Booking for : Amsterdam & Paris
Amsterdam & Paris
Tour Details
8 Days
Independent Package Includes
- Flights New York-Amsterdam, Amsterdam-Paris-New York
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices - Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 6 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
- 3 nights Amsterdam
- 3 nights Paris
- Breakfast daily
Starting prices shown are departing from New York / JFK. Prices vary depending on date and if you need a different departure city. Packages are offered year round but are subject to availability. All prices shown are per person based on 2 travelers.
Prices reflect our 3 Star Hotel Package, you may upgrade to a 4 Star Hotel Package starting at $160*
We offer optional suggested activities at an additional cost, you may otherwise plan your own itinerary.
Hotel Upgrades Available
*Not Included:
Transfers, optional tours and gratuities.
Entry Requirements:
Passengers traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond their travel dates. All travelers are responsible to check if a visa is required for all countries on their itinerary.
Is This Trip Right for You?
This independent program allows the flexibility to explore on your own. Affordable optional sightseeing excursions are available to enhance your holiday. We offer a selection of hotels to accommodate a variety of tastes and budgets.
Day #3 Amsterdam Panoramic City Tour by Bus & Boat 9:00 AM - $25.00
This panoramic tour of Amsterdam takes you to view both the old and new sections of the city. From the comfort of a modern air-conditioned motor coach, view the Royal Palace, National Monument, "Skinny Bridge," Albert Cuyp market, and the beautiful merchant houses along the canals. The tour also includes a visit to a windmill on the Amstel River. Afterwards, enjoy a tour through Amsterdam's famous canals and Old Harbor. Board a glass-top boat and cruise the canals to view historic homes with beautiful fronts, 16th-century warehouses, and charming churches with bell towers.
Departs from 26 Damrak, the main street between central station & Dam square. Drop-off at 26 Damrak.
Day #4 Half Day Marken, Volendam & Windmills 8:45 AM - $55.00
This excursion takes you through the countryside north of Amsterdam, to the edge of the river Zaan, where you will visit the windmill village De Zaanse Schans, with its characteristic green wooden houses. At the turn of the 18th century this district was an industrial area with approximately 700 windmills in use. In this day and age there are only five left. Through typical Dutch scenery you will continue to Volendam for a city walk, and then to the traditional fisherman’s village of Marken, situated on the shores of the former Zuiderzee. This tour includes a visit to a working windmill, a boat ride between Marken and Volendam, a demonstration in a cheese factory and visit to a traditional clogmaker.
Departs from 26 Damrak, the main street between central station & Dam square. Drop-off at 26 Damrak. Approximate tour duration is 5.5 hours.
Day #6 Paris Tour ParisCityVision (C) 9:00 AM - $23.00
Discover the beauty of Paris from the comfort of a double-decker coach. See the principal landmarks of this fashionable city, beginning with the Place des Pyramides and continuing to the Opéra, Place Vendôme, Concorde Square, Champs-Elysées Avenue, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Orsay Museum, The Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sorbonne, Pantheon Church and the Hotel Saint-Germain-des-Prés, in the heart of the Latin Quarter.
Departs from 2 Place des Pyramides, Paris 75001. Drop-off to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 1.5 hours.
Day #6 Grand Louvre Museum (GL) 2:15 PM - $63.00
This Grand Louvre walking tour begins with a stroll through the commercial area outside the Louvre, and continues inside the museum where an experienced guide will present various exhibitions. Of the many exhibits found therein, this tour covers those of the medieval fortress, the modern pyramid, the Egyptian Department, and some of the museum's most reputed masterpieces, including Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
Departs from 2 Place des Pyramides, Paris 75001. Drop-off to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. Price may be lower at different times of the year
Day #7 - Versailles Apartments (VAM) 8:30 AM - $103.00
Relive the glorious period of Louis XIV, XV and XVI as you pace one of the largest and most influential formal gardens in the world. Today's tour takes you to Versailles Palace to witness the grandeur of French classical architecture. Visit the Palace and extravagant State Apartments, including a guided visit to the Reception Halls, the Queen's Bedroom, and the Hall of Mirrors. You will also have time to walk the palace grounds and formal gardens*, designed by Andre le Notre, at your leisure. En route, you will be prepared for your tour with commentary detailing the history of this magnificent site.
**Please note during April to October entrance to the gardens is not included but can be purchased locally
Departs at 8:45 am from 2 Place des Pyramides, Paris 75001. Drop-off to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours.
Holiday Inn Paris Gare de L’Est – 4 Star
This first class hotel is situated nearby Gare de l'Est. The hotel is conveniently situated nearby the Gare de l'Est railway and Metro station. Canal Saint-Martin is within a half mile walk. The Louvre Museum and the Notre Dame Cathedral are about 1.9 miles away from the hotel.
Ramada Apollo Amsterdam Centre – 4 Star
This first class hotel is ideally located on the edge of Rembrandt park. The hotel is ideally located in quiet suburban location opposite a park. The tram stop that is right outside the front door can take you to the city center. Central Station is just a 15 minute ride away.
Hotel Pavillon Monceau – 3 Star
This tourist class hotel is located nearby the Parc Monceau. The hotel is within two miles of the Parc Monceau, Arc de Triomphe, Musée national Jean-Jacques Henner, and Theatre Mogador. The Eiffel tower is slightly over two miles from the hotel. Many subway stops are located nearby the hotel.
Apollo Museumhotel – 3 Star
This tourist class hotel is well located in the heart of the city overlooking the Stadhouderskade and next to the Rijksmuseum. The hotel is in a prime location overlooking the Stadhouderskade and next to the Rijksmuseum. It is a short walk to the Van Gogh museum, Stedelijk museum, old city center and canals. The hotel is surrounded by restaurants, cafés, shopping and entertainment. The central train station is 2.5 miles from hotel.