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Europe Taster

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Start and end in London
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 50
Ages 10+
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Highlights

  • Enjoy a free day to explore Paris, with optional cabaret show
  • Optional visit to Jungfraujoch during your free day in the Swiss Alps
  • Experience a Rhine River cruise in Germany
  • Visit Amsterdam and see the Dutch capital on an iconic canal cruise

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 London - Paris
  2. Day 2 Paris: Free Day
  3. Day 3 Burgundy - Swiss Alps
  4. Day 4 Swiss Alps: Free Day
  5. Day 5 Swiss Alps - Rhine Valley
  6. Day 6 Rhine Valley - Amsterdam
  7. Day 7 Amsterdam - Bruges - London
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  • MD
    · October 27th, 2025
    Dimos was an amazing guide such a knowledgeable and entertaining guide! First class from start to finish! I don’t think anybody else could’ve done a better job. If somehow, we can do another tour and ask him to be our guide we would.!
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    Trip date: October 2025
  • MH
    · October 27th, 2025
    One dinner a let down Went from VIP treatment to chicken satay at fondue place. Hotel in Germany not so great
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    Trip date: October 2025
  • PA
    · October 27th, 2025
    It was a very interesting, well organised tour.
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    Trip date: October 2025
  • Europe Taster reviewer 4
    · October 21st, 2025
    Good overview of 5 loctions in Europe. Lots of walking. Guide provides interesting information about the history of the cities and regions visited. Pauline is an awesome guide and has the scoop on where to go, what to do and see. Free days are nice but note most hotels are not in city centres so be prepared to find your way around if you do not participate in planned outings. This is not difficult to do but planning is necessary if you have must see places that are not included in the tour
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • MB
    · October 13th, 2025
    Excellence everything is organized and easy to remember.
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    Trip date: October 2025
  • Europe Taster reviewer 6
    · October 3rd, 2025
    Our guide Firo and Driver Zoltan made this trip memorable for me. I feel safe the way Zoltan drive. Firo is very fun, knowledgeable, and knows how to handle his group well. He brought us to so many beautiful places and explained well about the location. I already have somebody coming with me on my next trip. Hoping Firo and Zoltan will still our guide, if not hoping have the same qualities as them.
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    Trip date: August 2025
  • MF
    · October 1st, 2025
    Pauline as tour led was great and Robbie as driver was awesome. Only issue for me I though Paris Hotel while nice was in a rough area
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • Europe Taster reviewer 8
    · September 28th, 2025
    Expat Explorers Taste of Europe Tour was excellent! Well organized by Tour Leader Pauline and Driver Robbie. Hotels, Food, and most importantly, the Activities were 100%. Will definitely travel with this Tour Operator again.
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • SR
    · September 23rd, 2025
    A wonderful week-long tour from start to finish. Pauline, our tour guide, was welcoming, knowledgeable, and always ready to help. Robbie, our driver, matched her energy perfectly: friendly, attentive, and truly outstanding behind the wheel. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned from day one, and even when unexpected hiccups like traffic happened, Pauline and Robbie kept us informed and reassured throughout. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone considering it. Beyond the sights and experiences, I’m especially grateful for the wonderful group of travellers I met. By the end of the week we’d formed a genuine bond.
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • CF
    · September 23rd, 2025
    I had a great time. Our tour guide could not have been nicer. Worked very hard to make sure that everybody was having a really good time. The bus driver was equally kind and helpful. The tour itself was terrific, nice hotels breakfast a couple of really nice dinners. The choice of locations wonderful This was my first tour, but I will definitely do another one.
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    Trip date: July 2025

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    Louis

    Asked on September 18th, 2025

    Do you assist with applying for a Schengen visa?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      Visas are each traveler's own responsibility, and we are not able to apply for visas on your behalf as we are not a visa agency. However, we are more than happy to assist by providing the necessary supporting documents (such as booking confirmations and relevant travel details) to aid your application. Please keep in mind that while these documents will support your application, they do not guarantee the approval of a tourist visa, as this decision rests solely with the consulate.

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    Joy

    Asked on September 15th, 2025

    I have been traveling around Belgium but I'd like to have Europe tour for maximum duration of 10 days. I can't go to England as I don't have the visa. I also would like to skip Belgium, Paris and Italy if possible. Can you please send me inquiries?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      This particular tour is 7 days in duration, and just to confirm, we don't offer custom tours as all of our itineraries are pre-set packages. You're welcome to join the tour and skip certain destinations if you wish (for example, arriving later or leaving earlier, or avoiding countries where you don't hold the necessary visa). However, please note that the tour price remains the same since it's a fixed package.

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    Jay

    Asked on September 14th, 2025

    Is there an option for alternate drop off at the end of the tour? I was wondering if you stop at Heathrow Airport terminal 4?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      Unfortunately, we do not offer transfers from the airport to the meeting point hotel, nor from the end-point hotel to the airport. All of our tours begin and end at designated hotels, and travelers are responsible for making their own transfer arrangements to and from these locations. For their return journey, the tour will conclude at the end-point hotel stated in the itinerary. From there, we recommend arranging a taxi, shuttle service, or public transport to reach Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4. Many travelers find it convenient to pre-book a transfer in advance for peace of mind.

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    Wendy

    Asked on September 12th, 2025

    Is it possible to join the group if arriving at 7:30 am?

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      Wendy

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      Can I book optional activities in advance?

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      The last pickup time for this tour is 7:00AM on Day 1 at Holiday Inn Express, Greenwich. By 7:30AM, the group is already expected to be travelling to the channel crossing from London.

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      Optional Excursions can only be booked through the Tour Leader during the tour and can be paid in cash or via Credit/Debit Card. They are not pre-bookable.

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    Cathy

    Asked on September 5th, 2025

    If the tour starts in London to Paris, do we arrive the night before in London and is the hotel included in London? Are tour sites in London included. I assume we have to purchase are own airfare tickets to London leaving Amsterdam?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      For this itinerary, the tour officially starts in London on the morning of day one, traveling from London to Paris. We do recommend arriving the night before in London to ensure you are well-rested and ready for the journey; however, the pre-tour night's accommodation in London is not included in the tour price. The London sites are not part of the tour itself, so if you'd like to explore London, it would be best to plan some time there before the tour begins. Flights are not included with our tours, so you would need to arrange your own airfare.

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    Ashley

    Asked on September 5th, 2025

    can you please confirm if this is a coach trip from start to finish?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      Yes, the tours that we offer are Coach Tours and we use our own Coach as the main mode of transportation in going from 1 location to another. However, our Tour Itinerary does include walking tours.

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    Claudia

    Asked on August 30th, 2025

    What is the date of the tour and do you provide invitation for the tour?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      You can view all available departure dates, along with the full itinerary and details of what's included, directly through the link. Regarding an invitation, we don't provide formal invitations, however once you make a booking you'll receive a confirmation along with all necessary travel documents.

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    Vanessa

    Asked on August 30th, 2025

    Is it the same price for 14 years old?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      Yes, the price is the same for children, adults, and seniors. Since your traveller is 14 years old, they can join the tour without issue. Please note our tours are based on twin-share rooms, so as you are 3 passengers, the minor will need to be paired with one of the adults in the rooming arrangement.

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    Paula

    Asked on August 23rd, 2025

    can you please confirm there is availbilty for the europe taster for the 8th of march and can you please advise if the travel from london to europe is on the ferry or on the train please

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      Paula

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      how do I see what other additional tours are available within the tour such as the Alps tour. Can you supply more info and pricing please

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      there is availability for the March 8, 2026 departure, and as a guideline, any departure that is showing on our website is available to book. For this tour, the journey from London to mainland Europe is by coach, crossing the English Channel via the Channel Tunnel. All optional excursion for this tour, including the ones in Swiss Alps doesn't require pre-booking and can just be booked directly to the tour leader. They will go through all the options with the group, and you can confirm your interest at that time. These can be paid for in local cash or by credit card

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    Caitlin

    Asked on August 16th, 2025

    Is it possible to leave this tour at Bruges to avoid returning to London.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      Yes, we do allow our customers to leave the group early and if you wish to stay in Bruges and not join the group in going back to London, it is allowed. However, since our Tours are sold as a package, we cannot offer any discounts or refunds for customers who does not complete the entire itinerary.

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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    • For any tour departing before December 29th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 29th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Expat Explore Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • 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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