Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Amsterdam
You'll arrive at Amsterdam airport and get picked up based on your flight time. After dropping your bags at the hotel, head out on a canal cruise to see the city from the water. The 17th-century buildings lining the canals mix with the modern skyline, and it's a solid way to get oriented. You'll need to make your own way to the boat's meeting point and board from there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System 
- Day 2
Amsterdam Walking Tour & Zaanse Schans Windmill Village
Start with a guided walking tour through Amsterdam, hitting Dam Square and checking out the famous leaning buildings, the smallest house, and various canals and bridges throughout the city. Later, take the train to Zaanse Schans Windmill Village and explore on your own. The old wooden homes and working windmills are best seen by walking around, and it's just a short 10-15 minute walk from the train station to get started.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking Tour of Amsterdam with expert guide
- Train transfer to Zaanse Schans Windmill Village
Optional Activities
- Enter windmills (Euro 4 for adults / Euro 2 for children)
- Bicycle rental to cycle around the village
Landmarks Dam Square Zaanse Schans Windmill Village 
- Day 3
Heineken Experience or Van Gogh Museum
Spend the day at the Heineken Experience, where the beer was first brewed. You'll get to ride the Brew U attraction and learn how to pour a proper draft Heineken. If children under 17 are in your group, you'll receive Van Gogh Museum tickets instead. Head to the entry point on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Heineken Experience (for visitors 17+) or Van Gogh Museum (for parties with children under 17)
Landmarks Heineken Experience Van Gogh Museum - Day 4
Amsterdam to Brussels
A bus transfers you to Brussels, and once you check in at your hotel, the rest of the day is yours. Walk around town, get a feel for the place, and find a local restaurant for dinner. It's a good chance to explore at your own pace and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus transfer from Amsterdam to Brussels
- Day 5
Brugge Day Trip
Take the train to Brugge and spend your time exploring this medieval town however you like. Wander through the canals, stroll down the historic cobblestone streets, and check out the local squares. Pop into cafes for authentic food, visit the attractive buildings scattered throughout, and soak in the medieval atmosphere. You can get around on foot or rent a bicycle if you want to cover more ground.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Return train transfer from Brussels to Brugge
Optional Activities
- Boat trip on Brugge's canals
Landmarks Brugge Historic Town Center - Day 6
Brussels to Frankfurt
Depart for Frankfurt by train sometime between 8-11 AM, which takes about 3 hours. When you arrive, check into your hotel and then head out on a boat tour along the River Main. The boat runs at least 6 times daily, and each tour lasts around an hour, giving you nice views of Frankfurt's character from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train transfer from Brussels to Frankfurt
- Frankfurt River Main boat tour
Landmarks River Main 
- Day 7
Idstein Day Trip
Travel by train to the small town of Idstein in the Taunus region and explore at your own pace. You can visit the 14th-century Idstein Castle to see its Renaissance architecture and climb the panoramic tower, wander through the historic town center, head to Nassau Nature Park, or stop by a local winery for a wine tasting and learn about the region's wine traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train transfer from Frankfurt to Idstein
- Return train transfer to Frankfurt
Optional Activities
- Visit Idstein Castle
- Explore Historic Town Center
- Visit Nassau Nature Park
- Local winery wine tasting experience
Landmarks Idstein Castle Nassau Nature Park - Day 8
Heidelberg Day Trip
Take the train to Heidelberg for the day and explore on your own. Visit the famous castle ruins sitting above the town, which has Gothic and Renaissance elements and a terrace with good views. Check out one of the world's largest wine barrels, then wander the medieval town center to find the Old Bridge, Karlstor, and the Church of the Holy Spirit. Walk past the half-timbered houses, Germany's oldest university, and if you want, take the walk up Philosophers' Way or try some regional wine along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Return train tickets from Frankfurt to Heidelberg
Optional Activities
- Heidelberg Castle tickets (purchase at castle)
- Walk Philosophers' Way (Philosophenweg)
- Regional wine tasting
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Old Bridge (Alte Brücke) Church of the Holy Spirit Haus zum Ritter Philosophers' Way (Philosophenweg) - Day 9
Departure
Your tour ends today. A private taxi picks you up from your hotel and takes you to Frankfurt airport. The pickup happens 3 hours before your flight departs, so you have plenty of time to get there.
