Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and get settled on your river ship. After getting your bearings, there's time to walk around this bustling city on your own terms with a map in hand. This evening, you'll meet the Cruise Director and other passengers at a Captain's Welcome Reception where you can start getting to know your travel companions.
Included Activities
- Captain's Welcome Reception
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Amsterdam
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Hoorn
The morning brings a peaceful cruise along the IJmeer and Markermeer waterways. After grabbing lunch onboard, you'll arrive in Hoorn and join a walking tour that takes you through the horn-shaped harbour and shows you the town's key sights and landmarks from its maritime past.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Cruise along IJmeer and Markermeer
- Walking tour of Hoorn
Landmarks/POIs Hoorn Harbour - Day 3
Rotterdam
A guide leads you through The Hague where you'll see the Dutch Parliament building and the Peace Palace. Later in the afternoon, you have free time to wander Rotterdam on your own and discover what this city has to offer at your own pace.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of The Hague
- View Dutch Parliament building
- View Peace Palace
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Rotterdam
Landmarks/POIs Peace Palace Dutch Parliament Building - Day 4
Willemstad
You'll visit Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage site home to the largest collection of 18th-century windmills in the Netherlands. After exploring these iconic structures, your ship departs for Willemstad where you'll have the rest of the day and evening to check out the town however you'd like.
Included Activities
- Visit Kinderdijk windmills
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Willemstad
Landmarks/POIs Kinderdijk - Day 5
Zeeland Region
Your ship cruises through the Zeeland region as the journey continues through Dutch waterways and smaller towns. This is a good day to relax on deck or take advantage of onboard facilities while the landscape unfolds around you.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Zeeland region
- Day 6
Battlefield Tour
This day focuses on World War I history with guided visits to significant sites. You'll see the Memorial Museum Passchendaele, walk through Tyne Cot Cemetery, and visit the Polygon Wood battlefield area. A guide provides context for these important historical locations.
Included Activities
- Visit Memorial Museum Passchendaele
- Visit Tyne Cot Cemetery
- Visit Polygon Wood battlefield
Landmarks/POIs Memorial Museum Passchendaele Tyne Cot Cemetery Polygon Wood - Day 7
Ghent (Bruges Optional)
A guide takes you through Ghent including a canal cruise to see the city from the water. If you prefer, there's an optional tour to Bruges instead where you can visit the Markt Plaza and climb the medieval bell tower that dominates the town's skyline.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ghent
- Canal cruise in Ghent
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Bruges including Markt Plaza and medieval bell tower
Landmarks/POIs Markt Plaza, Bruges Bruges Bell Tower (Belfry of Bruges) - Day 8
Antwerp
You'll arrive in Antwerp and take a walking tour hitting the market at the Grand Square, the Steen Castle, and the Cathedral of Our Lady. The afternoon is completely free, so you can head back to any of these spots or explore other neighborhoods and shops at your leisure.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp
- View market in Grand Square
- View Steen Castle
- View Cathedral of Our Lady
Optional Activities
- Self-guided afternoon exploration of Antwerp
Landmarks/POIs Grand Square (Grote Markt), Antwerp Steen Castle Cathedral of Our Lady (Antwerp) - Day 9
Antwerp
You have the full day to explore Antwerp on your own, checking out shops, cafes, and neighborhoods at whatever pace you like. Alternatively, you can sign up for an optional tour that goes to the Battlefields of Fromelles, including the Flanders Field Museum and Pheasant Wood Cemetery.
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Antwerp
- Optional full day tour: Battlefields of Fromelles including Flanders Field Museum and Pheasant Wood Cemetery
Landmarks/POIs Flanders Field Museum Pheasant Wood Cemetery - Day 10
Maastricht
A guided tour of Maastricht shows you this city where the modern European Union was born. You'll see the Basilica of Our Lady, walk along medieval city walls, stroll the cobblestone streets, and get a sense of how Roman settlement and centuries of history have shaped this energetic university town.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Maastricht
- View Basilica of Our Lady
- Explore city walls
- Stroll along cobblestone roads
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of Our Lady (Maastricht) - Day 11
Nijmegen
You'll tour Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands located close to the German border. A guide points out beautiful historic buildings and landmarks throughout the city. Later, you can visit one of the many local bars to experience how Dutch people actually spend their evenings.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nijmegen
- View historic buildings and landmarks
Optional Activities
- Visit local bars to experience Dutch culture
Landmarks/POIs Nijmegen - Day 12
Arnhem
In Arnhem, you'll visit the Airborne Museum where exhibits show what happened during the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944, when Allied Forces tried to establish a bridgehead on the Rhine River's northern banks. The museum provides detailed context about this significant military operation.
Included Activities
- Visit Airborne Museum
Landmarks/POIs Airborne Museum - Day 13
Amsterdam
You'll board a glass-top boat and drift through Amsterdam's network of canals with a local guide pointing out highlights and sharing stories. After the canal tour, you have free time to walk through this lively city. Later that evening, there's a special Gala Farewell Dinner to celebrate the end of your river cruise.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat tour through Amsterdam waterways with local guide
- Gala Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Amsterdam
- Day 14
Amsterdam
On your final evening aboard, you'll sit down for the Captain's Farewell Dinner. It's a chance to reflect on the week's travels and say goodbye to fellow passengers and crew members who've been part of your journey.
- Meals
- Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Captain's Farewell Dinner
- Day 15
Departure
It's time to disembark from your ship and say farewell to the crew. You'll be transferred to the airport, bringing your river cruise through the Netherlands to a close and heading home with memories of the cities, waterways, and history you've experienced.
