11 days · 12 countries
Best of Eastern Europe
From AED 8,795per person, twin share
Eleven days from Rome to London through Eastern Europe, with Venice, Zagreb and Budapest, then Vienna, Prague, Berlin and Amsterdam.
- Duration
- 11 Days / 10 Nights
- Route
- Rome → London
- 12 countries on this tour
- Italy
- Vatican City
- Slovenia
- Croatia
- Hungary
- Slovakia
- Austria
- Czech Republic
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- United Kingdom
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A coach tour across ten countries with daily sightseeing, early starts and a long final run from Amsterdam to London
- Accommodation
- 10 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels
- Meals
- 10 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, with local guides in several cities
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs April to October: mild spring and autumn, and warm summer weather through the middle of the route
Tour overview
An 11-day European trip through Eastern Europe, with action, intrigue and entertainment. It begins with the famous canals of Venice and ends with those of Amsterdam. In between come Ljubljana, the beauty of Budapest, the fairytale cities of Vienna and Prague, and Berlin’s history and lively culture.
Highlights
- Venice, Italy’s floating city
- Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital city
- Zagreb, capital city of Croatia
- A driving tour of Budapest’s top sights
- Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital city
- A walking tour around Vienna, Austria’s capital
- Dinner in a Viennese wine cellar
- Nuremberg, a historic Bavarian city
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- Prague on a guided walking tour
- The historic streets of Dresden
- Berlin on a guided tour
- A cruise along the Amsterdam canals
- Ghent, with free time to explore
See the journey come to life
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Rome
Day 1 · start
Venice
1 night · Day 1
Hotel Venezia
Ljubljana
Day 2 · on the way
Zagreb
1 night · Day 2
Hotel Aristos Zagreb
Budapest
1 night · Day 3
ibis Styles Budapest Center
Bratislava
Day 4 · on the way
Vienna
2 nights · Days 4–5
B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
Prague
1 night · Day 6
Hotel Duo
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Dresden
Day 7 · on the way
Berlin
2 nights · Days 7–8
Vienna House By Wyndham Berlin
Amsterdam
2 nights · Days 9–10
Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Ghent
Day 11 · on the way
London
Day 11 · end
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Rome – Venice
You meet your tour leader and the rest of the group in Rome this morning, then continue on to the canals of Venice. Among the top sights in this floating city are the Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square. In the evening, you can join the optional Evening in Venice excursion for the city’s lights seen from the canals. Two optional Rome Add-ons let you add a stay in Rome before the tour begins, arranged in advance.
Included
- Free time in Venice, including St Mark’s Square and the Doge’s Palace
Optional extras
- Rome Add-on Pre-Tour · AED 1,405 per person
- Eternal Rome Add-on Pre-Tour · AED 2,085 per person
- An Evening in Venice · AED 535 per person
- Travel
- Rome → Venice by coach
- Overnight
- Venice
- Hotel
- Hotel Venezia
Day 2
Ljubljana – Zagreb
Breakfast and dinner included
The first stop today is Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital, a compact city with a fairytale castle, striking architecture and natural beauty around it. From there the route continues to another capital, Zagreb in Croatia, for an orientation walk, followed by free time to explore its mix of Hapsburg and Communist architecture. The hotel check-in comes before dinner this evening.
Included
- Orientation tour of Ljubljana, with its castle and riverside
- Orientation walk of Zagreb’s old town
- Travel
- Venice → Zagreb by coach, stopping in Ljubljana
- Overnight
- Zagreb
- Hotel
- Hotel Aristos Zagreb
Day 3
Zagreb – Budapest
Breakfast included
The border crossing into Hungary comes with a stop at Lake Balaton, before the capital, Budapest, is reached. Budapest is often named among Europe’s most attractive cities, drawing visitors from around the world. A locally guided driving tour is followed by free time, and in the evening there is the optional Danube Dinner Cruise excursion to see the city lit up at twilight.
Included
- Driving tour of Budapest, taking in the Parliament building and St Stephen’s Basilica
Optional extras
- Danube Dinner Cruise · AED 320 per person
- Travel
- Zagreb → Budapest by coach, stopping at Lake Balaton
- Overnight
- Budapest
- Hotel
- ibis Styles Budapest Center
Day 4
Bratislava – Vienna
Breakfast and dinner includedThis morning’s journey leads to the Slovakian capital, Bratislava, where an orientation tour takes in Bratislava Castle. From there the route continues to Vienna, Austria’s capital, for a walking and driving tour led by a local guide. Vienna is a modern city with a lively nightlife, built on a base of classical heritage, palaces and museums, and the evening brings authentic Viennese food at a local restaurant.
Included
- Orientation tour of Bratislava, with views of Bratislava Castle
- Walking and driving tour of Vienna with a local guide
- Dinner of traditional Viennese cuisine at a local restaurant
- Travel
- Budapest → Vienna by coach, stopping in Bratislava
- Overnight
- Vienna
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
Day 5
Vienna: Free Day
Breakfast includedThe day in Vienna is free to explore. The optional excursion today visits the Schönbrunn Palace, with a stop at a historic Viennese café for lunch. In the evening, a second optional excursion pairs a three-course dinner with a concert at the Schönbrunn Palace Orangery afterwards, where Mozart once performed.
Included
- Free day in Vienna to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Imperial Vienna · AED 405 per person
- Classical Vienna: Concert & Dinner · AED 555 per person
- Overnight
- Vienna
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
Day 6
Vienna – Prague
Breakfast included
Today’s route leads into the Czech Republic and Prague, known for its beer and history. A walking tour takes in sights including the Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, St Vitus Cathedral and the Charles Bridge. In the evening, a four-course dinner is optional, paired with traditional Czech folk music and dance.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Prague’s Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, St Vitus Cathedral and Charles Bridge
Optional extras
- Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening · AED 255 per person
- Travel
- Vienna → Prague by coach
- Overnight
- Prague
- Hotel
- Hotel Duo
Day 7
Dresden – Berlin
Breakfast and dinner included
Dresden in Germany is today’s first stop, bombed heavily during WW2 and rebuilt since into the city seen today. From there the route continues to Berlin, Germany’s capital, for a walking tour that takes in the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie.
Included
- Stop in Dresden, with free time for lunch
- Guided walking tour of Berlin, taking in the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie
- Travel
- Prague → Berlin by coach, stopping in Dresden
- Overnight
- Berlin
- Hotel
- Vienna House By Wyndham Berlin
Day 8
Berlin: Free Day
Breakfast includedThe day in the German capital is free, for more time exploring Berlin’s history. The optional Berlin+ excursion is one way to see the city’s highlights, including the East Side Gallery and the Berlin TV Tower, both giving insight into the city’s history and modern culture.
Included
- Free day in Berlin to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Berlin+ · AED 340 per person
- Overnight
- Berlin
- Hotel
- Vienna House By Wyndham Berlin
Day 9
Berlin – Amsterdam
Breakfast and dinner includedThis morning, the tour says Auf Wiedersehen to Germany and travels on into the Netherlands, with the landscape changing to windmills and waterways on the approach to Amsterdam. In the evening, dinner is at a local restaurant, and what remains of the evening is free for the bars and cafés of the city.
Included
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Amsterdam
- Travel
- Berlin → Amsterdam by coach
- Overnight
- Amsterdam
- Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Day 10
Amsterdam: Free Day
Breakfast included
This free day is for exploring Amsterdam, starting with a canal cruise. The optional Dutch countryside excursion shows how local cheese and clogs are made, with visits to the villages of Volendam and Zaanse Schans. In the evening, there is free time to explore Amsterdam or spend time with fellow travellers.
Included
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam’s waterways
Optional extras
- Dutch Countryside Tour · AED 215 per person
- Overnight
- Amsterdam
- Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Day 11
Ghent – End of tour in London
Breakfast includedOne more stop remains before the route heads for the UK: Ghent, a small Belgian city with notable architecture, where it is worth trying an authentic Belgian waffle or beer. From there the route continues back to London, where this tour across Eastern Europe finishes this evening, 11 days after it began.
Included
- Free time in Ghent to sample Belgian waffles, beer or chocolate
- Travel
- Amsterdam → London by coach, stopping in Ghent
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
11 dates
Tue 6 Apr – Fri 16 Apr 2027
Available
AED 10,815
Single room +AED 4,985
Tue 27 Apr – Fri 7 May 2027
Few seats left
AED 10,815
Single room +AED 4,985
Tue 18 May – Fri 28 May 2027
Few seats left
AED 10,815
Single room +AED 4,985
Tue 8 Jun – Fri 18 Jun 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 8,795
Single room +AED 4,985
Tue 29 Jun – Fri 9 Jul 2027
Few seats left
AED 10,815
Single room +AED 4,985
Tue 20 Jul – Fri 30 Jul 2027
Available
AED 8,795
Single room +AED 4,985
Tue 31 Aug – Fri 10 Sept 2027
Available
AED 10,815
Single room +AED 4,985
Tue 7 Sept – Fri 17 Sept 2027
Few seats left
AED 10,815
Single room +AED 4,985
Tue 14 Sept – Fri 24 Sept 2027
Available
AED 8,795
Single room +AED 4,985
Tue 21 Sept – Fri 1 Oct 2027
Available
AED 9,390
Single room +AED 4,985
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Tue 5 Oct – Fri 15 Oct 2027
Available
AED 8,795
Single room +AED 4,985
What’s included
Included
- 10 nights in mostly 3-star and 4-star hotels, in twin rooms with a private bathroom
- A room to yourself for a single supplement, subject to availability
- 10 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- A modern coach with air conditioning, reclining seats and a toilet
- Public transport the tour uses, except on free days
- Guided from start to finish
Not included
- Flights to the start of the tour and home from the end: we can book them from Dubai
- Travel insurance: take out a policy that suits your trip
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Rome Add-on Pre-Tour
Day 1AED 1,405per personTwo extra nights in Rome before the tour starts, with hotel accommodation, breakfast, a guided walking tour taking in the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, and one dinner. €330. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 1 in the itineraryEternal Rome Add-on Pre-Tour
Day 1AED 2,085per personTwo extra nights in Rome before the tour starts, with a guided visit to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, hotel accommodation and one dinner. €490. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 1 in the itineraryAn Evening in Venice
Day 1AED 535per personA water taxi ride from Piazzale Roma to San Marco, then a gondola ride through Venice’s canals, with dinner at a local restaurant: your choice of pizza or pasta. €125. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 1 in the itineraryDanube Dinner Cruise
Day 3AED 320per personAn evening cruise along the Danube past the Parliament building, Buda Castle Hill, Fisherman’s Bastion and the Chain Bridge, with a welcome drink and a buffet of Hungarian dishes, vegetarian options included. €75, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 3 in the itineraryImperial Vienna
Day 5AED 405per personA guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace’s staterooms and gardens, lunch at a historic Viennese café, and a VIP visit to the Swarovski store in Vienna. €95, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 5 in the itineraryClassical Vienna: Concert & Dinner
Day 5AED 555per personA three-course Austrian dinner, then a concert of Mozart and Strauss at the Schönbrunn Palace Orangery, with time at the interval to walk through the Orangery Gardens. €130, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 5 in the itineraryTraditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening
Day 6AED 255per personA Czech dinner of three courses with unlimited drinks, followed by a folk show of traditional Czech music and dancing. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 6 in the itineraryBerlin+
Day 8AED 340per personA full day with a local guide taking in the East Side Gallery, the Berlin Wall Memorial, the Hackescher Markt and the Berlin TV Tower, with currywurst and a drink included. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 8 in the itineraryDutch Countryside Tour
Day 10AED 215per personA visit to see Dutch clog-making and cheese by hand, free time in the fishing village of Volendam, and a stop at the windmills of Zaanse Schans. €50, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 10 in the itinerary
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
This tour covers ten Schengen countries, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium (Vatican City is covered too, since it shares Italy’s border), before ending in London, outside Schengen. One Schengen visa covers the European leg, and you’ll also need UK entry permission for the final day.
UAE passport holders don’t need a Schengen visa for stays of up to 90 days, but will need the EU’s new ETIAS travel authorisation once it starts, plus a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), applied for online before you travel. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a Schengen visa and a UK Standard Visitor visa, both applied for in Dubai: allow 15 to 20 working days for the UK visa after your appointment.
Your passport must be valid for at least three months after you leave the Schengen area, have been issued within the last ten years and have two blank pages, and your UAE residence visa must be valid for at least three months after you return. Our visa team handles both the Schengen and UK applications: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights aren’t included: you fly into Rome for the start of the tour and out of London at the end.
Day 1 starts early, at the Warmthotel in Rome, where you check in from 07:30. The tour runs entirely by coach. It ends in London on the evening of day 11; no fixed end time is given, so plan your flight home for the next day.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match, into Rome and out of London.
Meals and dietary needs
Ten breakfasts and four dinners are included.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
This tour crosses several currencies: the euro in Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium; the Hungarian forint in Hungary; the Czech koruna in the Czech Republic; and pound sterling once you reach London.
Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
Departures run from April to October: mild spring and autumn weather at either end of the season, and warm summer days in the middle of it. London and Amsterdam see rain at any time of year.
Pack layers you can add and remove, a light rain jacket, and comfortable shoes for the daily walking tours. Modest clothing, shoulders and knees covered, is worth having for visits to churches along the route.
Extending your stay in Rome
If you’d like extra time in Rome before the tour starts, the Rome Add-on and Eternal Rome Add-on options give you two extra nights with a guided walking tour and, for the Eternal Rome option, visits to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Vatican Museums. Both must be booked and paid for by your final tour payment date and are non-refundable, so let us know early if you’re interested.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
One Schengen visa covers the Schengen countries on this route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Rome, and home from London. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
Book this tour
Book in a minute. Your seats are held as soon as you book; you name the other travellers and pay once we have confirmed them.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 4 589 0001.
Questions about this tour
What will my days look like?
Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.
Who will I be travelling with?
Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. This tour runs as a small group of up to 20, and most people know each other’s names within a few days.
What are the hotels like?
Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.
How do optional extras work?
Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day. Others sell in advance and must be bought before the tour starts: to add one of those, mention it in your booking notes and we confirm it with your seats. Each extra in the Optional extras section says which way it is booked.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.
What support do I have while I’m on tour?
Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.
There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.
How do I book Best of Eastern Europe?
Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Take the trip now. Pay for it in pieces.
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Spread it over 3 to 12 months at 0% on a credit card plan, or with Tabby or Tamara; some banks add a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
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