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European Adventure: 12 Days in 4 Iconic Cities

Quinn Letter

9 Mar 2024

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Embark on a whirlwind journey through Copenhagen, Berlin, Amsterdam, and London. Discover historic landmarks, immerse in vibrant cultures, and create unforgettable memories on this epic European adventure.

Trip to Copenhagen

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Copenhagen Delights

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$13

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$ 15

The Little Mermaid

Iconic bronze mermaid sculpture, by Edvard Eriksen, of a character from H.C. Andersen's fairytale.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Amalienborg

18th-century rococo complex of palaces, with a museum & marches/displays by royal guards.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

The Round Tower

17th-century tower with an observatory, planetarium, event hall & spiral ramp instead of stairs.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

10 - 15 min

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Directions

City Hall Square

Large open space outside city hall used for concerts, cultural performances & celebrations.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Royal Splendors and Aquatic Wonders in Copenhagen

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$80

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$ 8

Rosenborg Castle

Dutch Renaissance palace & gardens, including a museum housing the crown jewels, with guided tours.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$35

31 - 38 min

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Directions

National Aquarium Denmark

Huge, sleek, whirlpool-shaped aquarium with fresh & sea water wildlife, plus educational displays.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$45

Day 3Majestic Palaces and Wildlife Encounters in Copenhagen

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$63

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$ 8

Christiansborg Palace

Tours of the royal palace's lavish reception rooms & stables, plus 12th-century castle remains.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Copenhagen Zoo

Established zoo with airy Norman Foster-designed elephant house & Arctic habitat for polar bears.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $833 In total

Activities & Food:$723

Transport:$110

Trip to Berlin

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Copenhagen Delights

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$23

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$ 13

East Side Gallery

Conserved graffiti project by 118 artists covering part of the Berlin Wall & celebrating its demise.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Berlin Cathedral

Majestic 1800s cathedral with an organ with 7,269 pipes, plus royal tombs & a dome for city views.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$23

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Brandenburg Gate

Restored 18th-century gate & landmark with 12 Doric columns topped by a classical goddess statue.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Royal Splendors and Aquatic Wonders in Copenhagen

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$78

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$ 7

Berlin Zoological Garden

Expansive, established zoo with animals in naturalistic habitats & a modern birdhouse.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$40

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Checkpoint Charlie

Landmark boundary marking east & west Berlin with a white sentry guard house & cobbled border line.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

Day 3Majestic Palaces and Wildlife Encounters in Copenhagen

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$0

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$ 13

Gendarmenmarkt

Public square lined with impressive architecture, hosting an annual Christmas market & ice rink.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

KaDeWe - Kaufhaus des Westens

Vast department store, opened in 1907, with beauty products, gourmet food, fashion & home goods.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

45 - 54 min

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Directions

Sanssouci Park

Formal gardens around Sanssouci Palace, with notable buildings like Sanssouci Picture Gallery.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $833 In total

Activities & Food:$723

Transport:$110

Trip to Amsterdam

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Copenhagen Delights

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$130

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$ 7

A'DAM Lookout

Elevator with a light show to a 20-story rooftop with a restaurant/bar & an over-the-edge swing.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$48

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous people & historic icons in themed galleries.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$52

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Royal Palace Amsterdam

Grand residence for royal receptions since 1808, open to the public & exhibitions when not in use.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

Day 2Royal Splendors and Aquatic Wonders in Copenhagen

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$108

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$ 7

Anne Frank House

Museum house where Anne Frank & her family hid from the Nazis in a secret annex, during WWII.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$34

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Red Light Secrets Museum

Quirky museum offering exhibits on the history of Amsterdam's sex-work industry.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$32

14 - 21 min

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Directions

NEMO Science Museum

Interactive science exhibits, experiments & shows in a huge, waterfront, boat-like museum.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$42

Day 3Majestic Palaces and Wildlife Encounters in Copenhagen

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$44

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$ 14

ARTIS

Zoo park founded in 19th century, with chimps, zebras & elephants, plus aquarium & planetarium.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$44

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Vondelpark

Expansive, 19th-century urban park with a playground, ponds & an open-air theater.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Het Amsterdamse Bos

Recreational area including an organic farm/petting zoo, tree-top adventure course & boat trips.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $833 In total

Activities & Food:$723

Transport:$110

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Copenhagen Delights

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$82

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$ 8

Hyde Park

Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Big Ben

16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

lastminute.com London Eye

Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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$82

Day 2Royal Splendors and Aquatic Wonders in Copenhagen

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$0

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$ 15

Buckingham Palace

Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Trafalgar Square

Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Camden Market

Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Majestic Palaces and Wildlife Encounters in Copenhagen

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$104

Tower Bridge

Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Tower of London

Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$74

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Sky Garden

Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $833 In total

Activities & Food:$723

Transport:$110