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What's included
- Accommodation based on twin share room
- Activities as per the itinerary
- Daily breakfast
- Escorted tour
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- International flights from Australia
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Transport in air conditioned vehicles
- Airport transfers
- Any items or services not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Medical and emergency insurance
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
Europe tour overview
Start in The Netherlands, and in just under three weeks you’ll travel through France, Spain, Switzerland and more on this escorted coach tour.
Embark on classic European excursions and see the glittering lights of Paris, stroll through the streets of Rome and treat your taste buds to Italian delights in Tuscany.
Soak up the sun along the French Riviera and see Gaudi’s magnificent Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Marvel at the views in the Swiss Alps and Germany’s fairytale-like Black Forest. Cruise along the Rhine River, Amsterdam’s canals and Venice’s waterways. Exploring Europe has never been more fun-filled or unforgettable.
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Tour with flights special offer
This exciting European tour package includes flights and it pays to book early.
Lead-price departures, subject to availability:
2025 – 11 May; 01 June; 13 July; 24 August
Call our office on 1300 168 910 or email [email protected] for current prices and availability.
Note: Prices in AUD are per person, based on twin share. Single travellers have the option to share or pay a supplement for private rooms. Rates were updated on 09 December 2024 and can change without notice. Subject to confirmation by the airlines and tour operators at time of booking. Booking conditions apply. Booking code EUREX20M.
Inclusions at a glance
Flights
- Return economy airfares to Amsterdam
- Fly from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth (contact us for other cities)
Accommodation
- 18 nights in twin share hotel rooms with private en-suite facilities
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room
Meals
- 17 breakfasts, 7 dinners
- Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
Transport
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- Any public transport used as part of the tour days (excludes free days)
Included extras
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- Services of your English-speaking tour leader, who will be on hand with advice and tips to ensure that you get the most from your trip
Special features
- Visit Ghent, one of Belgium’s oldest cities
- See the sights on a driving tour of Paris
- Taste local French wine in Toulouse
- Explore Toulouse with a local guide
- Visit Andorra, one of Europe’s smallest countries
- Embark on a driving tour of Barcelona city
- Visit Sète in the South of France
- Visit the Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct
- Enjoy an orientation tour of Avignon
- Scenic French Riviera drive
- Experience the glitz and glamour of Monaco
- Enjoy a perfume workshop in Eze
- Visit Nice; a gorgeous French coastal city
- See the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Discover Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance
- Explore Rome with a local guide
- Visit Siena in the Tuscan countryside
- Experience the magic of Venice
- Visit Lucerne, a picturesque Swiss city
- Admire the views on a scenic Swiss mountain drive
- Enjoy a picturesque drive through the Black Forest region
- Enjoy a photo stop at Lake Titisee
- Visit Triberg, a pretty Black Forest town
- See the world’s largest cuckoo clock
- Sail along the Rhine River
- Enjoy a Rhine Valley wine tasting
- Cruise the canals of Amsterdam
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Depart Australia
Board your overnight flight to Europe!
Arrive - Amsterdam
Arrive Amsterdam and please catch a taxi to your hotel. Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are numerous bike paths.
Amsterdam – Ghent - Paris
Welcome to the beginning of an epic tour through Europe. Meet your tour leader and group at the Amsterdam hotel in the morning. Once everyone arrives, it’s time to set off! Today’s first stop is Ghent in Belgium. Enjoy free time to explore this charming city and grab some lunch. This evening, the tour arrives in Paris and a spellbinding driving tour of the “City of Lights” is on the cards! Marvel at the sites of this world-famous city including the Arc de Triomphe, the River Seine and the Eiffel Tower! Later, it’s time to sit down for a group dinner in the heart of Paris.
Paris: Free Day
Paris is yours to explore today! Optional excursions include a River Seine cruise - the perfect way to see some of the city’s main sights. You can also opt for a trip up Montparnasse. Towering high above Paris, it offers sweeping views of the City of Lights. Make your way to the Eiffel Tower to see the spectacular hourly light show. There’s even an optional cabaret show in the evening! Alternatively, head to the Eiffel Tower, visit the world-famous Louvre Museum, stroll around the streets of La Marias, wander down the Champs Elysees, or head to famous monuments like Notre Dame Cathedral, see Oscar Wilde’s gravestone at Père Lachaise Cemetery or venture underground into the infamous catacombs.
Paris - Toulouse
Today we travel from Paris to Toulouse with wine tasting in a small medieval town along the way. Drive past rolling crop fields, forests, pastoral landscapes and pretty towns. The wine tasting will showcase some of the region's robust red wines. Then it's onto Toulouse, the fourth largest city in France. Situated along the Compostela Pilgrimage route, it’s known for incredible Renaissance buildings. It's also home to a beautiful 17th-century canal and more. Dinner is included this evening - be sure to try something local.
Toulouse - Andorra - Barcelona
Au revoir Toulouse! Today we head south, crossing the border into Andorra from the North. Grab lunch and then travel onward to Barcelona. Next stop is the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region. Barcelona is renowned for its art and architecture, such as the fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí. Our driving tour will introduce you to a few of the city's top visitor attractions.
Barcelona: Free Day
Today is yours to spend as you like! Stroll Las Ramblas and take a peek at Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece: the glorious La Sagrada Familia. You could also go shopping, eat tapas (which the city is famous for), relax on the beach or head into one of the city’s many parks. With its distinctive Catalan ambience, Barcelona is an incredibly rewarding city to explore on foot, filled with hidden cantinas, intriguing boutiques and winding walkways – particularly in the old town. Seek out the food markets too – the perfect place to introduce yourself to the distinctive taste of Catalan cuisine!
Barcelona - Sète - Pont du Gard - Avignon
Adiós Barcelona! Today, travel to Avignon. En route, stopover in Sète, a port town in the South of France known for its canals. Take an orientation walk with your tour leader and enjoy free time for lunch here. Next stop is the centuries-old Pont du Gard. The ancient Roman aqueduct bridge was built in the first century AD to carry water over 50 kilometres to the Roman colony of Nemausus. Afterwards, head onwards to Avignon. Situated in the heart of picturesque Provence, Avignon used to be the centre of the Roman Catholic world. Enjoy an optional evening around town. See the impressive Palais des Papes and its gardens before enjoying a three-course Provençal dinner.
Avignon - Monaco - Nice
A real highlight of the tour and trips to France is on the itinerary today – the French Riviera! Departing Avignon, head towards one of the most glamorous destinations in the world! Explore Monaco with your tour leader upon arrival just before midday. Discover top attractions like the Prince's Palace and the Casino de Monte-Carlo. Later, visit the French village of Eze and enjoy a workshop at the Fragonard perfume factory! Finally, embark on an orientation tour of Nice, one of the region’s most stunning cities, to see top attractions like the Promenade des Anglais and Vieux Nice (the Old Town). Then, enjoy some free time to relax or explore as you wish.
French Riviera - Pisa - Florence - Southern Tuscany
Travelling back inland, head for nearby Italy. Have your cameras ready for a visit to the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa! Next up is Florence. Here, learn about the city’s history and see landmarks dating back to the Renaissance and even the Roman times on a guided walking tour of the city. Snap photos of Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, the Basilica of Santa Croce, the Florence Baptistry and the replica of Michelangelo’s famous statue of David which stands in the Palazzo della Signoria (the original can be seen in the nearby Accademia Gallery.) After exploring Florence, make for the hills of Tuscany, for an overnight stay in the south of Tuscany.
Tuscany - Rome
It’s time for the group to make its way to the country’s capital, Rome. Arrive and embark on a guided walking tour for an introduction to the incredible history of this unique city, which once reigned supreme as the focal point of the Roman Empire. Highlights today include the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Roman Forum and the Colosseum. Enjoy an included dinner with the group tonight.
Rome: Free Day
Rome boasts ancient ruins, historical landmarks, religious buildings and a buzzing atmosphere like no other. The Colosseum is spectacular, offering fabulous views of the city, and an unbelievable feeling of drifting backwards in time, to when gladiators, chariots and lions dominated the arena. Later this afternoon you'll have the opportunity to take advantage of an optional excursion to visit the Vatican City - the smallest country in the world! Inside the walls you can visit the Sistine Chapel and see for yourself the famous ceiling painted by Michelangelo, as well as numerous other famous art pieces dotted around the buildings.
Siena - Venice
Our first stop is the Tuscan town of Siena - famous for its cuisine, wine, art, museums, medieval cityscape and the Palio, a horse race held twice a year. Explore town before we continue on our journey. In the early evening we arrive in Venice, a city immortalised in literature, film and art for centuries! Its timeless waterways and artistic masterpieces (more per square kilometre than anywhere else on earth) make it truly unique – Venice is sure to capture your heart and imagination. There is no shortage of incredible food and culture either! You have the evening free to relax at the hotel, or opt to join your tour leader on a twilight water taxi cruise along the Venetian canals.
Venice: Free Day
Today offers a free day to explore this unforgettable city at your leisure. Want a classic Venetian experience? Add the optional gondola ride to your to-do list today! Explore more of the city on an optional 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. Why not enjoy both of today’s optional excursions to experience the best that Venice has to offer?
Venice - Swiss Alps
Crossing the border into Switzerland, travel onward to the Swiss Alps. On the way to tonight’s accommodation, enjoy a stop in Lucerne, a picturesque Swiss city. Embark on an orientation tour with your tour leader and enjoy free time to explore. Then, admire the alpine views as the coach climbs higher into the mountains to the accommodation in a typical Swiss mountain village in the Jungfrau region. This region is a great introduction to the magic of the mountains and is one of the most popular alpine destinations! Enjoy dinner with the group at the hotel and get some rest tonight before tomorrow’s free day which promises more adventures in the Swiss Alps!
Swiss Alps: Free Day
The splendour of the Alps is yours today – don’t miss the chance to join our optional excursion up to Jungfraujoch, also known as the top of Europe! The trip to Europe’s highest train station is a real highlight; you might find yourself pressed up against the windows as the picture-perfect Swiss countryside rolls beneath you. Look out for quaint villages nestled in the valleys beneath snow-capped peaks and tumbling mountain waterfalls. Once we’ve reached the top, enjoy the year-round snow and breath-taking views of the surrounding glaciers and craggy mountaintops. Once you’ve had a chance to explore and capture as many photos as possible, it’s back down to lower altitudes for the rest of the afternoon.
Swiss Alps - Black Forest
Bid farewell to the magnificent Alps as more scenic adventures await! Depart the Interlaken region, travel to Germany and enjoy a journey through the spellbinding Black Forest. This scenic drive complete with quaint towns and beautiful natural scenery is unlike anything you've encountered before! Enjoy a photo stop at Lake Titisee before visiting Triberg with free time for lunch. Next, snap a photo of the world’s largest cuckoo clock before arriving in Freudenstadt and enjoy free time to explore the town’s beautiful market square. The hotel in the Black Forest region awaits at the end of today’s scenic Black Forest drive and dinner is included this evening.
Black Forest - Rhine Valley - Amsterdam
Leaving the Black Forest behind, travel into the heart of the world-renowned Rhine Valley. Stop in Saint Goar and enjoy a ride aboard a cruise vessel to Boppard. The scenery along the river is something truly amazing. Keep an eye out for the vineyards, impressive castles and towers, and thick groves of the forest along the riverbanks. Afterwards, treat your taste buds to a Rhine Valley wine tasting experience and enjoy famous Rhine Valley wines like Riesling and Gewürztraminer. Next, travel onwards to the bustling city of Amsterdam. Enjoy an included group dinner and the rest of the night is free to explore Amsterdam as you wish!
Amsterdam: Free Day
Start today with a cruise along the iconic canals of Amsterdam. This is a great way to get to know the city! The rest of the day is free to further explore Amsterdam. Marvel at the artworks in the city’s famous museums, hire a bicycle, visit the cafes or simply stroll along the canals and see what the next corner brings! Alternatively, opt for a Dutch countryside tour with your tour leader. This excursion will take you to a nearby fishing village, Volendam, the famous historic windmill neighbourhood of Zaanse Schans and a local cheese farm and clog factory. An excursion to the MOCO Museum & House of Bols is also available. Finally, choose to enjoy a farewell dinner with the group tonight.
Depart Amsterdam
The tour comes to an end this morning. Enjoy one last breakfast with the Europe Explorer group in Amsterdam before everyone continues with their journeys. Now is the time to swap details with your travel friends before you make your own way to the airport by taxi or shuttle bus. We hope to welcome you to Europe again soon!
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This escorted group tour covers the essential highlights of eight countries in 20 days. Enjoy comfortable hotels, daily breakfast, coach transport, sightseeing and services of licensed tour guides. Plus flights are included from Australia and single travellers have the option to share or pay a supplement to ensure private rooms.
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Tour departures
This escorted tour includes flights from Australia and departs on select dates in 2025.
Departures are subject to availability and prices may vary at time of booking. Please ask us for your preferred date and we will advise availability and current costs. Contact us to find out about departures at other times of the year.
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The day-by-day tour descriptions in the itinerary are intended as an indicative guide only. Travel by nature is unpredictable. Weather patterns, river conditions, road accessibility, public holidays, travel restrictions and a multitude of other factors may necessitate itinerary changes that are ultimately for the client's benefit. It is essential that travellers are flexible and open minded in this regard.
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Test & Self-monitor for Covid-19 symptoms
Travellers are asked to self-monitor before the tour for any COVID-19 related symptoms. Travellers may be required to have a health test or complete a Covid-19 Acknowledgement of Risk before departing for the tour.
Face masks and sanitising
It’s recommended that travellers bring their own face masks for use throughout the journey, as well as spares. Always remember to practice good hygiene and wash or sanitise your hands frequently. Travel tip: Plastic bags are good for storing used face masks.
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Please Note: If you cannot provide the tour team with proof of adequate travel insurance prior to the start of your tour, you will not be permitted to embark on day one.
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