Europe Taster New Year

Summary

Dreaming of ringing in the New Year in Europe? Discover the festive streets of Paris and celebrate New Year's day in the Swiss Alps! Cruise Germany’s Rhine River and explore Amsterdam’s enchanting canals. This 7-day Europe Taster New Year tour kicks the New Year off with the wonder of travel.

Highlights

• Celebrate the New Year in the Swiss Alps

• Explore Paris with a full free day

• Visit Amsterdam and the Rhine Valley

Itinerary

DAY 1: London - Paris

Welcome to Expat Explore’s Europe New Year Taster tour! Depart London and head for the bright lights of Paris. In the afternoon, arrive in the famous “City of Lights” and take a driving tour of the French capital. See iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe! After, enjoy a delicious welcome dinner of French cuisine.

Meals: Dinner

DAY 2: Paris: Free Day

Embrace the festive atmosphere in Paris, with a free day to explore/ Joining the Paris+ excursion is highly recommended. It includes a River Seine cruise, macaron tasting, perfume museum tour and more! Later, choose to explore the romantic Montmartre neighbourhood. Tonight, the Cabaret show excursion is a great option to finish off a fun-filled day in Paris!

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3: Burgundy - Swiss Alps (New Year’s Eve)

Continue to Burgundy - France’s famous wine region! Visit Beaune where there will be free time to sample local wine and visit the beautiful Hospices de Beaune. Then, admire the alpine scenery as the coach travels into the Swiss Alps. Arrive in the heart of the Jungfrau region and settle into the hotel. Celebrate New Year’s Eve at dinner tonight!

Meals: Breakfast Dinner

DAY 4: Swiss Alps: Free Day (New Year’s Day)

Happy New Year! Start the new year on an unforgettable note by joining the optional excursion to Jungfraujoch! Travel to the “top of Europe” to Europe’s highest train station, admiring spectacular scenery on the way up. Enjoy the snowy landscapes and breathtaking views of the surrounding glaciers and craggy mountaintops! Tonight, choose to enjoy a hearty Swiss Fondue Dinner.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5: Swiss Alps - Rhine Valley

This morning, continue to the next stop: Germany’s Rhine Valley. Experience beautiful scenery onboard a Rhine River cruise. Sail from St Goar to Boppard and admire views of charming medieval towns, vineyards and lofty cliffs. Next, enjoy a wine tasting at a local merchant. This is the place to try eiswein - a sweet dessert wine only harvested in below-freezing temperatures!

Meals: Breakfast Dinner

DAY 6: Rhine Valley - Amsterdam

Travel to the Netherlands today! Cross the border and stop at the Reikermolen Windmill. Next, visit a local farm to enjoy a traditional cheese-making demonstration and learn how clogs are made. Afterwards, continue to Amsterdam. Jump on board a canal boat and cruise Amsterdam’s iconic waterways lit up with the Amsterdam Light Festival. The rest of the evening is free.

Meals: Breakfast Dinner

DAY 7: Bruges - London

Bid farewell to Amsterdam. On the way back to London, stop in the Belgian city of Bruges. This medieval city is famous for its architecture, historic old churches and cobblestone streets. While here, sample famous Belgian beer, chocolate and waffles! Finally, board the coach for the last leg of the journey back to London where the tour ends tonight.

Meals: Breakfast

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More reasons to book with us

• Fully guided by an experienced tour leader

• Low deposit, monthly payment options, no extra fees

• 20 Years of Memories

What's Included

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)

Meals

• 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
  *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request

Transport

• Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard

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

Tour Leader

• Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader

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

11 Experiences!

• 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

• Indulge in a wine tasting in the Rhine Valley

• Visit the Riekermolen Windmill

• Enjoy a Dutch cheese and clogs demonstration

• Cruise the canals and see the displays of the Amsterdam Light Festival

• Enjoy dinner in Amsterdam

• Visit Bruges, a medieval city in Belgium