14 days tour

Classic Europe

$ 2,350 .25 USD

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Classic Europe

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Explore London’s top sights on a guided tou Enjoy a roast lunch at a traditional British Pub See the highlights of Paris on a driving tour Visit Beaune; wine capital of Burgundy Marvel at the views on a scenic Swiss mountain drive Enjoy a photo stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa Explore Florence with your tour leader Explore Venice, Italy’s floating city Visit the captivating Austrian city of Innsbruck Discover Munich on an orientation tour Say prost in a traditional German beer hall Enjoy a Rhine River cruise Indulge in a wine tasting in the Rhine Valley Visit a local Dutch cheese farm and clog factory Enjoy an Amsterdam canal cruise Visit Bruges; a medieval Belgian city

Accommodation

13 nights in 2, 3 & 4* hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)

Guide

Services of your Expat tour leader, who will be on hand with advice and tips to ensure that you get the most from your trip.

Transport

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard  Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)

Meals

13 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request

Not included:

Optional

Optional excursions are not included in the tour cost. All optional excursions are booked on tour and paid in cash to your tour leader, unless stated otherwise. Please note, certain optional excursions are subject to availability and could change as a result. Some optional excursions need to be pre-booked, please contact us to find out more

Others

International flights Travel to the start point and from the endpoint is not included. Travel insurance For a relatively small price, travel insurance provides you with the peace of mind so that you can enjoy your tour without any worries.  All passengers travelling on an Expat Explore tour are required to have valid travel insurance cover and you are responsible for arranging your own insurance. Click here for more information.

Flights

You will be responsible for booking your own international and/or domestic flights. We additionally recommend you do not book your airfare until your place on the tour is confirmed. Please make sure to check the times that your tour will start and end before booking your flights.

Insurance

When you sign up for an Expat Explore tour, you are required to secure adequate travel insurance cover for the duration of your trip. If you cannot provide Expat Explore with proof of adequate travel insurance prior to the start of your tour, you will not be permitted to embark on day one. The requirements include the following coverage: Trip Interruption Trip Delay Medical Expenses Quarantine Expenses and Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation The insurance must also cover medical costs and a medically imposed quarantine if the insured or someone the insured has come into contact with, tests positive for COVID-19. Before you book your tour, youโ€™re welcome to obtain a quote with Tour Radarโ€™s insurance partner, Cover Genius

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Itinerary of your trip Classic Europe

  • Day 1 Day 1: Start Of Tour In London
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Start Of Tour In London

      Welcome to London and the first day of the Classic Europe tour! Arrive at the hotel this morning and meet up with the Tour Leader and tour group. The adventure starts with a city tour of London before enjoying an included British roast lunch at a local pub. Up next is the iconic Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace! This evening, join your tour leader on an orientation tour of Brick Lane before enjoying free time at Spitalfields Market. If Victorian history and true crime fascinates you, choose to join our unmissable, immersive Jack The Ripper private tour which includes a drink at the famous Ten Bells pub.


      London Guided Tour: See London’s top sights and learn more about its history on a guided city tour! London is home to rich history, royal relics and buzzing modern areas! See some of the city’s most popular boroughs and keep an eye out for iconic landmarks. Plus, enjoy an included tour of Westminster - this borough is home to London icons such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Palaces of Westminster. You’ll also get to tick “See Buckingham Palace” off your bucket list!

      Lunch in a traditional British pub: This afternoon, enjoy an included welcome lunch at a historic local pub, where you can try a typical British roast! Vegetarian options are available. 


      Meals: lunch
  • Day 2 Day 2: London - Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: London - Paris

      This morning, it’s time to travel from London to Paris. Cross the English Channel and travel through to the French capital. Arrive and enjoy a driving tour of “The City of Lights” which showcases the city’s best landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and more! In the evening, sit down for a group dinner at a restaurant in the city. This is the perfect time to plan what you’d like to see on tomorrow’s free day. Be sure to get some rest tonight - there is a full day of travel adventure waiting to be enjoyed tomorrow!


      Driving tour of Paris: See the highlights of this famous travel destination on a driving tour of Paris. Arrive in the city and set off. See the Eiffel Tower, the River Seine, the Tuileries Gardens,  lโ€™Île de la Cité, the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, the Lovers Bridge, Sacré Coeur, Montmartre, Pigalle (the Red Light District) and the Moulin Rouge!


      Meals: breakfast,supper
  • Day 3 Day 3: Paris: Free Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Paris: Free Day

      The wonderful thing about Paris is that there is so much to experience, regardless of the time of day, or season! Explore on your own and soak up the city or join a full day of exploration in Paris! The Paris+ excursion showcases the iconic sights and experiences this city is famous for including the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Opéra Garnier and more! A macaron tasting and perfume museum tour are included too. You will also cruise down the River Seine with an included lunch and get a bird’s eye view of the city from the Montparnasse Observation Deck. In the evening, choose to join an evening tour of the beautiful Montmartre area and watch a fabulous cabaret show!



      Meals: breakfast
  • Day 4 Day 4: Paris - Burgundy - Swiss Alps
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Paris - Burgundy - Swiss Alps

      Au revoir Paris! Today, it’s time to sample a taste of small-town France with a lunch stop in Burgundy. Explore the town of Beaune and visit the beautiful Hospices de Beaune or try wine that the region is famous for! After lunch, take a long scenic drive across the border into Switzerland and head towards the Swiss Alps. Admire the alpine forests, beautiful lakes and dramatic mountains! Arrive in the Swiss Alps - home for the next two days!


      Visit Beaune in Burgundy: Enjoy a stop in Beaune, a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous wine-producing region. Take some free time to explore the beautiful medieval town centre and try some local food and wine.

      Scenic Swiss Mountain Drive: Admire the spectacular views as the coach drives through mountain passes and alongside lakes, breathtaking mountain vistas and scenic views of quaint Swiss towns.


      Meals: breakfast,supper
  • Day 5 Day 5: Swiss Alps: Free Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Swiss Alps: Free Day

      It’s a guaranteed snow day! For 365 days of the year Jungfraujoch is covered in snow. Your tour leader can arrange a full-day optional excursion to the “Top of Europe” - see the spectacular glacier and enjoy the incredible views! The journey up the mountain is a highlight in itself, providing panoramic views of mountains, lakes and glaciers. Alternatively, spend the day exploring at a lower altitude. Explore the local town, enjoy sight-seeing, souvenir shopping and donโ€™t miss your chance to indulge in Swiss chocolate! Spend your free day wandering and breathing in that crisp, fresh, Alpine air! Join the optional Swiss dinner tonight to tuck into traditional Swiss food!



      Meals: breakfast
  • Day 6 Day 6: Swiss Alps - Pisa - Tuscany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Swiss Alps - Pisa - Tuscany

      It’s time to swap snow for gelato as this European tour continues! Leave the mountain adventures behind and travel towards stunning Italian vistas. Capture your iconic shots at the Leaning Tower of Pisa! A World Heritage UNESCO Site, this famous building is visited by tourists from every corner of the globe and is one of the most popular cultural European landmarks. Next, continue onwards to the exquisite Tuscan region - famous for wine, food, art and architecture. Arrive and settle in Montecatini Terme, a spa town north-west of Florence. Time for a local wine or two!


      View the Leaning Tower of Pisa: This is the chance to check an item off your bucket list and see the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, or even take some iconic pictures of you ‘holding up’ the tower.


      Meals: breakfast
  • Day 7 Day 7: Tuscany - Florence - Rome
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Tuscany - Florence - Rome

      Continue the journey through the beautiful Tuscan region. Today’s first stop is Florence. Enjoy an orientation tour of this captivating Renaissance city that is famous for its art and history. Then, visit a leather making workshop and watch expert local craftsmen at work before enjoying some free time to explore this enchanting city on your own. Alternatively, join the optional excursion and delight in a delicious family-style Tuscan lunch. Following Florence is Italy’s capital city - Rome! Arrive and enjoy free time to explore this fascinating and ancient city. Meet up with the group in the early evening and enjoy an included dinner.


      Orientation tour of Florence: Explore this historic city which is famous for its Renaissance art with your tour leader today. See highlights such as the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Della Signoria, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the replica statue of Michelangelo’s David.


      Meals: breakfast,supper
  • Day 8 Day 8: Rome: Free Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Rome: Free Day

      Today is a free day for you to experience Romeโ€™s ancient history, exquisite culture and delicious food. Why not use your free time to visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum on an insightful, locally guided tour? You also have the option of joining our โ€™Conquer the Capitalโ€™ excursion, seeing sights including the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, and enjoying a delicious lunch and gelato tasting. Alternatively, explore on your own and visit the Vatican City to explore the smallest country in the world and see the famous Sistine Chapel (don’t forget to look up and marvel at the famous ceiling painted by Michelangelo!).



      Meals: breakfast
  • Day 9 Day 9: Rome - Venice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Rome - Venice

      Enjoy the marvellous diversity of the Italian landscape as the tour travels onwards to Venice! A truly unique city, Venice is perched across 118 islands and is known for its canals, gondolas, Venetian masks, piazzas, art, and traditional glass and lace making. Keep an eye out for the world-famous St. Marks Square, Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge. The evening is yours to wine and dine as you wish. Top the night off by exploring Venice the traditional way - from the canals! Join the Evening in Venice optional excursion for gondola and water taxi rides that give you a completely different perspective and appreciation for the amazing floating city!


      Explore Venice: Discover the magic of Venice, Italy’s unique floating city. Venice is full of iconic sights including St Mark’s Square, St Mark’s Basilica, St Mark’s Museum, Campanile, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Market and Scuola Grande di San Rocco. For the ultimate Venice experience, join today’s optional excursions!


      Meals: breakfast
  • Day 10 Day 10: Venice - Innsbruck - Munich
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Venice - Innsbruck - Munich

      Guten Tag! It’s time to travel to Germany. Today’s final destination is Munich, the vibrant capital of Germany’s Bavaria region. But first, enjoy a stop and orientation tour in Innsbruck, Austria! Visit the Golden Roof Museum and marvel at the Gothic architecture before enjoying free time for lunch. Next, continue to Munich. While Munich is most well known for being home to Oktoberfest, the city has a long, storied past filled with a fascinating history. Enjoy an orientation tour with your tour leader to see the highlights and learn more about the modern and ancient history of this city. Tuck into dinner in a traditional German beer hall this evening!


      Discover Innsbruck: Embark on an orientation tour of Innsbruck, the capital of Austriaโ€™s western region of Tyrol. Visit the Golden Roof Museum, marvel at the Gothic architecture of St. Jakob Cathedral, admire the Imperial Palace and stroll Maria-Theresien Strasse for a variety of shopping, cafes and restaurants!

      Munich orientation tour: Explore Munich with your tour leader on an orientation tour. Learn more about this wonderful German city and see highlights like Karlsplatz and Marienplatz.

      Dinner in a German beer hall: Say prost and eat and drink like the locals do in a traditional German beer hall. Try classic German cuisine and sip on German beer.


      Meals: breakfast,supper
  • Day 11 Day 11: Munich - Rhine Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Munich - Rhine Valley

      The German adventure continues this morning! Head towards the enchanting Rhine Valley. Arrive in one of the most picturesque areas along the Rhine River and enjoy a stunning cruise along the Rhine River. This part of the valley is home to the most concentrated stretch of castles in Europe! Take in the views of the striking cliffs, medieval castles and historic vineyards along the river banks. The cruise ends in Boppard, a UNESCO World Heritage town known for its incredible wine. Sample some of this excellent wine and learn about the Rhine Valley varietals with an included tasting. Finally, check into the hotel for the evening and enjoy an included dinner.


      Rhine River Cruise: Hop aboard and enjoy a cruise along the Rhine River in Germany. This area is home to truly breathtaking scenery, take it all in and learn about the history of this marvellous region of Germany as you cruise. See Gothic castles including Sterrenberg, Liebestein, Katz and Fortress Rheinfels.

      Rhine Valley wine tasting: Visit a local wine merchant in one of Germany’s most famous wine-growing regions, and sample several types of delicious German wine. If the harvest has been good, you may even get to try eiswein (ice wine), a very sweet dessert wine that is produced in very small quantities as it can only be harvested when the temperature drops below freezing.


      Meals: breakfast,supper
  • Day 12 Day 12: Rhine Valley - Amsterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Rhine Valley - Amsterdam

      Bid Auf Wiedersehen to Germany this morning as the tour makes its way to the Netherlands! Stop in the Dutch countryside and learn about some of the country’s most famed local products. Taste delicious Dutch cheese and discover how traditional clogs are made. Then, visit the Riekermolen Windmill for some memorable photos! Then, it’s time to explore Amsterdam, the vibrant capital of the Netherlands. Get acquainted with the city’s highlights on a canal cruise. Relax while sightseeing from the water and learning more about Amsterdam as you cruise. Enjoy some free time before tonight’s dinner which is at a local restaurant.


      Cheese and clogs demonstration: See how these famous shoes are traditionally made by hand, and taste a variety of fantastic Dutch cheese. Purchase some unique and authentic Dutch souvenirs during the visit!

      Amsterdam canal cruise:       Cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals. The city is famous for its waterways. Enjoy a unique way of sightseeing while you admire the city’s top landmarks from the water.


      Meals: breakfast,supper
  • Day 13 Day 13: Amsterdam - Bruges - London
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Amsterdam - Bruges - London

      Say farewell to Amsterdam as the tour continues. Today’s first stop is in the medieval city of Bruges, in Belgium. Enjoy free time in the city; take a stroll along cobblestone streets, admire the historic buildings, stock up on Belgian chocolate or indulge in a Belgian waffle (or two). After Bruges, it’s time to continue the last leg of the journey back to London. Cross the English Channel and arrive back in London towards the end of the day. Tonight, choose to end the tour on a festive note with an optional farewell dinner at a local curry house on the famous Brick Lane!


      Visit Bruges: Enjoy a stop and some free time in Bruges. This beautiful medieval city is home to well-preserved historic buildings, picturesque canals and quaint cobblestone lanes! Belgium is also famous for its beer, chocolate and waffles so be sure to sample some (or all!) while you visit. 


      Meals: breakfast
  • Day 14 Day 14: End Of Tour In London
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: End Of Tour In London

      After two incredible weeks, the tour comes to an end this morning. Enjoy breakfast with the group at the hotel where you can say goodbye to your newly made travel friends. We hope to welcome you back on the road again soon!



      Meals: breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 80

Minors from 10 to 17 years must be accompained by an adult during the experience.

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