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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
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 50
- Age range 10 to 75
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
83
Age Range
10 to 80 years old
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
100%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
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- GuideExcellent
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- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
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
- LLiannGoldmann· September 7th, 2019Ultimate Europe 26 day Tour Tour Leader: Luke Watson If your a travel seeker, city wonderer, and history buff with a curious personality I would highly recommend spending a month in Europe with Luke! From day 1 when you arrive in Greenwich, London to day 26 when you arrive back in Greenwich, London you will have a fantastic experience! Every sense comes alive and every moment becomes a memory you won't forget. Having to wake up between 6:30am and 8:00am is totally worth it. There is no reason to sleep in as there is so much to do. I have been on other escort tours in the past and out of all the Tour Director (TD)/Tour Leaders (TL) I have met I would highly recommend Luke as a TD/TL. He has very strong communication skills, leadership skills, management skills, theatrical skills, and has common sense. With Luke, there are only solutions, not problems. He uses observational comedy to get the point across which is a skill many people do not have. A good guide can hold a mic and talk about what is outside the window on a motor coach but an excellent guide knows when to talk, what to talk about and when to shut up. Luke is a natural excellent guide! Tips for USA Travelers: 1.) Bring a months worth of Protein Bars because European meals are the size of the appetizers in the states. Getting a quick bite to eat on your walk is a bit rough since the cities do not have many hot food/sandwich shops/deli's with a thousand options of fresh and hot food to take with you. You can not customize your food in the way you can do in the States. Just keep filling up on food as you go. 2.) If you looking for quality though expensive go shopping in Venice and Paris. You will be thankful that Walmart isn't going to blind you at every corner. 3.) Just do the excursions. This may be your only chance and its worth it. 4.) If you want this trip to be a more of a wild adventure, you can hug the naked statues, go shirtless (ladies too) and stick your body out the train window when riding to the top of Europe in Switzerland, jump into the Berlin fountains, go the Berlin nude clubs, experience the sauna's, do anything you wouldn't do back home ("that's legal"). 5.) Find out when and where Luke is guiding and go on that tour.Show more
Trip date: July 2019 - Olubisi· August 17th, 2019Luke our tour leader, was amazing and a great asset for Expat Explore. His passion for exploring and the energy are contagious. Will, the driver was also awesome, he handled the coach with unbelievable professionalism. The trip which is my second with expat ,was quite enjoyable due to Luke and Will's leadership and the amazing co travellers.Show moreTrip date: July 2019
- AAnnie· August 16th, 2019Luke was an incredible tour leader!! The places and experiences of the tour were amazing in their own right but made infinitely better by Luke’s knowledge of where we were and his easygoing nature. (His jokes don’t hurt either)Show moreTrip date: August 2019
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- From Monday30 Jun, 2025To Friday25 Jul, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:$7,480
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday25 Aug, 2025To Friday19 Sep, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,480
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday22 Sep, 2025To Friday17 Oct, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,480
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday20 Oct, 2025To Friday14 Nov, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,480
- Instant Confirmation-3%From Monday6 Apr, 2026To Friday1 May, 2026EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,640$7,395
- Instant Confirmation-7%From Monday4 May, 2026To Friday29 May, 2026EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,640$7,105
- Instant Confirmation-7%From Monday11 May, 2026To Friday5 Jun, 2026EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,640$7,105
- Instant Confirmation-7%From Monday1 Jun, 2026To Friday26 Jun, 2026EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,640$7,105
- Instant Confirmation-3%From Monday29 Jun, 2026To Friday24 Jul, 2026EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,640$7,395
- Instant Confirmation-7%From Monday24 Aug, 2026To Friday18 Sep, 2026EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,640$7,105
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What our customers ask about this tour
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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 2025Yes, 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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Leslie
Asked on March 23rd, 2025Could you please provide the following details/documents required for their visa application? 1. Tour Confirmation & Itinerary – Can you provide an official tour confirmation letter and a detailed itinerary for visa submission? 2. Hotel Reservations – Will you be able to provide temporary or refundable hotel booking confirmations matching the itinerary? 3. Payment Details – Is full payment required upfront, or do you accept a deposit for visa applicants? Can you provide a payment receipt or invoice for visa purposes? 4. Refund Policy – If the visa is denied, do you offer a full or partial refund? What are your cancellation terms? 5. Visa Support Letter – Do you provide any visa assistance documents confirming the traveler's participation in the tour?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 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.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2025
We do provide the following Visa Supporting Documents for our customers who need to apply for a Visa to be able to enter the countries visited in our tour. 1. e-Ticket and Visa Letter - Shows a confirmation that the customer will join the scheduled tour and that the tour has been paid. Also shows the total cost. 2. Itinerary and Accommodation List - Shows the daily itinerary on the tour and the Hotels that are booked for each location. Please note though that we can only release the above documents once the below conditions are met. 1. Booking is Paid in Full 2. Tour Date is within the next 90 Days
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Ian
Asked on March 22nd, 2025The Ultimate Europe trip looks great, but do you have something similar but a shorter trip?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2025
We have the Europe Explorer (18 days) and the Europe Jewel (14 days) which are similar to the Ultimate Europe trip.
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Rosemary
Asked on January 14th, 2025I have a question. When will you provide travel insurance for us? Is it possible before i pay my deposit? Because due to uncertain situations I need to know about the travel insurance.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written January 2025
You can review the travel insurance policy at the moment of booking. Please note that there may be regional restrictions from our travel insurance provider, Cover Genius. To check eligibility and the insurance policy, you can click on the 'Book Now' button on the left-hand side of the screen and start the booking process. In case you are not eligible to get travel insurance through Cover Genius, you are welcome to arrange travel insurance with any other provider of your choice.
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Theresa
Asked on November 13th, 2024Is the 2nd June a definite departure tour?
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Theresa
Traveler•Written November 2024they would need 1 pre and post-night accommodation in Amsterdam in the same hotel, can you quote this? They would require a twin room for the entire duration of the trip.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2024
This specific local operator does not book pre or post accommodation before or after the tour. However, you can book additional accommodation via Booking.com. In Amsterdam, you will be staying at the Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Schiphol.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2024
This tour is going ahead. It is one of our most popular trips and fills up FAST!
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Julie
Asked on September 13th, 2024which starts are the hotels used in the ultimate Europe tour and if it includes airport transfer
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written September 2024
Our Tours have a list of contracted Hotels and we confirm them closer to the departure, this includes starting Hotels. If you have a departure in mind, we can check if the Starting Hotel is already confirmed for that departure. 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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