Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and get transferred to your ship. After you've settled into your suite, there's a welcome reception where you'll meet other travellers. Before dinner, you'll have fresh local oysters paired with regional sparkling wine. Your first meal on board follows, and then you can wander around the city on your own if you'd like.
- Meals
- Dinner (First dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara)
Included Activities
- Welcome reception with fresh locally sourced oysters and regional sparkling wine
- First dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Two options to choose from this morning. Take a glass-top boat cruise through Amsterdam's canals to see the architecture, or head to a local cheese store and try regional Dutch varieties like Edam and Gouda. The afternoon is yours to explore more of the city at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Glass-Top Boat Canal Cruise
- Freedom of Choice - Cheese Tasting at local cheese store
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals - Day 3
Arnhem
You have three activities to pick from. Check out the Airborne Museum in Arnhem for Battle of Arnhem exhibits from 1944, join a guided tour of Arnhem's highlights like the Sabelspoort gate and Mandela Bridge, or stay on the ship for a Dutch language lesson.
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Airborne Museum
- Freedom of Choice - Arnhem City Tour
- Freedom of Choice - Dutch Language Lesson on board
Landmarks Airborne Museum Sabelspoort Mandela Bridge Eusebius Church 
- Day 4
Utrecht Region
Two choices available. Visit the Kroller-Muller Museum to see sculpture collections including works by Monet and Picasso, or explore Huis Doorn where German Emperor Wilhelm II lived from 1920 to 1941 after fleeing to the Netherlands during World War I.
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Kroller-Muller Museum
- Freedom of Choice - Huis Doorn
Landmarks Kroller-Muller Museum Huis Doorn 
- Day 5
Maastricht
Tour Maastricht to see the famous tunnel caves and historic architecture. You'll have lunch at Château Neercanne with views across the Jeker Valley from the terraces, exploring the Roman history and architecture of the region.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Château Neercanne with views across the Jeker Valley)
Included Activities
- Tour of Maastricht
- Signature Experience - Lunch at Château Neercanne
Landmarks Château Neercanne Jeker Valley - Day 6
Antwerp
You'll arrive in Antwerp today. You can visit the Battlefields of Fromelles with the Flanders Field Museum and several cemeteries, or take the day to relax and explore Antwerp on your own.
Optional Activities
- Battlefields of Fromelles excursion including Flanders Field Museum, Pheasant Wood Cemetery and VC Corner Australian Cemetery
- Self-guided exploration of Antwerp
Landmarks Flanders Field Museum Pheasant Wood Cemetery VC Corner Australian Cemetery 
- Day 7
Antwerp
Spend time exploring Antwerp's food scene. Join a culinary walk through the city to try Belgian waffles and chocolates, getting a sense of why these treats are so well-regarded here.
Included Activities
- Culinary walk in Antwerp featuring Belgian waffles and chocolates
Landmarks Antwerp City Centre - Day 8
Flanders/Ghent
Pick between visiting the Flanders Fields sites including the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 and Tyne Cot Cemetery, or join a local guide for a tour of Ghent's attractions like the Korenlei, Graslei, and the Castle of the Counts with a canal cruise.
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Flanders Fields Battlefields tour
- Freedom of Choice - Ghent Guided Discovery
Landmarks Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 Tyne Cot Cemetery Polygon Wood Korenlei Graslei Castle of the Counts - Day 9
Bruges
You'll head to Bruges, often called the Venice of the North. This medieval city has striking architecture and cobblestone streets. The historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You have the full day to walk around and see the Markt and the 13th-century belfry.
Included Activities
- Full day exploration of Bruges
Landmarks Markt Belfry of Bruges Bruges Historic Centre 
- Day 10
Somme Battlefields
Spend the day exploring the Somme battlefields. You'll see the 1st and 2nd Australian Division Memorials and the Thiepval Memorial honoring 72,337 who died in the Battles of the Somme between 1915 and 1918. Later visit the Sir John Monash Centre at Villers-Bretonneux for stories of Australian soldiers on the Western Front.
Included Activities
- Somme battlefields exploration including 1st and 2nd Australian Division Memorials
- Visit to Thiepval Memorial
- Visit to Sir John Monash Centre at Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery
Landmarks Australian War Memorial - 1st and 2nd Division Memorials Thiepval Memorial Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery Sir John Monash Centre - Day 11
Zeeland
Your ship heads into the Zeeland region. You'll see the Delta Works, one of the world's most complex modern engineering projects for flood protection that took over 30 years to complete.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Zeeland region
- Delta Works viewing
Landmarks Delta Works - Day 12
Kinderdijk
Visit the World Heritage-listed Kinderdijk, known for having the largest concentration of 18th-century windmills in the country.
Included Activities
- Visit to Kinderdijk
Landmarks Kinderdijk Windmills 
- Day 13
Rotterdam/The Hague/Gouda
After your morning activity, explore Rotterdam on your own. Dinner is back on board later. You can choose between a guided tour of The Hague to see its architecture including the Dutch parliament and Peace Palace, or a walking tour of Gouda with a cheese tasting.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice - The Hague guided exploration
- Freedom of Choice - Guided Discovery of Gouda with cheese tasting
- Self-guided exploration of Rotterdam
Landmarks Dutch Parliament Building Peace Palace - Day 14
Keukenhof
Visit the Keukenhof Gardens covering over 70 acres of gardens and parklands. You'll see spectacular displays of bulb flowers in bloom, including colorful tulips.
Included Activities
- Visit to Keukenhof Gardens
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens - Day 15
Amsterdam to Airport
Your 14-night journey ends today. You'll say goodbye to your fellow travellers, disembark from the ship and head to the airport for your transfer.
