Compare Amsterdam, Paris & London by EF College Break (EF Ultimate Break) vs From London to Amsterdam and Venice Tour by Discovery Nomads
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| Duration | 10 days | 10 days |
| Price From | $ 3,479 | $ 1,890 |
| Price Per Day | $ 348 | $ 189 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Airfare included | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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Daily Breakfasts and 3 Dinners |
6 Breakfasts |
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Enjoy the hustle and bustle of London’s modern atmosphere, hand out your own Michelin stars as your taste-test your way through Paris, and experience Amsterdam as the locals do: by bike. All this in 10 days makes for one incredible adventure. |
Take an epic trip through the most famous capitals of Europe, walk on Champs Elysees and see Paris from top of Eiffel Tower, explore ancient Rome and Vatican, fall in love with romantic Venice, enjoy a cruise in Amsterdam and explore cosmopolitan London. |
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Board your overnight flight, bound for Europe.
Day 2: Arrive in London
Welcome to London! It’s huge, it’s cosmopolitan, and it’s brimming with famous sights, fun pubs, great music venues and endless things to do.
Welcome Mixer
Get to know your fellow travelers at an authentic local spot over some drinks and light appetizers.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of London (local guide)
Hit the highlights of London with a local guide giving you all the inside info. Most of the tour will be on a bus ride around the city—you’ll see the famous sights like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. You’ll also get a chance to walk around and explore on foot.
Day 4 Excursion
Beyond London: Explore Oxford Extra Cost
See the countryside roll by as you escape to Oxford, the picturesque city that doubled as Hogwarts and influenced the likes of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Albert Einstein and many more throughout the centuries. After a guided tour, enjoy free time to explore museums, grab lunch at the Covered Market, go punting on the River Thames (summer only) or simply wander through a place as magical as the stories it inspires.
Free Time in London (night)
Top 3 nightlife suggestions:
1. Comedy Store – Laugh till you can't anymore at the heart and soul of the UK comedy scene.
2. Fabric – A huge underground dance club with three dance floors, plus some mellower spaces.
3. Shepherd's Bush Empire – This popular medium-sized music venue has hosted the likes of Björk, Cold War Kids and Cee Lo Green.
Day 5: Train to Paris
Head to Paris! The French capital is visited by more than 30 million people a year, drawn by the famous monuments, great food, and some of the world’s best art museums. Paris is comprised of 20 districts, or arrondissements, so there’s plenty of diversity and personality to discover.
Bonjour! Welcome to Paris.
Upon arrival, head to your accommodation and drop your bags. Your Tour Director will take you on a quick walk to orient you with the area and point out some incredible landmarks.
Evening Seine Cruise and Eiffel Tower
Float past Notre Dame Cathedral and under some of Paris’s famous bridges, then visit the most iconic tower in the world as its dazzling lights sparkle with the setting sun.
Day 6: Sightseeing tour of Paris (local guide)
Enjoy a combination bus/walking tour of Paris’ top highlights. Your expert local guide will tell you all about the city as you see its most well-known sights.
Your guide will also take you off the beaten path to some of Paris’ more authentic arrondissements, and give you the inside scoop on Parisian culture. Get to know the fashionistas, eccentric royals, epic revolutionaries, bougie bourgeoisie, and enlightened intellectuals that shaped the City of Light.
Free Time Suggestions
Edit Sober: Visit the cafe haunts of literary giants like Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce and many others.
Fall in Louvre: Paris is home to some of the world’s most incredible art collections. Head to The Louvre and Musee d’Orsay. The Louvre displays art from before the 18th century, and houses the Mona Lisa herself. The Orsay is your place for modern art.
Latin Quarter: Around the Sorbonne, the bars and clubs here are open late and frequented by locals and travelers alike.
Excursion: Versailles (extra cost)
Spend the afternoon at the over-the-top palace of Louis XIV. Not far from Paris, this is where French royalty reveled in their extravagant lifestyle in the decades before the Revolution. At one point, a thousand nobles were attended by 4,000 servants inside the palace, while 15,000 soldiers and servants lived in the annexes. Walk through the landscaped gardens, tour the State Apartments of the King and the Queen, and see the Hall of Mirrors.
Day 7: Free Day in Paris
Today is yours to explore! Paris is immense, yet intimate. While it can be overwhelming at first, there’s a bounty of hidden gems around every corner.
Free Time Suggestions
Go Subterranean: The Paris catacombs are dark, underground crypts where the city’s dead have been buried for centuries.
Bon Appétit: French food is some of the finest in the world. Demanding customers, meticulous preparation and the freshest ingredients combine for an unparalleled culinary experience. Parisians eat dinner late between 8 and 10pm, so plan accordingly.
C’est Magnifique!: Head to Montmartre, a neighborhood filled with street art, incredible views overlooking the city and the famous Sacré Cœur Cathedral. This is the perfect place to take a stroll, grab lunch and admire a more authentic side of Paris.
Day 8: Train to Amsterdam
Enjoy views of the European countryside as you travel by train to Amsterdam.
Arrive in Amsterdam
Welcome to Amsterdam! There’s so much to love about Amsterdam, from the canals to the Van Gogh to the legendary laid-back attitude. Home of the famous Red Light District and a population that consists of more bikes than people, Amsterdam is one-of-a-kind.
Day 9: Sightseeing Tour of Amsterdam (local guide)
Get a feel for the city’s history and unique culture as you walk through busy Dam Square. Then take in scenic views of the Amstel River before finishing up in Rembrandtplein, a bustling square packed with outdoor cafés, shops and clubs.
Farewell Dinner
Share some last laughs (and maybe shed a few tears) at an included farewell dinner with the group.
Day 10: Fly Home
It's time to say your goodbyes. Head to the airport for your flight back home.
Day 1-2: London
We ask our participants to arrive in the morning till 11.00am. On the 1st day you will explore the city, see Westminster Abbey, the Cathedral of St. Paul's, Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park. Later in the afternoon visit the Tower of London and enjoy an amazing London Eye tour in the evening.
Accommodation: Park Plaza Riverpark or similar
Day 2-4: Paris
Accommodation: Novotel Paris or similar
Discover fascinating Paris and check this beautiful city from the Eiffel Tower and in the evening you will have free time to explore the nightlife of the city. On the next day enjoy sightseeing tour around Paris and visit Louvre museum.
Day 4-6: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Wyndham Opollo or similar
Today you will travel to Amsterdam, a city which is called the Venice of the North, to see the cute little houses, ride on the boat, explore the museums and see masterpieces of the Van Gogh Museum, and additionally see Madame Tussauds museum or enjoy Heineken brewery.
Day 6-8: Venice
Accommodation: Mercury Venezia or similar
Today you will have an exquisite city tour of Venice that covers the most significant highlights of St. Mark’s Square, with entrance to the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Additionally visit Academia and Guggenheim Museum or take a water bus to Murano and Burano Islands.
Day 8-10: Rome
Accommodation: Starhotels Rome or similar
Explore the history of Rome on a walking tour, see the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona. On the next day you'll have an excursion to Vatican and visit St.Peter's Cathedral. And do not miss the amazing Italian food and wine.
