Itinerary
- Day 1
Brussels
You'll land at Brussels International Airport where a Uniworld representative meets you. If your package includes group or private transfer, they'll take you directly to the ship. Get settled in your cabin and spend the evening getting comfortable before the journey begins.
- Day 2
Antwerp
Antwerp's your first stop, Belgium's famous diamond center. The Cathedral of Our Lady stands out with its UNESCO-listed belfry if you want to see the architecture up close, or hop on the metro to move around like a local. Grab some Belgian beer, waffles, and fries while you're exploring the Golden Age neighborhoods.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Antwerp Historic Downtown Highlights
- Do as the Locals Do: Antwerp Walking Tour
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Our Lady - Day 3
Bruges or Ghent
Today you choose between two options. Bruges offers one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities with cobblestone streets and historic buildings. Ghent gives you a different feel with medieval architecture mixed alongside cutting-edge boutiques and galleries. Either way, you're seeing Belgium's rich cultural side.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bruges Walking Tour with Canal Cruise
- Ghent Walking Tour
Landmarks/POIs Bruges Ghent - Day 4
Dordrecht
Dordrecht, Holland's oldest city, is next. Around 1,000 historic monuments are scattered throughout, and they blend right in with the modern city center. Wander around the boutique shops and charming restaurants tucked between the old buildings and newer developments.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Dordrecht Walk with House of van Gijn & Gin Tasting
- Biesbosch Boat Tour
Landmarks/POIs Dordrecht - Day 5
Rotterdam
Rotterdam shows you modern Dutch innovation with its contemporary architecture and eco-friendly design. The Maas Tower, Montevideo, Millennium Tower, and Erasmus Bridge create an impressive skyline. You can optionally visit the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague or take a trip out to see the colorful windmills at Kinderdijk if you prefer something more traditional.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nights Out: Rotterdam Pub Crawl
Optional Activities
- The Hague with Mauritshuis Visit
- Rotterdam, City of the Future
- Kinderdijk Windmills
- Let's Go: Biking the Dams and Windmills
Landmarks/POIs Maas Tower Erasmus Bridge Mauritshuis Kinderdijk - Day 6
Nijmegen or Freedom Museum
Two options for this day. The Dutch Freedom Museum covers Holland's WWII liberation history and offers perspective on the country's past. Alternatively, take a walking tour through Nijmegen to get a sense of the city on foot and see neighborhoods at a slower pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Nijmegen Walking Tour
- Freedom Museum
- Day 7
Hoorn
Hoorn's maritime history comes through on a guided walking tour showing how Dutch explorers shaped the city's past. You'll choose between learning about Zuiderzee seafaring traditions or exploring the Dutch Cheese Trail to see how local cheese production fits into the regional culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hoorn Walking Tour
Optional Activities
- Dutch Maritime Traditions of the Zuiderzee
- Dutch Cheese Trail
Landmarks/POIs Hoorn - Day 8
Zaandam
Zaandam sits just north of Amsterdam and feels quieter than the capital. Traditional green cottages, windmills, and craft shops give it character, plus there are quirky modern additions mixed in. Consider visiting Keukenhof Gardens, The Tulip Experience, or taking a walking tour of the modern architecture depending on your interests.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Keukenhof Gardens
Optional Activities
- The Tulip Experience
- Zaandam Modern Architecture Walk
Landmarks/POIs Keukenhof Gardens - Day 9
Amsterdam
Amsterdam's your final day on the ship. The Netherlands' largest city has been a major port and financial center for 400 years. Pick between a morning visit to Fabrique des Lumières for art installations or a canal boat experience to see the city from the water before you depart.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- A Morning at the Fabrique des Lumières
- Refugee Canal Cruise
Landmarks/POIs Fabrique des Lumières - Day 10
Amsterdam
Time to head home. You'll disembark the ship and a Uniworld representative will transfer you to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight if your package includes group or private departure transfer. Pack up and prepare for your flight back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
