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Europe Jewel Christmas & New Year

14 days
Start and end in Amsterdam
4.2
20 traveler reviews
Europe Jewel Christmas & New Year - Expat Explore Travel
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Tour Operator:
Expat Explore Travel
Max group size:
51
Age range:
10 to 90
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
68598
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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
  • Amsterdam canal cruise and Rhine Valley river cruise
  • Visit Pisa, Venice and Budapest
  • Free days in Prague, the Swiss Alps and Paris

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start of tour in Amsterdam
  2. Day 2 Amsterdam - Rhine Valley
  3. Day 3 Nuremberg - Prague (Christmas Eve)
  4. Day 4 Prague (Christmas Day)
  5. Day 5 Prague - Bratislava - Vienna
  6. Day 6 Vienna - Budapest
  7. Day 7 Lake Balaton - Maribor - Ljubljana
  8. Day 8 Ljubljana - Venice
  9. Day 9 Florence - Tuscany
  10. Day 10 Pisa - Swiss Alps (New Year's Eve)
  11. Day 11 Swiss Alps: Free Day
  12. Day 12 Swiss Alps - Paris
  13. Day 13 Paris: Free Day
  14. Day 14 Paris - Ghent - Amsterdam
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

91

Age Range

10 to 80 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

92%

Expat Explore is one of the industry’s leading coach tour operators. Their core mission is #TravelMadePossible - to make travel fun, convenient and affordable for travellers from all over the world. They offer a selection of more than 60 itineraries that explore destinations across Europe, North...

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  • Europe Jewel Christmas & New Year reviewer 1
    · October 2nd, 2024
    An amazing trip and great way to experience a European Christmas and New Years. First time to Europe so was a nice way to visit many countries in a short time frame and on a reasonable budget. Expat were a great company to tour with, and our tour leader and bus driver were wonderful. Highly recommend for solo travellers!
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    Trip date: December 2023
  • SL
    · January 9th, 2023
    Tour guide and tour was good. Accommodations were shocking, never stayed in that kind of rooms in my entire life. Some places showers were falling apart, could not even open our bags as place was that small.
    Trip date: December 2022
  • MO
    · January 7th, 2022
    The hotels need to greatly improve on this type of tour. You’re only there one night the room should be decent, most of the time it wasn’t. Tour guide Gustavo absolutely amazing best guide ever, Alex the driver and D who also was a tour guide excellent staff. During Covid was difficult to travel we encountered many unexpected costs with Covid tests and many of the tour participants were robbed while in Switzerland at the hotel that your company picked and that the owner Carl attended the evenings festivities.
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    Trip date: December 2021
  • LC
    · January 7th, 2022
    Expat Travel did an unbelievable job of making our tour happen during the pandemic. They made all the necessary adjustments to provide an excellent tour. The tour guides (Dee and Gustavo) were amazing - fun, knowledgeable, organized, patient, flexible. The drive (Alex) went above and beyond. I'm still astounded that we were able to do all that we did. An absolutely fantastic trip!!!!
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    Trip date: November 2021
  • RG
    · January 15th, 2020
    It was good experience with well organized tour where we covered a lot. 2 issues: 1) very cheap hotels at half the places. 2) not enough time given in some key cities like Budapest, Draj.
    Trip date: December 2019
  • Europe Jewel Christmas & New Year reviewer 6
    · January 13th, 2020
    I had a great experience on this tour. It was very fast-paced and you feel like you don't get enough time in each country, but that's exactly what you've signed up for. If you don't do any of the optionals, you'll have a lot of free time to do things on your own. Some of the optional guided tours were quite boring and you're better off going on your own. Richard was an awesome guide - very helpful and knowledgeable. Our driver, Barry, was also a pleasure to have on the tour. I loved all the people I met on the tour. Definitely recommend you do this one!
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • MO
    · January 11th, 2020
    Too little day light for this fast pace tour in winter. Don't feel I had seen the many cities I had visited. It will probably be more value for money in longer day light seasons.
    Trip date: December 2019
  • Europe Jewel Christmas & New Year reviewer 8
    · January 9th, 2020
    Hotels were tiny and out of the way, included meals were of poor standards...
    Trip date: December 2019
  • AC
    · January 6th, 2020
    Excellent tour leader & driver
    Trip date: December 2019
  • H
    · January 4th, 2020
    Our trip was most enjoyable and truly an enriching experience. Although, the various Ibis hotels were extremely small, especially the bathrooms. The “jewel” of the accommodations was Alpenrose Hotel & Garden. Our room was quite comfortable and the location within the Wilderswil village made for a outstanding stay. Luke Watson, our tour leader, was most informative, very engaging and kept our group focused to the day-to-day itinerary. His patience and even keel temperament made everyone feel very much at ease. Graham, our motor coach driver, was quite professional and kept us safe throughout our 2,700 kilometer trip. Hats off to him for bringing us home safe and sound. Donna and I will definitely rebook with ExPatExplore in the future.
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    Trip date: December 2019

Dates & Availability

14 days
Europe Jewel Christmas & New Year
From Amsterdam to Amsterdam

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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • Are international flights included in the tour price?

      Whilst internal flights are covered for certain itineraries, you will have to make your way to the meeting point for the start of your tour. When booking flights be mindful of departure times and possible delays.
      Tip: We suggest that you start comparing prices the moment your deposit is paid to avoid costly flights.

    • Are young children allowed?

      We have a set minimum age of 10 for our tours, but we're happy to consider younger children on a case-by-case basis. Just let us know your request, and we'll do our best to accommodate it. Expat Explore reserves the right to accept or decline the request at our discretion. We want to ensure everyone has a great time exploring with us!

    • Can you cater for my dietary requirements?

      We make every effort to include local cuisine on our tours to ensure an authentic experience for you. You'll receive an email before the tour begins, where we'll ask for your dietary preferences. We always have a vegetarian option, and we'll work hard to accommodate any other dietary needs or preferences you may have.

    • Do I need to exchange cash before I leave?

      Contactless payment is widely accepted across Europe – it’s best to bring a payment card with no overseas withdrawal fees.
      * Keep in mind that certain optionals are payable in cash to your tour leader whilst on tour. We suggest that you talk to your Tour Leader about when & where to draw cash to pay for the optional excursions.

    • If I wish to stay longer in the start or end destination, will Expat Explore assist with pre/post-tour accommodation?

      While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we recommend Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. If hotel information is available, we can provide you with the details in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel. Please request this by sending a message through on the conversation page.

    • Can Expat Explore issue me with a visa?

      While Expat Explore endeavours to stay current on all major entry requirements, we are not a registered visa agent. We are, however, able to make things a little easier by providing you with the required supporting documents for a visa application once your tour is paid in full. It is a requirement of the embassies that tours are paid for in full before visa support documentation is requested and applications are made. When you have made the final payment for your booking, simply reach out to our Customer Support Team to request your visa support documents and confirm which embassy you will be applying to.

    • How much spending money do I need for my holiday?

      This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tour-specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.

    • Is travel insurance compulsory?

      It's your responsibility to arrange sufficient travel insurance for your trip. When you travel with Expat Explore, both you and your personal belongings do so at your own risk. A comprehensive insurance policy should cover medical expenses for illness or accidents before or during the holiday, as well as reimbursement for lost holiday funds due to cancellation, curtailment, or other insurable events. Make sure there are no exclusions that would limit coverage for the activities included in your tour.

      We generally recommend WorldNomads because they cover a wide variety of nationalities, but you are welcome to use any supplier that offers you the most comprehensive plan.

      You are able to obtain travel insurance through one of TourRadars partners, XCover. Please reach out to receive a quote.

    • How fit do I need to be to join and what is the average age range?

      We embrace travelers of all ages and backgrounds, prioritizing attitude and mindset over age restrictions. However, our tours are fast-paced and jam-packed with experiences. Regrettably, individuals with mobility limitations or those using wheelchairs may find this tour challenging. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for exploring quaint towns and navigating cobblestone streets. We want every traveler to fully enjoy their journey, so we encourage reviewing the itinerary carefully before making your booking decision.

    • If I book a tour for two or more people, will we share the same room?

      When you book for more than one person, we will by default group you together in the same room(s), unless you request single supplements or specifically request us not to.

      If there are unequal numbers (3, 5, 7 etc.) then the remaining traveller will be roomed with another passenger of the same gender, unless you opt to add a single supplement (subject to availability) to your booking. Please note that minors under the age of 18 cannot share with another traveller outside of your group's booking.

      If you are making separate bookings and would like to share the same room(s), please send us an email with the booking references for each of the travellers and the details of your preferred rooming allocation.

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    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, L, J.

      Type C
      Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Slovakia, Slovenia and Netherlands
      Type E
      Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Slovakia, Slovenia and Netherlands
      Type F
      Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Slovakia, Slovenia and Netherlands
      Type L
      Italy
      Type J
      Switzerland
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before January 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Expat Explore Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Expat Explore Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
      • The following cards are accepted for "Expat Explore Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
    • Cancellation Policy
    • Accessibility
      Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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