Paris: the Louvre and the islands
- 9:00ParisSight
- 13:30ParisWalk
- 15:30ParisSight
- 17:00ParisWalk
This trip visits Paris, Bruges, Amsterdam and Brussels over seven days by train. It begins with two days in Paris, covering major sites like the Louvre. The route then moves north to Bruges for two days, followed by two days in Amsterdam and one final day in Brussels.
Seven days covers the four cities with one full day each plus travel. Book all trains at least a week ahead to secure seats and lower fares.
Yes, reserve timed entry tickets for both online before departure. Same-day tickets are rarely available and lines move slowly.
Paris to Bruges takes about two and a half hours with a change in Brussels. Bruges to Amsterdam takes about three hours, and Amsterdam to Brussels about two. Fares vary a lot, so book early.
Point-to-point tickets bought in advance cost less than a Eurail pass for four segments. Check current prices on SNCF, SNCB and NS sites before deciding.