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Trip Overview

Destination: Netherlands & France

Travel Dates: September 13 - 30, 2026

Group Size: 2 Adults

Contact Us

Agent’s Name: Sara Chelwick

Email: chelwicktravelco@gmail.com

Phone Number: (949)432-9024

Itinerary

Sep 13

Depart Denver (Flights TBD)

Sep 14

Arrive in Amsterdam, Check into Hotel (See Below) and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure

Sep 15

Start your day learning about Amsterdam’s WWII history by taking a walking tour following the footsteps of Anne Frank. After a morning full of history, enjoy an afternoon canal cruise to see more of Amsterdam

Sep 16

Spend the morning at the Van Gogh Museum followed by an afternoon tour of the Heineken Brewery.

Sep 17

Depart on Barge and Bike from Amsterdam

Sep 18

Barge and Bike - Utrecht - Vreeswijk - Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk - Dordrecht

Sep 19

Barge and Bike - Dordrecht - Willemstad - Bergen

Sep 20

Barge and Bike - Bergen - Kreekrak - Antwerp

Sep 21

Barge and Bike - Antwerp - Temse - St Amands

Sep 22

Barge and Bike - St Amands - Dendermande - Ghent

Sep 23

Barge and Bike - Ghent - Bruges

Sep 24

Depart Barge and Bike in Bruges at 9:30 AM

Take Train from Bruges to Bayeux (Tentative Schedule/Price Below)

Check into Hotel in Bayeux (See Below) and enjoy the evening at your leisure

Sep 25

Spend the day in Normandy with a full day tour of World War II sites

Sep 26

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Bayeux before taing the train from Bayeux to Ambiose (Tentative Schedule/Price Below)

Check into hotel in Ambiose (See Below) and enjoy the evening at your leisure

Sep 27

Spend a full day in Ambiose and the Loire Valley wine tasting

Sep 28

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Ambiose or head to Tours early before taking the train to Paris (Tentative Schedule/Price Below)

Check into your hotel in Paris (See Below). Enjoy the afternoon and evening in Paris at your leisure or take a tour of Versailles Palace or take a ride up the Eiffel Tower

Sep 29

Spend the day taking in the sites in Paris on a full day tour

Sep 30

Fly home from Paris (Flights TBD)

Trains

Sep 24 - Bruges to Bayeux

Estimated Cost: $228/person - Semi Flexible Fare

Depart: Bruges 11:58 AM

Arrive: Bruxelles - Midi 12:52 PM

Depart: Bruxelles - Midi 1:13 PM

Arrive: Paris Nord 2:38 PM

Depart: Paris St Lazare 3:58 PM

Arrive: Bayeux 6:12 PM

Sep 26 - Bayeux to Ambiose

Estimated Cost: $68/person - Semi Flexible Fare

Depart: Bayeux 11:42 AM

Arrive: Caen 11:57 AM

Depart: Caen 12:48 PM

Arrive: Tours 3:55 PM

Sep 28 - Ambiose to Paris

Estimated Cost: $52/person - Semi Flexible Fare

Depart: Tours 12:13 PM

Arrive: Paris 1:30 PM

Accommodations

Amsterdam: Sep 14 - 17

Classic Room featuring a Queen Bed

Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Free Bottled Water, Breakfast available for a fee, 24 hr fitness center, Smoke Free Property

Cancellation Policy: Change or cancel until 1 day in advance

Option 1: INK Hotel Amsterdam

$1487 Total

Classic Room featuring a King Bed

Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Breakfast available for a fee, 24 hr fitness center, Smoke Free Property

Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 1 day in advance

Option 2: Swissotel Amsterdam

$1328 Total

Standard Room featuring a Queen Bed

Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Breakfast available for a fee, Smoke Free Property

Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 2 days in advance

Option 3: Die Port van Cleve Hotel

$1201 Total

Bayeux: Sep 24 - 26

Executive Room featuring a queen bed

Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Breakfast available for a fee, Smoke Free Property

Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 2 days in advance

Option 1: Belle Normandy

$617 Total

Standard Room featuring a queen bed

Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Breakfast available for a fee, Smoke Free Property

Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 7 days in advance

Option 2: Hotel Le Bayeux

$446 Total

Comfort Double Room a queen bed

Amenities: Fan, Heating, Free Wifi, Breakfast available for a fee, Smoke Free Property

Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 3 days in advance

Option 3: Hotel Le St Patrice

$282 Total

Ambiose: Sep 26 - 28

Comfort Double Room featuring a city view with a queen bed

Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Breakfast available for a fee, Smoke free property

Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 5 days in advance

Option 1: Le Clos d’Amboise

$673 Total

Standard Room featuring a garden view and a queen bed

Amenities: Fan, Heating, Free Wifi, Free continental breakfast, Smoke free property

Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 7 days in advance

Option 2: Le Manoir de la Maison Blanche

$542 Total

La Chambre Bleue Room featuring a king bed

Amenities: Heating, Free Wifi, Free bottled water, Smoke free property

Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 3 days in advance

Option 3: Villa Mary

$296 Total

Paris: Sep 28 - 30

Superior Double Room featuring a queen bed

Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Free bottled water, Breakfast available for a fee

Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel up to 3 days in advance

Option 1: France D’antin Opera

$804 Total

Double Room featuring a queen bed

Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Breakfast available for a fee, Smoke free property

Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel up to 3 days in advance

Option 2: Hotel de La Motte Picquet

$798 Total

Standard Double Room featuring a city view and a queen bed

Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Breakfast available for a fee, Smoke free property

Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel up to 2 days in advance

Option 3: Hotel Le Magellan

$564 Total

Activities & Tours

Amsterdam

Discover Amsterdam’s WWII history and follow in the footsteps of Anne Frank on a small group walking tour of the Jewish Quarter. See the Jewish Historical Museum, the Portuguese Synagogue and the Aushwitz Monument. Learn about the February Streak and Winter of Hunger along the way before ending outside the Anne Frank House (entrance ticket not included)

Cruising the canals of Amsterdam is a must for first-time visitors to the city. Enjoy drinks and snacks and entertaining commentary and fun facts about Amsterdam.

Canal Cruise

$81/person

Bypass the lines at the Van Gogh Museum with a small group tour or private guided tour. Gain priority access and explore the highlights of the museum.

Van Gogh Museum

$380/person

Fans of the Heineken Brand won’t want to miss the Heineken Experience. During the guided tour you’ll learn abou tht ecompany’s history and its brewing process and discover how to pour the perfect draught beer. Two drinks in the tasting room are included

Bayeux (Normandy)

Visit the Normandy American Cemetery with a private guide, see the Pointe Du Hoc gun battery, and explore Omaha and Utah Beaches with a private driver.

D-Day Experience

$394/person

Learn about the history of D-Day in Normandy. Make several stops including Memorial de Caen, Arromanches, and Omaha Beach Memorial Museum. Go at your own pace with your private driver.

Normandy D-Day Trip

$615/person

Ambiose (Loire Valley)

Carved out by cave dwellers in the 16th century, the Caves Ambacia have hosted a wine merchant since 1874. Discover the caves and the Duhard wine collection with a sensorial experience to awakaen all five senses, a journey through 150 years of wine history and a tasting of three exceptional wines.

Explore the Touraine region’s vineyards and wineries on this small group half day wine tour. Learn about the area’s specific terroir while sampling various sparkling, red, white and rose wines.

Explore the finest vineyards in the region and indulge in a sensational variety of wines. The full day offers a visit to 3 vineyards and a 3 course picnic lunch.

Paris

Discover Paris’s iconic landmarks in a single day with a small group and knowledgeable guide. Skip the lines a the Louvre Museum, explore Montmarte and enjoy views of the Eiffel Tour. Conclude your day with a Seine River Cruise.

Paris in a Day

$162/person

Let your guide take care of navigating the crowds at Versailles and enjoy seeing the most magnificent of the 2000 rooms including the Hall of Mirrors, the King’s State Apartments and the King’s Private Apartments before enjoying the magical gardens.

See Paris from a new perspective and enjoy a seamless Eiffel Tower experience with a guided visit and escorted entry.

Contact us with questions or to book at chelwicktravelco@gmail.com or (949)432-9024