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How can I book optional excursions before departure?

Optional excursions need to be booked through the tour provider's travel experts prior to departure to secure your spot.

Are the hotels 4 stars+? Also does double bed means queen size bed?

The hotel's on our Play and Pause trip styles are 3 stars. A double room will be a double bed but queen at hotels that offer it.

What currency should I bring for expenses during the tour?

It is advisable to carry the local currency of the countries you'll be visiting, as well as a credit or debit card for other expenses.

Can travelers outside the age range join this tour?

Unfortunately, this tour is only available for travelers aged 18-39 due to company policy.

What time should I arrive at the hotel on the first day of the tour?

The group is scheduled to meet at the hotel at 18:00 on the first day of the tour.

Are there transportation services between tour locations?

Yes, transportation will be provided between all tour locations as part of the package.

How do I make a payment for my booking?

Payments can be completed through the tour provider's designated online payment system via TourRadar.

What should I do if my flight is delayed and I'm running late for the tour?

If you are delayed, it's best to inform us so we can assist in contacting your tour guide.

We are looking for a 7 to 12 day Europian tour ending in Paris in late July or early August 2025. Can you help find something like that?

Unfortunately, we will be unable to book them on any of our Topdeck trips as we only offer our tours to travelers aged 18-39. We do apologise for the inconvenience and hope the travelers are able to find an exciting and suitable trip!

Play & Pause: Intro to Europe

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Start and end in London

4.6

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Operator: Topdeck
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 28
Ages 18-32

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Itinerary

Day 1
London
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Group dinner
Day 2
London to Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast
Day 3
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bike tour of Amsterdam: from €33
- Visit to Anne Frank House (advance booking required)
- Visit to Van Gogh Museum
- Visit to Rijksmuseum
- Traditional Dutch pancakes for dinner
- Foodhallen dining
- Canalside bar or brewery visit
Landmarks
Dam Square
Royal Palace
Anne Frank House
Van Gogh Museum
Rijksmuseum
Brouwerij 't IJ
Day 4
Amsterdam to Heidelberg
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Heidelberg with Trip Leader
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride to Heidelberg Palace
Landmarks
Heidelberg Palace
Day 5
Heidelberg to Austrian Alps
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Group dinner
Day 6
Austrian Alps
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tandem paragliding in the Austrian Alps: prices available locally
- Canyoning in the Austrian Alps: prices available locally
Day 7
Austrian Alps to Venice
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Venice with Trip Leader
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride along the Grand Canal
- Get a personalised trip t-shirt, hoodie or singlet: prices available locally
Landmarks
St Mark's Square
Doge's Palace
Accademia Bridge
Day 8
Venice to Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Rome with Trip Leader
Landmarks
Pantheon
Trevi Fountain
Spanish Steps
Colosseum
Day 9
Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Vatican City: from €105
- Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum: from €70
- Food and wine tour of Rome: from €79
Landmarks
Vatican City
Palatine Hill
Roman Forum
Trastevere
Day 10
Rome to Florence
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Hearty Tuscan cuisine)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Florence with local guide
- Leather-making demonstration
- Group dinner
Landmarks
Arno River
Day 11
Florence to Lucerne
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Lucerne with Trip Leader
Optional Activities
- Dine at Rathaus Brauerei
Landmarks
Lion Monument
Chapel Bridge
Glacier Gardens
Hofkirche
Day 12
Lucerne to Paris
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Paris highlights drive
Optional Activities
- Seine River cruise: from €16
Landmarks
Louvre
Arc de Triomphe
Champs-Élysées
Day 13
Paris
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Group dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Louvre (advance ticket booking recommended)
- Shopping on Champs-Élysées
- Bike tour of Paris: from €39
- Parisian cabaret show: prices available locally
Landmarks
Louvre
Champs-Élysées
Day 14
Paris to London
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Post-trip food tours in Chinatown and Soho
- Post-trip bike tours
- Jack the Ripper tour in Whitechapel

Landmarks
Dam Square
Royal Palace
Anne Frank House
Van Gogh Museum
Rijksmuseum
Brouwerij 't IJ

Landmarks
Heidelberg Palace

Landmarks
St Mark's Square
Doge's Palace
Accademia Bridge

Landmarks
Pantheon
Trevi Fountain
Spanish Steps
Colosseum

Landmarks
Vatican City
Palatine Hill
Roman Forum
Trastevere

Landmarks
Arno River

Landmarks
Lion Monument
Chapel Bridge
Glacier Gardens
Hofkirche

Landmarks
Louvre
Arc de Triomphe
Champs-Élysées

Landmarks
Louvre
Champs-Élysées

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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

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Response rate

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4.6

Marshali
June 2nd, 2025
5
BOOK THIS TRIP!!!!!! I have been wanting to go to Europe for years but because I don’t have a lot of travelling...
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!Show more
Pelan
January 16th, 2025
4
Tour guide and driver were excellent. Experiences were for the most part decent, however, the add ons such as fondue...
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Philana
January 11th, 2025
5
Tour guide and driver were both friendly and excellent. I really liked that they made me feel welcomed, comfortable,...
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James
Asked on March 8th, 2025
What should I do if I do not receive my travel documents?
Travel Support
- TopdeckOperator•Written March 2025
  If you haven’t received your travel documents, please check your spam folder or request them to be resent to your email.
L
Lea
Asked on February 9th, 2025
How can I book optional excursions before departure?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- TopdeckOperator•Written February 2025
  Optional excursions need to be booked through the tour provider's travel experts prior to departure to secure your spot.
L
Lesley
Asked on November 14th, 2024
Are the hotels 4 stars+? Also does double bed means queen size bed?
Accommodation
- TopdeckOperator•Written November 2024
  The hotel's on our Play and Pause trip styles are 3 stars. A double room will be a double bed but queen at hotels that offer it.
- L
  Lesley
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  Do you have the option to choose 4 stars + hotels?
- TopdeckOperator•Written November 2024
  Unfortunately not! The only option is the hotels included on the tour!
A
Anton
Asked on October 29th, 2024
What currency should I bring for expenses during the tour?
Payments
- TopdeckOperator•Written October 2024
  It is advisable to carry the local currency of the countries you'll be visiting, as well as a credit or debit card for other expenses.
J
Julia
Asked on August 16th, 2024
Can travelers outside the age range join this tour?
Age Range
- TopdeckOperator•Written August 2024
  Unfortunately, this tour is only available for travelers aged 18-39 due to company policy.
I
Issaurat
Asked on August 2nd, 2024
What time should I arrive at the hotel on the first day of the tour?
Accommodation
- TopdeckOperator•Written August 2024
  The group is scheduled to meet at the hotel at 18:00 on the first day of the tour.
J
Justine
Asked on July 19th, 2024
Are there transportation services between tour locations?
Transport
- TopdeckOperator•Written July 2024
  Yes, transportation will be provided between all tour locations as part of the package.
M
Maud
Asked on July 4th, 2024
How do I make a payment for my booking?
Payments
- TopdeckOperator•Written July 2024
  Payments can be completed through the tour provider's designated online payment system via TourRadar.
N
Nicholas
Asked on April 30th, 2024
What should I do if my flight is delayed and I'm running late for the tour?
Flights / Transfers
Travel Support
- TopdeckOperator•Written May 2024
  If you are delayed, it's best to inform us so we can assist in contacting your tour guide.
A
Anthony
Asked on April 29th, 2024
We are looking for a 7 to 12 day Europian tour ending in Paris in late July or early August 2025. Can you help find something like that?
Tour Details
- TopdeckOperator•Written April 2024
  Unfortunately, we will be unable to book them on any of our Topdeck trips as we only offer our tours to travelers aged 18-39. We do apologise for the inconvenience and hope the travelers are able to find an exciting and suitable trip!

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Currencies
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France, Germany, Italy and Netherlands
Fr.
Swiss Franc
Switzerland
£
Pound Sterling
England
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types L, J, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types L, J.
Type L
Italy
Type J
Switzerland
Type G
England
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. 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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before May 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Topdeck. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Topdeck will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Topdeck" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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