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Europe Escape

12 days
Start and end in Rome
4.5
830 traveler reviews

Europe Escape

12 days
Start and end in Rome
4.5
830 traveler reviews
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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

  • Enjoy free days in Rome, Paris, and the Swiss Alps
  • 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
  • Taste local German wine and say prost in a traditional beer hall

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start of tour in Rome - Venice
  2. Day 2 Innsbruck - Munich - Bavaria
  3. Day 3 Bavaria - Rhine Valley
  4. Day 4 Rhine Valley - Amsterdam
  5. Day 5 Amsterdam - Ghent - Paris
  6. Day 6 Paris: Free Day
  7. Day 7 Paris - Burgundy - Swiss Alps
  8. Day 8 Swiss Alps: Free Day
  9. Day 9 Swiss Alps - Lake Como - Tuscany
  10. Day 10 Tuscany - Pisa - Florence - Rome
  11. Day 11 Rome: Free Day
  12. Day 12 End of tour in Rome
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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  • A
    · June 19th, 2025
    Gemma was the best tour leader a group could have! So kind, helpful, and fun. Our family had great opportunities to make the best memories being on this tour.
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • A
    · June 19th, 2025
    Better then one Gemma is two Gemmas…
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  • BJ
    · June 19th, 2025
    Amazing trip which was made a million times better by our excellent trip leader Gemma. She was the sweetest and so knowledgeable about all the places we went. Would definitely reccomend this tour.
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • Europe Escape reviewer 4
    · June 19th, 2025
    We had a wonderful time with wonderful people and got the opportunity to experience so many lovely places, and our tour guide Gemma was incredibly friendly, fun, and helpful!
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • A
    · June 19th, 2025
    We had an amazing time and had the opportunity to do so many wonderful things and meet so many wonderful people, and our tour guide Gemma was incredibly friendly, fun, and helpful!
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • MR
    · June 19th, 2025
    I had a wonderful time on our tour Gemma our tour guide was AMAZING she knew so much about the history of every country we went to and she made our tour so much fun, and wow Szabi is an amazing driver that made us always feel safe and he was fun too. I have always been a bit cautious about tours but after having a tour with Gemma and Szabi I will definitely book another expat explore tour
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • CM
    · June 8th, 2025
    The tour was very good. Our host Ricardo was absolutely great.
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • GR
    · June 7th, 2025
    Decent. .
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • Europe Escape reviewer 9
    · May 31st, 2025
    It was a fantastic tour, loved all the countries we toured. Our guide, Ricardo was very knowledgeable on countries we visited.
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • Europe Escape reviewer 10
    · May 26th, 2025
    It was a good organized pleasant trip.
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    Trip date: May 2025

Dates & Availability

12 days
Europe Escape
From Rome to Rome

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  • V

    Victoria

    Asked on April 27th, 2025

    We plan to travel as a family with our 13 year old daughter. What would the accommodation arrangements in the double room be like? Is there an option to get an extra bed / rollover bed at each hotel room?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      Please note that as per European hotel rules and policy, three travelers are not permitted to stay in one room with twin beds, this cannot be allowed. Therefore the third traveler would need to either be roomed with a fellow traveler of the same gender or purchase a single supplement.

  • K

    Kelly

    Asked on April 19th, 2025

    Is it required for us to be in Rome a few days prior to departure? Can we stay longer after tour date ends?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      You are not required to be at the meeting point a few days in advance. Please note should you wish to arrive a few days earlier in Rome, it would be at your own expense and you would be required to arrange your own accommodation. Should you wish to extend your stay you would be required to arrange your own post-tour accommodation as well.

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    Alan

    Asked on April 16th, 2025

    Is the Eiffel tower tickets included in the tour?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      Tickets to enter the Eiffel Tower are not included on this tour. You can make plans to visit the Eiffel Tower on the Free Day in Paris, but you will have to arrange for your transports as well.

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    Julie

    Asked on April 8th, 2025

    What is the joining process in Rome? It's not clear from the description like what time and where to gather before start of the trip.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      For our Europe Escape Tour, travelers will have to meet with the Tour Leader at 7:30 AM on Day 1 at a Hotel in Rome to join the group and the tour starts.

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    Jenny

    Asked on April 6th, 2025

    Would like to know more about details. age is 65- 69. Need to know the details about the trip.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      For our Tours, we do allow customers from the 65-69 age bracket as long as they are fully aware of the active nature of the tour which involves Guided Walking Tours in each city visited that could take upto 3 Hours. We believe the best way to get to the heart and soul of a city is on foot, surrounded by the people and the culture. For this reason, we do walking tours through most of the cities we visit. Many of the cities you visit are vast and old, often with steps and cobblestones. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours with plenty of opportunities to take photographs and soak up the history of these fascinating places, but you do require a certain level of fitness to enjoy your tour to its fullest.

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      Jenny

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Can you suggest any other tours?

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      We do have a couple of other tours that we operate. However, all of them involves the same walking tours in each city. If that is fine with you, you may let us know of your preferences so that we can recommend the perfect tour that matches them.

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    Tyler

    Asked on April 5th, 2025

    I see this tour involves a winery and beer tasting. I'm sober from alcohol, and wonder if you think i might still enjoy those particular excursions if i choose to not drink?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      That should be totally fine. The tasting for wine and beer is only part of the experience while seeing the process of they are made and other factors that goes into producing them is enough to make the experience worth wile.

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    Steven

    Asked on March 28th, 2025

    Do they send you details on where to meet before the tour starts?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      Seven days before departure, our customer service team will send you a detailed tour leader announcement. This will include: The name and contact number of your Tour Leader, An emergency contact number, A confirmed list of hotels, Your final itinerary, A link to our Facebook group, where you can connect with your fellow travelers and your Tour Leader, The exact meeting point for Day 1.

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    Steve

    Asked on March 27th, 2025

    What does free days means. Do we have pay for local tours.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      Free days are designed for you to explore at your own pace. You can visit local attractions, relax, or join an optional excursion to make the most of your time. We offer optional excursions during free days, which can be booked as add-ons. Most excursions can be booked directly with the tour leader during the tour, while some require pre-booking with us in advance.

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    Eileen

    Asked on March 18th, 2025

    We are interested in booking the Europe Escape for early June. Before booking, we need to get a Schengen visa for my Thai wife. To obtain this visa, we need the details of all the hotels, which the itinerary does not show. Please kindly send all details of the hotels so we can apply for the Schengen visa.

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      Eileen

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      I am now in a Catch 22 situation. I am unable to apply for a visa until I confirm a booking, but do not want to confirm a booking without knowing I can get a visa. Please advise what you mean by "appropriate timframe" when you refer to sharing the full itinerary and hotel details. Surely other guests need to know at least the starting hotel in Rome so that they can book this for 1-2 nights before the tour starts?

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      We can only provide visa supporting documents once your tour is paid in full. However, I can confirm that the starting point for this tour departure is: Meeting Point: Excel Roma Montemario, Address: Via degli Scolopi, 31, 00136 Roma RM, Italy. Meeting Time: 07:30 AM. This should help you plan any pre-tour accommodation.

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    Alan

    Asked on March 6th, 2025

    Where do we meet for departure as I am trying to book a hotel the night before coming from Canada?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      At this stage, the starting point of this tour is the following Hotel in Rome: Excel Roma Montemario, Via degli Scolopi, 31, 00136 Roma RM, Italy. Please note that hotels may be subject to change if we encounter any unforeseen operational issues.

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months 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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