Itinerary for: Best of Holland Belgium & Luxembourg 2010 (EHBL)
- Amsterdam
- Volendam
- De Haar Castle
- Maastricht
- Bastogne
- Luxembourg
- Orval
- Dinant
- Mons
- Bruges
- Gent
- Brussels
- Antwerp
- Deflt
- Rotterdam
Day 1:
Welcome to Amsterdam! After check-in, time to relax. Later, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink and tour briefing in the hotel.
Hotel: Hilton
Day 2:
First 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 3:
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
Day 4:
Our guided walking tour features 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 5:
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. Our Highlight Dinner is at a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Hotel: Academie
Day 6:
Our walking tour 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 7:
Our tour of Gent includes the Three Towers, then we travel on to Brussels where we enjoy our Highlight Dinner tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Hotel: Hilton
Day 8:
Our Tour Director shows us the Atomium, the Royal Palace, the Japanese Pagodas, the Grand Place, the Mannekin Pis and a fascinating Hidden Treasure! (Buffet breakfast)
Day 9:
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 with our Tour Director and newfound friends. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Hotel: Westin
Day 10:
This morning we bid farewell to our Tour Director and travelling companions as our tour comes to an end. (Buffet breakfast)
Free airport transfers:
Transfers on Day 1 at Amsterdam Airport will operate at 09.00, 11.00 and 13.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Amsterdam Airport at 09.00.