HOLLAND, LUXEMBOURG & BELGIUM AT LEISURE 9 DAYS FROM $2,069 US Details
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For those who wish to visit the Benelux countries at a leisurely pace, this is the perfect vacation. Enjoy three nights in Amsterdam and Brussels and a 2-night stay in Luxembourg. Special highlights have been included, like the once-in-a-decade World Horticultural Exhibition, the Floriade, in Holland; the bulb fields of South Holland and Keukenhof Flower Park during spring time (Departures April 6-May 11. Departures May 18-September 28 visit the Anne Frank House instead); an Amsterdam canal cruise; the Rijksmuseum to see Rembrandt’s masterpieces; and the Aalsmeer Flower Auction, where more than 17 million flowers are sold each day. Also enjoy stops at the American Memorial in Bastogne and General Patton’s grave in Luxembourg. In Waterloo, your special Lion Museum Pass gives you access to various sites. Take an excursion to Bruges, one of Western Europe’s most perfectly preserved medieval towns, and enjoy guiding sightseeing, a canal cruise, and a traditional lace demonstration. In Brussels, visit Grand’Place and enjoy a full day at leisure with the possibility to visit Antwerp.
Day 1 Arrive in Amsterdam, Holland The day is free to rest or to start exploring the Dutch capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (Dinner)
Day 2 Amsterdam Start your discovery of Holland with a morning sightseeing tour of the capital with a Local Guide. Enjoy a CANAL CRUISE along gabled merchant houses and arched drawbridges reminiscent of the Golden Age, and the strikingly modern buildings of a young-at-heart city. Next, visit the fabulous RIJKSMUSEUM with priceless paintings by Rembrandt and other Dutch masters. Then, time to explore Dam Square and the city center on your own, or join your Tour Director for a visit to a major DIAMOND CENTER to appreciate how a rough mineral is transformed into a sparkling jewel. Afternoon at leisure. You may want to join an optional excursion to the fishing village of Volendam at the former Zuiderzee. (Breakfast)
Day 3 Amsterdam. Excursion to Aalsmeer, Delft, The Hague & Keukenhof
A scenic day. Start with an early visit to the impressive AALSMEER FLOWER AUCTION, where more than 17 million flowers and two million plants are sold each day. Next, continue to the world-renowned ROYAL DELFT POTTERY FACTORY with its magnificent collection of hand-painted earthenware pieces, and see skilled craftsmen at work. After an orientation drive of The Hague, seat of the Dutch government and the International Court of Justice, continue to the famous bulbfields of South Holland and visit the extraordinary flower park of KEUKENHOF (departures 0407-0512) before returning to Amsterdam. Departures 0519-0929 visit ANNE FRANK HOUSE instead. (Breakfast)
Day 4 Amsterdam–Venlo–Bastogne, Belgium–Luxembourg
Today’s highlight is your included visit to the once-in-a-decade World Horticultural Exhibition, the FLORIADE. Next, cross the Belgium border and stop in Bastogne at the AMERICAN MEMORIAL of the Battle of the Bulge. Late-afternoon arrival in Luxembourg, the capital of one of Europe’s smallest sovereign states. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 5 Luxembourg
Morning sightseeing with your Local Guide covers the city’s past and present, from the fortifications and the Old Town, perched high atop a sandstone outcrop with striking views of the Alzette and Pétrusse Gorges, to the modern administrative center of European institutions. Visit the CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY, see the turreted Grand Ducal Palace, take a stroll along the panoramic cliff path known as “the most beautiful balcony in Europe,” and see the GRAVE OF GENERAL PATTON. An optional excursion to Trier in Germany can be arranged. (Breakfast)
Day 6 Luxembourg–Waterloo, Belgium–Brussels
A highlight visit today: drive through the Belgian Ardennes to WATERLOO, where Napoleon was defeated and European history changed course. Your Lion Hamlet Pass gives you access to the Visitor’s Center, where the Lion Mound, the films, and the Panorama help you relive the famous Battle of Waterloo. Arrive in Brussels, the thriving capital, where your orientation features the Rue Royale, the Parliament Buildings, the Royal Palace, and Saint Michel Cathedral. Admire GRAND’PLACE with its baroque guild houses, the gothic Town Hall, and take pictures of the statue of Manneken Pis. (Breakfast)
Day 7 Brussels. Excursion to Bruges
Most of today is dedicated to Bruges, one of Western Europe’s most perfectly preserved medieval towns. A CANAL CRUISE (weather permitting) will give you your first feel of this delightful town. Your Local Guide will show you the Madonna of Bruges by Michelangelo in the CHURCH OF OUR LADY and the famous MARKET SQUARE. Also enjoy a traditional LACE DEMONSTRATION. Then, time for souvenir hunting and exploring on your own before returning to Brussels. (Breakfast)
Day 8 At Leisure in Brussels
Full day at leisure. You may want to join a half-day optional excursion to Antwerp, the second-largest Belgian city and one of the world’s most important ancient seaports. Visit the famous Rockox House, where the art collector and friend of Rubens lived; the Plantin-Moretus Museum, a permanent exhibition dedicated to the early days of book printing in the 16th century; the Grote Markt; and the Church of Our Lady to admire two of the most important triptychs by Rubens. Tonight, an included farewell dinner is the perfect way to celebrate the success of your vacation. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 9 Brussels
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
INCLUDED FEATURES
Amsterdam
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, canal cruise, visit Rembrandt’s masterpieces in the Rijksmuseum; visit a major diamond center; visit Anne Frank House (departures May 18-September 28)
Aalsmeer
Visit the Flower Auction
Delft
Visit the Royal Pottery factory
The Hague
Orientation drive
Keukenhof
Visit the Flower Park (departures April 6-May 11)
Venlo
Visit the Floriade
Bastogne
Take pictures of the American Memorial
Luxembourg
Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral, General Patton’s grave
Waterloo
Visit the site with included Lion Hamlet Pass
Brussels
Walking tour including the Grand’Place and a picture stop at Manneken Pis; farewell dinner
Bruges
Canal cruise; guided walking tour, visit the Church of Our Lady and the market square; enjoy a traditional lace demonstration
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
Full buffet breakfast; 3 three-course dinners, including a welcome dinner in Amsterdam and a farewell dinner in Brussels
SUPERIOR HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class
AMSTERDAM NH Amsterdam Centre (SF), LUXEMBOURG Mercure Grand Hotel Alfa (F), BRUSSELS Radisson Blu Royal (D)
Optional Excursions
Important Note:
the following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation as they are the excursions that are being offered for this vacation in the current travel year. These optional excursions might or might not be offered next year, as well as new optional excursions might be offered. Information about what optional excursions will be offered for your vacation will be available later this year into next year. If no example excursions are listed, please check back later.
Here's a list of optional excursions you can enjoy during your vacation. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.
Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency.
CITY: Amsterdam
Volendam and Dutch Dinner
Visit a Dutch cheese farm and windmill, before enjoying a typical Dutch dinner with drinks in a local restaurant in the quaint fishing village of Volendam.
Approximate value: EUR €54 per person
Dutch Dinner and evening walk in Old Amsterdam
Accompanied by your tour director, stroll through some of Amsterdam's oldest streets and view historical 17th century buildings, monuments and the Oude Church. A typical dinner in a cozy restaurant is included.
Approximate value: EUR €51 per person
CITY: Brussels
Excursion to Antwerp
Belgium's second-largest city boasts an historic past, magnificent buildings and interesting sights. This excursion includes a guided visit to the PLANTIN-MORETUS MUSEUM with its array of printing presses and the Gutenberg Bible on display. Then visit the CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY and the HOUSE OF ROCKOX to see famous paintings by Rubens, the Flemish master painter. Later enjoy a stroll through the pedestrian precinct flanked by exclusive shops.
Approximate value: EUR €37 per person
CITY: Luxembourg
Excursion to Trier with Dinner
A short drive takes you to Trier, Germany's oldest city. With more than 2,000 years of history and unique monuments to a glorious past, it is well placed on the UNESCO list of World Cultural Heritage Sites. The guided tour includes Porta Nigra, the cathedral, the Church of our Lady, the ROMAN IMPERIAL THRONE ROOM and the IMPERIAL BATHS. After time at leisure, enjoy a three-course dinner in a typical restaurant on the Market Square.
Approximate value: EUR €58 per person
Departure Dates: April - September
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For those who wish to visit the Benelux countries at a leisurely pace, this is the perfect vacation. Enjoy three nights in Amsterdam and Brussels and a 2-night stay in Luxembourg. Special highlights have been included, like the once-in-a-decade World Horticultural Exhibition, the Floriade, in Holland; the bulb fields of South Holland and Keukenhof Flower Park during spring time (Departures April 6-May 11. Departures May 18-September 28 visit the Anne Frank House instead); an Amsterdam canal cruise; the Rijksmuseum to see Rembrandt’s masterpieces; and the Aalsmeer Flower Auction, where more than 17 million flowers are sold each day. Also enjoy stops at the American Memorial in Bastogne and General Patton’s grave in Luxembourg. In Waterloo, your special Lion Museum Pass gives you access to various sites. Take an excursion to Bruges, one of Western Europe’s most perfectly preserved medieval towns, and enjoy guiding sightseeing, a canal cruise, and a traditional lace demonstration. In Brussels, visit Grand’Place and enjoy a full day at leisure with the possibility to visit Antwerp.