Meals

5 breakfasts

Others

Brussels - Belgium Fries Snack Antwerp - Half Day Visit Amsterdam - FEBO Snack

Transport

TRANSPORT IN EUROPE: Half the fun of travel is the travelling itself, that’s why we like to travel the local way – whether that means mingling with commuters on a local train, watching the scenery roll by from the window of a long distance bus, arriving on a high speed train in the city centre of your next destination, or navigating each city’s public transport system. In Europe, you are guaranteed to travel by genuine local public transport wherever possible, which puts you right in the centre of the action. EUROPEAN TRAINS: The primary means of transportation on this trip is by train. Train travel is a fast way to traverse long distances, allowing you to avoid traffic jams and arrive right into the city centre. Trains are comfortable and often decked out with air-conditioning, toilets, a snack bar (or vending machine) and power points. PUBLIC BUSES: This trip covers some distances by public buses. Buses in Central Europe can range from high standard coaches with reclining seats and air-conditioning to Soviet era vehicles for shorter distances. Train , Tram , Public Bus , Metro

Guide

All Intrepid group trips in Europe are accompanied by one of our local European group leaders. ’Local’ in this context means a leader who is European or lives in Europe. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader takes care of logistics, will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. At Intrepid we also aim to support local guides in the individual cities or locations we travel to. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend an optional local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

Accommodation

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation. Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we’re arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn’t always possible which means we won’t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available. OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION: The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances. CHECK-IN TIME: Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we’re arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn’t always possible which means we won’t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination. PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION: If you’ve purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights. FACILITIES: Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally don’t provide kettles or fridges. Hotel (3 nights), Hostel (4 nights)

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Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Paris - Louvre Museum - EUR17 Paris - Eiffel Tower (from) - EUR19 Paris - Palace of Versailles & Gardens - EUR20 Paris - Napoleon’s Tomb & Les Invalides Army Museum - EUR15 Paris - Musee d’Orsay - EUR16 Paris - Picasso Museum - EUR14 Paris - Da Vinci Code Walking Tour - EUR25 Paris - Paradis Latin Cabaret Show - EUR80 Paris - Rodin Museum - EUR13 Paris - Arc de Triomphe - EUR13 Paris - Sainte Chapelle & Conciergerie - EUR19 Paris - Centre Pompidou - EUR15 Paris - Catacombs - EUR29 Paris - Fragonard Perfume Museum - Free Paris - Museum of Comparative Anatomy and Paleontology - EUR7 Paris - Gourmet Marais Urban Adventure - EUR78 Paris - Hidden Montmartre Urban Adventure - EUR35 Brussels - Mini Europe Attraction Park - EUR19 Brussels - Cantillon Brewery Visit - EUR8 Brussels - Museum of the Musical Instruments - EUR15 Brussels - Grand Place - Free Brussels - Manneken Pis - Free Brussels - Magritte Museum - EUR10 Brussels - Jeu de Balle Flea Market - Free Brussels - Local Brewery Visit With Tasting - EUR16 Antwerp - Het Steen Castle - EUR7 Amsterdam - Heineken Museum - EUR23 Amsterdam - Royal Palace - EUR13 Amsterdam - Bike Hire - EUR10 Amsterdam - Oude Kerk - EUR14 Amsterdam - Anne Frank’s House - EUR21 Amsterdam - Bike Tour - EUR30 Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum - EUR20 Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum - EUR23 Amsterdam - Canal Cruise (1 hour) - EUR16 Amsterdam - Canal Boat Tour - EUR39 Amsterdam - Plastic Fishing (from) - EUR38 Berlin - German History Museum - EUR7 Berlin - Jewish Museum - EUR8 Berlin - Checkpoint Charlie Museum - EUR18 Berlin - Bike Tour - EUR30 Berlin - TV Tower - EUR25 Berlin - Topography of Terror - Free Berlin - Berliner Dom Cathedral - EUR10 Berlin - Museum Pass (3 Day Ticket) - EUR32 Berlin - Storyline of Berlin Urban Adventure - EUR65 Berlin - Kulturforum Potsdamer Platz - EUR12 Berlin - Pergamon Museum - EUR18 Berlin - National History Museum - EUR10 Berlin - Schloss Charlottenburg - EUR12

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Paris

Bonjour! Welcome to Paris – the City of Lights. Your trip kicks off with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, why not check out the world-famous Louvre, where you can see the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. Maybe climb the Eiffel Tower for some impressive aerial views of the city. If the weather’s nice, maybe take a picnic lunch of baguettes and cheese to the Tuileries, Plantes or the Jardin du Luxembourg. After your meeting, why not head out for an optional welcome dinner at one of the local restaurants or explore the surrounding neighbourhoods and discover why this city is known for its romantic appeal.
Day 2 Day 2: Brussels
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Brussels

Leave Paris behind and jump on a train to Brussels, where your leader will take you on a walk around the city, sampling some traditional Belgian fries along the way. After, you have free time to explore at your own pace. Maybe wander down to the Manneken Pis (Little Peeing Man) – an iconic symbol of Belgium or wander The Musical Instrument Museum – three floors of musical instruments coming from every corner of the world and hundreds of years of musical history in one place. Tonight, maybe explore Ilot Sacre – a great place to find good food and fun bars.
Day 3 Day 3: Bruges
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Bruges

This morning, enjoy some free time in Brussels before making your way to the train station in the early afternoon to head to Bruges. Arriving mid-afternoon, your leader will take you around the city to give you the lay of the land before you explore at your own speed. Wander along the picturesque river this evening, watching the city illuminate around you in the setting sun. Your leader will be able to give you the best recommendations for dinner spots tonight, and maybe where you can find the best beer in town.
Day 4 Day 4: Bruges
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Bruges

Today you have a free day to explore Bruges. This town on the coast of Belgium looks like it’s been plucked straight from the pages of a fairytale, and there’s so much to see and explore. Why not take a stroll through the UNESCO Protected Old Town, starting in the iconic Burg square. Right in the centre of town, this square is home to a mix of Gothic, Renaissance and neoclassicism architecture, and features the town hall, which was built in the 14th century. Don’t forget to check out the Basilica of the Holy Blood, which is said to be home to a vial of cloth stained with a drop of the blood of Jesus. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, hunt down the best bowl of moules-frites (a Flemish classic of mussels cooked in white wine and served with a side of crunchy fries).
Day 5 Day 5: Antwerp - Amsterdam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Antwerp - Amsterdam

Bid Bruges a fond farewell as you hop on the train to Antwerp. Your leader will take you around the city to help you get your bearings, then you can explore on your own. Why not visit the Het Steen Castle – a medieval fortress in the Old City centre. Built in the early 1200s and with towering walls and turrets, it’s not hard to imagine knights on horseback and princesses wandering through the castle grounds. Then, jump back on the train and cross into Amsterdam. When you arrive, why not find somewhere for dinner with your group? Amsterdam is a network of canals, bridges and parks, perfect for exploring on a bike if the weather’s good. If you’re an art-lover, Amsterdam is home to plenty of museums, like the Rijksmuseum, which houses one of Rembrandt’s most famous works – ’The Night Watch’. Alternatively, the Van Gogh Museum, which comprises nearly every painting, sketch, print, etching and piece of correspondence that Van Gogh ever produced, including ’Sunflowers’.
Day 6 Day 6: Amsterdam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Amsterdam

This morning, your leader will show you around Amsterdam before your free day to explore. You could visit Anne Frank’s House – the former hiding place of the famous child diarist and her family during WWII, which has now been preserved as a museum. Or perhaps visit the De Waag – a 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt Square first constructed as a gate for the city’s fortified walls. For a snack, try Pannekoeken (Dutch pancakes). This afternoon, why not visit the best bars, breweries and beer halls of the city. From a place where nuns used to brew ales, to the mothership of Dutch beer brewing (the original Heineken building), you could go on a tasting tour of the Netherlands’ strong beer history.
Day 7 Day 7: Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Berlin

Rise bright and early this morning before jumping on the train to Berlin. Today is a long travel day, so grab a window seat if you can. Berlin has plenty of impressive sites and is known for a great bar scene. Get some of the best recommendations and must-see spots from your leader while you make your way towards the city. Arriving in the evening, your leader will show you around and share all the insider tips and tricks, like where to find the best schnitzel for dinner and the best local beer.
Day 8 Day 8: Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Berlin

Today your adventure comes to an end. There’s so much to see and do in Berlin, so why not extend your time in the city and see the Brandenburg Gate, the remnants of the Berlin Wall, the dominating Reichstag building or the popular Checkpoint Charlie. There’s also the Jewish memorial and the Topography of Terror, both of which are well worth your time. If you need help booking additional accommodation, just speak to our booking agent.

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Paris To Berlin

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Itinerary of your trip Paris To Berlin

Day 1: Paris

Day 2: Brussels

Day 3: Bruges

Day 4: Bruges

Day 5: Antwerp - Amsterdam

Day 6: Amsterdam

Day 7: Berlin

Day 8: Berlin

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