Overview
Itinerary
Bonjour! Welcome to Paris. Your trip kicks off with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe check out the world-famous Louvre, where you can see the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, or 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 Gardens, Jardin des Plantes or the Jardin du Luxembourg.
After your meeting, maybe find a local restaurant for dinner and get to know your fellow travellers.
Leave Paris behind and jump on a train to Brussels. When you arrive, join your leader on a walk around the city. Craving some traditional Belgian fries? Grab some along the way to eat as you go, true local style.
After your walk, 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 visit the Musical Instrument Museum to get your fix of cultural history.
Tonight, maybe explore Ilot Sacre – a great place to find good food and fun bars.
Today is another free day in Brussels. Maybe wander the Jeu de Balle Flea Market, visit the Cantillon Brewery or walk through the Magritte Museum – an art museum in the Royal Quarters, dedicated to the work of the Belgian artist, Rene Magritte.
This afternoon, maybe explore the Grand Palace or discover the miniature world at Mini Europe Attraction Park, where monuments in the European Union and other countries have been reproduced and are on display at a scale of 1:25.
Tonight, maybe join your group for dinner at a local restaurant – your leader will have the best recommendations.
After breakfast, take the train to Ghent – a port city northwest of Belgium, known for its medieval architecture and artwork. When you arrive, set off on an orientation walk around the city with your local leader. Then, the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace. Maybe visit Gravensteen Castle, take a guided boat tour on the canal or find a restaurant for dinner and try a local dish like gentse waterzooi (fish or chicken stew).
This morning, take the train to Bruges. This city on the coast of Belgium looks like it’s been plucked straight from the pages of a fairytale book with its medieval buildings and crisscrossing network of canals. When you arrive, the day is free for you to explore at your own pace. Maybe stroll through the UNESCO-protected Old Town, discover the Gothic, Renaissance and Neoclassicism architecture or visit 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. When you return to Ghent, maybe find the best bowl of moules-frites (a Flemish classic of mussels cooked in white wine and served with a side of crunchy fries) for dinner.
Travel to Amsterdam this morning. When you arrive in the Netherlands capital, your leader will show you around the city, best known for its narrow houses and artistic heritage. Along the walk, stop at FEBO – an iconic local food stop where you can buy traditional snacks.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore. Maybe head to the Heineken Museum and learn about the Netherlands’ brewing history, wander along the canals, visit a gallery or settle into a cosy cafe and count the number of bikes that roll by.
Today is another to follow your curiosity about Amsterdam. Maybe visit Anne Frank’s House – the former hiding place of the famous child diarist and her family during WWII, or explore the De Waag – a 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt Square first constructed as a gate for the city’s fortified walls. Or head to the Van Gogh Museum to see works by one of the country’s most famous artists.
Later, maybe you’d like to visit the A’DAM Lookout in Amsterdam Noord for city views across the canals and harbour, then take the free ferry back across the IJ for a relaxed evening along the waterfront. Then, if you like, get together with your group for one last dinner to celebrate this fabulous adventure.
As there are no further activities, your adventure comes to an end this morning. If you’d like to stay longer in Amsterdam, just speak to our booking agent ahead of time.
Trip Inclusions
- Walk the picturesque waterways and cobbled streets of Bruges on a free day to go your own way. Maybe visit a local brewery and try one of the refreshing regional beers.
- Explore Brussels, the seat of the European Union, at your own pace. Maybe sample the city’s famous Belgian fries, visit Manneken Pis and the Musical Instrument Museum, or check out Ilot Sacre’s restaurants and bars.
- Explore the many romantic districts and hidden alleyways of Paris. Dive into the local food scene with a croissant and a coffee and tick the Eiffel Tower off your list in your free time.
- Discover Amsterdam’s museums, cafe culture and leafy parks. Maybe visit the Van Gogh Museum or the Rijksmuseum to brush up on your art history and see some local masterpieces.
- Travel like the locals do on public transport. Take the train cross-country and enjoy extra time to relax, play games with fellow travellers and watch the changing landscapes roll by.
- Hotel (5 nights)
- Hostel (2 nights)
- Train, Tram, Public Bus, Metro
- 4 Breakfasts included
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
- Intrepid regularly update their itineraries throughout the year based on feedback and local conditions. Therefore the itinerary you see now may differ from when you booked. Global Journeys will provide you with detailed trip notes at the time of quoting, along with a finalised itinerary and trip notes before your trip departs.
Operator
Our Basix trips are designed for travellers of any age on a budget. Using simple, clean and centrally located accommodation (typically with a 2-to-2.5-star average rating), local transport where we can, along with plenty of free time.
This means you can do the things that suit your budget and interests, rather than paying for inclusions you don’t want. Meals are generally not included, but your experienced local leader will have some great suggestions!
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