Name: XML41207 - Christmas Market Lights Tour
Start: 2024-12-07T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Lingo Tours Inc

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52 reviews

Dec 7 - 13, 2024

Group size: 20 - 50

XML41207 - Christmas Market Lights Tour

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Lingo Tours Inc

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52 reviews

Dec 7 - 13, 2024

Group size: 20 - 50

Join us on this enchanting Christmas Markets Tour, a festive 7-day journey that will immerse you in the magical holiday spirit of Europe!

Your adventure begins in the picturesque city of Amsterdam, where the charming canals and historic architecture set the perfect backdrop for the festive season. Explore the delightful Christmas markets, adorned with twinkling lights and offering a wide array of seasonal treats and handcrafted treasures. Make sure to not miss the annual Amsterdam Light Festival when in town! Why not join to the Rijksmuseum Ice skating at the Museum Square full of Christmas goodies!

From Amsterdam, we'll embark on a scenic journey to Brugge, a fairy-tale town known for its medieval charm and cobblestone streets. Here, you'll experience the warmth of Belgian hospitality and have the opportunity to browse through the festive stalls, sampling delicious local specialties.

As the day comes to a close, we'll continue our journey to Ghent, where you'll enjoy an overnight stay in this medieval gem. Ghent's atmospheric streets and squares will be transformed into a winter wonderland, inviting you to partake in the holiday cheer.

The final leg of our tour takes us to the City of Lights, Paris, where the iconic landmarks sparkle even brighter during the Christmas season. Explore the world-renowned Champs-Élysées Christmas market, savoring the aroma of mulled wine and indulging in French delicacies. Your 7-day Christmas Markets Tour promises to be a festive and unforgettable experience, filled with joy, culture, and the magic of the holiday season.

You’ll take a late-night departure flight flying from USA to Amsterdam. Spend the next days deep diving into the “Christmas feel” in Amsterdam, Ghent, Brugge and Paris. Return back home to the USA flying Paris to Boston.

• Amsterdam Christmas Market

• Canal cruise Amsterdam

• Gluhwein and local treats tastings

• Anne Frank Museum Entrance

• Brugge Christmas Market

• Eiffel Tower Ascent

• Seine River Cruise Dinner

7 Dec - USA -Amsterdam

13 Dec - Paris - USA

4-Star Hotels
Amsterdam (2 nights) • Ghent (1 night) • Paris (2 nights). Your hotels will all be of minimum 4-star standard and centrally located so you’re never far from the action.
Daily hot breakfast
On this tour you’ll enjoy full daily hot buffet breakfasts
3-course dinners
Enjoy three delicious, 3-course dinners. Including a wine/drink of choice
Transportation
Private high-quality motor coach between Amsterdam - Ghent and Paris. and for all transfers and included activities.
Private Airport transfer
Tour Manager
Tour Manager from arrival on Day 2 until end of the tour.
Round Trip Airfare
Return flights from USA (round trip).
Entrances and Tickets
As per list in Key Highlights

Day 1
Day 1
Arrival
Depart from Boston flying overnight to Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Meals: In-flight
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Day 2
Day 2
Amsterdam in Christmas Setting
Arrive in Amsterdam and be introduced by your Tour Manager to this beautiful city. Afternoon free time for exploring the center of Amsterdam and do some shopping. You will see the Amsterdam Light Festival, an ever so popular event leading up to Christmas. Enjoy a full Dutch welcome dinner at night.

Meals: In-flight, D
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Day 3
Day 3
Anne Frank
In the morning, learn all you can about the Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank with entrance to the Anne Frank’s House and Museum, followed by a canal cruise and a walking sightseeing tour along the UNESCO protected area and historic canals of Amsterdam. The afternoon and evening are then all yours – enjoy some free time to explore Amsterdam in your own way. The Christmas Light Festival is ongoing and the popular Christmas Ice Skating in front of the Rijksmuseum is open for anyone longing for Dutch tradition!

Meals: B
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Day 4
Day 4
Brugge & ghent
Travel to the ever so charming Bruges in Belgium and visit the Christmas market. This is your perfect time for a Moules Frites lunch, why not try one of the famous Belgian beers? Afternoon at leisure in Ghent with a visit to one of the many delicious chocolate houses. Dinner and overnight in Ghent.

Meals: B, D
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Day 5
Day 5
Paris
Arrive in Paris where you start your day with a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral. Afternoon you will have free time for shopping Parisian style where your Tour Manager will make sure you get to the genuine Parisian points for shopping, everything form Rue Faubourg Saint Honoré (high end boutiques) to Le Bon Marché.

Meals: B
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Day 6
Day 6
Seine River Cruise Dinner
Visit the Christmas market in the morning before some free time in the afternoon to catch one of your favorite Museums or last shopping in Paris. In the evening ascend the iconic Eiffel Tower and enjoy your farewell dinner on a Seine Rover cruise.

Meal: B, D
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Day 7
Day 7
Return Flights
Transfer to the Airport for your departure flight back to Boston.

Meal: B
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Day 1

Arrival

Depart from Boston flying overnight to Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Meals: In-flight

Parts the trip were wonderful, others not so much. The most unsatisfactory part was the cruise ship. While most of the staff was courteous and helpful, the operations of the ship needed extreme help. Long lines for the dining rooms at all times. Smaller cafes throughout the ship were never opened. Food overall was offered, but not delicious. I attended the afternoon tea one afternoon that was so unappealing and inadequate. I went to the small coffee cafe where the staff there could not properly brew a cup of tea. Massage at the spa was great, but the steam room and sauna were not opened for use. I asked for the safe in my room to be repaired, and never happened, even with multiple requests. Toilet was not working the last night of my stay. Waited multiple days over an hour each day to disembark the ship for an excursion. Then still a 15 minute once we arrived at the door to disembark. Too many long lines at too many times on the ship. I didn't pay to wait 60+ minutes per day that cut into my time on an excursion or for a meal. Never saw the cruise director except at the time of the excursion and at 1 evening show. Room was nice, clean as was washroom. Cities on the itinerary were ok, although I would have preferred a longer time in Turkiye. Tour guide was ok and knowledgeable. He unfortunately had to deal with a tourist in the group with a physical limitation that required medical attention. As for the mail to offer a review - I only received 1 email, letting me know that the email was a gentle 'last' reminder to provide a review. I did not receive a previous email and I checked spam and trash folders to be sure. Overall, so disappointing. I should be given at least a 50% refund. I can't recommend Lingo Tours or the cruise ship to any of my friend. There is so much room for improvement in many areas.

By Donna B for AGI431 -Athens & The Greek Islands Cruise on Apr 14, 2024

We had a great time! Food, tours, tour director and accommodations were great!

By Bonnie J for ICE432 - ICELANDIC HIGHLIGHTS on Apr 08, 2024

I had a fantastic time! The accommodations were great, the food was really delicious and our tour guide was fantastic. We were able to see the Northern Lights which was an incredible bucket list item. I loved the diamond beach and the glacier hike (although it was more difficult than an easy to moderate hike for sure) it was still breathtaking!! I can’t wait to return to Iceland and book another tour!

By Melissa I for ICE432 - ICELANDIC HIGHLIGHTS on Apr 08, 2024

The trip was good. We saw many Greek tourist attractions and I especially loved our one-day trip to Turkey. Perhaps because of the nature of a cruise, there was a lot of down time and I wish we had more scheduled activities.

By Sharon R for AGI431 -Athens & The Greek Islands Cruise on Apr 06, 2024

We had a wonderful time. The food was excellent and the adventures will be remembered forever. We were disappointed that Mother Nature’s activities cancelled our plans for the Blue Lagoon but our tour guide, Ingo, more than made up for it by providing us with other memorable activities in its place. This is the second time we have been on a Lingo tour and the second time we’ve had Ingo as our guide. I highly recommend Lingo & Ingo.