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Europe Jewel

14 Days, 11 Countries. Experience enchanting Western and Eastern Europe cities including Amsterdam, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Venice, Florence and Paris.

14 Days | 11 Countries
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Europe Jewel

14 Days | 11 Countries

Summary

This 2-week, guided Europe trip is perfect for passionate travellers! See the best of Western and Eastern Europe. Experience Dutch lifestyle in Amsterdam and cruise through Germany’s Rhine Valley. Venture through centuries-old cities like Nuremberg, Prague and Bratislava. Taste Italian cuisine, marvel at the Swiss Alps and explore Paris.

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Tour Overview

Start Point IconStart Point

Amsterdam

End Point IconEnd Point

Amsterdam

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13 Nights (3 & 4 star hotels)

13 Nights

(3 & 4 star hotels)

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13 Breakfasts | 7 Dinners

13 Breakfasts

7 Dinners

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Air-conditioned coach

Air-conditioned coach

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Fully-guided tour

Fully-guided tour

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Itinerary

Start Point IconStart Point
  • Hotel in Amsterdam | 10:00 AM
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  • Amsterdam | 07:30 PM (traffic dependent)

Tour Highlights

Optional Experience
Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe
Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe

Travel to the “Top of Europe” - Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! Enjoy exceptional views, year-round snow and a magical ice palace.

Optional Experience
Danube Dinner Cruise
Danube Dinner Cruise

Indulge in a traditional Hungarian feast as you admire Budapest’s top sights from the water with a nighttime cruise along the Danube River.

Included Experience
See the best of Prague on a guided walking tour
See the best of Prague on a guided walking tour

Join a local guide and see highlights like Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, and enjoy views of the iconic Prague Castle.

Optional Experience
An Evening in Venice
An Evening in Venice

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.

Included Experience
Cruise along the Rhine River
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.

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24 Included Experiences!

  • Visit the iconic Riekermolen windmill
  • Enjoy a cheese and clogs demonstration
  • Visit Volendam
  • Marvel at the scenery of Zaanse Schans
  • Cruise along the Amsterdam canals
  • Indulge in a Rhine Valley wine tasting
  • Cruise along the Rhine River
  • Visit Nuremberg, a historic Bavarian city
  • See the best of Prague on a guided walking tour
  • Taste authentic Czech cuisine
  • Visit Bratislava; capital of Slovakia
  • Enjoy a walking tour of Vienna
  • Embark on a driving tour of Budapest
  • Visit Lake Balaton
  • Stop in Maribor
  • Discover the magic of Ljubljana with a local guide
  • Explore Venice
  • Discover Florence with a local guide
  • Watch an Italian leather-making demonstration
  • Enjoy dinner in Florence
  • See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Enjoy a scenic Swiss Mountain Drive
  • Embark on a driving tour of Paris
  • Visit Ghent

Optional Experiences

Unless marked as “Pre-Book”, all optional excursions can be booked on tour. Optional excursions can be paid for in cash or with card (in the stated currency) to your tour leader. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Prague+€65

Tour the incredible Prague Castle, wander through the charming Mala Strana neighbourhood, cruise the Vltava River, enjoy a buffet lunch and more!

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Prague Tastes & Tales€50

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.

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Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening€60

Enjoy a delicious three-course Czech dinner with unlimited drinks while delighting in a traditional folk show complete with Czech music and dancing!

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Vienna Classical Music Concert€80

Experience a Mozart and Strauss concert in the historic Schönbrunn Orangery. Explore the stunning Orangery Gardens during intermission!

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Danube Dinner Cruise€65

Indulge in a traditional Hungarian feast as you admire Budapest’s top sights from the water with a nighttime cruise along the Danube River.

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An Evening in Ljubljana€65

Experience an enchanting evening in Ljubljana. Tour the fairytale castle overlooking the city and enjoy a traditional Slovenian dinner!

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Taste of Ljubljana€60

Discover Slovenian wine culture with a sommelier-led tasting in Ljubljana’s Old Town, followed by a delicious three-course dinner of local delicacies.

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Postojna Cave€35

Embark on a guided tour of Postojna Cave! Take the underground train through dazzling sights such as stalagmites, a vivarium and even a post office.

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An Evening in Venice€125

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.

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Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe€225

Travel to the “Top of Europe” - Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! Enjoy exceptional views, year-round snow and a magical ice palace.

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Swiss Fondue Dinner€50

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?

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Paris+€65

Spend the day ticking off Parisian highlights! Today includes top attractions, macarons, perfume, a River Seine Cruise and much more.

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An Evening in Montmartre€50

Explore the vibrant Montmartre neighbourhood by night! See the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and indulge in a three-course French dinner.

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Parisian Cabaret with drinks€90

Be amazed by colours, costumes and cancan at one of Paris’ top cabaret venues!

Dates & Rates

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Accommodation

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. 

All rooms are twin share with private, en suite bathrooms. Solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender. Single supplements are available upon request at checkout. A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Amsterdam, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.

Reviews

Overall RatingRatings Star4.7/5420 Reviews
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Verified Traveller Bossy
9 Jun 2025
Rating:
Informative

I had a wonderful 2 weeks experience with the group. And special thanks to our tour guide Peter Keron and also to our bus captain Jeffrey de Haard. Peter is one of a kind tour guid...

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Verified Traveller VK
5 Jun 2025
Rating:
Awesome experience. The best tour leader and driver

Had a wonderful time and celebrated my wife's 50th birthday with a lovely group of people. Special shout out to our tour leader Peter and our driver Jeff. They went over and beyond...

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Verified Traveller Marie
4 Jun 2025
Rating:
All the best, itineraries, driver and excellent tour leader

My first time to be in a tour group. For sure this will not be my first time, and definitely with EXPAT Tours again. Itineraries were well planned, no time wasted, our driver Cap...

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Additional Information

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Note: As the 22 December 2025 departure date takes place over the festive season, the itinerary will feature special festive experiences! Click here to view.

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