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Proposed 12-day structure derived from the supplied route and inclusions. Fly into Paris and return via Düsseldorf / the confirmed nearby airport.
🗓 12 Days / 10 Nights📍 Paris · Brussels · Amsterdam · CologneFrom €3,150 per person
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Day by day
12 days, with a minimum of three points planned for each.
Day 1Arrival in Paris
- Arrive on the confirmed international flight and complete the included airport transfer to the hotel.
- Check in, receive rooming and emergency-contact information, and join the group orientation covering transport, timing and safety.
- Take a light neighbourhood walk and welcome briefing so travellers understand the Paris schedule and the Europe route ahead.
Day 2Paris landmarks & Seine
- Begin with a guided orientation through central Paris, linking major public landmarks and neighbourhoods rather than rushing between isolated photo stops.
- Complete the included Seine cruise; Mid-tier and Premium guests also follow the scheduled paid-attraction plan shown in their final departure pack.
- Use the evening for a supervised cultural / food experience or free time under the confirmed group rules.
Day 3Paris museums & city experience
- Basic travellers use the day for orientation walks, public landmarks and selected included admission; Mid-tier adds Eiffel Tower second floor and Louvre admission.
- Premium follows the enhanced Paris programme, which may include Versailles or another upgraded confirmed experience depending on ticketing.
- Regroup in the evening for reflection, next-day luggage preparation and briefing for the cross-border move to Belgium.
Day 4Paris → Brussels
- Check out and travel from Paris to Brussels using the transport standard attached to the selected tier: public scheduled service, private group vehicle or executive group transport.
- After hotel check-in, explore Grand Place and the historic centre with an introduction to Belgium’s civic, architectural and cultural identity.
- Mid-tier / Premium may add a structured local guide or tasting component according to the confirmed package.
Day 5Brussels culture & institutions
- Use the morning for a city-learning programme around central Brussels and, when relevant to the departure, the European institutional quarter from public-access areas.
- Continue with Belgian culture through food, chocolate, design or a confirmed educational stop; Premium may include an enhanced chocolate experience.
- Evening is kept lighter so the group can prepare for the next intercity move and maintain reasonable rest time.
Day 6Brussels → Amsterdam
- Move to Amsterdam and complete hotel check-in before the afternoon programme.
- Begin with canal-side orientation and urban-mobility observation, introducing the city’s cycling, public-space and water-management character.
- Complete or schedule the Amsterdam canal cruise according to operating times, then brief the group on the following day.
Day 7Amsterdam city & culture
- Explore key historic districts and public landmarks with the tour leader; Mid-tier and Premium use selected local guiding as confirmed.
- Use museums, markets or neighbourhood study to connect art, trade, social history and contemporary urban life.
- Maintain a supervised evening plan with clear meeting points and public-transport instructions.
Day 8Amsterdam experience day
- Use the final Amsterdam day for a deeper cultural, innovation or educational component selected for the specific departure.
- Basic keeps the programme cost-efficient through public transport; higher tiers use the private / premium vehicle where practical.
- Conclude with group reflection and luggage preparation for Germany.
Day 9Amsterdam → Cologne
- Travel to Cologne, check in and orient around Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine riverfront.
- Use the city centre to discuss German urban history, transport and the role of the Rhine corridor in trade and mobility.
- Evening is reserved for a group meal where included or independent dining under the tier meal plan.
Day 10Cologne & Rhine
- Complete the scheduled Rhine-region experience; Mid-tier includes the planned Rhine excursion / cruise, while Premium uses the upgraded contracted version.
- Combine river scenery with a historic-town or viewpoint stop so the day is more than transportation alone.
- Return to Cologne for final group debrief, departure briefing and document checks.
Day 11Departure from Germany
- Check out and transfer to Düsseldorf or the confirmed nearby departure airport using the package transport standard.
- Complete group airline check-in with sufficient buffer for baggage, security and any tax / document procedures.
- Depart Europe on the confirmed international flight; the overnight flight forms part of the 12-day travel structure.
Day 12Arrival home / programme close
- Arrive at the final ticketed destination and complete personal onward travel.
- Studying Plus circulates post-tour feedback, selected media and any completion / learning material electronically.
- Any outstanding service issue is logged against the booking reference for follow-up after the journey.
Service levels
Basic, Mid-tier (recommended) and Premium. Pick the level that fits your group.
Basic
€3,150 per person · EUR
- Transport
- Public trains, scheduled intercity coaches, metro, trams and buses; itinerary tickets included.
- Hotels
- 3-star hotels, generally close to useful public transport.
- Meals
- Daily breakfast + bottled water.
- Experiences
- Public intercity transport; local transport for scheduled sightseeing; 3-star hotels; guided orientation walks in Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne; Seine cruise and Amsterdam canal cruise.
Recommended
Mid-tier
€4,299 per person · EUR
- Transport
- Private air-conditioned group minicoach / coach for scheduled road journeys.
- Hotels
- 4-star hotels in convenient locations.
- Meals
- Daily breakfast + either snacks or one standard meal per scheduled touring day + bottled water.
- Experiences
- Private group minicoach; local guiding in Paris and Amsterdam; Eiffel Tower 2nd-floor admission, Louvre, Seine cruise, Amsterdam canal cruise and a scheduled Rhine excursion / cruise.
Premium
€5,999 per person · EUR
- Transport
- Executive minicoach / premium group vehicle with upgraded comfort and luggage capacity.
- Hotels
- Superior 4-star and selected 5-star properties.
- Meals
- Daily breakfast + one premium lunch or dinner per scheduled touring day + bottled water.
- Experiences
- Executive transport; upgraded hotels; enhanced guiding; Mid-tier attractions plus Versailles, Belgian chocolate experience and an upgraded dining experience.
Fewer than 12 travellers?
The rates above assume at least 12 paying travellers. For a smaller group we price the tour separately, so ask for a quote and we will call you back.
Prices assume a group of at least 12 paying travellers and are listed in EUR; the currency menu shows an indicative conversion. We charge the equal amount in USD at the exchange rate on your invoice date. Final quote follows confirmation. Estimate a group quote →
What’s included
- International economy flights
- Airport transfers
- 10 hotel nights
- Tour leader
- Bottled water
- Scheduled transport according to tier
- Selected sightseeing / admissions by tier
- Minimum 12 paying travellers
Selected inclusions vary by service level where applicable. Everything is subject to final confirmation.
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