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Groenburgwal Canal, Amsterdam

Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg self-drive tour

9 days from £2,375pp

Groenburgwal Canal, Amsterdam
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Tour highlights

  • Enjoy the freedom of your own car on this self-drive trip. Audley can arrange a rental vehicle for you if you require one.

  • Cross countries and cultures, passing through The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.

  • Create your very own Delftware pottery to take home.

  • Take a step back in time at Bastogne and the site of the Battle of the Bulge.

  • Marvel at the kaleidoscope of hues at Keukenhof Gardens.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • Fully insured vehicle hire
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Amsterdam. Upon arrival at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport today, your driver will meet you for the half-hour private transfer to your hotel. Depending on your time of arrival, you may wish to start exploring the city. We recommend exploring on foot, immersing yourself in the diverse and multifaceted city with its canal-threaded landscape.

  • This morning is yours to spend as you wish before an afternoon exploring the stylish Jordaan district with a local private guide, either by bike or on foot. You’ll discover the postcard-worthy Nine Streets area, manicured courtyards and brick canal houses, and venture onto the Houseboat Museum, gathering insight into the city's local life.

  • Leave Amsterdam and drive through the lowland countryside to Keukenhof Gardens, where you can wander the neatly manicured gardens, brimming with around seven million tulips, pungent hyacinths and daffodils. The tulip has become a loved symbol of the Netherlands, and the sleek flower is flaunted throughout the fields in true kaleidoscopic style. When you’ve finished here, you’ll continue southwards to The Hague.

  • Your first stop is in the city of Delft, whose well-preserved medieval old town and rich history provide many notable sites and quaint vistas to delve into. We’d recommend a spot of lunch in one of the city’s lively streets or various market squares. Next, you’ll visit the well-known Royal Delft factory for a private tour, followed by a hands-on workshop.

  • Depart The Hague and drive southwards, crossing into Belgium and on to Antwerp, where the city’s historic charm, modern downtown and large port blend seamlessly. You have free time here to wander where artists such as Rubens and Van Dyck once lived, taste signature local dishes or enjoy a boat ride on the Scheldt River. Following Antwerp, you’ll continue driving southwards to the lesser-known but worthwhile Liège.

  • You’ll be collected by your local guide for a private walking tour of Liège’s highlights, including the city’s opera house, Butcher’s Hall, Curtius House and the Cathedrale Saint Paul. While best known as a former industrial giant, Liège has a small but active historic district that mixes architecture and museums with a sense of everyday life. The afternoon is yours to meander the city or nearby areas such as Huy, Chateau de Modave, or Vervier.

  • Leave Liège and spend today exploring the battle sites, museums and memorials related to the Battle of the Bulge, the last major German offensive in World War II. If you have any personal connection to the battle, let your specialist know in advance. We can attempt to tailor the tour to the relevant memorials and sites in the area. You’ll end your day by arriving in Luxembourg and settling into your city hotel for the evening.

  • Venture out to the Mullerthal Trail for a private hike through ‘Little Switzerland’. Made up of over 200-million-year-old rocks, caves and waterfalls, you’ll meander on trails through the national park’s lush and craggy forest, passing through caves and the tri-forked Schiessentümpel waterfall. After some lunch, you'll visit Luxembourg’s ornate Vianden Castle for a shared guided tour within its Romanesque walls and Gothic trimmings before returning to the city.

  • You may have some time to spend in Luxembourg City this morning, depending on the time of your homeward flight. You’ll then drive to Luxembourg Airport where you return your hire car and board your onward flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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The specialist who designs your trip to the Netherlands will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Amsterdam
 
The Hague
 
Antwerp
 
Liège
 
Brussels
 
Luxembourg City