Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
At the reception, you will find a dashboard with our staff’s contact number and their available hours for assistance. Until then, feel free to enjoy your time at your leisure. Our hotel staff is available to help you with any information you may need.
Optional Activities: During your trip, the guide may offer you the chance to participate in optional activities. If these activities are available, we recommend booking them as soon as possible to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute could result in missing the opportunity due to tickets selling out, bus seat availability, or other organizational reasons.
Note: The schedules mentioned in this program are for guidance only, and the guide may adjust them as needed to improve the experience of the trip.
Total Distance Covered: 75 km.
Scenery: Beautiful Dutch landscapes featuring charming cottages, canals, and windmills.
08:00 AM – Departure from Amsterdam.
08:45 AM – Zaanse Schans. This open-air museum features traditional, iconic windmills typical of Dutch landscapes, as well as picturesque cottages, canals, and bridges that reflect 18th-century life. Take time to capture photos of the windmills and cottages.
09:45 AM – Departure from Zaanse Schans.
10:15 AM – Volendam, a scenic fishing village. Enjoy strolling and exploring the area.
11:15 AM – Departure from Volendam. We will take a short boat ride to Marken.
12:00 PM – Arrival at Marken. An island connected to the mainland by a causeway, where houses are built on stilts. Enjoy a walking tour of the island.
12:45 PM – Departure from Marken.
01:30 PM – Arrival in Amsterdam. Enjoy lunch in the city center before starting a two-hour guided tour. We will begin the tour with a stop at the Rembrandt statue and the famous Amsterdam windmill. Next, we will pass by the RAI Convention Center, through the southern part of the city, which is the most exclusive area of Amsterdam. Then, we will stop at Museum Square to learn about diamond-cutting techniques at the Diamond Museum. After that, we will head to the IJ River and enter the former Jewish Quarter, with a visit to the Holocaust Memorial and the Portuguese Synagogue. We will pass by the old harbor and the Maritime Museum. The tour will conclude at Central Station, where we will disembark the bus and walk to St. Nicholas Church, the heart of the city. Afterward, you will have free time to explore the city at your own pace.
In the evening, we will provide transportation to the lively city center, an area with numerous restaurants to choose from, located near the famous Red Light District.
Total Distance Covered: 550 km.
Scenery: Expansive agricultural landscapes and several densely populated cities along the way.
08:30 AM – Departure from Amsterdam towards Belgium.
11:45 AM – Arrival in Bruges, the charming medieval city often referred to as the "Venice of the North" due to its picturesque canals. The city is known for its enchanting atmosphere with cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and romantic bridges. If you'd like, you can climb the Belfry Tower for breathtaking views. How about trying some Belgian chocolate? Or perhaps you'd prefer to taste some locally brewed beer?
04:00 PM – Departure from Bruges and continue the journey towards France.
08:15 PM – Arrival in Paris.
Total Distance Covered: 80 km
07:45 AM – Departure from Paris.
08:30 AM – Arrival at the Palace of Versailles (tickets not included); Please note that there may be long queues for entry due to the high volume of visitors. This magnificent palace was the residence of the Kings of France and offers a fascinating glimpse into French culture and history.
11:30 AM – Departure from Versailles. The departure time may vary if there is a delay in entering the palace. On the way back to Paris, we will head to the Montmartre district, an artistic and bohemian area where we can enjoy the view of the Sacré-Cœur Cathedral and stroll through its picturesque square and winding alleys.
03:00 PM – We will begin a panoramic tour of Paris, lasting two and a half hours with a local guide. This tour will take us to famous landmarks in Paris such as the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées Avenue, Madeleine Church, Place de la Concorde, the Opera House, the Louvre Museum, Saint-Jacques Tower, the City Hall, Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon, Sorbonne University, Luxembourg Gardens, the Hôtel des Invalides, the École Militaire, Champ de Mars Park, the Eiffel Tower, and the banks of the River Seine. We will make brief stops near the Hôtel des Invalides and Champ de Mars Park. After the tour, we will return to the hotel, with an optional stop in the city center for those who wish to enjoy more free time in Paris.
At the end of this enriching day, the guide will suggest an optional evening excursion to a cabaret or variety show, such as the Moulin Rouge or Paradis Latin.
Note: Due to the high number of tourists in Paris, the order of services in the city may change.
08:30 AM – Departure from the hotel. We will head to the Eiffel Tower, where the ticket includes access to the second floor (please note that there may be long waiting times due to the high volume of visitors). The second floor offers the best view of the city, providing an ideal height for a clear view of Paris's landmarks (which is less clear from the third floor), and it offers a broader and more comprehensive perspective than the first floor. On clear days, you can see up to 70 kilometers from this height.
After descending from the tower, we will enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the River Seine, where we can see the most beautiful Parisian landmarks and bridges from a different perspective. This trip lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
After the cruise, you will have some free time.
Note: If the waiting times at the Eiffel Tower are very long, we may need to reschedule the visit to another time (or to Sunday) to ensure a more comfortable experience.
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
