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Holland and Belgium
Holland and Belgium
A sample two centre tour based in Amsterdam and Brussels. Take daily excursions to discover the heart of Holland and Belgium. Amble down quaint cobbled streets, visit flower and cheese markets, drink in the atmosphere (and beer!) and discover what makes these two neighbours distinctively different.
SAMPLE DAILY ITINERARY BELOW
SOME OF THE TOUR’S SIGHTS.
Day 1 — Amsterdam Arrival
On arrival meet with your professional tour guide and experience an introductory tour highlighting the famous landmarks. This tour will be done partly by foot and partly on a canal boat. Overnight stay in Amsterdam.
Day 2 — Amsterdam
An early start this morning to visit the Aalsmeer Flower auction and travel to the city of Alkmaar, well-known for its traditional cheese market. In the afternoon a visit is recommend to the Van Gogh Museum, The Rijksmuseum or The Heineken Brewery. Overnight stay in Amsterdam.
Day 3 — Delft and Kinderdijk
This morning drive to the historic town of Delft, birthplace of Dutch painter Vermeer, and equally famous for its traditional blue and white pottery. Tour Royal Delft, the last remaining factory from the 17th century. This afternoon, continue to Kinderdijk and admire the well-preserved windmills. Overnight stay in Amsterdam.
Day 4— Keukenhof
After breakfast, depart for a full day excursion to Keukenhof and attend the world's largest tulip displays, as many as 7 million tulips bulbs bloom every spring. Away from the spring there is still plenty to see and more time can be spent in Amsterdam. Overnight stay in Amsterdam.
Day 5 — Brussels
Depart Amsterdam for Brussels. En route, stop in Antwerp, a bustling harbour city world-famous for its diamond industry. The tour includes visits to the Diamond Museum and the Burie Chocolaterie workshop. Afterwards continue to Brussels, the capital of Belgium and headquarters of the European Union. Overnight stay in Brussels.
Day 6 — Brussels
This morning, enjoy a tour of Brussels with a local guide. Visit the Grand Place, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, admire the striking Gothic Town Hall and see the unusual city symbol, The Manneken Pis. In the afternoon, visit Cantillon, a Lambic brewery from 1900. The remainder of the afternoon is set aside to further explore the Belgian capital. Overnight stay in Brussels.
Day 7 — Ghent and Bruges
Depart on your executive motor coach for a full day excursion to Ghent and Bruges. Capital city of the East Flanders province, Ghent offers a charming historic centre with quaint cobbled streets and winding canals. Later on continue to the city of Bruges, known as Venice of the North. Enjoy a canal cruise and a visit to the Lace Museum before heading back to Brussels. Overnight stay in Brussels.
Day 8 — Bastogne & Wallonia
Discover Bastogne and Wallonia on today's full day excursion. Stop in Waterloo to see The Lion Mound, the main monument commemorating the battle between French and English troops at this iconic place. Afterwards continue to Bastogne, and enjoy a tour of Bastogne Historical Centre, the most significant of all the Battle of the Bulge Museums. This day can easily be amended to include other sites associated with World War 1 and 2 if required. Overnight stay in Brussels.
Day 9 — Brussels
Your last day in Belgium is dedicated to Belgian Beer. Head once more to Wallonia to see the Castle Museum of Lavaux St Anne. In the afternoon visit two Trappist Monasteries: Rochefort and Chimay. After the tour return to Brussels and enjoy a farewell dinner in a traditional Belgian restaurant. Overnight stay in Brussels.
Day 10 — Departure
An executive motor coach is provided for the transfer to Brussels Airport.