Best of Holland Belgium & Luxembourg - About this Tour

Tour Details | Departure Dates and Pricing

Details

• Duration (with arrival/departure): 11
• Tour Style: Regional Europe
• Destinations: Amsterdam, Bastogne, Luxembourg, Bruges, Gent, Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam

Itinerary

• 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.
  
  Hotel: Movenpick City Centre (2 nights)



• 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)
  
  Hotel: Hilton (2 nights)



• 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)
  
  Hotel: Academie (2 nights)



• 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)
  
  Hotel: Hilton International (Deluxe) (2 nights)



• 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)
  
  Hotel: The Westin



• 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.


Depart USAArrive Amsterdam Amsterdam sightseeing & at leisureAmsterdam – De Haar Castle – Bastogne – Luxembourg Luxembourg sightseeing & at leisureLuxembourg – Dinant – Mons – Bruges Bruges sightseeing & at leisureBruges – Gent – Brussels Brussels orientation & at leisureBrussels – Antwerp – RotterdamRotterdam – Amsterdam – USA

Whats Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• Amsterdam: Enjoy a canal cruise. Visit a diamond-cutting factory and the Rijksmuseum. Orientation shows us the Tower of Tears, Dam Square and the 'Skinny Bridge'.
• Volendam: Excursion to this village to visit a cheese farm and wooden shoe workshop.
• De Haar Castle: Visit the magnificent gardens.
• Maastricht: Visit this fortified city.
• Bastogne: Stop at the American Memorial – Battle of the Bulge.
• Luxembourg: Sightseeing includes the Cathedral of our Lady of Luxembourg and the Grand Ducal Palace. Plus visit the grave of General George Patton.
• Orval: Stop at the Cistercian Abbey.
• Mons: Orientation seeing the comical belfry.
• Bruges: Sightseeing including the Grand Place, Basilica of the Holy Blood plus a cruise along the canals.Visit the Lace Centre.
• Gent: Orientation includes the 'Three Towers of Gent' and the Castle of the Counts of Flanders.
• Brussels: Orientation includes the Atomium, Grand Place, Royal Park and Palaces, Japanese and Chinese Pagodas and the Manneken Pis.
• Antwerp: Orientation of this city of many spires.
• Delta Expo: An audio-visual presentation about the dams protecting Holland.
• Delft: Visit the charming village.
• Rotterdam: Orientation tour.
• Scenic drives: River Meuse Valley, Orval forest, Luxembourg hills, Ardennes.

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Dining Highlights

• 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Amsterdam
• 9 Hot Buffet breakfasts
• 1 three-course dinners in a hotel
• 1 local speciality restaurant dinner in Bruges
• 1 local speciality dinner in Brussels
• Farewell dinner with wine in Rotterdam
13 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary))

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First Class Travel Highlights

• Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
• A qualified local city guide in Amsterdam, Luxembourg and Bruges.
• Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
• Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

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Airport Transfers
Amsterdam Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 2 and 11. Group transfers on arrival at Amsterdam Airport will operate at 09.00, 11.00 and 13.00. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Amsterdam Airport at 09.00.
• London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
• Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
• You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure
• Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
• Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
• Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
• In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
• No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
• Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
• European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
• Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
• Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
• Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
• Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

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