Country Roads of Belgium, Luxembourg & the Netherlands
From CAD $5750
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
This 11-day guided tour whisks you through scenic Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands. In Luxembourg, indulge in a farm-to-table feast at the horse-stables-turned-restaurant L'Ecurie du Parc, then stroll past the 12th-Century Clervaux Castle after dinner. Climb to the top of the star-shaped Mardasson Monument for a birds-eye view of the fields where the World War II’s Battle of the Bulge was fought. Cruise through Amsterdam’s canal district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sailing past 16th-Century merchant houses and the iconic Magere Brug — the skinny, white-painted wood bridge over the Amstel River. Later, join a Local Expert at the Rijksmuseum, where you can view Rembrandt's ‘Night Watch’, and see a shoemaker whittle wood into traditional clogs.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 10 Breakfast (B)
Well-being
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Additional Included Highlights
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. 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.
Summary
- City tours of Ghent, Bruges, Luxembourg City, and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam all with Local Experts.
Top Rated Highlights
- Brussels: Visit the Grand Place and view the Mannekin Pis.
- Brussels: See the Atomium, and the Chinese and Japanese Pavilions.
- Ghent: Visit St. Bavo's Cathedral with a Local Expert, former home of the Van Eyck masterpiece, and see the Castle of the Counts.
- Bruges: Visit the Market Square and famous belfry of the Market Hall with your Local Expert. See the Gothic town hall in Burg Square and the frescoes on the walls of the Holy Blood Chapel.
- Luxembourg City: With your Local Expert, enjoy views over the Petrusse Ravine and walk through the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the cathedral, the Palace of the Grand Duke and visit the grave of U.S. General George S. Patton. Lookout from the Pont Adolphe.
- Bastogne: Experience a fascinating insight into the history of the World War II at the modern Bastogne War Museum. Visit the Mardasson Monument, dedicated to those who fell during the Battle of the Bulge.
- Rotterdam: Witness the impressive market hall and Erasmus Bridge on your orientation of this modern city.
- Delft: Visit Delft’s last surviving original Delft Blue pottery factory—established in 1653—where master painters still hand-decorate each piece.
- The Hague: See the Dutch Parliament and the Peace Palace, home to the International Court of Justice.
- Amsterdam: Cruise along the waterways, discovering the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th century.
- Amsterdam: Led by your Travel Director, wander the city to see the floating flower market, Dam Square and the Royal Palace.
- Amsterdam: Explore the Rijksmuseum, the Dutch national museum and largest art museum in the Netherlands, with a local art historian. Witness famous works by Van Gogh, Vermeer, and Rembrandt.
Authentic Dining
- Brussels: 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.
- Maredsous Abbey: Visit the late 19th century abbey, surrounded by the lush greenery of the Molignée valley. Then, learn about the production secrets of the Maredsous Benedictine beers and cheeses before sampling freshly brewed beer along with a taste of creamy, golden-crusted cheese.
- Clervaux: At restaurant Les Écuires du Parc, savor a freshly prepared Farm-to-Table dinner of locally sourced, seasonal produce.
- Amsterdam: Board a canal cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed waterways and enjoy dinner inspired by the city’s Dutch-Indonesian culinary heritage. This enduring fusion dates back to the 17th century, when the Dutch East India Company established trade routes with Southeast Asia, introducing spices and cooking traditions that continue to shape the Netherlands’ food culture today.
- Monnickendam: Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine in an elegant restaurant in the quaint village of Monnickendam.
Insight Choice
- Brussels: Join a private chocolate truffle-making lesson and tasting with a master chocolatier to get up close and personal with the decadent flavors of Brussels. Then enhance your discovery exploring Brussels with your Local Expert. Visit the cobbled square of the Grand-Place, home to the Town Hall and other buildings of political significance. This 12th century, Gothic architectural gem also hosts many concerts, fairs and folklore events and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.
- Brussels: No visit to Belgium is complete without a trip to the site of the historic Battle of Waterloo. Your Travel Director reveals how the Battle of Waterloo was fought at this very spot between Napoleon’s French Army and a coalition led by the Duke of Wellington and Marshal Blücher, ending a 23-year war and Napolean’s imperial power. Step inside the museum and the underground Visitor Center to enhance your discovery through a 3D film and monumental panoramic painting depicting the battle.
Insight Experiences
- Monnickendam: Journey through the polder landscape to visit Monnickendam. Along the way, visit a rustic cheese workshop to learn the secrets of the dairy industry and witness the ancient art of clog making.
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Brussels: Join a private chocolate truffle-making lesson and tasting with a master chocolatier to get up close and personal with the decadent flavors of Brussels. Then enhance your discovery exploring Brussels with your Local Expert. Visit the cobbled square of the Grand-Place, home to the Town Hall and other buildings of political significance. This 12th century, Gothic architectural gem also hosts many concerts, fairs and folklore events and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.
- Brussels: No visit to Belgium is complete without a trip to the site of the historic Battle of Waterloo. Your Travel Director reveals how the Battle of Waterloo was fought at this very spot between Napoleon’s French Army and a coalition led by the Duke of Wellington and Marshal Blücher, ending a 23-year war and Napolean’s imperial power. Step inside the museum and the underground Visitor Center to enhance your discovery through a 3D film and monumental panoramic painting depicting the battle.
Trip Details
Product Code: 37223
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Classic, Budget
Tour Operator:
Insight Vacations (CA)
Supplier Code: 445.81A
Starts: Brussels, Belgium
Finishes: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 11 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $5750 ($523 /day)
Itinerary
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 dinner at a local restaurant in the heart of the Old Town, with an opportunity to mingle with your fellow travelers.
Accommodation: Sofitel Europe, Brussels
Meals: Dinner
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.
Accommodation: Sofitel Europe, Brussels
Meals: 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 mesmerized 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. 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 m (272 ft) 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.
Accommodation: Radisson Blu, Bruges
Meals: 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.
Accommodation: Radisson Blu, Bruges
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: Château d'Urspelt (Castle Rooms), Clervaux
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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, birthplace of Karl Marx, to explore with a Local Expert. Later, return to your hotel in the stunning scenery of the Luxembourg Ardennes hills.
Accommodation: Château d'Urspelt (Castle Rooms), Clervaux
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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 all three Benelux countries today 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 with its radical modern design and the Erasmus Bridge.
Accommodation: Doubletree Rotterdam City Center
Meals: 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. In the evening, join a dinner cruise through Amsterdam’s canals, where the menu reflects the city's longstanding Indonesian influence, a legacy of its colonial history.
Accommodation: Apollo, Amsterdam
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore Amsterdam at your own pace, where Golden Age architecture and centuries-old canals sit alongside contemporary city life. Stroll past 17th-century merchants’ houses, whose gabled facades tell the story of Amsterdam’s historic trading wealth. Alternatively, choose to venture into the Dutch countryside on an Optional Experience to IJsselmeer. Cruise across the lake to Marken and Volendam—two traditional communities known for their wooden houses, fishing heritage and regional dress. While there, you’ll have the chance to sample Dutch pancakes, a popular local specialty. In the evening, perhaps visit a canal-side cafe, browse an independent gallery or join an Optional Experience dinner.
Accommodation: Apollo, Amsterdam
Meals: Breakfast
Start the morning with a visit to the newly refurbished Rijksmuseum with a Local Expert, Amsterdam's famed treasure trove of Dutch art, housing Rembrandt's ‘Night Watch.' If you choose, continue your cultural exploration with a visit to the Van Loon Museum, an elegant 17th-century canalside house. Later, journey to the village of Monnikendam, learn the secrets of the cheesemaker'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.
Accommodation: Apollo, Amsterdam
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Bid farewell to the Dutch capital and your fellow travelers as you transfer to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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Insight Vacations (CA)
Part of The Travel Company (TTC) family of brands, Insight Vacations began operations in 1978 and is based in Cypress, CA. Journeys are featured to destinations, such as the U.S. and Canada, Europe, Latin America, North Africa, Asia, the UK and Ireland. The company offers are a variety of tours under the classifications of Regional Journeys, Country Roads, Discovery Journeys, Easy Pace trips, and Special Interest tours. Insight is the ideal name for the tour operator, as the journeys provided by Insight Vacations allow travelers to gain further insight into whatever destination they wish to explore. For example, Discovery Journeys are the ideal choice for first-time visitors to Europe. Itineraries include Dine-at-Home or Farm-to-Table experiences so travelers can learn more about how locals live and dine. Regional Journeys allow trip-goers to see a specific location in Europe that they have always wanted to see – Poland, Switzerland, Italy, etc. The carefully planned trips enable customers to immerse themselves in one specific region or country and to become acquainted with its culture, traditions, and people. For anyone seeking travel off the beaten track, Insight Vacations offers Country Roads – trips that lead travelers off the well-tread tourist trail to explore hidden gems where visitors can savor the local produce with Farm-to-Table dining. Some trips are offered under the Easy Pace travel style – the ideal trip choice for trip-goers who wish to slow their pace during their vacation. During these tours, vacationers stay at least 3 nights at each destination, giving them some additional time to explore a place and enjoy it. Regardless of the travel style, many of the vacations offered by Insight Vacations begin with Relaxed Starts – giving travelers time to sleep in a little, spend more time at breakfast, or explore an area on their own. The tour company prides itself on providing business class tours that features luxury coaches with 40 seats. While most coach touring operators provide vehicles with 53 seats, Insight Vacations has re-configured its motor coaches to hold up to 40 guests. This gives passengers extra leg room while traveling and offers them more space and privacy.
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Reviews
Ceasar Augustus Amigo - Traveled, July 2025
TOP QUALITY service. the tour was well organized and we were well attended to by our tour director.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/25/2025
Brian Miller - Traveled, July 2025
More choices should be included. I felt cheated on the amount of money spent on optional excursions.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/25/2025
Anonyous - Traveled, June 2025
Our driver and tour director were excellent! They made the trip so enjoyable and memorable. I would love to travel with them again! The itinerary was well paced-it was nice having 2 nights in each city. The 3 nights in Amsterdam was excellent.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2025
Linda Chorosevic - Traveled, August 2025
We had many questions in advance of the trip and all of our questions were answered thoroughly and completely. Upon arrival, our tour guide (Brendan Lampard) was gracious and accommodating to any and all of our needs and was very clear with his instructions. We always knew what to expect well in advance of each day. Our luggage was handled for us and delivered to/picked up from our room without any problems. We particularly enjoyed our guide's commentary on tour and he was very knowledgeable about every town, city or area of interest. We loved the drives through country roads and the beautiful scenery. The variety of optional excursions was well-planned and appealed to nearly everyone on the tour. We felt it was a well-balanced itinerary with plenty of time on our own for shopping and dining and exploring. We never felt rushed and departure times were not too early and evening activity arrival times were not too late. Having 2 or more nights at each hotel made it a more relaxed trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2025
George Eckhardt - Traveled, August 2025
Never a wrinkle or hitch - what else to write? Very relaxed pace and lots of extra activities that were all very good. Short drive times and spectacular hotel selections as well.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/20/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, August 2025
Did not use customers service as used AAA to book trip. Good pace. Nice accomadations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/19/2025
Wendy Estes - Traveled, August 2025
No issues with the service. Very educational for covering historical wars and medieval cities. Food was great and so were the guides. Accomodations were great as well. Would have appreciated visiting one or two Jewish synagogues as part of the itinerary rather than as optional. The optional German city of Trier was the only part of the itinerary that I found to be uninteresting. Would recommend the trip overall.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/19/2025
Harold Usgaard - Traveled, June 2025
Great guide...excellent. Plenty of time to step out on our own in addition to planned itinerary.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/24/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2025
Well planned and covered many key areas of the Cities we visited. There was sufficient personal time as well. Did not feel rushed.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2025
Johnny Morales - Traveled, June 2025
The best! Your tour guides are the best of the best. Friendly, always willing to assist. Love the "local goodies" after lunch. I don't like the fact that most of the highlights are as extra excursions, but I understand why you do it that way. This tour has plenty of personal time, and is always good for a slow pace tour. The group was amazing! We had such a great time and we made some new friends!.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/26/2025
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