9 days · 5 countries
Scenic Europe
From AED 6,005per person, twin share
Marvel at crystal-clear Alpine lakes, sweeping mountain vistas, ancient landmarks and more on this epic 9-day European coach tour.
- Duration
- 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Munich
- Countries
- Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Italy
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- Moderate to brisk: five countries in nine days, with guided walking tours of up to three hours and some stairs, though afternoons often leave free time to rest
- Accommodation
- 8 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy, including a stay in the Italian Lake District
- Meals
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 53
- Guide
- Tour leader throughout
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs May to September, with no July departures: warm summer across the route, cooler and more changeable in the Alps during May and June
Tour overview
This 9-day Europe tour offers a slower pace, scenic drives and unforgettable moments. Visit Neuschwanstein Castle and encounter Alpine mountains, glassy lakes and verdant parks. Cruise the Venice canals and dine in an authentic Bavarian restaurant! Explore the Swiss Alps and spend a night in the Italian Lake District.
Highlights
- Explore Munich; the capital of Bavaria
- Enjoy a German meal in one of Munich's historic restaurants
- Discover the famous Neuschwanstein Castle
- Explore Innsbruck at your leisure
- Visit Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein
- Experience Lucerne and marvel at the views
- Enjoy a scenic mountain drive to Switzerland
- Explore the glamorous Lake Como
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- Spend a night in the Italian Lake District
- See the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Discover Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance
- Enjoy a Tuscan dinner in Florence
- Visit Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet
- Explore Venice, Italy’s floating city
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the Dolomite National Park
- Visit the Monastery Town of Andechs
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Munich
1 night · Day 1
Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
Neuschwanstein Castle
Day 2 · on the way
Innsbruck
1 night · Day 2
Hotel Dollinger
Vaduz
Day 3 · on the way
Lucerne
Day 3 · on the way
Swiss Alps
2 nights · Days 3–4
Hotel Merkur
Lake Como
Day 5 · on the way
Italian Lakes District
1 night · Day 5
Hotel Stazione
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Pisa
Day 6 · on the way
Florence
Day 6 · on the way
Tuscany South
1 night · Day 6
Antica Tabaccaia Resort
Verona
Day 7 · on the way
Venice
1 night · Day 7
Hotel Venezia
Dolomites
Day 8 · on the way
Andechs Monastery
Day 8 · on the way
Munich
1 night · Day 8
Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Munich
Meals included: Dinner
Your Scenic Europe tour begins this morning, with your tour leader meeting you at the Munich hotel for an orientation tour. Munich pairs centuries of tradition with a modern, industrial side, and you can go further into the city on an optional guided tour that includes a tasting of traditional treats. Tonight’s welcome dinner is at a Bavarian restaurant.
Included
- Orientation tour of Munich with your tour leader, including Marienplatz
- Welcome dinner at a traditional Bavarian restaurant
Optional extras
- Munich: Hidden Sights & Delights · AED 235 per person
- Overnight
- Munich
- Hotel
- Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Munich – Neuschwanstein Castle – Innsbruck
Meals included: BreakfastThe first stop today is Neuschwanstein Castle, built for Ludwig II of Bavaria, with a guided tour of the 19th-century hilltop building. From there, the route crosses the border into Innsbruck, Austria, where an orientation tour is followed by free time to explore the city at your own pace. In the evening, you can join the optional Tyrolean Folk Evening, with traditional Tyrolean music, dance and food.
Included
- Guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle
- Orientation tour and free time in Innsbruck
Optional extras
- Tyrol Folk Evening & Dinner · AED 300 per person
- Travel
- Munich → Neuschwanstein Castle → Innsbruck by coach
- Overnight
- Innsbruck
- Hotel
- Hotel Dollinger
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3
Innsbruck – Vaduz – Lucerne – Swiss Alps
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
Liechtenstein, the Alpine principality, comes first today, and you pause in the capital, Vaduz, for a stroll and the scenery. From there, the route continues into Switzerland and the city of Lucerne, with an orientation tour taking in its covered bridges, brightly coloured houses and waterfront promenades. You spend the night in Interlaken, where dinner is included.
Included
- Stop in Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein
- Orientation tour of Lucerne, including the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument
- Scenic mountain drive through the Swiss Alps
- Travel
- Innsbruck → Vaduz → Lucerne → Swiss Alps by coach
- Overnight
- Swiss Alps
- Hotel
- Hotel Merkur
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 4
Swiss Alps: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastToday is a free day in the Swiss Alps. An optional excursion climbs to Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest train station, on a train journey through some of the most scenic mountain country in Switzerland. Snow lies on the ground year-round, so there’s a chance for snowball fights and snowmen even in summer. You might end the night with the optional Alpine Dinner Experience.
Included
- Free day in the Swiss Alps, at your own pace
Optional extras
- Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe · AED 960 per person
- Alpine Dinner Experience · AED 215 per person
- Overnight
- Swiss Alps
- Hotel
- Hotel Merkur
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 5
Swiss Alps – Lake Como – Italian Lake District
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
Today’s travel takes you to Italy’s Lake District, with a stop at Lake Como, a large stretch of water surrounded by scattered villages. Later, the Italian Lake District is yours to explore freely: sample local food, take a stroll, or simply find a spot to take in the views. Dinner is at the hotel tonight.
Included
- Stop at Lake Como
- Free afternoon in the Italian Lake District
- Travel
- Swiss Alps → Lake Como → Italian Lake District by coach
- Overnight
- Italian Lakes District
- Hotel
- Hotel Stazione
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 6
Italian Lake District – Pisa – Florence – Tuscany
Meals included: BreakfastLunch
There’s plenty of sightseeing today. First comes Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, with time to explore the city, and lunch at a local restaurant. Next is the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of Italy’s best-known landmarks. The day ends in Montecatini, a Tuscan spa town, where the evening is free.
Included
- Walking tour of Florence, including the Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo
- See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Tuscan lunch in Florence
Optional extras
- An Evening in Montecatini · AED 230 per person
- Travel
- Italian Lake District → Pisa → Florence → Tuscany by coach
- Overnight
- Tuscany South
- Hotel
- Antica Tabaccaia Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast and lunch
Day 7
Tuscany – Verona – Venice
Meals included: Breakfast
Verona, where Shakespeare set Romeo and Juliet, is today’s first call, with free time to look around before continuing to Venice. In the evening, an optional ride by gondola and water taxi lets you see the city from its canals, an excursion that includes dinner at a restaurant in the city too.
Included
- Free time in Verona, the setting for Romeo and Juliet
- Free time in Venice
Optional extras
- An Evening in Venice · AED 535 per person
- Travel
- Tuscany → Verona → Venice by coach
- Overnight
- Venice
- Hotel
- Hotel Venezia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 8
Venice – Dolomites – Andechs Monastery – Munich
Meals included: BreakfastThe tour leaves Venice this morning on its way back to Munich, with a drive through the Dolomite National Park taking in the scenery along the way. A stop at Lago di Landro, a lake known for its colour, breaks up the journey, followed by the monastery town of Andechs, a lesser-known Alpine spot. The evening in Munich is free.
Included
- Scenic drive through the Dolomites, with a stop at Lago di Landro
- Visit to the monastery town of Andechs
- Travel
- Venice → Dolomites → Andechs → Munich by coach
- Overnight
- Munich
- Hotel
- Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 9
End of tour in Munich
Meals included: BreakfastAfter breakfast, the tour comes to an end, closing out a journey through some of Europe’s notable sights. Before heading onward, it’s worth exchanging details with the fellow travellers you met along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
FromSat 29 May 2027ToSun 6 Jun 2027
Sold out
AED 7,768
Single room supplement +AED 3,287 single
Full
FromSat 12 Jun 2027ToSun 20 Jun 2027
Available
AED 6,923
Single room supplement +AED 3,287 single
FromSat 14 Aug 2027ToSun 22 Aug 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 6,005
Single room supplement +AED 3,287 single
FromSat 28 Aug 2027ToSun 5 Sept 2027
Available
AED 6,923
Single room supplement +AED 3,287 single
FromSat 11 Sept 2027ToSun 19 Sept 2027
Available
AED 7,511
Single room supplement +AED 3,287 single
FromSat 25 Sept 2027ToSun 3 Oct 2027
Available
AED 6,482
Single room supplement +AED 3,287 single
What’s included
Included
- 8 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)
- 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- 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.
Munich: Hidden Sights & Delights
A guided food walk through Munich, taking in the Isartor and the Hofbräuhaus, with three local beer tastings and a spread of Bavarian snacks. €55. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 235 per person
Tyrol Folk Evening & Dinner
An evening of Tyrolean folk music and dance, with a three-course Austrian dinner and a drink included. €70, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 300 per person
Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe
The Eiger Express cable car up to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe at 3,454 metres, with views over the Aletsch Glacier and a visit to the ice palace. €225, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 960 per person
Alpine Dinner Experience
A Swiss evening built around a cheese fondue starter, a hearty main and something sweet to finish. €50, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 215 per person
An Evening in Montecatini
A return ride on the Montecatini funicular, with views over Montecatini Terme, followed by a three-course Tuscan dinner. €54, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 230 per person
An Evening in Venice
A water taxi and gondola ride along Venice’s canals in the evening, with dinner at a local restaurant. €125, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 535 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
Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Italy are all in the Schengen area, so one Schengen visa covers the whole tour.
UAE passport holders don’t need a visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180, 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, which is Italy on this tour. You can apply up to six months before you travel, and appointments in Dubai fill up quickly before the 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 Munich before Day 1 and home from Munich after Day 9 aren’t included.
Day 1 starts at the hotel in Munich, with check-in from 10am. The tour ends at the same hotel on Day 9 at 10am, after breakfast. All coach travel between destinations is included.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners are included: the welcome dinner in Munich, dinner in the Swiss Alps and dinner in the Italian Lake District, plus lunch in Florence.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
Germany, Austria and Italy use the euro, while Switzerland and Liechtenstein use the Swiss franc. A card with no foreign transaction fees is the easiest way to cover both.
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 May to September, with no July date: warm summer weather across Germany, Austria and Italy, and cooler, more changeable conditions in the Alps, especially in May and June.
Pack comfortable shoes for the walking tours, layers for the Alpine stretch, and a rain jacket just in case.
The free day in the Swiss Alps
Day 4 is left free. The optional excursion to Jungfraujoch reaches 3,454 metres, where it is noticeably colder and brighter than the valley below, with snow on the ground year-round. Bring a warm layer and sunglasses if you book it.
Your tour leader can tell you more about this and the other optional experiences before you decide.
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 Munich 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 Scenic Europe?
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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