Overall, this was an amazing trip to be introduced to Europe and experience a little bit of everything there. If you are thinking about opting out of a tour service like this and figuring it all out on your own, I would advise against it. There are a lot of cultural and social differences between these countries that a cursory internet search will not make you aware of. The tour guide's guidance is really what allowed us to be safe and not clueless while exploring, and the tour also highlighted a lot of the activities and locations that were actually worth doing. I feel like I truly maximized my time in Europe and did not waste a moment. At this price point, I doubt you would be able to find anything as good. It was truly life-changing, and on the flight back I dreaded coming back home. Also, if you see Kevin Screene as an option for your tour guides, take him. Amazing person and an even better guide.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
10-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rome, Florence, Venice, Bavaria
Rome, Florence, Venice, Bavaria, Rhine, Amsterdam, Paris, Swiss Alps, the Swiss Alps, Tuscany
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Exploring Italy through this trip was an unforgettable experience! It allowed us to see all the iconic landmarks in each city we visited, offering a remarkable variety of activities that left no room for boredom. What made the journey even more exceptional were the guides - their passion for the country, combined with their extensive knowledge, made the trip truly unforgettable. They made it a priority to connect with each and every traveler, ensuring that everyone was fully immersed in the tour. With everything taken care of, this trip exceeded our expectations and more. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to discover Italy in the best possible way!
Thursday -10/17-Day 6
BEST DAY EVER!!!! Remember my story about the wine and food pairing for Chefs class that Stu bought me for my 50th birthday in Napa Valley? Well, this day trumped that experience! Today’s Private cooking class from Casa Grande’s Chef Guila was life-changing! I learned so much straight from the expert, hands on, in a real Italian kitchen dating back to the early 1300s, oh my God, the pictures and videos that Stu captured are amazing and will be cherished for the rest of my life.
I am ready to bring this new knowledge and skills back, and teach it to others because the quality of ingredients, the freshness, textures, and flavor profiles, are indescribable and so much fun to learn.
It was exactly what I needed to regenerate my passion for cooking and teaching. So grateful to Stu for making this possible and encouraging me to do it, even though I really was not feeling it last night. He knows me better than I know myself.
And in only two hours, we made four types of focaccia bread, personal pizzas, calzone, white table bread and potato gnocchi with pesto!
I even got a proper pronunciation lesson to boot. I had to promise her I would pass that lesson along to anyone I taught these dishes to.
When everything was cooked and ready, we got to sit down in a very intimate dining setting in the family dining room just off the kitchen and enjoy all that we had made. Stu had plans to go to the gym and for a swim while I was taking the class, but it was so interesting for him that he stayed and took pictures and videos and even joined in and made his own pizza, it was such a good time. One of those things that just happen that you can’t really plan but he just knew that if I showed up, it would be an experience of a lifetime and he was right!
Guila opened a 2019 bottle of Sangiovese Rosso for our meal and we dined like the King and Queen of the casa. After the Rosso we had more of the dessert wine with biscotti, said our goodbyes with much appreciation to Julia and stumbled back to our room through many hallways and staircases, trying not to get lost, again. About to take a big fat nap so much for the rest of the day! We are done!
Buona notte!!
This is a fast pace tour so we've seen many points of interests in 11 counties in 14 days. It was well organized and learned some of the countries history, which was very nice. Pascal is such a caring person and excellent driver. He always have that beautiful smile and warm hello whenever he sees you even though he worked for many long hours. Would give him 7 stars out of 5. He goes above and beyond expectations. What an asset forExpat! Matt is very well versed in European history and it is great learning from him. He also kept us well informed so that the tour runs smoothly, which we appreciate very much. Though a couple of the hotels are not up to par, it won't prevent us from touring through Expat in the future. Overall, it was a great experience for us .
Art and architecture
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
10-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Amsterdam, Ghent, Swiss Alps, Pa
Amsterdam, Ghent, Swiss Alps, Paris, Rhine, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Ljubljana, Venice, Tuscany
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COACH TOUR: Take in the best of Italy on this 11-day journey from Rome, looping through Florence, Venice, and the sun-drenched south. Explore ancient ruins in Pompeii, cruise the canals of Venice, and marvel at the Vatican’s artistic treasures. Sip Tuscan wine in Montepulciano, discover Renaissance Florence, and see Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower. In the south, enjoy a formal dinner in Sorrento and a day trip to the glamorous island of Capri. With guided tours, scenic drives and plenty of local flavours, this trip blends history, culture and coastlines—perfect for anyone wanting a deep dive into Italy’s many highlights.
COACH TOUR: Explore the best of central Italy on this five-day journey from Rome to Venice, with scenic stops in Florence, Bologna and the Tuscan countryside. Visit Assisi and Siena en route to Florence, where Renaissance treasures and Tuscan cuisine await. Wander Bologna’s historic streets and enjoy a street food tasting before heading to Venice for gondolas, cicchetti and grand architecture. Wrap up with wine and views in hilltop Montepulciano before returning to Rome. With guided sightseeing, regional flavours and iconic landmarks throughout, this compact adventure is perfect for travellers keen to experience Italy’s cultural heart in style.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rome, Tuscany, Florence, Bologna
Rome, Tuscany, Florence, Bologna, Venice
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The Mediterranean Tour was wonderful and will be fondly remembered for the rest of my lifetime. A favorite experience is difficult to choose as so many were great. I was awed by the visit to the Basilica of the Holy Family in Barcelona.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Barcelona, Tuscany, Nice, Genoa
Barcelona, Tuscany, Nice, Genoa, San Gimignano, Costa Brava, Figueres, Marseille