These Multi Country Tours Are the Best Introduction to Europe

The best way to tick multiple countries and cities off your bucket list? With one of our multi-country tours, taking you across regions in style. Our carefully planned Discovery Journeys give you a taste of multiple countries or regions on one unforgettable tour, showing you expert insights, mouthwatering delicacies and local culture along the way. 

Why take a multi-country tour? 

The Big Picture 

Can’t focus on just one destination when the world has so many places to explore? Discovery Journeys are an ideal way to get an overall view of an area and find a new favorite as you broaden your horizons. 

Multiple Countries 

You’ll tick off more countries or regions in one go than on any other type of tour, making the most out of your trip. As you cross boarders you’ll discover how architecture, culture and food change before your eyes. 

Insightful Experiences 

With a wide range of experiences available, you’ll get to fully immerse yourself in each destination and really get to know what makes it tick. Our Local Experts are on-hand to answer any questions you have, and give you deeper insight into the story behind each place you visit.

Premium Style 

As you traverse countries, you’ll get to do it in comfort and style – we’re talking 4- and 5-star hotels, top-rated restaurants, and small groups with 24/7 service. And our custom coaches will make your journey smoother than a stick of French butter, with extra leg room and panoramic windows so you can soak up every inch of your journey.  

Our Top Discovery Journeys 

European Dream 

11 days, 9 cities, 4 countries 

Live the European dream as you travel from Venice to Paris, taking in all the sights (and insights) along the way. You’ll taste Tuscan wine, feel Florentine leather, see the Eiffel Tower sparkle, and smell the mountain air at the top of Mount Stanserhorn – plus so much more. 

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Highlight experiences

Venice Artisan Glassblowing Demonstration 

Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. A craft which dates back to the 15th century now practised by precious few masters, watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices, and learn about its history from the master craftsmen. 

Florence Leather Demonstration 

Florentine leather is world-renowned for good reason – discover why as you visit the historic neighborhood of the Santa Croce Basilica, and witness local craftspersons at work during a leatherwork demonstration. Why not treat yourself to some of these fine crafts to take home? 

Tuscan Wine Tasting at Machiavelli’s Home 

Enjoy a tasting of local Tuscan wines in the home of the Italian Renaissance diplomat and writer, Niccolo Machiavelli, followed by a visit to the Italian gardens and a private viewing of the office where he wrote ‘The Prince’. 

Villa Machiavelli in Tuscany

Visit Basilica of Saint Praxedes after-hours 

Enjoy exclusive access to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes during an after-hours visit, avoiding the rest of the crowds. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is a rare and unforgettable insight into Rome and its religious history; witness some of the world’s best-preserved Byzantine mosaics, and see Italian sculptor Bernini’s first sculpture for yourself. 

Umbria Cooking Class with Chef Lorenzo 

Taste and smell the art of Italian cooking with Chef Lorenzo at his family farm in Umbria. You’ll witness an entertaining pasta demonstration (Lorenzo is quite the host), followed by a delicious lunch accompanied by Orvieto Classico wine – the perfect pairing. 

Paris Dinner at L’Alsace  

Dine in the heart of the Champs-Élysées and induldge in the finest French cuisine at L’Alsace brasserie, which has been a Parisian institution since 1968.  

Stay at: Villa Neroli, Florence  

Villa Neroli is the perfect place to unwind after a busy day sightseeing. This stylish hotel has a swimming pool open during the summer months, where you can soak up the Florentine sun. It’s also just a stone’s throw from the city’s downtown historic center, so you’re never far from the action. 

Mediterranean Journey 

16 days, 15 cities, 5 countries 

Explore all corners of the Mediterranean on this multi-country tour, from laying eyes on Gaudi’s masterpieces in Barcelona, leaning against the Tower of Pisa, sipping pastis in Nice and tasting pintxos in San Sebastin, rounded off by Roman pasta that’s as good as it gets. 

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Highlight experiences

Fast-track entry to the Vatican 

See one of Rome’s most impressive pieces of architecture and history – without any of the queues. Fast-track entry will give you more time to admire the Vatican Museums, as you lay eyes on the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and gaze up at the ornate ceiling of St. Peter’s Basilica. 

Explore Barcelona with a Local Expert 

Uncover the secrets of Barcelona with your Local Expert, starting in the Gothic Quarter, walking through the Roman gate to amble through its narrow streets and across its old squares, eventually finding yourself at Gaudi’s masterpiece: the Sagrada Familia. 

Drive along Monaco Grand Prix  

Enjoy a drive along part of Monaco’s famous Grand Prix circuit (all under the speed limit, of course), and hop off at the yacht-filled harbor for a wander through the old town with your Travel Director. 

Monaco harbor and Grand Prix track

Paris food market tour 

Work up an appetite as you join an avid local foodie to explore one of Paris’ best (and biggest) local food markets, Bastille Marché. Browse local produce like cheese, meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, sampling ample local treats and delicacies along the way. 

Avignon Farm-to-Table Dinner 

Get a taste of local Avignon cuisine at a local farm. First you’ll learn about olive oil and enjoy a tasting of the freshest produce, before indulging in a farm-to-table dinner of traditional home-cooked French food. 

Stay at: Hotel Riu Plaza De Espana, Madrid 

One of Madrid’s newer hotels located on the impressive Gran Vía, Hotel Riu Plaza De Espana is the perfect base to explore the Spanish capital. Its central location means you’re right in the action, but breathtaking views of the city skyline from the Sky Bar give you a break from the hustle and bustle. 

Flavours of Europe 

9 days, 8 cities, 4 countries 

Your taste buds are at the center of the action on our Flavours of Europe tour, taking you on a taste sensation from Rome to Paris, swinging by Switzerland along the way. We’ll give you a feast for the eyes too, from the Sistine Chapel to the colorful houses of Cinque Terre and serene waters of Lake Lucerne, guided by Local Experts. 

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Highlight experiences

Rome walking tour 

Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you through vibrant backstreets, showing you how modern life takes place amid ancient history. 

Paris Food Lover Walk 

Taste all that Paris has to offer as you join an avid local food lover on a walk through the streets of Paris, with plenty of stops along the way – you’ll visit a variety of patisseries, boulangeries and chocolatiers, with enough tastings and samples to keep you going. 

Roman dinner & opera 

As if a four-course Roman dinner (complete with wine) wasn’t enough, you’ll get to savor some of Italy’s finest food to the rich tremolo of some of Italy’s best-loved opera. 

Visit Cinque Terre 

Set your sights on the colorful cliffside houses of Cinque Terre and discover the fishing history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site through your Local Expert, with dedicated time to explore one of the charming fishing villages. 

The cliffs of Cinque Terre

Walk Paris’ Montorgueil District 

Stroll freely through the car-free, pedestrianized ‘quartier’. Though it’s in the heart of busy Paris, the Montorgueil district has a village feel to it. Walk down Rue Montorgueil and spot its old-style grocery stores, theatres and heritage landmarks like the glass-topped passages couverts. 

See the Eiffel Tower sparkle 

Something on every traveler’s bucket list, take a slow walk down Champ de Mars once the sun sets, and you’ll see the Eiffel Tower light up – it’s even more magical in person. 

Fast-track entry to the Vatican 

See one of Rome’s most impressive pieces of architecture and history – without any of the queues. Fast-track entry will give you more time to admire the Vatican Museums, as you lay eyes on the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and gaze up at the ornate ceiling of St. Peter’s Basilica. 

Stay at: Bettoja Hotel Massimo D’Azeglio, Rome 

Sleep among Rome’s history when you stay in the 19th century Bettoja Hotel Massimo D’Azeglio, which houses many original paintings from the 1860s with classic wooden furniture decorating the rooms. 

Road to Rome 

12 days, 13 cities, 6 countries 

All roads lead to Rome – at least they do on this trip, which takes you to the Eternal City via Paris, Lucerne, Venice and Florence. Taking the long way round gives you the chance to wander the cobbled streets on Paris, view the vineyards of Burgundy and cruise through Venice’s waterways, before soaking up the Renaissance masterpiece that is the city of Rome. 

Highlight experiences

Summit Mount Stanserhorn  

Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car (powered by solar energy, no less) on your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Spectacular views are waiting for you at the top, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger to understand more about the local wildlife and flora.  

The riverside city of Innsbruck

Stay at: AC Hotel Innsbruck, Austria  

Originally built in 1972 for the Winter Olympic Games, the AC Hotel Innsbruck has recently had a complete refurbishment – which means you get to enjoy all the modern delights that have been added. Each sleek hotel room has incredible views of the Alps, so you can soak up your surroundings even while you’re recharging. 

Feel like royalty at Vaduz Castle 

As you pass through the Principality of Liechtenstein, stop by its tiny capital Vaduz and visit the Royal family’s residence, Vaduz Castle. Located on a hillside, the castle overlooks the capital and is surrounded by year-round snow peaked mountains. 

See the best of Venice 

Your Travel Director will take you from sight to sight as you cruise through Venice, from St. Mark’s Square and the Doge’s Palace to the Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark’s Basilica.  

Veneto Prosecco Tasting 

Get to know one of Italy’s greatest exports: prosecco. Visit a local family winery for a tasting of their own wine, where you’ll even meet the vignerons and learn how prosecco has come to rival its well-known counterpart in France. You’ll leave knowing how to make the perfect Bellini. 

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