Tour Grand European | Visit United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Transport

Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi

Guide

Awesome Trip Leader and Driver

Meals

27 breakfasts 4 lunches 12 dinners

Optional

Please ask your TourRadar agent for a detailed list of available optional activities for this tour.

Accommodation

19 nights in hostels, 6 nights in bungalows at European campsites, 2 nights in an Austrian Gasthof

Others

Driving tour of Paris and gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower Visit the Pont du Gard Driving tour of Barcelona Visit a traditional French perfumery Walking tour of Monaco Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower Walking tour of Florence with a local guide Visit the town of Orvieto Walking tour of Rome Walking tour of Venice Vaporetto ride in Venice Pag Island getaway Visit Lake Bled Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen Walking tour of Prague Walking tour of the restored city of Dresden Driving tour of Berlin Walking tour of Amsterdam Canal dinner cruise in Amsterdam

Not included:

Others

Traditional cabaret show Seine river cruise Bike tour of Paris Scenic excursion to Jungfrau (’The Top of Europe’) Skydiving Scenic helicopter ride Visit a Swiss watch shop Flamenco show Tapas tour Guided tour of Vatican City Get a personalised trip T-shirt or hoodie Gondola ride Visit Postojna Cave Ljubljana pub crawl Canyoning Tandem paragliding Mountain biking Mountainside dinner Local beer tasting Third Reich walking tour Bike tour of Amsterdam

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Day 1 Day 1: London, England To Paris, France
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: London, England To Paris, France

All good things start with Paris. Meet the crew and grab some supplies before we hit the road early in the morning and jump across the English Channel. The home of Coco Chanel, the Pompidou Centre and the Mona Lisa, Paris more than deserves its reputation as the European capital for all things culture, fashion and food-related. What better way to start the trip than with a driving tour and delicious picnic next to the Eiffel Tower?

Included today:
- Driving tour of Paris and gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower

Meals:
- Dinner
Day 2 Day 2: Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Paris

This morning: free time en Français. From the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay to the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées, you’ll be sure to make a solid dent in your bucket list. Later on, it’s up to you: stretch those legs on an optional bike tour of Paris or simply roam the streets on your own. End your day with an optional Seine River cruise or a #throwback cabaret show.

Optional activities:
- Traditional cabaret show
- Seine river cruise
- Bike tour of Paris

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 3 Day 3: Paris To Swiss Alps, Switzerland
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Paris To Swiss Alps, Switzerland

Trade in Parisian streets for snowy peaks. Home to the ’Top of Europe’, 72 waterfalls and one of the largest nature conservations in Switzerland, Interlaken is where we’ll be spending the night. Upon arrival, we’ll get stuck into an included dinner before heading to the bar for a nightcap. Cheers!

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 4 Day 4: Swiss Alps
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Swiss Alps

Scenic hikes and jaw-dropping views are high on today’s agenda. Go low key with a mountain walk or hop on board the Jungfraubahn railway for an optional visit to the Jungfrau Mountain summit. Expect plenty of fairytale villages en route!

Optional activities:
- Scenic excursion to Jungfrau (’The Top of Europe’)
- Skydiving
- Scenic helicopter ride
- Visit a Swiss watch shop

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 5 Day 5: Swiss Alps To Avignon, France
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Swiss Alps To Avignon, France

Next stop: Avignon, home of the magnificent Palais des Papes (aka one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe). Tonight: hit up a local bistro or gather with your Topdecker brethren for a makeshift picnic. Either way, be sure to pair your meal with some local Rhône Valley wine – one of France’s finest reds.

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 6 Day 6: Avignon To Barcelona, Spain
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Avignon To Barcelona, Spain

On our way to Barcelona, we’ll check out the Pont du Gard – a 2,000-year-old Roman engineered aqueduct. And when we get to the Catalonian capital, we’ll take you on a driving tour to see the likes of Montjuïc (where the 1992 Olympics were held) and Gaudi’s yet-to-be-finished Sagrada Família. Later: let loose at an optional flamenco show.

Included today:
- Visit the Pont du Gard
- Driving tour of Barcelona

Optional activities:
- Flamenco show

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 7 Day 7: Barcelona
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Barcelona

Who needs the snooze button when you’ve got a whole day to spend in a city packed to the rafters with art nouveau, alluring accents and (most importantly) tapas? Hit the side streets and alleyways of Las Ramblas, visit the Gracia neighborhood, go Gaudí at Parc Güell or give in to your inner football fanatic and kneel to the sporting gods at the Nou Camp. Barcelona’s got plenty to keep you occupied!

Optional activities:
- Tapas tour

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 8 Day 8: Barcelona To French Riviera, France
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Barcelona To French Riviera, France

Today we’ll set off along the coast to rub shoulders with the rich and famous at the world’s most lavish waterfront property: the French Riviera. But that’s not all! En route, we’ll make a sweet-smelling stop at a perfumery. Ooh la la!

Included today:
- Visit a traditional French perfumery

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 9 Day 9: French Riviera
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: French Riviera

This morning, you do you! Laze on the beach, or go wild in the designer boutiques in Nice’s Old Town. Later: roll with the jet set on a guided tour and see how the 1% live (hint: it involves Ferraris and bathing in caviar). Feeling lucky? Hit the tables at the Monte Carlo Casino and make it rain (or not).

Included today:
- Walking tour of Monaco

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 10 Day 10: French Riviera To Florence, Italy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: French Riviera To Florence, Italy

Stop for THAT photo at Pisa, then make your food baby sing as we roll into the land of hearty Tuscan cuisine and birthplace of gelato: Florence. Whip around Santa Maria del Fiore before tucking into amore on a plate. The evening is yours to stroll along the the Arno River and watch the sunset.

Included today:
- Visit Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 11 Day 11: Florence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Florence

Florence has more stories than Bilbo Baggins, more culture than a London hipster, AND it gave the world gelato. Get schooled on the Medici family, stroll the Ponte Vecchio and get an in-depth tour of the city with a local guide. We’ve also got a wine tasting and al fresco dinner on the cards tonight. Sorted!

Included today:
- Walking tour of Florence with a local guide

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 12 Day 12: Florence To Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Florence To Rome

Southward and downward with a pit stop at the hilltop town of Orvieto (where we’ll see the grand cathedral and dig into a wild boar panini). Then: we’ll pass by the Pantheon, throw our two cents in the Trevi Fountain, sit on the Spanish Steps and check out the mighty Colosseum on a walking tour. Tonight, you’re in Disneyland for foodies. Have fun!

Included today:
- Visit Orvieto
- Walking tour of Rome

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 13 Day 13: Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Rome

Create the ultimate Roman Holiday in one day with a whirlwind of Vespas, espresso, two-cheek kisses and pizza the way it’s supposed to taste. Later on, why not shop till you drop on Via Condotti, head to Capitoline Hill for awesome views of the Roman Forum and Colosseum or just kick back in Piazza Navona for some dolce far niente (delicious idleness)?

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 14 Day 14: Rome To Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Rome To Venice

This morning: count your blessings on an optional tour of Vatican City. Home to the Sistine Chapel, the Pope and some fine-looking architecture - it’s something to behold! Then: say ciao to Venice. Yep, you’re really here! Time to get lost in a maze of bridges and canals, finishing up your day local-style with prosecco and peach puree - the Bellini was born here.

Optional activities:
- Guided tour of Vatican City
- Get a personalised trip T-shirt or hoodie

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 15 Day 15: Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Venice

You know it as The Floating City, but this place is actually sinking (slowly). Today we’ll check out a who’s who of Venice’s usual suspects on a guided walking tour (ticking off the likes of St Mark’s Square and Accademia Bridge) before rounding things off with a vaporetto ride along the Grand Canal. Need suggestions for this afternoon? Insider tip: spend some time seeking out the epic Libreria Acqua Alta bookshop (or just go on a mission to find the perfect gelato).

Included today:
- Walking tour of Venice
- Vaporetto ride

Optional activities:
- Gondola ride

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 16 Day 16: Venice To Pag Island, Croatia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Venice To Pag Island, Croatia

First up: an optional round of stalagmite spotting at the beautiful (not to mention huge) Postojna Cave. This all-natural maze of tunnels and caverns was hollowed out by the Pivka River around two MILLION years ago. True story! Later today, your Pag Island getaway awaits.

Optional activities:
- Visit Postojna Cave

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 17 Day 17: Pag Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Pag Island

You’ve got two whole days to relax and chill out in the sun. The water is warm, the food is awesome… and this island sure knows how to party.

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 18 Day 18: Pag Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Pag Island

Eat, sleep, party, repeat!

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 19 Day 19: Pag Island To Ljubljana, Slovenia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Pag Island To Ljubljana, Slovenia

Today we’re off to Ljubljana (lyoob-lya-nah), aka the capital of Slovenia. Tonight: why not band together with your fellow #Topdeckers and see the city come alive on an optional pub crawl?

Optional activities:
- Ljubljana pub crawl

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 20 Day 20: Ljubljana To Austrian Alps, Austria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Ljubljana To Austrian Alps, Austria

Lake Bled is one of those names that keeps popping up in all those lists of amazing places. Find out why as we make a scenic pitstop on our way to the Austrian Alps.

Included today:
- Visit Lake Bled

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 21 Day 21: Austrian Alps
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Austrian Alps

The snow-capped hills (mountains, really) are alive with the sound of carving. Today’s optional extras? We’re glad you asked. There’s skydiving, tandem paragliding, canyoning, mountain biking and even a mountainside dinner to keep you occupied. Or, you could just sit and stare at the storybook landscape like a lovesick puppy. Kirchdorf does that to people.

Optional activities:
- Canyoning
- Tandem paragliding
- Skydiving
- Mountain biking
- Mountainside dinner

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 22 Day 22: Austrian Alps To Prague, Czech Republic
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 22: Austrian Alps To Prague, Czech Republic

First today: a visit to former concentration camp Mauthausen for a lesson in the resilience of humanity. Then: on to Prague. Get Insta-happy and seek out the John Lennon wall, soak up some history at the National or Communist Museum or get a taste of the quirky local culture at a marionette puppet opera (you gotta see it to believe it).

Included today:
- Visit former concentration camp Mauthausen
- Walking tour of Prague

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 23 Day 23: Prague
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 23: Prague

Another free day for the win! Snap a selfie at Prague’s own Eiffel Tower, visit a miniatures museum, eat roast pork from one of the street vendors lining Old Town Square and wash it all down with a beer. As in, a really good beer. Prague, we love you.

Optional activities:
- Local beer tasting

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 24 Day 24: Prague To Berlin, Germany
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 24: Prague To Berlin, Germany

Get acquainted with 800 year-old Dresden - a city virtually destroyed in WWII and then rebuilt - and check out the Frauenkirche before we make tracks to Berlin. Prep yourself for currywurst, absinthe and more hipsters per capita than anywhere else. We’ll drive you around to see (what’s left of) the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building.

Included today:
- Orientation tour
- Driving tour of Berlin

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 25 Day 25: Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 25: Berlin

Today, why not step out on an optional Third Reich walking tour for a local insight into what the city was like under Nazi rule? Kreuzberg is a hit for lunch - or you could always have a picnic at the historic Tempelhof airport-turned-public park. Tonight explore the city after dark - Berlin’s nightlife is famous for a reason!

Optional activities:
- Third Reich walking tour

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 26 Day 26: Berlin To Amsterdam, Netherlands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 26: Berlin To Amsterdam, Netherlands

Start dreaming of cafes, clogs and canals as we roll through tulip and windmill-dotted fields to Amsterdam. We’ll get our bearings on a walking tour of the Dam Square, the Royal Palace and the National Monument - so get your cameras at the ready! For the perfect end to the perfect day, give in to temptation and grab a cone of hot chips with mayo. Mmm.

Included today:
- Orientation tour

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 27 Day 27: Amsterdam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 27: Amsterdam

Join 881,000 bikes and get your cycle on with an optional bike tour of Amsterdam’s iconic canals, bridges and parks. And for the culture fiends? Delve deeper with a visit to the Anne Frank House (make sure to book in advance!) or the Van Gogh or Rijksmuseum. Whatever you get up to, make sure you’re back in time to toast the final night of our European adventure on a dinner cruise along the canal.

Included today:
- Canal dinner cruise

Optional activities:
- Bike tour of Amsterdam

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 28 Day 28: Amsterdam To London, England
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 28: Amsterdam To London, England

After all the Amster-damage has been done, it’s time to hit the road back to ol’ Blighty. Soak up all the happy group vibes you can possibly handle – this is your last coach ride with the gang. #sadface

Meals:
- Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Grand European

Day 1: London, England To Paris, France

Day 2: Paris

Day 3: Paris To Swiss Alps, Switzerland

Day 4: Swiss Alps

Day 5: Swiss Alps To Avignon, France

Day 6: Avignon To Barcelona, Spain

Day 7: Barcelona

Day 8: Barcelona To French Riviera, France

Day 9: French Riviera

Day 10: French Riviera To Florence, Italy

Day 11: Florence

Day 12: Florence To Rome

Day 13: Rome

Day 14: Rome To Venice

Day 15: Venice

Day 16: Venice To Pag Island, Croatia

Day 17: Pag Island

Day 18: Pag Island

Day 19: Pag Island To Ljubljana, Slovenia

Day 20: Ljubljana To Austrian Alps, Austria

Day 21: Austrian Alps

Day 22: Austrian Alps To Prague, Czech Republic

Day 23: Prague

Day 24: Prague To Berlin, Germany

Day 25: Berlin

Day 26: Berlin To Amsterdam, Netherlands

Day 27: Amsterdam

Day 28: Amsterdam To London, England

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