Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll get transferred to your hotel when you arrive, then the rest of the day is yours to settle in or wander around London at your own pace. Come evening, meet up with your Travel Director and the rest of the group for a welcome drink and a quick briefing about what's ahead. After that, you'll head to a local restaurant for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch, London, Hilton London Bankside, London), Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch, London)
Optional Activities
- Explore London at leisure
- Day 2
London
This is your full day at the Chelsea Flower Show, which showcases garden designs and floral displays. A morning transfer takes you there, and you'll spend the day checking out all the different exhibits. You'll head back to your hotel in the afternoon.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch, London, Hilton London Bankside, London), Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch, London)
Included Activities
- Chelsea Flower Show visit with viewing of floral displays and model gardens
Landmarks Chelsea Flower Show - Day 3
London to Amsterdam
You'll travel through the Kent countryside to reach Dover, where you'll board a ferry heading to France. During the crossing, you can take in the views of the White Cliffs of Dover. Your ferry journey concludes when you arrive in Amsterdam, and from there you'll make your way to your accommodation.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bilderberg Garden Hotel Amsterdam, Jakarta by Westcord Hotel, Amsterdam.), Hotel (Apollo, Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Dover to France
Landmarks White Cliffs of Dover 
- Day 4
Amsterdam
Head out through the polder landscape to Monnickendam, where you'll visit a cheese workshop and see how traditional clogs are made. Later, you'll cruise through Amsterdam's canal district, passing by 16th and 17th century merchant houses and the Skinny Bridge. Lunch or dinner happens onboard while you're out on the water.
- Meals
- Lunch (Meal onboard during canal cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bilderberg Garden Hotel Amsterdam, Jakarta by Westcord Hotel, Amsterdam.), Hotel (Apollo, Amsterdam)
Included Activities
- Visit to rustic cheese workshop with dairy industry demonstration
- Ancient art of clog making demonstration
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage canal district
- Meal onboard during canal cruise
Landmarks Monnickendam Amsterdam Canal District Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) - Day 5
Aalsmeer and Bruges
Start the morning at Bloemenveiling Aalsmeer, the flower auction where you can watch traders bid on flowers from the viewing gallery. After that, head to Bruges to meet a Local Expert who'll walk you through the cobbled streets and historic areas. You'll see the Market Square with its medieval belfry, check out the Gothic town hall and frescoes in the Holy Blood Chapel, then take a canal cruise before heading to dinner at a restaurant in town.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Bruges)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel De Tuilerieen, Bruges., Radisson Blu, Bruges), Hotel (Radisson Blu, Bruges, NH Collection Ghent)
Included Activities
- Bloemenveiling Aalsmeer flower auction viewing from gallery
- Bruges walking tour with Local Expert
- Market Square and Belfry of Bruges visit
- Burg Square and Holy Blood Chapel visit
- Canal cruise in Bruges
Landmarks Bloemenveiling Aalsmeer Market Square (Grote Markt), Bruges Belfry of Bruges Burg Square, Bruges Holy Blood Chapel, Bruges - Day 6
Bruges
You've got the entire day free in Bruges to explore on your own. If you want, consider taking a horse and carriage ride through the medieval streets, or wander around trying some of Belgium's famous chocolates and local beers.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel De Tuilerieen, Bruges., Radisson Blu, Bruges), Hotel (Radisson Blu, Bruges, NH Collection Ghent)
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Bruges
- Horse and carriage rides
- Belgian chocolate and beer tasting
- Day 7
Bruges to Paris
You'll visit Claude Monet's house and gardens in Giverny, where the famous impressionist painter lived and worked. Spend time walking through the gardens and seeing the water lily ponds he painted so many times. After exploring, you'll depart for Paris and settle into the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Méridien Etoile, Paris), Hotel (Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe)
Included Activities
- Claude Monet's house and gardens visit with garden exploration
Landmarks Claude Monet's House and Gardens, Giverny 
- Day 8
Paris and Loire Valley
Travel to the Loire Valley to see Chenonceau Castle and Château de Chambord, both remarkable examples of Renaissance architecture. You'll tour both castles and walk through their gardens. After that, you'll head back to Paris, arriving in the evening to see the city lit up at night. There's an optional cabaret show if you want something extra that evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Méridien Etoile, Paris), Hotel (Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe)
Included Activities
- Chenonceau Castle visit with gardens
- Château de Chambord visit with gardens
Optional Activities
- World-famous cabaret show evening experience
Landmarks Château de Chenonceau Château de Chambord - Day 9
Paris
Spend time at Château de Versailles looking at the 18th-century architecture and the extensive gardens. Then with a Local Expert, you'll visit Paris landmarks including Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the bridges over the River Seine. You'll drive along the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. The day wraps up with a celebration dinner featuring French cuisine and wine, plus there's an optional Seine cruise with illuminations if you're interested.
- Meals
- Dinner (Celebration Dinner with delicious French cuisine and wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Méridien Etoile, Paris), Hotel (Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe)
Included Activities
- Château de Versailles visit with gardens
- Paris sightseeing tour with Local Expert including Notre-Dame Cathedral, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and River Seine
- Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe drive-by
Optional Activities
- Seine Cruise and Illuminations tour
Landmarks Château de Versailles Notre-Dame Cathedral Eiffel Tower Louvre River Seine Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe 
- Day 10
Paris to Departure
Your tour ends today. Say goodbye to your Travel Director, and transfers to Charles de Gaulle Airport are available at 08:00 and 11:00 depending on your flight time.
