See some of the best sites in Holland and Belgium from city tours in Amsterdam (including a canal boat ride), The Hague - the Royals residence, Delft (city of ceramics), the UNESCO heritage city of Bruges and the beer brewing city of Antwerp. Explore quaint fishing villages and historical hamlets, be suitably impressed at the vastness of the flower region of Holland, and gain an insight into the various industries both countries are known for from beer brewing, cheese and chocolate making, porcelain ceramics and lace making. In the company of a private driver and vehicle with the option of adding a private guide each day or having some time at leisure in various places enroute, you will be privy to a great insight into the cultures and traditions of both countries while staying at choice properties in each location.

Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, and the epicentre of the country's finance and culture. Amsterdam's attractions, including its historic canals, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, and its red-light district, draw 4.2 million tourists annually. This city fans out south from the Amsterdam Central railway station, which is serviced regularly from the airport. Amsterdam's rich architectural legacies make a stroll through the downtown, or a canal tour, a memorable experience. It is a city of bicycles, families, tidy streets and courteous manners. Quite opposite to the reputation, it's the peace and tranquility that lingers in your memory after departing this city.

A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be presented to you by your driver upon arrival. Alternative arrangements will be made if you do not have a private transfer at the start of your itinerary.

Meet your driver for a private airport transfer from hotel. 

A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be presented to you by your driver upon arrival. Alternative arrangements will be made if you do not have a private transfer at the start of your itinerary.

A great way to see the city and experience it in local fashion is to rent a bike for a day or even a few hours. Amsterdam is one of the most cycle-friendly cities in the world and bicycles have sometimes more space on the road than their fellow pavement users. Expect to pay EUR12 per day for a bike rental. For bike hire contact:MacBike, Mr Visserplein 2 or Weteringschans 2. Tel: +31 (0)20-620-0985 or Rent-a-Bike, Damstraat 20-22. Tel: +31 (0)20-625-5029. From the picturesque Jordaan district where streets are named after flowers to the artistic Westerpark where open-air concerts, theatre and exhibitions take place, Amsterdam abounds with walking opportunities that combine well with cultural heritage.  Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District is in the very centre of the city, concentrated on two canals (Oudezijds Voorburgwal and Oudezijds Achterburgwal) and the interconnecting streets. It is definitely an eye-opener, the working girls sit or stand in windows beckoning at passers-by.

The Convent Hotel Amsterdam (4*) has a unique history that makes it the perfect place to stay. Its location in the center of Amsterdam is ideal for visiting the city. It is a five-minute walk from Centraal Station, Dam Square and the Royal Palace. The hotel building previously housed 2 monasteries from the 13th & 14th centuries, plus a printing house. The hotel now has 148 rooms, including 11 Junior Suites, each with their own history and character.

Overnight at Convent (4*).

Take a shared city tour where you will see by luxurious coach, the old and new parts of this beautiful city with its many historical buildings and interesting sights. You will get to see for example the Royal Palace, the National Monument, the Skinny Bridge, the Albert Cuyp Market and the beautiful houses along the canals. You will also see a windmill on the Amstel River and a visit will be made to a diamond factory, where you get to view the traditional way of polishing. An included hour-long canal cruise will offer an interesting new perspective to this beautiful city.

Consider adding a professional guide to your day's itinerary to get the most out of your day exploring. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you are interested in adding in this service to your itinerary.

Enjoy dinner at leisure. There are lots of good places to choose from - Here are some suggestions: De Kas, Kamerlingh Onneslaan 3, Tel: (0)20-462-4562. An old greenhouse converted into a beautiful dining room. You can be sat at the chef’s table, under the 8-metre high glass conservatory or if the weather permits on the patio, it is an absolute delight to experience some of the greatest cuisine in Amsterdam. The daily harvest defines the menu. 11 Oosterdokskade 3-5 Tel: (0)20-625-5999. Not to be missed, 11 mixes with perfection great quality food, brilliant atmosphere and a unique location. Although the entrance could put some people off, it is worth going to the 11th floor of the Post CS building and admire the view over the city. EUR29.50 for a 3-course dinner.

Overnight at Convent (4*).

This shared tour shows the beautiful province in the south of Holland. You will be visiting the world’s biggest flower auction in Aalsmeer (on Saturday and Sunday a visit will be made to a wooden shoe maker). This excursion will take you to Delft, one of the best-preserved old Dutch cities from the 17th century. Here, you will visit an earthenware factory, where craftsmen create the beautiful Delftware. Then on to Rotterdam, with world’s largest harbour. After a tour of The Hague with its government buildings and Peace Palace, you will visit the miniature town of Madurodam, the smallest town in the Netherlands, which boasts miniatures of all well-known sights in the Netherlands. Finally you will drive past the seaside resort of Scheveningen.

Overnight at Convent (4*).

The City of Brussels is the largest municipality and the official capital of Belgium. Main attractions include the Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Gothic town hall in the old centre, the St. Michael and Gudula Cathedral and the Laken Castle with its large greenhouses. Another famous landmark is the Royal Palace. Brussels is known for its local waffle, chocolate, french fries and numerous types of beers. In addition to the regular selection of Belgian beer, the famous lambic style of beer is only brewed in and around Brussels.

Spend the morning today (6hrs) in the company of a private driver as you explore Delft before being dropped off at Rotterdam train station. Enjoy a visit of Delft, one of the most charming towns in Holland.  The market place, the 'new' Church and the wonderful historical town hall in combination with narrow canals, and little shopping streets make it very special.

Delft is known worldwide for its porcelain so a visit to learn more about this artisanal craft is a must. Visit the Delft Blue Factory and see firsthand what goes into the art of painting the vases and plates as well as the firing process as the ceramic is baked.  Admire the many historical pieces of Delft Blue art on display before continuing onwards to Rotterdam Central Station where your guide and driver will bid you farewell. (Please note that this service does not include a guide. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you would like to add a proivate guide to your itinerary today). (Entrance fee to Delft factory not included and is approx. 3,5euros per person).

Consider adding a professional guide to your day's itinerary to get the most out of your day exploring. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you are interested in adding in this service to your itinerary.

Depart by high speed train from Rotterdam to Brussels, Belgium. The train journey typically takes 2 hours.

Meet your guide on the arrival platform in Brussels. Your private driver will be waiting in front of the train station for you and after getting settled, you can enjoy a guided tour of Brussels on foot and by vehicle. Visit the monumental square, Grand Place and tour the city center with its impressive buildings, churches, the Royal Palace and Manneken Pis. Enjoy a visit of the Atomium, a landmark that was built for the World Expo in 1958. The Atomium is a visual representation of the concept of an atom. It represents an iron atom and is magnified 150 billion times. From here you will be brought to your accommodation where you will have time to get aqauinted with your surroundings before considering plans for the evening.

The Conrad Brussels (5*) is located on the legendary and highly fashionable Avenue Louise, offering exceptionally stylish accommodation in sophisticated surroundings. All 269 of our Brussels hotel rooms are designed to inspire, reflecting the beauty of hotel's scenic location while ensuring your comfort and convenience. Experience a home away from home when you stay at the unique and exclusive Conrad Brussels where you can enjoy the Luxury of Being Yourself.

Overnight at Conrad (5*).

Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium. The historic city centre is a prominent World Heritage Site of UNESCO. It is egg-shaped and about 430 hectares in size. Many of its medieval buildings are notable, including the Church of Our Lady, whose brick spire, at 122m, makes it one of the world's highest brick towers/buildings. The sculpture Madonna and Child, which can be seen in the transept, is believed to be Michelangelo's only sculpture to have left Italy within his lifetime. Bruges also has a very fine collection of medieval and early modern art, including the world-famous collection of Flemish Primitives.

Meet your driver in front of your hotel this morning in Brussels and relax on the drive to Bruges. The travel time is about 1 hour and 15 mins. Upon your arrival to the beautiful city of Bruges, you will have some free time to explore the city with its romantic canals, medieval buildings and many churches and cathedrals. See the marvelous market square, city hall, the belfry and its halls. The city center is car free, so it allows for great freedom for pedestrians within the core of the city.

After some time at leisure in Bruges, enjoy a visit of a chocolate factory and spend time in the small chocolate museum. You will discover the origins of cocoa, its value through the centuries, the manufacture of chocolate and finally, you will have the opportunity to taste homemade hot chocolate and chocolates.

From chocolate to lace..Visit a lace museum, a craft that has been carried out in this city for generations, and learn everything about the history of lace as you see a demonstration on how lace is made.

At days end you will be brought to your hotel in Bruges.

Consider adding a professional guide to your day's itinerary to get the most out of your day exploring. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you are interested in adding in this service to your itinerary.

Bruges is the most romantic city in Belgium and maybe in the whole of Europe with medieval bridges spanning meandering canals. Discover the 'Venice of the North' with your own English speaking guide as you walk through the city. Your guide will introduce you to the main sights and give you the history of the town as you stroll by the artistic wealth of the innumerable monuments, historical buildings and churches.  You will also get the chance to admire the marvelous market square, city hall, the belfry and its halls and the numerous canals and the typical God houses (late medieval-looking houses bearing a name and a year on the outside wall) which can be seen everywhere in the city. (The city centre is car free allowing for a pleasant, trafic-free walking tour). (No transportation included).

Along one of Brugge's most picturesque canals you will find one of the most romantic hotels in the city. Die Swaene (4*) is an outstanding hotel with a cosy bar and a lounge that dates from the 18th century. The original paintings on the ceiling and around the doorpanneling in the property offer an insight into the city's historical past and are protected heritage. The property has a canalside restaurant which is featured in the Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant guide and offers excellent quality dishes at reasonable prices in a wonderful setting. The property features an indoor swimming pool and sauna and spa treatments are also available.

Overnight at Die Swaene (4*).

Antwerp is a major destination of Belgium in the region of Flanders. The overwhelming friendliness of the people of Antwerp and their innate penchant for good food and good living, combined with their low stress lifestyle, makes it a desirable and relaxing place to visit. Renowned for being the "world's leading diamond city", more than 70% of all diamonds are traded in Antwerp. The Diamond Market is the hub of the economic section in Belgium. More than 85% of the world’s rough diamonds, 50% of cut diamonds, and 40% of industrial diamonds are traded in the city. There are plenty of interesting places to visit such as the market square, zoo, interesting architectural buildings, the red light district and many museums.

Todays' destination is Antwerp - home of many special beers! After meeting your driver at your hotel, you have the option of visiting a brewery in Bruges - the "De Halve Maan". The artisanal brewery "De Halve Maan" is the only family brewery in the centre of Bruges that is still active.  Xavier Vanneste, son of Mrs Véronique Maes, restarted the old brewery after a thorough renovation of the remaining installation. He launched this new beer under the name ‘Brugse Zot’ for which a unique recipe has been developed. Today Brugse Zot is the one and only beer really brewed in Bruges’ towncenter!

From Bruges, you willbe transfered to Antwerp. The journey should take approximately 1hour and 15 minutes. The next port of call is another Belgian brewery - the well known Duvel Brewery, which is located just south of Antwerp. Duvel beer is powerful with a strong taste that requires a special way of pouring. See the process and appreciate the sophisticated and carefully cotrolled brewing process used to ensure quality always predominates. Of course a tour of a brewery would be incomplete without trying the product - enjoy sampling the beer at its origin.

Finally, you will be driven to your hotel in Antwerp at days end.

Consider adding a professional guide to your day's itinerary to get the most out of your day exploring. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you are interested in adding in this service to your itinerary.

Explore historic Belgium from the elegant Hilton Antwerp hotel (4*). Set on Groenplaats, in the heart of the city, the hotel has Antwerp attractions like the Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp Zoo and the National Maritime Museum on the doorstep. Just 15 minutes drive from Antwerp International Airport, the Hilton Antwerp hotel boasts 14 meeting rooms, Belgium’s largest hotel ballroom, a business center and wireless internet access throughout.

Overnight at Hilton (4*).

Take a private airport transfer today in Antwerp.

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Overnight at Depart .