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Country Roads of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands

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Country Roads of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands

Operated by: Insight Vacations

11 Days from $3,128 per person
APR - OCT 2023
Ansterdam Canal lit up at dusk, Netherlands

Countries Visited

Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands ...more Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands

Locations Visited

Brussels, Waterloo, Ghent, Bruges, Clervaux, Luxembourg City, Rotterdam, Delft, The Hague, Amsterdam, Monnickendam ...more Brussels, Waterloo, Ghent, Bruges, Clervaux, Luxembourg City, Rotterdam, Delft, The Hague, Amsterdam, Monnickendam
  1. 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 a 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.

    meals Dinner with Wine
    hotel NH Collection Brussels Centre.
  2. Day 2 The Battlefield of Waterloo or Chocolate Truffle Making Lesson Relaxed Start

    Explore Brussels with Insight Choice. Learn about Napoleon’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 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. In the evening, choose from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants on your Dine-Around Evening.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
    hotel NH Collection Brussels Centre.
  3. 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. Bavo's Cathedral, former home of the Eyck masterpiece, and see the Castle of the Counts. We continue to Bruges, where you'll stay for the next two nights.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges.
  4. Day 4 Sightseeing Bruges Relaxed Start

    Meet your Local Expert in Bruges for a stroll along cobbled streets, lined with high-gabled houses from the 16th century. Visit the Market Square dominated by the 83-meter medieval bell tower, The Belfry of Bruges. 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.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges.
  5. Day 5 Luxembourg

    Travel into the French-speaking region of Wallonia, 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 château home for two nights. In the evening, you will be served a fresh and delicious Farm-to-Table Dinner at restaurant L'Écurie du Parc. See the 12th century Clervaux Castle illuminated on your stroll after dinner.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
    hotel Château d'Urspelt (Castle Rooms), Clervaux.
  6. 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?

    meals Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
    hotel Château d'Urspelt (Castle Rooms), Clervaux.
  7. 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 Battle of the Bulge in World War II. 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 world's largest port rebuilt after wartime devastation. During your orientation with your Travel Director, see the impressive market hall and its radical modern design and the Erasmus Bridge.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Inntel Hotels Rotterdam Centre.
  8. 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. Select departures visit Keukenhof Gardens one of the world's largest flower gardens, an unforgettable experience not to be missed. Pass through picturesque villages and windmills of the Dutch countryside to Amsterdam for three fabulous nights.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam.
  9. Day 9 Amsterdam Sightseeing Relaxed Start

    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 Amsterdam'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?

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam.
  10. Day 10 A True Dutch Delight Relaxed Start

    If you choose, you could start the morning by visiting the world's largest flower auction at Aalsmeer? Later, in Amsterdam, visit the newly refurbished Rijksmuseum with a Local Expert, Amsterdam's famed treasure trove of Dutch art, housing Rembrandt's ‘Night Watch.' Journey to the village of Monnikendam, learn the secrets of the Cheese Maker'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.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
    hotel Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam.
  11. Day 11 Depart Amsterdam

    Transfers to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport arrive at 08:00 and 10:00.

    meals Breakfast
Country Roads of Belgium, Luxembourg & The Netherlands Guided Tour Map
Price Includes

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 10 Breakfast (B)

Choice Highlights

  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Brussels: Join a private chocolate truffle-making lesson and tasting with a master chocolatier, before exploring Brussels with your Local Expert.
  • Brussels: Learn about Napoloean's final defeat on a visit to the Panorama of the Battle of Waterloo. This neoclassical building houses a monumental panoramic painting depicting the battle.

Additional Included Highlights

  • : Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
  • : Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'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.
  • : We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
  • : From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
  • : 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.

Authentic Dining

  • 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.
  • Brussels: Join a private chocolate truffle-making lesson and tasting with a master chocolatier, before exploring Brussels with your Local Expert.
  • Abbaye Notre Dame de Scourmont: 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.
  • Luxembourg City: At restaurant Les Écuires du Parc, savour a freshly prepared farm-to-table meal of locally sourced, seasonal produce.
  • Monnickendam: Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine in an elegant restaurant in the quaint village of Monnickendam.

Insight Experiences

  • 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.

Make Travel Matter

  • Brussels: Experience a Dine-Around Evening. Diverse options reflect the cosmopolitan nature of the city, including We Exist, an initiative supporting Syrian immigrants.

Summary

  • : City tours of Ghent, Bruges and Luxembourg City, all with Local Experts.

Top Rated Highlights

  • Brussels: Visit the Grand Place and view the Mannekin Pis.
  • Brussels: Learn about Napoloean's final defeat on a visit to the Panorama of the Battle of Waterloo. This neoclassical building houses a monumental panoramic painting depicting the battle.
  • Brussels: See the Atomium, and the Chinese and Japanese Pavilions.
  • Ghent: Visit St. Bavo'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 City: 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: Led by your Travel Director, wander the city to see the floating flower market, Dam Square and the Royal 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.
  • 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.

Well-being

  • : Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
  • : Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

Dates & Prices

Prices shown are per person based on two people sharing a twin room. To request a personalized travel quote, click "Request Quote" and a Travel Specialist will send your custom quote including airfare if requested.

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Optional Add-Ons

Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.

Brussels

Available on Day 2

Antwerp Unveiled

Join this half-day experience to Antwerp, the second largest city and biggest port of Belgium. You will discover the city with your Local Expert and visit the Gothic cathedral of Belgium to see artworks by Peter Paul Rubens. You can also enjoy a traditional beer or waffle in the beautiful square right by the cathedral.
Adult Price: € 46

Bruges

Available on Day 3

Scenic Bruges Canal Cruise & Dinner

A boat trip on the picturesque canals of Bruges allows us to admire the city's most romantic and beautiful sights from an entirely different angle (a photographers paradise). Afterwards, we'll enjoy a traditional dinner with drinks on the charming market square.
Adult Price: € 72

Available on Day 4

Magical Bruges by Horse and Carriage

What could be more magical than a horse and carriage ride by the colourful canals and squares of the ‘Venice of the North’? See the Lake of Love with its gliding swans, the ornate bridges, the steep gabled houses reflected in the canals, the bells of the carillon chiming – all of which conjure up a fascinating dream-like atmosphere. Photo stops included, of course.
Adult Price: € 41

Available on Day 4

Ypres Excursion and Last Post Ceremony

Travel with your Local Specialist to the historic town of Ypres, a ‘city of peace’ known for its involvement in World War I. Visit two well-known cemeteries and attend the famous Last Post Ceremony, which commemorates the fallen of the British Army and her allies on the surrounding Flanders Fields. You’ll also have the chance to visit Ypres' lovely market square and take in the atmosphere of this unique location.
Adult Price: € 52

Luxembourg City

Available on Day 6

Excursion To The Roman City Of Trier In Germany

Drive into Germany to visit the ancient Roman city of Trier, home town of Karl Marx. Sightseeing with a local expert will reveal the superb Porta Nigra and the Imperial Baths, the largest outside Rome You'll also walk through the old town to see the fine Liebfrauenkirche, as well as Marx's house. After free time in the centre, we'll proceed to the nearby hills for great views over the Moselle River and the surrounding wine region.
Adult Price: € 39

Rotterdam

Available on Day 7

Rotterdam Harbour Cruise & Dinner

A fascinating opportunity to experience the bustle of Europe’s largest port, so crucial to the Dutch economy. We'll admire the city’s impressive skyline and take in all the activity of the harbour, shipyards, docks and the ultra-modern technology of the container port. The cruise ends with a view of the steamship SS Rotterdam, the flagship liner of the Holland America Line. Later, we’re off to a favourite local restaurant for a delicious three-course dinner with unlimited drinks.
Adult Price: € 69

Amsterdam

Available on Day 8

Dutch Indonesian Rijsttafel Dinner

Don't leave Amsterdam without trying a Rijsttafel (literally: “rice table”): many small, shareable dishes, ranging from mild to spicy, in all colours of the rainbow, served with rice. A result of the Dutch Colonization of Indonesia, it's now considered by many Dutch as their signature dish. Indonesia was formerly a treasured colony of the Netherlands and during this period the Dutch embraced the delicious Indonesian cuisine both at home and abroad. The Rijsttafel became a star on the menu.
Adult Price: € 72

Available on Day 8

Kinderdijk Exploration and Boat Ride

Join us to discover the spectacular straight line of 19 working windmills at the Kinderdijk. Part of a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site and situated below sea-level, they were built around 1740 to pump water out of the reclaimed 'polder' lands. You’ll also admire the classic Dutch landscape between the Rhine river branches of the delta, during a relaxing boat ride.
Adult Price: € 40

Available on Day 9

Traditional Dutch Countryside Tour

Take a break from the hectic pace of city life and unwind as you visit the ‘scenic Dutch countryside’. Enjoy a boat trip on the IJsselmeer lake (1100 kms) and visit the village of Volendam and the island village of Marken. You’ll be able to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside surroundings and immerse yourself in the old way of life. There will be free time to stroll around the villages and shop for traditional Dutch souvenirs.
Adult Price: € 42

Available on Day 10

Aalsmeer Flower Auctions

Experience the excitement at the very epicentre of the international flower trade! Each day, over 19 million flowers are sold at 'Bloemenveiling Aalsmeer', the world's largest flower auction. Witness all the action from a specially-designed viewing gallery as traders bid against the clock for a mind-blowing assortment of blooms. A unique experience you'll remember forever!
Adult Price: € 29
Note: Not operational Saturday and Sunday.

Reviews
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Independent Reviews
Brian Buroker
Review date: Thursday, May 19, 2022
Service
The agent was excellent on the phone: patient, clear, helpful, friendly. Even took the time to find the best flight options for us.
Response from Grand European Travel:
It sounds like your trip to Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands was truly amazing. We are thrilled that we could help you with all the details so you could enjoy your trip to the utmost. Thanks for the kind words. We appreciate the positive feedback.
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Vacation
Gary J., our tour director, was excellent. One thing that was so appreciated was that, at most locations, he managed to have our room keys ready to hand out at the moment we arrived at the hotel lobby. Another thing that was good was occasionally he would narrate or read information or history about the days destination or area we were traveling through while on the bus. We would have liked even more of that. The local guides were exceptional.
Anthony Conforti
Review date: Thursday, May 5, 2022
Service
Tess is responsive and listens to what we want
Response from Grand European Travel:
We appreciate your comments and will be sure to share them with Tess. Thank you!
Friday, May 6, 2022
Vacation
Great trip. Tulips were amazing.
Response from Grand European Travel:
That's lovely to hear. Thank you
Friday, May 6, 2022
Laura Creagan
Review date: Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Service
Daniel did an excellent job booking our trip and communicating with us! When he was out of office, on vacation, we dealt with another agent to get tickets issued. Again, a very helpful agent! Have recommended GET to friends.
Vacation
A very well planned itinerary that allowed us to experience the beauty and many sites of the 3 countries ! Our tour director did an outstanding job coordinating things!
Trusted Customer
Review date: Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Service
provided information that helped me in choosing particular tour. yes I will contact her when planning my next tour.
Vacation
I already did. I have no photos or videos to share.
Trusted Customer
Review date: Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Service
We worked with Barb Gardner to plan & book our trip & it all was completed quite smoothly. Barb helped us find the most convenient flights & upgraded our seats without difficulty. She made the whole process easy. Barb had also assisted us with our Best of Germany trip last fall & it also worked out beautifully.
Vacation
It was an excellent trip with lots of enlightening historical sites, some wonderful works of art, breath-taking floral displays and, per my husband, outstanding Belgium beers. Philip Orna and the driver, Mr. Ludwig, did a great job of making adjustments to the schedule and routes to ensure the best experiences for us during the crowded Easter holiday.
Beverly Stichtenoth
Review date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Service
GET is easy to work with and our travel documents were delivered in a timely manner.
Vacation
All in all, we were satisfied with the itinerary of this tour. An opportunity for improvement for future tours may involve managing tour included experiences and optional experiences that are offered on the same day in places where the hotel location is outside of city centers (Luxembourg, Amsterdam). Some travelers were seemingly forced to either include an optional experience when they may not have wished to do so, or were forced to skip an included experience because of transportation limitations that were an impact of those accommodation locations. Specifically, the walking tour of Luxembourg City and the optional experience to Trier should probably both be marketed as included experiences in the tour itinerary, since there was no viable option to accommodate people who would have done the Luxembourg City tour but did not wish to do the optional excursion to Trier.
Priscilla Webb
Review date: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Service
Daniel Pelletier was a wonderful, patient, and knowledgeable help with my booking and other questions.
Vacation
Insight runs wonderful tours. Our tour guide, Gary, was patient, diplomatic, extremely helpful and accommodating, and very knowledgeable. The bus is beautiful and comfortable, and the bus driver, Gerard, was polite, helpful, and expert at driving and parking the huge bus. The itinerary was exciting. Everything possible was done to make everyone comfortable and happy. We look forward to our next Insight tour!
Response from Grand European Travel:
Thank you so much! We will be sure to share your comments with Daniel, Gary and Gerard.  We hope to see you on another trip very soon!
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Trusted Customer
Review date: Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Service
First and foremost is the guide and driver were excellent. Chantal went above and beyond to make our vacation stress free and enjoyable. Gerard was the best. He got into places I thought were unnavigable but he did it. All in all I thought the trip met my expectations.
Vacation
I thought most of the add ons were good. I would have preferred an extra day in Rotterdam. I was not happy with the Chateau experience. If we didn't like there menu there was no place else to eat. Also it was pretty far from everything. I heard about Dinant and was looking forward to visiting but it wound up being a big disappointment. They were working on the canal so there were no boats and most of the shops were closed because of it. It was like visiting a ghost town.There should have been a substitution for this visit due to the circumstances.
Trusted Customer
Review date: Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Service
Organized, informative, great Tour Director & Driver (Nathalie & Jan), & I would highly recommend "GET", & go on another trip.
Vacation
Superior trip!. Will definitely go again.
Trusted Customer
Review date: Sunday, October 16, 2016
Service
Grand European is a great travel company with great service.
Vacation
The Country Roads Vacation was great.
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