Europe Taster

Day 1 London - Paris

Welcome to London! Here, start your journey across the English Channel to Paris, the ‘City of Lights’. On arrival, get your cameras ready for a driving tour of the French capital. Look forward to seeing some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. After the driving tour, indulge in a Parisian welcome dinner before ending the night back at the hotel. Be sure to get some shut-eye before your free day of exploring Paris tomorrow!

Experiences: 

• Head out on a driving tour of Paris

• Enjoy dinner in Paris

Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Paris: Free Day

Enjoy a day of freedom and explore Paris at your leisure! Opt for the Paris+ excursion for classic Parisian delights such as visiting a renowned French Perfumery, enticing your taste buds with a tasting at an authentic macaron shop, and relaxing on a sightseeing cruise on the River Seine. Or, explore independently. From the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower, Paris awaits with endless wonders! Tonight, consider the "Evening in Montmartre" optional excursion or a captivating cabaret show for an unforgettable evening.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 Burgundy - Swiss Alps

Bidadieuto Paris, Burgundy beckons! Enjoy some free time for lunch and get a taste of the French wine country while exploring the town of Beaune. Why not take a leisurely stroll through a local market and try some delicious wines along the way? After lunch, sit back and relax as the tour makes its way to the next destination — Switzerland. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Swiss Alps as we enter the Jungfrau Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which boasts Europe's largest glacier. End the day by sitting down for an included group dinner.

Experiences:

• Explore Burgundy, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Scenic mountain drive in Switzerland

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 Swiss Alps: Free Day

The majestic grandeur of the Alps is yours to explore today! Don't pass up the chance to embark on the optional excursion to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest train station. The journey to the summit is truly unforgettable! Witness picturesque villages nestled in valleys beneath snow-capped peaks and cascading mountain waterfalls. Upon reaching the summit, immerse yourself in year-round snow and awe-inspiring vistas of glaciers and rugged mountaintops. Capture as many photos as possible before descending to lower altitudes for the afternoon. In the evening, opt for a quintessential Swiss experience with an optional fondue dinner.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Swiss Alps - Rhine Valley

Guten Morgen!This morning, bid farewell to Switzerland and cross the border into Germany, where the legendary Rhine Valley awaits. Get ready for more scenic vistas on the journey to St. Goar. Upon arrival, embark on a Rhine riverboat to cruise from St. Goar to Boppard. Experience a different perspective of the stunning Rhine Valley, featuring the most concentrated collection of Gothic castles in Europe, alongside vineyards, picturesque medieval towns, and towering cliffs. After disembarking, visit a local wine merchant for an included wine tasting. If the harvest has been favourable, you may have the chance to sample eiswein (ice wine), a rare and exquisite dessert wine produced only in small quantities under specific freezing conditions.

Experiences:

• Cruise along the Rhine River

• Taste German wine in the Rhine Valley

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 Rhine Valley - Amsterdam

Get ready for some Dutch delights as we wave farewell to Germany and head to the Netherlands today. Cross into this new country and take some free time for a lunch break en route. Upon arrival in the Netherlands, anticipate some quintessential Dutch encounters! Capture memories at the historic Riekermolen Windmill before delving into the art of crafting traditional Dutch cheese and clogs. Then, answer the call of Amsterdam. Explore the Dutch capital at your leisure before embarking on a charming cruise through its iconic canals - ensure your cameras are at the ready! Conclude the day with a farewell group dinner at a local restaurant in the city before retiring to the hotel for the night.

Experiences:

• Visit the Riekermolen Windmill

• Learn about how traditional Dutch cheese and clogs are made

• Cruise along Amsterdam’s canals

• Enjoy a farewell dinner in Amsterdam

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 Amsterdam - Bruges - London

Following breakfast, say goodbye to Amsterdam and prepare to journey back to London via Belgium. Renowned for its beer, waffles, chocolate, andmoules et frites, any Belgian town promises a feast for the senses! Today, the tour will pause in Bruges - a breathtaking Belgian city boasting impeccably preserved medieval architecture. With its charming cobblestone streets, historic churches, and majestic towers, Bruges offers ample opportunities for exploration and serves as an ideal location for picking up any last-minute souvenirs during your free time. After exploring in your free time, it's time to head back to the coach for the final leg of the journey back to London where the tour will come to an end.

Experiences:

• Visit Bruges, a medieval city in Belgium

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation

• 6 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 convenience

• Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)

Guide

• Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader

• Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details

Meals

• 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

• Vegetarian options available for all meals on request

This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request. Simply let Expat Explore Travel know the food option that you prefer.

Additional Services

• Head out on a driving tour of Paris

• Enjoy dinner in Paris

• Explore Burgundy, a UNESCO World Heritage site

• Scenic mountain drive in Switzerland

• Cruise along the Rhine River

• Taste German wine in the Rhine Valley

• Visit the Riekermolen Windmill

• Learn about how traditional Dutch cheese and clogs are made

• Cruise along Amsterdam’s canals

• Enjoy a farewell dinner in Amsterdam

• Visit Bruges, a medieval city in Belgium

Transport

• Modern air conditioned coach with reclining seats, TV for showing DVDs and toilet

• Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)

Free eSIM

• The tour operator offers the lead traveller (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

Flights

You will be responsible for booking your own international flights. We additionally recommend you do not book your airfare until your place on the tour is confirmed. Please make sure to check the times that your tour will start and end before booking your flights.

Insurance

When you sign up for an Expat Explore tour, you are required to secure adequate travel insurance cover for the duration of your trip. If you cannot provide Expat Explore with proof of adequate travel insurance prior to the start of your tour, you will not be permitted to embark on day one.

The requirements include the following coverage:

• Trip Interruption
• Trip Delay
• Medical Expenses 
• Quarantine Expenses and Emergency
• Evacuation/Repatriation
• The insurance must also cover medical costs and a medically imposed quarantine if the insured or someone the insured has come into contact with, tests positive for COVID-19.

Before you book your tour, you're welcome to obtain a quote with Tour Radar's insurance partner, Cover Genius, and check out the policy details by clicking into the date you're looking to travel from the tour details page. You'll see the Insurance Add-On section with all the details there!

Optional

Optional excursions are not included in the tour cost. All optional excursions are booked on tour and paid in cash to your tour leader, unless stated otherwise. Please note, certain optional excursions are subject to availability and could change as a result. Some optional excursions need to be pre-booked, please contact us to find out more.

Additional Services

• International flights

Travel to the start point and from the end point is not included.

• Travel insurance

For a relatively small price, travel insurance provides you with peace of mind so that you can enjoy your tour without any worries. All passengers travelling on an Expat Explore tour are required to have valid travel insurance cover and you are responsible for arranging your own insurance.

Planning your next adventure is thrilling! While we hope for smooth travels, preparing for the unexpected is always smart. We highly recommend getting travel insurance when you book. Whether it's a medical emergency, a flight cancellation, a delayed suitcase, or an unforeseen event, ensure you're covered. For more info and advice, please visit: www.twac.com.au/travel-insurance or talk to your TWAC travel consultant.

Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:

• Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
• You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
• Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change. ​
• Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
• We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
• It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
• There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
• We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures

CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
 
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
 
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
 
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).