Independent London, Paris & Amsterdam City Stay
Day 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
• Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you at the hotel until 5 pm. Free time this afternoon.
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Start your London adventure with an optional cruise along the famous river Thames. Join an optional Taste of London experience which includes dinner at a local pub and offers the chance to enjoy traditional British Fish and Chips, before a guided cruise shows the best of London at night.
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, 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.
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London has so much to offer! Maybe take one of our optional afternoon excursions? Visit the Tower of London, which dates back to the 11th century and hear about its unique place in England’s history or head to the royal residence of Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world – and one of the most visited places on the planet! Your GlobusGO mobile app offers more ideas to make the most of your day.
Day 3 LONDON
• The day is yours to explore as you please.
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Why not head out of London and join one of our full-day excursions? Visit mysterious Stonehenge, drive through the scenic Cotswolds, explore Jane Austen’s Bath or head to Shakespeare’s hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon.
In the evening feel free to dine on delicious British fare in a local restaurant. The GlobusGO mobile app will provide all the recommendations you need.
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 to start exploring Paris.
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Ignite your passion for wine with an optional Tour de France of Wine. Our expert sommelier will fill you with knowledge about French wine, while also filling your glasses for a tasting! In the evening, an optional cabaret show with dinner at the Moulin Rouge immerses you in the glittery and indulgent Belle Epoque!
To truly experience Paris, take a seat in a sidewalk café and soak up 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, Hôtel de Ville and the famous Louvre Palace and museum.
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Grab the opportunity to get acquainted with the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo (just to name a few!) during an optional guided visit to the Louvre, or step into the opulent world of the Sun King with an optional guided visit around the Palace of Versailles. Both include “skip the line” entrances.
Strike a pose in front of the Eiffel Tower or Notre Dame Cathedral for the ultimate travel selfie! Your GlobusGO mobile app has maps and more Insider Picks you’ll love.
Day 6 PARIS
• The day is yours to explore as you please.
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Enjoy an optional guided visit to Claude Monet’s Giverny home and see the inspiration behind some of his masterpieces. Get some thrills and live the magic at Disneyland® Paris with an optional 1-day trip to both Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios.
Explore the artistic streets of Montmartre; Paris is often called the “City of Love”- snap a photo at “Le Mur des je t’aime” (I Love You Wall)! Tap into your GlobusGO mobile app for more inspiring Insider Picks.
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.
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Absorb Amsterdam’s rich artistic heritage at Museumplein (Museum Square), admire van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” at the van Gogh Museum, or Rembrandts “The Night Watch” at the Rijksmuseum. In the evening, why not enjoy cocktails with an optional visit to Amsterdam’s coolest bar – the “Icebar!”
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 in 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).
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Remember that song, “The Windmills of Your Mind?” Why not see the real thing with an optional excursion to see the windmills of Zaanse Schans plus the typical Dutch villages of 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 vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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London
London is undoubtedly one of the world's finest cities. In addition to numerous monuments from its more glorious past, London is equally well-known for its pageantry and tradition. London has something for everyone - wide boulevards buzzing with excitement far into the night, quiet squares and explorable alleyways. Visit this famous city's parks, museums, galleries, monuments, abbeys and churches, skyscrapers and ruins, Georgian squares. Take in such events as the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower, or the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, or even one of the many theatrical productions. Some of the most exclusive shops are found along Oxford, Bond and Regent Streets. An old favorite and one of the world's premier institutions is Harrods - offering everything from Chanel suits and sliced salmon to caviar and even pets.
Amsterdam
Cosmopolitan Amsterdam is most famous for its narrow, gabled houses lining the canals. Interesting attractions include the medieval weighhouse, Royal Palace on Dam Square, and New Church. Its most glamorous industry is the diamond trade. Not too far from Amsterdam are the flower centers of Aalsmeer, the picturesque fishing villages of Volendam and Marken, cheese markets at Edam and Gouda, and historic Haarlem, the main center of the bulb-growing industry. Enjoy the city’s sights from a glass-topped sightseeing boat which passes characteristic gabled houses and negotiates picturesque arched bridges. Facing Dam Square, the Royal Palace was built in 1648 and is still officially the royal residence, although the royal family resides in The Hague. The marbled Citizens Hall with inlaid maps of the world is worth seeing. One of Amsterdam’s most visited sites is historic Anne Frank House. Rijksmuseum, the city’s most prestigious museum, houses the largest collection of Dutch paintings in the world. Van Gogh Museum houses a striking collection.
Excursions
Amsterdam: An Introduction to Amsterdam – 4 hours
Amsterdam: An Introduction to Amsterdam – 4 hours
Meet your driver at the Port in Amsterdam for a private transfer to the city centre where your guide is waiting to meet you for a walking tour of this beautiful city. Begin at Dam Square, bordered by the Royal Palace and enjoy wonderful views of the canals and gabled houses of the mercantile quarter before visiting the house in which Anne Frank wrote her celebrated diary during the last war*. After your tour, transfer in the comfort of your own private vehicle back to your ship.
*tickets for the Anne Frank House sell out very quickly and are subject to availability. Guides are not allowed to accompany you into the house itself, but will be waiting for you at the end of your visit (approx. 45-90 mins)
Highlights:
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide for 4 hours
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Amsterdam: Highlights of Amsterdam - 8 Hours
Amsterdam: Highlights of Amsterdam - 8 Hours
Spend the day exploring Amsterdam in the hands of your expert guide. You are met at the port and transferred to Dam Square where your morning’s walking tour includes the notable Royal Palace. Admire the views of the canals and the gabled houses of the Canal Ring district, where you will visit the house in which Anne Frank wrote her celebrated diary during the last war*.
After lunch explore the beautifully-restored Rijksmuseum, to admire the stunning collection of masterpieces from the seventeenth-century Golden Age, including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. No visit to Amsterdam would be complete without seeing the delightful Van Gogh Museum, home to many of his famous works as well as those of other Impressionists and Post-Impressionists.
*tickets for the Anne Frank House sell out very quickly and are subject to availability. Guides are not allowed to accompany you into the house itself, but will be waiting for you at the end of your visit (approx. 45-90 mins)
Highlights:
- Visit Anne Frank's House
- Explore the Van Gogh Museum
Tour Duration: 8 Hours
Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide for 8 hours
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Amsterdam: The Three Sisters, Delft & Den Haag - 8 Hours
Amsterdam: The Three Sisters, Delft & Den Haag - 8 Hours
You are met at Amsterdam port for a full-day excursion outside of the city. Head south into the countryside for a photo opportunity at the impressive Three Sisters Windmills in Stompwijk. As over a third of the Netherlands lies below sea level, windmills were initially designed to pump vast amount of water out, thus protecting land from flooding. Today, these silent giants draw many visitors every year for their charming appearances.
From here, you travel on to Delft, world-renowned for its famous blue and white pottery and one of the most beautiful towns in the Netherlands. Take in the town’s architectural gems and charming ambience, which are best appreciated by walking along its small canals with their graceful humpbacked bridges.
Following this, enjoy a privately-guided tour at the Royal Delft Experience, where a painter shares the passion behind the production of this stunning 17th-century earthenware during a special demonstration.
After lunch at leisure, you continue to the Hague, the home of the Dutch Royal Family and the administrative capital of the Netherlands; walk the Inner court past the Government buildings and take the opportunity for a photo stop at the International Court of Justice. You may like to visit the Mauritshuis Museum, which holds one of the world's finest collections of paintings, including Rembrandt, Steen, Hals, Rubens and Van Dyck, or you may choose to visit the Panorama Mesdag, which hosts the Panorama, one of the largest canvas paintings in the world (subject to opening times).
On your return journey, stop at Scheveningen beach for some spectacular views before continuing back. (8 hours, driver and guide)
Highlights:
- Witness the majestic windmills known as the Three Sisters
- Delve into Delft's artistic heritage
Tour Duration: 8 Hours
Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide for 8 hours
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
Exclusions:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Paris
Paris, world capital of art and culture, gathers some of the most famous museums and monuments in the world. Like all the world's great capitals, Paris lives at a fast pace, by day, by night and especially at rush hours. Bear in mind that museums and monuments are often less crowded during the week. Sights that should not be missed include: The Louvre and the Musee d'Orsay. Visit any of the many others according to your tastes and interests: the Musee Picasso, Musee Rodin, Musee Carnavalet, Musee Marmottan and the Arab Institute are just a few. Essential Paris monuments are the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe or the Grande Arche de la Defense.
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