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Europe Jewel Christmas & New Year

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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Start point
    Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (Hotel in Amsterdam, 10:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner onboard canal cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Cheese and clogs demonstration
    • Visit Zaanse Schans with windmills and historic wooden houses
    • Visit Volendam
    • Dinner cruise on Amsterdam canals
    Landmarks
    Zaanse Schans
    Volendam
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam to Rhine Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Included dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting at Boppard
    • Riverboat cruise along Rhine River to St Goar
    • Visit stein and cuckoo clock workshop
    Landmarks
    Boppard
    St Goar
  3. Day 3

    Rhine Valley - Nuremberg - Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Festive Christmas Eve group dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nuremberg
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg
    Prague
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  4. Day 4

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Prague including Old Town Square and Charles Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Prague+ excursion: Prague Castle tour, Mala Strana neighbourhood tour, and Vltava River cruise with buffet lunch
    • Traditional Czech dinner experience with folk music and dancing
    Landmarks
    Old Town Square
    Charles Bridge
    Prague Castle
    Mala Strana
    Vltava River
  5. Day 5

    Prague - Bratislava - Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a historical Viennese wine cellar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bratislava
    • Guided walking tour of Vienna city centre
    • Visit Hofburg Palace
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Dinner in a historical Viennese wine cellar

    Optional Activities

    • Orchestra performance in Schönbrunn Palace Orangery
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Hofburg Palace
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
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  6. Day 6

    Vienna to Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Locally-guided driving tour of Budapest including Houses of Parliament

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner cruise on the Danube River
    Landmarks
    Houses of Parliament
    Danube River
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  7. Day 7

    Budapest - Lake Balaton - Maribor - Ljubljana

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lake Balaton
    • Short orientation tour of Maribor
    • Local wine tasting in Maribor
    • Guided walking tour of Ljubljana

    Optional Activities

    • Taste of Ljubljana excursion: local wine and traditional cuisine exploration
    Landmarks
    Lake Balaton
    Maribor
    Ljubljana Castle
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  8. Day 8

    Ljubljana - Postojna - Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Venice

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Postojna Cave
    • Evening in Venice excursion: Gondola ride and water taxi trip on the canals
    Landmarks
    Postojna Cave
    Piazza San Marco
    Basilica di San Marco
    Palazzo Ducale
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  9. Day 9

    Venice to Florence - Tuscany

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Italian meal at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views
    • Guided walking tour of Florence
    • Leather-making demonstration
    • Traditional Italian dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Piazzale Michelangelo
    Florence
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  10. Day 10

    Tuscany - Pisa - Swiss Alps

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (New Year's Eve dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Photo stop at Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Scenic mountain drive to Switzerland
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
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  11. Day 11

    Swiss Alps

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Journey to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest train station, for Alpine views
    • Swiss fondue dinner
    Landmarks
    Jungfraujoch
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  12. Day 12

    Swiss Alps to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Included group dinner at a Parisian restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Driving tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
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  13. Day 13

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit a world-renowned macaron shop
    • Perfumerie tour and sensory experience
    • River Seine cruise with city views
    • Latin Quarter exploration
    • Evening in Montmartre
    • Paris Cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Moulin Rouge
    Latin Quarter
    Montmartre
    River Seine
  14. Day 14

    Paris - Ghent - Amsterdam

    End point
    Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (Hotel in Amsterdam, 19:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ghent
    Landmarks
    Ghent
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4.2
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  • Guide
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  • Europe Jewel Christmas & New Year reviewer 1
    October 2nd, 2024
    4
    An amazing trip and great way to experience a European Christmas and New Years. First time to Europe so was a nice...
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    Traveled in December 2023
  • A
    October 1st, 2024
    5
    Such a brilliant trip and experience. Met amazing people from around the world. Jemma and Florin were excellent! We’d...
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    Traveled in December 2023
  • S
    January 9th, 2023
    3
    Tour guide and tour was good. Accommodations were shocking, never stayed in that kind of rooms in my entire life....
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    Traveled in December 2022
  • M
    January 7th, 2022
    4
    The hotels need to greatly improve on this type of tour. You’re only there one night the room should be decent, most...
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    Traveled in December 2021
  • L
    January 6th, 2022
    5
    Expat Travel did an unbelievable job of making our tour happen during the pandemic. They made all the necessary...
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    Traveled in November 2021
  • R
    January 15th, 2020
    4
    It was good experience with well organized tour where we covered a lot. 2 issues: 1) very cheap hotels at half the...
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    Traveled in December 2019
  • Europe Jewel Christmas & New Year reviewer 7
    January 12th, 2020
    5
    I had a great experience on this tour. It was very fast-paced and you feel like you don't get enough time in each...
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    Traveled in November 2019
  • M
    January 11th, 2020
    2
    Too little day light for this fast pace tour in winter. Don't feel I had seen the many cities I had visited. It will...
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    Traveled in December 2019
  • D
    January 10th, 2020
    4
    Except for the last 3 days when I got sick and had to leave the group I had a great time. I am 73 and sometimes...
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    Traveled in December 2019
  • Europe Jewel Christmas & New Year reviewer 10
    January 9th, 2020
    3
    Hotels were tiny and out of the way, included meals were of poor standards...
    Traveled in December 2019

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    Shane

    Asked on November 1st, 2025

    I have 3 nights hotel in Vienna December 30, 31 January 1st. I was wondering if you could somehow include me in your package in Christmas in Prague.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      We are unable to offer single-day participation. The tour you have selected is structured for a full 14-day experience. The Christmas packages are designed to be comprehensive experiences that include accommodation and span a duration of 7 days.

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    Victoria

    Asked on October 29th, 2025

    Can you tell me what time you expect to arrive back to AMS or on the last day - early/ late afternoon, as I would have to be at the airport at 7.30pm, as I'm hoping to get a flight that evening!

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten October 2025

      On the last day, the tour is expected to arrive back in Amsterdam by around 7:30 PM, depending on traffic and weather conditions. If you're planning to fly out the same evening, we recommend booking a late-night flight (after 10:00 PM) to allow sufficient time to travel from the drop-off point to the airport and complete check-in procedures.

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    Anthony

    Asked on September 21st, 2025

    is it possible to just add 2 more people to this tour for december 2025

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      we only have 1 seat left for this tour at this point. It is a popular tour due to the festive itinerary but there are instances that some customers who already booked may ask to change dates or even cancel since the tour is a few months away.

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    James

    Asked on September 21st, 2025

    I would like to travel in Dec 2025. Please advise availability. Otherwise can you recommend another similar Package?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      Unfortunately, the December 2025 departure for this tour is already sold out. I've included a link where you can explore all of our other December 2025 departures.

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    Ryan

    Asked on January 5th, 2025

    Are you able to organise airfares from Brisbane Queensland if we book this tour or do we have to book them separately ourselves.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      Unfortunately not, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting destination for the first day of your tour. Make sure you keep departure times and possible delays in mind when booking flights.

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    Elizabeth

    Asked on March 21st, 2024

    Are international flights included in the tour price?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      Whilst internal flights are covered for certain itineraries, you will have to make your way to the meeting point for the start of your tour. When booking flights be mindful of departure times and possible delays.
      Tip: We suggest that you start comparing prices the moment your deposit is paid to avoid costly flights.

  • C

    Cathy

    Asked on March 21st, 2024

    Are young children allowed?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      We have a set minimum age of 10 for our tours, but we're happy to consider younger children on a case-by-case basis. Just let us know your request, and we'll do our best to accommodate it. Expat Explore reserves the right to accept or decline the request at our discretion. We want to ensure everyone has a great time exploring with us!

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    Lucy

    Asked on March 21st, 2024

    Can you cater for my dietary requirements?

    Meals
    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      We make every effort to include local cuisine on our tours to ensure an authentic experience for you. You'll receive an email before the tour begins, where we'll ask for your dietary preferences. We always have a vegetarian option, and we'll work hard to accommodate any other dietary needs or preferences you may have.

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    Paul

    Asked on March 21st, 2024

    Do I need to exchange cash before I leave?

    Payments
    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      Contactless payment is widely accepted across Europe – it’s best to bring a payment card with no overseas withdrawal fees.
      * Keep in mind that certain optionals are payable in cash to your tour leader whilst on tour. We suggest that you talk to your Tour Leader about when & where to draw cash to pay for the optional excursions.

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    Jackie

    Asked on March 21st, 2024

    If I wish to stay longer in the start or end destination, will Expat Explore assist with pre/post-tour accommodation?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we recommend Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. If hotel information is available, we can provide you with the details in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel. Please request this by sending a message through on the conversation page.

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Czech Republic.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia.Slovenia.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia.Slovenia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia.Slovenia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before May 7th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 7th, 2026, 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 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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