Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Paris
You'll arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport where your driver meets you for the transfer to your hotel. Check-in starts at 14:00, so you'll have time to settle in and get oriented. After dropping your bags, the rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to explore Paris at a relaxed pace or rest from your travel.
- Start point
- Paris, France (Arrival transfer)
Optional Activities
- Explore hotel surroundings
- Free time to discover Paris at leisure
- Day 2
Giverny and Versailles
This morning you'll head out early to Giverny for a guided tour of Claude Monet's estate, walking through his gardens and the ivy-covered house. After lunch, you'll travel to the Palace of Versailles where your guide takes you through the ornate interiors and the Hall of Mirrors. The gardens are open for wandering, and you might catch the musical fountain shows depending on the season (April-October). You'll return to Paris by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided orientation tour of Claude Monet's estate
- Entry to Fondation Claude Monet - Giverny
- Exploration of Monet's gardens and ivy-covered house
- Guided tour of Palace of Versailles interiors
- Exploration of Gardens of Versailles
- Access to fountain and musical garden shows (when available, April-October)
Optional Activities
- Lunch at nearby café or restaurant in Giverny
Landmarks Fondation Claude Monet Palace of Versailles Hall of Mirrors Gardens of Versailles 
- Day 3
Mont Saint-Michel
You'll depart early for a long day trip to Mont Saint-Michel. Your guide gives you an introduction to this UNESCO site and its history before you explore the Abbey using a self-guided audio app. Free time after allows you to wander through island shops and streets. Grab lunch at one of the local spots, whether a crêperie or seafood restaurant with views of the bay. The return to Paris happens in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Entrance to Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel
- Live guided tour of Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel
- Audio guide in English for self-guided exploration
- Orientation tour of Mont Saint-Michel
- Roundtrip transport from Paris
Optional Activities
- Lunch at traditional crêperies
- Lunch at seafood restaurants with bay views
- Lunch at rustic meat-focused eateries
- Free exploration of Mont Saint-Michel island
Landmarks Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel Mont Saint-Michel 
- Day 4
Free Time in Paris
You have the full day to yourself in Paris. Check out museums if that appeals to you, or wander through neighborhoods like Le Marais or Saint-Germain-des-Prés at your own pace. Maybe relax by the Eiffel Tower or hunt for hidden corners of the city. This day is completely yours to shape however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit additional museums
- Explore Le Marais neighborhood
- Explore Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood
- Picnic by the Eiffel Tower
- Lunch at local bistro
- Discover hidden corners of Paris
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Le Marais Saint-Germain-des-Prés - Day 5
Paris to Brussels
After breakfast, you'll head to Gare du Nord train station (about 5 kilometers away) and board your train to Brussels. You'll arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station after a scenic journey, then travel to your hotel by taxi (around 11 minutes) or public transport (around 18 minutes). Check-in is available from 14:00, leaving you free time to start exploring Brussels on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Brussels surroundings after check-in
- Day 6
Ghent and Bruges
After breakfast, you'll meet your guide for a tour through the medieval areas of Ghent and Bruges. In Ghent, you'll visit St. Bavo's Cathedral, City Hall, the Belfry, and the medieval harbor. Later, after a lunch break in Bruges, you'll explore the Lake of Love, the Beguinage, and see historic sites including the Basilica of the Holy Blood. An optional boat ride through Bruges' canals is available if you want to experience the waterways.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ghent landmarks
- Visit to St. Bavo's Cathedral
- Visit to City Hall
- Visit to the Belfry
- Visit to St. Nicholas' Church
- Exploration of medieval harbor
- View of the fortress of the Counts of Flanders
- Guided tour of Bruges
- Photo stop at Lake of Love (Minnewater)
- Visit to Beguinage
- Visit to Basilica of the Holy Blood
- Visit to the Church of Our Lady
- Visit to St. John's Hospital
Optional Activities
- Boat ride through Bruges canals
Landmarks St. Bavo's Cathedral City Hall Belfry St. Nicholas' Church Fortress of the Counts of Flanders Lake of Love (Minnewater) Beguinage Basilica of the Holy Blood Church of Our Lady St. John's Hospital 
- Day 7
Luxembourg and Dinant
Following breakfast, you'll join a guided tour that contrasts Luxembourg's old and new sides. You'll see the Cathedral of Notre-Dame and Grand Duke's Palace, then walk scenic trails past the Casemates and Neomünster Abbey. After free time to explore on your own, you'll travel to Dinant, a charming riverside town along the Meuse River known for its 15th-century Collegiate Church and the citadel perched on the cliffs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Luxembourg old town
- Visit to Cathedral of Notre-Dame
- Visit to Grand Duke's Palace
- Visit to Place d'Armes
- Panoramic views of Kirchberg district
- Scenic walking trail through valley
- Visit to historic Casemates
- Visit to Neumünster Abbey
- Walking along Alzette River
- Guided tour of Dinant
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Luxembourg at leisure
- Exploration of Dinant riverside town
Landmarks Cathedral of Notre-Dame Grand Duke's Palace Place d'Armes Kirchberg district Casemates Neumünster Abbey Alzette River Collegiate Church Citadel of Dinant Meuse River 
- Day 8
Antwerp
After breakfast, you'll walk to the meeting point for your guided tour of Antwerp along the Scheldt River. You'll see the UNESCO-listed train station, explore the shopping district with its distinctive architecture, and visit the gothic guild houses at Market Square. The tour also includes the impressive 13th-century castle, and you'll wrap up with time at the port area and the active Jewish district.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Antwerp
- Visit to Antwerp Train Station (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Exploration of shopping area
- Visit to Market Square with gothic guild houses
- Exploration of cobblestone streets
- Visit to 13th-century castle
- Tour of port area
- Exploration of Jewish district
Landmarks Antwerp Train Station Market Square Scheldt River Jewish District - Day 9
Brussels to Amsterdam
Following breakfast, you'll make your way to Bruxelles-Midi train station (about 3.5 kilometers away) and board your train to Amsterdam. The journey is scenic, and you'll arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station. Your hotel is within walking distance from there. Check-in opens at 14:00, giving you the afternoon and evening to explore Amsterdam's canals and streets at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Amsterdam surroundings after check-in
- Day 10
Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Edam, and Marken
After breakfast, you'll head to the meeting point for a guided day trip through the Dutch countryside. You'll visit Zaanse Schans windmill village, wander through Edam where the famous cheese market once operated, and stop at a local cheese producer near Volendam for a cheese tasting and clog-making demonstration. The fishing village of Marken rounds out the tour with its old-world character and cozy streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided day tour to Zaanse Schans
- Exploration of windmill village
- Visit to Edam
- Guided tour to Volendam
- Visit to local cheese producer
- Cheese tasting
- Clog-making demonstration
- Visit to Marken fishing village
- Entrance to clog workshop
- Entrance to cheese farm
Landmarks Zaanse Schans Edam Volendam Marken 
- Day 11
Madurodam, The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam
You'll meet your guide in Amsterdam for a comprehensive tour hitting Holland's highlights. First comes Madurodam, the miniature city in The Hague, followed by a walk through the city center and Binnenhof (the world's oldest parliament). You'll tour the Royal Delft Blue porcelain factory, then have free time in Delft for lunch and shopping. The day wraps up with a cruise through Rotterdam's seaport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day deluxe coach transport
- Guided bus tour through Amsterdam
- Entry to Madurodam, The Hague
- Walking tour through The Hague
- Photostops at Binnenhof
- Photostops at Noordeinde Palace
- Photostops at Peace Palace (Vredespaleis)
- Free time in Delft
- Entry to Royal Delft Blue Experience (earthenware factory)
- Skip-the-line entry to Euromast Tower, Rotterdam
- Guided river cruise through Rotterdam seaport
Optional Activities
- Explore Cube Houses in Rotterdam
- Visit Markthal in Rotterdam
Landmarks Madurodam Binnenhof Noordeinde Palace Peace Palace (Vredespaleis) Royal Delft Delft Euromast Tower Cube Houses Markthal Nieuwe Maas River 
- Day 12
Departure from Amsterdam
After breakfast, your driver will pick you up for the transfer to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Hotel check-out is at 12:00 noon. Plan to arrange pickup from your hotel 3 to 4 hours before your flight departs. Late check-out is possible but depends on hotel availability.
- End point
- Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (Departure transfer)
- Meals
- Breakfast
