Paris 7-Day Tour: Germany, Netherlands, Belgium
Seven cities across five countries, one coach and one guide
A 7-day guided tour departing from Paris that loops through Central Europe's major cities: the Champagne region of Reims, Luxembourg, the Rhine Valley towns of Trier, Koblenz, and Frankfurt, Cologne's cathedral, Amsterdam's canals, and Brussels before returning to Paris. Daily coach transport, accommodation in 3-star hotels, and a professional tour manager are included. Meals and optional activities are separate.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Paris to Reims and Luxembourg
- Depart Paris for Champagne region
- Visit Reims Cathedral
- Arrive in Luxembourg city
- Walking tour of Luxembourg main sites
- Free time in Luxembourg
Day 2: Luxembourg to Frankfurt via Trier and Koblenz
- Depart Luxembourg for Trier
- See Karl Marx House exterior
- Walking tour of Trier cathedral and Porta Nigra
- Drive to Koblenz
- Optional: Lunch by the river in Koblenz
- Optional: Rhine boat cruise
- Drive through Rüdesheim
- Visit Römerberg in Frankfurt
Day 3: Frankfurt to Amsterdam via Bonn and Cologne
- Drive to Bonn
- Orientation stroll in Bonn
- Visit Cologne Cathedral interior
- Free time in Cologne
- Drive to Amsterdam
Day 4: Amsterdam and Zaanse Schans
- Visit Zaanse Schans windmills and crafts
- Visit diamond factory in Amsterdam
- Optional: Canal cruise in Amsterdam
- Visit Dam Square and Royal Palace
- Optional: Visit Keukenhof Gardens (seasonal)
Day 5: Amsterdam to Paris via Brussels
- Depart Amsterdam for Brussels
- Stop at Atomium monument
- Orientation tour of Brussels Grand Place and Manneken Pis
- Free time in Brussels
- Drive to Paris
Day 6: Paris city tour and Versailles
- Drive along Champs Élysées to Place de la Concorde
- See Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower (outside)
- Visit Army Museum and Napoleon’s tomb
- Travel to Palace of Versailles
- Optional: Attend Paris evening show
Day 7: Paris Louvre and Seine cruise
- Visit Louvre Museum
- Seine river cruise
- Lunch near Palais Garnier
- Optional: French dinner and show or shopping
What’s included
- Daily transportation on modern air-conditioned coaches with a professional driver.
- the services of an experienced tour manager.
- accommodation in a comfortable 3-star hotel with twin, double, or single room options and private facilities in each city.
- Saturday 08:45
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Travel through 9 European cities in 7 days, starting in Paris and ending in Brussels. Coach transport, professional guide, and 3-star hotels included throughout.
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The experience
The tour leaves Paris and heads east into the Champagne region, stopping in Reims to see the cathedral where French kings were crowned from the 11th century onward. From there it crosses into Luxembourg, where you get a walking introduction to the capital's main landmarks (Place de Constitution and Pont Adolphe) before free time to explore on your own. The next day pushes into Germany: Trier, the country's oldest city, where you'll see the Porta Nigra, the best-preserved Roman gate north of the Alps, and walk through the medieval center. A stop in Koblenz follows, at the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel rivers, with an optional boat cruise available. The route then passes through the wine town of Rüdesheim and arrives in Frankfurt, where Römerberg, a plaza with a medieval town hall at its center, anchors the city tour.
Day three takes you northwest to Bonn, the former West German capital, for an orientation walk past the Rococo town hall and Beethoven's house, then on to Cologne. Inside Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you'll spend time before the afternoon opens up for shopping, exploring, or a local beer. After lunch the coach heads into the Netherlands. In Amsterdam, a full day includes a trip to Zaanse Schans in the countryside to see traditional Dutch windmills, clogs, and cheese-making, then back to the city for a diamond factory visit and an optional hour-long canal cruise. You'll walk to Dam Square, where the Royal Palace stands, for photos and free time. From mid-March to mid-May, Keukenhof Gardens (a yearly flower park with over 7 million spring bulbs) replaces one of the standard stops.
The return leg heads south from Amsterdam into Brussels, stopping at the Atomium, the 1958 World's Fair monument of stainless steel spheres. In Brussels itself, an orientation tour covers the Grand Place and the Manneken Pis statue, with free time for Belgian food before the coach crosses back into France. Two days in Paris close the tour: one day includes the Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe, a stop at the Eiffel Tower (no climb included), the Army Museum where Napoleon's tomb sits, and the Palace of Versailles. The second Paris day starts at the Louvre, where you can see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. The operator recommends booking Louvre tickets online in advance due to daily access limits. A Seine river cruise is an option, followed by free time near the Palais Garnier opera house. Optional Paris evening shows and a four-course French dinner are available. Some travelers depart here while others stay another night.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Chinese and Cantonese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.
What's the Porta Nigra and why does it matter in Trier?
Porta Nigra is the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, standing in Trier, Germany's oldest city. You'll see and photograph it during the walking tour of the city center, where it represents the legacy of Constantine's 10-year tenure as an administrator here.
Does the tour include meals?
Lunch and dinner are not included in the tour price. The tour leader offers assistance with reservations and directions to local restaurants, cafés, and service station restaurants along the route.
Can I visit the Louvre on the Paris day, and do I need to book ahead?
Yes, the Louvre is included in the Paris itinerary on day six. The operator recommends booking tickets online in advance because of daily access limits. The suggested visit window is 1 to 2 p.m.
What happens if I want to climb the Eiffel Tower?
The tour includes a stop at the Eiffel Tower for photos and free time, but climbing the tower is not part of the itinerary. You can choose to scale it on your own during the free time available that afternoon.
Is the optional Rhine boat cruise in Koblenz worth adding?
A scenic Rhine boat cruise is available as an optional add-on in Koblenz after lunch, offering memorable views of the city from the water where the Rhine and Mosel rivers meet.
Will Keukenhof Gardens be open when I travel?
Keukenhof Gardens, a yearly flower park with over 7 million spring bulbs, replaces one of the standard Amsterdam stops only if you travel between mid-March and mid-May.
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Paris 7-Day Tour: Germany, Netherlands, Belgium
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