Amsterdam, Paris & London
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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
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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
Board your overnight flight, bound for Europe.
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.
Get to know your fellow travelers at an authentic local spot over some drinks and light appetizers.
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.
See the countryside roll by as you escape to Oxford, the picturesque city that doubled as Hogwarts and influenced the likes of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Albert Einstein and many more throughout the centuries. After a guided tour, enjoy free time to explore museums, ...
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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.
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...
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.
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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.
Go Subterranean: The Paris catacombs are dark, underground crypts where the city’s dead have been buried for centuries.
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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.
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.
It's time to say your goodbyes. Head to the airport for your flight back home.
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