Dutch Escape

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Your eight-day off-season vacation in Holland and Belgium is the perfect getaway to Europe! Enjoy seeing the sights, while admiring the Netherlands’ windmills and waterways, and sampling Belgium’s cuisine. Fewer crowds and lower prices during the off-season means having more space and time to enjoy the artistry of both countries. Take a canal cruise in Amster...

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Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

What's this trip about?

    Your eight-day off-season vacation in Holland and Belgium is the perfect getaway to Europe! Enjoy seeing the sights, while admiring the Netherlands’ windmills and waterways, and sampling Belgium’s cuisine. Fewer crowds and lower prices during the off-season means having more space and time to enjoy the artistry of both countries. Take a canal cruise in Amsterdam past homes of the “Golden Age,” and visit the Rijksmuseum to see Rembrandt’s The Night Watch. Drive north across the 19-mile dike between the North Sea and the Ijsselmeer (the former Zuiderzee). Visit the Airborne at the Bridge Museum in Arnhem—commemorating the Battle of Arnhem and the British bravery made famous in the film, A Bridge Too Far. On to Antwerp for guided sightseeing in the historic harbor city on the River Scheldt. Visit the Grote Markt in the Old Town and dine at one of the city’s lively restaurants. An included excursion takes you to one of Western Europe’s best-preserved medieval towns—Bruges. Visit the Church of our Lady to see Michelangelo’s Madonna of Bruges, and learn of the town’s rich textile history with a lace-making demonstration. In Holland’s Kinderdijk, see 19 18th century windmills—helping to drain the lowlands and make the windmill a symbol of Holland. In Rotterdam, visit the impressive Markthal, and enjoy a visit to the Royal Delft Pottery Factory, before arriving in The Hague—housing the King’s residence, parliament, and International Court of Justice.

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Start CityARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM
End CityAMSTERDAM

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Belgium

Attractions

  • Amsterdam
  • Antwerp
  • Bruges

Activities

  • Culture

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Day 1

ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND. Welcome to Amsterdam! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 2

AMSTERDAM. Meet your Local Guide and hear about the fascinating history of the 700-year-old capital during a leisurely CANAL CRUISE. Admire the patrician mansions and the gabled façades, and the “Golden Bend,” the most prestigious part of the Herengracht. Also visit the RIJKSMUSEUM with Rembrandt’s “Night Watch.” Later, an optional excursion is available to make the most of your stay. (B)

Day 3

AMSTERDAM—ARNHEM. A comfortable drive takes you north and across the 19-mile-long ENCLOSING DIKE, separating the salty North Sea from the freshwater IJsselmeer the former Zuiderzee. A monumental work designed by Cornelis Lely and constructed in the 1920’s. Via the pro...

Day 4

ARNHEM—ANTWERP, BELGIUM. Cross the border into the Flemish-speaking part of Belgium, formerly part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands until 1830, and arrive in Antwerp. Enjoy guided sightseeing of this important harbor city on the River Scheldt, and visit the GROTE MARKT in the Old Town. This evening, dinner awaits at one of Antwerp’s lively local restaurants. (B,D)

Day 5

ANTWERP. EXCURSION TO BRUGES. Take an excursion to [LF] Bruges, one of Western Europe’s most perfectly preserved medieval towns. Follow your Local Guide on a walking tour and visit the CHURCH OF OUR LADY with Michelangelo’s Madonna of Bruges, featured in the movie The...

Day 6

ANTWERP—KINDERDIJK, HOLLAND—ROTTERDAM. Back in Holland, stop at the “Kinderdijk,” a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and take pictures of the 19 windmills which were built in the 18th century to drain the polders. Continue to Rotterdam, heavily bombed during World War II, ...

Day 7

ROTTERDAM—DELFT—THE HAGUE—AMSTERDAM. This morning, visit the ROYAL DELFT POTTERY FACTORY with the magnificent collection of hand-painted earthenware pieces, and see skilled craftsmen at work. Next is The Hague, residence of the king, the parliament, and the Internatio...

Day 8

AMSTERDAM. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Rembrandtpark Overlooking the leafy Rembrandt park, this modern high-rise 446 room hotel has a skybar and open kitchen restaurant located on the 17th floor, with the highest rooftop terrace in Amsterdam offering spectacular panoramic views of the city. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in all guestrooms and public areas and there is also a sauna and fitness facility. Amsterdam Netherlands Staalmeesterlaan 410 Best Western Haarhuis Located in the city center, opposite the Central train Station, Arnhem's shopping & entertainment district offering a great selection of bars and restaurants can easily be reached within walking distance. All 124 modern guest rooms offer Free Wi-Fi internet access, in-room safe & coffee/tea making facilities. The on-site cozy restaurant serves delicious culinary delights and draught beer and creative cocktails can be enjoyed in the bar. Arnhem Netherlands Stationsplein 1 Crowne Plaza Antwerp The 262 air-conditioned contemporary designed rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows from which the unique views overlooking the skyline of Antwerp can be enjoyed. Other amenities include a sleek modern Living & Bar concept restaurant specializing in Belgian & French cuisine. There is also a fitness center, indoor swimming pool and Free Wi-Fi access available throughout the property. Easy motorway access to the city center and other major cities such as Brussels, Ghent & Amsterdam is ensured due to this property's strategic location on the city's ring road. Antwerp Belgium Gerard Le Grellelaan 10 Mercure Antwerp City Center This stylish, environmentally friendly hotel is located in the heart of Antwerp beside key attractions like the famous Diamond District and Rubens House with city's Central Park on its door step. The spacious and contemporary guestrooms feature Hypnos beds, climate control system, flat screen televisions with international channels, complimentary Wi-Fi, coffee/tea making facilities, and mini fridge. Guests can benefit from an on-site gym and lounge bar offering a wide range of dishes. Antwerp Belgium Quinten Matsijslei 25 Room Mate Bruno Located in the heart of Rotterdam in the trendy Kop Van Zuid area, known as the Dutch Manhattan, this exclusive area has become an architectural landmark in Northern Europe. Housed in a former 19th-century spice warehouse, the design of this boutique hotel has been created by the famous Italian Teresa Sapey using a fusion of nautical and astronomical elements while preserving the building's original structure. All rooms are air-conditioned with Free Wi-Fi internet access which can also be used throughout the hotel. Other amenities include a fitness centre and lounge bar. Rotterdam Netherlands Wilhelminakade 52,
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