Itinerary
Day 1: Paris — Bruges — Amsterdam
Stop At: Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France
07:30 Pick up from your Hotel in Paris by a comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. There are 295 km to drive on a highway from Paris to Bruges (Brugge). The ride takes around 3,5 hours. After a 1,5 hours a short stop at the rest area will be made.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bruges, Bruges, West Flanders Province
11:15 Arrival in Bruges (Brugge). Walking tour in Bruges 2 hours.
Bruges is the most visited Belgian city with middle ages buildings, picturesque canals, and rich history. During a walking tour of Bruges, take a look at the 83-meter Belfort bell tower, built in 1240, located on the market square and included in the UNESCO world heritage list.
13:15 - 14:15 Free time for Lunch. We recommend You a restaurant or can make a reservation for You.
Duration: 6 hours
Pass By: Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery, Kartuizerinnenstraat 6, Bruges 8000 Belgium
14:30- 15:30 Local Brewery beer bar Bougogne des Flandres visit with tasting of 6 sorts of local brewed beers.
Stop At: Boattour Bruges, Nieuwstraat 11, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
15:30 - 16:45 River boat trip with audio-guide to see the beauty of the Medieval city from water. It lasts from 30 to 45 minutes. Free time
17:30 Departure to Amsterdam. The ride will take about 3 hours (255 km)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland Province
20:00 Arrival in Amsterdam. Accommodation at a 3*+ hotel.
Duration: 2 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation at 3*+ Hotel in Amsterdam, in Double Room
Day 2: Amsterdam — Zaanse Schans & Volendam — Antwerpen
Stop At: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland Province
09:00 - 11:00 Walking tour of Amsterdam of its beautiful historical center. You'll see top attractions like Dam Square, the Royal Palace, the Rembrandt House Museum and the famous Red Light District.
11:00 - 12:00 Visit to the Diamond factory, where You can see the whole technology of diamond cutting.
12:00 - 13:00 Take a Amstel Cruise on the UNESCO-listed canals of Amsterdam admiring the 17th-century gabled houses from the ship.
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch time.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Zaanse Schans, Schansend 1, 1509 AW Zaandam The Netherlands
14:00 Half-day trip to Zaanse Schans & Volendam.
Zaanse Schans is an open-air museum, where 6 windmills are located. In total, more than 10 thousand windmills were built in Holland ! There are also 35 wooden houses of the XVII-XVIII centuries, telling about the lifestyle of the Dutch. Here you can also see a spice mill, an oil mill, a bakery museum, a workshop of wooden clomping shoes, a cheese factory and much more. Transfer to Volendam (~ 25 km).
Volendam is a fishing village with its own harbor, introducing tourists to the life of Dutch fishermen in the old days, here you can see locals in traditional clothes. There are many fishing boats in the port of Volendam. A fish auction is held in Volendam. In the harbor, you can buy fish directly from a fishing boat. "If you've been to Holland and haven't eaten herring in Volendam, then you haven't seen the country," the Dutch say.
18:00 Departure to Antwerpen. It takes about 2 hours (160 km).
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Antwerp, Antwerp, Antwerp Province
20:00 Arrivai in Antwerpen. Accommodation at a 3*+ hotel in the city center.
Antwerp - the heart of ancient Flanders, the city of Rubens, van Dyck, the world's largest center for diamond cutting. You'll visit the Grote Markt, the Plantin-Moretus Museum and the medieval fortress of Het Steen.
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Accommodation included: Accommodation at 3*+ Hotel in Antwerp in Double Room
Day 3: Antwerp — Brussels — Paris
Stop At: Antwerp, Antwerp, Antwerp Province
08:00 - 10:00 Walking tour in the city center of Antwerp.
Antwerp - the heart of ancient Flanders, the city of Rubens, van Dyck, the world's largest center for diamond cutting. You'll visit the Grote Markt, the Plantin-Moretus Museum and the medieval fortress of Het Steen.
10:00 Departure from Antwerp to Brussels (~50 km). It takes about 1 hour to reach Brussels.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Brussels, Brussels
11:00 - 13:00 Arrival in Brussels. Sightseeing city tour of the historic city center. Learn about the history and culture of Brussels from an informative local guide. See top Brussels attractions on a guided tour, such as the Royal Residence, Royal Square, Houses of Parliament and Art Nouveau houses, the Triumphal Arch, European Parliament and the iconic Atomium.
13:00 - 17:00 Free time in Brussels.
17:00 Departure to Paris. It takes 4 hours (320 km). One stop at a rest area will be made.
Duration: 6 hours
Pass By: Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France
21:00 Arrival in Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.
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No accommodation included on this day.