Windmills, Tulips & Belgian Delights with Bruges 2027 - 11 Days (from Brussels to Amsterdam)

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Brussels

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2. Day 2

   Brussels to Bruges

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   Meals

   Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant featuring delicious Flemish cuisine)

   Included Activities

   • Guided walking tour of Brussels including Grand Place, ornate guildhalls and Art Nouveau facades
   • Guided walking tour of Bruges including the Belfry of Bruges and medieval town squares
   • Included dinner at a local restaurant featuring Flemish cuisine

   Landmarks
   Grand Place
   Belfry of Bruges

3. Day 3

   Bruges

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   Included Activities

   • Guided walking tour of Bruges including the Belfry of Bruges and medieval town squares

   Optional Activities

   • Climb the 366 steps of the Belfry Tower for city views
   • Sample Belgian waffles at a local eatery

   Landmarks
   Belfry of Bruges

4. Day 4

   Bruges to Amsterdam

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   Optional Activities

   • Canal Cruise through Bruges: cruise through canals, see medieval architecture, and view swans and historic buildings
   • Beer & chocolate tasting in Bruges with a local guide

   

5. Day 5

   Dordrecht

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   Optional Activities

   • Walking tour of Dordrecht including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church) and Old Water Tower
   • Delft pottery factory visit with guided tour of the 17th century factory and traditional blue and white pottery
   • Excursion to Kinderdijk to explore the village and the 19 World Heritage-listed windmills
   • Cycle to Kinderdijk: leisurely ride through Dutch countryside on e-bike to the village of Kinderdijk with its iconic windmills

   Landmarks
   Kinderdijk
   Grote Kerk

   

6. Day 6

   Veere

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   Meals

   Lunch or Dinner (Locally grown oysters in a farm-to-table experience with shellfish brought directly from the North Sea)

   Included Activities

   • On board oyster experience: locally grown oysters brought directly from the North Sea waters

   Optional Activities

   • Guided tour of Veere including port area, Scottish merchant houses, impressive church and 15th century town hall
   • Excursion to the Delta Works: a series of dams designed to protect the Netherlands from flooding

   Landmarks
   Grote Kerk
   Schotse Huizen

7. Day 7

   Antwerp

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   Optional Activities

   • Walking tour of Antwerp including the Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle medieval fortress, and main square with extravagant buildings
   • Craft beer & chocolate pairing: unique tasting journey exploring how Belgium's celebrated chocolate and beer work together
   • Excursion to Ghent: visit Belgium's historic city with medieval buildings, charming canals and cultural hotspots

   Landmarks
   Cathedral of Our Lady
   Steen Castle

8. Day 8

   Arnhem

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   Included Activities

   • On board lecture about The Netherlands' famed tulips and how they are grown

   Optional Activities

   • Arnhem Airborne Museum: in-depth account of the Battle of Arnhem and the September 1944 British parachute operation
   • The Netherlands Open Air Museum: 44-hectare outdoor museum with replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses
   • Palais Het Loo: dating back to 1685, the royal family's former summer home with rich history, elaborate decor, art collection and grand gardens

   Landmarks
   Palais Het Loo

9. Day 9

   Hoorn

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   Included Activities

   • Fabrique des Lumières: exclusive after-hours visit to immersive digital art installation in a converted 19th century gas works with Champagne

   Optional Activities

   • Guided tour of Hoorn with tastes: walking tour of the city and inner harbour with local delicacies such as fish and cheese
   • Cheese farm: learn the tradition of cheesemaking in the Netherlands, meet a local producer and tour the farm
   • Ancestry of the Kitchen – traditional Dutch apple pie making class with a local cook
   • Cycling tour of Hoorn: active cycling tour with views of Oosterkerk and Ijssel Lake dyke
   • Massage service (additional cost)
   • Salt Therapy Lounge access (included)

   Landmarks
   Oosterkerk

10. Day 10

    Amsterdam

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    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens: visit the legendary gardens with millions of tulips from 800 varieties in artistic displays

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise the canals of Amsterdam
    • Rent and cycle through Amsterdam
    • Visit Rijksmuseum to see masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh
    • Visit Anne Frank's House

    Landmarks
    Keukenhof Gardens
    Rijksmuseum
    Anne Frank's House

11. Day 11

    Amsterdam

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    Meals

    Breakfast