Best of Holland, Belgium & Luxembourg

ARRIVE AMSTERDAM Location Information Description

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Fall in love with the Lowlands, launching your holiday in the magical city of Amsterdam, whose labyrinthine canals and vibrant squares you will have an opportunity to explore on your own. Later, you'll meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception cruise, including a light meal and welcome drink. Cruise the city's famous waterways admiring the picture-perfect surrounds and gabled façades.

Dinner

Apollo Hotel

AMSTERDAM - SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Location Information Description

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Explore Amsterdam's historic city center this morning and enjoy 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.

Breakfast

Apollo Hotel

THE HAGUE - DELFT AND ROTTERDAM EXCURSION Location Information Description

Delft, Netherlands

Soak up the gezellig Dutch atmosphere this morning, before heading to Delft via The Hague. You'll '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.

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Rotterdam, Netherlands

Continue your journey south, arriving in the edgy port city of Rotterdam where you will enjoy an informative orientation tour. Heading back to Amsterdam, consider a leisurely evening in one of the charming pleins lined with cozy cafés.

Breakfast

Apollo Hotel

AMSTERDAM - MAASTRICHT - BASTOGNE - ORVAL - LUXEMBOURG CITY Location Information Description

Maastricht, Netherlands

The fortified city of Maastricht, with its beautiful old churches, ancient city walls, and stunning merchant houses, takes center stage this morning. Spend some time strolling through its town center before continuing to Bastogne, the site of bloody skirmishes in the World War II Battle of the Bulge.

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Kirchberg, Luxembourg

Visit the 12th-century Cistercian Orval Abbey, renowned for being one of the few breweries that produce Trappist beer before journeying to the Duchy of Luxembourg, where tonight you'll dine in your hotel.

Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel Novotel Luxembourg Kirchberg

LUXEMBOURG CITY SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Location Information Description

Kirchberg, Luxembourg

This morning, pay tribute to Allied Forces hero, General George S. Patton, whose final resting place is the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial. Later, embark on a leisurely walking tour of Luxembourg City with a 'Local Specialist'. Your route takes you 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.

Breakfast

Hotel Novotel Luxembourg Kirchberg

LUXEMBOURG CITY - DINANT - BRUGES Location Information Description

Dinant, Belgium

En route to the enchanting medieval village of Bruges, you'll stop in Dinant whose famous son, Adolphe Sax, is credited with having invented the saxophone.

Breakfast

Golden Tulip de' Medici

BRUGES SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Location Information Description

Brugge, Belgium

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 on your own, immersing yourself in the old-world allure of this town. This evening, we 'Connect With Locals', joining Marc Nyssen at his 18th-century Bruges farmstead to learn about Flanders farm life.

Breakfast, Dinner

Golden Tulip de' Medici

BRUGES - GHENT - BRUSSELS Location Information Description

Ghent, Belgium

Delve into centuries of trade heritage in the port city of Ghent, with its picturesque river backdrop. See the medieval city's three famous towers - Saint Nicholas' Church, the Belfry and Saint Bavo's Cathedral - before continuing to Brussels, a multi-cultural melting pot, which you will have an opportunity to explore after your Travel Director shows you the city's highlights.

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Brussels, Belgium

See the Atomium, designed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, Mannekin Pis and the exquisite Grand Place with its opulent and ornate guildhalls. This evening, consider sampling mouth-watering Belgian cuisine washed down with the city's best beers.

Breakfast

Sofitel Brussels Europe

BRUSSELS FREE DAY Location Information Description

Brussels, Belgium

Embrace a full free day to explore the Belgian 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 free day at leisure. This evening you'll celebrate a memorable sojourn through three fascinating countries during a Farewell Dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner

Sofitel Brussels Europe

DEPART BRUSSELS Location Information Description

Brussels, Belgium

Bid Belgium a fond adieu this morning as you prepare to close the curtain on a memorable holiday. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. Please Note: Your coach returns to Amsterdam from Brussels on Day 10. You are welcome to use this complimentary transfer. Drop-off in Amsterdam will be at the Trafalgar Amsterdam hotel and not at the airport. Arrival will be at approximately 3pm, depending on traffic conditions.

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• 60 days or more prior to departure the deposit is non-refundable
• 59-16 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
• 15-8 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
• 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 90% of total price*
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• *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
• Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
• In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
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• The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

• Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
• All prices are in US Dollars.
• A $200 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
• Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
• Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
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