7 days · 8 countries
Europe Taster
From AED 6,005per person, twin share
Enjoy 7 days in Europe and discover great destinations including Paris, the Swiss Alps and Amsterdam!
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in London
- Countries
- France, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Great Britain and England
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A fast-paced coach tour with an early start, a new hotel most nights and guided walking tours in Paris and Amsterdam, each up to three hours on your feet
- Accommodation
- 3- and 4-star hotels for all six nights, with a new hotel most nights as the tour moves between cities
- Meals
- 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 53
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs March to December: mild spring and autumn, warm summers in Paris and Amsterdam, and cold, possibly snowy winters in the Swiss Alps
Tour overview
This is the perfect taste of Europe! Journey through six countries, from London, Paris and Amsterdam to the Swiss Alps, Germany’s Rhine Valley, and Belgium. See iconic Parisian landmarks, ascend snowy Alpine peaks, explore the Dutch countryside, cruise the Rhine River, and travel back in time in medieval Ghent. This 7-day Europe tour is one you’ll never forget!
Highlights
- Embark on a driving tour of Paris
- Enjoy a welcome dinner in Paris
- Visit Beaune; wine capital of Burgundy
- Enjoy a scenic Swiss Mountain drive
- Cruise down the Rhine River
- Enjoy a Rhine Valley wine tasting
- Visit the Riekermolen Windmill
- Enjoy a Dutch cheese and clogs demonstration
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- Cruise along the Amsterdam canals
- Enjoy a farewell dinner in Amsterdam
- Visit Ghent, a medieval city in Belgium
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
London
Day 1 · start
Paris
2 nights · Days 1–2
B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
Burgundy
Day 3 · on the way
Swiss Alps
2 nights · Days 3–4
Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens
Rhine Valley
1 night · Day 5
Wyndam Garden Koblenz
Amsterdam
1 night · Day 6
Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Ghent
Day 7 · on the way
London
Day 7 · end
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
London – Paris
Meals included: Dinner
The tour leaves London and crosses the English Channel to Paris, the City of Lights. A driving tour passes landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, before a local restaurant hosts a welcome dinner to mark the first evening of the trip.
Included
- Guided driving tour of Paris, past the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe
- Welcome dinner in Paris
- Travel
- London → Paris by coach
- Overnight
- Paris
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Paris: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThis is a free day to explore Paris at your own pace. You can join the optional Paris+ excursion, which stops at a French perfumery, includes a macaron tasting and a cruise on the Seine River, or spend the day on your own. In the evening you can also visit Montmartre on an optional excursion, or enjoy a cabaret show.
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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3
Burgundy – Swiss Alps
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
From Paris the tour travels to Beaune in Burgundy, in the heart of French wine country, with free time there for lunch. The coach continues to Switzerland on a scenic drive through the Swiss Alps. It arrives in the Jungfrau Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where dinner is included for the group.
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
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 4
Swiss Alps: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
On this free day in the Swiss Alps, you can join the optional excursion to Jungfraujoch, riding up to Europe’s highest train station, with year-round snow and glacier views. Along the way you pass villages, waterfalls and snow-capped peaks. In the evening you can choose the optional Alpine Dinner Experience, for a taste of Swiss tradition.
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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 5
Swiss Alps – Rhine Valley
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
In the morning the tour travels from Switzerland into Germany’s Rhine Valley. A cruise on the Rhine River runs from St Goar to Boppard, passing medieval castles, vineyards and steep cliffs. Afterwards, there is a wine tasting at a local merchant, included in the tour, where you might try eiswein, a rare dessert wine. In the evening, dinner is served at the hotel.
Included
- Rhine River cruise from St Goar to Boppard, past castles and vineyards
- Wine tasting at a local merchant in the Rhine Valley
- Travel
- Swiss Alps → Rhine Valley by coach
- Overnight
- Rhine Valley
- Hotel
- Wyndam Garden Koblenz
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 6
Rhine Valley – Amsterdam
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
The tour says goodbye to Germany and heads into the Netherlands. On the way, it stops at the historic Riekermolen Windmill, then sees how Dutch cheese and clogs are traditionally made. The day ends in Amsterdam, with free time, a canal cruise and a farewell dinner with the group at a local restaurant.
Included
- Photo stop at the Riekermolen Windmill
- Dutch cheese and clog making demonstration
- Canal cruise in Amsterdam
- Farewell dinner in Amsterdam
- Travel
- Rhine Valley → Amsterdam by coach
- Overnight
- Amsterdam
- Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
Amsterdam – Ghent – London
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, the tour leaves Amsterdam and heads back towards London, with a stop in Ghent along the way. This Belgian city is known for its cobblestone streets, fairytale architecture and local cuisine. There is free time to explore, find something to eat or pick up souvenirs, before the journey continues back to London, where the tour ends.
Included
- Free time in Ghent to see its medieval streets
- Travel
- Amsterdam → Ghent → London by coach
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
30 dates
FromSun 18 Oct 2026ToSat 24 Oct 2026
Sold out
AED 6,776
Single room supplement +AED 2,553 single
Full
FromTue 22 Dec 2026ToMon 28 Dec 2026
Available
AED 6,850
Single room supplement +AED 1,561 single
FromTue 29 Dec 2026ToMon 4 Jan 2027
Available
AED 6,189
Single room supplement +AED 1,561 single
FromSun 14 Mar 2027ToSat 20 Mar 2027
Available
AED 6,372
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
FromSun 28 Mar 2027ToSat 3 Apr 2027
Available
AED 6,740
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
FromSun 25 Apr 2027ToSat 1 May 2027
Available
AED 6,740
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
FromSun 9 May 2027ToSat 15 May 2027
Available
AED 6,740
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
FromSun 23 May 2027ToSat 29 May 2027
Available
AED 6,740
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
FromSun 30 May 2027ToSat 5 Jun 2027
Sold out
AED 6,005
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
Full
FromSun 6 Jun 2027ToSat 12 Jun 2027
Sold out
AED 6,005
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
Full
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FromSun 13 Jun 2027ToSat 19 Jun 2027
Sold out
AED 6,005
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
Full
FromSun 20 Jun 2027ToSat 26 Jun 2027
Available
AED 6,740
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
FromSun 27 Jun 2027ToSat 3 Jul 2027
Sold out
AED 6,372
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
Full
FromSun 4 Jul 2027ToSat 10 Jul 2027
Available
AED 7,217
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
FromSun 11 Jul 2027ToSat 17 Jul 2027
Sold out
AED 6,005
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
Full
FromSun 18 Jul 2027ToSat 24 Jul 2027
Available
AED 7,217
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
FromSun 25 Jul 2027ToSat 31 Jul 2027
Sold out
AED 6,005
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
Full
FromSun 1 Aug 2027ToSat 7 Aug 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 6,005
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
FromSun 8 Aug 2027ToSat 14 Aug 2027
Sold out
AED 6,005
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
Full
FromSun 15 Aug 2027ToSat 21 Aug 2027
Available
AED 6,005
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
FromSun 22 Aug 2027ToSat 28 Aug 2027
Sold out
AED 6,005
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
Full
FromSun 29 Aug 2027ToSat 4 Sept 2027
Available
AED 6,005
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
FromSun 5 Sept 2027ToSat 11 Sept 2027
Sold out
AED 6,372
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
Full
FromSun 12 Sept 2027ToSat 18 Sept 2027
Available
AED 6,005
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
FromSun 19 Sept 2027ToSat 25 Sept 2027
Sold out
AED 6,005
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
Full
FromSun 26 Sept 2027ToSat 2 Oct 2027
Available
AED 6,372
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
FromSun 3 Oct 2027ToSat 9 Oct 2027
Sold out
AED 6,372
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
Full
FromSun 10 Oct 2027ToSat 16 Oct 2027
Available
AED 6,372
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
FromSun 17 Oct 2027ToSat 23 Oct 2027
Sold out
AED 6,005
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
Full
FromSun 24 Oct 2027ToSat 30 Oct 2027
Sold out
AED 6,005
Single room supplement +AED 2,259 single
Full
What’s included
Included
- 6 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)
- 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
- Modern air conditioned coach with reclining seats, TV for showing DVDs and toilet
- 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+
A day out with your tour leader covering Paris classics: a macaron tasting, a guided visit to a perfume museum, lunch, a cruise on the Seine and free time in the Latin Quarter to see Notre-Dame Cathedral. €53, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 230 per person
An Evening in Montmartre
An 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.
AED 235 per person
Parisian Cabaret with drinks
An 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.
AED 400 per person
Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe
A 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.
AED 960 per person
Alpine Dinner Experience
A 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.
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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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
This tour starts and ends in London and crosses into France, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, all in the Schengen area, so one Schengen visa covers the whole continental leg, alongside UK entry permission for the London days.
UAE passport holders travel to the UK on an Electronic Travel Authorisation, applied for online before you travel, and need no visa for Schengen stays of up to 90 days in any 180, though the EU’s ETIAS travel authorisation will also be needed once it starts: we can tell you where it stands when you book. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a UK Standard Visitor visa, applied for in Dubai and allowing 15 to 20 working days after the appointment, as well as a Schengen visa.
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 both applications: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to London and home aren’t included.
Day 1 starts at 06:30 at the reception of the Moxy London Stratford Hotel. The tour ends in London on day 7 after the coach returns from Ghent; no exact finishing time is set, so allow some flexibility for a flight home that evening.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Six breakfasts and four dinners are included: breakfast every day except day 1, and dinner on your welcome night in Paris, in the Swiss Alps, in the Rhine Valley and on your farewell night in Amsterdam. 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
You will use pounds sterling in London at the start and end of the tour, euros in France, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, and Swiss francs in the Swiss Alps. Cards are widely accepted, though it is worth carrying some cash for smaller purchases.
Optional experiences booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
Weather ranges from cold winters in the Swiss Alps, especially on the December and March dates, to warm summers in Paris and Amsterdam between June and September. Pack in layers, bring a rain jacket, and wear comfortable, broken-in shoes: walking tours in Paris and Amsterdam can last up to three hours.
A day bag for the coach and a light jacket for cooler evenings are worth having, whatever the season.
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 London 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 Taster?
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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