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Canals, Champagne & Culture | Netherlands, Belgium & France | May 2026
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Connect with deeply rooted cultures as you make your way through the Netherlands, Belgium, and France with one of our preferred suppliers, Collette Small Group Explorations. Featuring the Keukenhof Tulip Gardens.
Dutch windmills, cozy streets, bubbling champagne, and the “City of Light” – experience the essence of three European countries. Explore the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens. Cruise through the canals of Amsterdam on a private boat. Stand in awe before the powerful windmills of Kinderdijk. Spend two nights in the storybook city of Bruges. Traverse the World War I Flanders battlefields and travel along the Route du Champagne stopping for a visit to a Champagne winery. See Parisian boulevards, make the most of a free day in Paris and finish with dinner at the Eiffel Tower. Connect with deeply rooted cultures as you make your way through the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
This itinerary includes 4 handpicked accommodations over 12 days and 11 nights and 16 meals.
Day: 1
Overnight Flight
From iconic Dutch windmills and cozy Belgian streets to the world-renowned Champagne region and the “City of Light,” experience the essence of three European countries. Connect with deeply rooted cultures as you make your way through the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
Day: 2
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dinner The Manor Amsterdam
Narrow canals, stone bridges, and bike-brimmed lanes – this is Amsterdam, the lively starting point of your journey. Check into your hotel,* an impressive historic building with rich history and your home for the next three nights. Get a taste of the local flavours and meet your fellow travellers at a welcome dinner.
Day: 3
Amsterdam
Breakfast The Manor Amsterdam
See the city the way it’s meant to be seen – by canal on a private boat. Cruise under sloping bridges and pass by classic Dutch houses. Continue discovering Amsterdam on a walking tour with a local guide. Spend the late afternoon chatting with a local about the city’s progressive (and often controversial) culture. Enjoy an evening at leisure to spend time in the city however you wish.
Day: 4
Amsterdam - Keukenhof Tulip Gardens
Breakfast & Dinner The Manor Amsterdam
This morning, explore the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens,** featuring acres of tranquil ponds, shaded paths, and more than 7 million tulips and other flowers on exhibit, including hyacinths, daffodils, lilies, roses, carnations, and irises. Afterward, return to Amsterdam in the late afternoon for some free time. Complete your day with an Impact Moment at A Beautiful Mess – a restaurant that helps refugees find independence in the Dutch community. Be united by food and enjoy locally sourced, environmentally conscious ingredients over dinner with your inspiring hosts.
Day: 5
Amsterdam - Kinderdijk - Bruges, Belgium
Breakfast & Dinner Aragon Hotel BVBA Bruges
Today, it’s your choice as you visit Holland’s storied windmills. Perhaps you’ll take this opportunity to enjoy a short boat ride along the canal, walk along the winding paths, and venture inside of a working windmill -OR- bike alongside a local guide through Dutch landscapes. No matter what you choose, take in the wind, water, and open spaces that make Dutch history come to life in Kinderdijk (UNESCO). End your day in storybook Bruges, your home for the next two nights, and join for an evening stroll in the city.
Day: 6
Bruges
Breakfast Aragon Hotel BVBA Bruges
Wander the cobblestone streets of Bruges and get familiar with this cozy Belgian city on a walking tour with a local guide this morning. Then, cruise through fairytale canals before connecting with local traditions. Taste Belgian chocolate and learn about the intricate craft of lace making. After an afternoon at leisure, cheers to the day with a visit to a local brewery where you’ll taste Belgium’s most classic beverage. Continue tasting your way across local cuisines and enjoy dinner on your own.
Day: 7
Bruges - World War I Battlefields - Reims, France
Breakfast & Dinner Continental Hotel
Traverse Flanders with a local expert. Witness the stars and stripes raised over the graves of the valiant soldiers who gave their lives on the Western Front during the First World War inspiring John McCrae’s poem, “In Flanders Fields.” Take time to unwind with a glass of wine as you enter the heart of France’s illustrious Champagne region – Reims. Settle into your hotel before tasting your way through French cuisine paired with a glass of champagne.
Day: 8
Reims - Champagne Winery - Reims
Breakfast & Lunch Continental Hotel
Uncover the city’s Celtic roots and Gothic architecture during a guided walking tour in Reims. Step into the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims and gaze up at a sea of colourful stained glass. Enjoy an extraordinary culinary experience during a lunch and Impact Moment at L’ExtrA, an inclusive, eco-responsible restaurant. This afternoon, cityscapes give way to vineyard rows as you make your way along the Route du Champagne. Learn all about this world-famous artisan production during a tour and tasting at a nearby maison du champagne.*** Enjoy your afternoon and evening at leisure.
Day: 9
Reims - Meaux - Paris
Breakfast Renaissance Paris Republique Hotel
Make your way to the French capital this morning. Pause in Meaux – the capital of the famous Brie cheese. Learn about the artisanal production methods and aging process from a local cheese enthusiast before sampling some for yourself. Say bonjour to Paris this afternoon and learn the secrets of perfume making during a hands-on workshop led by an expert perfumer, affectionately referred to as nez (nose). Explore your new neighbourhood – your new home for the next three nights – until the sun fades and the “City of Light” debuts its sparkling grandeur. Enjoy your evening at leisure.
Day: 10
Paris
Breakfast Renaissance Paris Republique Hotel
Start your day alongside your Tour Manager wandering through one of the most popular quarters of Paris – Le Marais. This neighbourhood is famous for old-world charm, narrow cobblestone streets, hidden courtyards, and tranquil gardens among a vibrant Jewish community. Enter the kitchen of an authentic Parisian bakery to see the workspace and learn the history behind how these bakers make their delicious bread. Explore Paris as you please this afternoon. Perhaps you’ll take a stroll through the Tuileries Garden or elegant Place Vendôme displaying jewellery and high fashion. Experience Paris’ nightlife during an optional dinner at the dynamic Paradis Latin**** cabaret show, featuring champagne, can-can dancers, and endless excitement.
Day: 11
Paris
Breakfast & Dinner Renaissance Paris Republique Hotel
Be romanced by Paris today. Join a guided walk to discover the city’s oldest settlement, Île de la Cité. Sparkling with history, it is home to iconic Notre Dame and the beautiful bridges that straddle the Seine. Enjoy essential Paris during a cruise on the Seine before continuing to legendary Saint-Germain-des-Prés with free time to explore one of the city’s most beautiful areas on your own. End the day with an exclusive dinner at the Eiffel Tower, featuring French cuisine and breathtaking views.
Day: 12
Paris - Tour Ends
Breakfast
Say au revoir to Europe as you depart for home.
Tour Date Options Starting:
May 9, 2026
May 16, 2026
May 23, 2026
12 Days from CAD$7,499 p.p.*
Rate is per person, land only, double occupancy, tour inclusions and available options may vary based on departure date.
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Preferred Supplier: Collette
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