Continuing our series about what happens once you book a tour with Expat Explore, here are a few more tips that will help you make the most of your journey.

4. How much spending money do I need to take on tour with me?

This really depends on you and how long you’ll be on tour for, but we would usually advise 25-40 Euros per day, depending of course on how partial you are to buying souvenirs, drinks, snacks and going shopping. Our tour leaders will also give you some info on what things cost in each destination so that you can budget easily. Be prepared to find great little souvenirs, sample interesting foods and to have one or two extra drinks here and there.

5. Do you have alternative start points for your tours?

We certainly do! It isn’t always easy for our travellers to get visas for both the UK and Europe, so for certain tours we do offer the option of starting or finishing certain tours in Paris or Amsterdam. Check the relevant tour itinerary for more information on alternative start points.

6. What should I pack?

Good question! Largely this will depend on the time of year.

Summer – European summers can be hot, with high temperatures ranging from the upper-20s right up into the mid-40s in places like southern Italy. Europe is a vast continent though, so be prepared for weather of all kinds. Up in Jungrau, Switzerland, you’ll always need warm clothes, but you’ll be back in shorts and t-shirts in the lower altitudes.

Winter – Winters are harsh in Europe, with snow and ice dominating much of the continent, getting slowly more temperate as you head south (with the exception of the Alps of course).

Bring comfortable shoes, as you’ll be walking around quite a lot during sightseeing. Bring an alarm clock and a spare towel too – not all the hotels provide one. Also, remember extra memory cards for your camera, travel adaptors, passport, visa… and your sense of adventure!

For more information on all our tours, visit our website: expatexplore.com