7-Day Belgium and Netherlands Tour Packages
Ready to truly explore Belgium and the Netherlands? These may be small countries, but they pack in the sightseeing opportunities, with Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Haarlem. The size is actually ideal, because it means you get to see so much more, trying Belgium chocolate and beer, Dutch cheese and tulips, and they both have a strong cycling culture. The only question is, which will you choose first?
Insider tips: Recommended 7-day Belgium And Netherlands tour itineraries
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6 Day Benelux Itinerary, incl. Brussels and Amsterdam
Belgium and Netherlands reveal their treasures over 6 days, from Bruges' Minnewater to Amsterdam's canal district. Ghent's medieval harbor, Dutch windmills, and central Brussels hotels await. Daily breakfast and expert guides enhance the experience.
- Day 1
Brussels Arrival & Old Town
After arriving at Brussels Airport head to your hotel in the city center where you can check in from 3 PM. Spend your first evening exploring the historic Grand Place which looks spectacular after sunset when lights illuminate the baroque guildhalls. A recent visitor noted: "The hotel's central location made it easy to walk to Grand Place for dinner and see the buildings all lit up at night."
- Day 2
Brussels Discovery
Start exploring Brussels on the hop-on-hop-off bus starting at 9:30 AM. Visit the Comic Strip Center first to beat the crowds then make your way to the Atomium in the afternoon when the lighting is perfect for photos. Visit the Royal Quarter after 3 PM when most tour groups have left and the Place Royale area is quieter.
- Day 3
Bruges & Ghent Day Trip
Leave Brussels at 8:45 AM for a 10.5-hour trip to medieval Ghent and Bruges. Get to St. Bavo's Cathedral in Ghent early to see the famous Ghent Altarpiece before crowds arrive. Head to Bruges after lunch and take a canal cruise. One visitor shared: "Bruges feels like stepping into a fairytale but book the canal tour before 4 PM when lines get long and the light is still good for photos."
- Day 4
Luxembourg & Dinant
Begin this 12-hour trip at 8:15 AM. The drive to Luxembourg takes about 2.5 hours so bring something light to eat. Start at the Palace of the Grand Duke before the midday crowds arrive. Visit the Casemates underground fortifications in the afternoon when it's cooler. End your day in Dinant the birthplace of the saxophone.
- Day 5
Amsterdam Day Trip
Leave at 8:15 AM for the 3-hour drive to Amsterdam. Stop at a traditional cheese farm on the way. Skip the busy Dam Square and explore the charming Jordaan neighborhood instead. Remember your bus leaves Amsterdam at 8 PM so plan your evening carefully.
- Day 6
Brussels Departure
Check out of your hotel by noon. For late flights store your bags at the hotel and visit the Musical Instruments Museum or take photos at Petit Sablon garden. A traveler called it "a hidden gem that most tourists miss."
Windmills to Wonders Amsterdam to Paris - 6 days
This 6-day trip covers 7 stops across 3 countries from Amsterdam to Paris. See Zaanse Schans windmills, catch a boat to Marken island's stilt houses, walk around medieval Bruges with its romantic bridges, tour Versailles Palace gardens, and take a 75-minute cruise on the Seine River.
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