7-Day Belgium-Netherlands Small-group Trip by Minivan, 11 Excursions included

Discover Belgium and the Netherlands on an enriching 7-day small-group journey limited to a maximum of 15 participants, starting from Brussels and including 12 carefully selected excursions. This itinerary takes you through a wide range of UNESCO-listed monuments, historic cities, and cultural attractions, offering a deep insight into the region’s heritage. With the guidance of knowledgeable local experts, you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Brussels, followed by a full-day guided excursion to Ghent and Bruges, two exceptionally well-preserved medieval cities of Flanders. The journey continues to Antwerp, where you will learn about the life of Rubens while exploring his home city, also known worldwide as a major center for diamond cutting.

In the Netherlands, the tour introduces you to the modern and historic contrasts of Rotterdam during a walking tour of its city center, followed by a guided walking tour of Amsterdam that includes a visit to a diamond factory and a scenic canal cruise. You will experience traditional Dutch culture at the famous cheese auction in Alkmaar, featuring the lively “Cheese Skating” show available from April to September, and explore charming historic towns such as Delft. The program also includes visits to the open-air ethnographic park of Zaanse Schans and the fishing village of Volendam, with an optional half-day trip to the fairytale village of Giethoorn, where you can enjoy a peaceful boat cruise along its canals and admire its picturesque bridges and traditional houses.