Benelux Tours: What's Included?
Our Benelux tour packages include everything for an extraordinary multi-country guided tour adventure. The tour spans 10 days across 3 countries visiting 11 cities — 9 nights accommodation, meals breakfast included daily, 4 dinners including a delicious three course dinner in Brussels and a dinner cruise through Amsterdam's world famous canals. A dedicated tour director accompanies every Benelux tour from departure transfer arrive to final departure transfer. The tour exceeded expectations of fellow travelers who praised the extraordinary combination of Amsterdam's world famous canals, Bruges Belgium's medieval streets, and Luxembourg City's Grand Ducal Palace. Free afternoon time at each destination allows every traveler to stroll past the extraordinary canal-side shops, explore the city streets independently, and discover hidden gems at their own pace.Sightseeing Tour: Amazing Amsterdam and Dutch Culture
An informative orientation tour of Amsterdam with expert local guides covers all the sights — from Amsterdam's world famous canals and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam to the Anne Frank House, the Royal Palace, and the extraordinary floating flower market of the Singel canal. A whimsical sightseeing cruise through the city's wonderful canals lined with Golden Age merchant houses is one of the Benelux's most popular and memorable experiences — boat ride join the extraordinary canal ring (a UNESCO cultural heritage site) for an unforgettable view of Amsterdam from the water. A walking tour through Amsterdam's extraordinary Jordaan neighborhood and canal ring reveals the extraordinary Dutch Golden Age heritage of this magnificent city. The Delft pottery factory visit is a wonderful optional experience — Royal Delft pottery workshop visits reveal the extraordinary craft tradition of Delft's original blue pottery since 1653, one of the Benelux's most authentic and enjoyable Dutch cultural experiences. Stroll past the traditional family run inn of the Dutch countryside on a classic Dutch landscape cycling tour through windmills, tulip fields, and the extraordinary Dutch masters country.Guided Tour: Brussels, Grand Place and Belgian Delights
A guided tour of Brussels with our expert tour director brings the extraordinary history of Belgium's capital to life — from the UNESCO world heritage site Grand Place and the impressive market hall of the Grote Markt to the Royal Palace, Brussels Park, and the Atomium. The Grand Place is Brussels' most extraordinary UNESCO world heritage site — a magnificent medieval market square surrounded by ornate guild houses and the magnificent Brussels Town Hall that has dominated the historic town center since the Middle Ages. Belgian chocolate is one of the Benelux's greatest culinary treasures — a Belgian chocolate making masterclass with expert chocolatiers in Brussels or Bruges Belgium is one of the most hands-on and delicious guided tour experiences on any Benelux tour. An optional experience discovering Belgium's extraordinary Trappist brewery culture — including the surrounding wine region of the Ardennes and a be my guest dinner at a traditional Belgian abbey — is one of the Benelux's most authentic and memorable culinary experiences for fellow travelers.Luxembourg City: Grand Ducal Palace and Ancient Roman City
Luxembourg City spend a full day discovering one of the Benelux's most extraordinary capitals — an ancient roman city of extraordinary fortifications, medieval old town streets, and the magnificent Grand Ducal Palace. The Grand Ducal Palace is Luxembourg's most magnificent private residence built in the 16th century — a wonderful walking tour past the palace's extraordinary Renaissance facade and the famous iron lion monument is one of Luxembourg City's most enjoyable and historically rich sightseeing tour experiences. The Luxembourg American Cemetery is one of the Benelux's most moving World War II sites — General George S. Patton is buried here alongside over 5,000 American soldiers who gave their lives in the Second World War battles of the Ardennes. Luxembourg City's UNESCO cultural heritage site Casemates du Bock — an extraordinary network of underground fortifications carved into the sandstone rock beneath the historic town — are one of the Benelux's most fascinating and unique historical attractions. A magical carriage ride through Luxembourg City's extraordinary cobblestone city streets is a wonderful and romantic way to experience this remarkable ancient roman city.Walking Tour: Bruges Belgium and Canal Cruises
A walking tour through Bruges Belgium's extraordinary historic town center is one of the Benelux's most beautiful and rewarding travel experiences — strolling the cobblestone streets of this perfectly preserved medieval port city past the Church of Our Lady, the oldest hospital in Europe, and the Belfry Tower standing 83 metres tall above the impressive market hall. Canal cruises through Bruges Belgium's picturesque medieval waterways are one of the Benelux's most popular and magical experiences — a relaxing boat ride through the city's wonderful canals lined with medieval guild houses and flower-draped bridges reveals the extraordinary timeless charm of this UNESCO world heritage site medieval port city. A horse and carriage experience through Bruges' extraordinary historic town center is one of the Benelux's most romantic and memorable optional experiences — clip-clopping through the cobblestone old town streets past the medieval old town's most beautiful buildings while a local guide shares the fascinating history of Bruges Belgium's extraordinary rise and fall as medieval Europe's greatest trading port. An optional experience discovering Belgium's extraordinary lace-making tradition in Bruges Belgium — one of the city's most authentic and distinctive cultural heritage crafts — adds wonderful depth to any walking tour of this magnificent Benelux destination.Anne Frank House: Amsterdam's Most Moving Memorial
Anne Frank's house visit is one of the Benelux's most visited and emotionally powerful attractions — the preserved hidden annex on Amsterdam's Prinsengracht canal where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis during the Second World War is one of Europe's most important World War II historical sites. Walking through the Anne Frank House with an expert local guide — through the secret bookcase doorway, up the steep stairs to the hidden rooms, and past Anne Frank's original diary on display — is one of travel's most profound and unforgettable experiences for every fellow traveler on any Benelux tour. The Anne Frank House connects Amsterdam's extraordinary history with the broader story of World War II and the Holocaust — our tour director provides extraordinary historical context about the Second World War in the Netherlands and the remarkable Dutch people who risked their lives to protect Anne Frank's family during the German occupation. World War II themed walking tours of Amsterdam — combining the Anne Frank House with the Dutch Resistance Museum and the extraordinary wartime history of Amsterdam's Jewish quarter — are one of the Benelux's most educational and moving guided tour experiences.Dutch Countryside: Windmills and Keukenhof Gardens
The Dutch countryside is one of the Benelux's most beautiful and distinctive landscapes — a classic Dutch landscape of iconic windmills, tulip fields in full bloom, picturesque canals, and traditional family run inns reflecting the extraordinary Golden Age heritage of the Netherlands. Keukenhof Gardens showcases millions of tulips from mid-March to mid-May — a guided tour of the extraordinary 32-hectare Keukenhof Gardens during tulip season, when the classic Dutch landscape surrounding the gardens is carpeted in brilliant colors of tulips in full bloom, is one of the Benelux's most extraordinary seasonal experiences. Kinderdijk is a UNESCO cultural heritage site known for its extraordinary cluster of 19 magnificent windmills — a short walking tour through this extraordinary classic Dutch landscape of windmills pumping water from the polders is one of the Benelux's most iconic and photogenic experiences. A cycling tour through the Dutch countryside past traditional family run inns, tulip fields, and the extraordinary major dutch port city of Rotterdam is one of the most enjoyable and authentic ways to experience the Benelux's extraordinary Dutch cultural heritage.World War and History in the Benelux
The Benelux is one of Europe's most historically significant regions for World War I and World War II history — from the famous Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres to the World War II battle sites of the Ardennes and the Luxembourg American Cemetery. The famous Last Post Ceremony honors World War I soldiers every evening at Ypres' extraordinary Menin Gate — the moving daily ceremony has been performed every evening since 1928, honoring the extraordinary sacrifice of the soldiers who died in the Flanders Fields battles of World War I. The Second World War Battle of the Bulge sites of Bastogne and the Ardennes — where the Mardasson Monument commemorates U.S. troops and the Luxembourg American Cemetery honors General Patton and over 5,000 American soldiers — are among the Benelux's most historically significant and emotionally powerful World War II destinations. Our tour director guides every Benelux group through these extraordinary World War historical sites with deep knowledge and sensitivity to the profound human stories behind every memorial and cemetery in this historically rich region.Private Tour and Free Afternoon Options
Our Benelux tours include wonderful free afternoon time at each destination — allowing every traveler to explore the city streets independently, stroll past the extraordinary canal-side chocolate shops and Belgian chocolate boutiques of Bruges Belgium and Brussels, or simply relax in a canal-side café in Amsterdam's world famous canals district with a coffee and stroopwafel. A private tour option is available for travelers who prefer a completely personalized Benelux experience — a private tour with a dedicated local expert guide can be arranged for any day of the Benelux itinerary, covering any combination of Amsterdam, Brussels, Bruges Belgium, Ghent, Antwerp, or Luxembourg City. An optional experience discovering Belgium's extraordinary Trappist abbey brewing tradition — including a guided tour of a traditional monastery brewery in the surrounding wine region of the Ardennes — is one of the Benelux's most authentic and memorable private tour additions. A magical carriage ride through Bruges Belgium or a horse and carriage experience through Luxembourg City's ancient roman city streets are wonderful optional experiences for travelers seeking a romantic and extraordinary Benelux memory.How Do I Book Benelux Tours?
Contact Firebird's destination specialists to book Benelux tours — we plan all details from departure transfer arrive to final departure transfer, including Amsterdam hotel accommodations, canal cruises, Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam visits, Anne Frank's house visit, Bruges Belgium canal cruises, Belgian chocolate masterclasses, Keukenhof Gardens excursions, Kinderdijk windmill walking tours, Luxembourg City sightseeing, and World War II memorial visits. Typical tours in Benelux last from 7 to 11 days — the tour spans 10 days across 3 countries visiting 11 cities with 9 nights accommodation, meals breakfast included, and a dedicated tour director throughout. A tour exceeded expectations is what our fellow travelers consistently tell us about the extraordinary Benelux experience — contact our local experts today to start planning your perfect Benelux wonderful trip across these extraordinary European countries.
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