26 days · 15 countries
Ultimate Europe
From AED 17,023per person, twin share
Enjoy the ultimate Europe tour over 26 days! See cities such as Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Prague, Barcelona, Vienna and more.
- Duration
- 26 Days / 25 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Amsterdam
- Countries
- France, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Germany, Spain, Monaco, Belgium and Vatican City
- 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
A remarkably immersive holiday experience covering almost four full weeks of exploration through 14 European countries. Witness clog-making in the Netherlands. Learn about Italy’s ancient history. Sunbathe on the French Riviera, and walk along the Gaudí trail in Barcelona. Discover France, Italy, Switzerland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Monaco, Germany, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and more!
Highlights
- Enjoy a traditional Dutch cheese and clog-making demonstration
- Visit Volendam; a beautiful fishing village
- Visit Zaanse Schans; famous for its classic Dutch scenery
- Experience a dinner cruise on the Amsterdam canals
- See Berlin’s top sights on a walking and driving tour
- Say “prost” and enjoy dinner in a German beer hall
- Explore the historic streets of Dresden
- See the best of Prague on a guided walking tour
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- Taste authentic Czech cuisine
- Embark on an orientation tour of Bratislava
- Explore Vienna with a local guide
- Enjoy dinner in a Viennese wine cellar
- Discover the magic of Ljubljana with a local guide
- Experience Venice, Italy’s floating cit
- Enjoy a guided walking tour of Rome
- Enjoy a Roman dinner
- Discover Florence; the ‘Jewel of the Renaissance’
- See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Enjoy a perfume workshop in Eze
- Experience the glitz and glamour of Monaco
- Visit Nice; a gorgeous French coastal city
- Visit Arles; a city that inspired many of Van Gogh’s paintings
- See Barcelona’s spectacular architecture on a driving tour
- Visit Sète in the South of France
- See the Pont du Gard; an ancient Roman aqueduct
- Enjoy on an orientation tour of Avignon
- Visit Geneva and see spectacular Lake Geneva
- Enjoy a scenic Swiss mountain drive
- Stop in Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein
- Discover Munich on an orientation tour
- Enjoy a German meal in one of Munich's historic restaurants
- Cruise down the Rhine River
- Enjoy a German wine tasting in the Rhine Valley
- Visit Luxembourg City
- See the highlights of Paris on a driving tour
- Visit Ghent, a medieval Belgian city
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Amsterdam
2 nights · Days 1–2
Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Berlin
2 nights · Days 3–4
Vienna House By Wyndham Berlin
Dresden
Day 5 · on the way
Prague
2 nights · Days 5–6
Hotel Duo
Bratislava
Day 7 · on the way
Vienna
1 night · Day 7
B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
Ljubljana
Day 8 · on the way
Venice
2 nights · Days 8–9
Hotel Venezia
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Rome
3 nights · Days 10–12
Excel Roma Montemario
Florence
Day 13 · on the way
Tuscany North
1 night · Day 13
Hotel Terme Pellegrini
Pisa
Day 14 · on the way
Eze
Day 14 · on the way
Monaco
Day 14 · on the way
French Riviera
2 nights · Days 14–15
Hotel du Pin Nice Port
Arles
Day 16 · on the way
Barcelona
3 nights · Days 16–18
Sercotel Ciutat de Montcada
Sète
Day 19 · on the way
Pont du Gard
Day 19 · on the way
Avignon
1 night · Day 19
Hôtel Ibis Avignon Centre Pont de l'Europe
Geneva
Day 20 · on the way
Swiss Alps
2 nights · Days 20–21
Hotel Merkur
Vaduz
Day 22 · on the way
Munich
Day 22 · on the way
Black Forest
1 night · Day 22
DORMERO Hotel Bretten
Rhine Valley
1 night · Day 23
Wyndam Garden Koblenz
Luxembourg
Day 24 · on the way
Paris
2 nights · Days 24–25
B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
Ghent
Day 26 · on the way
Amsterdam
Day 26 · end
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Amsterdam
Meals included: DinnerYour 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
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Amsterdam: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThis 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
- Dutch Brews & Views · AED 215 per person
- Diversely Dutch Dinner · AED 200 per person
- Overnight
- Amsterdam
- Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3
Amsterdam – Berlin
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThe 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
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 4
Berlin: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThis 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
- Berlin+ · AED 340 per person
- Overnight
- Berlin
- Hotel
- Vienna House By Wyndham Berlin
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 5
Berlin – Dresden – Prague
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
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
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 6
Prague: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
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
- Prague+ · AED 280 per person
- Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening · AED 255 per person
- Overnight
- Prague
- Hotel
- Hotel Duo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 7
Bratislava – Vienna
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
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
- Vienna Classical Music Concert · AED 365 per person
- Travel
- Prague → Bratislava → Vienna by coach
- Overnight
- Vienna
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 8
Ljubljana – Venice
Meals included: BreakfastThe 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
- Venice by Night · AED 170 per person
- Travel
- Vienna → Ljubljana → Venice by coach
- Overnight
- Venice
- Hotel
- Hotel Venezia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 9
Venice: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
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
- Venice Gondola Ride · AED 150 per person
- Venice Lagoon Tour · AED 295 per person
- Overnight
- Venice
- Hotel
- Hotel Venezia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 10
Venice – Rome
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
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
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 11
Rome: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastRome 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
- Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour · AED 365 per person
- Vatican Museums Guided Tour · AED 365 per person
- Eternal Rome · AED 680 per person
- Overnight
- Rome
- Hotel
- Excel Roma Montemario
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 12
Rome: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastRome 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
- Rome Cooking Class · AED 320 per person
- Overnight
- Rome
- Hotel
- Excel Roma Montemario
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 13
Rome – Florence – Tuscany
Meals included: Breakfast
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
- Taste of Tuscany · AED 235 per person
- Travel
- Rome → Florence → Tuscany by coach
- Overnight
- Tuscany North
- Hotel
- Hotel Terme Pellegrini
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 14
Pisa – Eze – Monaco – Nice
Meals included: BreakfastFrance 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 15
Nice: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThis 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
- Exquisite Nice · AED 280 per person
- Overnight
- French Riviera
- Hotel
- Hotel du Pin Nice Port
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 16
Arles – Barcelona
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThe 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
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 17
Barcelona: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastToday is free to explore the streets of Barcelona, including more of Gaudí’s architecture, such as Park Guell and Casa Batllo. Alternatively, you can leave the city on the optional Montserrat excursion, which travels north of Barcelona to a monastery in the mountains.
Optional extras
- Montserrat · AED 320 per person
- Overnight
- Barcelona
- Hotel
- Sercotel Ciutat de Montcada
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 18
Barcelona: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastBarcelona 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
- Highlights of Barcelona featuring the Sagrada Família · AED 490 per person
- Barcelona Flamenco Show & Dinner · AED 385 per person
- Overnight
- Barcelona
- Hotel
- Sercotel Ciutat de Montcada
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 19
Barcelona – Sète – Pont du Gard – Avignon
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
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
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 20
Avignon – Geneva – Swiss Alps
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThe 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
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 21
Swiss Alps: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThe 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
- 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 22
Vaduz – Munich – Bavaria
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThis 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
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 23
Bavaria – Rhine Valley
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerGermany’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
- Wyndam Garden Koblenz
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 24
Luxembourg – Paris
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerIt 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
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 25
Paris: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastParis 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
- Paris je t’aime · AED 215 per person
- An Evening in Montmartre · AED 235 per person
- Parisian Cabaret with drinks · AED 400 per person
- Overnight
- Paris
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 26
Paris – Ghent – Amsterdam
Meals included: Breakfast
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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
FromMon 10 May 2027ToFri 4 Jun 2027
Available
AED 20,585
Single room supplement +AED 9,237 single
FromMon 7 Jun 2027ToFri 2 Jul 2027
Available
AED 19,042
Single room supplement +AED 9,237 single
FromMon 5 Jul 2027ToFri 30 Jul 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 17,023
Single room supplement +AED 9,237 single
FromMon 30 Aug 2027ToFri 24 Sept 2027
Available
AED 19,042
Single room supplement +AED 9,237 single
FromMon 27 Sept 2027ToFri 22 Oct 2027
Available
AED 19,042
Single room supplement +AED 9,237 single
What’s included
Included
- 25 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)
- 25 Breakfasts, 11 Dinners
- 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.
Dutch Brews & Views
Take in Amsterdam from above at the ADAM Lookout, with a drink of your choice, then join a guided tasting of Dutch beers and traditional snacks. €50. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 215 per person
Diversely Dutch Dinner
A relaxed final evening in Amsterdam: choose a meat or vegetarian main at a local restaurant, finish with dessert and a drink of your choice. €47, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 200 per person
Berlin+
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.
AED 340 per person
Prague+
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.
AED 280 per person
Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening
A three-course Czech dinner with unlimited drinks, alongside a folk show of traditional Czech music and dancing, with vegetarian options available. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 255 per person
Vienna Classical Music Concert
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.
AED 365 per person
Venice by Night
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.
AED 170 per person
Venice Gondola Ride
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.
AED 150 per person
Venice Lagoon Tour
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.
AED 295 per person
Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour
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.
AED 365 per person
Vatican Museums Guided Tour
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.
AED 365 per person
Eternal Rome
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.
AED 680 per person
Rome Cooking Class
A hands-on pasta class with a professional chef: make fresh fettuccine and tiramisu 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.
AED 320 per person
Taste of Tuscany
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.
AED 235 per person
Exquisite Nice
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.
AED 280 per person
Montserrat
A day trip to the mountainside monastery of Montserrat to see the statue of the Black Madonna and hear the boys’ choir, with a buffet lunch and a local liquor tasting included. €75, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 320 per person
Highlights of Barcelona featuring the Sagrada Família
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.
AED 490 per person
Barcelona Flamenco Show & Dinner
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.
AED 385 per person
Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe
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.
AED 960 per person
Alpine Dinner Experience
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.
AED 215 per person
Paris je t’aime
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.
AED 215 per person
An Evening in Montmartre
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.
AED 235 per person
Parisian Cabaret with drinks
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.
AED 400 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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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 experiences 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.
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 Ultimate 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
Find your bank’s plan
Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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