Milan To Amsterdam Rail Express

Milan To Amsterdam Rail Express

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$3170

$2455

Milan To Amsterdam Rail Express

10 Days Starting and ending in Hotel in Milan

Visiting: Milan, Swiss Alps, Interlaken, Freiburg im Breisgau, Offenburg, Offenburg, Strasbourg, Metz, Metz, Paris, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam

Tour operator:

Expat Explore Travel

Tour code:

REEX

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

10 - 51

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

10-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English
From: $3170 $2455 Operator discount: -$715 -23%

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Are you ready to spend 10 days exploring Europe on a rail vacation? This Milan to Amsterdam Rail Express tour travels to the top destinations in Europe! Marvel at the breathtaking scenery as the tour travels through the Swiss Alps and the Black Forest region. Experience the top attractions in Paris, Milan and Brussels. Discover the quaint French cities of Strasbourg and Metz and board a cruise along Amsterdam's famous canals. Explore the Swiss Alps and Paris on free days. Encounter a memorable way of exploring Europe's best – by train!

Highlights

  • Explore the Swiss Alps and Paris extensively on free days

  • Choose to see the 'Top of Europe' at Jungfraujoch

  • Discover Milan on a guided tour

  • Scenic train journey through the Swiss Alps and Germany’s Black Forest

Itinerary

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Day 1: Start Of Tour In Milan

Location: Milan

Meals Included: Lunch

The Milan to Amsterdam Rail Express tour kicks off today! Saybonjournoto Italy after arriving in Milan this morning. Meet at the hotel to get acquainted with your tour leader and tour group. The day's discovery begins with a guided tour of Milan. Guided by a local, traverse this stylish city packed with unmissable attractions and a palpable ambience! Indulge in a traditional Italian lunch at a local restaurant before spending the rest of the day as you please. There's a lot to explore in Milan!

  • Enjoy a guided tour of Italy's fashion capital, Milan

  • Taste authentic Italian cuisine with a welcome lunch

Day 2: Milan - Swiss Alps

Location: Milan, Swiss Alps

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

It's day two on tour and time to journey towards Switzerland! As the tour traverses the landscape between Italy and Switzerland, marvel at the stunning sights of the Swiss Alps from the comfort of the train. Up first today is the scenic town of Spiez, framed by rolling hills, gorgeous lakes and breathtaking vineyards! En route to Spiez, take in all the splendour of the scenic Swiss countryside. Up next, is Interlaken. After arriving in the Swiss mountain village, home for the next two nights, tuck into an included dinner with the tour group.

  • Scenic mountain rail journey through the Swiss Alps

Day 3: Swiss Alps: Free Day

Location: Swiss Alps

Meals Included: Breakfast

Spend today's free day discovering the Swiss Alps as you wish! Enjoy free time in the Swiss mountain village with some rest and rejuvenation, or explore the area at leisure! Alternatively, choose to join the optional excursion to the highest train station in Europe, Jungfraujoch. Here, marvel at the landscapes all around as well as the awe-inspiring glacier. Down on the ground, roam the streets and take in the enchanting atmosphere of the local villages. This evening, join the optional dinner and sink your teeth into an authentic Swiss fondue!

Day 4: Interlaken - Freiburg Im Breisgau - Offenburg

Location: Interlaken, Freiburg im Breisgau, Offenburg

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, the European rail journey continues towards Germany. First on the itinerary today is a stop in Freiburg im Breisgau, also referred to as the Black Forest region's capital. Marvel at the scenic surroundings as you head off on an orientation tour. Then, enjoy free time to discover at leisure and find a lunch spot before beholding the city's iconic medieval architecture and the Dreisam River. Offenburg is up next where the tour touches down for the night. Look forward to trying the local cuisine during tonight’s included dinner as Offenburg is famous for culinary science and winemaking.

  • Visit Freiburg, the “Capital of the Black Forest”

  • Discover the historic city of Offenburg

Day 5: Offenburg - Strasbourg - Metz

Location: Offenburg, Strasbourg, Metz

Meals Included: Breakfast

Depart Germany today en route to France for even more memorable adventures! First, enjoy a stop in the captivating capital city of the Grand Est region - Strasbourg. Enjoy free time to discover the city's top attractions, framed by storybook landscapes and architecture, and marvel at the massive clock at the Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame. This afternoon, journey towards Metz and embark on an orientation tour after checking in upon arrival. Uncover the city's rich history and discover top attractions such as the Gothic Metz Cathedral and the German’s Gate, a medieval bridge castle. Explore at leisure during free time this evening.

  • Explore Strasbourg, capital of the Grand Est region

  • Discover Metz, a historic French city, on an orientation tour

Day 6: Metz - Paris

Location: Metz, Paris

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, the “City of Lights” is calling! Board a speed train towards one of the world's top travel destinations - Paris. After arriving at Gare de l’Est station, savour an included group lunch before a guided exploration of Paris on foot. Behold some iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées! Roam the Parisian streets and take in the romance and splendour all around. Conclude the walking tour in the Latin Quarter before enjoying some free time to discover more of Paris. This evening, opt for stunning sights by joining the Evening in Montmartre optional excursion.

  • Discover Paris on an orientation tour

Day 7: Paris: Free Day

Location: Paris

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, discover even more of the top things to do in Paris on a free day! Choose to join your tour leader on the Paris Shopping & Art optional to experience some of the best attractions in the city, including the Louvre, Fragonard Perfume Museum, Galeries Lafayette and a River Seine lunch cruise. Or instead, take in the sights and sounds of Paris at leisure in your free time. Be sure to seek out unmissable experiences such as seeing the Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Cœur, wandering along the Champs-Élysées or grabbing a bite of must-try French cuisine. This evening, experience a thrilling Parisian Cabaret by joining the optional excursion.

Day 8: Paris - Brussels

Location: Paris, Brussels

Meals Included: Breakfast

Bid Parisadieutoday as the tour journeys onwards to Belgium’s capital city of Brussels. Rich in history, art and architecture, this is a stunning city to explore! Head out for an orientation tour of the city upon arrival. Discover some of the top attractions like the Park of Brussels, the Grand Palace and the Brussels Town Hall. Explore the city some more in your free time thereafter. Consider some retail therapy, a trip to the Atomium for scenic Parisian views, or a visit to one of many museums exhibiting a variety of artworks, instruments and comics. The options are endless!

  • Explore the highlights of Brussels on an orientation tour

Day 9: Brussels - Amsterdam

Location: Brussels, Amsterdam

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Before journeying towards the Netherlands, enjoy some more time to explore Brussels this morning! After arrival and check-in in Amsterdam, journey to the city centre to embark on a canal cruise. What a way to discover Amsterdam! Marvel at the stunning landscapes from this incredible vantage point along the canals. Uncover the interesting history of Amsterdam while travelling past the city's most iconic attractions. Once the cruise concludes, savour the last night on tour with a delicious, included farewell dinner at a historic restaurant!

  • Cruise along Amsterdam's canals

  • Enjoy a farewell dinner in Amsterdam

Day 10: End Of Tour In Amsterdam

Location: Amsterdam

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, the Milan to Amsterdam Rail Express tour concludes after traversing 7 must-see countries in 10 days! Reminisce about your favourite tour moments and exchange contact details with your new global friends over breakfast. We hope this European rail adventure has given you many memories to last a lifetime! Expat Explore wishes you a safe and enjoyable journey ahead.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    9 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

    All rail travel throughout your tour with reserved seat selection
    Standard Class Rail
    Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)

  • Meals

    9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 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

  • All rail travel throughout your tour with reserved seat selection

  • Standard Class Rail

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

Accommodation

  • 9 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 - *RAIL* 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 train as we travel to a new destination.


We offer orientation and walking tours in some destinations, and a wheelchair is not always a practical option as there are often cobbled streets and stairs on these tours.


With regards to our accommodation, not all hotels have lifts and this can mean potentially having to carry bags up and down stairs.


Many train stations in Europe are in historic buildings, with normal stairs and limited escalators and elevators available. You will be required to carry all of your luggage up and down stairs to reach the platforms.


For more information regarding traveller fitness please see our Terms and Conditions.

Health and Fitness

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 train as we travel to a new destination.

We offer orientation and walking tours in some destinations, and a wheelchair is not always a practical option as there are often cobbled streets and stairs on these tours.

With regards to our accommodation, not all hotels have lifts and this can mean potentially having to carry bags up and down stairs.

Many train stations in Europe are in historic buildings, with normal stairs and limited escalators and elevators available. You will be required to carry all of your luggage up and down stairs to reach the platforms.

Experiences

  • Enjoy a guided tour of Italy's fashion capital, Milan

  • Taste authentic Italian cuisine with a welcome lunch

  • Scenic mountain rail journey through the Swiss Alps

  • Visit Freiburg, the “Capital of the Black Forest”

  • Discover the historic city of Offenburg

  • Explore Strasbourg, capital of the Grand Est region

  • Discover Metz, a historic French city, on an orientation tour

  • Discover Paris on an orientation tour

  • Explore the highlights of Brussels on an orientation tour

  • Cruise along Amsterdam's canals

  • Enjoy a farewell dinner in Amsterdam

Check out our Q&As

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 2005

  • 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!

  • 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

Reviews of this operator

ANTHONY NDUNGU   ITALY

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I had a blast!!!! Simply amazing and would highly recommend.

Roger  

Wonderful new addition

19-Oct-2022

Great new country and addition by Expat. One of the most interesting and beautiful countries I've ever been. Great food, scenery and lovely people.

Jamie the Kingslayer  

Everything I had expected and more

01-Oct-2022

It was my first time traveling to Europe so I was nervous about everything including finding my way around, speaking the languages, and finding lodging. It turned out to be an incredible experience, I couldn't ask for a better your guide. Luke truly is the best in the business and we were so lucky o have him on the last tour of the season. I am definitely going to recommend Expat to my family and friends when they want to travel to Europe. I am going to go as far as finding out when Luke will be the guide and have family/friends specifically book the tour with him.

Randy  

Outstanding!

25-Sep-2022

From orientation to farewell dinner Martina was always there to ensure that everyone was happy and enjoying the tour! It was fast paced, especially with the added excursions, but the tour covered the best of Italy and Martina was absolutely the best. She was entertaining and informative. Look forward to another tour with her!!

Emma  

Perfect combination of sites, history, culture and food

19-Oct-2022

The highlights of Japan tour with Expat Explore was the ideal way to see the country. It had the perfect mix of big cities, small quaint villages, historical sites and food! The tour was well organised and a good pace to enjoy the various places and activities. We had the opportunity to be immersed in local culture and try the cuisine in a range of dining experiences. The hotels were clean and roomy to rest for days filled with adventures. Japan with Expat should be on your wish list!

CCY  

Good experience

07-Oct-2022

Enjoyed the views of different places and learnt about the history of different places in UK/Ireland.

Kendra Olson   United States

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03-Apr-2024

Such a great trip and saw so many places, if we did this trip on our own I think we would only get half of what we did done in this time period. It definitely was busy with not much down time but we didn’t pay to go be bored. Beautiful and memorable trip!

Travelling Solo  

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18-Oct-2022

A great tour made even better by our tour leader Marty. She was so knowledgeable and helpful. Made us laugh, showed us amazing sites and always had great recommendations.

Tash  

Really nice experience

26-Oct-2022

Loved the small country towns. Very beautiful MARTY AND ALEX THE DRIVER , made the tour experience perfect for me. She is a brilliant guide.

Disappointed  

Totally exhausted

05-Oct-2022

I need a holiday to recover from this full-on, insufficient down time, tour. Late hotel arrivals, late city tours, late dinners and excessive walking due to public transport use and then early morning starts. And to top it off, no seat rotation (tour leader advised on day 2 for covid reasons) which made sense on day 2 but not by day 3 or 4 when we had been grouped together at meals, on walking tours, and sharing rooms with people we had just met...merrily spreading our germs between our group anyway! This seating rule however was waived for a special few...those who insisted that they get travel sickness (and must sit in the front seat) and..those who think the rule is not for them and aren't challenged by the tour leader anyway. No seat rotation also meant not getting the opportunity to get to know everyone on the tour on an equal basis.

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Book with Confidence

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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