To the beach! The seaside town of Burgas gives us a dose of sun and sand. Sundowners anyone? (B) (B)
DAYS 10-11 BURGAS TO BUCHAREST, ROMANIA. A pit stop at Ruse: this Viennese inspired UNESCO town is sure to set your Insta feed on fiyah. Later, we cruise into Romania. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 12-13 BUCHAREST TO SOFIA, BULGARIA. The charming and historical Sofia is up next on our Balkan bucket list. But to break the journey up, we’re stopping at Veliko Târnovo for some pics. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 14-15 SOFIA TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. A guide awaits us in Belgrade to show us how to explore this city like a local. Afterwards, it’s all on you to explore some hidden gems. (B,D) (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Local guides in Dubrovnik & Sarajevo
+ Visit Kotor
+ Visit Matka Valley
+ Visit Ruse
+ Visit Veliko Târnovo
+ Visit the Srebrenica Memorial
+ Visit Mostar
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 17 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 7 dinners (D)
+ 17 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double)
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Sea kayaking in Dubrovnik
+ Game of Thrones tour in Dubrovnik
START MEET AT 4PM IN DUBROVNIK
DAY 16 BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Today, we go to Sarajevo. But first, a sobering visit to the Srebrenica Memorial before a guided tour of the capital city. (B,D)
DAY 17 SARAJEVO TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. Croatia’s calling. On the way, we'll make a pit stop in Mostar. Check out the iconic Stari Most (Old Bridge), a reconstructed medieval arched bridge sitting above the Neretva River. (B)
DAY 18 DUBROVNIK. All good things come to an end. Today we say goodbye. Number swap and prepare for the next adventure. (B)
TRIP PRICE OF £2069
TRIP PRICE OF £2209
TRIP PRICE OF £2349
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18 DAYS FROM £2069
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Guided tour of Lisbon
+ Surf lessons
+ Yoga lesson
DAY 1 LISBON, PORTUGAL. (D)
DAY 2 LISBON TO LAGOS. (B)
DAY 3 LAGOS. (B)
DAY 4 LAGOS TO ERICEIRA. (B,D)
DAY 5 ERICEIRA. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 ERICEIRA. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 ERICEIRA TO LISBON. (B)
DAY 8 LISBON. (B)
+ 7 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D)
+ 7 nights in hostels
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
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THE
LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Walking tour of Dublin
+ Brewery experience at the Guinness Storehouse
+ See the UNESCO World Heritage site of Giant’s Causeway
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Old Irish day out
+ Killarney horse & carriage tour
DAY 1 DUBLIN, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. (D)
DAY 2 DUBLIN TO KILLARNEY. (B,D)
DAY 3 KILLARNEY. (B)
DAY 4 KILLARNEY TO GALWAY. (B,D)
DAY 5 GALWAY. (B)
INCLUSIONS
+ 7 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)
+ 7 nights in hostels
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAY 6 GALWAY TO BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND. (B,D)
DAY 7 BELFAST. (B)
DAY 8 BELFAST TO DUBLIN. (B)
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10 DAY | SCANDI EXPRESS
BERLIN OSLO 17 MEALS 4 COUNTRIES
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Welcome dinner in Berlin
+ Driving tour of Berlin
+ Driving tour of Copenhagen
+ Walking tour of Stockholm MORE INCLUSIONS
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Berlin Alternative Tour & Nightlife Tour
+ Guided tour of Stockholm City Hall
+ Visit The Viking Ship Museum
DAY 1 BERLIN, GERMANY. (D)
DAY 2 BERLIN. (B)
+ 7 nights in hostels, 2 nights in bungalows
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef
DAY 3 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 COPENHAGEN. (B)
DAY 5 COPENHAGEN TO STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 STOCKHOLM. (B)
DAY 7 STOCKHOLM. (B)
DAY 8 STOCKHOLM TO OSLO, NORWAY. (B,L,D)
DAY 9 OSLO. (B, L)
DAY 10 OSLO. (B)
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Port winery tour & tasting in Porto
+ Visit Sintra
+ Visit UNESCO Heritage listed city Porto
+ Visit the Valley of the Fallen & Segovia
+ Farewell dinner in Barcelona
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Six Bridges boat cruise down the Douro river
+ Madrid food tour
+ Surfing lesson in San Sebastian
DAY 1 LISBON, PORTUGAL. (D)
DAY 2 LISBON. (B)
DAY 3 LISBON TO PORTO. (B,D)
DAY 4 PORTO. (B)
DAY 5 PORTO TO MADRID, SPAIN. (B,D)
DAY 6 MADRID. (B)
DAY 7 MADRID TO SAN SEBASTIÁN. (B,D)
DAY 8 SAN SEBASTIÁN. (B)
DAY 9 SAN SEBASTIÁN TO BARCELONA. (B,D)
DAY 10 BARCELONA. (B)
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 9 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)
+ 9 nights in hostels
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
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11 DAY | EUROPE EXPRESS
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: VENICE, AMSTERDAM, SWISS ALPS, PARIS
TRIP CODE: EENDLL
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DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Jump across the English Channel to Paris and kick off the trip with a guided tour. Plus: a gourmet picnic next to the Eiffel Tower. (D)
DAY 2 PARIS. From the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay to the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysées, you'll be sure to make a solid dent in your bucket list. (B)
DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Urban charm ain't got nothing on Swiss scenery. Upon arrival, chow down on local cuisine and hit the bar for a nightcap. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Go low key with a mountain walk or hop on board the Jungfraubahn railway for an optional visit to the Jungfrau Mountain summit. (B,L)
DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO VENICE, ITALY. Say ciao to Venice! Have an Eat Pray Love-worthy relationship with an irresistible Italian (meal) and get pumped for living out your own version of The Italian Job tomorrow. (B,D)
DAY 6 VENICE. Check out St. Mark's Square, Accademia Bridge and a who's who of the city's usual suspects on a guided walking tour, then jump on a vaporetto and explore the Grand Canal. (B,D)
DAY 7 VENICE TO MUNICH, GERMANY. It's time to get to know the city where beer is officially considered a food. Your Trip Leader will clue you up on the Bavarian capital on a walking tour. (B,L)
DAY 8 MUNICH TO RHINE VALLEY. Medieval castles, vineyards and the mighty Rhine River are all up next today. Breathe in as we weave our way through narrow cobblestone streets. (B,D)
DAY 9 RHINE VALLEY TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Roll through tulip and windmill dotted fields to Amsterdam. Learn how cheddar and those chunky wooden shoes are made, and then get your bearings on a walking tour. (B)
DAY 10 AMSTERDAM. Get local on an optional city bike tour. Culture fiends, delve deeper with a visit to the Anne Frank House or the Van Gogh or
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Driving tour of Paris & gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower
+ Vaporetto ride in Venice
+ Walking tour of Venice
+ Walking tour of Munich
+ Visit former concentration camp Dachau
+ Walking tour of Amsterdam
+ Stay in the scenic Rhine Valley castle region
+ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 10 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D)
+ 8 nights in hostels & 2 nights in bungalows at European campsites
+ English Channel crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Scenic river cruise on the Seine
+ Skydiving in the Swiss Alps
+ Gondola ride in Venice
+ Bike tour of Amsterdam
START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS)
APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON
Rijksmuseum. Top it off with a dinner cruise on the canal. (B, D)
DAY 11 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. After all the Amster-damage has been done, it's time to start planning your next adventure. (B)
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14 DAY | EUROPEAN WONDER
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: MUNICH, FLORENCE
DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Cross the Channel early in the morning before kicking things off with a guided tour and picnic next to the Eiffel Tower. (D)
DAY 2 PARIS. From the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay to the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysées, you'll be sure to make a solid dent in your bucket list today. (B)
DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Trade in Parisian streets for handsome peaks. Upon arrival, chow down on Swiss cuisine and hit the bar for a nightcap. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Go low key with a mountain walk or hop on board the Jungfraubahn railway for an optional visit to the Jungfrau Mountain summit. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Make your food baby sing as we roll into the land of hearty Tuscan cuisine and birthplace of gelato: Florence. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 FLORENCE TO ROME. Pass by the Pantheon, throw your two cents in the Trevi Fountain and visit ancient history's version of The Hunger Games set at the Colosseum. (B,D)
DAY 7 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Take an optional tour of the Vatican City to see the High Renaissance. Later, kick back in Piazza Navona for some dolce far niente (delicious idleness). (B)
DAY 8 ROME TO VENICE. Say buongiorno to Venice from across the lagoon as we have an Eat Pray Love-worthy relationship with an irresistible Italian (meal). (B)
DAY 9 VENICE TO MUNICH, GERMANY. It's time to get to know the city where beer is officially considered a food. Learn about the Bavarian capital on a walking tour. (B,L)
DAY 10 MUNICH TO BERLIN. Today: a driving tour of Berlin. Check out (what's left of) the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and the Reichstag building. (B)
DAY 11 BERLIN. How you spend today is totally up to you! Tonight, learn of the city’s underground art scene on an optional alternative and nightlife tour. (B)
DAY 12 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Learn how cheddar and those chunky wooden shoes are made then get your bearings on a walking tour of Amsterdam. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Driving tour of Paris & gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower
+ Walking tour of Florence with local guide
+ Visit Pisa & the famous Leaning Tower
+ Walking tour of Rome, Munich, Venice & Amsterdam
+ Driving tour of Berlin
+ Vaporetto ride in Venice
+ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 13 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D)
+ 8 nights in hostels & 5 nights in bungalows at European campsites
+ English Channel crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Traditional cabaret show in Paris
+ Scenic Jungfrau excursion in the Swiss Alps
+ Gondola ride in Venice
+ Bike tour of Amsterdam
DAY 13 AMSTERDAM. Culture fiends, delve deeper with a visit to the Anne Frank House or the Van Gogh or Rijksmuseum. (B,D)
DAY 14 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. After all the Amster-damage is done, it's time to plan your next adventure. (B)
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TRIP PRICE OF £1439
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CLOCKWISE: BARCELONA, MOROCCO
14 DAY | IBERIAN COAST
DAY 1 BARCELONA, SPAIN. Bienvenidos to the city of art nouveau, alluring accents and most importantly, tapas. Meet and greet your fellow travellers before getting your bearings and ticking off the likes of the Sagrada Família, the Columbus Monument and Las Ramblas. (D)
DAY 2 BARCELONA TO VALENCIA. A whole morning in Barcelona and the chance to catch up on anything you might have missed yesterday. Then we head to Valencia with a pit stop at the Cava Caves. Lose yourself down the dark narrow tunnels and spiralling staircases of these mazy structures. (B,D)
DAY 3 VALENCIA. We’ve cleared your schedule to explore the birthplace of paella (and obviously dig into copious amounts of the local dish). Check out the Old Quarter for some serious throwback charm or just, you know, hit the beach. We won’t judge. (B)
DAYS 4-5 VALENCIA TO GRANADA. Wake up to a scenic drive to Granada, the last Moorish city in Spain to fall to the Christians, and gear up for a couple of days of discovering why this is the hottest destination in Andalusia. (B) (B)
DAY 6 GRANADA TO ASILAH, MOROCCO. Make your way to the whitewashed wonder that is the seaside town of Asilah and get snap-happy in between Spanish feasts. Feeling more like a Greek island village, this place will impress with its burgeoning art scene and drool-worthy selection of tapas restaurants. (B,D)
DAY 7 ASILAH TO FES. Today you'll discover why the oldest and largest medieval city in the world is better known for its food. Work up an appetite on our drive through the Moroccan landscape, we're going local for dinner again tonight. In other words: tagine. (B,D)
DAYS 8-9 FES. 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) (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), 6 dinners (D)
+ 4 nights in hotels, 9 nights in hostels
+ Strait of Gibraltar ferry crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAYS 10-11 FES TO SEVILLE, SPAIN. Seville was founded 3000 years ago by Hercules and Sevillanos are extremely proud of their city. Lawrence of Arabia, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (the palace on Naboo), Kingdom of Heaven and Games of Thrones (season five) were all filmed or partly filmed here. (B,D) (B)
DAY 12 SEVILLE TO LISBON, PORTUGAL. Find (or lose) your bearings on a guided tour of the undulating capital and let the Jeronimos Monastery and the World Heritage listed Belem Tower feed your daily dose of history. (B,D)
DAYS 13-14 LISBON. Get lost in the medieval maze that is Alfama, the oldest neighbourhood in Lisbon, or venture up to São Jorge Castle for epic views and a history lesson on Moorish culture. Afterwards, wind down in the Lisbon Botanical Gardens. (B) (B)
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14 DAY | THE EURO TRIP — NEW TRIP —
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: ROME, VENICE
DAY 1 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Welcome to Amsterdam! Kick things off with a walking tour. Next up, a canal cruise. Get to know the squad over dinner and drinks. (D)
DAY 2 AMSTERDAM TO HEIDELBERG, GERMANY. Germany awaits! Hear that? It’s a bratwurst and Weissbier calling your name… (B)
DAY 3 HEIDELBERG TO MUNICH. Today we’re off to Munich for a guided tour. Lose yourself in the city as you hear the stories behind landmarks such as the Frauenkirche. (B)
DAY 4 MUNICH TO VENICE, ITALY. Today we’re off to Venice – but first, we’ll be paying a sobering visit to Dachau, one of Germany’s former WW2 Concentration Camps. (B,D)
DAY 5 VENICE. Take a walking tour and wander the canals that have made this city famous. Then: enjoy an optional Gondola ride. (B,D)
DAY 6 VENICE TO ROME. Over to Rome. Spot the Spanish Steps, throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain and claim Insta fame at the Colosseum. (B,L)
DAY 7 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Holy cannoli! So much to eat, so little room in your stomach. Say hi to the Pantheon, the Vatican City (optional) and more. (B)
DAY 8 ROME TO FLORENCE. Off to Florence via Pisa to see the Leaning Tower. Waiting for us in Florence is a walking tour where a local guide will dazzle you with facts. (B,D)
DAY 9 FLORENCE TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Today we’re Switzerland bound, so glue your face to the coach window ‘cos you’ll wanna capture the views coming your way. (B,D)
DAY 10 SWISS ALPS. Today’s optional activities: a ride to the top of Jungfrau, skydiving over massive mountains, floating down the Aare River and even a helicopter ride. (B,L)
DAY 11 SWISS ALPS TO PARIS, FRANCE. Sacré bleu! Today we’re off to Paris, city of love, croissants and the Eiffel Tower. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Walking tour of Amsterdam
+ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
+ Walking tour of Munich, Venice & Rome
+ Visit former concentration camp Dachau
+ Vaporetto ride in Venice
+ Visit Pisa & the famous Leaning Tower
+ Walking tour of Florence with local guide
+ Driving tour of Paris & gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 13 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D)
+ 9 nights in hostels & 4 nights in bungalows at European campsites
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Guided tour of Vatican City
+ Scenic Jungfrau excursion in the Swiss Alps
+ Bike tour of Paris
START MEET AT 4PM IN AMSTERDAM FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10AM IN AMSTERDAM
DAY 12 PARIS. Squeeze in as much of Paris as you can handle. We’ve got your back with some sweet activities to choose from - from a bike tour to a river cruise and the cabaret. (B,D)
DAY 13 PARIS TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Amsterdam next – and your last day with the Topdeck crew. We’d tell you to go hard or go home, but we know you’ll do that anyway… (B,L)
DAY 14 AMSTERDAM. It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later. *Don’t cry* (B)
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TRIP PRICE OF £1229
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CLOCKWISE: AMSTERDAM
15 DAY | EAST MEETS WEST
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
+ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 14 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)
+ 14 nights in hostels
+ All ferry crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
DAYS 1-2 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Meet your group, then check out Hero's Square, Parliament House, the National Palace, Fisherman's Bastion and swanky Andrássy Ave. After gorging on cabbage rolls and dumplings, roll into bed. (D) (B)
DAY 3 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. Move on to Vienna – but first, a pit stop at Bratislava, Slovakia. Later, pick your Baroque from Rococo as we slide into The City of Dreams. Wave hello to the President as we go past the Hofburg Palace – and because one palace isn't enough, we also take a peek at the Schonbrunn. (B)
DAYS 4-5 VIENNA TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. On to gothic Kraków to devour all the pierogi. Legend has it a dragon had to be defeated in order for Kraków to be built (with a sulphur-stuffed lamb as bait). Miraculously untouched by the effects of war, this city boasts some serious Middle Ages swag and a quaint Old Town neighbourhood. (B) (B)
DAYS 6-7 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Learn more about the Holocaust at the AuschwitzBirkenau concentration camp. Sombre, yes, but an
important introduction to the region's history. Next: crack on to Prague. Welcome to a land of cheap beer and fairytale-like architecture. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 8-9 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. First up, rock and roll over to 800-year-old Dresden – a city virtually destroyed in WWII and then rebuilt – and ogle the Frauenkirche. Next, it’s onwards to Berlin. We’ll drive you around to see (what’s left of) the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 10-11 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Home of more Nordic ‘cool’ than you can poke a hipster’s beard at, Copenhagen is sure to impress. Uncover the food market gems scattered across the city and satisfy your inner gastronome. Romantic streak? Check out The Little Mermaid, a tribute to the fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen's pre-Disney masterpieces. (B) (B)
DAY 12 COPENHAGEN TO HAMBURG, GERMANY. On to Hamburg, aka the ‘Gateway to the World’. Boasting more bridges than Venice and Amsterdam combined, plus the first zoo with no enclosures, Hamburg is one of the hippest cities in Europe. And if that wasn't enough, Hamburg also boasts 3km of funfair AND Europe’s biggest Japanese garden. (B)
DAYS 13-14 HAMBURG TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Welcome to the most liberal city in Europe. Get your bearings on a walking tour of the vibrant capital and see the Dam Square, Royal Palace and National Monument. Then: explore all that this notoriously liberal city has to offer. (B) (B,D)
DAY 15 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Love and leave Amsterdam this morning as we head back to London, where this trip of a lifetime ends. (B)
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15 DAY | SCENIC SCANDI
DAYS 1-2 OSLO, NORWAY. We're not sure, but we think Norway is the only country in the world to have awarded a knighthood to a penguin. Meet the crew for dinner and the chance to share travel tales. (D) (B,L)
DAYS 3-4 OSLO TO ÅNDALSNES. Today we’re off to Lillehammer, home of the 1994 Winter Olympics, where you can have your own Cool Runnings moment as you hurtle down the bobsled track. Next: escape to the quaint town Åndalsnes. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAY 5 ÅNDALSNES TO STEINKJER. Chase the sun to Trondheim, the religious capital of Norway. Repent your sins. Next stop is Hell. Yes, really. Only this one is usually frozen over. Temps can dip down to -25°C #brrr. After snapping up some photographic proof, we're off to Steinkjer for the night. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 STEINKJER TO BJERKA. Another day, another round of Snapchat-worthy scenery. Next up: Bjerka. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 BJERKA TO TYSFJORD. Tysfjord for the night to experience the narrowest point in Norway. (B,L,D)
DAY 8 TYSFJORD TO SKIBOTN. A chance to check out Svartisen—the second largest glacier in Norway (seasonal)—before we cross the Arctic Circle. Polar ice baths and wood-fired saunas build character. (B,L,D)
DAYS 9-10 SKIBOTN TO OLDERFJORD. Midnight sun (seasonal), reindeer and moose ahead. Also the chance to see the top of the world in Nordkapp. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAY 11 OLDERFJORD TO ROVANIEMI, FINLAND. Sing jingle bells as we make our way to Rovaniemi, the home of Santa Claus. (B,L,D)
DAY 12 ROVANIEMI TO JYVASKYLA. Next up: on to the lakeside town of Jyvaskyla to find out why they call it the Athens of Finland. (B,L,D)
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
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 14 breakfasts (B), 12 lunches (L), 12 dinners (D)
+ 2 nights in hostels, 1 night in a hotel & 11 nights in cabins at campsites
+ Ferry crossing
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome trip Leader + Driver + On-Road Chef
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Lillehammer Bobsled Track in Åndalsnes
+ Svartisen Glacier START MEET AT 6PM IN OSLO
DAY 13 JYVASKYLA TO HELSINKI. A short trip south to the Finnish capital, Helsinki. Kick back and let us show you the highlights of this funky town. (B,L)
DAY 14 HELSINKI TO TALLINN, ESTONIA. More fairytale magic as we hop across to Tallinn with its old city walls and medieval buildings. A walking tour will show you the highlights before we hand you over to the city. (B,D)
DAY 15 TALLINN. Sad farewells as we leave after breakfast. Round two, anyone? (B)
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CLOCKWISE: AMSTERDAM, FRENCH RIVIERA
20 DAY | EUROPEAN GETAWAY
DAYS 1-2 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). We’ll show you the bright lights of Paris before an #epic picnic by the Eiffel Tower. (D) (B)
DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. No rest for the wicked as we head across the Swiss border to the Alps. Yodel from the top of Jungfrau mountain or hit the mountain bike trails. (B,L,D) (B,L)
DAYS 5-6 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. Glitz, glamour and high heels. Bring your paparazzi posse to the beach or just chill out under the Mediterranean sun. (B) (B)
DAYS 7-8 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Time to see Pisa about that tower. Then: culinary art meets renaissance art in Florence. Say ciao to Michelangelo’s David then eat, eat, eat. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 9-10 FLORENCE TO ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Today we travel southwards to take on the streets of Rome. Cue Spanish Steps, the Roman Forum and the Pantheon. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 11-12 ROME TO VENICE. To Verona for a bit of Romeo and Juliet at the world’s most famous balcony. Then on to Venice, where gondolas, canals and 118 bridges await. (B,D) (B,D)
DAY 13 VENICE TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. Grab your #gopro, it’s action time! (B,L,D)
DAYS 14-15 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. A sobering visit to the former concentration camp Mauthausen. Then: on to Prague. Hit up the castle and the Old Town Square or go golem chasing in the Jewish quarter. (B,L,D) (B)
DAYS 16-17 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. We hit up the 800-year-old city Dresden before heading to funky and modern Berlin for a driving tour. (B,D) (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Paris city driving tour
+ Local guide in Florence
+ Italian feast & stay at a resort in Tuscany
+ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower
+ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
+ French Riviera perfumery experience
+ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice
+ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 19 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D)
+ 2 nights in hotels, 10 nights in hostels, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites & 1 night in an Austrian Gasthof
+ English Channel crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Vatican City tour
+ Seine River cruise
first Red Light District to turn into a tourist attraction. (B) (B,D)
DAY 20 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Love and leave Amsterdam this morning as we ferry back to London. (B)
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by bike and check out the
DAYS 18-19 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Amsterdam: Home to cheese, clogs and tulips. Explore the
23 DAY | RUSSIA SCANDI
DAYS 1-2 BERLIN, GERMANY. Meet your wolfpack and explore the history of Berlin before we head north. (D) (B)
DAYS 3-4 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Contemplate your favourite pastry as we move on to the über cool 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)
DAYS 7-8 STOCKHOLM TO TALLINN, ESTONIA VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. 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 Museum. (B,L,D) (B) (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,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,D) (B) (B)
DAY 16 MOSCOW TO VELIKIYE LUKI. Leave Moscow for an overnight stay in the town of Velikiye Luki. (B,D)
DAYS 17-18 VELIKIYE LUKI TO RIGA, LATVIA. Cross the border into Latvia and head to Riga on the Baltic Sea coast. (B,D) (B)
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)
DAYS 20-21 VILNIUS TO WARSAW, POLAND. South to Warsaw. Plenty of free time to explore the Old Jewish Quarter, Pawiak Prison and those well-kept secrets you saw on Buzzfeed. (B,D) (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Entrance to the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg
+ Welcome & farewell dinners in Berlin
+ Metro & Kremlin tours in Moscow
+ Local city guides in St Petersburg, Novgorod & Moscow
+ Local guide for 8 days through Russia
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 22 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D)
+ 9 nights in hostels, 12 nights in hotels, 1 night overnight ferry
+ All ferry crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Road Chef
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Russian ballet in Moscow
+ Guided Armory tour
DAY 22 WARSAW TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Go full circle today as we head back to Berlin. Practice your German over dinner tonight. (B,D)
DAY 23 BERLIN. Head to the east or stick around for some currywurst. It’s your call. (B)
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24 DAY | SPIRIT OF EUROPE
DAYS 1-2 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Bright city lights and love in the air as we kick off our trip in Paris. Then it’s picnic time at the Eiffel Tower. (D) (B)
DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Loosen your jaw with the epic scenery outside your window en route to the Swiss Alps. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAYS 5-6 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. Time for some celebrity spotting and mingling with stars at the casinos of Monaco. (B,L) (B)
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) (B)
DAYS 8-9 FLORENCE TO ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Next stop, Rome for a tour of Caesar’s old stomping ground. (B) (B,D)
DAYS 10-11 ROME TO VENICE. Explore St Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge and the rest of Venice’s grand cast on foot. Also: jump on a vaporetto and take on the canals. (B,D) (B,D)
DAYS 12-13 VENICE TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. The Opera House, St Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Hofburg Palace await in Vienna. (B,L) (B)
DAYS 14-15 VIENNA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. A walking tour through Bratislava before heading to the twin cities of Buda and Pest to check out hot springs and art nouveau. (B) (B)
DAYS 16-17 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. We reverse back through Slovakia before arriving in Kraków. Here, visit Europe’s largest old town square and the castle of the Polish Kings. (B) (B)
DAYS 18-19 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. En route to Prague, a sobering visit to the former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Then, tour the Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and Old Town. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 20-21 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Dresden’s history dates back 800
and makes for an
ON THE BUCKET LIST
(INCLUDED)
+ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
+ Paris city driving tour
+ Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower
+ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice
+ Local guide in Florence
+ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 23 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D)
+ 16 nights in hostels & 7 nights in bungalows at European campsites
+ English Channel crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Viennese Chamber Orchestra
+ Berlin Alternative Tour & Nightlife tour
interesting break on our journey to Berlin – possibly the most happening city in Europe. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 22-23 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Next: artsy Amsterdam. Hop on an optional bike ride along the canals, before going all-out with a farewell feast. (B) (B,D)
DAY 24 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Love and leave Amsterdam this morning as we ferry back to London. (B)
27 DAY | SUMMER FUN & SAILING
CLOCKWISE: DRESDEN, SAILING IN GREECE
DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D)
DAY 2 PARIS. (B)
DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. (B,L)
DAY 6 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. (B)
DAY 7 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. (B,D)
DAY 8 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B)
DAY 9 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B,D)
DAYS 10–13 SAILING IN GREECE. (B) (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L)
DAY 14 SAILING IN GREECE TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. (B,D)
DAY 15 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. (B,D)
DAY 16 DUBROVNIK. (B)
DAY 17 DUBROVNIK TO ZADAR. (B)
DAY 18 ZADAR TO VENICE, ITALY. (B,D)
DAY 19 VENICE. (B,D)
DAY 20 VENICE TO MUNICH, GERMANY. (B,L)
DAY 21 MUNICH TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,D)
DAY 22 PRAGUE. (B)
DAY 23 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D)
DAY 24 BERLIN. (B)
DAY 25 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Paris city driving tour
+ Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower
+ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
+ 3 nights sailing in Greece
+ French Riviera perfumery experience
+ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice
+ Local guides in Florence, Tirana & Dubrovnik
+ Visit former concentration camp Dachau
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 26 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 13 dinners (D)
+ 1 night in a hotel, 15 nights in hostels, 3 nights sailing in Greece, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites & 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry
+ English Channel crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Scenic Jungfrau excursion in the Swiss Alps
+ Gondola ride in Venice START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS)
9PM IN LONDON
DAY 26 AMSTERDAM. (B,D)
DAY 27 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B)
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28 DAY | GRAND EUROPEAN
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. Tapas, sangria and one of the best football teams in the world. Also Gaudí, 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)
DAY 9 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. Fake it 'til you make it as we go celebrity spotting on the French Riviera. More mingling tonight at the casinos of Monaco. (B)
DAY 10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY. First stop is the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Tonight’s equation: Tuscany + feast = #thegoodlife. (B,D)
DAY 11 FLORENCE. Renaissance art and retail therapy on the schedule today as we get to know Florence better. (B)
DAY 12 FLORENCE TO ROME. Onwards to Rome to learn more about what the Romans actually did. (B)
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)
DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Bonjour Paris. Kick back and relax as we ease you into the Parisian experience with a driving tour and gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower. (D)
DAY 2 PARIS. Check out some iconic sights, get lost in the locals’ hidden spots and gorge on as many pastries as possible. Tonight: an optional cruise on the River Seine or a cabaret show. (B)
DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Interlaken: all the magic of Middle Earth sans wizards. Plus yodeling. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Your photos from the highest train station in Europe at the summit of Jungfrau mountain will make all your followers jealous. (B)
DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. Through the vineyards of Rhône Valley to Avignon. (B)
DAY 14 ROME TO VENICE INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. A morning visit to the Vatican City (optional) and the chance to see the amazing Sistine Chapel before we take the show back on the road. (B,D)
DAY 15 VENICE. Tick an optional gondola ride 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)
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: AUSTRIAN ALPS, BARCELONA, LAKE BLED, BERLIN
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) (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)
DAY 20 LJUBLJANA TO AUSTRIAN ALPS, AUSTRIA. Lake Bled is one of those names that keep popping up in Buzzfeed lists of amazing places. Today you’ll find out why. (B,D)
DAY 21 AUSTRIAN ALPS. Time for a dose of stunning scenery and fresh mountain air. Soak it all up with a walk around, or take to two wheels and go on a bike ride. (B,L)
DAY 22 AUSTRIAN ALPS TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Time for reflection at the former concentration camp Mauthausen before we take on the cobblestone streets of Prague. (B,L,D)
DAY 23 PRAGUE. Free day. #YOLO. Cue strolls around 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. 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)
DAY 27 AMSTERDAM. Bike around the canals in the morning, then a farewell dinner canal cruise. (B,D)
DAY 28 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Love and leave Amsterdam this morning as we ferry back to London. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower
+ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice
+ French Riviera perfumery experience
+ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
+ Stay at a resort in Tuscany
+ Italian feast in the Tuscan hills
+ Local guide in Florence
+ Pag Island getaway
+ Paris city driving tour
+ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
+ Visit the Pont du Gard
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 27 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 12 dinners (D)
+ 18 nights in hostels, 1 night in a hotel, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites & 2 nights in an Austrian Gasthof
+ English Channel crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Tandem paragliding in the Austrian Alps
+ Flamenco show in Barcelona
START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: PAG ISLAND, VENICE, DRESDEN
37 DAY | EUROPEAN PIONEER
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: MOSTAR, ATHENS, BARCELONA, AMSTERDAM
DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Cross the English Channel to the City of Love, before embarking on a driving tour and an #epic gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower. (D)
DAY 2 PARIS. Roam free and do Paris your way (wander the artsy Montmartre district, anyone?). Then: an optional river cruise or cabaret show. (B)
DAY 3 PARIS. Another free day in Paris to soak up all those Frenchy vibes. Oui oui! (B)
DAY 4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. #Jawdropping scenery ahead as we head to the Swiss Alps. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 SWISS ALPS. Instagram heaven from the summit of Jungfrau mountain today. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. Go medieval in Avignon and check out the Palace of the Popes today. (B,L)
DAY 7 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. First stop is the famous Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard before we hit sangria town. (B,D)
DAY 8 BARCELONA. Roll out of your bed and get on the tapas trail today. (B)
DAY 9 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. A crash course in perfume then on to the red carpets and Rolexes of the Riviera. (B)
DAY 10 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. Go paparazzi in town today before we head off to Monaco and put it all on red. (B)
DAY 11 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. Stop off in Verona to check out Juliet’s balcony before arriving in the city of canals. (B,D)
DAY 12 VENICE. A vaporetto ride + walking tour exploring St Mark’s Square and the Doge’s Palace = perfect day. (B,D)
DAY 13 VENICE TO FLORENCE. First up, Pisa. Then on to Florence for a serve of culinary renaissance. (B,L,D)
DAY 14 FLORENCE TO ROME. On to Rome to check out what the Romans really did. (B,D)
DAY 15 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Take in the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and the Vatican City (optional) today. Also: pizza. (B)
DAYS 16-17 ROME TO ATHENS, GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. Board an overnight ferry to the Greek port of Patras and then on to Athens, the cradle of democracy. (B) (B,D)
DAYS 18-20 ATHENS TO MYKONOS. Prepare for three nights of sun-worshipping in the Greek Islands. Eat, sleep, rave, repeat. (B,D) (B) (B)
DAY 21 MYKONOS TO ATHENS. Another ferry returns us to Athens for a second dose of ancient vibes. (B)
DAY 22 ATHENS TO METEORA. Heading north to Meteora to visit a complex of clifftop monasteries dating back to the 14th century. (B,D)
DAY 23 METEORA TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. Next stop Albania for a glimpse of life in the former hard line communist state. (B,D)
DAYS 24-25 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. On to Montenegro and past the Bay of Kotor before we cross the border to Croatia and #hashtagworthy Dubrovnik. (B,D) (B)
DAY 26 DUBROVNIK TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Via Mostar to Sarajevo, a city that’s still shaking off its tragic past. (B,D)
DAY 27 SARAJEVO TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. We’ll help you get your bearings before letting you loose among the cool bars in the Old Town. (B)
DAY 28 BELGRADE TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. We'll show you round a city best known for art nouveau, hot springs and ruin bars. (B)
DAY 29 BUDAPEST. Help yourself on this free day. Culture vulture? Foodie fanatic? Anything in between? You'll be loving it. (B)
DAY 30 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. On to Vienna for some opera, apple strudel and possibly the best coffee in Europe. (B)
DAY 31 VIENNA TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. On to the cobblestone streets of Prague. But first a sobering visit to a former concentration camp. (B,D)
DAY 32 PRAGUE. A full day for street food, quirky museums and the most beautiful Old Town in Europe. (B)
DAY 33 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Stop at historic Dresden en route to Berlin, one of Europe’s most happening cities. (B,D)
DAY 34 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 35 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. To Amsterdam, famous for Van Gogh, liberal attitudes and vintage shopping. 32 markets and 6,159 shops should keep you busy for a while. (B)
DAY 36 AMSTERDAM. Discover the Dutch capital by bike before our farewell dinner canal cruise tonight. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
+ Paris city driving tour
+ Gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower
+ French Riviera perfumery experience
+ Local guides in Florence, Tirana & Dubrovnik
+ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice
+ Sun, sea & party on Mykonos
+ Visit the Pont du Gard
+ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 36 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 17 dinners (D)
+ 8 nights in hotels, 17 nights in hostels, 7 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 3 nights in canvas cabins & 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry
+ English Channel crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + On-Site Chefs
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Skydiving in the Swiss Alps
+ Sea kayaking in Dubrovnik
START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON
DAY 37 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Love and leave Amsterdam this morning as we ferry back to London. (B)
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: BUDAPEST, MYKONOS, PRAGUE
CLOCKWISE: SWISS ALPS, LAUTERBRUNNEN
26 DAY | EUROPE INSPIRED
DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D)
DAY 2 PARIS. (B)
DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B)
DAY 7 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B,D)
DAY 8 ROME TO VENICE. (B,L,D)
DAY 9 VENICE. (B)
DAY 10 VENICE TO PULA, CROATIA VIA POSTOJNA CAVES, SLOVENIA. (B,L,D)
DAY 11 PULA. (B,L)
DAY 12 PULA. (B)
DAY 13 PULA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (B,L)
DAY 14 BUDAPEST. (B)
DAY 15 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. (B,L)
DAY 16 KRAKÓW. (B)
DAY 17 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,L,D)
DAY 18 PRAGUE. (B)
DAY 19 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D)
DAY 20 BERLIN. (B)
DAY 21 BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. (B,L,D)
DAY 22 COPENHAGEN. (B,L)
DAY 23 COPENHAGEN TO HAMBURG, GERMANY. (B,L)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Local guide in Florence
+ Paris city driving tour
+ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower
+ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice
+ Visit former concentration camp AuschwitzBirkenau MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 25 breakfasts (B), 13 lunches (L), 11 dinners (D)
+ 15 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses, 1 night in a bungalow & 9 nights in multi-share hostel upgrades
+ English Channel crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef TOP OPTIONALS
+ Canal drinks cruise in Amsterdam
+ Postojna Caves
34 DAY | EUROPEAN ADVENTURE
CLOCKWISE: BARCELONA, SAILING IN GREECE
DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). (D)
DAY 2 PARIS. (B)
DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. (B,L)
DAY 6 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 BARCELONA. (B)
DAY 8 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. (B,L,D)
DAY 9 FRENCH RIVIERA INCLUDING MONACO VISIT. (B)
DAY 10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. (B,L,D)
DAY 11 VENICE. (B)
DAY 12 VENICE TO FLORENCE. (B,L,D)
DAY 13 FLORENCE TO ROME. (B)
DAY 14 ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. (B,D)
DAY 15 ROME TO GREECE VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY. (B,L)
DAYS 16-18 SAILING IN GREECE. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L)
DAY 19 GREECE TO TIRANA, ALBANIA. (B,L,D)
DAY 20 TIRANA TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA VIA BUDVA, MONTENEGRO. (B,D)
DAY 21 DUBROVNIK. (B)
DAY 22 DUBROVNIK TO PLITVICE LAKES. (B,L,D)
DAY 23 PLITVICE LAKES. (B,L,D)
DAY 24 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (B,L)
DAY 25 BUDAPEST. (B)
DAY 26 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. (B,L)
DAY 27 KRAKÓW. (B)
DAY 28 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. (B,L,D)
DAY 29 PRAGUE. (B)
DAY 30 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. (B,D)
DAY 31 BERLIN. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Paris city driving tour
+ Gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower
+ French Riviera perfumery experience
+ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice
+ 3 nights sailing in Greece
+ Local guides in Florence, Tirana & Dubrovnik
+ Visit to Pont du Gard
+ Plitvice National Park
+ Visit former concentration camp AuschwitzBirkenau
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 33 breakfasts (B), 18 lunches (L), 16 dinners (D)
+ 17 nights in European campsites in spacious twin-share dome style tents with air mattresses, 1 night in a bungalow, 1 night in a hotel upgrade, 10 nights in multi-share hostel upgrades, 3 nights sailing in Greece & 1 night in a cabin on an overnight ferry
+ English Channel crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver + Topdeck Chef
TOP
OPTIONALS
+ Skydiving in the Swiss Alps
+ Gondola ride in Venice
START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON (OR 5PM IN PARIS) FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9PM IN LONDON
DAY 32 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. (B,L)
DAY 33 AMSTERDAM. (B,D)
DAY 34 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. (B)
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Croatia
Croatia + sailing = what dreams are made of. Tick off the big names of Dubrovnik and Hvar and cue stunning sunsets, plenty of swim stops and time to explore. You’re not gonna want to miss this.
CLASS: A SATURDAY DEPARTURE
SLEEP
TWIN/DOUBLE CABIN WITH ENSUITE
ROUTES
» SPLIT TO SPLIT
» DUBROVNIK TO SPLIT
» SPLIT TO DUBROVNIK
» DUBROVNIK TO DUBROVNIK
MAX LOAD 24-36 PASSENGERS
INCLUSIONS
» DAILY BUFFET BREAKFAST
» DAILY THREE-COURSE LUNCH
» DAILY WATER
» LOCAL PORT TAX
CLASS: A* THURSDAY DEPARTURE
SLEEP
TWIN/DOUBLE CABIN WITH ENSUITE
ROUTES
» DUBROVNIK TO DUBROVNIK
MAX LOAD 24 PASSENGERS
INCLUSIONS
» AIR-CONDITIONED CABINS
» DAILY BUFFET BREAKFAST
» DAILY THREE-COURSE LUNCH
» DAILY WATER
» LOCAL PORT TAX
CLASS: A+ SATURDAY & THURSDAY DEPARTURE
SLEEP
TWIN/DOUBLE CABIN WITH ENSUITE
ROUTES
» SPLIT TO SPLIT
MAX LOAD 24-36 PASSENGERS
INCLUSIONS
» AIR-CONDITIONED CABINS
» DAILY ENGLISH BUFFET BREAKFAST
» DAILY THREE-COURSE LUNCH
» DAILY FRESH FRUIT BASKET
» CHANGE OF LINEN & TOWELS DURING THE WEEK
» LOADS OF DECK SPACE FOR LOUNGING
» DAILY WATER
» LOCAL PORT TAX
DAY 1 SPLIT TO MILNA, CROATIA. Time to hit the big blue. Dock at fishing village Milna, chow down on a barbecue feast or hang out on deck. You’ll all be shipmates in no time. (L)
DAY 2 MILNA TO HVAR. First stop: Hvar, the ‘sunniest spot in Europe’ with a supposed 2,715 hours of sunlight in an average year. Tonight, we’ve got a night out at Hula Hula beach bar to enjoy. (B,L)
DAY 3 HVAR TO KORČULA. Get your bearings of the fish shaped street plan, and then brave the steep ladder at the 15th century tower-cum-cocktail bar for drinks with a view. (B,L)
DAY 4 KORČULA TO DUBROVNIK. Beyoncé and Jay-Z fell crazy in love with Dubrovnik, and if you’re into Game of Thrones you're sure to find your inner fanboy. Soak it all up with a stroll along the top of the city walls. (B,L)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Sail the scenic Croatian coastline
+ Visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed destinations Dubrovnik & Split
+ Visit the Hvar Fortress
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 7 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L)
+ Daily bottled drinking water
+ 7 nights in an en-suite cabin (twin or double) on a motorised boat
+ Local qualified captain & crew
+ Local port tax
+ Topdeck Representative
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Sea kayaking in Dubrovnik
+ Ziplining in Split
DAY 5 DUBROVNIK TO MLJET. With a National Park and the chance to visit St Mary’s Island, Mljet is sure to impress. This afternoon is on your watch – spend it as you wish. (B,L)
DAY 6 MLJET TO MAKARSKA. Onwards to the Makarska Riviera, one of Europe’s best unsung holiday spots. Check out the town and then brace yourself for tonight's party at the infamous grotto club, Deep. (B,L)
DAY 7 MAKARSKA TO SPLIT. Get involved in some optional ziplining across the Cetina Gorge before we sail back to Split. Yes, it's a UNESCO World Heritage city, and yes, it has an abundance of Roman architecture. (B,L)
DAY 8 SPLIT. Anchors down for a final breakfast. Swap contact details and plan your next adventure. (B)
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CLOCKWISE: HVAR, MAKARSKA
8 DAY | ADRIATIC SUNSETS
CLOCKWISE: DUBROVNIK
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Sail the scenic Croatian coastline
+ Visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed destinations Dubrovnik & Split
+ Visit the Hvar Fortress
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 7 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L)
+ Daily bottled drinking water
+ 7 nights in an en-suite cabin (twin or double) on a motorised boat
+ Local qualified captain & crew
+ Local port tax
+ Topdeck Representative
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Captain’s dinner on board
+ Visit to the Blue Caves
DAY 1 DUBROVNIK TO MLJET, CROATIA. Today we set sail to Mljet. Get to know the gang, then soak up the serenity in the National Park or boat it over to St Mary Island. (L)
DAY 2 MLJET TO KORČULA. Explore Korčula’s alleys, take a spin through Marco Polo’s house and climb your way to the top of an old-school cathedral tower to savour a colourful cocktail. Take note: the ladder to the top of Massimo’s cocktail bar is seriously steep, so watch your head! (B,L)
DAY 3 KORČULA TO VELA LUKA. Onwards to Vela Luka, a wide bay surrounded by coves dotted with vineyards, olive trees, fig trees and pines. Tonight, keep your ears tuned for Klapa – an a capella style of singing that we may hear echoing from the town’s restaurants. (B,L)
DAY 4 VELA LUKA TO VIS. Set sail for Vis, a relatively untouched island on the Dalmatian coast. An optional visit to the Blue Caves will be just as epic as the name implies, so make sure your waterproof camera is well and truly charged. (B,L)
DAY 5 VIS TO HVAR. This morning we head straight for Hvar, one of Croatia’s glittering gems. Sip a mistmash in one of the oldest cities in Europe, and rub shoulders with the rich and famous as you stroll the white stone plaza. (B,L)
DAY 6 HVAR TO STARI GRAD. Off the mooring line and on to Stari Grad, a UNESCO listed town on the northern side of the island of Hvar. Tonight, we clink glasses and indulge in a feast fit for a sailor with an optional onboard dinner. (B,L)
DAY 7 STARI GRAD TO SPLIT. Sail to Split for the ultimate vacay finale. Yes, it's a UNESCO World Heritage city, and yes, it has an abundance of Roman architecture. Finish off your day behind the 1700-year-old walls of the Diocletian Palace. (B,L)
DAY 8 SPLIT. We’re out of here after breakfast. Ready to talk to us about another eight days sailing the Croatian islands? (B)
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8 DAY | DUBROVNIK DREAMS
CLOCKWISE: ŠIPAN,
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 today include swimming, improving your tan and counting shades of blue. Later, toast your first day’s seafaring with an optional barbecue dinner on board the boat. Life on the ocean wave is hungry work, huh? (L)
DAY 2 MLJET TO MAKARSKA. Welcome to the glitz, sunshine and high rolling antics of the Croatian Riviera. Laze around on Makarska’s beaches and channel your inner high-roller. Tonight we party pirate style, so don your eyepatch and striped shirt
and practise your finest “arrrr”. Optional: a visit to a national park with a natural slide when the tide is right. (B,L)
DAY 3 MAKARSKA TO SPLIT. Next stop is Split, where Roman and Venetian architecture contrasts with communist blocks from Tito’s reign. But first, we’ve got two optional activities for you: get some aerial thrills ziplining across the Cetina Gorge, or flex your skills on a river rafting excursion. Make like a local with a drink in the main square tonight or wrap your tastebuds around a seafood dish at a restaurant on the esplanade. (B,L)
DAY 4 SPLIT TO HVAR. From one slice of island paradise to another. Head to Hvar Fortress, Square and Cathedral for more than a few photo ops, and then make your way to Hula Hula beach bar for a groovy afternoon. But first, a swim stop outside the port. Dress to impress tonight: we’re hitting the town on a night out. (B,L)
DAY 5 HVAR TO KORČULA. Our next stop is Korčula, the birthplace of Marco Polo and home to a cocktail bar built in the turret of a 15th century tower, where a steep ladder climb rewards you with epic views and delicious bevs. Get your bearings on a walking tour – plus, don’t miss the chance to see the Korčula locals showing off their cutting edge version of the two-step. (B,L)
DAY 6 KORČULA TO ŠIPAN. Hit the sleepy town of Šipan, where we’ll have the afternoon to swim and relax. Tonight, attend an optional Captain’s Dinner on board the boat for a feast of epic proportions. Or, find a quiet spot, pull up a picnic blanket, grab a glass of the town’s famous Dingac wine and watch the stars ignite the sky. Yep, this is the good life. (B,L)
DAY 7 ŠIPAN TO DUBROVNIK. Hit the beach and chase the peacocks. Or, trace the top of the 1,940 metres of city walls and then grab a front row seat for the sunset. Today’s optional activities: sea kayaking around the Dubrovnik walls or a Game of Thrones walking tour. Tonight we go all out for one last hurrah in the ‘Jewel of the Adriatic’. (B,L)
DAY 8 DUBROVNIK. Exchange contact details with your shipmates and plan your next adventure. We’re outta here after breakfast. (B)
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CLOCKWISE: MIJET, HVAR, MAKARSKA
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Sail the scenic Croatian coastline
+ Visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed destinations Dubrovnik & Split
+ Visit the Hvar Fortress
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 7 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L)
+ Daily bottled drinking water
+ 7 nights in an en-suite cabin (twin or double) on a motorised boat
+ Local qualified captain & crew
+ Local port tax
+ Topdeck Representative
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Sea kayaking in Dubrovnik
+ Ziplining in Split
8 DAY | BLUE LAGOONS
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Tarzan Bay St Nicholas Island
Firnaz Bay
Gokkaya Bay
Kaş Aperlai Bay
Sunken City of Kekova
Simena Castle
Smugglers Island
DAY 1 FETHIYE, TURKEY TO TARZAN BAY. Listen up, shipmates: today is officially speak-like-a-pirate day. Soak up the rays of the Mediterranean on the way to our first anchorage in Tarzan Bay. (D)
DAY 2 TARZAN BAY TO ST NICHOLAS ISLAND. Next up, the Blue Lagoon. Overlooked by the imposing Mount Baba, it’s officially the most photographed beach in Europe. Optional: pay a visit to Butterfly Valley. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 ST NICHOLAS ISLAND TO KAŞ. First stop: Aquarium Bay (expectations set). Next, we’re on to Kaş to get involved in some optional scuba diving, or alternatively to check out the local markets. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 KAŞ TO APERLAI BAY. Bring on next level relaxation. Today we’re getting deep into that life on the ocean wave and checking out the waters around Limanagzi and Ucagiz. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 APERLAI BAY TO GOKKAYA BAY. Today we float past the sunken city of Kekova, so keep your eyes peeled for the turtles that call this place home. Next up, sink your teeth into some optional castle vibes at Simena before a full-blown pirate party at the Smugglers Inn bar. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 GOKKAYA BAY TO FIRNAZ BAY. Set sail towards Hidayet Bay this morning and be rewarded with hidden treasure (in the form of crystal-clear water and a well-deserved swim). Final destination today: Firnaz Bay. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 FIRNAZ BAY TO FETHIYE. Today, claim a sunlounger at Gemiler Beach. Or, step back in time with an optional trip to the ancient ghost town of Kayakoy. Jump on dry land for some fresh gozleme, then it’s back on board for a night of partying. (B,L,D)
DAY 8 FETHIYE. Your Blue Lagoons adventure may end today but there’s no reason why you can’t find another ship to stow away on and do it all over again. Life’s a beach, right? (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Sail the scenic Turkish coastline
+ Swim & snorkel the blue waters of Turkey
+ Visit Smugglers Island
+ Watch the sunset on St Nicholas Island
+ Visit the sunken city of Kekova
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)
+ 7 nights in an en-suite cabin (twin, double or triple) on a motorised cruising gulet
+ Snorkelling equipment available to use
+ Harbour & marina fees
+ Local qualified captain & crew
+ Topdeck Representative
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Paragliding in Oludeniz
+ Scuba diving in Kaş
CLOCKWISE: FIRNAZ BAY, FETHIYE
FETHIYE FETHIYE 20 MEALS 1 COUNTRY
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Walking tour of Munich
+ Join the Oktoberfest celebrations
START MEET BETWEEN 2-6PM IN MUNICH
FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN MUNICH
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 3 breakfasts (B)
+ 3 nights in hostel accommodation (multi-share)
+ Awesome Trip Leader
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. Make your own way to Munich for this legendary festival, and experience all the the city has to offer while staying at centrally-located hostel accommodation with included breakfasts and a walking tour. Are you ready for this? Eins, zwei, drei, g’suffa! (One, two, three, chug it down!).
DAY 1 MUNICH, GERMANY.
DAY 2 MUNICH. (B)
DAY 3 MUNICH. (B)
DAY 4 MUNICH. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Walking tour of Munich
+ Join the Oktoberfest celebrations
START MEET BETWEEN 8-11AM IN MUNICH
FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10PM IN MUNICH
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 3 breakfasts (B)
+ 3 nights camping in pre-erected tents with air mattresses (twin-share)
+ Awesome Trip Leader
Join the throngs of beer-loving Bavarians as we embark on the four-day Festmeister trip to Munich to celebrate the most #epic of all European festivals, Oktoberfest. Designed to be as flexible as your stein-swilling arm, this trip allows you to choose your preferred dates - meaning the same awesome experience, sans the weekend crowds (if you so wish). The dress code is Bavarian classic, lederhosen are optional and singing, hugging and dancing on tables is encouraged.
DAY 1 MUNICH, GERMANY.
DAY 2 MUNICH. (B)
DAY 3 MUNICH. (B)
DAY 4 MUNICH. (B)
TRIP CODE: ELOFUU
MUNICH 3 MEALS 1 COUNTRY WI-FI
TRIP CODE: ELOBUU
MUNICH 3 MEALS 1 COUNTRY WI-FI
17 DAY | THE TRANS-MONGOLIAN RAILWAY
— NEW TRIP —
CLOCKWISE: LAKE BAIKAL, MOSCOW, TERELJ NATIONAL PARK
MOSCOW > BEIJING
BEIJING > MOSCOW
DAY 1 MOSCOW, RUSSIA. Join your new friends and Topdeck Trip Leader to get clued up about the trip. Then: off to dinner, Moscow-style to celebrate the start of this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. (D)
DAY 2 MOSCOW. Today is a big day of touristing, #topdecker style. This morning = a guided tour of
Moscow. Check out the Red Square, the Kremlin and the GUM department store (just to name a few). (B,L,D)
DAY 3 MOSCOW TO YEKATERINBURG, VIA OVERNIGHT TRAIN. Free time to cram in the last of your Moscow travel wish list. Then it’s all
aboard! Tonight we catch the train to Yekaterinburg (pronounced ‘Ye-ka-te-rin-boork’) so get comfy. Ten points if you spot the Ural mountains in the distance. (B,D)
DAY 4 YEKATERINBURG. Yekaterinburg awaits. Check out the city on a guided tour and get ready for the local line up: the Yeltsin museum, The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Ganina Yama Monastery and the secret grave of the Romanovs, the last imperial dynasty to rule Russia. This place has history for days. (D)
DAY 5 YEKATERINBURG TO IRKUTSK, VIA OVERNIGHT TRAIN. Wake up, explore, repeat. Enjoy some free time before we jump on the next train for three nights of epic train travel. (B,L)
DAYS 6-7 ON BOARD THE TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILWAY TRAIN. Sit back and chill. Your travel is sorted and the hardest thing you need to do is look out the window at those awesome views. You’ll venture past remote villages, mountains and forests. Hot tip: look out for local vendors selling everything from fruit, bread, boiled eggs, pot noodles and assorted trinkets at your designated stops along the way.
DAY 8 LAKE BAIKAL. Stretch those legs in Eastern Siberia. Say hello to Irkutsk before making a beeline for Listvyanka and Lake Baikal, the world’s deepest freshwater lake. Created by a rift in two tectonic plates splitting apart, this is actually a future ocean in the making. Mind blown. (L,D)
DAY 9 IRKUTSK. Time to give Irkutsk (pronounced ‘ear-kootskk’) the attention it deserves. But first, a stop at the Taltsy Museum before hitting the city. See the sights on a city tour where you can flash your camera at a bunch of stunning churches and tip your hat to the monument of Alexander III – he’s the guy that had the idea of constructing the Trans-Siberian railway. (B,L)
DAY 10 ON BOARD THE TRANS-MONGOLIAN RAILWAY TRAIN. It’s a travel day, Trans-Mongolian style. Gulp down an early breakfast before we head
CLOCKWISE: BEIJING, TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILWAY, IRKUTSK
to the train station. Get your passports ready, today we get another stamp for the collection. (B)
DAY 11 GORKHI TERELJ NATIONAL PARK, MONGOLIA. Hello Mongolia. Off the train and into the forest. Today is a nature lover’s dream. Think: rolling hills, wild flowers and radical rock formations. Hello relaxation. Become one with the Mongolian nomads as we settle into a traditional ger camp (gers = round, wooden-framed tents) for a truly memorable experience. (B,L,D)
DAY 12 ULAANBAATAR. Did you ever think you’d make it to the capital of Mongolia? Well congrats, you did! Hop on an optional tour and learn about the rich history of the Mongols, admire the Buddhist Gandantegchinlen Monastery and embrace UB’s city views at the Zaisan Memorial. What a day! (B)
DAY 13 ULAANBAATAR TO BEIJING, CHINA, VIA OVERNIGHT TRAIN. Breakfast + train to Beijing is all you have to remember today. Try and bagsy a window seat; you’re gonna wanna take pics. (B)
DAY 14 BEIJING. Welcome to the capital of China –one of the great mega-cities of the world and home to over 20 million people. Hustle and bustle your way around town and if you’re feeling up to it, there’s an optional acrobatic show to go and enjoy tonight.
DAYS 15-17 BEIJING. The best way to get acquainted with a new city? A local tour of course! From Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden City to the Temple of Heaven, you’ll get the best of Beijing. Check out one of the most impressive architectural feats in history, The Great Wall of China. Crossing 9 provinces and municipalities, the wall is up to 14 metres high! On our final day here, hug your travel besties goodbye as you bail home or plow forward with your travels. (B) (B) (B)
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Moscow city tour
+ Yekaterinburg city tour
+ Taltsy Museum visit
+ Irkutsk city tour
+ See Terelj National Park
+ Beijing city tour
+ See the Great Wall of China
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 11 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D)
+ 6 nights on overnight trains, 9 nights in hotel accommodation, 1 night in traditional ger camp
+ 4 berth traditional sleeper cabins on the TransSiberian & Trans-Mongolian Railways
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Local Guides
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Acrobat show in Beijing START MEET AT 4PM IN MOSCOW/2PM IN BEIJING FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10AM IN BEIJING/10AM IN MOSCOW
REVERSE TRIP
The 17 Day Trans-Mongolian Railway trip also runs in reverse from Beijing to Moscow. Due to train timetables, the reverse trip will spend two nights in Yekaterinburg.
> BEIJING
BEIJING > MOSCOW
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TRIP PRICE OF £2999
TRIP PRICE OF £3219
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17 DAYS FROM £2999
GBP PER PERSON
TRIP CODE: ELTMMB
4 DAY | ICELAND EXPLORER
CLOCKWISE: REYKJAVÍK, REYKJAVÍK
DAY 1 REYKJAVÍK, 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 stories and grab some drinks. This is going to be epic. (D)
DAY 2 REYKJAVÍK. Off to the Blue Lagoon today. Sounds like something out of Disney and looks like something from space. Lunar landscape. Natural geothermal pools. The chance to explore and swim. In winter. Outside. Iceland is awesome. As if life couldn’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)
DAY 3 REYKJAVÍK. Swap natural wonders for city life with a free day in über-cool Reykjavík. Check out the views from Hallgrímskirkja then hit up the halfsubmerged City Hall and grab a coffee with half your body under the waterline. Surreal. If you're a naturelover, don't miss the optional Golden Circle tour for 300 kilometres of the very best Icelandic landscapes (see also: the UNESCO World Heritage Site Thingvellir National Park). 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 bite 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 REYKJAVÍK. Farewells today. Don’t get too upset. You ticked off a bucket list killer. (B)
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Visit the famous Blue Lagoon
+ Northern Lights tour
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)
+ 3 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double)
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Excursion to the famous Golden Circle
14 DAY | WINTER WONDER
CLOCKWISE: PARIS, SWISS ALPS, HEIDELBURG
DAYS 1-2 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Say au revoir to England and introduce yourself to French food and killer sights with a night driving tour and included dinner. Tomorrow, make like a local and head to the Canal St Martin for a café scene they don’t want you to know about. Finish with: cabaret or a river cruise. (D) (B)
DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. Yodel out the window as we roll into the Alps today. Scenery like this needs to be seen to be believed. (B,D) (B)
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)
DAYS 6-7 FLORENCE TO ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Today, it’s off to Rome for the Colosseum and the Pantheon. On day two, visit the Vatican (optional) and explore tiny wine bars, street markets, thin pizza dough and awesome fashion. (B) (B)
DAYS 8-9 ROME TO VENICE. Ah, fair Verona. Channel Romeo and Juliet and re-enact the world’s most famous balcony scene. Then get ready for island hopping. Make sure you take a gondola ride. (B,D) (B)
DAY 10 VENICE TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. Welcome to Salzburg. One city. One complex musical dynasty. To the left, Mozart. To 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)
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)
DAYS 12-13 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. On day two, explore the city by bike (optional) and prepare for a farewell dinner cruise. (B) (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Driving tour of Paris
+ Gondola ride in Venice
+ Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration
+ Walking tour of Florence with local guide
+ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 13 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)
+ 13 nights in hotel accommodation (twin or double)
+ English Channel crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Scenic excursion to Mount Titlis
+ Bike tour of Amsterdam
+ Guided tour of Vatican City
DAY 14 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Today it's back on the ferry, homeward bound to ol' Blighty. Start planning the next adventure, before we end in London town. Facebook friends? (B)
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11 DAY | WINTER EXPRESS
DAY 1 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). What’s the first thing we want in France? French food, of course. Devour dinner before a tour of Paris to see the twinkly lights. Job done. (D)
DAY 2 PARIS. 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 bike tour, cabaret show or river cruise, we’ll hook you up. (B)
DAY 3 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. We’ll be #nofilter-ed out by the end of today’s Instagram feed. With picturesque mountains and to-die-for scenery, this place has to be seen to believed. Not to mention the carb-tastic dinner. (B,D)
DAY 4 SWISS ALPS. Take the cruisey option and head up Jungfrau by train today. It’s the highest rail station in Europe, as the views will attest. (B)
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 as you ogle the romantic canals. Inside tip: the best local haunts will always be found off the beaten track. (B,D)
DAY 6 VENICE. We’ll take to land and ‘sea’ today. Enjoy a walking tour taking in the greats, then a classic vaporetto ride. This is what public transport should be like. And don’t miss the full gondola experience. (B)
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. Wirtshaus (pub restaurants) ensure plenty of beer and for non-vegos, plenty of meat. Prost! (B)
DAY 8 MUNICH TO RHINE VALLEY. Not too many grapes on the vine at this time of year but it doesn’t matter, this place is still stunning. (B,D)
DAY 9 RHINE VALLEY TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Europe’s most infamous city. Get the obvious out of the way (Red Light District, anyone?) then discover the Amsterdam the locals want to keep quiet. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Driving tour of Paris
+ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice
+ Stay in the scenic Rhine Valley castle region
+ Dutch cheese & clog demonstration
+ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 10 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)
+ 8 nights in hostel accommodation & 2 nights in hotel upgrades
+ English Channel crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Traditional cabaret show in Paris
+ Skydiving in the Swiss Alps
DAY 10 AMSTERDAM. The best city to explore by two wheels. Not only for the cool-factor but because there are no hills. At all. We’ll continue our mission to live like a local this afternoon before our farewell dinner cruise. (B,D)
DAY 11 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. The final stretch. Wave goodbye to the ‘Dam before arriving back to London town. (B)
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15 DAY | ROAD TO MARRAKECH
CLOCKWISE: MARRAKECH
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)
DAYS 2-3 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 delish pastries and sweet mint tea. On your second day here, get schooled in Islamic architecture with a guided tour then tapas your heart out. (B) (B)
DAY 4 GRANADA TO CHEFCHAOUEN, MOROCCO. Wave Andalusia goodbye and be awash in blue as we enter Chefchaouen, known for its pastel colours. Give your Instagram feed a workout while you tour the medina and souk. (B,D)
DAYS 5-6 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. On day two here, tick ‘em off with a local guide: royal palace, Jewish neighbourhood, UNESCO World Heritage listed medina and leather tannery. (B) (B)
DAYS 7-8 FES TO MARRAKECH. Bend it like the Berbers back ‘round the Middle Atlas towards Marrakech and soak up the colours, smells and vibes of the Red City. See the Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Minaret and mosaic madness that is the Saadian Tombs, then fall into the rhythm of the Jemaa el Fna square. (B,D) (B)
DAY 9 MARRAKECH TO ASILAH. Make your way to the whitewashed wonder that is this seaside town and get snap-happy in between Latin-influenced feasts. (B,D)
DAYS 10-11 ASILAH TO SEVILLE, SPAIN. Leave the tajines for Seville and the Moorish brilliance that is the Alcazar. Opt in for a fierce flamenco performance this evening. On day two, explore ‘til your heart’s content. (B,D) (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Guided tour of the Alhambra, Granada
+ Local guide in Fes & Marrakech
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 14 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)
+ 8 nights in hostel accommodation & 6 nights in hotel upgrades
+ Strait of Gibraltar ferry crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Flamenco show in Seville
+ Dinner & local show in Marrakech
START MEET AT 2PM IN MADRID FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN MADRID
DAYS 12-13 SEVILLE TO LISBON, PORTUGAL. Three words you need to know in Lisbon: Pastéis de Belém. Make a beeline for the famous egg tarts. Catch a yellow tram, hit up a fado club, snap a #selfie in the pink street and save some energy for the buzzing Bairro Alto district for live music and cocktails. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 14-15 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. Then, say goodbye to your travel mates. (B)(B)
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TRIP PRICE OF £1319
TRIP PRICE OF £1419
TRIP PRICE OF £1499
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MADRID MADRID 20 MEALS 3 COUNTRIES WI-FI
CLOCKWISE: PRAGUE
18 DAY | WINTER GETAWAY
DAYS 1-2 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). So long London, bonjour France! A first taste of French cuisine at our included dinner and a tour of the most iconic sights in Paris – by night. Ooh la la! On your second day here, get exploring! Bookshops in Le Marais, espresso in the 10th arrondissement and an optional bike tour awaits. Plus, the chance for cabaret or a Seine cruise. (D) (B)
DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. With sceneries like this, it’s all #NoFilter. Be sure to take a ride to Europe’s highest railway station for bragging rights and great views. (B,D)(B)
DAYS 5-6 SWISS ALPS TO FLORENCE, ITALY. From nature-made to man-made as we stop in Pisa en route to Florence. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 7-8 FLORENCE TO ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. A stop in Orvieto and then Rome in winter = #FOMO killer. Take the option to visit the Vatican (aka the world’s smallest country). (B) (B)
DAYS 9-10 ROME TO VENICE. Ah, fair Verona. Sigh over Juliet/Rome and that iconic balcony on a walking tour before we hit up Venice . (B,D) (B)
DAY 11 VENICE TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. The city of Mozart vs. The Sound of Music. Get ready for a danceoff. (B)
DAYS 12-13 SALZBURG TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. It’s a sobering start to the day with a visit to Mauthausen. Next up, Prague. An unexpected foodie paradise. Go beyond the beer and check out the fare on offer in the ‘City of a Hundred Spires’. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 14-15 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. On your second day here, be sure to check out the rad nightlife. (B,D) (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Driving tour of Paris
+ A tasty sample of traditional Swiss fondue
+ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice
+ Walking tour of Florence with local guide
+ Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
+ Dutch cheese & clogs demonstration
+ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 17 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D)
+ 11 nights in hostels, 4 nights in bungalows & 2 nights in hotel upgrades
+ English Channel crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Gondola ride in Venice
+ Berlin Alternative Tour & Nightlife Tour START
DAYS 16-17 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Yes, we’ll visit the Red Light District. But don’t let that fool you. Take a walk to experience the real Amsterdam or explore on an optional bike tour. (B) (B,D)
DAY 18 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Say goodbye to your travel mates today. (B)
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24 DAY | WINTER SPIRIT
CLOCKWISE: VIENNA, BUDAPEST
DAYS 1-2 LONDON, ENGLAND TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). Cue the Arc de Triomphe and that really famous tower as we roll into Paris. And by night, join us at a cabaret, sail the Seine or soak up some jazz at a café. (D) (B)
DAYS 3-5 SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND TO FLORENCE, ITALY. Get ready for OMG landscape. Check out Jungfrau aka ‘The Top of Europe’. Ride the rail or soak up the scenery at ground level. Reacclimatise to city life in marvellous Florence – stopping in Pisa for THAT shot. (B,D) (B) (B,D)
DAYS 6-8 FLORENCE TO ROME INCLUDING VATICAN CITY VISIT. Gawk at the Ponte Vecchio, Florence Cathedral and that famous naked guy David in Florence. Next: a visit to Orvieto en route to Rome. Visit the world’s smallest country (hello, Vatican City) or just mix with the locals. (B) (B) (B)
DAYS 9-10 ROME TO VENICE. Verona = Romeo + Juliet 4EVA. Then: we’re off to Venice where public transport by boat is totally the norm. Gondola ride anyone? (B,D) (B)
DAYS 11-12 VENICE TO SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. Introducing old-world charm at its best. Pass time in strudel heaven or go high energy with a chance to ski (or snowboard). (B) (B)
DAY 13 SALZBURG TO VIENNA. Welcome to Vienna –the home of Freud and free association. Go. (B)
DAYS 14-15 VIENNA TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. A walking tour in Bratislava before Budapest’s nightlife that really is THAT good. Recharge at a thermal spa or repeat last night at a ruin bar. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 16-17 BUDAPEST TO KRAKÓW, POLAND. The best winter food in Europe. Fact. Make like a culture vulture with a museum visit or just people watch with a hot chocolate. (B) (B)
DAYS 18-19 KRAKÓW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Auschwitz-Birkenau puts things in perspective before arriving into Prague. Then, explore! Think: Charles Bridge, John Lennon Wall, then beer. Really. Good. Beer. (B,D) (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Driving tour of Paris
+ Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal, Venice
+ Guided tour of former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
+ Local guide in Florence
+ A tasty sample of traditional Swiss fondue
+ Dutch cheese & clog demonstration
+ Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 23 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D)
+ 17 nights in hostels, 4 nights in bungalows & 2 nights in hotel upgrades
+ English Channel crossings
+ Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Skiing in Salzburg
+ Viennese Chamber Orchestra
START MEET AT 6AM IN LONDON
DAYS 20-21 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. See Dresden rising from war ashes. Then find out why Berlin is one of the coolest cities in Europe. Also: nightlife. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 22-23 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Check out the sights and tone your legs with an optional bike tour before our farewell dinner cruise. (B) (B,D) DAY 24 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND. Make #bestfriendsforever over coach games and road trip snacks as we say goodbye in London. (B)
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Souk and safari your way across the Middle East and Africa and discover why these two gems are etched on the top of every traveller’s bucket list. Let your mane down and run wild in the Serengeti National Park, scramble over dunes in the Sahara Desert and camp out under the stars in Morocco. Sweet!
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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 leave, or you might be joining a trip already in progress.
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8 DAY | NILE DISCOVERY
DAY 1 CAIRO. Welcome to the city of a thousand minarets! Watch the madness of Cairo’s traffic jams from a kahwas (coffee shop). But first, rock up to tonight’s welcome meeting and meet your new friends.
DAY 2 CAIRO TO ASWAN VIA OVERNIGHT COACH. There’s old, and then there’s the necropolis of Saqqara. Soak up some ancient history, meander Coptic Cairo and get your haggle on in Khan el-Khalili market. (B)
DAY 3 ASWAN TO NILE CRUISE SHIP. Remember the time of ancient Nubia as you float along the Nile on a felucca sailboat. Later, prepare for a culture lesson in a brightly coloured traditional village. Then, climb aboard your five-star chariot (replete with rooftop pool, sun lounges and belly dancing) for a taste of life finer than the pharaohs could have ever imagined. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 NILE CRUISE SHIP. Come face to face with awe-inspiring Abu Simbel, presided over by four gigantic statues of Ramesses II. And then: what’s cooler than Kom Ombo temple? The fact 300 mummified crocodiles were found nearby. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 NILE CRUISE SHIP. The eye of Ra is watching you today as we head to the Temple of Edfu. Get acquainted with the falcon-headed sky god Horus. After that, kick back on deck and drink in the beauty of the Nile. (B,L,D)
CRUISE OPTION
Board a 5-star cruise ship and take on the Nile in style. Cue golden sunsets, comfy cabins and a swimming pool fit for a pharaoh.
If water isn't your thing, why not check out our 8 Day Essential Egypt trip. See www.topdeck.travel for a detailed itinerary.
DAY 6 NILE CRUISE SHIP TO CAIRO VIA LUXOR AND OVERNIGHT COACH. Take a walk through the shadow of the Valley of Kings and go for a temple trifecta ticking off Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor plus the Colossi of Memnon before heading back to Cairo.
DAY 7 CAIRO. Walk like an Egyptian into King Tutankhamun’s treasure chest at the Egyptian Museum – home to hundreds of ancient relics – then gain some perspective at the base of the 138m Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx. (B)
DAY 8 CAIRO. Shisha! Is the trip over already? If your inner explorer has been awakened, stay on to
+ 5-star cruise on the Nile
+ Egyptology tours at major sites (entrance fees not included)
+ Visit the Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza Plateau
+ Visit the Egyptian Museum
+ Visit the temples of Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo & Edfu
+ Visit the Saqqara Step Pyramid, Coptic Cairo & Khan el-Khalili
+ Visit the temples of Luxor & Karnak
+ Visit the Valley of the Kings & the Temple of Hatshepsut
+ Visit a Nubian village
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 7 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D)
+ 2 nights twin share in 4-star hotels, 3 nights aboard a 5-star cruise ship in cabin accommodation, 2 nights aboard overnight coach
+ Arrival transfer from the airport to hotel
+ Modern air-conditioned vehicle
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Visit the Philae Temple
+ Dinner in a Nubian home
+ Camel ride ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Awesome English-speaking Trip Leader + local guides uncover more of Cairo’s coolness. We’re outta here after breakfast. (B)
(B)
9 DAY | EGYPT EXPRESS
CLOCKWISE: LUXOR, CAIRO, ASWAN
DAY 1 CAIRO. Take 17,190 people per square kilometre, traffic jams and of course, pyramids, and you’ve officially arrived in Umm al-Dunya. Transfer to the hotel and convene with the gang for a welcome meeting.
DAY 2 CAIRO TO ASWAN VIA OVERNIGHT COACH. See King Tutankhamun's treasures at the Egyptian Museum, have a Giza at the ancient pyramids and play ‘got your nose’ with the Sphinx. Never gets old. (B)
DAY 3 ASWAN. Wake up in Aswan with a free day ahead, or opt to visit Philae Temple. The shrine to the goddess Isis had to be moved and reassembled like a jigsaw puzzle in the ‘70s due to the rising Nile. Also: a chance to explore a Nubian village. (B)
DAY 4 ASWAN TO FELUCCA SAILING. After a templefilled day at Abu Simbel, climb aboard a traditional felucca sailboat. The adventure’s just beginning! (B,L,D)
DAY 5 FELUCCA SAILING. Imagine: The sun on your back, the wind in your cotton sails and the best people you could ever hope to meet sharing stories, food and music in one cushion-strewn love-in. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 FELUCCA SAILING TO LUXOR. Today we’re stepping off in Luxor, aka the world’s largest openair museum, but not before pit stopping at Kom Ombo and an optional look at the Karnak and Luxor temples. (B)
DAY 7 LUXOR TO CAIRO VIA OVERNIGHT COACH. Get inside the Valley of the Kings then give a silent high five to Queen Hatshepsut (who ruled ancient Egypt for 20 years) before snapping a selfie at the Colossi of Memnon. (B)
DAY 8 CAIRO. Spend your free day chilling out or take the opportunity to tour the Saqqara Pyramid, Coptic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili market. Famished? Hit up a kushari vendor for Egypt’s version of fast food. (B)
DAY 9 CAIRO. Just getting into the groove of this 24hour city? The adventure may be over after breakfast, but you can make like Indiana Jones and keep on seeking. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Egyptology tours at major sites (entrance fees not included)
+ Visit the Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza Plateau
+ Visit the Egyptian Museum
+ Visit the temples of Abu Simbel & Kom Ombo
+ Visit the Valley of the Kings & the Temple of Hatshepsut
+ Felucca sailing on the Nile
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 8 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D)
+ 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin/triple share), 1 night in a tourist class hotel (twin/triple share), 2 nights on a felucca sailboat & 2 nights on an overnight coach
+ Modern air-conditioned vehicle
+ Arrival transfer from the airport to hotel
+ Awesome English-speaking Trip Leader + local guides
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Visit Saqqara Step Pyramid, Coptic Cairo & Khan el Khalili
+ Visit Karnak & Luxor Temples
+ Camel ride
SAILING OPTION
Capture the feeling of sweet freedom as you embark on an unforgettable sailing trip down the Nile aboard a traditional felucca boat. Get back to basics and sail like the ancient Egyptians on this primitive adventure.
Please note: A sleeping bag is required for the felucca sailing portion of this trip.
10 DAY | MOROCCAN EXPLORER
CLOCKWISE: MERZOUGA DESERT CAMP, MARRAKECH, DADES GORGE
DAY 1 MARRAKECH. Transfer to your hotel, ditch the map, turn off your phone and get hopelessly lost in a maze of mosaics and souks in the Red City. Then, get acquainted with the gang at tonight’s welcome meeting.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Guided tours of Marrakech, Rabat & Fes
+ Rock the kasbah in Rabat
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DAY 2 MARRAKECH. Today is all about the city tour. See the Bahia Palace, visit the Saadian Tombs and then work your way past the snake charmers in Jemaa el-Fnaa square. (B)
DAY 3 MARRAKECH TO RABAT VIA CASABLANCA. Visit the Hassan II Mosque – bearer of the world’s largest minaret (210 metres), with a frickin’ laser beam on top. After lunch, head to the UNESCO World Heritage capital of Rabat and paint the town blue in Kasbah des Oudaias. (B)
DAY 4 RABAT TO FES VIA VOLUBILIS AND MEKNES. Live la dolce vita in Volubilis, or at least get a good idea of what it was like during Roman times, at these wellpreserved ruins. Think: historic public buildings dating back a whopping 2,000 years ago. Then, walk through Meknes and go into pattern overdrive in Fes. (B)
DAY 5 FES. Mausoleums, mosques and medinas are in order today on a full-day whip around the city with a local guide. Lose yourself in the 9,000 narrow cobbled streets in Fes el-Bali, lined with spices, food stalls and tanneries. Or hunt down a hammam for a (body) shine and polish. (B,L)
DAY 6 FES TO ERRACHIDIA VIA IFRANE AND MIDELT. Adjust to the altitude in Alpine-fresh Ifrane, then carve back through cedar forests to Midelt for lunch and head south to Errachidia. (B)
DAY 7 ERRACHIDIA TO MERZOUGA DESERT CAMP. Merzouga looks as if it might be engulfed by the red dunes of the Sahara Desert at any moment. Pull up a sun lounger and savour the view before setting off on camel (optional) to get Berber fever in a desert camp. (B,L,D)
DAY 8 MERZOUGA TO DADES GORGE VIA TODRA GORGE. Step into your own Roadrunner cartoon today in the rock climber's nirvana of Todra Gorge. With a 3D landscape of imposing orange sandstone
+ Visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
+ Get lost in the Medina of Fes
+ Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis
+ Overnight stay in the Sahara Desert in Berber tents
+ Entrance fees to all sights in the itinerary
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 9 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D)
+ 8 nights in 3-star hotels (twin-share), 1 night in a desert camp
+ Arrival transfer from the airport to hotel
+ Air-conditioned minibus
+ Awesome English-speaking Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Quad biking in the desert
+ Hammam experience
peaks, streams and the odd camel playing outside your window today, the trip to Dades Gorge will seem quicker than a coyote. (B,D)
DAY 9 DADES GORGE TO MARRAKECH VIA AÏT
BENHADDOU. Aït Benhaddou is UNESCO World Heritage and ‘Desert Hollywood’ beauty combined on an old caravan route between Sudan and Marrakech. (B)
DAY 10 MARRAKECH. The trip might be over after breakfast but your adventure doesn’t have to be. (B)
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10 DAY | SAHARA ADVENTURE
CLOCKWISE: AÏT BENHADDOU, ESSAOUIRA, TODRA
DAY 1 MARRAKECH. Get your first taste of Morocco’s delicate fusion of old and new world in the 18-plus souks that fill the city streets. Just make sure you arrive in time for tonight’s welcome meeting.
DAY 2 MARRAKECH. Kick start your day with a guided city tour and see the Saadian tombs and Bahia Palace before ending in Jemaa el-Fnaa – a town square that houses snake charmers, Barbary apes, singers, dancers, drummers and more. (B)
DAY 3 MARRAKECH TO TAMNOUGALT VIA AÏT BENHADDOU. Prepare for some of the most epic scenery as we cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Alpineesque fields of grazing sheep clash with unforgiving rocky terrain, mud-brick houses and some of the most nerve-shredding hairpin bends. Bonus: a visit to World Heritage listed Ksar in Aït Benhaddou. Tonight, sleep it off in a Kasbah. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 TAMNOUGALT TO SAHARA DESERT. Leaving snowcapped mountains to go boarding on a sand dune sounds impossible, but it’s happening. Blast across sand flats, wind between desert dunes and rattle your bones over the dry Draa River to reach our camp on the edge of the Erg Chigaga dunes. This is glamping, desert style. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 SAHARA TO TAMALAKOUTE. Shack up for the night in a small village as a local Berber family welcome you into their home. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 TAMALAKOUTE TO TAROUDANT. As far as road trips go, crossing the otherworldly volcanic landscape of the Jebel Siroua Mountains by 4x4 bats well above average. Expect endless twists through rock-strewn desert vistas, climbing to an elevation of 2,500m with a window-slideshow of deep valleys, barley and saffron fields. Keep watch for blink-and-you’ll-miss-it villages where the Ait Ouaouzguit Berbers herd donkeys and weave a rug like no other. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 TAROUDANT TO ESSAOUIRA VIA AGADIR. In the Argan Forest there are goats that live in trees. How awesome is that?! Spend some time staring at them, then we’re off to the beach! (B,L)
DAY 8 ESSAOUIRA. Hold on to your hat! This charming fishing town is a mecca for windsurfers thanks to its
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Stay with a local Berber family in Tamalakoute
+ Guided tour of Marrakech
+ Rock the kasbah in Tamnougalt
+ Off-road & overnight in the Sahara Desert
+ Hit the beach at Essaouira
+ Entrance fees to all sights in the itinerary
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 9 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D)
+ 6 nights in 3-star hotels (twin share), 1 night in a kasbah, 1 night in a desert camp & 1 night in a Berber house
+ Arrival transfer from the airport to hotel
+ Transport in 4WD vehicle
+ Awesome English-speaking Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Windsurfing in Essaouira
+ Camel ride in the Sahara Desert
howling coastal wind. Wander the medina or hit the beach between market shopping. Pro tip: dine at the open-air fish stands for some essence of Essaouira tonight. (B)
DAY 9 ESSAOUIRA TO MARRAKECH. Wash the last of that desert sand off before we head back to the Red City and a chance to meander the medina in Marrakech. ‘Our last night in Morocco’ sounds like a cheesy romance novel, but it’s true. (B)
DAY 10 MARRAKECH. Write your own ending by spending a few more days (or weeks) in this sensory overload of a land. We’re outta here after breakfast. (B)
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| JORDAN ADVENTURE
DAY 1 AMMAN. Head to a shawarma stand or grab a plate of mansaf because the food here is off the hookah Just be back in time for tonight’s welcome meeting.
DAY 2 AMMAN TO PETRA. Go old school in Madaba, the site of an ancient Holy map that’s so detailed it’s like Google Maps for theologists. Then, soak up views of the Promised Land from the top of Mt Nebo, storm a giant Crusader castle in Karak... and we haven’t even got to the Lost City yet. (B)
DAY 3 PETRA. Chiseled from sheer cliffs of rose-red stone and named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Petra’s existence seems impossible. Grab your satchel and don’t forget your hat – Indiana Jones has nothing on you today as you wander through the Siq and catch your first glimpse of the Treasury. (B)
DAY 4 PETRA TO WADI RUM VIA LITTLE PETRA. After an off-road desert drive through Wadi Rum, spend the night in a Bedouin camp and feast on a traditional earth-oven dinner with one of the world’s most ancient nomadic tribes. Also realise you’ve never really seen stars before. (B,D)
DAY 5 WADI RUM TO AQABA. Aqaba is Jordan’s only coastal city so take the option to dive, windsurf and snorkel the Red Sea. Or just hit the hammam and gorge yourself on knafeh in a coffee shop – we won’t judge. (B)
DAY 6 AQABA TO AMMAN. At 427 metres below sea level, the Dead Sea is so salty you can float like a cork in a badly opened bottle of wine. Time to enjoy one of the world’s oldest health resorts. Then it’s back to Amman to see the likes of the Citadel and Roman amphitheatre on a city tour. (B)
DAY 7 AMMAN VIA JERASH AND AJLOUN. Today we crank the history knob up to 11 and take you through Jerash – home to Greco-Roman highlights, including a hippodrome which was used for chariot racing, not hippos. Then visit Ajloun Castle – once an important pigeon post to help get messages from Damascus to Cairo in a single day. (B)
DAY 8 AMMAN. Fill up on fuul; the trip’s over after breakfast. Where to next? (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Discover the 'Lost City of Petra'
+ Float in the Dead Sea
+ Guided tours of Amman & ancient Jerash
+ Wadi Rum 4x4 excursion & desert camp
+ Relax on the Red Sea in Aqaba
+ Entrance fees to all sights in the itinerary
+ 7 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)
+ 6 nights twin share in 3-star hotels, 1 night twin share in a Bedouin desert camp
+ Arrival & departure airport transfers
+ Air-conditioned minibus or coach
+ Awesome English-speaking Trip Leader
+ Petra by Night tour
+ Camel ride at Wadi Rum
+ Red Sea snorkelling boat trip
This is a section of the 10 Day Jordan & Israel trip. See p.107. or
10 DAY | JORDAN & ISRAEL
CLOCKWISE: JERUSALEM, AQABA
DAY 1 AMMAN, JORDAN. Touch down in one of the oldest cities in existence and drop off your gear before trading bios with your new travel buddies tonight.
DAY 2 AMMAN TO PETRA. Madaba is home to a mosaic map of the Holy Land so detailed it’s like an ancient Navman. From there, take in views of epic proportions from Mt Nebo and explore Karak Castle where the Crusaders ruled over the valley below. (B)
DAY 3 PETRA. ‘Historic’ is a word that doesn’t even come close to describing a city that was founded around 312 BC. Petra stands as a testament to man’s ability to create beauty from nothing with 80m high red sandstone tunnels and a facade made famous by Indiana Jones. (B)
DAY 4 PETRA TO WADI RUM VIA LITTLE PETRA. Traversing the desert used to be done on camels –these days you get a 4x4 (though the camel ride is still an option). Spend a night with one of the world’s most ancient nomadic tribes in a Bedouin camp. (B,D)
DAY 5 WADI RUM TO AQABA. Aqaba was founded around 4,000 BC and there’s little wonder why. It’s Jordan’s only coastal city and sits smack bang in the middle of everything that is the Red Sea. Take the option to (wet) suit up and see what all those ‘top dives in the world’ lists are on about. (B)
DAY 6 AQABA TO AMMAN. Roman, Byzantine and Umayyad empires have all had their two cents when it comes to Amman, creating a melting pot of ancient historical sites. You’ll see the Roman amphitheatre, Citadel and more on this afternoon’s city tour. (B)
DAY 7 AMMAN TO JERUSALEM, ISRAEL VIA JERASH AND AJLOUN. Roman ruins in Jerash and a pit stop to see the Ajloun fortress before we cross the border. Israel’s next. (B)
DAY 8 JERUSALEM. Christianity, Islam and Judaism all consider Jerusalem a holy place; it's kind of a big deal. You’ll go to: the Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, King David’s Tomb, the Wailing Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Golgotha (where Jesus was crucified), just to name a few. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Discover the 'Lost City of Petra'
+ Float in the Dead Sea
+ Guided tours of Amman & ancient Jerash
+ Wadi Rum 4x4 excursion & desert camp
+ Relax on the Red Sea in Aqaba
+ Wine tasting in Israel
+ Guided tours of Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Tel Aviv
+ Entrance fees to all sights in the itinerary
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 9 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)
+ 8 nights in 3-star hotels (twin share), 1 night in a Bedouin desert camp (twin share)
+ Arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel
+ Air-conditioned minibus or coach
+ Awesome English-speaking Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Petra by Night tour
+ Camel ride at Wadi Rum
+ Red Sea snorkelling boat trip
DAY 9 JERUSALEM TO TEL AVIV VIA BETHLEHEM. Step into the real-life nativity scene of Bethlehem before swapping the religious sites for a winery visit and taking your pick of 16 beaches in Tel Aviv. Wander the chilledout seaport of Old Jaffa then see why Lonely Planet ranked this place amongst the top ten party cities in the world. (B)
DAY 10 TEL AVIV. The trip might be over after breakfast, but don’t leave until you track down Abu Hassan for hummus that will haunt your dreams (it’s that good). (B)
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7 DAY | AFRICAN INSIGHT
CLOCKWISE: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, MATOBO NATIONAL PARK, VICTORIA FALLS
ZAMBIA
ZIMBABWE
SOUTH AFRICA
DAYS 1-2 JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA VIA GREATER KRUGER. Our adventure begins in Johannesburg, the City of Gold and one of the most cosmopolitan cities on the African continent. Starting early, we roll in style (and by style, we mean fully equipped safari truck) to the Greater Kruger area. Kruger is South Africa’s premier national park and in connection with parks in adjoining Mozambique and Botswana, covers 24,000 square kilometres of land used in the protection of African wildlife.
Give your camera a work out as we enjoy a full day’s game viewing in the national park, seeking wildlife
encounters with Africa’s Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – as well as giraffe, hippo, zebra and more! Nothing will prepare you for the first time you spot these incredible creatures in the wild – guaranteed memories sure to last a lifetime! (D) (B,L,D)
DAYS 3-4 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK TO MATOBO NATIONAL PARK, ZIMBABWE VIA TSHIPISE. Leaving Kruger we shimmy north, spending the night near the Limpopo River close to the Beitbridge border. Completing formalities at the border post we enter Zimbabwe and drive through stunning landscapes and
the town of Gweru to Matobo National Park, home to a wide variety of animal species including black and white rhinoceros, zebra, wildebeest and giraffe. Flex your freedom and take your pick of optionals including game drives and more! (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAYS 5-7 MATOBO NATIONAL PARK TO LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA. Prepare for more amazing views and another day in this nature lover’s heaven. Head out on a game walk where you’ll look for rhino with a local guide. From Matobo National Park we cross into Zambia and drive to Livingstone, where our camp is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River. We have our last night at camp just downstream from Victoria Falls, one of Africa’s most spectacular sights and the perfect place to end our trip. Until next time, #topdeckers! (B,L,D) (B) (B)
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LESOTHO Drakensburg
Malealea
Hermanus Cape Town FINISH
Oudtshoorn
Durban
Underberg Area
Mountain Zebra NP
Addo Elephant NP
Knysna
KENYA
Serengeti NP
Ngorongoro Crater
TANZANIA
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Sani pass excursion
+ Visit Battlefields, Talana Hill
+ Visit Royal National Park
+ Visit Drakensberg Mountains
+ Visit Addo Elephant National Park
+ Visit Cango Caves
+ Visit Cape Agulhas
+ Wine tasting
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 11 breakfasts (B), 10 lunches (L),
8 dinners (D)
+ 11 nights in campsites
+ Fully equipped safari vehicle
+ 2-person dome tents or twin-share accommodation
+ Camping and cooking equipment
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Hermanus whale watching cruise
+ Horse riding
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Visit Maasai Mara National Reserve
+ Maasai village walk
+ Visit the Serengeti & the Ngorongoro Crater
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Zanzibar spice tour
+ Snorkelling day trip
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 13 breakfasts (B), 9 lunches (L), 8 dinners (D)
+ 9 nights in campsites & 3 nights in hotels
+ Zanzibar ferry
+ Fully equipped safari vehicle
+ 2-person dome tents or twin-share accommodation
+ Camping and cooking equipment
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
TRIP CODE: ZOSSRC
TRIP CODE: ZOKCND
14 DAY | GORILLA ENCOUNTER
CLOCKWISE: LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK, BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NP
DAY 1 NAIROBI, KENYA TO LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK. First up: Kenya’s Great Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru National Park. Best known for its birdlife, Nakuru also contains plenty of rhinos, leopards, warthogs, baboons and lions. Get excited, this is Africa! (L,D)
DAYS 2-3 LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK TO KAMPALA, UGANDA, VIA ELDORET. We continue north through the highlands to Eldoret before we cross into Uganda’s bustling capital, Kampala. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAYS 4-5 KAMPALA TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK. After a night in Kampala, we drive west to Queen Elizabeth National Park in search of chimpanzees, pausing to appreciate the views of Lake Edward. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAYS 6-9 QUEEN ELIZABETH NP TO LAKE BUNYONYI (GORILLA TREK AND FREE TIME). Get stoked – we’ll visit a chimpanzee sanctuary at Kyambura Gorge before reaching camp at Lake Bunyonyi. Then, local guides will lead us on a trek to see a family of gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Trust us, nothing will prepare you for the moment you come face to face with these beauties. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAYS 10-12 LAKE BUNYONYI TO JINJA, VIA KAMPALA. We spend one night in Kampala before continuing to Jinja, where there’s an opportunity to assist a local charity in building and improving community schools. It’s also a great place for other optionals like kayaking, whitewater rafting and bird watching. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAYS 13-14 JINJA TO NAIROBI, KENYA, VIA ELDORET. Crossing back into Kenya with a stop in Eldoret, we carry on along the Rift Valley to Nairobi where our Gorilla Encounter trip ends. (B,L,D) (B,L)
For more Gorilla trips please visit www.topdeck.travel
PLEASE NOTE
Due to the endangered status of Mountain Gorillas, visitors are strictly limited and a permit must be purchased at the time of booking at an additional cost to the trip price to make sure you get to see these gentle giants. Gorilla permit rates are subject to change due to currency fluctuations.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Visit the Great Rift Valley
+ Visit Lake Nakuru National Park
+ Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park
+ Mountain gorilla trekking (part of Gorilla permit payment)
+ Chimpanzee trekking (part of Gorilla permit payment)
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 13 breakfasts (B), 14 lunches (L), 13 dinners (D)
+ 13 nights in campsites
+ Fully equipped safari vehicle
+ 2-person dome tents or twin-share accommodation
+ Camping and cooking equipment
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Island boat trip
+ Whitewater rafting
START MEET AT 8AM IN
TRIP CODE: ZOKCGN
TRIP
TRIP PRICE OF £1625 + £130
NAIROBI NAIROBI 40 MEALS 2 COUNTRIES
KENYA
UGANDA
Nairobi Lake Nakuru NP
Eldoret Jinja Kampala Queen Elizabeth NP
Gorilla Trek START/FINISH
19 DAY | SOUTH WEST SAFARI
LIVINGSTONE CAPE TOWN 48 MEALS 4 COUNTRIES
CLOCKWISE: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK, CAPE TOWN, OKAVANGO DELTA
Gariep (Orange) River STOP & STAY 1 1 DAY STOP YOUR ROUTE
Etosha NP
Livingstone Victoria Falls FINISH START SOUTH AFRICA ZAMBIA NAMIBIA Okavango Delta Maun Chobe NP BOTSWANA
Windhoek
Swakopmund
Namib Naukluft NP Fish River Canyon
Cape Town
DAYS 1-2 LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA TO CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA. Meet the group, and prepare for adventure kicking off in Livingstone. This is the perfect base to explore the buzzing Victoria Falls region, so make sure you arrive a few days before the trip starts. On day two we make our way to Botswana and Chobe National Park, where we take a game viewing boat cruise in the afternoon. Sit back, relax and watch elephants, buffaloes and hippos in the river shallows. Talk about amazing! (B) (B,L,D)
DAY 3 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK TO NATA. We start the day with an early morning game drive before continuing on to our next overnight campsite in Nata. Tonight, swap stories over dinner then catch some zzz’s. (B,L,D)
DAYS 4-5 NATA TO OKAVANGO DELTA VIA MAUN. Our next stop is Maun, gateway to the Okavango Delta. Explore the myriad waterways and swaying grasses of this wetland habitat on foot and dugout canoe (mokoro), hopefully spotting hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and elephants. Tonight, fall asleep with nothing but the sounds of the African
bush in the background. Seriously, unforgettable. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAY 6 OKAVANGO DELTA TO MAUN. In Western Botswana we join a guided walk to see how people live in the Kalahari. Listen closely and learn the A-Z of the area. (B,L,D)
DAYS 7-9 MAUN TO ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK, NAMIBIA VIA WINDHOEK AND GHANZI. Today we cross into Namibia and stop in the small but charming capital, Windhoek. Then it's north to the arid terrain of Etosha National Park for more game viewing. Think: ALL the animals. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L,D)
DAYS 10-11 ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK TO SPITZKOPPE. Next up we camp at the eerie and spectacular Spitzkoppe. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAYS 12-13 SPITZKOPPE TO SWAKOPMUND. Relax for two nights in Swakopmund with plenty of time to enjoy the optional adventure activities on offer. Try skydiving, quad biking or just soak up the atmosphere in one of Swakopmund’s buzzing cafés. (B) (B)
DAYS 14-15 SWAKOPMUND TO SESRIEM VIA SOLITAIRE. It’s on to the desert landscapes of Namib Naukluft Park, home to the highest sand dunes on the planet. Grab the chance to climb the giant red dunes in the world’s oldest desert for a view to write home about. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAYS 16-19 SESRIEM TO CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA VIA FISH RIVER CANYON AND GARIEP (ORANGE) RIVER. Check out the magnificent Fish River Canyon before continuing on to South Africa. After a night by the Gariep (Orange) River and another in the fertile Western Cape, our epic journey ends in stunning Cape Town. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) (B,L,D) (B)
For reverse itinerary please see our 19 Day Desert Tracker on www.topdeck.travel
CLOCKWISE: ORANGE RIVER, CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ See Victoria Falls at Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
+ Visit Etosha National Park
+ Kalahari Bushman walk
+ See Spitzkoppe Bushman paintings
+ Visit Chobe National Park
+ Okavango Delta excursion - Mokoro/walking safari
+ Visit Sossusvlei & Dune 45
+ Fish Eagle Boat Cruise
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 19 breakfasts (B), 15 lunches (L), 14 dinners (D)
+ 16 nights in campsites & 2 nights in hostels
+ Fully equipped safari vehicle
+ 2-person dome tents or twin-share accommodation
+ Camping & cooking equipment
+ Awesome Trip Leader & Driver
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Sandboarding
+ Gorge swing
TRIP CODE: ZOKCLC
19 DAY | KRUGER TO CAPE TOWN
JOHANNESBURG CAPE TOWN 49 MEALS 3 COUNTRIES
ON THE BUCKET LIST
(INCLUDED)
+ 2 days at Kruger National Park
+ Visit Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
+ St Lucia boat cruise
+ Visit Hluhluwe Game Reserve
+ Visit Royal National Park
+ Visit Drakensberg Mountains
+ Visit Addo Elephant National Park
+ Wine Tasting
+ Visit God’s Window
+ Mountain Zebra NP
+ Cango Caves
+ Sani Pass Excursion
MORE
INCLUSIONS
+ 18 breakfasts (B), 17 lunches (L), 14 dinners (D)
+ 18 nights in campsites
+ Fully equipped safari vehicle
+ 2-person dome tents or twin-share accommodation
+ Camping and cooking equipment
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Canoe safari
+ Sunset game drive
CLOCKWISE: CAPE TOWN TRIP CODE: ZOSSJC
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28
12
26
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Mililwane Wildlife
Addo Elephant National Park
CAMPING TRIP PRICE OF £1095 + £190
ADVENTURE PASS = £1285
ACCOMMODATED TRIP PRICE OF £1445 + £190
ADVENTURE PASS = £1635
price based on per person twin-share tents and multi-share hostel upGrades
19 DAYS FROM £1285
GBP PER PERSON
DAY 1 JOHANNESBURG TO GREATER KRUGER, SOUTH AFRICA. Step into Johannesburg then cruise across to Greater Kruger. (D)
DAY 2 GREATER KRUGER TO KRUGER NATIONAL PARK. Today = 4x4 game drives in wild Kruger. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK. Rise and shine for another open 4x4 safari experience. Here, watch out for the Big Five. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK TO MLILWANE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, SWAZILAND. Today we roll into the Kingdom of Swaziland. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 MLILWANE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY. Listen up as we meet with a Swazi guide to share their local knowledge. After lunch, it’s optionals galore to flex your freedom. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 MLILWANE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY TO ST LUCIA VIA HLUHLUWE GAME RESERVE. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 ST LUCIA TO DURBAN. Head to the Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Then, we meet with Durban. (B,L)
DAY 8 DURBAN TO UNDERBERG AREA. Roll into Pietermaritzburg and set up camp. (B,L,D)
DAY 9 UNDERBERG AREA TO SANI PASS. Today, we hit the road in 4x4 vehicles through the Drakensberg Mountains. (B,L,D)
DAYS 10-11 UNDERBERG AREA TO DRAKENSBERG, VIA BATTLEFIELDS. Visit the world famous Battle of Blood River, which saw the lives of warriors lost against the few musketeers of the Dutch Settlers. Retire to your campsite in the late afternoon, or explore the many optional trails. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAYS 12-13 DRAKENSBERG TO MALEALEA. Departing Drakensberg this morning, we head to Malealea. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAY 14 MALEALEA TO MOUNTAIN ZEBRA NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA. Leaving the highlands and crossing back into South Africa, we’ll arrive at amazing Graaff-Reinet. (B,L)
DAY 15 MOUNTAIN ZEBRA NATIONAL PARK TO ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK. Today, we drive to the Addo Elephant National Park. It's home to over 600 elephants, lions, buffaloes and more – so chances are, you’ll strike photo-op gold. (B,L,D)
DAY 16 ADDO ELEPHANT TO KNYSNA/TSITSIKAMMA FOREST. Enter the Tsitsikamma Forest for optionals galore! (B,L)
DAY 17 KNYSNA TO OUDTSHOORN. Wake up and head to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world. (B,L,D)
DAY 18 OUDTSHOORN TO HERMANUS. Relaxed and revitalized, we head to Hermanus – famous for its whale and dolphin sightings. (B,L)
DAY 19 HERMANUS TO CAPE TOWN. A free morning in Hermanus = ample opportunity to explore the town. Later, we cruise to Cape Town where our trip ends. (B)
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46 DAY | ULTIMATE AFRICAN ADVENTURE
JOHANNESBURG 117 MEALS 7 COUNTRIES
CLOCKWISE: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
DAY 1 NAIROBI, KENYA TO LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK. (L,D)
DAY 2 LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK TO ELDORET. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 ELDORET TO KAMPALA, UGANDA. (B,L,D)
DAYS 4-5 KAMPALA TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAY 6 QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK TO LAKE BUNYONYI. (B,L,D)
DAYS 7-8 LAKE BUNYONYI. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAY 9 LAKE BUNYONYI TO KAMPALA. (B,L,D) DAYS 10-12 KAMPALA TO JINJA. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAY 13 JINJA TO ELDORET, KENYA. (B,L,D)
DAYS 14-15 ELDORET TO NAIROBI. (B,L) (B)
DAYS 16-17 NAIROBI TO MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAY 18 MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE TO NAIROBI. (B,L)
DAY 19 NAIROBI TO ARUSHA, TANZANIA. (B,L,D)
DAY 20-22 ARUSHA TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK & NGORONGORO CRATER. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAY 23 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK & NGORONGORO CRATER TO BAGAMOYO. (B,L,D)
DAY 24 BAGAMOYO TO DAR ES SALAAM. (B,L,D)
DAYS 25-27 DAR ES SALAAM TO ZANZIBAR. (B) (B) (B) DAY 28 ZANZIBAR TO DAR ES SALAAM. (B,D)
DAY 29 DAR ES SALAAM TO MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK. (B,L,D)
DAY 30 MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK TO IRINGA. (B,L,D)
DAYS 31-32 IRINGA TO LAKE MALAWI, MALAWI. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAYS 33-34 LAKE MALAWI TO MALAWI BEACH. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAY 35 MALAWI BEACH TO CHIPATA, ZAMBIA. (B,L,D)
DAY 36 CHIPATA TO LUSAKA. (B,L,D)
DAYS 37-40 LUSAKA TO LIVINGSTONE. (B,L) (B) (B) (B)
Gorilla Trek Nairobi Eldoret Jinja Kampala Arusha Mt Kilimanjaro
Serengeti NP
Maasai Mara Ngorongoro Crater
Lake Malawi
Lusaka
Livingstone Victoria Falls
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Visit Lake Nakuru National Park
+ Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park
+ See Victoria Falls at Mosi Oa Tunya National Park
+ Visit Kruger National Park
+ Chimpanzee trekking (part of Gorilla permit payment)
+ Mountain Gorilla trekking (part of Gorilla permit payment)
+ Visit Maasai Mara National Reserve & village walk
+ Visit the Serengeti & the Ngorongoro Crater
+ Visit Matobo National Park
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 45 breakfasts (B), 37 lunches (L), 36 dinners (D)
+ 42 nights in campsites & 35 nights in hotels
+ Zanzibar ferry
+ 2-person dome tents or twin-share accommodation
+ Camping and cooking equipment
+ Fully equipped safari vehicle
+ Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
START MEET AT 8AM IN NAIROBI
6PM IN JOHANNESBURG
DAYS 41-42 LIVINGSTONE TO MATOBO NATIONAL PARK, ZIMBABWE. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)
DAY 43 MATOBO NATIONAL PARK TO TSHIPISE, SOUTH AFRICA. (B,L,D)
DAY 44 TSHIPISE TO GREATER KRUGER. (B,L,D)
DAY 45 GREATER KRUGER TO KRUGER NATIONAL PARK. (B,L,D)
DAY 46 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK TO JOHANNESBURG. (B)
For more awesome Topdeck Africa trips please visit www.topdeck.travel
CAMPING TRIP PRICE OF £3515 + £1370
ADVENTURE PASS = £4885 + £555 GORILLA PERMIT
ACCOMMODATED TRIP PRICE OF £4865 + £1370
ADVENTURE PASS = £6235 + £555 GORILLA PERMIT price based on per person twin-share tents and multi-share hostel upGrades
46 DAYS FROM £4885
GBP PER PERSON
GORILLA PERMITS
Due to the endangered status of this species, visitors are strictly limited and a permit must be purchased at the time of booking at additional cost to the trip price to make sure you get to see these gentle giants. Gorilla permit rates are subject to change due to currency fluctuations.
NAIROBI
Dar es Salaam
Zanzibar
It’s all sparkle and icons in the home of stars and stripes and that big ol’ maple leaf. You’ve seen the movies, now see the sights in r eal life.
Roll between borders and cruise legendary highways, take an ‘I HEART NYC’ moment to yourself or ski through fresh powder in Whistler , Canada. With something for everyone, North America is where it’s at.
What sectors?are
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 leave, or you might be joining a trip already in progress.
7 DAY | CALIFORNIA CALLING
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Assemble the wolf pack as we drive across the Mojave Desert to our first stop in Las Vegas. Postcards home write of buffets, blackjack and the Bellagio, but few mention the ridiculous antics you can only get up to in Sin City. Offering fancier than normal pools, 5am burgers in your hotel and party buses – this is Vegas as you’ve dreamt it. Hit The Strip aboard our party bus and let Vegas show you its colours. (D)
DAY 2 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. G-rated Vegas sounds like an oxymoron, but there's plenty of family-friendly options from indoor skydiving to roller coasters atop buildings. Take the option to make like Godzilla with a helicopter flight above The Strip, or recline in your seat as you watch the world go by from the Observation Wheel.
DAY 3 LAS VEGAS (DAY TRIP TO GRAND CANYON). Stay by the pool or live large—your choice, but a day trip to the Grand Canyon is included today. The jaw-dropping view around the canyon rim or from the (optional) chopper is well worth the journey along Route 66.
DAY 4 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIA. Lost track of time last night? Swap stories of your Vegas antics as we drive from the desert to the Sierra Nevada Mountains (and our gateway to Yosemite National Park).
DAY 5 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. There aren’t enough flowery adjectives to describe the beauty of Yosemite Valley. It doesn't have honey badgers, but it does have bears, coyotes and golden eagles that are badass in their own right. Hike to Vernal Falls, or take the free shuttle to explore the real-world equivalent of Narnia. There’s always the Ansel Adams Gallery if you need photography pointers. (B)
DAY 6 YOSEMITE TO NAPA VALLEY. The home of Californian wine is well worth the ride – 3.3 million people coming here every year. Luckily you’ve got an included wine tasting. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Las Vegas party bus
+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park
+ Entry to Yosemite National Park
+ Wine tasting in the Napa Valley
+ Driving tour of San Francisco
MORE
INCLUSIONS
+ 3 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)
+ 6 nights in hotels, motels & lodges
+ National Park entry fees
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon
+ Heli-tour over the Las Vegas Strip
+ VIP club entry in Las Vegas
+ Entry to the High Roller Observation Wheel
DAY 7 NAPA VALLEY TO SAN FRANCISCO. Just like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, the reward of walking on the Golden Gate bridge awaits us as we arrive in the liberal city of San Francisco. Stop in Sausalito en route before our included city tour of heavyweights. (B)
For more awesome Topdeck USA & Canada trips please visit www.topdeck.travel
NOTE: IF YOU WANT A JAIL PASS TO VISIT ALCATRAZ IN SAN FRANCISCO, MAKE SURE YOU BOOK BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE TRIP.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:
7 DAY | HAWAII HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 1 HONOLULU, HAWAII. Meet with the group and step foot into this tropical paradise where you’ll be welcomed with a traditional flower lei greeting on arrival. Then, pinch yourself – this is Hawaii, baby! Once the excitement has cooled down, drop your bags and prepare for dinner tonight with the gang. (D)
DAY 2 HONOLULU. Wake early and fuel up on breakfast before heading out for a morning of reflection. Today we’re off to Pearl Harbour and the Arizona Memorial to browse the comprehensive museum and learn the history of 'the date that will live in infamy'. Post-history lesson and perusal of the historic site, make tracks back to Waikiki where you can spend the day hanging ten in the waves, hanging out at the shops or hanging poolside at the hotel. Your choice. (B)
DAY 3 HONOLULU. Are you a surfing pro, or a total beginner? Either way, the option is all yours today to take on the waves of this surfer’s paradise. If you’re more of a land lover, hike your own way to the top of Diamond Head for out-of-this-world views. Or alternatively, dig your heels into the powder-white sand of Waikiki beach and let the Hawaiian sun warm your bones. (B)
DAY 4 HONOLULU TO MAUI. Fourth day in paradise and we’re jetting off to Maui – home to world-class surfing and beautiful natural landscapes. Touch down in Maui then how you spend the rest of the day is up to you. (B)
DAY 5 MAUI. On the menu today: a day trip along The Road to Hana where lush rainforests and gushing waterfalls rule. Feast your eyes on this legendary road and stop along the way at local villages and secret swimming holes.
DAY 6 MAUI. Unleash your inner explorer today with an optional trip to the crescent-shaped Molokini Island where you can snorkel, zipline and splash through waterfalls until you can’t splash no more. To end the day, you’ll be treated to the Royal Lahaina Luau experience to satisfy your eyeballs. (D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Flower lei greeting on arrival
+ Visit Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial
+ Honolulu city tour
+ Road to Hana day trip
+ Royal Lahaina Luau experience
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 3 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)
+ 6 nights in hotel accommodation
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Internal flights
+ Guided tours of all major destinations
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Surfing lessons in Honolulu
+ Day trip to Molokini Island
+ Zipline & waterfall adventure
DAY 7 MAUI. Grab your coconut and say goodbye to the group. We’re outta here after breakfast. If you’re not in a rush to jet off home, why not extend your trip to Kona (Big Island) and soak up as much of this sundrenched paradise as possible? Up to you.
This is a brand new trip! For more awesome Topdeck USA & Canada trips please visit www.topdeck.travel
PLEASE NOTE: CHECKED LUGGAGE FOR THE INTERNAL FLIGHT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE AND MUST BE PAID FOR AT THE AIRPORT.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: OAHU, MAUI
8 DAY | VEGAS TO THE BAY
DAY 1 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Are you ready to take it all in with your first ‘wow’ moment in Sin City? You're in Vegas, baby. Meet with the group then ease yourself into the action with a party bus tour of The Strip.
DAY 2 LAS VEGAS. Gamble your time in Vegas away on the roulette of activities available at your doorstep. Bet high on the High Roller Observation Wheel, put everything on black or take your winnings straight to the skies with an optional helicopter flight. The choice is yours.
DAY 3 LAS VEGAS. Circle the globe without leaving The Strip (Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, Pyramids of Giza), take a leave pass to tour Hoover Dam or Death Valley, or seek out the outlet malls. Whichever way you choose, you’re winning.
DAY 4 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIA. Lost track of time last night? Swap stories of your Vegas antics as we drive from the desert to the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the gateway to Yosemite National Park. (D)
DAY 5 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION. Want to walk in the footsteps of giants? Take a peek into their playground in Yosemite. Hike or take the free shuttle to explore the real-world equivalent of Narnia. (B,D)
DAY 6 YOSEMITE TO SAN FRANCISCO. Enter San Francisco and check out the Golden Gate Bridge, the Painted Ladies and more. (B,D)
DAY 7 SAN FRANCISCO. Free day suggestions: ogle the Painted Ladies and Cal Academy of Sciences. Act two: have a stairmaster workout up Lombard Street. Act three: finish with a tea tasting in the largest Chinatown outside Asia. Then: sail into the sunset on our optional cruise.
DAY 8 SAN FRANCISCO OR LOS ANGELES. Our time together might be over, but we bet you’re not ready to say goodbye. Wrap up after breakfast or catch a lift with us back to LA.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Las Vegas party bus
+ Entry to Yosemite National Park
+ Driving tour of San Francisco
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 2 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
+ 7 nights in hotels, motels & lodges
+ National Park entry fees
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Heli-tour over the Las Vegas Strip
+ Entry to the High Roller Observation Wheel
+ Sunset catamaran cruise in San Francisco
9 DAY | SOUTHERN CHARM
DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON, D.C, VIA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. All great adventures start in New York, and today is no exception to the rule. Meet with the gang bright and early before we head to Philadelphia. Note: cheesesteak recommended. Tonight, see Washington all lit up on an illumination tour and make the most of your night with a chance to bond with the crew over dinner. (D)
DAY 2 WASHINGTON, D.C. Roam free with a day in the land of memorials, museums and monuments. See the city by segway or bike, or take your time with a leisurely stroll. How you spend the day is totally up to you. (B)
DAY 3 WASHINGTON, D.C. TO WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA. Swap the capital for pretty beaches. We’ll see the historic side of Downtown Wilmington too. (B,D)
DAY 4 WILMINGTON TO SAVANNAH, GEORGIA VIA CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. Sample the charm of Charleston, then ready yourself for tonight’s optional ghost tour (if you dare). (B)
DAY 5 SAVANNAH. You’re free to recreate that ‘life is like a box of chocolates’ scene on Forrest Gump’s bench, or really slow the pace with a Slow Ride bike crawl. (B)
DAY 6 SAVANNAH TO ORLANDO, FLORIDA. Roll into Orlando today, where there’s year-round sunshine and a certain friendly mouse reigns supreme. (B)
DAY 7 ORLANDO. Act like the big kid you really are and forget about that thing they call ‘adulting’ today. Spend the day with the characters you loved as a kid at Walt Disney World, or for the thrill-seeking option make sure you check out Universal Studios to unleash your inner movie buff. Note: popcorn and souvenirs are essential. (B)
DAY 8 ORLANDO TO MIAMI, FLORIDA. B’bye Magic Kingdom and mouse ears, we’re off for an Everglades airboat tour on the way to Miami. Tonight, you can
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Traditional Cuban dinner
+ Everglades airboat experience
+ Washington D.C. Night Illumination Tour
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 7 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
+ 8 nights in hotels, motels & lodges
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Ghost tour in Savannah
+ Bike tour of Washington D.C.
+ Kennedy Space Center, Orlando
START MEET AT 8AM IN NEW YORK CITY (UHRTNM) OR 6PM IN MIAMI (UHRTMN)
thank Miami’s distinct Latin flair for our seriously tasty dinner. (B,D)
DAY 9 MIAMI. Your adventure finishes after breakfast, but we don’t blame you for sticking around. Catch you on the next adventure!
This is a section of the 26 Day Road Trip USA trip. See p.131 or visit www.topdeck.travel
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: WASHINGTON D.C., MIAMI, SAVANNAH
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park
+ Entry to Zion National Park
+ Driving tour of San Diego
+ Las Vegas party bus
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 6 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
+ 9 nights in hotels, motels & lodges
+ National Park entry fees
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/ mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. (D)
DAY 2 SAN DIEGO. (B)
DAY 3 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. (B)
DAY 4 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION VIA SEDONA. (B,D)
DAY 5 GRAND CANYON. (B)
DAY 6 GRAND CANYON TO ZION NATIONAL PARK REGION, UTAH. (B,D)
DAY 7 ZION NATIONAL PARK TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. (B)
DAY 8 LAS VEGAS.
DAY 9 LAS VEGAS.
DAY 10 LAS VEGAS.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Las Vegas party bus
+ Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip
+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park
+ Full day sightseeing tour of L.A.
+ Entry to Yosemite National Park
+ Chinatown cultural discovery tour in San Francisco
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. (D)
DAY 2 LOS ANGELES. (B)
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 3 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
+ 9 nights in hotels, motels & lodges
+ National Park entry fees
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/ mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
DAY 3 LOS ANGELES TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. (B,D)
DAY 4 LAS VEGAS.
DAY 5 LAS VEGAS (DAY TRIP TO GRAND CANYON).
DAY 6 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIA.
DAY 7 YOSEMITE TO SAN FRANCISCO. (B)
DAY 8 SAN FRANCISCO. (D)
DAY 9 SAN FRANCISCO.
DAY 10 SAN FRANCISCO.
TRIP CODE: UHSALV
TRIP CODE: UHDDLS
11/12 DAY | CANADIAN ROCKIES
DAY 1 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA TO KELOWNA. Kelowna is known for two things – golf and grapes. Sip on the good stuff at a wine tasting and take in the views as we drive through Fraser Valley, over the Coquihalla Pass and into the Okanagan Valley. Get to know the crew over dinner tonight. (D)
DAY 2 KELOWNA TO GOLDEN. Glacier National Park has the quintessential mountain peaks and lush valleys – and we haven't even reached the Rockies yet. Take in the views as we drive through Rogers Pass. (B,D)
DAYS 3-4 GOLDEN TO BANFF NATIONAL PARK, ALBERTA. It's Louise vs Moraine in today's episode of Lake's Got Talent – you be the judge as we cross through Kicking Horse Pass and the Continental Divide into Banff, Alberta. Raise your pulse with optional whitewater rafting on Kicking Horse River or chill out at some hot springs. (B)
DAYS 5-6 BANFF TO JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Ice, ice baby! First, the world’s most scenic highway – the Icefields Parkway. Second, the Columbia Icefield – the largest ice cap south of the Arctic Circle. Third, a ‘Sno Coach’ tour of the Athabasca Glacier. Take it to the skies with the optional heli-tour, and then defrost in Jasper. From museums to bike hire and more, Jasper’s options are endless. (B) (B)
DAY 7 JASPER TO KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA. At over 12,000 feet Mount Robson is the Rockies’ highest peak. You'll have just enough time to selfie with a mountain goat statue and spot the moose near Moose Lake before we have a date with Kamloops. (B,D)
DAY 8 KAMLOOPS TO WHISTLER. Pass through the small towns and indigenous communities of British Columbia en route to Whistler. It's the holy grail of ski resorts, but you'll be surprised at how much more there is to do when the snow melts. (D)
DAYS 9-10 WHISTLER. Whistler is all about mountain biking, ziplining, or working on your tan at the beach
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ 'Sno Coach' tour of Athabasca Glacier
+ Entry to hot springs
+ Wine tasting in Kelowna
+ Entry to Mt Revelstoke & Glacier National Park
+ Entry to Banff, Jasper & Yoho National Park
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 5 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)
+ (7 breakfasts & 4 dinners on Calgary itinerary)
+ 10 nights in hotels, motels & lodges
+ (11 nights on Calgary itinerary)
+ National Park entry fees
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Whitewater rafting on the Kicking Horse River
+ Heli-tour over Columbia Icefield
+ Ziplining in Whistler
START MEET AT 8AM IN VANCOUVER
(seriously) with the other off-season ski bunnies. In your own time, keep your eyes peeled for bears as you explore the mountains or spot the past Olympic sights.
DAY 11 WHISTLER TO VANCOUVER. Passing Brandywine and Shannon Falls, we'll wrap up our trip along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway to Vancity. Cue sad faces and goodbyes or head straight to one of the 40-plus brew houses in this craft-beer capital.
For more awesome Topdeck USA & Canada trips please visit www.topdeck.travel
TRIP CODE: UHCRKK
TRIP PRICE OF £1650
TRIP PRICE OF £1850
G= Guaranteed departure C= calGary 12 day itinerary price based on per person twin-share/double 11/12 DAYS FROM £1650
GBP PER PERSON
CALGARY SUMMER. SPECIAL ITINERARY
The 5 July 2018 and 9 July 2018 departures follow a special 12-day itinerary including two nights in Calgary during the Calgary Stampede.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: PEYTO LAKE, JASPER NATIONAL PARK
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11 DAY | SCHOOL OF ROCK
DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON, D.C. VIA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. Get to know the wolfpack on the journey to Philadelphia before we reach D.C. Tonight, see Washington all lit up on an illumination tour then get to know the crew at dinner. (D)
DAY 2 WASHINGTON, D.C. Welcome to the land of memorials, museums and monuments. How many can you hit up? See it all on an optional bike tour. (B)
DAY 3 WASHINGTON, D.C. TO CLEVELAND, OHIO. Work your way through Blues and Bluegrass, Gospel and more in the home of music. (B)
DAY 4 CLEVELAND TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Stop via a local Amish village before we move on to Chicago. (D)
DAY 5 CHICAGO. Take your pick from an optional heli-tour, architecture cruise, an adrenalin-fuelled jet boat ride or reach new heights at 360 Chicago for a panoramic view of the city. (B)
DAY 6 CHICAGO TO NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. Get your bearings on a driving tour of Nashville. (B)
DAY 7 NASHVILLE. Keep those tunes ringing in your ears with a trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Or, bar hop the music spots. (B)
DAY 8 NASHVILLE TO MEMPHIS. We stop at Casey Jones Village (great ice cream) before dinner in Memphis. Head for Beale Street to hunt down some live music. (B,D)
DAY 9 MEMPHIS. Today is yours to play with. Let’s start with Sun Studio, the most famous music studio in the world. If you’re keen to rock your blue suede shoes, grace Graceland with your presence on an optional tour. (B)
DAY 10 MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. Swap one musical city for another and prepare yourself for all that New Orleans has to offer. (B)
DAY 11 NEW ORLEANS. Say farewell to the group after breakfast. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Entry to 360 Chicago Tower incl. TILT experience
+ Driving tour of Philadelphia
+ Tour of the legendary Sun Studio
+ Washington D.C. Night Illumination Tour
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 9 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
+ 10 nights in hotels, motels & lodges
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Elvis Experience at Graceland, Memphis
+ Heli-tour of Chicago
+ Jet boat ride in Chicago
13 DAY | SUNSHINE STATES
DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON, D.C. VIA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. Start your adventure in the Big Apple and hit the road to meet with Rocky Balboa (well, his statue) on a driving tour of Philly. Tonight, see Washington all lit up on an illumination tour. (D)
DAY 2 WASHINGTON, D.C. Speed demon? See the city by segway or bike. (B)
DAY 3 WASHINGTON, D.C. TO WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA. Swap the capital for pretty beaches. We’ll see the historic side of Downtown Wilmington, too. (B,D)
DAY 4 WILMINGTON TO SAVANNAH, GEORGIA VIA CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. Sample the charm of Charleston, then ready yourself for tonight’s optional ghost tour (if you dare). (B)
DAY 5 SAVANNAH. You’re free to recreate that ‘life is like a box of chocolates’ scene on Forrest Gump’s bench, or really slow the pace with a bike crawl. (B)
DAY 6 SAVANNAH TO ORLANDO, FLORIDA. Roll into Orlando today, where there’s year-round sunshine and a certain friendly mouse reigns supreme. (B)
DAY 7 ORLANDO. Spend the day rollercoastering your way around the theme park capital of the world or hit the Kennedy Space Center (optional). (B)
DAY 8 ORLANDO TO MIAMI, FLORIDA. B’bye Magic Kingdom, we’re off for an Everglades airboat tour on the way to Miami. (B,D)
DAY 9 MIAMI. Start the day with people watching; finish the day with an authentic Cuban dinner.
DAY 10 MIAMI TO FLORIDA GULF COAST. Ease into things in Florida’s Gulf Coast with an optional sunset cruise.
DAY 11 FLORIDA GULF COAST TO PANAMA CITY BEACH. Turquoise waters + sandy beaches = heaven. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Guided tour of Miami
+ Traditional Cuban dinner
+ Washington D.C. Night Illumination Tour
+ Everglades airboat experience
MORE
INCLUSIONS
+ 10 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)
+ 12 nights in hotels, motels & lodges
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Sunset cruise over the Florida Gulf
+ Visit Disney World, Universal Studios & the Kennedy Space Center
+ Ghost tour in Savannah
START MEET AT 8 AM IN NEW YORK CITY (UHRTNO) OR 6PM IN NEW ORLEANS
DAY 12 PANAMA CITY BEACH TO NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. Roll into New Orleans and bounce down Bourbon Street. (B)
DAY 13 NEW ORLEANS. After breakfast, we’re outta here. Keen to stay in the bayou? There are plenty of po' boys to sustain your adventures. (B)
This is a section of the 26 Day Road Trip USA trip. See p.131or visit www.topdeck.travel
TRIP PRICE OF £1799
TRIP PRICE OF £1950
G= Guaranteed departure M= miami new year
W = wilminGton christmas price based on per person twin-share/double
13 DAYS FROM £1799
GBP PER PERSON
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: NEW ORLEANS
13 DAY | STARS & STRIPES
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. The bling of Beverly Hills and the bright colours of Santa Monica –see it all on a full day’s sightseeing tour. (D)
DAY 2 LOS ANGELES. Whether it’s hitting up Disneyland, seeking thrills at Universal Studio, or taking a movie star homes tour, today’s gonna be awesome. (B)
DAY 3 LOS ANGELES TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Cross the Mojave Desert as you head to Las Vegas. Cue a driving tour of The Strip. Tonight: board the party bus and do what Vegas does best. (B,D)
DAY 4 LAS VEGAS. Go high with a heli-tour over The Strip or ride on a big wheel, the choice is yours. Just save some energy for an optional nightclub crawl.
DAY 5 LAS VEGAS (DAY TRIP TO GRAND CANYON). Take a day trip to The Grand Canyon. Get a 360-degree view with an optional helicopter tour or hike the rim.
DAY 6 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIA. Swap the desert for the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and our gateway to Yosemite National Park.
DAY 7 YOSEMITE TO SAN FRANCISCO. Hike around Yosemite Falls and Mirror Lake. Then: it’s off to San Fran. (B)
DAY 8 SAN FRANCISCO. Stroll the Golden Gate Bridge, spot ‘The Rock’ and hit up North Beach on a morning tour. Later, a Chinatown tour awaits. (D)
DAY 9 SAN FRANCISCO. Trolley rides or Lombard Street? At sunset, we suggest the optional catamaran cruise.
DAY 10 SAN FRANCISCO TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK. You heard Alicia Keys and Jay Z, we’re headed for the concrete jungle where dreams are made.
DAY 11 NEW YORK CITY. Check out the views from the One World Tower, then hop aboard the Staten Island ferry. (B,L)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Food tour of Manhattan
+ Entry to One World Observatory
+ Las Vegas party bus
+ Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip
+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park
+ Full day sightseeing tour of L.A.
+ Entry to Yosemite National Park
+ Chinatown cultural discovery tour in San Francisco
INCLUSIONS
+ 6 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D)
+ 12 nights in hotels, motels & lodges
+ Flights + airport transfers between San Francisco & NYC
+ 7-day NYC Metro Pass
+ National Park entry fees
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Visit Universal Studios
+ Sunset catamaran cruise in San Francisco
+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon
DAY 12 NEW YORK CITY. Today, NYC is your oyster with your included 7-day Metro Pass. (B,D)
DAY 13
CITY. Our trip ends after breakfast. But if this New York Minute wasn’t quite long enough, why not stick around a bit longer? (B)
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: SAN FRANCISCO,
14 DAY | SOUTHWEST STATES
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Meet in L.A. and head to Las Vegas. (D)
DAY 2 LAS VEGAS. Soar above The Strip with an optional heli-tour over or bunker down and locate the best buffet.
DAY 3 LAS VEGAS TO GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA. Get ready for ‘wow’ moments at Grand Canyon NP. (D)
DAY 4 GRAND CANYON TO DURANGO, COLORADO VIA MONUMENT VALLEY. Learn the stories of the mesas from our Navajo guide on today’s jeep tour of Monument Valley. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 DURANGO. A free day to hit the rapids on Animas River, hike, bike or zipline. (B)
DAY 6 DURANGO TO ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO. Do Albuquerque your own way today. (B)
DAY 7 ALBUQUERQUE TO AMARILLO, TEXAS. Spray paint old Cadillacs before we reach Amarillo. (B,D)
DAY 8 AMARILLO TO DALLAS/FORT WORTH. On the cards today: a visit to the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards. (B)
DAY 9 DALLAS/FORT WORTH TO AUSTIN. Today, it’s off to explore The Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas, the fateful spot where JFK was assassinated. (B,D)
DAY 10 AUSTIN. Keep the ethos of Austin alive on your free day – ‘Keep Austin Weird’. (B)
DAY 11 AUSTIN TO LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA. With a visit to the Houston Space Centre and a trip to the Bayou Rum Distillery on the cards, you won’t be short of entertainment today. (B,D)
DAY 12 LAKE CHARLES TO NEW ORLEANS. First up, we’ve got an orientation tour of Baton Rouge. Tonight = epic nightlife. (B)
DAY 13 NEW ORLEANS. This groovy city boasts culture by the bucketload. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST
(INCLUDED)
+ Las Vegas party bus
+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park
+ Jeep tour of Monument Valley with Navajo guide
+ Entry to The Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas
+ Visit the Space Center Houston (home of NASA)
+ Visit an authentic Bayou Rum distillery
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 11 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 6 dinners (D)
+ 13 nights in hotels, motels & lodges
+ National Park entry fees
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP
OPTIONALS
+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon
+ Hot air balloon ride in Albuquerque
+ Swamp tour
START MEET AT 7:45AM IN LOS ANGELES
DAY 14 NEW ORLEANS. We’re outta here after breakfast. (B)
This is a section of the 26 Day Road Trip USA trip. See p.131 or visit www.topdeck.travel
TRIP PRICE OF £1920
TRIP PRICE OF £2199
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: DURANGO, AMARILLO
14 DAY | COAST TO THE BAY
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TO SAN DIEGO. Get acquainted on our city tour with beaches, San Diego Harbor and Downtown. (D)
DAY 2 SAN DIEGO. Today you could take a ride on a historic trolley, explore the Spanish-style Balboa Park and visit the world-renowned San Diego Zoo. (B)
DAY 3 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. Drive through the Mojave Desert to Prescott, where Whiskey Row is the place to be. (B)
DAY 4 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION. Stretch your legs in Arizona’s 'Little Hollywood' and take a few deep breaths amongst the red sandstone on the optional Jeep tour before we travel towards the Grand Canyon. (B,D)
DAY 5 GRAND CANYON. Ready to ‘go big or go home’? With a day at the Grand Canyon you can see billions of years of rock history from every angle, including a 360-degree panorama. (B)
DAY 6 GRAND CANYON TO ZION NATIONAL PARK REGION, UTAH. A stop at the Cameron Native American Trading Post will soothe twitching shopping withdrawals. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park
+ Las Vegas party bus
+ Entry to Yosemite & Zion National Park
+ Driving tour of San Diego
+ Driving tour of San Francisco
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 8 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)
+ 13 nights in hotels, motels & lodges
+ National Park entry fees
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Jeep tour in Sedona
+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon
+ Sunset catamaran cruise in San Francisco
START MEET AT 7:45AM IN LOS ANGELES
NOTE: IF YOU WANT A JAIL PASS TO VISIT ALCATRAZ IN SAN FRANCISCO, MAKE SURE YOU BOOK BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE TRIP.
DAY 7 ZION NATIONAL PARK TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Strap on your hiking boots and challenge yourself to reach Angel's Landing. Then: a nightclub on wheels. (B)
DAY 8 LAS VEGAS. Do Vegas your way. Go high with a heli-tour over the Strip, get trigger happy at a shooting range or ride on the big wheel.
DAY 9 LAS VEGAS. Circle the globe without leaving the Strip (Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, Pyramids of Giza).
DAY 10 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIA. Swap stories of your Vegas antics as we drive from the desert to the gateway to Yosemite National Park. (D)
FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN SAN FRANCISCO OR 5PM IN LOS ANGELES
DAY 11 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Take a peek into Yosemite. Hike, bike or take the free shuttle to explore the real-world equivalent of Narnia. (B,D)
DAY 12 YOSEMITE TO SAN FRANCISCO. Stroll the Golden Gate Bridge, spot ‘The Rock’ and hit up different neighbourhoods on a tour of SF. (B,D)
DAY 13 SAN FRANCISCO. Today, you’re free to roam and later, round it all off with an optional sunset cruise.
DAY 14 SAN FRANCISCO OR LOS ANGELES. Wrap up after breakfast or catch a lift with us back to L.A.
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24 DAY | COAST TO COAST
DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON, D.C. VIA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. (D)
DAY 2 WASHINGTON, D.C. (B)
DAY 3 WASHINGTON, D.C. TO CLEVELAND, OHIO. (B)
DAY 4 CLEVELAND TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. (D)
DAY 5 CHICAGO. (B)
DAY 6 CHICAGO TO NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. (B)
DAY 7 NASHVILLE. (B)
DAY 8 NASHVILLE TO MEMPHIS. (B,D)
DAY 9 MEMPHIS. (B)
DAY 10 MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. (B)
DAY 11 NEW ORLEANS. (B)
DAY 12 NEW ORLEANS. (B)
DAY 13 NEW ORLEANS TO LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA. (B,D)
DAY 14 LAKE CHARLES TO AUSTIN, TEXAS. (B,D)
DAY 15 AUSTIN. (B)
DAY 16 AUSTIN TO DALLAS/FORT WORTH. (B)
DAY 17 DALLAS/FORT WORTH TO AMARILLO. (B,D)
DAY 18 AMARILLO TO ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO. (B)
DAY 19 ALBUQUERQUE TO DURANGO, COLORADO VIA SANTA FE. (B,D)
DAY 20 DURANGO. (B)
DAY 21 DURANGO TO GRAND CANYON REGION, ARIZONA VIA MONUMENT VALLEY. (B,L,D)
DAY 22 GRAND CANYON TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. (B)
DAY 23 LAS VEGAS. (D)
DAY 24 LAS VEGAS TO LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip
+ Las Vegas party bus
+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park
+ Entry to 360 Chicago Tower incl. TILT experience
+ Entry to Monument Valley Tribal Park
+ Jeep tour of Monument Valley with Navajo guide
+ Driving tour of Philadelphia
+ Spray paint cadillacs at the Cadillac Ranch outside Amarillo
+ Entry to The Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas
+ Visit Fort Worth Historic Stockyards
+ Visit the legendary Sun Studios
+ Washington D.C. Night Illumination Tour
+ Visit an authentic Bayou Rum distillery
+ Visit the Space Center Houston (home of NASA)
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 20 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 9 dinners (D)
+ 25 nights in hotels, motels & lodges
+ National Park entry fees
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+
+
For shorter sectors within this trip, please visit www.topdeck.travel
25/26 DAY | WEST COAST CRUISER
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TO SAN DIEGO. (D)
DAY 2 SAN DIEGO. (B)
DAY 3 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. (B)
DAY 4 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION. (B,D)
DAY 5 GRAND CANYON. (B)
DAY 6 GRAND CANYON TO ZION NATIONAL PARK REGION, UTAH. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park
+ Las Vegas party bus
+ Entry to hot springs
+ Wine tasting in Kelowna
+ Entry to Yosemite & Zion National Park
+ Driving tour of San Diego
+ Entry to Monument Valley Tribal Park
TRIP PRICE OF £3799
TRIP PRICE OF £3999
TRIP PRICE OF £4399
G= Guaranteed departure C= calGary 26 day itinerary price based on per person twin-share/double
25/26 DAYS FROM £3799
GBP PER PERSON
CALGARY SUMMER SPECIAL ITINERARY.
The 25 June 2018 departure follows a special 26-day itinerary including two nights in Calgary during the Calgary Stampede.
DAY 7 ZION NATIONAL PARK TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. (B)
DAY 8 LAS VEGAS.
DAY 9 LAS VEGAS.
DAY 10 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIA. (D)
DAY 11 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. (B,D)
DAY 12 YOSEMITE TO SAN FRANCISCO. (B,D)
DAY 13 SAN FRANCISCO.
DAY 14 SAN FRANCISCO TO VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA.
DAY 15 VANCOUVER TO KELOWNA. (D)
DAY 16 KELOWNA TO GOLDEN. (B,D)
DAYS 17-18 GOLDEN TO BANFF NATIONAL PARK, ALBERTA. (B)
DAYS 19-20 BANFF TO JASPER NATIONAL PARK. (B) (B)
DAY 21 JASPER TO KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA. (B,D)
DAY 22 KAMLOOPS TO WHISTLER. (D)
DAYS 23-24 WHISTLER.
DAY 25 WHISTLER TO VANCOUVER.
+ 'Sno Coach' tour of Athabasca Glacier
+ Entry to Mt Revelstoke & Glacier National Park
+ Entry to Banff, Jasper & Yoho National Park
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 13 breakfasts (B), 10 dinners (D) (15 breakfasts & 10 dinners on Calgary itinerary)
+ 24 nights in hotels, motels & lodges (25 nights on Calgary itinerary)
+ Flight + airport transfers from San Francisco to Vancouver
+ National Park entry fees
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon
+ Sunset catamaran cruise in San Francisco
+ Whitewater rafting on the Kicking Horse River
START MEET AT 7:45AM IN LOS ANGELES
APPROXIMATELY 5PM IN VANCOUVER
26 DAY | ROAD TRIP USA
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. (D)
DAY 2 LAS VEGAS.
DAY 3 LAS VEGAS TO GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA. (D)
DAY 4 GRAND CANYON TO DURANGO, COLORADO. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 DURANGO. (B)
DAY 6 DURANGO TO ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO. (B)
DAY 7 ALBUQUERQUE TO AMARILLO, TEXAS. (B,D)
DAY 8 AMARILLO TO DALLAS/FORT WORTH. (B)
DAY 9 DALLAS/FORT WORTH TO AUSTIN. (B,D)
DAY 10 AUSTIN. (B)
DAY 11 AUSTIN TO LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA. (B,D)
DAY 12 LAKE CHARLES TO NEW ORLEANS. (B)
DAY 13 NEW ORLEANS. (B)
DAY 14 NEW ORLEANS. (B)
DAY 15 NEW ORLEANS TO PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA. (B,D)
DAY 16 PANAMA CITY BEACH TO FLORIDA GULF COAST. (B)
DAY 17 FLORIDA GULF COAST TO MIAMI. (B)
DAY 18 MIAMI. (D)
DAY 19 MIAMI TO ORLANDO.
DAY 20 ORLANDO. (B)
DAY 21 ORLANDO TO SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. (B)
DAY 22 SAVANNAH. (B)
DAY 23 SAVANNAH TO WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA, VIA CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. (B,D)
DAY 24 WILMINGTON TO WASHINGTON, D.C. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip
+ Las Vegas party bus
+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park
+ Entry to Monument Valley Tribal Park
+ Jeep tour of Monument Valley with Navajo guide
+ Spray paint cadillacs at the Cadillac Ranch outside Amarillo
+ Visit Fort Worth Historic Stockyards
+ Entry to The Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas
+ Visit the Space Center Houston (home of NASA)
+ Everglades airboat experience
+ Visit an authentic Bayou Rum distillery
+ Traditional Cuban dinner
+ Washington D.C. Night Illumination Tour
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 21 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 10 dinners (D)
+ 25 nights in hotels, motels & lodges
+ National Park entry fees
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon
+ Hot air balloon ride in Albuquerque
+ Ghost tour in Savannah
MEET AT 7:45AM
DAY 25 WASHINGTON, D.C. (B) DAY 26 WASHINGTON, D.C. TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK VIA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. (B)
TRIP PRICE OF £3650
TRIP PRICE OF £4050
G = Guaranteed departure A = amarillo christmas
W = wilminGton christmas M= miami new year
N = new orleans new year
H = hot air balloon fiesta albuquerque price based on
26 DAYS FROM £3650
GBP PER PERSON
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8 DAY | FLORIDA CALLING
DAY 1 ORLANDO, FLORIDA. Orlando is the complete package. Bundles of amusement parks, a stack of über cool museums and more will keep you busy before meeting the group in the evening. Prepare for all things Florida-related. (D)
DAY 2 ORLANDO. Act like the big kid you really are and forget about that thing they call ‘adulting’ today. Spend the day with the characters you loved as a kid at Walt Disney World, or for the thrill-seeking option make sure you check out Universal Studios to unleash your inner movie buff. Note: popcorn and over-priced souvenirs are essential.
DAY 3 ORLANDO. Orlando is a mecca for all things fun. Are you ready for round two at the happiest place on earth? Or, if you need a break from adrenalin-fuelled rides and popcorn, take a walk and check out the buzzing art scene of Orlando. Brace yourself for another fun-filled day – you might never want to leave...
DAY 4 ORLANDO TO MIAMI. We’ve got a jam-packed day to keep you on your toes with a Miami city tour, an Everglades airboat experience and a tasty Cuban dinner to satisfy your inner gastronome. To make your first night in Miami last forever, make like a local with an optional nightlife tour. (D)
DAY 5 MIAMI. You’re in the heart of art deco, neon, eternal sunshine and tasty Cuban fare. With a free day to explore downtown Miami, the iconic waterfront area, Little Havana and more, you won’t be short of things to eat, see and do. (B)
DAY 6 MIAMI TO FLORIDA KEYS. Flawless beaches, snorkelling and scuba diving – we must be in Florida Keys. This famous chain of islands along the southern tip of Florida is yours to explore. Asking yourself what to do in Florida is a question we can guarantee will never cross your mind. (B,D)
DAY 7 FLORIDA KEYS. Step away from the land with an optional all day sailing adventure in paradise. (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Traditional Cuban dinner
+ Everglades airboat experience
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 4 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
+ 4 nights in hostel accommodation, 3 nights in hotel upgrades
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Visit Walt Disney World & Universal Studios
START MEET AT 5PM IN ORLANDO
DAY 8 FLORIDA KEYS TO MIAMI. Wrap it up after breakfast as we travel back to Miami where we end in the afternoon. Forget the tears and start planning the next adventure of a lifetime. (B)
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ORLANDO MIAMI 7 MEALS 1 STATE
8 DAY | VEGAS TRAIL
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: SAN FRANCISCO, LAS
DAY 1 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Queue Kanye’s ‘Can’t Tell Me Nothing’ and get ready for an adventure on the Vegas trail. First stop: a nightclub on wheels.
DAY 2 LAS VEGAS. Did you survive your first night in Sin City? Yes? Good. After a morning coffee it’s time to make your way around to see the mesmerising Bellagio water fountains, the Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower or cruise through the canals of Venice – all without leaving The Strip. If you’re feeling brave, catch the gravity-defying performance of Cirque Du Soleil among other shows or unleash your inner sweet tooth at the Caesars Palace buffet.
DAY 3 LAS VEGAS. Gamble your time in Vegas away with the roulette of activities on your doorstep. From happy hour on the High Roller Observation Wheel to a heli-tour over The Strip, the choice is yours. All together now: ‘Best. Day. Ever!’
DAY 4 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIA. Time for some fresh air in the depths of the greater Yosemite region. (D)
DAY 5 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Prepare to be impressed by Yosemite National Park with a full day to explore. Get hiking, cruise on a bike or jump on board the free shuttle to wander through the grounds with a relaxed take on exploring. (B,D)
DAY 6 YOSEMITE TO SAN FRANCISCO. Welcome to San Fran where the streets are almost vertical and the Painted Ladies are the talk of the town. Get acquainted with a driving tour of the city before a group dinner together. (B,D)
DAY 7 SAN FRANCISCO. See what this cosmopolitan city has to offer. Think: seafood chowder, Lombard Street, Pier 39, Alcatraz, Chinatown and more. End the day with an optional catamaran cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge for seriously good times. (B)
DAY 8 SAN FRANCISCO (OR LOS ANGELES). We’re outta here after breakfast and off to Los Angeles where we end in the afternoon (or stay put in San Fran). (B)
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ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Las Vegas party bus
+ Entry to Yosemite National Park
+ Driving tour of San Francisco
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 4 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
+ 7 nights in hostel accommodation
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Sunset catamaran cruise in San Francisco
+ Heli-tour over the Las Vegas Strip
+ Entry to the High Roller Observation Wheel
START MEET AT 6PM IN LAS VEGAS
FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN SAN FRANCISCO OR 5PM IN LOS ANGELES
WINTER VEGAS TRAIL
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TRIP PRICE OF £1099
TRIP PRICE OF £1199
G= Guaranteed departure T= lake tahoe new year price based on multi-share:usually 2-6 per room
8 DAYS FROM £1099
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NOTE: IF YOU WANT A JAIL PASS TO VISIT ALCATRAZ IN SAN FRANCISCO, MAKE SURE YOU BOOK BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE TRIP.
LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES/SAN FRANCISCO
CODE: UEECTN ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Driving tour of Boston
+ Ghost tour of Québec
+ Walking tour of Toronto
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 7 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)
+ 7 nights in hostel accommodation
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/ mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. (D)
DAY 2 BOSTON. (B)
DAY 3 BOSTON TO QUÉBEC CITY, QUEBEC. (B,D)
DAY 4 QUÉBEC CITY TO MONTREAL. (B,D)
DAY 5 MONTREAL. (B)
DAY 6 MONTREAL TO TORONTO, ONTARIO VIA OTTAWA. (B,D)
DAY 7 TORONTO. (B)
DAY 8 TORONTO. (B)
This is a section of the 14 Day USA & Canada Adventure trip. See p.140 or visit www.topdeck.travel
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Walking tour of Toronto
+ Entry to 360 Chicago Tower incl. TILT experience
+ Entry to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum
+ Washington D.C. Night Illumination Tour
+ Driving tour of Philadelphia
+ Voyage to the Falls boat tour
DAY 1 TORONTO, ONTARIO VIA OTTAWA. (D)
DAY 2 TORONTO. (B)
DAY 3 TORONTO TO DETROIT, MICHIGAN. (B)
DAY 4 DETROIT TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. (B,D)
DAY 5 CHICAGO. (B)
DAY 6 CHICAGO TO CLEVELAND, OHIO. (B)
DAY 7 CLEVELAND TO WASHINGTON, D.C. (D)
DAY 8 WASHINGTON, D.C. (B)
DAY 9 WASHINGTON, D.C. TO
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MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 7 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
+ 6 nights in hostel accommodation and 2 nights in hotel upgrades
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/ mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TRIP
9 DAY | ALASKAN ADVENTURE
DAY 1 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA TO TALKEETNA. Nature lovers, unite! Arrive in Anchorage and meet the crew before we roll north to Talkeetna, towards Mt Denali. (D)
DAY 2 TALKATEENA TO DENALI. Think: six million acres of wilderness calling to be explored and furry friends to be made. Today’s adventure includes a dog sled demo where you’ll get to meet some genuine Alaskan Huskies. OMG. (B)
DAY 3 DENALI. Lucky the sun barely dips below the horizon at this time of year – there’s almost 24 hours worth of daylight and you’re gonna need it to explore as much of the Denali National Park as possible. See it all on a wildlife driving tour and spot grizzly bears, moose, dall sheep and more. (B)
DAY 4 DENALI TO TANGLE LAKES. Today we’re heading to Tangle Lakes for another dose of the wilderness. In the afternoon, why not jump into one of the lake’s canoes and paddle your way around? Ten points if you spot a beaver! (B,D)
DAY 5 TANGLE LAKES TO WRANGELL ST ELIAS NATIONAL PARK. From one national park to another. Today we’re leaving the lakes and heading east towards the Canada border to the Wrangell St Elias National Park. Included today is the McCarthy scenic drive so make sure your camera batteries are charged. (B,D)
DAY 6 WRANGELL ST ELIAS NATIONAL PARK. Majestic AF = the only way to describe today. Put on your hiking boots and explore the national park yourself or choose between glacier climbing and ice trekking. Seriously cool. (B)
DAY 7 WRANGELL ST ELIAS NATIONAL PARK TO PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND. We’re off to Prince William Sound but first we’ll be stopping off at the Richardson Highway to see the Worthington Glacier and Thompson Pass, officially the snowiest place in Alaska during winter. After all that sightseeing, you’ve earned your dinner which is included tonight. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Entry to Denali National Park
+ Dog sled demonstration
+ Wildlife viewing drive
+ Scenic drive through McCarthy
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 8 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)
+ 8 nights in hostel, lodge & cabin accommodation
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major destinations
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Whitewater rafting, Denali
+ Canoe hire, Tangle Lakes
+ Glacier trek, Wrangell St Elias NP
+ Sea kayaking, Columbia Glacier
DAY 8 PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND. Surrounded by Chugach National Forest and mountains that touch the sky, you may even spot some belly-flopping humpback whales in the distance. Hot tip: it’s your last full day in the wild so you better live it up with your choice of a wildlife cruise, or sea kayaking. Awesome. (B)
DAY 9 PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND TO ANCHORAGE. Say goodbye to the mountains, the glaciers and the forests, today you’re heading back to the big smoke for some souvenir buying and some beer drinking before parting ways with the crew. (B)
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: DENALI NATIONAL PARK, PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND
9/10 DAY | SUNSET TO THE STRIP
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: GRAND CANYON, SAN DIEGO, LAS VEGAS
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park
+ Las Vegas party bus
region, but first, a stop in the spiritual town of Sedona is a must. To up your transport game, jump in a Jeep for an optional tour through the area. (B,D)
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TRIP PRICE OF £1099
PRICE OF £1299
G= Guaranteed departure P= prescott christmas price based on multi-share:usually 2-6 per room
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WINTER SUNSET TO THE STRIP
Trips leaving from December–March finish in Las Vegas in the morning on Day 9.
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+ Entry to Zion National Park
+ Driving tour of San Diego
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 6 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
+ 9 nights in hostel accommodation
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Jeep tour in Sedona
+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon
+ Heli-tour over the Las Vegas Strip
+ Entry to the High Roller Observation Wheel
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. Get friendly with San Diego with a city tour. Later, there’s an included dinner and a chance for you to get to know your travel buddies. (D)
DAY 2 SAN DIEGO. Make the most of your time in this bustling city with a free day to roam. Anyone for the San Diego Zoo? How about a wander through Spanish-style Balboa Park? Or just make like a Cali-native and soak up the laid-back beach vibes. (B)
DAY 3 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. Today, we’re rolling like a bundle of tumbleweed through the Mojave Desert where we meet with Prescott. Take a trip down Whiskey Row and see what it’s all about. (B)
DAY 4 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION VIA SEDONA. Our road takes us to the Grand Canyon
DAY 5 GRAND CANYON. Fact: nothing will prepare you for your first ‘wow’ moment at the Grand Canyon. With a full day to explore, strap on your hiking boots or to see it all from above, jump in a chopper. (B)
DAY 6 GRAND CANYON TO ZION NATIONAL PARK REGION, UTAH. Keep your smartphone charged today to snap away at the impressive Horseshoe Bend before we reach the Cameroon Native American Trading Post. (B,D)
DAY 7 ZION NATIONAL PARK TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. See what Zion National Park is all about before we roll into Las Vegas. First stop: a nightclub on wheels. (B)
DAY 8 LAS VEGAS. This is Vegas, baby. Make your way around the world and tick off the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty and Pyramids of Giza without leaving The Strip.
DAY 9 LAS VEGAS. Gamble your time in Vegas away with the roulette of activities on your doorstep: from happy hour on the High Roller Observation Wheel to a heli-tour over the Strip, the choice is yours.
DAY 10 LAS VEGAS. Vegas, that was fun. Time to say goodbye in the morning. Is it too early to start planning the next adventure?
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NOTE: IF YOU WANT A JAIL PASS TO VISIT ALCATRAZ IN SAN FRANCISCO, MAKE SURE YOU BOOK BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE TRIP.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Las Vegas party bus
+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park
+ Full day sightseeing tour of L.A.
+ Entry to Yosemite National Park
+ Chinatown cultural discovery tour
START MEET AT 9:15AM IN LOS ANGELES FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN SAN FRANCISCO
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. (D)
DAY 2 LOS ANGELES. (B)
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 5 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
+ 6 nights in hostel accommodation
+ National Park entry fees
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/ mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
DAY 3 LOS ANGELES TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. (B)
DAY 4 LAS VEGAS.
DAY 5 LAS VEGAS (DAY TRIP TO THE GRAND CANYON).
DAY 6 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA. (D)
DAY 7 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK TO SAN FRANCISCO. (B)
DAY 8 SAN FRANCISCO. (B,D)
DAY 9 SAN FRANCISCO. (B)
DAY 10 SAN FRANCISCO.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Food tour of Manhattan
+ Entry to One World Observatory
+ Las Vegas party bus
+ Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip
+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park
+ Full day sightseeing tour of L.A.
+ Entry to Yosemite National Park
+ Chinatown cultural discovery tour
START MEET AT 9:15AM IN LOS ANGELES FINISH APPROXIMATELY 9AM IN NEW YORK
DAYS 1-2 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. (D) (B)
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 8 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D)
+ 9 nights in hostel accommodation
+ Flights + airport transfers between San Francisco & NYC
+ 7-day NY Metro Pass
+ National Park entry fees
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/ mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
DAYS 3-4 LOS ANGELES TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. (B)
DAY 5 LAS VEGAS (DAY TRIP TO THE GRAND CANYON).
DAY 6 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA. (D)
DAYS 7-9 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK TO SAN FRANCISCO. (B) (B,D) (B)
DAY 10 SAN FRANCISCO TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK.
DAYS 11-13 NEW YORK CITY. (B,L) (B,D) (B)
TRIP CODE: UESBLN
11 DAY | MANHATTAN TO MIAMI
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Entry to One World Observatory
+ Food tour of Manhattan
+ Traditional Cuban dinner
+ Everglades airboat experience
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 7 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D)
+ 7 nights in multi-share hostels & 3 nights in hotel upgrades
+ Flight & transfers from New York City to Orlando
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ 7-day NY Metro pass
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Full day sailing adventure in Florida Keys
+ Walt Disney World & Universal Studios
+ NYC TV & Film Tour
DAY 1 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK. New York is calling, and it’s time to make the most of this crazy city. Tonight, meet with the group and feast on a welcome dinner together. Note: hot dogs between every meal are highly encouraged. (D)
DAY 2 NEW YORK CITY. From Wall Street to Fifth Avenue and everything else in between – your mission today is to see what makes New York tick. First up: satisfy your hunger with a Manhattan food tour. Next: the One World Tower for dazzling views across the concrete jungle of skyscrapers and that famous park. How you spend the rest of the day is up to you. Think: galleries, museums, epic bridges and the Statue of Liberty are calling to be explored. With an included 7-day NY Metro pass, ride the subway and see where the day takes you. (B,L)
DAY 3 NEW YORK CITY. Today, it’s all you! Jump on a bike for an optional tour through Central Park or go celebspotting on a NYC TV & Film Tour. (B)
DAY 4 NEW YORK CITY TO ORLANDO, FLORIDA. Are you ready to jet off? Pack yo’ bags and get ready to visit the home of Mickey and friends in the one and only Orlando. (B,D)
DAY 5 ORLANDO. Forget about that thing they call 'adulting' and spend the day with the characters you loved as a kid at Walt Disney World. Or, for the thrillseeking option, make sure you check out Universal Studios. The choice is yours.
DAY 6 ORLANDO. Are you ready for round two at the happiest place on earth? Or, if you need a break from adrenalin-fuelled rides and popcorn, take a walk and check out the buzzing art scene of Orlando.
DAY 7 ORLANDO TO MIAMI. Before you can say 'I'm in Miami', we've got a jam-packed day to keep you on your toes with a Miami city tour and an Everglades airboat experience. To round off the day we feast on a tasty Cuban dinner. To make your first night in Miami last forever, make like a local with an optional nightlife tour. (D)
DAY 8 MIAMI. With a free day to explore downtown Miami, the iconic waterfront area, Little Havana and more, you won’t be short of things to eat, see and do. (B)
DAY 9 MIAMI TO FLORIDA KEYS. Flawless beaches, snorkelling and scuba diving – we must be in Florida Keys. This famous chain of islands along the southern tip of Florida is yours to explore. (B,D)
DAY 10 FLORIDA KEYS. Step away from the land with an optional all day sailing adventure in paradise. Think: snorkelling + jet skiing + parasailing + food + drinks. Best. Day. Ever. (B)
DAY 11 FLORIDA KEYS TO MIAMI. Wrap it up after breakfast as we travel back to Miami where we end in the afternoon. (B)
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14 DAY | BEST OF THE WEST
— NEW TRIP —
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. Fact: California has it all. Get all up in the streets on a city tour through some seriously colourful neighbourhoods. Expect good times ahead. (D)
DAY 2 SAN DIEGO. Anyone for the San Diego Zoo? Maybe a historic trolley ride? How about a wander through Spanish-style Balboa Park? Or just make like a Cali-native and soak up the laid back beach vibes. (B)
DAY 3 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. Today, we’re rolling like a bundle of tumbleweed through the Mojave Desert where we meet with Prescott. (B)
DAY 4 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION VIA SEDONA. Our road takes us to the Grand Canyon region, but first, a stop in Sedona is a must. (B,D)
DAY 5 GRAND CANYON. Nothing will prepare you for your first ‘wow’ moment at the Grand Canyon. Strap on your hiking shoes or to see it all from above, jump in a chopper. (B)
DAY 6 GRAND CANYON TO ZION NATIONAL PARK REGION, UTAH. Keep your smartphone charged today to snap away at the impressive Horseshoe Bend before we reach the Cameroon Native American Trading Post. (B,D)
DAY 7 ZION NATIONAL PARK TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. See what Zion NP is all about before we roll into Las Vegas. Queue Kanye’s ‘Can’t Tell Me Nothing’, and get ready for a Vegas adventure. (B)
DAY 8 LAS VEGAS. Make your way around the world and tick off the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty and Pyramids of Giza without leaving The Strip.
DAY 9 LAS VEGAS. Gamble your time in Vegas away with the roulette of activities on your doorstep.
DAY 10 LAS VEGAS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION, CALIFORNIA. Time for some fresh air in the depths of the greater Yosemite region. (D)
DAY 11 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Prepare to be impressed by Yosemite National Park with a full day to explore. (B,D)
DAY 12 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK REGION TO SAN FRANCISCO. Welcome to San Fran where the streets are almost vertical and the Painted Ladies are the talk of the town. (B,D)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park
+ Las Vegas party bus
+ Entry to Yosemite & Zion National Park
+ Driving tour of San Diego
+ Driving tour of San Francisco
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 10 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)
+ 6 nights in hostel accommodation & 7 nights in hotel upgrades
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Jeep tour in Sedona
+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon
+ Sunset catamaran cruise in San Francisco
DAY 13 SAN FRANCISCO. See what this cosmopolitan city has to offer. Think: seafood chowder, Lombard Street, Pier 39, Alcatraz, Chinatown and more. End the day with an optional catamaran cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge. (B)
DAY 14 SAN FRANCISCO TO LOS ANGELES. We’re outta here after breakfast and off to Los Angeles where we end in the afternoon. (B)
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SOUTHWEST WINTER
Trips leaving from December–March feature 2 nights in Las Vegas and 3 nights in Lake Tahoe (instead of 3 nights in Las Vegas and 2 nights in Yosemite).
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14 DAY | USA & CANADA ADVENTURE
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: CHICAGO
DAYS 1-2 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. We’re heading to a city immersed in the American Revolution and Independence movement. Get your bearings on a driving tour after an included Yale Campus tour on our first day here. (D) (B)
DAY 3 BOSTON TO QUÉBEC CITY, QUÉBEC. Perched on a cliff that towers over the St Lawrence River, Québec City is old school Europe in the middle of North America. Get ready for tonight’s included ghost tour. Spooky stuff. (B,D)
DAYS 4-5 QUÉBEC CITY TO MONTREAL. Onwards to Montreal. First up, we’ve got a walking tour to get your bearings before it's over to you and tonight, check out Blvd St Laurent for a taste of the famed nightlife. Our second day here is yours for the taking. (B,D) (B)
DAYS 6-7 MONTREAL TO TORONTO, ONTARIO VIA OTTAWA. A quick stop in the nation's capital, Ottawa, before we hit up Toronto. Enjoy a walking tour of Canada’s biggest city. With over 8,000 restaurants, the Hockey Hall of Fame and the CN Tower, you’re spoilt for choice. (B,D) (B)
DAY 8 TORONTO TO DETROIT, MICHIGAN. Be wowed by the force of Niagara Falls on a Voyage to the Falls tour before we hit Detroit aka Rock City. (B)
DAYS 9-10 DETROIT TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Home to impressive architecture and a great night out, you won’t be bored in Chicago. For a hair-raising experience, we try Chicago’s most thrilling attraction –the 360 Chicago Tower and included TILT experience. Plus, take your pick of a jet boat experience, Chicago city architecture cruise, or a helicopter flight on your free day. (B,D) (B)
DAY 11 CHICAGO TO CLEVELAND, OHIO. We're in Amish country! Welcome to the simple life before it’s off to Cleveland – home to all things rock and roll (cue a Rock N Roll Hall of Fame tour). (B)
DAYS 12-13 CLEVELAND TO WASHINGTON, D.C. It’s off to D.C., and tonight’s illumination tour is on
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Driving tour of Boston
+ Ghost tour of Québec
+ Walking tour of Toronto
+ Entry to 360 Chicago Tower incl. TILT experience
+ Driving tour of Chicago
+ Entry to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum
+ Washington D.C. Night Illumination Tour
+ Driving tour of Philadelphia
+ Voyage to the Falls boat tour
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 12 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)
+ 11 nights in hostel accommodation & 2 nights in hotel upgrades
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Tour of Samuel Adams Brewery
+ Jet boat ride in Chicago
+ Bike & segway tour of Washington D.C.
the menu. Then, on day two, cruise through the city on a bike or segway for memorials, museums and monuments. (D) (B)
DAY 14 WASHINGTON, D.C. TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK VIA PHILADELPHIA. After our driving tour through Philly, we roll into the city that never sleeps. Our trip might be over, but you’d be bananas for leaving the Big Apple. (B)
24 DAY | WESTERN WINTER
— NEW TRIP —
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: SAN FRANCISCO, GRAND CANYON, LAKE TAHOE
DAY 1 LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. (D)
DAY 2 SAN DIEGO. (B)
DAY 3 SAN DIEGO TO PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. (B)
DAY 4 PRESCOTT TO GRAND CANYON REGION VIA SEDONA. (B,D)
DAY 5 GRAND CANYON. (B)
DAY 6 GRAND CANYON TO ZION NATIONAL PARK REGION, UTAH. (B,D)
DAY 7 ZION NATIONAL PARK TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. (B)
DAY 8 LAS VEGAS.
DAY 9 LAS VEGAS TO LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA. (D)
DAY 10 LAKE TAHOE. (B)
DAY 11 LAKE TAHOE. (B,D)
DAY 12 LAKE TAHOE TO SAN FRANCISCO. (B,D)
DAY 13 SAN FRANCISCO. (B)
DAY 14 SAN FRANCISCO TO VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA. (B)
DAY 15 VANCOUVER TO WHISTLER. (D)
DAY 16 WHISTLER. (B)
DAY 17 WHISTLER. (B)
DAY 18 WHISTLER TO KELOWNA. (B,D)
DAY 19 KELOWNA (BIG WHITE DAY TRIP). (B)
DAY 20 KELOWNA (BIG WHITE DAY TRIP). (B)
DAY 21 KELOWNA TO BANFF, ALBERTA. (B,D)
DAY 22 BANFF. (B)
DAY 23 BANFF. (B,D)
DAY 24 BANFF (SHUTTLE TO CALGARY AVAILABLE). (B)
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park
+ Las Vegas party bus
+ Entry to Zion National Park
+ Driving tour of San Diego
+ Driving tour of San Francisco
+ Sea to Sky Highway
+ Entry to hot springs
+ Entry to Banff National Park
MORE INCLUSIONS
+ 21 breakfasts (B), 10 dinners (D)
+ 11 nights in hostel accommodation & 12 nights in hotel upgrades
+ Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach
+ Guided tours of all major cities
+ Flight and transfers from San Francisco to Vancouver
+ Awesome Trip Leader
TOP OPTIONALS
+ Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon
+ Skiing & snowboarding lift passes for Whistler/ Blackcomb
+ Dog sledding
START MEET AT 7.45AM IN LOS
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NOTE: IF YOU WANT A JAIL PASS TO VISIT ALCATRAZ IN SAN FRANCISCO, MAKE SURE YOU BOOK BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE TRIP.
24 DAYS FROM £2999
T= lake tahoe
GBP PER PERSON
PLEASE NOTE: THE MINIMUM AGE FOR THIS TRIP IS 21 DUE TO U.S. DRINKING REGULATIONS.
PLEASE NOTE: THE MINIMUM AGE FOR THIS TRIP IS 21 DUE TO U.S. DRINKING REGULATIONS.
Anyone who's ever muttered the words, 'New Year's is so overrated' has obviously never been to NYC. Join us front and centre at our NYE party.
Just say YES to the best city on the west coast, and a double YES to spending NYE in the best way possible – with Topdeck, of course!
PLEASE NOTE: THE MINIMUM AGE FOR THIS TRIP IS 21 DUE TO U.S. DRINKING REGULATIONS.
Catch ya later, 2018! Welcome to one of the best looking cities –home to buff bodies, art deco neon and eternal sunshine. This. Is. Miami.
ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED)
+ Entry to One World Observatory
+ Food tour of Manhattan
INCLUSIONS
+ 3 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 1 dinner (D)
+ 3 nights in hotel accommodation
+ Awesome Trip Leader
Operated
in which case your contract for
services will be with
specified above and will be subject to that operator's terms and conditions, in addition to the booking conditions set out below. For any Locally Operated 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 terms. Please read these booking conditions carefully. You must not make any booking unless you understand and agree with these booking conditions.
Our trips are designed strictly for young people between the ages of 18 to 39 years.
Bookings can be made through your local travel agent or directly with Topdeck and must be secured with a deposit of the amount shown above. A contract between you and us (or between you and the relevant operator of a Locally Operated Trip) will exist as soon as (i); we issue an invoice in response to your request for a booking and (ii); your deposit is paid to us or your travel agent. If your booking is made through a travel agent, we will address all correspondence to that agent.
PRICE & PAYMENT
The deposit is non-refundable unless we cancel your trip. The balance of your trip must be paid no later than 42 days prior to your trip departure date. If you do not pay within this period we may cancel your booking and your deposit will be forfeited. Full payment is required if you make a booking within 42 days of the departure date. If your booking is a special offer we may require full payment (including any pre and post accommodation and sundry service charges) by such earlier time as specified in the offer Prices quoted in our brochures are calculated on costs and exchange rates as at the Brochure Validity Date. These prices may increase or decrease. We may alter prices and other particulars contained in our brochures and on our website at any time. Before you make a booking we will provide you with details of the current price of your chosen trip. Offered discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Please ensure you carefully read your invoice, tickets and all other documents we send to you as soon as you receive them and contact us or your travel agent 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 the travel agent. You are responsible for ensuring that you have the correct and valid travel documents including passports, visas and vaccination certificates. We strongly recommend that you verify current documentation requirements 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.
IF YOU CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR BOOKING
If you want to change or cancel 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 in writing. We will do our best to accommodate your requested change but it may not always be possible. We will not charge a fee for changes requested more than 42 days before departure except where we incur a cost from a supplier, in which case we will advise you of the relevant fee. All change/cancellation fees must be paid within seven days of the invoice date or on the date of departure, whichever is the sooner. If you are prevented from traveling as a result of illness, death of an immediate family member, jury service, or other reason beyond your control which we consider significant, we may 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 and provided that you give us not less than 21 days' written notice of the proposed transfer.
CANCELLATION OR MODIFICATION BY US
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 may therefore, at our discretion, 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; or
(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.
A material modification is one that has a serious impact 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. A change of accommodation, or transport method/style is not a material modification. We may alter or substitute the type or size of vehicle, or method/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 between 36 and 48 passengers. In certain countries there are strict laws governing drivers' hours and this may necessitate utilising public transport in some
enforceable had the trip not been cancelled.
OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR TOPDECK OPERATED TRIPS
Save where the provisions of Force Majeure apply, if the trip does not materially comply with the description in the brochure, Topdeck may compensate you to a maximum value equal to twice the price of the trip. 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 not connected with the provision of your travel arrangements and where that failure is unavoidable (c) unusual or 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).
Our liability will in all cases be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to any applicable international conventions, including but not limited to the Geneva Convention in respect of carriage by road, the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation which set time limits for notifications/claims and limit the amount of compensation that can be claimed for death, injury, delay to passengers/guests and loss, damage and delay to luggage.
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.
OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR LOCALLY OPERATED TRIPS
If your trip is a Locally Operated Trip as listed 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 local 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 local operator (available on request). Your legal rights in connection with such trips are against the local operator and are not against us, except to the extent a problem is caused by fault on our part.
SEATBELTS
You must wear a seatbelt at all times whilst you are in any vehicle. Neither Topdeck nor any local operator will be liable for any injury, death or claim howsoever arising from any accident if you have failed to comply with this requirement.
FLEXIBILITY DURING TRIP
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 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 important. All decisions relating to a trip itinerary 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. 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
Topdeck and its employees, agents and contractors make no representation or warranty in relation to implied or explicit suggestions or recommendations of services, activities and events not highlighted as included in a trip. You are responsible for all risks associated with the transportation to/from, and your participation in, or visitation to, any place, activity or excursion not listed as an inclusion.
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 dangerous and 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 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 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
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”).
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