5 Day Rail Tour - Belgium & The Netherlands

Itinerary

Day 1: Bruges, Belgium

Stop At: The Markt, Markt, Bruges 8000 Belgium
Bruges' Markt, or Market Square oozes charm. It is surrounded by the most colorful buildings, and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants for you to people watch.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Basilica of the Holy Blood, Burg 13, Bruges 8000 Belgium
The main attraction of the Basilica of the Holy Blood is the Holy Blood. Inside the church, there's a phial made of rock crystal filled with blood brought to the city by Thierry of Alsace after the 12th century Second Crusade. This phial is believed to contain the blood of Jesus Christ and it’s brought out to be worshipped by believers every day.
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.

Day 2: Ghent, Belgium

Stop At: Gravensteen, Sint-Veerleplein 11, Ghent 9000 Belgium
Also known as Castle of the Counts, it was built back in 1180. Today it houses the Arms Museum and Museum Judicial Objects that display various weapons used in warfare and other contraptions used for punishment during medieval times. You can go to the top for 360 views of the city!
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: St Michael's Bridge, Sint-Michielsplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium
Perhaps one of the most picturesque areas in Ghent and is a great place to take in the surroundings. The angle of this bridge means it’s the only place you can see the Medieval Towers of Ghent, St Nicholas’ Church, Belfry of Ghent and St Bavo’s Cathedral
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Antwerp, Belgium

Stop At: Diamond District, Bounded by De Keyserlei Pelikaanstraat, Herentalsestraat, Antwerp 2018 Belgium
Antwerp has been known as the diamond capital of the world since 1447 and it still is today, right next to the Central Station find the famous diamond district of Antwerp, the place where rough and polished diamonds are traded.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Grote Markt, Antwerp 2800 Belgium
Grote Markt is the main square of Antwerp and is one of the most beautiful town squares in Europe. The amazing 16th century City Hall dominates the square that is surrounded by Guild Houses. If there is one place you have to see in Antwerp, it’s the Grote Markt!
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.

Day 4: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Stop At: Dam Square, Amsterdam The Netherlands
What better way than to start the day in Dam Square, and see where you end up. There are many different tram lines that could take you to the likes of the Heineken Factory or to Leidseplein Square. It's up to you!
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Anne Frank House, Prinsengracht 263 - 267 museum entrance Westermarkt 20, 1016 DK Amsterdam The Netherlands
A visit to Amsterdam would not be complete without a trip to Anne Frank House. For just over 2 years, Anne Frank and her family lived in a secret annex, hidden away from the Nazis. During this time, she wrote in her diary which became a memoir and an important piece of history.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.

Day 5: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Stop At: Van Gogh Museum, Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam The Netherlands
The Van Gogh museum is one of Amsterdam’s most popular museums that is dedicated to the life of Vincent van Gogh, one of the most influential painters The Netherlands has ever seen! Admire the world’s biggest collection of artworks, learn all about his life and what inspired his work.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Heineken Experience, Stadhouderskade 78, 1072 AE Amsterdam The Netherlands
Visit the brewery to find out about where it all started for the world-famous beer brand Heineken. Discover how this once small brewery grew to a brand sold in almost 200 countries. Beer tasting is just one the advantages of this experience.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.