Paris to Amsterdam

Reiseverlauf 2026

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   Paris

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   Bonjour! Welcome to Paris. Your trip kicks off with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe check out the world-famous Louvre, where you can see the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo or climb the Eiffel Tower for some impressive aerial views of the city. If the weather’s nice, maybe take a picnic lunch of baguettes and cheese to the Tuileries, Plantes or the Jardin du Luxembourg. After your meeting, maybe find a local restaurant for dinner and get to know your fellow travellers.
   It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place. If you wish to visit the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Catacombs or the Musee d'Orsay, it’s best to pre-book your tickets online before the tour. To avoid queuing at the ticket windows you can book your tickets on the official websites: http://www.louvre.fr, https://www.toureiffel.paris/fr, https://www.catacombes.paris.fr/, https://www.musee-orsay.fr/fr
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   Brussels

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   Leave Paris behind and jump on a train to Brussels. When you arrive, join your leader on a walk around the city, where you can sample some traditional Belgian fries along the way. After, you have free time to explore at your own pace. Maybe wander down to the Manneken Pis (Little Peeing Man) – an iconic symbol of Belgium. Or, visit the Musical Instrument Museum to get your fix of cultural history. Tonight, maybe explore Ilot Sacre – a great place to find good food and fun bars.
   Your travel time today will be approximately 2 hours.
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   Brussels

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   Today is a free day. Maybe wander the Jeu de Balle Flea Market, visit the Cantillon Brewery or walk through the Magritte Museum – an art museum in the Royal Quarters, dedicated to the work of the Belgian artist, Rene Magritte. This afternoon, maybe explore the Grand Palace or discover the miniature world at Mini Europe Attraction Park, where monuments in the European Union and other countries have been reproduced and are on display at a scale of 1:25. Tonight, maybe join your group for dinner at a local restaurant – your leader will have the best recommendations.
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   Ghent

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   After breakfast, take the train to Ghent – a port city northwest of Belgium, known for its medieval architecture and artwork. When you arrive, set off on an orientation walk around the city with your local leader. Then, the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace. Maybe visit Gravensteen Castle, take a guided boat tour on the canal or find a restaurant for dinner and try a local dish like gentse waterzooi (fish or chicken stew).
   Your travel time today will be approximately 1.5 hours.
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   Ghent to Bruges

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   This morning, take the train to Bruges. This city on the coast of Belgium looks like it's been plucked straight from the pages of a fairytale book with its medieval buildings and the network of canals that crisscross it. When you arrive, the day is free for you to explore at your own pace. Maybe stroll through the UNESCO Protected Old Town, discover the Gothic, Renaissance and Neoclassicism architecture or visit the Basilica of the Holy Blood, which is said to be home to a vial of cloth stained with a drop of the blood of Jesus. When you return back to Ghent, maybe find the best bowl of moules-frites (a Flemish classic of mussels cooked in white wine and served with a side of crunchy fries) for dinner.
   Your travel time today will be approximately 1 hour.  Your train ticket today has a flexible return time. You can choose to return to Ghent in the afternoon, or spend a full day in Bruges and return to Ghent later in the day.
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   Amsterdam

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   Travel to Amsterdam this morning. When you arrive, your leader will show you around the city, best known for its narrow houses and artistic heritage. Along the walk, stop at FEBO – an iconic local food stop where you can buy traditional snacks. The rest of the day is free for you to explore. Maybe visit Anne Frank's House – the former hiding place of the famous child diarist and her family during WWII or explore the De Waag – a 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt Square first constructed as a gate for the city’s fortified walls. This afternoon, maybe head to the Heineken Museum and learn about the Netherland’s rich beer history.
   Your travel time today will be approximately 3.5 hours. If you wish to visit Anne Frank's House, the Heineken Museum or the Van Gogh Museum, it’s best to pre-book your tickets before the tour. Please make sure that you book your tickets after 3 pm if you plan to visit today. To avoid missing out on Anne Frank's House, you can buy your tickets at http://www.annefrank.org.
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   Amsterdam to Rotterdam

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   Set off on a daytrip today to Europe’s largest seaport, Rotterdam. When you arrive, visit the Floating Farm – the world’s first self-sufficient dairy farm. Here you’ll learn about sustainable farming practices and see the resident cows. The afternoon is then free for you to explore Rotterdam at your own pace – maybe walk through Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen or visit Euromast Observation Tower for panoramic views over the city. Then, take the train back to Amsterdam and enjoy a free evening to wander the canals.
   Your travel time today will be approximately 3.5 hours.  Your train ticket today has a flexible return time. You can choose to return to Amsterdam in the afternoon, or spend a full day in Rotterdam and return to Amsterdam later in the day. If you wish to visit Anne Frank's House, the Heineken Museum or the Van Gogh Museum, it’s best to pre-book your tickets before the tour. Please make sure that you book your tickets after 3 pm if you plan to visit today. To avoid missing out on Anne Frank's House, you can buy your tickets at http://www.annefrank.org.
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   Amsterdam

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   As there are no further activities, your adventure comes to an end this morning. If you’d like to stay longer in Amsterdam, just speak to our booking agent ahead of time.