June 29 Mon: Depart Paris and Arrive in Amsterdam by Train - pay your own fare. 

Tickets and Transfers on your own.​

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WE WILL PURCHASE THE ROUND TRIP TICKETS IN ADVANCE.

The Eurostar high-speed train (formerly Thalys) is our best option - fast, comfy, and city-center to city-center.​

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Suggested time schedule (3h 25 m): 

12:18 pm Depart Paris 16:20 pm Arrive Amsterdam​

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AMSTERDAM​ - In the heart of the city, bicycles glide past colorful to golden townhouses, tulips nod in window boxes, and the scent of fresh stroopwafels dances through the air. The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum offer more than art - they offer communion with genius. And the Anne Frank House reminds us that courage blooms even in silence.

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Beyond the postcard-perfect center, Amsterdam’s neighborhoods invite deeper connection:

• Jordaan whispers of artists and dreamers, with indie galleries and soulful cafés tucked into leafy lanes.

• De Pijp pulses with global flavors, street markets, and the laughter of locals sharing late-night bites.

• Noord surprises with its edgy art scene, repurposed shipyards, and ferry rides that feel like secret passages.

 Just outside the city, the rhythm softens:

• Zaanse Schans spins tales of windmills and wooden clogs.

• Haarlem offers quiet charm and cathedral bells.

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Check In at HOTEL MAI, our cozy boutique hotel, check website www.hotelmaiamsterdam.com‧+31 20 515 0453 (or similar).

Our hotel is 5 minutes walk from station.  If you're arriving in Amsterdam via the Thalys train from Paris, you'll disembark at Amsterdam Centraal Station—the city’s main rail hub. Staying nearby means you’ll be steps from canal views, historic neighborhoods, and seamless onward travel.

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Lunch on your own.

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Suggested Experiences:

 

- Red Light District Stroll. A Night With an Open Mind: Red Light Rendezvous, Striptease Show And Dinner​​​​

​​​​From travelbuddies.com It’s an evening that promises a mix of laughter and indulgence, but what really sets this experience apart is the local culture that surrounds it—an aspect that’s worth exploring further.

 

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Walk, wander, meander 'all for fun' at Amsterdam’s Red Light District, known as De Wallen. It is the city’s most famous and historic adult entertainment area, blending centuries-old architecture with neon-lit windows and vibrant nightlife. It’s a network of narrow alleys and canals where sex workers legally operate behind red-lit windows.

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Dinner is pay your own and optional.​

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June 30 to July 01 Tues & Wed: AMSTERDAM CITY DAY TOUR 

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Visit Museums, Historical Sites, Charming to Hidden Neighborhoods ...  ​

 

​​​Note: It is festival season and the city bursts with music, art, and cultural events, many of which only happen once a year

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​​​​Tour Guide/s:

 

Itinerary tour is not final, subject to change.​​​​ 

​Some Experiences To Mention: 

 

​​​​- Anne Frank House: A powerful, intimate look at Anne’s life and the secret annex.

- Van Gogh Museum: Where the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh’s works

- De Pijp: Bohemian vibes, indie cafés, and street art.

- Jordaan: Amsterdam’s most charming neighborhoods, full of narrow streets, quaint canal views, and hidden culinary gems.

Note: Walks in Jordaan include visits to female-led studios and intimate exhibitions tucked into canal-side homes

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- Tour ZAANSE SCHANS. Is an open-air heritage village that feels like stepping into a Dutch painting.

- Option: Visit Moco Museum. Moco features women artists who challenge norms and awaken minds. Past exhibitions have included feminist installations and surrealist works that speak to identity, resistance, and joy.

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Lunch at Jordaan, at the lively and relaxed Café Winkel 43 or similar for  Dutch café classics.

Try its signature dish, the famous apple pie with whipped cream

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- Have a great time people-watching near the market

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Afternoon: Visit A'DAM Lookout for panoramic views of the city. Ticket Entrance included.

• 360° Views: See the canals, historic rooftops, and modern architecture from above

• Sky Bar & Restaurant: Sip cocktails or enjoy a meal with a view​ (pay your own)​​​​​​

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Dinners are yours.

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July 02 Thurs: THIS DAY IS YOURS ​

Suggested Experiences will be emailed to participants.​​

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​​​Note: Consider hotel check out later in the night for our next day's departure back to Paris.

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July 03 Fri: BYE AMSTERDAM. DEPART FOR PARIS.

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​The high-speed Eurostar train from Amsterdam to Paris is your best bet for speed and comfort (3 hours and 20 min).​​

​​​​​​Suggested time schedule: 

12:00 pm or so: Depart Amsterdam and Arrive Paris after three hours and twenty minutes.

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Breakfast, Hotel Check Out, Transfer, Train Departure

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Lunch on your own. You can purchase at the train or at station before boarding.

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03:30 pm Arrive in Paris 

04:00 Check In at La Hotel Le Presbytere or similar

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​​​The rest of the day is yours.​​

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July 4 Sat: This Day Is Yours with Late Afternoon SEINE RIVER CRUISE & CHAMPAGNE

Seine River - The River Seine is where it all started for Paris. For you, it's where you'll meet the magic - and the best photo spots.

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Breakfast.

Lunch is yours.

​​​​Dinner is yours - ​we can pick a place.

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Note: Please try to have an early check out for next day's departure.

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July 5 Sunday: BYE PARIS, France. HELLO HOME!

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Depending on your departure itinerary:

Breakfast, Hotel Check Out, Airport Transfer 

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Note: Hotel to airport transfer ​​​is around 45 minutes by taxi or van. 

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Depart Paris, France. Arrive Back Home. 

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THANK YOU VERY MUCH!​​​​​

See you again in September in HUNGARY & ROMANIA.