12 Day Benelux: Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, France & Germany

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2 Amsterdam, 2 Ghent, 2 Luxembourg, 2 Obernai, 2 Frankfurt
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Discover 700-year-old Amsterdam, with its historic canals and gabled buildings Visit the world-famous Rijksmuseum, featuring some of the world's greatest artists Board a glass-top boat for a delightful cruise of the winding canals of Amsterdam Explore the historic Flanders port of Ghent, a showcase of Flemish wealth Tour Bruges, home to some of Europe's best-preserved medieval buildings Marvel at the 17th-century Grand Place with its ornately decorated guild houses Visit the Bastogne War Museum which covers WWII from its origins to the Battle of the Bulge Walking tour of picturesque Strasbourg with its blend of French and German cultures Explore the Alsace Wine Route with stops at Riquewihr and Katzenthal for wine tasting Visit the imposing red sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle, a Gothic masterpiece In Frankfurt, tour the historic town center or Römerberg with its half-timbered houses †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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    2 Amsterdam, 2 Ghent, 2 Luxembourg, 2 Obernai, 2 Frankfurt

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
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Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe

Attractions

  • Amsterdam
  • Bastogne
  • Frankfurt
  • Heidelberg
  • Luxembourg
  • Strasbourg

Trip includes

    • Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Flights New York-Amsterdam, Frankfurt-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 10 nights First Class accommodations
    • 2 nights Amsterdam 2 nights Ghent 2 nights Luxembourg 2 nights Obernai 2 nights Frankfurt Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 21 meals: 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 8 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles Services of local English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Sunday - Depart for the Netherlands
Depart for Amsterdam, Netherlands

DAY 2, Monday - Arrive in Amsterdam
Arrive in Amsterdam, known for its historic canals, gabled buildings and artistic heritage. Transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Tonight, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, for a Welcome Drink and orien...
DAY 3, Tuesday - Explore Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum, Visit Windmill, Canal Cruise
Today's walking tour of 700-year-old Amsterdam gives you an insider's look of the city. Begin your exploration in the Jordaan district. Then, view the Royal Palace on Amsterdam's Dam Square, the Dutch National Monument dedicated by Queen Juliana as a memorial to the vict...
DAY 4, Wednesday - Delta Works, Travel to Ghent
Begin the day with a visit to the Delta Works. After the 1953 flood in the Netherlands, the Delta Plan was created to prevent a disaster from ever happening again. Taking 30 years to complete, the storm flood barrier, almost six miles long, stands as the final defense in...
DAY 5, Thursday - Ghent, the Historic Flanders Port, Medieval Bruges
Discover the historic Flanders port of Ghent today. The tour includes views of the 7th century St. Bavo's Cathedral and Gravensteen Castle. At the town center, view the gigantic Belfry, a symbol of the city's independence and the Gothic style Cloth Hall, glorifying the c...
DAY 6, Friday - Explore Brussels, Travel to Luxembourg
Depart for Brussels, capital of Belgium. Begin the exploration of the city with a panoramic tour offering views of the Atomium, the Royal Palace, the Museum district, and the Palace of Justice. Visit the 17th-century Grand Place with its decorated guild houses, and strol...
DAY 7, Saturday - Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Bastogne War Museum
Today, discover the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. At the entrance to the city, visit the U.S. Military Cemetery from WWII where over 5,000 American soldiers and General Patton are laid to rest. In the afternoon, cross into Belgium, and stop at Bastogne, scene of the infamou...
DAY 8, Sunday - Multicultural Strasbourg, Picturesque Obernai
Depart Luxembourg and head to Strasbourg in France, capital of Alsace and seat of the European Parliament. Arrive in Strasbourg in time for lunch at a local restaurant. Later, take a walking tour of this picturesque city with its blend of French and German cultures. Wand...
DAY 9, Monday - Obernai, Katzenthal Wine Tasting, Cooking Class
This morning, take a tour of the charming town of Obernai, birthplace of St. Odile, patron saint of Alsace. Located in the heart of Alsace at the foothills of the Vosges Mountains, the town is the second most visited after Strasbourg. Walk the medieval streets of the old...
DAY 10, Tuesday - Heidelberg Castle, Travel to Frankfurt
Today, depart for Heidelberg, home to the oldest university in Germany. Visit the imposing red sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle originally built in the 12th century. This hilltop Gothic masterpiece standing majestically over the Old Town, has encountered turbulent ti...
DAY 11, Wednesday - Frankfurt City Tour, Farewell Dinner
This morning, embark on a walking tour of Frankfurt. Situated on the banks of the River Main, Frankfurt is a city of contrasts. Its famous futuristic skyline is a striking backdrop of the historic town center, or Römerberg, where you'll find wonderful examples of traditi...
DAY 12, Thursday - Depart Germany
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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