Amsterdam To Rome
Amsterdam To Rome
$2825
Amsterdam To Rome
11 Days Starting and ending in Hotel in Amsterdam
Visiting: Amsterdam, Ghent, Paris, Toulouse, Andorra, Barcelona, Sète, Pont du Gard, Avignon, Monaco, Nice, Pisa, Florence, Tuscany, Rome
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EX1L
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
10 - 51
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an exhilarating 11-day tour from Amsterdam to Rome, exploring Europe's finest cities! Enjoy included activities and free days to explore. Experience the iconic sights of Paris and bask in the glamour of the French Riviera. Immerse yourself in Barcelona's vibrant culture and Florence's mesmerising art scene. End the journey by walking in the footsteps of gladiators in Rome. This tour promises unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Amsterdam - Ghent - Paris
Location: Amsterdam, Ghent, Paris
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Amsterdam and the start of this jam-packed Europe tour! Meet your tour leader and group at the hotel this morning before setting off on a coach journey. The first stop is Ghent, a university town and the cultural hub of Belgium, where an orientation tour awaits! Afterwards, enjoy some free time to explore and grab lunch. Then, continue to Paris, arriving in the afternoon. This evening, enjoy a driving tour of the city followed by an included group dinner. Be sure to take note of places to explore during tomorrow's free day in Paris!
Explore Ghent, one of Belgium's oldest cities
See the sights on a driving tour of Paris
Day 2: Paris: Free Day
Location: Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast
Immerse yourself in the magic of Paris today! Join the Paris+ tour, featuring a French perfumery visit, a famous macaron shop, a Seine River cruise, and a visit to the Montparnasse Tower. Alternatively, explore Paris your way! Discover historical landmarks, savour French cuisine, shop for local fashion, or relax in a café. Tonight, consider attending an authentic cabaret show for a true Parisian experience, or join the optional evening in Montmartre and stroll around this beautiful neighbourhood before enjoying a three-course dinner.
Day 3: Paris - Toulouse
Location: Paris, Toulouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Leave Paris behind and journey through the scenic French countryside towards Toulouse. Pause for a French wine tasting in a medieval village along the way and taste the local wines that reflect the region’s unique terroir. This evening, arrive in Toulouse for a guided tour. Nicknamed “La Ville Rose” (The Pink City) thanks to the terracotta bricks used in many of the city’s buildings, Toulouse is a sight to behold! Filled with awe-inspiring Renaissance architecture and a 17th-century canal, walking the streets of this beautiful French city is a must! End the day with an included dinner with the group tonight.
Taste local French wine in Toulouse
Explore Toulouse with a local guide
Day 4: Toulouse - Andorra - Barcelona
Location: Toulouse, Andorra, Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, waveau revoirto Toulouse and travel south to Andorra, one of Europe’s smallest countries. Enjoy free time to explore or grab a quick bite to eat before continuing to Barcelona, the vibrant capital of Catalonia, Spain. Embark on a driving tour to see the city’s top attractions, including the mesmerising Sagrada Família and Parque de Joan Miró. Spend the night in a small town just outside the city and enjoy an included dinner at the hotel.
Visit Andorra, one of Europe’s smallest countries
Embark on a driving tour of Barcelona city
Day 5: Barcelona: Free Day
Location: Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, seize the opportunity to explore Barcelona at your own pace! Fully immerse yourself in this vibrant city by joining the Highlights of Barcelona optional excursion and visit iconic landmarks such as Antoni Gaudí’s La Sagrada Família and Palau Güell. Explore Barcelona’s most famous market, La Boqueria, for authentic croquetas before wandering the Gothic Quarter. Tonight, dine at a local spot or join the Flamenco Show and Dinner optional excursion for a night filled with Spanish flavours and entertainment!
Day 6: Barcelona - Sète - Pont Du Gard - Avignon
Location: Barcelona, Sète, Pont du Gard, Avignon
Meals Included: Breakfast
Adios, Barcelona! The tour continues to the scenic port town of Sète in the South of France, where an orientation tour awaits. Witness the beauty of Sète’s famous canals before travelling to the ancient Pont du Gard aqueduct bridge, which was built by the Romans in the 1st century AD. Next, journey to Avignon, once a hub of Roman Catholic culture. Explore its famous landmarks on an orientation tour, such as the Notre-Dame des Doms, Palais des Papes, and Pont d’Avignon. Tonight, join the Evening in Avignon optional excursion to explore its famous landmarks, including the Palais des Papes and a three-course Provençal feast!
Visit Sète in the South of France
Visit the Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct
Enjoy an orientation tour of Avignon
Day 7: Avignon - Monaco - Nice
Location: Avignon, Monaco, Nice
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today's the day the tour heads to the French Riviera! Enjoy a scenic coastal drive, stopping at a charming town along the way before arriving in Nice. Explore the city on an orientation tour before heading to Eze for a workshop at the Fragonard perfume factory. Later, continue to Monaco to see the Prince's Palace, the Oceanography Museum, the Cathedral of Monaco, the Casino de Monte-Carlo, and more before returning to Nice for the evening. Upon arrival, embark on an orientation tour to see the Promenade des Anglais and Vieux Nice before settling in for the evening.
Enjoy a scenic drive along the French Riviera
Experience the glitz and glamour of Monaco
Enjoy a perfume workshop in Eze
Visit Nice, a gorgeous French coastal city
Day 8: Nice - Pisa - Florence - Southern Tuscany
Location: Nice, Pisa, Florence, Tuscany
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head inland once more and travel to Italy to capture the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa before continuing to Florence. Enjoy an orientation tour of the city and discover its rich history and renowned landmarks, such as the Ponte Vecchio and a replica of Michelangelo’s famous statue of David, which stands in the Palazzo della Signoria. Enjoy free time in Florence or, join the optional sit-down dinner to savour authentic Tuscan cuisine, before heading to the hills of southern Tuscany for the night.
See the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa
Discover Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance
Day 9: Southern Tuscany - Rome
Location: Tuscany, Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, the tour travels to Italy's capital - Rome! Arrive in the afternoon, and set off on a guided walking tour with a local guide and gain insights into the city that reigned supreme as the focal point of the Roman Empire. Explore iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Roman Forum, and Pantheon! Tonight, enjoy an included dinner with the group.
Explore Rome with a local guide
Day 10: Rome: Free Day
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Rome your way today and immerse yourself in its ancient history, rich culture, and delectable cuisine! Consider visiting the Vatican City, the world's smallest country, to marvel at Michelangelo's famous frescoes inside the Sistine Chapel and explore the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. Alternatively, wander Rome at leisure, discovering its beautiful and ancient sites.
Day 11: Rome - End Of Tour
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
After 11 days of incredible experiences, the tour concludes in Rome today after breakfast. Be sure to exchange contact details with your newly-made travel friends before your journey home. Safe travels and we hope to see you again soon!
What's Included
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Accommodation
10 nights in 2, 3 & 4* hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms
Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability) -
Transport
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days) -
Meals
10 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request -
Tour Leader
Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details
What's Not Included
International flightsTravel to the start point and from the end point is not included. We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best deals on international flights.Travel insuranceFor 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.
Mode of Transport
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
Accommodation
10 nights in 2, 3 & 4* hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms
Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
Traveller Comfort - *COACH* tours
We welcome all travellers on our tours but we would like to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. In light of this, please ensure that you are happy with the below information and level of fitness required.
Expat Explore tries to be as accommodating as possible, however, our tours are unfortunately not designed for people travelling with wheelchairs or severe mobility issues.
Our tours are fast paced because they are designed for you to see the most a destination has to offer. We also want to ensure that you explore as much as possible, which may require long periods without stops on the coach as we drive to a new destination.
We offer walking tours in most cities (up to 3 hours), and a wheelchair is not always a practical option as there are often cobbled streets and stairs on these tours.
For travellers in wheelchairs, you will only be able to store your wheelchair under the coach with the other luggage. Thus, on the long drives between cities you will not necessarily have access to your wheelchair if we make a quick bathroom stop along the way. Please note that travelling with a wheelchair could prove difficult as our coaches don't have wheelchair lifts, as such you will need to be able to board and alight the coach on your own.
With regards to our accommodation, not all hotels have lifts and this means potentially having to carry bags up and down stairs.
For more information regarding traveller fitness please see our Terms and Conditions.
Experiences
Explore Ghent, one of Belgium's oldest cities
See the sights on a driving tour of Paris
Taste local French wine in Toulouse
Explore Toulouse with a local guide
Visit Andorra, one of Europe’s smallest countries
Embark on a driving tour of Barcelona city
Visit Sète in the South of France
Visit the Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct
Enjoy an orientation tour of Avignon
Enjoy a scenic drive along the French Riviera
Experience the glitz and glamour of Monaco
Enjoy a perfume workshop in Eze
Visit Nice, a gorgeous French coastal city
See the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa
Discover Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance
Explore Rome with a local guide
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Our tour leaders come from all walks of life, with different backgrounds and interests. They are all confident and well-travelled with an in-depth knowledge of the destinations they are working in, and a passion for helping you make the most out of your Expat Explore tour.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Our tours are not suitable for young children, so we set a minimum age limit of 10 years old.
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What is the tipping policy?
Whilst we fully understand that some nationalities are not accustomed to tipping, this is a normal part of the culture in many of the countries we visit. Tipping has become an increasingly accepted practice in all areas of the service industry, but particularly in restaurants, bars and taxis worldwide. Expat Explore crew members
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
There is an optional single supplement/private room upgrade available for single travellers who wish to have a private room. This can be added at the time of booking or by contacting our customer services team. Please note that the room provided may be a single room with a single bed.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
All our tours are conducted in English.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Certain nationalities may require a visa(s) for this tour.
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What is the maximum group size?
It depends on how many other people book! There could be up to 51 other passengers, so you will have the opportunity to make lots of friends!
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, Full air-conditioning
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Our travelers come from all walks of life, with different backgrounds and interests.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting destination for the first day of your tour. Make sure you keep departure times and possible delays in mind when booking flights.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
We are committed to curating excellent travel experiences and to do so we need all of our travelers to feel safe.
In order to ensure the peace of mind and safety of our travelers and staff on board the coach, we are still requesting that all travellers, regardless of their vaccination status, produce a negative Covid test. This test can be a PCR test -
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting point for the first day of your tour. Please see the meeting point information for details on how to reach the meeting point.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No, visas are each traveler’s personal responsibility, and we recommend that plenty of time is allowed for visas to be applied for. When applying for your visa, please ensure that the proper research is carried out before you apply, and that you deal directly with the embassies or certified agents with regard to acquiring correct and timely information. We cannot take responsibility for customers
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
We have searched and invested in excellent accommodation options, either located in cities or well placed with public transport connections. Clean linen, towels is always included. Toiletries (shampoo, shower gel etc) and hair dryers are not always included, so you may wish to bring these with you. Accommodation is provided in twin share en-suite rooms. We use a mix of mostly 2, 3 & 4-star hotels.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
A full list of confirmed accommodation names and addresses for your particular departure will be emailed to you around 1 week before the tour starts.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
All travellers are required to carry their own bags, get on and off the coach, and use public transport. Our city walking tours can last up to 3 hours and certain places involve walking up and down lots of steps. We want you to enjoy your tour, so read through the itinerary thoroughly and make your own conclusions as to whether you feel that you are fit and healthy enough.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Due to weight and space limitations, you are allowed to bring one main piece of luggage weighing no more than 20kg, and one small soft bag for hand luggage weighing a maximum of 7kg. On all tours, you will have to carry your own luggage (e.g. into hotels and up to your room if hotels don’t have elevators). Please bear this in mind when you are deciding what to pack
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No, entrance fees are not included.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
All of the hotels on this tour offer Wi-Fi, which is available free of charge as part of your Expat Explore tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
If you are travelling alone there is no compulsory charge - you will share a twin room with another passenger of the same gender. There is an optional single supplement/private room upgrade available for single travellers who wish to have a private room. This can be added at the time of booking or by contacting our team.
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Children on tour?
Our tours are not suitable for young children which is why we have a minimum age limit of 10 years old. However, at the discretion of Expat Explore we may consider younger children on certain tours if they meet certain criteria and a request is received in writing via email. Minors (between 10 and 18 years of age) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who accepts full responsibility for them. Unaccompanied minors will not be accepted on tour. Expat Explore reserves the right to decline any booking at our discretion. Any minor (between 10 and 18 years of age) is priced the same as an adult.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
The health and safety of our travellers and employees are our top priority. Which means, when you travel with us, our enhanced hygiene protocols will ensure you do so in a safe and responsible way - ask for details of current policies.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Expat Explore we value responsible travel and are committed to exploring the world consciously and kindly. We are proud to make responsible travel possible with a number of our sustainable travel practices!
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Relate is a South African based not-for-profit organisation that Expat Explore supports. The group aims to help those less fortunate create better lives for themselves through a variety of fundraising initiatives. On our South Africa tours, each passenger will receive an Expat Explore branded Relate bracelet. We donate the cost of these bracelets to our chosen Relate charity: the Nelson Mandela Sc
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Free Date Changes
Expat Explore Travel allows you to make 5 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 91 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Expat Explore Travel requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of expat explore travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 44 days before tour starts: Forfeit 40% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.