Smart Travels Europe with Rudy Maxa Belgium - Amsterdam & the Netherlands, Denmark
BELGIUM has long been a sophisticated hub for gourmets and connoisseurs. In true Belgian style, Treat yourselves to superb chocolate and sample first-rate beer. Indulge your senses with folk music and Bruegel paintings, and investigate the people’s passion for comic strips. Drive to breathtaking Bruges, a medieval city suspended in time. Cruise canals, admire intricate handmade lace and pay homage to a Michelangelo masterpiece. TIPS on hearty Belgian cuisine and lace making.
NETHERLANDS inspired the Dutch masters and became a powerhouse that conquered the sea. Bicycle to Amsterdam’s great art museums to see the works of Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Climb to the attic where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis. Prowl windmills and check out Amsterdam’s infamous red-light district. Next stop, the Hague, home to the International Court of Justice. Finally, peek at the delightful city of Delft where we learn techniques for making world-renowned china. TIPS on riding trolleys and buying Delftware..
Join Rudy in the wondrous kingdom of legend and fairytale - DENMARK. Here Vikings plundered and Hans Christian Anderson spun children’s stories. In cozy Copenhagen, splurge on pastries, visit the Little Mermaid and dance till dawn at Tivoli Gardens. On a day trip to Roskilde, check out three incredibly well preserved Viking ships. Ride horseback through the Danish countryside, stroll through writer Karen Blixen’s gardens, and storm the moat at Prince Hamlet’s Castle. TIPS on canal rides and museum passes.
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