What's included
The charm and elegance of Western Europe. The iconic streets of Paris with the Eiffel Tower. The historic heart of Brussels — a small city and a genuine hidden gem, with far more to see than people expect. And the picturesque canals of Amsterdam.
Seamless high-speed train connections between all three cities, all included. Within each city we use the local metro, trams and the hop-on tour bus — affordable and easy to get around on.
Package includes
- International flights (JNB ↔ Paris)
- Inter-city train tickets — Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam
- Accommodation (shared)
- All breakfast meals
- Welcome dinner
- Paris city tour
- Brussels city tour
- Amsterdam full-day tour tickets
- Tour experience leader
- Ground transport
Not included
- Louvre and museum entrance fees
- Disneyland Paris and the Palace of Versailles
- Entry to sites on the Amsterdam day where a charge applies — at cost
- Lunches and dinners unless stated
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and visa fees
Optional activities
- Louvre Museum entrance
- Disneyland Paris — a firm favourite with our travellers
- Palace of Versailles
- Eiffel Tower summit access
- Museum entries in Brussels and Amsterdam
- Amsterdam by night, including the Red Light District
All paid directly at your own cost.
What you need
- Passport with at least six months' validity remaining
- Schengen visa — apply as early as you can. Through Capago or VFS it is usually quicker than people expect, but early gives you room to reapply if anything needs strengthening
- Travellers under 18: unabridged birth certificate, valid passport, and an affidavit from any parent not travelling
- Recommended spending money from R10,000 — lunches and dinners are not included and Europe adds up quickly if you do not plan
- Comfortable walking shoes and a light rain jacket
- Check the forecast the week before you fly. May and September can swing from warm to cold with little warning — we have had one group in shirtsleeves and the next in coats
Your itinerary
Three cities, three countries, connected by high-speed train.
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1
Travel day
- Depart South Africa for Paris, France.
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2
Paris
- Arrive in Paris and check in to the hotel.
- Eiffel Tower visit.
- Seine River cruise.
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3
Paris
- Sightseeing bus — the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Champs-Élysées, Opéra Garnier and Printemps.
- ★ Louvre entrance at own cost.
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4
Brussels, Belgium
- Train to Brussels and check in.
- Free time to explore the surrounding neighbourhood at your own pace.
- Evening: welcome dinner with the group.
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5
Brussels — full sightseeing day
- Mont des Arts.
- The Atomium.
- Parc du Cinquantenaire and the surrounding landmarks.
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6
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Train to Amsterdam and check in.
- Adam Lookout visit.
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Amsterdam — free day with tour tickets
- A free Saturday to explore at your own pace — tickets for a full-day tour are provided.
- Entry to some sites is free; others charge, payable at cost on the day.
- ★ Optional in the evening: Amsterdam by night and the Red Light District.
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Return to Paris
- Morning train back to Paris.
- ★ Optional at own cost: Disneyland Paris or the Palace of Versailles.
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Departure
- Depart Paris and fly back to South Africa.
★ Starred activities and entrance fees are optional and paid at your own cost. Itineraries may adjust slightly for train schedules or local conditions.
Transport. Scheduled transport is provided only for activities and locations included in the official itinerary. Transport for personal activities, optional excursions, shopping trips or restaurants outside the planned programme is not included.
Optional activities are subject to availability, supplier confirmation and price changes. The itinerary may adjust slightly for flight schedules, weather or local operating hours.
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