The Grand European Explorer is our flagship multi-city tour β a breathtaking 8-day journey through four of Europe's most iconic capitals. Starting from London, you'll travel by comfortable coach and Eurostar through Brussels, Amsterdam and Paris, guided every step of the way by your dedicated Ocean Express tour manager.
This tour is designed for first-time European travellers and experienced explorers alike β delivering four world-class cities, stress-free.
Arrive in London, check into your 4-star hotel. Evening orientation walk along the South Bank. Welcome group dinner. Overnight London.
Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Skip-the-queue Tower of London entry. Overnight London.
Morning Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel. Afternoon guided tour of the Grand Place (UNESCO World Heritage). Belgian chocolate and waffle tasting. Overnight Brussels.
Visit the Atomium, Mini-Europe, Manneken Pis and the European Parliament. Evening dinner at the Grand Place. Overnight Brussels.
Scenic coach journey to the Netherlands. Afternoon canal cruise through Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed waterways. Overnight Amsterdam.
Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and the famous Bloemenmarkt flower market. Farewell Amsterdam dinner. Overnight Amsterdam.
Journey to the City of Light. Evening Seine river cruise and Eiffel Tower light show. Gala farewell dinner on the Champs-ΓlysΓ©es. Overnight Paris.
Morning visit to Montmartre and the SacrΓ©-CΕur. Free time near the Louvre. Afternoon coach return to London.
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