Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
An Emerald Cruises representative meets you and takes you to the contemporary Star-Ship where you'll stay for the next 7 nights. Get settled into your cabin and take time to explore the ship before heading out to check out Amsterdam this evening.
- Day 2
Amsterdam
This morning you have choices. Either head to Zaanse Schans to see the historic windmills and artisan workshops, or take a guided bike tour through Waterland past tulip fields. Back on the ship by afternoon, a local clog painter shows how the craft works and you can give it a try yourself if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour to Zaanse Schans windmills
- Clog painting on board
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour to Waterland
Landmarks Zaanse Schans Waterland 
- Day 3
The Hague / Rotterdam
You get an exclusive private visit to the Mauritshuis museum to see masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer, including the Girl with the Pearl Earring. Afterward, you can either relax on board or join a guided cycling and tasting tour through the Rotterdam 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 Mauritshuis Delft pottery factory Royal Delft - Day 4
Rotterdam
In Rotterdam, you'll get a guided architectural tour that walks through the city's post-WWII reconstruction and iconic high-rise buildings like the historic Witte Huis. If you'd rather stay active, there's a guided bike option through the Dutch countryside instead of the walking tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Architectural tour of Rotterdam
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour through the Dutch countryside
Landmarks Witte Huis 
- Day 5
Antwerp
The ship arrives in Antwerp, Belgium's largest port on the River Scheldt. A guided walking tour takes you through the city centre with its café-lined cobbled lanes, the Renaissance city hall, and the medieval Hat Steen fortress. After the tour, you have free time to wander and check out more of this art-focused destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Bruges (extra expense)
Landmarks Antwerp City Hall Het Steen - Day 6
Nijmegen
Now in Nijmegen, the oldest town in the Netherlands and a former Roman settlement called Noviomagus, you'll join a guided walking tour through the city centre to learn about its architectural heritage and the famous International Four Days Marches held each year. If you're up for it, there's a bike option along the scenic Waal river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Nijmegen
- Guided bike tour
Optional Activities
- Visit to Paleis Het Loo (extra expense)
Landmarks Nijmegen Paleis Het Loo - Day 7
Lisse
You'll spend the day at Keukenhof Gardens among the region's tulip farms. Millions of bulb varieties in different colors fill the entire area, arranged in rows by landscape designers. Walk through the gardens and take in the spring display around you.
- 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 Keukenhof Gardens Royal FloraHolland - Day 8
Amsterdam to Airport
After breakfast, it's time to leave the ship and head to the airport. You'll disembark and transfer out, carrying memories of windmills and flowering fields with you as you go.
- Meals
- Breakfast
