Best of Europe

The tour was excellent. Sonny was an incredible driver, prompt, friendly and kind. Our tour guide, Callum 'Blinky' Pyper, was full of historical and local knowledge, friendly, patient and kind. Both took very good care of us. We enjoyed all the excursions as they allowed for a bit more interaction with the local cultures.

Total whirlwind. Saw all the highlights of the 28 cities/regions we visited across, I think, 15 countries in 22 days. Tour was well organized and excursions were fun and allowed us to experience more of the culture. Lots of early mornings and late nights but that was expected. Sonny was an incredible driver, friendly, prompt, engaging and kind. Our tour leader, Callum ‘Blinky’ Pyper was friendly, full of historical and local knowledge, patient and kind. We couldn’t have asked for better people to guide us on the tour. Our fellow passengers were an eclectic fun mix of nationalities and cultures which made the trip even more enjoyable.

Tour was well organised to ensure we had a taste of all popular tourist attractions, the tour leader (Callum Piper) worked hard to ensure we had the best experience. The coach driver (Sonny) was very skilled and made us all feel safe, nothing was too much trouble and he always had a smile. Would not recommend this tour to anyone with injuries.

Loved every minute. Knowledgeable tour guide enhanced the experience. Gained valuable travelling tips and understanding. 22 days of touring covered a lot of major cities and the optional experiences added local attractions and culture to our adventure.

We just got back from the EB (22 day tour) and it was an amazing experience, but group travel is not for everyone. If you want to meet new people to explore Europe with & can handle being on a schedule - then group travel is for you. If you want to isolate yourself, have trouble with compromise, and are looking to complain about your fellow travelers and the tour guide - then group travel is not for you. Emma (tour guide) was amazing and reminded professional throughout the tour. She was always willing to answer questions and give a quick history & language lesson about the different cities in Europe. She made the entire trip enjoyable and manageable as she is an excellent communicator. As for the tour itself, there are a lot of cities and, at times, it's hard to keep them straight - but that's not necessarily a bad thing. This tour gives you a good sense of what Europe is like and where one may want to visit again. The local tour guides were very good for the most part & were very knowledgeable about the history for their part of the world! I would highly recommend this tour for families (youngest guest was 14 years old), for couples, and older folks. I will say though, that there is a great deal of walking in Europe where the buses cannot access. The tour guide did a great job preparing us for not only the walking, but also how Europe is inherently different from America. In conclusion, expect early mornings and long walks, good times and good friends!

I loved this tour from start to finish! Saw and learned so much. Our tour leader Emma and driver Gabrielle were awesome. Made so many friends from all over the world. Can't wait to go on another Expat Tour

Recently just finished the EB 16th July. Wow what a trip, you guys delivered what you promised, and my wife and I created so many memories that will last a lifetime. Our tour guide Emma was professional, knowledgeable, cheerful and had the most wonderful way of communicating things to the group. Even the one minor hiccup during the tour, it was handled with great tact that left the rest of the group at ease. James, bus driver extraordinaire, was also very professional and interacted with the guests and their luggage with great care. No complains from us. We are already looking at our next tour.

As a first time overseas traveler, It definitely was a busy, lively tour, and a wonderful, worthwhile experience.

Great affordable trip that covered all the main highlights and more. Emma and Damien both did an awesome job keeping us safe and informed on this epic journey. I would highly recommend travelling with Expat Tours and are already checking their website for ideas for my next adventure.

Enjoyable, fun & lot of interesting facts. Thoughtful informative tour host (Gabbi) kept us notified with city sights, helpful safety info & more. Always ready to help or rescue if lost our our. Good range of ages group of 35+ folk. Middle to older age couples & few younger. Sad to leave as friends. Excellent tour itinerary. Thankyou Expat for great experience & memories we'll cherish.

Our tour leader Gabi was awesome! She was organised, considerate and on top of everything! She made everyone feel welcomed and tried to make aure everyone maximised their trip by giving us lots of options on free days, places to go see, foods to try, etc. The tour itself is PACKED PACKED PACKED so be warned, there WILL be walking, there WILL be hills and STAIRS! But all worth it to see all that Europe has to offer!

Be prepared for early starts, long but interesting & exciting days. Be fit & active & able to keep up.

I had an amazing time. The tour leader Emma was fantastic! She had great energy, was very knowledgeable and I loved her passion for Europe! She did a wonderful job organizing things for us and making sure we had all the info we needed every day. She got us to places safely and especially once she implemented the buddy system that helped keep our larger group together. She was very caring and helpful when I got sick and went the extra mile to get me what I needed, as well as the many other passengers who got sick. I was very impressed with how well she managed everything, and for her respect and love of the people and places where we toured. We had a larger group of 48 and she really did well for as many personalities and nationalities were together for a long time. I was also impressed and felt empathy for her to have to deal with as many complainers there were in this group. I was truly astonished and astounded by the way some of them talked to her and treated her. They made nasty comments and were negative about everything. Emma handled herself well and still treated them with respect. This was my 4th tour with Expat and I've done one other tour with another company. So I have some experience with tours and other than some of the crabby people on this tour, it was one of my best! I met several nice people and became friends and still in contact, similar to my other tours with expat. It really is like a family and I appreciate how hard you all work to give us amazing experiences all over Europe! (And around the world, which I still need to try but love europe so much lol) I also have to mention how wonderful of a driver Damien was! He kept us safe and managed everything smoothly even in all the chaos of big cities like Paris. He is an asset to your team, just as Emma is! They made a great duo and I'd love to go in another tour with the 2 of them leading and driving! I really enjoyed getting to know him and Emma, and their cultures and language. Really outstanding!

Ɓeware of low rating hotels some we stayed at would be 2 star but others were a high 4 star . Our tour guide Emma was very knowledgeable on Europe.

Ticked a lot off the bucket list.

Our tour leader Emma was amazing. She is a true professional tour leader. Her passion, commitment, dedication and willingness to provide recommendations made our family trip vacations a success. Our driver Damian is a professional driver. Safety was always is commitment and we had a very safe and pleasant driving tour. The 22 day tour was great. It was what we as family expected.

It was the most fun experience ive had on a tour. Great people, awsome tour guide and beautiful places. I wish it would have been longer.

Thank you Expat Explore for all your efforts, time and the length you have gone to make this trip a memorable one. Everything, from the meals, included and optional excursions and the hotels was just spot on. But the greatest asset was Porfiro (Firo), the tour guide. He made everyone included, whether be children, the shy or the elderly, overcame every challenge that came our way, possessed a brilliant sense of humour, full of energy, motivated us all when we needed it and always had positive outtake on everything. We couldn't ask for someone more perfect  than him. Went beyond our expectations to bring a smile on our face. What was even wonderful was the bond between Alex, the driver, and Firo. Alex always made sure the coach was clean and spotless. But the impeccable driving skills always stunned us all and everyone always felt safe and comfortable. Went the extra mile for our comfort. Both together were just a dream team. #Firo&Alex #ExpatExplore

This was an excellent tour and was a lot of fun! Firo and Alex, our tour and coach guides did an amazing job of keeping us safe and entertained! They went out of their way to accommodate everyone. So many memories and so many friends made!

Had an absolute blast. Firo was alot of fun very organised and flexible. Getting us safely to our destinations on time and moving heaven and earth to find a solution when something didn't go as planned. Alex was an amazing driver. Getting us across Europe hassle free. His fun loving personality made him an enjoyable companion. Got us country to country hassle free, saw lots of amazing sites, ate some great food and had a cozy hotel room to rest in at the end of each night. Firo even took it upon himself to organise for tge wait staff in Zagreb to bring me out a birthday cake during dinner. Thanks Firo and Alex for making my trio across Europe so special.

Had the best time ever! Our tour leader Vicky and driver Arpad were superstars!! Loved every minute of the trip!! Thank you!

The tour was good, sadly we would've liked more free time. Also due to our original tour leader getting sick at the last minute, we got a tour leader straight from a tour he had just finished. He needed a break, you could tell he was tired. Just bad luck all around we guess. We would do another tour for sure, but just not a 3week one.

The Best of Europe Tour was exactly that, and the Tour Leader, Aaron, and Coach Driver, Peter, ensured that we had not just a good time, but a great time. The information provided over the course of the tour, provided in a really easy to listen to, understand, fun and informative way, as well as the optional excursions, helped to make it even better! Would highly recommend this for anyone who is looking for a "Taster Tour" to see where they would like to come back to and spend more time.

Had an absolute blast and fantastic time on the Best of Europe with Pedro and Barry. Great way to see many places in a short amount of time. I would recommend this tour to everyone. The accommodation was all quite nice, the bus was comfortable and the other people on the tour were all legends. Thanks, Expat Family!

The tour was fantastic, I would of liked stay in Budapest and have a free day but there is always a next time. The tour leader Luke was fantastic, funny, happy all the time, nothing we asked was to hard for him, happy to help all the time.Very organised I can only tell you good things about him. I think he is one of your best tour leaders. Driver Istvan was very good, his driving skills are fantastic, I don't know how he got us out of some places.

Just got back from my first ever Expat tour experience, and the only negative is that I didn't want the trip to end - ever! The whole trip from start to finish was really organised and professional, and we always had a clear idea on what we could expect every day. I did the 22 days Best of Europe tour - it's fast paced (15 countries in 22 days), but you still get to experience the absolute best of every place you visit. The hotels and included meals far exceeded my expectations. We stayed in some really lovely places, that were super comfortable and had everything we needed. And most of the included meals were three courses, with plenty of choices available, and all of high quality. Our tour leader, Luke, was exceptional, and went above and beyond what I would've expected. He was on hand to help and offer advice, and spent every moment smiling. He was welcoming, interesting and always made sure everybody was well looked after. Our driver, Istvan (Steven) was amazing too. There were long drive days and difficult roads, but he was consistently amazing and we always felt safe. He was very professional and a true gentleman. Our tour was 22 days, but had already made itself value for money by around days 5/6. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone considering it, and would also travel with Expat again. Thanks, guys!

This was our second European tour with Expat so We weren't expecting anything less than a great time. To our surprise our expectations were more than exceeded owing in part to some different destinations from our last trip but also the Expat family and friends we met along the way. Our tour leader Karina was a true entertainer whose vast knowledge of our destinations coupled together with her happy and vibrant nature added an amazing plus to the tour. Our driver Szabi was to say the least fantastic. We always felt safe on the road when he was driving and whenever possible he joined in with us to share the experience, he is a fine young man that we cannot praise highly enough for his skills and experience. We had the opportunity to meet Carl and Jacks when we were in Paris and from conversations we had with them this company will only expand and get better as the years go on. We will definitely using Expat again and have recommended them to our friends and family. We look forward to meeting up with a new Expat family in the near future