Best of Holland Belgium and Luxembourg Summer 2019

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Take a jaunt through Benelux - from fairy-tale castles to flowering fields, Rembrandt to Royal Delft. See the historic fortified city of Maastricht and the breathtaking gorge of Luxembourg's Alzette and Petrusse rivers.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • CITY TOUR in Luxembourg City and Bruges
    • TICKETS for Keukenhof Bulb fields are included during the flowering season (End March until mid-May)
    • ORIENTATION of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Maastricht, Ghent and Brussels
    • VISIT the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Royal Delft Pottery, the Euromast Tower in Rotterdam, General George Patton's Grave, Orval Abbey and Dinant
    • CRUISE the canals of Amsterdam and Bruges
    • VIEW The American Memorial at Bastogne
    • SMALL GROUP SIGHTSEEING enjoy a guided visit to Amsterdam's famous Rijksmuseum with a group size of no more than 25 guests

What's this trip about?

    Take a jaunt through Benelux - from fairy-tale castles to flowering fields, Rembrandt to Royal Delft. See the historic fortified city of Maastricht and the breathtaking gorge of Luxembourg's Alzette and Petrusse rivers.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityAmsterdam
End CityBrussels

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Belgium
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands

Attractions

  • Amsterdam
  • Bruges
  • Brussels
  • Luxembourg

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam (3 Nights)

Fall in love with the Lowlands, launching your holiday in the magical city of Amsterdam, whose labyrinthine canals and vibrant squares you will have an opportunity to explore on your own. Later, you'll meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Rece...

Day 2: Amsterdam Sightseeing and Free Time

Explore Amsterdam's historic city centre this morning and enjoy a Small Group Sightseeing tour of the Rijksmuseum with a Local Specialist. Come face-to-face with such masterpieces as Rembrandt's 'The Night Watch', Van Gogh's self-portrait, and 'The Milkmaid' by Vermee...

Day 3: The Hague – Delft and Rotterdam Excursion

Soak up the gezellig Dutch atmosphere this morning, before heading to Delft via The Hague. We 'Dive Into Culture' during a visit to the Royal Delft Pottery workshop and admire the delicate blue and white porcelain that has made this historic town famous. We continue o...

Day 4: Amsterdam – Maastricht – Bastogne – Luxembourg City (2 Nights)

Start the day with a visit a historic diamond polishing factory where we'll 'Dive Into Culture' and gain insights into the tradition of diamond cutting. Next, journey to the fortified city of Maastricht, with its beautiful old churches, ancient city walls, and stunnin...

Day 5: Luxembourg City Sightseeing and Free Time

This morning, we pay tribute to Allied Forces hero, General George S. Patton, whose final resting place is the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial. Later, we embark on a leisurely walking tour of Luxembourg City with a Local Specialist. Our route takes us past t...

Day 6: Luxembourg City – Orval – Dinant – Bruges (2 Nights)

We begin our day with a visit to the 12th-century Cistercian Orval Abbey renowned for its distinct cheese, and for being one of the few breweries that produce Trappist beer. En route to the enchanting medieval village of Bruges, we stop in Dinant whose famous son, Adolphe Sax, is credited with having invented the saxophone

Day 7: Bruges Sightseeing and Free Time

Wake up in beautiful Bruges and join a Local Specialist for a walking tour of the town. Take to the water and enjoy a whimsical sightseeing cruise along the city's wonderful canals lined with Gothic façades. 'Dive Into Culture' next and admire the delicate art of Belg...

Day 8: Bruges – Ghent – Brussels (2 Nights)

Delve into centuries of trade heritage in the port city of Ghent, with its picturesque riverine backdrop. See the medieval city's three famous towers - Saint Nicholas's Church, the Belfry and Saint Bavo's Cathedral - before continuing to Brussels, a multi-cultural mel...

Day 9: Brussels Free Day

Embrace a full free day to explore the Belgian capital as you wish. Stroll past the Royal Palace and through the leafy lanes of Brussels Park or indulge in tasting delicious chocolate. Your Travel Director will assist you to make the most out of your free day at leisure. This evening we celebrate a memorable sojourn through three fascinating countries during a Farewell Dinner.

Day 10: Depart Brussels

We bid Belgium a fond adieu this morning as we prepare to close the curtain on a memorable holiday. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. Please note: Your coach returns to Amsterdam from Brussels on Day 10. You are welcome to use this complimentary trans...

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Price per day$297
Last Updated: 8/30/2019

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Joel

Oct 2017

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Best of Holland Belgium and Luxembourg

The excursions were excellent. The city of Bruges and the local excursion...

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Wanda

Oct 2017

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Best of Holland Belgium and Luxembourg

The itinerary was fine except it didn't allow for the individual to really enjoy the experience. For example, we visited the Orval monastery and had 25 minutes to en...

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Sandra

Oct 2017

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Best of Holland Belgium and Luxembourg

We liked all the extra excursions offered except the one Be Our Guest in Ams...

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Maria

Oct 2017

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Best of Holland Belgium and Luxembourg

Not enough time in some cities like Dinant. The Abbey was nice but it was too far and we couldn't spend a lot of time there. I suggest, skip the Abbey and give us a ...

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Brion

Oct 2017

Provided byTrafalgar

Best of Holland Belgium and Luxembourg

Most of the itinerary was terrific, however, we were rushed at Maastricht, Orval (monastery) and Dinant. Bastogne was a waste of time, because the museum was not pa...

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Sofitel Europe
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Meals Included
  • 9 hot buffet breakfasts
  • 4 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted Hand-picked Trip Highlights Optional Experiences and free time All porterage and restaurant gratuities Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras An expert Travel Director and professional Driver All hotel tips, charges and local taxes VIP entry to many sights
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