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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Meals
9 breakfasts
Intercity Transportation
Intercity transportation through comfortable buses & trains
Activities
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Guided Walking Tour in Paris
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Visit to Eiffel Tower
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Highlights Walk in Brussels
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Pub Crawl with Few Drinks
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Day Tour To Ghent
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Visit to Gravensteen Castle
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Canal Cruise in Bruges
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Day Tour to Bruges
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Heiniken Brewery Experience with Few Beers
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Boat Tour in Amsterdam
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Zaanse Schans Day Tour
Local taxes & fees
Entry fees for included places and local city taxes are all included. No hidden charges.
Trip leader & Guides
Trip leader & local guides who are smart, fun & experienced. Top suggestions and support you need along the way.
Visa Guide & Dossier
Our curated visa guide to help you with your visa application & travel dossier with all the info you need for this trip.
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Dates & Prices
Book Before
Price (pp)
*G.S.T 5% extra
Book by paying ₹25000 only!
And the balance amount can be paid until 30 days before departure
Cancellation policy
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The booking deposit of 15000 is non-refundable
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Balance amount is refundable:
- 50% if canceled between 30 and 20 days of the trip start date
- No refund if canceled in less than 20 days of trip date
Book Before
Price (pp)
*G.S.T 5% extra
Book by paying ₹25000 only!
And the balance amount can be paid until 30 days before departure
Cancellation policy
-
The booking deposit of 15000 is non-refundable
-
Balance amount is refundable:
- 50% if canceled between 30 and 20 days of the trip start date
- No refund if canceled in less than 20 days of trip date
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Frequently asked questions
How does the booking process works?
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Go through the contents of this page so you know whats included and whats not
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Clear any queries you may have have with our team by Call, WhatApp or Email
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Click on the Book button & fill out the booking form.
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Receive payment details & process the payment.
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We'll send you the confirmation & help you with your flight bookings & visa
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You will also be added to the trip whatsapp group 1-2 weeks before the trip date.
Who can join this trip?
Anyone aged between 18-35 can join this trip. You can join solo, with a friend/partner or in a group. No matter your preference, our trips allow you to have an unforgettable experience with young travellers just like you.
Which flights are suitable for this trip?
Arrival
Book your arrival flight to Paris (CDG). Any flight that lands on day 1 is suitable for this trip. Hostel Check-in time: 2 PM
Departure
Book your return flight from Amsterdam (AMS). Any flight that departs anytime on day 10 is suitable. Hotel Checkout time: 11 AM
What documents are required? How does the Visa process works?
Documents Required:
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Passport: with atleast 6 months validity
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Return flight tickets
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Travel Insurance
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Last 6 months bank statement
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Last 2 years income tax return
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Leave approval from Employer, if employed
Visa Process
You need to apply for tourist Schengen visa with France for this trip. You can apply here. Cost is around ₹9,000. We will provide you our visa guide post booking which will help you with a step by step process.
If you want visa assistance, you can apply here.
What's not included that I should budget for?
There are lot of great things you could spend your money on. But, remember that your trip already includes plenty of things such as breakfast everyday, activities, sightseeing & much more.
You yourself can make the best judgement as per your spending habits, but the necessary expense you'll incur will be on:
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International Flights - ₹75k-₹1L
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Visa ~ ₹9k
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Meals ~ ₹25k
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Travel insurance ~ 800
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Intra City Travel ~5K
Budget extra for shopping, alcohol & optional activities like scuba you may plan to do.
What do the Metanoia Expeditions team do?
Everything we do is to make travel easier for you. We'll clear all your doubts, help you with your flight bookings or additional nights you may want to book. We'll even send you a dossier with all trip related details, like what to pack and what all things we'll do on the trip.
And once on the trip, our trip leader will be there with the you. Your trip leader is like your talking guidebook - just for you. They plan and execute your daily itinerary, organise your food & free time travel plans and will provide you with top suggestions along the way.
What are the groups like? What is the average Gender ratio & do people come solo or with friends?
On an average, our groups have 60% Girls & 40% Guys and most of the travellers prefer to come solo. Rest tag along with their friends, partners & siblings.