Netherlands & Belgium Walking & Hiking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
Netherlands & Belgium Walking & Hiking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Apr-May
Windmills, Tulips, Canals & Villages
Footpaths through lush 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, idyllic 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, this is a path you'll be glad to take.
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 glass of Belgian beer and discover the country's outstanding farm-to-table culinary traditions
StartAmsterdam
EndBrussels
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
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.
Night 1
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)
Days 2-3
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.
Nights 2-3
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)
Days 4-6
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.
Nights 4-5
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)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Tulips are early-blooming spring flowers; keep in mind that coming to the Netherlands and Belgium during their season means traveling well outside of summer—with weather to match! Expect spring showers and gusty winds on your trip, and pack accordingly. Some years, weather during our cooler springtime trips includes hail and even snow!
As unpredictable as the weather can be, so can the blooms themselves. Like peak fall colors or the Northern Lights, the exact timing of spring flower displays varies from year to year. While the timing of this trip aims to align with tulip season, please remember that we can’t guarantee fields of tulips. That part is in Mother Nature's hands—the rest is in ours.
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
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
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
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)
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Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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