Best of Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg End Amsterdam
Tour Type: Regional Explorer
Brochure Type: TT & BV Europe Summer 2024 v1
Experience all the highlights of the Low Countries on this Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg trip. Buzzing capitals, quaint merchant towns and lush countryside are the backdrop to the fascinating stories of these tiny nations.
Choice Highlights
Brochure Type: TT & BV Europe Summer 2024 v1
Experience all the highlights of the Low Countries on this Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg trip. Buzzing capitals, quaint merchant towns and lush countryside are the backdrop to the fascinating stories of these tiny nations.
Choice Highlights
- Explore the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Luxembourg City and Bruges with a Local Specialist
- Discover Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Maastricht, Ghent and Brussels
- Visit General George Patton's Grave in Luxembourg City, Orval Abbey, Dinant and a lace making workshop in Bruges
- View The American Memorial at Bastogne
- Scenic Cruise on the canals of Amsterdam and Bruges
- Tickets for Keukenhof Tulip Bulb Gardens are included during the flowering season (end of March until mid-May)
- Amsterdam: Visit the Rijksmuseum, the national art gallery of the Netherlands, where you'll enjoy its exceptional collection of works by the Dutch masters.
- Delft: Visit the Delft Pottery factory to see how this delicate porcelain is created.
- Bruges: See first-hand the famous tradition of Belgian lace at a workshop in Bruges.
- Brussels: Stay where Europe's movers and shakers do when they visit Brussels. The elegant Sofitel Brussels Europe lies in the leafy European District of the city.
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
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- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 6/30/2023
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Amsterdam | Welcome to Amsterdam: 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 Reception cruise, including a light meal and welcome drink. Cruise the city's famous waterways admiring the picture-perfect surrounds and gabled facades. Apollo Hotel Amsterdam, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel |
| Day 2 | Amsterdam | Explore Amazing Amsterdam Dive Into Culture: Explore Amsterdam's historic city centre this morning. Dive Into Culture as you join 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 Vermeer. Celebrate spring and enjoy an included visit to Keukenhof (subject to season) where you'll stroll through an enchanting wonderland of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths with millions of blooms planted across the 32-hectare site. Apollo Hotel Amsterdam, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel |
| Day 3 | Discover Delft and Rotterdam | Discover Delft and Rotterdam Dive Into Culture: 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 our journey south, arriving in the edgy port city of Rotterdam where we will enjoy an informative orientation tour. Heading back to Amsterdam, consider a leisurely evening in one of the charming pleins lined with cosy cafes. Apollo Hotel Amsterdam, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel |
| Day 4 | Maastricht, Bastogne and Luxembourg City | Onwards to Maastricht, Bastogne and Luxembourg City: The fortified city of Maastricht, with its beautiful old churches, ancient city walls, and stunning merchant houses, takes centre stage this morning. We spend some time strolling through its town centre before continuing to Bastogne, the site of bloody skirmishes in the World War II Battle of the Bulge. Visit the 12th-century Cistercian Orval Abbey, renowned for being one of the few breweries that produce Trappist beer before journeying to the Duchy of Luxembourg, where tonight we'll dine in our hotel. DoubleTree by Hilton, Parc Hotel Alvisse Luxembourg |
| Day 5 | Luxembourg City | See the Sights of Luxembourg City: 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 the Cathedral and the Grand Ducal Palace, with its Flemish Renaissance facades, and includes spectacular views of the gorge of the rivers Alzette and Petrusse. Spend the rest of the day at leisure soaking up the quaint atmosphere of this tiny country or indulge in a coffee while you people-watch in the leafy Place d'Armes - the choice is yours. DoubleTree by Hilton, Parc Hotel Alvisse Luxembourg |
| Day 6 | Bruges | Journey to Bruges: En route to the enchanting medieval town of Bruges, we stop in Dinant whose famous son, Adolphe Sax, is credited with having invented the saxophone. De' Medici |
| Day 7 | Bruges | Uncover the Treasures of Bruges Dive Into Culture Connect with Locals: 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 facades. Dive Into Culture next and admire the delicate art of Belgian lace. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, immersing yourself in the old-world allure of this town. De' Medici, NH Brugge |
| Day 8 | Ghent and Brussels | Continue to Ghent and Brussels Stays With Stories: Delve into centuries of trade heritage in the medieval port city of Ghent, with its picturesque riverine backdrop. See the three famous towers - Saint Nicholas Church, the Belfry and Saint Bavo's Cathedral - before continuing to Brussels, a multi-cultural melting pot, which you will have an opportunity to explore after your Travel Director shows you the city's highlights. See the Atomium, designed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, Mannekin Pis and the exquisite Grand Place with its opulent and ornate guildhalls. This evening, consider sampling mouth-watering Belgian cuisine washed down with the city's best beers. Our Stays With Stories hotel is the elegant Sofitel Brussels Europe. The hotel has long been the lodgings of choice for the world's movers and shakers, including Mark Zuckerberg and Angela Merkel. It's surrounded by leafy parks, cafes and museums, in the heart of the tranquil European District. Sofitel Europe |
| Day 9 | Brussels | Brussels Your Way Make Travel Matter: Embrace this day at leisure 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, join us for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience to learn about how one Belgian beer maker is making a difference with their zero waste brews. We will enjoy a tasting to start our celebration of a memorable sojourn through three fascinating countries before enjoying a Farewell Dinner together. Sofitel Europe |
| Day 10 | Journey Home | Journey Home: We bid Belgium a fond adieu this morning as we prepare to close the curtain on a memorable holiday. Drop-off in Amsterdam will be at the Trafalgar Amsterdam hotel and not at the airport. Arrival will be at approximately 3pm, depending on traffic conditions. |
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