18 days · 10 countries
Europe Explorer
From AED 12,873per person, twin share
Explore Europe in 18 days! Experience the magic of Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, the French Riviera, Rome, Venice and much more.
- Duration
- 18 Days / 17 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Amsterdam
- Countries
- Netherlands, Belgium, France, Andorra, Spain, Italy, Vatican City, Monaco, Switzerland and Germany
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A brisk 18-day coach tour with daily walking tours, frequent hotel changes and an early first-morning departure, balanced by five free days
- Accommodation
- 17 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels along the route
- Meals
- 17 breakfasts and 7 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 33
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus local guides in major cities
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs April to September: mild in April, warm from June to August, and still warm in September
Tour overview
Explore Europe’s best destinations with this 18-day group tour! See the Paris lights, Rome’s ancient sites and Tuscany’s rolling hills. Soak up the French Riviera sun and see Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia. Marvel at the majestic Swiss Alps and Germany’s Black Forest. Cruise the Rhine River, Amsterdam’s canals and Venice’s waterways!
Highlights
- Visit Ghent; a beautiful medieval city in Belgium
- Discover the beauty of Paris on a driving tour
- Taste local French wine in Cahors
- Explore Toulouse with a local guide
- Visit Andorra, one of Europe’s smallest countries
- See Barcelona’s spectacular architecture on a driving tour
- Visit Sète in the South of France
- See the Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct
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- Enjoy an orientation tour of Avignon
- Scenic French Riviera drive
- Experience the glitz and glamour of Monaco
- Enjoy a perfume workshop in Eze
- Visit Nice; a gorgeous French coastal city
- See the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Discover Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance
- Explore Rome with a local guide
- Visit Siena in the Tuscan countryside
- Experience the magic of Venice
- Visit Lucerne, a picturesque Swiss city
- Marvel at the views on a scenic Swiss mountain drive
- Take a picturesque drive through the Black Forest region
- Enjoy a photo stop at Lake Titisee
- Visit Triberg, a pretty Black Forest town
- See the world’s largest cuckoo clock
- Explore Freudenstadt’s famous market square
- Cruise along the Rhine River
- Indulge in a wine tasting in the Rhine Valley
- Cruise the canals of Amsterdam
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Amsterdam
Day 1 · start
Ghent
Day 1 · on the way
Paris
2 nights · Days 1–2
B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
Toulouse
1 night · Day 3
B&B HOTEL Toulouse Centre Canal
Andorra
Day 4 · on the way
Barcelona
2 nights · Days 4–5
Sercotel Ciutat de Montcada
Sète
Day 6 · on the way
Pont du Gard
Day 6 · on the way
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Avignon
1 night · Day 6
Hôtel Ibis Avignon Centre Pont de l'Europe
Monaco
Day 7 · on the way
French Riviera
1 night · Day 7
Hotel du Pin Nice Port
Pisa
Day 8 · on the way
Florence
Day 8 · on the way
Tuscany South
1 night · Day 8
Antica Tabaccaia Resort
Rome
2 nights · Days 9–10
Excel Roma Montemario
Siena
Day 11 · on the way
Venice
2 nights · Days 11–12
Hotel Venezia
Lucerne
Day 13 · on the way
Swiss Alps
2 nights · Days 13–14
Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens
Black Forest
1 night · Day 15
DORMERO Hotel Bretten
Rhine Valley
Day 16 · on the way
Amsterdam
2 nights · Days 16–17
Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Amsterdam – Ghent – Paris
Meals included: Dinner
This tour through Europe begins in Amsterdam, where the group meets its tour leader, before setting off that morning for Ghent in Belgium, for a look around the city and some lunch. In the evening, the tour reaches Paris for a driving tour of the City of Lights, followed by a group dinner at the centre of the city.
Included
- Stop in Ghent with free time in its medieval market squares
- Driving tour of Paris, past the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe
- Travel
- Amsterdam → Ghent → Paris by coach
- Overnight
- Paris
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Paris: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
This free day in Paris can include the optional Paris je t’aime tour, tasting macarons at Ladurée, exploring Galeries Lafayette, cruising the Seine, and taking in the atmosphere of the Latin Quarter. This evening, there is the option of a Montmartre evening with a three-course French dinner, and an optional late-night cabaret show.
Optional extras
- Paris je t’aime · AED 215 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 3
Paris – Toulouse
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerToday’s journey continues to Toulouse, passing forests, pastoral scenery and pretty towns, with a tasting of red wines from the region in a small medieval town on the way. On arrival in Toulouse, a guided tour takes in its Renaissance buildings and 17th-century canal. An included dinner follows this evening, a good chance to try something local.
Included
- Wine tasting in Cahors
- Guided tour of Toulouse, nicknamed the Pink City
- Travel
- Paris → Cahors → Toulouse by coach
- Overnight
- Toulouse
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Toulouse Centre Canal
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 4
Toulouse – Andorra – Barcelona
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerIt is goodbye to Toulouse as the route crosses the border into Andorra, with lunch in this small country before continuing on to Barcelona, capital of Spain’s Catalonia region. The city is known for its art and architecture, including the Sagrada Família designed by Antoni Gaudí, with a driving tour taking in some of its top visitor attractions.
Included
- Stop in Andorra, with free time for lunch
- Driving tour of Barcelona, past the Sagrada Família and other Gaudí landmarks
- Travel
- Toulouse → Andorra → Barcelona by coach
- Overnight
- Barcelona
- Hotel
- Sercotel Ciutat de Montcada
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 5
Barcelona: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
You are free to spend today as you wish. The optional Highlights of Barcelona excursion takes in the Sagrada Família, Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece, along with the Palau Güell, La Boqueria and the historic Barrio Gótico, or Gothic Quarter. This evening, the optional Flamenco Show includes a dinner.
Optional extras
- Highlights of Barcelona featuring the Sagrada Família · AED 490 per person
- Barcelona Flamenco Show & Dinner · AED 385 per person
- Overnight
- Barcelona
- Hotel
- Sercotel Ciutat de Montcada
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 6
Barcelona – Sète – Pont du Gard – Avignon
Meals included: Breakfast
It is farewell to Barcelona, with a halt at Sète, a port city lined by canals, for an orientation walk, with some free time of your own. Next comes the Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct from the 1st century, before the route reaches Avignon, in Provence. This evening, there is an optional outing to the Palais des Papes and its gardens, followed by a three-course Provençal dinner.
Included
- Orientation tour of Sète, known for its canals and seafood
- Stop at the Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct
- Orientation tour of Avignon: the Palais des Papes and the Pont d’Avignon
Optional extras
- An Evening in Avignon · AED 285 per person
- Travel
- Barcelona → Sète → Pont du Gard → Avignon by coach
- Overnight
- Avignon
- Hotel
- Hôtel Ibis Avignon Centre Pont de l'Europe
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 7
Avignon – Monaco – Nice
Meals included: Breakfast
The French Riviera is today’s destination, starting with one of the most glamorous places in the world, Monaco, home to the Prince’s Palace and the Casino de Monte-Carlo. Later, there is a visit to Eze, where the Fragonard perfume factory runs a workshop, before an orientation tour of Nice, taking in sights such as the Promenade des Anglais and Vieux Nice.
Included
- Scenic drive along the French Riviera
- Orientation tour of Monaco: the Prince’s Palace, Monte Carlo and the Cathedral
- Perfume-making workshop at the Fragonard Perfumery in Eze
- Orientation tour of Nice with your tour leader
- Travel
- Avignon → Monaco → Nice by coach
- Overnight
- French Riviera
- Hotel
- Hotel du Pin Nice Port
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 8
French Riviera – Pisa – Florence – Southern Tuscany
Meals included: BreakfastItaly is the focus today, starting with the Leaning Tower of Pisa, followed by an orientation tour of Florence that takes in Renaissance landmarks such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Palazzo Vecchio and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Tuscany is next, for the night, with the optional Taste of Tuscany excursion for a local meal first.
Included
- Photo stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Orientation tour of Florence: Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the Duomo
Optional extras
- Taste of Tuscany · AED 235 per person
- Travel
- Nice → Pisa → Florence → Tuscany by coach
- Overnight
- Tuscany South
- Hotel
- Antica Tabaccaia Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 9
Southern Tuscany – Rome
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerToday’s journey reaches Italy’s capital, Rome, with a guided walking tour through this ancient city’s history, a place that once stood as the Roman Empire’s focal point. Among the highlights are the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Roman Forum and the Colosseum. Dinner with the group follows this evening.
Included
- Guided tour of Rome with a local guide: the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Spanish Steps
- Travel
- Tuscany → Rome by coach
- Overnight
- Rome
- Hotel
- Excel Roma Montemario
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 10
Rome: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastRome can be explored independently today, or with optional excursions to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, once filled with gladiators, or to the Vatican City’s museums, with the Eternal Rome excursion combining both. These popular excursions need to be booked before the tour begins.
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 11
Siena – Venice
Meals included: BreakfastThe Tuscan town of Siena is today’s first stop, known for its cuisine, art and medieval streets. In the early evening, the route reaches Venice, a city long honoured in literature, film and the arts. Its waterways give it the name Floating City. The evening is free, or a cruise by water taxi through the Venetian canals at twilight is another option.
Included
- Visit to Siena, known for the Palio horse race and its historic centre
Optional extras
- Venice by Night · AED 170 per person
- Travel
- Rome → Siena → Venice by coach
- Overnight
- Venice
- Hotel
- Hotel Venezia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 12
Venice: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
This free day is for seeing Venice in your own way. For a classic Venetian experience, there is the optional gondola ride, or the optional trip to Murano and Burano, islands known for glass-blowing and lace-making respectively, as well as rows of multi-coloured houses. Both excursions together give a fuller picture of Venice.
Included
- Orientation to Venice’s top sights: St Mark’s Square, 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 13
Venice – Lucerne – Swiss Alps
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
Crossing into Switzerland, the tour stops in Lucerne for an orientation tour and free time to explore this Swiss city. From there, the coach climbs into the mountains towards the Jungfrau region, rated among the most popular Alpine destinations. Dinner with the group follows at the hotel.
Included
- Orientation walk of Lucerne: Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument and St Leodegar
- Scenic drive through the Swiss mountains
- Travel
- Venice → Lucerne → Swiss Alps by coach
- Overnight
- Swiss Alps
- Hotel
- Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 14
Swiss Alps: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThe Swiss Alps are today’s focus, with the option to join the popular Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe excursion, which reaches the highest train station in Europe. Year-round snow, glaciers and mountaintops are on view, along with the Ice Palace. Back at lower altitude, the optional Alpine Dinner Experience rounds off the evening.
Optional extras
- Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe · AED 960 per person
- Alpine Dinner Experience · AED 215 per person
- Overnight
- Swiss Alps
- Hotel
- Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 15
Swiss Alps – Black Forest
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerIt is farewell to the Alps as the route continues into Germany and through the Black Forest, stopping at Lake Titisee and then Triberg, where there is free time for lunch. The world’s largest cuckoo clock is on view here, before the day ends in Freudenstadt with time to see the market square. An included dinner rounds off the evening.
Included
- Scenic drive through the Black Forest
- Free time in Triberg, with its waterfall and the world’s largest cuckoo clock
- Photo stop at Lake Titisee
- Free time in Freudenstadt’s market square
- Travel
- Swiss Alps → Black Forest → Lake Titisee → Triberg → Freudenstadt by coach
- Overnight
- Black Forest
- Hotel
- DORMERO Hotel Bretten
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 16
Black Forest – Rhine Valley – Amsterdam
Meals included: Breakfast
The day heads into the heart of the Rhine Valley, stopping in Saint Goar before a cruise to Boppard, past vineyards, castles, towers and forest groves along the riverbanks. A Rhine Valley wine tasting follows, before the tour continues to Amsterdam to settle into the hotel for the night.
Included
- Sightseeing cruise along the Rhine River, past castles and vineyards
- Wine tasting with a local merchant in the Rhine Valley
- Travel
- Black Forest → Rhine Valley → Amsterdam by coach
- Overnight
- Amsterdam
- Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 17
Amsterdam: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerToday begins with a cruise along the canals of Amsterdam, and the rest of the day is open. There is the optional Dutch countryside tour, which explores the fishing village of Volendam, the windmill neighbourhood of Zaanse Schans, as well as a cheese farm and clog factory run locally. An included dinner with the group follows this evening.
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 and dinner
Day 18
End of tour in Amsterdam
Meals included: BreakfastThis morning, after 18 days in Europe, the tour reaches its end, with a final Amsterdam breakfast before everyone continues on their own journeys. This moment calls for swapping details with travel friends before everyone heads home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
FromWed 28 Apr 2027ToSat 15 May 2027
Available
AED 13,423
Single room supplement +AED 6,446 single
FromWed 19 May 2027ToSat 5 Jun 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 12,873
Single room supplement +AED 6,446 single
FromWed 9 Jun 2027ToSat 26 Jun 2027
Available
AED 12,873
Single room supplement +AED 6,446 single
FromWed 21 Jul 2027ToSat 7 Aug 2027
Available
AED 13,423
Single room supplement +AED 6,446 single
FromWed 11 Aug 2027ToSat 28 Aug 2027
Available
AED 12,873
Single room supplement +AED 6,446 single
FromWed 1 Sept 2027ToSat 18 Sept 2027
Sold out
AED 12,873
Single room supplement +AED 6,446 single
Full
FromWed 22 Sept 2027ToSat 9 Oct 2027
Available
AED 14,048
Single room supplement +AED 6,446 single
What’s included
Included
- 17 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)
- 17 Breakfasts, 7 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.
Paris je t’aime
A day of Parisian highlights: a macaron tasting at Ladurée, the rooftop terrace at Galeries Lafayette, a cruise on the River Seine and free time in the Latin Quarter. €50, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 215 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
Highlights of Barcelona featuring the Sagrada Família
A guided tour taking in the Sagrada Família, Palau Güell, La Boqueria market and the Gothic Quarter, with transport, a local guide and entry to the Sagrada Família included. €115. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 490 per person
Barcelona Flamenco Show & Dinner
An evening Flamenco show on Las Ramblas with a buffet dinner of Spanish dishes and unlimited drinks. €90, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 385 per person
An Evening in Avignon
A tour of the Gothic Palais des Papes and its gardens, followed by a three-course Provençal dinner with one drink included and vegetarian options available. €67, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 285 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
Venice by Night
A night cruise of Venice’s canals by water taxi, taking in the palazzos and old taverns lit up after dark. €40, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 170 per person
Venice Gondola Ride
A traditional gondola ride along Venice’s canals, shared with other members of your group (gondolas seat up to five). €35, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 150 per person
Venice Lagoon Tour
A private boat trip across the lagoon to Murano, for a glass-blowing demonstration, and Burano, known for its lace-making and colourful houses. €69, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 295 per person
Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe
A cable car and train journey to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, with alpine views, year-round snow, the Aletsch Glacier and an ice palace to explore. €225, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 960 per person
Alpine Dinner Experience
A traditional Swiss evening starting with a cheese fondue, followed by a hearty meal and a sweet dessert to finish. €50, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 215 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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Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
This tour stays within the Schengen area for almost all of its route, and Monaco and Vatican City both have open borders with it too. The one exception is Andorra, reached through France and Spain on day 4, which sits outside Schengen.
Because the route leaves Schengen for Andorra and comes straight back into it, most other nationalities living in the UAE will need a multiple-entry Schengen visa rather than a single-entry one. UAE passport holders don’t need a visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180, plus the EU’s ETIAS travel authorisation once it comes into force.
Apply for your Schengen visa up to six months before you travel, and book your Dubai appointment early, since slots fill up before summer. Your passport must be valid for at least three months after you leave the Schengen area, and have been issued within the last ten years. Our visa team handles Schengen applications, multiple-entry included: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to and from Amsterdam aren’t included.
Day 1 starts early, at 07:30, at your hotel in Amsterdam, where your tour leader and group meet: the joining information tells you how to get there from the airport. The tour runs by coach throughout, with no internal flights.
The tour ends back in Amsterdam on day 18 at around 10:00, after breakfast, so book your flight home for later that day. Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match the tour dates.
Meals and dietary needs
Breakfast is included every day (17 in total), plus 7 dinners along the route, including Paris, Toulouse, Barcelona, the Swiss Alps and the Black Forest.
Other meals, including 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
Euro covers almost the whole route: the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Andorra, Spain, Italy, Germany, Monaco and Vatican City all use it. Switzerland is the exception, using the Swiss franc.
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 April to September, so expect mild spring weather in April, building to warm summer days from June to August, and still warm in September. The Swiss Alps and the Black Forest stay noticeably cooler than the Mediterranean coast.
Pack layers, comfortable shoes for the walking tours and a light rain jacket, since showers are possible anywhere on the route. A warmer layer is worth having for the Swiss Alps regardless of the season, and modest clothing, with shoulders and knees covered, is worth having for visits to churches and cathedrals.
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. For Andorra, ask them what your passport needs.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Amsterdam 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 Europe Explorer?
Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Pay over time, at 0% interest
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
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