Accommodation included: 7 nights

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All travel between cities including rail, ferry and bus tickets where applicable.

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24/7 emergency contact for any medical or travel assistance required while away

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Meals are not included.

Travel insurance is not included.

Tour is self guided

Entry/Admission - Gravensteen

Entry/Admission - St Michael's Bridge

Entry/Admission - Belfry of Bruges

Entry/Admission - Basilica of the...

Entry/Admission - Basilica of the Holy Blood

Entry/Admission - Diamond District

Entry/Admission - Cathedral of Our...

Entry/Admission - Cathedral of Our Lady

Entry/Admission - Grote Markt

Entry/Admission - Red Star Line...

Entry/Admission - Red Star Line Museum

Entry/Admission - Witte de Withstraat

Entry/Admission - Cube design museum

Entry/Admission - Rijksmuseum

Entry/Admission - Vondelpark

Entry/Admission - Anne Frank House

Entry/Admission - The Pancake Bakery

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Itinerary

Day 1: Ghent, Belgium

Stop At: Gravensteen, Sint-Veerleplein 11, Ghent 9000 Belgium
Also known as Castle of the Counts, it was built back in 1180. Today it houses the Arms Museum and Museum Judicial Objects that display various weapons used in warfare and other contraptions used for punishment during medieval times. You can go to the top for 360 views of the city!
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: St Michael's Bridge, Sint-Michielsplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium
Perhaps one of the most picturesque areas in Ghent and is a great place to take in the surroundings. The angle of this bridge means it’s the only place you can see the Medieval Towers of Get, St Nicholas’ Church, Belfry of Ghent and St Bavo’s Cathedral
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.

Day 2: Bruges, Belgium

Stop At: Belfry of Bruges, Markt 7, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
The Belfry of Bruges is a medieval bell tower that sits in Market Square, and it is listed as one of the top things to do in Bruges. It’s 366 steps to reach the top and once you do you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the city.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Basilica of the Holy Blood, Burg 13, Bruges 8000 Belgium
The main attraction of the Basilica of the Holy Blood is the Holy Blood. Inside the church, there's a phial made of rock crystal filled with blood brought to the city by Thierry of Alsace after the 12th century Second Crusade. This phial is believed to contain the blood of Jesus Christ and it’s brought out to be worshipped by believers every day.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.

Day 3: Antwerp, Belgium

Stop At: Diamond District, Bounded by De Keyserlei Pelikaanstraat, Herentalsestraat, Antwerp 2018 Belgium
Antwerp has been known as the diamond capital of the world since 1447 and it still is today, right next to the Central Station find the famous diamond district of Antwerp, the place where rough and polished diamonds are traded.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cathedral of Our Lady, Groenplaats 21, Antwerp 2000 Belgium
The Cathedral of Our Lady is the highest Gothic building in the Low Countries and is an iconic treasury with an impressive collection of major artworks, including several paintings by Rubens.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.

Day 4: Antwerp, Belgium

Stop At: Grote Markt, Antwerp 2800 Belgium
Grote Markt is the main square of Antwerp and is one of the most beautiful town squares in Europe. The amazing 16th century City Hall dominates the square that is surrounded by Guild Houses. If there is one place you have to see in Antwerp, it’s the Grote Markt!
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Red Star Line Museum, Montevideostraat 3, Antwerp 2000 Belgium
Red Star Line Museum is a trip back in time with the stories of people who sailed from here to find a new life in North America. If you climb to the top of the tower, you will find some of the nicest views of the ‘t Eiljande district and the harbor.
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.

Day 5: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Stop At: Witte de Withstraat, 3012 BT Rotterdam The Netherlands
Otherwise known as the Cool District. This area has some of Rotterdam's best cafes and bars where you can stop for a bite to eat. A good way to start off your first day in Rotterdam!
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cube design museum, Museumplein 2, 6461 MA Kerkrade The Netherlands
Houses in the shape of a cube and mounted at a 45-degree angle. Rotterdam is known for it's quirky and modern architecture, so you have to see as much of it as you can! Constructed by architect Piet Blom in the seventies, you can take a look around the famous houses and there is even a hostel inside of one.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.

Day 6: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Stop At: Rijksmuseum, Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam The Netherlands
In the Rijksmuseum, you will find over 8000 objects of art and history, most of it Dutch, with pieces by Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Frans Hals.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Van Baerlestraat & Vondelpark Museum Quarter, Amsterdam The Netherlands
Vondelpark is Amsterdam's green space, this is where locals and tourists come together to chill out and relax. We recommend renting a bicycle, allowing you to explore all this beautiful park has to offer in true Netherlands Style.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.

Day 7: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Stop At: Anne Frank House, Prinsengracht 263 - 267 museum entrance Westermarkt 20, 1016 DK Amsterdam The Netherlands
A visit to Amsterdam would not be complete without a trip to Anne Frank House. For just over 2 years, Anne Frank and her family lived in a secret annex, hidden away from the Nazis. During this time, she wrote in her diary which became a memoir and an important piece of history.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Pancake Bakery, Prinsengracht 191, 1015 DS Amsterdam, Netherlands
Visit Amsterdam's most popular breakfast spot, Pancake Bakery. Head here for an over-the-top breakfast experience, giant pancakes topped with everything and anything you can imagine
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.

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