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
Excursion to a cheese & clog factory
Enjoy an audio-guided boat ride through Amsterdam's iconic canals
Exploration time in Amsterdam
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Day 8: Depart for home