Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Your Paris adventure kicks off with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you land earlier in the day, there's time to wander around the Louvre or head to the Eiffel Tower, or you could grab a picnic and relax in one of the city's gardens. After you meet up with the group, you'll check out some local restaurants and start getting to know your fellow travelers.
Optional Activities
- Visit the Louvre Museum to see the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo
- Climb the Eiffel Tower for aerial views of Paris
- Picnic lunch with baguettes and cheese at Tuileries, Plantes, or Jardin du Luxembourg
- Napoleon's Tomb & Les Invalides Army Museum
- Musee d'Orsay
- Da Vinci Code Walking Tour
- Centre Pompidou (must be prebooked in advance)
- Catacombs (must be prebooked in advance)
- Fragonard Perfume Museum
- Museum of Comparative Anatomy and Paleontology
- Gourmet Marais Urban Adventure
- Hidden Montmartre Urban Adventure
- Paradis Latin Cabaret Show (must be prebooked in advance)
- Sainte Chapelle & Conciergerie
- Arc de Triomphe
- Rodin Museum
- Picasso Museum
- Palace of Versailles & Gardens
Landmarks/POIs Louvre Museum Eiffel Tower Tuileries Garden Jardin des Plantes Jardin du Luxembourg Napoleon's Tomb & Les Invalides Army Museum Musee d'Orsay Centre Pompidou Catacombs of Paris Fragonard Perfume Museum Museum of Comparative Anatomy and Paleontology Paradis Latin Cabaret Show Sainte Chapelle Conciergerie Arc de Triomphe Rodin Museum Picasso Museum Palace of Versailles 
- Day 2
Paris to Brussels
Train takes you from Paris to Brussels in the morning. Once you arrive, your leader walks you through the city highlights and stops somewhere for traditional Belgian fries. The rest of your day is open, so you can visit the Manneken Pis statue, head to the Musical Instrument Museum, or wander through the Ilot Sacre area checking out the food and bars.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Brussels
- Orientation walk around Brussels
- Traditional Belgian fries snack
Optional Activities
- Visit Manneken Pis statue
- Musical Instrument Museum visit
- Cantillon Brewery visit
- Magritte Museum visit
- Grand Place visit
- Mini Europe Attraction Park visit
- Local Brewery visit with tasting
- Jeu de Balle Flea Market visit
Landmarks/POIs Manneken Pis Musical Instrument Museum Cantillon Brewery Magritte Museum Grand Place Mini Europe Attraction Park Jeu de Balle Flea Market Ilot Sacre 
- Day 3
Brussels
This day in Brussels is all yours. Walk through the Jeu de Balle Flea Market, pop into the Cantillon Brewery or Magritte Museum, or spend time at the Grand Place. If you want something different, Mini Europe Attraction Park is another option. In the evening, you'll meet back up with your group for dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jeu de Balle Flea Market visit
- Cantillon Brewery visit
- Magritte Museum visit
- Grand Place visit
- Mini Europe Attraction Park visit
- Local Brewery visit with tasting
Landmarks/POIs Jeu de Balle Flea Market Cantillon Brewery Magritte Museum Grand Place Mini Europe Attraction Park - Day 4
Brussels to Ghent
After breakfast, take the train to Ghent, a medieval port city northwest of Belgium. Your local leader takes you on an orientation walk through the streets. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you like. You could visit Gravensteen Castle, take a guided boat tour on the canal, or try local dishes like gentse waterzooi at a restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Ghent
- Orientation walk around Ghent
Optional Activities
- Gravensteen Castle visit
- Canal boat tour
- St. Nicholas' Church visit
- Belfry of Ghent visit
- STAM (City Museum) visit
- Museum of Fine Arts visit
Landmarks/POIs Gravensteen Castle St. Nicholas' Church Belfry of Ghent STAM (City Museum) Museum of Fine Arts 
- Day 5
Ghent to Bruges
Head to Bruges by train, a coastal city that feels like something out of a fairy tale with its medieval buildings and canals. You have the full day to explore on your own. Walk through the UNESCO-protected Old Town, look at the Gothic and Renaissance architecture, or visit the Basilica of the Holy Blood. That evening you'll head back to Ghent for dinner and try moules-frites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Bruges
- Day trip to Bruges
Optional Activities
- Stroll through UNESCO Protected Old Town
- Basilica of the Holy Blood visit
- Belfry of Bruges visit
- Canal boat tour
- Chocolate Workshop
- Cycle trip to Damme
- Museum St John's Hospital visit
- Sint-Janshuismolen Mill visit
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of the Holy Blood Belfry of Bruges Museum St John's Hospital Sint-Janshuismolen Mill 
- Day 6
Ghent to Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam, known for its narrow houses and art scene. Your leader guides you around town and takes you to FEBO, a local food spot that's been around for years. After that, the day opens up for you to check out Anne Frank's House, the historic De Waag building, or visit the Heineken Museum to learn about Dutch beer history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Amsterdam
- Orientation walk around Amsterdam
- FEBO snack stop
Optional Activities
- Anne Frank's House visit (must be prebooked in advance)
- De Waag visit
- Heineken Museum visit (must be prebooked in advance)
- Rijksmuseum visit
- Van Gogh Museum visit (must be prebooked in advance)
- Canal boat tour
- Bike hire
- Royal Palace visit
- Bike tour
- Oude Kerk visit
Landmarks/POIs Anne Frank's House De Waag Heineken Museum Rijksmuseum Van Gogh Museum Royal Palace Oude Kerk 
- Day 7
Amsterdam to Rotterdam
Day trip to Rotterdam, Europe's largest seaport. You'll visit the Floating Farm, the world's first self-sufficient dairy farm, and learn how sustainable farming works. In the afternoon, you can explore Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen or climb Euromast Observation Tower for views across the city. You'll return to Amsterdam for a free evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Rotterdam
- Floating Farm visit
- Day trip to Rotterdam
- Train back to Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen visit
- Euromast Tower visit
- Markthal Market visit
- Cube House visit
Landmarks/POIs Floating Farm Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Euromast Observation Tower Markthal Market Cube House 
- Day 8
Amsterdam
Your trip wraps up this morning in Amsterdam. If you'd like to stay longer, contact your booking agent beforehand to set up accommodation for after the tour ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
