Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll board your ship in Amsterdam and get settled into your luxury stateroom. Take time to explore the vessel and familiarize yourself with all the amenities available during your 7-night cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam - Day 2
Giethoorn
The ship cruises through the scenic IJsselmeer toward Lelystad, then continues to Giethoorn, a charming canal village often called the 'Dutch Venice.' You can photograph the picturesque thatched-roof farmhouses scattered throughout. In the afternoon, you'll choose between a guided bike ride through the Dutch countryside or visiting Flevoland's vibrant tulip fields.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise through IJsselmeer to Lelystad
- Visit to Giethoorn village
- Guided bike ride through Dutch countryside (choice option)
- Visit Flevoland tulip fields (choice option)
Landmarks/POIs IJsselmeer Giethoorn Flevoland - Day 3
Zierikzee / Neeltje Jans / Bruinisse
After a scenic cruise through the Delta, you have options for the day. Join a guided tour to medieval Zierikzee to see the 16th-century Gravesteen and harborside shops, with a photo stop at the Oosterschelde Kering storm surge barrier, or explore the Delta Works history at Neeltje Jans, or take a bike tour through Bruinisse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise through the Delta
- Guided tour to Zierikzee (choice option)
- Photo stop at Oosterschelde Kering (part of Zierikzee tour)
- Tour of Neeltje Jans Delta Works (choice option)
- Guided bike tour through Bruinisse (choice option)
Landmarks/POIs Zierikzee Gravesteen Oosterschelde Kering Neeltje Jans Bruinisse - Day 4
Ghent / Bruges
In Ghent, you'll explore canal-side architecture including the Castle of the Counts and St. Bavo's Cathedral, which holds the famous Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. Visit a chocolate maker's shop to learn about chocolate history and taste pralines, or spend your day in medieval Bruges visiting Grote Markt and Burg Square, the Church of Our Lady, and sampling Belgian specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal-side architecture viewing in Ghent
- Visit Castle of the Counts (choice activity)
- Visit St. Bavo's Cathedral (choice activity)
- Chocolate maker tour with tasting and praline-making (choice activity)
- Full-day tour of Bruges (choice option)
- Visit Grote Markt in Bruges (part of Bruges tour)
- Visit Burg Square in Bruges (part of Bruges tour)
- Visit Church of Our Lady in Bruges (part of Bruges tour)
Optional Activities
- Sample Belgian fries, waffles, and chocolate in Bruges
Landmarks/POIs Castle of the Counts St. Bavo's Cathedral Adoration of the Mystic Lamb Bruges Grote Markt Burg Square Church of Our Lady - Day 5
Antwerp
Explore trendy Antwerp on a walking tour to see Steen Castle, Grote Market, Brabo Fountain, and the UNESCO-designated Cathedral of Our Lady. You can opt for a guided bike tour if you prefer a more active exploration. In the afternoon, choose between a culinary tour sampling chocolate, waffles and beer, or visit the Floralia flower show with approximately one million hand-planted bulbs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp
- View Steen Castle
- View Grote Market
- View Brabo Fountain
- Visit Cathedral of Our Lady
- Guided bike tour (choice option)
- Culinary tour with chocolate, waffles and beer tasting (choice option)
- Floralia spring flower show (choice option)
Landmarks/POIs Steen Castle Grote Market Brabo Fountain Cathedral of Our Lady Floralia - Day 6
Rotterdam / Delft / Delfshaven
In the morning, head to UNESCO World Heritage Kinderdijk to see the country's greatest concentration of 18th-century windmills. You can visit a private windmill via electric boat or bike past the windmills. Later, the ship cruises to Rotterdam where you'll choose from a walking tour of the 'Gateway to Europe' and market hall visit, an excursion to Delft Royal Porcelain Factory, a bike ride through Rotterdam, or a visit to historic Delfshaven and the FENIX Museum of Migration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Kinderdijk
- Private windmill visit via electric boat (choice option)
- Bike tour past windmills (choice option)
- Cruise to Rotterdam
- Walking tour of Rotterdam (choice option)
- Visit Rotterdam market hall (part of walking tour)
- Excursion to Delft and Royal Delft Porcelain Factory and Museum (choice option)
- Bike ride through Rotterdam (choice option)
- Excursion to Delfshaven and FENIX Museum of Migration (choice option)
Landmarks/POIs Kinderdijk Rotterdam Delft Royal Delft Porcelain Factory and Museum Delfshaven FENIX Museum of Migration - Day 7
Amsterdam
After a scenic morning of cruising, you'll head out in the afternoon on a smaller boat designed to glide beneath Amsterdam's many bridges. You'll admire the historic harbor, canals, beautiful homes, and the famous Skinny Bridge. Alternatively, you can visit Keukenhof, one of the world's most impressive public gardens, featuring millions of flowering tulips across 70 acres, though it's only open nine weeks a year.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning scenic cruise
- Afternoon canal cruise on smaller bridge boat (choice option)
- Visit Keukenhof gardens (choice option - included on most departures)
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam Skinny Bridge Keukenhof - Day 8
Departure
You'll disembark from the ship and head to the airport for your flight home after completing your 7-night cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam
