8 days – 7 nights
Amsterdam – Brussels – Luxemburg City
DAY 1 | Amsterdam
Arrive at Amsterdam International Airport (Schiphol) and transfer to the historic city centre. As the centre is relatively small, the best way to explore the labyrinth of canals, cobbled streets and historic buildings is on foot. Your guide will show you the highlights of the city and – time permitting – accompany you to the superb Rijksmuseum.
Overnight in Amsterdam.
DAY 2 | Amsterdam
Today you’ll visit the famous Anne Frank House and learn even more about WW2 and the deportations at the ‘Hollandse Schouwburg’. In the afternoon explore Amsterdam on a river cruise and check in for an unforgettable virtual flying experience at ‘This is Holland’. This truly unique experience lets you discover how the country was created, how the people succeeded in reclaiming land from the sea and how they established a country below sea level. In a 5D flight over the Netherlands you’ll forget you’re in Amsterdam as breathtaking landscapes and spectacular aerial perspective flies by.
Overnight in Amsterdam.
DAY 3 | Delft & The Hague
The pittoresque town of Delft has been at the heart of Dutch history since late medieval times. It was here that William of Orange was murdered and where the royal tombs of the House of Orange are on display. Delft is also the birthplace of the well-known Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. After lunch continue to The Hague, the actual political heart of the Netherlands. Explore the historic city centre, see the royal palace and visit the iconic Mauritshuis to see the works of Rembrandt and Vermeer. You can also stroll into the visitor centre of the Peace Palace and the International Criminal Court. Other interesting attractions are the Panorama Mesdag, the miniature theme park Madurodam and the beautiful shopping arcade Passage.
Overnight in Amsterdam.
DAY 4 | Antwerp - Brussels
Transfer by train (or coach) from Amsterdam to Antwerp, the largest port of Belgium. Guided tour in the historic city centre and visit to the impressive baroque Carolus Borromeus church. You’ll also visit the diamonds museum DIVA, as Antwerp has been the largest diamond centre of the world for more than 5 centuries. During the tour you’ll discover DIVA’s magnificent collection and the extraordinary craftsmanship of diamond workers, gold and silversmiths. You’ll discover the stories from raw material to finished product. Transfer to Brussels by train (or coach).
Overnight in Brussels.
DAY 5 | Brussels
Embark on a grand sightseeing tour of Brussels and vicinity, exploring the Heysel area with the famous Atomium landmark, the Royal Palace and Royal Crypt at Laken, the European Quarter with the European Parliament and the Berlaymont building of the European Council, the Cinquantenaire, the Palace of Justice and the Grand & Petit Sablon squares. Explore the historic city centre on foot, passing the beautiful Grand Place, the 19th century St Hubert Royal Galleries, the St Michael & St Gudula Cathedral and of course also Manneken Pis, a tiny statue of a peeing boy that has become the mascot for the people of Brussels.
Overnight in Brussels.
DAY 6 | Brussels – Waterloo
Start the day with a visit to one of many interesting museums in Brussels. The National Comic Art Museum is a jewel for lovers of the ninth art, whereas the Mont des Arts on the junction between uptown and downtown Brussels offers major art museums and cultural institutions such as Bozar, the BELvue museum and the Museum of Musical Instruments within walking distance. After lunch drive to Waterloo to visit the Waterloo 1815 battlefield. It was here that Napoleon was decisively defeated by the joint armies under Wellington and Blücher. Visit the museum and climb the Lion Mound for a spectacular view on the battlefield. Your guide will take you through the events of the battle using film fragments on the battlefield itself.
Overnight in Brussels.
DAY 7 | Dinant – Bastogne – Luxemburg City
Transfer from Brussels to Dinant, the birthplace of Adolphe Sax (and as such also the saxophone). The city at the Meuse River is famous for its impressive citadel, that rises commandingly over land and water. Before lunch visit La Merveilleuse, one of the most beautiful caves in Europe. After lunch continue to Bastogne to visit the exquisite Bastogne War Museum and the American Mardasson Memorial. The city of Bastogne, known as NUTS City, after the infamous reply of American general McAuliffe when asked to surrender, is also worth the visit, with several sites that tell the story of the 1944 Battle of the Bulge. Transfer to Luxemburg City.
Overnight in Brussels.
DAY 8 | Luxemburg City – Luxemburg Airport
During the morning you can explore the heart of the city, visiting the breathtaking Chemin de la Corniche and the impressive Pont Adolphe, the Notre Dame cathedral, the ducal palace and quaint squares with beautiful statues.
Transfer to Luxemburg city airport for your return flight home.
