These three country road trips in Europe are one of my favorite things! You can see the amazing tulips and the garden of Monet, as well as a variety of beautiful and historical places!
This is the exact journey we did!
Full guide for the best place for spring in Europe
Day 1: Amsterdam & Flevoland -Tulpfield and Canal
- Morning: Visit KEUKENHOF GARDENS to admire vivid tulips.
- Afternoon: You can drive to Flevoland (45 minutes) to see a vast tulip field.
- Dinner: Return to Amsterdam for dinner and explore nightlife near the dam square.
Keep overnight at Amsterdam
Guide throughout the tulip here!
Amsterdam guide here!
Day 2: Alkmaar -Cheese Market
- Morning: Start with Alkmaar (40 minutes drive). Visit the famous Alkmaar Cheese Market (Open Friday from early April to late September to late September).
- Afternoon: Explore the historic Alkmar old town.
- Evening: Alkmaar relax.
Keep overnight at Alkmaar
Day 3: Rotterdam and Hague -Dutch culture and politics
- Morning: Driving to Rotterdam (1 hour). Search for innovative buildings and visit Market Hall.
- Afternoon: Short lane up to Hague (30 minutes). Visit Mauritshuis Museum, Binnenhof and Peace Palace.
- Evening: Dinner at Hague’s lively center.
Keep overnight in Hague
Day 4: Antwerp & Gent -Belgian Highlights
- Morning: Driving with Belgium Antwerp (1.5 hours). Visit the Antwerp Central Station, known as a wonderful building.
- Afternoon: A short car with Gent (1 hour). Visit Gravensteen Castle to explore Graslei Waterfront.
- Evening: Dinner along the Gent Canal.
Keep overnight in Gent
Day 5: BRUGES -Fairy Tale Street
- Morning: short distance with cars up to Bruges (30 minutes). Climb the Belfry Tower for the panoramic view.
- Afternoon: Chocolate tasting and canal boat tours. If you have time, take a beer tasting and walk!
- Dinner: Explore Market Square and Dinner at the Historical Center.
Keep overnight at Bruges
Day 6: KORTRIJK & Giverny -Quick Stop & Monet ‘s Garden
- Morning: Driving quickly with kortrijk (40 minutes). A simple stop for visiting Broel Towers and Begijnhof. There is a waffle!
- Late Morning: France, France (3 hours). Visit the symbolic garden and house of Claude Monet.
- Afternoon: Explore Giverny, an attractive village.
- Dinner: Dinner at a local French restaurant.
I stay overnight near Giverny
7 days and 8 days (perhaps 9!): Paris -City of City
- Morning (7 days): Driving to Paris (1 hour). Check -in and lunch at Paris Bistro.
- Afternoon: Visit Eiffel Tower, Champs-élysées and Arc de Triomphe.
- Dinner: Sein River Cruise and Dinner.
- Morning (8th): Explore the Louvre Museum or Musée D ‘orsay.
- Afternoon: visit Sacré-C Oribar Basilica Montmartre Neighborhood.
- Evening: Dinner near Le Marais, the next night walks along Sein.
Keep overnight in Paris
Full guide to Paris!
Day 9: Depart from Paris
Morning: Enjoy the morning at the Paris Cafe before departure.
