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Best of Eastern Europe

11 days
From Rome to London
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 50
Age range 10 to 75
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Highlights

  • Enjoy free days to explore Vienna, Berlin and Amsterdam
  • Experience hidden gem destinations Ljubljana, Bratislava and Dresden
  • Guided tours of Vienna, Prague, Budapest and Berlin
  • Visit Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, and Bruges, a medieval Belgian city

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in Rome - Venice
  2. Day 2 Ljubljana - Zagreb
  3. Day 3 Zagreb - Budapest
  4. Day 4 Bratislava - Vienna
  5. Day 5 Vienna: Free Day
  6. Day 6 Vienna - Prague
  7. Day 7 Dresden - Berlin
  8. Day 8 Berlin: Free Day
  9. Day 9 Berlin - Amsterdam
  10. Day 10 Amsterdam: Free Day
  11. Day 11 Bruges - London
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  • Insurance
  • Optional
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10 to 80 years old

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  • NA
    · May 12th, 2025
    Everything was very planned and organised. The tour guide and the driver were experienced and highly skilled. Had a great time .
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • Best of Eastern Europe reviewer 2
    · October 6th, 2023
    Tour Leader was great. Very knowledgeable young woman. Enjoyed all countries and Cities we visited. Thanks to Emma. Our driver Gaby, what a gentleman and such a helpful, nice man. Met some amazing, friendly people from all over the globe. I will treasure my memories FOREVER. Thank you for everything. Selina (Lee Howard
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    Your 5-star review and recommendation mean the world to us! At Expat Explore, we're dedicated to creating life-enriching travel experiences and fostering a shared passion for exploring the world. We're thrilled that this aligns with your experience, and... Show more
    Trip date: September 2023
  • Best of Eastern Europe reviewer 3
    · August 13th, 2023
    I am writing to you regarding an extremely unsatisfactory experience my parents had as members of your Best of Eastern Europe - 11 Days tour from 27 July to 6 August 2023. I specifically texted the Expat Explorer Chat (+44 7731 943978) that I have my parents as part of your tour and below are our experience points to be considered: Tour Guide EMA. She was unfriendly and biased, to say the least. Was not helpful to my parents and in our previous experience with Expat Explorer, we had a male guide named Jordan and he was a complete opposite. The vibes were not there and she made the tour very awful for my parents. I expected the guide to take care of my parents but nothing of such sort happened. She concentrated more on the Australians on the tour bus so if she was not able to diversify her attention to the rest of the tour group, then this tour specifically led by her should not have been open to other countries. Tour Members 95% of the tour members are from Australia or New Zealand. With that, they formed their own alliances and left my parents to be by themselves for 11 days! If there is no diversity in your tour, you would have stated that the tour is only open to those nationalities so that we could select another travel operator who is more well-suited to us, who flew 13 hours from Singapore for this tour. Unnecessary remarks were passed and the tour guide only focused on the rest of the tour members, except my parents. This is complete racism and I have no qualms about raising this up to your management for more scrutiny. No friendships were forged sadly because it felt like it was a one-sided kind of tour group. Food Request When filling up the requested information before travel, we did state that we requested for halal/vegetarian options. As much as we understand that it might be challenging to abide by the request, I understand from my parents that they were being outcast specifically by the tour guide when they asked for their requested food option. This is completely unacceptable considering my parents are in their 50 - 60s and food is extremely crucial for their tour. They have to succumb to purchasing their own food when they paid the same prices as the rest of the tour members. There is also an instance that they asked their tour guide EMA for their food and was being cast aside, with her sounding frustrated. Accident Occurred On the way to Amsterdam, the bus jammed the brake. Both my mother's knees hit the back seat and her ligament is swollen. It left her limping and what a disappointment - No apology was given by the driver or the tour guide. Because she was not familiar with the place and/or clinics there, she had to limp her way through until we reached Singapore to head to the clinic. How can you compensate for this unfortunate incident?!!!!!!
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    Trip date: July 2023
  • Best of Eastern Europe reviewer 4
    · July 18th, 2022
    Excellent team, very professional and caring. Gustavo and Damian make a good combination
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    Trip date: July 2022
  • MA
    · June 24th, 2022
    Loved this tour! Luke was our tour guide and he was so amazing and patient with the group. He made the experience much more special with all of his knowledge and tips! Will definitely book another tour in the future!
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    Trip date: June 2022
  • Best of Eastern Europe reviewer 6
    · September 11th, 2019
    Really enjoyed the tour & all the countries we went to. So many wonderful cities, I highly recommend!
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    Trip date: August 2019
  • RO
    · August 30th, 2019
    It was really great experience but need more time in some places. Couple of accomodation not great but value for money i will recommend to friends and relative to do it too
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    Trip date: June 2019
  • Best of Eastern Europe reviewer 8
    · August 17th, 2019
    We had a great time...Highly recommended..Our Tour guide Brenden is Excellent xxx
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • R
    · August 17th, 2019
    Luke is exceptional. He is fun and can make the mood of everyone vibrant any time of the day. His energy and patience are limitless. My family had an amazing experience on our EU tour and I can tell that it's mainly because of his efficiency and well ordered system. He raised the bar, so I would only expect for an equal TL on our next tour, no less.
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • Best of Eastern Europe reviewer 10
    · August 12th, 2019
    I've never done a tour by coach before, but after having done it I believe there is no better way to see so many countries in so little time. What I didn't expect was the amount of traffic we would encounter, which takes away from the time you can spend in each city. However, this is to be expected in peak season. Traveling by coach also means sometimes lengthy border crossings, lunch breaks at highway service stations, and having to pay to use the bathroom at said service stations as using the onboard bathroom is discouraged (for good reason). Our bus driver Barry and the quality/ cleanliness of the coach was superb, I only put 4 stars because of an altered seat rotation due to disabled passengers who failed to disclose their level of ability and read the level of rigor on the trip. I loved that we had a large age range of 11 to mid '70s but if you are too old or too disabled or too overweight then I would not recommend this tour or any other coach tour. Boarding and disembarking the coach took much longer than it otherwise should have. The itinerary was pretty good, we got a taste of each city either from an orientation walk with Branden or with a local guide, and often had some free time to do what we wished. The hotels ranged in quality so keep an open mind and be flexible, you're only there to sleep. Some included meals were great, others were mediocre at best. I almost wish some of the included meals were lunches, so they could be more casual and people traveling together could go out for the night. Overall I liked this tour and got to see a lot and cross many countries off my list. Tips for future travelers: try to arrive with small bills (euro coins) for water and bathrooms, as well as (some) cash. Almost every city had an optional add-on and you have to pay in cash on the bus. Not all of them are disclosed before the tour. At the very least have access to a paper map or a map of the city saved to your phone and be aware of the meet-up time and location. This not only gives you the freedom to separate from the group but ensures you are not holding up the group at the meet-up time. Be aware of your surroundings and your personal belongings, as there were instances of pickpocketing, tour group targetting, and lost belongings. Lastly, participate in group activities and optionals when possible. Bonding with the group and making friends is one of the best aspects of group travel!
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    Trip date: July 2019

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Best of Eastern Europe
From Rome to London

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    Kimberly

    Asked on March 24th, 2025

    Can i still cancel a booking in case i get my visa denied?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      Any cancellations will still follow our Terms and Conditions and the cancellation fee will be based on how close to the departure is the booking cancelled. 60 days or more before departure - Loss of deposit. 45 - 59 days before departure - 20% of tour cost. 30 - 44 days before departure - 40% of tour cost. 15 - 29 days before departure - 70% of tour cost. 14 days or less before departure - 100% of tour cost.

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    Sam

    Asked on February 18th, 2025

    What is the cost of adding 3 Nights extra days to Rome and 2 nights to this package

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      We are unable to assist in reserving pre and post-accommodation. You can use Booking.com for your reservations. The starting point of your tour is BW Blu Hotel Roma Largo Domenico De Dominicis, 4, 00159 Roma RM, Italy. Hotels may be subject to change if we encounter any unforeseen operational issues.

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    Georgia

    Asked on November 11th, 2024

    Info on crossing to London ferry?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      On our Tours, we use our own Coaches as the main mode of transportation during the tour. Travelers will be crossing the English Channel on the last day, on board our coach and the crossing is either through a Ferry or through the Eurotunnel depending on which one is available based on time (to keep up with the itinerary timelines).

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    Are international flights included in the tour price?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten 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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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten 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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    Sheila

    Asked on March 21st, 2024

    Can you cater for my dietary requirements?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten 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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    Barry

    Asked on March 21st, 2024

    Do I need to exchange cash before I leave?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten 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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    Stuart

    Asked on March 21st, 2024

    If I wish to stay longer in the start or end destination, will Expat Explore assist with pre/post-tour accommodation?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten 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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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten 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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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten 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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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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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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