9 Day London, Paris & Amsterdam by Rail 2017 Itinerary

Tower of London Pass A ticket to this ancient Fortress gives you 1000 years of history and includes the priceless Crown Jewels, the world’s oldest museum the White Tower, the Beefeaters who give guided tours, the legendary ravens, the Medieval Palace and Traitors Gate and much, much more. Opening Times: Mar-Oct: Tues-Sat 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun-Mon 10:00 am-6:00 pm; Nov-Feb: Tues-Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun-Mon 10:00 am-5:00 pm, last admission 1 hour before closing OnDay : 3 Price : $33 The Original London Sightseeing Tour This Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour provides a great way to travel around London and see all of the essential sights. Set your own pace, getting on and off at over 80 available stops as often as you wish. Shop, see the city's landmarks, and have fun creating your very own tour. The tour offers a convenient way to see Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, The National Gallery, Downing Street, Big Ben, London Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, The Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey, among countless other sights of the city. Entertaining live guides, free walking tours, free River Cruise Pass, and exclusive Kids' Club are included in the 24-hour ticket* Tour departs every 15-20 mins beginning 8:30 am from the main starting points: Piccadilly Circus, Victoria, and Grosvenor Gardens. Other major departure points are Embankment Pier and Marble Arch. The bus travels on a continuous loop on multiple routes. Please note that due to local events the service routes may be subject to change. *Ticket Valid for 48 hours between Nov 1 - Mar 31. OnDay : 3 Price : $35 Paris Tour ParisCityVision (C) 9:00 AM 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 from 2 Place des Pyramides, Paris 75001. Drop-off to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 1.5 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $23 Dinner at Eiffel Tower & Cruise (DEC) 6:15 PM Who can visit Paris, in all its romanticism, and fail to dine at one of the city's most famous national monuments--the Eiffel Tower? This evening, enjoy dinner at the Le 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant, located on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower. While dining, enjoy scenic views of the city by night from one of Paris' best located eateries. After dinner, and depending upon your seasonal itinerary, you'll see the city's historic monuments in full illumination on a panoramic drive or by boat along the Seine on the Bateaux Parisiens cruise. *Please note that casual elegant dress is required. Jacket and tie appreciated. Shorts and sneakers will not be permitted. Departs at 6:15 pm from 214 rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris. Drop-off to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $189 Versailles Apartments (VAM) 8:30 AM 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 tour takes you to Versailles Palace to witness the grandeur of French classical architecture. Visit the Palace and extravagant State Apartments, including a guided visit to the Reception Halls, the Queen's Bedroom, and the Hall of Mirrors. You will also have time to walk the palace grounds and formal gardens*, designed by Andre le Notre, at your leisure. En route, you will be prepared for your tour with commentary detailing the history of this magnificent site. **Please note during April to October entrance to the gardens is not included but can be purchased locally Departs at 8:45 am from 2 Place des Pyramides, Paris 75001. Drop-off to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $103 Grand Louvre Evening Tour (GL) 6:30 PM Enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Louvre museum in the evening. The walking tour begins inside the museum where an experienced guide will present various exhibitions. Of the many exhibits found therein, this tour covers the Greek statuary and some of the museum's most reputed masterpieces, including Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Departs from 2 Place des Pyramides, Paris 75001. Drop-off to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $63 Amsterdam Panoramic City Tour by Bus & Boat 9:00 AM 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. OnDay : 8 Price : $42

Additional Information: Upgrade to First Class rail is available for Plan B.