Amazing trip, cannot fault it. Trip leader was amazing, always there for suggestions and recommendations. Above and beyond expectations

I had the best time! Jani & Virginia were fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable and helpful, I’m so grateful to have them as my bus driver and guide. The stories and recommendations provided were amazing and I felt very safe and supported.

The trip leader and driver were excellent, good value for money, managed time well, accomodation was generally good, with one exception, otherwise excellent trip for most kinds of people

Helio was hands down the best tour manager I've experienced on a group tour and driver Attlia impressed with a reverse parallel park of the huge coach plus safe driving throughout
The locations and travel distances between them were great, as was the optional activities. It was incredible experiencing Europe in the winter
Hotel in Rome should be closer to central Rome rather than a 25 min walk and 10-15 min metro

My wife and I went on this Topdeck tour for our honeymoon, and could not have been more pleased with how the tour went - it was fantastic.

Our trip leader Helio and bus driver Atilla deserve a special mention as two of the key reasons the tour was so great.

Helio was extremely friendly, outgoing and positive, and created the perfect tour vibe for the group. His in-depth knowledge of every stop on the tour was very useful in helping us learn more about each stop and finding good sights, restaurants and activities. He was very safety conscious and made sure that all guests kept safe and were always accounted for. Though we encountered very little issues at all on the tour, Helio was always diligent about checking in with restaurants, hotels and other suppliers with any concerns and ensuring all guests were well looked after. All in all, the tremendous success of the tour is almost entirely down to Helio and his fantastic work over the 2 weeks.

Atilla was extremely professional, friendly and brought a great vibe to our bus trips. He was always on-time, helpful in managing luggage on and off the bus, and drove the bus punctually and safely always.

Helio and Atilla together arranged several surprise stops for the tour group on long drive days, all of which were very welcome and were thoroughly enjoyed by all – helped make the tour that little bit more special. If we were to tour again, we would request Helio and Atilla!

In terms of the tour itself, each stop was meaningful and included great things to do. Though the weather was not fantastic for some days on the tour, there were always things to see and do – aided by Helio’s advice, especially in the rain. The add-on Topdeck experiences were great, with plenty of choice across the tour on extra things to do. There were a few one-night stops on this tour (ie. arrive at a city in the afternoon/early evening, and then depart the next morning). For these few stops, it would have been better to arrive at each city slightly earlier in the day (ie. midday or earlier afternoon), to be able to get some daylight hours in each stop (with the sun setting so early in winter). There were a few stops where we didn’t really get to see the city during the day at all. This was not to the fault of the trip leader or driver – in fact they did their best to get us into each city as early as possible to maximise our time as outlined by the tour. All that being said – being a short tour hitting a lot of places, we were aware that there would be these quick stops, and we were still able to make the most of our time in those places.

Other Topdeck inclusions across the tour were generally good. The walking/orientation tours were great to get familiar with the cities. The several included dinners were hit and miss, some were good, and some were average-poor and not the best choices of restaurant. It seemed some of the chosen restaurants were not keen to cater for our group size, dietary requirements etc. Though none of this affected my wife or I, some other guests with dietary requirements were not given a comparable meal to other guests. Helio was very good in attempting to resolve these issues at each restaurant when encountered, as they were not of his doing at all. It may be worth looking for restaurants better suited for large groups and able to cater for all dietary requirements.

The hotels we stayed in were overall quite good – generally spacious and comfortable enough, most being in an ideal location close to public transport/walking distance to activities/sights. Breakfast was provided in all hotels which was very handy, with most buffets being quite good. Some positive mentions – the hotel used in Switzerland was great with plenty of space in the room and a fantastic breakfast. The hotel used in Salzburg was the best of the tour, a very nice room and bathroom and general facilities – it was a shame we were only in Salzburg for one night to enjoy the nice room. The hotel in Amsterdam was also quite nice with a good quality room (though a few other guests reported problems with their rooms, we had no issue) with a nice breakfast and bar available. A few small mentions following to possibly improve for future departures. The hotel used in Venice was let down by a poor breakfast buffet (most “hot” food was cold and generally poor options compared to the rest of the tour) and the room being the poorest quality compared to the rest of the tour (poor bed, aircon not working well) – though just comfortable enough to get by. The hotel used in Rome, while a nice hotel and room, was in a poor location and a ~30 minute walk to the nearest metro stop (there was a bus stop close by that we did not use). The walk in the evenings from the metro stop back to the hotel did feel slightly unsafe at times, as it felt like you were walking through a more run-down part of town – possibly made to feel worse than it was due to the long walk. Overall, the hotel experience across the tour was positive, with the few slightly-negative experiences not really affecting the overall experience.

All in all, this tour was fantastic and an experience we will never forget. None of the very minor issues noted have affected our overall takeaway experience from the trip. Helio and Atilla again deserve a special mention in contributing immensely to the great success of the trip. We will definitely tour with Topdeck again.

Had the most incredible time! Met some great people, food and Tour excursions were well worth it!

My experience was far from satisfactory. The bus was extremely uncomfortable, making the journey quite unpleasant. Additionally, the stops were poorly planned. Some stops lacked basic amenities like tables to sit down and eat, which was very inconvenient in a 6 hrs trip.

Moreover, we were not informed in advance about the stops, and some of them were in places that did not accept card payments. This caused a lot of hassle, especially when we requested alternative options and the travel leader simply refused to accommodate our needs.

Overall, the lack of comfort and poor planning made the trip disappointing. I hope TopDeck takes these points into consideration to improve their services in the future.

Renee was great and really was very knowledgeable and helpful about exploring each city. Stefan was a very funny and great driver. They with the group made this experience one to remember!

A whirlwind trip through some of the most incredible places! Renee gave a fantastic historical overview of each city, and the optional activities gave a great mix of history, culture and food (as well as a few epic nights out). Being winter, we had snow and cold days, but less crowds and the chance to explore every city. I highly rated the Moulin Rouge, the Colosseum and Vatican Tours, the Rome Food Tour, and the walking tours in each city. The trip was made even more magical by the Christmas markets throughout.

The trip was definitely made by the awesome tour leader and driver (Renee and Jaka) - they made everyone feel included, joined in on activities and dinners, and had everyone laughing and having fun.

Atendimento perfeito e prestativo

Great taste of Europe, saw so many amazing places in a short space of time. Kriszti our trip leader was amazing and very knowledgeable, our driver James was also fantastic. Was fun traveling with our little group, we made some friends for life

Our trip was great overall and I really enjoyed my experience. I felt like it took a long time for the group of people on our trip to get to know each other. It would have been been really great to do some introductions on the bus on the first day and some ice breaker games over the first few days as well. Introductions etc are often awkward to initiate but if it comes from the trip leader then everyone will participate and getting involved more willingly.
The accommodation was overall pretty excellent. It would've been better to stay more inner city in Heidelberg & Salzburg given the short amount of time we had there, also as we had dinner included one of those nights and had to be back at our hotel by 6.30pm it was too far away to be able to travel back into the city centre to explore (no public transport nearby and also very quiet so didn't feel safe at night to be able to go back out).

2 nights in Salzburg would have been great to allow time to attend a Sound of Music tour.

Amsterdam and Engelberg accommodation was AMAZING! Rome accomodation was not great - the walls were very thin and the hallways busy with other young school groups who were running up and down and talking/laughing/yelling in big groups for hours at a time on both nights.

It was helpful when our trip leader provided us with tickets for public transport, particularly in the countries that had less English speaking people/signage. She got our bus tickets in Rome and Venice which made it super easy for us to get around and make the most of our time.

Coming back to London from Amsterdam we left at 6am and still missed the early ferry due to a thunderstorm/bad weather. If I have to get up that early I honestly would've preferred to get up and leave by 5am to make sure no matter what weather and traffic conditions are we are guaranteed departure on the early ferry and back to London at a decent time rather than another full day of travelling.

I was disappointed we were unable to get Top Deck hoodies on our trip because there wasn't enough interest from our group. It was be great if Top Deck could ask this as a mandatory field upon booking the trip. That way whoever wants one isn't tied in by a minimum order number and the hoodie could be received at the beginning of the trip rather than a few days before the end. Many people felt like it wasn't worth getting one as there was only 2-3 nights left.

Overall this trip was great, despite it being the “off season” there was plenty to do in most locations. Our trip leader Tim often found additional activities for us to do such as a food tour in Rome which we really enjoyed. Despite some of the hotels being a little far from the city they were all clean and comfortable and Tim would always ensure we had transport passes to get into the city with ease if needed. Our bus driver Tom was also lovely and a safe driver.

The only flaw with this trip was the mix of ages, there were very few under 25’s and it was difficult to connect with the majority of the tour due to the age gap and lack of shared interests. Some of the older men on the tour at times made us feel uncomfortable. Additionally, all our included dinners were disappointing, particularly in Amsterdam where most found the meal inedible.

Great trip to see everything but it did feel slightly rushed in some spots.

My trip was very quick through some cities, but overall I thought the tour manager, bus driver, and overall trip was amazing!! The only thing I would change is the hotel in Rome - it was dirty and run down, security was an issue there, and you can hear through the walls all the other guests on yours and other levels.

Great group and was nice to see heaps of different places - I feel like to saw and experienced so much in a short space of time.

The timing of this particular trip was good, but given it was new years in Paris there were a few difficulties - namely the inability to enter the louvre and experience a lot of the Parisian tourist attractions

The trip was amazing, however we probably didn’t need to visit both Salzburg and Heidelberg both for such a short period of time - I would have preferred just visiting one of them but for two nights so we could see more. I also think that more time in Florence and less time in Switzerland would have been better. Having said that, I really enjoyed all the days and was never bored or rushed.

Awesome I loved it and would do it again

Such a fun trip; our tour leader Kriszti was amazing and very knowledgeable, always providing great local recommendations. Accommodation was fantastic and we had so much free time in each location to do our own thing. Would book again in a heartbeat

great,smooth and so easy. great place. tour guide is so helpfull and lovely (ruth) and the driver is so nice as well (stefan).had an amazing experience.will do topdeck again and again and again!. so satisfied!!!

It was an easy way of travelling but we always traveled during the day and seeing as it got dark so early, some of our stops we only saw in the dark and then left first thing the next morning. My tour was also mainly all couples which I wasn't expecting as a solo traveler. It would be good if the hotel tours were labelled "perfect for couples" or something similar because I would have chosen a different tour if I had known.

The tour was overall very well organised, with our tour guide, Rhiannon, being very engaging in all of our activities. We've been to most highlights in every city we visited. Our tour guide has dealt everything professionally and in a very casual manner, which is a positive thing for us. We felt the tour was rushed but then again we won't be able to see as much if the tour did not go at a rapid pace. Would definitely recommend to someone who's never been to Europe before. It's a good starter.

it was Amazing I just wish we had more time in some of the shorter destinations.

Couldn’t not fault it!!!!!

The perfect amount of time around the seven countries! It does get very busy but you also get to see and learn so much along the way.

Trip was great as a taster of Europe. It has let me see areas that I want to go back to. Although time is limited, Topdeck does a great job in maximizing the time in each location.
We had bad luck with weather on this trip as it was mostly cold an miserable at every stop. But I’m Canadian so it was still better than home in February.

The trip was wonderful but I think some of the hotels should be reviewed as some weren’t very nice.

It was absolutely incredible! The whole trip was just amazing! The trip leader and bus driver was amazing as well.

More people need to visit Europe in the winter!! I would go as far as saying you have not experienced Europe until you have seen it snow in Verona or had Gelato in freezing temperatures in Rome. Winter wonder was beautiful.

Although stops were quick in most locations, it was advertised this way and we had enough time if we crammed :) the walking tours the tour leader provided were a high light due to his knowledge and interesting stories.

Great selection of destinations, accomodation, activities and meal plans.

We got to experience so much for such an afoordable price, the holiday couldn’t have been anymore perfect

As stated before, great staff, the tour was quite rushed.

Overcharged for hotels and excursions

Living in Australia we don’t get to see cities and countries preparing for a cold winter/Christmas so I thought it was excellent

Por el buen precio a cambio de todo lo que pude conocer y la gente con la que pude compartir.

Great way to see a lot of places in a short amount of time

Loved it! Great experience with great people.

Had an excellent time, all the hotels were great and food was great

Loved the places. Disappointing accomodation.

Loved my group, the tour guide and driver (Diarmaid and George) were absolutely fantastic! Generally the locations and accommodations and activities were good, Diarmaid did a great job with his historical intros to each place!

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Everything was incredible! A few hotels were very very small to share a room

Places were great and trip leader was good, but the driver made it so unpleasant it was impossible to have a good time.

I personally feel the trip was overpriced.

Great trip, plenty of time in all the locations. Good accomodation. Lots of great things to do at a reasonable price.

This was our first trip of hopefully many with Topdeck.
Our trip leader Aisling, was out if this world. She made our trip more amazing than I could have ever imagined! Without her, our trip would not have been the same.
The only down side to the trip was the 1 night stop in Salzburg and Hidelberg.
I would suggest, ditching these, and opting for a 2 night stop, maybe in Munich. These stops didn't give much time in the city and was mostly driving days.
Our bus driver was amazing as well, Ross was just as amazing and informative as Aisling.

It was great, everything about the tour was awesome, the only part I would criticise is the limit on lactose free meals.

We had a great experience and it was amazing to see so many places in short amount of time, with everything organised for us! It didn't feel like we missed on much in each city, and was perfect for our first taste of Europe!! We met some amazing people on the trip and we are looking forward to meeting up with them again in future!

I loved all of the stops on this tour. It was perfect for a first timer in Europe.

You will definitely regret buying a topdeck tour. This is a waste of money. You can get a better experience else where. The only reason I booked topdeck was to have a tour guide with and not have to worry about my trip so much as there is someone there as well as making new friends however, just be warned, the tour guides on top deck are just taking the **** and aren't actually there to work or help you. They're just there for a free holiday and to bum around and avoid anything that might inconvenience them. If I were you I would just book it all on my own and you will be sure to have a better time and meet great people regardless. Don't book topdeck

I thought the trip was a great price for all of the activities we completed and the places we saw! Great value

Good value holiday. Brilliant Accommodation.

Great selection of places and loads of things to do

Great value for money, seen so much in such little time! All he hotels were awesome!

Travelling during winter months made for a unique and great experience. Our tour was a great way of seeing as much of Europe as possible in a limited time.

Great tour to get a taste of European culture

Great tour visiting great places with a guide who was amazing!!

Good selection of cities and countries visited although missed out on a few places I wanted to also tour such as Monaco, Almafi, Vienna.

Would have been good to have more time in Salzburg and Heidleburg.

Was great to see so much is so few days, got a chance to be apart of each culture learning historical facts, the language and dining in local restaurants

We joined Winter Wonder half way through their journey as there were not enough people in our group. It made it hard to get to know people as they already had great relationships with each other.

Every hotel and experience was AMAZING...except for the boatel-boat hotel in Amsterdam. The hotel in Rome was amazing and Sabrina Mahoney is the best guide!!!

Loved it but needed to know more about the cities and culture.

This was an amazing trip filled with fund and laughter. I was a bit hesitant doing group bus travel prior to the trip, but was so happy with it I've booked another trip in December! There never seemed to be any issues, even when our hotels were changed. Our trip leader Erin is knowledgeable and has some hilarious stories to tell. Our driver Mihail was also pretty funny, even in the face of having to clean a filthy bus or trek for miles to get back to the hotel after parking. This trip was a great way to see the best bits in Europe and gave me an understanding of what I want to see again this time! There was plenty of free time to do our own thing which was great. I also made some great friends and would definitely recommend Top Deck and the Winter Wonder trip for anyone who is unsure of what to do or where to go

I liked the tour but not the included meals. Some of the restaurants were good but in the future I will look for tours that do not include so many meals so I can pick my own restaurants. I also prefer a smaller group and to travel a bit slower.

This is quite a beautiful tour around europe with stunning destinations. Tour is well priced and provides such a variety of excellent and informed experiences. Hotels & Food are great.

An amazing tour- we went to so many places and I feel like I really got a good amount of time to explore each place