Grand European Odyssey Berlin to Paris
Set off in Berlin and finish in Paris on an 18 day European adventure that blends culture and scenery. You’ll tour Berlin’s icons, pause in Dresden, then discover Prague’s castle and a Vltava cruise. Cross Bavaria and the Alps to Innsbruck and Zurich – think mountain cable cars and time in Lucerne. Slide south via Bellinzona’s castles, Como and Milan to Pisa and Rome – with classical sights and a taste of Trastevere. Fly to Madrid for city highlights and the Bernabéu, then continue through Zaragoza and Poblet to Barcelona. A swift train to Paris crowns it with Versailles, Montmartre, the Eiffel Tower and a Seine cruise.
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Accommodation Standard
Multi-Lingual Tour
Tour Overview
Duration
18 daysHotel Rating
3-4 star hotelsStarts
BerlinEnds
ParisMinimum Age
No minimum ageMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in Germany that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
YesDeparture Transfer
NoTour Guide
Yes - English speaking guides (guiding may be in additional languages to English)Countries
Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, FrancePassengers
R 105 017,50
R 5 000,00
Accommodation Standard
Multi-Lingual Tour
Tour Style
Group Size
Min 2 / Max 65
Trip Type
Large Coach Tours
Range
This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Tour Guide
Yes - English speaking guides (guiding may be in additional languages to English)Group Size
Min 2 / Max 65Range
This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Trip Type
Large Coach ToursPlaces You'll See
Berlin
Dresden
Prague
Munich
Innsbruck
Zurich
Lucerne
Bellinzona
Como
Milan
Pisa
Rome
Madrid
Zaragoza
Poblet
Barcelona
Paris
Accommodation Standard
Multi-Lingual Tour
Included
Not Included
Accommodation Standard
Multi-Lingual Tour
Itinerary
Day 1 - Berlin
Welcome to Berlin. We’ll transfer you to your hotel on arrival. The rest of the day is at leisure – you can relax, unpack or explore the area at your own pace. In the afternoon, please check the information boards at hotel reception for details on the start of your tour.
Please note: This tour may have travellers joining or departing at various points along the route, meaning group composition can change during the tour. Please also be aware that depending on group composition, guiding may be in additional languages as well as English.
Day 2 - Berlin
This morning we join a local guide for a panoramic tour of Berlin by coach, taking in Museum Island, the Television Tower, the city centre’s main shopping streets, the old cathedral ruined in the Second World War, the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and the city’s expansive parks. We stop to visit the Holocaust Memorial – a stark tribute to the victims of the Holocaust – and the Berlin Wall Memorial Museum, reflecting on the city’s division in the last century. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your own pace. In the early evening we provide a transfer to the lively Kantstrasse area.
Day 3 - Berlin - Dresden - Prague
We leave Berlin and travel through forested landscapes to Dresden, celebrated for its architectural and artistic heritage. You’ll have free time to explore the grand palaces and choose a spot for lunch in one of the many restaurants and coffee shops.Later, we continue to the Czech Republic and arrive in Prague. We head straight to Old Town Square – a lively hub that’s perfect for your first look at the city. You can dine at your choice of restaurants serving international options, including Czech, Chinese, Indian and Italian. We then return to the hotel.
Day 4 - Prague
Today we explore the Czech capital, Prague – a Baroque jewel – on a panoramic tour with a local guide, highlighting the city’s most notable monuments. We then visit Prague Castle with admission included, followed by an included boat cruise on the Vltava. The afternoon is free for you to continue exploring at your own pace.
Day 5 - Prague - Munich - Innsbruck
We depart early and head into Bavaria, arriving in Munich around midday. You have free time to wander the historic city centre and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon we continue to Austria, reaching Innsbruck in the heart of the Alps. You have time to explore the Old Town – including the area around the Golden Roof – and choose a place for dinner.
Day 6 - Innsbruck - Zurich
Start the day with a visit to the Swarovski Museum – the celebrated home of crystal. We’ll explore its gardens and learn about how Swarovski pieces are created. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to wander before we travel to Zurich, taking in the Tyrolean scenery en route. In Zurich, we head to the historic centre by the lake for the evening – you can choose from restaurants serving Asian, Italian, international and Swiss cuisine.
Day 7 - Zurich - Lucerne - Zurich
We leave Zurich for a day of classic Swiss scenery – high peaks, deep valleys and clear lakes – as we travel through the Interlaken region. Our first stop is Grindelwald for a coffee break before we take a cable car up the mountain. At the top, we follow a scenic path to a suspended bridge – those who wish can cross for wide views of the surrounding glaciers. We include lunch on the mountain before descending. We then continue to Lucerne, where you will have time to explore the lakeside and Old Town at your own pace, before we return to Zurich in the evening.If you prefer, your guide will offer an optional full day excursion that begins this morning and includes free time in Lucerne before a rotating cable car ride to the summit of Mount Titlis at over 3,000 metres – a vantage point for expansive views of the glacier and the Alps.
Day 8 - Zurich - Bellinzona - Como - Milan
We leave Zurich early, crossing the Alps into Switzerland’s Italian speaking region. Our first stop is Bellinzona – renowned for its three medieval hilltop castles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that underscores the city’s role as a key alpine stronghold. You’ll have free time to wander the historic centre.We then enter Italy and pause in Como for lunch – the town is known for its lakeside gardens and striking cathedral. We continue to Milan, where our guide will introduce the impressive Piazza del Duomo. You’ll have a little time to explore before we transfer you to the hotel.
Day 9 - Milan - Pisa - Rome
Today we depart Milan for Pisa. On arrival, we ride the small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli – the Square of Miracles – where you have free time to take in the renowned complex, including the Leaning Tower. We then continue to Rome, arriving later in the day.
Day 10 - Rome
This morning we take a three-hour guided exploration of Rome – part on foot through Imperial Rome and part by coach for a panoramic overview. We’ll see the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums, the Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Pyramid of Cestius and Castel Sant’Angelo. The tour ends at Vatican City at around 11:00 a.m. Your guide will then offer an optional visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel – or you can spend the afternoon as you wish. In the evening we include a transfer to the Trastevere district – known for its cosy restaurants and lively atmosphere – with return to the hotel at around 8:30 p.m.
Day 11 - Rome - Madrid
At the time advised by your guide, we’ll transfer you to the airport for your included flight to Madrid. On arrival, we’ll provide a transfer to your hotel. Your guide will contact you towards the end of the afternoon – or you can check the information at reception.Please note that on these flights the usual allowance is one piece of hold luggage up to 20 kg – any excess must be paid directly to the airline.
Day 12 - Madrid
This morning we take a guided tour of central Madrid, taking in Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor. We then visit Retiro Park in the city centre to see the lake and the Palacio de Cristal. Admission to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium – home of Real Madrid – is included. You’ll have the afternoon free to explore at your own pace. In the evening, we provide a transfer back to the hotel.
Day 13 - Madrid - Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona
We depart Madrid in the morning for Aragón, travelling through the lands of Castile. In Zaragoza we stop to admire the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. We then continue to the serene Poblet Abbey – one of the best preserved medieval monasteries – with entry included. Afterwards we head on to Barcelona, arriving in the evening.
Day 14 - Barcelona
In the morning, we take a panoramic tour of Barcelona – a Mediterranean city celebrated for Gaudí’s modernist architecture, its lively Ramblas and the legacies of its World Expositions and Olympic Games. The tour concludes at Maremagnum, the waterfront dining and leisure complex beside Columbus Square, where you can stroll through this vibrant area. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace. We return to the hotel at the end of the day.
Day 15 - Barcelona - Paris
At the scheduled time, we’ll transfer you to the station for your included high-speed train from Barcelona to Paris. Settle in for just over six hours of comfortable travel. On arrival, we’ll provide a transfer to your hotel. Your guide will contact you this evening – alternatively, you can check the information boards at reception for timings and details. Please note that the train journey is unescorted by a tour guide.
Day 16 - Paris
We begin with an excursion to the Palace of Versailles – admission not included – renowned for its vast formal gardens and grand exterior, once the seat of the French court under Louis XIV. We then return to Paris to visit Montmartre, the bohemian neighbourhood long associated with artists and cabarets.To round off the day, we take a panoramic city tour with a local guide, showcasing Paris’s broad avenues and major landmarks, before returning to the hotel. In the evening, you can choose to attend an optional variety show.
Day 17 - Paris
We start in central Paris with a visit to the Eiffel Tower – tickets are included for the second floor. Afterwards, we take a leisurely cruise along the Seine lasting around 1 hour 15 minutes. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city at your own pace – please note the return to the hotel is not included. If queues at the Eiffel Tower are too long, we may reschedule the visit for a different time – or on Sunday – to keep the day running smoothly.
Day 18 - Paris
After breakfast, we conclude our journey in Paris – the tour ends here. You can make your own onward travel arrangements and depart at your convenience. We hope you leave with wonderful memories.
Accommodation Standard
Multi-Lingual Tour
Tour Reviews
Accommodation Standard
Multi-Lingual Tour
Extras and add-ons
If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.
Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
Extend your tour with us by booking pre and post-accommodation, available at a per-person, per-night rate.
Post-Tour Accommodation - Paris
Pre-Tour Accommodation - Berlin
Accommodation Standard
Multi-Lingual Tour
Hotels
The hotels listed below are examples which we frequently use on this tour. Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used instead.
Confirmation of the hotels used may not be available until 48 hours before the tour departs.
If you are interested in booking pre or post-tour accommodation, here are some of the hotels we typically use.
Accommodation Standard
Multi-Lingual Tour
Prices & Dates
Departure dates are guaranteed with 2 travellers. 'Double/Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. 'Triple' prices are per person when there are 3 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Shared' prices are for solo travellers who are happy to share with another solo traveller of the same sex in a twin room - a single room will be provided at no additional cost if there are no suitable travellers to share with.
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