Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Brussels
You'll arrive at Brussels Airport and head to the S.S. Victoria ship for check-in. Group transfers and private car options are both available depending on what works best for your group.
- Day 2
Brussels
After settling in, you have choices for exploring Brussels. Take either a city tour that includes chocolate tastings or a walking tour visiting the Belgian Beer Museum. Later, the Brussels Christmas Market is included on your itinerary, where you can walk through holiday stalls and see the city's architecture decorated for the season.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Brussels Christmas Market
Optional Activities
- Brussels City Tour with Chocolate Treats
- Brussels Walking Tour with Belgian Beer Museum
Landmarks/POIs Brussels Christmas Market - Day 3
Bruges or Ghent
On Christmas Day, pick between two towns. Bruges offers a walking tour of one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities with its Christmas market. Alternatively, head to Ghent, which has vibrant holiday decorations and Christmastime atmosphere, also with a walking tour and Christmas market included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Ghent Walking Tour with Christmas Market
- Bruges Walking Tour with Christmas Market
Landmarks/POIs Bruges Ghent - Day 4
Hasselt or Liège
You'll visit either Hasselt, a mostly car-free town with cafés and shopping, or head to the Liège Christmas Market. Hasselt is known as Belgium's unofficial center for Jenever spirit, so that's something to keep in mind if you're interested in local drinks and the town's character.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hasselt Walking Tour
- Liège Christmas Market
Landmarks/POIs Hasselt Liège Christmas Market - Day 5
Maastricht or Valkenburg
Today takes you to Maastricht, a city with a convivial lifestyle and historic center. Choose between exploring Maastricht's Christmas market or visiting the unique underground Christmas Market in nearby Valkenburg. Both options give you a feel for this part of Holland.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Christmas in the Caves
- Maastricht Walking Tour with Christmas Market
Landmarks/POIs Maastricht Valkenburg - Day 6
Antwerp
You'll dock in Antwerp and take a walking tour through Belgium's second city, which blends medieval buildings with modern architecture. Later in the day, there's a private concert happening in a palace, so you'll have something formal and cultural to look forward to this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Antwerp Walking Tour
- Nights Out: Private Concert in a Palace
Landmarks/POIs Antwerp - Day 7
Antwerp
Spend more time in Antwerp, the country's biggest port city and center for diamonds, art, and fashion. You can either visit the Nottebohm Room or check out Chocolate Nation, depending on what interests you more.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- The Nottebohm Room
- Chocolate Nation
Landmarks/POIs Chocolate Nation - Day 8
Rotterdam or Delft
The ship moves to Rotterdam, sometimes called Manhattan on the Meuse because of its modern architecture and impressive skyline. You have options: visit The Hague with a Mauritshuis museum visit, or explore Delft to see traditional blue-and-white pottery being made and grab some Oliebollen (fried pastries).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- The Hague with Mauritshuis Visit
- Visit Famous Delft with Oliebollen
Landmarks/POIs Erasmus Bridge Delft The Hague Mauritshuis - Day 9
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam, the Netherlands' largest city and a major international port and financial center for 400 years. In the morning, choose between visiting the Fabrique des Lumières or checking out the STRAAT Museum, depending on whether you're more interested in light installations or street art.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- A Morning at the Fabrique des Lumi\u00e8res
- STRAAT Museum
Landmarks/POIs Fabrique des Lumi\u00e8res STRAAT Museum - Day 10
New Year's Day
Ring in the New Year with a celebratory brunch onboard. After that, you'll take a private cruise through Amsterdam's canal system and experience the gezellig (cozy) nature of Dutch culture from the water as the city celebrates.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Celebratory New Year brunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam Canal System - Day 11
Departure from Amsterdam
Time to disembark the ship and head to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home. Group transfers and private car options are available, so arrange whichever suits your departure time and group size.
