Europe Tour Packages from Dubai and the UAE

Overview

Europe remains the single most requested long-haul destination for travellers based in the UAE, and it is also the one that takes the most arranging: several countries, several currencies, internal trains and flights, and a visa process that needs starting weeks in advance. A package removes most of that work.

Travelwings currently has fifteen Europe tour packages from the UAE, running three to ten nights, with prices from AED 1,400 per person. Between them they cover France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland and Russia, from a three-night city break to a ten-night expedition.

Eleven of the fifteen list return flights from Dubai among their inclusions, and most add 4-star hotels, daily breakfast, airport transfers, guided sightseeing and an English-speaking guide. Several also cover the internal travel that usually causes the most trouble on a multi-country trip, from high-speed rail across Spain to ferry tickets between the Greek islands.

From AED 1,400 per person · 15 packages · 3 to 10 nights · 14 countries · Most include return flights from Dubai

Why Book a Europe Tour Package Instead of Arranging It Yourself?

A single-city trip is straightforward to book independently. A multi-country European trip is not, and that is where a package earns its place.

• The internal travel is already solved: moving between Vienna, Budapest and Prague, or Madrid and Barcelona, means trains or short flights booked in the right order at the right times. Several packages here include those tickets.
• The hotels are positioned for the itinerary: a hotel near the right station or in the right district makes a considerable difference when you have two nights in a city.
• The guided touring is arranged: most of these packages include sightseeing with an English-speaking guide, so you are not booking entry tickets and tours city by city.
• The paperwork is simpler: a confirmed itinerary with hotels and flights is exactly the documentation a Schengen visa application asks for, which makes the process less painful than assembling it yourself.
• The price is fixed: you know the cost per person before you commit, rather than watching airfares and hotel rates move while you plan.

The trade-off is flexibility. If you want to stay somewhere longer or travel on unusual dates, a tailored trip suits you better, and the team can arrange that instead.

Which Europe Tour Packages Can You Book from Dubai?

Fifteen packages are currently available, listed below by price. Fares are per person and the flight position is stated for each.

Russia Cultural Journey: Moscow Explorer (3 nights, from AED 1,400)

The lowest fare in the collection and a short introduction to Moscow, covering Red Square, the Kremlin and the metro stations that double as an underground museum. The package includes accommodation with breakfast, airport transfers, travel insurance, a city tour and a tour guide. Flights from Dubai are arranged separately on this one, which is why it sits so far below everything else on the page.

Festive Moscow (3 nights, from AED 3,999)

The same city with return airfare from Dubai included, timed for the festive season when Moscow is at its most atmospheric: illuminated squares, Christmas markets and snow underfoot. Three nights is enough for the central sights at a comfortable pace. The fare covers return airfare, airport transfers, travel insurance and a city tour. A useful option if you want winter properly rather than a mild European autumn.

France Highlights Tour: Paris and Normandy (5 nights, from AED 4,100)

Five nights pairing Paris with Normandy, which is a more considered itinerary than a straight city break. Normandy brings the D-Day beaches, the cliffs at Étretat and the abbey at Mont Saint-Michel within reach, so you see a side of France that most short trips miss. The package covers 4-star accommodation, breakfast, guided sightseeing and return airport transfers. Flights are not listed among the inclusions, so confirm the arrangement when you enquire.

Kraków Highlights and Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour (3 nights, from AED 5,300)

A short break built around one of central Europe's best-preserved medieval cities, with the Wieliczka salt mine as its centrepiece: a UNESCO-listed complex of chambers and chapels carved entirely from rock salt, several hundred metres underground. Kraków itself is compact and walkable, with a vast market square at its centre. Airfare, meals, airport transfers, sightseeing and 4-star stays are all covered.

Magical Greece (4 nights, from AED 5,799)

Four nights covering mainland Greece and the islands, with high-speed ferry tickets included, which is the detail that makes the itinerary work. Ferries between Athens and the Aegean islands sell out in season and the timings are the fiddliest part of planning a Greek trip, so having them arranged removes the main obstacle. The fare covers return airfare, airport transfers, travel insurance, accommodation and daily breakfast.

Central Europe Tour: Vienna, Budapest, Prague and Frankfurt (6 nights, from AED 6,600)

Four capitals in six nights, and the most efficient itinerary on the page for anyone who wants breadth. Vienna brings imperial architecture and coffee houses, Budapest its thermal baths and river frontage, Prague its castle and old town, and Frankfurt the departure point. The internal travel and hotel positioning are handled, which on a route like this is most of the work. A return air ticket, 4-star accommodation, breakfast, airport transfers, sightseeing and a tour guide are included.

Take a Fabulous Holiday in Italy and Milan (6 nights, from AED 7,399)

Six nights based around Milan and northern Italy, taking in the design and fashion districts, the Duomo and the lakes within reach of the city. Northern Italy suits travellers who want a city with somewhere to escape to, since Como and the surrounding towns are a short train ride out. Covered in the fare: return airfare, airport transfers, accommodation, daily breakfast and guided city tours.

A Tour Across Spain (7 nights, from AED 7,499)

A week covering the country with high-speed rail included, which is the right way to travel in Spain: the network links Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and Valencia at speeds that make a multi-city trip comfortable rather than exhausting. Seven nights allows two or three cities without rushing. The package covers return airfare, airport transfers, accommodation, breakfast, a city tour and the rail tickets.

Western Europe Escape: Netherlands and France (5 nights, from AED 7,500)

Amsterdam and Paris in five nights, two cities that pair naturally and sit close together. The package includes a second-floor Eiffel Tower ticket, which is worth having booked in advance since walk-up availability is unreliable, along with 4-star stays, breakfast, airport transfers, guided sightseeing and an international ticket for the travel between the two countries. Confirm the flight arrangement from Dubai when you enquire.

Fairytale Lisbon, Madrid and Barcelona Tour (6 nights, from AED 7,699)

Three Iberian cities in six nights, and a good balance of pace and coverage. Lisbon brings hills, tiles and the Atlantic; Madrid the museums and the food; Barcelona the Gaudí architecture and the Mediterranean. Two nights each is enough to get the measure of a city without the trip becoming a series of transfers. Return airfare, airport transfers, accommodation, breakfast and guided city tours are included.

Poland Mountain and Heritage Explorer: Szczawnica to Kraków (7 nights, from AED 7,800)

The most unusual itinerary in the collection, running from the Tatra foothills at Szczawnica through to Kraków, so it combines mountain scenery and spa towns with the heritage cities. Poland is considerably cheaper on the ground than western Europe, which makes a seven-night trip go further. The fare covers airfare, 4-star stays, breakfast, airport transfers and sightseeing.

Switzerland and France Tour: Zurich and Paris (6 nights, from AED 8,950)

Six nights linking Zurich and Paris, which puts alpine scenery and a major European capital in one trip. Switzerland is expensive to visit independently, so having the hotels and touring inside a package price is more valuable here than on most routes. A return air ticket, 4-star accommodation, breakfast, transfers and guided touring are covered.

UK Grand Tour: London and Scotland Explorer (9 nights, from AED 12,500)

Nine nights covering London and Scotland, which is the length this itinerary needs: the journey north is substantial, and Edinburgh and the Highlands deserve several days once you arrive. Worth noting that the United Kingdom sits outside the Schengen area, so it carries its own visa requirement rather than the one that covers most of this page. The package covers a return air ticket, 4-star stays, breakfast, transfers, guided sightseeing and an English-speaking guide.

The Italian Delights (9 nights, from AED 16,799)

The most comprehensive Italian itinerary here, at nine nights with private transfers rather than group coaching, which changes the experience considerably. Nine nights is enough for Rome, Florence and Venice with time in each rather than a photograph and a move on. Return airfare, travel insurance, accommodation, daily breakfast, sightseeing, an English-speaking guide and private transfers are all included.

Wonderful Greece Expedition (10 nights, from AED 33,550)

The longest and most expensive trip on the page, at ten nights across Greece with meals, travel insurance, sightseeing and accommodation included. The fare reflects the standard of accommodation and the depth of the itinerary rather than the duration alone. Flights are arranged separately. Suited to travellers who want Greece explored properly rather than sampled.

Do These Packages Include Flights from Dubai?

This is the first thing to check, because it changes the comparison entirely.

Eleven of the fifteen packages list return flights from Dubai among their inclusions, described variously as return airfare or a return air ticket. Three are sold on a land-only basis, covering accommodation, transfers, sightseeing and insurance while you arrange the flights yourself: the AED 1,400 Moscow package, the AED 4,100 France Highlights tour and the AED 33,550 Greece expedition. One package lists an international ticket without specifying the Dubai flight, so confirm that arrangement directly.

Land-only fares are genuinely useful if you hold a separate air ticket, are travelling on miles, or are already in Europe, and they are the reason the lowest price on this page sits at AED 1,400. They are not comparable with a flight-inclusive fare, so factor the airfare in before deciding one package is better value than another.

Which European Countries Do These Packages Cover?

Between them the fifteen itineraries reach fourteen countries, grouped here by region.

• Western Europe: France, in Paris, Normandy and paired with both Amsterdam and Zurich; the Netherlands; and Switzerland.
• Southern Europe: Italy, from a Milan-based break to a nine-night grand tour; Spain, with high-speed rail linking the cities; Portugal, on the Iberian three-city route; and Greece, on both a four-night trip and a ten-night expedition.
• Central Europe: Austria, Hungary, Czechia and Germany, all reached on the four-capital circuit.
• Northern and Eastern Europe: Poland, in Kraków and the Tatra foothills; the United Kingdom, across London and Scotland; and Russia, with two Moscow itineraries.

If a country you want is not on this list, it is worth asking. The wider holiday range covers more of the continent than this page shows, and itineraries can often be adjusted.

What Is Included in Europe Holiday Packages from Dubai?

Inclusions vary from one itinerary to the next, but the pattern is consistent.

Inclusions

✅ Return flights from Dubai on eleven of the fifteen packages
✅ Hotel accommodation for the stated nights, 4-star on most itineraries
✅ Daily breakfast, with meals included on selected packages
✅ Airport transfers, and private transfers on the nine-night Italy tour
✅ Guided sightseeing and an English-speaking guide on most itineraries
✅ Internal travel where the route needs it, including high-speed rail in Spain and ferry tickets in Greece
✅ Travel insurance on several packages
✅ Selected attraction tickets, such as the Eiffel Tower second floor

Exclusions

❌ Flights on the land-only packages, which are identified above
❌ Schengen and other visa fees, which vary by nationality
❌ Lunches, dinners and optional excursions unless the package states otherwise
❌ Personal spending, tips and city tourist taxes where charged

Inclusions differ by package, so check the individual package page before booking.

How Much Does a Europe Trip from Dubai Cost?

Holiday packages from Dubai to Europe run from AED 1,400 to AED 33,550 per person, and the spread is wide because the itineraries differ in length, standard and whether flights are included.

• Under AED 5,000: the two Moscow itineraries and the France Highlights tour. Two of these three are land-only, so the airfare sits outside the fare.
• AED 5,000 to AED 8,000: the bulk of the collection, covering Kraków, Greece, the four-capital Central Europe circuit, Milan, Spain, the Netherlands and France, and the Iberian three-city route. Six to seven nights with flights included is the typical shape at this level.
• AED 8,000 to AED 13,000: Poland's mountain and heritage route, Switzerland with France, and the nine-night United Kingdom tour, where the higher costs on the ground show in the fare.
• Above AED 16,000: the nine-night Italian tour with private transfers and the ten-night Greece expedition, both aimed at travellers who want depth rather than coverage.

Two things worth understanding when you compare. Western Europe costs more on the ground than central and eastern Europe, so a week in Poland or Hungary buys considerably more than a week in Switzerland. And fares assume two people sharing a room, so solo travellers should ask about the single supplement. Eligible bookings can be paid off in Easy Installments.

Do UAE Residents Need a Schengen Visa for a Europe Trip?

Most of the countries on this page sit within the Schengen area, and a Schengen visa generally covers travel across all of them on a single application. Requirements depend on your passport nationality rather than on your UAE residence alone, so what applies to one traveller may not apply to another on the same booking.

Two countries here fall outside that arrangement. The United Kingdom operates its own visa system, so the London and Scotland tour carries a separate requirement. Russia also sits outside Schengen and has its own process for the two Moscow itineraries.

A few practical points apply whichever route you take. Start early, as appointment availability tightens considerably in the months before the European summer. Applications typically ask for confirmed flights, hotel bookings and travel insurance, which a package supplies as a single set of documents. And requirements are reviewed and changed by governments, so confirm the current position for your nationality rather than relying on what applied last time. The Travelwings team can tell you what your chosen itinerary will need, though any decision on a visa rests with the relevant embassy or consulate.

When Is the Best Time to Travel to Europe from the UAE?

The season changes both the price and the experience, and the two do not always point the same way.

• Spring, April and May: mild weather, gardens and blossom, thinner crowds and lower fares than the summer peak. One of the two best windows for a first trip.
• Summer, June to August: the warmest and busiest period, coinciding with UAE school holidays. Southern Europe can be uncomfortably hot in July and August, while the Alps and northern Europe are at their best.
• Autumn, September and October: widely the strongest window overall, with warm seas in the south, harvest season across the wine regions and considerably fewer visitors than midsummer.
• Winter, November to March: the lowest fares, festive markets across central Europe, and snow in the Alps and Russia. Daylight hours are short and some coastal and island destinations run reduced services.

Book several months ahead for summer and the festive period, both because fares firm up and because visa appointments are hardest to secure in those windows.

How Many Nights Do You Need in Europe?

The right length depends on how many places you want to see, and the most common mistake is trying to fit too much into too few nights.

• Three nights: one city, properly. Moscow or Kraków work well at this length, and it suits a long weekend with minimal leave.
• Four to five nights: one city with a day trip or a second base, such as Paris with Normandy, or Athens with an island.
• Six to seven nights: two or three cities, which is where the multi-country itineraries sit. Enough for a genuine trip without living out of a suitcase.
• Nine to ten nights: a country explored in depth, or a long-distance route such as London with Scotland. The right length when the flying time is significant and you want it to count.

As a rule, allow two nights minimum per city on a multi-centre trip. A single night means arriving, sleeping and leaving.

Which Europe Trip Suits Your Kind of Travel?

• First trip to Europe: the Central Europe four-capital circuit or the Iberian three-city route, both of which cover a lot with the logistics handled.
• City break with the least leave: the three-night Moscow and Kraków packages.
• Art, architecture and history: the nine-night Italian tour, or Spain with its high-speed rail links.
• Mountains and scenery: Switzerland with France, or the Poland mountain and heritage route.
• Islands and coastline: either Greece itinerary, with the four-night trip as the shorter option.
• Something less familiar: Poland's Tatra foothills or the Normandy leg of the France tour.
• Winter travel: Festive Moscow, or the central European cities during the Christmas market season.
• Depth over coverage: the nine-night Italy tour with private transfers, or the ten-night Greece expedition.

What Should You Know Before You Book a Europe Trip?

• Start the visa process first: it is the longest lead time in the whole trip, and everything else depends on it.
• Check whether flights are included: three packages are land-only and one needs confirming, which changes the comparison substantially.
• Look at the internal travel: several packages include rail or ferry tickets, and those are the arrangements that are hardest to replicate yourself.
• Confirm the hotel standard and location: most itineraries use 4-star properties, and position matters more than star rating on a city trip.
• Budget for meals beyond breakfast: most packages cover breakfast only, and restaurant prices in western Europe are well above the UAE.
• Ask about the single supplement: fares assume two people sharing a room.
• Factor in tourist taxes: many European cities charge a small nightly levy that is paid locally.
• Book early for summer: fares, availability and visa appointments all tighten from March onwards.

What Are the Alternatives to a Europe Trip from Dubai?

Europe is not the right answer for every trip. If the budget is tighter, the leave is shorter or the visa timeline does not work, these destinations are considerably easier to reach from the UAE and cost a fraction as much.

Azerbaijan (from AED 999)

Barely three hours from Dubai, and the closest thing to a European city break without the flying time or the visa lead time. Baku pairs a walled medieval old city with a waterfront of striking modern towers, and the mountains at Gabala and the Absheron peninsula are both within reach for a longer stay. Five packages run from three to six nights, opening at AED 999 for a land-only Baku break on a 4-star hotel, with flight-inclusive itineraries from around AED 2,899. Full itineraries are on our Azerbaijan tour packages page.

Armenia (from AED 999)

Ancient monasteries, mountain scenery and a capital with a serious cafe culture, at prices that make a European trip look expensive by comparison. Four packages cover three to five nights, from AED 999 on a land-only basis and from about AED 3,399 with return airfare from Dubai included. The longer itineraries reach Lake Sevan high in the mountains and the monasteries set in view of Mount Ararat. Late spring and early autumn are the most comfortable months. Current packages are on our Armenia holiday packages page.

Maldives (from AED 2,599)

The alternative if what you actually want is rest rather than sightseeing. It is the shortest beach flight from the UAE, and three nights is enough for a genuine reset, which is not true of a European city trip. Around seventeen resort packages run three to four nights, from AED 2,599 with speedboat transfers and breakfast before flights, and from about AED 5,799 with return airfare included. Several are full-board or all-inclusive, so dining is covered. Resort options are compared on our Maldives holiday packages page.

The Full Range of Holiday Packages from Dubai

If none of those is right either, the wider collection covers more than sixty destinations across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas, with around three hundred packages from three to nineteen nights and lead-in prices from AED 999. Our international holiday packages from Dubai page sets out every destination with its price range, trip lengths and the kind of itineraries available.

How Do You Book a Europe Tour Package from Dubai?

Choose a package on this page and complete the enquiry form, or speak to the team first. Call the Travelwings UAE holidays team on +971 4 563 5800 or email holidays@travelwings.com. They can confirm whether flights from Dubai are included in a given fare, advise on the Schengen or other visa your itinerary needs, arrange additional nights, and set up Easy Installments on eligible bookings. Prices are in dirhams per person.

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Disclaimer: Prices shown are indicative lead-in rates per person on a double-sharing basis unless stated otherwise, and are subject to availability, seasonal demand, airfare fluctuations and change without notice. Inclusions, durations, hotel categories and itineraries vary by package, and some packages are sold on a land-only basis without flights from Dubai. Visa requirements depend on your passport nationality and the countries visited, are subject to change, and are not included in the package price. Any decision on a visa application rests solely with the relevant embassy or consulate. Please confirm current prices, inclusions and entry requirements with Travelwings before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions: Europe Tour Packages from Dubai

How much does a Europe tour package from Dubai cost?

Fares run from AED 1,400 to AED 33,550 per person across trips of three to ten nights. Most flight-inclusive packages sit between AED 5,000 and AED 8,000, with the lowest fares being land-only trips where you arrange the airfare separately.

How many Europe packages are available?

Fifteen, covering fourteen countries: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland and Russia.

Are flights from Dubai included?

On eleven of the fifteen packages, yes. Three are land-only, covering the ground arrangements while you book flights yourself, and one lists an international ticket without specifying the Dubai flight, so confirm that when you enquire.

Which package covers the most countries?

The six-night Central Europe tour, which takes in Vienna, Budapest, Prague and Frankfurt across four countries, with the internal travel and hotels arranged.

Do I need a Schengen visa?

Most countries on this page are within the Schengen area, and a Schengen visa generally covers travel across them on one application. Requirements depend on your passport nationality. The United Kingdom and Russia sit outside Schengen and have their own processes.

How far in advance should I apply for a visa?

As early as you can. Appointment availability tightens considerably before the European summer, and applications usually require confirmed flights, hotels and insurance, which a package provides as one set of documents.

How long should a Europe trip be?

Three nights suits one city, five nights a city with a day trip or second base, six to seven nights two or three cities, and nine to ten nights a country in depth. Allow two nights minimum per city on a multi-centre itinerary.

When is the best time to travel to Europe from the UAE?

September and October are widely the strongest window, with warm weather in the south and far fewer visitors than midsummer. April and May are the other good option. Summer is warmest and busiest, and winter brings the lowest fares along with festive markets and Alpine snow.

Which Europe trip package is the cheapest?

The three-night Moscow Explorer at AED 1,400 per person, though that is a land-only fare. The cheapest package including return flights from Dubai is the three-night Festive Moscow itinerary at AED 3,999.

Do the packages include meals?

Most include daily breakfast, with meals covered on selected itineraries such as the Kraków tour and the Greece expedition. Lunches and dinners are otherwise at your own cost.

Is internal travel between cities included?

On several packages, yes. The Spain tour includes high-speed rail, the Greece itinerary includes ferry tickets, and the multi-country routes cover the travel between destinations. Check the individual package for what applies.

Are these packages suitable for families?

Several are. The shorter city breaks and the Central Europe circuit work well with older children, while the nine and ten-night itineraries involve more travelling. Ask about child pricing and room configurations when you enquire.

How do I book a Europe tour package from Dubai?

Choose your package and complete the enquiry form on the page, or call the Travelwings UAE holidays team on +971 4 563 5800 or email holidays@travelwings.com.