Penn State Brandywine Paris & Amsterdam 2025

  • TOUR

    Code: 6435 Type: Land & Air
  • DESTINATION

    Paris & Amsterdam
  • STAY

    Days: 8 days Nights: 6 nights
  • Dates

    Departure: Saturday May 10th, 2025 Return: Saturday May 17th, 2025
  • Price

    From: $2995 Deposit: $500 Final Payment Date: 04/01/2025
  • BROCHURE

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DAY 1 - DEPARTURE

Saturday May 10th, 2025

Arrive at Philadephia International Airport on your own no later than 5:30 pm.

Flight from Philadelphia to Amsterdam via Dublin with Air Lingus.

EI #114 departs Philadelphia at 8:35 pm and arrives in Dublin at 8:15 am (next morning).

DAY 2 - AMSTERDAM

Sunday May 11th, 2025

Depart Dublin on EI #604 at 9:50 am and arrive in Amsterdam at 12:30 pm.

After clearing customs, meet your assistant. Transfer to hotel on arrival by private coach.

Check-in at the hotel for 3 nights

Receive a travel pass for unlimited travel during your stay in Amsterdam.

DAY 3 - AMSTERDAM

Monday May 12th, 2025 | B

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Morning guided city tour of Amsterdam. 

Afternoon free for academic studies with your professor

Overnight at Dutch Design Hotel Artemis.

DAY 4 - AMSTERDAM

Tuesday May 13th, 2025 | B

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Day free for Academic studies with your professor.

Possibility to go and visit the Rijksmuseum, the House of Anne Frank and walk around 

Vondelpark is the largest in the Netherlands, with 120 acres and a 2-mile loop to walk around.

Overnight at Dutch Design Hotel Artemis.

DAY 5 - AMSTERDAM - PARIS

Wednesday May 14th, 2025 | B

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Morning transfer to the train station for a TGV from Amsterdam to Paris (train ride 3h ½)

Transfer on arrival combined with an orientation-guided city tour with photo stops to see the capital’s main landmarks.

Late afternoon visit of the Louvre museum and walk through the Palais Royal. 

On Wednesdays, the Louvre closes at 9:00 PM.

Check-in for 3 nights at your hotel.

Overnight at Novotel Paris La Defense Nanterre.

DAY 6 - PARIS

Thursday May 15th, 2025 | B

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Receive a 2-day pass with unlimited travel with busses and subway.

Day for academic studies with your professor.

Overnight at Novotel Paris La Defense Nanterre.

DAY 7 - PARIS

Friday May 16th, 2025 | B

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Day for academic studies with your professor

Overnight at Novotel Paris La Defense Nanterre.

DAY 8 - RETURN

Saturday May 17th, 2025 | B

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Meet your assistant and bus driver at the hotel reception.

Transfer to CDG airport for your return flight to Philadelphia.

EI #521 departs Paris at 10:10 am and arrives in Dublin at 11:00 am.

Take connecting flight EI#115, which departs Dublin at 4:15 pm and arrives in Philadelphia at 9:05 pm.

Services Included

  • Flight: International flight between Philadelphia to Amsterdam / Paris to Philadelphia 
  • Six nights hotel accommodations 
  • Daily breakfast 
  • 3 Days Public Transport Pass (GVB buses, metro and trams)
  • Paris Visite 2 Days pass (Zones 1-3)
  • English speaking local guides for city tours
  • All visits with entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Deluxe motorcoach for transfers and sightseeing

 

Services Not Included

  • Excess baggage fees at the airport
  • Single room supplement + $680
  • Passport and visa fees. The passport must be valid for 6-months after the return date 
  • Optional travel insurance in case of trip cancellation or delays 
  • Additional excursions or activities not mentioned in the itinerary or reserved in advance
  • Transportation except where noted in the itinerary
  • Tips for drivers and guides 
  • Upgrade to hotel accommodations and activities 
  • Cost of personal items: phone, drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc. 
  • Any services not listed above as “included”

 

Hotel Details

Amsterdam Dutch Design Hotel Artemis Arrive: 11 May 2025 3 nights 

Address: John M. Keynesplein 2, 1066 EP Amsterdam, Netherlands Phone: +31 20 714 1000

In a striking modern building across from a canal, this polished hotel off the A4 highway is 5 km from both the Olympisch Stadion and the Van Gogh Museum.

Stylish, streamlined rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows come with desks, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. Room service is available 24/7.

There’s a contemporary restaurant with a bar and a waterside terrace. Other amenities include a fitness room and exhibition space, as well as 11 meeting rooms and a parking garage.

Paris                  Novotel Paris La Defense Nanterre Arrive: 14 May 2025 3 nights 

Address: Courbevoie FR, 2 Bd de Neuilly, 92400 Paris La Défense Cedex, France Phone: +33 1 41 45 23 23

This contemporary hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Esplanade de La Défense metro station, 5.3 km from the Arc de Triomphe and 8 km from the Eiffel Tower.

The sleek, modern rooms feature desks, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, plus tea and coffeemaking equipment. There’s a casual restaurant and a bar serving light fare. There’s also a gym, a video game area, and a business center with iMacs.

 

Price Info

Tour price: $2,995 sharing in a double room

Single room supplement: $680

Deposit: $500

Final payment date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

 

AIR SCHEDULE

DateFlight #OriginDestinationDeparture timeArrival time
Saturday, May 10, 2025EI 114PhiladelphiaDublin 8:35 pm 8:15 am+1
Sunday, May 11, 2025EI 604Dublin

Amsterdam9:50 am 12:30 pm

Saturday, May 17, 2025EI 521ParisDublin10:10 am 11:00 am
Saturday, May 17, 2025

EI 115 Dublin

Philadelphia4:15 pm 7:05 pm

Terms and Conditions

Celestial Voyagers’ terms are based on contracts with airlines, hotels and other suppliers. The terms and stipulations mentioned below are bound by these contracts and will be strictly enforced. A passport valid until November 17, 2025, is required.

Payment Schedule

  • 1st payment: $500 deposit due upon registration
  • 2nd payment: $1250 Monday, March 10, 2025
  • 3rd payment: $1245 Tuesday, April 1, 2025 
  • There will be a $100 late fee for late payments.

 

Cancellations

All changes and cancellations must be provided in writing. The following penalties apply with the number of days prior to departure: 

  • $500 deposit is not refundable 
  • $750 if cancellation is received between February 10  – March 10, 2025
  • 50% of the total trip cost between March 11  and  March 26, 2025 
  • 100% of the total trip cost after March 26  or in case of no-show
  • Name changes $250 – subject to airline’s approval.

 

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is highly recommended

We advise all travelers to purchase travel insurance in case of any unforeseen circumstances and if you are no longer able to travel. We offer the following insurance policies through Allianz Travel Insurance: Basic, Classic, and Classic with cancel anytime. Prices vary with age and amount insured.  Click on the link below for more details:

Payment Methods

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  1. Online: During your registration, you can submit your payment by e-check or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express). There is a 3% service fee for all online payments. To avoid this fee, you can mail a check or money order.
  2. Phone: We accept credit card & e-check payments by phone. Credit card payments incur a 3% service fee but there is no service fee for e-checks.
  3. Post Mail: You could also mail a paper check or a money order. Checks should be made payable to “Celestial Voyagers” and mailed to the address in the “Contact Us” section.
  4. Payment via Zelle

Additional Information

Passports and Visas

Passport

Most countries require that a passport be valid for six months beyond the completion of a trip. If your passport expires before November 17, 2025, you must apply to renew your passport.

Visa

If you are not a US citizen please check with the Netherlands Consulate Office or a visa agency for the latest requirements. You will also need a re-entry permit to return to the USA

For more information talk to:

Gineth is in charge of the Operations Department, supervising ticketing and travel planning. With over twelve years of experience in the travel industry, Gineth has exceptional leadership experience, and her passion for travel has contributed to her successful career.