Brussels

Brussels - Arrive at Brussels Airport. Check into the hotel in Brussels with a voucher after 14:00. If arriving earlier, luggage storage is available at the hotel. The meeting point is the hotel lobby at 2:30 pm (14:30) for a warm welcome by the guide.
Note: This trip can also start in Paris without any additional charge.

Brussels - 14:30 Enjoy a guided walking tour of Brussels’ historic city center. Discover the history and culture of Brussels with insights from a knowledgeable local guide. Visit top attractions on the tour, including the Royal Residence, Royal Square, Houses of Parliament, Art Nouveau houses, the Triumphal Arch, European Parliament, and the iconic Atomium. Free time follows.

Brussels — Ghent — Bruges

Ghent - Embark on a full-day trip to Ghent and Bruges with sightseeing walking tours of these medieval historical cities in Flanders (~110 km), showcasing beautifully preserved monuments and medieval architecture.

Ghent, once the capital of Flanders and Belgium’s second-largest seaport, offers highlights such as St. Bavo Cathedral, St. Nicolas Church, and the Castle of the Counts of Flanders.

Bruges - Bruges, the most visited Belgian city, is renowned for its Western Renaissance heritage, romantic old canals, and rich history. Explore Bruges’ main sights, including Groote Markt (main square), the Lake of Love, Beguinage Abbey, Our Lady Church, and Town Hall Square.
Stay overnight at a hotel in Bruges. Free time.

Bruges — Antwerp — Amsterdam

Antwerp - Depart from Bruges to Antwerp (~95 km). Enjoy a walking tour in Antwerp.
Antwerp, the heart of ancient Flanders and the city of Rubens and van Dyck, is the world’s largest diamond cutting center. Visit the Grote Markt, the Plantin-Moretus Museum, and the medieval fortress of Het Steen.

Amsterdam - Arrive in Amsterdam. Stay at a 3*+ hotel in the city center.

Amsterdam — Zaanse Schans & Volendam — Amsterdam

Amsterdam - Take a walking tour of Amsterdam’s beautiful historical center. Visit top attractions like Dam Square, the Royal Palace, the Rembrandt House Museum, and more.
Dam Square, a five-minute walk from Centraal Station, was created in the 13th century when a dam was built around the river Amstel to prevent flooding. In the center, see the National Memorial statue of 1956, dedicated to Dutch soldiers and resistance members of World War II.
The Royal Palace (Koninklijk Palace), no longer home to the Dutch Royal family, is still used for official receptions.
Madame Tussauds, the world-famous wax museum, the Nieuwe Kerk, often used for art exhibitions, and Beurs van Berlage, an old stock exchange now a concert hall, are also highlights.

The Rembrandt House Museum is located in the house where Rembrandt lived from 1639 to 1658. In 1907, the city of Amsterdam purchased it and opened the museum in 1911.

Diamant Museum Amsterdam - Visit the Diamond factory to see the entire diamond cutting process.

Amsterdam Canal Ring - Enjoy an Amstel Cruise on Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals, admiring the 17th-century gabled houses from the boat.

Zaanse Schans - In the afternoon, take a half-day trip to Zaanse Schans & Volendam.
Zaanse Schans is an open-air museum with 6 windmills. Over 10,000 windmills were built in Holland! There are also 35 wooden houses from the 17th-18th centuries, showcasing Dutch lifestyle. See a spice mill, oil mill, bakery museum, wooden clomping shoe workshop, cheese factory, and more.

Volendam - Transfer to Volendam (~25 km).
Volendam is a fishing village with its own harbor, offering a glimpse into the life of Dutch fishermen in the past. Locals in traditional clothes can be seen here. The port of Volendam is filled with fishing boats, and a fish auction is held. In the harbor, buy fish directly from a fishing boat. “If you’ve been to Holland and haven’t eaten herring in Volendam, then you haven’t seen the country,” say the Dutch, as it offers the most delicious herring in the Netherlands.

Amsterdam — Giethoorn — Amsterdam

Giethoorn - Take a half-day trip to Giethoorn. During the city walking tour, discover Giethoorn’s picturesque landscape of serene canals, wooden bridges, and Dutch houses. Enjoy a boat cruise through Giethoorn’s canals as well.
Return to Amsterdam. Free time.

Amsterdam — Alkmaar — Delft — Brussels

Alkmaar - Enjoy a guided visit to the cheese auction in Alkmaar (~45 km from Amsterdam) with the “Cheese Skating” show (from 1 April to 29 September). Alkmaar is renowned for its cheese market and cultural landmarks. Walk through the medieval city center to explore sights like Stadhuis and the Waag (Weighing House) on Waagplein, the main symbol of Alkmaar.
Depart for Delft (~90 km).

Delft - Travel from Alkmaar to Delft (~90 km). Take a walking tour in Delft, a popular tourist destination in the Netherlands, famous for its blue pottery, being the home of painter Jan Vermeer, and hosting Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).
Depart for Brussels (~170 km).

Brussels - Arrive in Brussels.
Stay at a centrally located 3*+ hotel in Brussels. Free time.

Brussels

Brussels - Enjoy free time in Brussels.
Travelers will depart at different times. Check-out time is 12:00 pm. Luggage storage is available at the hotel. Self-transfer to the airport.

• Half-day Zaanse Schans & Volendam tour
• 6-night stay at DR with daily breakfast
• Amsterdam Diamond factory visit
• Amsterdam canal boat cruise
• Complimentary bottled water
• Visit to Chocolate museum & workshop
• Guided walking tours in Brussels, Amsterdam, Ghent, Brugge, Delft, Antwerp
• Travel in comfort with air-conditioned Mercedes minivan featuring WiFi
• Beer tasting at a Brewery

• Single Accommodation Supplement
• Gratuities and Souvenirs

On this 7-Day Private Journey designed for 4 to 6 participants, uncover the most captivating UNESCO recognized attractions of Belgium and Netherlands. The trip includes 11 Excursions and begins and concludes in Brussels.

Enjoy: a stroll through Brussels, a day expedition to Flanders’ two medieval towns — Ghent and Bruges, a concise visit to Antwerp — the core of traditional Flanders, a stroll through Amsterdam’s historical centre, inclusive of a trip to the Diamond factory and a Canal Cruise in Amsterdam, a brief tour of the medieval city of Delft, and visits to the Zaanse Schans and Volendam ethnographic open air parks. Also, the itinerary includes a trip to Giethoorn.

Please note: We can also arrange for this journey to start and end in Paris or Amsterdam at no extra cost.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.