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10 Days from £499
France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Slovenia, Venice
 
 
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Visit Venice on Day 1
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Accommodation on this Tour
Touring with Expat Explore is not just another trip; it's truly a unique experience. Combining great value accommodation, knowledgeable local guides, great dining & cultural experiences and comfortable travel. All the rooms on tour have private bathrooms.
Venice
  We stay in resort bungalows, some are self catering. The camping resorts have benefits such as budget shops, restaurant, laundromats, cash machines and themed pubs and bars. Not to mention the swimming pools and other entertainment areas.
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Vienna
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Prague
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Germany
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-Rhine Valley - arrive by boat at our riverside 3-star hotel.
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Amsterdam
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Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Venice
Arrive in Venice for a morning local guided tour of the city, famous for water, romance and beauty.
(Overnight resort bungalow)
(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 2: Venice
A great day to Explore Venice on your own. We recommend a visit to the Island of Murano for a glass-blowing & lace making demonstration. Alternatively you can simply relax and soak up the sun on the sandy beaches at Jesolo or Lido.
(Overnight resort bungalow)
(Breakfast)

Day 3: Ljubljana to Vienna
We are driving through Slovenia today and we stop for lunch time in its beautiful capital city. Ljubljana is benevolently protected by the Ljubljana Dragon and once you are here, you will understand why. This city is one of those charming little surprises that doesn't come along very often. Our local guide will let you in on all of Ljubljana’s secrets including the one about the love padlocks on the Butcher bridge. After our city tour we cross into Austria for another capital city, Vienna (with local walking tour included). (Breakfast, Dinner)

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Local town square market
in Ljubljana on day 3.

Day 4: Bratislava to Prague
Bratislava is in south-western Slovakia on both banks of the Danube River. Forget what you saw on the movie Euro-trip. Bratislava is far from being a backward-town, it is in fact a buzzing city. Bratislava is known for building VW cars and historically the manufacture of furniture, and musical instruments. If you listen closely, this capital city of Slovakia has many interesting tales to tell. After our stop we continue to our next Eastern European adventure in Prague (local walking tour included).
(Overnight City 3-star Hotel)

(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 5: Prague Free Day
Free day to explore this amazing city in the Czech Republic. Prague has been described as the “Jewel in the Crown “of central Europe and now that you have some free time, why not find out why. It is situated on the Vltava River with one of its most spectacular sights being Charles‘ bridge. This spectacular bridge joins the “old town’ and the ‘new town’. Prague’s dramatic history is reflected in the beauty of the architecture such as churches, opera houses and concert halls and a mention has to be made of Prague’s Castle. If you need another reason to visit the Czech Republic then maybe it will be worth remembering that it is the home of the “green fairy”… That’s right, the Czech Republic is were Absinthe has its origins.
(Overnight City 3-star Hotel)

(Breakfast)

Day 6: Munich
Arrive in Munich and enjoy a fun afternoon at one of the famous beer halls. Munich has a lot to offer its visitors, but the first thing you think of when you hear the word “Munich” is obviously beer. Munich is home to Oktoberfest where 5 million people get together to enjoy a mutual love for the fine art of drinking beer. While we’re here, we may as well see what the fuss is about.Feel free to take our tour guide up on a stein challenge.
(Overnight 3-star hotel)

(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 7: Rhine Valley
Your Rhine Valley experience awaits: Enjoy a drink as the Rhine River Boat takes you to your 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 it's time to, taste the local German beers and enjoy the real hospitality of the locals and the pub owners
(Overnight 3-star hotel)
(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 8: 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!
(Overnight 3-Star Lakeside Hotel)
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Day 9
: Amsterdam free day.
Free time to explore Amsterdam. See canals, Ann Frank House, Dam Square, Van Gogh Museum. Do a bicycle tour.
(Overnight 3-Star Lakeside Hotel)
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Cycling with the locals
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Day 10: Amsterdam, Bruges, London
After breakfast it’s back to London, but first we stop for a visit to the ancient city of Bruges, famous for many things, including beer and chocolates!
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Sightseeing on this Tour
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Venice: Local 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.
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Bratislava: Local guided city tour.
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Ljubljana: Guided city tour of Ljubljana
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Vienna: Guided city tour of Vienna
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Prague: Local guided tour: See Hradcany Castle, Wenceslas Square, the Old Town Square and Charles Bridge
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Munich: A visit to one of the most famous beer halls in Munich.
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Rhine Valley: Scenic boat cruise from St Goar to Boppard included.
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Volendam: Typical Dutch fishing village – try some of the local food and drink!
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Zaanse Schans: 17th century windmill village with wooden shoe making and cheese tasting
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Amsterdam: Local Guided Red Light walking tour, see canals, Ann Frank House, Dam Square, Van Gogh Museum. Do a bicycle tour.
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Bruges: Visit the ancient medieval city.
Dates and Rates 2011
Start End Normal Price Earlybird Sale Price
           
25 May 3 Jun £699 Back Home
20 Jun 29 Jun £699 Back Home
12 Jul 21 Jul £699 Back Home
2 Aug 11 Aug £699 Back Home
23 Aug 1 Sep £699 Back Home
13 Sep 22 Sep £699 Unavailable
4 Oct 13 Oct £699 Unavailable
 
Excludes Compulsory Food Fund of £99
 
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.
(Only 10% deposit to secure booking)!
 
All rooms on this tour are twin or double rooms*. We use a range of carefully selected 2 or 3 star budget hotels or camping resort chalets (in Italy). We aim to choose accommodation that is very central to the places that we visit or very easy to reach via public transport.
What's Included
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9 Nights accommodation
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Daily Breakfast (B) and 5 Dinners (D) included in your food fund – as per itinerary.
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Modern air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seats.
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Local taxes, baggage handling fees, hotel tips, service charges & ferry crossings.
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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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Sight seeing as described.
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In accordance with the Package Travel, Package Tour Regulations 1992 all passengers booking with Expat Explore are fully protected against the loss of all monies paid to us for a holiday or trip (and repatriation if required) due to our insolvency, by way of an Insurance Policy with AmTrust Europe Limited, Market Square House, St James’s Street, Nottingham, NG1 6FG. The cover excludes money paid for flights which must be protected separately. In the event of a claim you should contact the administrators of the scheme. They are: Status Insurance Management Ltd, PO Box 2256, Billericay, Essex CM12 0DH. Email: info@statusinsurance.com Telephone: 01277 637580 Status Insurance Management Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. AmTrust Europe Limited is regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
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Try Dutch Cheese on Day 2!