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Discovery Amsterdam - Flanders - Rhine 2026-27

AMSTERDAM - RHINE CRUISE - NORTH HOLLAND - THE HAGUE - DELFT - ROTTERDAM - ANTWERP - BRUGES - GHENT - BRUSSELS - COLOGNE - FRANKFURT

Discovery Amsterdam - Flanders - Rhine 2026-27 is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour in Belgium, Netherlands and Germany: 9 days by plane, with a tour leader from Italy. Participation fee from 2.300,00 € per person. Required document: Identity card / Passport.

Rotterdam
Ghent, Flanders
Delft
Amsterdam

Why this tour?

  1. travel in comfort with limited places in the heart of Europe
  2. visit the imposing Cologne Cathedral
  3. Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp: quite simply “Flanders”

We set off for the countries which, in the post-war years, helped to bring the European Union into being.A unique opportunity, even for those who prefer to travel by coach alone, to “gather” in 8 days wonderful images of a great swathe of Europe. Crossing Germany, we reach the Netherlands, then move on to Belgium and return through Germany, with carefully chosen stops that are fascinating from every point of view: we will cruise the Rhine, experience the city of canals, visit the areas tied to the life of bygone days, as well as Gothic cathedrals, Art Nouveau architecture, soaring skyscrapers, medieval towns, majestic fountains and breathtaking parks.


Flanders

The common thread running through any itinerary in Flanders is wonder. Within a relatively small region are concentrated enchanting cities that guard genuine treasures of art. Within a few kilometres of one another come churches, museums, fine palaces, canals and evocative streets and squares: Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp are truly incredible destinations. Whatever the season, Flanders stands out for its unmistakable character, which lends it that unique atmosphere of nostalgia and romance. It is no coincidence that one of the most celebrated movements in the whole history of art, the Flemish school, was born right here. Wandering the city streets, you will have the wonderful sensation of walking arm in arm with artists of the calibre of Van Eyck, and the views you admire will call to mind his canvases and so many other unforgettable ones.


Cologne Cathedral is one of Germany’s best-loved tourist attractions. Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom), second in Germany only to Ulm Minster in size (and whose 157-metre towers make it the third-tallest cathedral in the world), has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. Its imposing Gothic architecture is inspired by the French style, in particular that of Notre-Dame in Paris and Amiens Cathedral. Work began in 1248 by order of Archbishop Konrad von Hochstaden, and the cathedral is said to house the relics of the Three Kings of the Catholic Christian tradition. Construction continued slowly for around 300 years. In 1530 a lack of funds halted the works, leaving the body of the building unfinished. The completed part continued to be used for religious services, and the presence of the relics of the Three Kings made Cologne Cathedral an important place of religious pilgrimage in its day. For a full three centuries (from 1530 to 1842) the parts not devoted to religious ceremonies were often used as stables and even as a warehouse by Napoleon’s soldiers. Work resumed in 1842 at the behest of the Prussian king Frederick William IV and was completed in 1880. During the Second World War it was struck by several bombs, causing extensive damage but without compromising the main structure. Restoration work was completed in the early second half of the 1950s. Inside Cologne Cathedral is the Shrine of the Three Kings, an enormous sarcophagus of wood and gilded silver weighing 300 kg, more than a metre and a half tall and two metres long. The relics, originally in the Basilica of Sant’Eustorgio in Milan, were carried to Cologne as spoils of war by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. But the remains of Melchior, Balthazar and Caspar are not the only remarkable feature the cathedral offers: its twelve bells (one of which, St Peter’s Bell, is the largest in the world to swing through a full rotation) and its treasury, with relics of inestimable value including the Gero Crucifix (dated to around 960 and regarded as the oldest wooden crucifix in the Catholic religion), are among the reasons that make Cologne Cathedral a jewel of the German state. With more than six million visitors every year, Cologne Cathedral is without doubt the most visited and best-loved religious monument in Germany. This is due not only to the treasures it holds, but above all to its architectural beauty: a full 10,000 square metres are given over to stained glass from the 19th and even the 14th century.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 9 days by plane, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.

How much does it cost?

The individual participation fee starts from 2.300,00 € by plane.

What does the price include?

return journey Italy/Frankfurt on Lufthansa/Ita Airways scheduled flights; airport/hotel transfers and return; tour of Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium by luxury coach; accommodation in 4-star hotels on a half-board basis as per the programme; buffet breakfasts; guided visits as indicated; mini-cruise on the Rhine; taxes, VAT; tour leader from Italy on departures from Rome, Naples, Bari, Catania, Palermo, Cagliari; tour leader Frankfurt/Frankfurt for those departing from other airports; evening outings

What is not included in the price?

drinks, admissions (daytime and evening) and anything not expressly mentioned.

Which documents are required?

Identity card / Passport

Can I cancel?

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