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DAY 1
Overnight flight
DAY 2
Arrival in Amsterdam
Welcome to Amsterdam! After clearing customs, you’ll meet your Full-time EFCB Tour Guide and the rest of your group. Did you know that Amsterdam is home to the narrowest house in the world (one meter wide)?
Walking tour of Amsterdam
Walking tour of Amsterdam
Your tour guide will help you get your bearings on an informal tour of the city. The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is a beautiful city, criss-crossed by 160 canals. Enjoy the scenery as you walk across some of the city’s 1,200 bridges.
Free time in Amsterdam (nighttime)
Top 5 nightlife suggestions:
1. Leidseplein – This main street and those around it are filled with lively pubs and bars.
2. Boom Chicago – Have some laughs at this English-language comedy venue known for its live shows and video productions.
3. Escape – Get dancing at this late-night club that attracts a young crowd. Don't show up before 11 o'clock.
4. Club Mazzo – Come here for live music; it's a great place to catch up-and-coming bands before they make it big.
5. Melkweg – This unique venue combines a club, gallery, cinema, cafe and concert hall all in one.
For more ideas and details, see our Amsterdam city guide.
DAY 3
Sightseeing tour of Amsterdam (EFCB Tour Guide)
Sightseeing tour of Amsterdam (EFCB Tour Guide)
Your tour guide will lead an in-depth sightseeing tour of Amsterdam. Learn a little about the city’s history as you walk through lively Dam Square. Take in scenic views of the Amstel River before finishing up in Rembrandtplein, a bustling square packed with outdoor cafes, shops, clubs and hotels.
Anne Frank House
Anne Frank’s House
Walk through the rooms where young Anne lived in hiding and penned her famous diary. Anne and her family lived here for nearly two years between 1942 and 1944.
Welcome dinner
Enjoy some group bonding time at tonight’s included dinner.
DAY 4
Free day in Amsterdam
Top 5 free-time suggestions:
1. Van Gogh Museum – Get lost in this goldmine of works by the troubled painter, including many of his most famous.
2. Bike riding – Do as the Dutch do and explore the streets on a bicycle; you can find rental shops all over town.
3. Madame Tussaud's Scenerama – Marvel at wax dummies of celebrities from throughout history, with a slight emphasis on the Dutch.
4. Jordaan – This trendy university area has narrow winding streets lined with bars, shops and cafés.
5. Shopping along Nieuwendijk – Pick up souvenirs or the latest Dutch fashions on this main shopping drag.
For more ideas and details, see our Amsterdam city guide.
DAY 5
Transfer via Brussels
Transfer via Brussels
En route to Paris, stop in Belgium’s capital for a brief visit and to have some lunch (try the waffles). Then it’s on to France.
Arrival in Paris
Pull into Paris, France’s extraordinary capital. Did you know that 30 million people visit Paris each year?
Free time in Paris (nighttime)
Top 5 nightlife suggestions:
1. Moulin Rouge – Take in a classic burlesque show in this legendary Parisian cabaret.
2. Buddha Bar – This ultra-hip lounge is most famous in the States for its DJ's popular compilation CDs.
3. Seine river cruise – Float gently along the water as the City of Light glimmers on all sides.
4. Caveau de la Huchette – This friendly cafe offers excellent jazz music and, happily, is free to enter.
5. St. Michel – Young people and tourists like this area for bar hopping and picking up late-night kebabs.
For more ideas and details, see our Paris city guide.
DAY 6
Sightseeing tour of Paris (local guide)
Sightseeing tour of Paris (local guide)
A professional local guide will lead you on a panoramic bus tour and teach you a thing or two about the city. Witness Parisian life in action as you drive down the always fashionable Champs-Elysées. See the imposing Arc de Triomphe and the Conciergerie, where prisoners of the Revolution passed their final days.
Eiffel Tower photostop
Eiffel Tower photostop
Your guided tour includes a stop at the Eiffel Tower, where you'll have a chance to take those must-have shots of the famous steel structure. The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 for the World's Fair and was supposed to be disassembled after the event. It was only after authorities realized its usefulness for radio communication that it was spared the wrecking ball.
Optional trip to Versailles (extra cost)
Optional trip to Versailles ($70 pre-booked)
Opt to spend the afternoon at the opulent palace of Louis XIV. This is where French royalty reveled in its extravagant lifestyle while the masses starved, leading to the Revolution. Stroll through the well-manicured gardens along the river and check yourself out in the Hall of Mirrors.
Evening Seine cruise and Eiffel Tower
Evening Seine cruise and Eiffel Tower
Float down the river while the City of Light glimmers all around you. Then ascend to the top of the most famous tower in the world, and take in the dazzling views of the illuminated city below.
DAY 7
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum
The world's most famous museum is a sprawling complex that was once a royal palace. One could wander for days among its masterpieces. Today, you'll hit all the highlights, including the Venus de Milo and Leonardo Da Vinci’s incomparably mysterious Mona Lisa.
Walking tour of Paris
Walking tour of Paris
Your tour guide takes you on an informal stroll around town. Walk through the Latin Quarter, an area packed with college students from the Sorbonne, Paris’s most famous university. Make your way along the Seine, and check out les bouquinistes, the little stalls that sell old books, maps, art prints and postcards. It’s the perfect place to pick up some authentic souvenirs.
Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral
Go inside the famous medieval cathedral, built between 1163 and 1361. Admire the stained-glass windows and seemingly weightless vaulted ceilings. The amazing cathedral was the inspiration for Victor Hugo's famous book The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Free time in Paris (afternoon)
Top 5 free time suggestions:
1. Musée d’Orsay – This amazing museum built into an old train station is a runaway favorite of many art lovers. Enjoy masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and many more.
2. Champs-Elysées – The famous boulevard has witnessed several major historical moments, but it's best-known for its high fashion shopping and unbeatable people-watching.
3. Arc de Triomphe – Built to commemorate Napoleon's Grande Armée, this famous arch has amazing views from the top.
4. Père Lachaise Cemetery – Pay your respects to many famous figures, including Marcel Proust and the legendary Doors front man Jim Morrison.
5. Montmartre – Climb the stairs or take the funicular railway up to this charming artists' haven. Take in amazing panoramic views and go inside the uniquely beautiful Sacré Coeur church.
For more ideas and details, see our Paris city guide.
DAY 8
Eurostar train to London
Eurostar train to London
The high-speed train whisks you under the English Channel to London. Did you know that the "Chunnel" was first suggested by a French engineer in 1802? He imagined travelers going by horse and carriage with lanterns lighting the way.
Walking tour of London
Walking tour of London
Get to know London on an informal stroll with your tour guide. Walk along the banks of the River Thames, and then head to Trafalgar Square, once famous for its huge pigeon population. Continue to bustling Leicester Square and on to the chic Covent Garden, where street performers amuse the lively crowds.
Optional London Eye and Thames River cruise (extra cost; seasonal)
Optional London Eye and Thames River cruise ($65 pre-booked)
Opt to see the city from two angles. Start from 440 feet high on the giant London Eye Ferris wheel—it was built to celebrate the new millennium, and today is the city's most popular attraction. Then see the sights from below on a relaxing cruise along the river.
DAY 9
Hop-on, Hop-off double-decker bus tour
Hop-on, Hop-off double-decker bus tour
See London at your own pace on a classic double-decker bus ride all over town. For 24 hours you can get off and back on whenever you want. Tour routes take you to all the big sights, including the awe-inspiring St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London. You'll also cruise by Piccadilly Circus, Whitehall and Trafalgar Square, as live commentary tells you all there is to know about this storied city.
Farewell drink
Share some last laughs (and maybe shed a few tears) over a farewell drink with the group.
Free time in London (nighttime)
Top 5 nightlife suggestions:
1. West End Theatre district – Catch a play in London's version of Broadway.
2. Soho – This lively part of town is famous for its nightlife, with pubs, clubs, live music—you name it.
3. Comedy Store – Laugh till you can't anymore at this beloved venue, the heart and soul of the UK comedy scene.
4. Fabric – This huge (and hugely popular) underground dance club has three dance floors, plus some mellower spaces.
5. Astoria – This acclaimed concert venue has seen the likes of Radiohead, Nirvana and Kylie Minogue.
For more ideas and details, see our London city guide.
DAY 10
Flight home
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