11 days · 14 countries
Best of Eastern Europe
From AED 7,033per person, twin share
Experience the best of Eastern Europe, including Zagreb, Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Berlin and Amsterdam on a tour starting from Rome.
- Duration
- 11 Days / 10 Nights
- Route
- Rome → London
- Countries
- Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Great Britain, England and Vatican City
- 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
The best European trip packages combine action, intrigue and entertainment. This 11-day Best of Eastern Europe tour ticks all those boxes! Experience the world-famous canals of Venice and Amsterdam. Discover fairytale cities like Prague, Vienna and Ljubljana. Behold the beauty of Budapest and soak up Berlin’s history and vibrant culture.
Highlights
- Experience Venice, Italy’s floating city
- Visit Ljubljana; Slovenia’s capital city
- Discover Zagreb; capital city of Croatia
- See Budapest’s top sights on a driving tour
- Visit Bratislava; Slovakia’s capital city
- Go on a walking tour of Vienna, Austria's capital
- Dine in a Viennese wine cellar
- Visit Nuremberg, a historic Bavarian city
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- See the best of Prague on a guided walking tour
- Explore the historic streets of Dresden
- Discover Berlin on a guided tour
- Cruise along the Amsterdam canals
- Visit Ghent with free time to explore
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
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
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
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 3
Zagreb – Budapest
Meals included: Breakfast
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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 4
Bratislava – Vienna
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThis 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
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 5
Vienna: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThe 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 6
Vienna – Prague
Meals included: Breakfast
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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 7
Dresden – Berlin
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
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
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 8
Berlin: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThe 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 9
Berlin – Amsterdam
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThis 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
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 10
Amsterdam: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 11
Ghent – End of tour in London
Meals included: BreakfastOne 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
12 dates
FromTue 13 Oct 2026ToFri 23 Oct 2026
Sold out
AED 7,878
Single room supplement +AED 3,765 single
Full
FromTue 6 Apr 2027ToFri 16 Apr 2027
Available
AED 8,649
Single room supplement +AED 3,985 single
FromTue 27 Apr 2027ToFri 7 May 2027
Few seats left
AED 8,319
Single room supplement +AED 3,985 single
FromTue 18 May 2027ToFri 28 May 2027
Few seats left
AED 8,649
Single room supplement +AED 3,985 single
FromTue 8 Jun 2027ToFri 18 Jun 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 7,033
Single room supplement +AED 3,985 single
FromTue 29 Jun 2027ToFri 9 Jul 2027
Few seats left
AED 8,649
Single room supplement +AED 3,985 single
FromTue 20 Jul 2027ToFri 30 Jul 2027
Available
AED 7,033
Single room supplement +AED 3,985 single
FromTue 10 Aug 2027ToFri 20 Aug 2027
Sold out
AED 7,033
Single room supplement +AED 3,985 single
Full
FromTue 31 Aug 2027ToFri 10 Sept 2027
Available
AED 8,649
Single room supplement +AED 3,985 single
FromTue 7 Sept 2027ToFri 17 Sept 2027
Available
AED 7,033
Single room supplement +AED 3,985 single
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FromTue 21 Sept 2027ToFri 1 Oct 2027
Available
AED 7,511
Single room supplement +AED 3,985 single
FromTue 5 Oct 2027ToFri 15 Oct 2027
Available
AED 7,033
Single room supplement +AED 3,985 single
What’s included
Included
- 10 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 10 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Fully-guided tour
Not included
- Flights: Arrange your own flights for the start and end of the tour
- Travel insurance: Purchase a suitable policy that meets your needs
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Rome Add-on Pre-Tour
Two 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.
AED 1,405 per person
Eternal Rome Add-on Pre-Tour
Two 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.
AED 2,085 per person
An Evening in Venice
A water taxi ride from Piazzale Roma to San Marco, then a gondola ride through Venice’s canals, with pizza or pasta for dinner at a local restaurant. €125. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 535 per person
Danube Dinner Cruise
An 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.
AED 320 per person
Imperial Vienna
A 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.
AED 405 per person
Classical Vienna: Concert & Dinner
A three-course Austrian dinner, followed by a Mozart and Strauss concert in the Schönbrunn Palace Orangery, with time at the interval to walk through the Orangery Gardens. €130, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 555 per person
Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening
A three-course Czech dinner with unlimited drinks, followed by a folk show of traditional Czech music and dancing. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 255 per person
Berlin+
A 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.
AED 340 per person
Dutch Countryside Tour
A 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.
AED 215 per person
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 experiences 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 online in a few minutes. Your seats are held as soon as you book, and you pay once we have confirmed them.
- Choose your date, travellers and roomsPrices are per person, and the total updates as you choose.
- Name each traveller as in their passportYour seats are held and your booking reference is emailed straight away.
- Pay by secure link once confirmedOur Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails your payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 58 582 4488.
Questions about this tour
What will my days actually look like?
Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
Who will I be travelling with?
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Groups have on average between 35-45 travellers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
What are the hotels like?
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
How do Optional Experiences work?
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. Free time is built into the itinerary, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
What support do I have while I'm on tour?
Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and the Holidayys team in Dubai.
How do I book Best of Eastern Europe?
Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. 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
Pay over time, at 0% interest
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge 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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