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Classic Europe

14 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
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 50
Ages 10+
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Highlights

  • Stay in the heart of the Swiss Alps
  • Discover London, Paris, Venice and Munich
  • Cruise along the iconic canals in Amsterdam
  • Free days in Paris, the Swiss Alps and Rome

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start of tour in London
  2. Day 2 London - Paris
  3. Day 3 Paris: Free Day
  4. Day 4 Paris - Burgundy - Swiss Alps
  5. Day 5 Swiss Alps: Free Day
  6. Day 6 Swiss Alps - Pisa - Tuscany
  7. Day 7 Tuscany - Florence - Rome
  8. Day 8 Rome: Free Day
  9. Day 9 Rome - Venice
  10. Day 10 Venice - Innsbruck - Munich
  11. Day 11 Munich - Rhine Valley
  12. Day 12 Rhine Valley - Amsterdam
  13. Day 13 Amsterdam - Bruges - London
  14. Day 14 End of tour in London
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  • PL
    · October 25th, 2025
    The Classic Europe trip was amazing! Tour Guide Luis and Coach Driver Ishti were always kind, patient and informative about each destination we visited.
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • G
    · October 24th, 2025
    Exhausting, but saw a lot. Big tips are expected at the end of the tour, in cash. We were not prepared for this but managed to scrape up enough. This should be made VERY clear when signing up. Would rather see it included in price when enrolling.
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • JR
    · October 16th, 2025
    Great tour. Kevin our guide and James our driver were amazing. Kevin was full of information on all of our stops and was a great resource for questions. James was an amazing driver who made everything look so easy on his part. Was able to many places along the way. Would recommend this to anyone.
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • RB
    · October 15th, 2025
    The European Tour really was a fantastic, once-in-a-lifetime dream vacation. I really enjoyed every minute of it! The 14-day tour is ambitious; this is NOT for travelers who want to tip-toe around a warm pool in sandals and drink margaritas all day. This tour is for more adventurous travelers with a strong sense of awe and discovery of this wonderful world! What complemented the tour immensely was the tour guide (Kevin) who was endowed with a marvelous grasp of the various histories of culture, buildings and landscapes. He also made the tour very personal with acknowledgments of our birthdays and a working memory of our names. I highly recommend this tour for anyone and everyone!
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • Classic Europe reviewer 5
    · October 10th, 2025
    We had a wonderful time!!! Would diffently do it again!
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    Trip date: August 2025
  • DS
    · October 9th, 2025
    Had some communication issues early on with Tour Radar and Expat Explore..our travel agent Deena S persisted on our behalf to get resolution around some pre-booking excursions.
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • Classic Europe reviewer 7
    · October 2nd, 2025
    Absolutely wonderful. Very fast paced travel on our 2 week European bus tour. Coach was fantastic, very nice, clean and extremely comfortable with USB chargers in every seat. Meals were top notch, abs accommodation was, for the majority, great. Tour guide and bus driver were so friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and made my family and I feel extremely safe on the whole journey. Honestly it was the best experience we’ve had together as a family. Highly recommend this tour to anyone that’s not sure about it.
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • Classic Europe reviewer 8
    · September 23rd, 2025
    The best tour I have had so far.
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • Classic Europe reviewer 9
    · September 13th, 2025
    Good for first tour experience.
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    Trip date: July 2025
  • Classic Europe reviewer 10
    · September 8th, 2025
    Lilla and Kris our bus driver was simply awesome! He Hank you for the trip of a lifetime, l ll n ver forget it.
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    Trip date: August 2025

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    Carl

    Asked on September 25th, 2025

    We would like to book it, what is age group

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      We welcome travelers aged 10 years and above, and there is no upper age limit – elderly travelers are very welcome as long as fitness and mobility requirements are considered, since our tours can include long walking tours, early mornings, and some long driving days. Our groups are typically a friendly mix of travelers from their 20s to 70s, with the majority usually in their 30s to 60s. You'll find solo travelers, friends, couples, and sometimes families with older children, which makes for a diverse and social atmosphere on tour. On average, group sizes are around 30–40 people, with a wide variety of nationalities joining, so it's a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded travelers from around the world.

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    Justin

    Asked on September 23rd, 2025

    Will it be available in November 2026?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      Regrettably, our Classic Europe Tour is not offered in November. The last month that it is offered each year is October and then the Festive Itinerary which is in December.

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    Sean

    Asked on September 23rd, 2025

    We are finding it difficult to distinguish the difference between the included trips and the trips we have to pay for? Also, I can't find the prices and how to pay for them?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      Since you have a confirmed booking, I will send you the reply to the below query through the message feature under that confirmed booking.

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    Gregory

    Asked on September 18th, 2025

    Can the rooms accommodate 3 people? Can we book an extra day on the front and end of the tour? If so, can you help with those hotel arrangements?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      Our tours are based on twin-share accommodation. This means each room is shared between two travelers, and unfortunately, we do not offer triple rooms. For groups of three, the third traveler will either be roomed with another solo traveler of the same gender, or you can choose to add a single supplement for a private room if preferred. We also do not offer pre- and post-tour accommodation. Once booking is confirmed, we can recommend using external sites such as Booking.com to arrange extra nights directly, referencing the tour's meeting and ending hotels for your search.

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    Benjamin

    Asked on September 15th, 2025

    Is our ages qualified to join this tour?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      We welcome travellers of all ages, and many of our guests are in a similar age range. This tour is a fantastic way to see a variety of Europe's highlights in a short space of time, offering a mix of guided sightseeing, coach travel, and plenty of free time to explore at your own pace. We do recommend that travellers have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility, as the itinerary includes walking tours (sometimes on cobblestones or uneven ground), as well as getting on and off the coach daily.

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    Keith

    Asked on September 3rd, 2025

    Are there any queen beds available for traveling couples?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      The only option offered for the included accommodations for our tour are for Twin Beds or 1 Double Bed (subject to Hotel's availability).

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    Vicki

    Asked on September 1st, 2025

    Do we need to pre-book the Thames, Towers and Tastes excursion tour on evening of Sept/15th now or if it can be done during day 1 of our tour meet up at the hotel in London?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      Optional excursions can be arranged on tour with your tour leader, who will go through all the options with the group on Day 1. You'll be able to confirm your interest then and pay either in local cash or by credit card. Prices and availability are subject to change. Pre-bookable excursions like Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour and Thames, Towers & Tastes generally require advance reservations, so their availability on tour may be limited.

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    Michael

    Asked on August 18th, 2025

    Is there a way to add excursions when booking? Do you have a list of those and prices?

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      Michael

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      What are the average size of the tour groups?

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      Group sizes are a maximum of 50 travelers, including the tour leader and driver. Most optional excursions can be arranged directly with the tour leader during the trip. If an excursion is available for pre-booking, you'll be able to request it through your client's confirmed booking dashboard, and we'll add it for you.

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    Tara

    Asked on August 17th, 2025

    I don't have a UK visa but I have a Schengen visa can I join the Trip to London?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      Visa and entry requirements will always depend on your passport nationality. It's great to know that you already have a Schengen visa, which will cover you for all the Schengen-area countries included on this tour. However, the United Kingdom is not part of the Schengen zone, so a separate UK visa (or an ETA, depending on your nationality) may be required. If it turns out you need a UK visa and are unable to obtain it in time, an alternative option would be to join the group from the next destination outside of the UK — for this tour, that would be Day 2 in Paris. You would then need to end your trip at the last Schengen destination, as the tour finishes back in London. Please note that while we can provide guidance, we are not a registered visa agency, and requirements can change. We strongly recommend checking with your local UK embassy or a reputable visa agency to confirm what applies for your nationality.

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    Sam

    Asked on August 13th, 2025

    How many spots are left on this trip? We do not want to miss out while we wait on work to get back to us.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      There are still seats available for the 6 October 2025 departure — around 15 spots remain at the moment. If you'd like to secure your place while finalising your leave dates, you can place a temporary hold directly on our website to avoid missing out.

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    • 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.
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