Europe 10-Day Highlights: London, Paris, Amsterdam
Ten days on one rail thread: four London nights, three Paris, three Amsterdam — Eurostar and Thalys, no airports, one day trip per city.
Trip overview
- Three cities, one rail thread, no airports
- A day trip from each capital
- London's free museums carrying the budget
Best time to visit
May–June and September are the sweet spot for all three. Book Eurostar and Thalys fares when you book flights — walk-up prices triple.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · London — Arrive & Westminster
- ⛪15:00Westminster & Trafalgar Square walk
- 🍺19:00First pub dinner
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Day 2 · London — Museums & Tower
- 🏛️09:30British Museum (free)
- 🧀13:00Borough Market lunch
- 👑15:30Tower of London
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Day 3 · Day Trip — Cambridge or Bath
- 🚆09:00Rail out, spires or spa history
- 🎭19:00West End show or pub roast
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Day 4 · London — Villages
- 🏡10:00Notting Hill & Portobello Road
- 🌳15:00Hyde Park & South Kensington museums
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Day 5 · Eurostar to Paris
- 🚄10:002h20 city-center transfer
- 🍷15:00Marais stroll & booked bistro
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Day 6 · Paris — Islands & Louvre
- 🖼️09:00Louvre first entry
- ⛪14:00Sainte-Chapelle & Latin Quarter
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Day 7 · Paris — Grand Axis or Versailles
- 🌳10:00Tuileries & Champs-Élysées
- 🗼18:00Eiffel at golden hour
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Day 8 · Thalys to Amsterdam
- 🚄10:003h20 transfer
- 🚲15:00Canal-ring walk & brown café
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Day 9 · Amsterdam — Museums & Jordaan
- 🖼️09:00Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh at opening
- 🛶15:00Jordaan lanes & canal evening
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Day 10 · Amsterdam — Windmills & Farewell
- 🌬️09:30Zaanse Schans or the Waterland by bike
- 🐟16:00Farewell herring & frites
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 1,650 EUR for 10 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- May–June and September are the sweet spot for all three. Book Eurostar and Thalys fares when you book flights — walk-up prices triple.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in London are tourist-friendly.
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