Day 1 | Welcome to Brussels

Airport transfers depart Brussels airport for your centrally-located

hotel. After checking in, the afternoon is yours to relax. 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 rst 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: Sotel Europe, Brussels

Day 2 | The Battleeld of Waterloo or Chocolate True Making Lesson

Explore Brussels with Insight Choice. Learn about Napoleon’s

nal defeat at Waterloo, or join a private chocolate true making

lesson and tasting with a master chocolatier, and further explore

Brussels with a Local Expert. The remainder of the day is at your

leisure. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to the lively city of

Antwerp.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Sotel Europe, Brussels

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Antwerp Unveiled - Join this half-day experience to Antwerp, the second largest city and biggest port of Belgium. Discover the city with

your Local Specialist and see the largest Gothic cathedral of Belgium, famous for its artworks by Peter Paul Rubens. You can also enjoy a

traditional beer or wae in the beautiful square right by the cathedral.

Adult: 51.00 EUR

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 Flanders to reach

Ghent, the City of Flowers, oering 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. 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.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Radisson Blu, Bruges

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

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 dierent angle (a photographers paradise). Afterwards, we'll enjoy a traditional dinner with drinks on the

charming market square.

Adult: 79.00 EUR

Day 4 | Bruges

Enjoy a relaxed start and leisurely morning to explore the city of

Bruges at your own pace. 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, Bruges

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

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 reected 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: 48.00 EUR

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

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Day 5 | Luxembourg

Travel into the French-speaking region of Wallonia, where

picturesque country roads lead you to the late 19th century

Maredsous Abbey. Surrounded by the lush greenery of the

Molignée valley, the Benedictine monks have toiled for over 100

years to create a cultural household for arts and crafts and a

successful school, brewery and cheese plant. Your visit concludes

with a sample of freshly brewed beer and a taste of creamy,

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 Les Écuries 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

Day 6 | Luxembourg City and Countryside

Your travels continue to Luxembourg City for sightseeing with

your Local Expert this morning. 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. The afternoon is free for you to explore

Luxembourg City at your leisure, or perhaps join an Optional

Experience to the ancient Roman city of Trier, home town of Karl

Marx, to explore with a Local Expert. Later, return to your hotel in

the stunning scenery of the Luxembourg Ardennes hills.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

Hotel: Château d'Urspelt (Castle Rooms), Clervaux

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

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 ne 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: 47.00 EUR

Day 7 | Explore Bastogne then on to Rotterdam

Head for Bastogne to visit the Mardasson Monument, a starshaped 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 Rotterdam Centre.

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

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 ultramodern technology of the container port. The cruise ends with a view of the steamship SS Rotterdam, the agship liner of the Holland

America Line. Later, we’re o to a favourite local restaurant for a delicious three-course dinner with unlimited drinks.

Adult: 97.00 EUR

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 where the Parliament is situated,

and the impressive Peace Palace. Select departures visit

Keukenhof Gardens, one of the world's largest ower 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 Amrâth, Amsterdam

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

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: 49.00 EUR

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: 72.00 EUR

Day 9 | Amsterdam Sightseeing

After a leisurely 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 merchants houses from the 16th and

17th centuries, their facades are a reection of when trade

ourished 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 oating ower market, Dam Square

and the Royal Palace. The rest of the day is at your leisure. With

your free time, there's the opportunity to venture out to the

Dutch Countryside to the village of Marken.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Grand Amrâth, Amsterdam

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

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: 46.00 EUR

Day 10 | A True Dutch Delight

If you choose, you could start the morning by visiting the Van

Loon Museum. Later, 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 nished product. Then witness a traditional

Shoemaker turn a block of wood into clogs. In the evening, join

your newfound friends and Travel Director for dinner at a beautiful

restaurant in Monnikendam.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

Hotel: Grand Amrâth, Amsterdam

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Van Loon Museum - In the heart of the canal district lies Museum Van Loon, a magnicent private residence built in 1672. The former

residence of the artist Ferdinand Bol, the 18th-century interior still evokes the splendour of the Golden Age. With your Local Expert,

you’ll discover the large collection of paintings, ne furniture, precious silver and porcelain from several centuries. A short walking tour in

the heart of the city gives a glimpse behind the façades of Amsterdam's world-famous canals and immerses you in an authentic

Amsterdam experience.

Day 11 | Depart Amsterdam

Bid farewell to Amsterdam as you transfer to Amsterdam’s

Schiphol Airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Handpicked 4 & 5 star hotels in great locations

Superior dining in top rated restaurants

Daily breakfasts & many relaxed morning starts after 9am

24/7 personal service – knowledgeable Travel Director & expert Driver

‘Business Class’ style coaches with extended legroom*

Insider Access, Insightful Encounters and Insight Choice experiences

Local discovery led by Local Experts

All porterage, gratuities and tips

Booking and Payments

• Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total tour cost is required to confirm your booking.

• Final Payment: The balance must be paid in full 90 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your booking.

Cancellations and Refunds

• Cancellation by Client:

• More than 90 days before departure: Loss of deposit.

• 30-90 days before departure: 65% of the total tour cost.

• Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of the total tour cost.

• Cancellation by Company: We reserve the right to cancel the tour due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.

• Changes to Itinerary

• Flexibility Required: Weather and road conditions may necessitate changes to the planned route and itinerary. Flexibility is essential.

• Substitutions: We reserve the right to substitute accommodations and services of similar standard when necessary.

Travel Insurance

• Mandatory: Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical expenses, personal injury, and emergency evacuation is mandatory for all participants.

• Proof Required: Proof of insurance must be provided before the tour begins.

Health and Safety

• Fitness Level: A reasonable level of fitness is required for participation in the activities outlined in the tour itinerary.

• Medical Conditions: Participants must disclose any pre-existing medical conditions at the time of booking.

Liability

• Responsibility: The company will not be held liable for any injury, loss, or damage to personal property that occurs during the tour.

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• Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date.

• Visas: Obtaining necessary visas and travel documents is the responsibility of the participant.

Conduct

• Respect for Culture: Participants are expected to respect local customs and cultures.

• Behavior: Disruptive or harmful behavior may result in the participant being asked to leave the tour, with no refund provided.

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• Immediate Reporting: Any complaints should be reported immediately to the tour leader to allow for a timely resolution.

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