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Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris from London

9-day independent rail trip: London to Paris via Amsterdam and Brussels

Illustration of Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris from London

Railbookers operates this 9-day independent rail vacation from London to Paris, spending three nights in Amsterdam, two in Brussels, and three in Paris. A direct Eurostar train opens the trip, carrying travelers from London to Amsterdam, where the days are largely at your own pace alongside an included canal cruise. An IC train continues to Brussels for a visit to the Grand-Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus a beer tasting and a stop at the Belgian Chocolate Village. A high-speed Thalys train then covers the final leg to Paris, where a skip-the-line Eiffel Tower visit, a Seine river cruise, a hop-on hop-off pass, and skip-the-line Louvre Museum tickets fill the last three nights. Because it is independent rather than escorted, this suits travelers who want the trains, hotels, and headline sights arranged in advance while exploring each city at their own pace between the included activities.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers lists 24 accommodation options across the three cities and multiple tiers, so the specific hotel you get depends on the tier and city option you select.
  • The included Louvre Museum tickets note the museum is closed on Tuesdays, so departure dates that place the Paris visit on a Tuesday may need the itinerary rearranged.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Amsterdam

    London to Amsterdam

    Take Eurostar from London directly to Amsterdam. Check into your hotel and start exploring.

  2. Day 2overnight: Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Explore Amsterdam at leisure, the Rijksmuseum, 'I Amsterdam' letters, Begijnhof, and the Anne Frank House.

  3. Day 3overnight: Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Included canal cruise, then explore Vondelpark, Magna Plaza, Amsterdamse Bos, or the Pathe Tuschinski Theater.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Brussels

    Amsterdam to Brussels

    Take an IC train from Amsterdam to Brussels. Visit the Grand-Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  5. Day 5overnight: Brussels

    Brussels

    Visit Eglise Notre-Dame du Sablon, St-Gilles Town Hall, Place du Jeu-de-Balle Flea Market, the Belgian Chocolate Village, and enjoy a beer tasting.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Paris

    Brussels to Paris

    Board a high-speed direct Thalys train to Paris. Check into your hotel and begin exploring.

  7. Day 7overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Skip-the-line tour to the top of the Eiffel Tower, and a scenic Seine cruise, plus a hop-on hop-off pass.

  8. Day 8overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Continue with the hop-on hop-off pass and visit the Louvre Museum to see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Nike of Samothrace.

  9. Day 9

    Your Journey Ends in Paris

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast and finish off any final exploring.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1A direct Eurostar train travels from London to Amsterdam.
  • Day 3An included canal cruise in Amsterdam.
  • Day 4Arrival in Brussels to visit the Grand-Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Day 6A high-speed direct Thalys train carries travelers from Brussels to Paris.
  • Day 7A skip-the-line tour to the top of the Eiffel Tower, plus a scenic Seine river cruise.

Included

  • Rail travel as per the itinerary
  • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Amsterdam with breakfast
  • 2 nights hotel accommodations in Brussels with breakfast
  • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Paris with breakfast
  • Canal cruise in Amsterdam
  • Beer tasting in Brussels
  • Skip the Line Eiffel Tower tickets
  • 2 Day Paris hop-on hop-off pass
  • Scenic Paris River Cruise
  • Skip the line Louvre Museum tickets (closed on Tuesdays)

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Rail travel is included as per the itinerary, including a direct Eurostar from London to Amsterdam, an IC train to Brussels, and a high-speed Thalys train to Paris.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation. Days such as exploring Amsterdam are at your own pace, alongside included activities like the canal cruise and Eiffel Tower visit.
Which cities does the trip visit?
London, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris, with three nights in Amsterdam, two in Brussels, and three in Paris.
What is included besides the train and hotels?
A canal cruise in Amsterdam, a beer tasting in Brussels, skip-the-line Eiffel Tower tickets, a 2-day Paris hop-on hop-off pass, a scenic Seine river cruise, and skip-the-line Louvre Museum tickets.
How long is the trip?
The package runs 9 days and 8 nights.
What does it cost?
Prices start from $1,129 per person, about $125 a day.

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