10 days · 8 countries
Europe Highlights
From AED 11,180per person, twin share
Ten days from Rome to Munich and Paris, taking in some of Europe’s best-known sights and cities.
- Duration
- 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Rome
- 8 countries on this tour
- France
- Switzerland
- Italy
- Vatican City
- Austria
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A fast-paced coach tour with a new hotel most nights and guided walking tours in Venice, Munich, Paris and Florence, each up to three hours on your feet
- Accommodation
- 3- and 4-star hotels for all nine nights, with a new city most nights across seven countries
- Meals
- 9 breakfasts and 5 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 51
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus a local guide in Florence
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs March to December: warm Italian summers, mild spring and autumn, and cold, possibly snowy winters in the Swiss Alps and around Innsbruck
Tour overview
This ten-day Europe tour starts in Rome and travels through France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. You cruise the canals of Venice, see the Eiffel Tower, cross the Alps, try traditional dishes and take in local culture along the way.
Highlights
- Venice, Italy’s floating city
- The scenic drive over Brenner Pass
- Innsbruck, an Austrian city
- An orientation tour of Munich’s restored city centre
- A German meal at one of Munich’s historic restaurants
- The scenery on a Rhine River cruise
- Tasting local wines in the Rhine Valley
- The Riekermolen windmill
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- A traditional cheese and clogs demonstration
- A cruise along the Amsterdam canals
- Ghent, a medieval Belgian city
- A driving tour of Paris
- Burgundy, a French winemaking region
- The scenic drive over the Swiss Alps
- The shores of Lake Como
- A photo stop at Pisa’s Leaning Tower
- Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance
See the journey come to life
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Rome
Day 1 · start
Venice
1 night · Day 1
Hotel Venezia
Innsbruck
Day 2 · on the way
Munich
1 night · Day 2
Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
Rhine Valley
1 night · Day 3
Dormero Moselhotel Koblenz Alken
Amsterdam
1 night · Day 4
Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Ghent
Day 5 · on the way
Paris
2 nights · Days 5–6
B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
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Burgundy
Day 7 · on the way
Swiss Alps
2 nights · Days 7–8
Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens
Lake Como
Day 9 · on the way
Tuscany South
1 night · Day 9
Antica Tabaccaia Resort
Pisa
Day 10 · on the way
Florence
Day 10 · on the way
Rome
Day 10 · end
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Rome – Venice
This is the start of the tour, travelling from Rome to Venice through notable Italian landscapes. On arrival, there are landmarks to discover such as St Mark’s Square and the Grand Canal. In the evening, the optional Evening in Venice excursion is available, with a twilight water taxi cruise and a gondola ride, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
Included
- Explore Venice, including St Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace and the Rialto Market
Optional extras
- An Evening in Venice · AED 535 per person
- Travel
- Rome → Venice by coach
- Overnight
- Venice
- Hotel
- Hotel Venezia
Day 2
Innsbruck – Munich – Bavaria Region
Breakfast and dinner included
The tour says goodbye to Italy for now and heads north through the countryside, crossing the Brenner Pass, then stopping in Innsbruck, Austria, which offers an orientation tour and free time. From there, it continues to Munich, in Germany’s Bavaria region, where a city tour takes in the sights and the evening closes with a three-course Bavarian dinner, served at a historic restaurant.
Included
- Scenic drive through the Brenner Pass
- Orientation tour and free time in Innsbruck
- Orientation tour of Munich, including Marienplatz and Frauenkirche
- Three-course Bavarian dinner at a historic restaurant
- Travel
- Venice → Munich by coach, via Innsbruck
- Overnight
- Munich
- Hotel
- Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
Day 3
Munich – Rhine Valley
Breakfast and dinner includedToday the tour heads to one of the most scenic stretches of the Rhine River, arriving in the Rhine Valley. There is time to relax aboard a riverboat as it passes vineyards, medieval towns and high cliffs. Afterwards, a local wine merchant hosts a wine tasting, where you might try eiswein, also called ice wine, if the harvest has been good. Dinner is served at the hotel tonight.
Included
- Rhine River cruise, past castles, vineyards and cliffs
- Wine tasting at a local merchant in the Rhine Valley
- Travel
- Munich → Rhine Valley by coach
- Overnight
- Rhine Valley
- Hotel
- Dormero Moselhotel Koblenz Alken
Day 4
Rhine Valley – Amsterdam
Breakfast and dinner included
On the way to Amsterdam, the tour passes through the Dutch countryside, with a stop for photos at the Riekermolen windmill. There is also a cheese and clog-making display, with a chance to taste local cheeses. The tour arrives in Amsterdam in the afternoon, with free time before a twilight canal cruise. Afterwards, an included dinner awaits at a local restaurant.
Included
- Photo stop at the Riekermolen Windmill
- Cheese and clog making demonstration
- Canal cruise in Amsterdam
- Travel
- Rhine Valley → Amsterdam by coach
- Overnight
- Amsterdam
- Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Day 5
Amsterdam – Ghent – Paris
Breakfast and dinner includedThe tour’s next stop is the Belgian city of Ghent, a cultural hub known for its medieval architecture. Later, it travels on to Paris, the City of Lights, for a driving tour past well-known landmarks, among them the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Dinner is served at a local restaurant this evening.
Included
- Free time in Ghent’s medieval market squares
- Guided driving tour of Paris, past the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe
- Travel
- Amsterdam → Paris by coach, via Ghent
- Overnight
- Paris
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
Day 6
Paris: Free Day
Breakfast included
This free day lets you explore the city in your own way. You can join the optional Paris Like Locals excursion, a day of varied experiences including a tasting of macarons, a tour of a parfumerie and a stop at the Latin Quarter. In the evening, you can explore the Montmartre neighbourhood and watch a cabaret show.
Included
- Free day in Paris to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Paris Like Locals · AED 300 per person
- Parisian Cabaret with drinks · AED 400 per person
- An Evening in Montmartre · AED 235 per person
- Overnight
- Paris
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
Day 7
Paris – Burgundy – Swiss Alps
Breakfast and dinner includedThe tour leaves Paris behind for a sense of France’s small towns, with a lunch stop in Beaune, Burgundy. There is a chance to see the Hospices de Beaune, or to taste the local wine. Afterwards, the tour travels on to the Swiss Alps, with peaks dusted in snow and lakes of clear blue water along the way. In the evening, the group settles into the hotel for an included dinner.
Included
- Free time in Beaune, Burgundy’s wine capital
- Scenic drive through the Swiss Alps
- Travel
- Paris → Swiss Alps by coach, via Burgundy
- Overnight
- Swiss Alps
- Hotel
- Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens
Day 8
Swiss Alps: Free Day
Breakfast included
The Swiss Alps are home to several of the world’s highest peaks. The day is free, and the optional Jungfraujoch excursion gives you the feeling of standing on top of the world, with year-round snow and plenty of photo opportunities all around. To finish the evening, you can add the optional Alpine Dinner Experience.
Included
- Free day in the Swiss Alps
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 9
Swiss Alps – Lake Como – Tuscany
Breakfast includedThe tour heads back towards Italy, stopping at Lake Como. Surrounded by scattered villages, the lake is known for a villa owned by George Clooney. From there, the tour continues to the Tuscany region, known for its wine, food, art and architecture. The group settles in Montecatini Terme, where you can join an optional excursion this evening to experience the spa town.
Included
- Visit to Lake Como
Optional extras
- An Evening in Montecatini · AED 230 per person
- Travel
- Swiss Alps → Tuscany by coach, via Lake Como
- Overnight
- Tuscany South
- Hotel
- Antica Tabaccaia Resort
Day 10
Tuscany – Pisa – Florence – Rome
Breakfast included
This morning, there is a photo stop at the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then the tour heads to Florence for a walking tour with a local guide, through this historic Renaissance city. Afterwards, you can join the optional Taste of Tuscany excursion for a family-style meal. Finally, the tour returns to Rome, where it comes to an end.
Included
- Photo stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Guided walking tour of Florence with a local guide
Optional extras
- Taste of Tuscany · AED 235 per person
- Travel
- Tuscany → Rome by coach, via Pisa and Florence
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
13 dates
Sun 28 Mar – Tue 6 Apr 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 11,180
Single room +AED 4,525
Sun 25 Apr – Tue 4 May 2027
Available
AED 11,180
Single room +AED 4,525
Sun 16 May – Tue 25 May 2027
Available
AED 12,880
Single room +AED 4,525
Sun 30 May – Tue 8 Jun 2027
Available
AED 11,180
Single room +AED 4,525
Sun 13 Jun – Tue 22 Jun 2027
Available
AED 12,880
Single room +AED 4,525
Sun 27 Jun – Tue 6 Jul 2027
Available
AED 11,180
Single room +AED 4,525
Sun 11 Jul – Tue 20 Jul 2027
Available
AED 11,180
Single room +AED 4,525
Sun 25 Jul – Tue 3 Aug 2027
Available
AED 11,180
Single room +AED 4,525
Sun 8 Aug – Tue 17 Aug 2027
Available
AED 11,180
Single room +AED 4,525
Sun 29 Aug – Tue 7 Sept 2027
Available
AED 11,180
Single room +AED 4,525
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Sun 12 Sept – Tue 21 Sept 2027
Available
AED 12,880
Single room +AED 4,525
Sun 26 Sept – Tue 5 Oct 2027
Available
AED 12,880
Single room +AED 4,525
Sun 10 Oct – Tue 19 Oct 2027
Available
AED 11,180
Single room +AED 4,525
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 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.
An Evening in Venice
Day 1AED 535per personAn evening in Venice with your tour leader: a water taxi cruise from Piazzale Roma to San Marco, a traditional gondola ride and a pizza or pasta dinner at a local restaurant. €125. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 1 in the itineraryParis Like Locals
Day 6AED 300per personA guided walk through Paris with your tour leader: a macaron tasting, a tour of a perfume museum, time at Galeries Lafayette, lunch at a local crêperie and a walk through the Latin Quarter. €70, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 6 in the itineraryParisian Cabaret with drinks
Day 6AED 400per personAn evening cabaret show in Paris, with cancan dancing, costumes and a glass of French champagne (a soft drink option is available). €94, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 6 in the itineraryAn Evening in Montmartre
Day 6AED 235per personAn evening in Montmartre with your tour leader: see the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, then sit down to a three-course French dinner, with vegetarian options available. €55, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 6 in the itineraryJungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe
Day 8AED 960per personA trip by cable car and train to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, for alpine views, snow all year round and the ice palace at the top. €225, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 8 in the itineraryAlpine Dinner Experience
Day 8AED 215per personA Swiss dinner that opens with a cheese fondue, followed by a hearty main course and a sweet dessert to finish. €50, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 8 in the itineraryAn Evening in Montecatini
Day 9AED 230per personA return trip on the Montecatini Funicular for views over Montecatini Terme, followed by a three-course Tuscan dinner with a choice of starter and main course. From October to March the trip is made by taxi instead, as the funicular closes for winter. €54, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 9 in the itineraryTaste of Tuscany
Day 10AED 235per personA family-style Tuscan meal in Florence: bistecca alla Fiorentina, bruschetta al pomodoro, a glass of Chianti and a traditional dessert. €55, booked with your tour leader on the day.
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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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
Every country on this tour, Italy, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Switzerland, is in the Schengen area, and Vatican City has open borders with it, so one Schengen visa covers the whole trip.
UAE passport holders do not need a visa for Schengen stays of up to 90 days in any 180, though you will also need the EU’s 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, applied for in the country where you spend the most nights; nights on this tour are split fairly evenly between Italy, Germany, France and Switzerland, so our visa team can confirm which applies once your dates are set. Apply up to six months before you travel, and book your Dubai appointment early as they fill up before summer and Christmas.
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: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to Rome and home aren’t included.
Best Western Blu Hotel Roma is where day 1 begins, with reception open for check-in from 07:30, ready for an 08:00 departure. The tour ends back at the hotel in Rome on day 10 at around 19:30.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Nine breakfasts and five dinners are included: breakfast every day except day 1, and dinner in Munich, the Rhine Valley, Amsterdam, Paris and the Swiss Alps. Lunches and other meals on free days are not included.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
The euro is used everywhere on this tour except Switzerland, where it is the Swiss franc. Cards are widely accepted; a card with no foreign transaction fees makes things easiest.
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 from March to December, so you may meet cool spring or autumn days in Venice and Florence, warm summer weather in Italy, and cold, possibly snowy conditions in the Swiss Alps and around Innsbruck. Pack in layers, bring a rain jacket, and wear comfortable, broken-in shoes: walking tours in Venice, Munich and Florence can last up to three hours.
Modest clothing, covering shoulders and knees, is expected when entering churches such as St Mark’s Basilica in Venice and the Duomo in Florence.
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 Rome 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 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. Up to 51 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 Highlights?
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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