A Journey through the Netherlands, Belgium & France: Canals, Champagne & Culture
Dutch windmills, cozy streets, bubbling champagne, and the “City of Light” – experience the essence of three European countries. Cruise through the canals of Amsterdam on a private boat. Stand in awe before the powerful windmills of Kinderdijk. Spend two nights in the storybook city of Bruges. Travel along the Route du Champagne stopping for a visit to a Champagne winery. See Parisian boulevards and finish with dinner at the Eiffel Tower. Connect with deeply rooted cultures as you make your way through the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
Dutch windmills, cozy streets, bubbling champagne, and the “City of Light” – experience the essence of three European countries. Cruise through the canals of Amsterdam on a private boat. Stand in awe before the powerful windmills of Kinderdijk. Spend two nights in the storybook city of Bruges. Travel along the Route du Champagne stopping for a visit to a Champagne winery. See Parisian boulevards and finish with dinner at the Eiffel Tower. Connect with deeply rooted cultures as you make your way through the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
Highlights
- This French capital is one of the world's greatest cities and certainly one of its most beautiful. The Eiffel Tower, Arch of Triumph, Louvre and Orsay Museums, the Champs Elysees, Montmartre and the Sacre Coeur, and many others are all iconic symbols of the "City of Light", renowned for fabulous dining, high fashion, and the French savoir faire. One can keep returning to Paris over a lifetime and still not see everything it has to offer.
- Built in 1889 as part of the World's Fair by the architecture team of Gustave Eiffel, the Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris today. Located on the first level is 58 Tour Eiffel, a gourmet restaurant with stunning panoramic views of Paris. Since food is another big part of Parisian culture, the meal is several courses, beautifully displayed and accompanied with wine, coffee and tea.
- This is the capital city of The Netherlands, with a population of about 1.5 million in the metro area. It is known for its rings of canals, the Red Light District, the Anne Frank House and its famous museums (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, etc.). Amsterdam has a rich history in commerce, mostly due to the country’s colonies all over the world, and this gives the city a fascinating flavor and diverse population even now. There are great restaurants and shopping, and it is a very comfortable place to walk around in. It is also a great starting point from which to explore The Netherlands and beyond.
- Take a cruise on Amsterdam's famous canals and get to know the city from the water.
- Kinderdijk is a small village located in the Netherlands in South Holland. The main attraction of the village are the windmills here. The area features 19 windmills which were built around 1740. The windmills are the largest concentration of old windmills in the Netherlands. They are also known as one of the best known Dutch tourist sites.
- Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium. Located in the northwest of the country,Bruges has most of its medieval architecture intact. The historic centre of Bruges has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Along with a few other canal-based northern cities, such as Amsterdam, it is sometimes referred to as "The Venice of the North". In the last half of the 19th century, Bruges became one of the world's first tourist destinations attracting wealthy British and French tourists. Today, it attracts some 2 million tourists annually.
- Reims is one of the capitals of province of Champagne. A such it is a major market for the region's world-famous sparkling wine. It was here in its Cathedral that the first king of France, Clovis, was baptized, becoming the recognized place for the coronation of most of France's succeeding monarchs. It was also in Reims, in a modern technical college near the train station, that the document was signed marking the surrender of Germany, bringing to and end the Second Word War in Europe.
- Winding through sleepy villages, rolling hills, and sun-soaked vineyards is the Route du Champagne, a route that stretches around 700km or 434 miles through the Champagne region of France. The route is known for its world-class vineyards and unparalleled viticulture.
Hotels
- The Manor — Amsterdam
- Hotel Aragon — Bruges
- Continental Hotel — Reims
- Courtyard Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon — Paris
Details
- Tour Operator
- Collette
- Start City
- Amsterdam
- End City
- Paris
- Duration (Days)
- 11
- Activity Level
- Level 3
What's Included
- 16 meals included
- This French capital is one of the world's greatest cities and certainly one of its most beautiful. The Eiffel Tower, Arch of Triumph, Louvre and Orsay Museums, the Champs Elysees, Montmartre and the Sacre Coeur, and many others are all iconic symbols of the "City of Light", renowned for fabulous dining, high fashion, and the French savoir faire. One can keep returning to Paris over a lifetime and still not see everything it has to offer.
- Built in 1889 as part of the World's Fair by the architecture team of Gustave Eiffel, the Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris today. Located on the first level is 58 Tour Eiffel, a gourmet restaurant with stunning panoramic views of Paris. Since food is another big part of Parisian culture, the meal is several courses, beautifully displayed and accompanied with wine, coffee and tea.
- This is the capital city of The Netherlands, with a population of about 1.5 million in the metro area. It is known for its rings of canals, the Red Light District, the Anne Frank House and its famous museums (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, etc.). Amsterdam has a rich history in commerce, mostly due to the country’s colonies all over the world, and this gives the city a fascinating flavor and diverse population even now. There are great restaurants and shopping, and it is a very comfortable place to walk around in. It is also a great starting point from which to explore The Netherlands and beyond.
- Take a cruise on Amsterdam's famous canals and get to know the city from the water.
- Kinderdijk is a small village located in the Netherlands in South Holland. The main attraction of the village are the windmills here. The area features 19 windmills which were built around 1740. The windmills are the largest concentration of old windmills in the Netherlands. They are also known as one of the best known Dutch tourist sites.
- Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium. Located in the northwest of the country,Bruges has most of its medieval architecture intact. The historic centre of Bruges has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Along with a few other canal-based northern cities, such as Amsterdam, it is sometimes referred to as "The Venice of the North". In the last half of the 19th century, Bruges became one of the world's first tourist destinations attracting wealthy British and French tourists. Today, it attracts some 2 million tourists annually.
- Reims is one of the capitals of province of Champagne. A such it is a major market for the region's world-famous sparkling wine. It was here in its Cathedral that the first king of France, Clovis, was baptized, becoming the recognized place for the coronation of most of France's succeeding monarchs. It was also in Reims, in a modern technical college near the train station, that the document was signed marking the surrender of Germany, bringing to and end the Second Word War in Europe.
- Winding through sleepy villages, rolling hills, and sun-soaked vineyards is the Route du Champagne, a route that stretches around 700km or 434 miles through the Champagne region of France. The route is known for its world-class vineyards and unparalleled viticulture.
Pricing
| Option | Price | Departure | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double | USD 5,599.00 | 2026-06-20 | |
| Single | USD 7,149.00 | 2026-06-20 | |
| Double | USD 5,199.00 | 2026-07-11 | |
| Single | USD 6,799.00 | 2026-07-11 | |
| Double | USD 5,199.00 | 2026-08-08 | |
| Single | USD 6,799.00 | 2026-08-08 | |
| Double | USD 5,899.00 | 2026-09-19 | |
| Single | USD 7,199.00 | 2026-09-19 | |
| Double | USD 5,599.00 | 2026-10-10 | |
| Single | USD 7,149.00 | 2026-10-10 | |
| Double | USD 6,299.00 | 2027-05-22 | |
| Single | USD 7,799.00 | 2027-05-22 | |
| Double | USD 6,199.00 | 2027-05-29 | |
| Single | USD 7,699.00 | 2027-05-29 | |
| Double | USD 5,999.00 | 2027-06-12 | |
| Single | USD 7,499.00 | 2027-06-12 | |
| Double | USD 5,999.00 | 2027-06-19 | |
| Single | USD 7,499.00 | 2027-06-19 |
Itinerary
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Day 1: 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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Day 2: 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.
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Day 3: 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.
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Day 4: 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.
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Day 5: 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.
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Day 6: 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.
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Day 7: 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.
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Day 8: 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.
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Day 9: 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.
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Day 10: 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.
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Day 11: Paris - Tour Ends
Say au revoir to Europe as you depart for home.