Best of Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg

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Day 1

Arrive Brussels

Launch your holiday in Brussels.

Later, you’ll meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner.

Day 2

Brussels Your Way

Today, your Travel Director will take you on an orientation tour of Brussels, see the Atomium, designed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, Mannekin Pis and the exquisite Grand Place with its opulent and ornate guildhalls.

After you will have an opportunity to explore the 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 remaining day at leisure.

Day 3

Continue to Ghent and Bruges

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 on to Bruges.

Day 4

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 façades. 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, indulge your taste buds on an Optional Experience discovering Belgium's Best Traditions and Tastes, before joining the rest of your group for a 3-course evening meal.

Day 5

Journey to Luxembourg

En route to the Duchy of Luxembourg, we stop in Dinant whose famous son, Adolphe Sax, is credited with having invented the saxophone.

Visit the 12th-century Cistercian Orval Abbey for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This abbey is renowned for being one of the few breweries that produce Trappist beer. Tonight, we wine and dine at our hotel.

Day 6

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 façades, 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.

Day 7

Onwards to Bastogne, Maastricht and Amsterdam

Continue on to Bastogne, the site of bloody skirmishes in the World War II Battle of the Bulge.

Next the fortified city of Maastricht takes centre stage, we spend some time strolling through its town centre before journeying to the magical city of Amsterdam, where we will cruise the city's famous waterways admiring the picture-perfect surrounds and gabled façades.

Day 8

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.

Day 9

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, we join together for a Be My Guest Farewell Dinner.

Day 10

Depart Amsterdam

We bid Amsterdam a fond farewell this morning as we prepare to close the curtain on a memorable holiday.

Dining Summary

9 Breakfast (B)

4 Dinner (D)

Dive Into Culture

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.

Iconic Experience

Rotterdam: Witness the impressive market hall and Erasmus Bridge on your orientation of this modern city.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

: Visit the Orval Abbey, an ancient site steeped in history. The Trappist Cistercian monks of Orval have brewed on this site for hundreds of years.

Must-see 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)

Whats Included

: 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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