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Itinerary for Amsterdam to Rome Tour • Expat Explore
Start Point: End Point:
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - iH Hotels Roma Z3,
Schiphol, Via Giorgio Perlasca, 13/15, 00155 Roma RM,
Jupiterstraat 162 - 200, 2132 HH Hoofddorp, Italy
Netherlands, Tel: +31 20 797 9190 10:00 hrs
10:00 hrs
Hotel in Paris,
Hotel to be confirmed
17:00 hrs
DAY 1: Amsterdam - Ghent - Paris
Welcome to Amsterdam and the start of this exciting Europe tour! Meet the group at the hotel this
morning before hopping aboard the coach and hitting the road! The first stop is the city of Ghent in
Belgium. Enjoy free time to explore and grab lunch. Next, travel onwards to Paris and arrive in the
afternoon. This evening, the group will enjoy a fun and informative driving tour of this world-famous
city before enjoying the first group dinner of the tour!
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Lunch stop in Ghent: Enjoy a quick stop in a different country as you enjoy free time for lunch in
this Belgian port city.
Driving tour of Paris: Enjoy a driving tour upon arrival - spot the Tuileries Gardens, The River
Seine, l’Ile de la Cité, the Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Lovers Bridge, Sacre Coeur,
Montmartre, Pigalle (the Red Light District) and the Moulin Rouge!
Included Meals Accommodation
Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Hotel ibis Paris La Défense Centre B&B Porte Des Lilas
B&B Paris Malakof
Ibis Paris La Villette Cité des Sciences
B&B Paris Italie Porte de Choisy
B&B Hôtel Orly Chevilly
DAY 2: Paris: Free Day
The whole day is yours! Cruise up the Seine River, see the Eiffel Tower or world-famous artworks at
the Louvre, head to Montmartre to see the Sacre Coeur, or go to Disneyland for the day. Ask your
Expat Explore tour leader for more ideas and suggestions. The diversity of Paris means that you can
admire famous artworks, visit historical landmarks, indulge in the finest French cuisine, check out
the latest fashions or simply just relax in a café - all in one day, if you wish! Expat Explore - Version: Thu Sep 30 2021 16:26:41 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 3/11
Included Meals Accommodation
Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Hotel ibis Paris La Défense Centre B&B Porte Des Lilas
B&B Paris Malakof
Ibis Paris La Villette Cité des Sciences
B&B Paris Italie Porte de Choisy
B&B Hôtel Orly Chevilly
Optional Excursions
Cabaret Show: € 70-90
Paris + Tour: € 50
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.
DAY 3: Paris - Toulouse
Today we leave Paris behind to make our way to Toulouse, stopping along the way to enjoy some
wine tasting in a small medieval village. Our drive takes us through some picture-perfect
landscapes. Taste some of the beautiful wines that define the region's unique terroir. Arrive in
Toulouse, the 4th largest city in the country. It is filled with awe-inspiring Renaissance architecture.
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Experiences
Wine tasting in Toulouse: Taste some of the vintages that have placed Toulouse on the world
wine map.
Included Meals Accommodation
Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Ibis Toulouse Gare Matabiau
DAY 4: Toulouse - Andorra - Barcelona
Waving Toulouse goodbye, head south towards the border with Andorra. Enjoy lunch on the go and
head straight to Barcelona. Welcome to the bustling capital of Catalonian Spain! Our driving tour
features some of the city's top attractions. This includes the Sagrada Familia, Parque de Joan Miro
and more. Stay in a small town outside of city bounds this evening. Enjoy an included dinner with
the group.
Experiences
Visit Andorra: Comfort stop in Andorra - enjoy some free time to explore the sixth-smallest nation
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Driving tour of Barcelona: Barcelona is renowned for its art and architecture, such as the
fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí. Our
driving tour will introduce you to a few of the city's top visitor attractions.
Included Meals Accommodation
Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Ibis Meridiana Ibis Santa Coloma
Eurostars Mitre
DAY 5: Barcelona: Free Day
Today is your free day to enjoy the delights of Barcelona. You can visit the many famous sites, or
simply wander down the vibrant La Rambla - Barcelona’s busiest avenue - which is full of street
artists, food stalls, markets and many restaurants! Tonight, you can experience Spanish nightlife for
yourself in one of the many night clubs.
Included Meals Accommodation
Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Ibis Meridiana Ibis Santa Coloma
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Optional Excursions
Flamenco Show & Dinner: € 75
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.
DAY 6: Barcelona - Pont du Gard - Avignon
Leaving Barcelona behind, we're heading to Avignon. But first, we stop over at the Pont du Gard.
This centuries-old aqueduct bridge was built by the Romans in the 1st century AD. It's still a feat of
engineering and incredibly impressive. Avignon itself is located in the beating heart of Provence. It
used to be the epicentre of Roman Catholic culture at one time. This left it with awe-inspiring
buildings like the Palais des Papes. Our orientation tour will hit most of the famous landmarks. This
includes the Notre-Dame des Doms and Pont d’Avignon.
Experiences
Visit the Pont du Gard: A stop to see Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge that
crosses the Gardon River. The bridge has three tiers of arches, stands 160 ft tall, and once carried
44 million gallons of water a day to the fountains, baths and homes of the citizens of Nîmes.
Orientation tour of Avignon: Your tour leader will take you on an orientation walking tour of
Avignon, where you will see the Palais des Papes, the old Avignon town walls, Notre-Dame des Doms
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Included Meals
Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:
DAY 7: Avignon - French Riviera - Nice
We leave Avignon behind and make our way along the French Riviera. Our ultimate destination is
Nice. However, we'll take our time winding our way along the coast. Stopovers at towns like Cannes,
Antibes, Saint-Tropez, and Frejus along the way. Discover Monaco this afternoon. Top attractions like
the Prince's Palace, Oceanography Museum, Cathedral of Monaco and the Casino de Monte-Carlo
await. Enjoy a free evening to relax or explore at your leisure.
Experiences
Guided tour of Monaco: Explore the top sights in Monaco on a guided day tour. Visit top
attractions like the Prince's Palace, Casino de Monte-Carlo, Oceanography Museum and the
Cathedral of Monaco.
Included Meals Accommodation Expat Explore - Version: Thu Sep 30 2021 16:26:41 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 8/11
Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: ibis Styles Nice Aéroport Arenas Hôtel Nicea
Appart'City Nice Acropolis
Ibis Budget Nice Californie Lenval
Kyriad Nice Gare
DAY 8: Pisa - Florence - Tuscany
Heading inland once more, travel to nearby Italy and one of the world’s most famous landmarks, the
Leaning Tower of Pisa! Be sure to have your cameras at the ready - this is a photo opportunity not to
be missed. Florence is the next destination on the list. Enjoy an orientation tour of the city and learn
about Florence’s intriguing history. See historical landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio, and a replica of
Michelangelo’s famous statue of David which stands in the Palazzo della Signoria. After exploring
Florence, head to the hills of Tuscany to the accommodation for this evening.
Experiences
View the Leaning Tower of Pisa: Your chance to see the world famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, or
even take some iconic pictures of you ‘holding up’ the tower.
Orientation tour of Florence: Learn more about Florence on an orientation tour with your tour
leader. See the main sights, including the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza
Della Signoria and the replica statue of David.
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Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Hotel Massimo d'Azeglio Hotel Meridiana Florence
DAY 9: Tuscany - Rome
We make our way to Italy's capital, Rome. You’ll be taken on a walking tour of the city by a local
guide, who will introduce you to the incredible history of this unique city, which reigned supreme as
the focal point of the Roman Empire. Highlights today include the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon,
Piazza Navona, the Roman Forum and of course the Colosseum. On the way to our accommodation
for the evening, you can start to plan what to do with your free day tomorrow - the Colosseum and
Vatican City are unmissable!
Experiences
Walking tour of Rome: This city has so much to see and do we can’t list everything here but your
walking tour of Rome with a professional local guide will give you a great start for further
exploration in your free time. You will see Roman Forum, Arch of Septimus Severus, the Trevi
Fountain, the Pantheon and the Spanish steps. You have the option of visiting the Colosseum.
Included Meals Accommodation
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Cristoforo Colombo
American Palace Eur
Rome Midas Hotel Conference
DAY 10: Rome: Free Day
Today is a free day for you to experience Rome's ancient history, exquisite culture and delicious
food - we offer an optional food tour and an optional excursion to the pope's summer residence.
Later this afternoon you'll also have the opportunity to visit the Vatican City - the smallest country in
the world! Inside the walls, you can visit the Sistine Chapel and see for yourself the famous ceiling
painted by Michelangelo, as well as numerous other famous art pieces dotted around the buildings.
Included Meals Accommodation
Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Cristoforo Colombo American Palace Eur
Rome Midas Hotel Conference
Optional Excursions
Roman Food Tour: € 65
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* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.
DAY 11: Rome - End of tour
The tour ends in Rome today after breakfast with the group. Make sure you have exchanged contact
details with your newly-made travel friends, and share your amazing tour memories with us online
using the hashtags #ExpatExplore and #BetterTogether.
Included Meals
Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: