Amsterdam, Paris & London

10 days
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Enjoy the hustle and bustle of London’s modern atmosphere, hand out your own Michelin stars as your taste-test your way through Paris, and experience Amsterdam as the locals do: by bike. All this in 10 days makes for one incredible adventure.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • See Big Ben and Westminster Abbey from 443 feet high on the London Eye
    • Go for high tea before catching the Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace
    • Pedal through the streets of Amsterdam amongst hundreds of thousands of bikes
    • Marvel at the City of Light from atop the Eiffel Tower
    • Taste savory and sweet crepes in the capital of culinary creations

What's this trip about?

    Enjoy the hustle and bustle of London’s modern atmosphere, hand out your own Michelin stars as your taste-test your way through Paris, and experience Amsterdam as the locals do: by bike. All this in 10 days makes for one incredible adventure.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range18 to 28 years
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityLondon
End CityAmsterdam

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Family Friendly
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • England
  • France
  • Netherlands

Attractions

  • Amsterdam
  • Buckingham Palace
  • Eiffel Tower
  • London
  • Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Paris

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Round-trip flights & airport transfers
    • Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
    • Private deluxe motorcoach
    • Eurostar train from London to Paris
    • 8 nights in hand-picked accommodations
    • Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
    • Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
    • Metro passes in each city
    • Entrance to the Eiffel Tower & other select attractions

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Board your overnight flight, bound for Europe.

Day 2: Arrive in London

Welcome to London! It’s huge, it’s cosmopolitan, and it’s brimming with famous sights, fun pubs, great music venues and endless things to do.

Welcome Mixer

Get to know your fellow travelers at an authentic local spot over some drinks and light appetizers.

Day 3: Sightseeing tour of London (local guide)

Hit the highlights of London with a local guide giving you all the inside info. Most of the tour will be on a bus ride around the city—you’ll see the famous sights like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. You’ll also get a chance to walk around and explore on foot.

Day 4 Excursion

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1. Comedy Store – Laugh till you can't anymore at the heart and soul of the UK comedy scene.

2. Fabric – A huge underground dance club with three dance floors, plus some mellower spaces.

3. Shepherd's Bush Empire – This popular medium-sized music venue has hosted the likes of Björk, Cold War Kids and Cee Lo Green.

Day 5: Train to Paris

Head to Paris! The French capital is visited by more than 30 million people a year, drawn by the famous monuments, great food, and some of the world’s best art museums. Paris is comprised of 20 districts, or arrondissements, so there’s plenty of diversity and personality to discover.

Bonjour! Welcome to Paris.

Upon arrival, head to your accommodation and drop your bags. Your Tour Director will take you on a quick walk to orient you with the area and point out some incredible landmarks.

Evening Seine Cruise and Eiffel Tower

Float past Notre Dame Cathedral and u...

Day 6: Sightseeing tour of Paris (local guide)

Enjoy a combination bus/walking tour of Paris’ top highlights. Your expert local guide will tell you all about the city as you see its most well-known sights.

Your guide will also take you off the beaten path to some of Paris’ more authentic arrondissements, an...

Free Time Suggestions

Edit Sober: Visit the cafe haunts of literary giants like Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce and many others.

Fall in Louvre: Paris is home to some of the world’s most incredible art collections. Head to The Louvre and Musee d’Orsay. The Louvre displays art from bef...

Excursion: Versailles  (extra cost)

Spend the afternoon at the over-the-top palace of Louis XIV. Not far from Paris, this is where French royalty reveled in their extravagant lifestyle in the decades before the Revolution. At one point, a thousand nobles were attended by 4,000 servants inside the palace...

Day 7: Free Day in Paris

Today is yours to explore! Paris is immense, yet intimate. While it can be overwhelming at first, there’s a bounty of hidden gems around every corner.

Free Time Suggestions

Go Subterranean: The Paris catacombs are dark, underground crypts where the city’s dead have been buried for centuries.

Bon Appétit: French food is some of the finest in the world. Demanding customers, meticulous preparation and the freshest ingredients combine...

Day 8: Train to Amsterdam

Enjoy views of the European countryside as you travel by train to Amsterdam.

Arrive in Amsterdam

Welcome to Amsterdam! There’s so much to love about Amsterdam, from the canals to the Van Gogh to the legendary laid-back attitude. Home of the famous Red Light District and a population that consists of more bikes than people, Amsterdam is one-of-a-kind.

Day 9: Sightseeing Tour of Amsterdam (local guide)

Get a feel for the city’s history and unique culture as you walk through busy Dam Square. Then take in scenic views of the Amstel River before finishing up in Rembrandtplein, a bustling square packed with outdoor cafés, shops and clubs.

Farewell Dinner

Share some last laughs (and maybe shed a few tears) at an included farewell dinner with the group.

Day 10: Fly Home

It's time to say your goodbyes. Head to the airport for your flight back home.

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$348
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Rooming upgrades
    • Optional excursions
    • Travel Protection
    • Beverages, lunch, and dinner (except where specified in the itinerary)
    • Transportation to free-time activities
    • Customary gratuities (for your Tour Director, bus drivers and local guides)
    • Porterage
    • Expenses caused by airline rescheduling, cancellations or delays caused by the airlines, bad weather or events beyond EF’s control (see Flight Information section for details)
    • Passport, visa and reciprocity fees
    • Fees associated with Special Travel Arrangements (See Special Travel Arrangements section)
Cancellation policy

You have 48 hours to cancel and receive a full refund. You can also switch trips up to 99 days before you leave.

The full amount paid upon enrolment is refundable if you cancel in writing within 48 hours of booking the tour. After 48 hours, the deposit is non-refundable and the following standard cancellation fees apply.

If you are booking 30 days or less prior to the scheduled departure date for your trip, you are required to pay in full at the time of booking and standard cancellation fees then apply; you are not eligible for the 48 hour risk-free period.

Based on the date EF receives written notification of your cancellation, you will be refunded for monies paid minus the cancellation fee and any non-refundable fees. (See refund and non-refundable Fee description above for more details.) In addition to notifying us of your cancellation in writing, we also recommend you call so that we can best review your options.

Days Prior to Departure and Cancellation Fee

30 days or less is all monies paid

30-60 days will be $2000

61-99 will be $1000

100-364 days is  $450

365+ days will be $150

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Meals Included

Daily Breakfasts and 3 Dinners

Age Requirements
18 to 28 years
Optional Activities

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A lot of our trips line up back to back! Give us a call and we can help you add on another trip.

Stay ahead or stay behind

Extending your trip for a few extra days before or after your tour is really easy. You can add anywhere from between one and 90 days. It's simple to do and all of your choices and prices are readily visible during the checkout process for this trip. We will book your flights per your specifications and you will handle the hotels, local activities and ground transportation during the extra portion of your stay.

Additional Information
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