Western Europe: Netherlands – Belgium – France – Germany

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: HA NOI – AMSTERDAM – ROTTERDAM – BAARLE-NASSAU – BRUSSELS (Lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Departure and first steps into Europe via the Netherlands – Belgium

• The Vietravel tour leader meets guests at Noi Bai Airport and assists with check-in for the flight to Amsterdam.
• Arrive in Amsterdam – the largest city in the Netherlands, known as the "Venice of the North".
• Discover the Erasmus Bridge, a symbol of the city; the creative Cube Houses; and the famous Markthal indoor market.
• Continue to Belgium and stop for photos at Baarle-Nassau – check in at the unique border lines between Belgium and the Netherlands, marked along pavements, streets, shops, restaurants and even inside private homes, making for a very special and fun experience.
• Overnight in Brussels.

DAY 2: BRUSSELS – PARIS (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: From the Belgian capital to Paris, the City of Light

• Begin exploring Brussels – the “heart of Europe”
• See the Atomium, with its giant atomic structure – a striking modern symbol of Brussels.
• Stroll through Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire the famous Manneken Pis statue – a humorous and familiar symbol of Brussels.
• Visit the renowned Belgian Pelicaen chocolate shop.
• Overnight in Paris.

DAY 3: PARIS – FRAGONARD PERFUME MUSEUM (Breakfast, lunch)

Main activities: Exploring Paris – art, culture and signature experiences

• Visit Montmartre Hill – a haven that inspired the painting and art of many famous artists such as Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh.
• Admire the Sacre-Cœur Basilica, with its distinctive European Romanesque architecture and a romantic panoramic view of Paris from above.
• Take photos at Trocadero Square – the perfect spot to view the Eiffel Tower from a distance.
• Take photos at the Louvre Museum area with the famous glass pyramid in the Napoleon Courtyard.
• See the Arc de Triomphe – a famous historic symbol of Paris, built to honour France's military victories.
• Learn about the refined handcrafted perfume-making process, passed down through generations, at the Fragonard Perfume Museum.
• Free time to explore and shop for souvenirs at Galeries Lafayette.
• Overnight in Paris.

DAY 4: PARIS – REIMS – CHAMPAGNE TASTING (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Journey to the world-famous Champagne capital

• Depart for Reims – the “city of kings”
• Visit Reims Cathedral – a majestic Gothic structure where the coronations of French kings took place.
• Take photos at the Basilica of Saint-Remi – an exquisite Gothic monument with intricate sculptural details – and the Palace of Tau – a UNESCO heritage site linked to the coronations of French kings.
• Experience a Champagne tasting – savour the famous sparkling wine and learn about its traditional production process.
• Overnight in Reims.

DAY 5: REIMS – MONSCHAU – DUSSELDORF (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: From the ancient village of Monschau to the colourful old town of Dusseldorf

• The group departs for Monschau – a town with fairy-tale charm.
• Stroll through the old town of Monschau, admiring traditional half-timbered houses, winding cobblestone streets and the peaceful riverside scenery that gives western Germany its distinctive fairy-tale beauty.
• Continue to Dusseldorf and explore the Altstadt old town with its craft shops, cafes and distinctive cultural spaces, notably the Konigsallee shopping street.
• Overnight in Dusseldorf.

DAY 6: DUSSELDORF – GIETHOORN – AMSTERDAM (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Visiting the ancient village of Giethoorn

• Depart for the ancient village of Giethoorn – a village with no car roads, famous for its canals, wooden bridges and fairy-tale tranquillity.
• Enjoy a punting boat ride around Giethoorn village – feel the fairy-tale peace of this beautiful place.
• Overnight in Amsterdam.

DAY 7: AMSTERDAM – ZAANSE SCHANS (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Immersing yourself in traditional Dutch culture

• The group sets off to explore Amsterdam – the largest cultural and economic centre of the Netherlands.
• Visit the Zaanse Schans windmill village – a traditional village with old windmills, pretty wooden houses and the peaceful scenery typical of the Netherlands.
• Learn how traditional Dutch clogs are made and try them on at the wooden clog workshop; sample famous cheeses and learn the secrets of their production at the cheese factory.
• Take photos at Dam Square, the Royal Palace, tulip shops, cafes and artisan chocolate shops.
• Visit the Royal Coster Diamonds workshop – learn about the delicate diamond-cutting process, a renowned Dutch craft.
• Overnight in Amsterdam.

DAY 8: AMSTERDAM – HA NOI (Breakfast)

Main activities: Closing the Western Europe journey.

• The group transfers to the airport and checks in for the flight back to Vietnam.
• Overnight on the plane.

DAY 9: HA NOI

Main activities: Concluding a heartfelt heritage journey

• Arrive at Noi Bai Airport, ending the memorable journey.

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*Notes:

• The itinerary may change in order of destinations depending on actual conditions.
• Times in the program are for reference only and will be updated accurately each day by the Vietravel tour guide according to actual circumstances
• If the group has fewer than 15 guests, the tour will not depart. The company will advise guests to transfer to a nearby departure date or notify them of the additional costs needed for the group to depart.
• Blooming flowers are easily affected by weather conditions and may bloom earlier or later. This is a force majeure situation; we kindly ask for your understanding.
• During European peak seasons such as Golden Week and holidays, hotels may be about 1 to 1.5 hours by road from the city centre.

- OPERATIONAL AND DRIVING COMPLIANCE NOTES IN EUROPE

• Total daily driving time is scheduled not to exceed 9 hours, in compliance with European Union traffic and labour regulations.
• After 4.5 hours of continuous driving, the driver must take a break of at least 45 minutes (which may be split into 15 + 30 minutes) to ensure safety and health while operating.
• The entire journey complies with speed limits, gives priority to pedestrians and cyclists, and picks up and drops off guests at the designated points of each country.
• In case of bad weather or unavoidable traffic situations, the group will proactively adjust the route or shorten sightseeing and shopping time to ensure safety and the driver's required rest periods.

Pricing for Children

- Children under 2 years old: 30% of the adult tour price.
- Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 100% of the adult tour price (with a private bed).
- Children 12 years old and above: 100% of the adult tour price.
- If only 1 guest (adult) travels with 1 child (under 12), please pay 100% of the tour price to have a private bed for the child and a private room for the two of you.

Tour Change and Cancellation Policy

After payment, if you wish to transfer/cancel the tour, please bring your Travel Ticket to the tour registration office to complete the transfer/cancellation procedure and pay the tour cancellation fee in accordance with Vietravel's regulations. Requests to transfer/cancel a tour by phone are not handled.
- Cancellation time is counted in working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and Tet.
- After the tour deposit is paid and before Vietravel submits the visa fee: VND 5,000,000/guest (airline ticket deposit fee).
- 30 days or more before the departure date: the transfer/cancellation fee is 50% of the tour deposit.
- 20 - 29 days before the departure date: the transfer/cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- If the trip is cancelled right after the Embassy/Consulate has issued the visa (for countries requiring a visa): the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- 14 - 19 days before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 50% of the tour price.
- 10 - 13 days before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 70% of the tour price.
- 02 - 09 days before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 90% of the tour fare.
- Within 01 day before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour fare.

Cancellation Policy for Public Holidays and Tet

- Holiday and Tet tours are tours whose dates fall on one of the public holidays or Tet as stipulated.
- 45 days or more before the departure date: the transfer/cancellation fee is 50% of the tour deposit.
- 31 - 44 days before the departure date: the transfer/cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- If the trip is cancelled right after the Embassy/Consulate has issued the visa (for countries requiring a visa): the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- 25 - 30 days before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 50% of the tour price.
- 11 - 24 days before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 70% of the tour price.
- Within 10 days: the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour fare.
For holiday and Tet tours: cancellation penalties depend on the regulations of the airlines and overseas service partners.