The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for a flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills and cycling routes. Amsterdam, the capital, is home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and the house where Jewish diarist Anne Frank hid during WWII. Canalside mansions and a trove of works from artists including Rembrandt and Vermeer remain from the city’s 17th-century “Golden Age.”
Day 01: Arrive Amsterdam
Arrive Amsterdam meet and assist at the airport and transfers to hotel.
The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.
Overnight in Hotel.
Optional tour: Van Gogh Museum Tour, Amsterdam
Optional pre-tour extensions available: extend your trip to Paris or London. Contact your travel specialist for details.
Day 02: Amsterdam City Tour & Anne Frank Museum B
Following breakfast at the hotel, you meet your guide in the lobby and have a walking city tour around the most famous Amsterdam attractions.
The tour starts with a walk along the canals in order to reach the Anne Frank House, where the girl and her family lived in hiding for more than two years during World War II. Now converted into a museum it contains a sobering exhibition about the persecution of the Jews during the war, about Anne Frank, her diary, and death in a concentration camp after the secret annex was discovered.
Then walk through the historic city center of Amsterdam. At first, you walk towards the Dam Square. The exciting Royal Palace and the National Monument to remember the victims of the Second World war are situated there.
After you explore the beguinage, the beautiful houses which are the oases of silence in the middle of noisy Amsterdam. Then you pass by the Floating Flower market. The highlight of your day is a fantastic canal cruise on a public boat to enjoy Amsterdam from the water side.
After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight in Hotel.
Optional tour: Rijksmuseum Tour, Amsterdam
Breakfast is included.
Day 03: Amsterdam – Rotterdam Train B
Located in South Holland, Rotterdam is noted around the globe for its unique modern architecture and nearby traditional windmills in Kinderdijk.
Rotterdam & Windmills of Holland
After breakfast transfer to the train station for your departure to Rotterdam, the most important river port in Europe. The duration of your trip is about 1 hour. Upon arrival, meet and assist at the station and transfer to hotel.
Later the same day meet your guide and enjoy a comprehensive walking tour of Rotterdam. You visit so-called ‘cool district’, see the Market Hall, admire at the spectacular cube houses and explore the Old Harbour of Rotterdam. Your walking part of the tour ends at Erasmus Bridge, from where you take a waterbus to spend the rest of the day “windmill hunting”.
After a short ride you arrive to Kinderdijk. The remarkable village situated in the southern province of the Netherlands is world-known for its picturesque 18th-century windmills. Thanks to the outstanding contribution of the Dutch to the technology of handling water, Kinderdijk windmills were granted UNESCO World Heritage status.
After the tour you take a waterbus back to Rotterdam and return to your hotel.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 04: Rotterdam – The Hague Exploration – Rotterdam B
Today after breakfast at your hotel prepare for another day of incredible sightseeing. You first head for the train station located within walking distance from your hotel and take a short train ride to the Hague.
Upon arrival you meet your guide and start a walking tour of the Hague, one of the most extraordinary cities in Holland. It boasts many monuments, historic districts and its location near the beautiful North Sea coastline. The Hague is also known as “the Royal City by the Sea” and is often called “the Residence City”.
After your tour you return to Rotterdam by train. The rest of the day is free for you to do as you wish.
Overnight in Hotel.
Optional tour: Day Trip to Utrecht, Netherlands
Explore the lovely car-free center of Utrecht, an ancient city which dates back to the Middle Ages.
Optional tour: Trip to Delft, the Netherlands
After the tour of the Hague, proceed to Delft, a canal-ringed city in the western Netherlands.
Breakfast is included.
Day 05: Rotterdam – Bruges B
Together with your experienced driver, make your way from the Netherlands to the charming Belgian city of Bruges. Take in the wonderful varied countryside views along the way.
Belgian Bruges lulls its guests with its peaceful panorama: beautiful old squares, romantic canals, historic bridges, and plenty of scenic chapels which create the atmosphere of what this medieval wonder is all about.
Antwerp City Tour & Transfer to Bruges
In the morning after breakfast you check out from your hotel. Your guide-driver meets you at the lobby and you embark on an exciting day-tour.
Soon after crossing the Netherlands-Belgian border you arrive to the beautiful city of Antwerp, which is not only the #1 diamond exporter in the world, but is also considered to be one of the top fashion cities in Europe. You see the Brabo’s Monument located next to the amazing Antwerp City Hall, pass by the house and studio of the famous Belgian painter – Ruben’s House, and stroll along the shopping street called “Meir”.
After the city tour of Antwerp you head to Bruges, check in to the centrally located hotel and have the rest of the day free.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 06: Bruges Walking City Tour & Sightseeing Boat Ride B
After breakfast, you meet your private guide at the hotel lobby and go on a wonderful walking tour around the most outstanding attractions of Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium. The city boasts breathtaking canals, cobbled streets, and medieval buildings.
During the tour, you admire the sights of Bruges, including the town square, the Beguinage and the oldest Hospital in Europe built in the 12th century. You also see The Church of Our Lady, where the Emperor Maximillian of Austria Married. A special part of the day is dedicated to a sightseeing cruise on a public boat along picturesque canals.
The rest of the day is reserved for you to explore the city’s charming medieval streets at your own pace.
Overnight in Hotel.
Optional tour: De Halve Maan Brewery Tour, Bruges
Visit the family-run DeHalve Mann brewery in a small group followed by a professional beer tasting in the cellars.
Day 07: Bruges – Brussels Train B
The capital of Belgium and the European Union, Brussels, is a perfect blend of the old and the new, offering travelers much to discover.
Brussels City Tour & Belgian Chocolate Tasting
After breakfast transfer to the train station and enjoy a short train ride to the capital of Belgium. Upon arrival meet and assist at station and transfer to hotel.
Later the same day you meet your guide in the hotel lobby who takes you on a comprehensive 4-hour walking tour of Brussels.
During your sightseeing tour, you get to discover the legendary landmarks and impressive monuments of Brussels. Among the sight you marvel at are the medieval majesty of the Market Square and the remarkable facade of the City Hall. The world-famous Manneken Pis is naturally on the program too!
As a special treat, you get to uncover the secret recipes behind delectable Belgian chocolate during a tasting session included in your city tour.
After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight in Hotel.
Optional tour: Beer Tasting Tour, Brussels
Enjoy an authentic atmosphere of out-of-sight Belgian taverns during the beer tasting group tour.
Optional tour: Belgian Waffle Workshop, Brussels
Join our Belgian waffle cooking workshop and learn how to make this delicious classic Belgian dish while having lots of fun.
Breakfast and chocolate tasting included.
Day 08 Depart Brussels B
After breakfast departure transfers to the airport to catch the flight for onward journey
| Place | Night (s) | Hotels |
| Amsterdam | 02 | Hilton Amsterdam |
| Rotterdam | 02 | Rotterdam Marriott hotel |
| Bruges | 02 | hotel dukes’ palace |
| Brussels | 01 | Radisson Collection Grand Place |
- Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
- Meet to attend airports / hotels by our office representative.
- 07 nights in accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per Program
- Amsterdam – Rotterdam and Bruges – Brussels
- trains return ride Rotterdam – the Hague
- Canal boat ride on public boats in Amsterdam and Bruges;
- Guide Services ( English language )
- Entrance fees to the monuments.
- All taxes.
• International flights
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tipping.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.
• Accommodation in good hotels.
• Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
• Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
• In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.
