
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol (or similar)
- Amsterdam
Celebrate Christmas in Prague, enjoy New Year's Eve in the Swiss Alps & tick off multiple European destinations this festive season!
Celebrate Christmas in Prague, enjoy New Year's Eve in the Swiss Alps & tick off multiple European destinations this festive season!

This 14-day Europe Jewel Christmas & New Year tour is full of festive highlights. Soak up the twinkling lights of Amsterdam, Paris, and Venice. Cruise the Rhine River and spend Christmas in magical Prague. Explore Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna and Ljubljana. Discover Tuscany and celebrate New Year's Eve in Switzerland!
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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.
14 days itinerary trip from Amsterdam to Amsterdam visiting 11 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 Amsterdam, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.









































This festive adventure begins in Amsterdam. Meet up with your tour leader before heading into the Dutch countryside to see how cheese and clogs are made. Then, visit the charming windmill village of Zaanse Schans and enjoy free time for lunch in Vollendam. Next, it’s back to Amsterdam for a canal cruise featuring a two-course welcome dinner onboard.

See how these traditional shoes are made by hand, and taste Dutch cheese. Purchase some unique and authentic Dutch souvenirs during the visit!

Enjoy some free time for lunch in this lakeside town. Be sure to sample some fresh seafood from the vendors lining the beautiful harbour.

See the scenery that the Netherlands is famous for - windmills, wooden houses and green hills await!

Discover a unique way of sightseeing while you admire the city’s top landmarks from its beloved waterways and enjoy a two-course dinner onboard.

Cross the border into Germany and travel to the beautiful Rhine Valley. Arrive and enjoy a wine tasting at Boppard before embarking on a riverboat cruise to St Goar. Enjoy the scenic views along the riverbank. Disembark and see how local steins and cuckoo clocks are made! Travel to tonight’s accommodation and enjoy dinner with the group at the hotel.

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.

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.

Today, travel to Prague via Nuremberg. The city was painstakingly rebuilt following WW2, with some buildings using the original stone. Later, arrive in Prague. This beautiful city boasts elaborate Baroque, Gothic, Art Nouveau and Cubist architecture, and is home to many quirky bars, cobbled lanes and courtyards. Tonight, enjoy a festive Christmas Eve dinner with your group!

Join your tour leader on an orientation tour of this historic Bavarian city’s top sights. Start at Kaiserburg and finish in Hauptmarkt.

Experience authentic Czech cuisine at a local restaurant. You will also have the option to try the famous Czech beer. Pilsner anyone?

Merry Christmas! Embark on a locally-guided walking tour of Prague’s top sights including Old Town Square and Charles Bridge. The rest of Christmas day is free. Join the Prague+ optional excursion to tour Prague Castle, explore Mala Strana and cruise the Vltava River while enjoying a buffet lunch! Tonight, enjoy an optional Czech meal complete with folk music and dancing!

Join a local guide and see highlights like Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, and enjoy views of the iconic Prague Castle.

Tour the incredible Prague Castle, wander through the charming Mala Strana neighbourhood, cruise the Vltava River, enjoy a buffet lunch and more!

Enjoy a delicious three-course Czech dinner with unlimited drinks while delighting in a traditional folk show complete with Czech music and dancing!

Today, head for the grandeur of Vienna, visiting Bratislava, Slovakia’s charming capital, along the way. Arrive and enjoy a guided walking tour of Vienna’s UNESCO-listed city centre. See sights like the Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Dinner tonight will be in a historical Viennese wine cellar! Afterwards, choose to enjoy an orchestra performance in the gorgeous Schönbrunn Palace Orangery.

Join your tour leader for an orientation tour of Bratislava’s charming and historic landmarks. Gaze up at Bratislava Castle which overlooks the city.

Explore Vienna’s Golden Mile, discover the courtyards and passages around the Hofburg (Imperial Castle) and admire St. Stephen’s Cathedral with a local guide.

Enjoy dinner in a special location tonight! Tuck into a delicious meal in a historic Viennese wine cellar.

Immerse yourself in a magical evening of Mozart and Strauss at the elegant Schönbrunn Palace Orangery.

Wave goodbye to Vienna and travel to the striking Hungarian capital of Budapest. On arrival, get an overview of this historic city on a locally-guided driving tour. Start on the Buda side of the river and spot the spectacular Houses of Parliament. The rest of the day is free. Why not enjoy an optional dinner cruise along the Danube tonight?

Marvel at must-see attractions like Budapest Parliament, St Stephen's Basilica, the state opera and the castle district on this locally-guided driving tour.

Indulge in a traditional Hungarian feast as you admire Budapest’s top sights from the water with a nighttime cruise along the Danube River.

Leaving Budapest, travel to the beautiful Lake Balaton, the largest lake in central Europe! Next, stop in Maribor in Slovenia for an orientation tour and free time. Then it’s on to the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. Join a local guide for a walking tour of this fairytale city. Afterwards, join the Taste of Ljubljana excursion to discover local wine and cuisine!

Meander around the beautiful Lake Balaton and tick the largest lake in central Europe off your bucket list!

Explore the beautiful city of Maribor in Slovenia and enjoy free time to find a local spot for lunch.

Join a local guide to explore Ljubljana’s old town, Preseren Square, the Riverfront, Dragon Bridge and more. Don’t miss St. Nicholas Church’s spectacular Baroque architecture!

Discover Slovenian wine culture with a sommelier-led tasting in Ljubljana’s Old Town, followed by a delicious three-course dinner of local delicacies.

Wave goodbye to Slovenia with the option to explore Postojna Cave first, before heading into Venice, Italy. This floating city is famous for its canals, gondolas and artistic masterpieces! This evening, enjoy free time to explore or join the Evening in Venice optional excursion. This is your chance to enjoy a classic Venetian experience - a gondola ride and water taxi trip along the canals!

Experience 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.

Embark on a guided tour of Postojna Cave! Take the underground train through dazzling sights such as stalagmites, a vivarium and even a post office.

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.

Travel towards Florence and admire the rolling hills, vineyards and countryside vistas along the way. Arrive and enjoy a panoramic view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Next, enjoy a locally-guided walking tour of this Renaissance city. After, enjoy free tim to explore before you indulge in a Tuscan dinner at a local restaurant. Tonight’s hotel is in the Tuscan countryside.

Explore this historic, Renaissance city. See highlights like Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and the replica of Michelangelo’s David.

Indulge in a delicious Italian meal at a local restaurant in Florence.

En route to the Swiss Alps, make a stop at one of the world’s most famous buildings - the Leaning Tower of Pisa! Afterwards, cross the border into Switzerland. Enjoy a scenic mountain drive before arriving in the Swiss Alpine town which will be home for two nights. Tonight, celebrate New Year’s Eve surrounded by the beauty of the Swiss Alps.

Tick the Leaning Tower of Pisa off your bucket list and snap iconic photos of yourself ‘holding up’ this world-famous landmark!

Marvel at the spectacular views on a drive through mountain passes and alongside lakes, breathtaking mountain vistas and scenic views of quaint Swiss towns.

Happy New Year! Make the most of New Year’s Day and enjoy the splendour of the Alps! Today’s optional excursion is one of our most popular. Journey to Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe, and surround yourself with spectacular snow-capped peaks and white winter snow! Tonight, choose to warm up with a delicious Alpine Dinner 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.

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!

Travel through the gorgeous French countryside and arrive in Paris this afternoon. Head off on a driving tour of the “City of Lights. The city’s most famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe are on the itinerary! Following the driving tour is a group dinner of delicious French cuisine at a restaurant in the city.

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!

Explore Paris at your leisure today! Consider joining the Paris+ optional excursion featuring visits to a macaron shop and parfumerie, a Seine River lunch cruise, and a trip to the lively Latin Quarter. As evening falls, experience charming Montmartre village, home to the Moulin Rouge, on an optional tour or enjoy a late-night Parisian cabaret. C'est la vie!

Spend the day ticking off Parisian highlights! Today includes top attractions, macarons, perfume, a River Seine Cruise and much more.

Explore the vibrant Montmartre neighbourhood by night! See the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and indulge in a three-course French dinner.

Be amazed by colours, costumes and cancan at one of Paris’ top cabaret venues!

This festive two-week tour comes to an end today with one last stop along the way! Travel to Ghent in Belgium. Enjoy a lunch stop and free time to explore the charming medieval city centre. Afterwards, journey to Amsterdam where the tour will conclude. Before saying farewell, be sure to swap contact details with your new travel friends!

Look forward to free time in this Belgian port city which enchants with its medieval market squares. Take this opportunity to taste authentic Belgian cuisine!
Caribbean Girl
One in a Lifetime experience!
It certainly was! Who in their right mind would do a European tour coming from the Caribbean where the temperature never gets below 27 degrees! That was the question I kept getting from friends and family. But I was not deterred and was not disappointed. Our tour lead was friendly and well organized, so we were well prepared for each item on our next day itinerary. We had an expert coach driver who always welcomed us with a charming smile. The hotels were good selections for our overnight sleep and the food was just as good. I love the selected places of interest which were top places of interest. From my social media postings, many persons asked for the contact details of the tour company which I shared and a group actually booked for the 2026 Europe Taster!
Maz
It was a great adventure.
It is a great tour and you get see and experience a lot. There is so much to see and do that you would wish the tour to never end as each place has so much to offer. I had a lot of fun and it was a awesome way to spend Christmas and New year - the only thing I could complain about was the lack of snow on Christmas day .
Tez
Great tour
Gustavo (tour leader) and Sebastiano (driver) were amazing and went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure we had an amazing and fun tour. We saw some amazing sites and made some great memories. Thanks you Gents ??
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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.
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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.
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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.
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