11 days tour

Country Roads Of Belgium, Luxembourg And Netherlands (Classi

Country Roads Of Belgium, Luxembourg And Netherlands (Classi

This tour includes:

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโ€™s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Meals

Brussels: Your delightful first evening also includes a Welcome Dinner with wine at a local restaurant in the heart of the Old Town with an opportunity to mingle with your fellow travellers. Scourmont Abbey: Visit the late 19th century abbey, built upon what was once wild and barren land. Then, learn about the production secrets of the Chimay Trappist beers and cheeses before sampling freshly brewed beer along with a taste of golden-crusted cheese. Bruges: Experience a Dine-Around Evening in beautiful Bruges; enjoying regional dishes, excellent service and famous Belgian beer. Luxembourg: After admiring Luxembourg countryside, savour a freshly-prepared Farm-to-Table meal at restaurant Les ร‰curies du Parc , made of locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients typical of the region. Luxembourg: After admiring Luxembourg countryside, savour a freshly prepared Farm-to-Table meal at restaurant Les ร‰curies du Parc, made of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients typical of the region. Monnickendam: Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine in an elegant restaurant in the quaint village of Monnickendam. Dining Summary: 10 Breakfast (B), 5 Dinner with Wine (DW)

Accommodation

Clervaux: The Chรขteau Dโ€™Urspelt is a magnificent 18th century residence, classified as a national monument and fully renovated to feature both modern convenience and style, together with traditional charm.

Guide

Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination

Others

Brussels: Choose between visiting Waterloo and the Panorama mural, to learn about Napoleonโ€™s final defeat or alternatively, join a private chocolate truffle-making lesson and tasting with a master chocolatier, and join a Local Expert to further explore Brussels. Amsterdam: Explore the Rijksmuseum, the Dutch national museum and largest art museum in the Netherlands, with a local art historian. Witness famous works by Van Gogh, Vermeer, and Rembrandt. Monnickendam: Journey through the polder landscape to visit Monnickendam. Along the way, visit a rustic cheese workshop to learn the secrets of the dairy industry and witness the ancient art of clog making. City tours of Ghent, Bruges and Luxembourg, all with Local Experts.: City tours of Ghent, Bruges and Luxembourg, all with Local Experts. Scenic Drives: Enjoy the scenery as you travel through Flanders, the Walloon region, along the River Meuse, across Ardennes Plateau and through the Semois Valley and Dutch countryside. Brussels: See the Atomium, and the Chinese and Japanese Pavilions. Ghent: Visit St. Bavoโ€™s Cathedral with a Local Expert, former home of the Van Eyck masterpiece, and see the Castle of the Counts. Bruges: Visit the Market Square and famous belfry of the Market Hall with your Local Expert. See the Gothic town hall in Burg Square and the frescoes on the walls of the Holy Blood Chapel. Luxembourg: With your Local Expert, enjoy views over the Petrusse Ravine and walk through the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the cathedral, the Palace of the Grand Duke and visit the grave of U.S. General George S. Patton. Lookout from the Pont Adolphe. Bastogne: Experience a fascinating insight into the history of the World War II at the modern Bastogne War Museum. Visit the Mardasson Monument, dedicated to those who fell during the Battle of the Bulge. Rotterdam: Witness the impressive market hall and Erasmus Bridge on your orientation of this modern city. Delft: Visit one of the manufacturers of original Delft blue pottery and see the potters at work on your guided tour. The Hague: See the Binnenhof courtyards and the Peace Palace. Amsterdam: Cruise along the old waterways, discovering the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century. Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expertโ€™s fascinating commentary We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door Hotel and restaurant tips are included - youโ€™ll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels

Transport

Enjoy the comfort of Insightโ€™s luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available) If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip Country Roads Of Belgium, Luxembourg And Netherlands (Classi

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Brussels
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Brussels

      Airport transfers depart Brussels airport for your centrally-located hotel at 09:00, 11:00 and 14:30. After checking in, the afternoon is yours to relax. At 17:00, join your Travel Director for a visit to the cheeky Manneken Pis statue and leisurely stroll around the Grand Place, voted the most beautiful square in Europe. Your delightful first evening also includes a Welcome Dinner with wine at a local restaurant in the heart of the Old Town, with an opportunity to mingle with your fellow travellers.(Dinner with Wine)

  • Day 2 Day 2: The Battlefield Of Waterloo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: The Battlefield Of Waterloo

      Explore Brussels with Insight Choice. Learn about Napoleonโ€™s final defeat at Waterloo or alternatively, join your Local Expert for a walking tour through the streets of Brussels visiting its Chocolate Museum for a private lesson with a master chocolatier. Return to Brussels, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to visit the historic town of Antwerp?(Breakfast)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Ghent And On To Bruges
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Ghent And On To Bruges

      In the morning, admire the contrast of the Chinese and Japanese Pavilions and the impressive, metallic spheres of the Atomium. Your journey then crosses the pasture lands of Belgian Flanders to reach Ghent, the City of Flowers, offering a fascinating cultural mix of medieval heritage and modern urban life. With a Local Expert, take a stroll through the historical streets and be mesmerised by the outstanding beauty of its quays, churches and squares. Visit St. Bavoโ€™s Cathedral, former home of the Eyck masterpiece, and see the Castle of the Counts. Continue to Bruges for a fabulous Dine-Around Evening, amid the old-world atmosphere of the town centre.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Sightseeing Bruges
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Sightseeing Bruges

      Meet your Local Expert from Bruges for a stroll along cobbled streets, lined with high-gabled houses from the 16th century. Visit the Market Square dominated by the 80-metre belfry of the Market Hall. Explore Burg Square with its ornate Gothic town hall and glorious frescoes on the walls of the Holy Blood Chapel. With your free afternoon, perhaps join an Optional Experience to visit the historic town of Ypres? Explore the market square and attend the famous Last Post Ceremony, commemorating the fallen Allied Forces on the surrounding Flanders Fields.(Breakfast)

  • Day 5 Day 5: To Luxembourg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: To Luxembourg

      Travel into the French-speaking Walloon region, where picturesque country roads lead you to the late 19th century Scourmont Abbey. The surrounding plateau on which it is built was once considered wild and barren land, but the Trappist monks have toiled for over 100 years to create a successful farm, brewery and cheese plant. Visit the Chimay Experience to learn about the production secrets of Chimay Trappist beers. Your visit concludes with a sample of freshly brewed beer and a taste of golden-crusted cheese. Continue on to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to arrive at your 18th century chรขteau home for two nights. In the evening, you will be served a fresh and delicious Farm-to-Table Dinner at restaurant Lโ€™ร‰curie du Parc. See the 12th century Clervaux Castle illuminated on your stroll after dinner.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Luxembourg City And Countryside
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Luxembourg City And Countryside

      Your travels continue to Luxembourg City for sightseeing with your Local Expert. Visit the grave of U.S. General George S. Patton, laid to rest alongside the men who fought and died in his great Third Army. Admire the view over the Petrusse Ravine from the Pont Adolphe and stroll through the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see the cathedral and the Palace of the Grand Duke. With the afternoon free for you to explore at your leisure, perhaps join an Optional Experience to the ancient Roman city of Trier, home town of Karl Marx, to explore with a Local Expert?(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Explore Bastogne Then On To Rotterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Explore Bastogne Then On To Rotterdam

      Head for Bastogne to visit the Mardasson Monument, a star-shaped memorial dedicated to the U.S. troops who died during World War IIโ€™s Battle of the Bulge. You may choose to climb to the top for a perspective of what it might have been like during the winter of 1944. Visit the Bastogne War Museum, a fascinating modern and interactive memorial centre highlighting the causes, events and consequences of WWII. Travel through the centre of Belgium as your journey continues to Rotterdam, the worldโ€™s largest port rebuilt after wartime devastation. During your orientation with your Travel Director, marvel at the radical modern design that has become the distinguishing feature of the city and see the impressive market hall and the Erasmus Bridge.(Breakfast)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Delft And The Hague
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Delft And The Hague

      Visit one of the manufacturers of original Delft blue pottery before moving on to the Hague, the elegant governmental centre of the Netherlands. See the Binnenhof courtyards where the Parliament is situated and the impressive Peace Palace. Pass through picturesque villages and windmills of the Dutch countryside to Amsterdam for three fabulous nights.(Breakfast)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Amsterdam Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Amsterdam Sightseeing

      Today you explore Amsterdam, a living museum of the 17th century, yet still a vibrant metropolis and port. The best way to see this remarkable city is from the water as you cruise through the canal district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the elegant merchant houses from the 16th and 17th centuries, their facades are a reflection of when trade flourished during Amsterdamโ€™s Golden Age. Relax as you pass stunning gables, beautiful churches and the iconic Magere Brug, better known as the Skinny Bridge. Disembark your cruise to wander the city and see the floating flower market, Dam Square and the Royal Palace. The rest of the day is at your leisure. With your free time, Perhaps venture out to the Dutch Countryside to the village of Marken?(Breakfast)

  • Day 10 Day 10: A True Dutch Delight
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: A True Dutch Delight

      If you choose, you could start the morning by visiting the worldโ€™s largest flower auction at Aalsmeer? Later, in Amsterdam, visit the newly refurbished Rijksmuseum with a Local Expert, Amsterdamโ€™s famed treasure trove of Dutch art, housing Rembrandtโ€™s โ€˜Night Watch.โ€™ Journey to the village of Monnikendam, learn the secrets of the Cheese Makerโ€™s craft, from milk to the finished product. Then witness a traditional Shoemaker turn a block of wood into clogs. In the evening, join your newfound friends and Travel Director at a beautiful restaurant in Monnikendam to enjoy your Celebration Dinner.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

  • Day 11 Day 11: Depart Amsterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Depart Amsterdam

      Transfers to Amsterdamโ€™s Schiphol Airport arrive at 08:00 and 10:00.(Breakfast)

+8
Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

Select a country to define if the visa is required

Who talk about us:

Best cities to travel to