Ultimate Europe

It is an amazing experience to explore 14 European countries in 26 days with incredible, beautiful sceneries and historical places visited. This includes a competent, knowledgeable, caring, professional and very excellent tour leader STEVE MARTIN, truly, an A ++ guide. This tour is well planned and coordinated in our daily activities thus, making it a trouble and problem free undertakings. Personally, this TOUR MAKES OUR DREAM COME TRUE!!!

WOWx2! This trip was so special, unforgettable and full on if it wasn't for our amazing tour leader Steve Martin. We have learned so much of European history, the winery, cheese manufacturing, the useful of wind mills for farmers, churches historically, iceberg experience and so much more that we couldn't explain. We couldn't be more happier if Steve didn't give us in an advance any info for our optional tours each day, what and why was important to explore each of them. My partner and I decided not to take any optional tours even before the 26 days tour started but thank God for our experience, highly professional and hard working tour leadership. He's the one made us happy and completely satisfied with our Europe trip. Unfortunately, we have never walked so much in one day and all other days until this tour taught us that walking is good for our health💯Looking forward for our next tour only if we can have the same tour leader and also the drive was the best driver in the www!

We were incredibly impressed how much we could jam in 26 days and for what we paid. Yes, we had hiccups that were not in the agenda but our Tour Leader handled them amazingly. On that note, we are so grateful to have been assigned Steve as our tour leader and Antonio as our coach driver. They made the trip alot more memorable than what we expected. Steve is full of so much historical knowledge and passion that is was infectious. Antonio knew how to keep the good vibes rolling. Sometimes I felt like we had overnights in destinations that weren't as interesting as maybe staying an extra night in Paris etc. but they can't account for everyone's personal preferences.

The tour was even better than I've ever hoped for. The memories I made with my fellow travellers will be cherished for a very long time. Our tour guide, Steve was very informant and charming. Our driver, Antonio was very funny and charming as well. This has been a roller coaster of a trip and I wouldn't ask for more.

Firo and alessandro gave our bus family a wonderful experience they couldn't have done enough for us with their tips guidance and friendship they truly worked very well together I would hands down travel with these two again we where also very lucky to have really wonderful fellow travellers was a wonderful trip

I had a wonderful time exploring Europe with Firo and Alessandro. They are such an awesome team and went above and beyond to make this trip special for everyone. Definitely will be doing another tour with Expat but just wish I could pick Firo and Alessandro for all..... it's a winning combination!! We saw so much and experienced different cultures over the 26 days. The hotel in Nice was the pick of the bunch. Central and can walk to everything. Expat definitely needs to keep that one! Wonderful memories and one big family. Highly recommend!

Best 26 days saw so much and so much was unexpected. Firo and Alessandro went above and beyond to make the trip the best experience can't speak highly enough of them both

This I was our first trip to Europe and I can't express how incredible this journey was. The ""EU package exceeded all my expectations. The tour highlights were numerous, from exploring the historic streets of Rome to witnessing the stunning beauty of the Swiss Alps and standing in awe of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. But what truly made this trip exceptional were the crew and their attention to detail in making sure that all of our comforts for taken care of. Accommodations were comfortable and well-located, and the logistics were seamless. Our tour leader Firo was not only knowledgeable but also passionate about the places we visited, making every city come alive with history and culture. The group dynamics were fantastic and Firo made sure we all interacted and be understanding of each other. I made friends for life. The tour leader Firo and Allessandro (coach driver) were absolute gems. Their expertise and enthusiasm were infectious, and they always went the extra mile to ensure our comfort and satisfaction. Considering the breadth of experiences and the quality of service, I believe this tour offered excellent value for money. To interested travelers, I highly recommend the ""EU tour "" to anyone seeking an unforgettable European adventure. It's perfect for both seasoned travelers and those new to exploring Europe. During the tour, I decided to booked another tour ""VC1L"" with Expat. I can't wait to embark on our next adventure again with you.

Great itinerary, bought alive and delivered with knowledge, enthusiasm and great organisational skills by our personable tour leader, Firo. Lots of history learnt along the way! Our driver, Alessandro, cool, calm and collected with great skills manoeuvering the coach through traffic, toll gates, tight corners and reversing.

The team of Firo and Alessandro made the trip, What a team! I couldn't believe that this was the first time they have worked together! We had so many adventures and wow moments. Loved every minute!

Firo our tour leader and Alessandro our Bus driver were amazing. They both went above and beyond to make our holiday a memorable experience. They worked well together, optimising time and activities and kept in mind the physical capabilities of their tour group. Walking tours were great but some of the audios didn't work as well as they should have.

We never would have been able to organise a trip like this ourselves. We experienced places and saw things we never thought of. Our tour leader's knowledge and advice on each location was amazing. The tour leader and coach driver worked like a well oiled team despite not previously working together. They both brought humour, fun and a sense of adventure to each day. Our tour leaders ability to manage such a large groups needs, expectations and diversity was inspiring. We would definitely recommend this tour.

Tour was well run by Firo, our tour guide . He was fun and always helpful and organised things to maximise our time in places . Our driver Alexandro is an excellent driver and I felt very safe with him behind the wheel .

This was an amazing trip which allowed me to visit so many bucket list places. While it was a jam packed itinerary, it was so well organised that I felt I had enough time to enjoy most of the cities we visited. An amazing tour leader, Firo, and the safest and most amazing driver Alessandro were the key to it all going like Swiss clockwork! They both worked fantastically together to deliver a fantastic experience.

We saw lots of places, experienced many boat rides, visited famous places, ate special food, made new friends, and traveled far and wide! Loved it!

I had a blast the entire tour. Gareth our driver and Michelle our tour leader were amazing. They made the experience seamless and really enjoyable.

Excellent

This trip was absolutely fantastic. It's a very busy and fast paced tour. There's lots to see and quite a bit of walking involved. We were more than happy to do a majority of the optional experiences however be warned that this means more walking. Jared, our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and Florentine, our driver was fantastic! There's lots of early starts so ensure that you're organised. Make sure you keep up to speed with the daily run sheet - this will give you information about what time to be at the bus, the activities for the day and information about meals. We would definitely do this trip again - we loved it!

Well organised tour, the tour guide (Michelle) & Driver (Gareth) we're fantastic couldn't think of a negative thing to say about them. The guests on the tour where mainly from Australia and you couldn't ask for a better bunch of people. We all seem to get on well and help each other out which just made the holiday better. The highlight for us was Switzerland. Some countries you only spent an hour or 2 there as a rest stop. A great tour if you want to experience a bit of every country in around a month. The chosen accommodation for the tour was not upto a 3 Star standard, most had single beds for couples and no basic amenities like kettle, tea & coffee in rooms. A couple of hotels did not have air conditioning this made it hard to sleep during the summer heat. Overall it was a fun and enjoyable holiday (not a relaxing holiday as your always on the go)

We have just finished the most amazing 26 day tour of Europe. Michelle is the best tour guide we could have asked for, her calmness and organisational skills were exceptional, also.her knowledge and guidance of Europe was second to none. From the very start of our tour we knew we were in safe hands with Gareth's driving. We very safe at all time time's during our 8000 kms of driving. Michelle and Gareth are a fantastic team and made our trip amazing.

I had the time of my life on this tour. Best birthday gift I could have given myself. I learned a lot about European history. I was amazed by the beauty of the old architectural buildings and all of the artwork displayed inside and outside the churches and museums. I also enjoyed all the wonderful meals I had over there. I liked that the tour was jam-packed with activities and I was never bored at anytime.

This was my first trip to visit amazing Europe. The sights we saw were unforgettable. But what made them so special were the Expat tour guide and coach driver. I looked forward to seeing them each morning. Both were so easy to talk to. Noddy Tanner was great at sharing history and stories about countries and locations while on the coach or a walking tour. She amazed me that she wasn't reading a script. She was very organized and thorough when preparing for optional excursions. She stayed in touch with the museum, restaurant, etc so that we had a smooth experience. Loved that she shared the Wise app to pay for excursions and their gratuity. It made the trip so worry-free not having to get cash repeatedly or carry an abundance of cash. Paulo Rodrigues was an excellent driver. He totally amazed me with his calmness and expertise. The traffic, fearless drivers, motorcycles, bicycles and 'walk anywhere-anytime pedestrians' were not a part of my experiences. Paulo handled it all with ease. I was amazed. Would I repeat a trip with this team? You bet I would.

This was my first time using a company to travel and it did not disappoint! My tour guide Jared was very knowledgeable and helpful! Our driver Florentin was super friendly and the best driver I have ever seen. The activities that were planned were great, the optionals were also great, and most of the food that was included was good!

26 days goes fast, the tour was a great way to see some of Europe's magnificent buildings and sights. It is fast paced but not too strenuous and our guide Jared was instrumental in making it a tour to remember. The motels were all clean and tidy although some rooms were very small. Met some great people and had a lot of fun.

Very well planned tour. Tour guide is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Very well experienced and professional coach driver.

Very well planned tour. Tour guide is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Very well experienced and professional coach driver.

First time been to Europe, see to believe, it was very informative, adventurous and exiting

I did the 26 day EU Tour and our tour leader Luke was incredible! Paulo our driver was also lovely! It is a big tour and Luke gave us all energy when we didn't have any, especially on those early morning travel days. He is a wealth of knowledge and all round good sort! I would never have seen and done the things we covered on my own so really appreciate his great organisation skills. I also got really lucky with the people who were on the tour, they really do sprinkle that extra bit of magic to your overall experience. This tour is jam packed and you almost don't get a chance to catch your breath! This is not a relaxing tour unless you don't participate in the optional excursions and included walking tours. You get to see so much over the period and the smaller towns you stop into are stunning, enjoyed some of those more than the big cities!

Fantastic, wonderful, amazing and truly a delightful experience we will never forget! Luke Watson is absolutely incredible as a tour director/ guide. He made the 26 day tour fun filled, exciting and bearable. He's very knowledgeable, approachable, sociable, helpful, caring and a fun guy. He's perfect for the job and definitely an asset to the company! If we decide to book another tour with Expat, we hope we get Luke again for our tour director / guide. Paulo made sure we get to our destination safely. He's kind, friendly and took time to say hello to everyone. He demonstrated great skills in navigating tight and narrow streets. We are so happy we got this tour. Lots of memorable and fantastic experiences! Definitely great value for the money!

Loved the tour

Amazing experience at a good pace. Enjoyed the variety of the experience visiting the must do locations and the more intimate/local settings and towns.

With the help of Tour guide Luke and driver Paulo as a team, the experience was awesome. Luke was so proficient in every way. His knowledge of history, problems solving and time management was great.

This coach tour met all of our expectations! We had a wonderful time. We saw everything we had hoped for and more. Being older folk we were able to take a rest on some of the free days without missing the highlights of the location. Our guide Steve was great. He told about the places and historical background with riveting stories. Steve responded to the needs of all the travelers with interest and patience. Our driver Chris was also attentive to passenger needs as well as being an excellent driver. We can't say enough about how well they did and the great itinerary.

Really enjoyed the tour, highlight has been the large amount of places visited in such a small period but still gaining the flexibility of free time and free days which allows it to be as busy as you were comfortable with. Steve and Chris have both been great throughout the trip, both very accommodating and knowledgeable in the places we have visited. overall awesome experience and very happy with my first big solo trip! Will definitely be looking to join another Expat trip in the future!

Great!

Had a fantastic time with Steve and Chris. They made every experience enjoyable and took the hassle out of travelling. The optional tours were fantastic and the meals amazing. I would travel with expat again in a heartbeat.

Very much more than we expected and everything we hoped for and more.

Steve was very professional and Will he drive safely everyday and he always make sure the bus is clean everytime we comes in. Steve is the best Tour Leader.

This was an economical tour which provides the best of what Europe has to offer. Our tour guide Brandon, provided an informative history lesson for us bf we arrived in each country. Brandon was a history book expert. He was helpful & took care of some of us, providing street smart info, which came in handy. My experience with the crew was very positive, & our tour group melded into that. Our very trustworthy coach driverMinty, was safe, reliable, & did his very best to go the extra mile. The hotel rooms were clean & decent for what you pay & the food is good, Breakfast was always amazing, not your continental type like you get in Canada.Overall, despite a few glitches, I would definitely recommend & consider booking again with expat. Great job guys!

This is my second trip with the tour operator. I sometimes am an independent traveler. When I travel independently I only get half the experience compared to when I travel with Expat. Traveling with a tour group is more efficient, you can see more in a shorter amount of time. Great value for your money. If you want luxury spend thousands more and use a different tour company. Expat matches my priorities and expectations in every way.

Far exceeded what I expected. I realised this was a budget tour and was expecting some hiccups plus bad accommodation but this didn't happen. Very well run tour (26 days.) Leader and coach driver were excellent throughout. We were in air conditioned rooms all bar 2 nights, always clean rooms, some even luxury which I hadn't expected at all. Most were on the fringes of the destination but always very close to public transport. The included meals again far exceeded expectations. If you are an independent traveller on a limited budget Expat will deliver in bucketloads BUT if you want a luxury room every night suggest you go with another tour company but expect to pay two or three times the price. 10/10 from me!

Beautiful route, Brendan was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable on history, on free day places to go funny and caring. Also, appreciate his safety information on what areas have pick pockets. Captain Josh was a very good driver. He drove safe, on-time, smooth and professional. Beautiful route. Suggestion: Improve food on Exclusions. Add one more day in places such as Nice, Avignon and spend more time in Dresden. Overall Excellent Experience!

Amazing places, people. Great memories.

The experience was fantabulous. Extraordinary tour leader Pedro and so friendly, helpful always smiling drive Joshi. Without these two this experience would never be possible. May God bless both of them that because of them we had a experience of our lifetime. Thank you once again.

Fabulous tour leader and driver. Need to change toilet policy tho. Felt shamed for needing it in emergency as addressed publicly in front of others. Hotels way to far out. Some stops not good at all. Orientation tours also not great dinners way too late. Swiss hotel disgusting. Tuscan Dinner disgusting service. French quarter night terrible hotel location as had to use metro. Would recommend but wud tell people the truth

The the was well organised, Will (bus driver) and Mark (our tour leader) were friendly and professional. Mark was particularly engaging and tried to get to know everyone.

The 26-day Ultimate Europe tour was a fantastic way to experience so many different countries in a short time. You are definitely on the go all the time with this tour, but overall I felt there was a good amount of time in each location. This tour was a great way to get a taste of Europe and also to meet some really great people along the way. Our tour leader (Mark) and driver (Will) were also incredible and really took the trip from 'great' to 'amazing'!

Well organized. Great tour leader and driver. Only disappointment was canceled options. 3 cancelled on tour including Pompeii which was to be my tour highlight.

Ultimate Europe tour was amazing. The title says it all: Ultimate. We had the best time with our leader Steve and driver Josh and our new friends who became like family after 26 days. Loved every second. Will definitely be touring with expat again.

The group Leader, Steve, and the driver, Joshua, showed excellent professionalism. Some selections of hotels should be reviewed. Roommate selection should be considered by smoking or non-smoking.

It exceeded all my expectations. Very well organised. Really value for money experiences. Tour leader was excellent and went out of his way to make this tour a once in a lifetime experience.

The tour operator offered the itinerary that best suited us (married couple mid 50s/mid 60s) and we felt the price was competitive with similar trips. My husband had been to Europe 30+ years ago but it was my first trip there and it had been at the top of my wishlist for a very long time. The trip is fast paced: early starts and sometimes late finishes, some long days in the coach, some days of heaps of walking but to see as much as we saw and to visit as many countries, cities, towns and sights as we did, it couldn't be any other way. Every day was well planned out and we always knew in advance what was coming up. We loved every day!! Our tour leader, Antonio, was heaps of fun but also very helpful and compassionate and always available to help. Our driver, Peter, navigated us through major cities, on winding roads, for long hours always with a smile. He kept the bus very clean and I'm sure washed the windows every night. We visited so many amazing places and whenever possible we were given free time to explore (with suggestions of things to do). There was a good selection of Optional Excursions that are well priced. Before we left there were some excursions that we felt would be cheaper to do on our own but faced with the reality of saving a few euro but having to plan using public transport and book our tickets in countries we dont speak the language we soon realised the ease involved in having everything organised for you - travel, tickets, guides. We did all the optional excursions and were so glad to not miss any. The use of local guides in some cities is an excellent idea. Their expertise and passion for their town/city was inspiring and they were always available for questions. Joining the expat Facebook page was very beneficial as I picked up lots of tips about travel in general but also feedback on the European trips. Amazing holiday, so many wonderful memories, so much fabulous food.

Our tour leader Antonio a a hero. We loved all 26 days