9 Day London, Paris & Amsterdam by Rail

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Highlights

Independent Package Includes

  • Flights NYC-London, Amsterdam-NYC
    Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices.
  • Airline fuel surcharges
  • 7 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
    • 2 nights London
    • 3 nights Paris
    • 2 nights Amsterdam
  • Transportation between cities via First Class rail (Plan B) or Standard rail (Plan C) with reserved seats ▲
  • Breakfast daily

▲ Upgrade to First Class rail is available for Plan C.

Itinerary

Optionals

Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.

Jack the Ripper Tour (L13) 5:40 PM
Jack the Ripper Tour (L13) 5:40 PM Day #2 02 Jan 2009 - 31 Mar 2009     $41
No stay in London would be complete without the Jack the Ripper tour and Thames Terror Cruise*! Begin with a drive through the dark side of London, passing Old Bailey, the site of numerous public hangings, the Royal London Hospital where the Elephant Man lived, and the Wallace Plaque where Braveheart was tortured. Next, walk the area where, in autumn of 1888, Jack the Ripper came out of the fog and dim alleyways to claim his five victims. Inspect the murder sites, discuss the suspects involved, and decipher the evidence for yourself. Continue on a cruise on the River Thames and follow tales of murder and suspicious suicides as you creep from the Tower of London to Embankment Pier**.

*May not be suitable for children under 14. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

**Cruise does not operate November - March

Departs at 5:40 p.m. from Thistle Victoria. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off location to be advised locally.
Full Day Magic of London Tour (L2) 8:15 AM
Full Day Magic of London Tour (L2) 8:15 AM Day #3 02 Jan 2009 - 31 Mar 2009     $141
On this guided visit through London, tour the Tower of London before it is open to the public, complete with your own Yeoman Warder guide. Accompanied by a traditional Beefeater, you will see Traitors Gate, the scaffold site where prisoners where executed, and be among the first in line to see the Crown Jewels. Following your tour, continue to view the icons of London on a panoramic drive, passing such sites as Whitehall, Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Big Ben. When held, witness the Changing of the Guard* at Buckingham Palace. Afterwards, enjoy a scenic cruise on the Thames River, where you will view St. Paul's Cathedral and Shakespeare's Globe Theater. Travel to Westminster Abbey for a photo stop before proceeding to St. Paul's Cathedral for an extensive tour. Conclude the tour with a visit to Harrods, the world-famous department store, where you will enjoy traditional cream tea and scones.

*The Changing of the Guard is subject to occurrence. If it is not taking place, the tour will view Buckingham Palace and visit the Horseguards Parade.

Departs at 8:15 a.m., Gate 6, Victoria Coach Station, or call ahead to arrange a hotel pick-up. Drop-off in city center.
Paris Tour Cityrama (C) 10:00 AM
Paris Tour Cityrama (C) 10:00 AM Day #5 01 Nov 2008 - 31 Mar 2009     $29
Discover the beauty of Paris from the comfort of a double-decker coach. See the principal landmarks of this fashionable city, beginning with the Place des Pyramides and continuing to the Opéra, Place Vendôme, Concorde Square, Champs-Elysées Avenue, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Orsay Museum, The Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sorbonne, Pantheon Church and the Hotel Saint-Germain-des-Prés, in the heart of the Latin Quarter. Departs at 10:00 a.m. from 2 Place des Pyramides 75001 Paris. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Tour will return to departure point for drop-off.
Versailles Orientation (VO) 9:15 AM
Versailles Orientation (VO) 9:15 AM Day #6 02 Jan 2009 - 31 Mar 2009     $69
Relive the glorious period of Louis XIV, XV and XVI as you pace one of the largest and most influential formal gardens in the world. Today's half day "go as you please" tour of Versailles allows you to visit the Palace and State Apartments at your own pace. You will also have time to walk the palace grounds and formal gardens designed by Andre le Notre. En route, you will be prepared for your tour with commentary detailing the history of this magnificent site.

Departs from 2 Place des Pyramides 75001 Paris. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. Drop-off at 2 Place des Pyramides - 75001 Paris.
Amsterdam City Tour by Bus & Boat 2:30 PM
Amsterdam City Tour by Bus & Boat 2:30 PM Day #8 02 Jan 2009 - 18 Mar 2009     $33
19 Mar 2009 - 29 Apr 2009     $33
This panoramic tour of Amsterdam takes you to view both the old and new sections of the city. From the comfort of a modern air-conditioned motor coach, view the Royal Palace, National Monument, "Skinny Bridge," Albert Cuyp market, and the beautiful merchant houses along the canals. The tour also includes a visit to a windmill on the Amstel River. Afterwards, enjoy a tour through Amsterdam's famous canals and Old Harbor. Board a glass-top boat and cruise the canals to view historic homes with beautiful fronts, 16th-century warehouses, and charming churches with bell towers. Departs from 26 Damrak, the main street between central station & Dam square. Drop-off at 26 Damrak.

Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.

Rates & Hotels

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Mar 5; 12; 197891299

*Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, transfers & optional tours (see Terms & Conditions).

▲ Upgrade to First Class rail is available for Plan C.

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