Help with Europe trip!

You actually only have nine days in Europe. And each time you change cities, you lose half a day or more in the transfer. I will be the first of probably many who will,suggest you keep it to two cities----London and Paris or London and Amsterdam.

But if you truly want all three, you can save some time by flying open jaw, into Amsterdam and back from London since you want tout that last.

I'll just add that September is my favorite time in London. They have a month-long Thames festival to celebrate the river and it's history, with lots of events all around town. Consider spending the bulk of your time there.

Thank you!

So, if we decide to do the 3 cities would this work;

Day 1
- Travel
Day 2
- Amsterdam
Day 3
-Amsterdam
Day 4
- Travel
Day 5
-Paris
Day 6
-Paris
Day 7
-Travel
Day 8
-London
Day 9
-Wedding
Day 10
-London
Day 11
-Travel home

Suggest strongly u limit your trip to no more than 2 cities. Even better only one if u have never seen london. I say this becuz travel time takes almost a day ea. to and from, bef u know it u have lost valmuable sightseeing time and u have spent money for the travel portion and really not seen much in the process.
London is full of blockbuster sights, museums, beauty, adventure. It is one of the best tourist cities in the world and many of its best museums are free. How great is that. Not so for paris or amsterdam re free museums. I have been to your city selection many times.
All the best in your planninhg.

London and Paris are huge with MANY sites to see. Just forget Amsterdam and visit 2 cities and have a pleasant time. Fly into Paris, take Eurostar to London, fly home from London.

marinee,

Your proposed Itinerary is possible, but keep in mind that you likely won't get as much touring done in Amsterdam as planned due to jet lag. I tend to agree with the previous reply that you might limit your stay to just Paris and London this time (10 days is not a long time), but your choice of course.

The trip from Amsterdam to Paris only takes about three hours via high speed Thalys (reservations compulsory), so you don't have to allot a full day for that. You could have a relaxing breakfast in Amsterdam and be in Paris for lunch. You'll have to be clear on which rail stations you're using in each city, as there are usually more than one (Paris has about six stations). On the Amsterdam - Paris route you'll likely be using Amsterdam Centraal and Paris Gare du Nord.

You can save considerably with pre-purchase of tickets on the EuroStar from Paris to London. Note that the cheap tickets are usually non-refundable and non-changeable, so choose carefully when you buy them. You'll need to check-in at the station at least 30 minutes prior to departure, or you won't be riding. You'll have to go through airport-style security on the EuroStar and will also clear U.K. Passport control in Paris, so leave lots of time. For full information on the EuroStar, have a look at the excellent Man In Seat 61 website. You'll need to do some research to determine how to get from London St. Pancras to the part of London where your hotel is located.

I also agree with the others that using open-jaw flights (ie: inbound Paris, outbound London) would be the best idea.

It would help to know whether either of you has travelled in Europe before?

My thought is, fly into Paris and spend four or five nights there, with a possible day trip to a city nearby, then Eurostar to London for the remainder of your stay, fly out of London.

Go with Tim's suggestion. 3 cities with your limited time is one too many.

I am rather fond of whirlwind trips for the young. Amsterdam is so different. Go for it. You won't see a lot, but you'll get a taste of 3 great cities, and you'll be back to explore in depth . . . and farther afield before long, I'm sure. You've got a lot of time, so make a really good plan of what you really want to see and do in each city. Pack light so you can move quickly and easily. Sleep on the train.

Look for flights using the multi-destination option, into Amsterdam and out of London.

Meant to add - do pick up a copy of the RS Europe Through the Back Door and start reading it soon. It will help you a lot in your planning as well as on your trip.

The cost of flying out of London hasn't been mentioned. They add some hefty taxes. You should fly into London, attend the wedding, but fly out of Paris. Two cities, especially these two, is plenty to experience.

As Ken stated, it is possible. But not optimal, as you'll lose a lot of time going from one place to another. Suggest flying into Paris (or Amsterdam) and then back from London. But only two cities. Three will just wear you out and you'll only scratch the surface of each place. This is a trip to enjoy -- slow down and smell the roses.

Hello marine.ignacio. I recommend : Go to France and England. Fly to Paris. Be at Paris a few days. Ride in a Eurostar Train from Paris to London.

Thank you so much for the advice everyone!
After reading everyone's opinion we have decided to stick with London and Paris. We want to be able to relax and enjoy the trip with out rushing around too much.