Itinerary
- Day 1
Brussels
You'll arrive in Brussels and meet your Tour Director who stays with you through the 3-night stay. The city's known for its chocolate culture, artistic heritage, and great architecture. Get settled in and start getting a feel for Belgium's capital.
- Day 2
Brussels
Take a guided city tour without paying museum entrance fees. You'll see the Grand Place UNESCO World Heritage Site, check out the quirky Manneken Pis statue, walk through the Royal Palace and St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral, then head to the futuristic Atomium. Your guide takes you through cobbled streets to find hidden spots around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Brussels
Landmarks/POIs Grand Place Manneken Pis Royal Palace of Brussels St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral Atomium - Day 3
Brussels
Spend this day at your own pace. Try the world-famous Belgian fries paired with craft beer if you're hungry, or wander through Parc du Cinquantenaire with its French-style gardens, museums, and sculptures. It's a nice way to explore Brussels on your own schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Belgium Comic Heritage (extra expense)
- Belgian Craft Beer (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Parc du Cinquantenaire - Day 4
Brussels to Amsterdam
After breakfast, travel by coach to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. When you arrive, board your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship and settle in. Your river cruise adventure begins this afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5
Amsterdam
Choose between visiting Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and wooden houses with artisan workshops, or take a guided bike tour through Waterland with tulip fields. This afternoon while on board, watch a local clog painter demonstrate the craft and try it yourself as part of the EmeraldPLUS programme.
- 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 Waterland 
- Day 6
The Hague
You have an exclusive private visit to Mauritshuis museum, which holds masterpieces of Dutch painting from the Rembrandt and Vermeer era, including the famous 'Girl with the Pearl Earring'. Later, if you're feeling active, join a guided bike tour through the Dutch countryside.
- 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 7
Rotterdam
Explore Rotterdam, a Dutch city rebuilt with varied architectural styles after WWII air raids. The city today has the tallest commercial and residential buildings in the Netherlands. Participate in an included architectural tour, or if you prefer something more active, a guided bike ride through the Dutch countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Architectural tour of Rotterdam
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour through the Dutch countryside
Landmarks/POIs Witte Huis 
- Day 8
Antwerp
Arrive in Antwerp, Belgium's largest port on the River Scheldt and home to Baroque artist Pieter Paul Rubens. Take a guided walking tour through the city centre with its cafe-lined cobbled lanes, Renaissance city hall, and Hat Steen, a medieval fortress from the early Middle Ages. Afterward, spend free time exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Bruges (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Hat Steen 
- Day 9
Nijmegen
You're in Nijmegen, the Roman settlement of Noviomagus and the oldest town in the Netherlands. Join a walking tour to see the architectural sites and learn about the annual International Four Days Marches Nijmegen event. If you're more active, join a bike ride along the river to see the unique countryside features along the Waal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Nijmegen
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour
- Visit to Paleis Het Loo (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Waal River - Day 10
Keukenhof Gardens
Visit Keukenhof Gardens in the middle of the region's tulip farms. Row after row of flowers stretch across the landscape, with millions of bulb varieties arranged by expert landscape architects. The colorful displays are quite something during this time of year.
- 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 11
Amsterdam to Airport
After breakfast, say goodbye to your fellow guests and disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport. You'll head home with memories of wooden windmills, river cruises, and the flowers you've seen throughout the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
