Itinerary for London to Rome Tour • Expat Explore End Point · Top attractions like the Prince's...

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DAY 1: London - Paris

Welcome to the tour! Leaving London behind us, we make our way to Paris, crossing the English Channel and arriving in the ‘City of

Lights’ in the afternoon. We'll take you on a driving tour of the French capital; get your cameras ready - you’ll be seeing some of the

city’s most treasured landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and the Arc de Triomphe! After the driving tour we'll enjoy

dinner at a restaurant in the Latin Quarter, an eclectic, bohemian and historic neighbourhood. We'll then travel back to the hotel on

Paris' world famous metro system, ready to explore the city further on our free day tomorrow!

Experiences

Driving tour of Paris: Enjoy a driving tour upon arrival - spot the Tuileries Gardens, The River Seine, l'Île 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!

DAY 2: Paris: Free Day

Itinerary for London to Rome Tour • Expat Explore

Start Point:

Outside Hotel Novotel at Greenwich station,

173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA

06:30 hrs

Hotel lobby, Holiday Inn Express, Greenwich,

85 Bugsby Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0GD

07:00 hrs

End Point:

Rome hotel,

Please contact us

10:00 hrs

Included Meals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

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


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!

Optional Excursions

River Seine Cruise: € 12

Cabaret Show: € 70-90

Montparnasse Observation Deck: € 15

Paris + Tour: € 50

* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.

DAY 3: Paris - Toulouse

Included Meals


Accommodation

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


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. There is

also a 17th-century canal to discover. Enjoy an included dinner with the group this evening.

Experiences

Taste some of the vintages that have placed Toulouse on the world wine map.

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 at a local restaurant.

Experiences

Comfort stop in Andorra - enjoy some free time to explore the sixth-smallest nation in Europe.

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.

DAY 5: Barcelona: Free Day

Included Meals


Accommodation

Ibis Toulouse Gare Matabiau

Included Meals


Accommodation

Ibis Meridiana

Ibis Santa Coloma

Eurostars Mitre


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.

Optional Excursions

Flamenco show & dinner: € 75


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.

Included Meals


Accommodation

Ibis Meridiana

Ibis Santa Coloma

Eurostars Mitre


Experiences

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.

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 and Pont d’Avignon.

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

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.

DAY 8: Pisa - Florence - Tuscany

Included Meals


Included Meals


Accommodation

ibis Styles Nice Aéroport Arenas

Hôtel Nicea

Appart'City Nice Acropolis

Ibis Budget Nice Californie Lenval

Kyriad Nice Gare


Heading inland once more, we make for 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 one photo opportunity you wouldn’t want to miss. Florence is our next destination, where

we’ll have a guided walking tour of the city. Learn about the history of the city and see historical landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio,

Palazzo Vecchio, the Basilica of Santa Croce, the Florence Baptistry and of course, Michelangelo’s famous statue of David – a replica of

which stands in the Palazzo della Signoria. After exploring, we'll head to our accommodation in the hills of Tuscany.

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: Your Expat Explore tour leader will take you on an orientation tour to introduce you to the main sights,

including the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Della Signoria and the replica statue of David.

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

Included Meals


Accommodation

Hotel Massimo d'Azeglio

Hotel Meridiana Florence


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, Piazza Navona (Fountain of the Quattro Fiumi) and the Spanish steps. You have

the option of visiting the Colosseum.

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.

Optional Excursions

Roman food tour: € 65

Castel Gandolfo: € 75


DAY 11: Rome - End of tour

Included Meals


Accommodation

Cristoforo Colombo

American Palace Eur

Rome Midas Hotel Conference

Included Meals


Accommodation

Cristoforo Colombo

American Palace Eur

Rome Midas Hotel Conference


On the last day of your tour, ensure that you swap numbers with your fellow travellers, before you part ways.

Experiences

The tour ends after breakfast. Make sure you have exchanged contact details with your new-found travel friends, and share your

amazing tour memories with us online using the hashtags #ExpatExplore and #BetterTogether.

Included Meals


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