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EuroTrip Adventure

Andrew Lam

Andrew Lam

13 Mar 2024

Embark on an epic 34-day journey through Dublin, London, Cologne, Amsterdam, and Brussels. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in vibrant cultures, and create unforgettable memories. Join me as I explore the best of Europe!

Trip to Dublin

Day 1Dublin Delights
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$44

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$ 3

Guinness Storehouse
Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$31
6 - 8 min

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St Patrick's Cathedral
The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with regular musical recitals.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
Day 2London Calling
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$10

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$ 3

National Botanic Gardens
Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Christ Church Cathedral
Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$10
7 - 10 min

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George's Street Arcade
Ornate 1881 shopping plaza offering indie clothing boutiques & food vendors, plus books & jewellery.
No time set
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Free
Day 3Cologne Charms
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$0

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$ 5

Phoenix Park
Wild deer, a zoo & a fort feature in this 708-hectare park known as 'Dublin's playground'.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Irish National War Memorial Gardens
Elegant, Lutyens-designed gardens dedicated to the 49,400 Irish soldiers who died during WWI.
No time set
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Free
11 - 14 min

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City Hall
This Georgian-style civic building with a rotunda offers a multi-media exhibition, tours & lectures.
No time set
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Free
Day 4Amsterdam Adventures
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$50

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$ 3

Dublin Zoo
The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
14 - 17 min

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Dublin Castle
Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$13
16 - 23 min

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The Book of Kells
Grand library location for illuminated illustrations of the Christian Gospels dating from 800AD.
No time set
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$13
Day 5Brussels Bliss
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$19

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$ 3

Powerscourt House & Gardens
Stately 18th-century home & famous landscaped grounds, with themed gardens & a waterfall.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
32 - 39 min

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Marlay Park
Park hosting large scale concerts and farmer's market with sports facilities and woodland walks.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$32

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$ 5

Malahide Castle & Gardens
Medieval fortress set in 260 acres of parkland features antiques, paintings & a fairy trail.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
36 - 44 min

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National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Local archaeological finds from the Bronze Age, Vikings and medieval times with some Egyptian items.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
32 - 39 min

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Castletown House
Grand mansion with restored, period-style interiors and a quirky, conical barn folly.
No time set
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$13

Budget breakdown: $589 In total

Activities & Food:$512
Transport:$77

Trip to London

Day 1Dublin Delights
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$0

Buckingham Palace
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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St James's Park
Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 2London Calling
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$56

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$ 4

Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$15
13 - 20 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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lastminute.com London Eye
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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$41
Day 3Cologne Charms
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$0

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$ 4

Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Amsterdam Adventures
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$37

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$ 4

Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$37
28 - 34 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Brussels Bliss
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$0

Wembley Stadium
Landmark venue hosting major football matches, including FA Cup Final & international matches.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$25

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Trees & flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses & a treetop walkway.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
Day 7
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$0

Camden Market
Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $589 In total

Activities & Food:$512
Transport:$77

Trip to Cologne

Day 1Dublin Delights
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$0

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$ 4

Königsforst
Nature reserve covered with forest, with streams & bogs, home to diverse plants & wildlife.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Altenberger Dom
Medieval abbey church featuring gothic architecture, ornate windows & tranquil, verdant surrounds.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2London Calling
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$7

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$ 7

Rheinpark
Large landscaped park on both banks of the Rhine, with fountains, playgrounds, a cableway & tours.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Cologne Triangle
Modern office building with an upscale restaurant & an observation deck for panoramic city views.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
19 - 23 min

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Japanese Garden Leverkusen
Garden created by local businessman in 1913, including Japanese plants, temples, turtles & fish.
No time set
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Free
Day 3Cologne Charms
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$0

Day 4Amsterdam Adventures
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$25

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$ 7

Wildpark Reuschenberg
Wildlife park with lynxes, otters, deer, tortoises & birds of prey, plus kids' activities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
24 - 29 min

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Cologne Zoological Garden
Long-established zoo with elephant park, aquarium & rainforest house, plus bird shows.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$19
11 - 14 min

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Media Park Köln mbH
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Brussels Bliss
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$7

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$ 4

Flora und Botanischer Garten Köln
Garden with 11.5 hectares of plants from all climatic zones, plus spring blooms & greenhouses.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
10 - 12 min

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St. Maria im Kapitol
Expansive, airy Romanesque church featuring 11th-century artwork, including ornate wooden doors.
No time set
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Historisches Rathaus der Stadt Köln
Germany's oldest city hall, this building displays a Renaissance loggia & Gothic-style tower.
No time set
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Free
Day 6
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$0

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$ 4

Stadtgarten
Refined locale with a beer garden offering light fare & local dishes in a park setting.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Cologne Cathedral
Landmark Gothic cathedral with a huge facade, plus guided tours & Rhine views.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$0

Volksgarten Köln
This picturesque green space established in 1890 has a pond, playground & trails, plus an old fort.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $589 In total

Activities & Food:$512
Transport:$77

Trip to Amsterdam

Day 1Dublin Delights
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$22

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$ 4

Heineken Experience
Interactive tour through beer giant's history in former brewery, with a tasting room finale.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$22
11 - 14 min

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Waterlooplein Market
On a site dating from the 19th century, this flea market with up to 300 stalls opens 6 days a week.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 2London Calling
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$22

ARTIS
Zoo park founded in 19th century, with chimps, zebras & elephants, plus aquarium & planetarium.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$22
Day 3Cologne Charms
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$38

The National Maritime Museum
Interactive museum in former storehouse with virtual voyages & a replica 18th-century merchant ship.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$17
6 - 9 min

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NEMO Science Museum
Interactive science exhibits, experiments & shows in a huge, waterfront, boat-like museum.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$21
Day 4Amsterdam Adventures
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$30

Sexmuseum Amsterdam Venustempel
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
12 - 17 min

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Anne Frank House
Museum house where Anne Frank & her family hid from the Nazis in a secret annex, during WWII.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$17
Day 5Brussels Bliss
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$50

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$ 4

A'DAM Lookout
Elevator with a light show to a 20-story rooftop with a restaurant/bar & an over-the-edge swing.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$24
20 - 24 min

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Oude Kerk Amsterdam
14th-century church, now Calvinist, hosting religious & cultural activities including concerts.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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Red Light Secrets Museum
Quirky museum offering exhibits on the history of Amsterdam's sex-work industry.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$16
Day 6
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$41

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous people & historic icons in themed galleries.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$26
3 - 4 min

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Royal Palace Amsterdam
Grand residence for royal receptions since 1808, open to the public & exhibitions when not in use.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$15
Day 7
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$0

Vondelpark
Expansive, 19th-century urban park with a playground, ponds & an open-air theater.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $589 In total

Activities & Food:$512
Transport:$77

Trip to Brussels

Day 1Dublin Delights
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$0

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$ 3

Museum of Natural Sciences
Museum of natural history, from minerals to dinosaurs & animal specimens, with hands-on exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
Belgium's national church, host to royal weddings & funerals, built in the Brabant Gothic style.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
Day 2London Calling
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$0

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$ 3

Leopold Park
English-style urban park with mature trees & lake, plus medieval tower dating from the 15th century.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Bois de la Cambre
Designed in 1861 to look like a natural landscape, this park features many trees & water features.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 3Cologne Charms
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$0

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$ 3

Park van Tervuren
Leafy park, home to the Royal Museum for Central Africa, offering paths amid lakes with wildlife.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Royal Palace of Brussels
Palace of the constitutional monarchy, with throne & other state rooms open for tours each summer.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 4Amsterdam Adventures
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$0

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$ 3

Parc de Laeken - Royal Parc
Spacious park with magnolia trees & a vast monument to Leopold I, designed in the late 19th century.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Josaphat Park
Trees, ponds & sculptures adorn this large, popular park with paved paths & community events.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 5Brussels Bliss
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$0

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$ 3

Mini-Europe
Miniature park with Europe's landmarks created on a scale of 1:25, from Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Het Zinneke
Part of a trio of "urinating" statues, this one depicts a dog lifting his leg on a post.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Manneken Pis
Iconic 17th-century fountain with a bronze statue of small boy, dressed in costume during festivals.
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Church of Our Lady of Victories at the Sablon
This 15th-century Catholic church is known for its baroque chapels & Gothic architecture.
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$0

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$ 3

Plantentuin Meise
Vast 227-acres gardens with pavilions, temples, glasshouses & the medieval Bouchout Castle.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Grand Place
Huge city square completely encircled by elegant historic buildings dating back to the 14th century.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$0

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$ 3

Jeanneke-Pis
Statue of a young girl, considered by some to be the sister monument to the well-known Manneken Pis.
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg
Vast, cupola-topped, art deco style place of Roman Catholic worship with 2 towers & 2 museums.
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $589 In total

Activities & Food:$512
Transport:$77