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. Up to 32 people share this tour, and most 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 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.

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.

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.

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A 22-day tour of Europe from London, through Paris, Lucerne and Rome, then Venice, Budapest and Vienna, and on to Prague, Berlin and Amsterdam.

Duration: 22 Days / 21 Nights
Route: Starts and ends in London
16 countries on this tour: United Kingdom
France
Luxembourg
Germany
Switzerland
Liechtenstein
Italy
Vatican City
Slovenia
Croatia
Hungary
Slovakia
Austria
Czech Republic
Netherlands
Belgium
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

A 22-day European tour across western, central and eastern Europe. The route takes in Paris and Luxembourg, then Florence, Rome and Venice, before heading east to Zagreb, Budapest, Vienna and Prague. Berlin, Amsterdam and Belgium come last. Along the way there are castles and local cuisine, and free days to explore at your own pace.

Highlights

London’s top sights, led by your tour leader
Lunch at a traditional British Pub
A driving tour of Paris’s highlights
Champagne tasting in Reims
Free time in Luxembourg City
An orientation tour of Heidelberg
The Black Forest and the world’s largest cuckoo clock
The historic centre of Titisee

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The Rhine Falls
An orientation walk around Lucerne’s city centre
Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein
The famous Neuschwanstein castle
Innsbruck at your leisure
A tasting of traditional balsamic vinegar in Modena
Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Florence, at the heart of the Renaissance
Pisa’s Leaning Tower
Rome on foot with a local guide
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
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

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Route and hotels

Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.

Hotel stays, in orderOn the wayBy roadBy boatAbout 6,410 km by roadMap data: © OpenStreetMap contributors; OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap; terrain Mapzen; roads OSRM

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
Lunch included
Your 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
Day 2
London – Paris
Breakfast and dinner included
Leaving 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
Day 3
Paris: Free Day
Breakfast included
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
Day 4
Champagne region – Luxembourg – Heidelberg
Breakfast and dinner included
Reims 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
Day 5
Black Forest – Lake Titisee – Rhine Falls – Lucerne region
Breakfast and dinner included
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
Day 6
Lucerne: Free Day
Breakfast included
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
Day 7
Liechtenstein – Neuschwanstein Castle – Innsbruck
Breakfast included
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
Day 8
Modena – Siena
Breakfast included
The 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
Day 9
Pisa – Florence – Siena
Breakfast included
Today 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
Day 10
Siena – Rome
Breakfast and dinner included
Today’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
Day 11
Rome: Free Day
Breakfast included
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
Day 12
Rome – Venice
Breakfast included
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
Day 13
Venice – Ljubljana – Zagreb
Breakfast and dinner included
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
Day 14
Zagreb – Budapest
Breakfast included
The 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
Day 15
Budapest – Bratislava – Vienna
Breakfast and dinner included
From 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
Day 16
Vienna: Free Day
Breakfast included
This 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
Day 17
Vienna – Prague
Breakfast included
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
Day 18
Dresden – Berlin
Breakfast and dinner included
The 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
Day 19
Berlin: Free Day
Breakfast included
This 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
Day 20
Berlin – Amsterdam
Breakfast and dinner included
It 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
Day 21
Amsterdam: Free Day
Breakfast included
Today 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
Day 22
Amsterdam – Ghent – London
Breakfast included
There 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

Dates & prices

Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.

Fri 26 Mar – Fri 16 Apr 2027
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AED 20,635
Single room +AED 9,895
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Fri 16 Apr – Fri 7 May 2027
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AED 19,765
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Fri 7 May – Fri 28 May 2027
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AED 21,370
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Fri 28 May – Fri 18 Jun 2027
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Fri 18 Jun – Fri 9 Jul 2027
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Fri 9 Jul – Fri 30 Jul 2027
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Fri 20 Aug – Fri 10 Sept 2027
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Fri 27 Aug – Fri 17 Sept 2027
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Fri 3 Sept – Fri 24 Sept 2027
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Fri 10 Sept – Fri 1 Oct 2027
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AED 21,875
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Fri 24 Sept – Fri 15 Oct 2027
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What’s included

Included

21 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
21 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 8 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.

Thames, Towers & Tastes
Day 1AED 300per person
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.
See day 1 in the itinerary
Paris+
Day 3AED 230per person
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.
See day 3 in the itinerary
An Evening in Montmartre
Day 3AED 235per person
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.
See day 3 in the itinerary
Parisian Cabaret with drinks
Day 3AED 400per person
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.
See day 3 in the itinerary
Rhine Falls Cruise
Day 5AED 130per person
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.
See day 5 in the itinerary
Mount Pilatus Excursion
Day 6AED 340per person
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.
See day 6 in the itinerary
Lake Lucerne Panoramic Cruise
Day 6AED 130per person
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.
See day 6 in the itinerary
Tyrol Folk Evening & Dinner
Day 7AED 300per person
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.
See day 7 in the itinerary
Taste of Tuscany
Day 9AED 235per person
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.
See day 9 in the itinerary
Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour
Day 11AED 365per person
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.
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Vatican Museums Guided Tour
Day 11AED 365per person
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.
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Eternal Rome
Day 11AED 680per person
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.
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An Evening in Venice
Day 12AED 535per person
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.
See day 12 in the itinerary
Danube Dinner Cruise
Day 14AED 320per person
A local guide leads a nighttime cruise on the Danube, taking in the Hungarian Parliament Building, then 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.
See day 14 in the itinerary
Imperial Vienna
Day 16AED 405per person
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.
See day 16 in the itinerary
Classical Vienna: Concert & Dinner
Day 16AED 555per person
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.
See day 16 in the itinerary
Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening
Day 17AED 255per person
Unlimited drinks alongside a three-course Czech dinner, plus a folk show of traditional Czech music and dancing, with vegetarian options available. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 17 in the itinerary
Berlin+
Day 19AED 340per person
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.
See day 19 in the itinerary
Dutch Countryside Tour
Day 21AED 215per person
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.
See day 21 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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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 extras 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.
Schengen visa United Kingdom visa Ask our visa team
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.
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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.
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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. Up to 32 people share this tour, and most 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 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.

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Tour overview

Highlights

See the journey come to life

Route and hotels

Day-by-day itinerary

Start of tour in London

Included

Optional extras

London – Paris

Included

Paris: Free Day

Optional extras

Champagne region – Luxembourg – Heidelberg

Included

Black Forest – Lake Titisee – Rhine Falls – Lucerne region

Included

Optional extras

Lucerne: Free Day

Optional extras

Liechtenstein – Neuschwanstein Castle – Innsbruck

Included

Optional extras

Modena – Siena

Included

Pisa – Florence – Siena

Included

Optional extras

Siena – Rome

Included

Rome: Free Day

Optional extras

Rome – Venice

Included

Optional extras

Venice – Ljubljana – Zagreb

Included

Zagreb – Budapest

Included

Optional extras

Budapest – Bratislava – Vienna

Included

Vienna: Free Day

Optional extras

Vienna – Prague

Included

Optional extras

Dresden – Berlin

Included

Berlin: Free Day

Optional extras

Berlin – Amsterdam

Included

Amsterdam: Free Day

Included

Optional extras

Amsterdam – Ghent – London

Included

Dates & prices

What’s included

Included

Not included

Optional extras

Thames, Towers & Tastes

Paris+

An Evening in Montmartre

Parisian Cabaret with drinks

Rhine Falls Cruise

Mount Pilatus Excursion

Lake Lucerne Panoramic Cruise

Tyrol Folk Evening & Dinner

Taste of Tuscany

Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour

Vatican Museums Guided Tour

Eternal Rome

An Evening in Venice

Danube Dinner Cruise

Imperial Vienna

Classical Vienna: Concert & Dinner

Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening

Berlin+