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26 days · 15 countries

Ultimate Europe

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  • Vienna, Austria

    Vienna, Austria

  • Ghent, Belgium

    Ghent, Belgium

  • Prague, Czech Republic

    Prague, Czech Republic

  • Avignon, France

    Avignon, France

  • Florence, Italy

    Florence, Italy

  • The Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy

    The Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy

  • The view from a gondola in Venice, Italy

    The view from a gondola in Venice, Italy

  • Trdelník, a Prague pastry

    Trdelník, a Prague pastry

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A 26-day tour of Europe from Amsterdam, through Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Barcelona and Paris.

Duration
26 Days / 25 Nights
Route
Starts and ends in Amsterdam
15 countries on this tour
  1. France
  2. Switzerland
  3. Italy
  4. Vatican City
  5. Slovenia
  6. Austria
  7. Slovakia
  8. Czech Republic
  9. Netherlands
  10. Liechtenstein
  11. Luxembourg
  12. Germany
  13. Spain
  14. Monaco
  15. Belgium
Activity level
Moderate (3 of 5)
A brisk 26-day coach tour with daily walking tours, frequent hotel changes and some early starts, balanced by ten free days along the way
Accommodation
25 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels along the route
Meals
25 breakfasts and 11 dinners
Group
Group tour, up to 33
Guide
English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus local guides in major cities
Transport
Air-conditioned coach
Best time to go
Runs May to September: warm, often dry summer weather across the route, with cooler evenings in the Alps. May and September are milder

Tour overview

Almost four full weeks through 14 European countries. You watch clog-making in the Netherlands, hear about Italy’s ancient history, take time on the French Riviera to sunbathe and follow the Gaudí trail in Barcelona. On the way you also see Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Luxembourg and France, among others.

Highlights

  • A demonstration of traditional Dutch cheese and clog-making
  • Volendam, a fishing village
  • Zaanse Schans, known for its Dutch scenery
  • A dinner cruise on Amsterdam’s canals
  • A walking and driving tour of Berlin’s top sights
  • Dinner and a “prost” in a German beer hall
  • The historic streets of Dresden
  • Prague on a guided walking tour
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  • Authentic Czech cuisine
  • An orientation tour of Bratislava
  • Vienna with a local guide
  • Dinner in a Viennese wine cellar
  • Ljubljana with a local guide
  • Venice, Italy’s floating city
  • A guided walking tour of Rome
  • A Roman dinner
  • Florence, at the heart of the Renaissance
  • The Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • A perfume workshop in Eze
  • Monaco’s glitz and glamour
  • Nice, a French coastal city
  • Arles, the inspiration for many of Van Gogh’s paintings
  • Barcelona’s architecture on a driving tour
  • Sète, in the South of France
  • Pont du Gard, the ancient Roman aqueduct
  • An orientation tour of Avignon
  • Geneva, with views over Lake Geneva
  • A scenic drive in the Swiss mountains
  • Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein
  • Munich on an orientation tour
  • A German meal at one of Munich’s historic restaurants
  • A Rhine River cruise
  • A wine tasting in Germany’s Rhine Valley
  • Luxembourg City
  • A driving tour of Paris’s highlights
  • Ghent, a medieval Belgian city

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Route and hotels

Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.

Map of the route, with each hotel stay numbered in order: 1 Amsterdam, 2 Berlin, 3 Prague, 4 Vienna, 5 Venice, 6 Rome, 7 Tuscany North, 8 French Riviera, 9 Barcelona, 10 Avignon, 11 Swiss Alps, 12 Black Forest, 13 Rhine Valley, 14 Paris.
Hotel stays, in orderOn the wayBy roadBy boatAbout 6,980 km by roadMap data: © OpenStreetMap contributors; OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap; terrain Mapzen; roads OSRM

  1. Amsterdam

    2 nights · Days 1–2

    Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol

  2. Berlin

    2 nights · Days 3–4

    Vienna House By Wyndham Berlin

  3. Dresden

    Day 5 · on the way

  4. Prague

    2 nights · Days 5–6

    Hotel Duo

  5. Bratislava

    Day 7 · on the way

  6. Vienna

    1 night · Day 7

    B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx

  7. Ljubljana

    Day 8 · on the way

  8. Venice

    2 nights · Days 8–9

    Hotel Venezia

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  1. Rome

    3 nights · Days 10–12

    Excel Roma Montemario

  2. Florence

    Day 13 · on the way

  3. Tuscany North

    1 night · Day 13

    Hotel Terme Pellegrini

  4. Pisa

    Day 14 · on the way

  5. Eze

    Day 14 · on the way

  6. Monaco

    Day 14 · on the way

  7. French Riviera

    2 nights · Days 14–15

    Hotel du Pin Nice Port

  8. Arles

    Day 16 · on the way

  9. Barcelona

    3 nights · Days 16–18

    Sercotel Ciutat de Montcada

  10. Sète

    Day 19 · on the way

  11. Pont du Gard

    Day 19 · on the way

  12. Avignon

    1 night · Day 19

    Hôtel Ibis Avignon Centre Pont de l'Europe

  13. Geneva

    Day 20 · on the way

  14. Swiss Alps

    2 nights · Days 20–21

    Hotel Merkur

  15. Vaduz

    Day 22 · on the way

  16. Munich

    Day 22 · on the way

  17. Black Forest

    1 night · Day 22

    DORMERO Hotel Bretten

  18. Rhine Valley

    1 night · Day 23

    Dormero Moselhotel Koblenz Alken

  19. Luxembourg

    Day 24 · on the way

  20. Paris

    2 nights · Days 24–25

    B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème

  21. Ghent

    Day 26 · on the way

  22. Amsterdam

    Day 26 · end

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Start of tour in Amsterdam

    Dinner included

    Your 26-day tour of Europe begins at a local farm, where you see cheese and clogs being made. From there, the day continues to the fishing village of Volendam and to Zaanse Schans, where the scenery is typically Dutch. Later, the tour returns to Amsterdam for a canal cruise past the city’s main sights, with a two-course dinner served on board.

    Included

    • Cheese and clog-making demonstration on a local farm, with Dutch cheese to taste
    • Visit to Volendam, a historic fishing village, with free time for lunch
    • Visit to Zaanse Schans to see windmills, wooden houses and classic Dutch scenery
    • Evening dinner cruise on the Amsterdam canals, with a two-course meal included
    Overnight
    Amsterdam
    Hotel
    Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam: Free Day

    Breakfast included

    This free day is yours to spend as you wish in Amsterdam. You might wander through famous museums such as the Van Gogh Museum or the Rijksmuseum, or you can join the optional Dutch Brews & Views excursion for panoramic views of the city and a guided beer tasting. In the evening, the optional Diversely Dutch Dinner offers a three-course meal.

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Amsterdam
    Hotel
    Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam – Berlin

    Breakfast and dinner included

    The coach makes its way through the Dutch and German countryside towards Berlin. As the capital of Germany, the city is full of history and a renewed spirit, and the group arrives there in the late afternoon for a walking and driving tour of the main sights, ahead of dinner this evening at a lively beer hall.

    Included

    • Guided tour of Berlin: Alexanderplatz, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and the Reichstag
    • Dinner in a traditional German beer hall, with vegetarian options available
    Travel
    Amsterdam → Berlin by coach
    Overnight
    Berlin
    Hotel
    Vienna House By Wyndham Berlin
  4. Day 4

    Berlin: Free Day

    Breakfast included

    This free day is a chance to explore Berlin, and the optional Berlin+ excursion is one way to see this German city with your tour leader. It takes in the East Side Gallery and the Berlin Wall Memorial, continues through the back streets of Hackescher Markt, includes a taste of currywurst, and ends with a view over the city from the Berlin TV Tower.

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Berlin
    Hotel
    Vienna House By Wyndham Berlin
  5. Day 5

    Berlin – Dresden – Prague

    Breakfast and dinner included
    Prague, Czech Republic

    The tour continues to the Czech Republic today, with a stop in Dresden, a historic German town rebuilt with care after the bombing of WW2 destroyed most of the city. Later, the coach reaches Prague for a locally guided walking tour that takes in sights such as Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square. In the evening, there is the chance to sample genuine Czech dishes at a local restaurant.

    Included

    • Stop in Dresden, rebuilt after the Second World War, with free time for lunch
    • Guided walking tour of Prague: Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square
    • Dinner of traditional Czech cuisine at a local restaurant
    Travel
    Berlin → Dresden → Prague by coach
    Overnight
    Prague
    Hotel
    Hotel Duo
  6. Day 6

    Prague: Free Day

    Breakfast included
    Trdelník, a Prague pastry

    Prague is there to explore again today, either by revisiting yesterday’s spots or by joining the optional Prague+ excursion, which includes a lunchtime river cruise, a guided tour of Prague Castle and a walk through the Mala Strana neighbourhood. Later, there is the option of a Traditional Czech Folk evening, with local cuisine, music and culture.

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Prague
    Hotel
    Hotel Duo
  7. Day 7

    Bratislava – Vienna

    Breakfast and dinner included
    Vienna, Austria

    Today’s drive leads to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, for an orientation walk around the old town and some free time. From there, the route continues to Vienna, Austria, for a locally guided tour of the UNESCO-listed city centre and the Golden Mile. Dinner this evening is in a historic wine cellar, after which you can choose the optional classical concert at the Schönbrunn Palace Orangery.

    Included

    • Orientation tour of Bratislava, with views of Bratislava Castle
    • Guided walking tour of Vienna’s Golden Mile and St Stephen’s Cathedral
    • Dinner in a historic Viennese wine cellar

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Prague → Bratislava → Vienna by coach
    Overnight
    Vienna
    Hotel
    B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
  8. Day 8

    Ljubljana – Venice

    Breakfast included

    The route leaves Austria behind and continues to Slovenia, arriving in the capital, Ljubljana, for a walking tour with a local guide. From there, the coach crosses the border into Italy, travelling on to Venice, Italy’s floating city. This evening, you can join the optional Venice by Night excursion.

    Included

    • Guided tour of Ljubljana’s old town, Prešeren Square and Dragon Bridge

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Vienna → Ljubljana → Venice by coach
    Overnight
    Venice
    Hotel
    Hotel Venezia
  9. Day 9

    Venice: Free Day

    Breakfast included
    The view from a gondola in Venice, Italy

    This free day is for taking in the highlights of Venice. The optional trip to Murano and Burano shows traditional Venetian lace being made and glass being blown. Alternatively, there is time to wander the canals and historic buildings beside the water at your own pace, perhaps ending the day with a gondola ride.

    Included

    • Sightseeing in Venice: St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace and the Rialto Market

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Venice
    Hotel
    Hotel Venezia
  10. Day 10

    Venice – Rome

    Breakfast and dinner included
    The Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy

    Today the tour leaves Venice for Rome, with a scenic drive through the Italian countryside on the way to the Italian capital. A local Roman guide leads a walk past some of the city’s best-loved sights, among them the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, before an included dinner with the group this evening.

    Included

    • Guided tour of Rome: the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Spanish Steps
    • Welcome dinner with the group at a local Italian restaurant
    Travel
    Venice → Rome by coach
    Overnight
    Rome
    Hotel
    Excel Roma Montemario
  11. Day 11

    Rome: Free Day

    Breakfast included

    Rome offers ancient history, rich culture and good food in abundance. For a deeper look at Roman history, you can join the optional excursions to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, or to Vatican City, with the Eternal Rome excursion covering both. These excursions are popular and need to be booked before the tour starts.

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Rome
    Hotel
    Excel Roma Montemario
  12. Day 12

    Rome: Free Day

    Breakfast included

    Rome offers another free day to explore at will. The optional hands-on class covers the basics of Italian cooking, including how to prepare fettuccine and tiramisu without ready-made shortcuts, enjoyed afterwards over Prosecco, wine or a soft drink. Alternatively, there is time to relax at a local café, go shopping, take in the nightlife, or simply follow the Italian habit of dolce far niente, taking it easy for the evening.

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Rome
    Hotel
    Excel Roma Montemario
  13. Day 13

    Rome – Florence – Tuscany

    Breakfast included
    Florence, Italy

    After breakfast, the tour continues to Florence, the capital of Tuscany, for a city tour with a local guide. Florence is known for its Renaissance art and architecture. Afterwards, there is free time to explore, or the optional Taste of Tuscany excursion offers a local meal, before travelling on to tonight’s accommodation in Montecatini Terme.

    Included

    • Guided tour of Florence: Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the Duomo

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Rome → Florence → Tuscany by coach
    Overnight
    Tuscany North
    Hotel
    Hotel Terme Pellegrini
  14. Day 14

    Pisa – Eze – Monaco – Nice

    Breakfast included

    France lies ahead today, though the day starts with a stop at one of Italy’s best-known landmarks, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. After crossing the border, the coach stops at Eze, where a perfume workshop awaits, before continuing on to Monaco for an orientation tour that covers top sights of the principality, among them the Prince’s Palace and Monte Carlo. The day ends with the arrival in Nice for the night.

    Included

    • Photo stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Perfume-making workshop at the Fragonard Perfumery in Eze
    • Orientation tour of Monaco: the Prince’s Palace, Monte Carlo and the Cathedral
    Travel
    Pisa → Eze → Monaco → Nice by coach
    Overnight
    French Riviera
    Hotel
    Hotel du Pin Nice Port
  15. Day 15

    Nice: Free Day

    Breakfast included

    This morning, your tour leader leads an orientation tour, showing why Nice ranks among the best-loved cities of the French Riviera. Free time takes up the remainder of the day. For a fuller look at the city, you can join the optional Exquisite Nice excursion, which pairs a guided walk through the Old Town with local food and scenic views.

    Included

    • Orientation tour of Nice with your tour leader

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    French Riviera
    Hotel
    Hotel du Pin Nice Port
  16. Day 16

    Arles – Barcelona

    Breakfast and dinner included

    The road today leads to Barcelona, with a stop along the way in Arles, a UNESCO-listed French town known for its historic buildings and its connections to artists such as Van Gogh. From there, the route continues to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, for a driving tour taking in highlights such as La Sagrada Família and Las Ramblas. The day ends with check-in at the hotel and a group dinner.

    Included

    • Stop in Arles, known for its UNESCO-listed historic buildings
    • Driving tour of Barcelona, past the Sagrada Família and other Gaudí landmarks
    Travel
    Nice → Arles → Barcelona by coach
    Overnight
    Barcelona
    Hotel
    Sercotel Ciutat de Montcada
  17. Day 17

    Barcelona: Free Day

    Breakfast included

    Today is free to explore the streets of Barcelona, including more of Gaudí’s architecture, such as Park Güell and Casa Batlló. Alternatively, you can leave the city on the optional Montserrat excursion, which travels north of Barcelona to a monastery in the mountains.

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Barcelona
    Hotel
    Sercotel Ciutat de Montcada
  18. Day 18

    Barcelona: Free Day

    Breakfast included

    Barcelona offers another free day to explore however you like. For a deeper look at the city, you can join the optional Highlights of Barcelona excursion, which features the Sagrada Família. This evening, an optional excursion pairs a Flamenco show with dinner for a taste of Spanish culture, with the dance performed live.

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Barcelona
    Hotel
    Sercotel Ciutat de Montcada
  19. Day 19

    Barcelona – Sète – Pont du Gard – Avignon

    Breakfast and dinner included
    Avignon, France

    Barcelona is left behind as the tour heads back into France, stopping on the coast at Sète and then at the Pont du Gard, an aqueduct built by Ancient Rome some 2,000 years ago. The next stop is Avignon, known as the City of Popes, for an orientation tour taking in top sights such as the Papal Palace. A group dinner follows this evening.

    Included

    • Orientation tour of Sète, known for its canals and seafood
    • Stop at the Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct
    • Orientation tour of Avignon: the Palais des Papes and the Pont d’Avignon
    Travel
    Barcelona → Sète → Pont du Gard → Avignon by coach
    Overnight
    Avignon
    Hotel
    Hôtel Ibis Avignon Centre Pont de l'Europe
  20. Day 20

    Avignon – Geneva – Swiss Alps

    Breakfast and dinner included

    The route today heads towards the Swiss Alps, with a stop in Geneva along the way. There is free time for lunch beside the lake. The drive then continues through the mountains, passing forests, alpine lakes and rugged peaks, before arriving at a Swiss mountain village. After checking into the hotel, a hearty Swiss dinner awaits.

    Included

    • Stop in Geneva, with free time for lunch by Lake Geneva
    • Scenic drive through the Swiss mountains
    Travel
    Avignon → Geneva → Swiss Alps by coach
    Overnight
    Swiss Alps
    Hotel
    Hotel Merkur
  21. Day 21

    Swiss Alps: Free Day

    Breakfast included

    The optional Jungfraujoch excursion offers year-round snow and Swiss mountain scenery, with a ride to Europe’s highest train station and views from every angle along the way. This evening, a traditional Swiss meal is on offer through the optional Alpine Dinner Experience.

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Swiss Alps
    Hotel
    Hotel Merkur
  22. Day 22

    Vaduz – Munich – Bavaria

    Breakfast and dinner included

    This morning, the tour heads towards Germany, stopping along the way in Liechtenstein. There, a visit takes in the capital, Vaduz, and Vaduz Castle, the official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein, which looks over the city. From there, the route continues to Munich for an orientation tour on arrival. This evening, dinner is a three-course meal at a historic Bavarian restaurant.

    Included

    • Stop in Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein, with views of Vaduz Castle
    • Orientation tour of Munich, including Karlsplatz and Marienplatz
    • Three-course dinner at a historic Bavarian restaurant, with vegetarian options
    Travel
    Swiss Alps → Vaduz → Munich → Bavaria by coach
    Overnight
    Black Forest
    Hotel
    DORMERO Hotel Bretten
  23. Day 23

    Bavaria – Rhine Valley

    Breakfast and dinner included

    Germany’s Rhine valley is today’s destination. On arrival, the group climbs aboard a riverboat, setting off on a cruise that sails along the Rhine River, passing vineyards, cliffs, medieval towns and Gothic castles along the way. Back on land, a local wine merchant hosts a German wine tasting, followed by an included dinner with the group this evening.

    Included

    • Sightseeing cruise along the Rhine River, past castles and vineyards
    • Wine tasting with a local merchant in the Rhine Valley
    Travel
    Bavaria → Rhine Valley by coach
    Overnight
    Rhine Valley
    Hotel
    Dormero Moselhotel Koblenz Alken
  24. Day 24

    Luxembourg – Paris

    Breakfast and dinner included

    It is Auf Wiedersehen to Germany as the route turns back towards France, with a stop in Luxembourg on the way to Paris. On arrival in the French capital, the City of Lights, a driving tour takes in legendary landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc du Triomphe. A French dinner in the city follows.

    Included

    • Free time in Luxembourg City’s UNESCO-listed centre
    • Driving tour of Paris, past the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe
    Travel
    Rhine Valley → Luxembourg → Paris by coach
    Overnight
    Paris
    Hotel
    B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
  25. Day 25

    Paris: Free Day

    Breakfast included

    Paris is free to enjoy today, with the optional Paris je t’aime tour offering a deeper look at the city: a cruise on the River Seine and a visit to the Galeries Lafayette, among other stops. In the evening, your tour leader can take you through the streets of Montmartre, ending with an optional cabaret show.

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Paris
    Hotel
    B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
  26. Day 26

    Paris – Ghent – Amsterdam

    Breakfast included
    Ghent, Belgium

    The last views of the French countryside pass by as the tour heads back to Amsterdam. Along the way, there is a stop in the medieval city of Ghent in Belgium, with an orientation tour and some free time. The tour then returns to Amsterdam, bringing this European journey to its end.

    Included

    • Stop in Ghent, with free time in its 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.

What’s included

Included

  • 25 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
  • 25 breakfasts and 11 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.

  • Dutch Brews & Views

    Day 2    AED 215per person

    Head up the ADAM Lookout for a view over Amsterdam, with a drink of your choosing, then join a guided tasting of Dutch beers and traditional snacks. €50. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.

    See day 2 in the itinerary

  • Diversely Dutch Dinner

    Day 2    AED 200per person

    A relaxed final evening in Amsterdam: choose a meat or vegetarian main at a local restaurant, finish with a drink and dessert of your choice. €47, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 2 in the itinerary

  • Berlin+

    Day 4    AED 340per person

    A full day covering Berlin’s East Side Gallery, the Berlin Wall Memorial and the sights of Hackescher Markt, with currywurst and a drink included, finishing at the Berlin TV Tower. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 4 in the itinerary

  • Prague+

    Day 6    AED 280per person

    A tour of Prague Castle with a local guide, a walk through the Mala Strana district, a cruise on the Vltava River and an all-you-can-eat Czech lunch buffet with one drink included. €65, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 6 in the itinerary

  • Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening

    Day 6    AED 255per person

    Unlimited drinks alongside a three-course Czech dinner, plus a folk show of traditional Czech music and dancing, with vegetarian options available. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 6 in the itinerary

  • Vienna Classical Music Concert

    Day 7    AED 365per person

    An evening of Mozart and Strauss performed in the historic Schönbrunn Orangery, with time at the interval to walk through the Orangery Gardens. €85, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 7 in the itinerary

  • Venice by Night

    Day 8    AED 170per person

    A night cruise of Venice’s canals by water taxi, taking in the palazzos and old taverns lit up after dark. €40, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 8 in the itinerary

  • Venice Gondola Ride

    Day 9    AED 150per person

    A traditional gondola ride along Venice’s canals, shared with other members of your group (gondolas seat up to five). €35, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 9 in the itinerary

  • Venice Lagoon Tour

    Day 9    AED 295per person

    A private boat trip across the lagoon to Murano, for a glass-blowing demonstration, and Burano, known for its lace-making and colourful houses. €69, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 9 in the itinerary

  • Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour

    Day 11    AED 365per person

    A guided walking tour of the Colosseum and the ancient Roman Forum with a local guide, including entrance tickets. €85. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.

    See day 11 in the itinerary

  • Vatican Museums Guided Tour

    Day 11    AED 365per person

    A guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with a local guide and skip-the-line entry. €85. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.

    See day 11 in the itinerary

  • Eternal Rome

    Day 11    AED 680per person

    A combined day covering the Colosseum and Roman Forum with a local guide, plus the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. €160. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.

    See day 11 in the itinerary

  • Rome Cooking Class

    Day 12    AED 320per person

    A hands-on pasta class with a professional chef: make fettuccine and tiramisu, both from scratch, then eat your creations with a glass of wine or a soft drink. €75. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.

    See day 12 in the itinerary

  • Taste of Tuscany

    Day 13    AED 235per person

    A sit-down, family-style Tuscan meal in Florence, including bistecca alla fiorentina, bruschetta, a glass of Chianti and a traditional dessert. €55, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 13 in the itinerary

  • Exquisite Nice

    Day 15    AED 280per person

    A full day in Nice with a guided walk through the Old Town, free time at the flower market, a two-course lunch of local dishes and a ride on the little tourist train to Castle Hill. €65, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 15 in the itinerary

  • Montserrat

    Day 17    AED 320per person

    A day trip to the mountainside monastery of Montserrat, home to the Black Madonna statue, with a chance to hear the boys’ choir, a buffet lunch and a tasting of local liquor. €75, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 17 in the itinerary

  • Highlights of Barcelona featuring the Sagrada Família

    Day 18    AED 490per person

    A guided tour taking in the Sagrada Família, Palau Güell, La Boqueria market and the Gothic Quarter, with transport, a local guide and entry to the Sagrada Família included. €115. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.

    See day 18 in the itinerary

  • Barcelona Flamenco Show & Dinner

    Day 18    AED 385per person

    An evening Flamenco show on Las Ramblas with a buffet dinner of Spanish dishes and unlimited drinks. €90, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 18 in the itinerary

  • Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe

    Day 21    AED 960per person

    A cable car and train journey to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, with alpine views, year-round snow, the Aletsch Glacier and an ice palace to explore. €225, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 21 in the itinerary

  • Alpine Dinner Experience

    Day 21    AED 215per person

    A traditional Swiss evening starting with a cheese fondue, followed by a hearty meal and a sweet dessert to finish. €50, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 21 in the itinerary

  • Paris je t’aime

    Day 25    AED 215per person

    A day of Parisian highlights: a macaron tasting at Ladurée, the rooftop terrace at Galeries Lafayette, a cruise on the River Seine and free time in the Latin Quarter. €50, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 25 in the itinerary

  • An Evening in Montmartre

    Day 25    AED 235per person

    An evening in Montmartre past the Moulin Rouge, up the funicular to the hilltop, with a three-course French dinner and vegetarian options available. €55, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 25 in the itinerary

  • Parisian Cabaret with drinks

    Day 25    AED 400per person

    A cabaret show with can-can dancing, colourful costumes and a glass of French champagne or a soft drink. €94, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 25 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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Practical details to read before you travel.

  • Passport & visas

    Every country on this tour is in the Schengen area, and Monaco and Vatican City both have open borders with it, so one Schengen visa covers the whole trip.

    UAE passport holders don’t need a visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180, though you will need the EU’s ETIAS travel authorisation once it comes into force: we can tell you where that stands when you book. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a Schengen visa, applied for at the consulate of the country where you spend the most nights, or the one you enter first if two are equal.

    Apply up to six months before you travel, and book your Dubai appointment early, since slots 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 and from Amsterdam aren’t included.

    Day 1 starts at 10:00 at your hotel in Amsterdam, where your tour leader and group meet: the joining information tells you how to get there from the airport. The tour runs by coach throughout, with no internal flights.

    The tour finishes back in Amsterdam on day 26, after breakfast, so keep your departure flexible rather than booking an early flight home. Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match the tour dates.

  • Meals and dietary needs

    Breakfast is included every day (25 in total), plus 11 dinners along the route, mostly on arrival nights and in destinations with plenty to try, including Berlin, Prague and Vienna.

    Other meals, including lunches and dinners on free days, are left for you to arrange, which gives you room to try local restaurants at your own pace.

    Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.

  • Money

    Euro covers most of this tour: France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Slovakia, Italy, Spain, Luxembourg, Belgium, Monaco and Vatican City all use it. Switzerland and Liechtenstein use the Swiss franc, and the Czech Republic uses the Czech koruna.

    Cards are widely accepted everywhere on this route, and a card with no foreign transaction fees is the easiest way to pay. It is still worth carrying some local cash for markets, small cafes and tips.

    Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.

  • Weather and packing

    This tour runs May to September, so expect warm summer days across most of the route, with cooler evenings in the Swiss Alps and Vienna. May and September are milder, especially in Amsterdam, Berlin and Prague.

    Pack layers, comfortable shoes for the walking tours and a light rain jacket, since showers are possible anywhere on the route. Modest clothing, with shoulders and knees covered, is worth having for visits to churches and cathedrals along the way.

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.

    Schengen visaAsk our visa team

  • 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.

    Book and add flights

  • 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.

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  • TravellersPriced per person
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  • Rooms1 double room

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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 33 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. 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 Ultimate Europe?

    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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