12-Day / 11-Night Escorted Europe Tour – Amsterdam, Ghent, Luxembourg, Alsace & Frankfurt

Destinations: Amsterdam, Ghent, Bruges, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Obernai, Riquewihr, Heidelberg, Frankfurt

Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Tour Type: Fully Escorted Small Group
Ideal For: Culture Enthusiasts, History Buffs, Food & Wine Lovers, First-Time Europe Visitors

Embark on a journey through Northwestern Europe, from the iconic canals of Amsterdam and medieval streets of Belgium to the vineyards of Alsace and the architectural marvels of Frankfurt. Designed to maximize engagement for Google Ads and SEO visibility, this itinerary emphasizes cultural immersion, interactive experiences, and iconic landmarks.

🛫 Day 01 – Sunday: Depart for the Netherlands

Board your international flight to Amsterdam and prepare for your European adventure.

🏨 Day 02 – Monday: Arrive in Amsterdam

• Arrive in Amsterdam and transfer to your hotel

• Free time to explore independently or relax

• Evening orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at 6 PM, followed by welcome dinner

Overnight: Amsterdam
Meals: Dinner

🎨 Day 03 – Tuesday: Amsterdam Highlights, Rijksmuseum & Canal Cruise

• Morning panoramic tour: Jewish Portuguese Synagogue, Holocaust Monument, Skinny Bridge, Heineken Brewery, Van Gogh Museum

• Guided tour of the Rijksmuseum, exploring masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Dutch Masters

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• Visit an authentic windmill north of Amsterdam; meet a local miller and learn traditional techniques

• Evening glass-top boat cruise along Amsterdam’s historic canals

Overnight: Amsterdam
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

🌊 Day 04 – Wednesday: Delta Works or Keukenhof Gardens & Ghent

• Optional morning visit to the Delta Works, an engineering marvel in flood prevention (Mar 19–May 10 replaced with Keukenhof Gardens Tour)

• Travel to Ghent, Belgium, and enjoy a city tour featuring St. Bavo’s Cathedral, Gravensteen Castle, Belfry, and Gothic Cloth Hall

• Check in to hotel in Ghent

Overnight: Ghent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

🏰 Day 05 – Thursday: Medieval Bruges & Home Hosted Dinner

• Explore Bruges: Beguinage Convent, Our Lady’s Church with Michelangelo’s Madonna, Market Square, Belfry, and Chapel of the Holy Blood

• Chocolatier demonstration: Learn Belgian chocolate techniques and taste indulgent creations

• Return to Ghent for a home-hosted dinner, savoring local specialties and interacting with your hosts

Overnight: Ghent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

🇧🇪 Day 06 – Friday: Brussels & Luxembourg

• Morning panoramic tour of Brussels: Atomium, Royal Palace, Museum District, Palace of Justice, 17th-century Grand Place, and Manneken Pis

• Cross into Luxembourg, one of Europe’s smallest countries, for a panoramic city tour of Luxembourg City

• Dinner and overnight stay in Luxembourg

Overnight: Luxembourg
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

🪖 Day 07 – Saturday: Bastogne War Museum & American Military Cemetery

• Stop in Bastogne, site of the Battle of the Bulge, and visit the Bastogne War Museum

• Return to Luxembourg to visit the U.S. Military Cemetery, where General Patton and over 5,000 soldiers are laid to rest

• Evening at leisure in Luxembourg

Overnight: Luxembourg
Meals: Breakfast

🍷 Day 08 – Sunday: Strasbourg & Obernai Cooking Experience

• Travel to Strasbourg, capital of Alsace and European Parliament seat

• Walking tour of La Petite France district, Place Kleber, and Cathedral of Notre-Dame

• Transfer to Obernai for an interactive cooking demonstration with a local chef, followed by dinner featuring your creations

Overnight: Obernai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

🏘️ Day 09 – Monday: Obernai & Alsace Wine Tasting

• Guided tour of Obernai’s Old Town: half-timbered houses, Chapel Tower, Town Hall

• Wine cellar visit and tasting of Alsace’s finest wines, paired with a traditional lunch

• Travel to Riquewihr along the Alsace Wine Route for free time in its cobbled streets

• Return to Obernai for overnight

Overnight: Obernai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

🏰 Day 10 – Tuesday: Heidelberg Castle & Travel to Frankfurt

• Visit Heidelberg and explore the imposing red sandstone Heidelberg Castle

• Discover the picturesque Old Town, Baroque architecture, and the Old Bridge over the Neckar River

• Continue to Frankfurt, the financial heart of Germany, and check into your hotel

• Dinner and overnight in Frankfurt

Overnight: Frankfurt
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

🚶‍♂️ Day 11 – Wednesday: Frankfurt City Tour

• Walking tour of Frankfurt: Römerberg Old Town, half-timbered houses, and River Main skyline

• Afternoon at leisure for shopping or exploring museums

• Farewell dinner with your Tour Manager

Overnight: Frankfurt
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

🛫 Day 12 – Thursday: Depart Germany

• Transfer to Frankfurt Airport for your departure flight
  Meals: Breakfast

✅ Package Includes

• Small group tours (max 22 travelers)

• 10 nights First Class accommodations: 2 nights Amsterdam, 2 nights Ghent, 2 nights Luxembourg, 2 nights Obernai, 2 nights Frankfurt

• Flights: New York-Amsterdam / Frankfurt-New York (other cities available)

• 20 meals: 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners

• Sightseeing in modern, air-conditioned vehicles with guided tours

• Entrance fees per itinerary

• Services of English-speaking Tour Manager throughout

• Hotel taxes, fees, and porterage

• Wireless earphones for enhanced touring

🌟 Highlights

• Cruise Amsterdam canals on a glass-top boat

• Explore historic Ghent & medieval Bruges

• Belgian chocolate-making demonstration

• Panoramic tours of Brussels, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, and Heidelberg

• Wine tasting along the Alsace Wine Route

• Visit the Delta Works and Keukenhof Gardens (seasonal)

• Guided cooking experience in Obernai

• Experience the Old Town of Frankfurt and Heidelberg Castle