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European Road Trip:...

European Road Trip: Plus

17 days, 7 cities241
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A view of the city of Florence with large red-domed buildings and a mountain range in the background
A view of the city of Florence with large red-domed buildings and a mountain range in the background
A woman smiling while standing inside a red telephone booth in London
The Eiffel Tower lit up at night with several pink airplane contrails crisscrossing in the sky
Tall and thin homes that are all unique from each other lined up next to the water with a boat docked in front of the homes
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Why go?

Conquer your bucket list on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure through the streets of London and Paris, the canals of Amsterdam and Venice, the mountains of Switzerland, and the ancient ruins of Rome.

Planning a trip with a group? Rally a crew of friends and you could travel for free. Find out more

Please note that Paris, France is hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics in July and August 2024. All travel through Paris during this timeframe will be subject to possible itinerary and accommodation changes.

Picture yourself

  • Walking Abbey Road, harnessing your inner Beatle

  • Biking past windmills in the Dutch countryside

  • Picnicking by the Eiffel Tower, sipping champagne

  • Yodeling from atop the majestic Swiss Alps

  • Riding in a gondola through the canals of Venice

What you'll get

  • Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)

  • 15 nights in handpicked accommodations

  • 15 breakfasts & 4 dinners

  • Expert Tour Director

  • 24/7 support

  • 6 insider tours with local guides

Map for the European Road Trip: Plus tour
Full trip itinerary

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Overnight Flight

    Board your overnight flight, bound for London. Find streets named Quaggy Walk, Ha Ha Road, and Cyclops Mews. If you see anything really out there, let us know.

  • Day 2: Arrive in London + Welcome Dinner

    Welcome to London! Where pubs rule, tea reigns, and buses are two stories tall. Visit grand palaces, famous parks, and local hotspots of the Royal Family, George Orwell, Dylan Thomas, Jimi Hendrix, Charles Dickens, and many more.

    In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!

    Today's highlights:

    • Meet an EF representative at the airport.
    • Check in at your accommodations.
    • Receive the latest schedule from your Tour Director.
  • Day 3: Explore London + Optional London Eye & Tea

    Hit the highlights of London with a local guide giving you all the inside info. Get ready to see royal palaces, down a pint of room-temperature beer (it’s how the locals drink it), and walk like a Beatle—from the band. Not a bug.

    Today's highlights:

    • Wave hello to Big Ben, the bell inside the clock tower.
    • Go to Westminster Abbey, where William and Kate, and decades of royals have been wed.
    • Experience a royal ritual during the Changing of the Guards.
    • Walk around and explore the city.

    Free time suggestions

    Be a Beatle: Head to Abbey Road and walk what’s probably the world’s most famous crosswalk. This storied spot is a must-see for even the most casual Beatles fan.
    Tower of London: Feel like a royal in the historic castle and see the legendary Crown Jewels, just don’t play dress up with them.

    London Eye & Tea (extra cost)

    Ride Europe’s tallest Ferris wheel for panoramic views before enjoying a traditional English tea.

    This excursion is pre-book only; if your trip is less than fourteen days away, please call 800-766-2645 to purchase.

  • Day 4: Enjoy a Free Day in London

    Take the day to explore. Walk through some of the many royal gardens, shop on Oxford Street, go for high tea, or explore the city by foot. At 607 square miles, the city is an easy place to get your 10,000 steps in.

    Today's highlights:

    • Walk the cobblestone streets of London.
    • Explore Piccadilly Circus. You won’t find clowns and trapeze artists here. Just shopping and all the entertainment your heart desires.
    • Sip on a cup of English Breakfast at high tea—don’t forget, pinky’s up!

    Free time suggestions

    Boleyn Alley: Where flowers bloom, vegetables grow, and a young girl finds a key to… woops, wrong garden. Seek out bargains at this bustling covered market full of souvenirs, clothes, crafts, and much more.

  • Day 5: Travel to Amsterdam + Included Dinner

    Get all the fake British accent out of your system, you’re headed to Amsterdam. There’s so much to love, from the canals to Van Gogh to the legendary, laid-back attitude. Home of the famous Red Light District and a city that consists of more bikes than people, Amsterdam is one-of-a-kind. Seriously, how many cities do you know of with floating houses and hot waffles with caramel served anytime of the day?

    Today's highlights:

    • Travel by train to Amsterdam.
    • Take a brief walk of the area with your Tour Director.
    • Chill out in one of the city’s lush green spaces. Rembrandtpark and Vondelpark are two of our favorite parks, perfect for a lazy afternoon.
    • Make your way to Dam Square, the central public square of Amsterdam, and enjoy the happy, laid-back local attitude. We’re sure the coffee shops have nothing to do with that...
    • See how Amsterdam does nightlife with a visit to Leidseplein Square, an energetic area filled with bars, restaurants, and street performers.
    • Enjoy an included dinner in Amsterdam.
  • Day 6: Explore Amsterdam + Optional Countryside Bike Tour

    By now you’ve probably realized Amsterdam is not your average city. It’s a multicultural, coffee-loving place, home to really friendly (and tall) people. Oh, and there’s an entire houseboat filled with stray cats called Poezenboot, because what city doesn’t have one? Answer: the rest of them. Today, you’ll experience the unique character of Amsterdam, guided by a local expert. Then you’re free to spend the day exploring on your own.

    Today's highlights:

    • Meet your local guide for an in-depth tour of the city, and walk along a few of Amsterdam’s 165 canals.
    • Stroll through the Jordaan Neighborhood. Nestled in central Amsterdam, this upscale area is filled with art galleries, patio restaurants, cafes, and music. Yeah, sounds pretty great.
    • Tour Nieuwmarkt, a lively city square, market, and nightlife hotspot. Talk about a triple-threat.
    • Stop in the Red Light District, because no trip to Amsterdam would be complete without visiting this iconic area known for sex shops, coffee houses, and everything in between.

    Free time suggestions

    Say Cheese: Get a taste for Dutch culture at the Amsterdam Cheese Museum. Yes. A museum entirely dedicated to the history of cheese making, complete with samples of local specialties. And did we mention you get to dress up like a traditional Dutch cheese farmer? We won’t blame you if you spend the entire day here.
    Beer Me a Beer: Amstel and Heineken are rooted here in Amsterdam. Check out the Heineken Experience for a magical, behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's largest beer companies.

    Dutch Countryside Bike Tour (extra cost)

    Bike like a local into the stunning Dutch countryside. Ride through rural landscapes past picturesque windmills and 17th century villages, then enjoy pancakes and a drink in the quaint Waterland region by the sea.

    Why wait? Save money by booking this optional excursion before your trip departs.

  • Day 7: Travel to Paris + Included Dinner

    Next stop: Paris! Visit grand palaces, royal chateau’s, and famous museums by day, and then stroll through the romantically-lit city by night. After trying to read Mona Lisa’s expression and drooling over jaw-dropping sites, you’ll definitely have all the feels for the City of Love. (Cue romantic French café music).

    Today's highlights:

    • Say goodbye to Amsterdam and board the train to Paris.
    • Take a quick walk of the area with your Tour Director and your new BFF’s, AKA, your group.
    • Stand in awe in front of the Eiffel Tower as the lights sparkle against the night. Pro tip: this happens every hour on the hour.
    • Enjoy an included dinner in Paris.
  • Day 8: Tour de Paris

    Explore the city of love, light, and haute couture with a local guide. If you come across a Statue of Liberty, don’t be alarmed—the champagne hasn’t gone to your head, Paris is actually home to multiple replicas, one of which faces her sister from another mister that stands in New York.

    Today's highlights:

    • Get the inside scoop on Parisian culture and try to understand why this high-end, fashion forward city likes to snack on snails.
    • Make the city your runway as you strut down a couple of the 6,100 streets, and hit up some well-known areas like Bastille, Montmarte, and Parc de Belleville.
    • Stand in awe of the Arc de Triomphe, which stands in honor of those who fought in the French Revolution.
    • Work your angles, and snap an obligatory picture with your finger atop the Louvre’s pyramid point.

    Free time suggestions

    Fall in Louvre: Paris is home to some of the world’s most incredible art collections. Admire the Venus de Milo at the Louvre or check out modern art and the insides of a clock tower at Musee d’Orsay.
    C'est Magnifique!: Head to Montmartre, a neighborhood filled with street art, incredible views overlooking the city, and the famous Sacré Cœur Cathedral. Home to, and inspiration for artists like Picasso, van Gogh, Matisse, Dali, and Monet, this is the perfect place to take a stroll and admire a more authentic side of Paris.

  • Day 9: Travel to Swiss Alps

    All aboard for a scenic train ride through the European countryside! Watch as rolling hills give way to majestic, snow-capped Alps. You're headed to Switzerland.

    Today's highlights:

    • Depart Paris via train in the morning.
    • Sit back and relax as you take in some of Europe's most dreamlike landscapes.
    • Check in to your accommodations, then walk the streets and take in the mountain scenery with your Tour Director.
  • Day 10: Experience Switzerland + optional trip up the Swiss Alps

    Today you’ll experience why people are flocking to Switzerland (and it’s not just for the chocolate and cheese). For starters, marvel at the snow-capped Swiss Alps whenever you get the chance.

    Today's highlights:

    • Follow your nose in search of famous Swiss chocolate.
    • Look up—way up—at the massive mountains that surround the city.

    Trip up the Swiss Alps (extra cost)

    Take an amazing trip to the top of a mountain in the Swiss Alps and soak in the incredible panoramic views.

    Why wait? Save money by booking this optional excursion before your trip departs.

  • Day 11: Travel to the Venice Region via Como

    You’re heading to the Venice Region, the renowned former naval power of Italy. Grab your walking shoes, a good map (like a really good map) and hit the narrow, winding, organized, yet maddeningly confusing streets. The one-of-a-kind canals have to be seen to be appreciated. Watch the gondolas, browse the shops, and eat gelato until you can't eat anymore.

    Today's highlights:

    • Trade in the Alps for some canals, but first, make a pit stop along Lake Como, one of the biggest, bluest, best-loved lakes in Italy.
    • Snap some scenic pics of Lake Como to kick off Italy’s debut on your Instagram.
    • Arrive in the Venice Region and prepare to get your gondola on, because canoes are so last season.
    • Explore the area with your Tour Director, and familiarize yourself with the whereabouts of some important spots. And yes, the nearest wine shop counts as an important spot.
  • Day 12: Tour Venice

    Get ready to see Venice through the eyes of a local Italian. Your guide will show you canals, an extraordinary basilica, and a staircase shaped like a snail. It’s only your second day in Italy, so you definitely haven’t had enough pasta yet. Eat more pasta.

    Today's highlights:

    • Travel from mainland Venice to the island, catching sight of St. Mark's Basilica, plenty of gondolas, and the spectacular Venetian skyline.
    • See several historic churches and lose yourself in the narrow streets of Venice.
    • Follow the winding Grand Canal through the heart of Venice.
    • Play Marco polo from across the Rialto Bridge, the oldest bridge in the city that connects San Marco and San Polo.

    Free time suggestions

    300 Years Young: Opened in 1720, Caffè Florian is the oldest café in the world. And while the venue may be old, their beliefs have always been ahead of their time. They were the only café to serve women during the 18th century. Nicely done, Florian.
    Book Worm: Check out Acqua Alta Library, a hidden bookstore where the books are piled from floor to ceiling, and kittens run around just waiting for some company.

  • Day 13: Travel to Florence

    Board your private coach; you’re heading to Florence, deep in the romantic Tuscan hillside of Italy. Is that love in the air? Or just the smell of artisanal wines and cheeses? Either way, get excited. Practice saying “Che bello!” because beautiful describes this place to a tee.

    Today's highlights:

    • Kiss the canals goodbye (but not really…that would be weird and not very hygienic) and head to Tuscany.
    • Throw on some comfortable shoes for a brief orientation to Florence, led by your Tour Director.
    • Stroll the Piazza della Signoria, home to Florence’s seat of power, the Palazzo Vecchio, as well as several intricate sculptures.
    • Begin to fall in love with Florence. Feel free to pinch yourself, but no, you’re not dreaming.
  • Day 14: Travel to Rome via Orvieto

    Travel to Rome via Orvieto. Goodbye, Florence. Hello, Rome, Italy’s capital city that is bursting at the seams with energy. Locals fill the streets, day and night, usually doing something that involves eating or drinking. And how can you blame them when pasta, pizza, gelato, coffee, and wine are everywhere you look? Rome is all big city/ancient ruins, served with a side of spaghetti.

    Today's highlights:

    • Board your private coach, bound for Rome.
    • Stop in Orvieto, a quaint Italian hill town that’s as fun to visit as it is to say in an Italian accent.
    • Marvel at the artistry of the facade of Orvieto’s stunning cathedral, built in 1290 (no, that’s not a typo—it’s really that old.)
    • Arrive in Rome, surrounded by art, ruins, and 2.9 million people
    • Take a tour of the surrounding area with your Tour Director, stopping by some famous attractions, and more than few gelato shops.
  • Day 15: Tour Rome

    They say all roads lead to Rome, but once you’re there you quickly realize that all roads actually lead to restaurants. Take the morning to satisfy your cravings and sip some espresso, then enjoy a walking tour of Rome.

    Today's highlights:

    • Tour the city with a local guide who will show you why Rome is one of the most legendary cities in Europe.
    • Experience the heart of ancient Rome with a visit to the Forum, once a hub of activity for the city.
  • Day 16: Free day in Rome + Farewell Dinner

    Today you get to explore centuries worth of culinary perfection, unbelievable architecture, and local fashion on your own. And let it be said, Rome looks goooood for being 2,000 years old. (It must moisturize.) Shop, eat, drink, and talk like an Italian (with your hands) during your free day. Embrace the culture and indulge in carbs during your last day in the Eternal City.

    Farewell Dinner
    Share some last laughs and revisit the best moments of the trip at this included farewell dinner with the group.

    Today's highlights:

    • Explore the bustling streets and famous sights while enjoying a cone of gelato.
    • Soak in the history by exploring ancient ruins.
    • Act like a fashonista on Via del Corso, the main street in historical center of Rome lined with brand names and local eateries.

    Free time suggestions

    Trevi Fountain: Rumor has it, if turn your back to the Trevi Fountain and toss a coin over your shoulder, it guarantees you’ll return to the Eternal City. Throw in a second coin, and you’ll not only come back, but also find love. (Significant other not guaranteed by EF Ultimate Break.)
    Shopping on Vide del Corso: Walk down the longest pedestrian street in the city for some prime shopping. Populated by both locals and tourists, there’s room for everyone on the narrow store-filled street.

  • Day 17: Fly Home

    Arrivederci, amici!
    Translation: Goodbye, friends. Your next destination awaits—home. Before you head to the airport, enjoy your last few moments together. Take one more group photo. Grab that final drink. (Fine, maybe a couple of drinks.) But this isn’t goodbye. It’s “See you later.” The only question is, where?

    –OR–

    EXTEND YOUR TRIP 2 WAYS

    1. Double the fun
    A lot of our trips line up back to back! Give us a call—we can help you add another and save big while you're at it.

    2. Go ahead or stay behind
    Extending your trip is easy! During checkout, you'll have the option to fly to (or from) the gateway of your choice for an additional fee. We'll adjust your flights accordingly, but you'll be responsible to take care of your transportation, hotels, and other logistics outside of tour.

    Note: Depending on your desired gateways, additional fees may apply.

Reviews


Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5
Based on 241 authentic traveler reviews
  • Unforgettable trip!

      Anonymous, traveled May 2019

    I was a bit hesitant about going on this trip for many reasons, especially it being my first time in Europe so much went through my mind prior to this trip. I thank myself everyday for pushing myself to go on this trip! I had the time of my life!!!! The best 17 days with the best group and tour director (Silvia) if you’re lucky enough to get a tour with her ... See more

  • First Time International Traveler.

      Jessica, traveled May 2019

    I had never been out of the country before and the European Roadtrip was an excellent way to get glimpses into popular areas I’ve always wanted to go to. London because of the Royal Family. Amsterdam because of the canals. Paris because of the Eiffel Tower. Switzerland because of the views. Italy, well, I mean it’s Italy. I loved it all. It is hard for me to... See more

  • Ultimate Europe, Ultimate Experience

      Anonymous, traveled Aug. 2018

    17 days seemed like a lot when initially booking this trip but I can honestly say I wish we had more time. Everything was organized so well and so timely. You fit so many things in in the few days you're in each location. I also don't know what I did to deserve the awesome tour director I got to travel with, but boy I sure am grateful! He made the trip one t... See more

  • The experience of a lifetime!

      Cassondra, traveled Jul. 2018

    First and foremost, I want to thank EF Ultimate Break for giving people the opportunity to travel the world at half the price than it would normally cost to do it by yourself. Not only was it cheaper but I had the experience of a lifetime traveling with a group of 39 other people from across the country and making lifelong friends along the way! Our tour dir... See more

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