Rotterdam (3n) & Brussels (2n) - 5 Nights / 6 Days

5 nights / 6 days
SKU: MC-RotBru-5n/6d
€401.00
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ROTTERDAM - Rotterdam, the dynamic port city in the Netherlands, is a bustling metropolis known for its modern architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and maritime heritage. Rebuilt after World War II, Rotterdam is a testament to resilience and innovation, with striking skyscrapers, innovative design, and avant-garde urban planning.

Explore the city's architectural marvels, such as the iconic Erasmus Bridge, the Cube Houses, and the innovative Markthal, a food market housed in a futuristic horseshoe-shaped building. Admire contemporary art at the renowned Kunsthal Rotterdam or delve into maritime history at the Maritime Museum.

Rotterdam's diverse neighborhoods offer a wealth of culinary delights, from trendy cafes and international restaurants to traditional Dutch pubs serving hearty fare. The city's multicultural population adds to its vibrant atmosphere, with festivals, events, and cultural celebrations happening year-round.

With its blend of modernity, culture, and maritime charm, Rotterdam is a city that captivates visitors with its unique spirit and dynamic energy.

BRUSSELS - Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union, is a bustling metropolis known for its rich history, diverse culture, and international flair. At its heart lies the Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage site adorned with ornate guildhalls and the iconic Town Hall, which comes alive with vibrant flower markets and festivities throughout the year. Visitors can wander through the charming cobblestone streets of the medieval city center, discovering hidden gems like Manneken Pis and the whimsical Comic Strip Route celebrating Belgian comic art. Brussels boasts a thriving culinary scene, with its famed chocolate shops, waffle stands, and countless restaurants serving up delectable Belgian cuisine and world-class beers. The city's cosmopolitan vibe is enhanced by its role as a diplomatic and political hub, with institutions like the European Parliament and NATO headquarters adding to its global significance. With its unique blend of history, culture, and modernity, Brussels offers a captivating experience for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in the heart of Europe. 

Rotterdam Famous Attractions

 

  • Central Station,
  • Museum Park,
  • Erasmus Bridge
  • Spido harbor,
  • Euromast;  
  • Het Park,
  • Kop van Zuid neighborhood;
  • Cruise terminal,  
  • Market Hall;  
  • Oude Haven City Hall;
  • Coolsingel & Many More.

 

Optional Activities:

 

  • Digital Art Audiovisual 
  • Zoo Blijdorp 
  • Euromast Lookout Tower 
  • Walking Food Tour  
  • Harbor Cruise & Many More.

 

Brussels Famous Attractions

 

  • European Parliament,
  • Manneken Pis,
  • Cinquantenaire Arch and Museum of Fine Arts
  • Grand Place
  • Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
  • Atomium
  • Parc du Cinquantenaire
  • Mini-Europe & Many More.

 

Optional Activities:

 

  • Beer + Pub Crawl
  • Brussels Atomium 
  • Chocolate Making Workshop & Many More.

 

Inclusions: 

City Tour: All city tours are carried on SIC basis.

Transfer: Private car from arrival, departure airport and intercity - hotel to railway/bus station and return included for Rotterdam and Brussels cities.

Intercity: By Coach or 2nd Class Train. 

 

Exclusions:

Accommodation: Stay with breakfast is not included.

Visa Fees, Insurance, Flights: These are not included.

Additional optional excursions: Not included.

Price validity: Subject to seasonal changes.

Entertainment: Activities outside the itinerary are not included.

Drinks: Soft and hard drinks are not included.

Hotel services: Mini-bar, phone, portage, etc., are not included.

Tips: Gratuities for guides and drivers are not included.

City Tour: Hotel pick-up and drop-off to the starting point of tours are not included.

City Tax: To be paid at the time of check-out.

Transfers: Private transfers for lunch, dinner, and starting points of SIC tours and activities are not included.

Meals: Lunch and dinner are not included.

Covid-19 Tests: RT-PCR or any other Covid-19 tests required for entry into the EU or for crossing borders are not included.

 

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We understand that plans can change, and we aim to make the process as seamless as possible. Our cancellation policy is designed to offer you flexibility while also safeguarding the viability of the tour. Please read our policy carefully.

1. General Cancellations:

  • Cancellation by Traveler:
  • 45 days or more before departure: Full refund, excluding any non-refundable deposits or administrative fees.
  • 44 to 31 days before departure: 25% of the total booking amount is non-refundable.
  • 30 to 15 days before departure: 50% of the total booking amount is non-refundable.
  • 14 days or less before departure: 100% of the total booking amount is non-refundable. No refunds or credits will be issued.

Non-refundable Deposits:

Certain holiday packages, activities, and sightseeing tours may require a non-refundable deposit to secure your booking. These will be specified at the time of booking.

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5. Travel Insurance:

We highly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance to cover any unforeseen cancellations, medical emergencies, or trip interruptions. We might ask you to provide your travel insurance before arrival. 

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  • Days 1- Arrival and evening activities


    Welcome to Europe. Upon Arrival, Our driver will meet & greet you at the arrival terminal with your name tag, transfer to the hotel by private Vehicle. Hotel check-in will be at 14:00 or as per Hotel Policy. Collect a City map, hotel visiting card. Evening at leisure or optional activities :

    Option 1) "Remastered" Digital Art Audiovisual Experience : Experience the old Dutch Masters reimagined by the new Dutch Masters. Discover a new digital art audiovisual world created by the best Dutch digital artists. March up with Jeroen Bosch's eerie creatures. Immerse yourself in the colorful scenes of Van Gogh and dance to the beats of Mondrian's "Victory Boogie Woogie." This unique 60-minute experience includes walking through a waterfall, making your own UFO fly on a gigantic LED screen, interacting with schools of fish and sailing through the clouds

  • Days 2- Rotterdam 2-Hour Walking Tour. Later evening at leisure or suggested optional activities.


    Rotterdam 2-Hour Walking Tour : Compact and very informative tour, presenting the most characteristic areas of the city, led by local architects. From the newly built Central Station we enter the inner city area following highlights like the Lijnbaan, the Timmerhuis, the spectacular indoor market the Markthal, the unique Cube houses. We guide you through the daily life and history of the city, following the timeline of it’s reconstruction and the traces of it’s erased past. We introduce you to the riverside, viewing the high-end architecture development on the South bank and we end close to the symbol of modern Rotterdam – the Erasmus bridge. Evening at leisure or optional activity :

    Option 1) Rotterdam Zoo Blijdorp Entry Ticket : Visit Rotterdam Zoo and see fascinating animals that feel perfectly at home in specially-imitated natural landscapes. Avoid the long lines and explore one of Europe’s most beautiful zoos. Rotterdam Zoo supports a number of conservation projects in the wild and actively participates in many breeding programmes for endangered species and is one of the international top ten of zoos in this field. Dive into Oceanium and take a magical voyage over the bottom of the sea and along coastal regions, meeting many marine and coastal inhabitants such as fish (from herring to sharks), puffins, snakes and a large group of king penguins. Discover beautiful butterfly paradise Amazonica where you'll experience tropical temperatures, fragrant flowers, thousands of colorful South American butterflies, the awesome anaconda and greedy piranhas.

    Option 2) Euromast Lookout Tower Ticket : The Euromast is Rotterdam's icon. At 600-feet high, it’s the highest watchtower in the Netherlands and an essential part of the skyline of the city. Discover amazing stories about the city using our Magnicity app. Take incredible photos and marvel at the unique view of Rotterdam. When the weather allows it you can see up to 18 miles in the distance and at night you can see the stars come to life. Enjoy your visit to Euromast for a brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, or high wine at 300 feet high in the brasserie. In the coffeecorner on the ground floor, you’ll find some the best coffee in Rotterdam. You can also enjoy fresh pastries, a warm panini, or a wrap. Get an adrenaline rush by adding a ticket to the Euroscoop. Enjoy dizzying views of Rotterdam from a rotating elevator with a glass floor experience at 185 meters in the air on the outside of the Euromast. An absolute wow factor high in the sky!

  • Days 3- Day at leisure or suggested optional activities.


    Activity Option 1) Guided Walking Food Tour : With the Hike & Bike Tour you will embark on a real culinary and cultural exploration of the city. During this city walk you will get to know Rotterdam in a completely different way and you will get to know places that are less well known, but certainly no less fun. And you will also partake of many bites, because we believe that the best way to experience a city is through a language we all know: food!

    Activity Option 2) Harbor Cruise : Embark on a round-trip city cruise of Rotterdam to see one of the world's most innovative ports in the world. See the busy traffic of sea-going and inland ships, listen to informative commentary via an audio guide, and admire the city's impressive skyline as its imposing buildings glide by. Start your boat tour from Willemsplein. Get a unique perspective of the harbor's shipyards, docks, and the hypermodern transshipping of thousands of containers. On the way back, soak in views of the steamship 'Rotterdam', the former cruise flagship of shipping company Holland America Line.

  • Days 4- Check out from hotel and proceed to Brussels by coach or 2nd class train

    Welcome to Brussels. Upon Arrival, Our driver will meet & greet you at the arrival terminal with your name tag, transfer to the hotel by private Vehicle. Hotel check-in will be at 14:00 or as per Hotel Policy. Collect a City map, hotel visiting card. Evening at leisure.

  • Days 5- Brussels Hop on Hop off tour. Later evening at leisure or suggested optional activities.

    Brussels Hop on Hop off tour- Enjoy a 75-minute sightseeing tour through a city famous for, among other things, beer and chocolate. Brussels lies in the heart of Europe, offering visitors both beautiful architecture and culturally rich sites. Our world-famous red London bus will be your ride as you enjoy an informative and lively guided tour.
    With altogether 21 Hop-on/Hop-off stops conveniently located around the city, you can travel to points of interest at your leisure or stay on board for the full tour circuit. Your ticket is valid for 24-hours or 48-hours from first usage at Central Station.
    Brussels is home to the European Union with the European Parliament, Manneken Pis, Cinquantenaire Arch and Museum of Fine Arts. See Art Noveau gems and learn about Brussels’s musical heritage. A must see is the Atomium, built for the World Fair in 1958, this multiple domed structure stands as an emblem for the city. Meanwhile, a trip to one of the city's beer or chocolate museums might be at the top of your list. Whatever your taste, this ticket offers you a key to the city. Evening at leisure or optional activities :

    Option 1) Beer Experience+ Pub Crawl : The classic beer experience for you. Beer Experience you can continue the night if you like and join Brussels Pub Crawl.

    Option 2) Brussels Atomium : Atomium symbolizes an iron crystal, magnified 165 billion times, referring to the power of nuclear energy that in 1958 was intended for peaceful use. Today it carries on the debate of 1958: What kind of future do we want for tomorrow?
    It was not intended that the Atomium survive beyond the 1958 World Fair but its popularity soon made it a key landmark, first in Brussels, and then internationally. It has become one of the icons of Brussels, and since its inspired restoration in 2006, it is referred to as the most Belgian of monuments.
    The panorama alone is worth a trip to the Atomium. Thanks to its location on a naturally elevated plateau on the outskirts of town, the Atomium offers the only true 360-degree panoramic view of the 19 municipalities of Brussels.
    Themes such as Science, Progress, and the Future, still as relevant today as they were a half century ago, are covered by a number of temporary exhibitions throughout the year. The permanent exhibition, Atomium, tells the history of this pavilion.
    At 95 meters above ground in the top sphere of the monument, the Atomium Restaurant offers an extraordinary experience.

    Option 3) Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Tastings : We are not a so called chocolate museum or a tourist place like the numerous stores located near Grand Place where they only sell fake handcrafted Belgian chocolates. We are a true Belgian chocolate maker and we are certified by Belgian government . With us you will really learn how to make your chocolates with a true artisan! Let's share our passion and learn a lot of things about Belgian chocolate from our plantations to our store in Brussels! During the experience, you will make some mendiants, some truffles and also a personalized bar that you will be able to bring with you at the end of the workshop. It is a nice moment as well to share with our chocolate makers. They will explain you a lot of things about the cacao. You will be able to taste a cacao bean (super bitter!) and also the cacao liquor (the mass we use to make the chocolate). The experience takes place in our both locations depending the day, the time and how busy are our workshops.

  • Days 6- Check out and departure from Brussels


    After buffet Breakfast, Check out before 10:00 or as per Hotel Policy. Private Transfer from Hotel to Airport or Bus Station or Train Station.

    Option 1: Hotel to Airport.

    Option 2: Hotel to Bus Station or Train Station.

    Our ground services end here, we put our level best efforts to provide you comfortable, enjoyable and unforgettable holidays.

    We hope you liked our services. We will appreciate your feedback and suggestions to improve our services. Wish you a Happy Journey and safe travel to home.

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