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Europe Taster

7 days
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
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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Age Range

10 to 80 years old

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Customer Reviews

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  • Guide
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  • Transport
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  • Accommodation
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  • Europe Taster reviewer 1
    · September 10th, 2025
    Had a great time and got to see more than we thought we would
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • M
    · August 22nd, 2025
    Very disappointed in the level and quality of lodging, including location, attentiveness of staff and cleanliness. Because of this I would not use again NOR recommend your group. I loved the tour director and driver, however accommodations were not good.
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    Trip date: July 2025
  • JC
    · August 21st, 2025
    Our family of five had the best time during this trip! Antonio was really organized, knowledgeable, humorous, and very professional! Robbie made sure our ride was smooth and kept us comfortable the whole trip! We met new friends and my kids suddenkt had instant aunties and uncles 🤣 I highly recommend this to those who’d like to visit beautiful selected European cities in a short period of time. Was it tiring? Yes, but the good kind. We had enough time to rest on the bus on our way the next destination. We are now planning for our next trip! 💕
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    Trip date: August 2025
  • Europe Taster reviewer 4
    · August 18th, 2025
    The tour was mostly good. Especially the tour leader and coach driver. They were excellent. The number of optional offered was fair and not too much. Given the summer months, hotel selections without air conditioning is not acceptable.
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    Trip date: August 2025
  • ST
    · August 13th, 2025
    Really enjoyed this tour and the experiences I received as a first time international traveler in many, many years.
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • KP
    · August 11th, 2025
    TourRadar was a fantastic first experience for learning to book a tour
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    Trip date: July 2025
  • AK
    · August 10th, 2025
    Tour and tour leader was absolutely wonderful
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    Trip date: August 2025
  • Europe Taster reviewer 8
    · August 9th, 2025
    Overall I rated in the past 5 stars but I have to mentioned the same observations - we don't gave enough time in some places. Only less of hour to eat, going to bathroom and shopping ( at least in this experience)
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    Trip date: August 2025
  • RS
    · August 7th, 2025
    Trip was very good . The driver Robi And Guide Henryk made our trip enjoyable . I give them 5 star for there service .
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    Trip date: July 2025
  • Europe Taster reviewer 10
    · August 7th, 2025
    The Europe Taster itinerary lived up to its name, offering a brief overview of a few European countries. I originally booked this trip for April 2019, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it had to be rescheduled and ultimately canceled. I'm so glad that I decided to rebook the trip in 2025. The itinerary was well-planned, and I thoroughly enjoyed all the places we visited. However, I wish we could have spent a bit more time in Bruges, Belgium, before returning to London. Our tour guide, Lila, made this trip truly memorable. She was organized, knowledgeable, and ensured that everyone in the group felt comfortable and had the opportunity to get to know one another.
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    Trip date: June 2025

Dates & Availability

7 days
Europe Taster
From London to London

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Janice

    Asked on August 14th, 2025

    how many hours per day on motor coach?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      Travel times vary depending on the itinerary, but you can generally expect to spend around 4–6 hours per travel day on the coach, with regular comfort and sightseeing stops along the way to stretch your legs and enjoy the surroundings.

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    Louis

    Asked on August 6th, 2025

    Could you please confirm if there is space available for 3 travelers on the August 24th departure?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      The August 24, 2025 departure only has 2 Spots Left. The next departure that can accommodate 3 Pax for this tour, is the September 7, 2025 departure.

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    Tyler

    Asked on August 6th, 2025

    will you help in applying visas what docs we need

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      while we don't directly assist with visa applications, we can provide visa supporting documents to help with your application. These documents can be issued once the full payment has been made and your booking is within 90 days prior to departure. Most non-EU passport holders will likely require a Schengen visa. You'll usually need to apply for this at the consulate of the country where you'll spend the most time on tour or where you first enter the Schengen area.

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    Samuel

    Asked on August 2nd, 2025

    which airport in London to land at?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      When flying into London, the best airport to arrive at will often depend on your chosen airline and route, but the most commonly used airports for international arrivals are: London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London City Airport (LCY), London Stansted (STN) and Luton (LTN).

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      Samuel

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      which airport to book with to be picked up?

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      Airport Pickups are actually not included. Customers are required to be at the Meeting Place for the tour on Day 1. The starting and ending point for this tour is: Outside Novotel London Greenwich, 173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA, United Kingdom at 6:30 AM. Most customers prefer to fly in through Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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    Rebecca

    Asked on July 26th, 2025

    Why do I need to book my own flight? How are we gonna travel from one country to another?

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    Transport
    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      If you live in London, then there is no need for you to arrange flights. You just have to join the tour at the specified Meet Up Location on Day 1 of the tour (Meet Up is in the Greenwich area). This is a Coach Tour, so the travelers will primarily be using our own Coach when moving from 1 location to another.

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      Rebecca

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      Do we need to apply for Schengen visa for my husband or do ull take care of everything?

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      As a Portuguese passport holder, you will not require a visa to enter the Schengen area. However, since your husband holds an Indian passport, he will need to apply for a Schengen visa. While Expat Explore is unable to provide direct visa advice due to the wide range of nationalities our guests represent, we can assist by supplying the necessary documents required for your visa application. Please note that the tour must be paid in full before these visa support documents can be issued.

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    Valerie

    Asked on July 25th, 2025

    Are we able to join the tour in paris on day 2 and leave in belgium? Are the hotel room a private room for a couple with private bathroom? Do you have any other 7/8 day Europe tours without Britain. With paris italy venice rome Switzerland departing 26-30th sep 2025? For the optional activities is there enough time to do all of them in this tour?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      Yes, we do allow Travelers to join our tours late and leave the tour early if they wish to skip some locations. Since our Tours are offered as a package, no discounts can be offered for customers who join the tour later and/or leave the tour early. The included accommodations are for a Twin Share Room (2 Persons per room) with a Private Bathroom.

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    Cathy

    Asked on July 25th, 2025

    Is this price based on single occupancy or double?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      The price quoted on the website is for 1 person. However, the included accommodations in the package is for Twin Share Room (2 Persons per room). This means that Solo Travelers will be assigned a Roommate of the same gender. Although, we do offer a limited number of Single Room Upgrades per tour, and this is for Solo Travelers who prefers to get their own room. The Single Room Upgrade for this tour is 745 USD on top of the website price for the tour.

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    Christine

    Asked on July 23rd, 2025

    Is there any possible way our friend can join this tour? 1 additional person august 3-9

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      Christine

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      We have scheduled tour on august 2-9. We have 1 friend she wants to join the package tour. Is there any possible chance she can join the same tour that we have?

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      The departure for August 2-9 is fully sold out. We do have availability on the next departure for this tour from August 10-16, and there are still 7 seats available.

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      Christine

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      Is there no other option to be able her to join us in europe taster?

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      We're checking with our Operations Team if there's any chance for 1 more seat.

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      We've reached out to our operations team, and unfortunately, they have confirmed that the tour is completely fully booked.

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    Pam

    Asked on July 22nd, 2025

    Military discount pls

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      Regrettably, we do not have any Military Discounts offered for our Tours. In fact, the only discounts that we offer are for the Promotions that we run from time to time and this is available for all customers.

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    Max

    Asked on July 16th, 2025

    were planning to get this tour package. So just incase were getting the Aug-24 so we need to be there on 23 which hotel we need to stay before the 24 so its close to the meeting area? Any recommend or suggestion?

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      Max

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      Is the meeting point close to the airport??

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      For the August 24 departure, you'll need to be in London by the 23rd, as the tour will start early on the 24th. While we don't offer pre-tour accommodation or airport transfers, you're welcome to book a nearby hotel on your own. The current meeting points for this tour are: Meeting Point 1: Outside Hotel Novotel at Greenwich station at 06:30 AM. Meeting Point 2: Hotel lobby at Holiday Inn Express, Greenwich at 07:00 AM. Both are located in Greenwich, London, which is not directly near Heathrow Airport. Depending on your arrival airport, you may need to take the train or arrange a transfer to reach the Greenwich area.

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  • Currencies
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    Belgium, France, Germany and Netherlands
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
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    England
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types J, G.

    Type J
    Switzerland
    Type G
    England
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • 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.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 13th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 13th, 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.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Expat Explore Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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