Experience enchanting vistas and captivating cities on this 10-day Europe tour through Italy, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands!
This magnificent 10-day tour visits four of Europe’s top countries! Discover Rome’s wonders and Venice’s magic. Experience the beauty of the Swiss Alps and Germany’s Black Forest and Rhine Valley. Explore Amsterdam’s canals, culture and history! This Rome to Amsterdam tour is tailor-made to experience the best of Europe.
Hotel in Rome
Hotel in Amsterdam
9 Nights, (3 & 4 star hotels)
9 Nights
(3 & 4 star hotels)
9 Breakfasts | 4 Dinners
9 Breakfasts
4 Dinners
Air-conditioned coach
Air-conditioned coach
Fully-guided tour
Fully-guided tour
Hotel in Rome | 12:00 PM
Hotel in Amsterdam | 10:00 AM
Welcome to Rome and the start of a 10-day Europe adventure! Meet your tour leader and group at the hotel. Then, discover the incredible history of this unique city on a locally- guided walking tour. Marvel at highlights such as the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Tonight, get to know the tour group over an included dinner.
See some of this ancient city’s highlights like the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Spanish Steps before your free day tomorrow.
See some of this ancient city’s highlights like the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Spanish Steps before your free day tomorrow.
Celebrate the first night of the Western Adventure tour with a welcome dinner. Join your tour leader and the rest of the group to enjoy a meal at a local Italian restaurant.
Celebrate the first night of the Western Adventure tour with a welcome dinner. Join your tour leader and the rest of the group to enjoy a meal at a local Italian restaurant.
Explore Rome on a full free day! This “Eternal City” is home to ancient ruins, historic landmarks, and lively local culture! Join our Eternal Rome optional excursion to tour the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Vatican Museums. Or, choose to visit one or the other. These excursions are extremely popular and must be booked prior to the start of the tour.
Discover Rome’s ancient and artistic wonders! Tour the legendary Colosseum & Roman Forum and explore the magnificent Vatican Museums.
Discover Rome’s ancient and artistic wonders! Tour the legendary Colosseum & Roman Forum and explore the magnificent Vatican Museums.
Visit the smallest country in the world, skip the lines and be mesmerised by the artistic masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and on a guided tour!
Visit the smallest country in the world, skip the lines and be mesmerised by the artistic masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and on a guided tour!
Delve into ancient Rome. Take a locally guided walking tour of the awe-inspiring Colosseum and visit the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum.
Delve into ancient Rome. Take a locally guided walking tour of the awe-inspiring Colosseum and visit the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum.
Today’s first stop is the Tuscan town of Siena. Enjoy free time in this scenic destination before heading to Venice. Arrive in the evening, with the chance to see the city solo, relax at the hotel or join the optional Venice by Night excursion. There is no doubt that this magical city will capture your heart and imagination!
This Tuscan town is famous for hosting the Palio horse race and its incredible cuisine and culture!
This Tuscan town is famous for hosting the Palio horse race and its incredible cuisine and culture!
Enjoy a full free day to explore at your leisure. Every visit to Venice should include a gondola ride, which your tour leader can organise for you, as well as a trip further out into the lagoon to Murano and Burano. These islands are famous for their glass-blowing and lace-making crafts respectively, and rows of beautiful multi-coloured houses.
Explore Venice, Italy’s floating city. Visit must-see sights like St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Market, and more for an unforgettable experience.
Explore Venice, Italy’s floating city. Visit must-see sights like St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Market, and more for an unforgettable experience.
Take a private boat across the lagoon to Venice’s colourful islands. Enjoy a glass-making demonstration in Murano and learn about lace-making in Burano.
Take a private boat across the lagoon to Venice’s colourful islands. Enjoy a glass-making demonstration in Murano and learn about lace-making in Burano.
No visit to Venice is complete without a traditional gondola ride! Experience an ancient Venice tradition as you cruise the city’s famous canals.
No visit to Venice is complete without a traditional gondola ride! Experience an ancient Venice tradition as you cruise the city’s famous canals.
The tour continues to the Swiss Alps with a stop in Lucerne, a gorgeous Swiss city. After an orientation tour and free time here, enjoy a scenic drive through the Swiss mountains and admire the alpine scenery en route to the Jungfrau region. Arrive at the accommodation for the next two nights and tuck into an included group dinner.
Stroll through Lucerne’s centre to see highlights like Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument and St. Leodegar. Savour the stunning views this city is known for.
Stroll through Lucerne’s centre to see highlights like Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument and St. Leodegar. Savour the stunning views this city is known for.
Marvel at the spectacular views on a drive through mountain passes and alongside lakes, breathtaking mountain vistas and scenic views of quaint Swiss towns.
Marvel at the spectacular views on a drive through mountain passes and alongside lakes, breathtaking mountain vistas and scenic views of quaint Swiss towns.
Enjoy a free day in the Swiss Alps. One of the highlights of this tour is the optional train ride to the ‘Top of Europe’ – Jungfraujoch. This 4000m glacier has a unique beauty and the combination of ice, snow, rock and epic views will leave you breathless. Complete the day with an optional, authentic Swiss fondue dinner.
Travel to the “Top of Europe” - Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! Enjoy exceptional views, year-round snow and a magical ice palace.
Travel to the “Top of Europe” - Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! Enjoy exceptional views, year-round snow and a magical ice palace.
Get an authentic taste of Switzerland and warm up with an authentic Swiss fondue dinner! Is there anything better than a pot of melted cheese?
Get an authentic taste of Switzerland and warm up with an authentic Swiss fondue dinner! Is there anything better than a pot of melted cheese?
Germany is calling! Journey through the mesmerising Black Forest. Admire tall pine trees and babbling brooks! Stop at Lake Titisee and enjoy free time for lunch in Triberg. Afterwards, tick “World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock” off your bucket list before visiting Freudenstadt, known for its beautiful market square. Dinner is included this evening at tonight’s hotel in the Black Forest region.
Enjoy a beautiful drive through the enchanting Black Forest region which inspired many famous fairytales. Stop at quaint villages along the way.
Enjoy a beautiful drive through the enchanting Black Forest region which inspired many famous fairytales. Stop at quaint villages along the way.
Visit Lake Titisee - the largest natural lake in the Black Forest! Have your camera ready to capture the sparkling lake and surrounding scenery.
Visit Lake Titisee - the largest natural lake in the Black Forest! Have your camera ready to capture the sparkling lake and surrounding scenery.
Enjoy free time in one of the Black Forest’s most popular destinations! Experience traditional architecture, see the Triberg Waterfall or visit the Black Forest Museum.
Enjoy free time in one of the Black Forest’s most popular destinations! Experience traditional architecture, see the Triberg Waterfall or visit the Black Forest Museum.
Nearby Triberg, this structure was completed in 1994 and has held the title in the Guinness Book of World Records since 1997.
Nearby Triberg, this structure was completed in 1994 and has held the title in the Guinness Book of World Records since 1997.
Enjoy free time in Freudenstadt. This town is home to the largest market square in the country which is surrounded by charming historic buildings.
Enjoy free time in Freudenstadt. This town is home to the largest market square in the country which is surrounded by charming historic buildings.
Auf Wiedersehen Black Forest! Travel to the beautiful Rhine Valley. From Saint Goar, take a cruise to Boppard. Watch vineyards, castles, forests and towers roll by. Disembark and enjoy a wine tasting at a local cellar. The Rhine Valley is renowned for cultivars like Riesling and Gewürztraminer. Next, journey on to Amsterdam and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Admire beautiful scenery and the largest concentration of gothic castles (Sterrenberg, Liebestein, Katz and Fortress Rheinfels) in Europe on a cruise along the Rhine River.
Admire beautiful scenery and the largest concentration of gothic castles (Sterrenberg, Liebestein, Katz and Fortress Rheinfels) in Europe on a cruise along the Rhine River.
Visit a local wine merchant in this famous wine region, and sample German wine varietals. You may even get to try eiswein, a rare dessert wine.
Visit a local wine merchant in this famous wine region, and sample German wine varietals. You may even get to try eiswein, a rare dessert wine.
Today begins with a cruise of Amsterdam’s charming canals! Then, join an optional excursion to the Dutch countryside. Visit a local cheese farm and clog factory, stop at Zaanse Schans, a windmill village, and visit the quaint seaside village of Volendam. Later, join the optional farewell dinner. Taste delicious Dutch pancakes and toast to the last night of the tour!
Cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals. Enjoy a unique way of sightseeing while you admire the city’s top landmarks from its beloved waterways.
Cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals. Enjoy a unique way of sightseeing while you admire the city’s top landmarks from its beloved waterways.
Experience the Dutch countryside! Enjoy cheese and clog-making demonstrations, visit Volendam and see the windmills of Zaanse Schans.
Experience the Dutch countryside! Enjoy cheese and clog-making demonstrations, visit Volendam and see the windmills of Zaanse Schans.
Delight in one of the most delicious Dutch delicacies, Dutch pancakes, with a three-course dinner at a beautiful local restaurant in Amsterdam!
Delight in one of the most delicious Dutch delicacies, Dutch pancakes, with a three-course dinner at a beautiful local restaurant in Amsterdam!
After 10 exciting days filled with top European sights in Italy, Switzerland, Germany and The Netherlands, the tour comes to an end after breakfast. Reminisce about a wonderful time spent on tour and say farewell to the group. Be sure to swap your contact details with your newfound travel friends to keep in contact once you are back home!
Discover Rome’s ancient and artistic wonders! Tour the legendary Colosseum & Roman Forum and explore the magnificent Vatican Museums.
Explore Venice, Italy’s floating city. Visit must-see sights like St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Market, and more for an unforgettable experience.
Travel to the “Top of Europe” - Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! Enjoy exceptional views, year-round snow and a magical ice palace.
Admire beautiful scenery and the largest concentration of gothic castles (Sterrenberg, Liebestein, Katz and Fortress Rheinfels) in Europe on a cruise along the Rhine River.
Cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals. Enjoy a unique way of sightseeing while you admire the city’s top landmarks from its beloved waterways.
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Enhance your tour with these carefully selected optional experiences. Each one is designed to add depth and excitement to your journey, allowing you to customize your adventure according to your interests.
Discover Rome’s ancient and artistic wonders! Tour the legendary Colosseum & Roman Forum and explore the magnificent Vatican Museums.
Visit the smallest country in the world, skip the lines and be mesmerised by the artistic masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and on a guided tour!
Delve into ancient Rome. Take a locally guided walking tour of the awe-inspiring Colosseum and visit the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum.
Take a water taxi night cruise of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the sights and sounds from the palazzos and tavernas.
Take a private boat across the lagoon to Venice’s colourful islands. Enjoy a glass-making demonstration in Murano and learn about lace-making in Burano.
No visit to Venice is complete without a traditional gondola ride! Experience an ancient Venice tradition as you cruise the city’s famous canals.
Travel to the “Top of Europe” - Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! Enjoy exceptional views, year-round snow and a magical ice palace.
Get an authentic taste of Switzerland and warm up with an authentic Swiss fondue dinner! Is there anything better than a pot of melted cheese?
Experience the Dutch countryside! Enjoy cheese and clog-making demonstrations, visit Volendam and see the windmills of Zaanse Schans.
Delight in one of the most delicious Dutch delicacies, Dutch pancakes, with a three-course dinner at a beautiful local restaurant in Amsterdam!
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Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard.
A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Rome and Amsterdam book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.
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All travellers are required to carry their own bags. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours and certain places involve walking up and down stairs. We want you to enjoy your tour, so read through the itinerary thoroughly and make your own conclusions as to whether you feel that you are fit and healthy enough.
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This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tours specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.