History Lover’s Belgium, France, Netherlands & Luxembourg
11 Days
11 days/10 nights—$9675 /person (single add $1324)
Couples, Friends, and Solos
Oct 02 - 12, 2026
All Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 8 dinners
Premier Hotels & Meals
Magical Amsterdam, Medieval Bruges, Battle of the Bulge & Dunkirk, & Luxurious Luxembourg
From Amsterdam's shimmering canals and Van Gogh's masterpieces to Bruges' fairy-tale cobblestone lanes and medieval grandeur. Relive history at Dunkirk, Bastogne, and Luxembourg's American Cemetery. Art, romance, and remembrance woven together across four stunning countries.
Highlights
Amsterdam’s Baroque charm begins with a private tour of Anne Frank’s House. Glide through the canals on a motor cruise for 12, savoring drinks and Dutch bites though famous Canal Houses. Enjoy a morning in the historically regal city of The Hague. Stroll through the Flower Market, renowned worldwide for its tulips.
Board a 17th-century Dutch warship at the Maritime Museum. Explore lively Dam Square & Nieuwendijk Street for premier shopping before a traditional Jenever tasting at De Koningshut.
Delight yourself in the land of Van Gogh & Rembrandt, Gouda cheese, Stroopwafels, & spirits.
Step into fairytale Bruges, Belgium, the world’s most celebrated medieval city. View the town atop horsedrawn carriage, shop charming lace makers and artisan chocolatiers. Float serenely on Bruges waterways through the guild houses. Take time to indulge in a spa experience & soak in the atmosphere at your own pace.
Sister-city Ghent unveils its soaring Belfry, majestic Cathedral, and the imposing Gravensteen Castle’s breathtaking Mystic Lamb masterpiece.
Step into fairytale Bruges, Belgium, the world’s most celebrated medieval city. View the town atop horsedrawn carriage, shop charming lace makers and artisan chocolatiers. Float serenely on Bruges waterways through the guild houses. Take time to indulge in a spa experience & soak in the atmosphere at your own pace.
Sister-city Ghent unveils its soaring Belfry, majestic Cathedral, and the imposing Gravensteen Castle’s breathtaking Mystic Lamb masterpiece.
Bask in Luxembourg’s 5-star lodging & refined dining in Place Guillaume. Blend French sophistication with hearty Luxembourgish tradition.
Visit the powerfully somber Luxembourg American Cemetery for the playing of Taps and the gravesite of General George Patton that will make an indelible mark on your soul.
Soak in the cosmopolitan flair of UNESCO’s Old City Luxembourg scenic promenades alongside historic tunnels and medieval fortifications, toasted after with a glass of Moselle Reisling.
Touch and see the miracle of Dunkirk, France where Churchill’s evacuation saved 340,000 men. and do it with an Army Ranger & author who earned the Bronze Star. Savor French crepes & galletes in victory.
Feel the Band of Brothers’ courage in the Battle of the Bulge where Paratroopers held the line. Reflect at Bastogne Museum and the Battlefield. Stroll Bastogne, raising a toast where “Nuts!” still echoes in spirit.
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Who’s Your Host?
Captain Joe Sacchetti is a U.S. Army Ranger-qualified paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne and author of Guts, Smarts & Love, who served 2 tours in Iraq and was awarded the Bronze Star for actions in combat.
A Track & Field All-American and Welterweight Boxing Champ in the 82nd Airborne, Joe escorted the Olympic torch through his Pennsylvania hometown in 1980 on the way to Lake Placid as a kid, and from that moment knew he wanted to see the world!
After MIT’s Business Exec Ed program, Joe started Highroads Traveler to make sophisticated global travel easily accessible to small groups of 20 by “hosting” them, now via Legacy Collectibles.
It’s rare to mesh the world of combat vet and sophisticated traveler, yet Joe is on a journey to be the world’s first Army Ranger to visit every country on the globe. 160 out of 227 so far, and it’s much more than stamping a passport.
Connecting with people around the globe in their language makes every trip more fun. From European roots, Joe is comfortable in half a dozen or so, and always learning more.
Playing music is another fantastic people connector so he & his wife Domenica always keep an eye out for a piano to gather round at happy hour. It doesn’t take much nudging from her to get Joe to play either!
Why “Hosted?”
Go with a Pro.
You’ve saved up and are ready to take the trip of a lifetime. Do you really have time to plan all the details and get it all perfect? If yes, great! Yet for most, pretty much no way. And how about when you get there making your way to the best hotels, sites and restaurants? Most say… daunting. Our solution – let’s go together and make your greatest trip ever.
“Taste, touch and see what the world has to offer” is Joe & Domenica’s mantra, and now you’re invited to come share the journey to the best places in the world with their small-group hosted tours.
What's Included
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All Breakfasts, Selected Lunches, Selected Dinners
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Bon Voyage gift(s) for your International Tour
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Expertise and service from your Highroads Traveler Host, Joe
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Additional regional guides and experts on several trips
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Comprehensive Trip Detailer with all-you-need-to-know info
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Guided tours at historic sites and select attractions as noted in the Trip Detailer
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All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
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Special events, including wine tastings and select attractions as mentioned in the Trip Detailer
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Park and other entry fees
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Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Trip Detailer
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Select coach transfers
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Baggage transfers
Not Included:
Leader gratuities, transportation to and from your Highroads Traveler trip start & end locations, and on-your-own meals & activities.
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Gallery & Testimonials
As an Army Ranger for 25 years, I served as Joe Sacchetti‘s 2nd-in- command during Desert Storm, and there is nowhere in the world that I wouldn’t follow him, He cares about people. If I had the money, I would go on every trip he takes.
Master Sergeant Al A. , 45th anniversary D-Day (1994) Jump Team, Army Ranger, Green Beret, Bronze Star, Master Parachutist
We first met Joe on the island of Martinique while he was leading his group on a New Year’s trip. Ooh la la, he lives life like a true Frenchman! C’est Bon, such joeux de vie!
Christian C. , Sergeant, French Maritime Marines
