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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 at 11:15 AM
Sep 14
Arrive in Amsterdam at 9:20 AM, Check into Hotel (See Below) and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Consider a canal cruise to get acquainted with Amsterdam.
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 if you opted to skip on your first day.
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
Rent Car from Brugge Sint Pieters and drive to Le Havre (4.5 Hours) or consider the neighboring town of Honfleur
Check into Hotel in Le Havre(See Below) and enjoy the evening at your leisure
Sep 25
Spend the day in Normandy taking in the sites of World War II sites
Check into Hotel in Bayeux (See Below)
Sep 26
Enjoy breakfast in Bayeux before driving from Bayeux to Ambiose (3.5 hours)
Consider a detour to visit Mont Saint Michel on your way to Ambiose
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 and visiting the castles
Consider visiting Chateau de Chenonceau for wine tasting and tour of the castle. Other notible Chateaus to check out today include Château d'Amboise and Château de Villandry.
Sep 28
Enjoy breakfast in Ambiose then check out of your hotel and head to Chateau de Chambord, known for its inspiration for the Beauty and the Beast Castle.
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 - Depart CDG at 10:30 AM
Rental Car
Avis: Brugges to Paris - $1121.47 total
Includes: Intermediate SUV Rental & 1000 Kms included, $.14/additional Km
Sep 24
Pick Up From: Brugge Sint Pieters - 10:30 AM
Drop Off At: Orly Paris Airport (ORY) - 12:00 PM
Sep 29
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
$2016 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
$1632 Total
City Double Room featuring a King Bed
Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Breakfast available for a fee, Onsite Fitness Center, Smoke Free Property
Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 1 day in advance
Option 3: Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre
$1140 Total
Le Havre: Sep 24 - 25
Comfort Double Room featuring a Queen Bed and City View
Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Limited Onsite Parking, Breakfast available for a fee, Indoor Pool and Hot Tub, Smoke Free Property
Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 1 day in advance
Option 1: Hotel Spa Pasino
$147 Total
Standard Double Room featuring a King Bed
Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Covered Self Parking for a Fee, Breakfast available for a fee, Indoor Pool and Hot Tub, Smoke Free Property
Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 5 days in advance
Option 2: Hilton Garden Inn Le Havre France
$197 Total
Honfleur: Sep 24 - 25
Vogue Room featuring a Queen Bed
Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Self Parking for a Fee, Breakfast available for a fee, Seasonal Pool and Hot Tub, Smoke Free Property
Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 7 days in advance
Option 1: Hotel Le Rituel Honfleur
$204 Total
Classic Room featuring a Queen Bed and Garden View
Amenities: Free Wifi, Self Parking for a Fee, Breakfast available for a fee, Smoke Free Property
Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 7 days in advance
Option 2: La Ferme Saint Simeon
$508 Total
Bayeux: Sep 25 - 26
Executive Room featuring a queen bed
Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Self Parking on Site for a Fee, Breakfast available for a fee, Smoke Free Property
Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 2 days in advance
Option 1: Belle Normandy
$310 Total
Standard Room featuring a queen bed
Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Self Parking on Site for a Fee, Breakfast available for a fee, Smoke Free Property
Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 7 days in advance
Option 2: Hotel Le Bayeux
$229 Total
Comfort Double Room a queen bed
Amenities: Fan, Heating, Free Wifi, Free Off Site Parking, Breakfast available for a fee, Smoke Free Property
Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 3 days in advance
Option 3: Hotel Le St Patrice
$141 Total
Ambiose: Sep 26 - 28
Comfort Double Room featuring a city view with a queen bed
Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Free Onsite Parking, Breakfast available for a fee, Smoke free property
Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 3 days in advance
Option 1: Le Clos d’Amboise
$676 Total
Standard Room featuring a garden view and a queen bed
Amenities: Fan, Heating, Free Wifi, Free Onsite Parking, Free continental breakfast, Smoke free property
Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 7 days in advance
Option 2: Le Manoir de la Maison Blanche
$544 Total
La Chambre Bleue Room featuring a king bed
Amenities: Heating, Free Wifi, Free Onsite Parking, Free bottled water, Smoke free property
Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 3 days in advance
Option 3: Villa Mary
$303 Total
Paris: Sep 28 - 30
Class 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 7 days in advance
Option 1: Boudoir Des Muses
$1033 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
$801 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
$562 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)
Anne Frank’s Story Walking Tour
$77/person
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.
$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.
$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
$30/person
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.
$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.
$615/person
Ambiose (Loire Valley)
Discover one of France's most picturesque historical sites on this 2-hour walking tour of Mont-Saint-Michel. Walk along its narrow cobblestone streets and ramparts, soaking in the charm of the medieval village. Learn about its rich history and significance as a pilgrimage site from your guide, and conclude the tour at the summit, where you can explore the abbey at your own pace.
Mont Saint Michel Walking Tour
$36/person
Our audio guide is a mobile companion designed to assist you in planning a self-guided journey through the castles of the Loire Valley. It includes brief walking tours of the major towns in the valley, along with audio commentary on renowned castles and the historical events linked to them. Admire the exteriors of the majestic castles and make an informed decision about whether to venture inside.
Loire Valley Castles Audioguide
$11.95 total
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.
Caves Ambacia, Tour and Wine Tasting
$34/person
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.
$173/person
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.
Full Day Loire Valley Wine Tour
$328/person
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. This tour travels via metro and on foot like the locals do it.
$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.
Versailles Palace and Garden Tour
$284/person
See Paris from a new perspective and enjoy a seamless Eiffel Tower experience with a guided visit and escorted entry.
$125/person