Play & Pause: Epic European

36 days
Start and end in London
4.6
4,704 traveler reviews

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 28
Ages 18-35
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Highlights

  • Explore iconic London on your first day
  • Drive through Paris and optional Seine cruise
  • Taste wines in the rustic cellars of Bordeaux
  • Discover the medieval city of Carcassonne
  • Enjoy a scenic drive and walk in Barcelona

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 London (England)
  2. Day 2 London – Paris (France)
  3. Day 3 Paris
  4. Day 4 Paris – Loire Valley – Bordeaux
  5. Day 5 Bordeaux – Carcassonne
  6. Day 6 Carcassonne – Andorra – Barcelona (Spain)
  7. Day 7 Barcelona
  8. Day 8 Barcelona – French Riviera (France)
  9. Day 9 French Riviera, including Monaco
  10. Day 10 French Riviera – Swiss Alps (Switzerland)
  11. Day 11 Swiss Alps
  12. Day 12 Swiss Alps – Venice (Italy)
  13. Day 13 Venice
  14. Day 14 Venice – Pisa – Florence
  15. Day 15 Florence
  16. Day 16 Florence – Rome
  17. Day 17 Rome
  18. Day 18 Rome – Overnight ferry to Corfu (Greece)
  19. Day 19 Corfu
  20. Day 20 Corfu
  21. Day 21 Corfu
  22. Day 22 Corfu – Tirana (Albania)
  23. Day 23 Tirana – Budva (Montenegro) – Dubrovnik (Croatia)
  24. Day 24 Dubrovnik
  25. Day 25 Dubrovnik – Zadar
  26. Day 26 Zadar – Ljubljana (Slovenia)
  27. Day 27 Ljubljana – Budapest (Hungary)
  28. Day 28 Budapest
  29. Day 29 Budapest – Vienna (Austria)
  30. Day 30 Vienna – Mauthausen – Prague (Czech Republic)
  31. Day 31 Prague
  32. Day 32 Prague – Dresden (Germany) – Berlin
  33. Day 33 Berlin
  34. Day 34 Berlin – Amsterdam (Netherlands)
  35. Day 35 Amsterdam
  36. Day 36 Amsterdam – London (England)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Topdeck

Number of tours

83

Age Range

18 to 39 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

88%

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Customer Reviews

  • Marshali
    · June 2nd, 2025
    BOOK THIS TRIP!!!!!! I have been wanting to go to Europe for years but because I don’t have a lot of travelling experience, I was really anxious. I just finished this tour and I can honestly say I this was truly an awesome experience. PROS 1. My Trip Leader was amazing. If you go on a tour ask if it’s going to be Renee because you will truly have a great time! She’s knowleageable, professional and organized. Everyone on the team loved her and she was super friendly and flexible. 2. The Bus Driver was a true professional. Mihai was extremely skilled and I felt super at ease during the whole trip no matter how long the drive was. 3. There was free breakfast every day! I saved a lot of money! 4. My tour group was full of friendly and accepting people. There were 30 Australians and 4 Americans. I was the only Asian (from the Philippines) but I felt so welcomed. 5. It was definitely good value for money. I felt at ease doing the trip because I know everything was prepared for me. It definitely saved me from the hassle of missing trains because the drive days were chances for people to catch up on sleep. CONS 1. I can only think of a couple accommodation that was good and that was the one in Rome (Meininger Hostel), Florence (A&O Firenze) and Venice (Anda Venice). The rest were disappointing cleanliness and space-wise especially Schutzenbach Camping in Switzerland and A&O Mitte in Germany. 2. I was with a big group about 36 people, I think it was too much. I had to wake up really early to make sure to get a window seat on the bus. I also needed to be alert on calling dibs on the lower bunk because you will have bunk beds on all accommodations and I can’t count how many times I trip and hurt my legs climbing up and down. As someone who have read the comments before booking, please take note of these things. 1. If you can book the optional activities yourself, do it cause that’s what I did. I found cheaper deals on Klook or Get your guide (apps). If you prefer to spend the free days yourself, book them yourself. Some of my team mates were complaining how expensive some of the activities were. 2. My trip in April got cancelled and I’ve already booked flights and activities even before they announced that it wasn’t a guaranteed trip. Please be careful about this one. I lost money and got super stressed trying to rebook everything. Somehow, the information on Tourradar is lacking so I suggest that you check the Topdeck website directly. 3. Do not overpack. Bring cash. Bring comfortable shoes. Invest on a good camera. Bring a water bottle. Bring a good travel pillow. Do your research. Be mindful of the time and schedule during the tour (no matter how drunk you are the previous night). You will not regret booking this tour. If possible ask if you can get Renee as a Trip Leader and you’re guaranteed to have an awesome time. Thank you so much Renee and Mihai for giving me a wonderful experience in Europe I’ll never forget! I’ll recommend this trip to everyone I know. More success and happiness to the both of you!
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  • Pelan
    · January 16th, 2025
    Tour guide and driver were excellent. Experiences were for the most part decent, however, the add ons such as fondue and experiences in Vienna like dinner and concert were extremely underwhelming. The swiss accomodations and experience with host also left little to be desired.
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  • Philana
    · January 11th, 2025
    Tour guide and driver were both friendly and excellent. I really liked that they made me feel welcomed, comfortable, and safe for the entire trip.
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Lynda

    Asked on June 20th, 2024

    What would be the reason that the cost per day is so much higher for this tour? Comparing it to other Top Deck European tours.

    Accommodation
    Price / Availability
    • TopdeckOperatorWritten June 2024

      The main reason for the price increase will be because all accommodation on our Play & Pause tours will be in hotels with the option of twin, double or single rooms (maximum 2 people per room) rather than hostels which are used on our Get Social tours and will have 4-6 people sharing a dorm room. The Play & Pause tours also have a smaller group size of 28 compared to a maximum group size of 48 on the Get Social tours.

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    Catherine

    Asked on May 30th, 2024

    Are travelers around 60 years old welcome on the tour?

    Age Range
    • TopdeckOperatorWritten May 2024

      Topdeck trips are designed for travelers aged between 18 and 39 years old, with the average age of our customers being 24. Unfortunately, travelers over 39 cannot join our tours due to company policy.

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Tour ID: 249832

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    Andorra, Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Monaco, Spain and Netherlands
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, L, D, M, G.

    Type C
    Albania, Andorra, Hungary, Monaco and Montenegro
    Type E
    Albania, Andorra, Hungary, Monaco and Montenegro
    Type F
    Albania, Andorra, Hungary, Monaco and Montenegro
    Type L
    Italy
    Type D
    Monaco
    Type M
    Monaco
    Type G
    England
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Slovenia and Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Slovenia, Spain and Montenegro. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania, Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary and Slovenia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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