Paris & European Capitals

On arrival at the airport, we shall be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. You can enjoy your free time until the tour starts; information about the meeting place and start time can be found on the information boards in the hotel reception area.

Early in the morning, you will leave for Versailles, the immense palace of the kings of France. After that, you will return to Paris at lunchtime, where a transfer to the Montmartre district will be provided. You will ascend by funicular to the hill and admire the spectacular view of Paris from the top. This neighborhood is known for its painters, artists, and its cabarets. Sit down for lunch and enjoy a magical atmosphere. Then, a scenic guided tour to discover the history, main boulevards, and the breathtaking monuments of Paris will take place. Return to the hotel. Optionally, you can attend a variety show.

You go to the center of Paris, starting by the Eiffel Tower area. You will have the opportunity to climb up to the second floor of this remarkable metal monument (ticket included). Then, you enjoy a boat cruise along the River Seine, which divides the north of Paris from the south. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore as you choose. Note: Sometimes queues to climb the Eiffel Tower are long. For organizational reasons, if deemed appropriate, the climb can be made at a different moment of the day. At around 17:00 hrs, you will leave Paris for Rouen, a city museum with its houses with half-timbered walls, narrow streets, and gothic churches. Accommodation in the city.

Today you will take a stroll in the center of Rouen to admire its magnificent cathedral and the ancient streets of the historic center. After this, you will travel to the north of France. Traveling by ferry, you will cross the English Channel to reach Canterbury, the religious capital of England with a very attractive historic center. Continuing to London, arriving with time to explore, visit Tower Bridge to see it lit up and admire the modern buildings. Time for dinner in one of the many restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. After dinner, return to the hotel.

After breakfast, you will go to the British Museum, one of the oldest museums in the world. At lunchtime, you transfer to Camden, a district famous for having one of the most varied and extravagant street markets in London where you can see relics from cultures all around the world. Enjoy some leisure time. At around 16:00, you will leave for Colchester, known as the most ancient city in England. Time for a stroll. You will then board the ferry in Harwich, taking a night voyage to the Netherlands. Note: Because the ferry used has a limited number of cabins, sometimes the stage may undergo modifications and it might go from London to Amsterdam either by a day ferry, sleeping in Antwerp, or by train or plane to Amsterdam

At around 08:00 in the morning, you will reach the Netherlands (Hoek Van Holland), making a stop in Volendam, a very picturesque fishing village. After this, you will travel to Amsterdam where you will enjoy a panoramic visit of the city to see its narrow canals, its official buildings, and parks. You will also see the technique of diamond cutting. Time for dinner in Rembrandtplein, an area with many restaurants from all corners of the world and near the red-light district with its liberal values.

You will leave Amsterdam for Germany. Hamelin, a picturesque German town whose streets and shops bring you into the legend of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, a children’s story written by The Grimm Brothers. You will then continue and stop in Marienborn, situated on the former border that separated East and West Germany up until 1990. You will visit a museum to learn more about it. Lastly, you will head to Berlin. Evening arrival.

Ease your way into the local culture with a guided visit of Germany’s incredible capital, Berlin. You will visit the historic center, Museum Island, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, and the city’s magnificent parks. You continue your visit by stopping at the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Museum. This visit helps you to understand the difficult situation the city experienced during the Twentieth Century. Time to explore the city. Enjoy an evening in the lively area of Kantstrasse, a district that offers different types of ethnic restaurants to dine in (Indian, Oriental, Italian, German, and so on).

After breakfast, end of services.