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Waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium

11 days
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Start and end in Amsterdam
4.1 (39 reviews)
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 2

    Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Alkmaar

    Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Alkmaar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Zaanse Schans - from tradition to innovation (includes windmill tour, artisan workshops, museum exhibits, and insights into Dutch Golden Age heritage and industrial transformation)

    Optional Activities

    • Alkmaar cheese market and tasting (Moderate activity level, 3 hours duration)
    Landmarks
    Zaanse Schans
    Alkmaar Cheese Market
  4. Day 3

    Veere

    Veere
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the Delta Works (includes history of Dutch water management and flood defence engineering)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Veere (includes cycling along dykes with scenic countryside views)
    Landmarks
    Delta Works
    Grote Kerk
  5. Day 4

    Willemstad - Dordrecht

    Willemstad - Dordrecht
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal tour of Dordrecht, the Venice of Holland (includes exploration of winding waterways, quays, historic warehouses and gabled houses)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Willemstad (includes cycling along quaint canals, historic ramparts and streets with classic Dutch architecture)
    Landmarks
    Willemstad
    Dordrecht
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Rotterdam

    Rotterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the World's First Floating Farm - guided tour including learning about circular food system, eco-technology, water-resilient design, and dairy production
    Landmarks
    Floating Farm Rotterdam
    Erasmus Bridge
    Merwehaven Harbour
  7. Day 6

    Rotterdam - The Hague

    Rotterdam - The Hague
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • The Hague guided morning tour - the 'green city by the sea' (includes exploration of parks, forests, coastline, eco-friendly architecture, and The Hague's role as seat of Dutch government and UN International Court of Justice)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Royal Delft pottery factory (extra expense) - includes guided factory tour, showroom visit, and pottery painting demonstration (Easy activity level, 4 hours duration)
    Landmarks
    Royal Delft Pottery Factory
    Binnenhof
  8. Day 7

    The Hague - Liège

    The Hague - Liège
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Liège guided tour with waffle tasting (includes exploration of Old Town with medieval landmarks, ornate churches, Place Saint-Lambert, insights into industrial heritage, and tasting of local Liège waffles)

    Optional Activities

    • Active walk in Liège (guided walk revealing hidden viewpoints, remarkable architecture and everyday city life)
    Landmarks
    Place Saint-Lambert
  9. Day 8

    Antwerp

    Antwerp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Antwerp's Green Oasis (PAKT) walking tour (includes exploration of revitalised warehouse space with rooftop farms, greenhouses, organic gardens, and eco-conscious venues; meetings with passionate locals driving sustainability initiatives)

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Bruges (extra expense) - full-day guided tour of canals, cobblestone streets, historic architecture, Gothic landmarks, bell towers and basilicas with optional exploration of chocolate, fries and beer (Active activity level, 9 hours duration)
    Landmarks
    PAKT
    Antwerp Diamond District
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Brussels

    Brussels
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Brussels behind the scenes - insider's walking tour of backstreet alleyways, hidden courtyards, and creative neighbourhoods
    • Discover Brussels' comic art heritage including Tintin and Spirou murals
    • Visit hidden artisan chocolate shops
    • Caricature artist experience on board - interactive session with renowned Belgian artist

    Optional Activities

    • Chocolate-making workshop at Belgian Chocolate Workshop - learn tempering and moulding techniques, create pralines, truffles and mendiants, take home creations (2 hours, Active level, extra expense)
    • Belgian Beer Tasting - exclusive visit to top local brewery, learn about brewing process and Belgium's beer heritage (3 hours, Easy level, extra expense)
    • Leisure exploration of Brussels including Grand-Place, Atomium, Manneken Pis, chocolatiers, waffle stands, and cafés
    Landmarks
    Grand-Place
    Atomium
    Manneken Pis
  11. Day 10

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Layers of a Living City guided tour (includes exploration of Amsterdam's creative scene, sustainable urban initiatives, solar-powered architecture, circular design hubs, floating neighbourhoods, rooftop farms, and how local communities are driving innovation)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Waterland (includes cycling through quintessential Dutch villages, past windmills and colourful fields on the outskirts of Amsterdam)
    Landmarks
    Zaandam
    Waterland
  12. Day 11

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam

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Response time
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Emerald Cruises Ship

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    Emerald Sky
    Offering unique river cruising experiences since 2014 on Danube and Rhine to the 182 passengers it can accommodate, Emerald Sky is the perf… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

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  • Plug types C, E, F

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