Best of Europe

Welcome to London! Meet your tour leader this morning and head out on a city tour! Enjoy lunch at a traditional English pub before delving into history at Westminster. Wave to the Royal Family with views of Buckingham Palace! Join the evening excursion to cruise the River Thames, discover its surrounding attractions, and enjoy a classic fish ‘n chips dinner.

Departing London, cross the English Channel and travel to 'The City of Lights and Love' - Paris! Discover key Parisian sites on a city driving tour. Keep an eye out for iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe. This evening, enjoy a French dinner with the group at a restaurant in the city.

Enjoy a free day in the French capital! Join the Paris+ excursion to experience all things French. Enjoy a macaron tasting, tour a famous perfume museum, sightsee on a Seine cruise, and visit Montparnasse Tower! Tonight, choose to spend an evening in the beautiful Montmartre neighbourhood and complete the day with an optional cabaret show.

Today’s first stop is Reims for a taste of one of France’s most famous and highly-prized exports - champagne! Then, journey to Luxembourg City, home to a charming UNESCO-listed centre. Today’s final destination is Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town. Embark on an orientation tour, enjoy free time to explore the renowned old town, and enjoy a group dinner this evening.

This morning head into Germany’s Black Forest. Stop in Triberg to see the world’s largest cuckoo clock. Then, explore Titisee with free time for lunch. Next, cross into Switzerland, stopping at the spectacular Rhine Falls. Here, enjoy an optional boat ride into the falls. Later, arrive in beautiful Lucerne for an orientation tour before travelling to tonight’s accommodation.

Enjoy a free day in Lucerne. Renowned as one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities, it's no wonder that Goethe, Queen Victoria and Wagner savoured the stunning views that Lucerne has to offer. Choose to cruise Lake Lucerne for breathtaking panoramas. Or, discover the majesty of the Swiss Alps with the Mount Pilatus Experience! The choice is yours today.

Get ready for four countries in one day! Today’s first stop: the Alpine principality of Liechtenstein. Stopping in the capital Vaduz, take time to stroll around and enjoy the scenery. Then, visit the dreamy Neuschwanstein Castle, a 19th-century hilltop castle. Today’s final destination is Innsbruck, Austria. Enjoy an orientation tour of this incredibly scenic city.

Head south into Italy! Italy serves up centuries of incredible history, rich culture and, of course, fantastic food! En route to Siena, stop in Modena. Enjoy a tasting of balsamic vinegar which the region is famous for. Arriving in Siena this afternoon, embark on an orientation tour of the historic city centre, followed by free time this evening. 

Today, explore two unmissable Tuscan highlights: Florence and Pisa! In Florence, visit a local leather factory before embarking on an orientation tour. See top sights including the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio. After, enjoy free time or join the delicious Taste of Tuscany excursion. Next up is the legendary Leaning Tower of Pisa! Return to Siena tonight.

More Italian adventures await today! Travel to Rome, Italy’s historic capital city. This European metropolis buzzes with activity, tradition, passion, and an energy of its own. Join a local Roman guide for a walking tour of the city. See several historic sights, including the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Later, enjoy dinner with the group.

Today is free to explore Bella Roma! Why not tour the Colosseum or the Roman Forum? Or, opt to visit the Vatican City’s museums and admire Michelangelo’s artwork in the Sistine Chapel. Alternatively, choose both and save by booking the Eternal Rome excursion! Due to popularity, these excursions are pre-book only - contact us to book.

Continue to Venice, the famous “floating city”! Get ready to tick off Venice’s bucket list-worthy sights including the Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square. Join the Evening in Venice optional excursion and choose to see Venice the traditional way - from the canals on a water taxi and gondola ride! This is the perfect way to experience Venice at night.

Travel towards Zagreb in Croatia today. Along the way enjoy an orientation tour of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s picture-perfect capital city. Later, arrive in Zagreb. Get to know Croatia’s capital city on an orientation tour. This fascinating city is an interesting mix of Hapsburg and Communist architecture. Afterwards, check into tonight’s hotel before an included dinner this evening.

Cross into Hungary and head for the capital, Budapest. As one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, it boasts numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites! Enjoy a locally-guided driving tour to see the city’s top attractions. Enjoy free time this evening. Why not join the Danube Dinner Cruise - viewing the twinkling city lights from the water is magnificent!

Departing Budapest, travel to the Slovakian capital, Bratislava for an orientation tour. Next up is Vienna. Join a local guide for a walking and driving tour of the Austrian capital. As a centuries-old European centre for art and culture, Vienna was home to some legendary composers, including Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Enjoy dinner in a historic Viennese wine cellar tonight!

Enjoy a free day discovering Vienna at your leisure. Join an optional excursion to magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, including a stop at a historic Viennese café for traditional coffee and cake. Music enthusiasts can experience a Mozart concert with an optional evening excursion. Indulge in a delicious, three-course Austrian dinner before heading to the Palace Orangery for an unforgettable classical performance.

Today, travel to the Czech Republic! Prague is a beautiful city, boasting elaborate baroque, gothic, art nouveau and cubist architecture. Join a local guide on a walking tour of the city’s must-see sights. Tonight, choose to experience the optional traditional Czech folk show for a night filled with music and dancing, including a traditional four-course meal.

Today’s first destination is the German city of Dresden. After WW2 destroyed the city centre, Dresden was rebuilt and is immaculate and stylish today. Afterwards, head to Berlin, Germany’s vibrant capital. Set off on a driving tour of the city, stopping off at poignant locations such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie. Tonight, enjoy a group dinner.

Enjoy a free day to further explore the history of the German capital. Enjoy an in-depth tour of the city on the Berlin+ optional excursion which includes the East Side Gallery, Hackescher Markt, the Berlin TV Tower and more. Alternatively, explore at your own pace. Berlin is full of museums, art galleries and buzzing bars and restaurants to visit!

Say Auf Wiedersehen to Germany as the tour continues to The Netherlands, where the landscapes change to windmills and waterways. This evening, enjoy an unforgettable introduction to Amsterdam with a twilight canal cruise! After seeing the bridges and city from the waterside, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. The rest of the night is free to explore Amsterdam’s buzzing centre.

Experience the delights of Amsterdam today! For a fantastic Dutch experience, join the Dutch countryside optional excursion which includes a visit to a Dutch cheese farm and clogs factory before heading to the historic villages of Volendam and Zaanse Schans. Tonight, opt for the Dutch Pancake Soiree as a festive way to bid farewell to your fellow travellers.

Enjoy one more stop before travelling back to the UK. The Belgian city of Bruges offers breathtaking medieval architecture. Afterwards, cross the English Channel for the final leg of the journey back to London. This is the perfect time to exchange contact details with new friends. We look forward to having you on tour with us again soon!