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 33 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 Europe Explorer?

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.

18 days · 10 countries

Europe Explorer

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Eighteen days around Europe from Amsterdam, through Paris, Barcelona, the French Riviera, Rome and Venice, and back by way of the Swiss Alps.

Duration: 18 Days / 17 Nights
Route: Starts and ends in Amsterdam
10 countries on this tour: Netherlands
Belgium
France
Andorra
Spain
Italy
Vatican City
Monaco
Switzerland
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 6 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

An 18-day group tour of some of Europe’s best destinations, from the lights of Paris to Barcelona’s Sagrada Família and the sun of the French Riviera. Tuscany’s rolling hills and Rome’s ancient sites come next, then Venice’s waterways, the Swiss Alps, and after them Germany’s Black Forest. There are cruises on the Rhine River and Amsterdam’s canals too.

Highlights

Ghent, a medieval city in Belgium
A driving tour of Paris
Local French wine tasting in Cahors
Toulouse with a local guide
Andorra, one of Europe’s smallest countries
Barcelona’s architecture on a driving tour
Sète, in the South of France
Pont du Gard, the ancient Roman aqueduct

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An orientation tour of Avignon
The French Riviera on a scenic drive
Monaco’s glitz and glamour
A perfume workshop in Eze
Nice, a French coastal city
Pisa’s Leaning Tower
Florence, the Renaissance’s birthplace
Rome with a local guide
Siena, in the Tuscan countryside
Venice and its magic
Lucerne, a picturesque Swiss city
Scenic views on a Swiss mountain drive
The Black Forest region on a picturesque drive
A photo stop at Lake Titisee
The Black Forest town of Triberg
The world’s largest cuckoo clock
Freudenstadt’s market square
A Rhine River cruise
A Rhine Valley wine tasting
A canal cruise in Amsterdam

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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 5,420 km by roadMap data: © OpenStreetMap contributors; OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap; terrain Mapzen; roads OSRM

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
Southern Tuscany
Day 8 · on the way
Tuscany South
1 night · Day 8
Antica Tabaccaia Resort
Southern Tuscany
Day 9 · on the way
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
Dinner included
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
Day 2
Paris: Free Day
Breakfast included
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
Day 3
Paris – Toulouse
Breakfast included
Today’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, and the evening is free.
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
Day 4
Toulouse – Andorra – Barcelona
Breakfast and dinner included
It 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
Day 5
Barcelona: Free Day
Breakfast included
You are free to spend today as you wish. The optional Highlights of Barcelona excursion takes in the Sagrada Família, Gaudí’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
Day 6
Barcelona – Sète – Pont du Gard – Avignon
Breakfast included
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
Day 7
Avignon – Monaco – Nice
Breakfast included
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
Day 8
French Riviera – Pisa – Florence – Southern Tuscany
Breakfast included
Italy 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
Day 9
Southern Tuscany – Rome
Breakfast and dinner included
Today’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
Day 10
Rome: Free Day
Breakfast included
Rome 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
Day 11
Siena – Venice
Breakfast included
The 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
Day 12
Venice: Free Day
Breakfast included
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
Day 13
Venice – Lucerne – Swiss Alps
Breakfast and dinner included
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
Day 14
Swiss Alps: Free Day
Breakfast included
The 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
Day 15
Swiss Alps – Black Forest
Breakfast and dinner included
It 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
Day 16
Black Forest – Rhine Valley – Amsterdam
Breakfast included
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
Day 17
Amsterdam: Free Day
Breakfast and dinner included
Today 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
Day 18
End of tour in Amsterdam
Breakfast included
This 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.

Dates & prices

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

Wed 28 Apr – Sat 15 May 2027
Available
AED 16,780
Single room +AED 8,060
Book Wed 28 Apr – Sat 15 May 2027
Wed 19 May – Sat 5 Jun 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 16,095
Single room +AED 8,060
Book Wed 19 May – Sat 5 Jun 2027
Wed 9 Jun – Sat 26 Jun 2027
Available
AED 16,095
Single room +AED 8,060
Book Wed 9 Jun – Sat 26 Jun 2027
Wed 21 Jul – Sat 7 Aug 2027
Available
AED 16,780
Single room +AED 8,060
Book Wed 21 Jul – Sat 7 Aug 2027
Wed 11 Aug – Sat 28 Aug 2027
Available
AED 16,095
Single room +AED 8,060
Book Wed 11 Aug – Sat 28 Aug 2027
Wed 1 Sept – Sat 18 Sept 2027
Available
AED 16,095
Single room +AED 8,060
Book Wed 1 Sept – Sat 18 Sept 2027
Wed 22 Sept – Sat 9 Oct 2027
Available
AED 17,560
Single room +AED 8,060
Book Wed 22 Sept – Sat 9 Oct 2027

What’s included

Included

17 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
17 breakfasts and 6 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.

Paris je t’aime
Day 2AED 215per person
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.
See day 2 in the itinerary
An Evening in Montmartre
Day 2AED 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 2 in the itinerary
Parisian Cabaret with drinks
Day 2AED 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 2 in the itinerary
Highlights of Barcelona featuring the Sagrada Família
Day 5AED 490per person
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.
See day 5 in the itinerary
Barcelona Flamenco Show & Dinner
Day 5AED 385per person
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.
See day 5 in the itinerary
An Evening in Avignon
Day 6AED 285per person
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.
See day 6 in the itinerary
Taste of Tuscany
Day 8AED 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 8 in the itinerary
Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour
Day 10AED 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.
See day 10 in the itinerary
Vatican Museums Guided Tour
Day 10AED 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.
See day 10 in the itinerary
Eternal Rome
Day 10AED 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.
See day 10 in the itinerary
Venice by Night
Day 11AED 170per person
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.
See day 11 in the itinerary
Venice Gondola Ride
Day 12AED 150per person
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.
See day 12 in the itinerary
Venice Lagoon Tour
Day 12AED 295per person
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.
See day 12 in the itinerary
Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe
Day 14AED 960per person
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.
See day 14 in the itinerary
Alpine Dinner Experience
Day 14AED 215per person
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.
See day 14 in the itinerary
Dutch Countryside Tour
Day 17AED 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 17 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 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 6 dinners along the route, including Paris, 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 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 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.
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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.
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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 33 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 Europe Explorer?
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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Terms from 3 to 12 months

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Tour overview

Highlights

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Route and hotels

Day-by-day itinerary

Amsterdam – Ghent – Paris

Included

Paris: Free Day

Optional extras

Paris – Toulouse

Included

Toulouse – Andorra – Barcelona

Included

Barcelona: Free Day

Optional extras

Barcelona – Sète – Pont du Gard – Avignon

Included

Optional extras

Avignon – Monaco – Nice

Included

French Riviera – Pisa – Florence – Southern Tuscany

Included

Optional extras

Southern Tuscany – Rome

Included

Rome: Free Day

Optional extras

Siena – Venice

Included

Optional extras

Venice: Free Day

Included

Optional extras

Venice – Lucerne – Swiss Alps

Included

Swiss Alps: Free Day

Optional extras

Swiss Alps – Black Forest

Included

Black Forest – Rhine Valley – Amsterdam

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Amsterdam: Free Day

Included

Optional extras

End of tour in Amsterdam

Dates & prices

What’s included

Included

Not included

Optional extras

Paris je t’aime

An Evening in Montmartre

Parisian Cabaret with drinks

Highlights of Barcelona featuring the Sagrada Família

Barcelona Flamenco Show & Dinner

An Evening in Avignon

Taste of Tuscany

Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour

Vatican Museums Guided Tour

Eternal Rome

Venice by Night

Venice Gondola Ride

Venice Lagoon Tour

Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe

Alpine Dinner Experience

Dutch Countryside Tour

Traveller reviews

Good to know

Passport & visas

Flights and timings

Meals and dietary needs

Money

Weather and packing

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Visas

Flights

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