A twin centre break in two of Europe's most cosmopolitan cities: Amsterdam and Cologne. Spend 2 nights discovering the canals, museums and restaurants of Amsterdam before travelling by train to Cologne for a 2 night stay. Explore the gothic Dom Cathedral, go for a cruise on the Rhine River or enjoy a German beer in the beautifully reconstructed old town. This 4 night holiday is the perfect way to see the best of these two beautiful cities!
From $806 per person
Travel on Eurostar from London to Brussels where you transfer onto the local train to Amsterdam. On arrival in Amsterdam check into the Vondel Hotel Amsterdam for a 2 night stay.
Spend the rest of the day exploring Amsterdam at leisure. Hiring a bike is a great way to get around Amsterdam. There are dedicated bike paths throughout the city and bikes are available to hire from around €8 per day.
Amsterdam is the biggest shopping centre in the Netherlands with over ten thousand shops, markets and boutiques so there are plenty of opportunities to do some shopping during your stay.
Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before spending a second day exploring this cosmopolitan city.
Sit and watch the world go by from a café, visit the world famous Anne Frank Museum or stroll through the picturesque flower markets. You may also choose to take a boat tour along some of Amsterdam's famous canals.
Amsterdam has a great nightlife and there are plenty of restaurants and bars to visit during your time here.
Spend the morning discovering more of Amsterdam before travelling by train to Cologne. (Journey time 2 hours 30 minutes). On arrival in Cologne check into the Hilton Cologne for a 2 night stay.
Visit Cologne's Chocolate Museum for a tasting, relax in a traditional bar and sample the local specialty beer, or head up to the top of the Dom for fabulous views over the city!
Watch the world go by from a café, shop till you drop along Cologne's pedestrianised Schildergasse, or visit Cologne's Town Hall which is one of Germany's oldest town halls, dating back almost 900 years.
Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before spending a second day discovering all Cologne has to offer.
Visit the wonderful museums such as the Fragrance Museum or marvel at one of the 12 great Romanesque churches in the inner city.
Why not spend the afternoon strolling through the narrow, cobbled streets of the old town before enjoying the perfect end to your holiday with a relaxing meal at one of the many restaurants the city has to offer.
After breakfast in the hotel travel by train from Cologne to Brussels, before transferring onto the Eurostar to London.
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Vondel Hotel Amsterdam
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Amsterdam by night
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Amsterdam is a multifaceted city, with something for every traveller’s taste. It’s packed with culture, history and architecture and boasts one of the largest historic centres in Europe. Amsterdam has around seven thousand registered historic buildings and an impressive collection of museums. These include the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum, offering a large collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age. Don’t miss a boat ride along the city’s historic canals.
Cologne is a famous city along the River Rhine, whose skyline is dominated by its awe-inspiring Gothic Cathedral, one of the largest of its kind. Climb the south tower for spectacular views over the city and the river. There are also plenty of museums here including the Römisch-Germanisches Museum, offering an interesting history of the Rhine during Roman times and the Chocolate Museum, a must for chocoholics.
The Vondel Hotel Amsterdam is a boutique hotel with 86 bedrooms. All of the spacious bedrooms are decorated with contemporary art by Peter Keizer. During warmer weather breakfast can be enjoyed outside in the garden and the JOOST Eat & Drink serves brasserie-style international cuisine. The hotel also has a bar which serves cocktails. The Vondel Hotel Amsterdam is centrally located close to the Vondelpark and is only 500 metres from the Rijksmuseum.
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
The Hilton Cologne Hotel is a contemporary hotel with 296 bedrooms. The hotel has a fitness room, restaurant and the Ice Bar (the bar is made from ice!). The hotel in the centre of historic Cologne - close to Cologne Cathedral. Cologne's museums and shops are within walking distance and Cologne's central train station is 5 minutes walk from the hotel.
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
This holiday includes Eurostar travel from London to Brussels, onward train travel from Brussels to Amsterdam, 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Amsterdam, train travel from Amsterdam to Cologne, 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Cologne, Thalys train travel from Cologne to Brussels, and Eurostar travel from Brussels to London.
Add extra nights to your holiday, stop off en route, or book train travel from a European train station.
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Hilton Cologne
“ Very comfortable hotel which is only 2 minutes by foot from the station and the fantastic Cathedral. ”
Christian - Mar 2011
“ Set between the train station and shopping district, you cant get a better location. ”
Taylor - Aug 2011