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Kylie, traveled in January
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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
- Celebrate Christmas in Amsterdam and ring in the New Year in Rome
- Enjoy free days in Paris, the Swiss Alps and Rome
- Visit Burgundy, Florence, Innsbruck, and Ghent
- Cruise along the canals of Amsterdam
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start of tour in Rome - Venice
- Day 2 Innsbruck - Munich - Bavaria
- Day 3 Bavaria - Rhine Valley (Christmas Eve)
- Day 4 Rhine Valley - Amsterdam (Christmas Day)
- Day 5 Amsterdam - Ghent - Paris
- Day 6 Paris: Free Day
- Day 7 Paris - Burgundy - Swiss Alps
- Day 8 Swiss Alps: Free Day
- Day 9 Swiss Alps - Lake Como - Tuscany
- Day 10 Pisa - Florence - New Year's Eve in Rome
- Day 11 Rome: Free Day
- Day 12 End of tour in Rome
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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Expat Explore Travel
Number of tours
83
Age Range
10 to 80 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- JMJeremy· January 13th, 2025Fantastic trip. Expat was a phenomenal company and our guide Peter was first class.Show moreTrip date: December 2024
- SSSarathy· January 7th, 2020Good tour that captured the essence of Europe. However, towards the end, after Venice, it felt like a drag. Long drives and little to see. Up until Venice was really great, went by in a rush. Enjoyed it very much and the kids enjoyed it too. Learned a lot about the history of Europe starting from Roman empire up to WWII.Show moreTrip date: December 2019
- CPCara· January 3rd, 2020I loved traveling with expat, I had Pedro as my tour leader and Alex as my driver, they both were amazing and worked so well together, Pedro was an inspiration he tought me a lot about Europe, he was always helpful and nothing was ever an issueShow more
Trip date: December 2019 - Pauline· January 9th, 2019It was very fast paced and I would have liked to have stayed in some places longer. With the short days, some of our sightseeing was done in the dark. It has given me a longer bucket list as there are places I want to go back to to spend more time. I would recommend this tour if you want to see a lot of places but not spend too much time in each. Gustavo (Guide) and Wayne (Coach Driver) were excellent at their respective positions.Show moreTrip date: December 2018
- Ros· January 3rd, 2019The 12 day Europe Christmas tour was truly amazing. There were lots of early mornings and late nights, but was so well worth it for all the beautiful places we were privileged to visit. The most memorable was spending Christmas day in the swiss mountains, it was a truly awesome experience. It was so great to have spent 12 days with a busload of wonderful fellow travellers, some who will become lifelong friends. Our guide Aaron was extremely knowledgeable and lots of fun, and our driver Mark made us feel very safe with his remarkable driving skills.Show moreTrip date: December 2018
- Kylie· January 11th, 2018Loved the tour our tour leader was amazing Kevin Screene and very informativeShow moreTrip date: December 2017
- RCRaymond· April 8th, 2017The 12 day Europe Explore was busy, but well organised. It covered all the spots we were looking for, but would have been excellent as a 15 day tour allowing extra nights in some places like Florence, Venice Munich or Amsterdam. Allover, we were well satisfied with what we paid for.Show moreTrip date: March 2017
- NNadiah· March 14th, 2015Gayle always ensured we had all the information we needed to make the most of our time and get the most of our experiences. She was very professional, informative of the history/culture in the countries we visited and very approachable. You could tell that she was experienced and loved to travel, and although she was sick for most of the tour, she attended to our needs 110%.Show moreTrip date: December 2014
- Myo· March 13th, 2015Gayle was very helpful throughout the journey. her explicit knowledge shared to us were so invaluable and would love to recommend her for the guide of the year. Thanks again GayleShow moreTrip date: December 2014
- Ernie· March 10th, 2015Gayle and James make a great team! The tour was...Show moreTrip date: December 2014
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Lynn
Asked on July 9th, 2024How much will all this cost the trip, the flights, the the insurance, and anything else.
Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2024You may check the inclusions of the Tour Packages that we offer by checking the "What's Included" section of each tour page. However, we do not offer flight bookings and that is something that the customer would need to arrange on their end. For Insurance, Tour Radar does offer Insurance to customers and that is quoted when you checkout a booking.
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Joan
Asked on March 21st, 2024Are international flights included in the tour price?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
Whilst internal flights are covered for certain itineraries, you will have to make your way to the meeting point for the start of your tour. When booking flights be mindful of departure times and possible delays.
Tip: We suggest that you start comparing prices the moment your deposit is paid to avoid costly flights.
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Barry
Asked on March 21st, 2024Are young children allowed?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
We have a set minimum age of 10 for our tours, but we're happy to consider younger children on a case-by-case basis. Just let us know your request, and we'll do our best to accommodate it. Expat Explore reserves the right to accept or decline the request at our discretion. We want to ensure everyone has a great time exploring with us!
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Tyler
Asked on March 21st, 2024Can you cater for my dietary requirements?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
We make every effort to include local cuisine on our tours to ensure an authentic experience for you. You'll receive an email before the tour begins, where we'll ask for your dietary preferences. We always have a vegetarian option, and we'll work hard to accommodate any other dietary needs or preferences you may have.
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Lynda
Asked on March 21st, 2024Do I need to exchange cash before I leave?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
Contactless payment is widely accepted across Europe – it’s best to bring a payment card with no overseas withdrawal fees.
* Keep in mind that certain optionals are payable in cash to your tour leader whilst on tour. We suggest that you talk to your Tour Leader about when & where to draw cash to pay for the optional excursions.
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Russell
Asked on March 21st, 2024If I wish to stay longer in the start or end destination, will Expat Explore assist with pre/post-tour accommodation?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we recommend Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. If hotel information is available, we can provide you with the details in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel. Please request this by sending a message through on the conversation page.
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Tim
Asked on March 21st, 2024Can Expat Explore issue me with a visa?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
While Expat Explore endeavours to stay current on all major entry requirements, we are not a registered visa agent. We are, however, able to make things a little easier by providing you with the required supporting documents for a visa application once your tour is paid in full. It is a requirement of the embassies that tours are paid for in full before visa support documentation is requested and applications are made. When you have made the final payment for your booking, simply reach out to our Customer Support Team to request your visa support documents and confirm which embassy you will be applying to.
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Dawn
Asked on March 21st, 2024How much spending money do I need for my holiday?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tour-specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.
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Vanessa
Asked on March 21st, 2024Is travel insurance compulsory?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
It's your responsibility to arrange sufficient travel insurance for your trip. When you travel with Expat Explore, both you and your personal belongings do so at your own risk. A comprehensive insurance policy should cover medical expenses for illness or accidents before or during the holiday, as well as reimbursement for lost holiday funds due to cancellation, curtailment, or other insurable events. Make sure there are no exclusions that would limit coverage for the activities included in your tour.
We generally recommend WorldNomads because they cover a wide variety of nationalities, but you are welcome to use any supplier that offers you the most comprehensive plan.
You are able to obtain travel insurance through one of TourRadars partners, XCover. Please reach out to receive a quote.
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Lindsay
Asked on March 21st, 2024How fit do I need to be to join and what is the average age range?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
We embrace travelers of all ages and backgrounds, prioritizing attitude and mindset over age restrictions. However, our tours are fast-paced and jam-packed with experiences. Regrettably, individuals with mobility limitations or those using wheelchairs may find this tour challenging. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for exploring quaint towns and navigating cobblestone streets. We want every traveler to fully enjoy their journey, so we encourage reviewing the itinerary carefully before making your booking decision.
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