Itinerary for Classic Europe Tour • Expat Explore End Point · 2020-03-09 · Amsterdam Canal...

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DAY 1: Amsterdam

Welcome to the first day of the tour, where you will arrive at the hotel and meet your fellow travellers and your Expat Explore tour

leader. This evening, we travel into Amsterdam centre for a canal cruise of Amsterdam. Complete with pizza and ice cream, you will

explore the city from a unique perspective and gain an alternative perspective of this eclectic and bohemian city, while drifting past

famous landmarks and learning about Amsterdam’s interesting history.

Experiences

Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Sail along Amsterdam's stunning canals at twilight and enjoy a delicious pizza as you cruise. A perfect

introduction to Amsterdam, you will cruise along the atmospheric canals.

DAY 2: Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris

Itinerary for Classic Europe Tour • Expat Explore

Start Point:

Hotel in Amsterdam,

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15:00-17:00 hrs

End Point:

Amsterdam,

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10:00 hrs

Included Meals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:


On our journey to Paris, we take a comfort stop at the capital of Belgium, Brussels, where you will see famous landmarks such as the

Mannekin Pis statue and the Atomium. In the afternoon we travel on to Paris - 'The City of Lights and Love'. Enjoy a driving tour of the

French capital; get your cameras ready - you’ll be seeing some of the city’s most treasured landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower,

Notre Dame and the Arc de Triomphe! After the driving tour, we'll enjoy dinner at a restaurant in the Latin Quarter, an eclectic,

bohemian and historic neighbourhood. Travel back to the hotel on Paris' world-famous metro system, ready to explore the city further

on our free day tomorrow!

Experiences

Brussels: Enjoy a comfort stop in the historic capital city of Belgium, Brussels

Enjoy a driving tour of Paris: Spot the Tuileries Gardens, The River Seine, l'Île de la Cité, the Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, Arc de

Triomphe, Lovers Bridge, Sacre Coeur, Montmartre, Pigalle (the Red Light District) and the Moulin Rouge!

DAY 3: Paris: Free Day

Included Meals


Accommodation

Hotel ibis Paris La Défense Centre

B&B Hôtel Paris Porte des Lilas

B&B Hôtel Paris Italie Porte de Choisy

Hôtel Kyriad Paris Nord Porte de Saint Ouen


The wonderful thing about Paris is that it there is so much to experience, regardless of the time of day, or season. You can explore on

your own and soak up the city or join a full day of exploration in Paris! The Paris+ excursion will take you to all the iconic sights

including the Tuileries Gardens, the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral and much more! You will also cruise down the River Seine with an

included lunch and get a bird’s eye view from the Montparnasse Observation Deck. In the evening, you have the option to watch a

cabaret show or join an evening tour of the fabulous Montmartre area.

Optional Excursions

Cabaret Show: € 70-90

Paris + Tour: € 50

An Evening in Montmartre: € 50

* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.

DAY 4: Burgundy - Swiss Alps

Au revoir Paris! Today we sample a taste of small-town France with a lunch stop in Burgundy. In the town of Beaune you can visit the

beautiful Hospices de Beaune, or try the famous wine. After lunch, we take a long scenic drive across the border into Switzerland and

head towards the Swiss Alps for our stay in a typical alpine resort town. Welcome to the Swiss Alps, your home for the next two days!

Experiences

Burgundy lunch stop: Enjoy a stop in Burgundy, a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous wine-producing region. You will have

some free time to explore this beautiful medieval town centre and the opportunity to try local food and wine.

Scenic Mountain Drive: Spectacular views as we drive through mountain passes and alongside lakes, breath-taking mountain vistas

and scenic views of quaint Swiss towns.

Included Meals


Accommodation

Hotel ibis Paris La Défense Centre

B&B Hôtel Paris Porte des Lilas

B&B Hôtel Paris Italie Porte de Choisy

Hôtel Kyriad Paris Nord Porte de Saint Ouen

Included Meals


Accommodation

Hotel Hoheneck


DAY 5: Swiss Alps: Free Day

It’s a guaranteed snow day! For 365 days of the year, the summit of Mount Titlis is covered in snow, and your tour leader can arrange

a full-day excursion to the top of this mountain in the heart of the Swiss Alps! The journey up the mountain is a highlight in itself,

providing panoramic views of mountains, lakes and glaciers. Alternatively, for those who wish to spend their free day exploring the

local sights, you can explore Engelberg, feast on Swiss chocolate fondue, take in a spot of sight-seeing and souvenir shopping, or just

wander through the town, breathing in that crisp, fresh, Alpine air!

Optional Excursions

Mount Titlis: € 100

Swiss dinner: € 25


DAY 6: Pisa - Tuscany

Included Meals


Accommodation

Hotel Hoheneck


It’s time to swap snow for gelato as you continue your European tour from your mountain adventure towards stunning Italian vistas.

Capture your iconic shots at the Leaning Tower of Pisa! A World Heritage UNESCO Site, The Leaning Tower is visited by tourists from

every corner of the globe and is one of the most popular cultural European landmarks. Onwards to the exquisite Tuscan region -

famous for wine, food, art and architecture. You will settle in Montecatini Terme, a spa town north-west of Florence. Time for a local

wine or two.

Experiences

Pisa: Your chance to see the world famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, or even take some iconic pictures of you ‘holding up’ the tower.

DAY 7: Florence - Rome

Today, continue through the Tuscan region to the city of Florence, and then on to the capital - Rome! Once in Florence, enjoy an

orientation tour of this Renaissance city. The city is home to Michelangelo’s ‘David’. The architecture lining the streets is astounding

and so well-preserved, you wouldn’t imagine these buildings are centuries old. Then, continue on to the capital, Rome! This afternoon

is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of an optional excursion to visit the Vatican City - the smallest country in the world! Inside

the walls, you can visit the Sistine Chapel and see for yourself the famous ceiling painted by Michelangelo, as well as numerous other

famous art pieces dotted around the buildings.

Experiences

Orientation tour of Florence: The capital city of the Tuscany region of Italy, this is considered to be the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Your Expat Explore tour leader will take you on an orientation tour to introduce you to the main sights, including the Cathedral of

Santa Maria del Fiore, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the replica statue of David.

Included Meals


Accommodation

Hotel Belvedere

Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel Nuovo Savi

Hotel Manzoni

Parma & Oriente

Hotel Montebello

Included Meals


Accommodation

BV Oly Hotel

Hotel Ergife Palace

Hotel Marc'Aurelio


DAY 8: Rome: Free Day

Today is a free day for you to experience Rome's ancient history, exquisite culture and delicious food. The Colosseum is spectacular,

offering an unbelievable feeling of drifting backwards in time, to when gladiators, chariots and lions dominated the arena. Your tour

leader can arrange for a combined tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with an expert local guide. You also have the option of

joining our 'Conquer the Capital' excursion, seeing sights including the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, and enjoying a

delicious lunch and gelato tasting.

Optional Excursions

Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour: € 45

Rome - Conquer the Capital: € 40


DAY 9: Rome - Venice

Included Meals


Accommodation

BV Oly Hotel

Hotel Ergife Palace

Hotel Marc'Aurelio


Take note of the scenery as we make our way to Venice as the diversity of the Italian landscapes will continue to impress. Venice is a

unique city, perched across 118 islands, and known for its canals, gondolas, Venetian masks, piazzas, art, traditional glass and lace

making. Your tour leader will introduce you to the city with an orientation walk, see the world-famous St Marks Square, Grand Canal

and Rialto Bridge. The evening is yours to wine and dine. Then, explore Venice the traditional way - from the canals. Your tour leader

can arrange for gondola and water taxi rides that give you a completely different perspective and appreciation for the amazing

structure of this unique destination.

Experiences

Orientation tour of Venice: Your tour leader will take you into the heart of this unique floating city for an orientation to help you

explore and see St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, St. Mark’s Museum, Campanile, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Market and Scuola Grande

di San Rocco.

Optional Excursions

Trip T-shirt or Hoodie: € 21-32

Venice Gondola Ride: € 20

Venice Water Taxi: € 20


DAY 10: Venice - Munich - Bavaria

We leave Italy for Munich, the capital of the Bavarian region of Germany. With much of the city having to be restored after WW2, the

modern and ancient history of Munich is fascinating, and the appreciation of the effort to rebuild the city is gilded with respect. Your

tour leader will take you on an orientation tour of the city, showing you some highlights, including Karlsplatz and Marienplatz, and

explaining more of its history. This evening, we will enjoy dinner in a traditional German beer hall. After dinner hop on the coach to

your accommodation in Bavaria.

Experiences

Munich orientation tour: your tour leader will take you on an orientation of Munich to get you acquainted with this wonderful German

city.

Included Meals


Accommodation

Hotel Ambasciatori & Delfino

Hotel Venezia

Russott Hotel


German beer hall: tonight we’ll take you to a traditional German Beer Hall. Sample German beer, along with traditional German

cuisine. Prost!

DAY 11: Bavaria - Nuremberg - Berlin

Leaving Bavaria behind, we stop off in picture-perfect Nuremberg. Having served as a residence for German kings over many

centuries, Nuremberg was an architectural marvel. Then, on to Berlin, Germany's capital. On arrival, we'll take a driving tour through

the city and see some of the city's most famous landmarks. Having prospered until the outbreak of the Second World War, it then

endured division during the Cold War, symbolized in the infamous Berlin Wall. This is a fascinating city with a firm understanding of

what it takes to rebuild and regenerate - over and over again; the very essence of creativity. Reminders of the past are everywhere,

but Berlin has a vibrant culture to enjoy, too.

Experiences

Visit to Nuremberg. We take a comfort stop in this historic Bavarian city. See the medieval castle and take the chance to explore the

old town. For hundreds of years, this was a major city in the Holy Roman Empire, and the residence for many of Germany's kings, who

often chose to store their crown jewels here. After almost complete destruction during WWII, years of painstaking reconstruction have

restored many of the major buildings to their former glory.

Explore Berlin. Join a local guide and learn the amazing history of this vibrant city and visit must-see sights, including Brandenburg

Gate, the Reichstag, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the Site of Hitler’s Former Bunker, Luftwaffe HQ, 17th June Street, The

Berlin Wall, The Former SS Headquarters, and Checkpoint Charlie.

DAY 12: Berlin: Free Day

Included Meals


Included Meals


Accommodation

AMBER ECONTEL Berlin Charlottenburg

Hotel Ibis Berlin Ostbahnhof

Good Morning + City East


Today is a free day in Berlin, so take time to investigate some of the sights you would have seen yesterday on the driving tour, or

strike out on your own to discover more of the city for yourself - the choice is yours! For an incredible bird's eye view of the city, head

up the Berlin TV tower - located close to Alexanderplatz, it has become an icon of the capital. Fancy some museum action? Then head

over to the museum island, a collection of five world-famous museums on an island in the heart of Berlin’s city centre. After a day of

exploring you may wish to relax or party; Berlin has you covered, with an incredibly vibrant nightlife offering plenty of bars, clubs and

shows - from theatre to cabaret.

Optional Excursions

Hop on hop off bus tour: € 28

Berlin + tour: € 50


DAY 13: Berlin - Amsterdam

Included Meals


Accommodation

AMBER ECONTEL Berlin Charlottenburg

Hotel Ibis Berlin Ostbahnhof

Good Morning + City East


This morning, say farewell to Germany and set off on the final leg of the tour and return to the Netherlands. En route, indulge in three of the most iconic Dutch products - cheese, clogs and windmills! Enjoy a very entertaining cheese and clog-making display - both made the traditional way before enjoying a photo stop at a windmill in the Dutch countryside. Check into your hotel and freshen up, before making the most of your last evening of the tour. Why not wander around the city centre - cafés, restaurants and bars will be buzzing with activity and atmosphere. Enjoy an optional farewell dinner at a local Dutch restaurant. This is your last night on tour, so squeeze every last drop out of it!

Experiences

Visit the Riekermolen Windmill: Travel through the Dutch countryside and enjoy a photo stop at an iconic Dutch windmill.

Cheese and clogs demonstration: Enjoy a visit to a local farm and see how these famous shoes are traditionally crafted by hand. You

will also see how Dutch cheese is made and get to taste some fantastic cheeses! This is a great place to shop for some unique

souvenirs!

Optional Excursions

Farewell dinner: € 30


DAY 14: End of tour

After 14 days of exploring the highlights of Europe, this bucket-list tour comes to an end. This morning the tour concludes in

Amsterdam, the Netherland’s bustling capital city. Share memories with your newly-made travel friends over the last breakfast. Don’t

forget to swap details with your fellow travellers before your onward journey home!

Experiences

The tour ends after breakfast. Make sure you have exchanged contact details with your new-found travel friends, and share your

amazing tour memories with us online using the hashtags #ExpatExplore and #BetterTogether.

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