Itinerary
- Day 1
Haarlem to Ship
You'll check out of your hotel this morning and head out on a canal cruise through Haarlem. The route takes you past historic architecture, bridges, and a windmill as you wind through the waterways. Later in the afternoon, you'll transfer to your ship for embarkation, so make sure you're back in time to get settled into your cabin before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise in Haarlem with views of historic architecture, bridges and windmill
Landmarks Haarlem Canal 
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Kampen
Start the morning with a canal cruise through Amsterdam's 165 waterways, taking in the water-lined streets from the boat. After that, you'll board a scenic cruise heading through the IJsselmeer to reach Kampen. Once there, you have two options to choose from: head to the village of Giethoorn with its characteristic thatched-roof farmhouses, or go on a guided bike ride through the Dutch countryside instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise in Amsterdam
- Scenic cruise through IJsselmeer to Kampen
Optional Activities
- Visit to Giethoorn village
- Guided bike ride through Dutch countryside
Landmarks IJsselmeer Giethoorn - Day 3
Lelystad to Utrecht
This morning brings a scenic cruise through the delta before you arrive in Utrecht, which has been the religious center of the Netherlands since the 8th century. Walk through the medieval old town with its canals and Gothic cathedral, or head to Museum Speelklok to see automatic musical instruments from centuries past. If you prefer being active, bike through the city with a guide, or take a separate trip to De Haar castle for a different kind of history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic morning cruise through delta to Utrecht
- Walking tour of Utrecht including Museum Speelklok
Optional Activities
- Visit to De Haar castle, the largest castle in Holland featuring turrets, moats, suspension bridges and luxurious interior
- Guided bike tour through Utrecht along canals and historic streets
Landmarks Museum Speelklok Utrecht Cathedral De Haar Castle - Day 4
Utrecht to Ghent
You can walk or bike through Ghent to learn about the Capital of East Flanders, or travel to nearby Bruges instead, which is one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities. If you choose Bruges, the Church of Our Lady holds a Michelangelo sculpture you can see, and you might visit later in the day. For Ghent, the Castle of the Counts has medieval collections worth exploring. Both options give you a different perspective on Flemish culture and history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Ghent learning about its unique history
- Guided bike tour through Ghent
- Full-day excursion to Bruges including Church of Our Lady and Michelangelo's Madonna and Child sculpture
- Visit to Bruges later in the day
- Afternoon visit to Castle of the Counts in Ghent featuring medieval torture devices collection
Landmarks Ghent Church of Our Lady Castle of the Counts - Day 5
Brussels
This morning in Brussels, you can pick from a few different activities. There's a guided walking tour if you want to learn about the city on foot, or a guided bike ride through Laeken Park where you'll see the Far East Museums and the Atomium sculpture. If you're interested in something different, there's a Belgian chocolate tasting to try instead. By afternoon, you'll head to Gaasbeek Castle, a 13th-century fortress that was originally built to protect the Duchy of Brabant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Gaasbeek Castle
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Brussels
- Guided bike ride through Laeken Park with views of Far East Museums and Atomium
- Belgian chocolate tasting
Landmarks Atomium Laeken Park Far East Museums Gaasbeek Castle 
- Day 6
Brussels to Antwerp
Explore Antwerp, known as Belgium's 'City of Diamonds,' either on foot or by bike. You'll see Steen Castle, Grote Market, the Brabo Fountain, and the Cathedral of Our Lady, which is a UNESCO site. Later choose what appeals to you: a local beer tasting, Belgian waffles and food specialties, an afternoon bike tour around the city, or the Red Star Line Museum, which tells the story of the shipping line that brought three million immigrants to America.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp including Steen Castle, Grote Market, Brabo Fountain and Cathedral of Our Lady
- Guided bike tour through Antwerp
- Local beer tasting
- Belgian culinary excursion featuring fresh and fluffy waffles
- Afternoon bike tour of Antwerp
- Visit to Red Star Line Museum
Landmarks Steen Castle Grote Market Brabo Fountain Cathedral of Our Lady Red Star Line Museum 
- Day 7
Antwerp to Dordrecht
Learn about Dordrecht's history on a walking tour, since it's Holland's oldest city founded back in 1220. Or head to Rotterdam instead, called the 'Gateway to Europe,' and check out Delfshaven where the Pilgrim Fathers left in 1620. If you're into architecture and cycling, take a bike tour through Rotterdam. Another option is Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 18th-century windmills that you can explore on foot or by bike.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht exploring its history and wetlands
- Visit to Rotterdam and Delfshaven including historic Pilgrim Fathers departure site
- Architectural bike tour through Rotterdam
- Visit to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk featuring 18th-century windmills
- Bike tour past the windmills of Kinderdijk
Landmarks Dordrecht Rotterdam Delfshaven Kinderdijk 
- Day 8
Dordrecht to Amsterdam
After disembarking your ship, you'll say goodbye to the Netherlands and prepare for your return flight home. Pack up your cabin, go through the disembarkation process, and head to the airport for your journey back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
