EUROPE TASTER

The perfect taste of Europe! Tick off your bucket list of European hotspots as you set off on this iconic holiday of Europe. Travel through six European countries, including the UK, France, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium. Visit all the Parisian sights you’ve always dreamed of. Travel to the top of Europe in Switzerland. Traverse the Rhine Valley in Germany. Explore the Dutch countryside and experience the best of Amsterdam! Round it up with a taste of Belgium in a beautiful medieval Belgian city! Want to explore Europe? This is it!

• Enjoy a free day to explore Paris, with optional cabaret show
• Optional visit to Jungfraujoch during your free day in the Swiss Alps
• Experience a Rhine River cruise in Germany
• Visit Amsterdam and see the Dutch capital on an iconic canal cruise

DAY 1: London – Paris
Welcome to Expat Explore’s Europe Taster tour! Leaving London behind, travel to Paris, crossing the English Channel on the way. Upon arriving in the ‘City of Lights’, 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 and the Arc de Triomphe! After the driving tour, enjoy a welcome dinner at a restaurant in Paris. Afterwards, travel back to the hotel and get some rest before exploring the city further on the free day tomorrow!



Experiences
Driving tour of Paris: Enjoy a driving tour and discover the beauty of the “City of Lights”! Spot the Tuileries Gardens, the River Seine, l’Ile de la Cité, the Louvre Museum, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Lovers Bridge, Sacre Coeur, Montmartre, Pigalle (the Red Light District) and the Moulin Rouge!

Paris dinner: Enjoy a delicious Parisian meal. Take some time to chat to your tour leader about which optional excursions to join on the free day tomorrow.

DAY 2: Paris: Free Day
Enjoy a free day to explore Paris however you wish! Join the Paris+ optional excursion to enjoy some classic Parisian experiences. On the excursion, join your tour leader and visit a famous French Perfumery, indulge in a tasting at an authentic macaron shop, enjoy a cruise on the River Seine and much more! Alternatively, explore on your own and see Paris’ world-famous Louvre Museum, take a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower, stroll along the Champs-Élysées or grab a spot at a local cafe and watch the world go by. There are endless great things to see and do in Paris! Tonight, why not enjoy the “Evening in Montmartre” optional excursion or experience an unforgettable cabaret show?



On Tour Excursions

Paris+
Spend the day ticking off Parisian highlights! Today includes top attractions, macarons, perfume, a River Seine Cruise and much more.
€ 65


An Evening in Montmartre
Explore the vibrant Montmartre neighbourhood by night! See the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur basilica and indulge in a three-course French dinner.
€ 50


Parisian Cabaret with drinks
Be amazed by colours, costumes and cancan at one of Paris’ top cabaret venues!
€ 90

DAY 3: Burgundy – Swiss Alps
Leave Paris behind and travel to Burgundy. Here, enjoy free time for lunch and get a taste of the French wine country! In the town of Beaune, there is time to wander around and even try some delicious wine. After lunch, sit back and enjoy the drive to the border as the tour makes its way to Switzerland and enjoy a scenic drive through the Swiss Alps. Welcome to your home for the next two days in the Swiss Alps! The Jungfrau Region is a World Heritage Site that is home to Europe’s largest glacier. Enjoy an included dinner with the group tonight.



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 of Switzerland: Spectacular views as during a drive through this amazing country alongside lakes, breath-taking mountain vistas and scenic views of quaint Swiss towns.

DAY 4: Swiss Alps: Free Day
The splendour of the Alps is yours to explore today – don’t miss the chance to join the optional excursion up to Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! The trip to the top is a real highlight! Look out for quaint villages nestled in the valleys beneath snow-capped peaks and tumbling mountain waterfalls. Arrive at the top and enjoy the year-round snow and breathtaking views of the surrounding glaciers and craggy mountaintops. Be sure to capture as many photos as possible before it’s time to head back down to lower altitudes for the rest of the afternoon. Tonight, choose to enjoy a quintessential Swiss experience with a fondue dinner optional.

Experiences
Visit Beaune in Burgundy: Enjoy a stop in Beaune, a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous wine-producing region. Take some free time to explore the beautiful medieval town centre and try some local food and wine. Scenic Swiss Mountain Drive: Admire the spectacular views as the coach drives through mountain passes and alongside lakes, breathtaking mountain vistas and scenic views of quaint Swiss towns.

On Tour Excusions

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.
€ 210


Swiss Fondue Dinner
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?
€ 50

DAY 5: Swiss Alps – Rhine Valley
This morning, the tour travels to Germany’s famous Rhine Valley! Depart Switzerland and cross the border into Germany – look forward to more scenic views along the way. Arrive and board a Rhine riverboat to travel from St Goar to Boppard. See a different side to the beautiful Rhine Valley during a cruise with views of the most concentrated stretch of castles in all of Europe! The scenery also features vineyards, charming medieval towns and lofty cliffs. Disembark and visit a local wine merchant for an included wine tasting – if the harvest has been good, you may even get to try eiswein (ice wine), a very sweet dessert wine that is produced in very small quantities as it can only be harvested when the temperature drops below freezing.


Experiences
Rhine River cruise: Cruise down the Rhine River and see the beautiful scenery and the largest concentration of gothic castles (Sterrenberg, Liebestein, Katz and Fortress Rheinfels) in Europe.

Rhine Valley wine tasting: Visit a local wine merchant in one of Germany’s most famous wine-growing regions, and sample several types of delicious German wine. If the harvest has been good, you may even get to try eiswein (ice wine), a very sweet dessert wine that is produced in very small quantities as it can only be harvested when the temperature drops below freezing.

DAY 6: Rhine Valley – Amsterdam
Wave farewell to the Rhine Valley and Germany as the tour continues to the Netherlands today. Cross the border into a brand new country and enjoy free time for a lunch stop along the way. Once in the Netherlands, look forward to a variety of classic Dutch experiences! Snap photos at the historic Riekermolen Windmill before learning about how traditional Dutch cheese and clogs are made. Next up, Amsterdam is calling! Arrive in the Dutch capital city and enjoy free time before embarking on a cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals – be sure to have your cameras ready! Afterwards, sit down for a farewell group dinner at a local restaurant in the city before heading to the hotel for tonight.


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!

Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Sail along Amsterdam’s stunning canals at twilight. Cruising along the atmospheric canals and taking in the sights along the water offers the perfect introduction to this vibrant city.

Farewell dinner in Amsterdam: Enjoy a final group dinner with your group at a local restaurant in the city.

DAY 7: Amsterdam – Bruges – London
After breakfast, bid farewell to Amsterdam and get ready to travel back to London via Belgium. Famous for its beer, waffles, chocolate and moules et frites, any Belgian town is a good place to be if you’ve brought your appetite! Today, the tour will make a stop in Bruges – a gorgeous Belgian city home to beautifully-preserved medieval architecture. With no shortage of cobblestone streets, historic old churches and lofty towers, this is a great city to explore and a good spot to pick up any last-minute souvenirs during free time. After free time to explore, it’s back to the coach for the final leg of the journey back to London.


Experiences
Visit Bruges: Make a stop in this beautiful medieval town with some free time so you could try the signature national dish of moules et frites, see or even climb the Belfry Tower, have a Belgian beer or buy some amazing Belgian chocolate.

Accommodation

• 6 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
• Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)

Meals

• 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request

Transport

• Modern air conditioned coach with reclining seats, TV for showing DVDs and toilet
• Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)

Tour Leader

• Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
• Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details

11 Experiences!

• Head out on a driving tour of Paris 
• Enjoy dinner in Paris
• Explore Burgundy, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Scenic mountain drive in Switzerland
• Cruise along the Rhine River
• Indulge in a wine tasting in the Rhine Valley
• Visit the Riekermolen Windmill
• Learn about how traditional Dutch cheese and clogs are made
• Cruise along Amsterdam’s canals
• Enjoy a farewell dinner in Amsterdam
• Visit Bruges, a medieval city in Belgium

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