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Crown Trio of Western Europe
Crown Trio of Western Europe
Private tour
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Paris
Brussels
Cologne
11 days, 10 nights

Crown Trio of Western Europe

Discover Western Europe's crown jewels on this private 11-day journey at a moderate pace. Traveling from Paris to Brussels to Cologne by rail, you'll experience iconic landmarks like the Louvre, Palace of Versailles, and Cologne Cathedral alongside local pleasures—Belgian chocolate tastings and Altbier sampling in Düsseldorf. This tour balances guided cultural immersion with free time for personal exploration, perfect for travelers seeking Europe's artistic heritage and culinary traditions.
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day 1 Paris

Arrival to Paris
As they say, Paris is always a good idea! Bonjour and welcome to the most romantic city in the world and the charming capital of France - Paris!

Upon arrival, your driver meets you and takes you to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

Breakfast included
Hôtel Opéra Richepanse
Hôtel Opéra Richepanse
14, Rue Du Chevalier de Saint George, Paris, Paris, FR, 75001
Superior Room King or Twin
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 King Bed
19 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Arrival: Private Airport Transfer Sedan
day 2 Paris

Exploring Crème de la Crème of Louvre & the Latin Quarter
After breakfast your guide meets you in the hotel lobby and takes you on a full-day walking tour of the two famous districts of Paris: Latin Quarter (5th) and Marais (4th). Your tour of the fabulous capital of France begins with the UNESCO Site Heritage - Banks of Seine river.

Continue to the Latin quarter and taste a Bohemian charm of the medieval narrow streets and stone-paved alleyways. Reach the Ile de la Cite where you see the world’s most famous gothic cathedral - Notre Dame. Walk through the Ile Saint Louis and get closer to more sights: Hôtel de Ville (city hall), Fountain of the Innocents and Palais Royal.

You then proceed with the tour of the Louvre Museum, one of the world’s largest museums, taking advantage of your skip-the-line tickets. You see the crème de la crème collections and the most celebrated works of art, ancient artifacts, Greek sculptures, including the famous Venus di Milo, Winged Victory, and masterpieces of Michelangelo, Eugène Delacroix, Paolo Veroneseand the world’s most enigmatic Portrait of Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. After the tour you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Morning
8h
Private tour
Tour of Louvre & Latin Quarter
Tour of Louvre & Latin Quarter
day 3 Paris

Tour of the Champs-Elysees and Eiffel Tower Districts
Following breakfast your guide meets you in the hotel lobby and takes you on a full-day walking tour of the Champs-Elysees (8th) and Eiffel Tower (7th) districts.

Today you start with outstanding Places Vendome and Concorde and proceed to the Tuileries Gardens - the oldest park in the city. You get to see one of the most recognizable landmarks with its magnificent glass-domed roof - Grand Palais and smaller but similar Petit Palais, built for the Universal Exhibition in 1900. Step on the most ornate and extravagant bridge in the city - Pont Alexandre III and continue to the Place du Trocadero which is the vantage point of the Eiffel Tower*.

After the tour you may return to the hotel or take an optional boat cruise along the Seine river.

*Note: Tickets to the Eiffel Tower are not included in the city tour due to limited availability. Please, ask your travel specialist about available tickets for your tour date if you would like to include it. Upon request, the tickets can be arranged for a visit to the Eiffel Tower after the guided tour. Your guide would escort you to the Eiffel Tower, where you would have free time on your own for the visit.

Morning
6h
Private tour
Tour of Champs-Elysees and Eiffel Tower Districts
Tour of Champs-Elysees and Eiffel Tower Districts
day 4 Paris

Tour of Versailles Magnifique 
Following breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide in the lobby and have a 6-hour tour to the famous residence of French kings. Together with your experienced guide, you take a short train ride to taste what it means to be a local, and appear in the heart of Versailles in just 1 hour*.

You see the Palace of Versailles and admire its grandiose opulence from the inside. You get to walk through its well-known Hall of Mirrors where the Treaty of Versailles was signed and see the actual rooms of the most extravagant king of France, Louis the XIV. You also discover the world famous Le Notre gardens. After the tour, you are taken back to your hotel and have the evening at leisure.

*Round trip by the train can be replaced with a private driver. Refer to your travel specialist for more details.

8h
Private tour
Versailles Tour by Train
Versailles Tour by Train
day 5 Paris

Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel you check out, meet your driver and continue your journey.

Hôtel Opéra Richepanse
Address
14, Rue Du Chevalier de Saint George, Paris, Paris, FR, 75001
Departure: Private City Transfer Sedan
Train
Paris
Brussels
Paris Nord
Travel time 1h 30m2nd Class Seat
Bruxelles-Midi
day 5 Brussels

Arrival
Upon arrival, you check in to your centrally located hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Breakfast included
Hotel Fleur de Ville
Hotel Fleur de Ville
46B Rue du Fossé aux Loups, 51, Brussels, Bruxelles, BE, 1000
Standard Room
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 King Bed
22 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Arrival: Private City Transfer Sedan
day 6 Brussels

Brussels City Tour & Belgian Chocolate Tasting
In the morning after breakfast you meet your guide who takes you on a comprehensive walking tour of Brussels, the beautiful Belgian capital.

During your sightseeing tour you get to discover the legendary landmarks and impressive monuments of Brussels. Among the sights you marvel at are the medieval majesty of the Market Square and the remarkable facade of the City Hall. The world-famous Manneken Pis is naturally on the program too!

As a special treat you get to uncover the secret recipes behind delectable Belgian chocolate during a tasting session included in your city tour.

After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day at your leisure.

Morning
4h
Private tour
Brussels Walking City Tour with Chocolate Tasting
Brussels Walking City Tour with Chocolate Tasting
day 7 Brussels

Bruges Discovery by Train Following breakfast you head for the train station (located short walk away from your hotel) and take a 1-hour train to Bruges.

Upon arrival, you meet your guide and go on a wonderful walking tour around the most outstanding attractions of Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium. The city boasts breathtaking canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings.

During the tour you admire the sights of Bruges, including the town square, the Beguinage and the oldest Hospital in Europe built in 12th century. You also see the Church of Our Lady, where the Emperor Maximillian of Austria Married. A special part of the day is dedicated to a sightseeing cruise on a public boat along picturesque canals.

Finally you take a return train to Brussels.

Morning
6.5
Private tour
Bruges Discovery by Train
Bruges Discovery by Train
day 8 Brussels

Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Brussels.

Hotel Fleur de Ville
Address
46B Rue du Fossé aux Loups, 51, Brussels, Bruxelles, BE, 1000
Departure: Private City Transfer Sedan
Train
Brussels
Cologne
Bruxelles-Nord
Travel time 2h2nd Class Seat
Köln Hbf
day 8 Cologne

Arrival
Welcome to Cologne, the largest city of the most populous German federal state called North Rhine-Westphalia. Upon arrival, you check in to your centrally-located hotel. The rest of the evening is free for you to start exploring the city on your own.

Breakfast included
Hyatt Regency Cologne
Hyatt Regency Cologne
Kennedy-Ufer 2a, Cologne, NW, DE, 50679
Room, 1 King Bed
1 room
Up to 3 guests
1 King Bed
36 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Arrival: Private City Transfer Sedan
day 9 Cologne

Cologne Walking Tour & Visit to the Cathedral
Following breakfast, you meet your private guide and together you discover the must-see sights of Cologne.

Your exploration starts with the outstanding gothic Cathedral of Cologne included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Kölner Dom, as it is called in German, with its 160 meters (525 ft) height, proudly dominates the skyline of the city. You explore the cathedral's interiors, its treasure chamber and, if you want, climb the 533 steps to the top of the tower to catch the most comprehensive view over the city and the Rhine. After you stroll along the streets of the old center, meet the 'Tünnes und Schäl' figures, representing the original locals, see the old charming houses, historic town hall, and tower.

After the tour, you return to the hotel and have the afternoon at leisure.

Morning
3h
Private tour
Cologne Walking City Tour
Cologne Walking City Tour
day 10 Cologne

Dusseldorf with Altbier Tasting

After breakfast you meet your private driver in the hotel lobby and have a transfer to the train station. After a 30-minute train ride, meet your private guide and embark on an exciting journey through the history and modern life of Dusseldorf. You start a tour from the heart of the city - its famous Altstadt (Old Town). Together with your private guide you stroll through the maze of little streets, discover the "longest bar in the world", learn about the early ages of Heinrich Heine, a famous German poet born here, admire the gothic St. Lambertus church, the Rider statue, and the Rhine embankment promenade. During the tour you also get an authentic insight into the brewing culture of Dusseldorf. You learn why Dusseldorf Altbier is unique and popular all around the world and taste handcrafted beers in some microbreweries of Altstadt. After the tour you take a train back to Cologne, have a transfer back to hotel and have evening at leisure.


Morning
4h
Private tour
Dusseldorf with Altbier Tasting
Dusseldorf with Altbier Tasting
day 11 Cologne

Departure
This is the last day of your unforgettable tour! After breakfast, your driver will meet you in the hotel lobby and transfer you to the airport or train station for your journey home. We wish you a safe trip and look forward to helping plan your future vacations!

Hyatt Regency Cologne
Address
Kennedy-Ufer 2a, Cologne, NW, DE, 50679
Departure: Private Airport Transfer Sedan

What's included

Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
Entrances to Palais Royal, Louvre Museum and more
Entrances to Palais Royal, Louvre Museum and more
Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
Professional meeting services at the airport
Dedicated support team before and during your trip

Reviews

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Excellent
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frParis
4 nights
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3 nights
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3 nights