Day 1 Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris (437 km)
Day 2 Paris - Versailles - Paris (34 km)
Day 3 Paris
Day 4 Paris - Reims - Luxembourg (365 km)
Day 5 Luxembourg - Trier - Koblenz - Frankfurt (251 km)
Day 6 Frankfurt - Bonn - Cologne - Amsterdam (370 km)
Day 7 Amsterdam - Zaandam - Amsterdam (200 km)
Day 1:
Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris (437 km)
In the morning, we will drive from Amsterdam to Brussels, BE, stopping along the way at the Atomium to take pictures. Upon our arrival, we will visit the Grand Place and see the Manneken Pis. We will head to Paris, FR for the evening, where guests are invited to take an optional night tour of the city.
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Brussels, BELGIUM
Brussels, Belgium is not just the capital of the country, but also serves as a headquarters for the European Union. This city has vibrant history stretching back centuries, and visitors can see impressive architecture as well as natural beauty.
Atomium
This bizarre Belgian building was constructed for the 1958 World's Fair. It is quite literally designed to look like atoms. Each of the "atoms" in the structure are actually showrooms that can be reached via elevator through the connectors.
Grand Place
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the main square in Brussels and the city's most popular and most important tourist destination. It is bordered by several important buildings, including the dramatic Town Hall and Maison du Roi.
Manneken Pis
"Manneken Pis" literally means "Little Man Pee" and that sums up this world-famous statue nicely. Dating all the way back to 1619, this statue is a fountain that depicts a little boy peeing into the basin below.
Brussels Town Hall
Construction on this Gothic building was completed in 1420, and since then, the site has served as the town hall for the capital of Belgium. In that time, it has also undergone some additions and renovations.
Day 2:
Paris - Versailles - Paris (34 km)
Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Visit famous attractions in Paris, such as the majestic and symbolic Arc de Triomphe, the bustling and lively Champs-Elysees, the Place de la Concorde, which was once the site of the guillotine during the French Revolution, Napoleon's Tomb and the Invalides, and pass by the centuries-old Notre-Dame Cathedral and the iconic Eiffel Tower towering on the banks of the Seine River. Finally, you'll travel on the coach out through the Parisian suburbs to the splendid Palace of Versailles.
In the evening, you can enjoy one of our optional Paris evening shows.
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Paris, FRANCE
Paris has been a thriving city for more than two thousand years. It is known all over the world as a city of art and romance, from its high-end cafes to the famous visage of the Eiffel Tower.
Arc de Triomphe
This breathtaking neoclassical arch is one of Paris' most famous monuments. It commemorates those who fought and died in the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars. It also sits atop the Tomb of the Unknown Solider for World War I.
Place de la Concorde
The largest square in Paris is the Place de la Concorde. On it sit many major Parisian tourist spots, such as Champs-Elysees, the Luxor Obelisk, the Galerie nationale du Jeu de Paume and the Musee de l'Orangerie.
Montparnasse Tower
This office skyscraper in Paris is one of the tallest buildings in the city. Some have criticized the tower, as it rises alone among much older buildings, seeming a bit out of place in the skyline.
Admission (Optional): Adult €22; Child (4-11 yrs) €10
Les Invalides
Known officially as L'Hotel national des Invalides, this complex is dedicated to the military history of France. It features museums and monuments as well as a veteran's hospital and retirement home. It is also a military cemetery.
Eiffel Tower (Passing By)
One of the most famous monuments in the world, the Eiffel Tower has been a symbol of Paris, France, and Europe since 1889. It was erected as the entryway to the 1889 World's Fair, and has been wowing visitors ever since.
Notre Dame de Paris (Passing By)
One of the most recognizable buildings in the world, the immortal Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris houses many of the most important relics in all of Catholicism. Visitors should be prepared to be awed by the majesty of the interior.
Paris by Night
There is a very good reason why Paris is nicknamed "the city of lights," and you will get to see firsthand where that nickname comes from as you traverse the city in the evening, amazed bvy the illuminated display.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult €40; Child €40; Skip it during the Olympics time
Moulin Rouge Show
The famous Moulin Rouge - where the hit musical movie got its name - was founded in 1889, and is credited with popularizing cabaret performances and the can-can dance. It is marked by the red windmill on the roof.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult €220; ticket + 2 glasses of champagne + transfer
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Versailles, FRANCE
A city renowned worldwide for the Château de Versailles and the gardens of Versailles, designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Located in the western suburbs of the French capital, 17.1 km from the centre of Paris.
Palace of Versailles
Louis IV's opulent mansion is one of the most famous symbols of French political history and power. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was the center of French politics for nearly a century, until the beginning of the French Revolution.
Due to a limited daily access control in the Palace of Versailles, customers who strongly request to visit this palaceto book tickets online in advance at https://en.chateauversailles.fr/plan-your-visit/tickets-and-prices
Visit time: 14:00 – 14:30pm
Admission (Optional): Adult €21; Child (Under 18 yrs) Free; Self book tickets online in advance at https://en.chateauversailles.fr/plan-your-visit/tickets-and-prices, we'll skip it during the Olympics time
Day 3:
Paris
Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Begins with a leisurely cruise along the river Seine. After an lunch, we visit to the Louvre, where will enhance your experience and allow you to browse through hundreds of works in just a few hours. Afterwards, you have an option of having a French 4 course dinner and show experience or spend time shopping at the legendary department stores Galeries Lafayette.
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Paris, FRANCE
Paris has been a thriving city for more than two thousand years. It is known all over the world as a city of art and romance, from its high-end cafes to the famous visage of the Eiffel Tower.
River Seine Cruise
Paris is synonymous with sublime beauty, and you will see firsthand why that is as you leaisurely sail down the Seine, the river that flows through the heart of the city of lights.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult €17; Child (4-12 yrs) €8
The Louvre
One of the most well-known art museums in the world with one of the largest collections, the Louvre houses such masterpieces as the Mona Lisa and works by artists ranging from Raphael to Monet and everyone in between.
Due to a limited daily access control in the Louvre Palace, to avoid disappointment, we recommend customers who strongly request to visit this palace to book tickets online in advance at https://www.ticketlouvre.fr/louvre/b2c/index.cfm/calendar/eventCode/MusWeb
Visit time: 13:00 – 14:00pm
Admission (Optional): Adult €22; Child (Under 18 yrs) Free; Self book tickets online in advance at https://www.ticketlouvre.fr/louvre/b2c/index.cfm/calendar/eventCode/MusWeb, , we'll skip it during the Olympics time
Le Lido
This cabaret and burlesque show in Paris openend in 1946. The show is comprised of about 10-20 scenes, and each show has different themes. The dancers themselves are called the Blueball Girls and have an average height of 5'11".
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult €150; Child €150; Skip it during the Olympics time
Day 4:
Paris - Reims - Luxembourg (365 km)
Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today we will travel to Reims, FR. Here, we will see the Reims Cathedral. After, we will drive to Luxembourg to visit the Place de la Constitution and Adolphe Bridge.
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Reims, FRANCE
Reims is a city in the Grand Est region of France, lies 129 km (80 mi) east-northeast of Paris, which functions as one of the centres of champagne production.
Reims Cathedral
Notre-Dame de Reims is a breathtaking French Gothic cathedral built in the 13th century. It is still a functioning church today, but also a major tourist destination that sees more than one million visitors annually for its amazing facade.
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Luxembourg City, LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg City is a commune with city status, and the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It stands at the confluence of the Alzette and Petrusse rivers in southern Luxembourg, the city lies at the heart of Western Europe.
Adolphe Bridge
This unofficial national symbol of Luxembourg was designed by Frenchman Paul Sejourne and built between 1900 and 1903. It was named after the Grand Duke Adolphe, ruler of Luxembourg from 1890 to 1905.
Alzette Valley
Alzette Valley is a beautiful valley near Luxembourg City. Actually, Luxembourg City lies in a bend in the Alzette River, high on a bluff above the river. The river helped in defense of the city in previous days.
Place de la Constitution
Place de la Constitution is a monument and square that commemorates Luxembourgers soldiers who perished in WWI. Erected in 1923, the monument symbolizes freedom and offers visitors striking views over the Petrusse Valley and the Adolphe Bridge.
Day 5:
Luxembourg - Trier - Koblenz - Frankfurt (251 km)
Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
In the morning we will leave Luxembourg for Trier, Germany. We will see the Porta Nigra and spend time at the Karl Marx Haus. From there we will drive to Koblenz, DE, where guests will have the chance to take a boat ride on the River Rhine. There will be a brief stopat the lively town of Rudesheim, depending on road conditions at the time. In the afternoon, the tour will arrive in Frankfurt, where participants will visit the city's center, including Romerberg Square, St. Paul's Church and the bustling shopping streets.
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Trier, GERMANY
Trier is a city in Germany on the banks of the Moselle. Trier lies in a valley between low vine-covered hills of red sandstone in the west of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, near the border with Luxembourg and within the important Moselle wine region.
Karl Marx Haus (Outside Visit)
As its name would suggest, this museum in the German city of Trier was the birthplace of Karl Marx, the perpetually-controversial philosopher who is credited with popularizing the ideas of communism and socialism in the 19th century.
Porta Nigra
"Black Gate" is the largest Roman city gate north of the Alps, a testament to the far reach of the ancient empire. This World Heritage Site was built in the 100s AD. Nigra is the only remaining of four gates.
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Koblenz, GERMANY
Koblenz is a German city situated on both banks of the Rhine where it is joined by the Moselle. Its name originates in the Latin confluentes, meaning "at the confluence" of the two rivers.
River Rhine Cruise
Koblenz is situated right on the banks of the Rhine, the historic river that cuts through West Germany and eventually defines its border with France. Sail down this beautiful symbol of German romanticism on a leisurely cruise.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult €20; Child €20; according to time schedule
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Frankfurt, GERMANY
This historic German city contains more than 30 museums and a large variety of architecture that spans centuries. Its mild climate and picturesque location on the Main River make it a wonderful place to spend your vacation!
Romerberg
Known as the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, Romerberg is the center of Altstadt (old town) and home to the Romer or City Hall. One notable feature is the Paulsplatz, a historic square to the North, as well as the Old St. Nicholas Church and Historical Museum.
St. Paul's Church
Originally established as a Lutheran church in 1789, this building later became the Frankfurt Parliament, giving it political importance and symbolism because this was the first public, freely-elected German legislature.
Day 6:
Frankfurt - Bonn - Cologne - Amsterdam (370 km)
Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
From Frankfurt, we will set out for Bonn, DE, which was the capital of West Germany from 1949-1990. We'll see the Old Town Hall on the edge of the city marketplace square, and then visit Beethoven Haus, the birthplace of composer Ludwig Van Beethoven. After, the bus will take us to Cologne, DE to see the Cologne Cathedral and its world-famous twin-spires that attract more than 20,000 admirers a day. After lunch and some free time to browse a Cologne shopping area, we'll finish our day's travel by heading to Amsterdam or nearby city for the night.
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Bonn, GERMANY
Bonn is a city on the banks of the Rhine and northwest of the Siebengebirge (Seven Mountains) in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Bonn serves alongside the capital Berlin as the seat of government of Germany.
Beethoven Haus
This museum and memorial is dedicated to the life of Ludwig van Beethoven. This quaint house is the birthplace of Beethoven, and visitors to the home can learn about his impressive body of work as well as his life.
Bonn Old Town Hall
The Bonn Old Town Hall is an 18th century Rococo building today used as a visitor's center for travellers as well as the office of the mayor. Like many of Bonn's sights, it is located next to the marketplace.
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Cologne, GERMANY
This German city traces its roots back to the Roman Empire in 50 AD. Today, it is considered a cultural center in Germany, and is known for its influential and busy arts scene. It has more than thirty museums.
Cologne Cathedral
The Cologne Cathedral is an incredible dramatic example of Gothic architecture, and has earned itself a place on list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The building dates back to the year 1248, making it more than three-quarters of a millennia old.
Day 7:
Amsterdam - Zaandam - Amsterdam (200 km)
Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Call in at the hugely popular model town of Zaanse Schans. Next, you'll back to Amsterdam. After visiting a well-known diamond factory, you can take an optional hour-long pre-dinner canal cruise, Then walk to one of the city's grandest areas, Dam Square. You'll have photo opportunities here, free time for shopping or further sightseeing.
From mid-March to mid-May the tour will also visit Keukenhof Garden.
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Zaandam, NETHERLANDS
Zaandam is a town on the Zaan River, a suburb of Amsterdam to the North. Its quaint atmosphere will give visitors a good idea of what day-to-day life is like in the Netherlands.
Zaanse Schans
Established in 1994 by relocating old buildings into one compact area, this collection of historic windmills and houses is located in Zaandam, right on the banks of the river Zaan. There are seven museums in the area.
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Volendam, NETHERLANDS
Volendam is a town in the North Holland region of the Netherlands. It has become a popular tourist spot because of the litany of old customs, especially traditional Dutch dress, that are still alive and well there.
Admission (Optional): Adult €15; Child €15
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Keukenhof, NETHERLANDS
One of the world's largest flower gardens, Keukenhof in the Netherlands covers 79 acres, all filled with vibrant, colorful displays of floral life. It's name translates to "Kitchen Garden."
Keukenhof Garden
One of the world's largest flower gardens is located in Lisse, the Netherlands, covering about 79 acres and containing approximately 7 million flowers. Depending on the weather, the best time to visit is around mid-April.
Admission (Optional): Adult €19.50; Child (4-17 yrs) €9; Available during March - May
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Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS
The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, is also the largest city in the country. This historic city is home to the Anne Frank House, the world's oldest stock exchange, the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, and much more!
Dam Square
This town square in Amsterdam is host to frequent events and notable historical buildings, making it one of the city's most important locations. It is located in the city's historic center.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
With over 100 kilometers of canals, it is no surprise why there are few automobiles in Amsterdam. On this cruise, you will leisurely sail down the most famous of these canals in one of Europe's most beautiful cities.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult €20; Child (Under 14 yrs) €10
IMPORTANT! Itinerary and End City Variations:
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such
improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary the end cities to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
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