Rhine, Limburg, and Flanders

Day's program:

• program begins in Düsseldorf
• accommodation at Breidenbacher Hof (subject to availability and confirmation)
• overview walk through the central districts
• Königsallee, the Old Town, and the Rhine promenade
• free evening

Description:

The itinerary starts in Düsseldorf. After check-in, there will be an introduction to the central districts of the city: Königsallee, the Old Town, and the Rhine promenade. The program proceeds at a leisurely pace, allowing you to see the blend of classical architecture, modern urban environment, and the elegant character of Düsseldorf. The preferred accommodation option indicated by the manager is Breidenbacher Hof; booking is possible subject to availability and confirmation.

Day's program:

• free time in Düsseldorf
• car transfer to South Limburg
• accommodation at Château St. Gerlach (subject to availability and confirmation)
• walk around the estate
• gastronomic program and tasting — upon prior request

Description:

After free time, the itinerary continues towards the Netherlands. In South Limburg, accommodation is planned at Château St. Gerlach — subject to availability and confirmation. The day can be complemented with a walk around the estate and its surroundings. The gastronomic program and tasting are organized exclusively upon prior request, subject to availability and separate confirmation.

Château St. Gerlach: where holiness meets rock and roll

This five-star castle in the valley of the Geul River (Netherlands) began as a hermit's secluded cell in the 12th century, then became a monastery, and in the 18th century was transformed into an elegant château.

Here, history does not gather dust behind glass; it lives in unexpected details. The local church preserves unique 18th-century frescoes that tell the story of the saint.

And in one of the grand halls, an antique mirror with a bullet hole from an American soldier's gun still remains, marking the liberation of the castle during World War II.

The walls of Château St. Gerlach have witnessed much: the pilgrimage of Charles the Bold, official visits from presidents (George W. Bush stayed here), and The Rolling Stones before the Pinkpop festival in 2014.

Today, it is a luxurious hotel in the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection, where you can stroll through a private sculpture park in the morning, explore the monastery frescoes in the afternoon, and sip wine in the same walls where monks once prayed and rock stars relaxed.

An ideal place to touch centuries of history with a glass of champagne in hand.

Day's program:

• calm morning in South Limburg
• a walk around the surroundings or free time
• car transfer to Bruges
• accommodation in a hotel tailored to the client's request
• first walk through the historic center

Description:

The morning is reserved for relaxation and enjoying the landscapes of South Limburg. Then the route heads to Belgium. Upon arrival in Bruges, accommodation is arranged in a hotel selected individually based on the client's request and availability. In the evening, you can take your first walk through the historic center and see the city at a more leisurely pace.

Day's program:

• overview walk through the historic center of Bruges
• main squares, canals, and Belfry
• canal walk and chocolate masterclass
• gastronomic program
• car transfer to Brussels and first introduction to the historic center and Grand Place
• accommodation in one of the hotels

Description:

The first half of the day is dedicated to Bruges: the historic center, canals, squares, and architectural ensembles of medieval Flanders. A private canal tour, a chocolate master class, a gastronomic program, and lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant can be organized only upon prior request, subject to availability and confirmation. The itinerary then continues to Brussels, where an initial acquaintance with the historic center and the Grand Place is planned.

Preferred options: Rocco Forte Amigo Hotel, Juliana Hotel Brussels, and Corinthia Hotel Brussels. Accommodation is confirmed only if there are available rooms for the travel dates.

Day's program:

• continuation of the exploration of Brussels
• free time for walks, museums, or shopping
• gastronomic program — upon prior request
• conclusion of the itinerary in Brussels

Description:

The final day is reserved for a more leisurely exploration of Brussels. You can dedicate it to walks, museums, or personal plans. The gastronomic program and restaurant reservations are possible only upon prior request, subject to availability and confirmation. The program concludes in Brussels without a connection to the airport or train station.

Upon availability and after confirmation:

• gastronomic program and tasting at Château St. Gerlach
• private canal tour in Bruges
• chocolate masterclass in Bruges
• lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Bruges
• gastronomic program or restaurant reservation in Brussels
• private tours with guides