Greater London Trip Overview
This one makes tracks through four of Europe’s most iconic cities, gliding along by train from London to Berlin with time in dreamy Paris and quirky Amsterdam along the way. From patisserie walking tours to street food markets, discovering street art and nightlife, piloting your own boat down the canals and dining in the homes of locals, the experiences on this trip will make every day of your itinerary sparkle, while scenic train rides and smaller group sizes allow you to see an authentic side to Europe.
Additional Info
Duration: 9 days
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Greater London, England, United Kingdom
This one makes tracks through four of Europe’s most iconic cities, gliding along by train from London to Berlin with time in dreamy Paris and quirky Amsterdam along the way. From patisserie walking tours to street food markets, discovering street art and nightlife, piloting your own boat down the canals and dining in the homes of locals, the experiences on this trip will make every day of your itinerary sparkle, while scenic train rides and smaller group sizes allow you to see an authentic side to Europe.
Itinerary
Day 1: London
Stop At: London, London, England
Your European train adventure begin here in the famous city of London. Tonight we’ll get to know each other over a three course dinner in London’s premier entertainment district, the West End. Cheers!
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Included 3-course meal at Hankies Haymarket
Accommodation included: Ibis Styles Gloucester Road (or similar)
Day 2: London
Stop At: London, London, England
We’ll get started early this morning on our London adventures with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER™ experience.
Duration: 14 hours
Stop At: Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London, England
Enjoy a not-for-profit tour of iconic Covent Garden and London’s West End, hosted by the men and women who once lived on the streets of London. They know this grand old capital better than anyone, and will show you the secrets of London’s historic hidden alleys not usually seen by tourists.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: London, London, England
Then you have a free day to explore this city your way – head to Southbank to check out the London Eye, the Thames, views of Big Ben and the famous skyline, browse the stalls at Portobello Road or Camden Stables Market, stroll through Hyde Park or Hampstead Heath, promenade on Primrose Hill, or explore some of the world famous exhibits at the V&A and Natural History Museum.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Ibis Styles Gloucester Road (or similar)
Day 3: London to Paris
Pass By: St Pancras International, Euston Rd, London N1C 4QP, UK
Say ta-ra to the Thames after your buffet breakfast. It’s time to hop on the Eurostar through the channel tunnel to Paris today.
Stop At: Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France
An iconic train journey later, and we’re in Paris. We’ll waste get no time getting acquainted with the city’s ‘ooh la la’ worthy sites with a free afternoon to see the icons and maybe check out one of Paris’s coolest neighbourhoods, Montmartre or Le Marais, close to our hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Ibis Styles Gare de l’Est Château Landon (or similar)
Day 4: Paris
Stop At: Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France
We’ll have all day to explore. Want to see the Mona Lisa in the Louvre? Aching to get a snap of the Arc de Triomphe? The city is yours to uncover. How does a picnic in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower sound? As evening draws in, our hearts will be stolen by the city of love.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: La Nouvelle Eve, 25 rue Pierre Fontaine 9th, 75009 Paris France
As evening draws in, our hearts will be stolen by the city of love, and that’s before we get an option to end on a high, watching dancers, acrobats and singers whizz by at an authentic Parisian cabaret show – with an included dinner, of course. Can you can can?
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Ibis Styles Gare de l’Est Château Landon (or similar)
Day 5: Paris to Amsterdam
Pass By: Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France
Another day, another train journey to an incredible European city…
Stop At: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland Province
Pulling into Amsterdam, we’ll immediately fall in love with the cute gable houses, canals, neo-Gothic architecture and friendly locals. The afternoon is yours your explore and take in this unique waterway city.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Foodhallen Amsterdam, Bellamyplein 51, 1053 AT Amsterdam The Netherlands
In the evening, we’ll head to Foodhallen, with its eclectic bars, live music and art exhibitions and sample some of the best food in Europe.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Included at Amsterdam’s famous Foodhallen
Accommodation included: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Day 6: Amsterdam
Stop At: A’dam Lookout, Overhoeksplein 5, 1031 KS Amsterdam The Netherlands
Rise and shine! This morning you’ll have the option to get an exclusive morning entry pass to the A’Dam Tower and Swing, skipping the queues to enjoy epic views over the sprawling city below.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland Province
The rest of the day is all about exploration – from Anne Frank’s museum to the Heineken Factory, the Rijks Museum to walking and exploring the canals, you won’t get bored with all this city has to offer!
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland Province
Then, the night is yours to explore this vibrant city and experience its legendary nightlife.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Day 7: Amsterdam to Berlin
Pass By: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland Province
You’ve been a blast, Amsterdam, but we’re making tracks for the next adventure today.
Stop At: Berlin, Berlin
Hallo Berlin! This eclectic, richly historical and culturally charming city will blow us away as soon as we arrive. We’ll waste no time in checking out the cutting-edge culinary scene. Berlin is considered the vegan capital of Europe… and there is plenty for the carnivores too!
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Berlin, Berlin
Then the evening is yours to explore the city’s world-famous nightlife. The buzzing scene here is a joyous tribute to German reunification, and since the fall of the Berlin Wall the city has staked its claim as the techno capital of the world.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Included at a local restaurant
Accommodation included: Moxy Humboldthain (or similar)
Day 8: Berlin
Stop At: Berlin, Berlin
Today is your chance to explore Berlin’s historical delights, from the Berlin Wall and East Side Gallery to the Reichstag and Ritter Sport World.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Berlin, Berlin
Berlin is famed for being one of the edgiest & freshest cities in the world. So this afternoon you can put the history books down & discover it for yourselves first hand. From the incredible street art & hip urban bars to the tasty street food, soak up this city’s modern day culture. You’ll discover Berlin like a local & see why everyone raves about this city!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Original Berlin Walks, Friedrichstraße 95, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Tonight our optional experience is a fascinating street art tour in some of the city’s coolest areas. We’ll uncover an alternative side to the city – with schnitzels and drinks included.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Moxy Humboldthain (or similar)
Day 9: End Berlin
Pass By: Berlin, Berlin
Our trip ends in Berlin today. It’s a trip that’s had everything – art, culture, eye-widening experiences and incredible food. Europe has stolen our hearts, and we’ll no doubt be back soon enough.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
