Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive at Amsterdam Airport where your pickup is already arranged based on your flight time. After getting your baggage, the rest of the day is yours to spend however you like. There's quite a bit to choose from if you want to get oriented with the city. Vondelpark is great for a walk, or you could check out the Begijnhof courtyard and the UNESCO-listed canals. If you're into street art, NDSM Wharf has plenty to see. The Public Library rooftop gives you solid city views, and Albert Cuyp Market and the Floating Flower Market are good spots to pick up the local vibe. Museumplein Gardens is also worth a stroll if you have time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise - historic 17th-century buildings and modern city views
Optional Activities
- Explore Vondelpark
- Visit Begijnhof courtyard
- Stroll along UNESCO-listed canals
- Explore street art at NDSM Wharf
- Visit Public Library rooftop for city views
- Shop at Albert Cuyp Market
- Explore Museumplein Gardens
- Visit Floating Flower Market
Landmarks/POIs Vondelpark Begijnhof NDSM Wharf Amsterdam Public Library Albert Cuyp Market Museumplein Floating Flower Market - Day 2
Amsterdam
This morning you'll start with a guided walking tour starting from Dam Square. Your guide will show you around to the leaning buildings, the smallest house in Amsterdam, and all those narrow canals and bridges that the bigger tour buses can't fit through. After lunch you'll board an Amsterdam Canal Cruise where you'll see the 17th-century buildings lining the waterways and get a different perspective on the modern city from the water. You'll need to make your own way to both meeting points, so plan your timing accordingly.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking Tour of Amsterdam with expert guide
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Optional Activities
- Windmill Village Trip - Take train to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans (17 minutes from Central Station), then 10-15 minute walk through village. Open air museum entry is free; windmill entry costs approximately EUR 4 for adults/EUR 2 for children. Can explore on foot or by bike (approximately 2 hours needed)
Landmarks/POIs Dam Square Zaanse Schans - Day 3
Amsterdam to Bruges
A bus will take you from Amsterdam to Bruges today. Once you check into your hotel, you're free to wander the medieval old town on your own schedule. The canals there are nice to walk along, and there are plenty of local cafes tucked into the cobblestone streets among all the historic buildings. Horse-drawn carriages are all over the place, which adds to the atmosphere. The town is very walkable, but if you'd rather, you can rent a bike and cover more ground that way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Amsterdam to Bruges by bus
- Bruges City Self Walking Tour
Optional Activities
- Boat trip on Bruges canals for closer views of historic mansions
Landmarks/POIs Bruges Old Town - Day 4
Bruges to Luxembourg
You'll take a bus from Bruges to Luxembourg City in the morning. After checking in, spend your time exploring a city that sits dramatically on cliffs with a fortified old town. Walk the Chemin de la Corniche, which people often call Europe's most beautiful balcony, and you can see the Grand Ducal Palace from the outside. The Grund district has charm, Place d'Armes is worth a visit, and the Pfaffenthal Lift gives you panoramic views over everything. It's this interesting mix of medieval character with modern touches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Bruges to Luxembourg by bus
Optional Activities
- View Grand Ducal Palace from outside
- Explore Grund district
- Visit Place d'Armes
- Access Pfaffenthal Lift for panoramic views
- Walk Chemin de la Corniche
- Explore green spaces and cafes throughout the city
Landmarks/POIs Grand Ducal Palace Grund District Place d'Armes Chemin de la Corniche Pfaffenthal Lift - Day 5
Luxembourg to Paris
The bus departs Luxembourg for Paris this morning between 7 and 9 am, and after you check into your hotel, you'll board a River Seine cruise in a glass-canopy boat to see Parisian boulevards from the water. Later in the day you'll go to the Eiffel Tower using skip-the-line tickets, so make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your assigned entry time. Once you're inside, you can stay until they close and you have the option to take the stairs up to the 2nd floor instead of the elevator.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Luxembourg to Paris by bus
- River Seine Cruise with glass-canopy boat
- Eiffel Tower Summit - skip-the-line entry
Landmarks/POIs River Seine Eiffel Tower - Day 6
Paris
Your morning starts with a guided walking tour through Paris led by a local expert who'll take you to the major landmarks including Cathedral Notre-Dame and Pont Neuf. After that tour ends, you'll head to the Louvre Museum with skip-the-line tickets and can explore at your own pace for the rest of the day until closing. You'll be responsible for getting yourself to both meeting points, so plan your route between them.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking Tour of Paris with expert guide
- Louvre Museum - skip-the-line entry
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris Pont Neuf Louvre Museum - Day 7
Paris
Today is yours to explore Paris however you want. You could walk down the Champs-Élysées if high-end shopping interests you, since it's one of the most well-known shopping streets around. There's a self-guided Montmartre walking tour using a Google Maps link provided that shows you the neighborhoods museums, vineyards, and old windmills. If cemeteries appeal to you, there's also an optional self-guided walk through Père Lachaise, which was the first garden cemetery and has a lot of notable people buried there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Champs-Élysées visit
- Montmartre self-guided walking tour with Google Maps
- Père Lachaise Cemetery - entry tickets
Landmarks/POIs Champs-Élysées Montmartre Père Lachaise Cemetery - Day 8
Paris Departure
Your trip ends today with a transfer from your hotel to Paris Airport, either CDG or ORY, in a private cab. The hotel pickup is scheduled 3 hours before your flight departs, so make sure your bags are ready and you're in the lobby on time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
