17 DAY | The Coastal Roam
EESCLR-7
This tour visits: France, Spain, Italy, Vatican City
Storm through the best parts of Europe on the Coastal Roam. Make your way
from London to the 'Eternal City' and discover the heart Europe for yourself. Tick
off the bucket lists sights then eat your way across Europe. Smile as you’re
enamoured by Paris's neo-classical architecture and leafy boulevards. Shout
'salud' in the tapas bars and restaurants of cosmopolitan Barcelona. Lucky you,
it’s going to be an incredible adventure.
The Bucket List
More Inclusions
Paris gourmet picnic beside the Eiffel Tower
16 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 5 dinners
Local guide in Florence
2 nights in hotels, 11 nights in hostels, 3 nights in
Paris city driving tour
bungalows at European campsites
Wine tasting in Bordeaux
English Channel crossing
Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
Guided tours of all major cities
Awesome Trip Leader + Driver
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - London, England to Paris, France
Spot French poodles on an epic driving tour then feast on a #gourmet picnic under the Eiffel Tower. Kick back under and watch Paris sparkle.
Today once you have had the 'wow' moment for the day sit back and truly soak up all of those Parisian vibes. You're a local now right? Enjoy
it.
Included today:
-Gourmet picnic under the Eiffel Tower
-Paris city driving tour
Meals:
-Dinner
Day 2 - Paris
Grab your baguette and go. Run, don't walk. Explore all of the hidden gems in Paris solo or with company because today, it's all yours to take
on the city. Explore the local haunts then share the stories later. We don't like to brag, but a great find is worth sharing, right? From the
Louvre and Musée d'Orsay to the l'Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysées, you'll be sure to make a solid dent in your bucket list. Explore by
foot or roll with an optional bike tour. Tonight: any takers for an authentic traditional cabaret experience?
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Paris bike tour
-Seine River cruise
-Traditional Paris cabaret show
Day 3 - Paris to Bordeaux
Enter Bordeaux where vineyards rule and fromage is King. Discover why the region is world famous for its fermented grapes.
Included today:
-Visit to the Loire Valley
-Visit Châteaux du Chambord
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Lunch
Day 4 - Bordeaux
Home to over 9,000 wine producers, Bordeaux fo’ sure knows how to wine and dine (date night anyone?). See how many grapes you can
squeeze into one day. HIt the streets and see how much you can uncover in one day - it’s all yours. Raise a glass to the winemakers at happy
hour.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 5 - Bordeaux to San Sebastian, Spain
Wake up, roll out of bed - it’s wine o’clock somewhere in the world. This morning, learn the A to Z of wine with an included tasting. Taste the
range and pick up some bottles to send home. Your future self will thank you. Before you know it, pintxos and tapas x100 in San Sebastian.
All. The. Food.
Included today:
-Wine tasting
-Walking tour of San Sebastian
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Day 6 - San Sebastian
Can you say beach day? Hit up the old town before you catch some rays. Don’t miss the option to join a surfing lesson. Shaka like a Spaniard
and show off those new found skills. Ready to hit the pro circuit? Maybe not, but bask in that accomplishment regardless. Later, after waves
and sand have had it for the day, don’t forget to hit up the Old Town, it’s calling your name. After all - we head out tomorrow so make the
most of it.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Surfing lesson
Day 7 - San Sebastian to Madrid
Head inland to the capital. Home to Spanish masterpieces (Picasso and Dali anyone?) and buzzing nightlife. Spend a spare moment exploring
the Royal Palace, Plaza de España, Reina Sofia and more. Need more? Don't miss the Prado Museum, the botanical gardens and the home of
Real Madrid FC.
Included today:
-Driving tour of Madrid
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Day 8 - Madrid
Hot foot it along the Gran Vía to the Plaza Major. Before you go, don’t miss a visit to the Chocolatería San Ginés - serving some hot dayum
churros since 1894. In the mood for chills? Kick back and relax in the Malasana or Chueca areas. Shopping fiends will be well catered for in
the Salamanca district.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 9 - Madrid to Valencia
Grab a calamari sandwich then head to Valencia. More food. And again. Some argue Valencia is THE home to paella but we’ll leave that for
the spicy Spaniards to battle out.
Included today:
-Walking tour of Valencia
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 10 - Valencia to Barcelona
Say hey Barcelona! Get acquainted with the city on an included driving tour before we set you free into the buzzing city. Later: if you think
you’ve eaten it all, nah-ah not even close. Uncover the food market gems scattered across Barcelona and satisfy your inner gastronome. Visit
La Boqueria in Barcelona for a luxe open air experience. Tonight: shall we dance? Optional flamenco show.
Included today:
-Driving tour of Barcelona
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Optional activities:
-Flamenco show
Day 11 - Barcelona
Next up, rowdy Gaudi. Free day today to tick off Park Güell or the La Sagrada Familia. At night, rumble with the Las Ramblas for a taste of the
Spanish nightlife.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 12 - Barcelona to Marseille, France
We meet again with the French border crossing back to Marseille. Set foot and head out on an included walking tour and uncover the best
that Marseille has to offer. It’s multiculturalism and history at its best.
Included today:
-Walking tour of Marseille
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 13 - Marseille
It’s maritime heaven in the Vieux Port - mast-to-mast with yachts for the sailing fans out there in Marseille. Dig into local French fare and
watch the sun set across the port. Charming, really.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 14 - Marseille to Florence, Italy
From Marseille to Florence, we end the day in true Italian fashion: in a carb induced coma at a local trattoria. It would be rude not too.
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Day 15 - Florence
Renaissance beauty meets Italian style. Say ciao to cheeky David and strut along the Ponte Vecchio, gelato in hand. You could do worse than
hunting down a Florentine steak for dinner tonight.
Included today:
-Walking tour with local guide
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 16 - Florence to Rome
Enter Rome. Become an amateur historian in no time on our guided city walking tour in Rome. Cross off some red hot ruins, oodles of
obelisks and of course, the big ticket sights. Later, refuel on pizza. Obviously. How can you not fall in love with this city?
Included today:
-Walking tour of Rome
-Visit to Pisa & the Leaning Tower
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 17 - Rome including Vatican City visit
It wouldn’t be Rome without a visit to the Pope. Catch that 360-degree view from the Basilica (optional). After, we love and leave you here.
Say goodbye and make sure to swap numbers.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Visit the Vatican City
Optional Activities
On all trips we have arranged extra activities that we think will enhance your travel experience, but you have a choice as to whether or not
you will participate. These are not included in the cost of your trip. They are usually organised on a group participation basis and should be
taken into consideration when budgeting your spending money.
None of the Optional Activities on your trip are operated by Topdeck, nor do they form part of your contract with Topdeck for your trip.
Topdeck arranges the activity as an agent of the local supplier. Should you participate in any Optional Activities your contract will be with the
local supplier and their conditions will apply.
Please note: while we make every effort to keep these prices as accurate and up-to-date as possible, they are subject to change and in rare
circumstances the actual price may vary slightly to what is published here.
France - Paris
Paris Cabaret €56.50
Seine River cruise €8
Paris bike tour €26
Italy - Rome
Vatican tour €40