Along with a few other canal-based northern cities, such as Amsterdam and Stockholm, it is sometimes referred to as “The Venice of the North”. Bruges has a significant economic importance thanks to its port. At one time, it was considered the “chief commercial city” of the world. “Rise, fall and resurrection make up the life story of Bruges, a city that glittered in Northern Europe with as much panache as Venice did in the Mediterranean World.”
A day in Gouda and Giethoorn
Arrival in Brussels and transfert to hotel, lunch and tour of the city.
The city is extremely famous for its astonishing large avenues, like Champs Elysées, the Eiffel tower or the Moulin Rouge.
Brussels–Bruges-Ghent-Brussels. Start from hotel at 9h30, return at 19h30 to hotel.
Liberated by the Allies in September 1944, Bastogne was attacked by German forces a few months later.
In the First Battle of Ypres (19 October to 22 November 1914), the Allies captured the town from the Germans.
Luxembourg is a landlocked country surrounded by Belgium, France and Germany.
Keukenhof and Kinderdijk Windmills
A day in Keukenhof and Kinderdijk Windmills
Amsterdam, Marken and Volendam
Amsterdam in the morning and Marken and Volendam in the afternoon.
Visit Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague.
