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Day 1: London - Dover - Paris
Welcome to the tour! After leaving London, and crossing the English Channel, we arrive in Paris, 'The City of Lights and Love'. On your first evening, explore the city from the comfort of the Expat Explore coach on a guided coach tour, where you will be shown the sights of the city, by your tour leader. Take note of all of the places of interest you want to explore on your free day at your leisure; and afterwards indulge in the Parisian nightlife surrounding the Moulin Rouge and local bars!
(Overnight 2 or 3* hotel)
Day 2: Paris – free day
The whole day is yours! Why not cruise up the Seine River to the Eiffel Tower, see world famous artworks at the Louvre, head to Montmatre to see the Sacre Coeur, or go to Disneyland for the day. Ask your Expat Explore tour leader for more ideas and suggestions. The diversity of Paris means that you can admire famous artworks, visit historical landmarks, indulge in the finest French cuisine, check out the latest fashions, cover yourself in perfume or simply just relax in a café, all in one day if you wish!
(Overnight 2 or 3* hotel)
(Breakfast)
Day 3: Paris - Switzerland
Depart Paris and continue to the Swiss Alps where we stay in a typical mountain village in the heart of the Jungfrau region. One of the most-visited places in the Alps, it is also a World Heritage site.
(Overnight 2* hotel)
(Breakfast, dinner)
Day 4: Jungfrau, Swiss Alps
A free day to explore and take in the spectacular scenery. This is also a great day to visit Jungfraujoch where you can have a snow fight, even in the middle of summer, on top of the 4000m high glacier.
(Overnight 2* hotel)
(Breakfast)
Day 5: Switzerland - Pisa - Florence
Today we leave the Swiss Alps and visit one of the most famous sites in the world for a photo-stop, the leaning tower of Pisa! We continue on to Florence to we spend our evening in the heart of the city. Afterwards you can work it off by 'throwing some shapes' at the local disco.
(Overnight hostel)
(Breakfast)
Day 6: Florence to Rome
We start the day with a local guided city tour of Florence, we then continue to Rome for an afternoon tour where we show you everything; a local guided walking tour combining ancient wonders with Renaissance master pieces. See the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Roman Forum and the Colosseum.
(Overnight resort bungalow)
(Breakfast, dinner) |
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Day 7: Rome and Vatican City
Your free day to explore the ancient city of Rome or join the optional tour of the Vatican City, the smallest country in the world. The Vatican City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the only site to encompass a whole country, and it issues its own passports!
(Overnight resort bungalow)
(Breakfast)
Day 8: Pompeii to Brindisi
Join us for an inclusive tour of the ruined city of Pompeii. Today you experience one of the true highlights of this tour when you see the destruction caused by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD in the old Roman city. Situated near modern day Naples and only rediscovered in 1599, this World Heritage site is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Italy. After lunch we continue to Brindisi for our overnight ferry to Corfu, Greece.
(Overnight multi-bed ferry cabins, optional twin room upgrade )
(Breakfast)
Day 9-11: Corfu, Greece
Three full days to experience true Greek hospitality. For the next few days you get to relax in paradise, the famous Greek island of Corfu. There is so much to do whilst at Corfu. The coastline spans 217 kilometres so you can simply enjoy the beautiful beaches, or you can truly make this an unforgettable experience by taking part in the many activities the island has to offer. After spending the day on the hot sandy beach, why not ask our host Alex to mix you a cocktail in the hotel's bar.
(3* hotel)
(Breakfast, 1st night dinner)
Day 12: Adriatic Coast - Venice
Board our cruise boat and sail overnight, down the Adriatic coast to Venice.
(Overnight multi-bed ferry cabins, optional twin room upgrade available)
(Breakfast)
Day 13: Venice
Arrive in Venice for a morning orientation of the city with your tour leader, famous for water, romance and beauty. The rest of the day is then yours to explore this fascinating city at your leisure. Break away from the tourist route and head for the narrowest alleyways to explore the nooks and crannies of Venice. Don't forget to bring a good map though.
(Overnight resort bungalow)
(Breakfast, dinner)
Day 14: Venice - tour ends
Time to take in some last memories of Venice before the tour ends and you return home. For cheap flights back to London we recommend www.ryanair.com or www.easyjet.com
(Breakfast)
Please note that this tour is connected with the 22 day Best of Europe tour that departs London on the same day as this tour. However, the 22 day tour continues on after Venice - if you would prefer to join the full tour, click here: Best of Europe |
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| What's Included |
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13 Nights accommodation in twin rooms (Multi-bedded rooms on ferries to and from Corfu, optional twin room upgrade available). |
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Breakfast and dinners included as per itinerary. |
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Public transport used during sightseeing tours is now included. (Not on free days) |
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Modern air conditioned motorcoach with reclining seats.
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Local taxes, baggage handling fees, hotel tips, service charges. |
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Experienced tour leader |
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Free Expat Explore tour souvenir. |
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Free Expat Explore Info Guide Book. |
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Eurotunnel or ferry crossing of the English channel |
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Sightseeing as described. |
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| Dates and Rates |
| Tour prices are structured in the same way as budget airlines. The first seats are the cheapest but the prices will increase up to the normal rate as bookings are made. So book early! |
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