22 days · 18 countries
Best of Europe
From AED 15,811per person, twin share
Experience the very best of Europe, including Paris, Lucerne, Rome, Venice, Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Berlin and Amsterdam.
- Duration
- 22 Days / 21 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in London
- Countries
- England, Great Britain, United Kingdom, France, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Belgium and Vatican City
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A brisk 22-day coach tour with daily walking tours, frequent hotel changes and some early starts, balanced by seven free days along the way
- Accommodation
- 21 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels along the route
- Meals
- 21 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 8 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 32
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus local guides in major cities
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs March to September: cool, often showery in March, warm by June to August, and mild again in September
Tour overview
Experience one of our best European tours! See highlights of western, central and eastern Europe over 22 days. See Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Venice, Berlin, Florence, Luxembourg and Belgium. Travel east to Budapest, Vienna, Prague and Zagreb. Visit castles, taste local cuisine and explore at your own pace on free days.
Highlights
- Explore London’s top sights with your tour leader
- Enjoy lunch at a traditional British Pub
- See the highlights of Paris on a driving tour
- Enjoy a Champagne Tasting in Reims
- Spend free time in Luxembourg City
- Embark on an orientation tour of Heidelberg
- See the world’s largest cuckoo clock in the Black Forest
- Visit the historic centre of Titisee
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- Experience the Rhine Falls
- Orientation walk of Lucerne city centre
- Stop in Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein
- Discover the famous Neuschwanstein castle
- Explore Innsbruck at your leisure
- Taste traditional balsamic vinegar in Modena
- Discover Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Discover Florence; the ‘Jewel of the Renaissance’
- See the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Walking tour of Rome with a local guide
- 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
- 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.
London
1 night · Day 1
Hampton by Hilton London City
Paris
2 nights · Days 2–3
B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
Champagne region
Day 4 · on the way
Luxembourg
Day 4 · on the way
Heidelberg
1 night · Day 4
NH Hirschberg Heidelberg
Black Forest
Day 5 · on the way
Lake Titisee
Day 5 · on the way
Rhine Falls
Day 5 · on the way
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Lucerne
2 nights · Days 5–6
Holiday Inn Luzern - Kriens
Liechtenstein
Day 7 · on the way
Neuschwanstein Castle
Day 7 · on the way
Innsbruck
1 night · Day 7
Hotel Dollinger
Modena
Day 8 · on the way
Siena
2 nights · Days 8–9
Executive Hotel Siena
Pisa
Day 9 · on the way
Florence
Day 9 · on the way
Siena
Day 10 · on the way
Rome
2 nights · Days 10–11
Excel Roma Montemario
Venice
1 night · Day 12
Hotel Venezia
Ljubljana
Day 13 · on the way
Zagreb
1 night · Day 13
Hotel Aristos Zagreb
Budapest
1 night · Day 14
ibis Styles Budapest Center
Bratislava
Day 15 · on the way
Vienna
2 nights · Days 15–16
B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
Prague
1 night · Day 17
Hotel Duo
Dresden
Day 18 · on the way
Berlin
2 nights · Days 18–19
Vienna House By Wyndham Berlin
Amsterdam
2 nights · Days 20–21
Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Ghent
Day 22 · on the way
London
Day 22 · end
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in London
Meals included: LunchYour tour leader meets the group this morning for a city tour of London. A traditional English pub is the stop for lunch, ahead of the history of Westminster and views of Buckingham Palace, home to the Royal Family. In the evening, the optional Thames, Towers and Tastes excursion cruises the River Thames and its surrounding attractions, finishing with a classic fish ’n chips dinner.
Included
- City tour of London: Westminster, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace
- Lunch at a traditional British pub, with a classic roast and vegetarian options
Optional extras
- Thames, Towers & Tastes · AED 300 per person
- Overnight
- London
- Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton London City
- Meals
- Lunch
Day 2
London – Paris
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerLeaving London, the route crosses the English Channel on the way to Paris, the City of Lights and Love. A driving tour takes in key Parisian sites, among them the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe. This evening, a French dinner with the group follows at a restaurant in the city.
Included
- Driving tour of Paris, past the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe
- French dinner with the group at a restaurant in Paris
- Travel
- London → Paris by coach, crossing the Channel by ferry
- Overnight
- Paris
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 3
Paris: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
This free day in the French capital can include the optional Paris+ excursion, which takes in all things French: a macaron tasting, a famous perfume museum, a cruise on the Seine, and a visit to the Latin Quarter. In the evening, there is the option of time in the Montmartre neighbourhood, finishing with an optional cabaret show.
Optional extras
- Paris+ · AED 230 per person
- An Evening in Montmartre · AED 235 per person
- Parisian Cabaret with drinks · AED 400 per person
- Overnight
- Paris
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 4
Champagne region – Luxembourg – Heidelberg
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerReims is the first stop today, for a sample of one of France’s most prized exports, champagne. From there, the route continues to Luxembourg City, home to a UNESCO-listed centre. The day continues to Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town, for the night. An orientation tour and free time to explore the old town precede a group dinner this evening.
Included
- Champagne tasting in Reims
- Free time in Luxembourg City’s UNESCO-listed centre
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg’s old town
- Travel
- Paris → Reims → Luxembourg City → Heidelberg by coach
- Overnight
- Heidelberg
- Hotel
- NH Hirschberg Heidelberg
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 5
Black Forest – Lake Titisee – Rhine Falls – Lucerne region
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
This morning’s journey heads into Germany’s Black Forest, stopping in Triberg, home to the world’s largest cuckoo clock, and in Titisee, where there is free time for lunch. The coach then crosses into Switzerland, stopping at the Rhine Falls, where an optional boat ride goes into the falls themselves. Later, the day ends in Lucerne with an orientation tour before travelling on to tonight’s accommodation.
Included
- Stop in Triberg to see the world’s largest cuckoo clock
- Free time in Titisee, a spa town on the lake of the same name
- Visit to the Rhine Falls, with views of Wörth Castle
- Orientation walk of Lucerne: Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument and St Leodegar
Optional extras
- Rhine Falls Cruise · AED 130 per person
- Travel
- Heidelberg → Black Forest → Titisee → Rhine Falls → Lucerne by coach
- Overnight
- Lucerne
- Hotel
- Holiday Inn Luzern - Kriens
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 6
Lucerne: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
This free day in Lucerne, one of Switzerland’s most admired cities, follows in the footsteps of past visitors such as Goethe, Queen Victoria and Wagner, who came for the views. You can choose the optional cruise on Lake Lucerne for wide panoramas, or the optional Mount Pilatus Experience in the Swiss Alps.
Optional extras
- Mount Pilatus Excursion · AED 340 per person
- Lake Lucerne Panoramic Cruise · AED 130 per person
- Overnight
- Lucerne
- Hotel
- Holiday Inn Luzern - Kriens
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 7
Liechtenstein – Neuschwanstein Castle – Innsbruck
Meals included: Breakfast
Four countries fit into today, starting with the Alpine principality of Liechtenstein, where there is time to stroll around the capital, Vaduz. Next comes a visit to the 19th-century hilltop Neuschwanstein Castle, before the day ends in Innsbruck, Austria, with an orientation tour of this scenic city. Later, there is the option of the Tyrol Folk Evening.
Included
- Stop in Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein, with views of Vaduz Castle
- Tour of Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration for Disneyland’s castle
- Orientation tour of Innsbruck, including the town square and the Golden Roof
Optional extras
- Tyrol Folk Evening & Dinner · AED 300 per person
- Travel
- Lucerne → Liechtenstein → Neuschwanstein → Innsbruck by coach
- Overnight
- Innsbruck
- Hotel
- Hotel Dollinger
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 8
Modena – Siena
Meals included: BreakfastThe day turns south into Italy, home to centuries of history, rich culture and good food. On the way to Siena, there is a stop in Modena for a tasting of the balsamic vinegar the region is known for. The afternoon brings arrival in Siena, with time to explore the historic centre before free time this evening.
Included
- Balsamic vinegar tasting in Modena
- Exploration of Siena’s historic centre
- Travel
- Innsbruck → Modena → Siena by coach
- Overnight
- Siena
- Hotel
- Executive Hotel Siena
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 9
Pisa – Florence – Siena
Meals included: BreakfastToday takes in two Tuscan highlights, Florence and Pisa. In Florence, a guided tour of the Renaissance city covers top sights such as the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio. Afterwards, there is free time, or the optional Taste of Tuscany excursion, before a visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and a return to Siena this evening.
Included
- Guided tour of Florence: Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the Duomo
- Photo stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Optional extras
- Taste of Tuscany · AED 235 per person
- Travel
- Siena → Pisa → Florence → Siena by coach
- Overnight
- Siena
- Hotel
- Executive Hotel Siena
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 10
Siena – Rome
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerToday’s Italian leg continues to Rome, Italy’s historic capital, a European city full of activity, tradition and passion. A local Roman guide leads a walking tour that takes in historic sights such as the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Dinner with the group follows later.
Included
- Guided tour of Rome with a local guide: the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Spanish Steps
- Travel
- Siena → Rome by coach
- Overnight
- Rome
- Hotel
- Excel Roma Montemario
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 11
Rome: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
There is a free day to take in Bella Roma. Optional tours visit the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, or the Vatican City’s museums, including Michelangelo’s work in the Sistine Chapel. Both can be combined, at a saving, on the Eternal Rome excursion. Because they are popular, these excursions must be booked before the tour starts.
Optional extras
- Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour · AED 365 per person
- Vatican Museums Guided Tour · AED 365 per person
- Eternal Rome · AED 680 per person
- Overnight
- Rome
- Hotel
- Excel Roma Montemario
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 12
Rome – Venice
Meals included: Breakfast
Venice, the famous floating city, is next on the itinerary, with the Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square among the sights to look forward to. The optional Evening in Venice excursion offers a traditional way to see Venice, with a water taxi and gondola ride through the canals, a good way to experience the city at night.
Included
- Orientation to Venice’s top sights: St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace and the Rialto Market
Optional extras
- An Evening in Venice · AED 535 per person
- Travel
- Rome → Venice by coach
- Overnight
- Venice
- Hotel
- Hotel Venezia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 13
Venice – Ljubljana – Zagreb
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
Today’s route heads towards Zagreb in Croatia, with an orientation tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, along the way. On arrival in Zagreb, Croatia’s capital, a further orientation tour takes in its mix of Hapsburg and Communist architecture, before checking into tonight’s hotel ahead of an included dinner.
Included
- Orientation tour of Ljubljana, taking in its riverside and hilltop castle
- Orientation walk of Zagreb with your tour leader
- Travel
- Venice → Ljubljana → Zagreb by coach
- Overnight
- Zagreb
- Hotel
- Hotel Aristos Zagreb
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 14
Zagreb – Budapest
Meals included: BreakfastThe tour crosses into Hungary today, heading for the capital, Budapest, one of Europe’s most admired cities and home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A locally guided driving tour takes in the city’s top attractions, and the evening is free, with the option of the Danube Dinner Cruise to see the city lights from the water.
Included
- Guided driving tour of Budapest: the Parliament building, St Stephen’s Basilica and the Castle District
Optional extras
- Danube Dinner Cruise · AED 320 per person
- Travel
- Zagreb → Budapest by coach
- Overnight
- Budapest
- Hotel
- ibis Styles Budapest Center
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 15
Budapest – Bratislava – Vienna
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerFrom Budapest, the day continues to Bratislava, the Slovakian capital, for a guided orientation stop, before reaching Vienna. A local guide leads the way through the Austrian capital, combining a walking tour with a driving tour of the city. Long a European base for art and culture, Vienna was once home to composers such as Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Dinner this evening is in a historic Viennese wine cellar.
Included
- Orientation tour of Bratislava, with views of Bratislava Castle
- Guided tour of Vienna with a local guide, taking in the Hofburg and St Stephen’s Cathedral
- Dinner in a historic Viennese wine cellar
- Travel
- Budapest → Bratislava → Vienna by coach
- Overnight
- Vienna
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 16
Vienna: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThis free day is for discovering Vienna at your own pace. The optional excursion to the Schönbrunn Palace ends with lunch at a local café. Those interested in music can join an optional evening excursion that pairs a Mozart concert with a three-course Austrian dinner and a classical performance at the Palace Orangery.
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 17
Vienna – Prague
Meals included: Breakfast
Today’s journey continues to the Czech Republic. Prague’s architecture spans styles from baroque and gothic to art nouveau and cubist. A local guide leads a walking tour of the city’s key sights. This evening, the optional traditional Czech folk show offers a night of music and dancing, with a traditional four-course meal included.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Prague with a local guide: Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square
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 18
Dresden – Berlin
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThe first destination today is the German city of Dresden, rebuilt after WW2 destroyed its centre and now immaculate and stylish. From there, the route continues to Berlin, Germany’s capital, for a walking tour taking in locations such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie. A group dinner follows this evening.
Included
- Stop in Dresden, rebuilt after the Second World War, with free time for lunch
- Guided tour of Berlin: Alexanderplatz, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and the Reichstag
- Travel
- Prague → Dresden → Berlin by coach
- Overnight
- Berlin
- Hotel
- Vienna House By Wyndham Berlin
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 19
Berlin: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThis free day is for further exploring the history of the German capital. The optional Berlin+ excursion goes deep into the city’s story, including the East Side Gallery, Hackescher Markt and the Berlin TV Tower, among other stops. Alternatively, the city can be explored at your own pace, with museums, art galleries, bars and restaurants to visit.
Optional extras
- Berlin+ · AED 340 per person
- Overnight
- Berlin
- Hotel
- Vienna House By Wyndham Berlin
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 20
Berlin – Amsterdam
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerIt is Auf Wiedersehen to Germany as the tour continues into the Netherlands, where the scenery changes to windmills and waterways. The evening brings dinner with the group at a local restaurant, and the night that remains is open for exploring Amsterdam’s busy centre, wandering its canals or taking in the nightlife.
Included
- Group dinner at a local restaurant on arrival in Amsterdam
- Travel
- Berlin → Amsterdam by coach
- Overnight
- Amsterdam
- Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 21
Amsterdam: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastToday is for the delights of Amsterdam, starting with a canal cruise. Afterwards, the optional Dutch Countryside Tour takes in a cheese farm and a clogs factory, then continues to the historic villages of Volendam and Zaanse Schans. This evening is a last chance to take in the atmosphere of Amsterdam.
Included
- Cruise along the Amsterdam canals
Optional extras
- Dutch Countryside Tour · AED 215 per person
- Overnight
- Amsterdam
- Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 22
Amsterdam – Ghent – London
Meals included: BreakfastThere is one more stop before the route heads back to the UK, in the Belgian city of Ghent, known for its medieval architecture. From there, the route crosses the English Channel for the final leg back to London. This is a good moment for exchanging contact details with new friends made along the way.
Included
- Stop in Ghent, with free time to try local food and chocolate
- Travel
- Amsterdam → Ghent → London by coach, crossing the Channel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
11 dates
FromFri 26 Mar 2027ToFri 16 Apr 2027
Available
AED 16,508
Single room supplement +AED 7,915 single
FromFri 16 Apr 2027ToFri 7 May 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 15,811
Single room supplement +AED 7,915 single
FromFri 7 May 2027ToFri 28 May 2027
Available
AED 17,096
Single room supplement +AED 7,915 single
FromFri 28 May 2027ToFri 18 Jun 2027
Available
AED 16,508
Single room supplement +AED 7,915 single
FromFri 18 Jun 2027ToFri 9 Jul 2027
Available
AED 16,508
Single room supplement +AED 7,915 single
FromFri 9 Jul 2027ToFri 30 Jul 2027
Available
AED 17,096
Single room supplement +AED 7,915 single
FromFri 30 Jul 2027ToFri 20 Aug 2027
Sold out
AED 14,525
Single room supplement +AED 7,915 single
Full
FromFri 20 Aug 2027ToFri 10 Sept 2027
Available
AED 15,811
Single room supplement +AED 7,915 single
FromFri 27 Aug 2027ToFri 17 Sept 2027
Available
AED 15,811
Single room supplement +AED 7,915 single
FromFri 10 Sept 2027ToFri 1 Oct 2027
Few seats left
AED 17,500
Single room supplement +AED 7,915 single
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FromFri 24 Sept 2027ToFri 15 Oct 2027
Available
AED 16,508
Single room supplement +AED 7,915 single
What’s included
Included
- 21 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)
- 21 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 8 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.
Thames, Towers & Tastes
A Thames cruise past the Shard, the London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral and Big Ben, followed by a walk to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, finishing with fish and chips at a traditional pub. £60. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 300 per person
Paris+
A day out in Paris with your tour leader: macarons at a famous pâtisserie, a perfume workshop and a cruise on the Seine. €53, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 230 per person
An Evening in Montmartre
An evening in Montmartre past the Moulin Rouge, up the funicular to the hilltop, with a three-course French dinner and vegetarian options available. €55, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 235 per person
Parisian Cabaret with drinks
A cabaret show with can-can dancing, colourful costumes and a glass of French champagne or a soft drink. €94, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 400 per person
Rhine Falls Cruise
A boat ride into the heart of the Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, with the option to climb around 100 steps to a viewing platform for 360-degree views. €30, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 130 per person
Mount Pilatus Excursion
A trip up Mount Pilatus on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, or by panorama gondola and cable car, through alpine meadows and past mountain streams, with a compulsory public transport card included. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 340 per person
Lake Lucerne Panoramic Cruise
An hour-long scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne, with views of the surrounding mountains and the town from the water. €30, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 130 per person
Tyrol Folk Evening & Dinner
An evening of traditional Tyrolean folk music, dancing and yodelling, with a three-course Austrian dinner, one drink and return transport from the hotel included. €70, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 300 per person
Taste of Tuscany
A sit-down, family-style Tuscan meal in Florence, including bistecca alla fiorentina, bruschetta, a glass of Chianti and a traditional dessert. €55, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 235 per person
Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour
A guided walking tour of the Colosseum and the ancient Roman Forum with a local guide, including entrance tickets. €85. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 365 per person
Vatican Museums Guided Tour
A guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with a local guide and skip-the-line entry. €85. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 365 per person
Eternal Rome
A combined day covering the Colosseum and Roman Forum with a local guide, plus the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. €160. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 680 per person
An Evening in Venice
An evening water taxi cruise from Piazzale Roma to San Marco, followed by a traditional gondola ride past the palazzos and old taverns, with pizza or pasta for dinner before returning by water taxi. €125, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 535 per person
Danube Dinner Cruise
A nighttime cruise along the Danube with a local guide, taking in the Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle Hill, Fisherman’s Bastion and the Chain Bridge, with a welcome drink and a buffet of Hungarian specialities, vegetarian options included. €75, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 320 per person
Imperial Vienna
A guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburgs’ summer residence, with its staterooms and gardens, followed by lunch at a historic Viennese cafe and a visit to the Swarovski store. €95, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 405 per person
Classical Vienna: Concert & Dinner
A three-course Austrian dinner followed by an evening of Mozart and Strauss in the historic Schönbrunn 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, alongside a folk show of traditional Czech music and dancing, with vegetarian options available. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 255 per person
Berlin+
A full day covering Berlin’s East Side Gallery, the Berlin Wall Memorial and the sights of Hackescher Markt, with currywurst and a drink included, finishing at the Berlin TV Tower. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 340 per person
Dutch Countryside Tour
A Dutch clog-making and cheese-making demonstration, a stop in the fishing village of Volendam for poffertjes, and a visit to 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 starts and ends in London, outside the Schengen area, and spends the rest of its time in Schengen countries, or ones with open borders to it (Liechtenstein, Vatican City).
For the UK: UAE passport holders apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before they travel. Most other passports held in the UAE need a UK Standard Visitor visa, applied for in Dubai, so allow 15 to 20 working days after your appointment. EU, US, Canadian and Australian passports need an ETA instead.
For the continental leg: UAE passport holders don’t need a Schengen visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180, plus the EU’s ETIAS travel authorisation once it comes into force. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a Schengen visa, applied for up to six months ahead. Your passport must be valid at least three months after you leave Schengen, and issued within the last ten years. Our visa team handles both the UK and Schengen applications: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to and from London aren’t included.
Day 1 starts at 10:00 at your hotel in London, where your tour leader meets the group: the joining information tells you how to get there from the airport. The tour runs by coach throughout, including the Channel crossing, with no internal flights.
The tour finishes back in London on day 22, after breakfast, so keep your departure flexible rather than booking an early flight home. Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match the tour dates.
Meals and dietary needs
Breakfast is included every day (21 in total), along with a welcome lunch in London on day 1 and 8 dinners along the route, including Heidelberg, Lucerne, Vienna and Amsterdam.
Other meals, including most lunches and dinners on free days, are left for you to arrange, which gives you room to try local restaurants at your own pace.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
You will need pound sterling in the UK, then mostly euro through France, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Belgium and Vatican City. Switzerland and Liechtenstein use the Swiss franc, Hungary uses the forint, and the Czech Republic uses the koruna.
Cards are widely accepted everywhere on this route, and a card with no foreign transaction fees is the easiest way to pay. It is still worth carrying some local cash for markets, small cafes and tips.
Optional experiences booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
This tour runs March to September, so conditions vary along the way: cool and often showery in London and Paris in March, building to warm summer days from June to August, and mild again by September. The Alps and Innsbruck stay cooler even in summer.
Pack layers, comfortable shoes for the walking tours and a waterproof jacket, since rain is possible anywhere on the route, especially in the UK and northern Europe in spring. Modest clothing, with shoulders and knees covered, is worth having for visits to churches and cathedrals along the way.
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 London and back. 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 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
Find your bank’s plan
Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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