Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Your driver picks you up at Amsterdam airport after baggage collection and takes you to your hotel. Once you've checked in, the rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Consider walking through Vondelpark for green space and locals, then head to the Begijnhof courtyard which has quiet charm tucked away from the main streets. The UNESCO-listed canals are worth wandering along, and Albert Cuyp Market gives you a real sense of daily Amsterdam life with its food stalls and local vendors.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Vondelpark
- Visit Begijnhof courtyard
- Stroll along UNESCO-listed canals
- Explore street art at NDSM Wharf
- City views from Public Library's rooftop
- Albert Cuyp Market
- Museumplein Gardens
- Floating Flower Market
Landmarks/POIs Vondelpark Begijnhof NDSM Wharf Amsterdam Public Library Albert Cuyp Market Museumplein Floating Flower Market - Day 2
Amsterdam
Two guided tours make up today, and you'll need to get yourself to the meeting points. First comes a walking tour covering Dam Square, the historic buildings around it, plus the canals and bridges that define the city. After lunch or a break, you'll head to a canal cruise where you get water-level views of those 17th-century buildings and see how the modern city sits alongside the old architecture. Both perspectives give you a fuller picture of Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking Tour of Amsterdam
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Landmarks/POIs Dam Square - Day 3
Zaanse Schans
After breakfast, catch a train from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans Windmill Village, located in the neighborhood just outside the city. From the station, walk through Zaandijk village (about 10 to 15 minutes if you follow the signs). The open-air museum itself is free to walk through, though entering any of the 5 operating wooden windmills costs a small fee each. Set aside roughly 2 hours to see the main parts of the village and get a feel for traditional Dutch life.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train transfer to Zaanse Schans Windmill Village
- Explore Zaanse Schans open-air museum
Optional Activities
- Enter historical wooden windmills (EUR 4 adults / EUR 2 children)
- Cycle around the village
Landmarks/POIs Zaanse Schans - Day 4
Amsterdam to Paris
An early morning bus transfer takes you from Amsterdam to Paris, departing between 7 and 9 am depending on your specific booking. Once at your Paris hotel and checked in, you'll board a glass canopy boat for a River Seine cruise to see the boulevards from the water. Later that afternoon or early evening, use your skip-the-line tickets at the Eiffel Tower. Show up at least 15 minutes before your entry time, then you can stay and explore the monument until it closes for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus transfer Amsterdam to Paris
- River Seine Cruise
- Eiffel Tower Summit skip-the-line entry
Landmarks/POIs River Seine Eiffel Tower - Day 5
Paris
Your day starts with a guided walking tour hitting Paris's most recognizable spots including Cathedral Notre Dame and Pont Neuf, which gives context before you explore on your own. Then you'll have the rest of the day at the Louvre Museum with skip-the-line entry. Once inside, you're free to wander until closing time, discovering galleries and works at your own speed without the usual entry line frustration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking Tour of Paris
- Louvre Museum skip-the-line entry
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris Pont Neuf Louvre Museum - Day 6
Paris
This day is self-guided across three distinct Paris neighborhoods. Start by walking the Champs-Élysées, the famous boulevard known for upscale shopping and the main avenue's energy. Next, head to Montmartre using the Google Maps link provided, where you can find museums, old vineyards, and the Sacré-Cœur area with its windmills and artistic history. As evening comes on, take a self-guided walk through Père Lachaise Cemetery, which has the distinction of being the world's first garden-style cemetery and makes for a contemplative finish to the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Père Lachaise Cemetery entry
Optional Activities
- Walk on Champs-Élysées
- Montmartre self-guided walking tour
Landmarks/POIs Champs-Élysées Montmartre Père Lachaise Cemetery - Day 7
Paris Departure
Your tour ends today with a private cab transfer from your hotel to Paris airport (either CDG or ORY depending on your flight). The transfer is scheduled 3 hours before your flight departure, giving you time to check in and get through security without rushing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hotel to airport transfer
