Your tour of London, Paris & Amsterdam will lead you through three of Europe’s great capital cities. Experience the majesty of London with a tour of its palaces and landmarks. Get swept away in the romance of Paris as you pass through its many graceful avenues and squares. Finally, end your journey in the intimate city of Amsterdam, known as the “The Venice of the North,” where you’ll be engrossed in culture and tradition.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - London

Begin your vacation aboard an overnight flight to London.

Day 2 - London

Arrive in regal London this morning. After clearing customs and collecting your bags, look for the the Dot2Dot desk. They will be providing your transfer to your hotel. After check-in, you’ll have the afternoon free to explore London at your leisure, including its wonderful array of relaxing parks and gardens. A welcome dinner is included this evening. (B in flight; D)

Day 3 - London

London’s landmarks are timeless, and you’ll see them all on this morning’s guided sightseeing tour. View the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Hyde Park and St. James’s Palace. This afternoon, opt for a visit to Windsor Castle, originally built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. Later, soar 450 feet above the River Thames on an optional evening ride on the London Eye to view the bright lights of London. The excursion also includes dinner after the ride. (B)

$115 USD

London Eye and Dinner Experience one of Britain’s newest attractions, the London Eye Ferris wheel! The world’s highest observation wheel, the London Eye lifts its passengers 450 feet above the River Thames. In clear weather, you can see for 25 miles! After your ride, continue on to a nearby restaurant for an included dinner.

$85 USD

Windsor Castle A half-day excursion takes you to Windsor for a guided visit to the world’s largest inhabited castle.

Day 4 - London

With a free day in London, soak in history at the celebrated British Museum, or take an afternoon walk in Covent Garden, showcased in My Fair Lady. Or venture into the British countryside on an optional excursion to Stonehenge and Bath. The latter was the beautiful 19th-century retreat of England’s elite and retains its colorful Georgian architecture today. (B)

$115 USD

Stonehenge & Bath Visit Stonehenge, perhaps England’s most mysterious landmark. Next stop is Bath, famous for its Georgian and Regency architecture. After your tour director shows you the town’s major sights, visit the public baths for which the town is named.

Day 5 - Paris

Transfer to St. Pancras train station, where you’ll board the high-speed Eurostar train bound for Paris. After hotel check-in, you’ll have the afternoon to sample Parisian markets, shops and cafés before tonight’s included group dinner. (B, D)

Day 6 - Paris

Delight in all the charms of Paris this morning, as an expert local guide leads a sightseeing tour, giving you a panoramic view of the City of Light. You’ll see the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Opera House, Les Invalides, and travel past the chic shops and boutiques of the Champs-Élysées. You’ll also pass the spectacular cathedral of Notre Dame, whose massive interior can hold over 6,000 worshippers. This afternoon, continue discovering Paris on your own. You might visit its two most famous museums, the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay. The latter is housed in a former railway station built in 1900, and today contains an extensive collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist work. Or join an optional excursion to Giverny (seasonal), home of artist Claude Monet, with its exquisite gardens. (B)

$85 USD

Giverny The Norman town of Giverny was home to Claude Monet from 1883 until his death in 1926. Absorb the intricate palette of colors that the "Father of Impressionism" so magically depicted in paintings such as the Water Lilies series as you stroll through Giverny's home and gardens.

Day 7 - Paris

With a free day to immerse yourself in the Parisian joie de vivre, you might wish to frequent the same Montmartre streets and cafés as Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein and the rest of the “Lost Generation” of the 1920s. Also in Montmartre, climb the hill to the beautiful, stark white Sacré-Coeur, where part of the movie Amélie was filmed. Tonight’s optional Evening in Paris features dinner at a local restaurant followed by a cruise on the Seine. (B)

$99 USD

Evening in Paris: Seine cruise & Dinner Take in all the nighttime allure of the City of Light on a special evening excursion. The event begins with dinner at a favorite local restaurant. Then board a boat cruise along the Seine and glide past the gloriously illuminated monuments of Paris — including Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower.

Day 8 - Amsterdam

Enjoy a ride on the Thalys high-speed train to Amsterdam. After check-in at your hotel, your tour director leads an afternoon tour of Amsterdam. View the magnificent houseboats and homes that dot the canal banks, along with the usual parade of bicyclists. Then, visit the Anne Frank House, where the young writer and her family hid from the Nazis for two years. You’ll enter the annex where Anne lived and wrote. (B, D)

Day 9 - Amsterdam

Wander along the canals of Amsterdam with a free day to explore the Dutch capital on your own. The city is wonderfully small scale, ensuring you’ll never venture too far off course. Your tour director will help you choose from a variety of possible activities this morning. Then join a half-day optional excursion to the coastal village of Volendam and the outdoor museum of Zaanse Schans. (Depending on the season, some groups will instead visit the Keukenhof flower gardens.) This evening, experience a unique side of Amsterdam and join our optional canal cruise with dinner. (B)

$115 USD

Amsterdam Canal Cruise & Dinner On this evening cruise, you'll experience charming Amsterdam by canal boat, passing through its more than 100 canals with views of its famous attractions.

$59 USD

Volendam & Zaanse Schans This excursion will take you into the countryside, where you'll visit the charming towns of Volendam and Saanse Schans, in addition to a clog factory and a cheese-making factory before heading back to Amsterdam!

Day 10 - Amsterdam

During a second free day in Amsterdam, choose to sample van Gogh at the city’s famous museum in his name, then compare his work with those of modern artists at the Stedelijk Museum. Or opt to visit The Hague, seat of the Dutch Parliament, and the town of Delft, famous for its blue pottery. The excursion also includes visits to a flower market, a porcelain factory and a Dutch art museum. (B)

$99 USD

Delft & The Hague Your full-day excursion takes you to a flower market, to Delft, a charming village of canals and the Hague, seat of the Dutch Parliament.

Day 11 - Amsterdam

After hotel check-out, a Go Ahead representative escorts you to Amsterdam’s airport for your flight home. (B)