| Europe Explorer London to London |
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France, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City,
Switzerland, Netherlands,
Germany, Belgium
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The Classic European Explorer Route
Brief tour summary: Join us for the Full Monty of traveling and sight seeing in Europe - it doesn't get better than this! This comprehensive tour is designed to make sure that you explore and experience the best of everything: sightseeing, exploring, partying and everything that contributes to you having the time of your life. Highlights include: Paris sights like the Eiffel tower and Notre Dame; Burgundy Chateaux visit and wine tasting; Rub shoulders with the rich and famous in Monaco or work on your tan in the French Riviera; Tuscany Food and wine; Florence and Pisa; Ancient sights of Rome; Gondola in Venice; Stay in a traditional Swiss mountain village; Black Forest with Rhine valley boat cruise; Wooden shoe making, cheese tasting and a guided tour of Amsterdam's Red-light district! |
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Day 10: Rome to Venice
Depart Rome and continue to Venice for an afternoon tour of the city, famous for water, romance and beauty. (Breakfast)
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Feeding the pigeons in Venice |
Day 11: Venice to Switzerland
Depart Venice and continue to the Swiss Alps where we stay in a typical mountain village in the heart of the Jungfrau region. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 12: 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. (Breakfast)
Day 13: Black Forest, Rhine Valley
Our first stop is the Rhine Falls before we drive through the spectacular Black Forest to Lake Tittisee where we visit a Cuckoo clock factory.
Your Rhine Valley experience awaits: Enjoy a drink as the Rhine River Boat takes you to your overnight hotel overlooking the Rhine River. Sights along the way include the most concentrated stretch of castles in Europe, vineyards, cliffs and medieval German towns. After dinner, we go on a pub-crawl, taste the local German beers and enjoy the real hospitality of the locals and the pub owners
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Day 14: Volendam, Amsterdam
Continue into Holland and visit the famous fishing village of Volendam for lunch before experiencing the art of cheese making. Of course, the artworks are edible and the Dutch won’t let you leave before you realise there is more to cheese than cheddar. We then visit the windmill village of Zaanse Schans, famous for the making of wooden shoes, or “klompe”. After dinner a walking tour of the world famous Amsterdam “Red Light District” , which leaves the night open to paint the town red! (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 15: Amsterdam
Free time to explore Amsterdam. See canals, Ann Frank House, Dam Square, Van Gogh Museum. Do a bicycle tour. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Racing the locals, Amsterdam |
Day 16: Amsterdam to London
After breakfast it’s back to London with a stop for lunch in Belgium. (B) (Breakfast) |
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Day 1: London - Dover - Paris
Leave London and maybe catch a glimpse of the White Cliffs of Dover as you cross The English Channel. Upon arrival, prepare yourself for a fun filled evening in the cradle of Bohemian Paris, the Montmartre, which includes a viewing of the Sacre Coeur and exploring the nightlife surrounding the Moulin Rouge.
Day 2: Paris City Tour
Paris is one of the few cities where 2000 years of history unfolds before your eyes. See, touch and experience the mark of the French Revolution, Napoleon and WWII left on the city of romance. Our fully guided tour starts at the Louvre Museum, famous for the Mona Lisa and The Da Vinci Code. Let history unfold before your eyes as we visit historic Paris, including sites of the revolution, the Notre Dame ending it off with lunch in the Latin Quarter. After that relax with a scenic boat cruise down the Seine River and arrive in front of the Eiffel Tower before taking the lift all the way to the top. We end the day at Napoleon’s Arc du Triomphe and the Champs Elysees. (Breakfast)
Day 3: Burgundy Wine Tasting
After some last minute Paris shopping we continue southwards to the Burgundy region in France. Indulge yourself in the wines of Chablis and Pinot Noir and explore the wine cellar of a 12th century French Chateaux. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4: Avignon, Pond du Gard, Nice
A visit to the fortified town of Avignon and see the Papal Palace. We continue to the Pont du Gard to see the famous 2000 year old Roman aqua duct. Overnight in our hotel in Nice. (Breakfast)
Day 5: Nice and the French Riviera
As the saying goes: “It is always nice in Nice”. A great day to lie on the beach and follow it with a night on the town in Monaco or Monte Carlo! You can even rent a Ferrari and drive the Formula 1 race circuit! (Breakfast)
Day 6: Pisa, Tuscany
A day to visit one of the most famous sites in the world, the leaning tower of Pisa! We spend our evening at a Tuscan hillside resort, where the evening meal includes the best Italian cuisine can offer. A great night to “show your moves” at the 70’s styled local disco. (Breakfast, Tuscan Dinner)
Day 7: Florence to Rome
We start the day with a fully guided city tour of Florence before you have the opportunity to shop in, or just visit, the world famous leather markets of Florence. We continue to Rome. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Trevi Fountain, Rome |
Day 8: Rome City Tour
We show you everything, a walking tour combining ancient wonders with Renaissance master pieces. See the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Roman Forum and the Colosseum. . (Breakfast)
Day 9: Rome and Vatican City
Your free day to Explore the Ancient City of Rome and the Vatican City. (Breakfast) |
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EARLY PAYMENT CASHBACK
6 Months: €50 Cashback
4 Months: €30 Cashback
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No Camping and no Sleeping Bags needed on any Expat Explore tours! |
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| What's Included |
- 15 Nights accommodation – 6 nights in 2 or 3 star hotels, 4 nights in top class hostels and chalets, 5 nights in self catering resort bungalows.
- Daily Breakfast (B) and 7 Dinners (D) included in your food fund – as per itinerary.
- Modern air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seats.
- Local taxes, baggage handling fees, hotel tips, service charges & ferry crossings.
- Experienced Tour Leader
- Free Expat Explore Tour souvenir.
- Free Expat Explore Info guide book.
- Sight seeing as described below.
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| Sightseeing on this Tour |
- Paris: Fully guided city tour - Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Louvre, Montmartre, Champs Elysees, Seine river boat cruise.
- Burgundy: Visit a magnificent 12th century French Chateau with cellar tour and wine tasting.
- Avignon: Visit the fortified town of Avignon and see the Papal Palace.
- Pont du Gard: Visit the famous 2000 year old Roman Aqua duct.
- Nice: Shop in the markets & visit the ancient town. Relax on the beaches of Nice and Cannes, visit a French Perfumery.
- Monaco: Visit Monte Carlo with its Casinos. Walk the Formule1 race track.
- Pisa: See the leaning tower
- Florence: Guided walking tour of Florence. See the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria with Michelangelo’s David, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce Basilica.
- Rome: Guided walking tour of the city, see the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and the Pantheon.
- Vatican City : Visit St. Peter’s Basilica.
- Venice: Guided tour seeing the Rialto Bridge, St Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sights and the Doges’ Palace. Murano glass-blowing and traditional lace making demonstrations.
- Switzerland: Stay in the heart of the Swiss Alps in a typical mountain village. You can visit Jungfraujoch and walk on a glacier. Spectacular scenery on mountain pass crossing into Italy, pass Lake Como.
- Black Forest and Rhine Falls: Stop at the Rhine Falls, drive through the Black Forest and visit a cuckoo clock factory.
- Rhine Valley: Scenic boat cruise from St Goar to Boppard included.
- Volendam: Typical Dutch fishing village – try some of the local food and drink!
- Zaanse Schans: 17th century windmill village with wooden shoe making and cheese tasting
- Amsterdam: Red Light walking tour, see canals, Ann Frank House, Dam Square, Van Gogh Museum. Do a bicycle tour.
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| Dates and Rates |
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| 6 |
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21 |
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£779 |
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| 4 |
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19 |
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30 |
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20 |
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| 26 |
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| Excludes Compulsory Food Fund: £119 |
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| Most rooms on this tour are twin or double rooms, but you can pay a guaranteed double room upgrade for all nights at £80 per person. |
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SPECIAL OFFER ON THIS TOUR |
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BOOK A GROUP OF 10 FRIENDS AND YOU TRAVEL FREE! |
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