Can I start this tour in Paris instead?

Absolutely! You can join and end this tour whenever you wish, however, because this is not a hop on/hop off tour, we cannot amend the cost of your booking on this basis. TourRadar is not a tour operator, rather a marketplace for scheduled group tours. Therefore, the itineraries, accommodation and price cannot be altered as this is determined by the tour operator.

How do we cross the English Channel?

Expat Explore alternates between the ferry and Eurotunnel to cross the Channel. The ferry route is either from Dover to Calais or Dover to Dunkirk, and the Eurotunnel route is from Folkestone to Calais. You are not able to choose your travel method as this is determined by the itinerary.

I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

A single supplement is not mandatory for this tour, as travellers can be roomed with a fellow traveller of the same gender for no additional cost. This is a great way to get to know your group and enrich your travel experience! If you would prefer a little more privacy, a single supplement can be paid, which will guarantee you your own room for the duration of the tour. Please contact our Travel Experts to arrange this.

Which currency is most widely accepted on this tour?

The accepted currency for the countries visited on this tour are as follows: - Austria - Euro (EUR) - France - Euro (EUR) - Germany - Euro (EUR) - Italy - Euro (EUR) - Netherlands - Euro (EUR) - Switzerland - Swiss franc (CHF) - United Kingdom - Pound sterling (£)

Do you arrange airport transfers?

Expat Explore can provide airport transfers for passengers, however, they are not included in the tour cost. Please contact our Customer Support team to arrange this.

4.5

Based on 589 reviews

12 days

Europe Escape - 12 Days

From London to London

Tour Highlights

Max group size:: 51
Age range:: 10 to 90 year olds
Operated in:: English

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$2,470

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US $1,600

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ends on 17 Nov 2019

Places You’ll See

London
Paris
Beaune
Jungfraujoch
Florence
Montecatini
Pisa
Rome
Vatican City
Venice
Innsbruck
Munich
Boppard
Amsterdam
Bruges

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Highlights

See the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe
Enjoy a great bird’s-eye view from the top of Swiss Alps
Visit Vatican City - the smallest country in the world
Taste the local Bavarian beer and famous Burgundy wine
Sample the tasty Belgian chocolate and Dutch cheese

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1: London - Paris
Start point Outside Hotel Novotel at Greenwich station, 173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA 06:30
Day 2: Paris - Free day
Day 3: Burgundy - Swiss Alps
Day 4: Swiss Alps - Free day
Day 5: Swiss Alps - Florence - Tuscany
Day 6: Tuscany - Pisa - Rome
Day 7: Rome - Free day
Day 8: Rome - Venice
Day 9: Innsbruck - Munich - Bavaria
Day 10: Bavaria - Rhine Valley
Day 11: Rhine Valley - Amsterdam
Day 12: Amsterdam - Bruges - London
End point Greenwich train station, 173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA 18:30 - 21:30

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Accommodation
Paris - Ibis la Defense
Address: 4 Boulevard de Neuilly, 92400 Courbevoie, France
Swiss Alps - Alpenrose Hotel & Gardens
Address: Kirchgasse 72B, 3812 Wilderswil, Switzerland
Tuscany - Hotel Massimo d'Azeglio
Address: Corso Matteotti 42, 51016 Montecatini Terme PT, Italy
Rome - Hotel Cristoforo Colombo
Address: Via Cristoforo Colombo, 710, 00144 Roma RM, Italy
Venice - Elite Residence Hotel
Address: Via Forte Marghera, 119, 30173 Venezia VE, Italy
Munich - ACHAT Premium München-Süd
Address: Perchtinger Str. 3, 81379 München, Germany
Rhine Valley - Rheinlust
Address: Rheinallee 27-30, 56154 Boppard, Germany
Amsterdam - Hampton by Hilton Schipol Airport
Address: Neptunusstraat 1, 2132 JA Hoofddorp, Netherlands
*Please note exact accommodation and details are re-confirmed at time of booking and subject to change up to 6 weeks prior to departure
Guide
Meals
Transport
Additional Services

Flights
Insurance
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Tour operator

Expat Explore Travel

3,044 ratings

589 Reviews

Excellent: 68%
Good: 26%
Average: 5%
Rather Poor: 1%
Bad: 0%

Frederick Erwin
Written on November 13, 2019
5.0 - Excellent
The tour was exellent, we had a wonderful time. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and he made sure everyone was taken care of.
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Idau
Written on November 12, 2019
5.0 - Excellent
Worth every dollar, euro, pound etc we spent. Our tour leader Matt and driver Zultan were awesome too. Thank you Tour radar and Expat Explore
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William
Written on November 9, 2019
4.5 - Excellent
Saw things I had only read about or seen in pictures. A lot of walking at too fast pace. was not impressed with the tour person that took us thru the Vatican, Unable to hear her, she was not conscious of keeping the group together. We were able to enjoy... Read more
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Kiran
Written on November 7, 2019
5.0 - Excellent
Fantastic tour. Everything was perfectly planned
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Andrea
Written on November 7, 2019
4.0 - Good
The tour went to some incredible places, I wish we had extra time to explore, but it was magical just the same. Most of the accomodation was great, clean and comfortable rooms most didn’t have tea/coffee facilities and after a long day it would be great to... Read more
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Amber
Written on November 6, 2019
4.0 - Good
Nice sweet action packed tour lots of thjngs to see and do so little time
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Leslie
Written on November 4, 2019
4.5 - Excellent
Erin (guide) and Alex (driver) were amazing and made the trip extremely enjoyable! It was a wonderful introduction to Europe. The trip was very fast paced, so if you want a lot of leisure time pick a different tour!
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Michael
Written on November 2, 2019
3.0 - Average
Optional tours were for the most part not good value for money. Far too much time standing around , would much prefer to see Europe and the amazing sights than wait for adults to go to the toilet or listen to very long explanations standing 20 yards into... Read more
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Rakshitha
Written on October 29, 2019
3.5 - Good
The trip was a very fast paced trip. You really do not get to spend quality time in most of the destinations. The were delays in the travel always complained on the traffic. Sometimes we just got 45mins in some destination which was too less to cover along... Read more
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Mervyn
Written on October 27, 2019
5.0 - Excellent
Our tour leader Carly was awesome
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Frequently asked questions

Can I start this tour in Paris instead?
Absolutely! You can join and end this tour whenever you wish, however, because this is not a hop on/hop off tour, we cannot amend the cost of your booking on this basis. TourRadar is not a tour operator, rather a marketplace for scheduled group tours. Therefore, the itineraries, accommodation and price cannot be altered as this is determined by the tour operator.
How do we cross the English Channel?
Expat Explore alternates between the ferry and Eurotunnel to cross the Channel. The ferry route is either from Dover to Calais or Dover to Dunkirk, and the Eurotunnel route is from Folkestone to Calais. You are not able to choose your travel method as this is determined by the itinerary.
I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?
A single supplement is not mandatory for this tour, as travellers can be roomed with a fellow traveller of the same gender for no additional cost. This is a great way to get to know your group and enrich your travel experience! If you would prefer a little more privacy, a single supplement can be paid, which will guarantee you your own room for the duration of the tour. Please contact our Travel Experts to arrange this.
Which currency is most widely accepted on this tour?
The accepted currency for the countries visited on this tour are as follows:

- Austria - Euro (EUR)
- France - Euro (EUR)
- Germany - Euro (EUR)
- Italy - Euro (EUR)
- Netherlands - Euro (EUR)
- Switzerland - Swiss franc (CHF)
- United Kingdom - Pound sterling (£)
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Expat Explore can provide airport transfers for passengers, however, they are not included in the tour cost. Please contact our Customer Support team to arrange this.

Good to know

About the countries
Currencies
£
Pound sterling
England
€
Euro
France , Italy , Vatican City (Holy See) , Austria , Germany , Netherlands and Belgium
CHF
Franc
Switzerland
Plugs & Adapters
Visa
Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Vaccines
These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Switzerland, Austria and Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before 17 January 2020 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after 17 January 2020, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Expat Explore Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- The following cards are accepted for Expat Explore Travel tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar can request Expat Explore Travel to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
- TourRadar is an authorised Agent of Expat Explore Travel. Please familiarise yourself with the Expat Explore Travel payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
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