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Brussels and Amsterdam

Independent 7-day rail trip linking Brussels and Amsterdam

Illustration of Brussels and Amsterdam

Railbookers operates this independent rail vacation between Brussels and Amsterdam, running 7 days and 6 nights. Travelers check into a Brussels hotel on day 1 for a three-night stay, with time to explore the Marolles district's cobbled streets, the patisseries of Petit Sablon, Victor Horta's Art Nouveau buildings and the medieval Grand Place. On day 4, travelers take the train to Amsterdam and check in for three more nights, with days built around the Rijksmuseum, Vondelpark, a canal boat tour and the Bollenstreek flower strip. Every day in the itinerary is described as being at your own leisure, with no guided tours included, so this suits travelers who are comfortable planning their own museum visits and city walks in both Brussels and Amsterdam without a group or guide.

What to know before you look closer

  • The package lists 12 hotel options across price tiers in Brussels and Amsterdam rather than one fixed hotel, so the actual hotel and comfort level depend on the tier chosen at booking.
  • Only one day of the trip (day 4) is a train journey; the rest of the week is self-guided city time in Brussels and Amsterdam.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Brussels

    Your Journey Begins in Brussels

    Welcome to Brussels! Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in for a three-night stay. Once settled into the hotel, why not spend some time exploring the cobbled streets and vibrant cafes of the Marolles districts, and treat yourself at the patisseries of the Petit Sablon area.

  2. Day 2overnight: Brussels

    Brussels

    After breakfast in the hotel this morning, continue exploring Brussels at your own leisure. Art lovers may wish to admire the works of Magritte, Picasso, Bruegel, and Rubens at the Classical Art Museum and the Museum of Modern Art.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3overnight: Brussels

    Brussels

    Spend the day at leisure in Brussels. Discover beautiful Art Nouveau buildings designed by local architect Victor Horta, shop along the exclusive Avenue Louise, or visit one of the city's wealth of museums. Come the evening, a visit to the stunning medieval Grand Place is a must.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4railovernight: Amsterdam

    Brussels to Amsterdam

    Enjoy breakfast and then make your way to the train station for the journey to Amsterdam. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. Get your bearings by strolling through the cobbled streets, maybe stopping in the lively Leidseplein square for dinner.

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5overnight: Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    After breakfast this morning, head out to continue sightseeing. Skip the queues at the Rijksmuseum, then relax at the biggest park in Amsterdam, Vondelpark.

    Meals: B

  6. Day 6overnight: Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Why not take a canal boat tour of the city and glide past the city's most famous landmarks. No trip to Amsterdam is complete without a visit to the Flower Strip also known as "Bollenstreek."

    Meals: B

  7. Day 7rail

    Depart Amsterdam

    After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels. If you wish to extend your journey, perhaps with an additional day in a different city, one of our Rail Vacation Experts will be happy to assist you.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Explore the cobbled streets and cafes of the Marolles district and the patisseries of Petit Sablon.
  • Day 3Discover Art Nouveau buildings designed by Victor Horta and visit the medieval Grand Place in the evening.
  • Day 4Travel by train from Brussels to Amsterdam.
  • Day 5Skip the queues at the Rijksmuseum, then relax in Vondelpark.
  • Day 6Take a canal boat tour past Amsterdam's landmarks and visit the Bollenstreek flower strip.

Questions travellers ask

Does this trip include train travel?
Yes. The trip is sold as an independent rail vacation, and day 4 has travelers take the train from Brussels to Amsterdam.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It's independent. The itinerary describes each Brussels day as being "at your own leisure," with no guided tours included.
What hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 12 hotel options across price tiers, including Hilton Brussels Grand Place, Warwick Brussels and Hotel Indigo Brussels in Brussels, and the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam and Ink Hotel Amsterdam MGallery in Amsterdam.
How many nights are spent in each city?
Three nights in Brussels and three nights in Amsterdam, for 7 days and 6 nights total.
What does it cost?
Prices start at $389 per person.

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