6-Day Charming Tour from Amsterdam to Paris: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken | Ticket Admission to 2nd Floor Eiffel Tower | Boat to River Seine

What you'll experience

Highlights

6 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Amsterdam

   Welcome to Amsterdam!
   We'll transfer you to the hotel and you'll have some free time. In the afternoon, you'll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
   Note:
   - Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you require earlier room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
   - The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.
   - All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport, Hotel ibis Amsterdam City West, Tulip Inn Amsterdam Airport
2. 2

   Day 2 — Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Volendam - Marken - Amsterdam

   Distance traveled: 75 km
   Scenery: Beautiful Dutch landscapes, low houses, canals, and windmills.
   8:00 a.m.: Departure from Amsterdam.
   8:45 a.m.: Arrival at Zaanse Schans, a beautiful site featuring small houses, canals, traditional windmills, and a drawbridge; icons of the Dutch landscape that show us what life was like in the 18th century. Time to photograph the windmills and typical houses.
   9:45 a.m. :Departure from Zaanse Schans.
   10:15 a.m.: Arrival in Volendam, a very picturesque fishing village. Free time to walk around.
   11:15 a.m.. Departure from Volendam. From there, we'll take a short boat ride to Marken.
   12:00 p.m. :Arrival in Marken, an island now connected to the mainland by a fixed dike. Its houses were traditionally built on stilts. Free time to stroll through the village.
   12:45 p.m.:Departure from Marken.
   1:30 p.m. :Arrival in Amsterdam. Free time for lunch in the city center before starting our guided city tour (approximately two hours).
   We'll begin with a stop in front of the windmill and the Rembrandt statue, one of the most attractive windmills in the Netherlands. We'll then continue past the RAI Convention Center, traveling through the southern part of the city, the most exclusive area of Amsterdam.
   Next, we'll stop at Museum Square to learn about the diamond-cutting technique at the Diamond Museum. We'll then head toward the Amstel River, passing through the old Jewish Quarter with its Holocaust Memorial and the Portuguese Synagogue, then by the old harbor and the Maritime Museum.
   Finally, we'll arrive at Central Station, leave the bus, and walk to Saint Nicholas Church, in the heart of the city, where the tour ends. Free time to explore Amsterdam's famous canals, markets, and cafés.

   

   Amsterdam Canals

   

   Zaanse Schans

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport, Hotel ibis Amsterdam City West, Tulip Inn Amsterdam Airport
3. 3

   Day 3 — Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris

   Total distance covered: 525 km
   Scenery: Vast cultivated plains. Large cities along the route.
   8:30 a.m. – Amsterdam – Departure. We travel toward Belgium.
   11:30 a.m. – Brussels – Arrival. Capital of Belgium and home to the main European institutions, Brussels combines elegance with multiculturalism. We will admire its impressive Grand Place, a jewel of Flemish Baroque, and stroll past the symbolic Manneken Pis. This city blends history, chocolate, and modernity.
   4:00 p.m. – Brussels – Departure. Journey toward France.
   8:15 p.m. – Paris – Arrival.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis, Campanile Paris Est - Porte De Bagnolet
4. 4

   Day 4 — Paris

   Total distance covered: 80 km.
   07:45 a.m. - Departure from Paris.
   08:30 a.m. - Versailles. Arrival to the Palace of Versailles (tickets not included; please note that there may be long lines to enter due to the large number of visitors). This grand palace, once the residence of French kings, offers a fascinating glimpse into the culture and history of France.
   11:30 a.m. - Departure from Versailles. Departure time may vary if there are delays entering the palace. Upon returning to Paris, we'll head to Montmartre, a bohemian artists' district where we can admire the Sacré Coeur Basilica and wander through its picturesque square and winding alleys.
   03:00 p.m. - We'll start a two-and-a-half-hour panoramic tour of Paris with a local guide. This tour will take us to iconic landmarks like the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, La Madeleine, Place de la Concorde, the Opera, the Louvre, the Tour Saint-Jacques, the City Hall, Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame, the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon, the Sorbonne, the Luxembourg Garden, Les Invalides, the École militaire, Champ de Mars, the Eiffel Tower and the banks of the Seine. We'll have brief stops near Les Invalides and Champ de Mars. After the tour, we'll return to the hotel, with an optional stop in the city center for those who want to enjoy more free time in Paris.
   At the end of this enriching day, the guide will suggest an optional evening outing to a cabaret or variety show, such as the Moulin Rouge or Paradis Latin.
   Note: Due to the high volume of tourism in Paris, the order of the services offered in the city may vary.

   

   Palace of Versailles

   

   Arc de Triomphe

   

   Notre Dame Cathedral

   

   Eiffel Tower

   

   

   Champs-Elysees

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Ibis Paris 17 Clichy-Batignolles, Novotel Paris Saint Denis Stade Basilique, Novotel Paris Est
5. 5

   Day 5 — Paris

   08:30 a.m. - Departure from the hotel. We'll head to the Eiffel Tower, where tickets to the second floor are included (please note that there may be long waits due to the high number of visitors). The second floor offers the best views, providing an optimal altitude for seeing the city below (which is less visible from the third floor) and offers a better overall perspective compared to the first floor. From this vantage point, you can see up to 70 km on a clear day. After descending the tower, we'll enjoy a scenic boat trip along the Seine River, offering stunning views of Paris´ iconic monuments and bridges. This journey lasts approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. Afterward, yo'll have some free time.
   Note: If wait times at the Eiffel Tower are too long, we might reschedule the visit to a different time (or on Sunday) for your convenience.

   

   Eiffel Tower

   

   River Seine

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Ibis Paris 17 Clichy-Batignolles, Novotel Paris Saint Denis Stade Basilique, Novotel Paris Est
6. 6

   Day 6 — Paris

   After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
   Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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【Luggage allowance】
One suitcase of up to 30 kg per person is allowed, plus one piece of hand luggage such as a backpack or handbag without wheels, as it must fit in the overhead compartment on the coach. If the passenger exceeds this amount, they will have to pay for the extra transport cost.
【Estimated times and operational changes】
The indicated times are approximate, as they may be affected by external factors such as traffic, special events or local holidays. We kindly ask passengers to pay attention to notes in the service summary and check for any updates in the online system. We also request special attention during seasonal changes, as there may be modifications to itineraries or added/removed services. We remind you that, according to our general terms, Tours4fun reserves the right to modify, replace, or reschedule services if necessary.
【Room configuration】
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2. Often, triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed or sofa bed added, and they are not always comfortable. In some cases, a double and a single room is offered. Triple rooms are not recommended for three adults, only for families with children.
【Multicultural environment and bilingual tours】
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2. Our guides are certified in English (C1 level), but are not necessarily native English speakers, as they may come from various countries. Nevertheless, the service is always provided with full professionalism.
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Pricing notes (children, single supplement)

* Adult: 16 and older
* Children under 3 years of age are entitled to a discount of 80% of the double room rate(with a minimum of one adult per child).
* Children from 3 to 8 years of age are entitled to a discount of 40% of the double room rate(with a minimum of one adult per child).
* Children from 9 to 15 years of age are entitled to a 10% discount of the double room rate on the value of the trip.
* Traveler over 65 years of age: 5% discount of the double room rate on the value of the trip.
* Prices for Single Occupancy apply when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.

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