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Highlights
• Visit Burgundy, Florence, Innsbruck, Munich and Ghent • Snap photos at the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa • Cruise the canals of Amsterdam and the Rhine River in Germany • Say cheers in a traditional German beer hall and enjoy a local German wine tasting in the Rhine Valley Tour Code
89236
Duration
12 day
Departure City
Rome
End City
Rome
Tour Type
Cruise
Language
English
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Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity
Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking
Experience the most affordable tour service and accommodation with fast-paced itineraries. Enjoy budget hotels, certified guides, and included transportation. Please note that a mandatory service fee and additional costs for optional activities may apply.
Tour does not have wheelchair accessible vehicles/attractions or allow service dogs
By far our most popular tour, you will visit all the must-see sights in Europe as you visit 7 countries in 12 days!
Day 1: Rome - Venice
Welcome to Rome! After meeting up with your tour leader and group it's time to hit the road. Sit back and enjoy the scenery on the journey from Rome to Venice! Arrive in the "Floating City" known for its canals, gondolas, art and traditional glass and lace making. Join your tour leader for an orientation walk so you can use your free time later to explore. See the world-famous St Mark's Square, Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge. The evening is yours to enjoy authentic Italian delights, with hundreds of fantastic local restaurants and bars to choose from. Why not explore Venice the traditional way - from the canals. Enjoy the Gondolas & Water Taxis optional excursion to see Venice from a completely different perspective!
Hotel: Hotel Venezia / Hotel Ambasciatori & Delfino or similar
Day 2: Innsbruck - Munich - Bavaria
Arrivederci, for now till later on in the tour! Heading north toward Germany, you will encounter some of the most beautiful countryside in central Europe. The famous Brenner Pass will appear before you, and simply take your breath away, as we make our way to Austria for a comfort stop to get a taster of Innsbruck and its dramatic mountain backdrop. Arriving in Munich in the afternoon, there is plenty of time for an escorted walking tour of the city centre. With much of the city having to be restored after WW2, the modern and ancient history of Munich is fascinating, and the appreciation of the effort to rebuild the German city is gilded with respect. Munich plays host to one of the most famous beer festivals in the world - Oktoberfest! To give you a taste, this evening you will dine in a traditional beer hall, and enjoy a local beer on us! Prost!
Breakfast: including
Dinner: including
Hotel: Ibis Nurnberg City am Plarrer or similar
Day 3: Bavaria - Rhine Valley
Your German adventure continues, heading to one of the most picturesque sections of the famous Rhine River. Once we arrive in the Rhine Valley, relax on board a Rhine riverboat as we head to our hotel in the heart of this picturesque region. This is the most concentrated stretch of castles in all of Europe, and it also features vineyards, charming medieval towns and lofty cliffs. Learn the story of the castles, many of which are now in ruins since the river barons left long ago. Once the cruise is over we'll visit a local wine merchants for an included wine tasting - 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.
Breakfast: including
Dinner: including
Hotel: Wyndham Garden Koblenz Hotel / Achat Russelsheim hotel / Arthotel ANA Soul Oberhausen / Comfort Hotel Frankfurt Airport West / Super 8 Koblenz or similar
Day 4: Rhine Valley - Amsterdam
This morning you will say your goodbyes to Germany, and continue your Europe tour into the Netherlands. With your Expat Explore tour leader giving you a run down on local traditions and culture, you will indulge in three of the most iconic Dutch products - cheese, clogs and windmills! A very entertaining cheese and clog making display, will have you fascinated and wanting to taste and "klomp" (klompen is the Dutch word for "clogs"). Checking into your hotel you have a chance to freshen up, and then you'll head to the centre of Amsterdam for a twilight canal cruise. You will gain an alternative perspective of this eclectic and bohemian city whilst drifting past famous landmarks. Afterwards, you are free to explore the city to your heart's content. The cafés, restaurants and bars will be buzzing with activity and atmosphere.
Breakfast: including
Dinner: including
Hotel: Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol / Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol / Park Inn Amsterdam City West or similar
Day 5: Amsterdam - Ghent - Paris
Today it's Vaarwel to the Netherlands as we head to the Belgian city of Ghent. This picturesque port city is a cultural hub, and is known for its medieval architecture, which remains intact and is remarkably well preserved. Grab a waffle, stretch your legs and enjoy a stroll through the pedestrianized city centre. Leaving Ghent behind us, we make our way to Paris, the "City of Lights". We'll take you on a driving tour of the French capital; get your cameras ready - you'll be seeing some of the city’s most treasured landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and the Arc de Triomphe! After the driving tour we'll enjoy dinner at a restaurant in the Latin Quarter, an eclectic, bohemian and historic neighbourhood.
Breakfast: including
Dinner: including
Hotel: Hotel ibis Paris La Defense Centre / Hotel Kyriad Paris Nord Porte de Saint Ouen / Ibis Paris Bercy Village 12eme or similar
Day 6: Paris: Optional Free Day
Enjoy a full free day to explore the French capital! The Seine River is the backbone of the capital, and flows through the heart of the city. Why not choose a cruise, and sail past the Notre Dame Cathedral, to the epic Eiffel Tower? You can explore on your own or join a full day of exploration in Paris! The Paris excursion will take you to all the iconic sights including the Tuileries Gardens, the Louvre Pyramid, and much more! Paris Disneyland is perfect for the "young at heart", and is only a short distance away. Your Expat Explore tour leader is brimming with ideas and local knowledge for you to make the most of your time here.
Breakfast: including
Hotel: Hotel ibis Paris La Defense Centre / Hotel Kyriad Paris Nord Porte de Saint Ouen / Ibis Paris Bercy Village 12eme or similar
Day 7: Paris - Burgundy - Swiss Alps
Au revoir Paris! Today we sample a taste of small-town France with a lunch stop in Burgundy. In the town of Beaune you can visit the beautiful Hospices de Beaune, or try the famous wine. After lunch we take a long scenic drive across the border into Switzerland. Welcome to the Swiss Alps, your home for the next two days! You are now completely surrounded by nature’s beauty. Literally, you can turn in any direction and you will see snow-capped peaks, clear-blue lakes and perfect hiking trails. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy your time in this idyllic place.
Breakfast: including
Dinner: including
Hotel: The Bear Inn Wilderswil / Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens / Hotel Alpina Kandersteg / Holiday Inn Express Luzern - Kriens / Ibis Geneve Centre Lac / Alpenrose, Wilderswil or similar
Day 8: Swiss Alps: Optional Free Day
The Swiss Alps has some of the highest peaks in the world! Surrounded by these peaks and glaciers you have the opportunity to feel on top of the world… Take a train or gondola to the top for magnificent mountain vistas. You have picture-perfect beauty all around you and endless photo opportunities. For those wishing to spend their free day exploring the local sights, you can feast on Swiss cheese fondue or do a spot of sightseeing. If you're looking for keepsakes, there are great local places for shopping Swiss Army knives and watches. Or wander through the villages and breathe in that crisp, fresh, Alpine air! What more could you want on your free day?
Breakfast: including
Hotel: The Bear Inn Wilderswil / Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens / Hotel Alpina Kandersteg / Holiday Inn Express Luzern - Kriens / Ibis Geneve Centre Lac / Alpenrose, Wilderswil or similar
Day 9: Lake Como - Pisa - Tuscany
Today, we leave the Swiss Alps and wind our way toward Italy, stopping for lunch at the famous Lake Como. An enormous expanse of water fringed by picturesque scattered villages, it's perhaps not surprising that one of the villages, Laglio, is where George Clooney has a luxurious villa. Next stop, Pisa! Capture your iconic shots at the Leaning Tower of Pisa! A World Heritage UNESCO Site, The Leaning Tower is visited by tourists from every corner of the globe and is one of the most popular cultural European landmarks. Onwards to the exquisite Tuscan region - famous for wine, food, art and architecture. You will settle in Montecatini Terme, a spa town north-west of Florence. Time for a local wine or two.
Breakfast: including
Hotel: Hotel Massimo D'Azeglio / Settentrionale Esplanade / Hotel Antica Tabaccaia / Hotel Terme Pellegrini or similar
Day 10: Tuscany - Florence - Rome
After breakfast in Tuscany, we head to enchanting Florence. Once we arrive, a local guide will take you on a walking tour of the city. History oozes out of every pore of this artistic and cultural centre - the city is home to Michaelangelo's "David". After some free time to further explore Florence, we make our way back to where this adventure began, because all roads eventually lead to Rome. This evening, you are invited to join an optional dinner with your tour leader and fellow travellers.
Breakfast: including
Dinner: including
Hotel: BV Oly Hotel / B&B Pietralata / B&B Hotel Roma San Lorenzo Termini / iH Hotels Roma Z3 or similar
Day 11: Rome: Optional Free Day
Rome wasn't built in a day, but luckily you have a free one, in which to explore the city to your heart's content! Don't know where to start? You can always join one of the optional excursions on offer. Conquer the Capital with your tour leader to see the city's most iconic sights, including the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, and enjoy an authentic Italian pasta lunch. Another option is a guided tour of the Vatican City which features the incredible Sistine Chapel! Later this afternoon you could join a local Roman chef on his mission to showcase the lesser known gems that form part of the city's gastronomy. The tour includes an espresso tasting as well as a visit to a prestigious bakery and a local delicatessen.
Breakfast: including
Hotel: BV Oly Hotel / B&B Pietralata / B&B Hotel Roma San Lorenzo Termini / iH Hotels Roma Z3 or similar
Day 12: End of tour in Rome
Your Europe Escape adventure comes to an end after breakfast, so be sure to exchange details with your fellow travellers! A great way to stay in touch and to constantly relive the memories of the adventure with each other is to join your tour's Facebook group.
Breakfast: including
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Special Notes
Cancellation Policy
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Pricing InfoYour reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days. *Price is per person based on double occupancy.*Prices will increase the nearer you come to the departure date and during peak season. Please book as early as possible to ensure the lowest rate. *This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 10. Reservation Info1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email. 2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us. 3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required. 4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase. Terms and Conditions- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days. - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice. - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation. - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation. - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary. |
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