Amsterdam, Brussels & Paris 7-Day Trip
The southern loop of the corridor: Amsterdam's canals, Brussels' frites and lambic, and Paris's museums — all by rail.
Trip overview
- Three capitals, zero flights
- Lambic at its living brewery
- The frites standards compared
Best time to visit
May–June and September–October are the terrace seasons across all three.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Amsterdam — Museums
- 🖼️09:00The Rijksmuseum & canal walk
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Day 2 · Amsterdam — Jordaan & Anne Frank
- 🕯️09:30Anne Frank House (booked) & the Jordaan
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Day 3 · Train to Brussels
- 🚄10:002h train south
- 🍟13:00Grand-Place & frites
- 🍺17:00Cantillon's lambic brewery
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Day 4 · Brussels — Art Nouveau
- 🏡10:00The Horta Museum & the comic murals
- 🚄16:00Thalys to Paris (1h30)
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Day 5 · Paris — Islands & Louvre
- 🖼️09:00Louvre & Sainte-Chapelle
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Day 6 · Paris — Montmartre & Marais
- 🎨09:00Sacré-Cœur & the Marais
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Day 7 · Paris — Departure
- ✈️10:00The grand axis & CDG
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 1,050 EUR for 7 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- May–June and September–October are the terrace seasons across all three.
- 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 Amsterdam are tourist-friendly.
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