9-Nights Journey through the Netherlands, Belgium & France: Canals, Champagne & Culture featuring Christmas Markets from $4,999

Collette

OFFER ID 1658186

Journey through the Netherlands, Belgium & France: Canals, Champagne & Culture featuring Christmas Markets
Dutch windmills, cozy streets, bubbling champagne, and the "City of Light" – experience the essence of three European countries in the heart of the holiday season. Cruise through the canals of Amsterdam on a private boat. Stand in awe before the powerful windmills of Kinderdijk. Spend two nights in the storybook city of Bruges. Travel along the Route du Champagne stopping for a visit to a Champagne winery. See Parisian boulevards sparkle for the holidays and celebrate the journey with dinner at the Eiffel Tower. Connect with deeply rooted cultures as you make your way through the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.

9 nights from $4,999 per person

Itinerary

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Day 1 Overnight Flight
From iconic Dutch windmills and cozy Belgian streets to the world-renowned Champagne region and the “City of Light,” experience the essence of three European countries. Connect with deeply rooted cultures as you make your way through the Netherlands, Belgium, and France in the heart of the holiday season.

Day 2 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hotel: The Manor
Narrow canals, stone bridges, and bike-brimmed lanes - this is Amsterdam, the lively starting point of your journey. Check into your hotel,* an impressive historic building with rich history and your home for the next three nights. As arrival times may vary, there are no scheduled activities during the day. Spend time as you wish, exploring the city independently. Tonight, get a taste of the local flavors and meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.(D)

Day 3 Amsterdam
Hotel: The Manor
See the city the way it’s meant to be seen - by canal on a private boat. Cruise under sloping bridges and pass by classic Dutch houses. Continue discovering Amsterdam on a walking tour with a local guide. Spend the late afternoon chatting with a local about the city’s progressive (and often controversial) culture. Enjoy an evening at leisure to spend time in the city however you wish.(B)

Day 4 Amsterdam
Hotel: The Manor
Make the most of a free day in Amsterdam and explore Amsterdam’s Christmas markets throughout the city. Perhaps you’ll visit the Van Gogh Museum** and explore the Anne Frank House.** Or, choose an optional excursion to Delft,*** spending the day in this picture-perfect city where the artistic legacy of Johannes Vermeer lives on. After a guided walking tour, visit the Royal Delft earthenware factory which has been producing hand-painted blue motifs since the 16th century, and try your hand at painting a tile before returning to Amsterdam. No matter how you spend your day, complete it with an Impact Moment at A Beautiful Mess - a restaurant that helps refugees find independence in the Dutch community. Be united by food and enjoy locally sourced, environmentally conscious ingredients over dinner featuring authentic Middle Eastern and North African flavors.(B, D)

Day 5 Amsterdam - Kinderdijk - Bruges, Belgium
Hotel: Hotel Aragon
Today, visit Holland’s storied windmills and take in the wind, water, and open spaces that make Dutch history come to life in Kinderdijk (UNESCO). Enjoy a short boat ride along the canal, walk along the winding paths, and venture inside of a working windmill. End your day in storybook Bruges, your home for the next two nights, and join in an evening stroll in the city with an enchanting atmosphere, festive lights, and decorations filling the historic streets.(B, D)

Day 6 Bruges
Hotel: Hotel Aragon
Wander the cobblestone streets of Bruges and get familiar with this cozy Belgian city on a walking tour with a local guide this morning. Connecting with local traditions, taste Belgian chocolate, learn about the intricate craft of lace making and spend time exploring the Christmas markets. This afternoon, it’s your choice! Cheers to the day with a visit to a local brewery, where you’ll taste Belgium’s most classic beverage -OR- take a bus and depart on a journey to discover the streets of nearby Ghent on a locally guided tour. Tonight, taste your way across local cuisines and enjoy dinner on your own.(B)

Day 7 Bruges - Arras, France - Reims
Hotel: Continental Hotel
Journey through Flanders into France, savoring the charm of lesser-known cities and villages along the way. Visit Arras in northern France, which stands out with its striking Flemish-Baroque architecture and vibrant local markets. Join in a walk around its core, the Grand Place and Place des Héros - lively gathering spots where locals come together over coffee and conversation - and immerse yourself in the welcoming atmosphere. Back on the road to Reims, take time to unwind as you enter the heart of France’s illustrious Champagne region. Settle into your hotel and then enjoy the festive ambiance as you taste your way through French cuisine. Perhaps tonight you will join an evening walk and enjoy the beautiful lights that illuminate the town.(B, D)

Day 8 Reims - Champagne Winery - Reims
Hotel: Continental Hotel
Uncover the city’s Celtic roots and Gothic architecture during a guided walking tour in Reims. Step into the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims and gaze up at a sea of colorful stained glass. This afternoon, cityscapes give way to vineyard rows as you make your way along the Route du Champagne. Learn all about this world-famous artisan production during a tour and tasting at a nearby maison du champagne.**** Enjoy your afternoon and evening at leisure.(B, L)

Day 9 Reims - Paris
Hotel: Courtyard Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
Say bonjour to Paris, the French capital. This morning, begin your Paris journey in style and glide along the iconic Seine River on a scenic lunch cruise. While savoring delicious French cuisine, take in panoramic views of Paris’s most celebrated landmarks - from the majestic Eiffel Tower to the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral - all unfolding before you like a living postcard. This afternoon, settle into your charming neighborhood, your home for the next two nights, and explore Paris’ liveliest and biggest winter fair at the Tuileries Garden Christmas Market, La Magie de Noël.(B, L)

Day 10 Paris
Hotel: Courtyard Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
This morning, step into the enchanting enclave of Montmartre as you join a local expert and ride Le Métro to this historic hilltop neighborhood. Stroll through its charming cobblestone streets where artists set up their easels. Admire the stunning Sacré-Cœur Basilica, with its graceful white domes and sweeping city views, before exploring the Musée de Montmartre, a hidden treasure nestled in a 17th-century house. The afternoon is yours to embrace the magic of Paris however you choose. You may explore the friendly vibe at Place des Abbesses Christmas markets and warm yourself with warm spiced wine and hot roasted chestnuts, or perhaps wander along the Seine. Maybe you’ll indulge in some Christmas shopping along the Champs-Élysées, the world-famous avenue brimming with elegance and energy. End the day and toast to a wonderful journey over an exclusive dinner at the Eiffel Tower featuring French cuisine and breathtaking views.(B, D)

Day 11 Paris - Tour Ends
Say au revoir to Europe as you depart for home.(B)

Featured Destinations

Paris

Reims

Bruges

Amsterdam

Cosmopolitan Amsterdam is most famous for its narrow, gabled houses lining the canals. Interesting attractions include the medieval weighhouse, Royal Palace on Dam Square, and New Church. Its most glamorous industry is the diamond trade. Not too far from Amsterdam are the flower centers of Aalsmeer, the picturesque fishing villages of Volendam and Marken, cheese markets at Edam and Gouda, and historic Haarlem, the main center of the bulb-growing industry. Enjoy the city’s sights from a glass-topped sightseeing boat which passes characteristic gabled houses and negotiates picturesque arched bridges. Facing Dam Square, the Royal Palace was built in 1648 and is still officially the royal residence, although the royal family resides in The Hague. The marbled Citizens Hall with inlaid maps of the world is worth seeing. One of Amsterdam’s most visited sites is historic Anne Frank House. Rijksmuseum, the city’s most prestigious museum, houses the largest collection of Dutch paintings in the world. Van Gogh Museum houses a striking collection.

Excursions

Amsterdam: An Introduction to Amsterdam – 4 hours

Amsterdam: Highlights of Amsterdam - 8 Hours

Amsterdam: The Three Sisters, Delft & Den Haag - 8 Hours

You are met at Amsterdam port for a full-day excursion outside of the city. Head south into the countryside for a photo opportunity at the impressive Three Sisters Windmills in Stompwijk. As over a third of the Netherlands lies below sea level, windmills were initially designed to pump vast amount of water out, thus protecting land from flooding. Today, these silent giants draw many visitors every year for their charming appearances.

From here, you travel on to Delft, world-renowned for its famous blue and white pottery and one of the most beautiful towns in the Netherlands. Take in the town’s architectural gems and charming ambience, which are best appreciated by walking along its small canals with their graceful humpbacked bridges.

Following this, enjoy a privately-guided tour at the Royal Delft Experience, where a painter shares the passion behind the production of this stunning 17th-century earthenware during a special demonstration.

After lunch at leisure, you continue to the Hague, the home of the Dutch Royal Family and the administrative capital of the Netherlands; walk the Inner court past the Government buildings and take the opportunity for a photo stop at the International Court of Justice. You may like to visit the Mauritshuis Museum, which holds one of the world's finest collections of paintings, including Rembrandt, Steen, Hals, Rubens and Van Dyck, or you may choose to visit the Panorama Mesdag, which hosts the Panorama, one of the largest canvas paintings in the world (subject to opening times).

On your return journey, stop at Scheveningen beach for some spectacular views before continuing back. (8 hours, driver and guide)

Highlights:

Witness the majestic windmills known as the Three Sisters
Delve into Delft's artistic heritage

Tour Duration: 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

Private transport by luxury car or minivan
An expert local guide for 8 hours
Entrance fees to all sights and museums
All taxes

Exclusions:

All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
Gratuities

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

11/28/2026 - 12/08/2026

from $4,999 per person

12/05/2026 - 12/15/2026

from $4,999 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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9 Nights

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Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability and change without notice. Prices reflect land only accommodations, airfare is additional. Blackout dates/seasonal supplements may apply. Itinerary and map subject to change. Prices subject to availability and changes without notice. Some restrictions may apply.

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