TopDeck Europe in Winter Tours 2012-13 - msltravel.com
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24 DAY<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ter Spirit<br />
12 countries visited<br />
Swiss Alps<br />
DAY 1 London to Paris, France (option also to<br />
jo<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> Paris). We cross the English Channel and<br />
head for magical Paris, where this even<strong>in</strong>g we take<br />
<strong>in</strong> all the splendour on a ‘City Lights’ tour. (D)<br />
DAY 2 Paris. A free day <strong>in</strong> Paris! Round off a<br />
memorable day with a delicious <strong>in</strong>cluded d<strong>in</strong>ner,<br />
perhaps followed by an optional cabaret show or<br />
cruise on the River Se<strong>in</strong>e. (B,D)<br />
DAY 3 Paris to Swiss Alps, Switzerland. We<br />
depart Paris and head to stunn<strong>in</strong>g Switzerland and<br />
the gorgeous village of Lauterbrunnen. (B,D)<br />
DAY 4 Swiss Alps. Today, take an optional tra<strong>in</strong><br />
ride to the summit of Jungfrau and enjoy the<br />
spectacular views. (B,D)<br />
DAY 5 Swiss Alps to Florence, Italy. Onwards to<br />
Italy! First stop Pisa and the iconic Lean<strong>in</strong>g Tower<br />
before head<strong>in</strong>g to artistic Florence. (B,D)<br />
DAY 6 Florence. Explore gorgeous Florence with a<br />
local guide before <strong>in</strong>dulg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the artistic wonders<br />
and excellent shopp<strong>in</strong>g. (B)<br />
DAY 7 Florence to Rome. We stop at Orvieto<br />
en-route to the ‘Eternal City’. Rome boasts<br />
numerous great sites and famous monuments<br />
many of which we see on our walk<strong>in</strong>g tour! (B,D)<br />
DAY 8 Rome. Today we have the chance to visit<br />
Vatican City. The day is then free to sightsee, shop,<br />
w<strong>in</strong>e and d<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> this most fashionable city. (B)<br />
DAY 9 Rome to Venice. North through Tuscany,<br />
stopp<strong>in</strong>g on the way to visit Juliet’s balcony at<br />
Verona before arriv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> enchant<strong>in</strong>g Venice. (B,D)<br />
DAY 10 Venice. Venice is a truly unique place. See<br />
St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, the Doge’s Palace<br />
and the Rialto Bridge, and maybe take a gondola<br />
ride on the famous waters of the Grand Canal! (B)<br />
DAYS 11-12 Venice to Salzburg, Austria. To Austria<br />
next and the qua<strong>in</strong>t beauty of Salzburg. The Old<br />
Town boasts some fantastic architecture and there<br />
is even the chance to go ski<strong>in</strong>g nearby. (B,D) (B)<br />
Lean<strong>in</strong>g Tower of Pisa<br />
DAY <strong>13</strong> Salzburg to Vienna. On to charm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Vienna, capital of Austria. (B)<br />
DAY 14 Vienna to Budapest, Hungary via<br />
Bratislava, Slovakia. To Bratislava and our walk<strong>in</strong>g<br />
tour before we head east to one of <strong>Europe</strong>’s most<br />
romantic capitals, Budapest! (B,D)<br />
DAY 15 Budapest. A free day to explore. The cobbled<br />
streets of the Castle District are a great start. (B)<br />
DAY 16 Budapest to Krakow, Poland via<br />
Slovakia. We pass through Slovakia and head to<br />
Krakow <strong>in</strong> Poland, a beautiful medieval city. (B,D)<br />
DAY 17 Krakow. A free day to wander through the<br />
mysterious streets of the Old Town. (B)<br />
DAY 18 Krakow to Prague, Czech Republic. A<br />
sombre start to the day as we visit the former<br />
concentration camp of Auschwitz, before arriv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
Prague. (B,D)<br />
DAY 19 Prague. Sights such as the Castle District,<br />
the Tyn Church and Charles Bridge make Prague<br />
arguably the f<strong>in</strong>est Gothic city <strong>in</strong> the world. (B)<br />
DAY 20 Prague to Berl<strong>in</strong>, Germany. First stop<br />
is the 800 year old city of Dresden, before the<br />
German capital of Berl<strong>in</strong>. (B,D)<br />
DAY 21 Berl<strong>in</strong>. Today is a free day to explore this<br />
historic city, stacked with amaz<strong>in</strong>g museums,<br />
fantastic shopp<strong>in</strong>g and great eateries. (B)<br />
DAY 22 Berl<strong>in</strong> to Amsterdam, Netherlands.<br />
Our f<strong>in</strong>al dest<strong>in</strong>ation is the liberal city of<br />
Amsterdam. This even<strong>in</strong>g we see Dam Square, and<br />
even walk around the famous Red Light District! (B)<br />
DAY 23 Amsterdam. This morn<strong>in</strong>g we do a ‘Totally<br />
Topdeck’ bicycle tour. Later on, we can see a<br />
different side of Amsterdam on an optional canal<br />
cruise follow<strong>in</strong>g our farewell d<strong>in</strong>ner. (B,D)<br />
DAY 24 Amsterdam to London, England. Back to<br />
London via Brugge. (B)<br />
Totally Topdeck<br />
+ Paris ‘City Lights’ tour<br />
+ Taste a traditional Swiss Fondue<br />
+ Local guide <strong>in</strong> Florence<br />
+ Vaporetto ride on the Grand<br />
Canal Venice<br />
+ Visit the Sternbräu Brewery, Salzburg<br />
+ Bicycle tour of Amsterdam<br />
+ Cheese & Clog Mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Amsterdam<br />
+ Farewell d<strong>in</strong>ner <strong>in</strong> Amsterdam<br />
Also Included<br />
+ 23 breakfasts (B), <strong>13</strong> d<strong>in</strong>ners (D)<br />
+ 4 nights free hotel upgrade,<br />
<strong>13</strong> nights <strong>in</strong> hostels, 6 nights <strong>in</strong><br />
bungalows<br />
+ English Channel ferry cross<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
+ Modern <strong>Europe</strong>an coach<br />
+ Sightsee<strong>in</strong>g tours <strong>in</strong> all cities<br />
+ Escorted services of a fully tra<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
Topdeck Trip Leader & Driver<br />
start/f<strong>in</strong>ish<br />
London<br />
ENGLAND<br />
Paris<br />
2<br />
2<br />
Brugge<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
Amsterdam<br />
BELGIUM<br />
POLAND<br />
GERMANY<br />
FRANCE<br />
CZECH REPUBLIC<br />
Swiss Alps 2<br />
No. of nights stay<br />
Day stop<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
Verona<br />
Pisa<br />
Florence<br />
Rome<br />
Dresden<br />
Auschwitz<br />
Prague<br />
Krakow<br />
Salzburg<br />
2<br />
Orvieto<br />
EuroClub<br />
2<br />
Venice<br />
ITALY<br />
2<br />
2<br />
2<br />
Berl<strong>in</strong><br />
2<br />
Bratislava<br />
1<br />
Vienna<br />
2<br />
2<br />
Budapest<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
HUNGARY<br />
Dates & Prices <strong>2012</strong>/<strong>13</strong><br />
TRIP CODE: EEWSLL<br />
Start F<strong>in</strong>ish Start F<strong>in</strong>ish<br />
<strong>2012</strong><br />
01 Nov 24 Nov G<br />
08 Nov 01 Dec<br />
15 Nov 08 Dec<br />
22 Nov 15 Dec G<br />
29 Dec 22 Dec<br />
01 Dec 24 Dec G<br />
06 Dec 29 Dec G<br />
07 Dec 30 Dec<br />
<strong>13</strong> Dec 05 Jan<br />
16 Dec 08 Jan G<br />
18 Dec 10 Jan<br />
20 Dec 12 Jan G<br />
22 Dec 14 Jan<br />
27 Dec 19 Jan<br />
29 Dec 21 Jan G<br />
20<strong>13</strong><br />
03 Jan 26 Jan G<br />
08 Jan 31 Jan<br />
10 Jan 02 Feb G<br />
15 Jan 07 Feb<br />
17 Jan 09 Feb<br />
24 Jan 16 Feb<br />
31 Jan 23 Feb G<br />
07 Feb 02 Mar<br />
21 Feb 16 Mar<br />
07 Mar 30 Mar<br />
14 Mar 06 Apr<br />
21 Mar <strong>13</strong> Apr G<br />
22 23<br />
Auschwitz<br />
Prague<br />
G = Guaranteed Departure<br />
Trip price of £1255 + £260 Food Fund<br />
Trip price of £1295 + £260 Food Fund<br />
Trip price of £<strong>13</strong>35 + £260 Food Fund<br />
SLOVAKIA<br />
GBP<br />
Price based on multi-share: usually 2-4 per room.<br />
24 days from<br />
£1255 per person<br />
+ £260 Food Fund
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