Best of Holland Belgium & Luxembourg
Day 1 - Depart USA Flight to Amsterdam.
Day 2 - Arrive Amsterdam (2 nights) On arrival you are transferred to your hotel. Later, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink and tour briefing in the hotel.
Day 3 - Amsterdam sightseeing & at leisure This morning we explore Amsterdam on a canal cruise in a glass topped boat. Then we have a guided visit of the Rijksmuseum before visiting a diamond polishing factory. Later, an excursion to Volendam with a cheese and clog making demonstration. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4 - Amsterdam — De Haar Castle — Bastogne — Luxembourg (2 nights) This morning we drive to Haarzuilens to visit the magnificent gardens of De Haar Castle and then on to Maastricht. We continue into Belgium and Bastogne — site of the Battle of the Bulge. We stop at the American Memorial. Then to the Duchy of Luxembourg. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5 - Luxembourg sightseeing & at leisure Our local expert takes us on a walking tour featuring the breathtaking gorge of the Rivers Alzette and Petrusse, the Cathedral and the Grand Ducal Palace. Then we visit the grave of General George Patton, before we have time to explore. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 6 - Luxembourg — Dinant — Mons — Bruges (2 nights) First, a stop at the Cistercian Abbey of Orval. Then we continue to the birthplace of Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone, before heading into Flanders and on to Bruges. Dinner is at a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 7 - - Bruges sightseeing & at leisure Our walking tour along the cobbled streets includes the main Town Square, then we take a cruise along the picturesque canals, and visit the Lace Centre. The rest of the day is free. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 8 - Bruges — Gent — Brussels (2 nights) Our tour of Gent includes the "Three Towers", then we travel on to Brussels where we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant tonight. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 9 - Brussels orientation & at leisure Our Tour Director shows us the Atomium, the Royal Palace and the Japanese and Chinese Pagodas. Next, we walk to see the Grand Place, the Mannekin Pis and a fascinating Hidden Treasure will be revealed to us by our Tour Director! (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 10 - - Brussels — Antwerp — Rotterdam First to Antwerp, then across the impressive Zeeland Bridge and on to Delft and the Rhine river port of Rotterdam. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 11 - Rotterdam — Amsterdam — USA This morning we transfer you to Schiphol Airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)
Please do not schedule any flights before 11.00am.
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