Grand Europe Tour

About the tour

Tour programme

The daily route follows the programme in the catalogue. A detailed itinerary is shared with the quote.

The catalogue gives the tour length as 13 nights, 14 days, but the daily programme lists 13 days. The final day plan is confirmed in the quote.

Places to see

Countries

• Greece
• Italy
• France
• Belgium
• The Netherlands
• Czechia
• Austria
• Hungary
• Serbia
• Bulgaria

• Thessaloniki

  Founded in 315 BC, Thessaloniki is Greece's second-largest city. Its Early Christian and Byzantine monuments were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988. The house where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was born in 1881 and the White Tower, the city's symbol, are the main stops.

• Rome

  The historic centre of Rome, the capital of Italy, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1980. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain are its main sights; the Vatican also lies within the city.

• Pisa

  Pisa's Piazza del Duomo, also known as the Square of Miracles, is home to the cathedral, the baptistery, the cemetery and the famous leaning bell tower, begun in the 12th century. The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987.

• Florence

  The historic centre of Florence, the heart of the Renaissance, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1982. Its main sights are the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with Brunelleschi's dome, the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio.

• Paris

  The capital of France. The banks of the Seine were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991; the Louvre, Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower (1889) and the Champs-Élysées are the city's main landmarks.

• Bruges

  A Belgian city that preserves its medieval fabric, surrounded by canals. Its historic centre was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000; the Markt square and the belfry are the main sights.

• Brussels

  The capital of Belgium and home of the European Union institutions. The Grand-Place, surrounded by guildhalls and the town hall, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998; the Atomium, built for the 1958 World's Fair, is another of the city's symbols.

• Amsterdam

  The capital of the Netherlands. Its 17th-century canal ring was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010. The Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frank House are the main places to visit.

• Prague

  The capital of Czechia. Its historic centre was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992; Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge and the astronomical clock in the Old Town Square are the main sights.

• Vienna

  The capital of Austria and the centre of the Habsburg Empire. Its historic centre was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001; the Hofburg Palace, St Stephen's Cathedral and Schönbrunn Palace are its main landmarks.

• Budapest

  The Hungarian capital, formed by the union of Buda and Pest on either side of the Danube. The banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue are on the UNESCO World Heritage List; the city is known for its Parliament building and thermal baths.

• Belgrade

  The capital of Serbia, set where the Sava and Danube rivers meet. Belgrade Fortress, overlooking the rivers, and the surrounding Kalemegdan Park are the city's main historic area; pedestrianised Knez Mihailova Street is the main axis of the centre.

• Sofia

  The capital of Bulgaria. The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, completed in the early 20th century, the 16th-century Banya Bashi Mosque attributed to Mimar Sinan, and the Roman-era remains of Serdica stand side by side in the city centre.

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What's covered and notes

Who is it for?

• History and culture enthusiastsDiscover historic and cultural heritage on site, with a guide's commentary.
• Young peopleA lively, social experience for high school and university groups.
• FamiliesA programme that participants of all ages can enjoy together.

Practical information

Visa and entry requirements may change; check the current situation with the relevant consulate before you travel.

Frequently asked questions