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European Highlights

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 50
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rome to Venice

    Start point
    Rome, Italy (Hotel in Rome, 07:30)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Venice, Italy's floating city

    Optional Activities

    • An Evening in Venice optional excursion - marvel at famed attractions from the canal
    Landmarks
    Venice
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  2. Day 2

    Venice - Innsbruck - Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course traditional Bavarian cuisine in one of Munich's historic restaurants)

    Included Activities

    • Enjoy a scenic mountain drive through Brenner Pass
    • Visit the beautiful Austrian city of Innsbruck
    • See the restored Munich city centre on an orientation tour
    • Enjoy a German meal in one of Munich's historic restaurants
    Landmarks
    Brenner Pass
    Innsbruck
    Munich
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  3. Day 3

    Munich to Rhine Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Admire the scenery on a Rhine River cruise
    • Taste local wines in the Rhine Valley
    Landmarks
    Rhine River
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  4. Day 4

    Rhine Valley to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • See the iconic Riekermolen windmill
    • Enjoy a traditional cheese and clogs demonstration
    • Cruise along the Amsterdam canals
    Landmarks
    Riekermolen
    Amsterdam Canals
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  5. Day 5

    Amsterdam - Ghent - Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ghent; a medieval Belgian city
    • See iconic landmarks on a driving tour of Paris
    Landmarks
    Ghent
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
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  6. Day 6

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Paris Like Locals optional excursion - full day exploring top Paris attractions including macaron tasting, parfumerie visit, and Latin Quarter
    • Evening cabaret show in Montmartre
    Landmarks
    Latin Quarter
    Montmartre
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  7. Day 7

    Paris - Burgundy - Swiss Alps

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Burgundy; a stunning French winemaking region
    • Enjoy a scenic mountain drive through the Swiss Alps
    Landmarks
    Beaune
    Hospices de Beaune
    Swiss Alps
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  8. Day 8

    Swiss Alps

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Jungfraujoch optional excursion - train or gondola ride to 'the top of Europe' with panoramic views
    • Alpine Dinner Experience - authentic Swiss traditional dinner
    Landmarks
    Jungfraujoch
  9. Day 9

    Swiss Alps to Lake Como to Tuscany

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit the picturesque Lake Como

    Optional Activities

    • Montecatini Terme optional evening excursion
    Landmarks
    Lake Como
    Laglio
    Montecatini Terme
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  10. Day 10

    Tuscany - Pisa - Florence - Rome

    End point
    Rome, Italy (Hotel in Rome, 19:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Florence; the birthplace of the Renaissance

    Optional Activities

    • Taste of Tuscany optional excursion - authentic family-style Tuscan cuisine
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Florence
    David
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4.4
Overall rating based on 236 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    3.9
  • 4.5

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  • R
    April 11th, 2026
    Amazing vacation and memorable experiences
    Traveled in March 2026
  • B
    April 6th, 2026
    Epic trip! To see so many iconic places was amazing. Some boutique hotels were stuck in time with original...
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    Traveled in March 2026
  • European Highlights reviewer 3
    November 30th, 2025
    Gemma the tour guide and Sylvian driver made this trip an absolute pleasure. They are the DREAM TEAM. Their...
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    Traveled in November 2025
  • L
    November 19th, 2025
    Our family had the absolute pleasure of travelling through Europe with Rachelle Brown as our guide, and she was...
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    Traveled in October 2025
  • M
    November 14th, 2025
    Very fast paced tour, our guide was-very well coordinated and organised, fantastic spirit & personality
    Traveled in October 2025
  • D
    October 29th, 2025
    An excellent tour with a fantastic itinerary which allows you to see many of the major sights in Europe. Highly...
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    Traveled in September 2025
  • S
    October 10th, 2025
    It was a great price and a super fun tour. Great activities. Our tour guide Allesandro was so funny and knowledgeable.
    Traveled in August 2025
  • G
    September 17th, 2025
    Robyn was the greatest tour leader EVER!!!
    Traveled in September 2025
  • European Highlights reviewer 9
    September 14th, 2025
    Great experience overall, particularly thanks to your guide Alex P. He was awesome!!
    Traveled in August 2025
  • European Highlights reviewer 10
    July 30th, 2025
    Good time with tour.
    Traveled in July 2025

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  • J

    Jamie

    Asked on March 20th, 2026

    When it says "shared room", does that mean with people we don't know or would that mean just my husband and I??

    Accommodation
    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      If there are two of you in the booking, you will be roomed together as a couple. The "shared room" designation simply means that the room is shared between travellers in the same booking. This also applies to solo travellers, who will be sharing 1 room with another solo traveller of the same gender, since our standard room is a twin room. You will not be roomed with other travellers outside your party.

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    Kelly

    Asked on March 19th, 2026

    Which hotels do they stay in on this tour

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      For the Europe Highlights tour (27 September – 6 October 2026), we use a selection of 2–4 star hotels that are centrally located or close to public transport. Specific hotels may vary per departure, but the meeting point for this tour is:

      Meeting Point: BW Blu Hotel Roma
      Address: Largo Domenico De Dominicis, 4, 00159 Roma RM, Italy
      Meeting Time: 07:30 am

      Please note that hotel details are provisional and subject to change. The final confirmed hotel list and full tour program will be sent 5–10 days prior to departure.

  • B

    Beth

    Asked on March 1st, 2026

    My sister and I want to take this trip to celebrate our Master's degree. My sister's boyfriend has expressed interest in meeting us there and surprising her to propose. It would be amazing if me and my sister enjoyed the first 6 or 7 days and then my future brother in law arrived and took my place the last few days. Could this be possible?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      I completely understand why you'd love to make this happen on the European Highlights tour. However, I do need to let you know that swapping travellers partway through the tour isn't permitted. For operational, insurance, and logistical reasons, each booking is tied to the confirmed passenger for the full duration of the trip. We're unfortunately not able to have one traveller leave and another join midway.

      That said, there may be another way to create a beautiful moment. Your sister's boyfriend could:

      *Join the tour from the beginning and keep the proposal a surprise during the trip.
      *Or meet you both in the final city after the tour ends, where they can plan a proposal during your post-tour stay.
      *Alternatively, he could book a separate but matching departure if timing allows, and coordinate privately while keeping it a surprise.

  • B

    Belinda

    Asked on February 14th, 2026

    Which of the two options should she do: 1. Book a 'shared room' and if she is unable to get a family member to room with her, transfer to a single booking. OR 2. Book as a 'single' traveller and if she gets a family member or friend to room with her, she transfers to the 'shared' room.

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      Belinda

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      Can you also tell me which area and hotel in Rome would tour begin and end.

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten February 2026

      For your client, I would recommend to get the 2nd Option which is to book the tour with a Private Room Upgrade and once she gets a roommate from family and friends, she can just request for the upgrade to be removed. Private Room Upgrades are offered at a limited number per tour and we cannot predict when it might get sold out.

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten February 2026

      At this stage, the departure is too far in advance for us to give you a confirmed starting hotel. Due to the fact that our hotels are subject to change, we do not provide inaccurate information beforehand to minimize any confusion that may be caused. We therefore suggest reaching out roughly 90 days prior for this information.

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    Connie

    Asked on January 17th, 2026

    Do you guys also help with airfare accommodations to and from the place the tour starts?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten January 2026

      Please note that you will be responsible for arranging your own flights to the meeting point and back home after your tour has concluded.

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    Sandra

    Asked on November 22nd, 2025

    saber como sera el transporte de ciudad en ciudad

    Transport
    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      Transportation from city to city during the tour will be by coach. Our coaches are comfortable and spacious, allowing you to relax and enjoy the scenery along the way. Your guide will provide all necessary information regarding pick-up times and locations each day, ensuring smooth transfers between destinations.

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    Ben

    Asked on November 16th, 2025

    is the shared room twin beds?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      This is correct a shared room indeed has twin beds.

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    Carrie

    Asked on November 9th, 2025

    Does the shared room have twin beds?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      Our standard room share is indeed a room with twin beds.

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    Bob

    Asked on November 7th, 2025

    What time will the arrival in Rome on the last day?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      On a previous tour, the arrival in Rome was around 19:30, with optional dinner at 20:00. The exact timing for the 2026 tour may differ.

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    Brandon

    Asked on October 19th, 2025

    Can I pay off booking so that when we leave it's pd

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten October 2025

      You can find all available payment options on the 'Book Now' page. If your departure date is more than 70 days away, you'll have two options: Pay a deposit now and the remaining balance will be automatically charged 70 days before departure, or Pay the full amount upfront if you prefer to have everything settled in advance. If your departure is within 70 days, the full payment will be charged immediately at the time of booking. Do you already have a confirmed booking that you would like to pay off in full, or are you still in the process of making a new booking?

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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