Country Roads of Belgium, Luxembourg & the Netherlands - Classic Group
Country Roads of Belgium, Luxembourg & the Netherlands - Classic Group
Country Roads of Belgium, Luxembourg & the Netherlands - Classic Group
11 Days Starting in Brussels, Belgium and ending in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Visiting: Brussels, Ghent, Bruges, Clervaux, Luxembourg City, Rotterdam, The Hague, Amsterdam
Tour operator:
Tour code:
E918N26
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands with the "Country Roads of Belgium, Luxembourg & the Netherlands - Classic Group" tour. Begin in Brussels, where you'll explore the Grand Place and enjoy a welcome dinner. Choose between a chocolate truffle-making lesson or a visit to the historic Battle of Waterloo site. Discover the medieval charm of Ghent and Bruges, and savor the flavors of Maredsous Abbey's beer and cheese. In Luxembourg, visit General Patton's grave and the Old Town. Experience the modernity of Rotterdam, the artistry of Delft, and the political heart of The Hague. Conclude in Amsterdam with a canal cruise, a visit to the Rijksmuseum, and a celebration dinner in Monnickendam. Enjoy luxurious accommodations, expert local guides, and seamless travel throughout this unforgettable adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Brussels
Location: Brussels
Accommodation Name: Sofitel Europe, Brussels
Meals Included: Dinner
Airport transfers depart Brussels airport for your centrally-located hotel. After checking in, the afternoon is yours to relax. Join your Travel Director for a visit to the cheeky Manneken Pis statue and a leisurely stroll around the Grand Place, voted the most beautiful square in Europe. Your delightful first evening also includes a Welcome Dinner with wine at a local restaurant in the heart of the Old Town, with an opportunity to mingle with your fellow travelers.
Day 2: The Battlefield Of Waterloo Or Chocolate Truffle Making Lesson
Location: Brussels
Accommodation Name: Sofitel Europe, Brussels
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Brussels with Insight Choice. Learn about Napoleon’s final defeat at Waterloo, or join a private chocolate truffle making lesson and tasting with a master chocolatier, and further explore Brussels with a Local Expert. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to the lively city of Antwerp.
Day 3: Ghent And On To Bruges
Location: Ghent
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu, Bruges
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning, admire the contrast of the Chinese and Japanese Pavilions and the impressive, metallic spheres of the Atomium. Your journey then crosses the pasture lands of Flanders to reach Ghent, the City of Flowers, offering a fascinating cultural mix of medieval heritage and modern urban life. With a Local Expert, take a stroll through the historical streets and be mesmerised by the outstanding beauty of its quays, churches and squares. Visit St. Bavo's Cathedral, former home of the Eyck masterpiece, and see the Castle of the Counts. We continue to Bruges, where you'll stay for the next two nights. Meet your Local Expert in Bruges for a stroll along cobbled streets, lined with high-gabled houses from the 16th century. Visit the Market Square dominated by the 83-meter medieval bell tower, The Belfry of Bruges. Explore Burg Square with its ornate Gothic town hall and glorious frescoes on the walls of the Holy Blood Chapel.
Day 4: Bruges Relaxed Start
Location: Bruges
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu, Bruges
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxed start and leisurely morning to explore the city of Bruges at your own pace. With your free afternoon, perhaps join an Optional Experience to visit the historic town of Ypres. Explore the market square and attend the famous Last Post Ceremony, commemorating the fallen Allied Forces on the surrounding Flanders Fields.
Day 5: Luxembourg
Location: Clervaux
Accommodation Name: Château d'Urspelt (Castle Rooms), Clervaux
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel into the French-speaking region of Wallonia, where picturesque country roads lead you to the late 19th century Maredsous Abbey. Surrounded by the lush greenery of the Molignée valley, the Benedictine monks have toiled for over 100 years to create a cultural household for arts and crafts and a successful school, brewery and cheese plant. Your visit concludes with a sample of freshly brewed beer and a taste of creamy, golden-crusted cheese. Continue on to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to arrive at your 18th century château home for two nights. In the evening, you will be served a fresh and delicious Farm-to-Table Dinner at restaurant Les Écuries du Parc. See the 12th century Clervaux Castle illuminated on your stroll after dinner.
Day 6: Luxembourg City And Countryside
Location: Luxembourg City
Accommodation Name: Château d'Urspelt (Castle Rooms), Clervaux
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your travels continue to Luxembourg City for sightseeing with your Local Expert this morning. Visit the grave of U.S. General George S. Patton, laid to rest alongside the men who fought and died in his great Third Army. Admire the view over the Petrusse Ravine from the Pont Adolphe and stroll through the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see the cathedral and the Palace of the Grand Duke. The afternoon is free for you to explore Luxembourg City at your leisure, or perhaps join an Optional Experience to the ancient Roman city of Trier, home town of Karl Marx, to explore with a Local Expert. Later, return to your hotel in the stunning scenery of the Luxembourg Ardennes hills.
Day 7: Explore Bastogne Then On To Rotterdam
Location: Rotterdam
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head for Bastogne to visit the Mardasson Monument, a star-shaped memorial dedicated to the U.S. troops who died during Battle of the Bulge in World War II. You may choose to climb to the top for a perspective of what it might have been like during the winter of 1944. Visit the Bastogne War Museum, a fascinating modern and interactive memorial center highlighting the causes, events and consequences of WWII. Travel through the center of Belgium as your journey continues to Rotterdam, the world's largest port rebuilt after wartime devastation. During your orientation with your Travel Director, see the impressive market hall and its radical modern design and the Erasmus Bridge.
Day 8: Delft And The Hague Relaxed Start
Location: The Hague
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit one of the manufacturers of original Delft blue pottery before moving on to the Hague, the elegant governmental center of the Netherlands. See where the Parliament is situated, and the impressive Peace Palace. Select departures visit Keukenhof Gardens, one of the world's largest flower gardens, an unforgettable experience not to be missed. Pass through picturesque villages and windmills of the Dutch countryside to Amsterdam for three fabulous nights.
Day 9: Amsterdam Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation Name: Apollo, Amsterdam
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After a leisurely start today, you explore Amsterdam, a living museum of the 17th century, yet still a vibrant metropolis and port. The best way to see this remarkable city is from the water as you cruise through the canal district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the elegant merchants houses from the 16th and 17th centuries, their facades are a reflection of when trade flourished during Amsterdam's Golden Age. Relax as you pass stunning gables, beautiful churches and the iconic Magere Brug, better known as the Skinny Bridge. Disembark your cruise to wander the city and see the floating flower market, Dam Square and the Royal Palace. The rest of the day is at your leisure. With your free time, there's the opportunity to venture out to the Dutch Countryside to the village of Marken. Later you have a choice of cuisine and ambience from a hand-picked selection of local restaurants for your Dine-Around Evening.
Day 10: A True Dutch Delight Relaxed Start
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation Name: Apollo, Amsterdam
Meals Included: Breakfast
If you choose, you could start the morning by visiting the Van Loon Museum. Later, visit the newly refurbished Rijksmuseum with a Local Expert, Amsterdam's famed treasure trove of Dutch art, housing Rembrandt's ‘Night Watch.' Journey to the village of Monnikendam, learn the secrets of the Cheese Maker's craft, from milk to the finished product. Then witness a traditional Shoemaker turn a block of wood into clogs. In the evening, join your newfound friends and Travel Director for dinner at a beautiful restaurant in Monnikendam.
Day 11: Depart Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bid farewell to Amsterdam as you transfer to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.
What's Included
-
Meals
Includes 10 breakfasts, 4 dinners with wine, and 1 additional dinner.
-
Activities
Choose between two carefully selected activities in Brussels: a private chocolate truffle-making lesson or a visit to the site of the historic Battle of Waterloo.
-
Local Expert Tours
City tours of Ghent, Bruges, Luxembourg City, and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam all with Local Experts.
-
Hotel and Restaurant Tips
All hotel and restaurant tips are included.
-
Taxes and Porterage
All taxes and porterage charges at hotels are included.
-
Baggage Handling
Baggage handling is included, with bags delivered to your hotel door.
-
Insight Flourish
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
-
Wi-Fi
Complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
-
Transfers
Transfers are available at scheduled times if your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates.
-
Welcome Dinner
A Welcome Dinner with wine at a local restaurant in the heart of the Old Town in Brussels.
What's Not Included
-
Optional Experiences
Optional experiences such as a visit to the lively city of Antwerp, the historic town of Ypres, and the ancient Roman city of Trier are not included.
-
Additional Transfers
Transfers outside the scheduled times or for flights not matching the itinerary start and end dates are not included.
-
Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort aboard Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom, ensuring a pleasant journey between destinations.
Accommodation
Stay in luxurious accommodations including the Sofitel Europe in Brussels, Radisson Blu in Bruges, Château d'Urspelt in Clervaux, and Apollo in Amsterdam, offering comfort and elegance throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
-
What kind of activities can I choose from in Brussels?
In Brussels, you can choose between learning about Napoleon’s final defeat at Waterloo or joining a private chocolate truffle-making lesson and tasting with a master chocolatier. Both options include further exploration of Brussels with a Local Expert.
-
What unique experiences are included in the visit to Maredsous Abbey?
At Maredsous Abbey, you will learn about the production secrets of the Maredsous Benedictine beers and cheeses. The visit concludes with a sample of freshly brewed beer and a taste of creamy, golden-crusted cheese.
-
What can I expect during the visit to Luxembourg City?
In Luxembourg City, you will visit the grave of U.S. General George S. Patton, admire the view over the Petrusse Ravine from the Pont Adolphe, and stroll through the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will also see the cathedral and the Palace of the Grand Duke.
-
What is included in the visit to Bastogne?
In Bastogne, you will visit the Mardasson Monument, a star-shaped memorial dedicated to the U.S. troops who died during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. You will also visit the Bastogne War Museum, a modern and interactive memorial center highlighting the causes, events, and consequences of WWII.
-
What will I see during the canal cruise in Amsterdam?
During the canal cruise in Amsterdam, you will see elegant merchants' houses from the 16th and 17th centuries, stunning gables, beautiful churches, and the iconic Magere Brug, also known as the Skinny Bridge. The canal district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
-
What special dinner experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes several special dinner experiences: a Welcome Dinner with wine in Brussels, a Farm-to-Table Dinner at restaurant Les Écuires du Parc in Luxembourg, and a Celebration Dinner with wine in Monnickendam.
-
What are the highlights of the visit to Monnickendam?
In Monnickendam, you will learn the secrets of the Cheese Maker’s craft, from milk to the finished product, and witness a traditional Shoemaker turn a block of wood into clogs. The visit concludes with a Celebration Dinner with wine in an elegant restaurant.
-
What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides transportation in Insight’s luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. The coaches are sanitized before the start of the tour and maintained to very high standards, with physical distancing measures implemented.
-
Are airport transfers included in the tour?
Yes, airport transfers are included if your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights' accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
-
Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
-
How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
-
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
-
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
-
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
-
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
Reviews of this operator
1 Select your preferred date
2025 Apr
2025 May
2025 Jun
2025 Jul
2025 Aug
2025 Sep
2025 Mar
2026 Apr
2026 May
2026 Jun
2026 Jul
2026 Aug
2026 Sep
2026
Saturday - Tuesday
Mar 29, 2025 - Apr 08, 2025Saturday - Tuesday
Apr 19, 2025 - Apr 29, 2025Saturday - Tuesday
Apr 26, 2025 - May 06, 2025Saturday - Tuesday
May 10, 2025 - May 20, 2025Saturday - Tuesday
Jun 07, 2025 - Jun 17, 2025Saturday - Tuesday
Jul 05, 2025 - Jul 15, 2025Saturday - Tuesday
Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 29, 2025Saturday - Tuesday
Aug 02, 2025 - Aug 12, 2025Saturday - Tuesday
Aug 30, 2025 - Sep 09, 2025Saturday - Tuesday
Sep 13, 2025 - Sep 23, 2025Saturday - Tuesday
Mar 21, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026Saturday - Tuesday
Mar 28, 2026 - Apr 07, 2026Saturday - Tuesday
Apr 04, 2026 - Apr 14, 2026Saturday - Tuesday
Apr 11, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026Saturday - Tuesday
Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 28, 2026Saturday - Tuesday
Apr 25, 2026 - May 05, 2026Saturday - Tuesday
May 09, 2026 - May 19, 2026Saturday - Tuesday
May 23, 2026 - Jun 02, 2026Saturday - Tuesday
Jun 06, 2026 - Jun 16, 2026Saturday - Tuesday
Jul 04, 2026 - Jul 14, 2026Saturday - Tuesday
Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 28, 2026Saturday - Tuesday
Aug 01, 2026 - Aug 11, 2026Saturday - Tuesday
Aug 29, 2026 - Sep 08, 2026Saturday - Tuesday
Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 22, 2026Book with Confidence
-
Low Deposit
Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.
-
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
-
Terms and Conditions
Why book with Barrhead?
Fully Protected
All our holidays are fully financially protected.
Your flight & hotel package is fully ATOL protected.
Range
Our bespoke holidays are tailor-made to suit your personal requirements.
We can book flights, rail journeys, accommodation, cruises, attraction tickets and much more.
Industry leading discounts, we won't be beaten on price.
Expert Knowledge
We know because we go – our Touring & Adventure specialists have travelled to over 55 countries.
Reliable & unbiased advice from our trusted travel experts.
Trusted Agent
Multi award-winning agency with almost 50 years experience.
Rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot – the highest-rated high-street travel agent.
We look after you every step of the way.