14 days · 11 countries
Europe Jewel Christmas & New Year
From AED 14,625per person, twin share
Christmas in Prague, with New Year’s Eve among the Swiss Alps, on a festive trip across multiple European destinations.
- Duration
- 14 Days / 13 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Amsterdam
- 11 countries on this tour
- Netherlands
- Germany
- Czech Republic
- Slovakia
- Hungary
- Austria
- Slovenia
- Italy
- Switzerland
- France
- Belgium
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A fast-moving coach tour across eleven countries with a hotel change most nights, guided walking tours of up to three hours and some sites with plenty of steps. You carry your own bags, including up hotel stairs where there is no lift
- Accommodation
- 13 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels throughout
- Meals
- 13 breakfasts and 7 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 53
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus local guides in several cities
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs in December over Christmas and New Year: cold across central Europe, with a good chance of snow in the Swiss Alps and Prague
Tour overview
This fourteen-day Europe Jewel tour runs over Christmas and New Year, with festive sights throughout and city lights in Amsterdam, Venice and Paris. After a Rhine River cruise, you spend Christmas in Prague, then see Bratislava, Vienna, Budapest and Ljubljana. Venice and Tuscany follow, and New Year’s Eve is in Switzerland, before Paris.
Highlights
- A cheese and clogs demonstration
- The scenery in Zaanse Schans
- Volendam, a lakeside town
- A dinner cruise on Amsterdam’s canals
- A Rhine Valley wine tasting
- A Rhine River cruise
- Nuremberg, a historic Bavarian city
- Authentic Czech cuisine
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- Prague on a guided walking tour
- Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia
- A walking tour of Austria’s capital, Vienna
- Dinner in a Viennese wine cellar
- A driving tour of Budapest’s top sights
- Lake Balaton, a Hungarian lake
- Maribor, in Slovenia
- Ljubljana with a local guide
- Venice, Italy’s floating city
- A locally guided walking tour of Florence
- A local dinner in Florence
- The Leaning Tower of Pisa
- A scenic mountain drive to Switzerland
- A driving tour of Paris
- Ghent, a medieval Belgian city
See the journey come to life
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Amsterdam
1 night · Day 1
Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Rhine Valley
1 night · Day 2
Mercure Hotel Frankfurt Eschborn Helfmann Park
Nuremberg
Day 3 · on the way
Prague
2 nights · Days 3–4
Hotel Duo
Bratislava
Day 5 · on the way
Vienna
1 night · Day 5
B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
Budapest
1 night · Day 6
ibis Styles Budapest Center
Lake Balaton
Day 7 · on the way
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Maribor
Day 7 · on the way
Ljubljana
1 night · Day 7
B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park
Postojna
Day 8 · on the way
Venice
1 night · Day 8
Hotel Venezia
Florence
Day 9 · on the way
Tuscany South
1 night · Day 9
Antica Tabaccaia Resort
Pisa
Day 10 · on the way
Swiss Alps
2 nights · Days 10–11
Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens
Paris
2 nights · Days 12–13
B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
Ghent
Day 14 · on the way
Amsterdam
Day 14 · end
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Amsterdam
Dinner included
This festive tour begins in Amsterdam, with your tour leader on hand before the group heads out to the Dutch countryside, to find out how cheese and clogs are made. The windmill village of Zaanse Schans comes next, followed by free time for lunch in Volendam. The group then returns to Amsterdam, where a canal cruise features a two-course welcome dinner onboard.
Included
- Cheese and clog-making demonstration in the Dutch countryside
- Free time for lunch in Volendam
- Visit to the windmills of Zaanse Schans
- Dinner cruise on the Amsterdam canals
- Overnight
- Amsterdam
- Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Day 2
Amsterdam – Rhine Valley
Breakfast and dinner includedThe border crossing into Germany leads to the Rhine Valley, where a wine tasting at Boppard comes before a riverboat cruise to St Goar, with scenic views along the riverbank. After disembarking, there is a chance to watch how the area’s steins and cuckoo clocks are crafted, before the group gathers for dinner at the hotel.
Included
- Wine tasting with a local merchant in Boppard
- Cruise on the Rhine to St Goar, past its castles
- Travel
- Amsterdam → Rhine Valley by coach
- Overnight
- Rhine Valley
- Hotel
- Mercure Hotel Frankfurt Eschborn Helfmann Park
Day 3
Nuremberg – Prague (Christmas Eve)
Breakfast and dinner includedThe route to Prague today passes through Nuremberg, a city rebuilt after WW2 using some of its original stone. Prague itself is known for its mix of Baroque, Gothic, Art Nouveau and Cubist architecture, along with quirky bars, cobbled lanes and courtyards. In the evening, a Christmas Eve dinner is shared with the group.
Included
- Orientation tour of Nuremberg, from Kaiserburg to Hauptmarkt
- Christmas Eve dinner of Czech cuisine
- Travel
- Rhine Valley → Nuremberg → Prague by coach
- Overnight
- Prague
- Hotel
- Hotel Duo
Day 4
Prague (Christmas Day)
Breakfast included
A locally guided walking tour on Christmas Day covers Prague’s top sights, among them Old Town Square and Charles Bridge, and the rest of the day is free. The optional Prague+ excursion tours Prague Castle, explores Mala Strana and cruises the Vltava River, with a buffet lunch included. In the evening, an optional Czech meal comes with folk music and dancing.
Included
- Walking tour of Prague with a local guide on Christmas Day, including Old Town Square and Charles Bridge
Optional extras
- Prague+ · AED 280 per person
- Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening · AED 255 per person
- Overnight
- Prague
- Hotel
- Hotel Duo
Day 5
Prague – Bratislava – Vienna
Breakfast and dinner included
Vienna is today’s destination, with a stop in Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital, on the way. On arrival, a guided walking tour covers Vienna’s UNESCO-listed city centre, taking in sights such as the Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen’s Cathedral along the way. This evening’s dinner is in a historical Viennese wine cellar, and afterwards there is the option of an orchestra performance in the Schönbrunn Palace Orangery.
Included
- Orientation tour of Bratislava, including its castle
- Walking tour of Vienna with a local guide, including the Hofburg and St Stephen’s Cathedral
- Dinner in a historic Viennese wine cellar
Optional extras
- Festive Vienna Classical Music Concert · AED 385 per person
- Travel
- Prague → Bratislava → Vienna by coach
- Overnight
- Vienna
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
Day 6
Vienna – Budapest
Breakfast included
Vienna is left behind for Budapest, the striking Hungarian capital. A locally guided driving tour gives an overview of the historic city, starting on the Buda side of the river, with the Houses of Parliament among the sights. Free time fills the remainder of the day, and in the evening there is the optional Danube dinner cruise.
Included
- Guided driving tour of Budapest, including the Parliament building
Optional extras
- Danube Dinner Cruise · AED 320 per person
- Travel
- Vienna → Budapest by coach
- Overnight
- Budapest
- Hotel
- ibis Styles Budapest Center
Day 7
Lake Balaton – Maribor – Ljubljana
Breakfast includedBudapest gives way to Lake Balaton, the largest lake in central Europe. A stop in Maribor, Slovenia, follows, with an orientation tour and free time, before the route continues to the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. A local guide leads a tour on foot through this fairytale city, and afterwards the optional Taste of Ljubljana excursion introduces local wine and cuisine.
Included
- Stop at Lake Balaton, central Europe’s largest lake
- Free time for lunch in Maribor
- Walking tour of Ljubljana with a local guide
Optional extras
- Taste of Ljubljana · AED 255 per person
- Travel
- Budapest → Lake Balaton → Maribor → Ljubljana by coach
- Overnight
- Ljubljana
- Hotel
- B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park
Day 8
Ljubljana – Postojna – Venice
Breakfast included
Slovenia is left behind, with an optional stop at Postojna Cave first, then on into Venice, Italy, a floating city known for its canals, gondolas and works of art. The evening is free to explore, or you can join the optional Evening in Venice excursion for a ride by gondola and water taxi along the canals, a Venetian way to see the city.
Included
- Free time to explore Venice on arrival
Optional extras
- Postojna Cave · AED 150 per person
- An Evening in Venice · AED 535 per person
- Travel
- Ljubljana → Postojna → Venice by coach
- Overnight
- Venice
- Hotel
- Hotel Venezia
Day 9
Florence – Tuscany
Breakfast and dinner included
The road to Florence passes rolling hills, vineyards and countryside views. On arrival, a panoramic view of the city comes from Piazzale Michelangelo, followed by a guided walk through this Renaissance city with a local guide. Free time afterwards comes before dinner of Tuscan food at a local restaurant, with tonight’s hotel set in the Tuscan countryside.
Included
- Views over Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided tour of Florence with a local guide, including Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Florence
- Travel
- Venice → Florence → Tuscany by coach
- Overnight
- Tuscany South
- Hotel
- Antica Tabaccaia Resort
Day 10
Pisa – Swiss Alps (New Year's Eve)
Breakfast and dinner includedThe Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the world’s best known buildings, is the first stop on the way to the Swiss Alps. From there, the border crossing into Switzerland brings a scenic mountain drive to the Swiss Alpine town, home for two nights. New Year’s Eve is celebrated here, surrounded by the Swiss Alps.
Included
- Photo stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Scenic drive through the Swiss mountains
- New Year’s Eve in the Swiss Alps
- Travel
- Tuscany → Pisa → Swiss Alps by coach
- Overnight
- Swiss Alps
- Hotel
- Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens
Day 11
Swiss Alps: Free Day
Breakfast includedNew Year’s Day is a chance to make the most of the Alps. Today’s optional excursion travels to Jungfraujoch, home to the highest train station in Europe, with snow-capped peaks and winter snow all around. In the evening, the optional Alpine Dinner Experience is a way to warm up.
Included
- New Year’s Day free in the Swiss Alps, with snow on the ground year-round
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 12
Swiss Alps – Paris
Breakfast and dinner includedThe route through the French countryside reaches Paris this afternoon, with a driving tour of the City of Lights on the itinerary, taking in the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe among its landmarks. Afterwards, the group sits down to a dinner of French cuisine at a restaurant in the city.
Included
- Driving tour of Paris past the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Travel
- Swiss Alps → Paris by coach
- Overnight
- Paris
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
Day 13
Paris: Free Day
Breakfast includedParis is yours to explore at your own pace today. The optional Paris+ excursion includes visits to a macaron shop and a perfumery, a lunch cruise on the Seine River, and a trip to the lively Latin Quarter. Evening brings a visit to the Montmartre neighbourhood, home to the Moulin Rouge, on an optional tour, or a late-night Parisian cabaret instead.
Included
- Free day in Paris to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Paris+ · AED 230 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 14
Paris – Ghent – Amsterdam
Breakfast includedThis festive two-week tour reaches its last stop in Ghent, Belgium, where there is time for lunch and some free time to look around the medieval city centre. From there, the route continues to Amsterdam, where the tour concludes, with contact details to swap among new travel friends before saying goodbye.
Included
- Free time in Ghent to see the medieval market squares
- Travel
- Paris → Ghent → Amsterdam by coach
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
Tue 22 Dec 2026 – Mon 4 Jan 2027
Available
AED 14,625
Single room +AED 4,525
What’s included
Included
- 13 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
- 13 breakfasts and 7 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.
Prague+
Day 4AED 280per personA guided tour of Prague Castle and the Mala Strana neighbourhood below it, with a cruise along the Vltava River and an all-you-can-eat Czech buffet lunch on board, plus a drink. €65, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 4 in the itineraryTraditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening
Day 4AED 255per personA folk show of traditional Czech music and dancing, paired with a three-course dinner and unlimited drinks, with vegetarian options available. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 4 in the itineraryFestive Vienna Classical Music Concert
Day 5AED 385per personA festive Mozart and Strauss concert in the Schönbrunn Palace Orangery, where Mozart himself once performed, with the Orangery Gardens open to explore during the interval. €90, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 5 in the itineraryDanube Dinner Cruise
Day 6AED 320per personA night cruise on the Danube, guided by a local expert, taking in the Parliament building, Buda Castle Hill and the Chain Bridge, with a welcome drink and a buffet of Hungarian dishes. €75, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 6 in the itineraryTaste of Ljubljana
Day 7AED 255per personA sommelier-led tasting of four Slovenian wines in a wine bar in Ljubljana’s Old Town, followed by a three-course dinner of local dishes at a historic restaurant. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 7 in the itineraryPostojna Cave
Day 8AED 150per personA guided tour of Postojna Cave by underground train, taking in its stalagmites and the world’s oldest underground post office, with a stop at the cave’s vivarium. €35, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 8 in the itineraryAn Evening in Venice
Day 8AED 535per personA water taxi to San Marco from Piazzale Roma, followed by a gondola ride through Venice’s canals, with dinner at a local restaurant: your choice of pizza or pasta. €125, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 8 in the itineraryJungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe
Day 11AED 960per personA cable car and train journey to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, with snow-covered views, the Aletsch Glacier and an ice palace to explore. €225, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 11 in the itineraryAlpine Dinner Experience
Day 11AED 215per personA cheese fondue starter, a hearty Swiss main course and a sweet finish, in the traditional style of the Alps. €50, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 11 in the itineraryParis+
Day 13AED 230per personA day out with your tour leader: a macaron tasting at a well-known patisserie, a visit to a perfume museum, lunch, a cruise on the Seine and some free time to explore the Latin Quarter. €53, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 13 in the itineraryAn Evening in Montmartre
Day 13AED 235per personAn evening in Montmartre, past the Moulin Rouge and up by funicular to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, followed by a three-course French dinner with vegetarian options available. €55, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 13 in the itineraryParisian Cabaret with drinks
Day 13AED 400per personA cabaret show at one of Paris’s best-known venues, with elaborate costumes, music and dance, and a glass of champagne or a soft drink included. €94, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 13 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
This tour stays entirely within the Schengen area, visiting the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, France and Belgium, so one Schengen visa covers the whole trip.
UAE passport holders do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180, and 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. The country where you spend the most nights decides where you apply. On this tour four countries tie, so you apply to the Netherlands, where you first enter the Schengen area.
Apply up to six months before you travel. Dubai appointments fill up quickly before Christmas, so start early. 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, with two blank pages; 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 to and from Amsterdam aren’t included: our team can book your flights from Dubai to match the tour.
Day 1 starts at your hotel in Amsterdam at 10:00, where your tour leader will meet you; most departures start at one of two hotels in the Airport District, a short train ride from the arrivals terminal. The tour ends in Amsterdam on day 14, after breakfast and a final stop in Ghent.
Meals and dietary needs
The tour includes 13 breakfasts and 7 dinners, with a Christmas Eve dinner in Prague, a dinner in a Viennese wine cellar, and further dinners in Amsterdam, the Rhine Valley, Tuscany, the Swiss Alps and Paris.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
Euro in the Netherlands, Germany, Slovakia, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, France and Belgium. Czech koruna in the Czech Republic. Hungarian forint in Hungary. Swiss franc in Switzerland. A card without foreign transaction fees is the easiest way to pay in most of these countries.
Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
Running in December, this tour is cold throughout, with a good chance of snow in the Swiss Alps and in Prague, and Jungfraujoch has snow year-round.
Pack warm layers, a waterproof coat, gloves and comfortable, broken-in shoes with a good grip. Several days include walking tours lasting up to three hours, with some sites, including Postojna Cave and Prague Castle, involving a fair number of steps.
Christmas and New Year on tour
This tour runs over the festive season, with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day both in Prague, and New Year’s Eve spent in the Swiss Alps. Expect Christmas markets and lights along the route, and some shops, restaurants and attractions closing or running shorter hours on 25 December and 1 January.
Your tour leader will confirm exact timings for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day once you are on 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 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 53 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. The ones on this tour are booked with your tour leader on the day, and the Optional extras section shows each one with its price.
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 Jewel Christmas & New Year?
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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