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Best of Europe

22 days
Start and end in London
4.4
75 traveler reviews

Best of Europe

22 days
Start and end in London
4.4
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 50
Age range 10 to 75
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Highlights

  • Free days to explore Paris, Lucerne, Rome, Berlin and Amsterdam
  • Visit Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany
  • See the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy
  • Locally guided tours in Rome, Budapest, Vienna and Prague
  • Taste champagne in France and cruise the canals in Amsterdam

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start of tour in London
  2. Day 2 London - Paris
  3. Day 3 Paris: Free Day
  4. Day 4 Champagne region - Luxembourg - Heidelberg
  5. Day 5 Black Forest - Lake Titisee - Rhine Falls - Lucerne region
  6. Day 6 Lucerne: Free Day
  7. Day 7 Liechtenstein - Neuschwanstein Castle - Innsbruck
  8. Day 8 Modena - Siena
  9. Day 9 Pisa - Florence - Siena
  10. Day 10 Siena - Rome
  11. Day 11 Rome: Free Day
  12. Day 12 Rome - Venice
  13. Day 13 Venice - Ljubljana - Zagreb
  14. Day 14 Zagreb - Budapest
  15. Day 15 Budapest - Bratislava - Vienna
  16. Day 16 Vienna: Free Day
  17. Day 17 Vienna - Prague
  18. Day 18 Prague - Dresden - Berlin
  19. Day 19 Berlin: Free Day
  20. Day 20 Berlin - Amsterdam
  21. Day 21 Amsterdam: Free Day
  22. Day 22 Amsterdam - Bruges - London
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  • Accommodation
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  • Insurance
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  • Best of Europe reviewer 1
    · September 25th, 2024
    What a trip! We had everything, thrown at us, and the tour operator (Inga) and the bus driver (Victor) had it all handled. Plan A, B and C they called it! There were some tough days, (crazy weather, a/c issues, health issues) but they made sure you had a smile on your face at all times. I highly recommend, going with Tour Radar. I'm going to do another trip with them, next year, this time, maybe India? Thanks for the memories...Inga and Victor, you rock!!!
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    Thank you for sharing your experience with us and for rating us 5-stars! We're so happy to hear that our team on the road took excellent care of you and that you had an amazing time. We hope that we will see you on another Expat Explore adventure in the... Show more
    Trip date: August 2024
  • TA
    · October 9th, 2023
    We just got back from the Best of Europe (22 day tour) and it was an amazing experience, but group travel is not for everyone. If you want to meet new people to explore Europe with & can handle being on a schedule - then group travel is for you. If you want to isolate yourself, have trouble with compromise, and are looking to complain about your fellow travelers and the tour guide - then group travel is not for you. Emma (tour guide) was amazing and reminded professional throughout the tour. She was always willing to answer questions and give a quick history & language lesson about the different cities in Europe. She made the entire trip enjoyable and manageable as she is an excellent communicator. As for the tour itself, there are a lot of cities and, at times, it's hard to keep them straight - but that's not necessarily a bad thing. This tour gives you a good sense of what Europe is like and where one may want to visit again. The hotels, at times, were located outside of the cities which was a little frustrating, but there was plenty of transportation options. It should also be noted that there is a great deal of walking on the tour which is also not for everyone. TLDR: It's a great tour for the money!
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • M
    · July 23rd, 2023
    The true hero of our tour was the coach driver Silvian. He worked tirelessly to load and unload all the tour participants’ luggage, and then drove hundreds of miles to our destinations. He got us there safely and on time. The downside to the tour was what we viewed as a lack of professionalism on the part of the tour leader who appeared to form favoritisms among some of the tour participants. This was particularly true among one of the passengers in particular, who she treated as her “assistant”. This individual engaged in public drunkenness at some of our group dinners where alcoholic drinks were available. The tour is more dropped and picked up situation. We were robbed at a destination in Italy of the equivalent of $700 USD. When the tour was ending, and the tour leader sent out solicitations for tips. We gave the amount we could afford to Silvian; who we felt was the most deserving.
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    Trip date: June 2023
  • Best of Europe reviewer 4
    · September 8th, 2022
    I have been fortunate to have gone on many tours and without a doubt this was one of the best ever. The itinerary hit literally every attraction I wanted to visit including some fascinating places off the beaten track like cosy little restraunts and optional excurcions. The tour guide Branden was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The hotels were comfortable and varied. I met some amazing people on the tour I'll never forget. I feel the tour gave me everything I wanted from Europe and more. I will definitely travel again with Expat Explore and recommend them highly. 10/10 for me
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    Trip date: August 2022
  • Best of Europe reviewer 5
    · September 3rd, 2022
    I became I'll with COVID 19 on July the 15th .and was unable to travel. This company refused to apply my funds of 3,289. 00 toward a future trip. I was saving , and looking forward to this trip for several years to celebrate my 60th birthday. So disappointed ☹️
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    Trip date: July 2022
  • J
    · August 15th, 2019
    Luke was Fantastic and full of energy and knowledge.
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    Trip date: June 2019
  • LG
    · August 14th, 2019
    Luke was a wonderful tour leader! As a solo traveler I was exitced to see eupour and it was my first time and to start tour, but within the first hour Luke’s enthusiasm and easy-going attitude. His knowledge of the areas we visited and his genuine passion for his job are exactly what you want in a tour leader. Can’t recommend highly enough.
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    Trip date: June 2019
  • C
    · August 7th, 2019
    Happy days! Good times! Lovely day! This will be my forever memory of Luke. He is a terrific tour leader. Ever so helpful, cheerful and so patient with us. Never a dull moment in this tour. And our driver , "King" Steven was awesome! They make a great pair. LOL
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    Trip date: June 2019
  • M
    · August 7th, 2019
    Luke was a great tour leader, very knowledgeable, always with a smile on his face and happy to help with anything. He must be one of the best tour leaders at Expat Explore.
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    Trip date: June 2019
  • Best of Europe reviewer 10
    · February 7th, 2019
    I absolutely loved this tour! It was my first time traveling with a large group, but the way everything is organized, and having an amazing tour leader, it was very comfortable. There were so many things to see and do. You do spend a very long time on the bus, and there are many early mornings, but I think this tour is a great way to get a taste of Europe. I will definitely use Expat again.
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    Trip date: September 2018

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22 days
Best of Europe
From London to London

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    Don

    Asked on May 11th, 2025

    Could you please confirm the name and address of the hotel in London where the tour starts on June 13th? What time do we need to be there?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      Meeting Point: Hampton by Hilton London City. Address: 12-20 Osborn St, London E1 6TE, United Kingdom. Meeting Time: 10:00 am.

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      Don

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      Where do i find this "confirmed booking dashboard/portal"?? Do you mean Tour Radar portal or do you mean Expat Travel Portal. I created a login with Expat travel but it doesnpt show this tour. They said the tour will not show on their portal as i booked through Tour radar. So how can i fill in "ipi form??

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    Michelle

    Asked on May 5th, 2025

    Is this suitable for a solo traveller ? Is there a cost difference. Do you know what travel agents in New Zealand are able to book this tour?. Do you have discounted solo traveller costs for certain times of the year?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      Our Tours are indeed popular for Solo Travelers and since the package is for a Twin Share Accommodations, solo travelers will be paired with another solo traveler (of the same Gender) and share a room. But we do offer a limited number of Single Room Upgrades for Solo Travelers who do not wish to share a room throughout the entire tour, and this is offered at an additional cost.

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      Michelle

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      I am very keen to do the Best of Europe including London in April 2026 / (May 2026 preferred). I am still working on getting the funds together and should be able to proceed with this in a few months time - around September / October

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    Sophie

    Asked on May 2nd, 2025

    Can this tour be modified, my customer wants to end in Rome

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      We regret to share that we do not offer customizations in our tours.

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    Christian

    Asked on April 30th, 2025

    I am looking for a budget-friendly tour in both time and cost to the Baltic and Scandinavian regions. I have a preference for the "Northern Explorer" tour, but I would like a more affordable option. I would like to visit the following countries Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. I also plan to explore Moscow and St. Petersburg (on my own or tour-if I find one). I found tours. Northern Explorer (I like the segment from Amsterdam or Copenhagen to Helsinki or Vilnius). Question 1. Is it possible to take the Northern Explorer in segments, specifically from Amsterdam or Copenhagen to Helsinki or Vilnius? Please advise. Question 2. Could you please provide suggestions on how to make this trip more economical? I am available to travel until October 1st, and my dates are flexible. I can travel on short notice. Do you have any recommendations?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      Travelers can choose to join the tour late or end it early based on whichever part of the itinerary you wish to join and end the tour at, but since we are selling our tours as a package, the price will still be the same.

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    Megan

    Asked on April 27th, 2025

    Details about optional excursions to pay cash to tour leader and optional excursions to be pre booked before tour departure. Pl also mention about the insurance.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      Optional excursions require pre-booking or can be paid in cash to tour leader during the tour. Travel insurance is compulsory and must be secured for the entire trip duration. Embassies require proof of travel insurance for visa issuance.

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    Tim

    Asked on April 23rd, 2025

    i am enquiring about the following trip fior me and my mother travelling from new zealand im just trying to find abit more about it

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      We are very excited to hear from you! Meals: 21 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 8 Dinners. Vegetarian options available for all meals on request. Transport: Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard. Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader. This tour also consists of 32 amazing experiences. At an additional cost, you can book pre-sold and on-tour optional excursions to get an all-around experience of Europe.

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    Vincent

    Asked on April 21st, 2025

    Is there any way to add 2 more nights in Switzerland because we want to do bungee jumping in Switzerland. I know this is a group tour so we can't customize. But is there any way we can stop our journey from Belgium and head back to Switzerland by flight. And if possible can we add another package right after this tour that provides Spain, Portugal and Morocco.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      You are more than welcome to end the tour anywhere you wish to as long as you inform your tour leader of this information whilst on tour. Take note the price will still remain the same if you decide to end your tour earlier as the prices are fixed. Regrettably we do not assist with pre- and post-accommodation. Regarding private tours, the one that you are specifically seeking, we do not have a tour like that in our portfolio.

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    Donald

    Asked on March 17th, 2025

    Do you have airport transfer to the hotel in the Best of Europe tour that leaves this Friday from London?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      We no longer provide airport transfers. We recommend using public transport for travel from the airport to your hotel. If you prefer a private transfer, you can book through Welcome Pickups, a convenient service with competitive rates.

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    Sophie

    Asked on February 4th, 2025

    Is there an age restriction for the Best of Europe tour? I am 78 years old.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Our tours welcome travelers of all ages, with no strict age limits—just a positive attitude and an open mind! While participants must be at least 10 years old, there's no such thing as being too young or too old to join our adventure.

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    Luis

    Asked on February 3rd, 2025

    Are you able to advise a pre and post night's accommodation for this tour

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      If you're planning to book pre- or post-tour accommodations, staying at this hotel is recommended for convenience

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Expat Explore Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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