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- Platinum Operator
- Expat Explore Travel
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 50
- Ages 10+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Enjoy three night stays in Barcelona and Rome to explore in-depth
- Free days to experience Prague, Paris, the Swiss Alps, Venice, Amsterdam and Berlin
- Walking tours of Rome, Prague, Vienna, Ljubljana and Florence with expert local guides
- Visit Pisa, Monaco, Bratislava, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start of tour in Amsterdam
- Day 2 Amsterdam (Free Day)
- Day 3 Amsterdam - Berlin
- Day 4 Berlin: Free Day
- Day 5 Dresden - Prague
- Day 6 Prague: Free Day
- Day 7 Bratislava - Vienna
- Day 8 Ljubljana - Venice
- Day 9 Venice: Free Day
- Day 10 Venice - Rome
- Day 11 Rome: Free Day
- Day 12 Rome: Free Day
- Day 13 Rome - Florence - Tuscany
- Day 14 Pisa - Eze - Monaco - Nice
- Day 15 Nice: Free Day
- Day 16 Arles - Barcelona
- Day 17 Barcelona: Free Day
- Day 18 Barcelona: Free Day
- Day 19 Barcelona - Sète - Pont du Gard - Avignon
- Day 20 Geneva - Swiss Alps
- Day 21 Swiss Alps: Free Day
- Day 22 Vaduz - Munich - Bavaria
- Day 23 Bavaria - Rhine Valley
- Day 24 Luxembourg - Paris
- Day 25 Paris: Free Day
- Day 26 Paris - Ghent - Amsterdam
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Operated by
Expat Explore Travel
Number of tours
81
Age Range
10 to 80 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
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- GuideExcellent
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- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
Andre· September 17th, 2025I absolutely loved my 26-day Ultimate Europe trip with Expat! Highly recommend it to anyone considering. I got to see so much and made amazing friends along the way. Some of my highlights included the stunning Rhine Valley cruise, a relaxing boat ride in Ghent, wandering through the charming streets of Ljubljana, and taking in the romance of Venice. I especially fell in love with Burano, with its colorful houses and unique charm. Switzerland was another favorite – the scenery was breathtaking, and I enjoyed exploring even outside of the planned tour. A huge shout-out to Dora, our incredible tour leader, who went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a fantastic experience. And our coach driver was amazing – together they truly made the trip unforgettable.Show moreTrip date: May 2025- Eleni· September 16th, 2025🌍 The Good Bits: People & Places Some of the locations were stunning, and a few fellow travelers made the chaos bearable. Without them, this tour would’ve been a full-blown endurance test. 📣 Why I’m Speaking Up Expat Facebook groups don’t love criticism, but here’s the truth—because sugar-coating exhaustion isn’t my style. ⏰ Wake-Up Call: Painfully Early Every day starts between 5:00 and 6:30am. If you’re dreaming of leisurely mornings, dream elsewhere. 💸 Optional Tours = Optional Value They’ll drop you off, but getting back? That’s your problem. These extras drain your euros faster than you can say “rip-off.” 🏨 Hotel Roulette Mostly cramped, out-of-the-way spots. A few gems appeared near the end, but early on it was staircases, sweat, and suitcase squats. Shoutout to the legends who helped me lug my bag—beer well earned. 🚶♀️ Local Tours = Heat + Kilometres Expect 2+ hours of walking, often in blazing heat. Florence was a 13km marathon—not ideal for older travellers or anyone with mobility challenges. ⚠️ Not Mobility-Friendly If you can’t keep pace, you’re left behind. Accessibility? Not part of the itinerary. 🧭 Tour Guide Troubles Let’s just say the tip jar won’t be overflowing. Discontent is widespread, and the complaints are stacking up. 🚌 Driver = MVP The hero of the tour. Kind, reliable, and legally required to stop every 2 hours—which also saved our bladders and sanity. ❌ Would I Recommend It? Nope. 26 days. 14 countries. Blink and you’ve missed half of it. It’s a whirlwind with little depth. My first and last group tour—but now I know where I want to return (minus the chaos). 🏔️ Switzerland: The Silver Lining Mountain views, a touch of altitude sickness, and a cold breeze that fixed everything. Worth it.Show more
Trip date: September 2025 - ann· September 10th, 2025Overall, this was really a great trip! Admittedly there were serious hiccups. PROS: Expat will allow you a FREE day to explore on your own! I love that; the driver was PHENOMENAL on this particular trip. Tipping this driver at the end of this trip was not a problem at all! He was worth more than what was asked based on him going way and beyond to assist the patrons and his overall gentle and kind personality!! The tour guide was good and knowledgeable but VERY SENSITIVE if he didn’t like something you said or even if you didn’t like the meal! His reactions was crazy at times. CONS; Way too fasted paced! The tour guide kept insisting everyone KEEP UP! KEEP UP!; I think the older people did better than the younger people!; Very fews tours were in the city center. Many were very far out; This is not the type of company to travel with if you are a first time European traveler. It would have been very intimidating because it was so fast paced and transportation at times confusing; some hotels were terrible. But I’m ok with that because they were many the ones for one night.; Most tour companies arrival start day is your FREE day and the same with DEPARTURE date!! This is not true of Expat! There are some places that could have been alleviated in order to spend more time in others. Overall it was a great treat, but there are definitely ways to improvements, that is the reading or the four starts.Show moreTrip date: September 2023
- Egbert· October 21st, 2024We saw a lot in this 13 country trip over 26 days, however, the trip would have been more enjoyable and less stressful if Expat would have chosen better quality hotels, modified the itinerary so that the group would have arrived at the hotel by 6 or 7 pm instead of 9 - 9:30 pm followed by a 6:30 am breakfast and 7:15 am back on the bus schedule. Expat should identify that participants have to be quite fit, able to walk at a speed of 5 km/3 miles per hour for 1-3 hours on the city orientation tours and have to carry/drag their heavy suitcase up 2 or more flights of stairs because some of the hotels have no elevator or inadequate elevators. The tour leader should also slow down his/her walking speed to avoid falls and loosing tour members during the walk!Show more
Expat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your experience and feedback. We’re constantly working to improve our trips, and we appreciate your suggestions on pacing and hotel quality. To help travelers prepare, we’ve added a Help Center on our website with detailed... Show moreTrip date: September 2024 - EWEvelyn· September 30th, 2024Luke is the kind of tour director that every tourist would want to have. He is very knowledgeable about every country we have visited and he has made our adventures fun, enjoyable and interesting. Even during long hours in the bus, Luke knows how to keep us entertained this making traveling easy for us. He is very responsible and always ready to give us information where to go, what places to visit and how to get there during our free time. He is so chill and easy to get along with and so funny! We have tons of good memories with Luke. He is truly an asset for Expat Explorer! They are very very very fortunate to have Luke on their team. He’s one dynamic tour director!Show moreTrip date: May 2023
- EWEvelyn· August 6th, 2024Troy and I were very pleased. We had no problems from start of the planning to the end of the tour. It’s by far the best tour we have experienced ever. The staff that we communicated throughout the planning stage were very helpful and the tour director we had, Luke Watson, is absolutely amazing and fantastic!! Luke is the best!Show moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that everything went smoothly and that you had a great experience with Luke. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled you enjoyed the tour! We're eagerly anticipating the chance to welcome you back... Show moreTrip date: May 2023
- SSrinivas· July 10th, 2024Excellent Guide. Highly recommendedShow moreTrip date: May 2023
- EWEvelyn· August 4th, 2023Troy and I very much enjoyed our tour! It exceeded our expectations. Each day was filled with excitement of visiting a new city or country and experiencing a new adventure. Our tour director, Luke Watson, was fantastic, energetic and informative. He made the long bus rides bearable and made our adventures exciting by giving us a lot of information about the history of the places we visit. He’s excellent in every way- funny, accommodating and helpful. Never a dull moment with Luke Watson. Paulo, our driver, made sure we reach our destinations safely. Nice man! This tour’s the BEST!!Show moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for awarding us a 5-star rating! At Expat Explore, our enthusiasm for travel and adventure drives us, and we're dedicated to ensuring accessibility for all. Our tours are high-energy, filled with diverse experiences, aiming to let every... Show moreTrip date: April 2023
- BBrooke· January 4th, 2020The Ultimate Europe Tour was incredible. Steve and Josh were both fantastic, memories that’ll last a lifetime.Show moreTrip date: May 2019
- HHeather· January 4th, 2020Not only was Steve the best tour guide but we also had the best driver Josh. Both these men made our holiday the best we have ever had. I have and will continue to promote both these men and the tours you guys have. I look forward to booking again this year to do Ireland Scotland and Wales. You guys are amazingShow moreTrip date: May 2019
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Jill
Asked on September 10th, 2025I wanted to check about luggage assistance. My clients are a couple in their 70's and looking to have some help with their luggage. They are looking for a relaxed pace without having to rush.
Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written September 2025For our Tours, each Traveller is allowed to bring one main piece of luggage weighing no more than 20kg, and one small soft bag (such as a small daypack or backpack) for hand luggage weighing a maximum of 7kg. On all tours, travelers will have to carry your own luggage (e.g. into hotels and up to their room if hotels don't have elevators).
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Judith
Asked on September 8th, 2025If I already have an active travel insurance policy, can I add this to the booking instead of going through your 3rd party? How would I add mine onto the booking? Also is it possible to get one per-night & one post-night accommodation as well?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written September 2025
I can confirm that it's absolutely fine to use your own travel insurance. You'll just need to add your policy details to the IPI form (Important Passenger Information). For any further assistance, it's best to log in to your confirmed TourRadar booking dashboard, as this allows us to view your booking directly and provide tailored support. Regarding your request for one pre-night and one post-night stay, unfortunately, we don't offer pre/post-tour accommodations. We recommend arranging these independently via a platform like Booking.com, using the tour's meeting and ending points as your reference.
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Jess
Asked on August 16th, 2025I'd like to know if you are likely to run this tour in Europe in October 2026
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written August 2025
We are available for a call Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST
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Alexandra
Asked on July 18th, 2025We are planning a vacation next year. This one in Europe interests me. My question is whether or not this vacation is appropriate for those in their 60s with little walking issues(mainly stairs)
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2025
Although our tours are popular with the 60+ demographic, we do want customers that fall within that Age Range to assess if they are fit for the tour. 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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Danielle
Asked on May 22nd, 2025Is it possible to stay 2 more days in Switzerland at our own cost
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2025
We currently do not offer customizations to our tours. This means that if you join the Ultimate Europe Tour, you can choose to complete the tour and make your way back to Switzerland for the extra days. Or you can leave the tour group in Switzerland to spend more days. Both options would mean that you will have to arrange accommodations and transportation. While Option 2 is allowed (Customers leaving the tour early) but since our Tours are sold as a package, there is no discount or refund if the customer leaves early.
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Judy
Asked on May 11th, 2025Does it mean that these free days will not be guided by tour guide?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2025
Yes, you are correct. On your free days, you will have the day on your own, and there will be no guided tours by the tour leader. However, there are optional excursions available that you can join on those free days. For example, on Day 11 in Rome, you can pre-book the Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour and other optional activities. Most optional excursions can be booked during the tour, but some require pre-booking ahead of time.
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Liam
Asked on May 4th, 2025I have booked this tour and am wondering about visas required/ETIAS. I am from Australia and it appears I don't need visas however the ETIA seems to be coming into effect for the time I travel. Can you please advise
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2025
As an Australian passport holder, you currently do not need a visa for short stays (up to 90 days in a 180-day period) within the Schengen Area, which covers most countries on the Ultimate Europe tour. Regarding ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) – this is not a visa, but a travel authorisation that will become mandatory starting in late 2026. Since your travel is in 2025, ETIAS will not yet be required, so there's no action needed for your upcoming trip.
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Liam
Traveler•Written May 2025Does that mean there is a country that does require a VISA given you have said "most" as opposed to "all"?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2025
As an Australian passport holder, you currently do not require a visa for any of the countries included in the Ultimate Europe tour. However, please note that visa regulations can change, and since we are not a licensed visa agency, we strongly recommend double-checking with an official visa or travel authority to ensure everything is in order for your trip.
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Alex
Asked on May 4th, 2025Can you please provide a pick up service so we won't be late for our first day tour in Amsterdam.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2025
Regrettably, we can no longer assist with transfers. We recommend using public transport for airport-to-hotel transportation. If you prefer a transfer service, you can easily book through Welcome Pickups, a user-friendly platform with competitive prices.
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Philip
Asked on April 28th, 2025Will there be dates for this tour in September/October 2026?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written April 2025
There should be September and October 2026 dates for this tour, similar to the dates we have this year. As your requested travel period is still more than a year away, no official proposals have been released yet. We recommend checking back with us in the coming months, as more 2026 departure dates should become available closer to the time.
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Belinda
Asked on March 28th, 2025Can I have a single supplement for this tour please?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2025
There are still 10 seats available on the Ultimate Europe tour departing on May 5, 2025. Please note that single rooms are no longer available for this departure. You'll be accommodated in a twin room shared with another passenger of the same gender.
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Belinda
Traveler•Written March 2025Please give me a quote for that departure without single supplement please. There is another Europe Trafalga or Costsaver tour 29 days end of May with either Trafalga or Costsaver. CAN I have a quote with single supplement please.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2025
Please note the tour cost is subject to the current website rate. We unfortunately do not have any single rooms available for the Ultimate Europe tour departing 5 May 2025.
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