Northern Loop DETOUR
We include the top sights in each city:
- Climb the Eiffel Tower included
- Experience the incredible architecture of Gaudi's Sagrada Familia
- Hit the beach in Barcelona on a bike cruise
- Skip the line into the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam
And more!
By popular demand, we've linked three of our most popular cities into one Epic Spring/Fall break package- Amsterdam, Paris and Barcelona! You can connect the dots in either way, South to North or North to South and we'll hook you up with our favorite accommodations, sights and activities throughout your trip.
Our DIY package let's you show up and have all the fun without any stress of planning and booking yourself. Just print your packet and go!
Start your adventure in Amsterdam OR Barcelon and connect the dots based on your travel plans:
Day 1 - Arrive Amsterdam (Sleep: Amsterdam 2 nights)
Arrive and check into your hostel and explore environs. We pick only our favorite hostels and boutique hotels for you to stay at, within the Renaissance Rings of the city. Take the evening to get situated and find food based on our recommendations.
Day 2 - Old Town Amsterdam
Strike out to see the best of Van Gogh and make your way to the North Market to visit the Anne Frank House. Both sights are included in your package. How about an afternoon at the Heineken Brewery?
Day 3 - Onto Paris (Sleep: Paris 3 nights)
Take an afternoon train to Paris and make your way to the accommodations provided. We only pick accommodations in our favorite neighborhoods so you're sure to stay close to the action.
Day 4 - Paris City Center
Make your way to the top sights like Isle de La Cite, see Notre Dame from the square, take a river cruise and perhaps and evening bike tour.
Day 5 - Louvre & Parks day
Skip the line into the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory. Then it's time for a break from it all--head to Montmartre for an afternoon of picnicking enoying the view and making friends at sunset. Don't forget the Sacre Couer Basilica.
Day 6 --> Onto Barcelona!
Sadly it's time to move on, but we hope you bring your swimsuit because we're headed to Barcelona! We'll provide the train and directions to and from the stations. Barcelona is an easy city to navigate with an excellent metro system. Please watch out for pickpockets though!
Day 7 - Bari Gotic
Barcelona's Old Town is the perfect place to get lost and uncover the magic of Las Ramblas, La Boqueria market, the Cathedral, tapas joints and much more. Up for a Paella- and Sangria-making class? Yum! Or maybe it's time for an afternoon on the beach?
Day 8 - Barcelona's Eixampla
With the old town under your belt, it's now time to branch out. Make your way to the gobstopping Sagrada Familia. If there's time, Montjuic is a wonderful hike and offers panoramic vistas of the city.
Day 9 - Package over
Sadly Day 9 marks the end of this adventure. Chat with us if we can help you extend it!
Start your adventure in Barcelona and finish in Amsterdam, OR Start in Amsterdam and finish in Barcelona.
- Sunscreen and hopefully warm-weather clothes
- Layers in case the weather is bad
- Your printed WSA Detour packet so you can show the bar codes and reservation info on arrival
- Amsterdam sights & activities: Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House (when available), Heineken Experience
- Paris sights: Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum
- Barcelona sights: Sagrada Familia, Boqueria Market (free)
- 2 nights hostel Amsterdam, 3 nights in Paris, 3 nights in Barcelona
- Train connections between all cities
- WSA Detour packet highlighting our favorite restaurants and nightlife in each city with color maps and fun cultural facts(consider it a guidebook chapter for each city)
- Local guides (this is a DIY package) - we recommend free walking tours available in each city along the way
- Travel insurance, you should purchase it here
- Flights and local transportation
The package starts on the date you book, we will call that "Day 1".
