Agriculture in Belgium & the Netherlands
Dig into the art and science of farming in Northwestern Europe.
This Career Readiness tour showcases the innovation of Belgian and Dutch agriculture and horticulture with visits to working farms, field labs, and greenhouses galore. Brussels offers a masterclass in sustainable farming practices, while Amsterdam serves up exposure to cutting-edge technology. This eight-day tour is the best way to acquire a taste for real careers in this cornerstone industry.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Belgium
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Day 2: Brussels
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a tour of Brussels
With your Tour Director you will see:
- European Union buildings
- Grand’Place
- Atomium
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Day 3: Brussels
Take a guided tour of an aquaponic farm to learn about urban agriculture, then participate in an interactive microgreens activity
Tour a Belgian dairy farm and enjoy a complimentary cheese tasting
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Day 4: Brussels • Luxembourg
Take a day trip to Luxembourg
Take a guided tour of Luxembourg With your expert local guide you will see:
- Bock Promontory
- Grand Ducal Palace
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Place d’Armes
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Day 5: Brussels • The Hague • Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam via The Hague
Visit World Horti Center & Tomatoworld and learn about agricultural research as it relates to data-driven growing
Take a walking tour of The Hague
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Day 6: Amsterdam
Take a guided tour of tulip fields or greenhouses and savor a farm lunch, then visit a specialty farm
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Day 7: Amsterdam
Take a guided tour of a cheese and clog factory
Take a boat tour of picturesque Amsterdam canals with audio guides
Explore Amsterdam on your own
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Belgium
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Day 2: Brussels
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a tour of Brussels
With your Tour Director you will see:
- European Union buildings
- Grand’Place
- Atomium
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Day 3: Brussels
Take a guided tour of an aquaponic farm to learn about urban agriculture, then participate in an interactive microgreens activity
Tour a Belgian dairy farm and enjoy a complimentary cheese tasting
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Day 4: Brussels • Luxembourg
Take a day trip to Luxembourg
Take a guided tour of Luxembourg With your expert local guide you will see:
- Bock Promontory
- Grand Ducal Palace
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Place d’Armes
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Day 5: Brussels • The Hague • Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam via The Hague
Visit World Horti Center & Tomatoworld and learn about agricultural research as it relates to data-driven growing
Take a walking tour of The Hague
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Day 6: Amsterdam
Take a guided tour of tulip fields or greenhouses and savor a farm lunch, then visit a specialty farm
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Day 7: Amsterdam
Take a guided tour of a cheese and clog factory
Take a boat tour of picturesque Amsterdam canals with audio guides
Explore Amsterdam on your own
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
3 expert-led sightseeing tours in iconic destinations
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Entrances
Aquaponic farm; dairy farm; World Horti Center & Tomatoworld; tulip fields or greenhouses; specialty farm; cheese and clog factory; canal cruise
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Full-time Tour Director
Your bilingual, culturally connected Tour Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.