Belgium and Netherlands. TULIP TRIP

Tour start date(s):	13-04-2027
Duration:	8 days/ 7 nights
Location:	Amsterdam (arrival, 3 nights) - The Hague - Delft - Utrecht - Antwerp (3 nights) - Brussels - Bruges - Ghent - Kinderdijk - Amsterdam (1 night, departure)
Price (including tax):	DBL $2,510.00 USD; SNGL $3,395.00 USD (flights not included)

***Please note that all our tours are in Russian with a Russian speaking Tour guide.

April 13–20, 2027

Keukenhof Royal Flower Park — Tulip Blooming Season

During this tour, you will visit the museum-cities of Belgium and the Netherlands, where the entire history of their “Golden Age” has been preserved in the poetry of stone streets and squares, and where the former splendor and grandeur of some of Western Europe’s most significant cities of the 15th–17th centuries are reflected in the calm waters of canals and rivers.

To this day, both Belgium and the Netherlands are constitutional monarchies and equal members of the Benelux Union, as reflected in the abbreviation formed from the initial letters of the three countries.

In addition to the museum-cities, you will visit the Keukenhof Royal Flower Park during the tulip blooming season. The hotels in Amsterdam and Antwerp are located in the city centers.

April 13, 2027 — Tuesday

Arrival in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands.

Transfer and accommodation at NH Hotel Amsterdam Leidseplein 4* (guaranteed check-in from 3:00 PM).

Information meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby, followed by a walking tour of the city.

4:00 PM — Optional excursion: “Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam”
EUR 30.00 + entrance tickets per person, payable in cash to the guide.

Overnight in Amsterdam.

April 14, 2027 — Wednesday

Breakfast at the hotel.

Guided walking tour of Amsterdam, the capital and a major tourist destination, widely known beyond the Netherlands for its liberal atmosphere.

The architecture of the Dutch capital is largely medieval. Its numerous canals and bridges, together with the beautiful views they create, have earned Amsterdam a reputation similar to that of Venice.

We will walk through the central part of Amsterdam and see the Royal Palace and medieval towers, followed by a canal cruise through Amsterdam.

Amsterdam is home to the famous Van Gogh Museum, with its outstanding collection, as well as the Rijksmuseum.

Free time in the afternoon for independent sightseeing or visiting museums.

Overnight in Amsterdam.

April 15, 2027 — Thursday

Breakfast at the hotel.

Excursion to Keukenhof Royal Flower Park, where the world-famous tulips are in bloom at this time of year. This Dutch park is often described as one of the most beautiful spring parks in the world. Millions of tourists visit the Netherlands each year specifically to see it.

Transfer to The Hague (65 km), home to major international legal institutions, including the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.

Although Amsterdam is officially the capital of the Netherlands, the country is effectively governed from The Hague, where the government and parliament are located.

The Hague is a city of contrasts, combining modern architectural styles with historic masterpieces. We will see the Peace Palace and Binnenhof Square, as well as royal palaces and traditional Dutch fishing harbors.

Transfer to Delft, located between Rotterdam and The Hague. Its canals, historic streets and cultural attractions make it a popular destination for both local residents and tourists.

Delft is the birthplace of the famous artist Johannes Vermeer.

The historic center features the Old Church, dating from the 13th century, the New Church, dating from the 15th century, and the Prinsenhof, the former residence of William of Orange.

Delft is also famous for its porcelain production, a tradition dating back to the 17th century. At the Royal Delft porcelain factory, artisans still hand-paint porcelain products.

Return to Amsterdam.

Overnight in Amsterdam.

April 16, 2027 — Friday

Breakfast at the hotel.

Check out and depart with luggage for Antwerp (128 km).

En route, stop in Utrecht (45 km), known for its medieval historic center, its 14th-century bell tower, and the Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral on the central square.

Arrival in Antwerp, Belgium’s world-famous center of commerce and trading port.

Antwerp is a city of culture and art, whose fame is closely associated with Peter Paul Rubens, Albrecht Dürer, Pieter Bruegel and Anthony van Dyck.

Antwerp is also renowned as a major diamond-processing center. The trade continues to be associated with the Orthodox Jewish community, which is concentrated around the Central Station area.

City tour of Antwerp.

Accommodation at Hyllit Antwerpen 4*.

Overnight in Antwerp.

April 17, 2027 — Saturday

Breakfast at the hotel.

Excursion to Brussels (56 km), the capital of Belgium and the Brussels-Capital Region.

Brussels is home to institutions of the French and Flemish Communities and of Flanders, as well as the headquarters of the European Union, the NATO headquarters, and the Benelux Secretariat.

Walking sightseeing tour of Brussels:

• The medieval Grand-Place, a magnificent historic square surrounded by historic buildings and a daily flower market

• The Palace of Justice

• The Royal Palace

• The Palace of the Nation

• The Royal Museums of Fine Arts

Free time.

Return to Antwerp.

Overnight in Antwerp.

April 18, 2027 — Sunday

Breakfast at the hotel.

Excursion to Bruges (104 km), the capital of the province of West Flanders in northwestern Belgium, famous for its canals, cobblestone streets and medieval buildings.

Walking tour of this medieval city, including:

• The Market Square

• The Gothic City Hall

• The Basilica of the Holy Blood

• The Church of Our Lady, dating from the 12th–15th centuries, whose interior is decorated with Michelangelo’s famous sculpture Madonna and Child

Transfer to Ghent (55 km).

Tour of this historic city, once a center of Flemish wealth and commercial success and an important center of Flemish culture.

We will see:

• St. Bavo’s Cathedral, which houses the famous Ghent Altarpiece / Adoration of the Mystic Lamb

• The City Hall

• The Guild House of the Stonemasons

• St. Nicholas’ Church, dating from the 11th century

• The Belfry of Ghent, dating from the 13th century

Return to Antwerp.

Overnight in Antwerp.

April 19, 2027 — Monday

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free time.

Optional excursion: “Antwerp of Rubens”
EUR 30.00 + entrance tickets per person, payable in cash to the guide.

12:00 PM — Departure from the hotel with luggage and transfer to Amsterdam.

En route, excursion to Kinderdijk — a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring 19 authentic historic Dutch windmills set in the original Dutch countryside.

In the evening, arrival at NH Hotel Schiphol Airport 4*, located in the Amsterdam Airport area.

Overnight in Amsterdam.

April 20, 2027 — Tuesday

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Amsterdam Airport by the hotel’s regular shuttle bus according to the time of your departure flight.