18 days · 10 countries
Northern Explorer
From AED 12,028per person, twin share
Discover Scandinavia, Central Europe and the Baltic states over 18 days on our Northern Europe tour!
- Duration
- 18 Days / 17 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Amsterdam
- Countries
- Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A multi-country coach tour across ten countries, with guided walking tours of up to three hours, early starts and long drive days between cities
- Accommodation
- 16 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels, plus a night in a ferry cabin on the overnight crossing from Stockholm to Helsinki
- Meals
- 17 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 53
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus local guides
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach, Ferry
- Best time to go
- Runs in March, May to September, and December: cool spring, warm summer, and cold winter weather on the December departure
Tour overview
Explore ten countries across Scandinavia, the Baltics, and Central Europe! Absorb the culture of hip cities from Amsterdam and Copenhagen to Warsaw and Berlin. Experience the Scandi-cool sophistication of Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki. Journey through the beautiful Baltic states of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania on our 18-day Northern Explorer tour!
Highlights
- Visit a local Dutch cheese farm and clog factory
- Welcome lunch in Amsterdam
- Cruise along Amsterdam’s canals
- Explore Hamburg on an orientation tour
- Visit Odense; birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen
- Discover Copenhagen; capital of Denmark
- Cruise from Helsingør to Helsingborg by ferry
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the Swedish countryside
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- Visit Gothenburg; Sweden’s second city
- See the highlights of Oslo with a local guide
- Eat Swedish meatballs in Stockholm
- Explore Stockholm with a local guide
- Visit Sigtuna; Sweden’s oldest town
- Catch an overnight ferry to Finland
- Discover the highlights of Helsinki with a local guide
- Catch a ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Enjoy a lunch in Tallinn
- Take a tour of Tallinn with a local guide
- Sightsee in Pärnu; a resort city in Estonia
- Visit Saulkrasti; a Latvian seaside town
- Learn about Latvian history at the Latvian Military Cemetery
- Discover Riga; Latvia’s vibrant capital
- Visit the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania
- Stop at Trakai, Europe's only historic national park
- Explore Vilnius; capital of Lithuania
- See Warsaw’s highlights on a driving tour
- Discover Warsaw’s Old Town with a local guide
- Explore the Old Market Square in Poznań
- Discover Berlin on a guided tour
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Amsterdam
1 night · Day 1
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol
Hamburg
Day 2 · on the way
Northern Germany
1 night · Day 2
IntercityHotel Kiel
Odense
Day 3 · on the way
Copenhagen
1 night · Day 3
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Copenhagen Arena
Helsingør
Day 4 · on the way
Gothenburg
Day 4 · on the way
Oslo
2 nights · Days 4–5
X Hotel Oslo
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Örebro
Day 6 · on the way
Stockholm
2 nights · Days 6–7
Môtel L
Sigtuna
Day 8 · on the way
Stockholm
Day 8 · on the way
Overnight ferry, Stockholm to Helsinki
1 night · Day 8
Tallink
Helsinki
1 night · Day 9
Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
Tallinn
1 night · Day 10
Metropol Hotel
Pärnu
Day 11 · on the way
Saulkrasti
Day 11 · on the way
Latvian Military Cemetery
Day 11 · on the way
Riga
1 night · Day 11
Hestia Hotel Jugend
Hill of Crosses
Day 12 · on the way
Trakai
Day 12 · on the way
Vilnius
1 night · Day 12
Art City Inn Hotel
Warsaw
2 nights · Days 13–14
Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel
Poznań
Day 15 · on the way
Berlin
2 nights · Days 15–16
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Amsterdam
1 night · Day 17
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Amsterdam
Meals included: LunchYour Northern Explorer tour begins in Amsterdam. Your tour leader is waiting at the accommodation that morning, and the day opens with a visit to a local farm to see how clogs and Dutch cheese get made. A welcome lunch and a canal cruise around Amsterdam follow. In the afternoon you can join the optional Timeless Holland excursion, which covers more classic Dutch traditions, and the evening is left free.
Included
- Visit to a Dutch cheese farm and clog factory
- Welcome lunch in Amsterdam
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam
Optional extras
- Timeless Holland · AED 405 per person
- Overnight
- Amsterdam
- Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol
- Meals
- Lunch
Day 2
Amsterdam – Hamburg – Northern Germany
Meals included: Breakfast
You leave Amsterdam this morning and cross into Germany, reaching Hamburg in the late afternoon for an orientation tour. Hamburg is a major harbour town and a cultural destination with over 50 museums. There is time to find dinner on your own, whether that means local cuisine or the city’s namesake hamburger, before continuing to the accommodation for the night.
Included
- Orientation tour of Hamburg, Germany’s harbour city
- Travel
- Amsterdam → Hamburg → Northern Germany by coach
- Overnight
- Northern Germany
- Hotel
- IntercityHotel Kiel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3
Northern Germany – Odense – Copenhagen
Meals included: BreakfastAfter breakfast you cross into Denmark and head for the capital, Copenhagen, on a drive that crosses Europe’s longest bridge. Along the way you stop in Odense, birthplace of the fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen. In Copenhagen an orientation tour shows you why the city is rated one of the most liveable in the world.
Included
- Stop in Odense, Hans Christian Andersen’s birthplace
- Orientation tour of Copenhagen
- Travel
- Northern Germany → Odense → Copenhagen by coach, crossing into Denmark
- Overnight
- Copenhagen
- Hotel
- Four Points Flex by Sheraton Copenhagen Arena
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 4
Copenhagen – Helsingør – Gothenburg – Oslo
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThe day takes in three countries. A drive brings you to Helsingør, home to Kronborg Castle, the setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet, and you see the castle from the water on the ferry across to Sweden. From there the road continues through fine scenery to Gothenburg for an orientation tour and some free time, before you cross into Norway and reach the capital, Oslo. Dinner is included this evening.
Included
- Ferry crossing from Helsingør to Helsingborg, past Kronborg Castle
- Orientation tour of Gothenburg
- Dinner at the hotel in Oslo
- Travel
- Copenhagen → Helsingør → Gothenburg → Oslo by coach and ferry, through Denmark, Sweden and Norway
- Overnight
- Oslo
- Hotel
- X Hotel Oslo
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 5
Oslo
Meals included: Breakfast
Oslo takes the spotlight today. A local guide leads a tour of Norway’s capital this morning, taking in Akershus Castle, the Royal Palace and the Oslo Opera House. After that, you are free for the remainder of the day to explore as you wish, or you can join the optional Oslo+ excursion to take in some of the city’s museums and green spaces.
Included
- Walking tour of Oslo with a local guide: the Royal Palace and Akershus Castle
- Free time to explore Oslo
Optional extras
- Oslo+ · AED 245 per person
- Overnight
- Oslo
- Hotel
- X Hotel Oslo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 6
Oslo – Örebro – Stockholm
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerNorway is left behind as the route crosses back into Sweden, stopping in Örebro, whose medieval castle and parks are well known, before continuing to Stockholm, Sweden’s capital. You arrive in the evening and take in the city’s atmosphere. Dinner tonight is included, with authentic Swedish meatballs on the menu.
Included
- Stop in Örebro
- Swedish meatballs for dinner in Stockholm
- Travel
- Oslo → Örebro → Stockholm by coach
- Overnight
- Stockholm
- Hotel
- Môtel L
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
Stockholm
Meals included: Breakfast
A locally guided tour today covers the highlights of Stockholm and the story of Sweden’s capital. You see the Royal Palace, the AF Chapman Ship and Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town. In the afternoon you can join the optional Stockholm Heritage & Vasa Discovery excursion, which covers two of the city’s best known museums.
Included
- Guided tour of Stockholm: the Royal Palace, the AF Chapman ship and Gamla Stan
- Free time to explore Stockholm
Optional extras
- Stockholm Heritage & Vasa Discovery · AED 385 per person
- Overnight
- Stockholm
- Hotel
- Môtel L
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 8
Stockholm – Sigtuna – Stockholm (Overnight Ferry)
Meals included: BreakfastThis morning’s stop is Sigtuna, the oldest town in Sweden, home to Viking-age ruins and the nation’s oldest Main Street. After taking in this medieval town, you head back to Stockholm. In the afternoon you board the overnight ferry to Helsinki, with onboard entertainment as you cross the Baltic Sea overnight, arriving in Finland the next morning.
Included
- Orientation tour of Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest town
Optional extras
- Baltic Ferry Feast · AED 220 per person
- Royal Stockholm · AED 385 per person
- Travel
- Stockholm → Sigtuna by coach, then overnight ferry to Helsinki
- Overnight
- Stockholm-Helsinki Ferry
- Hotel
- Tallink
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 9
Helsinki
Meals included: Breakfast
The late morning brings you into Helsinki for a tour with a local guide, who shows you highlights such as Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square. In the afternoon, the Finnish capital is yours to explore at your own pace, or you can join the optional excursion to Suomenlinna Island.
Included
- Guided city tour of Helsinki: Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square
- Free time to explore Helsinki
Optional extras
- Helsinki+ · AED 340 per person
- Helsinki Heritage & Suomenlinna Secrets · AED 340 per person
- Overnight
- Helsinki
- Hotel
- Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 10
Helsinki – Tallinn
Meals included: BreakfastLunch
A ferry today takes you from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia, where mediaeval history sits alongside modern architecture. Lunch is at a medieval restaurant, followed by a walking tour of Tallinn with a local guide, stopping at the UNESCO-listed historic centre, Town Hall Square and St Olav’s Church.
Included
- Lunch at a medieval restaurant in Tallinn’s Old Town Square
- Walking tour of Tallinn with a local guide
- Travel
- Helsinki → Tallinn by ferry across the Gulf of Finland
- Overnight
- Tallinn
- Hotel
- Metropol Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast and lunch
Day 11
Tallinn – Pärnu – Saulkrasti – Latvian Military Cemetery – Riga
Meals included: BreakfastTallinn is behind you now as the route continues to Latvia’s capital, Riga, by way of Pärnu, an Estonian resort town, and Saulkrasti, a seaside town in Latvia. Along the way there is a quiet stop at the Latvian Military Cemetery, where soldiers who fought in WWI are honoured, before a walking tour of Riga takes in the city’s Art Nouveau architecture and lively atmosphere.
Included
- Stop in the resort city of Pärnu
- Stop in the seaside town of Saulkrasti
- Visit to the Latvian Military Cemetery
- Walking tour of Riga’s old town
- Travel
- Tallinn → Pärnu → Riga by coach, via Saulkrasti
- Overnight
- Riga
- Hotel
- Hestia Hotel Jugend
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 12
Riga – Hill of Crosses – Trakai – Vilnius
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
Lithuania is today’s destination. The first stop is the Hill of Crosses, a pilgrimage site with around 100,000 crosses, followed by Trakai, home to a brick-built island castle. Later, you reach Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, for an orientation tour. In your free time you can discover the UNESCO-listed Old Town and the artists’ republic of Užupis.
Included
- Visit to the Hill of Crosses
- Stop at Trakai National Park and Island Castle
- Orientation tour of Vilnius’s Old Town
- Travel
- Riga → Vilnius by coach, via the Hill of Crosses and Trakai Castle
- Overnight
- Vilnius
- Hotel
- Art City Inn Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 13
Vilnius – Warsaw
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThis morning the tour crosses from Lithuania into Poland, arriving in Warsaw, the capital, in the afternoon and checking into the hotel. A driving tour then gives you a closer look at the city, passing sights such as the Presidential Palace and the Palace of Culture and Science. A group dinner follows later.
Included
- Driving tour of Warsaw: the Presidential Palace and the Palace of Culture and Science
- Dinner with the group
- Travel
- Vilnius → Warsaw by coach
- Overnight
- Warsaw
- Hotel
- Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 14
Warsaw
Meals included: Breakfast
A local guide tours you around Warsaw’s Old Town this morning, taking in its highlights and the square at the heart of the old town. You can spend the afternoon however you like, perhaps joining one or both of the optional excursions covering Warsaw’s culinary, musical and royal culture.
Included
- Walking tour of Warsaw’s Old Town with a local guide
- Free time to explore Warsaw
Optional extras
- Taste of Warsaw: Royal Castle & Pierogi · AED 215 per person
- Chopin & Polish Flavours Evening · AED 340 per person
- Overnight
- Warsaw
- Hotel
- Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 15
Warsaw – Poznań – Berlin
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThe road heads back into Germany with a stop in Poznań, known for its colourful old town, before continuing to Berlin, Germany’s capital. Reminders of the city’s difficult past remain alongside a reborn, modern culture today. A walking and driving tour takes in landmarks including Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie.
Included
- Stop in Poznań’s Old Market Square
- Guided tour of Berlin: Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie
- Dinner at the hotel in Berlin
- Travel
- Warsaw → Poznań → Berlin by coach
- Overnight
- Berlin
- Hotel
- Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 16
Berlin: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastBerlin is yours for a free day today. You can revisit sights from yesterday’s driving tour or explore more of the city on your own, or join the optional Berlin+ tour into Berlin’s past and present. The Berlin+ tour visits the East Side Gallery and takes in the view from the Berlin TV tower.
Included
- Free day in Berlin
Optional extras
- Berlin+ · AED 340 per person
- Overnight
- Berlin
- Hotel
- Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 17
Berlin – Amsterdam
Meals included: BreakfastAfter breakfast you leave Berlin for the Netherlands, passing through German and Dutch countryside on the way, before returning to the Amsterdam hotel for the final night of the tour. To mark it with your tour leader and fellow travellers, you can join the optional Diversely Dutch Dinner, which features international dishes.
Optional extras
- Diversely Dutch Dinner · AED 200 per person
- Travel
- Berlin → Amsterdam by coach
- Overnight
- Amsterdam
- Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 18
End of tour in Amsterdam
Meals included: BreakfastThe tour concludes this morning after breakfast, 18 days after it began, having taken you through several countries. Make sure your fellow travellers have your contact details before everyone heads off in different directions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
13 dates
FromThu 17 Dec 2026ToSun 3 Jan 2027
Available
AED 14,305
Single room supplement +AED 5,271 single
FromWed 24 Mar 2027ToSat 10 Apr 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 12,028
Single room supplement +AED 6,997 single
FromWed 12 May 2027ToSat 29 May 2027
Available
AED 14,452
Single room supplement +AED 6,997 single
FromWed 26 May 2027ToSat 12 Jun 2027
Sold out
AED 12,028
Single room supplement +AED 6,997 single
Full
FromWed 9 Jun 2027ToSat 26 Jun 2027
Available
AED 13,570
Single room supplement +AED 6,997 single
FromWed 16 Jun 2027ToSat 3 Jul 2027
Available
AED 12,432
Single room supplement +AED 6,997 single
FromWed 30 Jun 2027ToSat 17 Jul 2027
Sold out
AED 12,028
Single room supplement +AED 6,997 single
Full
FromWed 7 Jul 2027ToSat 24 Jul 2027
Available
AED 12,983
Single room supplement +AED 6,997 single
FromWed 21 Jul 2027ToSat 7 Aug 2027
Sold out
AED 12,028
Single room supplement +AED 6,997 single
Full
FromWed 28 Jul 2027ToSat 14 Aug 2027
Sold out
AED 12,028
Single room supplement +AED 6,997 single
Full
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FromWed 11 Aug 2027ToSat 28 Aug 2027
Available
AED 12,983
Single room supplement +AED 6,997 single
FromWed 1 Sept 2027ToSat 18 Sept 2027
Available
AED 12,983
Single room supplement +AED 6,997 single
FromWed 8 Sept 2027ToSat 25 Sept 2027
Available
AED 12,983
Single room supplement +AED 6,997 single
What’s included
Included
- 16 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)
- 1 night's accommodation in twin share cabin with private bathrooms
- 17 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch, 5 Dinners
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- Overnight ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki
- Any public transport used as part of the tour days (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.
Timeless Holland
Visit the fishing village of Volendam, take a ferry to Marken for a coastal dinner, then enjoy panoramic views of Amsterdam with a drink at A’dam Lookout. €95. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 405 per person
Oslo+
Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Bygdøy peninsula, and the Fram and Kon-Tiki museums with your tour leader. €57, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 245 per person
Stockholm Heritage & Vasa Discovery
Join a guided tour of the Swedish History Museum to see Viking treasures and the Gold Room, then explore the Vasa Museum’s 17th-century warship at your own pace, with lunch included. €90, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 385 per person
Baltic Ferry Feast
Enjoy a Swedish buffet dinner with unlimited drinks on the overnight ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki, with vegan and vegetarian options available. €51, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 220 per person
Royal Stockholm
Tour the Royal Palace’s state rooms and the Royal Apartments, then visit the Vasa Museum to see its preserved 17th-century warship. €90, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 385 per person
Helsinki+
Take a ferry to the Suomenlinna Fortress for a guided tour and a picnic lunch, then finish with Finnish pastries and coffee at the historic Fazer Café. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 340 per person
Helsinki Heritage & Suomenlinna Secrets
Take the ferry to Suomenlinna Island for a picnic lunch and a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site, then visit the Helsinki City Museum at your own pace. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 340 per person
Taste of Warsaw: Royal Castle & Pierogi
Enjoy a pierogi tasting at a local restaurant, then take an audio-guided tour of Warsaw’s 14th-century Royal Castle. €50, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 215 per person
Chopin & Polish Flavours Evening
Attend a Chopin concert in the Royal Castle’s historic wing, then enjoy a three-course Polish dinner at a restaurant in Warsaw’s Old Town. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 340 per person
Berlin+
Visit the East Side Gallery and the Berlin Wall Memorial, see the Hackescher Markt with a local guide and taste traditional currywurst, then finish with views from the Berlin TV Tower. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 340 per person
Diversely Dutch Dinner
Share a last evening in Amsterdam with a sit-down dinner, dessert and a drink of your choice at a local restaurant. €47, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 200 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
Every country on this tour, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, is in the Schengen area, so one Schengen visa covers the whole trip.
UAE passport holders don’t need a visa for stays of up to 90 days, but 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, applied for in the country where you spend the most nights.
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 and from Amsterdam aren’t included.
Day 1 starts at the Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol, where you check in from 10:00 and meet your tour leader. The tour ends in Amsterdam after breakfast on day 18.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Your tour includes 17 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners, including a welcome lunch in Amsterdam and Swedish meatballs in Stockholm.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
You’ll use euros in the Netherlands and Germany, Danish kroner in Denmark, Norwegian kroner in Norway and Swedish kronor in Sweden, euros again in Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, and Polish złoty in Poland. Cards are widely accepted across this route.
Optional experiences booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
Departures run from March through December, so conditions vary from cool spring days to warm summer weather and cold winter weather on the December departure.
Pack in layers, with a waterproof jacket and comfortable, broken-in shoes for the walking tours in each city.
Ten countries, one tour
This tour crosses ten countries in eighteen days, so travel days are frequent and hotel changes are common most nights. One night is spent aboard the overnight ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki, in a twin cabin with a private bathroom.
Keep a small overnight bag separate from your main luggage for the frequent hotel changes and the ferry crossing.
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 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 Northern Explorer?
Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Pay over time, at 0% interest
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
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