Private Europe Tour (NET003) Grand Belgium-Netherlands 7 Days 6 Nights

We will meet your group at Brussels Airport. Our driver will be holding a See You Again sign outside the gate.

Today we spend half a day exploring Brussels, the capital of Belgium. Brussels is one of Europe's most beautiful cities, with European architecture in Gothic, Classical and Art Nouveau styles. It is rich in museums, with more than 70 of them, and it is home to the European Parliament, which is why it is known as the "capital of the European Union". It is also a city of delicious chocolate and famous beer.

We will drop you at the Town Hall on Grand Place, which is regarded as the most beautiful square in Europe. See the famous statue "Manneken Pis" (the little boy peeing), which has many legends to discover. Then browse the delicious chocolate shops across the city, and admire the Belgian houses from the 16th-19th centuries (16-19). On Saturdays and Sundays there is also an antiques flea market.

You can visit and pay your respects at the Church Notre-Dame-du-Sablon, which has beautiful stained glass.

Then continue to the Royal Palace, built in the 17th century, which is beautiful inside. The surrounding area is full of art museums, such as the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, the Musee d 'Art Ancien, the Musee d' Art Moderne, the Museum of Musical Instruments and the Art Nouveau Horta Museum. Choose the ones that interest you most.

Please have your dinner. Then at about 19,00, we will travel 60 km to Ghent and check in at the hotel.

Overnight : Ghent, Belgium Hotel : Pillows Grand Hotel Reylof

Today we visit the Belgian cities of Ghent and Bruges, then in the evening drive to stay overnight in Antwerp.

In the morning, visit Ghent, a truly charming small city! You will fall head over heels in love with Ghent, especially its beautiful, romantic evening scenery, like a picture from a nostalgic past. Lonely Planet even called this city "Europe's best kept secret", while National Geographic Traveler said it is the most photogenic historic city of the year.

We will take you to St Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraa) in the central square, where inside the church hangs the famous painting by Jan van Eyck (a Dutch painter), "De aanbidding van het Lams God" (The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb), along with a set of beautiful and highly valuable stained glass.

Continue walking through the old town to Gravensteen Castle in Ghent, which has a high viewpoint over the city, and take a boat cruise to see the beauty of the city (if you wish).

We recommend having lunch at a delicious restaurant by the canal, to soak up the atmosphere.

In the afternoon, travel 60 km to Bruges, Belgium's most popular tourist city, a very romantic medieval city full of old houses, ancient alleys, canals and palaces, earning it the name "Venice of the North".

We will drop you at the central square, Grote Market, surrounded by houses from the 13th century. At the Town Hall you can climb the 83-meter tower for a view over the city. This Town Hall was built between 1376 and 1420, and there are tours of the Gothic Hall inside if you wish.

If you love art, don't miss the Groeninge Museum, with the world-class masterpiece by Jan van Eyck (Dutch), Virgin and Child with Canon van der Paele.

See the city castle (Burg Bruges).

Sit, stroll, look around and shop in the lanes as you please, or take a boat ride along the canals of Bruges.

At around 17,00 pm, we will leave for Antwerp, Belgium, a distance of 110 km. Check in at the hotel and have dinner near your accommodation.

Overnight : Antwerp, Belgium Hotel : Hotel Rubens-Grote Markt

In the morning, explore Antwerp, a large and wonderfully multicultural city you're sure to love. You can stroll and shop all around town, with fresh, chic design items everywhere. Artists from around the world love the unique diversity of this city, which blends the old and the new with great style, coming together to open everything from charming boutiques to flagship stores. Just walking and shopping 360 degrees around town will spark endless inspiration.

Here, we'll spend half a day taking in the must-see sights, including Steen Castle (Het Steen), the city's historic landmark and one of the largest medieval fortress castles in Europe.

Next, head to the city center at the Great Market Square (Grote Markt), filled with charming alleys to explore at every turn.

If you want something truly unique, take time to visit Antwerp's beautiful train station (Antwerp's Centraal).

Antwerp is also the diamond capital of the world, with over 85% of the world's diamonds traded here. We won't miss the Diamond District (Diamantkwartier), where you will visit a grand diamond showroom like Diamondland.

Enjoy lunch, then travel 110 km to Rotterdam, Netherlands. Rotterdam is a major European port city, featuring an atmosphere of cutting-edge modern architecture that will amaze you with something truly distinctive from the other cities on the itinerary, adding fantastic variety to our journey!

We will take you to see the marina, the red Willemsbrug bridge, and the white Erasmus Bridge (Erasmusbrug), exploring the area beneath Erasmus Bridge.

Visit the Cube Houses (Kubuswoningen), uniquely designed residences shaped like tilted cubes joined together, considered a must-visit attraction here.

When it is time, depart for Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands.

Overnight : Amsterdam Hotel : Qo Amsterdam

In the morning, visit the Koningsplein Flower Market, stretching over 500 meters along the canal, and take lovely photos to your heart's content.

Then depart for Giethoorn. "Venice of the Netherlands" is the nickname of "Giethoorn Village," a village filled with canals and lakes, completely free of roads. There are walking paths winding along the canals that allow only pedestrians and bicycles. If you wish, you can rent and steer a boat along the canals, available right here in the village.

This road-free village is crisscrossed by numerous canals leading into every alley, with walking paths throughout to admire its picturesque beauty. Locals get around by small boats. At the far end of the village lies a large lake. You can choose to go paddling in this village or take a scenic boat tour. If you prefer to walk, strolling through the entire village takes around 2 hours.

Next, travel 90 km north to visit Groningen, a lively university town. We will take you to the Groninger Museum to admire a wide variety of unique artworks, followed by free time to stroll and enjoy the beauty of the city. When it is time, we will drive you back for an overnight stay in Amsterdam.

Overnight :Amsterdam Hotel : Qo Amsterdam

Today, we'll visit the Zaanse Schans windmill village to experience traditional Dutch windmills. Watching a demonstration of how traditional Dutch wooden clogs are made is an absolute must! You will also see historic waterfront houses and a cheese factory.

Zaandam is an ancient town in the suburbs of Amsterdam, with 13 windmills remaining in this area. The authorities have preserved it as an open-air museum, Zaanse Schans (or Zaans Museum), a windmill village located north of Amsterdam.

Then return to Amsterdam to explore Dam Square, the city's central hub featuring iconic landmarks such as the Royal Palace and the National Monument.

Enjoy free time for shopping on Kalverstraat (KALVERSTRAAT), Amsterdam's prime shopping street right next to Dam Square, lined with brand-name boutiques and souvenir shops. Overnight in Amsterdam.

In the evening, take a stroll through the Red Light District (the Netherlands' legal adult entertainment district). You can observe and take in the unique atmosphere as a memorable experience, right here in Amsterdam.

In the evening, if you wish, we can take you to the pier in front of the central station for a glass-topped boat canal cruise operated by Holland International. Boats depart every 30 minutes, taking about 30 minutes for the cruise. Soak in the atmosphere of Amsterdam's World Heritage canals, wonderfully engineered hundreds of years ago. Admire historic 17th-century canal houses lining both sides of the waterways, glide under arched bridges, and cruise through narrow canals delightfully (we recommend sitting on the left side for better views). The Netherlands is also world-renowned for its beautiful flowers.

In the evening, we will take you to enjoy famous local cuisine.

Overnight :Amsterdam Hotel : Qo Amsterdam

Today, depart for The Hague (50 km). Visit the World Court or The Peace Palace, where guided tours provided by the Peace Palace are available.

If you'd like, relive your childhood at Madurodam miniature park, the world's first miniature city. Covering a cozy area of just 2.5 rai, it replicates many famous Dutch landmarks such as Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, windmills, Rotterdam, and more. Many models in this miniature city actually move, delighting visitors of all ages.

Then continue to Delft, just 12 km away. Delft is a picturesque historic town with charming little streets alongside canals and centuries-old buildings. Stroll through the town to see the historic Oude Kerk and admire the beauty of the city's canals.

Next, travel to Utrecht, the 4th largest city in the Netherlands. Situated in the center of the country, it serves as a transportation hub for rail and road. The defining charm of this city is its network of small canals featuring unique two-level canal walkways: the standard street walkway above and the historic wharf level right alongside the water.

Visit St. Martin’s Cathedral, home to the 112-meter-high Dom Tower, the iconic landmark of the city. With 465 steps to climb, it is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands and took over 300 years to build.

Take in the atmosphere of Utrecht University, visit the Sint Willibrordkerk church, which is exquisitely decorated inside, and stroll through the city's delightful surroundings.

Then return to Amsterdam.

Overnight :Amsterdam Hotel : Qo Amsterdam

If you wish to admire the art of Vincent van Gogh at the Van Gogh Museum, you can explore it at your leisure.

Then travel 40 km to visit the Netherlands' famous tulip gardens at Keukenhof (in Lisse), spending about half a day here.

If time permits, visit nearby Leiden, Netherlands, an ancient city home to the country's oldest university.

Afterward, we will transfer you to Amsterdam Airport for your return flight to Bangkok.