10 days · 5 countries
Rome to Amsterdam
From AED 9,345per person, twin share
Ten days in Europe from Rome to Amsterdam, crossing Italy, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands, for scenery and city sights alike.
- Duration
- 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Route
- Rome → Amsterdam
- 5 countries on this tour
- Italy
- Vatican City
- Switzerland
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A multi-country coach tour mixing guided walking tours in Rome, Venice and Lucerne with four free days, plus one busy day of stops through the Black Forest
- Accommodation
- 3- and 4-star hotels for all nine nights, across five countries from Rome to Amsterdam
- Meals
- 9 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Group
- Small group, up to 18
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus a local guide in Rome
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs May to September: warm summers in Italy and the Black Forest, with cooler air in the Swiss Alps
Tour overview
A ten-day tour of four of Europe’s top countries, from Rome to Amsterdam. Rome’s wonders and the magic of Venice come first, then the Swiss Alps and their beauty, and in Germany the Black Forest and the Rhine Valley. The trip ends among Amsterdam’s canals, with their culture and history.
Highlights
- Rome on foot with a local guide
- Welcome dinner in Rome
- Siena, in the Tuscan countryside
- Venice and its magic
- Lucerne, a picturesque Swiss city
- Views from a scenic Swiss mountain drive
- The Black Forest region on a picturesque drive
- A photo stop at Lake Titisee
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- The Black Forest town of Triberg
- The world’s largest cuckoo clock
- Sailing along the Rhine River
- A wine tasting in the Rhine Valley
- A canal cruise through Amsterdam
See the journey come to life
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Rome
2 nights · Days 1–2
Excel Roma Montemario
Siena
Day 3 · on the way
Venice
2 nights · Days 3–4
Hotel Venezia
Lucerne
Day 5 · on the way
Swiss Alps
2 nights · Days 5–6
Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens
Black Forest
1 night · Day 7
DORMERO Hotel Bretten
Rhine Valley
Day 8 · on the way
Amsterdam
2 nights · Days 8–9
Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Rome
Dinner included
Welcome to Rome, where this 10-day European tour begins. The group meets its tour leader at the hotel. Afterwards, a locally guided walking tour takes in the history of this city, with highlights such as the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Tonight, dinner with the group is included, a chance to get to know everyone.
Included
- Walking tour of Rome with a local guide, including the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona
- Welcome dinner in Rome
- Overnight
- Rome
- Hotel
- Excel Roma Montemario
Day 2
Rome: Free Day
Breakfast includedThis full free day is for exploring Rome. Known as the Eternal City, Rome holds ancient ruins, well-known landmarks and a distinct local culture. The optional Eternal Rome excursion is a way to tour the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Vatican Museums, or you can choose just one of the two. Booking ahead of the tour’s start is essential, since these excursions are extremely popular.
Included
- Free day in Rome to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Eternal Rome · AED 680 per person
- Vatican Museums Guided Tour · AED 365 per person
- Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour · AED 365 per person
- Overnight
- Rome
- Hotel
- Excel Roma Montemario
Day 3
Rome – Siena – Venice
Breakfast included
Today’s first stop is the Tuscany town of Siena, with time free to spend in this scenic spot before continuing on to Venice. On arrival in the evening, you can see the city on your own, unwind at the hotel, or take part in the optional Venice by Night excursion instead. This city has a way of capturing the heart and imagination.
Included
- Free time in Siena, known for the Palio horse race
Optional extras
- Venice by Night · AED 170 per person
- Travel
- Rome → Venice by coach, via Siena
- Overnight
- Venice
- Hotel
- Hotel Venezia
Day 4
Venice: Free Day
Breakfast included
This full free day is for exploring at your leisure. A gondola ride is a common way to see Venice, and your tour leader can help arrange one. There is also the option of travelling further into the lagoon, to the islands of Murano and Burano, known respectively for glass-blowing and lace-making, and for their rows of colourful houses.
Included
- Free day to explore Venice, including St Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace and the Rialto Market
Optional extras
- Venice Lagoon Tour · AED 295 per person
- Venice Gondola Ride · AED 150 per person
- Overnight
- Venice
- Hotel
- Hotel Venezia
Day 5
Venice – Lucerne – Swiss Alps
Breakfast and dinner included
The tour continues to the Swiss Alps, with a stop in Lucerne, a Swiss city. There is an orientation tour and some free time, before the coach winds scenically through the Swiss mountains, with alpine scenery on the way to the Jungfrau region. The group settles in for the following two nights at the accommodation, with an included dinner to end the day.
Included
- Orientation tour and free time in Lucerne, including Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument
- Scenic drive through the Swiss Alps
- Travel
- Venice → Swiss Alps by coach, via Lucerne
- Overnight
- Swiss Alps
- Hotel
- Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens
Day 6
Swiss Alps: Free Day
Breakfast includedThis free day is spent in the Swiss Alps. One of the tour’s highlights is the optional train ride to what is called the Top of Europe, at Jungfraujoch. This glacier sits at 4000 metres, with ice, snow, rock and sweeping views all around. The day can be completed with 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 7
Swiss Alps – Black Forest
Breakfast and dinner includedGermany awaits, with a journey through the Black Forest, past tall pine trees and babbling brooks. There is a stop at Lake Titisee, with time free for lunch in Triberg. After that, there is a look at the World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock, a well-known sight, before visiting Freudenstadt, known for its market square. This evening’s dinner is included, at the hotel in the Black Forest region.
Included
- Scenic drive through the Black Forest, with a photo stop at Lake Titisee
- Free time in Triberg, home to the world’s largest cuckoo clock
- Free time in Freudenstadt’s market square
- Travel
- Swiss Alps → Black Forest by coach
- Overnight
- Black Forest
- Hotel
- DORMERO Hotel Bretten
Day 8
Black Forest – Rhine Valley – Amsterdam
Breakfast included
The tour leaves the Black Forest behind and travels to the Rhine Valley. From Saint Goar, a cruise leads to Boppard, passing vineyards, castles, forests and towers along the way. After disembarking, there is a wine tasting in a local cellar. The Rhine Valley is known for grape varieties such as Riesling and Gewürztraminer. The tour then continues to Amsterdam, with time to rest before the next day’s activities.
Included
- Rhine River cruise from St Goar to Boppard, past castles and vineyards
- Wine tasting at a local cellar in the Rhine Valley
- Travel
- Black Forest → Amsterdam by coach, via the Rhine Valley
- Overnight
- Amsterdam
- Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Day 9
Amsterdam: Free Day
Breakfast and dinner included
The day begins with a cruise along Amsterdam’s canals. Then there is an optional excursion into the Dutch countryside, taking in a local cheese farm, a clog factory, the windmill village of Zaanse Schans, and the seaside village of Volendam. Tonight, an included dinner marks the last night of the tour.
Included
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam’s waterways
Optional extras
- Dutch Countryside Tour · AED 215 per person
- Overnight
- Amsterdam
- Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Day 10
End of tour in Amsterdam
Breakfast includedAfter 10 memorable days taking in top European sights across Italy, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands, breakfast marks the final moments before the tour ends. There is time to reminisce about the time spent together and say farewell to the group, and to swap contact details with new travel friends to stay in touch once everyone is back home.
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
Thu 6 May – Sat 15 May 2027
Sold out
Thu 27 May – Sat 5 Jun 2027
Available
AED 10,170
Single room +AED 4,110
Thu 17 Jun – Sat 26 Jun 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 9,345
Single room +AED 4,110
Thu 29 Jul – Sat 7 Aug 2027
Available
AED 9,345
Single room +AED 4,110
Thu 19 Aug – Sat 28 Aug 2027
Available
AED 9,345
Single room +AED 4,110
Thu 9 Sept – Sat 18 Sept 2027
Available
AED 9,345
Single room +AED 4,110
Thu 30 Sept – Sat 9 Oct 2027
Available
AED 10,170
Single room +AED 4,110
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 4 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.
Eternal Rome
Day 2AED 680per personA guided day covering Rome’s best-known sights: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Vatican Museums, including Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Book this at least 35 days before the tour starts, as places are limited and non-refundable. €160. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 2 in the itineraryVatican Museums Guided Tour
Day 2AED 365per personA guided tour of the Vatican Museums, finishing with Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Book this at least 35 days before the tour starts, as places are limited and non-refundable. €85. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 2 in the itineraryColosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour
Day 2AED 365per personA guided walking tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum with a local guide, entrance included. Book this at least 35 days before the tour starts, as places are limited and non-refundable. €85. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 2 in the itineraryVenice by Night
Day 3AED 170per personA night cruise of Venice’s canals by water taxi, past the softly lit palazzos and old taverns. €40, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 3 in the itineraryVenice Lagoon Tour
Day 4AED 295per personA private boat trip across the lagoon to Murano, for a glass-making demonstration, and Burano, to see its lace-making and colourful houses. €69, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 4 in the itineraryVenice Gondola Ride
Day 4AED 150per personA traditional gondola ride along Venice’s canals, shared with up to four other travellers from your group. €35, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 4 in the itineraryJungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe
Day 6AED 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 6 in the itineraryAlpine Dinner Experience
Day 6AED 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 6 in the itineraryDutch Countryside Tour
Day 9AED 215per personA trip into the Dutch countryside: a cheese and clog making demonstration, time in the seaside village of Volendam, and a visit to the historic windmills of Zaanse Schans. €50, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 9 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, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands, 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, which is Italy on this tour. Apply up to six months before you travel, and book your Dubai appointment early as they 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: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to Rome and home from Amsterdam aren’t included.
Day 1 starts at your hotel in Rome around midday: make your own way there to meet your tour leader and group. The tour ends at your hotel in Amsterdam on day 10 at around 10:00, after breakfast.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Nine breakfasts and four dinners are included: breakfast every day except day 1, and dinner on your first night in Rome, in the Swiss Alps, in the Black Forest and on your last 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
The euro is used in Italy, Germany and the Netherlands, and the Swiss franc in the Swiss Alps. 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
Runs May to September: warm summer days in Rome, Venice and the Black Forest, with cooler air in the Swiss Alps, especially in the evenings. Pack in layers, bring a light rain jacket, and wear comfortable, broken-in shoes: walking tours in Rome, Venice and Lucerne can last up to three hours.
Modest clothing, covering shoulders and knees, is expected in churches, and at the Vatican Museums if you join that optional excursion in Rome.
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 home from Amsterdam. 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. This tour runs as a small group of up to 18, and most people 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 Rome to Amsterdam?
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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