Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and head to your luxury hotel to get settled at whatever pace works for you. The historic city is there whenever you're ready to explore, with its narrow streets, canals lined with 17th-century buildings, and local cafés scattered throughout.
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam at leisure
- Day 2
Amsterdam
This morning you'll take a guided walking tour through Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage center, wandering through the maze of canals and bridges while learning about Dutch history and culture. You'll try local snacks like cheese and poffertjes (mini pancakes) during the walk. After that, the afternoon is yours to check out one of the city's many museums or galleries at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Amsterdam canals and bridges
- Local snack tasting (cheese, Poffertjes, and more)
Optional Activities
- Visit museums and galleries
- Further exploration of Amsterdam
- Day 3
Amsterdam
Early on you'll cruise along Amsterdam's historic canals for about an hour, seeing Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges from the water. After the cruise you'll have some free time to yourself, then in the afternoon you'll transfer to your ship, which will be your floating home for the next week.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- One-hour canal cruise along historic waterways
Optional Activities
- Leisure time in Amsterdam
- Day 4
Dordrecht
You'll dock in Dordrecht, one of Holland's oldest cities with over 1,000 historic monuments dating back to the 11th century. Many of these old buildings are now restaurants, museums and theatres. Pick your morning activity: walk through the historic streets, head to Delft to see a pottery factory, visit the windmills of Kinderdijk, or explore Gouda and its cheese market (it's only open Thursdays).
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht (Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk, Old Water Tower)
- Excursion to Delft and 17th-century pottery factory
- Excursion to Kinderdijk windmills
- Gouda Cheese Market tour (Thursdays only; tour visits Gouda on other days but market not available)
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Old Water Tower - Day 5
Bruinisse
You'll arrive in Bruinisse, a mussel fishing village known for its beaches and seafood. Choose between a guided tour of nearby Veere with its 13th-century port and Scottish merchant houses, or visit the Delta Works to see the engineering behind Holland's flood protection system. Back on the ship later, you'll have a farm-to-table oyster experience with fresh shellfish from the North Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Locally grown oysters 'farm-to-table' experience
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere
- Delta Works visit
Landmarks Veere Delta Works - Day 6
Antwerp
You'll cross into Belgium and dock in Antwerp, the country's second city and a major seaport. The medieval center still stands with cobbled streets, a riverside fortress and impressive cathedral despite World War II bombing. Pick a morning excursion: walk through the diamond district to see the cathedral and Steen Castle, pair Belgian beer with chocolate, or head to medieval Ghent with its canals and reimagined industrial spaces.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp (Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle, main square)
- Craft Beer & Chocolate pairing
- Excursion to Ghent
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle - Day 7
Arnhem
After lunch you'll arrive in Arnhem, surrounded by forest and parkland near the Veluwe Nature Reserve. This afternoon choose between the Airborne Museum about the 1944 Battle of Arnhem, the 44-hectare Open Air Museum with historic Dutch houses and mills, or Palais Het Loo, a royal residence from 1685 with art collections and gardens. Tonight there's an on-board lecture about Holland's famous tulips and how they're grown.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- On-board lecture about Dutch tulips and cultivation
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum visit
- Netherlands Open Air Museum visit
- Palais Het Loo visit
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 8
Hoorn
Your morning is in Hoorn, a medieval trading port with warehouses and historic buildings including a well-preserved city gate from 1578. Choose between a walking tour sampling local fish and cheese, a farm tour learning cheesemaking, a Dutch apple pie class, or a cycling tour toward Ijssel Lake. This afternoon relax on board with a massage or visit the Salt Therapy Lounge. Tonight you'll see an immersive digital art installation at a converted 19th-century gas works with champagne included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Fabrique des Lumières after-hours visit with champagne
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Hoorn with tasting
- Cheese farm tour
- Ancestry of the Kitchen - traditional Dutch apple pie making class
- Cycling tour of Hoorn
- On-board massage (additional cost)
- Salt Therapy Lounge visit
Landmarks Binnenhaven Oosterkerk Fabrique des Lumières - Day 9
Keukenhof Gardens & Amsterdam
You'll head out to Keukenhof Gardens to see over seven million tulips from 800 varieties arranged in artistic displays. This happens to be spring, so the gardens are at their most colorful. You'll return to Amsterdam this afternoon for free time to wander the canals, rent a bike, visit the Rijksmuseum to see works by Rembrandt and Van Gogh, or see Anne Frank's House.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens tulip display
Optional Activities
- Canal cruises
- Bike rental and cycling
- Rijksmuseum visit
- Anne Frank's House visit
- Other Amsterdam exploration
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens Rijksmuseum Anne Frank's House - Day 10
Amsterdam to Bruges
You'll disembark from your ship this morning and take a coach to Bruges, the historic Flemish city founded in the 9th century. Check into your hotel and settle in at your own pace whenever you're ready.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Bruges at leisure
- Day 11
Bruges
This morning you'll walk through Bruges' preserved medieval center with a local guide, wandering through cobbled streets to town squares. You'll see the Belfry of Bruges and learn about the city's ancient history. That evening you'll have dinner with other travelers featuring traditional Flemish cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Flemish cuisine)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bruges medieval centre (Belfry of Bruges)
- Included dinner - Flemish cuisine
Landmarks Belfry of Bruges - Day 12
Bruges
Your morning gives you a choice: take a canal cruise to see medieval architecture while gliding under bridges past swans, or join a local for beer and chocolate tasting to learn about Belgian craftsmanship. The afternoon is free, so you can climb the 366 Belfry Tower steps for city views or grab Belgian waffles at a local spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Canal Cruise of Bruges
- Beer & Chocolate tasting
- Climb Belfry Tower (366 steps)
- Belgian waffles at local eatery
- Afternoon leisure exploration
Landmarks Belfry Tower - Day 13
Bruges to Brussels
After breakfast you'll leave Bruges and head by coach to Brussels Airport for your flight home, carrying memories from your trip through Holland and Belgium.
- Meals
- Breakfast
