Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and transfer to your ship to settle into your suite. There's a welcome reception where you'll meet other travelers over fresh local oysters and regional sparkling wine, followed by your first dinner on board. After that, you're free to wander around the city on your own if you'd like.
- Meals
- Dinner (First dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome reception with fresh locally sourced oysters and regional sparkling wine
- First dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam at your own pace
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Pick a morning activity: take a glass-top boat cruise through Amsterdam's World Heritage canals or try a local cheese tasting with regional varieties like Edam and Gouda. The afternoon is yours to explore Amsterdam at your own pace and check out whatever interests you.
Optional Activities
- Glass-Top Boat Canal Cruise through Amsterdam's canals
- Cheese Tasting at a local cheese store
- Day 3
Arnhem
You have three options for the day. Visit the Airborne Museum in Arnhem to learn about the Battle of Arnhem, take a guided tour of Arnhem's main spots including the Sabelspoort city gate and Eusebius Church, or join a Dutch language lesson happening on board your ship.
Optional Activities
- Airborne Museum visit in Arnhem
- Arnhem City Tour including Sabelspoort city gate, Mandela bridge and Eusebius Church
- Dutch Language Lesson on board
Landmarks/POIs Sabelspoort Eusebius Church - Day 4
Nijmegen
The ship docks in Nijmegen, the Netherlands' oldest city, which sits along the Waal River with lots of history and natural surroundings. You'll travel to the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo for a private visit to see works by Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso. Later you return to Nijmegen with free time to explore the city yourself.
Included Activities
- Private visit to the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo
Optional Activities
- Explore Nijmegen at leisure
Landmarks/POIs Kröller-Müller Museum - Day 5
Maastricht
You'll tour Maastricht, known for its tunnel caves, Roman history, and historic buildings. Lunch is a signature experience at Château Neercanne, where you can take in views across the Jeker Valley from the terraces while you eat.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Château Neercanne with views of the Jeker Valley)
Included Activities
- Maastricht city tour
- Lunch at Château Neercanne with views of Jeker Valley
- Day 6
Antwerp
You arrive in Antwerp and can either visit the Battlefields of Fromelles including the Flanders Field Museum, Pheasant Wood Cemetery, and VC Corner Australian Cemetery, or take the day at leisure to relax and explore Antwerp on your own.
Optional Activities
- Visit Battlefields of Fromelles including Flanders Field Museum, Pheasant Wood Cemetery and VC Corner Australian Cemetery
Landmarks/POIs Flanders Field Museum Pheasant Wood Cemetery VC Corner Australian Cemetery - Day 7
Antwerp
Join a guided walk through Antwerp's food scene, trying Belgium's famous waffles and chocolates along the way. You'll understand why these treats have such a strong reputation.
Included Activities
- Culinary walk through Antwerp featuring Belgian waffles and chocolates
- Day 8
Flanders Fields / Ghent
Choose between two options: see the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917, Tyne Cot Cemetery (the largest British Commonwealth war cemetery), and Polygon Wood battlefield, or join a local guide for a tour of Ghent with stops at the Korenlei, Graslei, Castle of the Counts, and a canal cruise.
Optional Activities
- Flanders Fields Battlefields tour including Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917, Tyne Cot Cemetery and Polygon Wood
- Ghent Guided Discovery including Korenlei, Graslei, Castle of the Counts and canal cruise
Landmarks/POIs Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 Tyne Cot Cemetery Polygon Wood Korenlei Graslei Castle of the Counts - Day 9
Bruges
You'll head to Bruges, called the 'Venice of the North', and have a full day to see this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through medieval streets, check out the striking architecture and cobblestone pathways, see the canals, and visit the Markt with its 13th-century belfry.
Included Activities
- Full day exploration of Bruges including the Markt and 13th-century belfry
Landmarks/POIs Markt Belfry of Bruges - Day 10
Somme Battlefields
This day focuses on the Somme battlefields, visiting the 1st and 2nd Australian Division Memorials, the Thiepval Memorial honoring 72,337 British and South African forces with no known grave, and the Sir John Monash Centre at Villers-Bretonneux for stories about Australian soldiers on the Western Front.
Included Activities
- Somme battlefields tour including 1st and 2nd Australian Division Memorials
- Thiepval Memorial visit
- Sir John Monash Centre visit at Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery
Landmarks/POIs Thiepval Memorial Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery Sir John Monash Centre - Day 11
Zeeland
The cruise enters the Zeeland region, home to the Delta Works, one of the world's most complex modern engineering projects. This series of flood protection systems took over 30 years to construct.
Included Activities
- Exploration of Zeeland and the Delta Works
- Day 12
Kinderdijk
You'll visit Kinderdijk, a World Heritage site famous for having the largest concentration of 18th-century windmills in the country.
Included Activities
- Visit to World Heritage-listed Kinderdijk with 18th-century windmills
Landmarks/POIs Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 13
Rotterdam / The Hague / Gouda
Pick an activity: take a guided tour of The Hague to see its architecture including the Dutch parliament building and Peace Palace, or explore Gouda's history on a walking tour with local sights and a cheese tasting. After that, spend time exploring Rotterdam on your own, then return to your ship for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Guided exploration of The Hague including Dutch parliament building and Peace Palace
- Guided Discovery of Gouda including walking tour and cheese tasting
- Explore Rotterdam at your own pace
Landmarks/POIs Dutch Parliament Building Peace Palace - Day 14
Keukenhof Gardens
You'll visit the Keukenhof Gardens, which covers more than 70 acres of gardens and parklands. This is the place to see the large displays of blooming bulb flowers, with colorful tulips being the main attraction.
Included Activities
- Visit to Keukenhof Gardens with bulb flower displays and tulips
Landmarks/POIs Keukenhof Gardens - Day 15
Amsterdam
Your trip comes to an end today. You'll say goodbye to the other travelers, disembark from your ship, and head to the airport for your departure.
