13 days · 8 countries
Eastern Adventure
From AED 10,905per person, twin share
Thirteen days from Amsterdam to Rome, by way of Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Ljubljana and Venice, through the history and culture of Eastern Europe.
- Duration
- 13 Days / 12 Nights
- Route
- Amsterdam → Rome
- 8 countries on this tour
- Netherlands
- Germany
- Czech Republic
- Austria
- Slovenia
- Slovakia
- Italy
- Vatican City
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A coach tour across eight countries with daily walking tours, early starts and several free days for sightseeing at your own pace
- Accommodation
- 12 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels
- Meals
- 12 breakfasts and 5 dinners
- Group
- Small group, up to 18
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, with local guides in several cities
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs May to September: warm, often hot summers in Italy, milder along the Dutch and German legs
Tour overview
This Eastern Adventure is about the history, culture, scenery and authentic experiences of Eastern Europe. You cruise Amsterdam’s canals, see Berlin, and find the fairytale side of Prague and Ljubljana, with romance in Vienna and Venice. Along the way there is German beer, Czech cuisine and the delights of Italy.
Highlights
- A demonstration of traditional Dutch cheese and clog-making
- Volendam, a fishing village
- Zaanse Schans, known for its Dutch scenery
- A dinner cruise on Amsterdam’s canals
- A walking and driving tour of Berlin’s top sights
- Dinner and a “prost” in a German beer hall
- The historic streets of Dresden
- Prague on a guided walking tour
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- Authentic Czech cuisine
- An orientation tour of Bratislava
- Vienna with a local guide
- Dinner in a Viennese wine cellar
- Ljubljana with a local guide
- Venice, Italy’s floating city
- A guided walking tour of Rome
- Farewell dinner in Rome
See the journey come to life
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Amsterdam
2 nights · Days 1–2
Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Berlin
2 nights · Days 3–4
Vienna House By Wyndham Berlin
Dresden
Day 5 · on the way
Prague
2 nights · Days 5–6
Hotel Duo
Bratislava
Day 7 · on the way
Vienna
1 night · Day 7
B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
Ljubljana
Day 8 · on the way
Venice
2 nights · Days 8–9
Hotel Venezia
Rome
3 nights · Days 10–12
Excel Roma Montemario
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Amsterdam
Dinner included
The first day starts with meeting your tour leader and the group at the hotel, before heading out to the Dutch countryside. There is a stop to learn about cheese and clog-making, free time in Volendam and a visit to Zaanse Schans. Back in Amsterdam, you join a dinner cruise along the canals, taking in the city’s sights from the water.
Included
- Cheese and clog-making demonstration, with Dutch cheese to taste
- Free time in Volendam, a historic fishing village
- Visit to Zaanse Schans to see its windmills
- Dinner cruise on the Amsterdam canals
- Overnight
- Amsterdam
- Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Day 2
Amsterdam: Free Day
Breakfast includedThe day is free to explore Amsterdam at your own pace, including museums such as the Van Gogh Museum or the Rijksmuseum. In the afternoon, you can join the optional Dutch Brews & Views excursion for views across the city and a guided tasting of local beers. In the evening, the optional Diversely Dutch Dinner offers a sit-down meal.
Included
- Free day in Amsterdam to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Dutch Brews & Views · AED 215 per person
- Diversely Dutch Dinner · AED 200 per person
- Overnight
- Amsterdam
- Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Day 3
Amsterdam – Berlin
Breakfast and dinner included
After breakfast, the tour continues into Germany, arriving in Berlin, the German capital, in the afternoon. The city’s turbulent past sits alongside a lively, modern energy felt throughout. A walking and driving tour covers Berlin’s history, and dinner is at a local beer hall in the Bavarian style.
Included
- Guided walking and driving tour of Berlin, taking in the Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie
- Dinner in a traditional German beer hall
- Travel
- Amsterdam → Berlin by coach
- Overnight
- Berlin
- Hotel
- Vienna House By Wyndham Berlin
Day 4
Berlin: Free Day
Breakfast includedThe day is free, with time to visit one of Berlin’s museums, or you can join the optional Berlin+ excursion covering the city’s top attractions and lesser-known corners. The excursion takes in the East Side Gallery, the Berlin Wall Memorial and the Hackescher Markt, with a taste of currywurst and a visit to the Berlin TV Tower for city views.
Included
- Free day in Berlin to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Berlin+ · AED 340 per person
- Overnight
- Berlin
- Hotel
- Vienna House By Wyndham Berlin
Day 5
Dresden – Prague
Breakfast and dinner included
Leaving Berlin, the route continues to Prague, with a stop first in the German city of Dresden to try local food such as Bratwurst and wander the restored streets. In Prague, a locally guided walking tour covers the UNESCO-listed city centre, and dinner is authentic Czech cooking at a local restaurant.
Included
- Stop in Dresden, with free time for lunch
- Guided walking tour of Prague’s Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square
- Dinner of traditional Czech food at a local restaurant
- Travel
- Berlin → Prague by coach, stopping in Dresden
- Overnight
- Prague
- Hotel
- Hotel Duo
Day 6
Prague: Free Day
Breakfast included
This is a free day to explore Prague at your own pace, or you can join the optional Prague+ excursion, which visits Prague Castle, the Mala Strana neighbourhood and a lunch-time cruise on the Vltava River. In the evening, a traditional Czech folk performance with dinner is on offer.
Included
- Free day in Prague to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Prague+ · AED 280 per person
- Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening · AED 255 per person
- Overnight
- Prague
- Hotel
- Hotel Duo
Day 7
Bratislava – Vienna
Breakfast and dinner included
The route continues to the Slovakian capital, Bratislava, for an orientation tour, then on to Vienna. A walking and driving tour of the city takes in the Golden Mile, the Imperial Castle and St Stephen’s Cathedral. Dinner this evening is at a Viennese wine cellar, with the option of a classical music concert afterwards at the Schönbrunn Palace Orangery.
Included
- Orientation tour of Bratislava, with views of Bratislava Castle
- Walking tour of Vienna with a local guide
- Dinner in a historic Viennese wine cellar
Optional extras
- Vienna Classical Music Concert · AED 365 per person
- Travel
- Prague → Vienna by coach, stopping in Bratislava
- Overnight
- Vienna
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
Day 8
Ljubljana – Venice
Breakfast included
The morning heads to Ljubljana, the compact capital of Slovenia, for a locally guided walking tour taking in Baroque, Gothic and medieval buildings around the old town. After some free time, Italy awaits as the route crosses the border, arriving in Venice. In the evening, you can join an optional excursion to see Venice after dark aboard a traditional water taxi.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Ljubljana’s old town with a local guide
Optional extras
- Venice by Night · AED 170 per person
- Travel
- Vienna → Venice by coach, stopping in Ljubljana
- Overnight
- Venice
- Hotel
- Hotel Venezia
Day 9
Venice: Free Day
Breakfast includedToday is free to explore Venice at your own pace. Your tour leader can arrange a traditional gondola ride. An optional excursion visits the islands of Murano and Burano to see how the city’s glass and lace art is made, and both optional excursions can be taken today for the full Venetian experience.
Included
- Free time to explore Venice, including St Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace and the Rialto Market
Optional extras
- Venice Gondola Ride · AED 150 per person
- Venice Lagoon Tour · AED 295 per person
- Overnight
- Venice
- Hotel
- Hotel Venezia
Day 10
Venice – Rome
Breakfast and dinner includedThe drive through the countryside leads to Rome, the ancient Italian capital. A walking tour, led by a Roman guide, takes in the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and more. At the Trevi Fountain, legend says a visit means a return to Rome one day. A last included group dinner follows this evening.
Included
- Walking tour of Rome with a local guide, taking in the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain
- Farewell dinner at a local Italian restaurant
- Travel
- Venice → Rome by coach
- Overnight
- Rome
- Hotel
- Excel Roma Montemario
Day 11
Rome: Free Day
Breakfast includedThis free day is for exploring the historic city on foot. The optional Eternal Rome excursion covers the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Vatican, or you could take in just one of these sights on its own guided tour instead. These popular excursions are best booked before the tour starts, as space is limited.
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: Free Day
Breakfast includedAnother free day in Rome follows, to explore as you wish. An optional cooking class teaches Italian pasta and tiramisu, a way to mark the end of the tour. On this last evening, you might relax at a trattoria with food, a drink and conversation with the travel friends made along the way.
Optional extras
- Rome Cooking Class · AED 320 per person
- Overnight
- Rome
- Hotel
- Excel Roma Montemario
Day 13
End of Tour
Breakfast includedOn the last day, it is worth swapping numbers with fellow travellers before parting ways. The tour concludes after breakfast.
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
Mon 10 May – Sat 22 May 2027
Available
AED 13,065
Single room +AED 4,755
Mon 7 Jun – Sat 19 Jun 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 10,905
Single room +AED 4,755
Mon 5 Jul – Sat 17 Jul 2027
Available
AED 10,905
Single room +AED 4,755
Mon 30 Aug – Sat 11 Sept 2027
Available
AED 10,905
Single room +AED 4,755
Mon 27 Sept – Sat 9 Oct 2027
Available
AED 10,905
Single room +AED 4,755
What’s included
Included
- 12 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
- 12 breakfasts and 5 dinners, with a vegetarian option at every meal on request
- 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.
Dutch Brews & Views
Day 2AED 215per personA lift to the top of the A’DAM Lookout for panoramic views over Amsterdam with a drink included, followed by a guided tasting of local Dutch beers and snacks. €50. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 2 in the itineraryDiversely Dutch Dinner
Day 2AED 200per personA relaxed last dinner in Amsterdam at a local restaurant, with a main course, a dessert and your choice of drink, all included. €47, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 2 in the itineraryBerlin+
Day 4AED 340per personA full day with a local guide taking in the East Side Gallery, the Berlin Wall Memorial, the Hackescher Markt and the Berlin TV Tower, with currywurst and a drink included. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 4 in the itineraryPrague+
Day 6AED 280per personA local guide takes you around Prague Castle and the Mala Strana neighbourhood, then a cruise on the Vltava River with a buffet lunch and a drink included. €65, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 6 in the itineraryTraditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening
Day 6AED 255per personA Czech dinner of three courses with unlimited drinks, followed by a folk show of traditional Czech music and dancing. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 6 in the itineraryVienna Classical Music Concert
Day 7AED 365per personA concert of Mozart and Strauss, held in the Schönbrunn Palace Orangery, with time at the interval to walk through the Orangery Gardens. €85, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 7 in the itineraryVenice by Night
Day 8AED 170per personAn evening water taxi cruise along Venice’s quieter canals, past palazzos and old taverns lit for the night. €40, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 8 in the itineraryVenice Gondola Ride
Day 9AED 150per personA traditional gondola ride along Venice’s canals, shared with up to four other travellers from your group. €35, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 9 in the itineraryVenice Lagoon Tour
Day 9AED 295per personA private boat with your tour leader out to Murano and Burano, with a glass-making demonstration and time to see Burano’s lace-making and colourful houses. €69, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 9 in the itineraryColosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour
Day 11AED 365per personA local guide takes you through the Colosseum and the ruins of the Roman Forum, with your entrance ticket included. €85. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 11 in the itineraryVatican Museums Guided Tour
Day 11AED 365per personSkip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums with a local guide, ending at the Sistine Chapel. €85. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 11 in the itineraryEternal Rome
Day 11AED 680per personA combined day with a local guide: the Colosseum and Roman Forum, then the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. €160. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 11 in the itineraryRome Cooking Class
Day 12AED 320per personA hands-on class with an English-speaking chef: make fresh pasta and tiramisu, both from scratch, then sit down to eat what you have made with a glass of wine. €75. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 12 in the itinerary
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
Every country on this tour, the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia, Slovakia and Italy (Vatican City included, since it shares Italy’s border), is in the Schengen area, so one Schengen visa covers the whole trip.
UAE passport holders don’t need a visa for stays of up to 90 days, but will need the EU’s new ETIAS travel authorisation once it starts: we can tell you where it stands when you book. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a Schengen visa. You can apply up to six months before you travel, and appointments in Dubai fill up quickly before the summer, so start early.
Your passport must be valid for at least three months after you leave the Schengen area, have been issued within the last ten years and have two blank pages, and your UAE residence visa must be valid for at least three months after you return. Our visa team handles Schengen applications: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights aren’t included: you fly into Amsterdam for the start of the tour and out of Rome at the end.
Day 1 starts at your hotel in Amsterdam, where you check in from 10:00. The tour runs entirely by coach, so there are no internal flights or trains to plan around. It ends in Rome after breakfast on day 13; no fixed end time is given, so check your hotel’s check-out time before booking a flight home.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match, into Amsterdam and out of Rome.
Meals and dietary needs
Twelve breakfasts and five dinners are included, with vegetarian options available on request for every meal.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
The euro is used in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Slovakia and Italy. The Czech Republic uses the Czech koruna instead. Cards are widely accepted across the route, and a card without foreign transaction fees is the easiest way to pay.
Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
Departures run from May to September: warm to hot summer weather in Italy, with milder days and cooler evenings on the Dutch and German legs.
Pack layers, comfortable shoes for the daily walking tours, a light rain jacket and sun protection for Venice and Rome. Modest clothing, shoulders and knees covered, is worth having for visits to churches and St Peter’s Basilica if you book the Vatican Museums excursion.
Booking ahead in Rome
The Colosseum, Roman Forum and Vatican Museums excursions on day 11 need to be booked at least 35 days before the tour starts, because tickets for these sites sell out well in advance. If you would like to join them, let us know as early as possible when you book your tour.
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 Amsterdam, and home from Rome. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
Book this tour
Book in a minute. Your seats are held as soon as you book; you name the other travellers and pay once we have confirmed them.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 4 589 0001.
Questions about this tour
What will my days look like?
Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.
Who will I be travelling with?
Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. This tour runs as a small group of up to 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 Eastern Adventure?
Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Take the trip now. Pay for it in pieces.
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Spread it over 3 to 12 months at 0% on a credit card plan, or with Tabby or Tamara; some banks add a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
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Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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