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14 daysDuration
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51 peopleMaximum group size
10 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Celebrate Christmas Day in Prague and ring in the New Year in Switzerland

Local guided walking tours of Prague, Florence, Vienna and Ljubljana

Cruise the Amsterdam canals and the Rhine River in Germany

Visit Pisa, Venice and Budapest

Free days in Prague, the Swiss Alps and Paris

Itinerary

Are you keen for winter travel? Europe in winter is a wonderland! Starting in Amsterdam, admire the canal-side sights before travelling to the scenic German Rhine Valley and the historic city of Nuremberg. Enjoy a magical Christmas Day in the must-see city of Prague! Travel between Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna and Ljubljana. Get immersed in the Italian charms in Tuscany, toast the New Year in Switzerland and marvel at the festive atmosphere in Paris. What better way to spend Christmas than exploring enchanting Europe over two weeks?

day 1Start of tour in Amsterdam

Are you ready to kick off this captivating Christmas and New Year tour of Europe? Today, the seasonal experiences begin in Amsterdam after meeting up with your tour leader and group. Two Dutch staples are first up on the attractions list – cheese and clogs! After a demonstration of how these Dutch classics are made, enjoy a visit to Zaanse Schans, known for its iconic windmills and historic wooden houses. This afternoon, journey to Volendam and enjoy lunch and free time to explore before heading back to Amsterdam. Experience the city from the best vantage point – its canals! Watch the sights pass you by as you enjoy dinner onboard.

Meals
Dinner
Others
Enjoy a cheese and clogs demonstration in the Netherlands, Marvel at the stunning scenery in Zaanse Schans, Visit the lakeside town of Volendam, Experience a dinner cruise on the Amsterdam canals

day 2Amsterdam - Rhine Valley

day 3Nuremberg - Prague (Christmas Eve)

day 4Prague (Christmas Day)

day 5Prague - Bratislava - Vienna

day 6Vienna - Budapest

day 7Budapest - Lake Balaton - Maribor - Ljubljana

day 8Ljubljana - Postojna - Venice

day 9Florence - Tuscany

day 10Pisa - Swiss Alps (New Year's Eve)

day 11Swiss Alps free day

day 12Swiss Alps - Paris

day 13Paris

day 14Paris - Ghent - Amsterdam

What's Included

Accommodation
13 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 convenienceSingle travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
Meals
Experience a dinner cruise on the Amsterdam canalsEnjoy dinner in a Viennese wine cellarEnjoy a delicious local dinner in Florence13 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
Transport
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboardAny public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
Guide
Discover Prague on a guided walking tourEnjoy a locally guided walking tour of LjubljanaFully guided tour with experienced tour leaderTour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details
Others
Enjoy a cheese and clogs demonstration in the NetherlandsMarvel at the stunning scenery in Zaanse SchansVisit the lakeside town of VolendamCruise along the Rhine RiverIndulge in a wine tasting in the Rhine ValleyVisit Nuremberg, a historic Bavarian cityVisit Bratislava, capital of SlovakiaEmbark on a walking tour of Vienna, Austria's capitalSee the best-loved sights of Budapest on a driving tourVisit Lake Balaton in HungaryExplore the city of Maribor in SloveniaExplore Venice, Italy’s floating cityExplore Florence; the ‘Jewel of the Renaissance’See the Leaning Tower of PisaEnjoy a scenic mountain drive to SwitzerlandSee the sights on a driving tour of ParisVisit Ghent, a medieval Belgian city

What's Excluded

Customer Reviews

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Caribbean G.Verified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good

It certainly was! Who in their right mind would do a European tour coming from the Caribbean where the temperature never gets below 27 degrees! That was the question I kept getting from friends and family. But I was not deterred and was not disappointed. Our tour lead was friendly and well organized, so we were well prepared for each item on our next day itinerary. We had an expert coach driver who always welcomed us with a charming smile. The hotels were good selections for our overnight sleep and the food was just as good. I love the selected places of interest which were top places of interest. From my social media postings, many persons asked for the contact details of the tour company which I shared and a group actually booked for the 2026 Europe Taster!

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MazVerified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good

It is a great tour and you get see and experience a lot. There is so much to see and do that you would wish the tour to never end as each place has so much to offer. I had a lot of fun and it was a awesome way to spend Christmas and New year - the only thing I could complain about was the lack of snow on Christmas day .

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TezVerified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good

Gustavo (tour leader) and Sebastiano (driver) were amazing and went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure we had an amazing and fun tour. We saw some amazing sites and made some great memories. Thanks you Gents ??

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Suzanna T.Verified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good

Gustavo our tour guide and Sebastiano our driver was friendly, fun, professional and just awesome! Sebastiano is the best driver ever! Gustavo is the man!

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EvelynVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

The tour was so much fun! We have seen so much countries and cities in such a short period of time. What an experience being on top of Europe - Swiss Alps! Seeing the Eiffel Tower was magical! The Rhine River was just beautiful. Prague was unreal. I felt rich watching the Vienna classical concert. The wooden windmills of Amsterdam and the cheese and clogs creation were an added bonus to the experience. Endless fun to mention. Our tour leader Jemma was genuinely warm and friendly which made our tour extra special. I will definitely travel with Expat Explore again. The only thing to mention was the inability to pay for excursions using a simple debit or credit card payment. Other than that, I 100% recommend Expat Explore Tour for an unbelievable fun experience.

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