Best of Holland Belgium & Luxembourg 2009
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Amsterdam
Day 2 - Arrive Amsterdam (2 nights) Welcome to Amsterdam! After check-in, time to relax. Later, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink and tour briefing in the hotel.
Day 3 - Amsterdam sightseeing and 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 and at leisure Our guided walking tour features the gorge of the Rivers Alzette and Petrusse, the Cathedral and the Grand Ducal Palace. Then we visit the grave of General George Patton. (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. Our Highlight Dinner is at a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Day 7 - Bruges sightseeing and 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 our Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Day 9 - Brussels orientation and at leisure Our Tour Director shows us the Atomium, the Royal Palace, the Japanese Pagodas, the Grand Place, the Mannekin Pis and a fascinating Hidden Treasure! (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 with our Tour Director and new-found friends. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Day 11 - Rotterdam — Amsterdam — USA Bid farewell as our vacation comes to an end. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)
Free airport transfers Transfers on Day 2 at Amsterdam Airport will operate at 09.00, 11.00 and 13.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Amsterdam Airport at 09.00.
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