Holland & Belgium

Capital of The Netherlands, Amsterdam is renowned for its museums, colorful gardens, abundance of bicycles and endless lattice of canals.

The Dutch Golden Age’s legacy lives on in gilded manses that line Amsterdam’s canals and in the lush paintings that adorn the Rijksmuseum.

Founded in 1300, Hoorn was named for its horn-shaped harbor along the Ijsselmeer, the artificial lake created by massive dams.

Bordered by five rivers, charming Dordrecht is the oldest city in Holland.

The South Holland village community of Kinderdijk includes a set of 19 windmills and other ingenious technologies built in the 18th century to control flooding.

Situated where the Lippe River flows into the Rhine, Wesel has long been an important trading center.

This 2,000-year-old city is home to Europe’s busiest waterway, the Waal River, and has transitioned from a Roman military camp to a thriving modern municipality.

Bordered by Belgium and Germany, Maastricht has been influenced by its neighbors, resulting in the rich pan-European character that it reflects today.

Antwerp’s Cathedral of Our Lady, Belgium’s largest Gothic church, is a masterpiece of murals and stained glass.

Belgium’s second city, Antwerp is brimming with character and charm.