Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
The "Contrasts of Europe" tour invites you to traverse the continent from Lisbon to Amsterdam over 24 days, all at a comfortable, senior-friendly tempo. This guided city sightseeing tour includes everything you need for a worry-free experience: accommodations, transport, and meals. Ideal for those who appreciate the art of slow travel, this trip’s unique selling point is its extensive cross-European route—offering a vivid contrast of cultures, architecture, and landscapes from Portugal to Holland. Enjoy the company of fellow travelers and the reassurance of a group setting as you discover Europe’s many facets.
Provision of English speaking guides. I always felt informed of plans ahead of time. Guides, especially Joanna and ojib were very professional but kind and friendly.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Paris, Prague, Rouen, London, Vo
Paris, Prague, Rouen, London, Volendam, Amsterdam, Berlin
This is going to be long. My TA Alice from Vancouver, Canada is very fast efficient with how she managed the booking and got me answers for most of my questions
Coming back to the hotels : Best part is in every single hotel my room was near the elevator because I am traveling with a child this was thoughtful-love it. Most of the hotels were nice, breakfast was adequate, meals were fine as well where they were included. No issues, no complaints
Regarding the tour bus - the small bus was fine for 20 odd people and drivers were excellent and did a wonderful job, if possible please add free WIFI on the bus
Regarding the tour guides Eng speaking only - Most of them were alright but as a traveller, I expect them to talk more about the countries we were passing thru. Yes, the gap was filled by the local city guides however time is short and we are on the bus driving long distances so info can be filled. They should be provided with matter that the guides can then talk to us about. I find a huge gap in the knowledge level of spanish guides versus english guides on the tour
Europamundo app on my phone : Since my trip in 2022, the app has been upgraded and I see watsap contacts of transfers with 3rd party contractors which is really helpful
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bucharest, Tirana, Sighisoara, T
Bucharest, Tirana, Sighisoara, Timisoara, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik
I knew from the description that it would be a fast paced trip and that we would sleep in a different place each night and that’s exactly what I wanted = an overview so I could see whether I wanted to go back anywhere. If you’re like me, who enjoys going out for dinner and drinks each night, you would be very tired at the end of trip. However, many chose to stay in and go to bed and I believe for them the trip was not tiring, even for the older ones. Morning starts are reasonable - we left at 8am each day. Simon was a fabulous tour guide and the local guides were all wonderful. Do take small euro bills = you definitely need them. (also take coins for toilet stops). Definitely have a revolut, or similar, card. The optional activities, whilst nice,, are highly, highly over-priced, shame on the travel specialist! One thing I missed, was more. recommendations to authentic local food with local prices. All in all, a fabulous trip and I’m so glad I did it. I will use this agency again for their professionalism.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-75 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Sofia, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Trebi
Sofia, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Trebinje, Budva, Ohrid, Skopje
This trip was absolutely amazing! It has wonderful scenery and architecture. The history of these countries make you think about humanity and the resolve of people. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history and geography of the countries. The hotels were centrally located, clean and very comfortable. The extra excursions were fun! Best of all the people that were in our group were extremely friendly!
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Budapest, Prague, Cesky Krumlov
Budapest, Prague, Cesky Krumlov, Vienna, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin
Delve into the heart of Northern Europe on the "Copenhagen and Poland" tour, a five-day sightseeing journey designed for seniors. Starting in Copenhagen and ending in Warsaw, this group trip also visits Szczecin, offering a taste of Denmark, Poland, and Germany. With hotels, meals, and transport included, the easy pace allows for meaningful cultural exploration. Its unique value lies in the concise yet comprehensive itinerary, making it ideal for those seeking a short but rich European trip.
The. tour brought me so much happy memories and allowed me to see interesting places I never would see.The experiences and the knowledge shared made me a better person than yesterday. I never realized that one day I will be able to reach this so wonderful, colorful and historically rich cities which I only see in movies or read in books. I congratulate Expatexplore for organizing these tours not only for adventure of a lifetime but a vivid wikepedia for learning.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
10-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Helsinki, Warsaw, Tallinn, Riga
Helsinki, Warsaw, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Gdansk, Poznan
Excellent tour. Guide Elena was outstanding and driver Zoki was excellent. Learned so much about the region and history of Ancient Macedonia.
The hotel in Skopje, Hotel Centar, was ok but its location was in the middle of several construction sites which was not great.
There were several long drives during the tour but due to the distances covered understandable. Was disappointed with Kratovo although the pipes, herb making and lunch were good.
All in all a great trip
Active and outdoor
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa, Resort
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Sofia, Skopje, Elena, Bulgaria
Sofia, Skopje, Elena, Bulgaria, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Thassos, Bansko, Matka Canyon, Mavrovo National Park, Ohrid, Albanian Riviera, Pelister National Park, Vergina