Experience the wonders of Eastern Europe. Explore Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Ljubljana, Vienna, and so much more over 13 incredible days!
Fall in love with Eastern Europe’s fascinating history, culture, beautiful scenery and authentic experiences on this Eastern Adventure! Cruise Amsterdam’s canals, visit vibrant Berlin and experience fairytale magic in Prague and Ljubljana. Discover the romance of Vienna and Venice. Sip German beer, indulge in Italy’s delights and taste Czech cuisine!
Hotel in Amsterdam
Hotel in Rome
12 Nights, (3 & 4 star hotels)
12 Nights
(3 & 4 star hotels)
12 Breakfasts | 5 Dinners
12 Breakfasts
5 Dinners
Air-conditioned coach
Air-conditioned coach
Fully-guided tour
Fully-guided tour
Hotel in Amsterdam | 10:00 AM
Hotel in Rome | 10:00 AM (after breakfast)
Look forward to a jam-packed first day! Meet the tour leader and group at the hotel this morning before hitting the road to explore the Dutch countryside. Learn all about cheese and clog-making, enjoy free time in Volendam and visit Zaanse Schans. Return to Amsterdam for a dreamy canal cruise and end your first day with a welcome dinner.
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!
Visit this historic fishing village and take in the local way of life. Enjoy free time for lunch. Why not try some fresh seafood?
Visit this historic fishing village and take in the local way of life. Enjoy free time for lunch. Why not try some fresh seafood?
This is the perfect place to see the scenery that the Netherlands is famous for - windmills, wooden houses and green hills!
This is the perfect place to see the scenery that the Netherlands is famous for - windmills, wooden houses and green hills!
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.
Today is free to discover the delights of Amsterdam! Explore the city at your own pace. Discover famous museums such as the Van Gogh Museum, MOCO or Rijksmuseum and take in the splendour of their impressive collections. This evening, indulge in the optional Diversely Dutch Dinner and enjoy a delicious two-course meal and wine tasting at a local Amsterdam restaurant.
Enjoy a delicious two-course dinner and wine tasting with diverse dishes at a local restaurant in Amsterdam.
Enjoy a delicious two-course dinner and wine tasting with diverse dishes at a local restaurant in Amsterdam.
After breakfast, continue towards Germany. Arrive in Berlin, Germany’s fascinating capital city, in the afternoon. In stark contrast to Berlin’s turbulent past, this vibrant cultural hub has a positive energy which bursts in every direction. Learn more about Berlin’s fascinating history on a walking and driving tour before enjoying dinner at a local, Bavarian-style beer hall!
Uncover this vibrant city’s turbulent past with a local guide and discover must-see sights, including Alexanderplatz, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall and Reichstag.
Uncover this vibrant city’s turbulent past with a local guide and discover must-see sights, including Alexanderplatz, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall and Reichstag.
Look forward to a taste of Germany in a traditional beer hall! Enjoy local cuisine (vegetarian options available) and sip on authentic German beer. Prost!
Look forward to a taste of Germany in a traditional beer hall! Enjoy local cuisine (vegetarian options available) and sip on authentic German beer. Prost!
On this free day, visit one of Berlin’s many captivating museums. Or, join the Berlin+ optional excursion to explore Berlin’s top attractions and hidden gems. Visit the East Side Gallery and the Museum in the Kulturbrauerei. Explore the Hackescher Markt, taste traditional currywurst and visit the Berlin TV Tower for spectacular city views.
Discover Berlin’s fascinating history and vibrant modern culture. Visit the East Side Gallery, the Hackescher Markt, the Berlin TV Tower and more.
Discover Berlin’s fascinating history and vibrant modern culture. Visit the East Side Gallery, the Hackescher Markt, the Berlin TV Tower and more.
Bid farewell to Berlin, and ‘Czech’ out Prague, but not before stopping at the German city of Dresden. Try some local German food - such as Bratwurst, and have a wander around the beautiful, restored streets. Arriving in Prague, explore the UNESCO-listed city centre on a locally guided walking tour. For dinner, experience authentic Czech cuisine at a local restaurant.
Enjoy a lunch stop in Dresden, a historic German city beautifully rebuilt after WW2 bombings. Explore striking architecture and find a spot for lunch.
Enjoy a lunch stop in Dresden, a historic German city beautifully rebuilt after WW2 bombings. Explore striking architecture and find a spot for lunch.
Join a local guide and see highlights like Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, and enjoy views of the iconic Prague Castle.
Join a local guide and see highlights like Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, and enjoy views of the iconic Prague Castle.
Experience authentic Czech cuisine at a local restaurant. You will also have the option to try the famous Czech beer. Pilsner anyone?
Experience authentic Czech cuisine at a local restaurant. You will also have the option to try the famous Czech beer. Pilsner anyone?
Treat yourself to Prague’s fairytale magic. Join the Prague+ optional excursion to visit Prague Castle, explore the Mala Strana neighbourhood and enjoy a lunch cruise along the Vltava River! Alternatively, join the Prague Tastes & Tales excursion to uncover Prague’s history and enjoy a Slivovitz distillery tasting tour. This evening, a traditional Czech folk performance and dinner is on offer!
Tour the incredible Prague Castle, wander through the charming Mala Strana neighbourhood, cruise the Vltava River, enjoy a buffet lunch and more!
Tour the incredible Prague Castle, wander through the charming Mala Strana neighbourhood, cruise the Vltava River, enjoy a buffet lunch and more!
Tour Prague’s tastes and tales, starting with the Story of Prague museum. Enjoy a 5D multimedia tour and tasting at a premier Slivovitz distillery.
Tour Prague’s tastes and tales, starting with the Story of Prague museum. Enjoy a 5D multimedia tour and tasting at a premier Slivovitz distillery.
Enjoy a delicious three-course Czech dinner with unlimited drinks while delighting in a traditional folk show complete with Czech music and dancing!
Enjoy a delicious three-course Czech dinner with unlimited drinks while delighting in a traditional folk show complete with Czech music and dancing!
Continues towards the Slovakian capital of Bratislava. After an orientation tour, depart for Vienna. Explore this beautiful city on a walking and driving tour. Take in the Golden Mile, Imperial Castle and St Stephen’s Cathedral. Tonight’s dinner is served in a Viennese wine cellar! Why not close the night with a classical music concert in the spectacular Schönbrunn Palace Orangery?
Join your tour leader for an orientation tour of Bratislava’s charming and historic landmarks. Gaze up at Bratislava Castle which overlooks the city.
Join your tour leader for an orientation tour of Bratislava’s charming and historic landmarks. Gaze up at Bratislava Castle which overlooks the city.
Explore Vienna’s Golden Mile, discover the courtyards and passages around the Hofburg (Imperial Castle) and admire St. Stephen’s Cathedral with a local guide.
Explore Vienna’s Golden Mile, discover the courtyards and passages around the Hofburg (Imperial Castle) and admire St. Stephen’s Cathedral with a local guide.
Enjoy dinner in a special location tonight! Tuck into a delicious meal in a historic Viennese wine cellar.
Enjoy dinner in a special location tonight! Tuck into a delicious meal in a historic Viennese wine cellar.
Experience a Mozart and Strauss concert in the historic Schönbrunn Orangery. Explore the stunning Orangery Gardens during intermission!
Experience a Mozart and Strauss concert in the historic Schönbrunn Orangery. Explore the stunning Orangery Gardens during intermission!
This morning, head for Ljubljana, the compact capital of Slovenia. Embark on a locally-guided walking tour, admiring brilliantly preserved Baroque, Gothic and medieval architecture. After free time, take in stunning scenery as the tour crosses the border into Italy. Welcome to Venice! This evening, join an optional excursion to experience Venice by night on a traditional water taxi.
Join a local guide to explore Ljubljana’s old town, Preseren Square, the Riverfront, Dragon Bridge and more. Don’t miss St. Nicholas Church’s spectacular Baroque architecture!
Join a local guide to explore Ljubljana’s old town, Preseren Square, the Riverfront, Dragon Bridge and more. Don’t miss St. Nicholas Church’s spectacular Baroque architecture!
Take a water taxi night cruise of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the sights and sounds from the palazzos and tavernas.
Take a water taxi night cruise of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the sights and sounds from the palazzos and tavernas.
Discover Venice at your own pace today. A visit to Venice is not complete without a traditional gondola ride which can be arranged by your tour leader. To see how Venice's iconic glass and lace art is created, join an optional excursion to the islands of Murano and Burano. For the full Venetian experience, enjoy both optionals available today!
Explore 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 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.
No visit to Venice is complete without a traditional gondola ride! Experience an ancient Venice tradition as you cruise the city’s famous canals.
No visit to Venice is complete without a traditional gondola ride! Experience an ancient Venice tradition as you cruise the city’s famous canals.
Take a private boat across the lagoon to Venice’s colourful islands. Enjoy a glass-making demonstration in Murano and learn about lace-making in Burano.
Take a private boat across the lagoon to Venice’s colourful islands. Enjoy a glass-making demonstration in Murano and learn about lace-making in Burano.
Experience the richness of Rome! After a picturesque drive through the countryside, the ancient Italian capital awaits. See the Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and more on a walking tour with a Roman guide! Whilst at the Trevi Fountain; legend has it that you will return to Rome again one day. Enjoy one last included group dinner tonight.
See some of this ancient city’s highlights like the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Spanish Steps before your free day tomorrow.
See some of this ancient city’s highlights like the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Spanish Steps before your free day tomorrow.
Welcome the group of travellers who will be joining the Western Adventure tour with a meal at a local Italian restaurant in Rome.
Welcome the group of travellers who will be joining the Western Adventure tour with a meal at a local Italian restaurant in Rome.
Today is a free day to stroll the streets and experience the delights of this historic city. Why not join the Eternal Rome optional excursion to explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Vatican? Alternatively, join just one of these guided tours. Be sure to book these popular excursions prior to the start of the tour as availability is limited.
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.
Visit the smallest country in the world, skip the lines and be mesmerised by the artistic masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and on a guided tour!
Visit the smallest country in the world, skip the lines and be mesmerised by the artistic masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and on a guided tour!
Discover Rome’s ancient and artistic wonders! Tour the legendary Colosseum & Roman Forum and explore the magnificent Vatican Museums.
Discover Rome’s ancient and artistic wonders! Tour the legendary Colosseum & Roman Forum and explore the magnificent Vatican Museums.
Enjoy another free day in Rome to explore as you wish. This is the last evening of the tour. Why not chill out at a trattoria with some tasty treats, a cold beverage and some good conversation with your newfound travel buddies?
On the last day of your tour, ensure that you swap numbers with your fellow travellers, before you part ways. The tour concludes after breakfast.
Enjoy a delicious three-course Czech dinner with unlimited drinks while delighting in a traditional folk show complete with Czech music and dancing!
Uncover this vibrant city’s turbulent past with a local guide and discover must-see sights, including Alexanderplatz, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall and Reichstag.
Join a local guide to explore Ljubljana’s old town, Preseren Square, the Riverfront, Dragon Bridge and more. Don’t miss St. Nicholas Church’s spectacular Baroque architecture!
Cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals. Enjoy a unique way of sightseeing while you admire the city’s top landmarks from its beloved waterways.
Join a local guide and see highlights like Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, and enjoy views of the iconic Prague Castle.
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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.
Enjoy a delicious two-course dinner and wine tasting with diverse dishes at a local restaurant in Amsterdam.
Discover Berlin’s fascinating history and vibrant modern culture. Visit the East Side Gallery, the Hackescher Markt, the Berlin TV Tower and more.
Tour the incredible Prague Castle, wander through the charming Mala Strana neighbourhood, cruise the Vltava River, enjoy a buffet lunch and more!
Tour Prague’s tastes and tales, starting with the Story of Prague museum. Enjoy a 5D multimedia tour and tasting at a premier Slivovitz distillery.
Enjoy a delicious three-course Czech dinner with unlimited drinks while delighting in a traditional folk show complete with Czech music and dancing!
Experience a Mozart and Strauss concert in the historic Schönbrunn Orangery. Explore the stunning Orangery Gardens during intermission!
Take a water taxi night cruise of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the sights and sounds from the palazzos and tavernas.
No visit to Venice is complete without a traditional gondola ride! Experience an ancient Venice tradition as you cruise the city’s famous canals.
Take a private boat across the lagoon to Venice’s colourful islands. Enjoy a glass-making demonstration in Murano and learn about lace-making in Burano.
Delve into ancient Rome. Take a locally guided walking tour of the awe-inspiring Colosseum and visit the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum.
Visit the smallest country in the world, skip the lines and be mesmerised by the artistic masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and on a guided tour!
Discover Rome’s ancient and artistic wonders! Tour the legendary Colosseum & Roman Forum and explore the magnificent Vatican Museums.
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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).
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 Amsterdam and Rome, book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.
I was not sure about the tour but I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. My fellow travelers were really great and easy to get on with. My tour leader was Luke Watson and I cannot fault...
Well organised and lots of activities.
Awesome tour guide (Steve) and driver (Chris) with amazing group of people visiting beautiful places.
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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.
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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.