Grand Benelux Capital Hop: Amsterdam, Brussels and Luxembourg
The definitive 3-country Benelux tour. Start with Amsterdam’s 17th-century canal rings and art museums, travel south by Eurostar to Brussels for gilded Grand Place architecture and artisan chocolate, and finish in Luxembourg City exploring cliffside casemates with 100% free national public transport.
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Arrival in Amsterdam and Canal Rings
AmsterdamArrive in Amsterdam. Check in to your base in Oud-West or Amsterdam-Noord. Walk the Prinsengracht and Herengracht canal rings, taking the free ferry across the IJ river at sunset.
Rijksmuseum and De Pijp Market
AmsterdamMorning timed entry to the Rijksmuseum. Stroll through the Albert Cuyp Market in De Pijp for warm stroopwafels and herring. Evening walk through the Jordaan neighborhood.
Van Gogh and Vondelpark
AmsterdamVisit the Van Gogh Museum on Museumplein. Relax in leafy Vondelpark and explore the floating flower market (Bloemenmarkt).
Eurostar to Brussels and Grand Place
BrusselsTake the 1h53 Eurostar to Bruxelles-Midi. Check in and walk onto the breathtaking gilded Grand Place. Eat authentic double-fried frites with andalouse sauce.
Art Nouveau Saint-Gilles and Comic Murals
BrusselsTour Victor Horta’s Art Nouveau museum in Saint-Gilles. Follow the Comic Book Route murals across the city center and sample Belgian abbey beers.
Scenic Train to Luxembourg City
Luxembourg CityTake the 3h12 train through the Ardennes forest to Luxembourg Gare Centrale. Walk the Chemin de la Corniche (Europe’s Most Beautiful Balcony) with free transit.
Bock Casemates and Grund Valley
Luxembourg CityExplore the subterranean tunnels of Bock Casemates (€8) and take the free glass elevator down into the Grund river valley before departure.
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