Tick iconic European destinations, including London, Switzerland, Paris, Rome and Amsterdam, off your bucket list in two weeks!
Explore top European destinations with this Classic Europe tour! Cruise Amsterdam’s canals, summit the Swiss Alps, and see icons like the Eiffel Tower and Leaning Tower of Pisa. Taste Tuscan, German and British cuisine. Enjoy free time in Paris, Rome, and Amsterdam. A fast-paced, expertly-planned European adventure awaits!
Hotel in London
Hotel in London
13 Nights, (3 & 4 star hotels)
13 Nights
(3 & 4 star hotels)
13 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 6 Dinners
13 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
6 Dinners
Air-conditioned coach
Air-conditioned coach
Fully-guided tour
Fully-guided tour
Hotel in London | 10:00 AM
Hotel in London | 10:00 AM
Welcome to London! Meet your tour leader and group before discovering this beloved city’s iconic highlights. Enjoy a traditional British roast for lunch, see Big Ben and admire Buckingham Palace! Then, choose the optional Thames, Towers & Tastes excursion to cruise the Thames, explore its surrounding landmarks and enjoy a fish ‘n’ chips dinner.
Discover London’s rich history and iconic sights! Tour Westminster, home to Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, and tick Buckingham Palace off your bucket list!
Discover London’s rich history and iconic sights! Tour Westminster, home to Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, and tick Buckingham Palace off your bucket list!
This afternoon, enjoy an included welcome lunch at a historic local pub where you can try a typical British roast! Vegetarian options are available.
This afternoon, enjoy an included welcome lunch at a historic local pub where you can try a typical British roast! Vegetarian options are available.
See iconic sights like Big Ben on a Thames cruise, discover attractions like Tower Bridge, and enjoy fish ‘n’ chips at a proper English pub.
See iconic sights like Big Ben on a Thames cruise, discover attractions like Tower Bridge, and enjoy fish ‘n’ chips at a proper English pub.
This morning, travel from London to Paris. Arrive and enjoy a driving tour of “The City of Lights”, showcasing the city’s best landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe! This evening, sit down for a delightful French dinner at a local restaurant. This is the perfect time to plan tomorrow’s free day.
Take a guided drive through Paris, spotting iconic sights like L’Opéra Garnier, the Tuileries Gardens, the Seine, Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and more!
Take a guided drive through Paris, spotting iconic sights like L’Opéra Garnier, the Tuileries Gardens, the Seine, Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and more!
Experience the magic of Paris your way – explore solo or join the Paris+ excursion! See iconic sights, enjoy a macaron tasting, visit a perfume museum, cruise the Seine, and admire views from Montparnasse tower. In the evening, opt for a dreamy Montmartre tour and a colourful, late-night cabaret show!
Spend the day ticking off Parisian highlights! Today includes top attractions, macarons, perfume, a River Seine Cruise and much more.
Spend the day ticking off Parisian highlights! Today includes top attractions, macarons, perfume, a River Seine Cruise and much more.
Explore the vibrant Montmartre neighbourhood by night! See the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and indulge in a three-course French dinner.
Explore the vibrant Montmartre neighbourhood by night! See the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and indulge in a three-course French dinner.
Be amazed by colours, costumes and cancan at one of Paris’ top cabaret venues!
Be amazed by colours, costumes and cancan at one of Paris’ top cabaret venues!
Au revoir Paris! Sample small-town France with a lunch stop in Burgundy. Explore the town of Beaune, visit the beautiful Hospices de Beaune or try the region’s famous wine! Later, take a scenic drive across the border into Switzerland. Admire dramatic alpine scenery as you arrive in the Swiss Alps - home for the next two days!
Stop in Beaune, Burgundy’s UNESCO-listed wine capital. Enjoy free time to explore the medieval town or sample regional cuisine and wines.
Stop in Beaune, Burgundy’s UNESCO-listed wine capital. Enjoy free time to explore the medieval town or sample regional cuisine and wines.
Marvel at the spectacular views on a drive through mountain passes and alongside lakes, breathtaking mountain vistas and scenic views of quaint Swiss towns.
Marvel at the spectacular views on a drive through mountain passes and alongside lakes, breathtaking mountain vistas and scenic views of quaint Swiss towns.
It’s a guaranteed snow day if you join the full-day optional excursion to the “Top of Europe”! See the spectacular glacier and enjoy panoramic mountain views. Alternatively, spend your free day wandering and breathing in that crisp Alpine air in the local town. Join the optional Swiss dinner tonight to tuck into traditional Swiss food!
Travel to the “Top of Europe” - Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! Enjoy exceptional views, year-round snow and a magical ice palace.
Travel to the “Top of Europe” - Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! Enjoy exceptional views, year-round snow and a magical ice palace.
Get an authentic taste of Switzerland and warm up with an authentic Swiss fondue dinner! Is there anything better than a pot of melted cheese?
Get an authentic taste of Switzerland and warm up with an authentic Swiss fondue dinner! Is there anything better than a pot of melted cheese?
Swap snow for gelato as this European tour continues! Travel towards stunning Italian vistas. Capture your iconic shots at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the world’s most-visited World Heritage UNESCO Sites. Next, continue to the exquisite Tuscany region - famous for wine, food, art and architecture. Enjoy a night in the spa town of Montecatini Terme.
Tick the Leaning Tower of Pisa off your bucket list and snap iconic photos of yourself ‘holding up’ this world-famous landmark!
Tick the Leaning Tower of Pisa off your bucket list and snap iconic photos of yourself ‘holding up’ this world-famous landmark!
Ride the Montecatini Funicular and admire the views of Montecatini Terme before enjoying a delicious, three-course Tuscan dinner.
Ride the Montecatini Funicular and admire the views of Montecatini Terme before enjoying a delicious, three-course Tuscan dinner.
Start the day in Florence with an orientation tour of this captivating Renaissance city. Then, visit a leather making workshop before enjoying some free time to explore. Join the optional excursion to delight in a family-style Tuscan lunch. Then, travel to Rome and soak up the Eternal City’s iconic sights before meeting the group for an included dinner.
Explore this historic, Renaissance city. See highlights like Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and the replica of Michelangelo’s David.
Explore this historic, Renaissance city. See highlights like Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and the replica of Michelangelo’s David.
Get a true taste of Tuscany with this culinary experience in Florence! Sit down for a family-style meal and indulge in classic Tuscan dishes.
Get a true taste of Tuscany with this culinary experience in Florence! Sit down for a family-style meal and indulge in classic Tuscan dishes.
Enjoy a full free day in Rome! Don’t miss the Colosseum and Roman Forum (be sure to book this popular excursion before the tour starts) or join the optional Conquer the Capital excursion to see top sights like the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain and enjoy a delicious local lunch, gelato included. A perfect Roman holiday!
Delve into ancient Rome. Take a locally guided walking tour of the awe-inspiring Colosseum and visit the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum.
Delve into ancient Rome. Take a locally guided walking tour of the awe-inspiring Colosseum and visit the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum.
See Rome’s iconic sites on a bucket-list treasure hunt through the city! See the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and more. Plus, enjoy lunch and a gelato tasting.
See Rome’s iconic sites on a bucket-list treasure hunt through the city! See the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and more. Plus, enjoy lunch and a gelato tasting.
Travel to the enchanting city of Venice, famous for its canals, gondolas, art and landmarks like St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. Spend the evening exploring at your leisure or join the optional Evening in Venice excursion for scenic gondola and water taxi rides through this majestic floating city.
Explore the magic of Venice, Italy’s floating city. Visit must-see sights like St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Market, and more for an unforgettable experience.
Explore the magic of Venice, Italy’s floating city. Visit must-see sights like St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Market, and more for an unforgettable experience.
Take a water taxi cruise and gondola ride of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the romantic sights from the canals and enjoy an included dinner.
Take a water taxi cruise and gondola ride of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the romantic sights from the canals and enjoy an included dinner.
Guten Tag! Today’s final destination is Munich, the vibrant capital of Germany’s Bavaria region. But first, enjoy an orientation tour in Innsbruck, Austria! Visit the Golden Roof Museum and marvel at the Gothic architecture. Later, arrive in Munich and enjoy an orientation tour in the captivating city centre before tucking into dinner in a historic restaurant!
Embark on an orientation tour of Tyrol’s capital. Visit the Golden Roof Museum, marvel at St. Jakob Cathedral and the Imperial Palace and stroll Maria-Theresien Strasse!
Embark on an orientation tour of Tyrol’s capital. Visit the Golden Roof Museum, marvel at St. Jakob Cathedral and the Imperial Palace and stroll Maria-Theresien Strasse!
Explore Munich with your tour leader. Learn more about this fascinating and beautiful Bavarian city and see highlights like Karlsplatz and Marienplatz.
Explore Munich with your tour leader. Learn more about this fascinating and beautiful Bavarian city and see highlights like Karlsplatz and Marienplatz.
Munich welcomes you with a delicious, three-course German dinner at a local restaurant. Indulge in traditional dishes like pork knuckle (eisbein). Vegetarian options available.
Munich welcomes you with a delicious, three-course German dinner at a local restaurant. Indulge in traditional dishes like pork knuckle (eisbein). Vegetarian options available.
Journey to the beautiful Rhine Valley and enjoy a scenic Rhine River cruise past castles, cliffs and vineyards. The cruise ends in Boppard, a UNESCO World Heritage town known for its incredible wine. Sample some wine and learn about the Rhine Valley varietals with an included tasting. Enjoy an included dinner at the hotel tonight.
Admire beautiful scenery and the largest concentration of gothic castles (Sterrenberg, Liebestein, Katz and Fortress Rheinfels) in Europe on a cruise along the Rhine River.
Admire beautiful scenery and the largest concentration of gothic castles (Sterrenberg, Liebestein, Katz and Fortress Rheinfels) in Europe on a cruise along the Rhine River.
Visit a local wine merchant in this famous wine region, and sample German wine varietals. You may even get to try eiswein, a rare dessert wine.
Visit a local wine merchant in this famous wine region, and sample German wine varietals. You may even get to try eiswein, a rare dessert wine.
Bid Auf Wiedersehen to Germany and head to the Netherlands! In the Dutch countryside, enjoy cheese tasting, a clog-making demo, and a photo stop at the Riekermolen Windmill. Arrive in Amsterdam and explore the city on a relaxing canal cruise, taking in the sights from the water. End the day with dinner at a local restaurant.
See how these traditional shoes are made by hand, and taste Dutch cheese. Purchase some unique and authentic Dutch souvenirs during the visit!
See how these traditional shoes are made by hand, and taste Dutch cheese. Purchase some unique and authentic Dutch souvenirs during the visit!
Cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals. Enjoy a unique way of sightseeing while you admire the city’s top landmarks from its beloved waterways.
Cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals. Enjoy a unique way of sightseeing while you admire the city’s top landmarks from its beloved waterways.
Start the day in the beautiful Belgian city of Bruges! Wander cobbled streets, admire medieval buildings, and treat yourself to Belgian chocolate or waffles. Then, cross the English Channel and return to London. End the adventure with an optional farewell dinner at a local curry house on Brick Lane for a final festive evening together.
Stop in this charming medieval city on the way to London. Enjoy free time to sample moules et frites, sip Belgian beer or buy local chocolate!
Stop in this charming medieval city on the way to London. Enjoy free time to sample moules et frites, sip Belgian beer or buy local chocolate!
Say farewell to London with an authentic, three-course British curry dinner in Brick Lane!
Say farewell to London with an authentic, three-course British curry dinner in Brick Lane!
After two incredible weeks, the tour comes to an end this morning. Enjoy breakfast with the group at the hotel where you can say goodbye to your newly made travel friends. Expat Explore hopes to welcome you back on the road again soon!
Travel to the “Top of Europe” - Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! Enjoy exceptional views, year-round snow and a magical ice palace.
Take a water taxi cruise and gondola ride of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the romantic sights from the canals and enjoy an included dinner.
Admire beautiful scenery and the largest concentration of gothic castles (Sterrenberg, Liebestein, Katz and Fortress Rheinfels) in Europe on a cruise along the Rhine River.
See how these traditional shoes are made by hand, and taste Dutch cheese. Purchase some unique and authentic Dutch souvenirs during the visit!
Discover London’s rich history and iconic sights! Tour Westminster, home to Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, and tick Buckingham Palace off your bucket list!
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Enhance your tour with these carefully selected optional experiences. Each one is designed to add depth and excitement to your journey, allowing you to customize your adventure according to your interests.
See iconic sights like Big Ben on a Thames cruise, discover attractions like Tower Bridge, and enjoy fish ‘n’ chips at a proper English pub.
Spend the day ticking off Parisian highlights! Today includes top attractions, macarons, perfume, a River Seine Cruise and much more.
Explore the vibrant Montmartre neighbourhood by night! See the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and indulge in a three-course French dinner.
Be amazed by colours, costumes and cancan at one of Paris’ top cabaret venues!
Travel to the “Top of Europe” - Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! Enjoy exceptional views, year-round snow and a magical ice palace.
Get an authentic taste of Switzerland and warm up with an authentic Swiss fondue dinner! Is there anything better than a pot of melted cheese?
Ride the Montecatini Funicular and admire the views of Montecatini Terme before enjoying a delicious, three-course Tuscan dinner.
Get a true taste of Tuscany with this culinary experience in Florence! Sit down for a family-style meal and indulge in classic Tuscan dishes.
See Rome’s iconic sites on a bucket-list treasure hunt through the city! See the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and more. Plus, enjoy lunch and a gelato tasting.
Delve into ancient Rome. Take a locally guided walking tour of the awe-inspiring Colosseum and visit the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum.
Take a water taxi cruise and gondola ride of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the romantic sights from the canals and enjoy an included dinner.
Say farewell to London with an authentic, three-course British curry dinner in Brick Lane!
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Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard.
A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in London, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.
The entire experience exceeded my expectations! 14 days of magic!
A bit tiring to walk a lot, but the extra perks and surprise attractions visit is good. If you are new to Expat, be aware to not bring a heavy luggage. Make room or space for extr...
Our tour guide, Alessandro, and driver, Sebastiano, were amazing. We had such a great time with them and our entire travel group on our Christmas and New Year tour. I would definit...
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Note: As the 21 December 2025 departure date takes place over the festive season, the itinerary will feature special festive experiences! Click here to view.
No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting destination for the first day of your tour. Make sure you keep departure times and possible delays in mind when booking flights. Please click here to visit Skyscanner - a useful tool for comparing prices from the vast majority of airlines.
When you book for more than one person, we will by default group you together in the same room(s), unless you request single supplements or specifically request us not to.
If there are unequal numbers (3, 5, 7 etc.) then the remaining traveller will be roomed with another passenger of the same gender. Please note that minors under the age of 18 cannot share with another traveller outside of your group's booking.
If you are making separate bookings and would like to share the same room(s), please send us an email with the booking references for each of the travellers and the details of your preferred rooming allocation.
Yes, and you are responsible for arranging your own insurance. Passengers and their personal property travel with Expat Explore solely at their own risk. A suitable insurance policy should provide adequate cover for medical expenses arising through illness or accident prior to or during the holiday, and loss of holiday monies through cancellation or curtailment of the holiday or other insurable reasons. Clients should ensure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for the type of activities in their tour.
For a relatively small price, travel insurance provides you with the peace of mind so that you can enjoy your tour without any worries. To receive a quote from our preferred travel insurance partner please visit World Nomads*.
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While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we have partnered with Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour.
If you would like to receive the hotel list in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel, please request this by sending an email to info@expatexplore.com with your booking reference.
Expat Explore can provide travellers requiring visas with visa support documents on a request basis. Please note that you are required to pay for your tour in full in order to receive the documents. This is an embassy/consulate requirement by law. Once you have received confirmation that your booking has been paid in full, you can request your visa support documents by emailing info@expatexplore.com - please allow up to 10 working days to receive these documents.
All travellers are required to carry their own bags. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours and certain places involve walking up and down stairs. We want you to enjoy your tour, so read through the itinerary thoroughly and make your own conclusions as to whether you feel that you are fit and healthy enough.
Our tours are not suitable for young children, so we set a minimum age limit of 10 years old. However, at the discretion of Expat Explore we may consider younger children on certain tours if they meet certain criteria and a request is received in writing via email for consideration. Expat Explore reserves the absolute right to accept or decline a booking at our discretion.
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Before the tour starts, you will receive an email from us requesting your dietary requirements. There is always a vegetarian option available. We try as much as we can to offer you the traditional local cuisine.
No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting point for the first day of your tour. We have partnered with Welcome Pickups to secure a hassle-free service. You will be met at the arrivals gate by your driver. Your driver will track your flight, so they'll wait for you even if it's delayed. Please click here to book an airport transfer.
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 tours specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.