Holland - Belgium - Luxembourg Rail Tour Flexible Self Guided Europe Tours for Independent Travelers
Visit artistic Brussels, Europe's capital and chocolate lovers' Mecca, compact and sophisticated Luxemburg, one of the tiniest countries in the world, an Epicurean delight; lively, fun-loving but also historic Amsterdam, once capital of a rich ocean trading nation.
This tour gives you lots of flexibility to discover these Benelux countries on your own with the added help of many guided sightseeing tours conducted by highly qualified multilingual guides
9 Days/8nights from Euro 853
1Apr - 31Oct 2012
Tour Package Includes:
First class (for Deluxe and first class package) or 2nd class (for standard package) rail transportation from Amsterdam to Brussels
and from Brussels to Luxembourg
In Amsterdam
3 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast in the hotel category of your choice
Panoramic circle tour of Amsterdam - 2hrs (visit the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum and a 1 hour canal cruise with a separate
open-date ticket is included)
Half-day Windmills and Edam excursion (4hrs)
Hotel taxes and service charges
Entrance fees, English speaking guide on the tours
In Brussels
3 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast in the hotel category of your choice
City tour of Brussels (possibility to visit the Museum of Fine Arts)
Full day excursion to the art cities of Ghent and Bruges
Entrance fees, English speaking guide on the tour
Hotel taxes and service charges
In Luxembourg
2 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast in the hotel category of your choice
Hop on Hop off city tour of Luxembourg
2012 - Prices per person in Euro ( $ rate
varies depending on the exchange rate)
Categories
Special Fair periods/holidays surcharge may apply**
1Apr-12Jul/27Aug-31Oct'12**
13Jul-26Aug'12**
double
single
triple
double
single
triple
Standard*
889
1379
RQ
853
1307
RQ
Extra night in Amsterdam / standard*
80
147
RQ
68
124
RQ
Extra night in Brussels / standard *
59
112
RQ
47
88
RQ
Extra night in Luxemburg / standard
100
165
RQ
100
165
RQ
*Surcharge per
night for Fri/Sat night stay in Amsterdam
24
47
RQ
24
47
RQ
*Surcharge per
night for Tue &Wed stay in Brussels (at Hotel
Arlequin only)
21
41
RQ
n/a
n/a
RQ
Reduction per
night for Fri/Sat/Sun night stay in Brussels
12
24
RQ
n/a
n/a
n/a
Reduction per
night for Fri/Sat night stay in Luxembourg
35
45
RQ
35
45
RQ
First Class*
1240
1871
RQ
1012
1436
RQ
Extra night in Amsterdam / first class
102
185
RQ
80
142
RQ
Extra night in Brussels / first class
110
206
RQ
56
104
RQ
Extra night in Luxemburg / first class
100
165
RQ
141
189
RQ
*Reduction per
night for Fri/Sat/Sun stay in Amsterdam
11
11
RQ
3
3
RQ
Reduction per
night for Fri/Sat/Sun night stay in Brussels
54
102
RQ
n/a
n/a
n/a
Reduction per
night for Fri/Sat night stay in Luxembourg
35
65
RQ
35
65
RQ
Deluxe*
1441
2336
RQ
1225
1907
RQ
Extra night in Amsterdam /deluxe
145
271
RQ
106
194
RQ
Extra night in Brussels / deluxe
99
177
RQ
66
111
RQ
Extra night in Luxemburg / deluxe
194
336
RQ
194
336
RQ
*Reduction per
night for Fri/Sat/Sun stay in Amsterdam
33
65
RQ
n/a
n/a
RQ
Reduction per
night for Fri/Sat/Sun night stay in Brussels
33
66
RQ
n/a
n/a
n/a
Reduction per
night for Fri/Sat night stay in Luxembourg
80
145
RQ
80
145
RQ
**During Holidays and special fair periods surcharge may apply!
Please check Black out dates on our
Amsterdam city package page for Amsterdam hotels and on
our
Brussels city packages page for Brussels hotels
Hotels in Luxemburg - Black out dates on request only!
Ultimate Amsterdam Tour - Daily at 9.30 AM - Duration ± 2,5 hrs
Bus only € 22,- Bus + Van Gogh Ticket € 33,-
Bus + boat ticket € 30,- Bus + Rijksmuseum Ticket € 33,-
Bus + museum + boat ticket € 40,-
On this extensive bus excursion you will see all Amsterdam has to offer, from
the historical monuments in the centre to the modern architecture of the 21st
century. From the Eastern Docklands to the Ajax Arena! A picture stop at a
windmill at the river Amstel and a visit to a diamond factory are included.
You can visit the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum and/or do a one-hour canal
cruise with a separate open-date ticket. (see rates above, supplements for
special exhibitions are not included)
Anne Frank House, Diamond Factory and Canal Cruise € 37,-
Friday and Sunday at 2.30 PM – Duration ± 4 hrs
We start the tour by coach showing you the most important monuments that our
city offers, followed by a picture stop at a windmill. A visit to a Diamond
factory is made where you get acquainted with the diamond polishing process.
Continuing the tour by boat we cruise along Amsterdam’s harbor and its famous
canals, which brings us to the “Jordaan” quarter where we visit the attic where
Anne Frank and her family were hidden during the Second World War. This is also
the place where the tour will end. ( The entrance to Anne Frank House and canal
cruise are included)
Windmills and Edam € 34,- Daily at 9.30 AM – Duration ± 4 hrs
This excursion takes you north of Amsterdam, to the edge of the river Zaan,
where you visit the windmill village `de Zaanse Schans`, with its characteristic
green wooden houses. On the turn of the 18th century this district was an
industrial area with approximately 700 windmills in use. In this day and age
there are only five left. We will pay a visit to a windmill and a wooden shoe
manufactor. Before returning to Amsterdam, we take a stroll through the medieval
town of Edam. (entrance to the windmill is included).
Fridays (April 2rd - Sept. 3th ) Edam is replaced by Alkmaar. See ´Alkmaar
Cheese Market´.
Alkmaar Cheese Market and Windmills € 34,- Fridays only at 9.30 AM (April
6
– Sept. 7) - Duration ± 4,5 hrs
Tradition is the key element on this excursion as we visit Alkmaar, a 750 year
old city which is famous for its weekly cheese market. You will learn about a
long-established Dutch tradition of the weighing of cheese and taste testing.
This is a unique experience while the four teams from the Cheese Carrier’s Guild
compete for the fastest and most impeccable timing while handling tons of
produce. Driving through polder landscape the tour will lead to the windmill
village of Zaanse Schans where you get the opportunity to visit a wooden shoe
factory and a windmill (entrance fee included).
Keukenhof Flowershow € 35,- Daily at 9.30 AM and 2.30 PM (March 22 - May
20) - Duration ± 4,5 hrs
Behind the dunes that run from Haarlem to Leiden lies the bulb area like a
magical canvas of daffodils, hyacinths and tulips, alive with the most
delightful smells and colours. We visit the flower exhibition ‘Keukenhof’, and
experience the perfection of millions of bulbs displayed over a wonderful park
with fantastic flower shows and sculptures. (entrance fee included)
FULL DAY BUS EXCURSIONS
Grand Holland LandmarkTour €46,- Daily at 9.30
AM – Duration ± 9 hrs
Our first stop is at Aalsmeer´s world famous flower auction (closed Sundays).
Continuing to Rotterdam we take you on a city tour by bus with a photo stop at
renowned Hotel New York. Then it´s onto Delft for lunch. We visit a Delft Blue
Pottery and our guide will take you on a city walk. During a city tour by bus of
the Hague we drive by the highlights of our governmental city like the House of
Parliament and the Peace Palace. During this excursion you can visit Madurodam.
This miniature city offers you the highlights of the Netherlands on a scale
1:25. (lunch not included)
Dutch Country Side Tour € 43,-
Zaanse Schans – Edam – Volendam – Marken (incl. entrance windmill and boat trip)
Monday/TueThu/Fri/Sat at 9.30 AM – Duration ± 7 hrs
Thisvery complete tour covers the magnificent area of Dutch polder landscape
north of Amsterdam, marked by windmills, dikes and ditches. After a stop to
taste some traditionally made products at a cheese farm, we will visit the
picturesque villages of Edam and the Zaanse Schans, where you will have the
opportunity to visit a windmill and wooden shoe factory. We continue to Volendam
and Marken, fishermen’s villages along the former Zuiderzee. Marken used to be
an island until it was connected to the mainland by a dike. Some people of both
places still wear the traditional costumes. (lunch not included.)
Antwerp and Brussels € 55,- Monday at 9.30 AM (May 2th – August
29)
Monday and Thursday at 9.30 AM (27May-27 Aug on Mondays/5Jul-30Aug on thursdays) -Duration 11 hrs
An interesting drive through the Dutch country side to Antwerp; a city filled
with history where we will have time for a stroll around the main square near
the Cathedral. We will then continue on to the city of Brussels for an extensive
city tour. We will see the Cathedral, the Royal Palace, the Grand Place, and of
course the world famous Manneken Pis. As an optional sight you have the
opportunity to see the genuine lace making. After spending free time in the
city, we will return to Amsterdam.
Bruges € 60,- Saturday at 9.30 AM (24Mar-27Oct)
Wednesday at 9.30 AM (4Jul-29Aug ) - Duration ± 12 hrs
Crossing the Netherlands, enjoying its typical countryside, we will drive you to
Belgium. Our destination today: one of the most beautiful towns in Europe
“Bruges”. Upon arrival you will be guided through the historical center. The
rest of the afternoon you can spend to your liking: enjoy a boat trip along the
beautiful canals, visit one of its museums, shop for lace , or taste the
excellent Belgium “cuisine” and chocolates. Let yourself be carried away by
beauty and romance! Bruges is the perfect place! (lunch is not included).
CANAL CRUISES
Day Pass Canal Bus € 22,00 The fun way to get around Amsterdam.
Children (5-12) € 11,00
Children (0-4) free
Daily from 10.00 AM. 20 STOPS. Company: Canal Company
Canal Bus is the perfect way of getting around Amsterdam with its wealth of
waterways. Our comfortable boats offer a regular service along 4 routes with 20
stops located near the major museums, shopping areas and attractions. On board
there are interesting commentaries on Amsterdam. Your day pass is valid on the
Green, Red orange and Blue line for 24hrs hop on, hop off all day long !
Amsterdam Candlelight cruise € 29,50
Every night at 9.00 PM - Duration ± 2 hrs children € 17,50 Not on April 30
In front of Central Railway Station. Company: Holland International
This romantic evening cruise through Amsterdam’s enchanting canals is a
memorable experience. Passengers relax in glass-enclosed comfort, while gliding
through the canals. Each table is provided with a variety of cheese, red and
white wine. Soft drinks are also available. During the cruise a multi-lingual
host or hostess will gladly answer your questions and give you information about
the city’s places of interest.
Amsterdam Dinner cruise with live cooking on board - Every night at 8pm
Euro 75 per person
Not on April 30
In front of Central Railway Station. Company: Holland International
On board one of the comfortable boats a cruise through the illuminated canals is
combined with a sumptuous four-course dinner. You are greeted with a welcoming
drink. With the various courses you are served white and red wine and of course
there is also beer and a selection of soft drinks on board. After the ‘petit
grand dessert’ the dinner is rounded off in style with tea and coffee.
(includes cruise/ four course dinner / wine
/drinks)
Evening Cruise € 15,-
Daily at 20.00 / 2100 / 2200 hrs - Duration ± 1,5 hours children € 10,-
This boat trip is dubbed the cruise of the ‘Venice of the North’. You’ll get a
different impression of the city after you have seen Amsterdam from the water.
The canal boat brings you to parts of the city centre unreachable by car.
1 hour Canal Cruise: 100 Highlights Canals and Harbour Cruise € 13
Daily from 9 AM till 6 PM, every 15 min - children € 6,50
Daily from 6 PM till 10.00 pm, every 30 min - Duration ± 1 hr
In front of Central Station. Company: Holland International
A cruise along Amsterdam’s picture-book canals… it’s something not to be missed!
Cruising through a number of Amsterdam’s canals, this cruise passes along some
of the city’s most beautiful spots. While gliding through the old centre of the
city you see elegant merchant’s mansions, carillon-crowned churches and the
warehouses with their rich history from Holland’s Golden Age.
The Ultimate Cruise € 17,50
Daily at 11.00 AM and 3.00 PM children € 10,00
In front of Central Station. Company: Holland International - Duration 90 min.
For the true Amsterdam lover! Experience Amsterdam from the water. Marvel at the
cutting-edge architecture of the Eastern Docklands and soak-up the atmosphere of
the historic ring of canals. Relax with a drink in hand while our guide
entertains you with interesting stories about the canals and their bridges, the
canal houses and the houseboats. Inclusive sof drik live guide (only English
spoken)
Childpolicy
Children under 13 years 50% discount on bus tours only.
Children under 4 years free on all regular tours.
Tour description and optional tours Belgium (from Brussels):
BRUSSELS CITY TOUR: Duration:
+-2.30 hours (Euro 24 per adult Euro 12 per child)
Departure: 10.00 A.M Every day All year around (2pm
departures daily Apr-Oct)
We start our tour with a short walk to the Grand
Place, worldfamous market square and the heart of
medieval Brussels with its incomparable City Hall
and precious Guild Houses. By coach we take you for
an extensive drive tgrough the city, the Common
market Buildings, the Cinquantenaire, Art Noveau
houses, the Heysel with the Atomium, the Chinese
Pavillion and the Japanese Pagoda, the Congress
Column, the Parliament, the City Park, the Law
Courts. Well see the charming Sablonsquare where we
have a stop for a short visit to a lace house.
GHENT & BRUGES: Duration: +-
9.30 hours Low season(Nov-March) every tue, Thu, Sat
and Sun , High Season (Apr-Oct) every day
Departure: 9.00am (Euro 42 per adult / Euro 20 per
child)
After an hour's drive, we arrive in Ghent where we
visit the St. Bavo's Cathedral, home of the world
famous 'Mystic Lamb' painting (optional, closed on
Sundays). During the city tour you will see all the
important buildings from the Middle Ages, such as
the Belfry, the St. Nicholas Church and the Earl’s
Castle.
In Bruges we visit the Lake of Love (Minnewater) and
the Beguinage (convent). Time for lunch. Afterwards,
we start our walking tour and discover : Our Lady's
Church, with the Madonna statue by Michelangelo, the
Market Square with the Belfry and the Holy Blood.
Don't forget your walking shoes !
Visit Brussels Hop on Hop off
tour Daily 10am - 4pm (every 30minutes) - Euro 18
per person /Euro 10 for children
The Visit Brussels Line is the ideal
way to explore our city withouteffort. You get on
and off at any of our stops and unlimited number of
times for 24 hours after first use. On presentation
of your ticket: discount in museums and other
sights. Sights: Park Royal, Park Theatre, Belgian
Federal Parliament, Palace of the Academy, Royal
Palace, Cynastymuseum, equestrian statue of Godfrey
de Bouillon , royal museums of Fine Arts, Old
England museum of Musical Instruments. On
presentation of your ticket: discount in several
museums and other sights.
ANTWERPEN: Duration: +- 5.30
hours p
Departure: 1.15 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday ,
Saturday (High Season) , Wednesday, Saturday low
season
Antwerp, Belgium's second largest city and Europe's
second largest harbour has kept many memories of its
rich past. Above all, it is the city of the painter
Peter Paul Rubens, worldfamous master of the 17th
century. We drive to the Market Square with its
ancient houses and Our Lady's Cathedral (entrance
fee included in the price of your excursion). This
cathedral contains, amongst other treasures, two of
Rubens' masterworks: "The Erection of and the
descent from the cross". Antwerp is also the world's
diamond center. We will visit a DIAMOND WORKSHOP. We
will en the tour with a drive through the harbour.
RATE / 31 € PER PERSON (children: Euro 16)
Entrance fee Our Lady Cathedral included.
AMSTERDAM - HOLLAND: Duration: +- 12.30 hours
Apr-Oct Departure: 09.00 am on Tuesday & Saturday /
Nov-March - Saturday
RATE / PP 50 € PER PERSON (children: Euro 25 )
Nov-March: Euro 52 per person
Holland is only at a stone's throw away and
nevertheless the country is strikingly different.
Along Antwerp, we cross the Dutch border, and
driving through the endless polders with countless
windmills we reach the Amsterdam area. First we
visit a traditional craftstcentre in a typical farm
and get familiar with everything that made the glory
of Holland : tasty cheese, nice clogs and beautiful
pottery. Possibility for lunch (optional).
In the afternoon we visit Amsterdam. We offer you an
opportunity to make a boat tour along the many
picturesque canals (optional) and we have a break
and enjoy some free time at the "Dam" square which
is famous for its royal palace.
LUXEMBOURG : Duration: +- 12.00 hours Apr-Oct
Departure: 09.00 am on Sunday
RATE / PP 50 € PER PERSON (Euro 25
for children)
After one hour and half drive we arrive at the
little castle Lavaux Sainte Anne. Here you can visit
one of the most beautiful castles of Belgium with
its hunting museum. (optional) Afterwards we drive
to Luxembourg, the capital of the Grand-Duchy. We
start our visit with a sightseeing tour. After lunch
we have a walk through the old city and there is
some time off. On the way back to Brussels, we stop
in picturesque Dinant. We drive back to Brussels
follwing the river Meuse as far as Namur.
