Best of Holland, Belgium & Luxembourg – 10 days land only

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- Return airport/hotel transfers at selected times
- 9 nights hotel accommodation
- Breakfast daily & 4 dinners (including Be My Guest)
- Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
- Assistance of a Travel Director & Local Specialist
- All porterage & restaurant gratuities
- Sightseeing in all major cities
- All hotel tips, charges & local taxes
- Visits: Amsterdam, The Hague, Luxembourg, Bruges & Brussels

** Book & pay by 12 MAY & receive a R1460 per person discount  **

** A high season supplement starting from an additional R700 per person applies for set departures between 26 MAY - 23 JUN 2017 **

THE TRAFALGAR DIFFERENCE

BE MY GUEST
Join Marc & Judig Nyssen at their 18th century Bruges farmstead to learn about Flanders farm life & enjoy hearty Belgian fare

CULTURAL INSIGHTS
Explore Holland's long diamond heritage at a historic diamond polishing factory in Amsterdam, visit the Delft Pottery factory to see how this delicate, porcelain is created & see first-hand the famous tradition of Belgian lace at a workshop in Bruges

HIDDEN TREASURES
Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure

LOCAL SPECIALISTS
For included sightseeing in Luxembourg & Bruges

SMALL GROUP SIGHTSEEING
Enjoy a guided visit to Amsterdam's famous Rijksmuseum with a group size of no more than 25 guests

Are you travelling in a group? Book a group of 5-8 travellers & get 5% off per person. Frequent traveller & young traveller discounts also available.

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Arrive Amsterdam (3 nights)

Welcome to Amsterdam. Relax & unwind after check-in or take a leisurely stroll through this unique city. Tonight, join your Travel Director & fellow travellers for a sightseeing Welcome Reception cruise, aboard a canal boat. Enjoy a light meal & welcome drink as you travel through Amsterdam's famous waterways.

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Amsterdam sightseeing & at leisure

In Amsterdam, enjoy an orientation of the historic city centre. Admire Rembrandt's masterpiece the ‘The Night Watch', during your guided Small Group Sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist of the Rijksmuseum. Visit a historic diamond polishing factory for a Cultural Insight into the traditions of cutting & preparing diamonds for export. During the flowering season (April until mid-May), an included visit to the tulip fields of Keukenhof is sure to dazzle, with several million flowering bulbs planted across a 70-acre site.

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The Hague - Delft & Rotterdam Excursion

After a leisurely morning, travel through The Hague to the historic town of Delft. Visit the Royal Delft Pottery workshop for a Cultural Insight into the manufacturing of this hand painted porcelain. Continue to Rotterdam, the most important river port in Europe. After a short city orientation, visit the Euromast Tower for spectacular panoramic views of the city & the famous harbour. The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend as you please before returning to Amsterdam this evening.

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Amsterdam - Maastricht - Bastogne - Luxembourg (2 nights)

This morning stop in the historic fortified city of Maastricht. Enjoy free time to explore the city before continuing to Bastogne. View the American Memorial, erected to commemorate the 76,890 American soldiers wounded or killed during the Battle of the Bulge. Arrive later at your hotel in the Duchy of Luxembourg. Dine tonight at your hotel.

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Luxembourg sightseeing & at leisure

This morning, visit General George S. Patton's grave. Your walking tour of Luxembourg with a Local Specialist shows you the sights including the breathtaking gorge of the Rivers Alzette & Petrusse, the Cathedral & the Grand Ducal Palace. The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend at leisure. Your Travel Director will be able to advise on how to get the most from your free time in the city.

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Luxembourg - Orval - Dinant - Bruges (2 nights)

Visit Orval Abbey, a Cistercian monastery famous for producing Trappiste beer. Continue your journey and stop in the pretty town of Dinant, birthplace of Adolphe Sax – best known for inventing the saxophone. Later, arrive in picturesque Bruges and join your fellow travellers this evening for a special Be My Guest dinner at an 18th century farmstead.

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Bruges sightseeing & at leisure

Admire the sights of Bruges including the town square during your walking tour with a Local Specialist. Cruise along picturesque canals during your sightseeing cruise & visit the Lace Centre for a Cultural Insight into the production of this local speciality. Spend the rest of the day exploring the charming medieval streets at your own pace.

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Bruges - Ghent - Brussels (2 nights)

Visit the beautiful city of Ghent & see the three famous Ghent towers – Saint Nicholas' Church, the Belfry & Saint Bavo's Cathedral. This afternoon in Brussels your Travel Director shows you the city's highlights, including the Atomium, Royal Palace, Japanese Pagodas, the Grand Place & the famous Mannekin Pis.

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Brussels - at leisure

Today is free for you to do as you wish. Explore the Grand Place, join a beer or bike tour, or simply relax in a café & watch the world go by. Your Travel Director will be able to assist you to get the most from this leisurely day. This evening, celebrate a wonderful trip with your travel companions at a Farewell Dinner.

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Depart Brussels

This morning bid farewell to your fellow travellers & take home many special memories. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.

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