Italy Vatican City Switzerland Germany The Netherlands
This magnificent 10-day tour is a Europe trip to remember! Visit four of Europe’s most fascinating countries and enjoy exciting activities and free days along the way! Tour Rome and discover the wonders of this ancient city, embrace the magic of Venice and explore beautiful Siena. Wake up in the heart of the Swiss Alps! Admire the beauty of Germany’s Black Forest region and cruise the Rhine River. Enjoy an Amsterdam tour filled with culture and history. This Rome to Amsterdam tour is tailor-made for making memories, having fun and experiencing the best of Europe!
This tour forms the second half of our 18-day Europe Explorer tour - consider booking the full tour to experience even more destinations including Belgium, France, Spain and more!
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It’s the start of a 10-day Europe adventure! Welcome to Rome, where the tour begins. Meet your Tour Leader and the rest of the tour group at the hotel. Once everyone has arrived, it’s time to travel into the city to explore! Join a local guide who will introduce the group to the incredible history of this unique city on a guided walking tour. Rome reigned supreme as the focal point of the Roman Empire, and the walking tour will showcase highlights such as the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Roman Forum and, of course, the Colosseum. Tonight, get to know the tour group over an included dinner.
Explore the best of Rome on a full free day! Rome is known as the “Eternal City” and is an ever-popular travel destination. It’s home to ancient ruins, historical landmarks, religious monuments and lively local culture! Be sure to make the most of your free day and see top attractions like the Colosseum and Roman Forum up close or simply wander through the historic streets and try delicious local cuisine! Or, travel to the Vatican City to visit the Vatican museums and the breathtaking Sistine Chapel.
Today’s first stop is the Tuscan town of Siena. Enjoy free time in this scenic destination, which is famous for its cuisine, wine, art, museums, medieval cityscape and the Palio di Siena (the famous horse race held twice a year). Next up, Venice! Arrive in the evening, with the chance to see the city solo, relax at the hotel or choose to join your Tour Leader on an optional Venice by Night excursion. This city exudes a feeling of magic! It has been captured in art, film and literature for centuries and there is no doubt it will capture your heart and imagination!
Start the full day in Venice with an orientation tour of the floating city. Afterwards, enjoy free time 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 visit Murano and Burano. These islands are famous for their glass-blowing and lace-making crafts respectively, and rows of beautiful multi-coloured houses. Enjoy all of these optionals, select one or simply wander around this enchanting city at your own pace today.
Crossing the border into Switzerland, the tour continues to the Swiss Alps with a stop at Lucerne, a gorgeous Swiss city, along the way. After an orientation tour and some free time here, enjoy a scenic drive through the Swiss mountains and admire the alpine scenery en route to the accommodation for the next two nights in the Jungfrau region. The views of the stunning landscapes, crystalline lakes and snow-capped mountains are unbeatable! Arrive later today and tuck in to an included group dinner. Afterwards relax, drink, chat with your fellow explorers and get an early night as tomorrow is another full day of adventures!
Enjoy a free day in the Swiss Alps. One of the highlights of this tour is the chance to join the optional train ride to the ‘Top of Europe’ – Jungfraujoch. The views will leave you breathless (and not just because of the high altitude!) This 4000m glacier has a unique beauty and the combination of ice, snow, rock and epic views will stay with you for life. There is snow all year round, even in the middle of summer! It will definitely make for some fantastic photos! Alternatively, explore at lower altitudes and discover the hidden gems of the local village or take in the spectacular local scenery outdoors. Complete the day with an optional Swiss fondue dinner for an authentic taste of Switzerland.
Say farewell to the Swiss Alps this morning because today, Germany is calling! The tour journeys through the magnificent Black Forest which is known for its incredible beauty so prepare to be mesmerised. From tall pine trees to babbling brooks and rolling hills, the Black Forest could be the setting for a fairytale! Visit Lake Titisee for a photo stop and enjoy free time for lunch in Triberg. Afterwards, tick “World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock” off your bucket list before stopping in Freudenstadt with free time to explore the beautiful market square. Tonight’s accommodation is located in the Black Forest region and a group dinner is included this evening.
Auf Wiedersehen Schwarzwald (Black Forest)! It’s time to travel to the beautiful Rhine Valley. From Saint Goar, take a boat cruise to the next river stop of Boppard. Watch vineyards, castles, forests and towers roll by while relaxing on board. 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. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and settle into the accommodation for the night.
Today begins with a cruise of Amsterdam’s charming canals! Admire the sights of this fascinating city from the water. Then, choose to either explore Amsterdam at your leisure or join an optional excursion of the Dutch countryside. This excursion includes a visit to a local cheese farm and clog factory, a photo stop at the historical windmill village, Zaanse Schans, and a visit to the quaint seaside village of Volendam where you can wander the streets filled with cafés and admire the picturesque views. Later, join the optional farewell dinner to taste delicious Dutch pancakes and to toast to the last night of the tour!
After 10 exciting days filled with top European sites and amazing activities, the tour comes to an end this morning after breakfast. It’s time to reminisce about a wonderful time spent on tour and say farewell to the group. Be sure to swap contact details with your new-found travel friends to keep in contact after returning home!
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| 09/04/2025 | 18/04/2025 | £1,315 | Book | |
| 30/04/2025 | 09/05/2025 | £1,485 | Book | |
| 21/05/2025 | 30/05/2025 | £1,375 | Book | |
| 11/06/2025 | 20/06/2025 | £1,425 | Book | |
| 23/07/2025 | 01/08/2025 | £1,129 | Book | |
| 13/08/2025 | 22/08/2025 | £1,066 | Book | |
| 03/09/2025 | 12/09/2025 | £1,315 | Book | |
| 24/09/2025 | 03/10/2025 | £1,183 | Book | |
| 16/04/2026 | 25/04/2026 | £1,295 | Book | |
| 07/05/2026 | 16/05/2026 | £1,245 | Book | |
| 28/05/2026 | 06/06/2026 | £1,245 | Book | |
| 18/06/2026 | 27/06/2026 | £1,245 | Book | |
| 09/07/2026 | 18/07/2026 | £1,245 | Book | |
| 30/07/2026 | 08/08/2026 | £1,245 | Book | |
| 20/08/2026 | 29/08/2026 | £1,245 | Book | |
| 10/09/2026 | 19/09/2026 | £1,245 | Book | |
| 01/10/2026 | 10/10/2026 | £1,355 | Book |
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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!
