Duration
5 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Starting city
London
Available
April 2024 / March 2025
Detailed day by day description
Introduction
Dear Traveler: thank you for choosing us to perform this Tour! We hope you enjoy your trip.
Here we give you a guidance on their tour with the information that we believe may be of your interest. The information is indicative, may exist variations on designated hours.
TRANSFER from the airport, if you have it included or purchasing. Our transfer will be waiting for you with a poster on behalf of Europamundo or its name to the output of the custom (after collecting your luggage)..
Remember to inform us by phone if you lost your connection flight or expected delay of their arrival, in your VOUCHER figure the phone of the transfer.
IMPORTANT: If you had additional nights upon arrival the hotel will have your reservation, but his travel guide normally will not be until the night before the start of the tour.
IMPORTANT:
-Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at around 02:00 p.m. If you require earlier room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
-If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival at the hotel, but your trip guide will only contact you when the included activities begin. At the reception, you will find an information board with our staff’s telephone number and hours of assistance. Until then, you have free time to enjoy at your leisure. The hotel staff can assist you with any information you need.
Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.
The afternoon is free for you to explore at your own pace. Our guide will offer an optional excursion to Windsor Castle.
6:30 p.m. - In the evening, we’ll meet at Piccadilly Circus to take a stroll through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, areas known for their vibrant atmosphere, theaters, and entertainment. Enjoy dinner at a restaurant of your choice, offering options such as Indian, Chinese, Thai, or international cuisine. After dinner, we’ll return to the hotel.
Scenery: Pleasant hill landscapes.
Notes:
-Please have your passport ready, as it will be required to leave the UK. When entering the Netherlands, we’ll set our watches forward one hour.
-We have a night crossing, so pack anything you´ll need on the ferry in a carry-on suitcase.
In the morning, we’ll visit the British Museum, one of the oldest and most renowned museums in the world, showcasing artifacts from cultures across the globe. Our guide will help you find your way to the different galleries. We especially recommend visiting the ancient Egypt section.
At lunchtime, we’ll provide a transfer to Camden, a district renowned for its vibrant and eclectic street market. There, you can explore unique items and artifacts from around the globe and enjoy lunch at one of its little restaurants or food stands.
4:00 p.m. - Departure from London.
6:45 p.m. - Arrival in Colchester, known as the oldest town in England. You’ll have time to explore and enjoy the town.
8:45 p.m. - Departure from Colchester.
9:30 p.m. - In Harwich, we’ll board a modern ferry equipped with all the amenities of a cruise ship for a night voyage to the Netherlands. Accommodation will be in cabins with private bathrooms. The ferry is scheduled to depart at 11:00 p.m.
Important note: Due to the limited number of cabins available on the ferry, the itinerary may be adjusted. On some occasions, we might travel from London to Amsterdam via a daytime ferry, departing around 5:00 p.m. and spending the night in Antwerp, including a short walk through the city before accommodation. For bookings made at shorter notice, we may instead travel to Amsterdam by train or plane, including transfers.
Scenery: Dutch landscapes, plains, canals, windmills…
08:30 a.m. - Arrival at Hoek van Holland and continuation of the journey.
10:00 a.m. - Volendam, a charming fishing village. You’ll have time to wander around.
01:30 p.m. - Departure from Volendam.
02:00 p.m. - Amsterdam. We’ll go on a city tour with a local guide, lasting about two hours. We’ll start the tour with a stop in front of the Rembrandt Statue and Amsterdam Mill, one of the most iconic mills in Holland. Next, we’ll pass through the RAI Convention Center, crossing the southern part of the city, the most exclusive area of Amsterdam. We’ll then stop at the Museum Square to learn about diamond cutting techniques at the Diamond Museum. Afterwards, we’ll head to the Amstel River, entering the former Jewish Quarter with its Holocaust Memorial and the Portuguese Synagogue. We’ll pass by the old harbor and the Maritime Museum. Our tour will conclude at the Central Station, where we’ll leave the bus and walk to the Church of St. Nicholas, the heart of the city. The tour ends here, and you’ll have some free time to explore on your own.
In the evening, we’ll provide a transfer to Rembrandtplein, known for its wide variety of restaurants offering cuisine from around the world. Here, you can enjoy dinner at your leisure and explore the nearby Red Light District, celebrated for its progressive values.
08:30 p.m. - Transfer back to the hotel.