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from £315
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InterContinental Paris Le Grand
Paris
InterContinental Paris Le Grand is the essence of Paris, from its 9th arrondissement location to its Empire style borne of Napoleon’s love of grandeur. An historic monument amid the swirl of the shopping, theatre and banking districts, our hotel is close to famously French attractions such as the Opéra Garnier, Place Vendôme and the Louvre Museum
from €1195
Duration: 7 days - 6 nights
Lot & Dordogne - Discovery Bike Tour
Lot & Dordogne, Midi Pyrenees
The Lot & Dordogne Discovery bike tour invites you to explore and discover both the beautiful sweeping landscapes of the Lot and the rugged, dramatic cliffs and valleys of the Dordogne. Magnificent mediaeval chateaux, ancient dwellings carved into the rocky cliffs and pretty, perfectly preserved bastide towns beautifully illustrate the amazing prehistoric mystery and the fascinating mediaeval history of this stunning region. From lush river valley to gently rolling countryside, to shady green forest and rocky limestone causse, our routes sweep the meandering and undulating quiet backroads
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 days - 6 nights |
| Grade/Challenge | Moderate |
| Operates | Sunday to Saturday, May - September |
from £799
Duration: 24 Days
Absolute Europe - Budget 24 Days
Western and Eastern Europe
The Absolute incredible European Experience that won’t break the bank, but may break some hearts when its all over. Join us for Europe's best cities in Western and Eastern Europe, including Budapest, Prague and the famous Paris, where you’ll definitely have the time of your life, whilst meeting friends for life!
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 24 Days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | March - December |
from £1149
Duration: 22 days
Western and Eastern Europe
Highlights include: Paris - walking tour, Swiss Alps, Pisa, Florence - walking tour, Tuscany, Rome - walking tour, Vatican City, Pompeii - walking tour, Brindisi overnight ferry to Corfu, 3 days in Corfu (Greece), Mini-cruise to Venice, Ljubljana to Vienna, Bratislava to Prague, Munich, Rhine valley, Boppard, Amsterdam, Volendam, Bruges. Touring with Expat Explore is not just another trip; it's truly a unique experience. Combining great value accommodation, knowledgeable local guides, great dining & cultural experiences and comfortable travel. All the rooms on tour have private bathrooms
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 22 days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | March - November |
from £649
Duration: 12 Days
Western Europe
Highlights include: Paris sights like the Eiffel tower and Notre Dame; Burgundy Chateaux visit and wine tasting; Stay in a traditional Swiss mountain village; Tuscany Food and wine; Florence and Pisa; Gondola in Venice; Beer halls in Munich; Rhine valley boat cruise; Wooden shoe making, cheese tasting and a guided tour of Amsterdam's Red-light district!
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 Days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | Departures every second Saturday throughout the year |
from £799
Duration: 17 days
East and Western Europe
Highlights include: Paris sights like the Eiffel tower and Notre Dame; Burgundy Chateaux visit and wine tasting; Experience the high life and hustle and bustle of BARCA! Avignon in the Provence region famous for lavender, good food and fine wines Rub shoulders with the rich and famous in Monaco or work on your tan in the French Riviera; Tuscany Food and wine; Florence and Pisa; Ancient sights of Rome; Gondola in Venice; Stay in a traditional Swiss mountain village; Black Forest with Rhine valley boat cruise; Wooden shoe making, cheese tasting and a guided tour of Amsterdams Red-light district
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 17 days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | Departures from March to November |
from £359
Duration: 10 Days
European Blitz - Budget 10 Days
Europe
Kick off your European BLITZ tour in the Amsterdamage… 10days of the best European cities awaits your arrival – all at this incredible smashing price as you zip through incredible sights, shopping, partying… all whilst meeting new friends
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10 Days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | March - December |
from £599
Duration: 15 Days
European Expedition - Budget 15 Days
Western Europe
Think Full Monty in two weeks! Pack your bags for an expedition of traveling and sightseeing in the best of Europe - it doesn't get better than this on a budget! You’ll see the best and explore the best sightseeing, exploring, partying and everything that contributes to you having the time of your life without breaking the back
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 15 Days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | March - December |
from Can$3195
Duration: 15 Days
Fatima, Spain, Portugal and Italy
From Lisbon to Rome, immerse yourself in the spiritual beauty of Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy. Join in a flickering candlelight procession in Fatima, follow St. Theresa’s legend to Avila, visit the sanctuary of St. Bernadette in Lourdes, and witness how Christianity, Islam, and Judaism have converged in Toledo. Visit golden Salamanca and sophisticated Madrid, breathe the crisp air coming off the Pyrenees, and revel in the elegance and sophistication of the pebbly Cote d’Azur. Once in Italy, discover the eternal beauty of Assisi’s Basilica of St. Francis and St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 15 Days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | June 10, 2012 and September 2, 2012 |
from €1028
Duration: 10 nights
Canterbury Way, Section 01 Cycling
From Canterbury to Reims
The first cycling section of the Via Francigena is spanning two countries, England and France, from Canterbury to Reims. After few kilometres on the flat roads of England, you will cross the Chanel to Calais, and the France. You will first follow the shore, before heading southeast towards the North of France countryside. After visiting the beautiful architecture of Arras and its Main Square, you will cycle along the World War I battlefield, the Somme and the Chemin des Dames (Lady’s Path) until you reach the Champagne Region and its vineyards, source of the worldwide famous Champagne
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10 nights |
| Grade/Challenge | Fit |
| Operates | All the year |
from €575
Duration: 6 nights
From Wisques(St Omer) to Arras
The second section of the Via Francigena is crossing the north of the France, from Wisques/St Omer to Arras, in the department of “Pas de Calais”. In this quiet area, you route will meander through a rural landscape scattered with villages and woodlands. Even if the north of France is known as a very plane place, you will have to climb short but steep hills during this section
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 nights |
| Grade/Challenge | Fit |
| Operates | All the year |
from €746
Duration: 7 nights
Canterbury Way, Section 02 Cycling
From Reims to Besancon
The second section of the cycling Via Francigena is heading across the countryside of France, between two historic cities: Reims and Besancon. The Cathedral of Reims, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites has been for a long time the place where Kings were crowned. Meandering through the Champagne Region, your route will be surrounded by vineyards and little valleys until Besancon. In there, the historic centre and the outstanding Citadelle are the highlights of the city and make Besancon city centre one of the most beautiful of any major towns in France
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 nights |
| Grade/Challenge | Fit |
| Operates | All the year |
from €755
Duration: 8 nights
From Arras to Laon
The third section of the Via Francigena continues through North of France rural landscape, from Arras to Laon. Even if the section is quite long, the way you will walk is not hard and is easily accessible for everyone. You will mainly follow quiet road or farm tracks, through 3 departments: Pas-de-Calais, Somme and Aisne
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 nights |
| Grade/Challenge | Fit |
| Operates | All the year |
from €559
Duration: 5 nights
Canterbury Way, Section 03 Cycling
From Besancon to Lausanne
The third section of the cycling Via Francigena starts from the beautiful old town of Besancon to the magnificent city of Lausanne. After visiting the old centre and the Citadel of Besancon, your route will be more challenging than in the previous sections, as you will partly cross the Jura and the beginning of the Alps. You will enjoy an undulating and green landscape, which will offer you outstanding sceneries until you reach Lausanne, worldwide famous for its natural and architectural beauty, overviewing the Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 nights |
| Grade/Challenge | Fit |
| Operates | All the year |
from €395
Duration: 4 nights
From Laon to Reims
The fourth section of the Via Francigena goes through Champagne region from Laon to Reims, meandering through the farmland and vineyards. On this section, you will first follow the route along the Chemin des Dames, the place of the sadly famous World War I battle. In those first steps, you will notice some military cemeteries and war memorials along the route. But then, you will enter in the worldwide famous Champagne production region. Walking a quite easy way, you will see the source of the elite wine of France, walking a route which leads you to Reims and its Cathedral
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 nights |
| Grade/Challenge | Fit |
| Operates | All the year |
from €559
Duration: 5 nights
Canterbury Way, Section 04 Cycling
From Lausanne to Aosta
Between Switzerland and Italy, the fourth section of the cycling Via Francigena is a challenging trip across the Alps. After several stunning kilometres around the beautiful Lake Geneva, you will head south along the Rhone Valley toward Italy. This part of your trip is quite flat, except for some random steep hills. Your route starts to be more challenging after Aigle, and keep climbing from there to the Great St Bernard Pass. Throughout this History, a lot of army cross the Alps through this route, the more famous being Cesar and Napoleon
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 nights |
| Grade/Challenge | Fit |
| Operates | All the year |
from €665
Duration: 7 nights
From Reims to Bar-sur-Aube
The fifth section of the Via Francigena goes from Reims to Brienne-le-Chateau. After leaving Reims and its outstanding Gothic cathedral, you are now entirely walking on Champagne region roads, or mainly off-road paths. During the first kilometres, the route will follow the river la Marne, until Chalons-en-Champagne (which old name Chalons-sur-Marne may still appear on older signs)
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 nights |
| Grade/Challenge | Fit |
| Operates | All the year |
from €485
Duration: 5 nights
From Bar-sur-Aube to Langres
The sixth section of the Via Francigena goes from Bar-sur-Aube to Langres. While you are leaving the Champagne region, the landscape is slightly changing. Even if it is still rural, you can now see small valleys, as you are heading towards Southeast. The route will cross more woodland than the previous sections, as the farmlands will be rarer. The route starts following the river Aube, passing through the beautiful city of Bar-sur-Aube, and its beautiful mill of Marcasselles. Highlights of this trip are the typical architecture of the small town of Bar-sur-Aube, the Clairvaux Abbey, the Cathedral Saint-Mammes and the statue of Denis Diderot i
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 nights |
| Grade/Challenge | Fit |
| Operates | All the year |
from €665
Duration: 7 nights
From Langres to Besancon
The seventh section of the Via Francigena goes from Langres to Besancon. In this section you will cross a large number of woodland and forest, especially after Chalindrey, instead of the farmlands or the vineyards in the previous sections. As the off-road options are limited, your route will mainly follow quiet roads. While you are heading Besancon, the landscape become more undulating, and the last stages of your trip have some challenging climbs
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 nights |
| Grade/Challenge | Fit |
| Operates | All the year |
from €845
Duration: 9 nights
From Besancon to Lausanne
The eighth section of the Via Francigena goes from Besancon to Lausanne, spanning two countries, France and Switzerland. The route you will follow between those two large towns is more challenging than every previous section, as you will cross the Jura and a part of the Alps Mountains, and also because of its large length. However, the difficult spots will be concentrated on stretching climbs, and the route is not too hard to follow. The hardest parts are in the next sections
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 9 nights |
| Grade/Challenge | Fit |
| Operates | All the year |