Amsterdam, Luxembourg, and Brussels

10 days  |  12 days with Bruges extension

Activity level Moderate

August 8 – August 17, 2026

Three colorful and charming cities await.

Wander past meandering canals, gabled houses, and blossoming gardens as you take in the picturesque charm of Amsterdam, Luxembourg, and Brussels. Delve into the Dutch capital’s laid-back cafe culture before strolling along Luxembourg City’s quaint, cobbled streets and exploring historic Brussels, the unofficial capital of Europe.

Your tour package includes

• 8 nights in handpicked hotels
• 8 breakfasts
• 3 dinners with beer or wine
• 1 beer tasting
• 1 tasting
• 4 sightseeing tours
• Expert Tour Director & local guides
• Private deluxe motor coach

Included highlights

• Amsterdam canal cruise
• Van Gogh Museum
• Rembrandt Hoeve
• Maastricht
• Luxembourg’s Old Town
• Bastogne War Museum
• Grand-Place in Brussels

Itinerary

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Overnight Flight – 1 night

Day 1: Travel day

Board your overnight flight to Amsterdam today.

Amsterdam – 3 nights

Day 2: Arrival in Amsterdam

Included meal: Welcome dinner

Welcome to the Netherlands! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.

Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Amsterdam

Included meal: Breakfast

Take to the water on today’s sightseeing tour as your local guide introduces you to Amsterdam’s unique character.

• Cruise by icons like the Dutch National Opera house and the Skinny Bridge
• Reflect on the city’s history as you pass by a former Jewish neighborhood
• See the dancing houses, the narrowest houses in Amsterdam, and “flower bikes” decorated by a local known as the Flower Bike Man
• Disembark near the Rijksmuseum, and stroll to the iconic Van Gogh Museum for a tour with an audio guide

Enjoy a free afternoon in Amsterdam or add an excursion.

Extra Excursion – Food of Amsterdam Walking Tour

Day 4: Free day in Amsterdam

Included meal: Breakfast

Spend a free day in Amsterdam or add an excursion.

Extra Excursion – A Day in Charming Delft

Luxembourg Region – 2 nights

Day 5: Luxembourg Region via Rembrandt Hoeve & Maastricht

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel south to the mountainous province of Limburg making stops along the way.

• Pay a visit to the Rembrandt Hoeve, a traditional cheese farm and clog factory where you’ll enjoy a guided tour to learn how Dutch gouda is made the traditional way
• Step inside the shoe factory and see how blocks of wood are skillfully hand-cut into clogs and try on a pair
• Stop in its capital, Maastricht, where your Tour Director will show you its Old City walls
• Enjoy free time to grab lunch, visit some shops, and explore on your own

Later, cross into the tiny principality of Luxembourg where you’ll sit down for an included dinner with your group.

Day 6: Sightseeing tour of Luxembourg City

Included meal: Breakfast

A local guide leads today’s tour of Luxembourg City, the country’s capital.

• Enter the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial
• View the World War II Monument to National Unity in the New Town
• See the Citadel of the Holy Spirit, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Grand Ducal Palace
• Travel through the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Enjoy a free afternoon in the Luxembourg region or add an excursion.

Extra Excursion – Historic Germany: A Day in Trier

Brussels – 3 nights

Day 7: Brussels via Bastogne

Included meals: Breakfast, Beer tasting, Tasting

Travel north through the forested Ardennes on your way to Brussels.

• Visit the Bastogne War Museum, which pays tribute to the American soldiers who defended Belgium in World War II during the Battle of the Bulge
• Take a guided tour of Maredsous Abbey in the town of Dinant, where monks continue the Benedictine brewing tradition
• Sample a variety of different cheeses during a light charcuterie lunch served with a Maredsous brewed beer

Day 8: Sightseeing tour of Brussels

Included meals: Breakfast, Tasting

Join a local guide for a panoramic tour of Brussels, the unofficial capital of Europe and headquarters of the European Union.

• Drive past the Atomium, the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, a Gothic church dating back to the Middle Ages
• Pass by Brussels Park, the Royal Palace, and the Palais de Justice, the largest court building in Brussels
• Stroll through the city’s historic center, stopping at the Grand-Place market for a chocolate tasting

Enjoy a free evening in Brussels or add an excursion.

Extra Excursion – Belgian Chocolate Workshop & Beer Tasting

Day 9: Free day in Brussels

Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner

Spend a free day in Brussels or add an excursion.

Celebrate your trip with your fellow travelers at a farewell dinner this evening.

Extra Excursion – A Day in Antwerp

Flight Home

Day 10: Departure

Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue your tour in the city of Bruges.

Bruges extension

Continue your trip to Bruges, a medieval city so well-preserved, it’s like walking right into a fairy-tale scene. Explore some seriously charming cobbled streets on a sightseeing tour with a local guide.

Bruges – 2 nights

Day 10: Transfer to Bruges & sightseeing tour

Included meals: Breakfast, Tasting

Travel to Bruges, where you’ll have plenty of opportunities to take in the sights, sounds and flavors of this charming city. Get an overview of Bruges on a panoramic tour of its most famous sites.

• See Burg Square and the Church of Our Lady
• Enjoy the view of romantic Minnewater, the “Lake of Love”
• Visit the Beguinage, a UNESCO World Heritage site, now home to an order of Benedictine nuns
• Stop for a tasting of Belgian waffle, a thick and fluffy treat made with crunchy pearl sugar
• Set sail on the canals and tour the city by boat

Day 11: Free day in Bruges

Included meal: Breakfast

Spend a free day in Bruges or add an excursion.

This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.

Extra Excursion – A Day in Ghent: Tasting Tour & Canal Cruise

Flight Home

Day 12: Departure

Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)

Hotels

We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date.

Flights

Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.

Add our airfare and you’ll get:

• Round-trip flight for your tour
• Airport transfers at your destination
• A great price locked in today
• 24/7 support from our dedicated service team
• Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
• Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes

FAQ

Passport, visa & entry requirements

• This tour visits the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Belgium. In order to enter these countries, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
• We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
• Beginning in 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
• Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2025, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center.
• If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
• You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code ABL.

Tour pacing & mobilityTransportation & arrival informationBaggage allowanceClothing & packing tipsHealthCuisineElectricity & air conditioningConnectivityTime zonesCurrencyTippingPurchasing excursions on tour

Tour pacing & mobility

• You will walk for at least 1 hour daily across moderately uneven terrain, including cobblestone streets and paved roads, with few hills or stairs.
• Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the amount of walking on your tour.
• You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times.
• Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
• If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.

Transportation & arrival information

• Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Amsterdam and depart from Brussels. A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
• Transfers to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the tour are included for travelers who purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who booked their own flights are responsible for securing their own airport transfers.
• All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.

Baggage allowance

• Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
• Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
• Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
• Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.

Clothing & packing tips

• We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
• A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
• You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or special performance.
• It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).

Health

• At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
• If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
• If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.

Cuisine

• In the Netherlands, simply prepared meat and fish dishes, substantial soups and hearty stews are local staples. Snack food traditionally features fish—you might try maatje, raw green herring served with onions—but pancakes, french fries, doughnuts, and waffles are just as plentiful.
• In Luxembourg, the culinary influences are mostly Germanic. Smoked sausages, hams, and hearty stews are popular.
• In Belgium, seafood is of a very high quality, and mussels steamed in white wine are a favorite. Patisseries offer decadent pastries and cakes, and you won’t want to miss indulging in favorites like fries, handmade chocolate, locally brewed Abbey-style beer, and, of course, Belgian waffles. Please note that Belgian beers vary widely in style and flavor and are often much higher in alcohol content than other European beers.

Electricity & air conditioning

• The Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Belgium operate on the European standard 220-240 volts and use Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
• We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
• The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
• Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.

Connectivity

• Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
• There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
• Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.

Currency

• You will use the euro on this tour.

Purchasing excursions on tour

• Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on your tour.
• Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for optional excursions.
• Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
• Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.