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A rail tour from London to Amsterdam via Paris combines three of Europe’s most exciting cities into one unforgettable rail tour.
It’s a tour of extraordinary contrasts through some of the most absorbing cities in Europe. Already curious about your rail adventure? See the following video for your itinery!You rail adventure includes:
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Rail travel in First-Class
4**** hotel accomodation in all cities
Full breakfast for all guests in all hotels
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Itineraries
Day 1
Arrive In London
London is a city that blends history and modernity into a melting pot that never slows down.
London has something for every interest. The only question is where to start. Three nights in the British capital affords time to visit significant landmarks and sprawling museums, stop in an atmospheric pub, hop on a double-decker bus, or meander around bustling street markets.
Start the first day of your exciting tour with well-known attractions that showcase Britain’s rich heritage:
- Start with a visit to the king at Buckingham Palace. On the right day, you can marvel at the ceremonial ‘Changing of the Guard.’
- Hop on the Tube to the British Museum for an enthralling journey through world history.
- Then head to where modern London began, at the Tower of London overlooked by the photogenic Tower Bridge.
- From there, bag a front seat on a distinctive red double-decker bus to Trafalgar Square before heading onto the West End to catch a fabulous show.
Day 2
Full Day In London
The second day is a chance to explore lively neighborhoods and experience the ‘real’ London. Hop on, hop off a tour bus or use London’s excellent transport links to probe offbeat postcodes. Start the day exploring unmissable sights and compelling diversions from the banks of the Thames to the canal locks of Camden: Walk along the endlessly diverting South Bank from the elegant Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) to the vibrant Borough Market.
- Stop for a pint or coffee in the historic pubs near the Globe Theatre, where Shakespeare once performed. Pop into the magnificent Tate Modern art gallery along the way.
- Head to edgy Camden market for a taste of cool Britannia.
- Then hit the bright lights of Soho for dinner and a choice of glitzy entertainment.
Day 3
Full Day In London
The final full day in London is an opportunity to shop ‘til you drop and soak up the unique charms of the Big Smoke. Relax on a Thames boat or in the city’s many parks; find time to buy souvenirs and explore London’s culinary landscape.
- Launch day 3 with a taste of luxury at the illustrious Harrods department store or fill your bags along Europe’s busiest shopping street, Oxford Street.
- Cruise the Thames from the chiming clock of Big Ben to the home of timekeeping, laidback Greenwich.
- Enjoy the wide green spaces and hire a pedalo in Hyde Park.
- Visit world-class museums for free in chic Kensington.
- Finish the evening dining on Britain's favorite food with a mouthwatering curry in the fabled Brick Lane.
Day 4
Eurostar - Train from London To Paris
Before heading to the French capital on day four, squeeze in one last Full English Breakfast. The comfortable Eurostar speeds from the heart of London to the center of Paris. Alight near cozy cafés and grab a late lunch and your first taste of Parisian cuisine.
The secret to seeing Paris in three nights is to mix leading attractions with slower explorations of popular quartiers.
The Métro makes it easy to hop from spooky catacombs to bohemian Buttes Montmartre. A walking tour to see the restoration of Notre Dame cathedral follows in famous footsteps, leaving ample time to sample neighboring quartiers.
With so much to see and do, it’s impossible to finesse the perfect Parisian itinerary. Yet some sights are unmissable: In the evening, take a cruise on the Seine or enjoy sunset views atop the Eiffel Tower.
- Start your Parisian exploits with a cruise on the Seine.
- Enjoy sunset views atop the Eiffel Tower to appreciate the city's grandeur.
- Disembark and stroll past the Louvre pyramid through the elegant Tuileries gardens to Place de la Concorde, where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette met their end.
- Round the evening off at an upscale restaurant near the famous Champs-Elysées.
Day 5
Full Day In Paris
The fifth day of your tour is a time to explore the ancient streets of Paris, taking in quartiers that shaped early French history and still define the modern city. Some of the most exciting quartiers are neighbors, yet each contains a distinctive yet utterly Parisian character
- Start with a morning stroll around Le Marais. The city's favorite quartier merges old and new and brims with riveting museums and trendy shops.
- A short walk takes you to the former royal island, Île de la Cité, home of the iconic and soon-to-be restored Notre Dame cathedral.
- Complete your journey across the Seine to the delightful Latin Quarter, the city’s oldest district and home to the stately Panthéon.
- Round off the evening with dinner at the fabulous bistros and brasseries of the stylish Saint-Germain-des-Prés quartier.
Day 6
Full Day In Paris
The sixth day is all about exceptional museums and discovering why Paris attracts millions of annual visitors. Exploring a city of contrasts, hop from hushed museums to animated quartiers to discover the Paris of popular image.
- Pay a visit to the enigmatic Mona Lisa at the world's biggest and most visited museum, the Louvre.
- Jump on the Métro to the atmospheric streets of Montmartre, where Amélie’s imagination ran wild.
- Head up the hill on funicular rails to savor citywide views from the soaring Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
- In nearby Pigalle, the legendary can-can dancers of the Moulin Rouge continue to dazzle.
- End the evening with a stroll down Canal Saint-Martin and dinner in the sparkling Oberkampf quartier.
Day 7
Thalys Train From Paris To Amsterdam
The penultimate day of your rail adventure is the time to load up on flaky croissants and delicate macarons from Ladurée or Pierre Hermé before boarding a high-speed train to Amsterdam. Slick Thalys trains slice through noted cities in eastern France and Belgium before rolling through the cultivated Dutch landscapes and tulip fields.
Explore compact Amsterdam by checking off leading sights and lingering over Amsterdam's gentler charms. Explore the pretty canalside streets by bike or foot, and cruise the canals for a moment of calm. Once you’ve found your bearings in the easy-to-navigate city, flit between first-class museums, brown cafés, and street markets.
It's an intoxicating place to explore and a fitting conclusion to the rail tour. Start your first night by exploring the pretty streets and soaking up the vibes of one of the most laid-back cities in Europe.
- After check-in, watch your step for cyclists, and enjoy an evening strolling the romantic canals.
- Head to Museumplein before the museums closes. Choose from the magnificent Rijksmuseum or seek inspiration at the van Gogh museum.
- Stop in a brown café for refreshments or fill up on Dutch favorites like the beloved bitterballen.
- End the evening in the flamboyant Leidseplein, and enjoy authentic Indonesian food in the adjacent streets.
Day 8
Full Day In Amsterdam
The final full day of the rail tour is a chance to unwind and enjoy the tranquil cobblestone corners of Amsterdam. Hire a bike and join the local flow, or casually stroll from one famous landmark to another:
- Start with a moment of reflection at the Anne Frank House.
- Find bargains at the animated Albert Cuyp Market.
- Make time to float around the canals on glass-topped boats for a refreshing perspective of the Venice of the North.
- In the evening, amble through the notorious red-light district to dine in innovative restaurants near Dam Square.
Day 9
Departure From Amsterdam
Day 9 is time to pack the suitcase and bid a wistful farewell to Amsterdam’s singular charms. The tour ends here after a mesmerizing journey through cities of distinct character, each crafting a fresh chapter in a remarkable rail odyssey.
As your unforgettable tour nears the end, grab a chance to soak up European vibes before heading home.
- Start with a morning stroll through the genteel Vondelpark, an idyllic spot to bookend your whirlwind tour through northern Europe.
- Or jump on a hire bike for one last spin around the vibrant quarters of Amsterdam, not least the characterful Jordaan district.
- Fill up with a plate of Dutch cheeses like aged gouda and smooth Maasdam before bidding vaarwel to the Netherlands.
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