A Journey through the Netherlands, Belgium & France: Canals, Champagne & Culture

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  Overnight Flight

  From iconic Dutch windmills and cozy Belgian streets to the world-renowned Champagne region and the “City of Light,” experience the essence of three European countries. Connect with deeply rooted cultures as you make your way through the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
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  Amsterdam, Netherlands

  Narrow canals, stone bridges, and bike-brimmed lanes - this is Amsterdam, the lively starting point of your journey. Check into your hotel,* an impressive historic building with rich history and your home for the next three nights. As arrival times may vary, there are no scheduled activities during the day. Spend time as you wish, exploring the city independently. Tonight, get a taste of the local flavors and meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.

  • Meals Included:
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  The Manor
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  Amsterdam

  See the city the way it’s meant to be seen – by canal on a private boat. Cruise under sloping bridges and pass by classic Dutch houses. Continue discovering Amsterdam on a walking tour with a local guide. After, chat with a local about the city’s progressive (and often controversial) culture. Enjoy an afternoon and evening at leisure to spend time in the city however you wish.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  Accommodations:  The Manor
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  Amsterdam

  Make the most of a free day in Amsterdam. Perhaps you’ll visit the Van Gogh Museum** and explore the Anne Frank House.** Or, choose an optional excursion to Delft,*** spending the day in this picture-perfect city where the artistic legacy of Johannes Vermeer lives on. After a guided walking tour, visit the Royal Delft earthenware factory which has been producing hand-painted blue motifs since the 16th century, and try your hand at painting a tile before returning to Amsterdam. No matter how you spend your day, complete it with an Impact Moment at A Beautiful Mess - a restaurant that helps refugees find independence in the Dutch community. Be united by food and enjoy locally sourced, environmentally conscious ingredients over dinner featuring authentic Middle Eastern and North African flavors.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  The Manor
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  Amsterdam - Kinderdijk - Bruges, Belgium

  Today, it’s your choice as you visit Holland’s storied windmills in Kinderdijk. Take this opportunity to enjoy a short boat ride along the canal, walk along the winding paths, and venture inside of a working windmill -OR- ride a bike alongside a local guide, pedaling through the Kinderdijk landscape. No matter what you choose, take in the wind, water, and open spaces that make Dutch history come to life in Kinderdijk (UNESCO). End your day in storybook Bruges, your home for the next two nights, and join in an evening stroll in the city.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Hotel Aragon
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  Bruges

  Wander the cobblestone streets of Bruges and get familiar with this cozy Belgian city on a walking tour with a local guide this morning. Then, cruise through fairytale canals before connecting with local traditions. Taste Belgian chocolate and learn about the intricate craft of lace making. After an afternoon at leisure, cheers to the day with a visit to a local brewery where you’ll taste Belgium’s most classic beverage. Continue tasting your way across local cuisines and enjoy dinner on your own.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  Accommodations:  Hotel Aragon
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  Bruges - Arras, France - Reims

  Journey through Flanders into France, savoring the charm of lesser-known cities and villages along the way. Visit Arras in northern France, which stands out with its striking Flemish-Baroque architecture and vibrant local markets. Join in a walk around its core, the Grand Place and Place des Héros - lively gathering spots where locals come together over coffee and conversation - and immerse yourself in the welcoming atmosphere. Back on the road to Reims, take your time to unwind as you enter the heart of France’s illustrious Champagne region. Settle into your hotel before tasting your way through French cuisine.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Continental Hotel
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  Reims - Champagne Winery - Reims

  Uncover the city’s Celtic roots and Gothic architecture during a guided walking tour in Reims. Step into the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims and gaze up at a sea of colorful stained glass. This afternoon, cityscapes give way to vineyard rows as you make your way along the Route du Champagne. Learn all about this world-famous artisan production during a tour and tasting at a nearby maison du champagne.**** Enjoy your afternoon and evening at leisure.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  Accommodations:  Continental Hotel
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  Reims - Paris

  Say bonjour to Paris, the French capital. This morning, begin your Paris journey in style as you glide along the iconic Seine River on a scenic lunch cruise. While savoring delicious French cuisine, take in panoramic views of Paris’s most celebrated landmarks - from the majestic Eiffel Tower to the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral - all unfolding before you like a living postcard. This afternoon, settle into your charming neighborhood, your home for the next two nights. Wander through its quaint streets, discover hidden cafés, and soak in the local atmosphere. As evening falls, watch the city transform. The soft glow of twilight gives way to a dazzling display of lights, earning Paris its well-deserved nickname, La Ville Lumière, the City of Light. Enjoy your evening at leisure, or perhaps you’ll choose to experience Paris’ nightlife during an optional dinner at the dynamic Paradis Latin***** cabaret show, featuring champagne, can-can dancers, and endless excitement.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  Accommodations:  Courtyard Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
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  Paris

  This morning, step into the enchanting enclave of Montmartre as you join a local expert and ride Le Métro to this historic hilltop neighborhood. Stroll through its charming cobblestone streets where artists set up their easels. Admire the stunning Sacré-Cœur Basilica, with its graceful white domes and sweeping city views, before exploring the Musée de Montmartre, a hidden treasure nestled in a 17th-century house. The afternoon is yours to embrace the magic of Paris however you choose. Perhaps you'll wander along the Seine, or maybe you’ll indulge in some shopping along the Champs-Élysées, the world-famous avenue brimming with elegance and energy. End the day and toast to a wonderful journey over an exclusive dinner at the Eiffel Tower featuring French cuisine and breathtaking views.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Courtyard Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
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  Paris - Tour Ends

  Say au revoir to Europe as you depart for home.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
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  Overnight Flight

  An overnight flight carries you toward Europe, where daily life still turns around centuries-old traditions. Ahead, waterways, working landscapes, historic streets, and celebrated vineyards shape your path through the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
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  Amsterdam, Netherlands

  Narrow canals, arched bridges, and bicycle-lined streets set the rhythm as you arrive in Amsterdam. Check into your historic hotel* that anchors you in the city for the next three nights. With arrival times varying, the afternoon unfolds at your pace – wander nearby neighborhoods, pause at a café, or follow the canals wherever they lead. As evening settles in, get your first taste of Dutch hospitality at a welcome dinner.

  • Meals Included:
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  The Manor
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  Amsterdam

  This morning, see Amsterdam from its most natural vantage point — the water. A private canal cruise carries you beneath arched bridges and past classic canal houses that frame daily life. Back on land, a walking tour with a local guide adds context, history, and lived perspective. Later, a conversation with a local offers insight into the city’s progressive, often thought-provoking cultural landscape. By around 1:00 p.m., the rest of the day opens up for independent exploration.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  Accommodations:  The Manor
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  Amsterdam

  Today is yours to shape in Amsterdam. Spend it inside the Van Gogh Museum** or reflect on history at the Anne Frank House.** Or, choose an optional excursion to Delft,*** hometown of Johannes Vermeer, for a guided walk and a visit to the Royal Delft earthenware factory. Check out the hand-painted blue motifs that have been crafted since the 16th century and try painting a tile yourself. Share a meal this evening during an Impact Moment at A Beautiful Mess, a restaurant supporting refugees building new lives in the Netherlands. Savor Middle Eastern and North African flavors from locally sourced ingredients. This is more than a meal; it’s a connected experience that makes a difference.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  The Manor
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  Amsterdam - Kinderdijk - Bruges, Belgium

  This morning leads you right into the Dutch countryside and the windmill landscapes of Kinderdijk (UNESCO). Here, it’s your choice! Drift along the canals in a boat, walk the paths, and venture inside a working windmill -OR- climb aboard a bike to cycle through the open Kinderdijk landscape with a local guide. However you experience it, wind, water, and space tell the story of Dutch ingenuity. This evening, Bruges comes into view with its cobblestone streets and quiet canals. Take an easy walk through the medieval city you’ll call home for the next two nights.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Hotel Aragon
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  Bruges

  Bruges reveals itself on foot this morning as you walk with a local guide down historic streets and follow narrow canals. Later, a canal cruise shifts your perspective before hands-on traditions take center stage – learning about lace-making and tasting sweet Belgian chocolate. The afternoon unfolds at leisure. As the day winds down, visit a local brewery for a taste of Belgium’s celebrated beer. With dinner on your own, wrap your day of tasting the local flavor however you wish.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  Accommodations:  Hotel Aragon
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  Bruges - Arras, France - Reims

  Belgium makes way for France today. Travel through Flanders, then stop in Arras where you can walk through the Grand Place and Place des Héros and take in their distinctive Flemish-Baroque façades. In this charming slice of France, cafés and markets set the tone of daily life and the final country of your journey. This evening, Reims welcomes you into the heart of France’s Champagne region. Tonight, savor regional flavors during dinner.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Continental Hotel
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  Reims - Champagne Winery - Reims

  Reims unfolds this morning on a guided walk through streets shaped by centuries of royal history. You'll see the Notre-Dame Cathedral de Reims, renowned for its stained glass. This afternoon, vineyard rows line the Route du Champagne. A visit to a traditional maison du champagne**** reveals the craft behind the region’s celebrated sparkling wine, followed by a tasting. Santé! The rest of the day is yours to explore Reims in your own way.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  Accommodations:  Continental Hotel
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  Reims - Versailles - Paris

  En route to Paris, Versailles sets the stage. With a local guide, grand halls and formal gardens reveal how this palace shaped royal life across Europe. You'll take in celebrated spaces like the Hall of Mirrors and the Queen’s Bedchamber before time opens up to wander the grounds. By evening, Paris makes its entrance. Your neighborhood hotel places you in the heart of the city, with streets alive with cafés, corner bistros, and late-day energy. Tonight is yours – linger nearby, or opt for an unforgettable night at the Paradis Latin,***** where dinner, champagne, soaring vocals, and can-can dancers bring classic Parisian cabaret to life.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  Accommodations:  La Maison Favart
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  Paris

  Paris reveals itself step by step this morning as you explore the historic heart of the city on foot with a local expert. Grand boulevards give way to quieter passages, where centuries of history unfold through architecture, hidden courtyards, and covered galleries once used by merchants and locals alike. From the street, the city shifts again as you glide along the Seine, passing Paris’ most celebrated monuments from the water. Around noon, the rhythm slows and the city becomes yours, perhaps inside the Louvre****** or wandering the layered streets of Le Marais and Place des Vosges. This evening, your journey culminates with an exclusive dinner at the Eiffel Tower, where French flavors pair with sweeping views over the city.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  La Maison Favart
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  Paris - Tour Ends

  Au revoir! You connected with the cultures and people of the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, all in one epic small group journey. Now, head home and tell your friends all about it!

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast

Optional Activities:

• A Day in Royal Delft

  Location: Amsterdam
  Price: $199.00 per person

  
  Spend a day in Delft, a picture-perfect city known for its elegance, history, and charming canals, seemingly little-changed from the times of its most illustrious son, the painter Johannes Vermeer. The great Dutch master captured Delft’s charm on canvas in some of the most iconic paintings of the Dutch Golden Age. Visit the Markt, one of the largest historic market squares in Europe, and take in the sight of the Oude Kerk (Old Church) and Nieuwe Kerk (New Church). After a guided walking tour, take time for lunch on your own. Next, visit the Royal Delft Museum. This earthenware factory has been producing the renowned, hand-painted blue motifs since the 16th century. Try your hand at painting a tile before returning to Amsterdam for an evening at leisure. Duration approximately 8 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 8 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. This optional tour must be purchased at least 45 days prior to departure.

• Showtime in Paris!

  Location: Paris
  Price: $235.00 per person

  
  Join us for an unforgettable evening at one of Paris's most cherished venues, the renowned Paradis Latin. Nestled in a historic building linked to Napoleon and masterfully reconstructed by Gustav Eiffel, this iconic cabaret has been enchanting audiences since 1889. Indulge in a lavish dinner accompanied by fine wine, followed by a sparkling celebration with champagne as the dazzling show begins! Duration approximately 5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 5 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. As with a typical Parisian cabaret, the show contains some tasteful nudity and may be considered unsuitable for children.

Optional Activities:

• Showtime in Paris!

  Location: Paris
  Price: $279.00 per person

  
  Join us for an unforgettable evening at one of Paris's most cherished venues, the renowned Paradis Latin. Nestled in a historic building linked to Napoleon and masterfully reconstructed by Gustav Eiffel, this iconic cabaret has been enchanting audiences since 1889. Indulge in a lavish dinner accompanied by fine wine, followed by a sparkling celebration with champagne as the dazzling show begins! Duration approximately 5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 5 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. As with a typical Parisian cabaret, the show contains some tasteful nudity and may be considered unsuitable for children.

• A Day in Royal Delft

  Location: Amsterdam
  Price: $229.00 per person

  
  Spend a day in Delft, a picture-perfect city known for its elegance, history, and charming canals, seemingly little-changed from the times of its most illustrious son, the painter Johannes Vermeer. The great Dutch master captured Delft’s charm on canvas in some of the most iconic paintings of the Dutch Golden Age. Visit the Markt, one of the largest historic market squares in Europe, and take in the sight of the Oude Kerk (Old Church) and Nieuwe Kerk (New Church). After a guided walking tour, take time for lunch on your own. Next, visit the Royal Delft Museum. This earthenware factory has been producing the renowned, hand-painted blue motifs since the 16th century. Try your hand at painting a tile before returning to Amsterdam for an evening at leisure. Duration approximately 8 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 8 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. This optional tour must be purchased at least 45 days prior to departure.

Tour Extensions:

Pre-tour Hotel

• The Manor Amsterdam

  Price: $170.00 per person

Post-tour Hotel

• Courtyard Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon

  Price: $210.00 per person

Tour Extensions:

Pre-tour Hotel

• The Manor Amsterdam

  Price: $170.00 per person

Tour extensions are 1-night in length, unless noted otherwise.

Tour extensions are 1-night in length, unless noted otherwise.