Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 September 21: Depart the USA

• Board your overnight flight from NYC to Amsterdam, Holland

Day 2 September 22: Arrive Amsterdam, Holland

• Arrive in Amsterdam, meet your guide and transfer to the Hague
• Enjoy some time at leisure
• Transfer to Amsterdam for a guided canal tour
• Join your fellow travelers for a festive welcome dinner

Hilton The Hague or similar Dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Early this morning, arrive at Schiphol Airport, meet your guide and transfer by coach to your hotel in The Hague. After some time at leisure, transfer to Amsterdam with your private coach and embark on one of the famous glass-topped canal boats to discover Amsterdam through a private canal cruise. Admire some of Amsterdam’s oldest and loveliest buildings, from narrow-fronted gabled houses to gilded manses adorned with riches during the height of Holland’s Golden Age. Find out why Amsterdam is best seen from the water. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.

Day 3 September 23: The Hague & Leiden

• Tour The Hague’s government district
• Visit the Mauritshuis Art Museum
• Enjoy a group lunch at het Plein
• Continue to Leiden

Hilton The Hague or similar Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary

Depart by coach on a guided tour of The Hague’s Binnenhof (government district). Nicknamed the "city of peace and justice” and home to the government and the Dutch Royal Family, The Hague also boasts numerous monuments and historic buildings you will pass on your tour. Visit the Mauritshuis Art museum, featuring masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt, Frans Hal and other acclaimed Dutch masters, while enjoying insights from Professor Isbouts. After lunch at het Plein, continue by coach to Leiden, the home of the oldest university in Holland, to tour the old university buildings and admire the architecture. Later, return to The Hague for an evening at leisure.

Day 4 September 24: The Hague & Amsterdam

• Transfer to Amsterdam by coach for a full-day tour
• Visit the Rijksmuseum & Van Gogh Museums
• Enjoy lunch at the Leidseplein
• Discover the city with a guided walking tour
• Return to the Hague for an evening at leisure

Hilton The Hague or similar Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary

Today head to Amsterdam by coach for a full day guided tour in the city. Start your tour at Museum Square in the South Borough. Visit the Rijksmuseum, the Dutch National Museum dedicated to arts and history. After a short break, visit the Van Gogh Museum, housing the largest collection in the world of artworks by Vincent van Gogh. The museum's galleries showcase works such as “Sunflowers” and “Wheatfield with Crows” and provide an unrivaled insight into the tortured man and his art. After lunch, use the tram to head to the old city center for a guided walking tour. Walk across Dam Square and enjoy the liveliness of the area. Admire the Royal Palace and the Obelisk, a memorial to the victims of the Second World War. Later, return to The Hague by coach for an evening at leisure.

Day 5 September 25: The Hague & Antwerp

• Depart The Hague by train for Antwerp, Belgium
• Discover Antwerp’s Old Town in a short, guided tour
• After lunch, transfer to Tongerlo Abbey
• Return to The Hague

Hilton The Hague or similar Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary

Depart The Hague by train for Antwerp, Belgium, a city of sophisticated art, diverse architectural styles and much more. Upon arrival, discover Antwerp’s majestic Old Town in a short, guided tour of the highlights.

After lunch, transfer by coach to Tongerlo to visit the Abbey of Our Lady of Tongerlo, founded in the 12th century, and home to a second version of "The Last Supper" by Leonardo Da Vinci. Return to Antwerp by coach to catch the train back to The Hague for an evening at leisure.

Day 6 September 26: The Hague & Haarlem

• Transfer to Haarlem
• Visit Frans Hals Museum
• Tour St. Bavo Kerk
• Return to The Hague for a free afternoon
• Join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner

Hilton The Hague or similar Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

This morning, head by your private coach to Haarlem, once a major North Sea trading port surrounded by a defensive wall, and today still captures a medieval character with its cobblestone streets and gabled houses. Visit the Frans Hals Museum, hosting the largest collection of painting by Frans Hals alongside other famous Haarlem’s artists. Later, tour St. Bavo Kerk, the Gothic Cathedral in the Grote Market, before returning to The Hauge for an afternoon at leisure. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a festive farewell dinner. 

Day 7 September 27: Depart

• Transfer to Schiphol Airport for your flight back home

Breakfast

Trip Details

• What should I know before I go? We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
• Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements? Please review the visa & entry requirements.
• Can I make changes to my trip? Want to upgrade your seats? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
• Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions? To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at time of travel.
• Should I purchase travel insurance? Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
• What's the fine print? Review the terms & conditions for this package.
• What should I know about Belgium? Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
• What should I know about the Netherlands? Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.