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  • The Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France

    The Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France

  • Big Ben in London, England

    Big Ben in London, England

  • Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), Italy

    Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), Italy

  • Cuckoo clocks, Germany

    Cuckoo clocks, Germany

  • The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

    The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

  • Heidelberg, Germany

    Heidelberg, Germany

  • The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

    The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

  • The Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy

    The Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy

  • The Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne, Switzerland

    The Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne, Switzerland

  • The Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy

    The Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy

  • The Rhine Falls from above, Switzerland

    The Rhine Falls from above, Switzerland

  • A cruise on the Seine in Paris, France

    A cruise on the Seine in Paris, France

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Ten days of western Europe’s highlights, from London through Paris, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Pisa and Florence in Tuscany to Rome.

Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Route
London → Rome
9 countries on this tour
  1. United Kingdom
  2. France
  3. Luxembourg
  4. Germany
  5. Liechtenstein
  6. Switzerland
  7. Austria
  8. Italy
  9. Vatican City
Activity level
Moderate (3 of 5)
A brisk 10-day coach tour with daily walking tours, frequent hotel changes and some early starts, balanced by two free days along the way
Accommodation
9 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels along the route
Meals
9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
Group
Small group, up to 18
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

Ten fast-paced days through Western Europe’s highlights and lesser-known corners. There are free days in Paris and Lucerne, and along the way the Champagne region of France, the Black Forest in Germany, the Rhine Falls in Switzerland and the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy.

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

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Route and hotels

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

Map of the route, with each hotel stay numbered in order: 1 London, 2 Paris, 3 Heidelberg, 4 Lucerne, 5 Innsbruck, 6 Siena.
Hotel stays, in orderOn the wayStart or endBy roadBy boatAbout 2,960 km by roadMap data: © OpenStreetMap contributors; OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap; terrain Mapzen; roads OSRM

  1. London

    1 night · Day 1

    Hampton by Hilton London City

  2. Paris

    2 nights · Days 2–3

    B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème

  3. Champagne region

    Day 4 · on the way

  4. Luxembourg

    Day 4 · on the way

  5. Heidelberg

    1 night · Day 4

    NH Hirschberg Heidelberg

  6. Black Forest

    Day 5 · on the way

  7. Lake Titisee

    Day 5 · on the way

  8. Rhine Falls

    Day 5 · on the way

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  1. Lucerne

    2 nights · Days 5–6

    Holiday Inn Luzern - Kriens

  2. Liechtenstein

    Day 7 · on the way

  3. Neuschwanstein Castle

    Day 7 · on the way

  4. Innsbruck

    1 night · Day 7

    Hotel Dollinger

  5. Modena

    Day 8 · on the way

  6. Siena

    2 nights · Days 8–9

    Executive Hotel Siena

  7. Pisa

    Day 9 · on the way

  8. Florence

    Day 9 · on the way

  9. Rome

    Day 10 · end

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Start of tour in London

    Lunch included
    Big Ben in London, England

    Your tour leader meets the group in London before a city tour begins. Lunch is at an authentic British pub, ahead of a visit to Westminster, home to Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, and a look at other top sights including Buckingham Palace. This evening, the optional Thames, Towers and Tastes excursion brings a River Thames cruise and a traditional 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

    Overnight
    London
    Hotel
    Hampton by Hilton London City
  2. Day 2

    London – Paris

    Breakfast and dinner included
    The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

    Leaving London, the route crosses the English Channel on the way to the City of Lights and Love. On arrival in Paris, a relaxing driving tour takes in landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe. A group dinner follows this evening, at a restaurant in the city.

    Included

    • Driving tour of Paris, past the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe
    • Group dinner at a restaurant in Paris
    Travel
    London → Paris by coach, crossing the Channel by ferry
    Overnight
    Paris
    Hotel
    B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
  3. Day 3

    Paris: Free Day

    Breakfast included
    A cruise on the Seine in Paris, France

    This free day is for exploring the French capital fully, with the optional Paris+ excursion offering a tasting of macarons, a tour of a perfumery, a sightseeing cruise on the River Seine, and a trip to the Latin Quarter. This evening, choices include the Evening in Montmartre and a Parisian cabaret excursion.

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Paris
    Hotel
    B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
  4. Day 4

    Champagne region – Luxembourg – Heidelberg

    Breakfast and dinner included
    Heidelberg, Germany

    The Champagne region is the first stop this morning, for a sample of one of France’s best-known exports. From there, the route reaches Luxembourg’s capital, one of Europe’s smallest countries. The day continues to Heidelberg, the oldest university town in Germany, known for the ruins of its Renaissance castle and a riverside setting. An orientation tour of the city centre and free time precede dinner tonight.

    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
  5. Day 5

    Black Forest – Lake Titisee – Rhine Falls – Lucerne region

    Breakfast and dinner included
    The Rhine Falls from above, Switzerland

    This morning’s journey heads into Germany’s Black Forest, stopping in Triberg, where the world’s largest cuckoo clock is found, and in Titisee, with time for lunch. The tour then crosses into Switzerland and stops at the Rhine Falls, with the option of a boat ride. Later, an orientation tour in Lucerne comes before the drive 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 the option of a boat ride into the falls
    • Orientation walk of Lucerne: Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument and St Leodegar

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Heidelberg → Black Forest → Titisee → Rhine Falls → Lucerne by coach
    Overnight
    Lucerne
    Hotel
    Holiday Inn Luzern - Kriens
  6. Day 6

    Lucerne: Free Day

    Breakfast included
    The Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne, Switzerland

    This free day is spent in the Lucerne region, one of Switzerland’s most admired cities. Lucerne’s lake and waterfront promenades are best seen on the optional Lake Lucerne cruise, with views across the water. Alternatively, today’s Mount Pilatus Experience is a highlight of the Swiss Alps.

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Lucerne
    Hotel
    Holiday Inn Luzern - Kriens
  7. Day 7

    Liechtenstein – Neuschwanstein Castle – Innsbruck

    Breakfast included

    Four countries fit into today, starting in Liechtenstein, with a stroll around the capital, Vaduz. Next is one of the tour’s highlights, a visit to Bavaria’s Neuschwanstein Castle, before the day ends in Innsbruck, Austria. This evening, the optional Tyrol Folk Evening and Dinner excursion offers a taste of Austrian culture.

    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

    Travel
    Lucerne → Liechtenstein → Neuschwanstein → Innsbruck by coach
    Overnight
    Innsbruck
    Hotel
    Hotel Dollinger
  8. Day 8

    Modena – Siena

    Breakfast included

    Italy is today’s focus, with a stop in Modena on the way to Siena for a balsamic vinegar tasting, included because the region is known for it. The afternoon brings arrival in Siena, with time to explore the historic centre, before free time to enjoy this Italian destination through its sights, sounds and flavours.

    Included

    • Balsamic vinegar tasting in Modena
    • Exploration of Siena’s historic centre
    Travel
    Innsbruck → Modena → Siena by coach
    Overnight
    Siena
    Hotel
    Executive Hotel Siena
  9. Day 9

    Pisa – Florence – Siena

    Breakfast included
    The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

    The route travels to Florence, the Tuscan capital, for a guided tour that takes in the Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio amid Renaissance surroundings. Afterwards, there is free time to explore, or a family-style meal awaits on the optional Taste of Tuscany excursion. The Leaning Tower of Pisa follows, before the return to Siena.

    Included

    • Guided tour of Florence: Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the Duomo
    • Photo stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Siena → Pisa → Florence → Siena by coach
    Overnight
    Siena
    Hotel
    Executive Hotel Siena
  10. Day 10

    End of tour in Rome

    Breakfast included

    The tour, after 10 days, reaches its end today in Rome. This is the time to swap contact details with fellow travellers before parting ways. To explore Italy’s ancient capital further, there are two optional Rome add-ons, each giving a post-tour stay of 2 nights in Rome, for those who would like to stay on.

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Siena → Rome by coach

Dates & prices

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

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What’s included

Included

  • 9 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
  • 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 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 1    AED 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 3    AED 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 3    AED 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 3    AED 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 5    AED 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 6    AED 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 6    AED 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 7    AED 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 9    AED 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

  • Rome Add-on Post-Tour

    Day 10    AED 1,405per person

    Two extra nights in Rome after the tour ends, with hotel accommodation, breakfasts, a guided walking tour taking in the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, one dinner, a free day and your tour leader’s services throughout. €330. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.

    See day 10 in the itinerary

  • Eternal Rome Add-on Post-Tour

    Day 10    AED 2,085per person

    Two extra nights in Rome after the tour ends, with hotel accommodation, breakfasts, a guided walking tour taking in the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, one dinner, plus a guided visit to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel. €490. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.

    See day 10 in the itinerary

To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.

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Practical details to read before you travel.

  • Passport & visas

    This tour starts in London, outside the Schengen area, and ends in Rome, Italy, spending 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 into London and out of Rome aren’t included, so you will need to arrange your own, and this tour does not return you to your starting city.

    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 ends in Rome on the morning of day 10, after breakfast, with no onward activities included that day, so keep your departure flexible. Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match the tour dates, and can also add on extra nights in Rome.

  • Meals and dietary needs

    Breakfast is included every day (9 in total), along with a welcome lunch in London on day 1 and 3 dinners along the route, in Paris, Heidelberg and Lucerne.

    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 euro through France, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria and Italy. Switzerland and Liechtenstein use the Swiss franc instead.

    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 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.

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  • Flights

    Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to London, and home from Rome. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.

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  • 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.

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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. This tour runs as a small group of up to 18, and most people know each other’s names within a few days.

  • What are the hotels like?

    Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.

  • How active is this tour?

    You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.

  • How do optional extras work?

    Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day. Others sell in advance and must be bought before the tour starts: to add one of those, mention it in your booking notes and we confirm it with your seats. Each extra in the Optional extras section says which way it is booked.

  • Will I have time to explore on my own?

    Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.

  • What support do I have while I’m on tour?

    Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.

    There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.

  • How do I book Best of Western 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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