Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam to Zaandam
You'll arrive at Amsterdam airport and get transferred to Zaandam, where you'll board the Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. This evening involves meeting other guests and sitting down to a welcome dinner on the ship.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner on board
- Day 2
Zaandam
A guided morning tour takes you through Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum set up like a traditional 18th-century Dutch village. You'll see windmills, wooden houses, artisan workshops and canals while learning about how this village played a role in the Netherlands' industrial development.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zaanse Schans - from tradition to innovation
Optional Activities
- Alkmaar cheese market and tasting (extra expense)
Landmarks Zaanse Schans - Day 3
Netherlands
You have two options today. Take a guided tour of the Delta Works to learn how the Dutch manage water through dams, sluices and barriers. Or join an e-bike tour through Veere, a charming town with rich history, heritage buildings and a nice marina.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Delta Works
Optional Activities
- EmeraldACTIVE guided e-bike tour of Veere
Landmarks Delta Works Veere - Day 4
Willemstad to Dordrecht
Spend your morning in Willemstad checking out the well-preserved fortifications, or join a guided e-bike tour along canals and historic ramparts. Later, you'll arrive in Dordrecht (the oldest city in the Netherlands) and take a canal tour through its winding waterways, historic warehouses and gabled houses.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal tour of Dordrecht, the Venice of Holland
Optional Activities
- EmeraldACTIVE guided e-bike tour of Willemstad
Landmarks Willemstad Dordrecht 
- Day 5
Rotterdam
Visit Rotterdam's floating farm in Merwehaven Harbour, which started in 2019. During this included tour, you'll learn about the farm's circular food system, eco-technology and sustainable agriculture. The site has about 40 cows that produce up to 320,000 litres of milk annually with dairy products made on site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to the World's First Floating Farm
Optional Activities
- Visit to Paleis Het Loo (extra expense)
Landmarks Floating Farm Rotterdam 
- Day 6
The Hague
An included morning tour shows you The Hague's green side. While it's the seat of the Dutch government and UN International Court of Justice, the city also has extensive parks, forests and a nice coastline. You'll see eco-friendly roofs, energy-efficient buildings and one of Europe's best bicycle path networks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- The Hague - the 'green city by the sea' guided tour
Optional Activities
- Visit to Royal Delft pottery factory (extra expense)
Landmarks The Hague - Day 7
Liège, Belgium
You'll arrive in Liège, a vibrant city on the Meuse River in Belgium's Wallonia region. Join a guided tour through the Old Town to see medieval landmarks and ornate churches. You'll learn about Liège's industrial heritage as a former river port, and you can try the city's specialty: Liège waffles. An active walking option is also available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Liège tour with waffle tasting
Optional Activities
- EmeraldACTIVE active walk in Liège
Landmarks Liège Old Town Place Saint-Lambert - Day 8
Brussels, Belgium
An insider walking tour takes you through Brussels exploring backstreet alleyways, hidden courtyards and creative neighborhoods. You'll discover the city's connection to caricature and comic art, find artisan chocolate shops and local street art. Back on the ship, participate in an interactive caricature drawing experience with a Belgian artist.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Brussels behind the scenes walking tour
- Caricature artist experience on board
Optional Activities
- Chocolate-making workshop (extra expense)
- Belgian Beer Tasting (extra expense)
Landmarks Brussels 
- Day 9
Antwerp, Belgium
Explore Antwerp on a walking tour focusing on its famous Diamond District and Flemish Renaissance architecture. A key stop is PAKT, a revitalized urban space created from old warehouses. It now features rooftop farms, greenhouses, organic gardens and eco-conscious venues where community, creativity and sustainability mix together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to PAKT Green Oasis walking tour
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Bruges (extra expense)
Landmarks PAKT Green Oasis Antwerp Diamond District 
- Day 10
Amsterdam
Take the 'Green Light Experience' tour to see an alternative side of Amsterdam focused on how the city is building a brighter future. You'll see solar-powered architecture, circular design hubs, floating communities and rooftop farms. Or join an e-bike tour to Waterland and cycle past Dutch villages, windmills and colorful fields.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell reception and dinner)
Included Activities
- Green Light Experience guided tour
Optional Activities
- EmeraldACTIVE guided e-bike tour to Waterland
Landmarks Amsterdam Waterland - Day 11
Amsterdam to Copenhagen
After leaving Amsterdam, you'll fly to Copenhagen, Denmark's capital with centuries of royal family history. You'll be transferred from the airport to your hotel for a 3-night stay where you'll meet other travelers and your tour director.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Copenhagen 
- Day 12
Copenhagen
A guided city tour and canal cruise take you through Copenhagen's heart where historical landmarks and picturesque waterways blend together. You'll pass by the colorful Nyhavn district where Hans Christian Andersen lived, and spot Amalienborg Palace, home of the Danish royal family.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Copenhagen and canal cruise
Landmarks Nyhavn Amalienborg Palace - Day 13
Copenhagen
You'll start with a visit to Christiansborg Palace, once home to Danish kings and queens and now the seat of Parliament and Supreme Court. The rest of your afternoon is free to explore. You could visit Tivoli Gardens, check out Rosenborg Castle with the Danish crown jewels, or relax at a café terrace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Christiansborg Palace
Optional Activities
- Visit to Tivoli Gardens
- Visit to Rosenborg Castle
Landmarks Christiansborg Palace Tivoli Gardens Rosenborg Castle - Day 14
Copenhagen Departure
After breakfast, you'll leave Copenhagen with memories of your Rhine Cruise and the fairy-tale experiences of Denmark's capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
