Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and connect with your Emerald Cruises representative who handles your transfer to the Star-Ship. This contemporary vessel serves as your home for the next seven days, so you'll have time to settle in and get familiar with the ship's layout and amenities.
- Day 2
Amsterdam
The day offers choices depending on your interests. Head to Zaanse Schans to see windmills and traditional Dutch architecture, or take a guided bike tour through Waterland and past tulip fields. Back on the ship, you can watch a clog painting demonstration and try creating your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour to Zaanse Schans windmills
- Clog painting on board
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour to Waterland
Landmarks/POIs Zaanse Schans - Day 3
Amsterdam
Start your morning at the Mauritshuis museum to see Dutch masterpieces, including the famous 'Girl with the Pearl Earring'. In the afternoon, choose between a guided bike tour through the countryside or visit the Delft pottery factory and Royal Delft Tile Workshop if you prefer something more hands-on.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private visit to the Mauritshuis
Optional Activities
- Cycling and tasting tour of Rotterdam
- Visit to Delft pottery factory (extra expense)
- Royal Delft Tile Workshop (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Mauritshuis - Day 4
Rotterdam
Rotterdam's modern skyline tells the story of post-WWII reconstruction, with the Netherlands' tallest commercial and residential buildings shaping the skyline. Either join an architectural tour to learn about the city's development or opt for a guided bike ride through the Dutch countryside instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Architectural tour of Rotterdam
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour through the Dutch countryside
Landmarks/POIs Witte Huis - Day 5
Antwerp
You'll arrive in Antwerp, Belgium's largest port city with deep connections to the Baroque painter Pieter Paul Rubens. A guided walking tour takes you through the café-lined cobbled streets to see the Renaissance city hall and the medieval Hat Steen fortress. After that, you'll have free time to wander and explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Bruges (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Hat Steen - Day 6
Nijmegen
Nijmegen, the oldest town in the Netherlands, has Roman roots dating back centuries. A guided walking tour shows you the city centre's architecture and the history behind the famous International Four Days Marches. If you prefer being active, there's an option for a bike ride along the scenic Waal river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Nijmegen
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour
- Visit to Paleis Het Loo (extra expense)
- Day 7
Amsterdam
This day centers on Keukenhof Gardens, surrounded by the region's famous tulip farms, where millions of bulb varieties are displayed in carefully designed landscapes. You can add visits to the Royal FloraHolland flower auction, take a Dutch apple pie making class, or join a hidden gems tour of Amsterdam if you want more activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Keukenhof Gardens
Optional Activities
- Visit to the flower auction at Royal FloraHolland in Aalsmeer (extra expense)
- Dutch apple pie making (extra expense)
- Private hidden Gems tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Keukenhof Gardens - Day 8
Copenhagen
You'll arrive in Copenhagen and transfer from the airport to your hotel for a three-night stay. This is your chance to meet the other travelers and your tour director before spending the evening getting to know Denmark's capital and its Nordic charm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Copenhagen
A guided city tour and canal cruise takes you through Copenhagen's historic core, where you'll float past old buildings and see iconic sights. You'll pass through the colorful Nyhavn district where Hans Christian Andersen lived and glimpse Amalienborg Palace, home to the Danish royal family.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Copenhagen and canal cruise
Landmarks/POIs Nyhavn Amalienborg Palace - Day 10
Copenhagen
Start with a visit to Christiansborg Palace, which once housed Danish royalty and now serves as Parliament and Supreme Court. The afternoon is yours to explore Copenhagen however you like. Check out Tivoli Gardens, tour Rosenborg Castle to see the crown jewels, sit at a café terrace, or try open-faced sandwiches and local beer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Christiansborg Palace
Optional Activities
- Visit to Tivoli Gardens
- Visit to Rosenborg Castle
Landmarks/POIs Christiansborg Palace Tivoli Gardens Rosenborg Castle - Day 11
Copenhagen
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to Copenhagen with memories of your Rhine Cruise and the Nordic character of Denmark's capital. Your journey through these regions comes to an end, and you'll depart with new experiences from the Netherlands and Denmark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
