The Golden Rail Triangle: Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam by Eurostar
Western Europe’s most efficient and popular international rail route. Spend 3 days in Paris exploring art and neighborhoods, 2 days in Brussels with medieval guildhalls and beer, and 2 days in Amsterdam cruising 17th-century canals.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Arrival in Paris and Left Bank Stroll
ParisArrive in Paris, settle into your base, and stroll through the Luxembourg Gardens and Latin Quarter bookstores.
Louvre and Eiffel Tower Sunset
ParisTour the Louvre Museum in the morning. Afternoon in Le Marais and evening picnic by the Eiffel Tower.
Montmartre and Canal Saint-Martin
ParisClimb to Sacre-Coeur in Montmartre. Afternoon stroll along the picturesque iron bridges of Canal Saint-Martin.
82-Minute Eurostar to Brussels
BrusselsTake the high-speed Eurostar to Bruxelles-Midi. Marvel at Grand Place, eat authentic Belgian frites, and try Trappist ales.
Art Nouveau and Comic Murals
BrusselsVisit the Horta Museum in Saint-Gilles, walk the Comic Strip mural trail, and take an evening chocolate tasting in Sablon.
Eurostar to Amsterdam and Canal Rings
AmsterdamTake the 1h53 Eurostar to Amsterdam Centraal. Explore the Jordaan canal rings and take the free ferry across to Amsterdam-Noord.
Rijksmuseum and Vondelpark
AmsterdamMorning timed entry to the Rijksmuseum. Stroll through Vondelpark and Albert Cuyp market before catching your departure flight.
✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time
Spend 2 days in Paris and 2 days in Amsterdam, treating Brussels as a 3-hour luggage-locker stopover.
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