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Paris, Amsterdam and Belgium
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Paris, Belgium & Amsterdam: 10-Day European Highlights Tour

From the iconic streets of Paris to the storybook charm of Belgium and the canals of Amsterdam, this three-country journey offers students and teachers a rich blend of history, culture, and unforgettable moments.

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1. Paris, France

Paris, France

2. Versailles

78000 Versailles, France

3. Brussels

Brussels, Belgium

4. Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

5. Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans, Zaandam, Netherlands

Day 1

Departure – Three Countries Await!
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Depart the USA

Board your international flight to Paris, the starting point of your European adventure.

Day 2- Day 4 - Paris

Paris and Parisian Suburbs
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Welcome to Paris – City of Light

Day 2: Arrive in Paris and meet your English-speaking tour liaison. After check-in and freshening up:

  • Stroll the Champs-Élysées and admire the Arc de Triomphe

  • Visit the Galeries Lafayette rooftop for panoramic views

  • Enjoy a welcome crêpe dinner and your first night in Paris

Day 3: Morning guided tour of the Louvre Museum

  • Walk to Île de la Cité and view the Notre-Dame Cathedral (exterior)

  • Explore the Latin Quarter for lunch

  • Visit Montmartre, with stops at the Sacre-Cœur Basilica and Place du Tertre

  • Dinner at a classic Parisian bistro

Day 4: Full-day excursion to the Palace of Versailles: tour the palace, gardens, and Hall of Mirrors

  • Return to Paris for an evening Eiffel Tower visit (summit)

  • Bateaux Mouches dinner cruise along the Seine

Day 5 - Brussels

Bonjour, Belgium!
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Brussels, Belgium

Take a high-speed train to Brussels (~1.5 hrs). Upon arrival:

  • Visit Grand-Place, the stunning central square

  • See Manneken Pis and enjoy a Belgian waffle tasting

  • Stop at Parlamentarium (European Parliament visitor center)

  • Check into your hotel and enjoy dinner in Brussels

Day 6 - Brussels

Belgium Highlights
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Brussels, Belgium

Spend the day exploring more of Belgium:

  • Atomium visit (futuristic monument + panoramic view)

  • Optional chocolate-making workshop

  • Visit the Royal Palace or the Musical Instruments Museum

  • Free time in the Sablon district or along the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert

Dinner in the evening and overnight in Brussels

Day 7 - Amsterdam

Onward to Amsterdam!
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Amsterdam

Take a morning train to Amsterdam (~2–3 hours).

  • Arrive and meet your Dutch tour liaison

  • Do a walking tour through Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and the Flower Market

  • Optional canal-side dinner or casual Dutch pancakes meal

  • Check into your hotel and relax

Day 8 - Amsterdam

Full Day in Amsterdam – Bicycles & Canals
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Amsterdam

  • Morning bike tour of Amsterdam—see the city like a local:
    • Ride through Vondelpark, Museumplein, and scenic canal streets

  • Afternoon: visit the Anne Frank House or the Van Gogh Museum

  • Canal cruise or shopping in the Nine Streets district

  • Group dinner near the canals

Day 9 - Amsterdam and Countryside

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Excursion to Zaanse Schans

  • Visit Zaanse Schans, a historic windmill village just 40 minutes away

  • Learn about traditional Dutch crafts: cheese-making, wooden shoes, and windmills

  • Great for photos, souvenirs, and hands-on demos

  • Return back to Amsterdam in the evening for a farewell dinner with group reflections.

DAY 10

Tot ziens!
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Depart

Transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your return flight home—carrying memories from three iconic European cultures.

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INCLUDED

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This trip can include:

  • Board for 9 nights (no lunches included)

  • Accommodation in hotels

  • Breakfasts at the hostels

  • Dinner at local restaurants

  • All activities and visits to neighborhoods as outlined in the program

  • Local public transportation

  • The presence of a guide throughout the trip

  • Roundtrip Air tickets from the USA to France