Itinerary
- Day 1
Brussels
Brussels - Day 2
Brussels
Brussels- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Brussels including Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Royal Palace, and St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Belgium walking tour - 1.5 hours (extra expense)
Landmarks Grand Place Manneken Pis Royal Palace St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral - Day 3
Brussels
Brussels- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Belgium's Comic Heritage tour including Comic Art Museum and master caricature workshop with Jan Op de Beeck - 4 hours (extra expense)
Landmarks Parc du Cinquantenaire Comic Art Museum - Day 4
Brussels to Amsterdam
Brussels to Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans
Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour to Zaanse Schans windmills including traditional green wooden houses and artisan workshops
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour to Waterland - relaxed cycling through pretty Waterland area with green landscapes, winding canals and charming villages
- Clog painting on board - local clog painter demonstration with opportunity to try this unique craft
Landmarks Zaanse Schans - Day 6
Rotterdam
Rotterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Architectural tour of Rotterdam including coach tour of modern skyline, walking tour of Museum district, and local market tasting
Optional Activities
- Private visit to the Mauritshuis and orientation walk in The Hague - includes guided tour of the Mauritshuis museum with famous Dutch paintings including Girl with A Pearl Earring
- Cycling and tasting tour of Rotterdam - guided cycling through historic Noordereiland district, Lost Luggage Depot sculptures, Fenix Food Factory tasting, Erasmusbrug and Old Harbour area
- Delft Pottery Factory visit - 4 hours (extra expense)
- Royal Delft Tile Workshop - paint your own Delft Blue tile to take home (extra expense)
Landmarks Witte Huis Mauritshuis Erasmusbrug - Day 7
Rotterdam - Willemstad
Rotterdam - Willemstad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Architectural tour of Rotterdam including coach tour of city's modern skyline, walking tour of Museum district, and local market tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour through the Dutch countryside - cycling across reclaimed land through verdant countryside, passing notable landmarks
Landmarks Willemstad - Day 8
Antwerp
Antwerp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp including Renaissance city hall and Hat Steen medieval fortress
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Bruges - 9 hours (extra expense) - explore canals, cobblestone streets and Gothic landmarks, bell towers and basilicas
- Antwerp's hidden treasures - 2 hours (extra expense) - walking tour of chocolate making tradition with tasting and hands-on workshop
Landmarks Hat Steen - Day 9
Nijmegen
Nijmegen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Nijmegen exploring architectural wonders, rich history and charming streets from Roman relics to medieval architecture including Valkhof Park and St. Stephen's Church
Optional Activities
- Cycling tour of Nijmegen - guided cycling along the River Waal learning about Roman times, Charlemagne's rule, and Nijmegen's World War II role
- Shanty choir - traditional Dutch fishermen's choir performance on board this evening celebrating maritime heritage
- Visit to Paleis Het Loo - 4 hours (extra expense) - guided tour of Dutch royal family's former summer residence (1600s-1975) with opulent decorations and spectacular gardens
Landmarks Valkhof Park St. Stephen's Church - Day 10
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Keukenhof Gardens - 32 hectares (79 acres) of spring-flowering bulbs including 800 varieties of tulips, hyacinths, orchids, statues and artfully arranged patterns (open March to May only)
Optional Activities
- Visit to the flower auction at Royal FloraHolland in Aalsmeer - 2.5 hours (extra expense) - largest floral market in the world with more than 45 million flowers traded daily
- Hidden gems of Amsterdam - 2.5 hours (extra expense) - relaxed tour through authentic side including historic Jordaan area, chocolate shop, beautiful streets, Our Lord in the Attic 17th-century church, local brewery
- Dutch apple pie making - 4 hours (extra expense) - meet with local to learn about life in Hoorn and share family recipe for traditional Dutch apple pie
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens Royal FloraHolland Jordaan Our Lord in the Attic - Day 11
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
