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Trip Overview
Destination: London & Amsterdam
Travel Dates: August 19 - September 1, 2026
Group Size: 2 Adults
Contact Us
Agent’s Name: Sara Chelwick
Email: chelwicktravelco@gmail.com
Phone Number: (949)432-9024
Itinerary
Aug 19
Depart USA
Aug 20
Arrive in London and make your way to your hotel. After checking in take a stroll around town to fight off jet lag and get to know the city.
Aug 21
Spend the day exploring the sights
Aug 22
Continue your exploration of London. Consider a high tea or food tour at Borough Market. End your night at a West End theater.
Aug 23
Consider a day trip out of the city to Stonehenge and Bath or Cotswolds.
Aug 24
Spend the morning exploring Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Consider an afternoon Historical Pub Tour.
Aug 25
Jim Departs from SFO to fly to London
Aug 26
Jim Arrives in London. Spend the day exploring
Aug 27
Depart London by train for Amsterdam arriving in Amsterdam in the afternoon. After checking into your hotel explore at your leisure.
Aug 28
Enjoy a leisurely morning before heading to the Dutch Resistance Museum for a self guided tour allowing you to experience at your own pace. In the afternoon consider a canal tour of the city.
Aug 29
Spend the morning focused on the Life of Anne Frank. Start with a walking tour around the Jewish Quarter ending at the Anne Frank House where you can visit at the conclusion of the tour. In the afternoon consider a food tour to get a taste of all the Amsterdam classics.
Aug 30
Consider getting outside the city centre today with many options to choose from: Nationaal Monument Kamp Vught, Countryside Tour by Bike or Bus,
Aug 31
For your last day in Amsterdam continue exploring the city by visiting the Rijksmuseum or Van Gough Museum, gain a new prospective with tour of the Red Light District or visit the Heineken Factory.
Sep 1
Fly home from Amsterdam
Trains
Amsterdam to London
Option 1: $223/person - Eurostar Plus
Depart: London St Pancras - 8:16 AM
Arrive: Amsterdam Central - 1:20 PM
Option 2: $254/person - Eurostar Plus
Depart: London St Pancras - 11:04 AM
Arrive: Amsterdam Central - 4:20 PM
Accommodations
London: Aug 20 - 27
Club Room featuring a Queen Bed
Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Breakfast available for a fee, Connecting Rooms Available
Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 1 days in advance
Option 1: Club Quarters Hotel, Trafalger Square
$323/night
Double Room featuring a Queen Bed
Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Free Bottled Water, Breakfast available for a fee
Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 1 days in advance
Option 2: Page8 Hotel
$397/night
Queen Room featuring a Queen Bed
Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Free Bottled Water, Breakfast available for a fee, Connecting Rooms Available
Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 7 days in advance
Option 3: Kimpton Fitzroy London
$441/night
Amsterdam: Aug 27 - Sep 1
Compact Double Room featuring a Queen Bed and Canal View
Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Breakfast available for a fee
Cancellation Policy: Change or cancel until 3 days in advance
Option 1: Hotel Sebastian
$396/night
City Double Room featuring a King Bed
Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Breakfast available for a fee, Onsite fitness center, Onsite spa
Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 1 days in advance
Option 2: Inntel Hotels Amsterdam City Centre
$314/night
Cozy Room featuring a Queen Bed
Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Free bottled water, Breakfast available for a fee
Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 1 day in advance
Option 3: The Hoxton
$442/night
King Essential Room featuring a King Bed
Amenities: A/C, Free Wifi, Free bottled water, Breakfast available for a fee, Onsite Fitness Center
Cancelation Policy: Change or cancel until 7 days in advance
Option 4: The Kimpton De Witt
$401/night
Activities & Tours
Amsterdam
The Dutch Resistance Museum is dedicated to the resistance movement in the Netherlands during World War II. Right after the Germans bombed Rotterdam in May 1940, the Dutch surrendered and Nazi’s took over the streets of the country. People were faced with a choice: do we cooperate and do exactly what the Germans say, do we join the Nazi’s and help them or do we join the resistance movement?
The exhibition is in both English and Dutch, making it accessible to most visitors. There is also a free audio tour which is offered in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
16 Euros/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
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
The Anne Frank House is a museum with a story. As a visitor, you experience this story through quotes, photos, videos, and original items. The atmosphere in the museum is authentic and subdued.
Tickets become available for purchase 6 weeks before scheduled date.
17 Euros/person
Amsterdam is paradise for foodies, but knowing where to get started can feel overwhelming. Take out the guest work as you head to multiple eateries—each with their own delicious offering— on this award-winning, small-group tour of the city. Led by a local guide with insider knowledge to share, sample classic Dutch dishes, such as local cheese, Dutch-style fries, apple pie, stroopwafel (waffles held together with caramel), and so much more. As you explore, get to know the city through the eyes of a local, and listen to anecdotes you won't hear anywhere else.
$93/person
Concentration camps sprung up across Europe in the 1930s, including near Amsterdam. On this small-group tour, you’ll visit the WWII Nazi camp Vught, witnessing the barracks, crematorium, reconstructed watchtowers, and more first-hand. In addition to an audio tour, your guide provides valuable insight into this somber time and place in history, where Nazis tooks 31,000 prisoners—not that long ago
$206/person
See a side of the Netherlands that many visitors miss on an e-bike tour that promises an authentic Dutch experience. Swap the busy streets of Amsterdam for open fields, canals, windmills, and picture-perfect medieval villages as you follow a comfortable 25-mile (40-kilometer) route that's made easier with an electric bike. Upgrade to visit a family-run cheese and clog farm and see locals making Gouda cheese and wooden clogs by hand.
Countryside Bike Tour $58/person
Explore Zaanse Schans and the Dutch countryside this tour from Amsterdam. With an informative guide, admire the lush, canal-crossed Dutch landscape. Take a tour of pretty Zaanse Schans, famous for its wooden windmills and green-painted houses, and visit a cheese farm and clog-making workshop to learn about these traditional crafts. Lastly, visit a working windmill to learn about the role of windmills in the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age.
$50/person
Discover the Dutch countryside on this full-day tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. Round-trip transfer from central Amsterdam ensures a hassle-free trip. See windmills, waterlands, cheese makers, and clog factories up close. Discover the region's rich history firsthand from a professional guide. The price includes tasters of cheese and other local produce, as well as interior tours.
$35/person
The pull of more than 35,000 masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum beckons visitors to set out on an artistic adventure. The ticket offers enthusiasts the best possible admission experience.
40 Euros/person
Immerse yourself in over 200 pieces, including captivating still-life paintings and stunning landscapes. Appreciate the unique style of van Gogh’s self-portraits that illustrate his artistic evolution. Delve into the works of his contemporaries, like Gaugin and Monet, for a broader outlook on Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements. Step into the colorful and tumultuous world of one of history's most influential artists. Discover the inspirations behind his masterpieces and how his art transformed over the years. Marvel at iconic works, including the famous "Sunflowers," that remain as timeless as the artist himself.
25 Euros/person
Get a fresh perspective on Amsterdam's Red Light District (De Wallen) on this small-group walking tour of the area. Delve into the city's history with the help of your guide and learn about what life is like for sex workers there, plus the laws surrounding the profession. As you explore, find out about local coffeeshops culture and other ways of life than make central Amsterdam unique.
$37/person
Fans of the Heineken brand won’t want to miss the Heineken Experience, housed in the company's original brewery located in central Amsterdam. During this self-guided audio tour, learn about the company’s history and its brewing process at your own pace. Then unwind over two glasses of Heineken beer in the tasting room to cap off your experience.
$30/person
London
Tick off London's top landmarks in just a few hours on this guided walking tour around the landmark-packed Westminster area. Admire icons including Big Ben and Buckingham Palace from the outside; then, save time with skip-the-line entry and a guided tour of Westminster Abbey. Along the way, your Blue Badge guide provides engaging commentary that goes beyond the typical guidebook, including facts about Britain’s long history.
Explore beyond London without renting a car or navigating unfamiliar roads on this full-day coach tour to three of Britain’s historic and culturally important destinations. Visit Windsor Castle to see the State Apartments and St. George's Chapel, continue to the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge, and finish in Bath, famed for its Georgian architecture and the Roman Baths.
Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, & Bath
$108/person
Leave the city behind and see a different side of England on a day trip to the Cotswolds. Instead of renting a car, enjoy hassle-free transportation from London. Take in the views as you travel to the charming English countryside. Make the most of your time with visits to three scenic villages.
$176/person
Enjoy a classic British afternoon tea without worrying about reservations on this guided Kensington Palace experience. View the palace from the exterior, and stroll through gardens created by Prince Albert while learning about the history of Britain’s tea time tradition. Then, sit down to a traditional spread of sandwiches, cakes, and scones while hearing stories about the royal family and palace life.
$170/person
Borough Market is one of the oldest and most celebrated food markets in the world, and London Bridge is the historic neighborhood that grew up around it. This is the best food tour in London Bridge, and one of the top-rated things to do in London for food lovers visiting from abroad. Over 3 hours and 6 hand-picked stops, you will explore Borough Market and the London Bridge area with a local guide who knows every address worth knowing. English food has a reputation. This tour aims to change it. From a bacon and egg bap to award-winning fish and chips, artisanal British cheeses paired with ale, cider or honey mead, and a proper sticky toffee pudding, every stop is chosen for quality and the tastings add up to a full meal. There is also a Secret Dish revealed only on the day.
$125/person
Experience London’s traditional pub scene—and discover historical drinking dens that most visitors miss—on this small-group, half-day tour. Accompany your guide to the history-saturated City of London, and visit at least four noteworthy pubs (drinks separate expense). Pop into centuries-old alehouses, see literary haunts favored by writers such as Charles Dickens, and learn about local drinking culture as you explore.
$40/person