Itinerary Overview

Route: Paris → Luxembourg City → Brussels → Bruges → Amsterdam → Paris

Theme: Historic Cities, EU Heartland, Canals, Art & Culture

Ideal For: Urban Explorers, History Buffs, Cultural Enthusiasts

Daily Itinerary & Highlights

Day 1: Paris → Luxembourg City

Luxembourg City: Explore the underground Bock Casemates, gaze over Pétrusse Valley, and visit the Gëlle Fra (Golden Lady) monument.

Stay: Luxembourg City

Day 2: Luxembourg City → Brussels (Belgium)

Brussels: Marvel at the Gothic Grand Place, hunt for the Manneken Pis, and tour the EU district’s modernist architecture.

Stay: Brussels

Day 3: Brussels → Bruges

Bruges: Cruise medieval canals, climb the Belfry Tower for red-roofed views, and discover the Basilica of the Holy Blood.

Stay: Bruges

Day 4: Bruges → Antwerp (optional) → Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Antwerp (optional): Visit Rubenshuis and diamond workshops, blending Flemish art with cosmopolitan flair.

Amsterdam: Evening canal cruise through the “Venice of the North.”

Stay: Amsterdam

Day 5: Amsterdam Highlights

Museum Quarter: Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum, home to Dutch Golden Age masterpieces.

Anne Frank House: Reflect on WWII history, or bike through Vondelpark like a local.

Stay: Amsterdam

Day 6: Amsterdam → Zaanse Schans → Paris

Zaanse Schans: Wander among windmills and green wooden houses in this open-air museum.

Return to Paris: Scenic drive through the Low Countries.

Key Highlights

Layered History: Luxembourg’s military fortresses and Bruges’ medieval preservation.

European Crossroads: Brussels’ EU politics and avant-garde energy.

Waterways & Art: Amsterdam’s canals and Golden Age treasures.

Cultural Pit Stops: Antwerp’s diamonds or Dutch windmill villages.

Practical Tips 

Season: April-May for tulip season; December for Bruges’ Christmas markets.

Small Group Perks: Flexible stops (Antwerp/The Hague) and tailored museum visits.

From Parisian charm to Dutch canals, this 6-day tour packs four countries into one seamless blend of history, culture, and European flair!