Ready for the next European
adventure? This is a wonderful itinerary that we're sure you're going to enjoy.
We will start out in Amsterdam
for 4 nights. This is the most multi-cultural, multi-dimensional city in Europe. You’re in the Netherlands now
and everyone will find this city extremely beautiful and
interesting. Sure, there’s a reputation for an open attitude
and permissiveness, but in addition it’s quaint, colorful
and extremely scenic. Some of the tours that we planned
on our 2018 trip was a visit to the red light district,
a really great bicycling tour, we went to the Anne Frank
house, made a day of the hop on/ off canal bus which took
us to the Rijksmuseum. We organized a candlelight and wine
dinner cruise on the canal and of course we visited the
Van Gogh Museum. Since it will be spring in Holland you
can expect to see plenty of flowers all over. We will set
up a bus tour that will allow us to see and admire many
of the key sites of Holland including a visit to the the
world's biggest flower auction in Aalsmeer and to visit
Delft,
Rotterdam,
The
Hague and Madurodam.
From
there our trip will continue to Antwerp - just a
2-hour bus ride away. Antwerp’s broad, leafy boulevards
and outdoor cafes might evoke those of Paris, but in the
cobbled, 16th-century alleyways, Flemish townhouses and
sprawling, retrofuturist port, Antwerp shows its true face:
one which is all its own. The old city, within the arc once
formed by the 16th-century fortifications, has many narrow,
winding streets and old buildings. This area contains the
Cathedral of Our Lady, begun in the 14th century and restored
in the 19th and 20th centuries; it is one of the nation’s
finest Gothic buildings. It gained fame as a centre of the
diamond industry and for its legacy of fine arts. Antwerp
combines the grandeur of yesteryear with an urban vibrancy.
Its Grote Markt and cathedral, Scheldt riverbanks and cobbled
streets go hand in hand with a thriving nightlife, galleries
and art palaces. It is home to the Rubens House, Plantin-Moretus
Museum, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA), the Museum
of Contemporary Art Antwerp (M HKA) and much more. A half-day
guided tour will be included as well as an optional bike
tour.
Our trip continues south
to Bruges,Belgium. Our bus ride is only 90 minutes and will
take us through some amazing scenery.
Bruges, known as the "Venice
of the north" is a bit like Amsterdam on a smaller scale. I'm sure you will fall in
love with this city. We’ll
have 4 nights to discover,stroll, relax and tour
this city that many have made their favorite. We'll enjoy
an optional canal cruise, bike ride and an optional half-day
trip to Ghent. We'll also offer a delightful river cruise
aboard the Lamme
Goedzak that will take us to Damme
with numerous delightful 
restaurants,
surrounded by medieval buildings such as the Town hall,
the windmill and the Church of Our Lady
Our
hotels are all 4-star and were chosen for their perfect
location and excellent reviews. Deposit of $200 to sign
up. Early signups always get the better rooms.
SINGLE
SUPPLEMENT (Your own room, otherwise we match you with
a roommate): $1,265
Sign
up for this Trip!
OUR AIR:
DIRECT FLIGHT TO AMSTERDAM! Deduct $1,100 with your
own air and you will not pay the departure tax.
KL
602 V Economy 09/04/24,13:50
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT
- ARRIVAL 09:05 09/05/24
KL
1704 L Economy 09/15/24,
10:35
BRUSSELS
AIRPORT - AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT -ARRIVAL 11:35
KL
603 N Economy 09/15/24, 12:50
AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT - LOS ANGELES
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
ARRIVAL 14:50
INCLUDES:
- Round trip international
air from LAX (other gateways available but could be slightly
more)
- 10-nights
accommodations (double occ.)
- All ground transportation
- Daily Breakfast
- guided tours
at each location
- city taxes
DOES
NOT INCLUDE:
- Departure taxes or any
fuel surcharge (currently running $130.70 but subject
to change).
OUR HOTELS:
Amsterdam
- NH City Centre Amsterdam
hotel website -
reviews on Tripadvisor
The
NH City Centre Amsterdam Centre offers guests a gateway
to the historic and beautiful Amsterdam. Located in the
heart of the city and overlooking the Singel Canal, the
hotel is only a very brief walk to the famous floating flower
market, the powerfully moving Anne Frank House, and the
bustling shops of Dam Square. Originally the head office
of the Gerzon fashion business in the 1950s, the traditional
red-brick building is spacious and welcoming. The hotel
fitness center provides state-of-the-art facilities for
guests who want to work out. On Sundays, we offer a complimentary
late checkout and the breakfast buffet is available until
noon. The Patio is the hotel's newest dining space offers
a menu of delicious light meals such as sandwiches, soups,
and pizzas.
Antwerp
- Linder hotel
hotel website -
reviews on Tripadvisor
Lindner
Hotel Antwerp is situated in the glitzy diamond district,
right next to the cathedral-like central station (well worth
a visit by the way). Centrally located yet absolutely quiet.
It offers a breathtaking view of the city when you are working
out in the fitness room, enjoying the sauna or afterwards
relaxing on the 11th floor. The hotel has in total 173 beautiful
rooms offering all comfort you need. The hotel is even located
in front of the TGV (High Speed Train) terminal. Recreation:
Antwerp is a sparkling city with a wide range of entertainment.
Discover the Meir, which is well known for its shops, have
dinner in the Old Town with its pleasant restaurants or
visit the Rubens house with beautiful paintings of the well-known
Belgian painter RubensOur 173 non-smoking rooms offer total
living comfort in a modern-elegant, cosy-chilled and refreshing
style. Bright colours and unobtrusive chic design spread
good cheer. Beautiful bathrooms, an exclusive bed concept,
cool extras and a great view of the city on the upper floors
ensure a happy stay!
Bruge-
Hotel Le Bois De Bruges
Website
- Reviews on Tripadvisor
Le
Bois De Bruges is located in the heart of the historic city,
within walking distance of the main attractions and in the
vicinity of the concert hall, shops, restaurants, museums
and public transport. You can enjoy a carefree stay in an
attractively renovated setting.
The hotel was renovated
in 2020 - 2021 and provides you with all the necessary luxury.
Our attractive lobby invites you to relax or have an informal
conversation with our guests. Enjoy the intimate charm of
our bar after a strenuous meeting or nice city walk. The
Greenery is the beautiful setting where you enjoy breakfast.
