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Day 1 London
On arrival at London Heathrow Airport, make your own transfer to the hotel.

The hotel check-in hour is from 15:00.

The balance of the day is free for leisure.

Day 2 London
The full day is free to explore London on your own.

Day 3 Harry Potter walking tour (2 hours)
This morning, take a 10-minute walk from your hotel to the meeting point – Palace Theatre London Ltd, 113 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5AY, UK, by 10 am to join a small group Harry Potter walking tour.

Get acquainted with the fantastical landmarks of Harry Potter’s world with this thematic walking tour through London. With your guide, wind through London and listen to loads of Harry Potter trivia about the filming locations.

Stroll through Diagon Alley where Harry purchased all his magical school supplies in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Then visit the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron, the popular wizarding pub. Walk over the Millennium Bridge, the site of Lord Voldemort’s brutal muggle attack in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Continue along the Thames River from the Embankment to Tate Modern Museum to view key London sites that inspired J.K. Rowling’s tales. Experience the world through the author’s eyes as you see elements of muggle London spun into a magical patchwork.

Then travel by tube (make sure you have a valid Travelcard for Zone 1) to King’s Cross, where you’ll visit Platform 9¾. Stand where Harry, Ron, and Hermione did as they waited for the Hogwarts Express, and pose for a photo with a disappearing luggage trolley.

Your tour ends in the afternoon at King’s Cross Station.

You will make your own way back to the hotel. The rest of the day is for your own exploration.

Day 4 London – Stonehenge – Bath full day
This morning at 8:30 am, you are picked up from the hotel by your private driver-guide to tick off more of southern England’s attractions in less time on a private day trip.

Your private vehicle, equipped with Wi-Fi, Refreshments, and hotel pickup and drop-off in London, is included.

Since Windsor Castle is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, you may still want to stop there and see the weekend residence of the Royal Family from the outside.

Continue to Stonehenge to demystify the ancient stone circle.

Then head to Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please make sure you have booked your tickets online in advance for Stonehenge and Bath, as they will require a specific time. You can also purchase tickets for the Roman baths for 4 pm.

After the tour, you will be dropped back at the hotel.

Day 5 London – Paris
Today, make your own way to St. Pancras Train Station where you will take the Eurostar train to Paris.

Upon arrival at Paris Gare Du Nord, make your own way to your hotel.

Day 6 Paris
Skip-the-line Eiffel Tower & Seine River Cruise (4 hours)

Today at the designated time, walk to the meeting point just outside of your hotel.

This skip-the-line combo tour gets you priority admission to the Eiffel Tower, the iconic symbol of Paris, as well as a cruise down the Seine River’s UNESCO-listed riverbanks. The tour begins near the incredible Eiffel Tower.

Built for the 1889 World’s Fair, Gustave Eiffel’s magnificent construction stands at 1,063 feet (324 meters) tall. Save time on your trip to the “City of Lights” and bypass the notoriously long line at one of the most visited monuments in the world. From the 2nd floor, enjoy the breathtaking views of the entire city, as far as the eye can see. You’ll be able to see the French capital’s famous monuments such as Notre-Dame Cathedral, Louvre, Sacré-Coeur, and the Arc de Triomphe, as well as its historic bridges and major roads like the famous Champs-Elysées.

After exiting the Eiffel Tower, head to Quai de la Bourdonnais just in front of the tower for your cruise down the Seine River. This portion of the tour offers a very different perspective of Paris, its monuments, and beautiful bridges. This hour-long boat ride will take you past the Notre-Dame Cathedral, La Conciergerie, and the UNESCO-listed riverbanks. Seeing Paris from above and below is sure to be a lasting memory from your time in the City of Lights.

Day 7 Paris
At the designated time, please come to the Louvre and join a small group Skip-the-line guided tour of the most famous museum in Paris, the Louvre, and see timeless works of art such as the Mona Lisa.

Skip-the-line during this 2.5-hour walking tour through the museum. We will start this tour by strolling through the Tuileries Gardens, the iconic pyramid, and the medieval fortress before heading inside. Home to one of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous works, the Mona Lisa, the Louvre is also full of other monumental pieces of artwork such as the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace. Let our experienced guides point you in the right direction so that you can maneuver the museum to check every artwork piece off your bucket list.

Day 8 Paris
The full day is free to explore Paris on your own.

Day 9 Paris – Amsterdam
Today, make your way to Paris Gare Du Nord Train Station where you will take train to Amsterdam.

Upon Arrival in Amsterdam Central station, make your way to your hotel.

The rest of the day is free at leisure.

Day 10, 2023 Amsterdam
Your hotel is 5 minutes walk from the Van Gogh museum. So you may just process to the museum with Van Gogh Museum ticket purchased on own with a timeslot you chose. Visit the museum on own.

Take a City Canal Cruise whenever you want with own purchase of the “OPEN TICKET”, means that no timeslot has been allocated and you can board any next available boat at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. 2 minute walk from your hotel.

Day 11 Paris – Amsterdam
Today, make your way to Paris Gare Du Nord Train Station where you will take the train to Amsterdam.

Upon arrival at Amsterdam Central Station, make your way to your hotel.

The rest of the day is free at leisure.

Day 12 Amsterdam
Your hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Van Gogh Museum. So, you may just proceed to the museum with a Van Gogh Museum ticket purchased on your own, with a timeslot you chose. Visit the museum at your own pace.

Take a City Canal Cruise whenever you want with your own purchase of the “OPEN TICKET,” which means that no timeslot has been allocated, and you can board any next available boat at Stadhouderskade 501, opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. It’s a 2-minute walk from your hotel.

Day 13 Amsterdam
This morning, walk 350 meters from your hotel to the A-Bike Rental & Tours – Vondelpark, where you will meet your private guide at 9:30 am for a 3-hour private biking tour.

Your guide will take you to beautiful canal houses, drawbridges, street art, old industrial zones, and ship docks – the true hidden gems of the city. From our starting location, we can visit the city center and other parts of the city.

You will also visit less touristy places in the city to see the hidden gems of Amsterdam. You don’t have to be an experienced cyclist, as we will go over easy roads so you can get used to the Dutch bike and the traffic.

With this private guide, you can explore the city at your own pace and enjoy the beauty of Amsterdam. A tour guide will show you all the highlights but with a personal touch and without any crowds.

We take care of the bicycle for you, and we have bicycles for every size. We can also provide tandems or a cargo bike if you want to join with your whole family.

The biking tour finishes at the starting point.

In the afternoon, make your own way to the meeting point indicated on the voucher on time, and meet your private guide at 14:00 for a private walking tour of Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter. Your guide’s commentary will focus on the story of Anne Frank and the role of the Netherlands in World War II. You’ll visit the Portuguese Synagogue, the Jewish Museum, and other important Jewish landmarks.

Your tour ends at the Anne Frank House, where you can purchase the entrance ticket for further visit.

Day 14 Amsterdam
This morning, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full-day private excursion to Zaanse Schans to see windmills.

Leave bustling Amsterdam for the tranquility of the Dutch countryside. Your first stop is at the picturesque village of Zaanse Schans, a beautiful area on the Zaan with original windmills, vividly capturing Dutch life in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Get an impression of traditional Dutch life at the historic shipyard and the iconic Holland mills. During your tour, you will have access to a mill, and you can see how it works.

Continue to Volendam, the most famous fishing village in the Netherlands. This village is known for its beautiful harbor, the fishmonger, the authentic Dutch character, and the traditional costume. In short, a fantastic destination in every season!

Upon arrival in Volendam, you will visit the cheese farm and the clog industry. Eventually, you can have lunch at the best fish restaurant in Volendam at your own expense.

Return to Amsterdam in the afternoon, and you will be dropped off at the hotel.

Day 15 Amsterdam – Home
This morning at 8:45 am, you will be picked up by your driver from the hotel in Zandvoort and transferred to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight home.