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Benelux Best: Belgium, Netherlands & Luxembourg
Benelux Best: Belgium, Netherlands & Luxembourg
7 days  ·  4 places  ·  4 countries

See the best of Benelux on this one-week self-guided tour from Amsterdam.

Compact, quirky, and dotted within charming museums, Amsterdam is as charming as it is beaming with lively youthful spirit. This vibrant city is bursting with excitement, offering endless flashing red lights, crooked buildings, floral markets and winding canals, as well as a thriving nightlife and culinary scene.

From the moment you arrive, you'll be immersed in the magic of Amsterdam with a stay at the Music-Inspired Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American. Appeal to your inner rockstar and live a bold-faced, carefree lifestyle in the centre of it all. Situated in the heart of the city at the vibrant Leidseplein square, places you within easy reach of key attractions.

Kick off your Amsterdam adventure with the The Heineken Experience. Venture a ten-minute walk from your hotel to Heineken’s oldest brewery and join a guided tour of the beloved brew. All that touring is thirsty work so head up to the rooftop after your tour for panoramic city views and of course an ice-cold pint of Heineken® beer.

No visit to Amsterdam is complete without a boat ride through the exquisite canals. Jump aboard a one-hour canal cruise of Amsterdam to admire the beautiful city from the water as you explore the city's highlights including the UNESCO-protected canal district.

Following your afternoon of adventure, refuel at Restaurant Flore, a two Michelin-starred restaurant that showcases the best of Dutch cuisine using local and seasonal ingredients. This evening head out to the Red-Light District.

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Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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Red Light District Amsterdam Centrum
Red Light District Amsterdam Centrum
Day 1
Oudezijds Achterburgwal, 1012 DA Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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Heineken Experience
Heineken Experience
Day 1 · 13:00
Stadhouderskade 78, 1072 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Restaurant/Bar
Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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Restaurant Flore
Restaurant Flore
Day 1 · 18:00
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-14, 1012 CP Amsterdam, Netherlands

You will have some time over the coming days to explore Amsterdam’s many attractions and museums. Begin your morning with a loaded Stroopwafel from van Wonderen Stroopwafels as you stroll along the floating flower market on Kalverstraat en route to Anne Frank House.

Walk the hallowed halls where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazi’s in the 1940’s, see snippets of her original diary and experience her story through quotes, photos, videos, and original items. Head over to Manneken Pis Amsterdam for the most famous fries in the Netherlands before continuing to Rijksmuseum, one of Amsterdam’s most recognizable landmarks. This afternoon visit the famed Van Gogh Museum, to see Sunflowers and Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat amongst other famed pieces.

Be sure to finish your day with a nightcap at Hiding in Plain Sight, a classy speakeasy-style bar, close to the centre but tucked away enough to avoid the tourist crowds.

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Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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van Wonderen Stroopwafels
van Wonderen Stroopwafels
Day 2 · 08:00
Kalverstraat 190, 1012 XH Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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Bloemenmarkt
Bloemenmarkt
Day 2 · 08:30
Singel, 1012 DH Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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Anne Frank House
Anne Frank House
Day 2 · 09:30
Westermarkt 20, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands
Restaurant/Bar
Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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Manneken Pis Damrak
Manneken Pis Damrak
Day 2 · 12:00
Damrak 41, 1012 LK Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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Van Gogh Museum
Van Gogh Museum
Day 2 · 16:00
Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Restaurant/Bar
Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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Hiding in Plain Sight
Hiding in Plain Sight
Day 2 · 21:00
Rapenburg 18, 1011 TX Amsterdam, Netherlands

Day three of your Amsterdam adventure takes you on a cross-country expedition to see all of the country’s top sights in one day.

This tour is a fantastic way to experience the Netherlands in one day, visiting some of the country’s top sights. The tour starts with a scenic bus ride to Rotterdam, a city that is renowned for its architecture. You will drive through the city, enjoying lovely views of the River Maas, the old port, the famous yellow cube houses and many other unique buildings. Then, admire the city from the water on a 1-hour river cruise.

Next, this tour takes you to historic Delft to visit a Delft Blue Pottery Factory, the exquisite blue and white pottery that became famous in the Netherlands in the 17th century. The bus tour then continues on to the Hague, the head of the Dutch government. Here, you find the seat of his Majesty King Willem Alexander, the Noordeinde Palace. Your tour guide will point out important buildings such as the House of Parliament and the Peace Palace, explaining politics, history and other notes of interest about the Netherlands.

There's no better way to bid farewell to Amsterdam than from 100 meters up. Climb aboard A’DAM - Europe's highest swing for unrivalled panoramic views of Amsterdam's historic center, unique Dutch landscape, & famous canals which belong to the UNESCO world heritage list. En route to Amsterdam Centraal Station stop by Tony's Chocolonely Superstore to grab some sweet chocolatey snacks for your three-hour train journey to Brussels.

Drop your bags at the central Hotel Indigo Brussels – City, an IHG Hotel before immersing yourself in the magic of Christmas on a guided tour of the most beautifully decorated places in Brussels. Full of festive cheer enjoy a delicious meal at Belgian eatery – Le Marmiton, in the heart of the Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries.

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Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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A'DAM Lookout
A'DAM Lookout
Day 4 · 10:00
Overhoeksplein 5, 1031 KS Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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Tony's Chocolonely Superstore
Tony's Chocolonely Superstore
Day 4 · 11:30
Oudebrugsteeg 15, 1012 JN Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Bruxelles, Belgium
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Le Marmiton
Le Marmiton
Day 4 · 20:30
Galerie de la Reine 38, Rue des Bouchers 43, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Rise early for a full day of adventure exploring the historic center of Bruges, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Begin at the Lake of Love or Minnewater, one of the most impressive sights of Bruges, before continuing to Walplein square where you will see some of the oldest houses in the city with preserved medieval structures. Next see the "Church of Our Lady of Bruges", which hosts the Madonna of Michelangelo. Feast your eyes on the canals of Bruges that make this city similar to Venice, pass by the Palace of the Lords Gruut and cross the San Bonifacio bridge and end up at the harbor del Rosario.

The tour ends between two of the busiest and most central squares in Bruges: The Town Hall Square and the Grote Markt. At the end of the visit, you will have four hours to eat and explore the city at your leisure, taste the delicious chocolate of Bruges and see the popular lace shops, before returning to Brussels in the late evening.

Experience the very best of Brussels this morning with a private guided walking tour of the city's highlights. Witness the magic of the Grand Palace, Atomium, Parc du Cinquantenaire and more before visiting the Choco Story Museum. Dive into the universe of cocoa and chocolate with a chocolate-making demonstration, audio guide as well as a tasting session. With a tummy full of sweet chocolates catch a train to Luxembourg, where you will check-into the luxe Sofitel Luxembourg Europe for your final night.

Full of great food and even better memories, your trip has come to an end. It’s time to check out of your hotel and head either home or on your onward journey or continue your adventures in Luxembourg.

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