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Best of Holland Belgium and Luxembourg 2013

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Brussels PalaceGrand Ducal PalaceAmsterdam, NetherlandsRoyal Delft Pottery Factory
Brussels Palace
Grand Ducal Palace
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Royal Delft Pottery Factory
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Trip Itinerary

  • Day 1

    ARRIVE AMSTERDAM (3 NIGHTS)

    Welcome to Amsterdam! Relax and unwind after check-in or take a leisurely stroll through this unique city. Tonight, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for sightseeing cruise aboard a canal boat. Later, get to know your travelling companions at a Welcome Reception including a light meal and welcome drinks.


    Meal(s): (Welcome Reception)

    Hotel: Hilton (MD)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 2

    AMSTERDAM SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE

    In Amsterdam, enjoy an orientation of the historic city centre. Admire Rembrandt’s masterpiece, the ‘The Night Watch’, during your guided Small Group Sightseeing tour of the Rijksmuseum. Visit an historic diamond polishing factory to see the diamond cutters at work. During the flowering season (April until mid-May), an included visit to the tulip fields of Keukenhof is sure to dazzle, with several million flowering bulbs planted across a 70-acre site.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

  • Day 3

    ROTTERDAM AND DELFT EXCURSION

    After a leisurely morning, travel through The Hague to the historic town of Delft. Visit the Royal Delft Pottery workshop for a closer look at the manufacture of this Local Speciality, hand painted, porcelain. After somefree time to explore the city. Continue to Rotterdam, the most important river port in Europe. After a short city orientation, visit the Euromast Tower for spectacular panoramic views of the city and the famous harbour. The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend as you please before returning to Amsterdam this evening.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

  • Day 4

    AMSTERDAM - HAARZUILENS - MAASTRICHT - BASTOGNE - LUXEMBOURG (2 NIGHTS)

    In Haarzuilens, visit the magnificent gardens of fairy-tale De Haar Castle. Continue your journey to visit the historic fortified city of Maastricht. Enjoy free time to explore the city before continuing to Bastogne. View the American Memorial, erected to commemorate the 76 890 American soldiers wounded or killed during Battle of the Bulge. Arrive later at your hotel in the Duchy of Luxembourg. Dine tonight at your hotel.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Doubletree (SF)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 5

    LUXEMBOURG SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE

    This morning, visit General George S. Patton’s grave. Your walking tour of Luxembourg with your Local Guide shows you the sights including the breath-taking gorge of the Rivers Alzette and Petrusse, the Cathedral, and the Grand Ducal Palace. The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend at leisure and your Travel Director will be able to advise on how to get the most from your free time in the city.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

  • Day 6

    LUXEMBOURG - ORVAL - DINANT - BRUGES (2 NIGHTS)

    Visit Orval Abbey, a Cistercian monastery famous for producing Trappiste beer. Continue your journey and visit the pretty town of Dinant, birthplace of Adolphe Sax – best known for inventing the saxophone. Later, arrive in picturesque Bruges and join your fellow travellers this evening for a special Be My Guest dinner at an 18th-century farmstead.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

    Hotel: De’Medici (F)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 7

    BRUGES SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE

    Admire the sights of Bruges, including the town square, during your walking tour with a Local Guide. Cruise along picturesque canals during your sightseeing cruise and visit a Lace Centre to see the production of this Local Speciality. Spend the rest of the day exploring the charming medieval streets at your own pace.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

  • Day 8

    BRUGES - GENT - BRUSSELS (2 NIGHTS)

    Visit the beautiful city of Gent and see the three famous Gent towers – Saint Nicholas’ Church, the Belfry and Saint Bavo’s Cathedral. This afternoon, in Brussels, your Travel Director shows you the city’s highlights, including the Atomium, Royal Palace, Japanese Pagodas, the Grand Place and the famous Mannekin Pis.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: The Hotel (Deluxe)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 9

    BRUSSELS - AT LEISURE

    Today is free for you to do as you wish! Explore the Grand Place, join a beer or bike tour, or simply relax in a café and watch the world go by. Your Travel Director will be able to assist you to get the most from this leisurely day. This evening, celebrate a wonderful trip with your travel companions at a Farewell Dinner.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

  • Day 10

    DEPART BRUSSELS

    This morning bid farewell to your fellow travellers and take home many special memories. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

What's Included

Insider Experiences

  • Local Speciality Visit a historic diamond polishing factory in Amsterdam.
  • Local Speciality Visit the Delft Pottery factory for a look at the creation of this renowned, hand painted, porcelain.
  • Local Speciality Visit a lace workshop in Bruges.
  • Be My Guest Enjoy a memorable dinner of Belgian cuisine at an 18th century farmstead near Bruges. The farm is home to cattle, sheep and poultry. Meet the farmer who was born and raised on the farm.
  • Local Guide in Luxembourg and Bruges
  • Small Group Sightseeing In Amsterdam, enjoy a guided visit to the Rijksmuseum with a group size of no more than 25 guests.
  • Hidden Treasure Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.

Sightseeing Highlights

  • AmsterdamOrientation includes the Mint Tower, Tower of Tears, Dam Square, and ‘Skinny Bridge’. Enjoy a sightseeing cruise along the canals.
  • KeukenhofVisit the magnificent bulb fields (when open).
  • RotterdamVisit the Euromast Tower for panoramic views of the city and harbour.
  • DelftVisit the city of Delft, once the home port of the Dutch East India Company.
  • De Haar Castle GardensVisit the magnificent gardens of this fairy-tale castle.
  • MaastrichtVisit the picturesque fortified city of Maastricht.
  • BastogneVisit the American Memorial at the Battle of the Bulge site.
  • LuxembourgView the Cathedral of our Lady of Luxembourg and Grand Ducal Palace. Visit General George Patton’s grave.
  • OrvalVisit the Cistercian Abbey.
  • DinantVisit this pretty town on the banks of the Meuse.
  • BrugesSee the Grand Place, the Basilica of the Holy Blood and enjoy an included cruise along the canals.
  • GentOrientation featuring views of the ‘Three Towers of Gent’ and Castle of the Counts of Flanders.
  • BrusselsOrientation includes views of the Atomium, Grand Place, Royal Park and Palaces, Japanese and Chinese Pagodas, and the Manneken Pis.

Dining

  • 9 hot buffet breakfasts.

  • 4 evening meals including:

  • Welcome Reception with your Travel Director in Amsterdam including a light meal and drinks.
  • 1 three-course dinner.
  • Be My Guest dinner at an 18th century farmstead near Bruges.
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Brussels.

Travel Highlights

  • Tickets for Keukenhof Bulb fields are included during the flowering season (April until mid-May)
  • First Class hotel accommodation featuring two-bedded rooms and private facilities
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
  • Travel by luxury, air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and an on-board restroom
  • The services of a professional Travel Director
  • Audio headsets to clearly hear your guide’s commentary on all included sightseeing
  • A travel wallet with your documentation
  • Complimentary keepsake photo and map
  • Airport transfers are included on the arrival and departure days of your trip

Airport Transfers

  • For full details on transfers, please click here.
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Hotel Class Key
  • SF= Superior First Class, F = First Class, MF = Moderate First Class, ST = Superior Tourist, D = Deluxe and MD = Moderate Deluxe.
  • Hotels are subject to change.
Notes
  • * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  • ^Twin-share option not available for trips to South America., Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey.

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