Join Pack A Fork! on a private tour through these two countries taking in the history, culture, traditions, art and architecture of landmarks and off-the beaten path sites. You’ll explore the culinary side of each country tasting traditional and contemporary cuisine. Visit this part of the world with a local guide and see these countries in springtime when the flowers are in full bloom!
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
- Discover the majestic castles, squares, parks and historic sites of Brussels
- Participate in a chocolate-making workshop
- Take a city walking tour of Ghent
- Enjoy a canal cruise in Ghent
- Stay in Bruges – a fairytale-like city
- Learn about the history and medieval buildings of Bruges
- Enjoy a canal cruise in Bruges through picturesque waterways
- Explore the markets, cafes and boutiques of Bruges
- Taste Belgian chocolates, waffles and beer
- Discover the charming city of Delft
- Tour the Royal Delft Pottery Factory to see artists at work
- Spend a day at Keukenhof Gardens and see 7 million tulips in bloom
- View the commercial tulip fields where they are grown as far as the eye can see
- Discover Amsterdam on foot with a walking tour of Amsterdam’s main sites
- Enjoy a private dinner cruise on the canals of Amsterdam
- Take a guided tour at the Van Gough Museum
- Bike in the Dutch countryside of Zaanse Schans; ride past windmills, handicraft workshops, museums, warehouses, bakeries and cafes along the way
- Tour the Anne Frank House, now a biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank
- Navigate the picturesque waterways of Geithoorn Village, a car-free village of quaint canals, charming houses and old farms
- Visit a family-owned cheesemaker, learn about his process and taste Dutch cheeses
INCLUDES:
- 12-day guided tour of the best of these locations: Brussels, Bruges, Delft, Keukenhof Gardens, Geithoorn and Amsterdam
- Service of certified Belgian & Dutch guides
- All accommodations (4* & 5*)
- Private transportation by small coach
- Lunches and dinners at restaurants, cafes & marketplaces, per Daily Itinerary
- Food tastings along the way
- Breakfast in the hotel daily
- All guided tours, museums and site entrance fees
- Plenty of free time built in to relax, go out on your own or dine with new friends from the tour
NOT INCLUDED:
- International & domestic airfare
- Some meals during free time or site visits (see Daily Itinerary)
- Alcoholic beverages (wine & beer included)
- Travel Insurance
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