Netherlands & Belgium Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

From $5,549 - $5,599 /person

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Netherlands & Belgium Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Apr-May 2025: Apr-May

From $5,549 - $5,599 /person

Windmills, Tulips, Canals & Villages

Footpaths through flower fields punctuated by the Netherland's iconic windmills. Rich history and magnificent architecture delight in The Hague and Utrecht. Belgium beckons with hiking routes through rolling forests, lush pastures and a castle-dotted countryside. And in charming villages with cobblestone streets, you’ll find spectacular regional cuisine. From the legendary canals of Amsterdam to the pastoral Amblève Valley, expect the unexpected.

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Highlights

  • Saunter down canal-side promenades and soak up the relaxed Dutch farm culture that permeates this rural yet strikingly modern nation
  • Marvel at the waterworks of monuments such as Kinderdijk, whose wooden windmills still work to protect Holland from the tides
  • Walk through beautifully shifting landscapes—green forests, bucolic hills, picturesque meadows and enchanting villages
  • Celebrate a good day's hike with a pint of Belgian ale and discover the country's outstanding farm-to-table culinary traditions
Netherlands & Belgium Walking & Hiking Tour map

Netherlands & Belgium

Start Amsterdam

End Brussels

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Day 1

Description

Kick off your journey with a tasty lunch at a farm among a sea of flowers • Experience the tulips of famed Keukenhof Gardens in full bloom • Discover The Hague's Gothic architecture, interesting history and lively culinary and cultural scene.

Accommodations

Night 1

Hotel des Indes
The Hague
Premiere Hotel

Built in 1858 to host aristocrats and heads of state and still displaying its original Gothic Romantic characteristics, this opulent former palace is located among the cafés, restaurants and shops of the historic city center. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 2-3

Description

Walk through a uniquely Dutch landscape of polders, dikes and farming canals to the quintessential windmills of Kinderdijk, a World Heritage site • Taste organic gouda—a Dutch classic—made fresh by local farmers • Hills in Holland? You bet! Hike through leafy forests, meadows and heathland to the beautiful village and castle of Amerongen, nestled along the Rhine • Get to know the tree-lined canals and promenades of Utrecht, a vibrant university town and one of the Netherland's oldest cities.

Accommodations

Nights 2-3

Grand Hotel Karel V
Utrecht
Premiere Hotel

This centrally located and historic property along the Utrecht canal was built in the 1300s as a monastery and has housed nobles throughout the centuries. (spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Cross the border and immerse yourself in idyllic Belgian villages, local farms, cow-dotted pastures and fruit orchards • Explore the pristine broadleaf forests and abundant trails of the Ardennes, a hiker's paradise • Medieval castles and an integral World War II history are just part of Belgium's intrigue • Taste centuries-old recipes for Belgian beer, chocolate, Herve cheese and rare delicacies in this culinary hot spot • Savor a farm-to-table lunch in the Amblève Valley • Visit the town of Spa, whose mineral-rich thermal waters attracted 18th-century royalty and inspired the now ubiquitous term • Find your own spa bliss at our state-of-the-art retreat, a building inspired by the grandeur of Versailles.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Manoir de Lébioles
Spa
Premiere Hotel

A former manor—inspired by the palace of Versailles—has been reimagined as a luxury boutique hotel featuring a world-class wellness center, a fairy-tale garden and a unique on-site dining experience. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Night 1

Hotel des Indes
The Hague

Premiere Hotel

Built in 1858 to host aristocrats and heads of state and still displaying its original Gothic Romantic characteristics, this opulent former palace is located among the cafés, restaurants and shops of the historic city center. (pool, spa)

Nights 2-3

Grand Hotel Karel V
Utrecht

Premiere Hotel

This centrally located and historic property along the Utrecht canal was built in the 1300s as a monastery and has housed nobles throughout the centuries. (spa)

Nights 4-5

Manoir de Lébioles
Spa

Premiere Hotel

A former manor—inspired by the palace of Versailles—has been reimagined as a luxury boutique hotel featuring a world-class wellness center, a fairy-tale garden and a unique on-site dining experience. (pool, spa)

From $5,549 - $5,599 /person

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