Experience Europe's most iconic destinations, from Switzerland and Paris to Rome and Amsterdam, in just 12 days!
Experience Europe's most iconic destinations, from Switzerland and Paris to Rome and Amsterdam, in just 12 days!
Explore Europe's greatest destinations on the Essential Europe tour! Cruise Amsterdam's canals, summit the Swiss Alps and see icons like the Eiffel Tower and Leaning Tower of Pisa. Taste Tuscan, German and Dutch cuisine. Enjoy free time in Paris, Rome and Amsterdam. A fast-paced, expertly-planned continental adventure awaits!
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This tour starts and ends in London, but does not include any accommodation in London. The rest of the itinerary is the same on both tour options. This option is ideal for travellers who have visited London before.
This tour starts and ends in London, and includes 2 nights' accommodation in the city: 1 night at the start and 1 night at the end of the tour. The rest of the itinerary is the same on both tour options.
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Not sure how to spend your free day? Explore the city on your own, or choose from these handpicked optional experiences designed to show you the best of the region.
Unless marked as "Pre-Book", all optional experiences can be booked directly with your tour leader on tour, payable in cash or by card in the stated currency. Prices and availability are subject to change.
12 days itinerary trip from London to London visiting 8 countries
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.
All rooms are twin share with private, en suite bathrooms. Solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender. Single supplements are available upon request at checkout. A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in London, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.
The journey begins! Cross the English Channel and arrive in Paris, where a driving tour past the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe and the grand boulevards set the scene perfectly. Tonight, sit down for an included French dinner at a local restaurant and let it sink in that you’re in the City of Lights.
Take a guided drive through Paris, spotting iconic sights like L’Opéra Garnier, the Tuileries Gardens, the Seine, Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and more!
Paris is yours today. Explore at your own pace or join the Paris+ optional for a macaron tasting, a visit to a perfume museum, and a Seine cruise. This evening, opt to wander through the winding streets of Montmartre, followed by an included hilltop dinner. For a grand finale, choose to end the night at a quintessential Parisian cabaret show.
Spend the day ticking off Parisian highlights! Today includes top attractions, macarons, perfume, a River Seine Cruise and much more.
Be amazed by colours, costumes and cancan at one of Paris’ top cabaret venues!
Explore the vibrant Montmartre neighbourhood by night! See the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and indulge in a three-course French dinner.
Swap the buzz of Paris for the charm of small-town France. Stop in beautiful Beaune, a postcard-perfect Burgundy town known for its wine and history. Stroll cobbled streets, visit the striking Hospices de Beaune or sample the region’s world-class vintages. Then watch the landscape transform as you cross into Switzerland and the Alps rise around you. Dinner is included tonight.
Stop in Beaune, Burgundy’s UNESCO-listed wine capital. Enjoy free time to explore the medieval town or sample regional cuisine and wines.
Marvel at the spectacular views on a drive through mountain passes and alongside lakes, breathtaking mountain vistas and scenic views of quaint Swiss towns.
Today, head to Jungfraujoch or year-round snow, glaciers and views that stretch endlessly across the peaks. It's our most popular optional for good reason. Prefer to stay lower? Wander the local town, breathe in that crisp Alpine air and indulge in Swiss chocolate. This evening, opt for the Alpine Dinner Experience to end the day in true Swiss style.
Travel to the “Top of Europe” - Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! Enjoy exceptional views, year-round snow and a magical ice palace.
Tuck into a cheese fondue to start, sit back for a hearty Swiss meal and round off the evening with something sweet. Swiss tradition at its finest!
Leave the Alps behind and head south to one of the world's most recognisable landmarks, the Leaning Tower of Pisa! Capture the iconic shot before continuing into Tuscany. Rolling hills, cypress trees and the elegant spa town of Montecatini Terme await. This evening, opt for the Evening in Montecatini to ride the funicular and enjoy a traditional Tuscan dinner.
Tick the Leaning Tower of Pisa off your bucket list and snap iconic photos of yourself ‘holding up’ this world-famous landmark!
Ride the Montecatini Funicular and admire the views of Montecatini Terme before enjoying a delicious, three-course Tuscan dinner.
Arrive in Florence and enjoy a guided walk past Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria. After, soak up more of the Renaissance atmosphere during free time. For a true taste of the region, join the optional Taste of Tuscany lunch before heading south to Rome, where an included dinner and the Eternal City's extraordinary energy awaits.
Explore this historic, Renaissance city. See highlights like Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and the replica of Michelangelo’s David.
Get a true taste of Tuscany with this culinary experience in Florence! Sit down for a family-style meal and indulge in classic Tuscan dishes.
Rome rewards those who wander, and today, it's all yours. Opt for the Colosseum and Roman Forum guided tour for an up-close look at ancient Rome (booking in advance recommended). Follow it up with the Conquer the Capital optional for an included lunch, gelato tasting and a tour of Rome's greatest landmarks, from the Pantheon to the Trevi Fountain.
Delve into ancient Rome. Take a locally guided walking tour of the awe-inspiring Colosseum and visit the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum.
See Rome’s iconic sites on a bucket-list treasure hunt through the city! See the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and more. Plus, enjoy lunch and a gelato tasting.
Travel to the enchanting city of Venice, famous for its canals, gondolas and landmarks like St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. The best way to experience this extraordinary floating city is by joining the optional Evening in Venice, featuring water taxi rides, a gondola excursion, a glass blowing demonstration and an included Venetian dinner.
Explore the magic of 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 water taxi cruise and gondola ride of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the romantic sights from the canals and enjoy an included dinner.
Today, cross into Austria for a lunch stop in Innsbruck. Stroll Maria-Theresien-Strasse, visit the famous Golden Roof Museum, and soak up the mountain scenery before continuing to Munich. In the heart of Bavaria, enjoy an orientation walk through the vibrant city centre, followed by a traditional German dinner in a historic local restaurant. Prost!
Embark on an orientation tour of Tyrol’s capital. Visit the Golden Roof Museum, marvel at St. Jakob Cathedral and the Imperial Palace and stroll Maria-Theresien Strasse!
Explore Munich with your tour leader. Learn more about this fascinating and beautiful Bavarian city and see highlights like Karlsplatz and Marienplatz.
Munich welcomes you with a delicious, three-course German dinner at a local restaurant. Indulge in traditional dishes like pork knuckle (eisbein). Vegetarian options available.
After a scenic drive from Munich, the Rhine Valley rewards with castle-studded cliffs, ancient vineyards and one of Germany's most spectacular landscapes. Board a Rhine River cruise through this UNESCO-listed stretch of the Rhine and drift past gothic fortresses before ending in Boppard for a wine tasting with a local merchant. This evening, enjoy an included dinner at the hotel.
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.
From Germany into the Netherlands, the tour makes its way through the Dutch countryside, stopping for a cheese tasting, a clog-making demonstration and a photo stop at the iconic Riekermolen Windmill. Arrive in Amsterdam and discover the city from the water on a relaxing canal cruise before free time and an included dinner at a local restaurant.
See how these traditional shoes are made by hand, and taste Dutch cheese. Purchase some unique and authentic Dutch souvenirs during the visit!
Cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals. Enjoy a unique way of sightseeing while you admire the city’s top landmarks from its beloved waterways.
One last stop before home. The medieval Belgian city of Ghent is well worth the detour, with cobblestone streets, grand guild houses and plenty of Belgian chocolate and waffles to enjoy. Sample moules et frites, raise a farewell glass with the group, then cross the English Channel and return to London. It’s time to say your final goodbyes.
Macca
Brilliant experience of Europe!
My wife and I loved every minute of our first Expat Tours (now Travel Chasers) trip. The history, scenery, experiences and food were unforgettable, and our tour guide (Pauline) was the perfect host to inform and inspire us. We had a great bunch of fellow travellers, and we all enjoyed each other's company throughout. We highly recommend Expat Tours/Travel Chasers and will definitely take future holidays with them again!
Princess
Fantastic Europe Tour!
This tour was a lifetime experience. We were fortunate enough to have a smaller group with the absolute best tour leader and coach driver.
Sam
Fantastic
My husband and I had such a wonderful time on our two week bus tour. Our tour guide Ricardo did such an amazing job putting this trip all together. We saw and did so much it was an awesome experience. I highly recommend this tour company
Josie
We had Gabi as our tour guide and Isti as our driver. They are both amazing. It was our first time in a tour and they gave as a very good impression of how the tour would be. This will be the beginning of more tour with Expat. The restaurants that we went to had a very good and delicious food. We are so happy.
Sandra & Al
Our tour was the Classic Europe in July 2024. Like to start off by saying our tour guide Kev was fantastic, very informative even before the tour began. He knew his stuff well and we felt very comfortable and safe with Kev and Gabby our excellent bus driver. Kev was organized and always knew how to solve any unforeseen challenges that came up. He took into consideration the people on the tours needs and was very caring and approachable and would help anyway he could. The hotels, the places, the stops we made were all amazing, hotels were great, bus ride was fun - there are no words to describe how wonderful this trip was a dream come true. Was not keen on a bus tour but so glad we tried it.
Cherise
Our European Summer Tour was a once in a lifetime experience. Each country was just as beautiful as the next with breathtaking views. It was the perfect option for our honeymoon! Truly a wonderful experience and adventure!
Krish
This tour covers most of the Europe great places.
Salmon
Our tour guide, Peter, made our first experience memorable. The vast historical knowledge in each country was amazing and also the quick tips of where you should go or not.
BK
This tour is probably as good as it gets to experience a taste of Europe! And all at a reasonable cost! Everything thing about the tour was well done! Our Tour Leader Kevin, did an outstanding job in organizing everything, keeping everything on track, and all the while, being totally professional, helpful, accommodating, positive, upbeat, and totally pleasant to work with! He went out of his way on everything, to make sure that we were getting the trip that we had all hoped for. Thank you Kevin! We also had an outstanding coach driver by the name of Florentine who handled that massive coach like it was just a regular automobile! He was such a professional, everyone could rest easy on the drives. Thank you Florentine! So to sum it all up, I consider it a great experience at a very reasonable price!
Lee
If I put everything I loved about this journey, it would need a much bigger box!!🤪, From our leaving London, through France, Switzerland, Italy and many other countries, every day was a great learning opportunity, with a GREAT guide in Adam and the other people made it a great and memorable, and at most times, a great laugh!!!! Made many friends along the way and learned a lot about the great place called Europe. Thanks for letting me be a part of such a wonderful experience Lee
Ana
I did the Classic Europe tour and our tour leader was Antonio And Ishti. These guys rock and are experts with what they do. I am so thankful for the amount of effort they have made to make sure every cent we paid was worth it. Antonio always makes an extra mile to make sure his clients are safe and happy. Ishti was very professional and made sure everyone is always safe. I can't thank them enough for making our trip so memorable. It is my first time to go on a group tour and I am worried Antonio set the bar so high it won't be as fun if I was going to book another tour. All I can say is thank you for making our dream come true.
Raquel
Everything is excellent, enjoy every bit of it. We have an amazing tour guide and amazing driver. They both work hard in order for us to have a great experience. Thank you Antonio and Ishti you did an amazing job. Thank you to all the staff of Expats for creating this fabulous tour and make it possible for us to see the world, thank you.
Sims
This trip was everything we expected plus more. The knowledge that our guide Adam had was impressive. He was well organized, informative, and friendly. And we didn't need to see how the other drivers were because we knew we had the best. Antonio was very professional and skillfull with navigating the narrow streets of Europe. We can't wait to book our next tour and we hope we can have the same guide and driver as they were both the very best at what they do.
Vanee
Overall one of my best holiday tour. We had a professional and talented tour leader , that is Matt. He was look after us very well. Show us all listed places and take us to nice restaurants. Told us about all stories about countries. I enjoyed the walk too.
Goody
We had a great tour! Our tour leader, Gustavo, and our driver, Lukas, did an exceptional job leading the group and staying positive. The tour is fast-paced, but we knew this ahead of time.
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When You Arrive
Everything you need to know about meeting your Tour Leader, when to arrive, where you’ll finish and who to contact if you need help along the way.
Every Travel Chasers tour departure is guaranteed to run. We'd only cancel in circumstances that prevent us from operating safely.
Once you've booked, we've already planned around you being there, so you can secure your flights and tell your friends. It’s confirmed.
See our Terms & Conditions for all the details.
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.
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Classic groups have on average between 35-45 Chasers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
Your accommodation, transport, Tour Leader and driver, breakfast most mornings, select lunches and dinners, and the Included Experiences on the tour page. Everything else is yours to choose. Check the individual tour page before you book for the exact inclusions.
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.
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.
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.
Maximum value, not minimum comfort. Twenty-one years of supplier relationships mean we know where to find the best for less, and we pass that directly to you. Comfortable hotels, included meals and local experiences, without paying for the premium tier.
Yes. Free time is built into Classic itineraries, 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.
Absolutely. Many Chasers travel solo, and there’s no compulsory single supplement when you travel with us. For accommodation, solo travellers share a twin room with another solo traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer your own room, you can choose to pay a single supplement instead. Check the individual tour page for pricing.
You might arrive alone. You won't feel that way for long.
Yes. You don't need any previous group travel experience. Your Tour Leader is with you throughout, and you'll have a whole group of people discovering the destination alongside you. If you're not sure which Classic tour is right for you, we can help.
No. Flights aren't included, giving you flexibility over how you get there and when you travel. Your tour information will tell you where and when to meet the group on day one.
Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of booking. Your policy should cover the full duration of your trip, including medical expenses, cancellation and repatriation. Find out more about our travel insurance requirements here.
Our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee gives you 10 days to decide after booking. Change your mind? Full refund, no questions asked.
After this point, your deposit is non-refundable. However, you can always change your tour or departure date free of charge, as many times as you like, up to 60 days before departure on Classic tours. Changes within 60 days may incur fees, or be treated as a cancellation. The current website price applies to any new tour or date.
See our Terms & Conditions for all the details.
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 our head office team.
Travel Chasers is a member of ABTA (No. Y6593) and ABTOT (No. 5517). Both organisations have codes of conduct and standards that members are required to meet, giving you an extra layer of confidence when you travel with us.
Our Classic & Premium tours have a minimum age of 10 years old, while our Signature tours have a minimum age of 18 years old. We may consider younger children on certain tours on a case-by-case basis. Get in touch in writing and we'll let you know what's possible.
Before the tour starts, we'll email you to ask about any dietary requirements. A vegetarian option is available at all included meals. We can't guarantee vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free options, so if your requirements are strict, it's worth bringing snacks as backup.
For visa requirements, pre-departure information and everything else you need to know before you travel, visit our Help Centre.
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