Day 2: An evening in Paris
Day 12: A guided walking tour of Venice.
Day 14: Stay in a mountain village in the Swiss Alps
 
Europe Explorer
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Visit 9 Countries
17 Days from R10400
explore europe
Sight-Seeing
 
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Amsterdam: Guided walking tour of the Red Light District. You can also see Amsterdam's many canals, the Anne Frank House, Dam Square and the van Gogh Museum.
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Volendam: Typical Dutch fishing village – try some of the local food and drink!
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Zaanse Schans: 17th century windmill village with wooden shoe making and cheese tasting.
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Bruges: Visit the ancient medieval city.
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Paris: Guided coach tour of Paris with the opportunity to see the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe & les Champs Elysees. On your day off why not do a cruise down the River Seine or see a cabaret show.
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Burgundy:Visit a magnificent French chateau for wine tasting.
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Avignon:Visit the fortified town of Avignon and see the Papal Palace.
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Pont du Gard: Visit the famous 2000 year old Roman aqueduct.
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Barcelona: Explore this vibrant city and see the Sagrada Familia, La Rambla and its many other sites.
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Arles: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites, a good example of the adaptation of an ancient city to medieval European civilization. See its impressive Roman monuments.
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French Riviera: Shop in the markets and visit the ancient town on your free day. Relax on the beaches of Nice or Cannes. We also visit the famous French perfumery, Fragonard's.
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Monaco: On your free day in the French Riviera visit Monte Carlo with its casinos. Walk the Formula 1 race track.
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Pisa: Photo opportunity to see the leaning tower.
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Florence: Local guided walking tour of Florence. See the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria with Michelangelo's David, Ponte Vecchio and Santa Croce Basilica.
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Rome: Local guided walking tour of the city, where you can see the Coliseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and the Pantheon.
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Vatican City: Sightseeing excursion for your free day in Rome.
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Pompeii: An excursion to visit the famous site where Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD on your free day.
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Venice: Local guided tour seeing the Rialto Bridge, St Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs and the Doges' Palace. Why not finish off the day by taking a gondola ride down Venice's famous canals. On your free day, why not go to the Murano Island to see famous glass-blowing or to the Lido Island to watch traditional lace making.
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Switzerland: You can visit Jungfraujoch and walk on a glacier. Enjoy the spectacular scenery on mountain pass crossing into Italy.
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Rhine Valley: Take a scenic boat cruise from St Goar to Boppard (included). Enjoy a stroll down the Rhine and taste some local beers.
 
 
 
     
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What's Included
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16 Nights accommodation in double or twin rooms. (*Optional double or twin upgrade for Switzerland)
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Breakfast (B) and Dinners (D) included in your food fund – as per itinerary.
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NEW for 2012: Public transport used during sightseeing tours is now included. (Not on free days)
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Modern air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seats.
expat coach
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Local taxes, baggage handling fees, hotel tips, service charges & ferry crossings.
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Experienced Tour Leader
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Free Expat Explore Tour souvenir.
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Free Expat Explore Info guide book.
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Sight seeing as described.
Dates and Rates 2012
Excludes Compulsory Food Fund: R1550 (?)
Tour prices are structured in the same way as budget airlines. The first seats are the cheapest but the prices will increase up to the normal rate as bookings are made. So book early!
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Book extra nights in Amsterdam, before or after your tour. Only R 350 per person, per night based on twin share.  Single room R450. Please contact the office for details: bookings@expatexplore.com

Book airport transfers in Amsterdam, before or after your tour. Only €50 per 4 seater taxi (smallest size taxi available) or €60 per 6 seater taxi (largest size taxi available), for a single journey.  To book, please contact Jan de Wit Taxi’s on  info@jandewitgroup.comwith the following: Tour date and start date, number of people, flight number and time, and full contact details including your mobile number.  Please don’t forget to update the transfer company if airline schedule changes.  Please pay the driver €’s cash on the day.