Your tour of Amsterdam, Luxembourg and Brussels takes you through Western Europe’s scenic and cultural gems.  Embrace the 17th century homes of Amsterdam as you tour this city through its intricate canal networks.  Enjoy the world-class food and wine of Luxembourg, as well as its numerous scenic gardens.  End your 10 day tour in the enchanting Brussels where you will be surrounded by the beautiful rolling countryside of Belgium, and will discover masterpieces in Gothic architecture.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Amsterdam

Your trip to the Benelux countries begins with a flight to Amsterdam.

Day 2 - Amsterdam

Land in Amsterdam, where a Go Ahead representative will accompany you to your hotel. Enjoy an included dinner with the rest of your group this evening.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Amsterdam

Your Tour Director acquaints you with all the charm of Amsterdam this morning, from its canals to its gabled 18th-century homes. Then visit the Anne Frank House. Here, you can climb to the attic room where a young Anne Frank and her family lived in hiding for two years during World War II. The tour also includes a visit to a working Dutch diamondcutting factory. Later this morning, on a narrated canal cruise, you’ll pass along some of the city’s many waterways and view the houseboats that still serve as residences for many local citizens. On selected springtime departures, an optional excursion to Keukenhof Gardens will be offered. This evening, opt for dinner and a relaxing cruise on Amsterdam’s canals.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Anne Frank House, diamondcutting factory, canal cruise

$89 USD

Keukenhof Gardens With its millions of flowers growing on 70 acres of gardens, Keukenhof has been a showplace for the Dutch floral industry throughout the past 50 years. Please note: This optional excursion is seasonal and runs only from late March through May.

$115 USD

Canal Cruise with Dinner Travel down the canals of Amsterdam on a low house boat, enjoying the view of row houses all lit up for the night. Your tour will take you through the center of town as you enjoy a wonderful Dutch feast by lantern light.

Day 4 - Amsterdam

Today is free for you to spend as you wish in Amsterdam. Alternatively, join a full-day optional excursion to The Hague, Europe's seat of the United Nations, Delft, known for its blue china made by local potters, and a flower market.
Included meals: breakfast

$99 USD

Delft & The Hague Your first stop on this excursion is a visit to a flower market for a close-up look at one of Holland’s best-known national exports: its brilliantly hued tulips. Continue to Delft, a charming village of canals, cobbled alleyways and medieval architecture. Your final destination is The Hague, seat of the Dutch Parliament and home to Queen Beatrix.

Day 5 - Luxembourg City

The province of Limburg, located on the Netherlands’ southern border, enjoys a rich history and a hilly landscape unique to the area. On the way to Luxembourg, stop in the Limburger capital of Maastricht for a walking tour of this superb city. Then cross into the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, as the country is officially titled. This tiny principality is smaller than the smallest U.S. state.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 6 - Luxembourg City

On this morning’s guided tour of the capital, Luxembourg City, you’ll travel through the Old Town—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. View the World War II Monument of National Unity, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the 17th-century Citadel of the Holy Spirit and the elegant Grand Ducal Palace, the setting for formal state functions. This afternoon, enjoy free time in Luxembourg City with a stroll past the numerous gardens and scenic lookouts. Tonight, join an optional Food and Wine of Luxembourg event.
Included meals: breakfast

$85 USD

Food & Wine of Luxembourg Travel along Luxembourg's scenic Route de Vin, passing by Chateau Bergdorf. Then attend a wine tasting. Specialty wines of this regioninclude Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. A dinner of local specialties is included in the excursion before you return to the city of Luxembourg.

Day 7 - Brussels

As you head north, travel through the forested Ardennes. The Battle of the Bulge unfolded amid the rolling hills and dense forests of this region. After crossing the border into Belgium, stop in Bastogne for a visit to the Bastogne Historical Center, paying tribute to the American soldiers who defended Belgium in World War II. Arrive later in Brussels, where dinner is included tonight.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Bastogne Historical Center

Day 8 - Brussels

Discover Brussels’ unique charm on this morning’s guided sightseeing tour. See the Manneken Pis statue (the popular symbol of Brussels) and the elegant baroque houses that line the Grand Place, as well as the Town Hall, a Gothic masterpiece. You’ll also pass by the European Union buildings, the Royal Palace and the Palais de Justice.
With a free afternoon, you might browse the galleries of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts. Or, for a true taste of Brussels, stroll down rue des Bouchers (Butchers’ Street), a narrow alley full of seafood eateries competing for attention.
Included meals: breakfast

Day 9 - Brussels

With a full day in Brussels at your leisure, you might wish to visit the acclaimed Comic Strip Museum. Or join our full-day optional excursion to the Flanders region, including a boat cruise in scenic Bruges.
Included meals: breakfast

$95 USD

Bruges Journey into the region of Flanders on this half-day excursion. You’ll visit the picturesque town of Bruges, a Middle Ages-influenced town characterized by a market square and harborfront that have remained largely unchanged in the past several centuries. See the landmarks of Bruges with a guided walking tour as well as a boat cruise

Day 10 - Brussels

Continue your vacation in Paris or board your flight home.
Included meals: breakfast (In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be included)