PARIS TO AMSTERDAM
PARIS ➪ BRUSSELS ➪ AMSTERDAM
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10 days of endless european vibes & trailing through bucket list musts
Duration
10 days
Dates
1-10 Sep
Group Size
24 people avg.
Meals
9 Breakfasts
Accommodation
Hostels
Team
Trip leader & Local Guides
Group Trip for 18-35 Year Olds
Join solo or get a friend along
About this trip
Flashpack across the most exciting cities of Europe. Start in Paris and pick some macrons while you visit some iconic spots like the Eiffel tower. Then to Beer & Chocolate capital Brussels, explore the medieval towns of Bruges & Ghent before we hit the canal lined city of Amsterdam. Stroopwafels anyone?
Highlights
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Eiffel tower
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Medival Bruges
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Pub Crawl
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European Nightlife
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Belgian Waffels
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Zaanse Schans Windmills
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Brewery Experience
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Gravensteen Castle
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Ghent
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Canal Cruises
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City Tours
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Louvre Museum
Itinerary
Fly in to Paris on Day 1
Paris
Country: France | 3 Nights
Day 1: Arrival & Paris by Night
All good things start with Paris. Upon arrival, check-in to our trendy hostel and get some rest before you meet your squad & get acquainted.
We’ll kick things off in style, head out with our trip leader to explore this city of lights. Prepare to see the Eiffel Tower, the Champs Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe looking all twinkly! Later, take to the cute cobbled streets of the Latin Quarter to find some delicious French eats and get to know your squad over a delicious french wine!
Meals:
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Included Today:
+ Meetup & Orientation Walk
Day 2: Guided Tour & Nightlife
We’ll start off this day by taking a guided tour of Paris. From the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay to the Notre Dame and the Palais Royal, you'll be sure to make a solid dent in your bucket list with this tour.
Later on, it’s up to you: Lust over french designer haute couture in Champs Elysees. Soak in the top views from the mighty Arc de triomphe. Or walk your way around the cutest cafes in Paris, sampling dreamy pastries as you go.
In the night, you can head to Montmartre and witness the sexy spectacle of the Moulin Rouge cabaret show, or spend the night lost in the vibrant Parisian nightlife with your squad.
Meals:
+ Breakfast
Included Today:
+ Guided Walking Tour
Optional Addons:
+ Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show
Day 3: Eiffel Tower & Louvre
A trip to Paris isn’t complete without views from the Eiffel tower. Climb the tower with your squad for a bird's eye view of the city. Later we’ll have our very own little picnic in Champs de Mars, the large park in front of the Eiffel Tower. Drinking wine, eating cheese and enjoying the view.
In afternoon, get artsy and visit the Louvre museum – home to the Mona Lisa. But if art isn’t your thing, simply taking in the museum’s exterior itself is a bucket list entry!
Later, head to the district nearby our hostel to enjoy sunset views from the steps of the Basilica of the Sacre-Coeur.
Meals:
+ Breakfast
Included Today:
+ Visit to Eiffel Tower
Optional Addons:
+ Louvre Museum ~€17
Transfer by bus on day 4
Brussels
Country: Belgium | 3 Nights
Day 4: Grand Place & Pub Crawl
Welcome to Brussels! Freshen up and head out with our trip leader for an highlights walk across the city. See the dazzling Grand Place – Europe’s most beautiful square with its opulent guildhalls and Town Hall, click selfies with the city’s mascot – Mannekin’s Pis, and feast on chocolate, waffles & fries.
Tonight we’ll make the most of Brussels nightlife on our pub crawl. Free drinks and entry to the bars are all included!
Meals:
+ Breakfast
Included Today:
+ Highlights Walk
+ Pub Crawl With Few Drinks
Day 5: Ghent & Castle of Counts
After breakfast, make way to the fairy tale town of Ghent and spend the afternoon walking along the cobblestone streets and beautiful canals. As you walk around, you can’t miss Gravensteen Castle. Enjoy a funny audio tour as you explore the castle with a smile on your face. Soak in the 360° view from the rooftop before we go checkout other places. From romantic bridges to street graffiti, we have a lot to see here.
In evening get on-board our 30-minute train back to Brussels and spend the night immersing yourself into the vibe of this city.
Meals:
+ Breakfast
Included Today:
+ Day Trip to Ghent
+ Gravensteen Castle Visit
Day 6: Bruges & Canal Cruise
Bruges is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of Belgium’s most well-preserved mediaeval cities. The cuisine is one of a kind too, with arguably the best chocolate and beer in the world!
Post breakfast, we'll take a train to bruges. Upon reaching, we will go Cruising Bruges’ canals – discover secret gardens, picturesque bridges and wonderfully beautiful views. Later, wander through other top spots of Bruges and try the infamous Belgian waffles at Chez Albert before we board our train back to Brussels.
Meals:
+ Breakfast
Included Today:
+ Day Trip to Bruges
+ Canal Cruise
Transfer by bus on day 7
Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands | 3 Nights
Day 7: Dam Square & Nightlife
Hello Amsterdam! Fun fact: the city has 1539 bridges, 165 canals, and 2500 houseboats. Yes, you read that right, and it's all here for you to explore.
Check-in, freshen up and stretch those legs before we head out to explore the likes of the Dam Square, the Royal Palace and the National Monument. Later, we'll head to Foodhallen, with its eclectic bars, live music and art exhibitions and sample some of the best food in Europe.
Afterwards the night is yours to explore this vibrant city and experience its legendary nightlife.
Meals:
+ Breakfast
Day 8: Canal Cruise & Brewery Experience
Amster-DAM it's going to be a good day! First up, we’ll do a truly unique boat tour across this pretty canal-lined city. Zigzaging through the waterways, we will pass through various iconic locations of Amsterdam.
Next, we’ll visit Heinikin’s oldest brewery to discover how a small Amsterdam brewery went on to become the world’s favourite beer. Plus, you get to relish a couple of freshly brewed beers yourself!
Rest of the day is free for you to explore. You can check out the Rijksmuseum - Amsterdam’s national museum or you can explore the city on bicycles.
Meals:
+ Breakfast
Included Today:
+ Guided Canal Cruise
+ Heiniken Brewery Experience
Optional Addons:
+ Rijksmuseum ~ €23
Day 9: Zaanse Schans Windmills
Today we are going to visit the charming windmill village of Zaanse Schans. Talk about a picture perfect scene. Working windmills and the chance to see how clogs are made will also sparkle on our agenda.
In evening, head to the famous Red Light District, explore Amsterdam’s “coffee shop” culture, and experience the nightlife of this eclectic city. This is your last night of the adventure, so live it up!
Meals:
+ Breakfast
Included Today:
+ Zaanse Schans Day Tour
Day 10: Goodbyes
Soak up your last dose of Amsterdam and feel the astonishment of how much you've
seen in 10 days. And how close you've grown to your loved-up Metanoia Fam.
Meals:
+ Breakfast
Fly out of Amsterdam on day 10
Inclusions
Accommodation
9 nights stay in mix bed dorms in centrally located premium hostels
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