About this trip
Six days based in Brussels, with the city itself as your starting point and full-day excursions out to Luxembourg and Amsterdam along the way.
You get proper time to settle into Brussels — its old squares, architecture and food and drink culture — before heading out on day trips to two more European capitals, each with a very different feel.
It's a partially guided trip with a relaxed pace, well suited to travelling with family or a small group over the festive period.
What you'll do
- Explore Brussels' historic centre and Grand Place
- Day trip to Luxembourg City's old medieval streets
- Day trip to Amsterdam, including its canal network
- Sample Belgian food and drink culture in Brussels
- Partially guided — some days are on your own to explore
- One base city (Brussels) with day trips out, rather than changing hotels each night
- Day-trip destinations can be rescheduled or swapped depending on availability
Worth it if you want a well-organised, guide-led overview without hotel changes. Think twice if you need A/C, dislike early starts with long walks, or prefer self-guided exploration.
- Hotel location in Brussels excellent, walking distance to sights; knowledgeable guides who kept groups on schedule.
- Some hotels lack A/C; broken elevators reported. 20-minute walks to/from bus stops before 8am and after 8pm in dark.
- Guide personalities inconsistent. Some read history like textbooks; one Amsterdam guide territorial about seating, unwelcoming to tips.
- Canal boat in Amsterdam less valuable than walking tour would be after long coach days; sitting hours stacked.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Brussels · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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