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Between Tulips and Spires

  • 7 Day Package Tour

  • Group Tour

  • City & Nature

  • 3 European Capitals

Tour Overview

Trip Type

Group travellers

From Cologne to Amsterdam, Brussels, and Luxembourg, you will explore Gothic cathedrals, Van Gogh’s legacy, medieval towns, and royal landmarks on a 7-day journey through Germany and Benelux.

What Makes This Trip Unforgettable

The gothic cathedral of Cologne, one of the tallest churches in europe

Zaanse Schans: a picturesque open-air museum with windmills and traditional dutch houses

The Chocolate and Diamond culture of Bruges and Antwerp

Itinerary idea in detail

Day 1

Düsseldorf, Cologne


Arrival at Düsseldorf airport and transfer to the hotel in Cologne by coach.

Free time at leisure after arriving in Cologne.

Overnight in Cologne.


Day 2

Cologne, Otterlo, Amsterdam


Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning visit of Cologne, including a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Cologne Cathedral, which is one of the world's largest Gothic buildings, built over more than 600 years.

Departure for Otterlo, with a visit to the Kröller-Müller Museum, located in a national park known as Van Gogh's Forest, which boasts one of the world's finest Van Gogh collections.

Leave Otterlo and reach Amsterdam. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy your free time in the evening.

Overnight in Amsterdam.


Day 3

Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam


Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for Zaanse Schans, a windmill village where you can enjoy the unique landscapes of the Netherlands.

Leave Zaanse Schans and return to Amsterdam.

The afternoon tour of Amsterdam includes potential visits to the stunning Rijksmuseum and a canal cruise through the iconic city center. Overnight in Amsterdam.


Day 4

Amsterdam, The Hague & Antwerp, Brussels


Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for The Hague, which hosts the magnificent Binnenhof (Parliament Building) and the Mauritshuis Museum, in which it is possible to see Vermeer’s masterpiece "Girl with a Pearl Earring" and works from 17th century Dutch and Flemish painters.

Next, cross the border into Belgium. The first stop-over in Belguim is Antwerp, Belgium’s second-largest city, which is a vibrant hub of art, fashion, history, and culture, known for its diamond district and more.

The afternoon tour of Antwerp includes potential visits to the majestic Town Hall, the historic Diamond District and the Notre Dame Cathedral.

Leave Antwerp and reach Brussels. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy your free time in the evening.

Overnight in Brussels.


Day 5

Brussels, Bruges, Brussels


Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for Bruges, a stunning medieval city in Belgium, often called the "Venedig of the North" due to its romantic canals and beautifully preserved architecture.

Leave Ghent and reach Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the de-facto capital of the European Union, which is a dynamic city known for its cosmopolitan vibe, rich history, and cultural diversity.

The afternoon tour of Brussels includes potential visits to the Grand Palace, the Manneken Pis, and the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.

Later, check-in at the hotel and enjoy your free time in the evening.

Overnight in Brussels.


Day 6

Brussels, Modave & Durbuy, Luxembourg


Breakfast at the hotel. Reach Modave, visit the most popular modern castle in the Ardennes, Modave Castle.

Leave Modave and reach Durbuy, known as the "smallest town in the world” and surrounded by the Forest of Ardennes. Enjoy the beautiful streets paved with cobblestones that have remained unchanged since the Middle Ages.

Head to Luxembourg, a small country covered in deep valleys and forests. The old town of its capital city is registered as a World Heritage Site.

The afternoon tour of Luxembourg includes potential visits to the Old Town, the Bock Fortress, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Adolf Bridge.

Later, check-in at the hotel and enjoy your free time in the evening. Overnight in Luxembourg.


Day 7

Luxembourg, Frankfurt


Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for the Frankfurt Airport.

Image by Petr Slováček
Image by Joan Oger

Included

- Nights accommodation with breakfast
- Coach service through out as per itinerary
- Guide/escort service
- Entrance : Cologne Cathedral
- Entrance : Kröller-Müller Museum
- Entrance : Rijksmuseum
- Canal cruise in Amsterdam
- Entrance : Mauritshuis Museum

Not Included

- Tips
- City tax to be paid to the hotel upon check-in
- Drinks and any meal not specified in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in services "included"

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