London, Paris and Amsterdam City Stay Holiday

Meals: 8 Breakfasts
Transport: Travel by train; transfers to/from train stations
Accommodation: Superior to Superior First-Class with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges
Highlights

• Amsterdam
• London
• Pairs

Itinerary:

• DAY 1:   ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
  Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you at the hotel between 3pm and 5pm. Free time this afternoon.Today’s Suggestion:  Indulge in an optional Taste of London experience with dinner in a traditional London pub followed by a guided illumination cruise on the Thames River. Spend free time with a hop on a double-decker bus to see London like a local. Your GlobusGO mobile app has all the information you need!

• DAY 2:   LONDON
  A morning guided sightseeing drive past London’s famous landmarks includes the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were married; Whitehall’s mounted horseguards; the Prime Minister’s Downing Street; Piccadilly Circus; and Buckingham Palace. Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral to see Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece. (B)Today’s Suggestion:  The curtain is going up on the West End with world-class theatrical productions on one of its more than 35 stages. Join us for an optional evening out at the theatre with dinner included. Spend free time shopping for bits and bobs on Piccadilly Circus. You’ll find the best shops, sips, and sups on your GlobusGO mobile app.

• DAY 3:   LONDON
  The day is yours to explore as you please. (B)
  
  Today’s Suggestion:  Unlock the secrets of Stonehenge on this optional excursion and marvel at the remarkable and mysterious feat of ancient engineering and design that perplex archaeologists and scientists to this day. Take the ultimate selfie at London’s famous landmarks, including Big Ben and the Tower Bridge. Need directions? Just tap the GlobusGO mobile app and you’re there!

• DAY 4:   LONDON- PARIS, FRANCE Travel to Paris by high-speed Eurostar train. A Globus Local Host will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon. (B)Today’s Suggestion: To truly experience Paris, take a seat in any of its thousands of cafes. Whether you linger at a sidewalk table in the shade of a boulevard or a dimly lit bar, you’ll soak in true Parisian life with each sip of café au lait or French wine. Your GlobusGO mobile app has all the dining tips you need.

• DAY 5:   PARIS
  Admire the heart of the city from a different perspective on a Seine River cruise. Spend a relaxing hour gliding by many of the city’s important landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower; Notre Dame Cathedral, Hotel de Ville and famous Louvre Palace and museum. (B)
  Today’s Suggestion: Skip the long lines on this optional small-group adventure through the incomparable Louvre Museum. Led by an expert guide you’ll easily navigate one of the world’s largest Museum to see its most iconic pieces including the Venus de Milo, Cupid & Psyche, and the enigmatic Mona Lisa. Strike a pose in front of the Eiffel Tower or along the Seine River for the ultimate travel selfie! Your GlobusGO mobile app has the maps and more free-time tips you’ll love.

• DAY 6:   PARIS
  The day is yours to explore as you please. (B)Today’s Suggestion: Pack your passion for wine with an optional Tour de France of Wine excursion. Our expert sommelier will cover a variety of themes and topics to enhance your wine knowledge with a tasting included! Find the perfect cafe au lait and croissants along the avenues of Montmartre. Maybe have your portrait sketched by a local street artist! Tap into your GlobusGO mobile app for more free-time tips, maps, and more.

• DAY 7:   PARIS- AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
  Travel to Amsterdam by high-speed train. A Globus Local Host will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon. (B)Today’s Suggestion: Taking you to all the major attractions, you’re free to customise your day, on the optional Hop On- Hop Off city tour. Walk along the picturesque canals of this impressive city to find Dutch treats and eats in the City of the Golden Age. Check out all the possibilities on your GlobusGO mobile app.

• DAY 8:   AMSTERDAM
  Get onboard a canal cruise and take the best views of houses built during Holland’s Golden Age. Glide by traditional gable- roofed homes, fascinating houseboats and the Westerkerk (Western Church). Take photos of the Anne Frank House, the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) and Blauwbrug (Blue Bridge). (B)Today’s Suggestion: Remember that song, “The Windmills of Your Mind?” Why not see the real thing with an optional excursion to see the windmills and tulip fields of  Zaanse Schans, Marken, and Volendam?  Spend free time with a bike rental to explore this amazing city. You can find recommendations for all the fun waiting to be discovered on your GlobusGO mobile app.

• DAY 9:   AMSTERDAM
  Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)