7-Nights Highlights of Brussels & Amsterdam — CALL

Day 1: Arrive in Brussels

Transfer: Brussels National Airportto Brussels - City Centre

Hotel: Le Plaza Hotel (5 Star Rating)

Le Plaza, the luxurious hotel located in the center of Brussels. Hotel Le Plaza Brussels is the perfect hideaway to discover Brussels and its treasures. Located just next to "Rue Neuve" shopping street and only 10 minutes away from the famous Grand Place: the historical center lies at your feet while staying at Le Plaza. Furthermore, Le Plaza Hotel is an oasis of elegance and tradition in downtown Brussels, that allows you to find serenity after a walk through the animated streets of vibrating Brussels.

Day 2: Full Day Ghent and Bruges Tour

This tour will give you an opportunity to see Belgium’s most charming medieval cities in one day, both cities have been declared World Heritage by UNESCO. In Ghent, you will discover St Bavo’s Cathedral, the City Hall, the typical Belfry and St Nicholas’ Church as well as the medieval harbor where students, tourists and locals gather. See the mighty fortress which was the former residence of the Counts of Flanders.

After lunch in Bruges, start with a photo stop on the banks of the romantic Minnewater and visit the picturesque Beguinage. Your guide will explain the history of the city from the Viking Age to its downfall at the end of the Middle Ages. You will see all the highlights of Bruges: the Basilica of the Holy Blood, the Bell Tower, the Church of Our Lady, St. John’s Hospital, etc.

Optionally, you will have the opportunity to take a pleasant boat trip on the city’s narrow canals.

Day 3: Half Day Private Walking Tour Brussels

A typical half day Brussels city walk includes the main sights of the historical heart of Brussels. You will see the Grand-Place, the world famous Market Square with its incomparable City Hall and precious Guild Houses, the Galeries St Hubert, Cathedral of St Michel, Ilot Sacre, the Manneken-Pis, the neo-classical Bourse and St. Gery area and a complimentary chocolate tasting.

Guide will meet the guests at the lobby of their hotel.

Day 4: Brussels to Amsterdam

Transfer: Brussels - City Centre to Brussels Train Station

Transfer: Amsterdam Centraal Station to Amsterdam - City Centre

Hotel: The Albus - Design Hotel Amsterdam Center (4 Star Rating)

The Albus Design Hotel is well located within the famous Canal Belt in the historical city centre of Amsterdam and a short walk from all the famous sights. Dam square, Rembrandt square, and many well-known museums are just a walk away. This 4-star Superior Hotel is an excellent choice to explore this lively and vibrant city.

After a long stroll through this vibrant city, you come back to this warm and welcoming hotel. Relax in the lounge or visit the social corner to update your online status. In the evening the enthusiastic bartenders welcome you to have a drink before heading out again. Experience an unconventional and creative dinner at Senses, the hotel restaurant. Listed in the top 15 best restaurants in Amsterdam according to TripAdvisor.

Experience a service that's out of the extraordinary and personalized. Provided by the professional yet down-to-earth friendly hotel staff. They strive to exceed the expectations of every guest.

Day 5: Day at Leisure in Amsterdam



Day 6: Full Day Volendam, Marken and Windmills Tour

This excursion takes us to the countryside north of Amsterdam, to the edge of the river Zaan, where we visit windmill village ‘de Zaanse Schans’, with its characteristic green wooden houses. On the turn of the 18th century this district was an industrial area with approximately 700 windmills in use. In this day and age there are only five left. Through typical Dutch scenery we continue to Volendam for a city walk and the traditional fisherman’s village of Marken, situated on the shores of the former Zuiderzee. This tour includes a visit to a working windmill, boat ride between Marken and Volendam, a demonstration in a cheese factory and visit to a traditional clog maker.

The tour is live guided in English and Spanish but supported by an GPS audio system in 16 languages.

This excursion takes us to the countryside north of Amsterdam, to the edge of the river Zaan, where we visit windmill village ‘de Zaanse Schans’, with its characteristic green wooden houses. On the turn of the 18th century this district was an industrial area with approximately 700 windmills in use. In this day and age there are only five left. Through typical Dutch scenery we continue to Volendam for a city walk and the traditional fisherman’s village of Marken, situated on the shores of the former Zuiderzee. This tour includes a visit to a working windmill, boat ride between Marken and Volendam, a demonstration in a cheese factory and visit to a traditional clog maker.

The tour is live guided in English and Spanish but supported by an GPS audio system in 16 languages.

Day 7: Full Day Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague including Madurodam

The Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Tour begins in the city centre of Amsterdam, right next to Central Station. The Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Tour will first show you The Hague, where you will see the city centre and the outside of Binnenhof (the world’s oldest House of Parliament that is still in use!), including a walking tour through the city. You will also drive past Noordeinde Palace, where the Dutch King works.

After this, the tour continues to Delft, where there will be time for lunch (not included) and free time to explore. In this beautiful medieval town, you will visit one of the last remaining Delftware factories, famous for their blue-and-white ceramics. Finally, you will visit Rotterdam. In Rotterdam the tour takes you past the city's bold and fascinating architecture and includes a visit to the famous food market.

Day 8: Depart from Amsterdam

Transfer: Amsterdam - City Centre to Amsterdam Airport