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Amsterdam & Paris

See Amsterdam with it's charming canals and incredible museums, and Paris the city of lights. Two amazing cities waiting
for you to explore and experience.

12

DAYS

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Tour Dates

& Prices

​July 24 - August 4, 2025

$3395.00 + Airfare

Double Occupancy

Solo Supplement $850.00

 

  • Amsterdam

  • Paris

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PRICE INCLUDES:

  • 10 nights in centrally located hotels that are comfortable and loaded with character

  • All Train Passes & Reservations

  • ​All Breakfasts

  • Tour T-Shirt

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​​WHAT DO WE SEE & DO?

Here are just a few of the life changing things you will see and do during our Art in Amsterdam & Paris Tour:


Rijksmuseum • Amsterdam walking tour • Van Gogh museum • Canal tour • Anne Frank museum • Rembrandt house • Haarlem Day Trip • Frans Hals Museum • Louvre • Eiffel Tower • Orsay Museum • Monet Museum • Picasso Museum • Versailles • Luxembourg Gardens • Montmartre Walking Tour • Seine River Tour

 

AND THIS:

  • Tour with a fun group of passionate art and travel fans.

  • Led by Christopher Graves, artist and educator with over 30 years of experience, your guide and art expert will help to make your experience come alive with aesthetic, cultural and historical impact.

  • Multiple online meetings as a group to discuss the trip, answer questions, go over plans etc.

  • Receive a discount for individual consulting appointment to assist with your pre or post-tour travel plans.

  • Price will not change once you pay your deposit.

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​​WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR SO UNIQUE?

  • Get up close and personal with the European masters of art.

  • Experiential form of travel that will expand your artistic, historical and cultural perspective.

  • Tour in small groups with a minimum of 6, max size of 16.

  • We will be using the great train and metro systems of Europe. Train travel in Europe is affordable, direct and saves time. Trains take us to a centrally located part of the city and from there usually an easy metro ride to the hotel.

  • Great balance of group and free time.

  • Tour led by an experienced guide who is an experienced artist and educator.

  • Stay in hotels or hostels that are downtown and close to the major sites.

  • No tour up selling, hidden costs, or surprise "optional tours" - price is locked in once deposit is paid.

  • Smart, efficient tours designed to give you maximum travel thrills and experiences.​

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This tour is a 12 day deep dive into two of the great cities of Europe that pack visual, historical and cultural experiences into one amazing journey.
We will be exploring incredible museums, savoring amazing art,
architecture and the culture of Amsterdam & Paris

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This is an “on the ground” tour where our small group won’t be shuttled around on a bus from one site to another, but will purposely afford you an intimate approach to the discovery of new insights and experiences, absorbing the sites, smells and taste of the best of Europe. Our small groups allow you full access to your guides, gleaning what you can from their experience as artists and educators. And along with our busy itineraries our tours give you a great deal of freedom and time to explore and experience on your own - often the best way to learn and grow.

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WHAT ELSE?

  • There will be a great deal of walking on this trip so please note the estimated mileage in the itinerary. You will need to be able to happily (or maybe not so happily) carry/pull your bags to and from train to hotel, and often up the stairs as some hotels don’t have elevators.

  • Learn how to pack light and efficiently. All our tours require you to use one carry on bag + a daily bag. See the blog for more info.

  • You will need to be able to be on your feet for many hours at a time, in all kinds of weather.

  • Fine print: See our Tour Terms for important details regarding everything listed above. All sightseeing, accommodations and events are subject to change.

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Your 12 Day Itinerary in Amsterdam & Paris

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DAY 1

​TRAVEL DAY

Have a relaxing and safe flight to Amsterdam! Please remember you are responsible for your flight and transportation to the hotel. We are available for consultation to help you sort out the details of your trip and transportation if you need it.

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DAY 2

WELCOME TO AMSTERDAM!

From the airport take a train or taxi to the hotel. You are welcome to come a day or two earlier if you wish. You will find hotel contact information in your packet once you are registered to make your own arrangements. We will meet in the lobby at 2:00 PM to get to know each other and then get out to take a walking tour of Old Amsterdam. Afterwards we will explore the 9 streets area. If you arrive that day don’t take a nap - it will only make it worse! Walking and fresh air is the best medicine for jet lag. Dinner as a group and evening free.

  • Moderate Walking: 4-5 miles
 
DAY 3
RIJKSMUSEUM, TOUR OF AMSTERDAM
Explore the great Rijksmuseum and enjoy Rembrandt and Vermeer among many others. Lunch in the Museumplein. Afterwards hop onto a canal tour to rest and enjoy the views and history of Amsterdam. Explore the Rembrandt house. Evening Free.
  • Lots of Walking: 3-8 mile
 
DAY 4
VAN GOUGH & ANNE FRANK
One of the best - see and learn the history of Vincent Van Gough as well as gain insights into his mind and soul at the Van Gough museum. Then it's off to the Anne Frank museum. Evening Free.
  • Moderate Walking: 3-6 miles
 
DAY 5

DAY TRIP TO HAARLEM

Take a short train ride out of Amsterdam to Haarlem. Enjoy the Frans Hals museum. Corrie Ten Boom house. Explore the medieval streets and the Grote Markt. Afternoon and Evening Free. Train back to Amsterdam in the evening.

  • Moderate Walking: 3-6 miles

 

DAY 6: WELCOME TO PARIS!

​TRAVEL DAY

Check out of the hotel and take a high speed train to Paris. Check into the hotel and then over to the Rodin museum. Hop on a bus to the Montparnasse Tower area for dinner, then enjoy the sunset with the best view in Paris. Evening Free.

  • Moderate Walking 2-5 miles

  • Night 6

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DAY 8

​THE LOUVRE & RIVER CRUISE

Take a morning bus tour of Paris to get a feel for the scope of the city. Then the Louvre. The Louvre can take days to explore, so pace yourself - it can be overwhelming. Plan on eating lunch in the museum. Then we make our way to enjoy a Seine river cruise. This evening would be a great time to get reservations for the Eiffel Tower! (See Terms) Evening free.

  • Lots of Walking: 3-8 miles

  • Night 7

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​DAY 9

​VERSAILLES

Take the metro out to the epic palace built by the Sun King Louis the 14th. Versailles is the palace all others dream of becoming. After exploring the interior, spend time wandering the massive grounds. We recommend renting a bike or take the shuttle to help get around to the smaller residences, including Marie Antoinette’s cottage. Grab lunch while exploring. Make our way back to the Champs Elysee scene. Late afternoon and evening free.

  • Lots of Walking: 4-8 miles

  • Night 10

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DAY 10

ST. CHAPPELLE & PICASSO

After breakfast we make our way over to the glorious St. Chappelle and it’s amazing stained glass windows. Then we hop on a bus to the Picasso museum to explore the art of one of the greatest of the 20th century. Late afternoon & evening free.

  • Lots of Walking: 4-6 miles

  • Night 9

 

DAY 11

THE ORSAY & MONTMARTRE

  • Just down the road from the Louvre is the Orsay, the best museum in the world dedicated primarily to Impressionist art. Eat lunch upstairs in the cafe. Then we’ll make our way over to the Montmartre area and take a walking tour and enjoy the ambiance of one of the great artistic areas in Europe, as well as the Sacre Coeur cathedral and a great view of the city. It's a wonderful area to explore.

  • Lots of Walking: 3-8 miles

  • Night 8

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​Day 12

TRAVEL DAY

For those who are leaving we will take the Metro to the airport. For those staying you will find the contact information of the hotel to make separate arrangements.

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