Sample itinerary cover for a trip to Amsterdam and Paris, featuring photos of tulips and boats in Amsterdam, a cafe terrace with the Eiffel Tower, and Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, with illustrations of a windmill, tulip, Eiffel Tower, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Accommodations

Hôtel Observatoire Luxembourg in Paris, France. Boutique 4-star hotel in the center of Paris.

Observatoire Luxembourg hotel is located in the heart of Paris left bank in the lovely Latin Quarter. Ideally situated at Saint-Michel boulevard by Luxembourg Garden, Panthéon, Sorbonne. 5-minute walk from the Jardin du Luxembourg 7-minute walk from the Panthéon mausoleum.

Hotel room with two white beds, yellow pillows, a black and wooden headboard, a small side table with a plant, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a black and white wall art, and curtains.

Transportation

Eurostar High Speed Train

Go direct from city centre to city centre in just 3hrs 20mins. From Paris Gare du Nord, with a neoclassical 19th-century façade, is conveniently located at the heart of the city in the 10th arrondissement - connected with several urban transport lines, including Paris Metro, RER and local buses. Arrive at Amsterdam Centraal Station, right in the heart of the city.

High-speed train moving through a field of pink tulips on a clear day.

Activities

Luxembourg Gardens

The gardens, which cover 25 hectares of land, are split into French gardens and English gardens. Adults, whether they are Parisians or tourists, can play chess, tennis, and bridge or remote control boats.

A historic mansion with a garden in front, featuring green grass, colorful flowers, and neatly trimmed bushes; a fountain with a tall column and statue is visible in the foreground.

Activities

Keukenhof Botanical Gardens

Every year, more than 7 million flower bulbs are planted by hand in the autumn to flower in spring. From the 10 miles (15 km) hiking trails you will have a spectacular view of the flower gardens. In addition to the huge flower garden, the flower park is also the largest statue garden of the Netherlands.

Colorful tulips in bloom in front of a traditional windmill on a sunny day.