DAY 1, Monday - Depart for the Netherlands
Depart for the Netherlands
DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Amsterdam
Arrive in Amsterdam and transfer to your hotel. Most flights arrive in the early morning and your room may not be ready for you. In this case, leave your luggage with the concierge and your Tour Manager will provide suggestions for you to begin to explore the city on your own. Your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Amsterdam
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Wednesday - Amsterdam Canal Tour
This morning, board a glass-top boat for a cruise of the winding canals of historic Amsterdam for an up-close view of stately historic mansions, 16th century gabled merchant houses, and charming churches with bell towers. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Perhaps join the optional Keukenhof Gardens Tour. Explore the beautiful Keukenhof Gardens, the largest and most spectacular flower gardens in the world, or the optional tour of traditional Holland that includes a visit to Volendam, a fishing village on the old Zuiderzee. Then, visit a cheese farm and see a historic windmill. Finally, have dinner in a local restaurant
*The Keukenhof Gardens Tour operates from Mar 19-May 10, and the Dutch Country Village with dinner operates the rest of the time. The Keukenhof Gardens optional tour must be booked prior to departure and cannot be purchased locally.
Optional: Keukenhof Gardens Tour (PM)
Optional: Dutch Country Village with Dinner (PM)
Overnight: Amsterdam
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Thursday - Brussels City Tour, Bruges City Tour
This morning, travel through Holland's open fields crisscrossed with canals to Belgium. Upon arrival in the capital city of Brussels, take a panoramic tour with views of the Atomium, the Royal Palace, the historical district, and the Palace of Justice. Stroll the city center to view the famous Manneken Pis fountain and the 17th-century Grand Place with its decorated guild houses. Next, journey to the city of Bruges, also known as the "Venice of the North," home to some of Europe's best-preserved medieval buildings. In the afternoon*, walk along the cobbled lanes of the city's medieval district to Our Lady's Church, housing the famous Madonna statue by Michelangelo. Continue past the Market Square with its 13th century Belfry, one of Bruges' most famous landmarks, and the Town Hall Square with its Chapel of the Holy Blood. Tonight, dinner is at a local restaurant
Overnight: Bruges
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Friday - Travel to Paris
Depart Bruges and travel to Paris where you will have the evening at leisure, or you can join the optional Evening in Paris with dinner. Discover the "City of Light" at night and savor dinner in a typical French bistro
Optional: Evening in Paris with dinner (PM)
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Saturday - Paris City Tour
Drive along the impressive Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and the stately Eiffel Tower, symbol of Paris**. On to the celebrated "Rive Gauche", the vivacious Left Bank, where artists, philosophers and writers in a long-gone era flourished in the artistic community at Montparnasse. View the Latin Quarter, home to many of France's higher education establishments, including the Sorbonne. Following the city tour, spend the rest of the day at leisure or join the optional tour to the magnificent Palace of Versailles*. The tour takes you to the opulent Palace of Versailles to witness the grandeur of French classical architecture. Step inside the sumptuous palace and visit the extravagant state apartments including a guided visit to the Reception Halls, the Royal Bedroom, and the Hall of Mirrors. Free time for lunch on your own in one of the on-site cafes
*The Palace of Versailles optional tour must be booked prior to departure and may not be available to be purchased locally.
**In September for Car Free Day, expect possible delays and road closures, as the itinerary may be subject to change.
Optional: Palace of Versailles
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Sunday - Full Day in Paris
Today is at leisure in Paris. Explore the countless museums, such as the Orsay, relax in the Luxembourg gardens, or shop in the capital of fashion. Tonight, at dinner, bid au revoir to your Tour Manager
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Monday - Depart France
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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