We recently completed the EV 8 day tour to 7 European Countries. It was truly amazing. From the quaint canals of Amsterdam and Venice to the majestic mountains of Innsbruck and Lake Luzerne to the cruises along the Rhine and Seine this tour had it all and then some. Although faced paced, (hey it's 7 countries in 8 days!) it was well worth the effort. Not only were the sights amazing, but the extra experiences available in most locations were well worth the additional cost and shouldn't be missed. It's difficult to get a flavor of local culture on a short trip to any location, but Expat has a way of providing that experience making travel all the more exceptional. If you're looking for a fast-paced adventure offering the ability to experience many different locales and cultures, this is a trip that should not be missed.
The tour was well executed. The countries we visited were all interesting tourist destinations, some of which were in my bucket list. I really liked all the countries especially Italy, France, Switzerland. Austria was the biggest surprise for me because I would never have considered visiting but I am so happy this tour afforded us that opportunity, what a beautiful country, thank you so much. Activities: all activities that were either part of the package or were optional were all interesting and fun. I especially loved the cruises as they were the best way to explore the area/ city. Hotels: all the hotels we slept at were clean, well kept, the beds were comfortable and the food was alright. Tour Leader: Mayra was amazing, patient, caring, respectful and ran a tight ship in terms of managing time. She gave out information/facts/history about the countries we visited. She played games with us to keep us entertained. She simply was amazing. Tour Driver: Sam is simply a gentleman, helpful, caring and very, very professional. I and all of us trusted him with our lives because he gave us the sense that he is trustworthy and RESPONSIBLE. I truly appreciated and respect him a lot. Overall experience: I absolutely loved and enjoyed it. I have not a single thing to complain about. I know that I will never do a tour with any other service provider, I have certainly found a home.
Amazing tour! We had lots of fun, we laughed a lot, and we did visit all the places it states on the itinerary. So many beautiful places and a well put together tour. We love Innsbruck, Lucerne & Dijon. Our tour group had people from all over the world, variety of ages, mostly couples, and some people traveling alone. It was a great mix of people & personalities, and I feel that everyone bonded and have great time together. Please be aware that this is fast paced tour, you will be required start early and have breakfast at 6 0r 630 am but it's all worth the experience, its like a boot camp tour. Our tour leader Mayra was kind and awesome, loved that she gave us a history lesson on the new country/city we were visiting. She also knew most of the places we visited and giving us tips on restaurant and sight seeing ideas. The coach was comfortable and clean, our driver Sam was very professional and kind. He kept us safe during our drive. We did not like the hotels in Venice and Paris. The Kyriad Paris Nord hotel, the bathroom had mold, the tub is dirty and only 2 towels (no hand towels or face cloths either). Overall, we had such a blast and will be rebooking with Expat in our next tour for the future but definitely something longer where I can stay longer in the different destinations. We would love a Germany/Switzerland/Austria tour or Spain!
