Itinerary
- Day 1
Netherlands to Belgium to France
Your European journey begins today as you travel through the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. You'll see iconic Dutch windmills, charming Belgian streets, the Champagne region, and Paris. This trip covers three countries and gives you a real mix of what makes each place special.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Manor)
- Day 2
Amsterdam
You arrive in Amsterdam and check into your historic hotel, which will be your base for the next three nights. After getting settled, you'll meet the other travelers on your tour and sit down for a welcome dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Manor)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with fellow travelers
- Day 3
Amsterdam
This morning starts with a private boat cruise through Amsterdam's canals, passing under sloping bridges and seeing classic Dutch houses up close. Later, a local guide leads a walking tour through the city, and you'll get to chat with someone who can tell you about Amsterdam's progressive culture. The evening is all yours to wander around however you like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Manor)
Included Activities
- Private boat cruise through Amsterdam canals
- Walking tour with local guide
- Local conversation about Amsterdam's culture
- Day 4
Amsterdam
You head to the famous Keukenhof Gardens to see millions of tulips and other flowers in bloom. Back in Amsterdam by late afternoon, you'll have free time to do your own thing before dinner at A Beautiful Mess, a restaurant that supports refugees using locally sourced ingredients and run by inspiring hosts.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at A Beautiful Mess with locally sourced, environmentally conscious ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Aragon)
Included Activities
- Keukenhof Gardens exploration
- Dinner at A Beautiful Mess with local hosts
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens - Day 5
Amsterdam to Bruges
Today you pick your own adventure in Holland. Either take a canal boat ride to Kinderdijk and explore a working windmill, or bike through the Dutch countryside with a local guide. After that, you'll travel to Bruges for an evening stroll through its charming streets.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Aragon)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kinderdijk windmills (choice of boat tour or guided bike tour)
- Evening stroll in Bruges
Landmarks Kinderdijk Windmills 
- Day 6
Bruges
A local guide takes you on a walking tour through Bruges' cobblestone streets and you'll cruise through fairytale canals. You'll taste authentic Belgian chocolate and learn about how traditional lace is made. Later, stop at a local brewery to try classic Belgian beer, then grab dinner on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Continental Hôtel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bruges with local guide
- Canal cruise
- Belgian chocolate tasting
- Lace making cultural experience
- Visit to local brewery with Belgian beverage tasting
- Day 7
Bruges to Reims
A local expert guides you through Flanders, visiting WWI battlefields and sharing the story of 'In Flanders Fields.' From there, you travel to Reims in the Champagne region. After checking into your hotel, you'll have French cuisine paired with champagne for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (French cuisine with champagne pairing)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Continental Hôtel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Flanders and WWI sites
- Dinner with champagne pairing in Reims
- Day 8
Reims
You'll start with a guided walking tour through Reims, focusing on the city's Celtic history and Gothic structures. Notre-Dame de Reims is the main stop, where you can see the intricate stained glass windows up close. Around midday, head to lunch at a restaurant run by two friends who've been working together for years, serving traditional local food. After eating, you'll drive out along the Route du Champagne to visit a champagne house for a tour and tasting session. The rest of your afternoon and evening are free to do as you like.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch in a friendly restaurant owned by two friends)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Renaissance Paris République Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Reims
- Visit Notre-Dame de Reims cathedral
- Tour and tasting at a champagne house (maison du champagne)
Landmarks Notre-Dame de Reims Route du Champagne - Day 9
Reims to Paris
On the way to Paris, you stop in Meaux to learn about artisanal Brie cheese production and sample local varieties. Once in Paris, you'll participate in a hands-on perfume-making workshop with a perfumer. Later, explore your neighborhood and watch the city light up as evening sets in, with free time after that.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Renaissance Paris République Hotel)
Included Activities
- Brie cheese production tour and tasting in Meaux
- Hands-on perfume-making workshop with expert perfumer
- Day 10
Paris
Start with a guided walk through Île de la Cité, where you'll pass by Notre Dame and cross the charming Seine bridges that connect this historic heart of Paris. After the walk, hop on a scenic cruise along the Seine to see the city from the water. From there, head to Saint-Germain-des-Prés for some time on your own to wander the neighborhood's galleries and cafes. Later in the day, check out the Tuileries Garden or stroll through Place Vendôme at your own pace. If you want to make an evening of it, there's an optional dinner and cabaret show at Paradis Latin with champagne and can-can dancers, though it's completely up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Renaissance Paris République Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walk of Île de la Cité
- Visit Notre Dame
- Cruise on the Seine
- Explore Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Tuileries Garden
- Visit Place Vendôme
- Dinner and cabaret show at Paradis Latin with champagne and can-can dancers
Landmarks Notre Dame Île de la Cité Seine Saint-Germain-des-Prés Tuileries Garden Place Vendôme Paradis Latin 
- Day 11
Paris
Spend the morning exploring Le Marais with your tour manager, walking through narrow cobblestone streets and poking around hidden courtyards that give this neighborhood its old-world charm. Stop at an authentic Parisian bakery where you'll learn about traditional bread-making techniques and what goes into making a proper French baguette. The afternoon is yours to explore Paris however you like. Then in the evening, head to an exclusive dinner at the Eiffel Tower where you'll have French cuisine with views of the city spread out below you.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at the Eiffel Tower featuring French cuisine and breathtaking views)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Le Marais
- Visit authentic Parisian bakery
- Dinner at the Eiffel Tower with French cuisine
Landmarks Le Marais Eiffel Tower - Day 12
Departure
You say goodbye to Europe today and head home, ending your journey through the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
